Manawatu Friday Night Ride. (Be there or be in the square).

[NZsarge]

Ok, last but not least! This was a blast:



Agreed, it's the bit I like the best too. Always enjoyed more open flowing roads rather than the stop/start tighter roads.

[robertydog]

Enjoyed those videos.

[Meanie]

Enjoyed those videos.

Yea vids are awesome, being there was better though

[slydesigns]

Hey thanks for all making Joanna feel welcome and not an outsider last night team. I was a little blown away by the openness and relaxed attitude you all had by the time we hit Murphy's. :gob:

Seriously... thanks.

I've just ordered a proximity radar system and xtra triple phat mirrors as well...:Oops:

[cowboyz]

Yea vids are awesome, being there was better though

you got that right. Shame I couldnt make it!

[cowboyz]

Hey thanks for all making Joanna feel welcome and not an outsider last night team. I was a little blown away by the openness and relaxed attitude you all had by the time we hit Murphy's. :gob:

Seriously... thanks.

I've just ordered a proximity radar system and xtra triple phat mirrors as well...:Oops:

seemed like a nice girl and a bit of a hard case. Great seeing you happy and she could hold a conversation which is good.

only a few weeks to go

[Meanie]

Hey thanks for all making Joanna feel welcome and not an outsider last night team. I was a little blown away by the openness and relaxed attitude you all had by the time we hit Murphy's. :gob:

Seriously... thanks.

I've just ordered a proximity radar system and xtra triple phat mirrors as well...:Oops:

Joanna is nice sly and as cowboyz pointed it out, nice to see you happy again.

[86GSXR]

Well done Sly, I'll look forward to meeting her, hopefully that won't be too far away now.

[sarahtvet]

Hey thanks for all making Joanna feel welcome and not an outsider last night team. I was a little blown away by the openness and relaxed attitude you all had by the time we hit Murphy's. :gob:


She seems really nice and I am glad the idea about the pillion seat helped you both out :yes:

She told me you need to stop worrying and that she is really enjoying herself on the rides so the technique is obviously getting better.

Good on ya, you deserve some fun mate :yes:

[cowboyz]

This is how I recall the friday night ride....


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[banditrider]

Hope you haven't been playing with videos all weekend???

[cowboyz]

nope. Thats all you getting outta me. You get more footage today?

[86GSXR]

Wow, did ya see that little red thing flying about, was that a ghostrider? Paranormal baby :lol:

[banditrider]

nope. Thats all you getting outta me. You get more footage today?

Nope took the Honda. Will need to get a stem mount for it at some stage...I doubt that it will be quite as stable a camera platform as the Connie though.

[Meanie]

This is how I recall the friday night ride....


Poor Yod, hes getting picked on again

You could have mowed my lawns instead of playing with videos :yes:

[Monie]

that wasn't the moment I pulled out on monie was it!

edit: Yep it was just watched that sequence a few times. Not good. I was too busy wrapped up with trying to ride smooth, relax and get used to having a pillion and I was forgetting all the basic stuff, like line choice, following distance vs reaction times with the extra weight and most importantly, where the hell everyone else was around me!

Sorry Mon and just glad the VFR has such brilliant brakes.
thats fine i still like you ...


Yea i'll say, by jove a certain VFR rider certainly likes that stretch of road..
was this me na could not of being... lol


Yea............... just had a word to her about that
blah blah blah... lol he just jelous not keeping up with a honda ah yod... lollololololololol

Hey thanks for all making Joanna feel welcome and not an outsider last night team. I was a little blown away by the openness and relaxed attitude you all had by the time we hit Murphy's. :gob:

Seriously... thanks.
just glad to see you happy she is nice you gonna keep her around ...
i grather she does not ride... we can teach her ... lol

I've just ordered a proximity radar system and xtra triple phat mirrors as well...:Oops:

[Horse]

This is how I recall the friday night ride....

ROFL! Poor yod....

[KiwiKat]

This is how I recall the friday night ride....


HTF you got time to do this. When are you starting night classes to teach the dummys ( not the funny coloured YOD thingys).

[yod]

This is how I recall the friday night ride....


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:rofl:

top effort, you know i'm a rock star really....

[86GSXR]

Nice pass. And speaking of which, I really like the Nickleback song 'Rockstar' :rockon: :yes:

[cowboyz]

:rofl:

top effort, you know i'm a rock star really....

just trying to keep you happy.

Dont want to see you angry............................................. .....

[yod]

just trying to keep you happy.

Dont want to see you angry............................................. .....

this is true


:argue:

[NZsarge]

Nope took the Honda. Will need to get a stem mount for it at some stage...I doubt that it will be quite as stable a camera platform as the Connie though.

Helmet cam perhaps?

[Horse]

Going for a wee ride tonight (Monday) as it's a nice evening - straight after work, meet up at BP Rangitikei at 5:30pm.

[NZsarge]

This friday... V.Hill, Yes/No?

[86GSXR]

Going for a wee ride tonight (Monday) as it's a nice evening - straight after work, meet up at BP Rangitikei at 5:30pm.

Watch the wind ;) And try not to post these rides in the FNR thread, I'm beginning to think we should just go back to one Manawatu thread and KISS.

[Horse]

avoid gravel

reckon! :)

[86GSXR]

This friday... V.Hill, Yes/No?

I vote yes! But I'll have to check with the pilot first :ride:

[KiwiKat]

Pick me up on the way past. (Friday night ride not pick up line crap)

[Meanie]

This friday... V.Hill, Yes/No?

Yea baby yea................

[Horse]

Watch the wind ;)

Wasn't windy.

[Monie]

I vote yes! But I'll have to check with the pilot first :ride:
we now know you dont wear the pants... lol

[86GSXR]

:Oi: :spanking: That's what happens when you're on the back seat, good fun tho :laugh: Lookin forward to it :eek:

[Monamie]

:Oi: :spanking: That's what happens when you're on the back seat, good fun tho :laugh: Lookin forward to it :eek:

Ohhhhhh the control.......:msn-wink::niceone:

You must be feeling very brave......theres a lot of corners in them there hills:shit::gob:
I'm game if you are-can't have you missing out on your fav piece of the Manawatu:scooter:

[Meanie]

we now know you dont wear the pants... lol

Now thats dam funny :rofl:

[86GSXR]

Ohhhhhh the control.......:msn-wink::niceone:

You must be feeling very brave......theres a lot of corners in them there hills:shit::gob:
I'm game if you are-can't have you missing out on your fav piece of the Manawatu:scooter:

I think Vinegar Hill will be very tasty from the rear seat :yes:


Now thats dam funny :rofl:

You had to say that didn't ya, otherwise you wouldn't get your pants back :bleh:

[NZsarge]

Right then, V.Hill it is then, we can discuss the finer points before we set out.

[Clubbie]

Will this ride be suitable for newbies (ish)?

Got a lil bike :scooter:and a restricted licence:first:... just enough to be dangerous!!

[yod]

i assume they're talking about the vinegar hill/halcombe hill loop which would go something like this

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Napier+Rd&daddr=Colyton+Rd+to:SH+1+to:SH+1+to:-40.300214,175.745888&hl=en&geocode=Fe4Wmf0dJLJ5Cg%3BFUyEmv0dz5t3Cg%3BFb7fm_0d uKt0Cg%3BFQTOnv0dGuZ3Cg%3B&mra=mi&mrcr=3&mrsp=4&sz=13&rtol=0,1,2,3&sll=-40.264988,175.705032&sspn=0.091299,0.153809&ie=UTF8&ll=-40.126391,175.635681&spn=0.731891,1.230469&z=10

roads are all good condition - whether the distance is ok is up to you

fresh-trax rides with us a fair bit, she also has a scorpio and handles these rides fine

[NZsarge]

i assume they're talking about the vinegar hill/halcombe hill loop which would go something like this

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Napier+Rd&daddr=Colyton+Rd+to:SH+1+to:SH+1+to:-40.300214,175.745888&hl=en&geocode=Fe4Wmf0dJLJ5Cg%3BFUyEmv0dz5t3Cg%3BFb7fm_0d uKt0Cg%3BFQTOnv0dGuZ3Cg%3B&mra=mi&mrcr=3&mrsp=4&sz=13&rtol=0,1,2,3&sll=-40.264988,175.705032&sspn=0.091299,0.153809&ie=UTF8&ll=-40.126391,175.635681&spn=0.731891,1.230469&z=10

roads are all good condition - whether the distance is ok is up to you


Yeah, distance is HUGE for a friday night ride :laugh:
Had'nt actually considered coming back though Halcome but now you mention it.... :drool:
I was thinking of doing a u-turn at the top of V.Hill and coming back the way we came with a refreshment stop at either Cheltenham, Feilding or Ashhurst. The only thing I would really have against returning back through Halcome would be the stint on SH1 but it definitely not a deal breaker for me anyway.

[NZsarge]

Will this ride be suitable for newbies (ish)?

Got a lil bike :scooter:and a restricted licence:first:... just enough to be dangerous!!

Like Yod said mate, it's all good. Usually always have one or more learner riders on the friday night rides. :niceone:

[Clubbie]

Righto, all that remains is permission from SWMBO!:nono:/:Police:

[KiwiKat]

Yeah, distance is HUGE for a friday night ride :laugh:
Had'nt actually considered coming back though Halcome but now you mention it.... :drool:
I was thinking of doing a u-turn at the top of V.Hill and coming back the way we came with a refreshment stop at either Cheltenham, Feilding or Ashhurst. The only thing I would really have against returning back through Halcome would be the stint on SH1 but it definitely not a deal breaker for me anyway.

An option is to head back through vinegar hill then flick right and take the fun roads out the back of Halcombe, Missing SH1. Sly :scooter:knows them intimately.

[yod]

Righto, all that remains is permission from SWMBO!:nono:/:Police:

She Who Makes Blokes...err...Oscillate ??

[NZsarge]

An option is to head back through vinegar hill then flick right and take the fun roads out the back of Halcombe, Missing SH1. Sly :scooter:knows them intimately.

Yeah that's a thought but we don't need the route getting too compicated, just opens the door for people to lose their way. If Sly does'nt get his electrical shit together he might not be at the FNR...

[86GSXR]

Sounds like a plan brewing, very good roads those. Hmmmm, and they lead straight to Murray's I believe.

[NZsarge]

Sounds like a plan brewing, very good roads those. Hmmmm, and they lead straight to Murray's I believe.

Yeah a couple of options do..

[86GSXR]

Rather old chap.

[KiwiKat]

Yeah that's a thought but we don't need the route getting too compicated, just opens the door for people to lose their way. FNR...

So... riders don't often get lost on the rides then? Most roads are straight forward not like Tararua. If you like I can put some cat's eyes out to show the way.

[Meanie]

Will this ride be suitable for newbies (ish)?

Got a lil bike :scooter:and a restricted licence:first:... just enough to be dangerous!!

Youll be fine, we normaly stop heaps to talk crap as you do so youll have plenty of time to catch up The best thing is to make sure you know where we are going and the meeting point at the end


So... riders don't often get lost on the rides then? Most roads are straight forward not like Tararua. If you like I can put some cat's eyes out to show the way.

A trail of bread crumbs will suffice thanks :doobey:

[yod]

A trail of bread crumbs will suffice thanks :doobey:

or, in your case, banoffie crumbs....

[manwithav8]

or, in your case, banoffie crumbs....

mmm cake cut out of normal...

[yod]

mmm cake cut out of normal...

or, in your case, pie crumbs...



















mmmmmm......piiieeee......:drool:

[manwithav8]

or, in your case, pie crumbs...


mmmmmm......piiieeee......:drool:

hahah guess what we got tonight... Tomato sauce and mince pie flavoured chips...mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[cowboyz]

or, in your case, banoffie crumbs....


you mean there was enough left over to make crumbs out of???

[86GSXR]

:Oi: Get back into Rant and Rave you naughty, naughty, baaaaaad children :spanking: :baby:

[cowboyz]

this is on topic. there cant be a more ontopic topic for the fri night ride than banoffie and pies!!

weather looks to be on the improve from now. Vhill halcombe is definitely a go, we have done it a few times on the fri night ride, the only question is which way round? Vhill first or second. I vote going chelthenham to SH1 way over Vhill. it flows better that way and sun will be at our backs.

[slydesigns]

I agree with the the pony rider, Vhill to back this way works better at that time of the day.

And tomato and mice pie chips suck balls.... the Dip and onion flavour for the win!

[Meanie]

or, in your case, banoffie crumbs....


this is on topic. there cant be a more ontopic topic for the fri night ride than banoffie and pies!!

weather looks to be on the improve from now. Vhill halcombe is definitely a go, we have done it a few times on the fri night ride, the only question is which way round? Vhill first or second. I vote going chelthenham to SH1 way over Vhill. it flows better that way and sun will be at our backs.


I concurr Halcombe first then Vinager hill
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm banoffee pie

[manwithav8]

I agree with the the pony rider, Vhill to back this way works better at that time of the day.

And tomato and mice pie chips suck balls.... the Dip and onion flavour for the win!

Would love to do vinegar hill this friday <---( keeping it on topic )

no ball sucking, just chippy eating

[Monie]

CRAP AND MORE CRAP ... :nono::nono: ...

[Meanie]

CRAP AND MORE CRAP ... :nono::nono: ...

Yep..........................:Punk:

[KiwiKat]

:Oi: Get back into Rant and Rave you naughty, naughty, baaaaaad children :spanking: :baby:


CRAP AND MORE CRAP ... :nono::nono: ...


Yep..........................:Punk:

Somethings never change. :Pokey::headbang::girlfight::zzzz:Meet at Ashhurst Mobil at 6:00pm, leaving 10, sorry 20 minutes later. I might meet you on the run.

[Monie]

Meet at Ashhurst Mobil at 6:00pm, I might meet you on the run.
if you can catch us... :laugh:

[Meanie]

if you can catch us... :laugh:

Its not a race :angry: Its our Friday night easy ride

[cowboyz]

thats right!. Hey BR.. you bringing camera for Vhill?

[banditrider]

Was gonna bring the Honda and mount won't work on it...

[cowboyz]

well you still got 2 days to modify!

[banditrider]

Need to get a stem mount like the one on the Connie for the GPS. If I use the handlebar mount then no lock or smashed camera!

[NZsarge]

weather looks to be on the improve from now. Vhill halcombe is definitely a go, we have done it a few times on the fri night ride, the only question is which way round? Vhill first or second. I vote going chelthenham to SH1 way over Vhill. it flows better that way and sun will be at our backs.

Sweet, sounds like you got it sussed, that's you on point then. :niceone::D

[cowboyz]

Sweet, sounds like you got it sussed, that's you on point then. :niceone::D

Ill be keeping an eye on the back this week. Definitely going to be 2up but not sure who will be sitting behind me.

Pretty hard to get lost on VHill I would have thought..............

[NZsarge]

Ill be keeping an eye on the back this week. Definitely going to be 2up but not sure who will be sitting behind me.

Pretty hard to get lost on VHill I would have thought..............

Oh I dunno, I think i'll bring a map...

[cowboyz]

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[kiwi_adam]

Need to get a stem mount like the one on the Connie for the GPS. If I use the handlebar mount then no lock or smashed camera!

hey banditrider, were you in norman ross this arvo buying a gps?
if yes, hows it workin for ya?

[banditrider]

Nope. But I have got a Zumo and it's awesome!

[kiwi_adam]

zuma ay? where wud i find 1 of those?
since dawning the bike, ive been in dyer need of a gps,
i cant seem to find anyway to use the one i had for my car.

[Horse]

He's talking about the Garmin Zumo 550 - arguably the best bike GPS on the market. I covet one enormously.

[banditrider]

zuma ay? where wud i find 1 of those?
since dawning the bike, ive been in dyer need of a gps,
i cant seem to find anyway to use the one i had for my car.

I got mine 2nd hand and pretty cheaply (via KB). My mate got one from http://www.challengermotors.co.nz/ and also got a good deal. They are not cheap but come with a heap of goodies: bike mount, car mount (with built in speaker), wall charger, wiring for bike & car, mapsource software etc. The mate mentioned above tried using a car one in a waterproof mount first but ended up getting the zumo too. Awesome gadget!

PS: a lot of info on KB about GPS options for bikes

[Owl]

Have a good ride tonight people and a great weekend!:yes:

[NZsarge]

Have a good ride tonight people and a great weekend!:yes:

You interested in heading to Wellington on sunday?

[86GSXR]

You not coming then Al?

[Owl]

You interested in heading to Wellington on sunday?

I'm heading down to Christchurch this arvo and flying back Sunday, so no riding for me this weekend.:weep:

[NZsarge]

I'm heading down to Christchurch this arvo and flying back Sunday, so no riding for me this weekend.:weep:

Oh true, that's this weekend, oh well, enjoy ya flights and the wedding, since you're not riding you may as well get hammered! :laugh:

[Owl]

Oh true, that's this weekend, oh well, enjoy ya flights and the wedding, since you're not riding you may as well get hammered! :laugh:

Cheers! Not sure about hammered, but I'll have a couple!:laugh:

[86GSXR]

I'm heading down to Christchurch this arvo and flying back Sunday, so no riding for me this weekend.:weep:

Have a goodie Al :yes:

[NZsarge]

I hope the weather over this side improves, it's ratshit at the moment!
Pea soup out there... Pea soup with rat shit in it even!

[cowboyz]

looking that way here too just right now. forcast..

Cloud and showers clearing in most places and becoming fine. However, a few showers remaining about the ranges until evening.Light winds.

It might (better) clear by this arvo!

[86GSXR]

It's dry in town with patches of blue

[cowboyz]

just stopped raining here. getting my shit together and coming to town. thinking about bring a car in.. ARRGGGGHHHHH

[Maha]

It's dry in town with patches of blue

That be the Police?


just stopped raining here. getting my shit together and coming to town. thinking about bring a car in.. ARRGGGGHHHHH

:girlfight: am I reading this right? :girlfight:

[86GSXR]

That be the Police?

Quite likely :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


:girlfight: am I reading this right? :girlfight:

It'll never happen!

[Clubbie]

If the plug gets pulled - what time do you guys make that call?:scooter:

[86GSXR]

No particular time, just depends on the individual. Keep your eye on the thread for weather updates (maybe lol) See ya there!

[NZsarge]

No particular time, just depends on the individual. Keep your eye on the thread for weather updates (maybe lol) See ya there!

Speaking of, what's happening? Blue sky?

[Horse]

Won't be riding tonight unfortunately, got a party to go to.

[86GSXR]

Speaking of, what's happening? Blue sky?

Clearing quite nicely, bit of a breeze, warm. Should be good for tonight!

[Clubbie]

that's the story... looking forward to meeting you lot!
:scooter:

[Meanie]

That be the Police?



:girlfight: am I reading this right? :girlfight:

Yea hes turning into a dam pussy

[slydesigns]

would love to be there were it not for a couple of issues the british seem to cause.
1. Ok I caused this one... my electrics adventures continue with both my headlights burning out within about a minute of eachother last night while jetting down a dark and cateyeless James Line. Nice.

My HID's are in customs so I'm going to have to find some bulds as in interim. H7 low beams are at RIPco for $26 - all good
H9 high beams aren't - not so good.

2. The fantastic handling of the 675 comes in part from cheating by the factory. They have fitted barely roadlegal race tires to it! So my 2500km tire life seems about right now. Replacement cost of a Pirelli Supercorsa Pro SC 180/55/17 is.......... $560 plus!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Be getting a new Pirelli Rosso at $350 or so unless someone in the know has some better advise for a tyre choice vs my less than elegant riding style.

[kiwi_adam]

When and where are we meeting?
6pm Bp FH? or Bp Rangi?
Mangaged to get of early so i could join yas
YAY :rockon:

[86GSXR]

Ashhurst Mobil 6 pm!

[kiwi_adam]

Cheers,
Will C u there

[oscarnz]

yay its nearly Riding time!!!

See you all soon

[Sonicjoe]

Wish I had a bike..and a license..am I allowed to post this here?:whocares:

[Bassa]

Hope you all have a good ride tonight,weather looks great and i'm still trying to get my electric problems sorted. Push starting just not on.

[banditrider]

I'm out - man-flu:sick:

[blacksheep]

set off out to meet you lot tonight ,turned left just before gorge/bridge from aokautere and got nicked for failing to stop at that f**king junction:mad:was very polite to the orifice but it was fri 13th and quota filling time,so nice present in post(any idea how much$$?)
needless to say i was not in the correct frame of mind to ride my bike sensibly after that :crazy:so am now getting pissed:beer::2thumbsup

[yod]

that sucks...had the same thing turning from te matai onto napier rd a while back, he didn't seem to care that I'd slowed to about 3kmh and there wasn't an oncoming car for miles

i think it was about $150-170?

[Bonez]

Awsome ride chaps and chapesses. Nibbles and a natter at Murry's topped it off.

Just one thing to remember-we are all riding as group and setting an example for other riders, some new to riding. Dodgy overtaking of cars( i know we've all done it at some point) is not cool and the last thing we want on a group ride is to scrape someone off the road.

Reminder - KKs ride from Feilding on Sunday. Have a good weekend all.

[KiwiKat]

Awsome ride chaps and chapesses. Nibbles and a natter at Murry's topped it off.

Nice to catch up with everyone on the ride and all the new faces. Got out the good camera only to find the battery going flat.

[cowboyz]

Wish I had a bike..and a license..am I allowed to post this here?:whocares:

that depends on if you are cool or not.


Hope you all have a good ride tonight,weather looks great and i'm still trying to get my electric problems sorted. Push starting just not on.

It not like its a concours. Pushing cant be that bad.


I'm out - man-flu:sick:

Harden up. You missed a minta.


set off out to meet you lot tonight ,turned left just before gorge/bridge from aokautere and got nicked for failing to stop at that f**king junction:mad:was very polite to the orifice but it was fri 13th and quota filling time,so nice present in post(any idea how much$$?)
needless to say i was not in the correct frame of mind to ride my bike sensibly after that :crazy:so am now getting pissed:beer::2thumbsup
That sucks. $150 from memory. But thanks for keeping Mr Police busy. You should have bribed him with donuts. Its a fail-safe way to get out of a ticket.


Awsome ride chaps and chapesses. Nibbles and a natter at Murry's topped it off.

Just one thing to remember-we are all riding as group and setting an example for other riders, some new to riding. Dodgy overtaking of cars( i know we've all done it at some point) is not cool and the last thing we want on a group ride is to scrape someone off the road.

Reminder - KKs ride from Feilding on Sunday. Have a good weekend all.

Yep. Awesome ride tonight. Vhill was awesome. Mrs C enjoyed the back of the 9 with new tyres on. Got to see the sports mode on the sport-tourer that is the concours. Pilot Road 2s see another happy camper!

[Flynn]

Awsome ride chaps and chapesses. Nibbles and a natter at Murry's topped it off.

Just one thing to remember-we are all riding as group and setting an example for other riders, some new to riding. Dodgy overtaking of cars( i know we've all done it at some point) is not cool and the last thing we want on a group ride is to scrape someone off the road.

Reminder - KKs ride from Feilding on Sunday. Have a good weekend all.

Well said Bones:yes:

[Gerbs]

Finally got to meet some of ya!
Damn Hyosung, just can't keep up. Good to finally put SOME km's on it. Only had 100k's on it when we started!

Sorry for quality of pic - from cellphone. Nice view tho!

[cowboyz]

Finally got to meet some of ya!
Damn Hyosung, just can't keep up. Good to finally put SOME km's on it. Only had 100k's on it when we started!

Sorry for quality of pic - from cellphone. Nice view tho!

from what I recall, you were there at the start and there at the end. That seems to indicate that you kept up just fine.

Nice to meet new people tonight. Really nice ride.

[86GSXR]

Really good to be out with such a good bunch. Great to see some new faces out there enjoying themselves. I had a most interesting perspective from the rear seat and it was cool to be there. Nice relaxed catch up at Murrays and good to see people linger. We shot into town for a caffeine fix, and guess what. I drove all the way home from town :woohoo: The hand held up very well, only problem was it got a bit :cold: but the mangrips were superb!

Blacksheep - bummer! Man that must have been aggravating, know how you feel :blank:

Shake that cold BR, don't you have a wee ride soon?

[NZsarge]

Hope you all have a good ride tonight,weather looks great and i'm still trying to get my electric problems sorted. Push starting just not on.
Bummer man, tell those guy in town to pull there finger out and get it sorted! Pity you missed the ride last night, twas a pearler.

Wish I had a bike..and a license..am I allowed to post this here?:whocares:
Sweet as mate.

I'm out - man-flu:sick:
Mate, downer eh? Get you're self well for the SC if not sunday.

set off out to meet you lot tonight ,turned left just before gorge/bridge from aokautere and got nicked for failing to stop at that f**king junction:mad:was very polite to the orifice but it was fri 13th and quota filling time,so nice present in post(any idea how much$$?)
needless to say i was not in the correct frame of mind to ride my bike sensibly after that :crazy:so am now getting pissed:beer::2thumbsup
Mate that sucks, would have been awesome to see out there too, classing up the ride with all that Yamaha goodness.... Oh, and your good self too.. :2thumbsup Try again next week mate, unless you feel like a ride sunday...?

that sucks...had the same thing turning from te matai onto napier rd a while back, he didn't seem to care that I'd slowed to about 3kmh and there wasn't an oncoming car for miles

Missed ya out there Yod, V.Hill was outstanding as usual, in great nick, with great weather if slightly on the chilly side.

Finally got to meet some of ya!
Damn Hyosung, just can't keep up. Good to finally put SOME km's on it. Only had 100k's on it when we started!

Sorry for quality of pic - from cellphone. Nice view tho!
Indeed that's a nice view, good to meet you, don't hesitate to show up next friday.

but the mangrips were superb!

Indeed, deployed mine tonight too, lets just say the grass will be crispy this morning. :cold:

[blacksheep]

yeah same scenario for me too yod,said i was concentrating on seeing wether there was any oncoming traffic to give wat to as opposed to looking at colour of lines on road(do you know if you incur any de-meruts to go along with the road tax?)

looks like you lot had a good one too,it would have been just what doc ordered,seemed to amuse mrs blacksheep who was pillion at time,first ticket since 1986!so not bad going i suppose.:2thumbsup

[Meanie]

I'm out - man-flu:sick:

HTFU ive had the flue all week, just took some drugs and hey presto, felt heaps better Thank god for modern medicine


set off out to meet you lot tonight ,turned left just before gorge/bridge from aokautere and got nicked for failing to stop at that f**king junction:mad:was very polite to the orifice but it was fri 13th and quota filling time,so nice present in post(any idea how much$$?)
needless to say i was not in the correct frame of mind to ride my bike sensibly after that :crazy:so am now getting pissed:beer::2thumbsup

That sucks mate, pity you didnt carry on we had a great ride, you may have even been able to have a chat with the other :Police: just before Hunterville :laugh:


Nice to catch up with everyone on the ride and all the new faces. Got out the good camera only to find the battery going flat.

Like the last photo, didnt even see you on the side of the road

Awesome ride :Punk: Took one of the lads out who comented that he didnt think i was riding very fast over Halcome hill, Viniger hill and Pilot road 2ct,s sorted that. Was realy nice to see and meet some new riders to the group. Some nice looking bikes apearing out of the woodwork. Bonez is right, everyone needs to be responsable for thier riding and making sure that they dont put thiers or anyone elses lives at risk. Ego costs valuable lives. And FFS remeber you are riding in a group when attempting to pass. Idiots will not be tolerated and will be told to stay away next time :done: Rant over
Same time next week, have a good one all :Punk:

[GSVR]

Wish I had a bike..and a license..am I allowed to post this here?:whocares:


that depends on if you are cool or not.

Unfortunately its too late Sonicjoe. Your've already posted so now you will have to accept the consequences....

[Sonicjoe]

Unfortunately its too late Sonicjoe. Your've already posted so now you will have to accept the consequences....
Oh well you might as well get on with it then, it's too cold to muck around this morning.:crybaby:

[KiwiKat]

Oh well you might as well get on with it then, it's too cold to muck around this morning.:crybaby:

Cold in Dannevegas. Absolutely Mint in Manawatu.

[banditrider]

Harden up. You missed a minta.


Shake that cold BR, don't you have a wee ride soon?


Mate, downer eh? Get you're self well for the SC if not sunday.


HTFU ive had the flue all week, just took some drugs and hey presto, felt heaps better Thank god for modern medicine

Nice mix of sympathy and HTFU eh? Some of you suck less than others!

Glad I got the cold this week - don't mind missing the Friday night ride but can't think of anything that's gonna stop me doing the SC!

[oscarnz]

Awesome ride last night, totally what I needed.
Great to see new faces.

[Meanie]

Glad I got the cold this week - don't mind missing the Friday night ride but can't think of anything that's gonna stop me doing the SC!

I was thinking the same thing when my nose started running early in the week, Hopefully recovered in a day or so, untill then just mellowing out
Only 8 sleeps to go

[cowboyz]

I was thinking the same thing when my nose started running early in the week, Hopefully recovered in a day or so, untill then just mellowing out
Only 8 sleeps to go

or 4 depending on the coffee intake.......

[Bonez]

Finally got to meet some of ya!
Damn Hyosung, just can't keep up. Good to finally put SOME km's on it. Only had 100k's on it when we started!

Sorry for quality of pic - from cellphone. Nice view tho!Nice to see another rider and new bike doing it. It should loosen up. Horse had one for a bit before he got his hawg. The pic certainly gives an idea of the typical turn out of late.

[Gibbo13p]

Failing to stop at stop sign think you may be ok as I got a speeding fine last month in tanker and the demerit points should be quoted on the ticket but I found this link anyways out of the road code http://www.landtransport.govt.nz/roadcode/about-driver-responsibility/stepping-over-the-line.html

Bonez and I were just talking about how you hadn't been seen for a while on friday rides on friday arvo at work too......we must be psykic us...:)



set off out to meet you lot tonight ,turned left just before gorge/bridge from aokautere and got nicked for failing to stop at that f**king junction:mad:was very polite to the orifice but it was fri 13th and quota filling time,so nice present in post(any idea how much$$?)
needless to say i was not in the correct frame of mind to ride my bike sensibly after that :crazy:so am now getting pissed:beer::2thumbsup

[Gibbo13p]

Cheers! Not sure about hammered, but I'll have a couple!:laugh:

Hi,
just wondering did you go to Reinke wedding at the racing club?

[Clubbie]

Thanks for making me feel so welcome on Friday... had a great ride, really enjoyed the company and the route. :scooter:

[NZsarge]

Thanks for making me feel so welcome on Friday... had a great ride, really enjoyed the company and the route. :scooter:

Best make the most of the friday night rides mate, daylight saving is all over pretty soon. Good to see the new faces too.

[Clubbie]

So with the end of DST are we then launching the "Friday Morning Rides"?!

[NZsarge]

So with the end of DST are we then launching the "Friday Morning Rides"?!

Interesting concept but i'm not sure it'll take off...

[Flynn]

So with the end of DST are we then launching the "Friday Morning Rides"?!

May be more like week end rides:2thumbsup

[86GSXR]

Speaking of Friday night, anyone got any ideas? I'll quite likely get the Daytona out for this one :scooter:

[cowboyz]

got a feeling I gonna need a run by friday the way this week has been going so far!

[Bonez]

May be more like week end rides:2thumbsup
You're on to it.



Speaking of Friday night, anyone got any ideas? I'll quite likely get the Daytona out for this one :scooter:


got a feeling I gonna need a run by friday the way this week has been going so far!

How's about Saddle, Oringi(Sarge in lead so we don't get lost), left onto Hopeland rd, hang right out over the bridge to the Brewery. Natter at Dudley Arms(alternately The Black Stump). Pahiatua, long way around to Balance then home.

[slydesigns]

You're on to it.
How's about Saddle, Oringi(Sarge in lead so we don't get lost), left onto Hopeland rd, hang right out over the bridge to the Brewery. Natter at Dudley Arms(alternately The Black Stump). Pahiatua, long way around to Balance then home.

Sounds like a plan.

The Diablo is no where near as sticky as even the worn down SC Pro but after 3 HUGE almost highsides and one monster tank slapper all in the space of 2 kms, I'll take it as a lesson learnt in riding a little calmer and with a little more throttle finesse. I'm no church goer, not anymore BUT I am superstitious (I race after all - goes with the territory) and I think I just got the back of my head slapped by what ever is watching over me with amusement. Each of those incidents should have ended in the weeds and/or A&E, to make it though 4 is a gift.

So... tires been changed, undies been removed from my butt, brains been rebooted.

[Bonez]

Sounds like a plan.

The Diablo is no where near as sticky as even the worn down SC Pro but after 3 HUGE almost highsides and one monster tank slapper all in the space of 2 kms, I'll take it as a lesson learnt in riding a little calmer and with a little more throttle finesse. I'm no church goer, not anymore BUT I am superstitious (I race after all - goes with the territory) and I think I just got the back of my head slapped by what ever is watching over me with amusement. Each of those incidents should have ended in the weeds and/or A&E, to make it though 4 is a gift.

So... tires been changed, undies been removed from my butt, brains been rebooted.Nothing like a little reminder of how mortal we really are ah?

[Owl]

Hi,
just wondering did you go to Reinke wedding at the racing club?

No, Johnstone wedding at the Arts Centre!

[NZsarge]

How's about Saddle, Oringi(Sarge in lead so we don't get lost)

You on heavy flu meds or something?
If i'm leading we'll get lost alright... :laugh:

[banditrider]

So with the end of DST are we then launching the "Friday Morning Rides"?!


Interesting concept but i'm not sure it'll take off...

Sounds like a great idea but damn work might get in the way. Other than that I'm keen...

[Bonez]

You on heavy flu meds or something?
If i'm leading we'll get lost alright... :laugh:

To get everyone royally lost we could do:

After the Saddle- Oxford left onto pinfold a tad , right onto valley rd, top grass a bit, Maharahara, Graham rd etc.

[KiwiKat]

How's about Saddle, Oringi(Sarge in lead so we don't get lost), left onto Hopeland rd, hang right out over the bridge to the Brewery. Natter at Dudley Arms(alternately The Black Stump). Pahiatua, long way around to Balance then home.

Haha. I want to come too. :no:Caravan Weekend.
I will be just up the road a few kms (Maharahara Road) I can probably keep up, just need to unload first.

[Bonez]

Haha. I want to come too. :no:Caravan Weekend.
I will be just up the road a few kms (Maharahara Road) I can probably keep up, just need to unload first.Where abouts on Maharahara? You could meat us at Graham Rd intersection ;). Btw a shit load of metal through to Kiritaki.

[slydesigns]

hmmmm metal? I'll possibly be two up

[Bonez]

hmmmm metal? I'll possibly be two upApart from a bit of pee metal non on the end we come in from. Wasn't any yesterday any way.

[KiwiKat]

Where abouts on Maharahara? You could meat us at Graham Rd intersection ;). Btw a shit load of metal through to Kiritaki.

Um here =>http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?rlz=1C1GGLS_enNZ304NZ304&sourceid=chrome&q=333+maharahara+road+dannevirke&um=1&ie=UTF-8&split=0&gl=nz&ei=7--9SfiqJ4nYsAOV4NlF&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&resnum=1&ct=title

[ynot slow]

Sounds like a plan.

The Diablo is no where near as sticky as even the worn down SC Pro but after 3 HUGE almost highsides and one monster tank slapper all in the space of 2 kms, I'll take it as a lesson learnt in riding a little calmer and with a little more throttle finesse. I'm no church goer, not anymore BUT I am superstitious (I race after all - goes with the territory) and I think I just got the back of my head slapped by what ever is watching over me with amusement. Each of those incidents should have ended in the weeds and/or A&E, to make it though 4 is a gift.

So... tires been changed, undies been removed from my butt, brains been rebooted.

Nope that is the bikers guardian angel,as my ma in law gave me a badge saying "never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly".

[Horse]

After the Saddle- Oxford left onto pinfold a tad , right onto valley rd, top grass a bit, Maharahara, Graham rd etc.

Valley Rd, Papatawa is always good, nice to ride past my parent's place - just like we did on Sunday :D. I even gave them a wave.

[Bonez]

Valley Rd, Papatawa is always good, nice to ride past my parent's place - just like we did on Sunday :D. I even gave them a wave.Think they'd like 20 or so bods to pop in for a cuppa?

[Horse]

Think they'd like 20 or so bods to pop in for a cuppa?

I might have to warn them if we did that. My mum likes my bike (which surprised me after I got it), but 20-odd all at once might be a bit much! :)

[Monamie]

Where abouts on Maharahara? You could meat us at Graham Rd intersection ;). Btw a shit load of metal through to Kiritaki.

I'm in:niceone: The Beastie needs a snort or two of the metally stuff:chase:

[Flynn]

I see there is heaps of new chip on Ashhurst - Bunnythorpe road you Feilding mob might wanna dodge:doh:

Oh and a certain Ultra Classic rider!!!

[KiwiKat]

I see there is heaps of new chip on Ashhurst - Bunnythorpe road you Feilding mob might wanna dodge:doh:

Oh and a certain Ultra Classic rider!!!

Beware, :motu:I'll be doing it in a big green 4x4, just slightly smaller than the easyglide.:killingme

[86GSXR]

You're on to it. How's about Saddle, Oringi(Sarge in lead so we don't get lost), left onto Hopeland rd, hang right out over the bridge to the Brewery. Natter at Dudley Arms(alternately The Black Stump). Pahiatua, long way around to Balance then home.

Very much sounds like a plan. East is the beast!


Sounds like a plan.

The Diablo is no where near as sticky as even the worn down SC Pro but after 3 HUGE almost highsides and one monster tank slapper all in the space of 2 kms, I'll take it as a lesson learnt in riding a little calmer and with a little more throttle finesse. I'm no church goer, not anymore BUT I am superstitious (I race after all - goes with the territory) and I think I just got the back of my head slapped by what ever is watching over me with amusement. Each of those incidents should have ended in the weeds and/or A&E, to make it though 4 is a gift.

So... tires been changed, undies been removed from my butt, brains been rebooted.

Get ya stick together Sly, don't you just LOVE tankslappers :doh: (not preaching btw).


Nothing like a little reminder of how mortal we really are ah?

Seconded. What's big, black, and fucks kiwi's? The road.


You on heavy flu meds or something?
If i'm leading we'll get lost alright... :laugh:

I won't have you saying that about yourself bro :laugh:

[NZsarge]

I won't have you saying that about yourself bro :laugh:

If the shoe fits...:whistle:

[Timaa]

right crew im back and on form, i now have my own bike and am ready and waiting for any and all rides at any time of day, (day for me being after 1pm) :sleep: gimme a pm or a txt or wat have you. cheers. Tim

0275797311

[banditrider]

Beware, :motu:I'll be doing it in a big green 4x4, just slightly smaller than the easyglide.:killingme

You forgot to add, "But considerably larger than those magnificently slender, lithe and agile Concoursi!"

[Meanie]

You forgot to add, "But considerably larger than those magnificently slender, lithe and agile Concoursi!"

Magnificent indeed :clap:

[yod]

meanwhile, back in the real world...

[cowboyz]

meanwhile, back in the real world...

when did you visit the real world?

[banditrider]

magnificently slender, lithe and agile Concoursi!"


meanwhile, back in the real world...


Proof????????????

[cowboyz]

photoshop!!!!! The Honda was actually way bigger!

[Bonez]

Saddle, Oringi(Sarge in lead so we don't get lost), left onto Hopeland rd, hang right out over the bridge to the Brewery. Natter at Dudley Arms(alternately The Black Stump). Pahiatua, long way around to Balance then home.

It's been suggested we cut Balance and Al show us where he fell off and we can all laugh. :dodge: Will said site accomadate 20 odd bikes?

So route ammended to-

Saddle, Oringi(Sarge in lead so we don't get lost), left onto Hopeland rd, hang right out over the bridge to the Brewery. Natter at Dudley Arms(alternately The Black Stump). Pahiatua, long way around to Palmerston North via the "track", O'cowtree then home.

[cowboyz]

sounds like a very mint plan

[Bonez]

sounds like a very mint planFuck the mint bring the mashmellows.

[manwithav8]

Proof????????????

Wow thatputs the AT in FAT, almost blew out the screen on my iPhone she the attachment opened. Holy snapping duck shit batman

[Meanie]

meanwhile, back in the real world...

Yod was yearning for a Kawasaki :whistle:

[NZsarge]

Yod was yearning for a Kawasaki :whistle:

Indeed, could see Yod on a 14 of some description. :yes::niceone:

[Bonez]

Indeed, could see Yod on a 14 of some description. :yes::niceone:After he's had a few more pies maybe?

[cowboyz]

Indeed, could see Yod on a 14 of some description. :yes::niceone:

and the description would go something like..... scrapped up fairings, bike does fly but rider doesnt.......

[banditrider]

After he's had a few more pies maybe?

And just what are you saying about 14 riders? Want a fight? It'll be 3 against 1...

[cowboyz]

dont pick on the concoursi they will jump on you

[Meanie]

dont pick on the concoursi they will jump on you

And you realy dont want to be jumped on by concoursi :laugh:

[Bonez]

And just what are you saying about 14 riders? Want a fight? It'll be 3 against 1...Hey. If the pie fits:dodge:

Pies at ten paces?

[Monie]

proof????????????

that is a fat ass lol...

[yod]

charming!!

:oi-grr:

[Flynn]

We do talk some garbage on here at times, don't we:laugh:

[NZsarge]

We do talk some garbage on here at times, don't we:laugh:

Well it was once titled as the crap thread so.. :laugh:

[chanceyy]

Well it was once titled as the crap thread so.. :laugh:

hmm wrong thread sarge .. rant & rave was crap thread :)

[NZsarge]

hmm wrong thread sarge .. rant & rave was crap thread :)

:doh: Was'nt paying attention to what thread i'm in...

[NZsarge]

Friday is shaping up to be quite nice weather wise. :niceone:

[Bonez]

Friday is shaping up to be quite nice weather wise. :niceone:Yip.
Saddle, Oringi(Sarge in lead so we don't get lost), left onto Hopeland rd, hang right out over the bridge to the Brewery. Natter at Dudley Arms(alternately The Black Stump). Pahiatua, long way around to Palmerston North via the "track", O'cowtree then home.

[Elysium]

Hey guys, do any of you know about the blue Honda VTR1000 at Anza? I spoke briefly to a guy there bout the bike and he said they've had for two years trying to get rid of it. Price is $8,000 so it aint expensive so wondering if there's any bad history to the bike.

[86GSXR]

Yip.
Saddle, Oringi(Sarge in lead so we don't get lost), left onto Hopeland rd, hang right out over the bridge to the Brewery. Natter at Dudley Arms(alternately The Black Stump). Pahiatua, long way around to Palmerston North via the "track", O'cowtree then home.

Marvelous :yes: Getting the pins out of my hand tomorrow, so depending on how painful that is, I'll either be on the back of the Buell or the front of a Daytona, either way, should be good!


Hey guys, do any of you know about the blue Honda VTR1000 at Anza? I spoke briefly to a guy there bout the bike and he said they've had for two years trying to get rid of it. Price is $8,000 so it aint expensive so wondering if there's any bad history to the bike.

Ask Phil the workshop manager, he should put you right.

[Elysium]

Marvelous :yes: Getting the pins out of my hand tomorrow, so depending on how painful that is, I'll either be on the back of the Buell or the front of a Daytona, either way, should be good!



Well don't rush these things, or you may end up on the back of the Buell for longer. :)

[banditrider]

Hey guys, do any of you know about the blue Honda VTR1000 at Anza? I spoke briefly to a guy there bout the bike and he said they've had for two years trying to get rid of it. Price is $8,000 so it aint expensive so wondering if there's any bad history to the bike.

Yeah, might be worth asking about it. My mate had a look at it but I can't remember the story on it - he bought from City Honda in the end. I do remember it having a very 2nd hand looking front tyre at some stage...

[cowboyz]

would have thought 8K for a VTR would be top money. It would want to be in mint condition.

really looking forward to tomorrow night. Be good to see 86 back in control (well in control) of the bike.

[banditrider]

would have thought 8K for a VTR would be top money. It would want to be in mint condition.

That too. Maybe he can say he knows someone who got one for $5,500 with only 16k on the clock...

[Owl]

would have thought 8K for a VTR would be top money. It would want to be in mint condition.

I reckon! Mate bought one new for $10,995 in early 07.

[yod]

ROFL!!

a honda for cowboyz:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-207899438.htm

[Elysium]

Green like my Celica...Must be one hell of an expensive paint job.

[Owl]

ROFL!!

You're not the only one!


:rofl:

[Flynn]

Hey guys, do any of you know about the blue Honda VTR1000 at Anza? I spoke briefly to a guy there bout the bike and he said they've had for two years trying to get rid of it. Price is $8,000 so it aint expensive so wondering if there's any bad history to the bike.

Andrew at Anza in parts rode it on a fri nite ride about 6 weeks ago? Ask him for a clue?

[cowboyz]

ROFL!!

a honda for cowboyz:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-207899438.htm


You're not the only one!


:rofl:

hmmmmmmmmmmmm.

fine line between friend and foe round here!

[Meanie]

hmmmmmmmmmmmm.

fine line between friend and foe round here!

But its Green........................

[cowboyz]

I know, I am so confused. such an awesome colour and yet its a honda...........

[banditrider]

hmmmmmmmmmmmm.

fine line between friend and foe round here!


I know, I am so confused. such an awesome colour and yet its a honda...........

You know you want it! Couldn't get you off my vtr when you rode - as far as I recall anyway...

[cowboyz]

You know you want it! Couldn't get you off my vtr when you rode - as far as I recall anyway...

I must admit. I have never found a honda that has been uncomfortable.

I just dont ride one cause I have a social responsibility to look cool.

[banditrider]

I just dont ride one cause I have a social responsibility to look cool.

Then how come you don't take ya responsibility a bit more seriously? ;)

[yod]

Then how come you don't take ya responsibility a bit more seriously? ;)

:rofl:

there isn't enough bling on the planet..........

[Mrs Cowboyz]

We do talk some garbage on here at times, don't we:laugh:
Did you not read the thread title? Isnt "talk some garbage" another word for "manawatu rides"???

[cowboyz]

its like a dyslexic acroynom

[86GSXR]

Oh no, not more crap :crazy:

[Horse]

I just dont ride one cause I have a social responsibility to look cool.

And I for one thank you for it - it must be tough out there, spending all those hours being cool so the rest of us don't have to :D

PS: Iron, still.

[Flynn]

Did you not read the thread title? Isnt "talk some garbage" another word for "manawatu rides"???

Now, Now :Oi: I thought you're one of us when you've got that powerful blue beast going.:innocent:

[Horse]

This'll confuse 'em - I'll take the thread back on-topic...


Saddle, Oringi(Sarge in lead so we don't get lost), left onto Hopeland rd, hang right out over the bridge to the Brewery. Natter at Dudley Arms(alternately The Black Stump). Pahiatua, long way around to Palmerston North via the "track", O'cowtree then home.

Sounds awfully like a plan.

[Meanie]

Then how come you don't take ya responsibility a bit more seriously? ;)

:rofl: you must spread .............................you know the rest
That was farkin funny

[sarahtvet]

right crew im back and on form, i now have my own bike and am ready and waiting for any and all rides at any time ...

If you come friday I promise not to take you up any dead end roads on your own :innocent:
If I bring the daytona you may have to work a bit harder to keep up hey



Saddle, Oringi(Sarge in lead so we don't get lost), left onto Hopeland rd, hang right out over the bridge to the Brewery. Natter at Dudley Arms(alternately The Black Stump). Pahiatua, long way around to Palmerston North via the "track", O'cowtree then home.

Route sounds like fun :yes:
SK1PY DYTN4 SK1PY DYTN4 it is so hard to decide, maybe spin a bottle on friday :ride: Can't bloody wait :2thumbsup:


Friday is shaping up to be quite nice weather wise. :niceone:

:sunny: weather ordered lets all keep our fingers crossed get Horse to wear wet weather gear, that usually stops any rain


And I for one thank you for it - it must be tough out there, spending all those hours being cool so the rest of us don't have to :D


Would be hard to look cool in a green armchair :shutup: unless you can corner like a demon on it and have good sounds on the ipod :lol::banana:

[cowboyz]

If you come friday I promise not to take you up any dead end roads on your own :innocent:
If I bring the daytona you may have to work a bit harder to keep up hey




the friday night ride is not compulsory and all things considered dont you think you should be finding something else to do?

[Bonez]

Route reminder-

Saddle, Oringi(Sarge in lead so we don't get lost), left onto Hopeland rd, hang right out over the bridge to the Brewery. Natter at Dudley Arms(alternately The Black Stump). Pahiatua, long way around to Palmerston North via the "track", O'cowtree then home.

[cowboyz]

has a route been planned yet?

[Elysium]

has a route been planned yet?

The routes are planned? I always thought we just followed Sarge.

[NZsarge]

Route reminder-

Saddle, Oringi(Sarge in lead so we don't get lost), left onto Hopeland rd, hang right out over the bridge to the Brewery. Natter at Dudley Arms(alternately The Black Stump). Pahiatua, long way around to Palmerston North via the "track", O'cowtree then home.

Done.
.........

[86GSXR]

the friday night ride is not compulsory and all things considered dont you think you should be finding something else to do?

Houston, we have a problem. A big problem!


Route reminder-

Saddle, Oringi(Sarge in lead so we don't get lost), left onto Hopeland rd, hang right out over the bridge to the Brewery. Natter at Dudley Arms(alternately The Black Stump). Pahiatua, long way around to Palmerston North via the "track", O'cowtree then home.

What, speak up! I will. Nice route :calm:


Done.
.........


Like a dogs dinner.

[kiwi_adam]

count me in guys, ditching work early again :niceone:

[sarahtvet]

count me in guys, ditching work early again :niceone:

Will be good to see you again and actually get to ride with you :ride:
Remember to get your scarf I have been carrying it around all week:yes:
Scott says he will come if the weather is good, maybe you should give him a nudge, think he is scared of Daytona competition :lol:

[slydesigns]

so... your going on this friday nights ride Sarah?

[Horse]

the friday night ride is not compulsory and all things considered dont you think you should be finding something else to do?

I think I'm confused - didn't we just have a discussion about how these are public rides and everyone's welcome? Perhaps you can enlighten me tonight.

[yod]

I think I'm confused - didn't we just have a discussion about how these are public rides and everyone's welcome? Perhaps you can enlighten me tonight.

:Police: anyone?

[slydesigns]

Actually Horse, I beleive, as your well aware, that there is a piece of legal documentation with clearly overrides ones right to show up to this "public" ride, if a certain condition is met.

In my case having no electrics also precludes this from being a ride I can do. I just can't be assed pedaling that fast on the spare bike and Bonez has pillioned me enough.

[Horse]

Actually Horse, I beleive, as your well aware, that there is a piece of legal documentation with clearly overrides ones right to show up to this "public" ride, if a certain condition is met.

It sounds like some people are misinformed as to the specifics. I wonder how that happened?

[GSVR]

Well I'm off for a ride on my own tonight if I decide to go for one at all.

These rides have just got too popular and it doesn't feel comfortable riding in large groups.

[GSVR]

It sounds like some people are misinformed as to the specifics. I wonder how that happened?

Why don't you bring everyone up to speed Horse.

[86GSXR]

Yes please, seeing as you have about 1/10ths of the facts.

[slydesigns]

or on a more serious note, why don't we split the rides into fast twistie lovers and the cruisers. As Al, Lance, myself, yod, sarge, Owl etc fit into the first group and , Horse, sarah, the learners, the average two up riders etc may wish to fit into the second group, all problems will be solved.

Still meet up at Ashurst as one group, with lots of people around, then say our hellos and goodbyes and go ride - and enjoy the riding.

Those that float between the groups can still do so, and this means all can still ride with thier friends without anyone being put under any undue duress as they can choose to go to the OTHER group. Should they be followed by circumstances that still cause duress, it will be pretty obvious to all present, and can be actioned or documented as required. No stress.

Honestly I have no probelms riding with either party and enjoy the company when on 2 wheels, but fail to see the necessity of having to ride with both at the same time. Its like chaining a dog up then beating and torturing it. The dog can't run away, it can't fight you either as your just out of reach. Hardly fair. Why do it at all. Unless you want to see the dog broken...

Its a simple plan that keeps everyone safe, avoids brain fade crashes and lets everyone avoid or enjoy watching me pull out on people thoughtlessly for one thing.

[Elysium]

or on a more serious note, why don't we split the rides into fast twistie lovers and the cruisers. .
You forgot "Chuck Norris" fast.

[sarahtvet]

Special condition in 'documentation' allows attendance on all public posted rides. As discussed yesterday in the prescence of court appointed professional the two involved parties have no issue with this an we both have documentation to prove it.

This is a rides thread not discuss everybodies life thread so perhaps we can leave it at that. Thanks for everybodies comments.

[slydesigns]

na I didn't, I've been told to tone it back, so the Norris rage has been bottled for now. 3 highside attempts and the mother of all bucking headshaking tank slappers in the space of 2 kms will do that to you...

[slydesigns]

In conclusion then... keep in mind the both of you, we are your friends and as such we don't want to pick either of you up off the road during a ride due to distraction.

please, the bikes are weapons that can and will maim and kill when we get sidetracked. I should know with my history of bins and injuries.

Thats the point of all this, sort it now, ride tonight clear headed and in the right headspace, make it home and get tanked.

[86GSXR]

In conclusion then... keep in mind the both of you, we are your friends and as such we don't want to pick either of you up off the road during a ride due to distraction.

please, the bikes are weapons that can and will maim and kill when we get sidetracked. I should know with my history of bins and injuries.

Thats the point of all this, sort it now, ride tonight clear headed and in the right headspace, make it home and get tanked.

I'm happy to sort it. I thought it was yesterday, but obviously not. Very sad state of affairs.

[sarahtvet]

the bikes are weapons that can and will maim and kill when we get sidetracked. I should know with my history of bins and injuries.

Thats the point of all this, sort it now, ride tonight clear headed and in the right headspace, make it home and get tanked.

Thanks for the concern for us both :2thumbsup:
As I am so slow apparently :spanking: I should be fine but I promise to take care :ride:

Nobody wants to be picking anybody up off the rode. Lets just ride and enjoy, thats why we do it :ride:

[86GSXR]

Huge ups to you Simon. The saga will unfold, as they do. Ah well, I'm going to put a rego onto the Daytona then go ride it. See ya's tonight.

[Elysium]

Cricky! What's everyone talking about here? :shit:

[KiwiKat]

Enjoy your Friday night ride tonight everyone and have a great weekend. Will probably be the last mint night.

Caravans hooked on, no riding, just got to pick up the hypo 10yr old female guest.

[slydesigns]

Enjoy your Friday night ride tonight everyone and have a great weekend. Will probably be the last mint night.

Caravans hooked on, no riding, just got to pick up the hypo 10yr old female guest.


Hypo kid in a caravan... think I'd rather slide down a metalled road, bare chested, face first before getting pounded into the dirt by my own bike to the back to the head.

[Bonez]

I for one am going to piss off (alone) and do my own thing if we have any "dramatics" tonight. Let us not forget the reason the FNRs were started in the first place ah? It's for all to enjoy a pretty casual (at your own pace) ride to end the week. Basicly there is no OTHER group on this particuler ride. You look out for everyone.

May I suggest we leave promply at 6:15 so we don't toodle off too late. Suns setting a lot quicker of late and some of us need will need to get bed early.

[Bonez]

Shit almost forgot-

Saddle, Oringi(Sarge in lead so we don't get lost), left onto Hopeland rd, hang right out over the bridge to the Brewery. Natter at Dudley Arms(alternately The Black Stump). Pahiatua, long way around to Palmerston North via the "track", O'cowtree then home.

[Clubbie]

I'm confused.... I was sure that this thread, and the rides, were about riding our bikes on a Friday night..... What are we talking about? 'documentation'??

[Bonez]

I'm confused.... I was sure that this thread, and the rides, were about riding our bikes on a Friday night..... What are we talking about? 'documentation'??Leave it be. Thats between two particular parties and shouldn't have been bought up at all.

[Clubbie]

Message received. :niceone:

[Bonez]

Message received. :niceone:Cheers mate. See you tonight?

[cowboyz]

but is there a route planned??

[Bonez]

but is there a route planned??Hmmm unsure how's about-

Saddle, Oringi(Sarge in lead so we don't get lost), left onto Hopeland rd, hang right out over the bridge to the Brewery. Natter at Dudley Arms(alternately The Black Stump). Pahiatua, long way around to Palmerston North via the "track", O'cowtree then home.

[Clubbie]

Cheers mate. See you tonight?

I wish! Unfortunately not... :(

I'm taking the wifey and our wee man :baby:camping (which isn't at all unfortunate!)

Sounds like I'll be joining you more often for the weekend rides once daylight savings ends.

Hope to make next Friday though.:ride:

[Bonez]

I wish! Unfortunately not... :(

I'm taking the wifey and our wee man :baby:camping (which isn't at all unfortunate!)

Sounds like I'll be joining you more often for the weekend rides once daylight savings ends.

Hope to make next Friday though.:ride:Don't gorget the Feiling capers as well.

[Clubbie]

Don't gorget the Feiling capers as well.

Feilding capers?

[Bonez]

Feilding capers?
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=94509

[Clubbie]

Awesome Ta.

[Bonez]

In case anyone doesn't know where we are going-

Saddle, Oringi(Sarge in lead so we don't get lost), left onto Hopeland rd, hang right out over the bridge to the Brewery. Natter at Dudley Arms(alternately The Black Stump). Pahiatua, long way around to Palmerston North via the "track", O'cowtree then home.