250 Coro loop: Auckland, Tauranga etc. Saturday 1st December

[MidnightMike]

Thread here for photo's, discussion etc....

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=62166





GREEN LIGHT GREEN LIGHT!!!!!

Rides going ahead.

Date: December 1st (Saturday)
Meeting: Kopu petrol station, Meet at 10:00, ride out at 10:20
Where? Full Coromandel loop.

*Aucklanders meet EJ at the McDonalds Autobahn at 8:00am to ride out to Thames*

Any riders coming from the Tauranga direction wanting to head to Kopu as a group meet me and Mcduck5n at Drivers at 8:00, leaving at 8:10, tell me if your going to join this group. (ie post in here or pm)

Why? To make the most of the weather before the Christmas rush begins, the fact that ive got saturday off work, and since the last one was so good. :scooter:

*Ride will be cancelled if the weather turns to hell, if so, this thread will be updated with a cancellation before 7:00 that morning.*


This is a fairly decent distance to cover in one day 500km's+ (especially for the Auckland crew) And has some challenging parts of road also. Hence why I am going to mention here that all are welcome. HOWEVER, for anyone who is fairly new to riding (ie been doing so for only a month or so and are only coming to terms with open road riding/ your bike etc) This is not the ride for you, a newbie ride is the one you're looking for.

Anyone who is also keen on pissing around tearing through the group and being a right shit on your bike, is not welcome at all - ie Skidmarks and rossi wannabies. And if anyone does decide to do so will be told to leave the group.


We want this to be a safe enjoyable ride and an incident free day.

Hope to see some of the group from the last ride: Robignevil, Carbacca, Deanohit, GIJoe, PirateJaffa etc....


Sweet. So thats it, if I've missed anything, just post up here and I'll add it, if people have suggestions for meeting times/places that have been agreed upon by a few members, pm me with the details and I'll add it to the original post. :niceone:

If you have any problems on the day, ie massive traffic jam so the jaffa's are going to be late, txt me: 0211235480

Register here: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=1470&day=2007-12-1


See attachmentment for route etc, of course there will be more stops for photos etc. :niceone:
:edit: pos computer chewed up the green writing, it just says Whitianga for lunch, breaks here and there etc.

[deanohit]

Yep, I'm in man!

[EJK]

Alrighty ho! Aucklanders meet me at the McDonalds Autobahn at 8:00am! :D
We will take the boring SH1 & SH2 to get to Thames in time :yes:

[MidnightMike]

Anyone have suggestions for a better meeting place than the Thames Mcdonalds? (not the greatest place to park really)

:edit: Looks like the Kopu gas station or the Kopu Pub will be the go - lets just say for now the gas station.

[DMNTD]

Anyone have suggestions for a better meeting place than the Thames Mcdonalds? (not the greatest place to park really)

Kopu is a lot easier/better mate plus people can get to gas up too.

[carbacca]

thanks for the invited, did coro on sunday already so might give it a break. however could do if the weather turns irresistible

[deanohit]

You know if the weather is too good, means we'll be cooking in our cordura, just means we'll have to go faster.

[gijoe1313]

ooh arrh... a ride me hearties? Any excuse fer a ride! (will pencil it in, but no promises wheher I be riding down those black lanes o'freedom, since me plans may be scuppered!)

Arrrrr!

[MidnightMike]

Bump, theres gotta be more jaffas on 250's

[bikerboy011]

Alrighty ho! Aucklanders meet me at the McDonalds Autobahn at 8:00am! :D
We will take the boring SH1 & SH2 to get to Thames in time :yes:

hmmmm am in

but 8:00am is a bit early dont you think....

[bikerboy011]

Were is the McDonalds Autobahn?? how do u get there hehe i dunno if iv been there before :D

[carbacca]

ooo i didnt read the date so its actually one week later than i though

shit yeah the probability of me going has just increased

the auckland meeting place you get off at the big BP just after papakura just before pukekohe offramp, good place to get gas (although does anyone notice that gas is more expensive at the autobahn!?!?!?)

[The Pastor]

in with a grin!

[MidnightMike]

hmmmm am in

but 8:00am is a bit early dont you think....

Nah, should be fine since we'll be meeting at kopu at 10 or 10:30


in with a grin!

Great, in with a 250 though? I thought you ride that big kwacka? :confused:

[The Pastor]

sold it, got a mc22 now.

[EJK]

Were is the McDonalds Autobahn?? how do u get there hehe i dunno if iv been there before :D

You can meet me at the uni gym at 7:30am.

Anyone else need an escort?

[bikerboy011]

You can meet me at the uni gym at 7:30am.

Anyone else need an escort?


whhhhhhaaaaattt!!!! 7:30am i dunno if i can wake up that early ahaha.... i usually wake up at 12 hehe :bash:

[EJK]

Harden up! lol If you have been around the coro loop, you should know the excitement and esctacy of the mother nature :love:

If you haven't, then..... come! :D

[gijoe1313]

Oh yeah EJ? Whats yer next trick gonna be? Slurping sherbet or licking a lollypop around the coro? :lol:

[McDuck]

in!.............

[deanohit]

whhhhhhaaaaattt!!!! 7:30am i dunno if i can wake up that early ahaha.... i usually wake up at 12 hehe :bash:

Harden up and get out there before the traffic man! :bleh:

[EJK]

in!.............

YEAH! thats the attitude! lol :2thumbsup

[gijoe1313]

in!.............

I bet he says that to all the girls! :o :devil2: :msn-wink: :blip:

[EJK]

lmao lmao lmao

"IM IN!!!" hahaha

Edit:
P.S. can we have some photoshoots like this one? link (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1306176&postcount=37)

[MidnightMike]

If you want, would need a decent corner though.

[deanohit]

Well theres no shortage of decent corners mate.

[MidnightMike]

Ahhh, but tight ones to park nearby would be a bit more hard to find.

[MidnightMike]

Any riders coming from the tauranga direction wanting to go Kopu as a group meet me and Mcduck5n at Drivers at 8:00, leaving at 8:10, tell me if your going to join this group. (ie post in here or pm)

*Initial post updated now*

[bikerboy011]

ok then! so do i meet u at uni gym and can it be a lil bit later than 7:30....

[bikerboy011]

iv never been around the coro-loop, and is there good corners i can get knees down lol

[MidnightMike]

If thats your thing dude, youll go through your sliders, and kneecaps :shit: Heeaaps of corners, specially near the top!


Oh yeah EJ? Whats yer next trick gonna be? Slurping sherbet or licking a lollypop around the coro? :lol:

I heard rumours that he was going to attempt the great knee down while eating a kids pasta meal stunt! :dodge:

[EJK]

ok then! so do i meet u at uni gym and can it be a lil bit later than 7:30....

It takes between 15-30min from Central to BP McDonalds Autobahn so.... err.... I do not want to be late :yes: (nor get a speeding ticket)


iv never been around the coro-loop, and is there good corners i can get knees down lol

There are! lots and lots of corners!!!

BUT!!!!!

Please please please I do not want to see any crash happening (seriously) lol You may try but please don't involve us :yes:

[bikerboy011]

No worries!! sweet

[bikerboy011]

every ride i have been to some one crashed, twice infront of me :(....so i also dont want to see any off it. lol

[deanohit]

Any riders coming from the tauranga direction wanting to go Kopu as a group meet me and Mcduck5n at Drivers at 8:00, leaving at 8:10, tell me if your going to join this group. (ie post in here or pm)



I'll be heading off from here in Omokoroa early going Waihi-Whangamata-Kopu. Which way are you guys going?
You'll probly pass me on the way!

[EJK]

I heard rumours that he was going to attempt the great knee down while eating a kids pasta meal stunt! :dodge:

lmao lets go to the place again for a meal! :D


every ride i have been to some one crashed, twice infront of me :(....so i also dont want to see any off it. lol

good on ya :yes: run through the Scenic Drive in the Waitakere range couple of times. Thats like Mini Coro Loop. It's a good practice before hitting the real one :yes:

Might go tomorrow morning. Whos with me?

[deanohit]

every ride i have been to some one crashed, twice infront of me :(....so i also dont want to see any off it. lol

I guess no I wont be drifting on this trip then.:shutup:

[EJK]

I guess no I wont be drifting on this trip then.:shutup:

I won't be eating too :lol:

[deanohit]

Ahhh, but tight ones to park nearby would be a bit more hard to find.

What about the lookout above Coro town, good break, plenty of parking, good corner, what do ya think? :done:

[EJK]

What about the lookout above Coro town, good break, plenty of parking, good corner, what do ya think? :done:

Thinking the same thing! :sunny:
ok deano, lets stop posting in this thread lol we are raiding it preety much lolol

[deanohit]

Naaa, it's all planning!

Ok, back to my Supermoto thread then.

[bikerboy011]

i wont be getting knees down too...ill leave it for the track at least i scraped those sliders lol

[McDuck]

Well i WILL NOT be pushing it. Hope we will be keeping to under 120ish....

[deanohit]

Well i WILL NOT be pushing it. Hope we will be keeping to under 120ish....

120ish!!!!!!!!! I bloody wish my bike could GO that fast! :lol:

[EJK]

make it 100kph for Deano :nya:

lol jks

[deanohit]

make it 100kph for Deano :nya:
lol jks

You just wait till the first corner buddy! :ride: :nya:

[bikerboy011]

hmmm legal speed will do maintain it through the corners though :D

[McDuck]

Lol i will prob. end up cornering slightly slower and catching up on the straits....

[breakaway]

Put me down! Heh

[MidnightMike]

I'll be heading off from here in Omokoroa early going Waihi-Whangamata-Kopu. Which way are you guys going?
You'll probly pass me on the way!

We'll be going Tauranga>paeroa>kopu (much quicker way so we can save energy for the main event!) :scooter:


What about the lookout above Coro town, good break, plenty of parking, good corner, what do ya think? :done:

I was also thinking the same thing, a stand out view aswell!!!


Well i WILL NOT be pushing it. Hope we will be keeping to under 120ish....

We sure will, I usually just cruise at 100-110 anyway, I just prefer to have fun in the twisties, probably why the rest of the group got left behind last time. :Oops:

[McDuck]

We'll be going Tauranga>paeroa>kopu (much quicker way so we can save energy for the main event!) :scooter:



I was also thinking the same thing, a stand out view aswell!!!



We sure will, I usually just cruise at 100-110 anyway, I just prefer to have fun in the twisties, probably why the rest of the group got left behind last time. :Oops:

Well i guess i will see when i get there, i should be able to keep up (i hope)

[MidnightMike]

Ride not a race man, we'll wait for people to catch up every now and again.

[deanohit]

Ride not a race man, we'll wait for people to catch up every now and again.

Yea man, like 10 minutes same as last time. :laugh:
For some reason I seem to be quick through the twisties and slow along the straights?! :blink:

[MidnightMike]

Yea man, like 10 minutes same as last time. :laugh:
For some reason I seem to be quick through the twisties and slow along the straights?! :blink:

I actually managed a powernap thanks! :bleh: :laugh:

Maybe zongshen focus on handling not speed. :scooter:

[deanohit]

Maybe zongshen focus on handling not speed. :scooter:
Bwahahahahaha, tui any one?! :bleh: :laugh:

[McDuck]

Ride not a race man, we'll wait for people to catch up every now and again.

Oh cool then.
I cant wait... (but i can, bike is still broken but will be fixed by then)

[Cr1MiNaL]

Well i WILL NOT be pushing it. Hope we will be keeping to under 120ish....


Lol i will prob. end up cornering slightly slower and catching up on the straits....


was not gonna post but ROFL ! >.<!

[EJK]

I was also thinking the same thing, a stand out view aswell!!!


I'm the camera man ;)


Ride not a race man, we'll wait for people to catch up every now and again.

Yep it is not a race :yes:
I'll wear the orange vest again :bleh:

[bikerboy011]

went to botany, kaiaua, miranda kopu and whangamata today good roads got knees down a few corners yaya lol there is a bit of road work at whangamata lots of gravel... i dunno if ill make it to this ride cause i might go out on friday night eh well, will wait till friday and see

[MidnightMike]

Ok guys, times to meet and leave kopu.

I reckon meet at 10-10:15 and leave at 10:30, all good?

[trump-lady]

Im thinking I will be coming to play............as always depends on the weather gods

[McDuck]

was not gonna post but ROFL ! >.<!

What? Corners are where most crashes happen, why not go easy a little around them?

[Cr1MiNaL]

What? Corners are where most crashes happen, why not go easy a little around them?

Ofcause mate I'm jus playin arnd, keep urself safe at all times. :2thumbsup

[DUCATI*HARD]

see you grand pas and grand mas there!:devil2:

[McDuck]

see you grand pas and grand mas there!:devil2:

I ant a grand me or a grand pa......

[DUCATI*HARD]

I ant a grand me or a grand pa......

it is your destiny

[DUCATI*HARD]

I ant a grand me or a grand pa......

ok spring chicken,,,,lets see if you can fly

[MidnightMike]

Hope that duke has termi's or something, It'll give a decent soundtrack to listen too.

[deanohit]

Hope that duke has tergi's or something, It'll give a decent soundtrack to listen too.

Yea, other wise they just sound like another sewing machine! :dodge:

Just joking mate, I'm up for listening to another duck after following Scracha's 748 last time. :drool:

[MidnightMike]

Yea man, for sure, though you didnt have to be following, you could here him coming from a while back.

[EJK]

see you grand pas and grand mas there!:devil2:

Ah! not you again!!! :lol:

Well, it was a good company to have a Ducati in the group (Like scratcha last time:yes:)

[McDuck]

Ah! not you again!!! :lol:

Well, it was a good company to have a Ducati in the group (Like scratcha last time:yes:)

I guess :shrug:

[deanohit]

Yea man, for sure, though you didnt have to be following, you could here him coming from a while back.

Yea, but thats cause your always away in front where as I am just trying to keep up! :ride:

[MidnightMike]

:bleh: Well I think I'll try and go along with you pootlers for the first kopu to coromandel town leg then.

Well, unless I like the sound of DUCATI*HARD's bike....

[EJK]

I like the bike, not just the sound :yes:

Uh oh, its turning into a chat thread now...

[McDuck]

Bullcrap it aint. I will not let it turn into a chat thread. So what is the weather like?

[DUCATI*HARD]

lucky for me i do have the sweet sound off the termi,unfortunately mrs duc does not,but she will be joining along on her duc aswell,so hope there are a few more gals along on this ride,and maybe even another duc:woohoo:

[chace]

oh, alrighty then put me in the pot.

[EJK]

oh, alrighty then put me in the pot.

Muhahahaha! More people!!!! Muhaha Mueheheh ehehe hehe hehe...he... :drool:

[deanohit]

Hell, this is shaping up to be a great ride!
Group rides, YEA!!!!!!!

[MidnightMike]

Ive given up on updating my attending list, so can people just register on that link to the calendar thread.

From the group so far this looks like its shaping up to be a decent blat!

Did anyone see the weather report for friday? :(

[EroSamnin]

The long thing weather is always usually wrong anywho! Man it was hot today on way to Whangamata. Hope its like this again next weekend. I'll join you fullas possibly. Sounds like a fun day!

Where are yous stopping for food? I'll need to ingest food, yom food. I mean thats the point of the ride ay? Ride to get food? ay?

[MidnightMike]

Yea yea Sam, we'll be having luch in Whitianga, perhaps the same place as last time, great seafood etc, unless someone has a better suggestion.

Ps. we got 28 degrees today, what a scorcher!!!

[EJK]

The long thing weather is always usually wrong anywho! Man it was hot today on way to Whangamata. Hope its like this again next weekend. I'll join you fullas possibly. Sounds like a fun day!

Where are yous stopping for food? I'll need to ingest food, yom food. I mean thats the point of the ride ay? Ride to get food? ay?

Did I see you in Hamilton on Saturday? lol

[Cr1MiNaL]

lucky for me i do have the sweet sound off the termi,unfortunately mrs duc does not,but she will be joining along on her duc aswell,so hope there are a few more gals along on this ride,and maybe even another duc:woohoo:

Gals I want more of :yes: but I have a Duc eater... does that count? :Punk:

[EJK]

U comming or wat Mr. R6? lol

[DUCATI*HARD]

Gals I want more of :yes: but I have a Duc eater... does that count? :Punk:

we will see about that,:bleh:just dont blink,you might miss me blow past your jap slug on one wheel

[Cr1MiNaL]

we will see about that,:bleh:just dont blink,you might miss me blow past your jap slug on one wheel

I think I know just what u need eh folks :yes: !!! :eek::eek::niceone:

[gtr boy]

might make this one too........watch this space

[EJK]

You know you want to lol

P.S. getting my 3rd Yamaha service just before the Coro-Loop ride :yes: Well..... :whocares:

[bikerboy011]

i got the ducati corsa helmet and boots but not the ducati :(:(..am not sure if i can make it for this ride.

[EroSamnin]

Did I see you in Hamilton on Saturday? lol

Twas me. Got me a new jacket and back protector! Sweet. Now need some pants.

Whitianga for food? They have good food? Will find out I guess eh:drool:

[EJK]

You bet! the Kids Meal was yummy!! :laugh:

[deanohit]

Pffft! No where big enough for this lad though, my adult size Seafood Chowder was beautiful last time!

[MidnightMike]

You bet! the Kids Meal was yummy!! :laugh:

Hehehe :Pokey:

Weathers looking promising, fingers crossed people!

ps. 2 exams to go...

[EJK]

Pffft! No where big enough for this lad though, my adult size Seafood Chowder was beautiful last time!

I liked the Scratchas dish.... Maybe I'll try that this time :yes:


Hehehe :Pokey:

Weathers looking promising, fingers crossed people!


Fingers crossed....

P.S. I'll do a "$30 bux Full Coro-Loop Challenge"! whos with me? lol
that is to go around the full loop (from Kopu to Paeroa) for only $30 bux lol (excludes food)

[deanohit]

I liked the Scratchas dish.... Maybe I'll try that this time :yes:
Think he had the mussels?

Fingers crossed.... If we don't do this ride, then my life is doomed! :( lol
Yea, it's my last chance to do the loop before mid January. :(

P.S. I'll do a "$30 bux Full Coro-Loop Challenge"! whos with me? lol
Well, I was gonna do it on $50, but I'll try $30, may have to go easier on the bike though, for a 200 it sure drinks gas!

[EJK]

Think he had the mussels?

yep! but it wont beat Kev's mussels we had for the night! :yes:

Man I feel hunger... lol

[DUCATI*HARD]

I think I know just what u need eh folks :yes: !!! :eek::eek::niceone:

il just have a extra mild butter chicken a garlic naan,and a mango lassi to wash it down:bleh:

[Cr1MiNaL]

il just have a extra mild butter chicken a garlic naan,and a mango lassi to wash it down:bleh:

OOOOhh don't u be teasin me .... been soo long since I left home. I miss butterchicken... Shamiana's one is so unauthentic... wheres all the fookin spice anyway... since when does butter chicken taste sweet? :argh: havent eaten a garlic naan in 2 years... I'd rather have a sweet lassi, ummm I can make that :yes: and don't you forget pani puri...... ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmm :hug:

[breakaway]

:( I won't be able to make it, I'm still paying off my last coro loop

Damn I need to get a job :\

[EJK]

AH!! It's down to 9 people!!!
We're losing men!

[EroSamnin]

I have my mates SV650s for the weekend.... Might ride that cos I haven't taken it round there yet! MEAN. I'll be going slow so I stay on it though. Doesn't matter if there are less people, so long as the people are awesome!

[MidnightMike]

I have my mates SV650s for the weekend.... Might ride that cos I haven't taken it round there yet! MEAN. I'll be going slow so I stay on it though. Doesn't matter if there are less people, so long as the people are awesome!


Shotgun following you dude, that little yellow sv sounds mint!!!

[McDuck]

well i have droped a tooth on the forunt sprocket. (as in put on a different sprocket not broken a tooth) and it is fantastic! So much fun man, worth the 40 bucks for the sprocket!!!!

[Cr1MiNaL]

well i have droped a tooth on the forunt sprocket. (as in put on a different sprocket not broken a tooth) and it is fantastic! So much fun man, worth the 40 bucks for the sprocket!!!!

yup I'm droppin a tooth on the front too on friday... wana c whether she power wheelies in 2nd ;)

[McDuck]

Show off :(

[SpeedyBoy]

I have my mates SV650s for the weekend.... Might ride that cos I haven't taken it round there yet! MEAN. I'll be going slow so I stay on it though. Doesn't matter if there are less people, so long as the people are awesome!

If I have a SV650 can I join in too? What's the ETA to return to AKL?

[MidnightMike]

You in Auckland or Texas dude. (im looking at your profile here)

If you are in Auckland though, you're more than welcome to join the ride.

[McDuck]

Na there are enough americans here alredy. (na we will let you in)

[MidnightMike]

Ive been keeping an eye on the weather reports (and the sky) and its not looking too promising.

Remember that this thread will be updated with a cancellation before 7:00 saturday morning.

[McDuck]

Could we have it at 6.30 please? (or still meet me at drivers to tell me no? I will be well on the road by 7.15)

[McDuck]

Actualy if we could have it at 6.50 would be better.

[McDuck]

Or some people that are actualy hard and will do it rain or shine?

[MidnightMike]

Jeez, so much fussing, Original post and my one just before modified. Will be updated before 7am. :bleh:

[McDuck]

Thanks....

[deanohit]

Weather is looking fine for Sat any way.

[MidnightMike]

Or some people that are actualy hard and will do it rain or shine?

Believe me, ive done it before in the rain, and its simply not worth it in that kind of weather.

Your right about the weather deano, I just didnt want to jinx it.

[McDuck]

Believe me, ive done it before in the rain, and its simply not worth it in that kind of weather.

I would do it just because of this :Pokey:

[deanohit]

I would do it just because of this :Pokey:

Mate, I know your tough, mainly coz your bigger than me! :lol:

Well, if the weather is fine on Sat, I'll be there with my ankle taped up firm, don't think I'll be needing a norfland suicide shifter at the mo.

[McDuck]

Mate, I know your tough, mainly coz your bigger than me! :lol:

Well, if the weather is fine on Sat, I'll be there with my ankle taped up firm, don't think I'll be needing a norfland suicide shifter at the mo.

Lol good that you will make it......

[EJK]

If I have a SV650 can I join in too? What's the ETA to return to AKL?

You are more than welcome :yes:

ETA to Auckland will be 5pm. All depends on how long we chat + eat :)

Edit: It is down to 8 people! not acceptable!!!

[MidnightMike]

There are some that haven't signed up that are coming...

We'll just see what the numbers are like on the day.

[Cr1MiNaL]

might not make it this time with u guys... there r no 600'ds and I'll probably b sittin up ur arses the whole ride >.<! so maybe another time ! Peace.

[deanohit]

Well, the title does say 250 Coro Loop, but hey, ride your on ride man, if ya wanna come and blast off out the front go for it.

[MidnightMike]

We've got two ducatis and a hayabusa/zx6r coming, I think a cbr400rr too, so there will probably be 3 groups:

-The bigger bikes.
-The 250's
-EJ and deano :dodge:


Hehehehe.....

[deanohit]

-The bigger bikes.
-The 250's
-EJ and deano :dodge:


Hehehehe.....

BASTARD!!!!!! :motu:

You know I'm gonna have the biggest :ride:

[DUCATI*HARD]

might not make it this time with u guys... there r no 600'ds and I'll probably b sittin up ur arses the whole ride >.<! so maybe another time ! Peace.

i thort you was gonna give me the learn?:laugh:

[EJK]

Weather looks OK.

NOTE: If Aucklanders want McD's for breakfast, come earlier!!! Sharp departure at 8:30am!!


We've got two ducatis and a hayabusa/zx6r coming, I think a cbr400rr too, so there will probably be 3 groups:

-EJ and deano :dodge:

Hehehehe.....

Make that EJ alone lol

[Cr1MiNaL]

i thort you was gonna give me the learn?:laugh:

Meh U've got all summer to learn :Pokey: I'm sure well cross paths soon... doin 22 tomoro :cool::2thumbsup

[deanohit]

Make that EJ alone lol

What the heck do you mean? I'm not that much faster than you! :whistle:

[EJK]

What the heck do you mean? I'm not that much faster than you! :whistle:

lol depends on my mood tomorrow lol

Can't wait! it's tomorrow already!! lol

[MidnightMike]

We still have rain :cry:

Remember to check this thread for the green light/ cancellation which I will be putting up before 7am, wouldnt want anyone turning up to kopu alone, wet, and tired.

[DUCATI*HARD]

me and mrs duc will be doin the loop,rain,hail or shine,with or without yous:2thumbsup

[Macstar]

EJ: can we take the road out to Kaiaua on the way to Thames?
Anyone else: Leaving at 8.30am but returning at 5pm, even going slowish and with lunch, it wouldn't take more than 7 hours would it i.e. back at 3.30pm? (I got a BBQ on Sat avo).

[BIGBOSSMAN]

3.30 is do-able, but the social nature of the average KB'r means lots of idle gossip - 'guess who shagged her' type of stuff, and laughing at riders wearing Repsol leathers that match their Repsol hondas.
Looks like I'm coming tomorrow, and I may bring company...

[McDuck]

I hope it is fine, i have aworking bike and i would like to use it.

[EJK]

EJ: can we take the road out to Kaiaua on the way to Thames?
Anyone else: Leaving at 8.30am but returning at 5pm, even going slowish and with lunch, it wouldn't take more than 7 hours would it i.e. back at 3.30pm? (I got a BBQ on Sat avo).

If we were suppose to meet at BP Autobahn, there is no fun road to Kaiaua from there. However to take the fun road "via kaiaua", we shoud've set the meeting point to BP Botany.

Since the ride is tomorrow, I think the path is set :( We could've gone the Kaiaua way if you'd told us earlier lol

Maybe next time ey?

[Cr1MiNaL]

If we were suppose to meet at BP Autobahn, there is no fun road to Kaiaua from there. However to take the fun road "via kaiaua", we shoud've set the meeting point to BP Botany.

Since the ride is tomorrow, I think the path is set :( We could've gone the Kaiaua way if you'd told us earlier lol

Maybe next time ey?

whose the ride organiser... its not too late...

[Cr1MiNaL]

3.30 is do-able, but the social nature of the average KB'r means lots of idle gossip - 'guess who shagged her' type of stuff, and laughing at riders wearing Repsol leathers that match their Repsol hondas.
Looks like I'm coming tomorrow, and I may bring company...

Ul learn a fair bit from this man folks....



like what not to do.

[BIGBOSSMAN]

Well, there is the left hand turn past Mangatawhiri that snakes through towards Kaiaua, you turn right at the end of the road and then ride a series of nice fast straights before meeting up with SH2 again.
Primo roads, and very quiet - much better than SH2 all the way.

[BIGBOSSMAN]

Ul learn a fair bit from this man folks....



like what not to do.


Shut up in the cheap seats, number 46 (snigger)

[Cr1MiNaL]

Shut up in the cheap seats, number 46 (snigger)

don't snigger too much G... those numbers fell of soon after... I must b a pretty fast rider... :blink:

[EJK]

whose the ride organiser... its not too late...

I am the organiser for the Auckland group. However I will lead the SH1, 2, 25 route group :yes:
I'm afraid that some might not read this in time and miss out the ride.

Anyways, if someone wants to lead the "BP Botany + Kaiaua" (or other), be my guest :yes:

[deanohit]

Righto, off to bed now, see ya's tomorrow.
Bring on the freakshow!

[EJK]

OK i am going to sleep too

won't be reading this thread until tomorrow night, so My path is set!

P.S. weather looks fantastic!

[deanohit]

OK i am going to sleep too
won't be reading this thread until tomorrow night, so My path is set!
P.S. weather looks fantastic!

Don't you mean morning man?!
Well that was an awesome storm last night with plenty of rain, hail, lightning and thunder, but all good now, looking beautiful here.:clap:


Edit: Or do you mean your going rain or shine EJ?

[McDuck]

So what is the weather like? Looks good form here but i am a fair patch away from coro.

[deanohit]

I'm further North up Omokoroa, looking mint up here mate!

[The Pastor]

see you guys soon :)

[deanohit]

Hell yea, I'm leaving with in the hour, going to Kopu through Waihi-Whangamata-Kopu, awesome road, a fair bit longer though.

This is gonna be a long day!

[McDuck]

Midnight i might be a few min late, could you wait for me?
Thanks
My cell is wouldnt you like to know...

[MidnightMike]

GREEN LIGHT GREEN LIGHT!!!!!

We're all go people, cyas at the kopu gas station at 10.

ps. what a change in weather overnight huh?

[deanohit]

Sweet as man!

Hell yea, sun is shining bright here!

[Macstar]

I'll see you at Kopu, I'm going to do Kaiaua by myself.

[McJim]

Have a lovely day out there guys.....I've got nothing but straight roads for half an hour in every direction down here - have yet to get enough time to reach the local twisties.

Enjoy.

[discotex]

Hope you guys had fun! Bummed I've missed yet another one but next time I'm gonna have to be there.

I'm going to go console myself with a beer and the knowledge I've been taking 2007 ZX-6R and R6's for a thrash today. :woohoo:

[Cr1MiNaL]

I had a rather good thrash myself :yes:

[deanohit]

Just got back now, we were held up for an hour by a biker (not one of our group) down, had to get the chopper in to pick him up.

Apart from that, another brilliant Coro trip. Cheers guys!

[EroSamnin]

Well that was an awesome day!

Had a good thrash here and there and managed to stay upright. Some poor bugger didn't though (not from our team), he got a ride home/hospital in the Red Airwolf. Hope he's ok.

Was good to meet more of yous fullas and hear some stories and eat your dust.

[EroSamnin]

Oh what? I beat you back and you live in Omokaroa??? lols

[The Pastor]

dont ask where i ended up, i got lost as. did about 30km of gravel then somehow ened up on the way we started!!

[deanohit]

Oh what? I beat you back and you live in Omokaroa??? lols
Yea, so I did a slow cruise back. Was a bit buggered on that Waihi-Home stretch.

dont ask where i ended up, i got lost as. did about 30km of gravel then somehow ened up on the way we started!!
Ha, did ya do the Coroglen-Tapu road or some thing? :shit: We did wonder where you got to.

[The Pastor]

road 309, was fun apart from the almost binning on every corner. and going 40km/hr for most of it. and then ending back up where we started only to get stuck in traffic then ending up in pareora (with the big l&p)

I had a blast, big thanks to everyone who helped me put my fairings back and the pods :D

speedo stopped working on the way home :@ bikes falling apart :'(

[deanohit]

road 309,
Bwahahaha, ya did the 309! Thats an awesome road, but completely in the wrong direction! Nice one man. :yes:

[The Pastor]

its not fun on a bike holded together with zip ties :D

[MidnightMike]

Has anyone made a 'biker down' thread yet, if not, deano can you do so while I make one for people to put photos in etc.

:edit: Thread here for photo's, discussion etc....

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=62166

[kevfromcoro]

road 309, was fun apart from the almost binning on every corner. and going 40km/hr for most of it. and then ending back up where we started only to get stuck in traffic then ending up in pareora (with the big l&p)

I had a blast, big thanks to everyone who helped me put my fairings back and the pods :D

speedo stopped working on the way home :@ bikes falling apart :'(

Eh..you went down the 309.. and ended up in Paeroa.
How on earth did you do that?
They are miles away from each other.
Thats called the quater loop.
Try the Tapu,, Coroglen next time.....
Hope you were on a Adventure bike

[MidnightMike]

Nah man, he was on a cbr250rr. :rofl:

[RC1]

Try the Tapu,, Coroglen next time.....

is this road sealed???

[DUCATI*HARD]

dont ask where i ended up, i got lost as. did about 30km of gravel then somehow ened up on the way we started!!

you should have come with us bro,got sick off waiting for you guys so did our own loop,good to meet you again renegade,and good to meet a few more kbers,hellraiser,mcduck and r64life,,,till next time

ride on!!!;)

[kevfromcoro]

is this road sealed???

Hi..no its not sealed at all..its a bit like the 309..but a lot more narrrow.
Tight and twisty.....slow going
A lot of it is quite high up....
Hasnt changed in years..

[RC1]

Hi..no its not sealed at all..its a bit like the 309..but a lot more narrrow.
Tight and twisty.....slow going
A lot of it is quite high up....
Hasnt changed in years..

didnt think it was ,was goin to go up there last week but thought i bet this is like 309 FUCK THAT on the TLS

[deanohit]

Has anyone made a 'biker down' thread yet, if not, deano can you do so while I make one for people to put photos in etc.

Done: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=62168

[Cr1MiNaL]

Just washed and waxed Schnappy. She's nice and clean now. Picked up a few more stone chips and some scratches... :) all good. Thanks for the ride all... YR64L out.

[EJK]

Pics are up on the other thread!!!!!!!!!!

[The Pastor]

you should have come with us bro,got sick off waiting for you guys so did our own loop,good to meet you again renegade,and good to meet a few more kbers,hellraiser,mcduck and r64life,,,till next time

ride on!!!;)

That was an ace wheelie you did when you turned off!


Hi..no its not sealed at all..its a bit like the 309..but a lot more narrrow.
Tight and twisty.....slow going
A lot of it is quite high up....
Hasnt changed in years..


The gravel on 309 was sportbike friendly, the mud how ever was not.

[BIGBOSSMAN]

Had a nice ride with y'all yesterday - you all rode extremely well with no issues or drama. Winner of the 'worst luck' award in the group must surely be Mcduck5n, who broke a glass bottle in his backpack (completely immersing his cellphone and everything else, wallet included) and then proceeded to lose the battery cover in a drain outside the cafe'.

And it all happened at the Squid Cafe with a group of 250cc riders... (chuckle!)

[DUCATI*HARD]

[QUOTE=renegade master;1321815]That was an ace wheelie you did when you turned off!

was some stylish riding there yourself renegade:devil2:

[The Joka]

Cheers all had loads of fun!

Especially the three times we travelled the Waihi - Whiritoa road :Punk:

GOTTA LOVE THAT ROAD!!:devil2:

Looking forward to picking my bike up this week.

This was my first group ride and first time around the loop - made me realise I have a lot to learn. Especially trying to follow bikes I just cant do it - tend to follow there line instead of making my own, front or tail gunner for me!

Again thanks loads and I am sure that we will meet again.. Cheers!:cool:

[carver]

you should have come with us bro,got sick off waiting for you guys so did our own loop,good to meet you again renegade,and good to meet a few more kbers,hellraiser,mcduck and r64life,,,till next time

ride on!!!;)

perhaps the mormon few should attend the next one!

[Cr1MiNaL]

perhaps the mormon few should attend the next one!

ha doubt uz few will be able to keep up.

[carver]

ha doubt uz few will be able to keep up.

we dont mind waiting...
i was going to attend this with the mormon few, but i didn't want to piss anyone off with the speed we ride at..no rossi wanabee's or skidmarks etc....

how ya R6?

[Cr1MiNaL]

we dont mind waiting...
i was going to attend this with the mormon few, but i didn't want to piss anyone off with the speed we ride at..no rossi wanabee's or skidmarks etc....

how ya R6?

Shes fine bro.. feeling a little grubby and a bit abused. :headbang: :eek: :niceone: don't compare me and Skidmark bro I don't want to offend a rider of his caliber :stupid:

[carver]

Shes fine bro.. feeling a little grubby and a bit abused. :headbang: :eek: :niceone: don't compare me and Skidmark bro I don't want to offend a rider of his caliber :stupid:

haha...i was comparing me to skidmark!

ya seen the new R6? looks less...chunky..more streamlined

[Cr1MiNaL]

haha...i was comparing me to skidmark!

ya seen the new R6? looks less...chunky..more streamlined

not seen the 08 yet.. but theres nuthing clunky about the R6... its as streamlined as streamlined gets ! the 08 is not much different either.