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johnnyflash

7th October 2007, 19:11

Ok guys & gals, whos keen on a full day run..

When Saterday 27th October, weather permitting.. but shouldnt be a problem this time of year.

meet BP Papakura Autobann 9:00 depart 9:30

Ride to -
Paeroa or Waihi for Coffee/Fuel -
through Karangahake Gorge to Tauranga for lunch -
Across the Kaimai's to Tirau or Matamata for Coffee/Fuel -
then home up SH1 or up to Patetonga - Maramarua and home

Let me know who is keen.. its the weekend after labour day.
Map... http://www.quikmaps.com/show/41593

Jafar I promise Ive run this route and you wont need your knobblies fitted:(

jafar

8th October 2007, 12:39

Aww & I was getting so good @ riding in the gravel too :bleh:
:Oi:Isn't this the same weekend as the bike show in Manukau?????

johnnyflash

8th October 2007, 15:02

Aww & I was getting so good @ riding in the gravel too :bleh:
:Oi:Isn't this the same weekend as the bike show in Manukau?????

Errrr, YEP... but the bike show is on multiple days... you can always go sunday :confused:

jafar

8th October 2007, 15:08

Errrr, YEP... but the bike show is on multiple days... you can always go sunday :confused:

Good point. :doh:

Edbear

8th October 2007, 16:08

Unfortunately, (!), the kids have shouted us a weekend away in Pauanui at some resort for our 30th Anniversary that weekend. I did suggest to the Missus that we go on the bike, but she's not been too well lately and is having some issues with her helmet being too small.

She did respond with, "We'll see how the weather is.." :love:

It hasn't "bedded in" to her head and I think we're going to have to get new ones -(well mine's getting a bit worn and she said it would be nice to have a matching pair of course), so if we can afford it we'll look at new helmets. Time's getting away on us, though.

Toaster

8th October 2007, 16:41

Nice plan JF.

Chuck it in the calendar dude so I can set a reminder... I don't plan life beyond doing up my fly.

Waylander

8th October 2007, 16:46

Think you might actually find The Oko this time? lol

Bren

10th October 2007, 21:21

I did suggest to the Missus that we go on the bike, but she's not been too well lately and is having some issues with her helmet being too small.

Bugger...did she throw it in the washing machine?..lol think ya better flog out some bread for a new lid...

Edbear

11th October 2007, 06:26

Bugger...did she throw it in the washing machine?..lol think ya better flog out some bread for a new lid...

Funny you should say that... No, it escaped the washing machine, but I was in Cycletreads yesterday and was offered a real deal on two helmets and bluetooth intercoms. I told her what a good deal it was and she's sorta in two minds about whether we can afford it just now.

We've had a couple big expenses lately, but I'll see how much of a bonus I get this month. Have to save a bit for our anniversary, but maybe they could be our anniversary pressies to ourselves...

Any one want a near new, hardly worn size XS Nitro..? In red?:yes:

(And a three-year old Zeus flip-front, slightly worn?)

X-Ryder

12th October 2007, 20:24

Hey guys, long time no post had a bit of trouble with the old organic fuel pump :doctor:,
sounds like a run I can join up on...
A bit of off road adventure would be good ey jafar (dont need the nobblies :Police:

Ride safe :)

jafar

13th October 2007, 10:51

johnnyflash

13th October 2007, 11:20

Should be a fun day out, Johnnyflash can find gravel with his eyes closed :laugh:

Now Jafar, you know I gotta keep you awake some how, I figure a little distraction keeps you from nodding off on that big VTX armchair..:yawn::ride:

Matt_TG

13th October 2007, 11:54

Think you might actually find The Oko this time? lol

Not according to the map ... it's apparently in Welcome Bay :stupid:

johnnyflash

13th October 2007, 12:33

Not according to the map ... it's apparently in Welcome Bay :stupid:

Huh?, and here I thought it was in the golf club grounds, well back fromt he road, darn near at tirau :lol:

Matt_TG

13th October 2007, 13:02

That sounds right, your Quikmap is a tad off though ...

Try this one I had prepared earlier

http://www.quikmaps.com/show/44942

johnnyflash

13th October 2007, 15:31

That sounds right, your Quikmap is a tad off though ...

Try this one I had prepared earlier

http://www.quikmaps.com/show/44942

Aha, it just clicked what you were on about, I moved the cups around from an eralier map and didnt change the caption, ta.. ill fix it :2thumbsup

johnnyflash

27th October 2007, 19:05

Another darned good ride today guys, We appreciated the company , and great to meet a few new faces also, must have been RED day :lol:, with Paul & Debbie on the Vn, Mark on the Guzzi and Cowboy and Jafar on the VTX's I felt odd man out with the black beast..:lol: Great Pit stops also, funny how those places (pubs) just happen to be there when we need a break.... BTW Cowboy, remingd me to take the earplugs along next time :lol: those Vance & Hines are just awesome... I think we clocked around 450kms or so today..

MotoKuzzi

28th October 2007, 06:50

johnnyflash

28th October 2007, 09:32

[QUOTE=johnnyflash;1266235]"Another darned good ride today guys"
I had a great day thanks guys, been many yrs since I rode with other bikes, forgotten what a buzz it is. I think my riding improved as the day progressed. Or was it the Heineken's creating an illusion?

Hey henn01, great to have you along with us, look forward to the next time, yep that guzzi certainly does cook along nicely..