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Squiggles
28th September 2007, 20:52
A short meetup before heading off to kohimarama for the beginning of the ride, show up in a group and all that...

Detailed post here:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=57926

Calendar signup here: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=1397&day=2007-10-14&c=1

Come on uni members, make it a good show for charity! or else? :stoogie:

bomma
28th September 2007, 21:51
lol congrats on gettin it moved back to the smc thread :clap:

Hanne
29th September 2007, 21:40
bump :P

Come along and I will sell you the meanest badges :D

bomma
29th September 2007, 21:41
bump :P

Come along and I will sell you the meanest badges :D

what happened to cookies?!?! :Oi:

HungusMaximist
29th September 2007, 23:20
I go because of the attractive ladies......

Macstar
29th September 2007, 23:25
I go because of the attractive ladies......

I heard they're looking for volunteers to check ladies breasts for lumps on the day...

klyong82
30th September 2007, 07:13
I go because of the attractive ladies......

I thought you coming with us to Taupo to race!!>>?? I mean for the race

bomma
30th September 2007, 09:16
I heard they're looking for volunteers to check ladies breasts for lumps on the day...

tough job.....but someone has to do it :2thumbsup

Squiggles
2nd October 2007, 08:26
*bump* will write up the newsletter to send out soon :)

bomma
2nd October 2007, 09:43
*bump*

what the hell is a bump?!?! n what the hell is 10chara?!?! i feel like such a noob :(

Ragingrob
2nd October 2007, 15:20
what the hell is a bump?!?! n what the hell is 10chara?!?! i feel like such a noob :(

Bump is to bump the thread back up to the top so people see it, no idea about 10chara, lol 10 incher? Ha.:jerry:

Hanne
3rd October 2007, 21:05
10 char = 10 charachters, not sure if they still do it on this forum but for a while posts were not valid if they had fewer than 10 characters. To stop endless postings of 'lol' etc I guess...
(I'll just check... :P)

Hanne
3rd October 2007, 21:07
lol

*The message you have entered is too short. Please lengthen your message to at least 10 characters.*

Yep, still in force!


:sunny:


PS who is coming on this ride? Who dod I still need to hassle? :P:P

Ragingrob
3rd October 2007, 21:08
Haha well there we go! I'm looking forward to this first group ride of mine! Weather better be great for it!

bomma
3rd October 2007, 23:52
oh tru bo :) sweet azz i no longer feel like a little cyber noob :niceone:

Hanne
5th October 2007, 11:11
*BUMP*

Come on guys, only four signed up so far...

We can do way better than that!

Ragingrob
7th October 2007, 19:44
Bump...

Oh come on now only us 3??!! Hope some more people join up :) hint hint...

Squiggles
9th October 2007, 22:45
badaumph!!!!!

Folcan
10th October 2007, 07:50
I might be able to make it ill have to see how the money for the week goes

Squiggles
11th October 2007, 11:51
bump :D postered the bike parks and as many of the off the road spots that i could find, hopefully that'll draw a few more out :yes:

Patar
11th October 2007, 18:58
If the weather ain't good enough for fishing I'll definitely be there to support a good cause.

Still meeting outside the uni gym at 10:30?


edit: or was it 10am?

Ragingrob
11th October 2007, 20:07
10am, leave by 10:30 I believe :) Hope the weather's good though!

Squiggles
11th October 2007, 21:38
yer, 10am meet, 10:30 depart :)

carbacca
11th October 2007, 21:52
any idea how long the ride is??i wouldnt imagine a full tank being required but would be nice to know how much is needed so i dont end up short

Macstar
11th October 2007, 22:09
any idea how long the ride is??i wouldnt imagine a full tank being required but would be nice to know how much is needed so i dont end up short

Did you get your front forks stiffened up?

carbacca
11th October 2007, 22:19
its non adjustable as far as i can tell :( will probably wait til next service (not long now) and do the fork oil

Macstar
11th October 2007, 22:43
its non adjustable as far as i can tell :( will probably wait til next service (not long now) and do the fork oil

Having just been through this process myself, I can tell you that using a heavier oil and/or putting in more fork oil will probably make little difference considering how soft the front is. To be fair though, probably not worth buying heavier springs or putting spacers in unless you're gonna hold on to the bike for a long time...

I was just worried that after stiffening up the rear that it might have made your front worse. If not, sweet as!:cool: (It did for me, I was getting major nose diving after rebuilding the rear shock and then had to put spacers in the front too).

Busy
12th October 2007, 07:59
Has anyone done this ride before and know approx return time back to town, I just found out I have to be back in Auck by 6pm

Ragingrob
12th October 2007, 08:18
Yeah any idea how long it is?

Squiggles
12th October 2007, 08:40
haha, you should be back well before then

Last year it was a cruise around all of the bays (where there are collectors stationed hitting up all the spectators) then onwards to western springs where there's food and prizes to be had, not sure if its the same end point this year, so yes, you will be back before 6

anyone got an extra jacket? Old man's one is a bit big for the pillion kim's taking :nod:

Ragingrob
12th October 2007, 09:24
So it leaves at 11:30 from Kohi, do you think it'll be any longer than 2 hours to get to Western Springs?

Hey is there anything I need to know about group riding or do I just relax and ride as per usual?

ehab2weelr
12th October 2007, 09:25
I thought you coming with us to Taupo to race!!>>?? I mean for the race

what race? arent u comin with us????:gob:
i will :2guns: u if u dont come!!! muahhahahahah

ehab2weelr
12th October 2007, 09:26
So it leaves at 11:30 from Kohi, do you think it'll be any longer than 2 hours to get to Western Springs?

Hey is there anything I need to know about group riding or do I just relax and ride as per usual?

stagerd formation! thats all it is. and keep ur distance too. its not hard. hah :apint:
should be fun :2thumbsup

Macstar
12th October 2007, 10:56
I have a spare jacket Squiggles but you know my size...

fireball
12th October 2007, 10:59
haha, you should be back well before then

Last year it was a cruise around all of the bays (where there are collectors stationed hitting up all the spectators) then onwards to western springs where there's food and prizes to be had, not sure if its the same end point this year, so yes, you will be back before 6

anyone got an extra jacket? Old man's one is a bit big for the pillion kim's taking :nod:

what size do you need? i got a leather jacket....

klyong82
12th October 2007, 11:36
I dont mind pillioning a lady at the back of my Guzzi. Asian lady ok Hanne.....

Yes I will be there Ehab dont you worry. Oh so the lady is for me.....cool....i got a red medium size Spidi jacket that I used to wear.

Macstar
12th October 2007, 13:41
I dont mind pillioning a lady at the back of my Guzzi. Asian lady ok Hanne.....

I'd fear for any poor lass that went with you Klyong though not for riding skill reasons...

Hanne
12th October 2007, 15:09
I'd fear for any poor lass that went with you Klyong though not for riding skill reasons...
:crazy:

Lol os which is safer? Giving him my sister or my friend??

klyong82
12th October 2007, 17:52
:crazy:

Lol os which is safer? Giving him my sister or my friend??

I might be bringing someone. Will keep you informed.
Whose your friend Hanne?
:msn-wink:

HungusMaximist
13th October 2007, 19:22
Just in case there could be strong rain and possible Hail on Sunday.

Not here to discourage but to inform that you better get your wet gear sorted tonight.

Anyway, this was from Metservice and we all know how wrong they can be sometimes.

Cheers.

PostMaster
13th October 2007, 20:39
Hope MetService is wrong about the weather. I was looking forward to getting out on the bike (But in glorious sunshine of course).

Squiggles
13th October 2007, 20:48
Metvuw shows the probability of 1mill of rain between 6am and 12am tomorrow, hopefully it will piss itself out tonight like expected

ITS ON WET OR SHINE, ya better all show :mega::ar15:


Have got jackets and helmets sorted for both pillions, but if its wet i may need an extra pair of pullover rain pants, can probably suss something out for that though :P

Seeya all thar

Hanne
13th October 2007, 20:58
Stephen's number is 021 268 5528 in case you need to contact him.

Hanne
13th October 2007, 21:13
P.S. Ehab, if you read this, i did make some cookies this time. (Pink ones, too. They are star shaped and round shaped)

So you better be there!!

Folcan
13th October 2007, 21:23
I have some pull over rain pants I used to use before I got my new gear. they did tear. but i have fixed them good with duct tape stuff. well the last time I used em they didnt leak. not sure if yet if ill be coming thou. ill see how I feel in the morning

Ragingrob
13th October 2007, 21:23
See you all there tomorrow :)

Squiggles
13th October 2007, 22:07
I have some pull over rain pants I used to use before I got my new gear. they did tear. but i have fixed them good with duct tape stuff. well the last time I used em they didnt leak. not sure if yet if ill be coming thou. ill see how I feel in the morning

how bout you're coming coz i said so :spanking: :D

Seeya there :nod:

Folcan
13th October 2007, 22:12
how bout you're coming coz i said so :spanking: :D

Seeya there :nod:

Eh I was planning to get some sleep. was up at the crack of dawn riding my bros bike down to hamiltron... I must say it was good fun thou. Do ya need the pants if I so happen decide to come :P

Ragingrob
14th October 2007, 07:31
So at the mo I'm in Karaka and it's sunny but REALLY windy, how's it in town? Looks a bit wet from here?

Folcan
14th October 2007, 07:37
Well im in St johns and its just cloudy. with some fine patchs. although the ground is wet.

Squiggles
14th October 2007, 07:37
sunny with a wee breeze, bring the rain pants just in case :)

Ragingrob
14th October 2007, 07:39
Sounds good! Kinda! Lol. I don't need anything other than me, myself, and my bike right?

Folcan
14th October 2007, 07:40
well If I come I dont need rain pants. but you said you needed for a pillion or something such like. or are you saying bring them for the pillion haha

carbacca
14th October 2007, 07:45
i m in epsom, got the sun coming in my room so bright i can hardly see the computer screen, and no cloud for miles. but its windy so the shit could drop in real quick, but should breeze through and wont hang around

Squiggles
14th October 2007, 08:09
bring em incase i need em :eek: forecast is no longer for rain (metvuw) but we're in auckland... :msn-wink:

babyblade250rr
14th October 2007, 08:13
i think i should come along thanks steven for the low down

WarlockNZ
14th October 2007, 08:18
http://www.metservice.co.nz/default/index.php?alias=auckland

Sunday
Max: 17°C Min: 8°C
(Day) (Overnight)
Heavy showers, and hail. Strong squally westerlies.

I'll be going anyway ... a little rain never hurt anybody.

klyong82
14th October 2007, 08:26
Hey babyblade not seen you for a while would be good to catch up.....come on people it is for a good cause.....Shucks it feels like a tyfoon here at the northern slopes... :calm:

WarlockNZ
14th October 2007, 08:27
that being said, it was pissing down out here about 30 mins ago and look at it now.

73073 73074

Ragingrob
14th October 2007, 08:54
Just got in from down south...blown around like a ragdoll on the sthrn motorway, leaving for uni now!

Folcan
14th October 2007, 12:41
Was a fun ride... I gonna have to thank squiggles for convincing me to come haha

babyblade250rr
14th October 2007, 12:53
woow that was more fun than i expected!! good to catch up with a few peeps i aint seen in a while!! and the police did a great job keeping us cage free!! i think we should try and get the police to escort us in all our ride lol:niceone:

babyblade250rr
14th October 2007, 13:00
oh yeah i was waiting for carbacca to yell out yeeeeaaaahhh!!! when they mentioned kiwibiker but he decided to keep himself reserved, And squiggles all those raffle tickets will make great firestarters lol

I hope kim posts up his photo on the mini trike thingy, those two were made for each other lol

carbacca
14th October 2007, 13:03
what a great run, twas fun but i do wish it would be a bit longer.....say.....botany to waitakere stadium or something

too bad the weather didnt hold, wouldve been keen for a ride somewhere afterwards

Ragingrob
14th October 2007, 13:39
Was heaps of fun, my first ride and over 200 bikers :O! So cool, awesome atmosphere. Great to meet some people, cheers to another Rob who shouted me some sausies! My shout next time :).

klyong82
14th October 2007, 14:18
Thanks everyone for been there. I am sure we all had fun riding and speeding along Tamaki Drive and horning at all the lovely ladies strolling along Mission Bay. Uploaded the pics.

Pic 1: Which is the best looking one in the pic? You guessed it right the Guzzi
Pic 2: Ehab leading the pack
Pic 3: SMC group pic-dont we all look lovely?
Pic 4: Selwyn College assembly point
Pic 5: Ehab creating attention
Pic 6: Group pic. Check out Hanne in Pinkalicious.

Ragingrob
14th October 2007, 14:25
Awesome pics Kim! I was the one on the coooool GN by the way!

klyong82
14th October 2007, 14:25
There's more pics....

Pic 1: Can you imagine 230 bikes in this carpark?
Pic 2: Ewen & Ehab traffic control duties. I got that lady's phone. Guess I
beat you two to it.
Pic 3: Some super cruisers
Pic 4: This chopper has a legal number plate and rego.
Pic 5: The ladies...

Great day all....I had the luxury of pillioning two girls today too and almost got taken out by a police bike...

klyong82
14th October 2007, 14:26
Awesome pics Kim! I was the one on the coooool GN by the way!


Yes I know....

carbacca
14th October 2007, 14:31
i want one of those bright pink hi-vis vests now......

klyong82
14th October 2007, 14:35
i want one of those bright pink hi-vis vests now......

Are you saying you want Hanne? You naughty boy now that your secret is out........Well uou gonna have to take me out first....haha:2guns:

carbacca
14th October 2007, 14:45
Are you saying you want Hanne? You naughty boy now that your secret is out........Well uou gonna have to take me out first....haha:2guns:

lol where did that come from??hahah i said i just wanted THE PINK VEST haha

btw TRUMP-LADY/TANYA where were you?? your bike wouldve felt right at home today!!!!!

WarlockNZ
14th October 2007, 14:58
Nice ride :) .. in the interests of not spamming the thread.. my photos can be found here ..

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/photopost/showgallery.php/cat/571

well done to all that attended, once again we have proven that bikers do indeed rock!

ehab2weelr
14th October 2007, 16:33
thats it next time im filing my tank b4 the ride :pinch:...i pulled into caltex before motorway to fill up, bloody gas station wouldnt pump gas :mad: and was waiting tell the last bike came by :crybaby: . after 5min it starts pumping, i fill up and race to find u all but got no where , so i went back to uni and got some work done! hahah :laugh:
but all in all it was a great ride.


ps: nice pics kim! :niceone:

HungusMaximist
14th October 2007, 20:25
There's more pics....

Pic 1: Can you imagine 230 bikes in this carpark?
Pic 2: Ewen & Ehab traffic control duties. I got that lady's phone. Guess I
beat you two to it.
Pic 3: Some super cruisers
Pic 4: This chopper has a legal number plate and rego.
Pic 5: The ladies...

Great day all....I had the luxury of pillioning two girls today too and almost got taken out by a police bike...

Great run today!

Mean turn out and a little disappointed that there weren't enough hot chicks in the right age bracket for me... either too young or too old... hahahah...

You know Kim that picture of you on the chopper is an awesome picture!
I been thinking in how easy life would be if you just trade in the fireblade for the chopper. No more 'kid on bike' confusions! :clap: Hahahah...

Squiggles
14th October 2007, 21:13
You know Kim that picture of you on the chopper is an awesome picture!
I been thinking in how easy life would be if you just trade in the fireblade for the chopper. No more 'kid on bike' confusions! :clap: Hahahah...

awww, its just your size eh kim? :D

good turnout guys :)

EJK
14th October 2007, 22:01
:crybaby::crybaby::crybaby::crybaby:

FAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR RRRK

Why did I miss the ride?!?!?!?!? WAAAAAAAH!!!

Photoshop me into the 3rd Photo of the first Kim's photo post hahahahaha

klyong82
15th October 2007, 07:36
You know Kim that picture of you on the chopper is an awesome picture!
I been thinking in how easy life would be if you just trade in the fireblade for the chopper. No more 'kid on bike' confusions! :clap: Hahahah...

If they only made those choppers with better/safer brakes and bigger tires...I would not mind buying one. Hey leave the Fireblade out of this...there will always be a Honda in my garage. And I dont think I need titanium arms and leg extensions lol :cool:...I can comfortably manoeuvre a 1000cc bike better than some others on their 250cc. Anyway isn't the sound of a kid on bike exciting....I know ladies like it haha... :2thumbsup


awww, its just your size eh kim?

I dont know have not ridden one. I probably cant even steer it. How about you ride one and tell me :msn-wink:

bomma
15th October 2007, 11:25
sounds like you all had an awesome time!! wish i cudda come but studies beckon :crybaby: quite a turnout aye!! cant wait till the westpac trust ride in summer (hope im back in time for it)

and kim.....that's the perfect size bike for ya mate....think its time you trade your 929 in :lol:


i think we should try and get the police to escort us in all our ride lol:niceone:

well most of us wudnt get very far if this happened and the popo would have a field day....can just imagine losing my licence, gettin slapped with a massive fine and having to walk home from the first turnoff on old north road with a bunch of other riders (ie isaac, kim, chris, andrew and basically the whole smc crew) :rofl:

well at least on the plus side, we'd lose our licences before we got too far outta auckland so it would be a shorter walk :2thumbsup

oh except hong hes a very law-abiding rider....maybe he could give us all lifts home one at a time :niceone:

carbacca
15th October 2007, 11:34
i do at times manage to get up to license losing speeds...but its a bit hard on a 250 really and i aint the lightest guy either

bomma
15th October 2007, 12:00
i do at times manage to get up to license losing speeds...but its a bit hard on a 250 really and i aint the lightest guy either

hehe tru that!!! the ol hobag luggin a near 100kg fulla around :D

klyong82
15th October 2007, 14:27
Yeah Bomma you missed it all. No matter there is always next year again... I bet that chopper can go into corners better than ya ZX7R....maybe after we get uni funding we can buy one for evaluation purpose...

Phurrball
15th October 2007, 17:18
Looks like a good time was had by all - no one blown over?

I was knackered from my early work starts (7am Fri, 8am Sat) and only woke up at 10.20 - dammit... I love large congregations of bikes (note the worshipful connotations:innocent:)

I was partially forbidden too, as I have a nasty piece of school work due that I'm avoiding...

Will catch you all soon.