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

[NZsarge]

Right, friday night ride. Be there or be decidedly trapezoidal.

[yod]

tricosahedral perhaps?

nice evening for it...

[Owl]

Have a good ride tonight guy's and gal's! I won't be there as I'm heading out on the road with Tracy for the first time.:woohoo:

[ynot slow]

Have a good ride tonight guy's and gal's! I won't be there as I'm heading out on the road with Tracy for the first time.:woohoo:

Enjoy the cruise,and be a gentlman,if your speeding and see a cop,pull over and wave her through,afterall ladies before gents eh.

[Bonez]

Good turn out and ride tonight. Bobby is getting the hang of Norman. Well done girl. Lees considering a few mods for the RF and Helens V-Max is the bomb.

Ok, now back under my bridge I go.......................Trip Trap, Trip Trap..

[manwithav8]

Good turn out and ride tonight. Bobby is getting the hang of Norman. Well done girl. Lees considering a few mods for the RF and Helens V-Max is the bomb.

Ok, now back under my bridge I go.......................Trip Trap, Trip Trap..

not mods my friend, just repairs back to original, ONE DAY... I think it has character now lol

[banditrider]

Fantastic turn-out alright. Great to see Norman out there. Also, fantastic to get a ride on the newest 14 - what a bike!

[cowboyz]

Fantastic turn-out alright. Great to see Norman out there. Also, fantastic to get a ride on the newest 14 - what a bike!

yep. Nice pootle. Mrs C is doing better and better as the ks go by. Little disappointed you didnt use the time on the 14 wisely (or unwisely considering how big sarge is) for wheelie practise.

[banditrider]

Need to practice on my one first: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=68778&d=1187510294

[cowboyz]

that will work!

[yod]

Need to practice on my one first: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=68778&d=1187510294

doesn't work without the panniers of course

[Mrs Cowboyz]

Well went to work this morning feeling all giddy about tonight, kept clock watching and I
am sure I saw it go backwards a couple of times!
Finally it got to four and I was off to the dreaded (wil not mention the name) motorbike shop to buy some
decent fitting goves thanks to the advice of Monie. They worked a treat!
Raced home to get ready and decorate Norman with his newly made keyring, six oclock yay we can finally go.
Sarahtvet turned up right on tme and we were off to mobil where there were alot, and I mean ALOT of bikes already
there waiting. After alot of talking and more talking we were off! I was determined to stay at the back cause I wasnt too
keen on holding anyone up and my wonderful husband pootled in front so I could keep an eye on his lines and sarah very bravely
sat behind me to ward off any cages. Thanks sarah felt very safe with you behind me.
We got to colyton turn off and I was feeling quite comfortable, there were a few bikes waiting there so I came to a stop put
my left foot down and got nothing but air! Norman decided he didnt want to stay so rolled off to the left and I didnt want him
to leave me behind so I fell ( quite slowly I think!) and took him down with me. It was a nice soft landing, though my leg doesnt
agree!! I hit the ground and just started laughing, Meanie and Sarge came to pick up Norman and I couldnt stop laughing, I was thinking
how funny that must have looked! Did a quick check on Norman and the clutch seemed a little tight so Lance took him for a quick spin down the road
to check everything was alright. All good so off we went to meet the rest of the crowd in colyton.
You would think that having a kickstart would make you learn to not stall pretty quickly, but not me from then on I just kept stalling
almost everytime I came to a stop!! Aaargh I was geting a little frustrated after the third time! i think manwithav8 thought I was swearing at him!
Anyway met up with the rest of the crowd again at the top of mount biggs and asked Lance how far are we from feilding, he said five km so I said lets go
I am hanging out for a smoke and a cold one by then! This time we took off in front and it was awesome just being in amongst the group. Finaly got to
feilding and just couldnt help myself but to stall one more time!!
Well after a few laughs and a catch-up on how the ride went we had to leave to go pick up the kids. Lance went off for gas and me sarah and lee
waited on the side of the road for him. Once we got out of feilding and through bunnythorpe I decided to pin the throttle and got Norman up to 120
woohoo!!!

What a great ride!!
As Meanie says, I have the bug! Looking forward to the next one!!!

[Owl]

Good on ya Mrs Cowboyz!:niceone: Glad you enjoyed your ride out tonight!

By the way, you're not the only one with stalling issues.:no: It's the one thing my partner is having trouble with, but I'm sure it'll come with more practice!:yes:

[NZsarge]

Nice report Mrs C, you did an outstanding job last night, well done.
Really enjoyed the last night, starting work next week so come friday i'll really be looking forward to the FNR.

[ynot slow]

Way to go Mrs C,we all drop the bike once,as for stalling with electric start no one notices you have stalled but with kick start is difficult to hide what you're doing.

Be good to see you with full license and Mr C on the back(will be his excuse to let ya ride as sober rider?).

Much like the mastercard adds once you have full license-New helmet $200,new tyres $550set,taking the ZX9 when Lance not home-Priceless.:woohoo:

[manwithav8]

Well done Mrs C, you rode like a champion, and you have an excuse for your little tumble, where as I don't. Beginners go through those issues which is now making me think am I still a beginner lol.

Now you have the bug and it will only become more fun as you ride for longer and faster ( within the limits of course).

Was a good ride last night, I'm a little gutted about the tumble but as stated over a cold beer, "rather it happen like that than out on the open road"

The RF isn't looking too bad at all, a clean and a polish will help the cosmetics and a new indicator lens will see it safe for the road again.

The fairings will come off sometime soon for a little sand and a temporary paint touch up. Brand new paint job and exhaust when I get back from overseas I reckon.

And thanks to who ever helped lift that heavy sucker back onto it's wheels, didn't see who you were cos I was too busy hiding my head in shame...

But I stil have a great night..

[manwithav8]

Nice report Mrs C, you did an outstanding job last night, well done.
Really enjoyed the last night, starting work next week so come friday i'll really be looking forward to the FNR.

Looked at the handbrake software and it says you can put full length dvd on your ipod touch.... enjoy

[Meanie]

Good turn out and ride tonight. Bobby is getting the hang of Norman. Well done girl. Lees considering a few mods for the RF and Helens V-Max is the bomb.

Ok, now back under my bridge I go.......................Trip Trap, Trip Trap..

Realy good to see you again Bonez. You got to be pleased to see Norman out doing what he should


not mods my friend, just repairs back to original, ONE DAY... I think it has character now lol

Didnt see what happened Lee but hey we all have moments like that, just some of us are lucky enough to do it when theres no one around


yep. Nice pootle. Mrs C is doing better and better as the ks go by. Little disappointed you didnt use the time on the 14 wisely (or unwisely considering how big sarge is) for wheelie practise.

Pleased to see you behave yourself Lance and good on you for encouraging Bobbie with her riding, now you better say goodbye to the savings as you prepare to fund two bikes on the road. It gets bloody expensive, but worth it


Need to practice on my one first: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=68778&d=1187510294

Not the smartest thing to do with a sports tourer but looks dam impressive all the same


doesn't work without the panniers of course

Ballast

[Meanie]

Well went to work this morning feeling all giddy about tonight, kept clock watching and I
am sure I saw it go backwards a couple of times!
Finally it got to four and I was off to the dreaded (wil not mention the name) motorbike shop to buy some
decent fitting goves thanks to the advice of Monie. They worked a treat!
Raced home to get ready and decorate Norman with his newly made keyring, six oclock yay we can finally go.
Sarahtvet turned up right on tme and we were off to mobil where there were alot, and I mean ALOT of bikes already
there waiting. After alot of talking and more talking we were off! I was determined to stay at the back cause I wasnt too
keen on holding anyone up and my wonderful husband pootled in front so I could keep an eye on his lines and sarah very bravely
sat behind me to ward off any cages. Thanks sarah felt very safe with you behind me.
We got to colyton turn off and I was feeling quite comfortable, there were a few bikes waiting there so I came to a stop put
my left foot down and got nothing but air! Norman decided he didnt want to stay so rolled off to the left and I didnt want him
to leave me behind so I fell ( quite slowly I think!) and took him down with me. It was a nice soft landing, though my leg doesnt
agree!! I hit the ground and just started laughing, Meanie and Sarge came to pick up Norman and I couldnt stop laughing, I was thinking
how funny that must have looked! Did a quick check on Norman and the clutch seemed a little tight so Lance took him for a quick spin down the road
to check everything was alright. All good so off we went to meet the rest of the crowd in colyton.
You would think that having a kickstart would make you learn to not stall pretty quickly, but not me from then on I just kept stalling
almost everytime I came to a stop!! Aaargh I was geting a little frustrated after the third time! i think manwithav8 thought I was swearing at him!
Anyway met up with the rest of the crowd again at the top of mount biggs and asked Lance how far are we from feilding, he said five km so I said lets go
I am hanging out for a smoke and a cold one by then! This time we took off in front and it was awesome just being in amongst the group. Finaly got to
feilding and just couldnt help myself but to stall one more time!!
Well after a few laughs and a catch-up on how the ride went we had to leave to go pick up the kids. Lance went off for gas and me sarah and lee
waited on the side of the road for him. Once we got out of feilding and through bunnythorpe I decided to pin the throttle and got Norman up to 120
woohoo!!!

What a great ride!!
As Meanie says, I have the bug! Looking forward to the next one!!!

Well done Bobbie, you rock :woohoo:
Loved the way you gently put Norman to rest on the soft grass verge
You wont be able to stay off it now. Wanna do the Southern Cross with me :whistle:

[banditrider]

doesn't work without the panniers of course


Ballast

For style only. Really he also needed the topbox, a pillion reading a newspaper, a smoke hanging out his mouth and one hand flippin' the bird.

[yod]

For style only. Really he also needed the topbox, a pillion reading a newspaper, a smoke hanging out his mouth and one hand flippin' the bird.

....whilst sipping a latte....of course

[NZsarge]

Looked at the handbrake software and it says you can put full length dvd on your ipod touch.... enjoy

Cheers dude, was gonna PM you about that as i'd forgotten the name.

[slydesigns]

Anyone out riding this weekend? Lis has loaned me her bikes to use this weekend for get my fix while I'm waiting for the D675 to arrive.

[oscarnz]

Well done Mrs C, you rode like a champion, and you have an excuse for your little tumble, where as I don't. Beginners go through those issues which is now making me think am I still a beginner lol.

Now you have the bug and it will only become more fun as you ride for longer and faster ( within the limits of course).

Was a good ride last night, I'm a little gutted about the tumble but as stated over a cold beer, "rather it happen like that than out on the open road"

The RF isn't looking too bad at all, a clean and a polish will help the cosmetics and a new indicator lens will see it safe for the road again.

The fairings will come off sometime soon for a little sand and a temporary paint touch up. Brand new paint job and exhaust when I get back from overseas I reckon.

And thanks to who ever helped lift that heavy sucker back onto it's wheels, didn't see who you were cos I was too busy hiding my head in shame...

But I stil have a great night..

Where did you have a tumble???

[oscarnz]

What a great ride!!
As Meanie says, I have the bug! Looking forward to the next one!!!

Great to see you out riding with us, know what it is like to keep stalling when you first start riding, and even now at times.

And yes it is very addictive. I love it more and more everytime I ride.

[86GSXR]

Really good to see you out, you looked very good on Norman. Isn't he cute :yes:

[manwithav8]

Where did you have a tumble???

At the pub in Feilding.. Went to stop in the car park and grabbed front brake on the gravel, down she went, I think if I was on tarseal I could have caught it but my foot went on the gravel aswell so was easier to let it all go and try to pick it up afterwards

[oscarnz]

At the pub in Feilding.. Went to stop in the car park and grabbed front brake on the gravel, down she went, I think if I was on tarseal I could have caught it but my foot went on the gravel aswell so was easier to let it all go and try to pick it up afterwards

Bugger :( not good at all. Yeah dont you hate gravel

[Elysium]

Well my South Island trip is officially underway, even though it's about two weeks till I'm on holiday, as I've now booked, paid and printed my E-Ticket for the Bluebridge. I will be leaving on the 31st on the 8am departure and choose this day as I hope a Sat will have less traffic on the road to Welly.

I'm pretty much planning this trip as a solo adventure but don't mind if anyone wants to tag along parts of the way if anyone plans of heading south on the same day. It would be good to have someone show how to properly tie down a bike so I don't make an arse of myself :laugh:

But anyhow got tickets so hopefuly next week my givi screen wil arrive at City Honda and will find someone to get it painted red to match the bike so all I need are small things like tie-downs and puncture repair kit.

Accommodation shouldn't be a problem as I have secured use of a crib(Scottish for Batch) in Arrowtown as well as a mate of my old man who is a fellow Hornet rider in Dunedin who said I can crash over at his place. Will look at Hostels amd cabins at holiday parks for rest of accommodation.

[Meanie]

Well my South Island trip is officially underway, even though it's about two weeks till I'm on holiday, as I've now booked, paid and printed my E-Ticket for the Bluebridge. I will be leaving on the 31st on the 8am departure and choose this day as I hope a Sat will have less traffic on the road to Welly.

I'm pretty much planning this trip as a solo adventure but don't mind if anyone wants to tag along parts of the way if anyone plans of heading south on the same day. It would be good to have someone show how to properly tie down a bike so I don't make an arse of myself :laugh:

But anyhow got tickets so hopefuly next week my givi screen wil arrive at City Honda and will find someone to get it painted red to match the bike so all I need are small things like tie-downs and puncture repair kit.

Accommodation shouldn't be a problem as I have secured use of a crib(Scottish for Batch) in Arrowtown as well as a mate of my old man who is a fellow Hornet rider in Dunedin who said I can crash over at his place. Will look at Hostels amd cabins at holiday parks for rest of accommodation.

You ganna love them south island roads, all except for the canterbury plains
You gotta do Arthurs pass and Buller george, oh and west coast
Have fun

[Elysium]

Yeah I plan to stick to the west coast if I can. Will cut across though to Central Otago to get to Dunedin. Though if I find I'm pressed for time near the end of the trip I may have to take the east coast back to Picton.

[yod]

Yeah I plan to stick to the west coast if I can. Will cut across though to Central Otago to get to Dunedin. Though if I find I'm pressed for time near the end of the trip I may have to take the east coast back to Picton.

east coast from chch to picton is pretty cool, once you get north of cheviot

try and do all the roads that cross the island, i.e. westport to murchison, greymouth to springs junction, kumara to chch and through haast pass....awesome

you can get some reasonably priced tie downs from super cheap or repco, good for 450kg each...if they can handle a concours/blackbird, they can handle a hornet

[Elysium]

east coast from chch to picton is pretty cool, once you get north of cheviot

try and do all the roads that cross the island, i.e. westport to murchison, greymouth to springs junction, kumara to chch and through haast pass....awesome

you can get some reasonably priced tie downs from super cheap or repco, good for 450kg each...if they can handle a concours/blackbird, they can handle a hornet

Look like good routes. I got a map of the South Island, that also shows Mobil stations as well, so I've got a rough idea of the route and senic routes I might take. In all I have about 11 days to play around with.

[banditrider]

east coast from chch to picton is pretty cool, once you get north of cheviot

try and do all the roads that cross the island, i.e. westport to murchison, greymouth to springs junction, kumara to chch and through haast pass....awesome

you can get some reasonably priced tie downs from super cheap or repco, good for 450kg each...if they can handle a concours/blackbird, they can handle a hornet

Ditto on all the routes.

Also, I have a strap (made by Oxford) that goes over each handlebar and allows you to hook the tie-downs to. It helps to keep the tie-downs away from the bike - I've even slipped some old push-bike tube rubber over the webbing to minimise any rubbing. Leave bike in gear and spread tie-downs as far apart from the bike as possible.

Don't let anyone parked next to you wander off and not strap their bike down. I had this happen and as there were only crappy pieces of string available, I tied one big loop over the guys seat - too bad if it damaged his bike, I wasn't gonna come back to it leaning on mine!

Have fun!

[Owl]

But anyhow got tickets so hopefuly next week my givi screen wil arrive at City Honda and will find someone to get it painted red to match the bike so all I need are small things like tie-downs and puncture repair kit.

I can lend you a pair of Aerofast bike tie-downs, on condition they come back!:yes:

[Elysium]

I can lend you a pair of Aerofast bike tie-downs, on condition they come back!:yes:

Are these tie-downs special? :shifty: I will see what they sell for at Supercheap or Repco and get back to you.

[Owl]

Are these tie-downs special? :shifty: I will see what they sell for at Supercheap or Repco and get back to you.

Of course they're fucking special, they're mine!:rolleyes: Seriously though, they are bike tie-downs with coated hook (don't scratch) and the pull-down type, not ratchet!

[banditrider]

Yeah, you don't want ratshit ones!

[Elysium]

Of course they're fucking special, they're mine!:rolleyes: Seriously though, they are bike tie-downs with coated hook (don't scratch) and the pull-down type, not ratchet!

Sounds good. I might take your offer there Owl. Let me when and where I can have a look them. :)


Yeah, you don't want ratshit ones!
I hear a lot of tie-downs on the ferries are either smelly and wet or covered in shit from livestock trucks.

[sarahtvet]

Good turn out and ride tonight. Bobby is getting the hang of Norman. Well done girl. Lees considering a few mods for the RF and Helens V-Max is the bomb.

Ok, now back under my bridge I go.......................Trip Trap, Trip Trap..

Great to see you out :yes:
I was tempted to bring SK1PY but need to get reg sorted and the blue beast is going better and better so very hard to leave him at home :love:



Sarahtvet turned up right on time and we were off to mobil
!!!

A miracle I know but for such an auspicious occasion I managed it (with some sneaky acceleration on the way:lol:)


Thanks sarah felt very safe with you behind me.

Shows you were snifffing your gloves too much then honey :lol:
Truly a pleasure you were bloody awesome and acquitted yourself fantastically. :clap:


Norman decided he didnt want to stay so rolled off to the left and I didnt want him
to leave me behind so I fell ( quite slowly I think!) and took him down with me. .

It's a honda thing I think, SK1PY has history for it, likes a little snooze on the grass occasionally :yes:


I hit the ground and just started laughing, Meanie and Sarge came to pick up Norman and I couldnt stop laughing, .
It was good to see the three men running to help, what gallantry, well done to them !!



You would think that having a kickstart would make you learn to not stall pretty quickly, but not me from then on I just kept stalling almost everytime I came to a stop!! .

Don't be silly why would you want to do that. Kickstarts are such fun exercise. Anyway good for the boys to wait, it teaches them patience :innocent:


Once we got out of feilding and through bunnythorpe I decided to pin the throttle and got Norman up to 120
woohoo!!!.

You certainly caught me by surprise and the blue beast was growling for the chase after you :ride:


What a great ride!!

Glad you have the bug and I will be your cage protector anytime !!!

[sarahtvet]

I'm a little gutted about the tumble but as stated over a cold beer, "rather it happen like that than out on the open road"

For sure mate, Look on the scratches as a little bit of character


Anyone out riding this weekend? Lis has loaned me her bikes to use this weekend for get my fix while I'm waiting for the D675 to arrive.

Welli way, Rimutakas maybe tomorrow if weather improves:ride: You can drool over the blue beast :yes:
Sorry I missed this earlier you could have come to Opunake to the Triumph mechanic of all times. Great ride and he took me pillion. Blue beast was unstoppable and when we got back, me with the fixed cheesy grin, he had expected me to be paying attention to lines and rpm. Riders who don't pillion have no appreciation of how exhilarating a good pillion experience is. Guess I shall have to pay attention next time!!!!


Great to see you out riding with us, know what it is like to keep stalling when you first start riding, and even now at times.And yes it is very addictive. I love it more and more everytime I ride.

ditto:sunny:


Really good to see you out, you looked very good on Norman. Isn't he cute :yes:

Of course he's cute, he is an old Honda :doh:


Yeah I plan to stick to the west coast if I can. Will cut across though to Central Otago to get to Dunedin. Though if I find I'm pressed for time near the end of the trip I may have to take the east coast back to Picton.

You'll have a fab time!!! All this talk of the south, must start a plan :yes:

[SuperSonic]

Hey monday is a holiday :2thumbsup:
Anybody fancy a ride, rimutakas, masterton, akatera valley, something like that? I will get a map out if any of you are man enough to ride 3 days a week ( I know the girls can do it):lol:

Hey, whats the start place and start time for this ride to something like that and back???:chase: I need a ride after the track day was rained out today and I miss friday night ride.

[Monie]

Well went to work this morning feeling all giddy about tonight, kept clock watching and I
am sure I saw it go backwards a couple of times!
Finally it got to four and I was off to the dreaded (wil not mention the name) motorbike shop to buy some
decent fitting goves thanks to the advice of Monie. They worked a treat!
Raced home to get ready and decorate Norman with his newly made keyring, six oclock yay we can finally go.
Sarahtvet turned up right on tme and we were off to mobil where there were alot, and I mean ALOT of bikes already
there waiting. After alot of talking and more talking we were off! I was determined to stay at the back cause I wasnt too
keen on holding anyone up and my wonderful husband pootled in front so I could keep an eye on his lines and sarah very bravely
sat behind me to ward off any cages. Thanks sarah felt very safe with you behind me.
We got to colyton turn off and I was feeling quite comfortable, there were a few bikes waiting there so I came to a stop put
my left foot down and got nothing but air! Norman decided he didnt want to stay so rolled off to the left and I didnt want him
to leave me behind so I fell ( quite slowly I think!) and took him down with me. It was a nice soft landing, though my leg doesnt
agree!! I hit the ground and just started laughing, Meanie and Sarge came to pick up Norman and I couldnt stop laughing, I was thinking
how funny that must have looked! Did a quick check on Norman and the clutch seemed a little tight so Lance took him for a quick spin down the road
to check everything was alright. All good so off we went to meet the rest of the crowd in colyton.
You would think that having a kickstart would make you learn to not stall pretty quickly, but not me from then on I just kept stalling
almost everytime I came to a stop!! Aaargh I was geting a little frustrated after the third time! i think manwithav8 thought I was swearing at him!
Anyway met up with the rest of the crowd again at the top of mount biggs and asked Lance how far are we from feilding, he said five km so I said lets go
I am hanging out for a smoke and a cold one by then! This time we took off in front and it was awesome just being in amongst the group. Finaly got to
feilding and just couldnt help myself but to stall one more time!!
Well after a few laughs and a catch-up on how the ride went we had to leave to go pick up the kids. Lance went off for gas and me sarah and lee
waited on the side of the road for him. Once we got out of feilding and through bunnythorpe I decided to pin the throttle and got Norman up to 120
woohoo!!!

What a great ride!!
As Meanie says, I have the bug! Looking forward to the next one!!!

way to go am really pleased you are finally riding [ a bike] and sorry for laughing but it was so funny... lolololololooololololololololololol see you next friday night :clap::clap:[ am still having a laugh ]

[manwithav8]

Hey, whats the start place and start time for this ride to something like that and back???:chase: I need a ride after the track day was rained out today and I miss friday night ride.

1030, bottom of the Pahiatua track. Back road to masterton, takas, akatarawa valley and home.

If it looks like rain I be statying home, the ride will be rough enough with my wobbly bits as it is..

[manwithav8]

sorry all, I am out of this one....Will see you all on friday, I might suprise you all and show up for two in a row..

[NZsarge]

sorry all, I am out of this one....Will see you all on friday, I might suprise you all and show up for two in a row..

:gob: :eek5: :blink:

[Hanshi]

:Oi:Where were you guys, the track day was great, I didn't ride this time as I was taking photos over 1000. the track was dry after lunch.
:banana:

[sarahtvet]

sorry all, I am out of this one....Will see you all on friday, I might suprise you all and show up for two in a row..

Sorry, weather in Wellington looking crap :(
Gonna give this a miss as the main idea was a good sprint over the takas on a nice day :ride:

[cowboyz]

i going to get a wet weather hobby. this weather sucks.

[Owl]

i going to get a wet weather hobby. this weather sucks.

Barefooting!:yes: Of course you'll need a suitable boat, probably 150hp plus outboard and a driver, but you can do it all year around!

Oh, there is a down side I should mention. You need a high pain threshold and you end up with a fat neck!

[yod]

sun is shining on the yods, stopped raining bloody hours ago!

looks better this side than the east

[banditrider]

Where we going?

[NZsarge]

sun is shining on the yods, stopped raining bloody hours ago!

looks better this side than the east

All good over here baring in mind that I live in a valley but plenty of blue sky from what I can see.

[Owl]

I'm going on a slow ride!:weep: Still, she won't get better without practice.:yes:

[sarahtvet]

I'm going on a slow ride!:weep: Still, she won't get better without practice.:yes:

You wait , sometime in the future, you'll be eating dust as you chase her through the twisties:yes:
And you'll be so glad you spent time now.
Newbies never forget the people they followed and those that watched their arses. Both make a huge difference to the initial experience and how it goes from there.

Good on you both:2thumbsup:

[chanceyy]

:Oi:Where were you guys, the track day was great, I didn't ride this time as I was taking photos over 1000. the track was dry after lunch.
:banana:

hmm woke at 4am .. weather overcast no rain .. by 4.30 it was pissing down .. eating breakky about 6am thought fark it & went back to bed .. will not take BB out on a wet track .. thought it would fine up during the day but a lazy sleep in & picked up a mountain bike went visiting & had visitors so a good day it turned out to be :) and there is always another track day .. :niceone:

[ynot slow]

i going to get a wet weather hobby. this weather sucks.

Golf is a winter sport and they get more fine weekends than this time of year,and supposed to be summer.

[Owl]

You wait , sometime in the future, you'll be eating dust as you chase her through the twisties:yes:
And you'll be so glad you spent time now.
Newbies never forget the people they followed and those that watched their arses. Both make a huge difference to the initial experience and how it goes from there.

Good on you both:2thumbsup:

Eating dust? Nah, not unless there's a bike swap!

I took her out Rongatea, Glen Oroua way as she wants uninhabited straight roads at the moment. She's doing really well and stalling seems to be a thing of the past. However I thought I should come home for a nana nap as the lack of speed was making me sleepy! I think I managed a 100kph for a moment or two.:zzzz:
Going to head out again later for another session!:yes:

[chanceyy]

Eating dust? Nah, not unless there's a bike swap!

I took her out Rongatea, Glen Oroua way as she wants uninhabited straight roads at the moment. She's doing really well and stalling seems to be a thing of the past. However I thought I should come home for a nana nap as the lack of speed was making me sleepy! I think I managed a 100kph for a moment or two.:zzzz:
Going to head out again later for another session!:yes:

Good on ya Al .. I remember those first nervous rides .. was lucky 86 came with my first forays out on the road, then Dogs & U4ea joined in as well, certainly gives one confidence to be with experienced riders .. actually still remember my first nervous solo effort as well.. now I never give it a thought ;)

[manwithav8]

:gob: :eek5: :blink:

smart arse

[SuperSonic]

1030, bottom of the Pahiatua track. Back road to masterton, takas, akatarawa valley and home.

Okay sound awesome.:rockon:

If it looks like rain I be statying home, the ride will be rough enough with my wobbly bits as it is..

So I waited and waited:angry:. Bugger ya I will go anyway:blink:


sorry all, I am out of this one.....

What the!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :gob:


Sorry, weather in Wellington looking crap
Gonna give this a miss as the main idea was a good sprint over the takas on a nice day

Ah................. you are kidding right the weather was mint. NO rain at all, just wicked dry roads, And one sprint run.:woohoo:


i going to get a wet weather hobby. this weather sucks.
You need to look outside man weather was awesome just over that little hill beside ya house:bash:


sun is shining on the yods, stopped raining bloody hours ago!

looks better this side than the east

X2:yes:


Where we going?

As above and it was just the best :scooter:. :done:

[manwithav8]

Sorry Sonic, things just didn't go right for me yesterday...

Hope you had a good ride, I'm still hanging out to do the takas on two wheels...All in due time though.

[Elysium]

Well just go my new Givi screen today and will attempt to install tonight. All that's leaved is to colour the fairing of the screen to match the bike. Does anyone know where I can get this done and aint too expensive?

[Elysium]

**bump** Anyone? :)

[Monie]

where to this friday night ...

[yod]

i not bugged

but i haven't done vinegar hill for aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaages .....

[Monie]

i had a root woops i mean i have route... will post up later have had alll day to think of one some of us not have any work... lol

really am boared shitliss and am haveing a drink it hot ...

[Monie]

and am sun baking ...

[yod]

jeebus, alright for some!!!

pass the bourbon!!

:drinknsin

[cowboyz]

keep in mind reports of vinegar hill being covered (and restricted to 30k/hr) in road works/gravel right now. Not sure exactly where or how bad it is but Dad come through there yesterday and said it is not mint - and he was in his car.

[Meanie]

i had a root woops i mean i have route... ...

Geeez nice for some, i feel a little left out

[manwithav8]

Geeez nice for some, i feel a little left out

So it all stops when your middle aged then??

[Monie]

Geeez nice for some, i feel a little left out

shall i book you in then ...

[Monie]

So it all stops when your middle aged then??
hay watch it i not there yet ... lol

[Meanie]

So it all stops when your middle aged then??

Hell no it just gets better cause they run out of excuses :laugh:

[manwithav8]

Hell no it just gets better cause they run out of excuses :laugh:

Or is it easier cos they can't run as fast lol hehehehehe

[manwithav8]

hay watch it i not there yet ... lol

heheh whoops, I slipped lol

[Meanie]

heheh whoops, I slipped lol

You riding tomorrow avo

[manwithav8]

You riding tomorrow avo

um I want to however I am due a quaterzone in my shoulder late afternoon.. Will see how it is holding up come ride time...

I was going to say yes I was but just remembered.. aarrgghh should have booked it in for today.

[86GSXR]

So will this be a big long route, or a little short one?

[Meanie]

So will this be a big long route, or a little short one?

Medium i think

[manwithav8]

So will this be a big long route, or a little short one?

Saw a lovely looking Daytona in ANZA today, I wonder who owns that?? lol

Popped in to look at the new Sprint ST, lovely looking bike but the bar risers are too high for my liking... As much as I would like one, I can't cheat on my Zookie, not now that I caused her so much pain last week lol

[86GSXR]

Medium i think

Yeah, they're often the best, especially after a long hot day's work eh.


Saw a lovely looking Daytona in ANZA today, I wonder who owns that?? lol

Someone else soon, I hope. No actually, that's a lie :weep:


Popped in to look at the new Sprint ST, lovely looking bike but the bar risers are too high for my liking... As much as I would like one, I can't cheat on my Zookie, not now that I caused her so much pain last week lol

Follow your heart Lee, follow your heart.....

They are beautiful bikes, and you can fix risers. Not cheap tho. Mind you, the Zookie ain't bad either :yes:

[Hanshi]

Max can do 120ks now so the ride can be a little longer:Oops::

[manwithav8]

Yeah, they're often the best, especially after a long hot day's work eh.



Someone else soon, I hope. No actually, that's a lie :weep:



Follow your heart Lee, follow your heart.....

They are beautiful bikes, and you can fix risers. Not cheap tho. Mind you, the Zookie ain't bad either :yes:

There was another there aswell, not as tidy though...

hahah It does have a glovebox like the RF..Carries a price tag of 21k though for a 09 model.. Won't be happening anytime soon so the RF will be pedalled for along time yet...

[86GSXR]

Max can do 120ks now so the ride can be a little longer:Oops::

Does this mean you have your new tank?

Nice pic!


There was another there aswell, not as tidy though...

hahah It does have a glovebox like the RF..Carries a price tag of 21k though for a 09 model.. Won't be happening anytime soon so the RF will be pedalled for along time yet...

21K is a lot of moola to lay down for a bike alright :pinch: Even if it is a new Sprint. That's what the Tiger cost with panniers, but I've justified it to myself now tho, wasn't too difficult in the end :whistle:

[oscarnz]

Have a friend joining us tomorrow night, he has just started at Anza in parts, and is taking a Boulevard out for a test ride so has decided to join us.

So Monie where are we heading??

[manwithav8]

Does this mean you have your new tank?

Nice pic!



21K is a lot of moola to lay down for a bike alright :pinch: Even if it is a new Sprint. That's what the Tiger cost with panniers, but I've justified it to myself now tho, wasn't too difficult in the end :whistle:

Too much moola for me at this stage.. More important things on the way that are going to cost enough as it is without financing a new bike aswell..

I am more than happy with the RF, even it's new cosmetic character lol... A few little mods and it will be a beast...

One day when lotto is won then a new bike is the first on the agenda lol

[86GSXR]

Have a friend joining us tomorrow night, he has just started at Anza in parts, and is taking a Boulevard out for a test ride so has decided to join us.

So Monie where are we heading??

Is that the bloke with the goatee? Good on him!


Too much moola for me at this stage.. More important things on the way that are going to cost enough as it is without financing a new bike aswell..

I am more than happy with the RF, even it's new cosmetic character lol... A few little mods and it will be a beast...

One day when lotto is won then a new bike is the first on the agenda lol

Hmmm. I hope I'm right when I take a guess as to what these things may be.

A lotto win would certainly justify a new steed :yes:

[manwithav8]

Is that the bloke with the goatee? Good on him!



Hmmm. I hope I'm right when I take a guess as to what these things may be.

A lotto win would certainly justify a new steed :yes:

I don't know what your thinking lol.. Lets just say the little yod will have a little v8 to play with.

That it certainly will....I know exactly what it would be too..

[86GSXR]

That's exactly what I was thinking :woohoo:

[manwithav8]

That's exactly what I was thinking :woohoo:

You are a wise on ob1 kenobi lol

[cowboyz]

Have a friend joining us tomorrow night, he has just started at Anza in parts, and is taking a Boulevard out for a test ride so has decided to join us.

So Monie where are we heading??

on behalf of the monie the route will be pretty close to the chopper run.

Ashhurst
oh cow tree
track
mangamorie
Sh2
back road to alferton turnoff
follow through to pie a tua

97km

[yod]

on behalf of the monie the route will be pretty close to the chopper run.

Ashhurst
oh cow tree
track
mangamorie
Sh2
back road to alferton turnoff
follow through to pie a tua

97km

pie?

what pie?

where?

[oscarnz]

on behalf of the monie the route will be pretty close to the chopper run.

Ashhurst
oh cow tree
track
mangamorie
Sh2
back road to alferton turnoff
follow through to pie a tua

97km

Excellent, thanks for that

Mmmm pie, must remember to put it in the fridge

[oscarnz]

Is that the bloke with the goatee? Good on him!


Yes it is, his name is Andrew, I have know him for years, and Paul went to school with him. Small world

[NZsarge]

Saw a lovely looking Daytona in ANZA today, I wonder who owns that?? lol

Popped in to look at the new Sprint ST, lovely looking bike but the bar risers are too high for my liking... As much as I would like one, I can't cheat on my Zookie, not now that I caused her so much pain last week lol
Get a Kawasaki (or Yamaha), you know you want to.:laugh:
ZX10's and 14's can be had for a reasonable price as i've been pointing out to Cowboyz. :D

pie?

what pie?

where?
Good lord! :laugh:

[Monie]

um I want to however I am due a quaterzone in my shoulder late afternoon.. Will see how it is holding up come ride time...

I was going to say yes I was but just remembered.. aarrgghh should have booked it in for today.

get hard you girl... [he tough man] lol
i slept with the light on last night

now back to the ride when you get into pahiatau turn to go to mangatainoka there just past that over the bridge on you left is a country pub plenty of room to park bikes and we can all sit in the out side area.... ok see you tonight ...

[sarahtvet]

plenty of room to park bikes and we can all sit in the out side area.... ok see you tonight ...


Sounds great :2thumbsup: A route I can come on even when on duty:sunny:
Can't wait, 5 weeks of abstinence certainly reminded me how much I enjoyed a good ride :innocent:
Last weekend getting back into it really whetted the appetite and the blue beast :love: is loving the roads and weather.
Tonight will be extra special with the two Daytonas from Greens road getting out together. I can tell you Dog's baby is looking stunning in her finery :yes:

[sarahtvet]

Popped in to look at the new Sprint ST, lovely looking bike

You just jealous of my noisy beast.That was the reason you gave for being so close behind me last week I seem to recall :lol:

[Meanie]

Can't wait, 5 weeks of abstinence certainly reminded me how much I enjoyed a good ride :innocent:


Your so rooood :whistle:

[NZsarge]

Your so rooood :whistle:

Or have you just got a grubby mind.... ;):laugh:

[yod]

mint day for a ride

[sarahtvet]

Your so rooood :whistle:

Don't know what you are talking about :innocent:

Glad sarge can still recognise a halo even if it has slipped a little :lol:

It is a mint day and the HNKLY DYTN4 's are gleaming in the sun on the hill and raring to go :ride:

[NZsarge]

mint day for a ride

Indeed, you gonna be there?
I'll tootle along for a pootle. :niceone:

[yod]

Indeed, you gonna be there?
I'll tootle along for a pootle. :niceone:

yep, should be bringing an R6 and a KRR along too

[NZsarge]

yep, should be bringing an R6 and a KRR along too

Nice, see ya'll there.

[yod]

wish i could ditch work and start pootling now....

[Owl]

Have a goody guy's and gal's! I'd love to join ya, but I've got some stuff to do in preparation for a concrete truck in the morning.
The thing's we do for neighbours!:weep:

[Elysium]

I hope to be there. My rear paddock stand arrived today(cheers for the link Banditrider) so I'm currently cleaning, lubing and tightning the chain in prep for for South Island trip.

Dam these thing make the job so easy, hate being without a centre stand.

[oscarnz]

wont be there tonight :(
Have a awful headache that I cant get rid of

Have a good one guys

[sarahtvet]

wont be there tonight :(
Have a awful headache that I cant get rid of

Have a good one guys

Sorry to hear about the head, the start of the ride was mint and a good turnout :2thumbsup:

Nice to meet Easirider on his first Friday night and to convince Leonie to get logged on here and to come over Gentle Annie next weekend.

I piked at the junction at mangamutu (I think). Off to drink tea with Mrs Yod:sunny:

I will be there next time and will try to at least make it to the first refreshment stand :yes:

I sooo love the blue beast and the weather is mint

[Elysium]

Good turn out tonight, must have over 20 riders. Still cautious commng down the track and the sun setting as we come to the pub near the end of the ride sure was blinding, trying to ride with one hand and shield my eyes with the other.

Trip back through the gourge was awsome with no traffic to get stuck behind so blazed through it.

Right now I'm sure Cowboyz, Bonz and the rest are proberly lost right now on their alternative route home :laugh:

[Bonez]

Nah didn't get lost at all because they let the Honda lead (no gps required :p)). ;). Horse, Banditider and I went over the Saddle Rd just to finish up what was a real good evenings riding. Ended up at Lances and Bobbies for a coffee. Just got home. Well past my bed time.

[banditrider]

Really enjoyed your little loop Bonez. Great time of the night to be riding then too. And the saddle was great - quite enjoyed it in the dark although I think I may need to adjust my headlight down a bit.

[yod]

saw banditrider turning off for the saddle road but by that time my tinted visor was making things a bit of a mission so just followed lee through the gorge and home

good ride, enjoyed it, except for the panic when i thought i had no front brakes

[yod]

Really enjoyed your little loop Bonez. Great time of the night to be riding then too. And the saddle was great - quite enjoyed it in the dark although I think I may need to adjust my headlight down a bit.

yeah that was a nice little sojourn, nice in the cool evening air too

[cowboyz]

didnt get lost but did coast into my driveway due to lack of fuel.

nice ride. route was just what my new front needed to scrub it in and get used to the new handling. Really nice road bonez led us on after the pub. Nice wee pootle where everyone stayed in line and enjoyed the scenery. Invaded Mrs C for coffee and shit talking about 86 and his long snake....

[cowboyz]

yeah that was a nice little sojourn, nice in the cool evening air too

2 pics and the 9 is in neither! Dont give the excuse it wouldnt fit in the pic either - its not a honda........

[banditrider]

didnt get lost but did coast into my driveway due to lack of fuel.

nice ride. route was just what my new front needed to scrub it in and get used to the new handling. Really nice road bonez led us on after the pub. Nice wee pootle where everyone stayed in line and enjoyed the scenery. Invaded Mrs C for coffee and shit talking about 86 and his long snake....

What about the best bit - riding another Honda!

[cowboyz]

oh yeah. sorry about that. Got the pleasure of seeing a fucking mint bike ride up the road while I was testing out a honda twin. I can see why one would want a V twin but just not my cup of hot chocolate. Nice bike though. I have to be nice being as you let me ride it (trusting lad)

[86GSXR]

didnt get lost but did coast into my driveway due to lack of fuel.

nice ride. route was just what my new front needed to scrub it in and get used to the new handling. Really nice road bonez led us on after the pub. Nice wee pootle where everyone stayed in line and enjoyed the scenery. Invaded Mrs C for coffee and shit talking about 86 and his long snake....

Not to mention furry little Australians, sounds as if you were lucky to get out of there alive :gob:

Great ride tonight apart from a bit of a rough patch on the track. Good to see so many out there and that venue was mint indeed.

[yod]

2 pics and the 9 is in neither! Dont give the excuse it wouldnt fit in the pic either - its not a honda........

bloody hell....complain complain complain

here ya go then....

[cowboyz]

thats better........ not good but better.


Oh, and I feel a bitch about the tags thread coming on. lies I tell ya. Lies... (5th and 8th tags?)

[yod]

thats better........ not good but better.


well dont park so far up the fuggin road then!!



Oh, and I feel a bitch about the tags thread coming on. lies I tell ya. Lies... (5th and 8th tags?)

dont look at me....

[86GSXR]

thats better........ not good but better.


Oh, and I feel a bitch about the tags thread coming on. lies I tell ya. Lies... (5th and 8th tags?)

Me neither. You do suit the Honda, but I think you looked pretty flash on the 14 too. Go on, compromise and get a red one.

[manwithav8]

saw banditrider turning off for the saddle road but by that time my tinted visor was making things a bit of a mission so just followed lee through the gorge and home

good ride, enjoyed it, except for the panic when i thought i had no front brakes

I was thinking about the saddle, even indicated left so I could turn around and go back to follow bones over but the bladder was about ready to explode so made hast through the gorge home for pee pee...

I knew it was you behind me but couldn't hang around all day for the honda ya know...

Something about riding at that time of night, everything seems to flow. I almost felt more comfortable not being able to see the road surface so well, just the put the bike into corners and felt happy, apart from the hiccups..

Right off to work I go..

[sarahtvet]

I knew it was you behind me but couldn't hang around all day for the honda ya know.....

Be nice about Hondas:argh:



Something about riding at that time of night, everything seems to flow. I almost felt more comfortable not being able to see the road surface so well, Right off to work I go..

It is a totally awesome feeling riding nice roads at night. We went through Buller gorge in the dark and it was a surreal feeling. Can't wait to get back and do it in daylight now:yes:

[yod]

I was thinking about the saddle, even indicated left so I could turn around and go back to follow bones over but the bladder was about ready to explode so made hast through the gorge home for pee pee...

I knew it was you behind me but couldn't hang around all day for the honda ya know...

Something about riding at that time of night, everything seems to flow. I almost felt more comfortable not being able to see the road surface so well, just the put the bike into corners and felt happy, apart from the hiccups..

Right off to work I go..

yeah no worries, once we hit the gorge i could see you gradually disappearing into the distance; i couldnt see a bloody thing except with the visor up, and that was asking for an eyeful of creepy crawlies :pinch: was a bit better once i got back out the other side though

[Monie]

Good turn out tonight, must have over 20 riders. Still cautious commng down the track and the sun setting as we come to the pub near the end of the ride sure was blinding, trying to ride with one hand and shield my eyes with the other.


Right now I'm sure Cowboyz, Bonz and the rest are proberly lost right now on their alternative route home :laugh:

you should of followed it was a nice ride following bonz ..there was 24 of us .. and as for the road work i did as the neighbour if the route was ok and he said 97 pre cent what more do you lat want i have to give you something to bitch about ...lol so you should say ... thank you ... lol same time same place different route next week ...

[ezirider]

first friday night ride - good fun riding in a big group and stopping for a beer. thanks for introducing me to a few people sarah. i buggered off back over the track.. must remember: clear visor next time!!
had to ride the track with visor up and went through a bloody massive insect swarm and ended up with about 5 billion insects stuck to my face and glasses. about the only time that i've been glad to wear glasses.

[slydesigns]

Needed to blow some steam off and enjoyed being back out on 2 wheels lastnight. Lis's CBR400RR was actually alot of fun especially on Bones loop and through the Gorge chasing Lance and Al. Going to miss riding the little 400's.

2 and a half weeks to go for the 675 to arrive too.

[Meanie]

first friday night ride - good fun riding in a big group and stopping for a beer. thanks for introducing me to a few people sarah. i buggered off back over the track.. must remember: clear visor next time!!
had to ride the track with visor up and went through a bloody massive insect swarm and ended up with about 5 billion insects stuck to my face and glasses. about the only time that i've been glad to wear glasses.

Nice to meet you last night, like your bike too even though its not a kwaka

Awesome ride and great company yet again thank you all. Love those roads out the back of Pahiatua, and what an awesome night for it

[Elysium]

A big ha ha to all you poor sods who bought tinted visors with them :laugh: Take my cue and wear shades and a clear visor, gets dark, then simply put the shades away and you have clear vision.

And did I hear Cowboyz is comming out of the closet? :love: :laugh: Riding a Honda did he?

[Meanie]

A big ha ha to all you poor sods who bought tinted visors with them :laugh: Take my cue and wear shades and a clear visor, gets dark, then simply put the shades away and you have clear vision.



Or just purchase an HJC helmet with built in flip down internal sunnies
They are simply awesome

[Elysium]

Or just purchase an HJC helmet with built in flip down internal sunnies
They are simply awesome

True. I did see a 1Tonne stall at a Manfield track day and they had similier gear that had all the bells and whistles. I would love to have one but are they as strong as your normal helmet?

[Horse]

Or just purchase an HJC helmet with built in flip down internal sunnies
They are simply awesome

Or a Shark Evoline. :)

More detailed report coming soon.

[yod]

Or a Shark Evoline. :)

More detailed report coming soon.

pics or it didnt happen

[Meanie]

True. I did see a 1Tonne stall at a Manfield track day and they had similier gear that had all the bells and whistles. I would love to have one but are they as strong as your normal helmet?

Dont think they are any weaker than a standard helmet, but i hear what your saying
They have brought out a cheper version with plain paint work, brought Monie one cause she is like me and needs sunnies on when she rides. She loves it

[cowboyz]

i think it is time to address some issues that have appeared with the popularity of the friday night rides and remember why the friday night ride was started in the first place. There has always been pacey riders on the friday night rides as well as plenty of newbies and alot in between.
Like always speed is not a prblem on its own but it it seems some are forgetting the spirit of the ride and not being as considerate around other riders as they could be.
The friday night cruisy ride was created to end the week with a social get together and would be good to not lose the purpose of the ride. Its a great way to end the week.

[86GSXR]

Totally agree. The ride was created for everyone. As a place to learn some skills, for enjoyment, and as a wind down. It's a no pressure, ride your own pace ride. Keep it SAFE.

[manwithav8]

Totally agree. The ride was created for everyone. As a place to learn some skills, for enjoyment, and as a wind down. It's a no pressure, ride your own pace ride. Keep it SAFE.

Even if my bike has a pace of it's own at the moment.. fast slow fast slow fast slow fast slow.. Then lay down and have a rest.. Get up and go fast slow fast slow...

fast slow fast slow is a broken down version of the hiccups lol

[fresh trax]

Well finally I have made it to KB, am enjoying the Friday night rides, and am looking forward to some more longer rides over the weekends :banana:

Leonie

[Owl]

Well finally I have made it to KB, am enjoying the Friday night rides, and am looking forward to some more longer rides over the weekends :banana:

Leonie

Welcome Leonie!:2thumbsup

[Meanie]

Well finally I have made it to KB, am enjoying the Friday night rides, and am looking forward to some more longer rides over the weekends :banana:

Leonie

Welcome to kb Leonie Sounds like you enjoyed your ride over the track last week
BTW
Dont feed the honda riders after dark :shit:

[yod]

Dont feed the honda riders after dark :shit:

mmmmm.....ice cream

[86GSXR]

Even if my bike has a pace of it's own at the moment.. fast slow fast slow fast slow fast slow.. Then lay down and have a rest.. Get up and go fast slow fast slow...

fast slow fast slow is a broken down version of the hiccups lol

And the award for the best use of the words 'fast' and 'slow' goes to manwithav8 :clap:


Well finally I have made it to KB, am enjoying the Friday night rides, and am looking forward to some more longer rides over the weekends :banana:

Leonie

Welcome Leonie :yes: Triumph riders on the other hand.........:sunny:

[NZsarge]

Well finally I have made it to KB, am enjoying the Friday night rides, and am looking forward to some more longer rides over the weekends :banana:

Leonie

Awesome, good to see ya here at KB. :niceone:

[ezirider]

Has anyone heard anything about hanshi/helen on the vmax crashing over the weekend? I heard that the vmax is not in a good state and helen is in hospital?

[manwithav8]

Has anyone heard anything about hanshi/helen on the vmax crashing over the weekend? I heard that the vmax is not in a good state and helen is in hospital?

Nope haven't heard anything.. Hope she is ok though...

[Owl]

Has anyone heard anything about hanshi/helen on the vmax crashing over the weekend? I heard that the vmax is not in a good state and helen is in hospital?

Chinese whispers:(? I heard she did some nasty damage to the side of her bike, which turned out to be sod all apparently.

I also heard a while back that I'd crashed and was lying on the Pahiatua Track seriously injured!:shit:

I'll wait till I hear something more concrete, than rumour's from Rex's bar!

[ezirider]

Chinese whispers:(? I heard she did some nasty damage to the side of her bike, which turned out to be sod all apparently.

I also heard a while back that I'd crashed and was lying on the Pahiatua Track seriously injured!:shit:

I'll wait till I hear something more concrete, than rumour's from Rex's bar!

yeah sorry, didn't mean to be a gossip! just wondered if anyone was there or knew anything about it, that's all.

[Meanie]

The rumors are true. I spoke to her on Tuesday
Helen is in hospital and is having an operation to repair her hip on friday
She apparently hit some loose metal going into a corner somewhere out the back of pahiatua and ended up in a ditch. It was on the radio news on Monday morning, i think they mentioned her getting air lifed out.
Not sure about the bike i have heard rumors about it being a write off but Helen seemed to think it wasnt too bad.
She is in ward 24 at PN public hospital if anyone wanted to know

[NZsarge]

The rumors are true. I spoke to her on Tuesday
Helen is in hospital and is having an operation to repair her hip on friday
She apparently hit some loose metal going into a corner somewhere out the back of pahiatua and ended up in a ditch. It was on the radio news on Monday morning, i think they mentioned her getting air lifed out.
Not sure about the bike i have heard rumors about it being a write off but Helen seemed to think it wasnt too bad.
She is in ward 24 at PN public hospital if anyone wanted to know

Hope she has a speedy recovery, what is it about Yamaha's and patches of metal? :pinch:

[Owl]

yeah sorry, didn't mean to be a gossip! just wondered if anyone was there or knew anything about it, that's all.

No worries dude! I was hoping it may be an exaggerated version of the Friday mishap, but I guess not.:no:


The rumors are true. I spoke to her on Tuesday
Helen is in hospital and is having an operation to repair her hip on friday
She apparently hit some loose metal going into a corner somewhere out the back of pahiatua and ended up in a ditch. It was on the radio news on Monday morning, i think they mentioned her getting air lifed out.
Not sure about the bike i have heard rumors about it being a write off but Helen seemed to think it wasnt too bad.
She is in ward 24 at PN public hospital if anyone wanted to know

Thanks for the head's up Meanie! I hope she's going to be ok!

[Elysium]

Hope she has a speedy recovery, what is it about Yamaha's and patches of metal? :pinch:

I think I know the place she may have crashed, I avoided some loose stuff on the track on Friday's ride.

Might pop in and say hello when I go to see my bros kid sometime this week.

[Bonez]

Well finally I have made it to KB, am enjoying the Friday night rides, and am looking forward to some more longer rides over the weekends :banana:

LeonieGood girl. Welcome.

[banditrider]

Dont feed the honda riders after dark :shit:

Did I do something stoopid after that shrewsbury at Cowboyz?


The rumors are true. I spoke to her on Tuesday
Helen is in hospital and is having an operation to repair her hip on friday
She apparently hit some loose metal going into a corner somewhere out the back of pahiatua and ended up in a ditch. It was on the radio news on Monday morning, i think they mentioned her getting air lifed out.
Not sure about the bike i have heard rumors about it being a write off but Helen seemed to think it wasnt too bad.
She is in ward 24 at PN public hospital if anyone wanted to know

Not good, hope she is ok. It seems that wherever you go in the North Island at the 'mo the roads are crap - keep ya wits about ya everyone!

[Meanie]

It seems that wherever you go in the North Island at the 'mo the roads are crap - keep ya wits about ya everyone!

Went over the desert road today in the car and saw exactly what you ment about the road, it is definitly at its wors with tar coming through everywhere and holes all over the road, gets real bad as soon as you hit the twisties on the north end
WTF are they doing with all our money we pay in tax towards the roads, certainly not much maintenance

[cowboyz]

how was V hill?

[cowboyz]

Did I do something stoopid after that shrewsbury at Cowboyz?


something about a cookie monster............

[Bonez]

Pahongyna valley west this Friday? Apiti for refreshments?

[cowboyz]

sounds good. that would be EAST road though cause WEST is gravel!

[banditrider]

something about a cookie monster............

Choc chip this week?

[cowboyz]

yep, looks just like you, just not as hairy..........

[Bonez]

sounds good. that would be EAST road though cause WEST is gravel!BUGGER! Was hoping you wouldn't notice.:confused:

[Meanie]

BUGGER! Was hoping you wouldn't notice.:confused:

I noticed too, no way you would get away with that you crafty bugger

[Meanie]

i think it is time to address some issues that have appeared with the popularity of the friday night rides and remember why the friday night ride was started in the first place. There has always been pacey riders on the friday night rides as well as plenty of newbies and alot in between.
Like always speed is not a prblem on its own but it it seems some are forgetting the spirit of the ride and not being as considerate around other riders as they could be.
The friday night cruisy ride was created to end the week with a social get together and would be good to not lose the purpose of the ride. Its a great way to end the week.

Been thinking about this for a couple of days now and think we need to keep things in check to keep everyone safe.
One thing i would like to see happen is the second from the lead stops at the turn off... All turn offs, so no one gets lost, especialy with so many showing up to do these rides.
And we need a dedicated tail end charlie that stays at the back the whole ride so the point person recognises the last person and can join the ride instaed of waiting for phantom riders. Above all i think we need to ride safe and promote safe riding and leave our egos at home

[manwithav8]

And the award for the best use of the words 'fast' and 'slow' goes to manwithav8 :clap:



Welcome Leonie :yes: Triumph riders on the other hand.........:sunny:

yay, what do I win?? Pies??

[manwithav8]

Been thinking about this for a couple of days now and think we need to keep things in check to keep everyone safe.
One thing i would like to see happen is the second from the lead stops at the turn off... All turn offs, so no one gets lost, especialy with so many showing up to do these rides.
And we need a dedicated tail end charlie that stays at the back the whole ride so the point person recognises the last person and can join the ride instaed of waiting for phantom riders. Above all i think we need to ride safe and promote safe riding and leave our egos at home

Id be quite happy to bring up the rear the odd time so to speak.. We can take turn about or do it like in the sober driver adds.. Play a little game and the loser becomes tail end Charlie..

However, untill th RF is sorted, I won't be riding :(

[cowboyz]

Been thinking about this for a couple of days now and think we need to keep things in check to keep everyone safe.
One thing i would like to see happen is the second from the lead stops at the turn off... All turn offs, so no one gets lost, especialy with so many showing up to do these rides.
And we need a dedicated tail end charlie that stays at the back the whole ride so the point person recognises the last person and can join the ride instaed of waiting for phantom riders. Above all i think we need to ride safe and promote safe riding and leave our egos at home

The problem with second in line stopping is at the start of the ride the faster riders get out in front, where they should be keeping out of the way. If one stops to give directions that puts a fast rider at the back of the field. They then have to decide to ride at a pace they might not be comfortable riding or pass everyone. Problem.

The friday night rides are short enough and the routes are seldom complicated. Maybe we can put a bit more emphasis on where we are actually going. If a little attention is paid to ride speech then it shouldnt be hard to not get lost.(bearing in mind one has to know their left from their right).

From what I can see there are 2 problems.

1. riders are getting too disorgainised at stops and fast riders are heading away too late. If you are late on the bike then it goes that your ride is going to be slower than if you are right out front. Sure you can pass your way through the slower riders but are just going to have to concede that it is going to take a long time to get to the front. One thing I would like to see stopped all together is multipule bike passing manovouers. Especially at high speed.

2. Riders getting red mist and *having* to be at the front. The whole spirit of the fri night ride was to be a cruisy ride.


yay, what do I win?? Pies??

You had enough pies.

[Meanie]

Yea i dont mind being TEC either, theres normaly someone who is happy to do it

[manwithav8]

ok mental note, pay more attention to the route.. The minute we get away from Mobil I'm 9 times out of 10 following the leader cos I have no idea where the hell we going...

Then there is the fork, I can never remember to turn left or right...

Hey, don't we all know someone that would do really well at showing up to these rides with printed maps for eveyone?? Havne't seen her for a while.


tee hee hee

[dogsnbikes]

BUGGER! Was hoping you wouldn't notice.:confused:

west sounds good too me :Punk:

[Meanie]

west sounds good too me :Punk:

You dirty dirt bikers :Oi:

[dogsnbikes]

You dirty dirt bikers :Oi:


Well we have too be there's only room for one dirty dog :chase:

Oh I must concede defeat I was past twice this arvo by a lil women on a certain 225 yamaha :msn-wink:

[Bonez]

The problem with second in line stopping is at the start of the ride the faster riders get out in front, where they should be keeping out of the way. If one stops to give directions that puts a fast rider at the back of the field. They then have to decide to ride at a pace they might not be comfortable riding or pass everyone. Problem..Obvoiusly time for them to pull their heads in and realise it is a group ride. With no prizes for being first.

In saying that personnally I don't think many of us (those slow to moderate riders like myself) that do the ride mind being passed, if it's done in a safe manner.

[Meanie]

The problem with second in line stopping is at the start of the ride the faster riders get out in front, where they should be keeping out of the way. If one stops to give directions that puts a fast rider at the back of the field. They then have to decide to ride at a pace they might not be comfortable riding or pass everyone. Problem.

If you dont want to stop to give directions dont be no 2

The friday night rides are short enough and the routes are seldom complicated. Maybe we can put a bit more emphasis on where we are actually going. If a little attention is paid to ride speech then it shouldnt be hard to not get lost.(bearing in mind one has to know their left from their right).

You said it the other day no one listens to the speeches and clear instructions are not always given

From what I can see there are 2 problems.

1. riders are getting too disorgainised at stops and fast riders are heading away too late. If you are late on the bike then it goes that your ride is going to be slower than if you are right out front. Sure you can pass your way through the slower riders but are just going to have to concede that it is going to take a long time to get to the front. One thing I would like to see stopped all together is multipule bike passing manovouers. Especially at high speed.

2. Riders getting red mist and *having* to be at the front. The whole spirit of the fri night ride was to be a cruisy ride.



You had enough pies.


If the ride is a short ride and explained properly, no problems but these are Ashhurst rides where nothing goes to plan

[Bonez]

If the ride is a short ride and explained properly, no problems but these are Ashhurst rides where nothing goes to planIt would be nice too if the riders that have stopped to give directions take note when riders do come into veiw and direct ;). It's not hard.

[yod]

One thing I would like to see stopped all together is multipule bike passing manovouers. Especially at high speed.

agreed, i don't have a problem being passed as long as i'm not getting my wing mirror shaved and it isn't on top of a corner

i don't have a problem with multiple bikes passing but if you're not the front bike you need to be DAMN sure there's enough room for it to be completed safely



You had enough pies.
I'LL decide when I've had enough pies, thank you very much.




In saying that personnally I don't think many of us (those slow to moderate riders like myself) that do the ride mind being passed, if it's done in a safe manner.
exactly, there's a time and place, etc....



I'm not particularly interested in putting 'rules' out there as I'm sure most people aren't interested in being told where, when and how they should or shouldn't ride, especially when there's an open invitation for anyone and everyone to come along and we are all adults. I'd rather people took it on themselves to consider the consequences of decisions they make when they ride.

I have a perfect example from our trip down south; Meanie and I were heading up the hill out of Nelson on the last day. This is a sizeable hill and the section we were on was essentially nonstop twisties, mostly 35km and 45km corners with the odd short straight in between.
There was a reasonable amount of traffic. Meanie and I were passing where we could. After passing a few cars I came upon a Commodore who was stuck in a line of cars from arsehole to breakfast so was therefore going nowhere fast. As I nipped past between corners he decided that he was prepared to risk my life by accelerating in a childish attempt to prevent me from getting by.

This is what I'm talking about: think about it first, it doesn't take long, if it's a little bit risky then just don't bother. It just isn't worth it.

[Meanie]

Clear route planning before the ride may solve a lot of problems
Put on this thread clear instructions and maybe a map with route shown for anything a little complicated
Then its up to the individual to ensure they know where to go

[86GSXR]

Yes, I don't think that things should get too organised, it just creates confusion. One good ride speech at the beginning by whoever's idea that night's ride it is should be sufficient. Then it's up to the individual to know where they're going. I don't think any one has ever got lost yet have they?

Went to see Helen tonight. She's OK and said I could quote her. A dislocated hip which had just redislocated itself and a few bruises. She reckons she'll be walking with a limp in 3 weeks and back to relative normality in a few months.

She did indeed hit gravel which had apparantly bounced off the back of a road works truck. That really pisses me off as these clowns of 'roading' contracters just don't seem to give a shit about bikes. Whatever happened to sweeping and rolling down the loose stuff, as happened in the old days! She may be able to take it up with whoever is responsible for resurfacing the roads over there.

The bike apparantly has about 8K damage.

[Bonez]

Yes, I don't think that things should get too organised, it just creates confusion.:blink::eek5:

[yod]

She did indeed hit gravel which had apparantly bounced off the back of a road works truck. That really pisses me off as these clowns of 'roading' contracters just don't seem to give a shit about bikes. Whatever happened to sweeping and rolling down the loose stuff, as happened in the old days! She may be able to take it up with whoever is responsible for the resurfacing the roads over there.

The bike apparantly has about 8K damage.

any idea where it happened?

[86GSXR]

East of Pahiatua apparently, quite some way in on the Alfredton road.

[cowboyz]

I'm not particularly interested in putting 'rules' out there as I'm sure most people aren't interested in being told where, when and how they should or shouldn't ride, especially when there's an open invitation for anyone and everyone to come along and we are all adults.

well mostly adults anyhow. Agreed, making rules and plans and the such takes away a bit from the ride. The Ashhurst rides have always been a bit haphazzard and no one really gets lost - much. Thats the charm. There is enough police around without making too many rules to stick by.



Clear route planning before the ride may solve a lot of problems
Put on this thread clear instructions and maybe a map with route shown for anything a little complicated
Then its up to the individual to ensure they know where to go


I am leaning towards the idea that come up several months ago and changing the ride to the friday night smart peoples ride. If you arent smart enough to listen and follow a few basic instructions then your probably not smart enough to be on the ride.

The original point was about considering others riding around you and if one of you consider a move safe and the other consider it dodgey then its dodgey.

[86GSXR]

Yep, the onus is on the overtaking party. They need to consider the overtakee, and need to be several stages ahead of the game at all times during the manouevre.

[cowboyz]

BTW> what that yellow bike still doing in your avatar?

[yod]

The Ashhurst rides have always been a bit haphazzard and no one really gets lost - much. Thats the charm.

exactly, it's all a bit of fun and that's how it should be


and if you get lost on a friday night ride, you aren't far from home anyway

[Bonez]

exactly, it's all a bit of fun and that's how it should be


and if you get lost on a friday night ride, you aren't far from home anywayKnowing were the watering hole is would take high priority I should imagine.

[yod]

so anyway, i popped into city honda today and checked out the 2008 blackbird (which is really an '07 that's been hiding at Blue Wing as a demo), 2200km, black, very tidy, but the main feature is the factory honda blackbird luggage, the panniers even have the CBR XX Blackbird logos on them :drool:

but for $17800 they can keep it....

I also spotted the latest CB600R Hornet next to the CB1000R Predator, quite a stylish machine too...

[cowboyz]

yeah. they suggested it when I rode the cbr1000rr but at that price I walked striaght past it

[86GSXR]

BTW> what that yellow bike still doing in your avatar?

It still kind of suits as it's a sports bike and I like it. That and laziness. I wonder if it will sell?

I'm tinkering with my panniers and topbox. They will make the Tiger look quite tourey.

[cowboyz]

just make sure it doesnt end up wider than the concours. You know meanie will have a tape measure on him!

[86GSXR]

I don't mind coming second or even third in that department. The instructions say that they will alter the handling characterstics of the motorcycle and that due care should be taken whilst getting used to them. I love all these little warnings, they make the manuals look bigger.

[Horse]

just make sure it doesnt end up wider than the concours. You know meanie will have a tape measure on him!

And he'll cheat! :)

[86GSXR]

Probably lol. But he'll also probably win :yes:

[ynot slow]

Best thing about the rides is the fun element,I don't mind being passed,but it can be tricky if the bike flies passed out of nowhere,i.e you check the mirrors,noone behind into a corner then a bike goes passed just after the corner,especially on the twisty roads.Had the odd time thinking thank god I never veered wider.TEC seems to be self organised anyway as most intersections are patrolled so to speak.

Maybe if the faster guys left first which doesn't always happen due to drink or smoke needing finishing,and the group leaves.

As a newer rider I like sitting behind say Al,Sarge,Bones,Jonno,James to try and catch the lines they use,if I feel uncomfortable I will back off,usually I have to think of the passenger(letting her out of kitchen),and the fact these bloody brilliant roads are new to me,not ridden hundreds of times.

[Meanie]

And he'll cheat! :)

Never............... :bleh:

[oscarnz]

I am more than happy to be TEC some nights, as happy to cruise along.

I agree we dont want to have to make lots of rules, but everyone needs to realise that we have a huge range of riders from experienced to very new, and some of us on new bikes who are still getting the hang of them.

Maybe we do need to have a speech at the beginning of each ride since we seem to be attracting lots of new riders to the Friday nights.

[86GSXR]

Yep, a short and clear riders brief would be the way to go now we're getting the numbers :niceone:

[yod]

Never............... :bleh:

no bringing your packhorse along, that's cheating!

[NZsarge]

no bringing your packhorse along, that's cheating!

Ahem... A certain white Mitsubishi makes for the widest panniers i've ever seen... :lol:

[Monie]

Pahongyna valley west this Friday? Apiti for refreshments?
i;am with you show me the drink i mean refreshments...



Oh I must concede defeat I was past twice this arvo by a lil women on a certain 225 yamaha :msn-wink:[/QUOTE]
i hear she went for a third ... but you would not let her pass..


It would be nice too if the riders that have stopped to give directions take note when riders do come into veiw and direct ;). It's not hard. i think i may have done this i am to busy talking...


Knowing were the watering hole is would take high priority I should imagine.
i agree again ...


no bringing your packhorse along, that's cheating! and as for you shut up i am not a pack horse .. you can talk bring a car for the ride...lol i forgot it was to carry your make up
lol

[Gibbo13p]

Obvoiusly time for them to pull their heads in and realise it is a group ride. With no prizes for being first.



And leave the radar detectors at home maybe?........ The last time I went it felt like a race till we got lost and it settled down no end. Got to see the v-max and have a yak, shingle off the the back of a truck means a loss of load to me being a truck driver which is an offence and causing an accident from it is exactly why its an offence, I'd write them a letter asking for damages or tell the insurance company there details after talking to mr plod....

[Meanie]

And leave the radar detectors at home maybe?............

Having a radar detector doesnt make me ride any faster :oi-grr:
I like to travel around 120 kph on the main roads where its safe too but unfortunatly thatll cost me a reasonable size ticket, hence the detector. It has saved me a few dollars over the short time i have had it

[yod]

Ahem... A certain white Mitsubishi makes for the widest panniers i've ever seen... :lol:


and as for you shut up i am not a pack horse .. you can talk bring a car for the ride...lol i forgot it was to carry your make up
lol

i need my creature comforts....

[Meanie]

i need my creature comforts....

You mean your ugly kit

[yod]

You mean your ugly kit

no more banoffie for you

[86GSXR]

Got to see the v-max and have a yak, shingle off the the back of a truck means a loss of load to me being a truck driver which is an offence and causing an accident from it is exactly why its an offence, I'd write them a letter asking for damages or tell the insurance company there details after talking to mr plod....

Couldn't agree more. Apparantly there were pics taken at the accident site, but none of the gravel! These roading authorities need to be made aware just how dangerous their slack practises are to bikes.


You mean your ugly kit


no more banoffie for you

:girlfight: :girlfight: :girlfight: :scooter:

[Bonez]

As a newer rider I like sitting behind say Al,Sarge,Bones,Jonno,James to try and catch the lines they use,Lines? What lines? Surely they're acute or optuse with the odd reflex angle in my case?

[KiwiKat]

I am more than happy to be TEC some nights, as happy to cruise along.

I agree we dont want to have to make lots of rules, but everyone needs to realise that we have a huge range of riders from experienced to very new, and some of us on new bikes who are still getting the hang of them.

Maybe we do need to have a speech at the beginning of each ride since we seem to be attracting lots of new riders to the Friday nights.


Yep, a short and clear riders brief would be the way to go now we're getting the numbers :niceone:

WTF is a TEC. From MADAR. Good call on the clearer briefing. There is a often a degree of confusion. Experienced / faster / smoother riders can be a bit intimidating on a ride when overtaking and I've probably been just as bad. Now I snooze - sorry cruise.


And leave the radar detectors at home maybe?........ The last time I went it felt like a race till we got lost and it settled down no end. Got to see the v-max and have a yak, shingle off the the back of a truck means a loss of load to me being a truck driver which is an offence and causing an accident from it is exactly why its an offence, I'd write them a letter asking for damages or tell the insurance company there details after talking to mr plod....

Been there with the race track thing - What's with lost ? - GPS gurus on hand.

A real concern with Hanshi and the roads situation. :argh:Roading teams have been held liable before. I encountered those Pahiatua roads when they were sealing them (Caravaning) and wanted to post / warn but had no internet. :Oops:I was hoping no one was riding that way for a while. Is there a roadworks log that can be accessed or approach Higgies etc. for pre warning?

Does Hanshi need help with the kennels? One man band?

MADAR = Middle Aged Dumb Arse Rider

[Owl]

Well if I get there tomorrow, I'll probably be on the 250, so the only thing I'm likely to pass is a squashed opossum!:blink:

[NZsarge]

TEC = Tail end charlie.

[KiwiKat]

TEC = Tail end charlie.

Duh! I should have got that. Must be time to change jobs.

[Meanie]

Does Hanshi need help with the kennels? One man band?



Yea she might, she said she had someone for a while but not sure for how long

[ynot slow]

Lines? What lines? Surely they're acute or optuse with the odd reflex angle in my case?

You are way to bloody modest mate,shit even on a 20yr bike you make it work well,a joy to follow and learn off.Then you go whoosh and vanish lol.

And as for truckies losing loads when we had a glass claim the insurance company asked us if it was xyz company,yep we said to them,insurance company had spoken to cops and the trucking company were sent costs to fix on behalf of them (insurance co),at least 3 or 4 claims from one insurance company.

[phantom]

Just tried to get my boots on to see if i could sneak out for the ride tonight but foot still too swollen. Next week perhaps, have a good ride were ever you go you bastards

[dogsnbikes]

Great Ride tonite guys......

As usual the big get together at Ashhurst.........Bonez did the pre talk and I agreed to lead...coool and away we went noticed cowboyz doing 20 in the 50 zone it was plan he so didnt want to be 2nd at the 1st intersection thanks Sarge for stepping up....once onto pohangina valley east road it was time to play in the bends had a good flow going..and tooted as went past Halina...she says thanks too all those who tooted and its envious as hell now.....:baby:

Not too much crap on the road as the locals would have it but if your a country road Virgin more than you would like...while all this was happening the 9 had vanished from the mirrors so that saying things appear closer than they are hmmmmm gotta think about that now!!!!:Pokey:

still going and stopped at highland park intersection sarge and cowboyz came into site so carry on no time for smoke breaks tonite and once at pilgrims rest time to slow down as it was a straight yip more bends at the end bikes insight........10ks up the road 86 came into sight cripes mate you took your time :lol:

down through the hills to umutoi waiting for 86 oh here he comes time to go 14ks to Apiti YAY!!!!! this is going to be a Ashhurst record 60ks with out a bloody smoke break :2thumbsup all parked up in apiti I whipped round to see if Mark was home caught him unawears and said come down the pub...as it turn out he had been watching criket and had falling asleep guess cricket would do that:zzzz:

had A great drink and chatted too new faces...June (owner of the Apiti Pub) offered us vension patties with bread and onions for $2 each could go pass that and watch some go for 2nds...as we left Bruce June's husband said thanks very much it was a pleasure to have the group out there

Well done guys your welcome back and its not to Apologise well except for cowboyz maybe :lol:

[Elysium]

I didn't want to wear out my rear tyre too much so didn't come out tonight, spent most of today getting prepared for my trip to the south tomomrow.

You working on the Bluebridge tomorow Dogsnbikes?

[Bonez]

Cracker ride alright. Managed a pre-ride mumble, forgot to mention Apiti. The lack of smoke stops ment we were at the pub for a bit longer and the ride seemed less disjointed don't you think? Venison patties were YUM!!

[Elysium]

Hope you guys had a good time tonight and was it a big turn out again?

Anyhow I'm off to bed now so next time you hear from me I will be in the south and will try to get some pics posted if I can.

[banditrider]

Yeah, plenty of bikes and the venison patties were great!

[cowboyz]

Great Ride tonite guys......

As usual the big get together at Ashhurst.........Bonez did the pre talk and I agreed to lead...coool and away we went noticed cowboyz doing 20 in the 50 zone it was plan he so didnt want to be 2nd at the 1st intersection thanks Sarge for stepping up....
Yeah, was looking forward to following the 14 through the twisties but unfortuntely with Sarge being relegated to the back I had to put up with a triumph instead.

once onto pohangina valley east road it was time to play in the bends had a good flow going..and tooted as went past Halina...she says thanks too all those who tooted and its envious as hell now.....:baby:

Not too much crap on the road as the locals would have it but if your a country road Virgin more than you would like...while all this was happening the 9 had vanished from the mirrors so that saying things appear closer than they are hmmmmm gotta think about that now!!!!:Pokey:
Chased you for 10 or so ks before giving up. As those 45s kick in and the trees close in I just cant convince myself to commit to those corners at that pace. Still had a magic ride out though.

still going and stopped at highland park intersection sarge and cowboyz came into site so carry on no time for smoke breaks tonite and once at
pilgrims rest time
86 and gsvr caught me just before highlands. Sarge was still playing catch up. Let both past as didnt want to hold them up. Played follow the leader till first sight I caught of you was Umatoi. Good run through to apiti though.

to slow down as it was a straight yip more bends at the end bikes insight........10ks up the road 86 came into sight cripes mate you took your time :lol:

down through the hills to umutoi waiting for 86 oh here he comes time to go 14ks to Apiti YAY!!!!! this is going to be a Ashhurst record 60ks with out a bloody smoke break :2thumbsup
It was good getting some rythum going without frequent stops.

all parked up in apiti I whipped round to see if Mark was home caught him unawears and said come down the pub...as it turn out he had been watching criket and had falling asleep guess cricket would do that:zzzz:
dont give him too much shit. Its hard being soft.
had A great drink and chatted too new faces...June (owner of the Apiti Pub) offered us vension patties with bread and onions for $2 each could go pass that and watch some go for 2nds...as we left Bruce June's husband said thanks very much it was a pleasure to have the group out there

Well done guys your welcome back and its not to Apologise well except for cowboyz maybe :lol:

First time I have been to Apiti pub. Probably showed by not being able to find the entrance........
Nice setup there and the vension patties were mint... nearly as mint as the slice ey BR?


Yeah, plenty of bikes and the venison patties were great!

Yep, Magic ride back through kimbolton apart from the irresponible lack of signposting on the gravel......

[banditrider]

Nice setup there and the vension patties were mint... nearly as mint as the slice ey BR?

Yep, maybe mint sauce would have really topped them off...

[Meanie]

One of the best rides i have ever had out there with next to no crap on the road, before Apiti anyway. 22 bikes i counted at Ashhurst so a good turn out
Wasnt happy with the sand on the road going up the hill just before the turn off to Kimbolton with no warning signs at all. Thankfully we got the heads up in Apiti Think i,m gonna make a phone call on Monday to complain
Anyone know who looks after those roads out there
Nice country pub out there

[cowboyz]

now that give me an idea.......

[dogsnbikes]

One of the best rides i have ever had out there with next to no crap on the road, before Apiti anyway. 22 bikes i counted at Ashhurst so a good turn out
Wasnt happy with the sand on the road going up the hill just before the turn off to Kimbolton with no warning signs at all. Thankfully we got the heads up in Apiti Think i,m gonna make a phone call on Monday to complain
Anyone know who looks after those roads out there
Nice country pub out there

contact the Horizion office in Feilding

[Bonez]

now that give me an idea.......Do tell or is it a secret?

[cowboyz]

Do tell or is it a secret?

it was a fleeting moment. its gone now.....

[banditrider]

Something about mint...

[Bonez]

it was a fleeting moment. its gone now.....How's the golf injury?

[KiwiKat]

Awesome that everyone had a great ride. I wasn't piking but went for a quiet ride with a mate and his Burgman. I had a short blast on it. A lot of fun. My Burgman reveiw (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=73817&page=10):jerry:

[yod]

Something about mint...

so, ya coming??




fucking mint!!!!





















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[Flynn]

So people, who is riding Fri night,

[ynot slow]

So people, who is riding Fri night,

Am heading to Managweka Friday morning (late)and escorting a mate back to Palmy,be back about 2.30ish?Then heading to see stockcar scrutineering.

[oscarnz]

So people, who is riding Fri night,

Most of the regular riders are away for the weekend, so it would be a rather small group for tomorrow night.

[Meanie]

So people, who is riding Fri night,

We are riding but will be up north

turn up anyway and plan a ride somewhere there will probably be someone turn up if not, no harm done

[Flynn]

Friday 6th night ride, myself and one other guy turned up went thru gorge then toward Pahiatua, back road back to SHW2 across to Topgrass rd and then back over Saddle, good short quick ride with just the 2 of us! Thanks Martin:2thumbsup

[Meanie]

Friday 6th night ride, myself and one other guy turned up went thru gorge then toward Pahiatua, back road back to SHW2 across to Topgrass rd and then back over Saddle, good short quick ride with just the 2 of us! Thanks Martin:2thumbsup

Sweet.................

[cowboyz]

Righto, Friday night is looming and a plan is being created.

Doing a small ride on very local roads, thinking the track, balance, saddle and then finishing at meanies place for a DVD showing of the adventures from last weekend (not R rated) and coffee.

See ya there!

[86GSXR]

Yeah baby :niceone:

[banditrider]

Yeah baby :niceone:

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[ynot slow]

Only coffee you guys getting soft?

Be a good idea coffee on second thoughts:Police:.Work next day.:no:

[oscarnz]

Righto, Friday night is looming and a plan is being created.

Doing a small ride on very local roads, thinking the track, balance, saddle and then finishing at meanies place for a DVD showing of the adventures from last weekend (not R rated) and coffee.

See ya there!

Bummer I cant make it on Friday :( dueto having a house full staying for the Nationals at Manfield at the weekend.

Are you going to have a repeat showing at some stage??

[cowboyz]

why not bring them along????

[Meanie]

Had a sneak preview tonight, blardy awesome

[Mrs Cowboyz]

may even make a banana cake for it too!

[Flynn]

Banana sounds very very tempting, but will be away in Taupo for a wedding on the wif's side of the family.

[ynot slow]

may even make a banana cake for it too!

Please don't tease us,bestest cake ever is 'nana cake.