Chch Wednesday Evening Cruises - 2008

[El Stevo]

Define 'fun'.

Fun i.e. enjoyment. Offer advice if and when required but most people don't appreciate being judged or babied.

[T.W.R]

I may yet get to one - if somebody (or) two had a tank-cam running during the ride I'd be prepared to give a critical revue of the riding on film.

And before the wise-arses start: Not to give out tickets or crap like that but to show the rider(s) what they were doing wrong or how they were leaving themselves open to danger, it would even help those not on film who were doing the same things at times and were unaware of the consequences of their actions.

Only one let down with that SD is that in the group ride that I'm going to hatch, the tank-cam would only catch the person who had it and their riding partner (I'm thinking of putting together a ride styled like an orientation course)


If any rider wants to better themselves they would be better doing a proper course as mentioned above rather than taking advice from a stranger that may not be qualified to give it. In my time riding I've heard a LOT of BAD advice that should never have been said.:no: There are also many riders out there that rate themselves far higher than they should.

I'm not saying I'm better than anyone else, there will always be someone better and someone worse. The main point should be to have fun and get there in one piece.:niceone:

Only problem here with that is that some who've done & try to promote said courses are blatantly thumbing their noses at the golden rules of what said courses try to promote.

We're trying to minimize the chances of accidents or the such like.
Fun is a loosely used term, It's better to get out on the road & enjoy the ride, discipline and awareness is lacking with a few. Signs of nervousness and lack of calculating what & where risks were popped up last Weds.

[Transalper]

Duvoucelles (spelling?) sounds good to me!:yes: IMAO there should be more fun focussed on these rides....

Duvauchelle is how it's spelt on my map. That's 3 for (including me) and none against so far so that works for me.

I am also starting to lean toward tending to agree with El Stevo in regards to my focus is moving toward enjoying the ride and making less of a fuss or ignoring the fuss around the ride.
I'm tending to think I'll go at a pace that is cruisy and still enjoyable to me, nice and easy and doesn't smash any speed limits in or out of town.
I know that a lot of the regulars can easily go faster, but I would like to think it'll be a pace that the smaller bikes and more novice riders could still mostly cope with just fine, or at least not be very far behind.
Will be interesting to see whether I am moving through or falling behind the general group.

My feelings and opinion on the WNRs change like the wind...

[fireliv]

I'm always keen to go to douvocelles.
Phoenix and I went for a ride yesterday with some people from work to the bealey pub. Just happened that the Triumph club (Karla you'll be in on that) were also doing the same ride at the same time so we joined forces.
I was the only 250cc rider there, and though I was nearing the back of the pack I was not left behind. What the others had in the straights, I made up for in the corners. My lines were nice and my confidence has come along way since I started riding with the wed group. I felt heaps better, so for me the wed rides have been a great help so I will be eager the keep advancing on that.

[Deviant Esq]

I'm always a fan of going to Duvauchelle too, apart from the long straights most of the first two thirds of the ride, where I tend to get left behind on account of a) not being willing to speed and b) not being able to speed anyway! Still, I could just cruise along at 100 and will get there in the end... it's a bit on the boring side until you get to the hill. :sleep:

[headlesschicken]

im keen for duvauchelle too. ill probably hang back with ya deviant, much more speeding and ill lose my licence:blink:

[imdying]

I'm always a fan of going to Duvauchelle too, apart from the long straights most of the first two thirds of the rideThrough the tunnel and over the staircase to the black tulip first then? Will cut a little out, albeit not even half.

[MyGSXF]

Only problem here with that is that some who've done & try to promote said courses are blatantly thumbing their noses at the golden rules of what said courses try to promote.

We're trying to minimize the chances of accidents or the such like.
Fun is a loosely used term, It's better to get out on the road & enjoy the ride, discipline and awareness is lacking with a few. Signs of nervousness and lack of calculating what & where risks were popped up last Weds.

Have been following this thread.. & wonder how it is that you can bleet on & on about minimising the chances of accidents, discipline, awareness of risks, etcetc.. & yet YOU felt it necessary to take off from a set of lights, in the middle of very busy central Riccarton, in the middle of the day, with me on the back.. & fang it to hit 160ks in a 50k zone..... :stupid: obviously showing NO thought for my life/safety in the slightest :weird: or any thought for my kids... <_< & yet you felt you could bleat on at me about how dangerous doing the have a go days was... :doh:

maybe you need to practice what you preach! :spanking:

[phoenixgtr]

Duvauchelle it is then. I love that hill. I'm with TA in regards to these rides. Ultimately it's each persons own responsibility to ride responsibly and to choose how they will behave on the ride. I will go at my own pace (which is pretty slow) and others should do the same. They shouldn't try to outride their abilities. I feel like a broken record!!

Anyway, I want people to enjoy themselves. Someone trying to ride faster than their abilities isn't going to have much fun, but in the same vein someone being forced to ride slower than they want to isn't gonna have much fun either. That said I will always take it easier on a Weds ride and leave the "blats" for another time.

I want to make 1 change for this weeks ride though. I think we should have a volunteer for a tail end charlie. This person will ride at the back for the ride and ensure noone gets left behind. I know some people have been doing it anyway, but I think the whole group should know who the TEC is so, for example if someones planning on going another way or leaving the ride early they can let the TEC know. Also the rest of the group can see that everyone has arrived at the re-group points (or the destination) as the TEC has arrived.
It doesn't really work on the way home cause people bugger off all over the place and the group splits up alot but thats ok.

So...any volunteers for this week? (we'll rotate cause noone wants to do that every week)

[dangerous]

yip ill rock up should have the bike ready for a test run... beside I want to find out why Imdying has banned me and Rashika from NZSBF, ohh and find what what "major event the site has lost because 'Dangerous is an arsehole and we want nothing to do with him' " :banana: see yas wed, back to the garage:crybaby:

[Ghost_Bullet]

Damn I am still grounded with work and shite, the Grizz is always longing to get roadside... alas, the next two rallies will have it wishin it was garaged. Hopefully feb will have me free'er before the sun starts going to bed early.

[T.W.R]

Have been following this thread..

And thats supposed to have some meaning :wacko:

Just leave your shit at the door you don't want to go there :pinch:

[Rashika]

I could try OAB's trick but I dont think it'll work... so cos I'm handlebarless i prob wont make it.
Get too tired these days to make it midweek, so prob wont be able to anymore... but HAVE FUN YOU LOT!
Cos THAT is what it really is all about after all!

[orangeback]

i may even put some petrol in the retard for this, and come along , promis to stay on the road this time , where you leaving from ? carn't be arsed reading all these pages

[Transalper]

You only got to read post #1.. on page #1, (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1352059&postcount=1) it (meeting time and place) doesn't change, if it did we'd start a new thread.

[Subike]

is a little bit far for me,
anyways, the bikes hanging from a hook in the garage with no front end on it, preping for Woodstock.
Fixed the slipping clutch, thanks to the person who suggested washers :niceone:
ended up using spark plug washers .40 thou thick, perfect , no more clutch slip .....yet!
Enjoy the ride guys, will be thinking of you all keeping the rubber rolling,
Dont forget that windrow of shingle at the top of the hill its caught many a ride that one!

[Deviant Esq]

Through the tunnel and over the staircase to the black tulip first then? Will cut a little out, albeit not even half.
Staircase? Black Tulip? Not familiar with these names, sorry to say :mellow: Could someone please post a map, maybe, or explain (in Deviant Esq terms :sweatdrop)? I'm probably just having a dummy moment... :blink:

Still, if it cuts out some of the long straight boring bits, it's got my vote :niceone:

[dangerous]

Staircase? Black Tulip? Not familiar with these names, sorry to say :mellow: Could someone please post a map, maybe, or explain (in Deviant Esq terms :sweatdrop)? I'm probably just having a dummy moment... :blink:

Still, if it cuts out some of the long straight boring bits, it's got my vote :niceone:

the staircase is the railway line into Aurthers pass... good luck.

[Transalper]

is a little bit far for me,....pifft... had that conversation before...It's still only about an hour and 10 to 20 minutes each way from BK.
Diamond Harbour via Evans pass is claimed 1 hour 10 minutes and we went a bit past that last week to Port Levy.
(all times approximated by google maps of course)


Staircase? Black Tulip? Not familiar with these names, sorry to say :mellow: Could someone please post a map, maybe, or explain (in Deviant Esq terms :sweatdrop)? I'm probably just having a dummy moment... :blink:

Still, if it cuts out some of the long straight boring bits, it's got my vote :niceone:The tunnel being the tunnel and the Black Tulip is the old name for the pub on the Akaroa highway side of Gebbies so at a guess he might be thinking of Gebbies as the Stair Case?

[imdying]

Ja, over Gebbies :yes: Not sure where I picked it up as that, all my friends know what I mean so I've never given it a second thought :D

[Deviant Esq]

The tunnel being the tunnel and the Black Tulip is the old name for the pub on the Akaroa highway side of Gebbies so at a guess he might be thinking of Gebbies as the Stair Case?
Ah, but of course :yes:

Yep, that works for me. I much prefer going that way (like the time I accidentally diverted two thirds of the group up over Dyers Pass and over Gebbies.... :pinch:) than going out through Halswell, so yep, that's got my vote. Meal at Duvauchelles again? And do we have to ring ahead of time and advise them of our arrival en masse?

[Biggles2000]

Duvauchelle it is then. I love that hill. I'm with TA in regards to these rides. Ultimately it's each persons own responsibility to ride responsibly and to choose how they will behave on the ride. I will go at my own pace (which is pretty slow) and others should do the same. They shouldn't try to outride their abilities. I feel like a broken record!!

Anyway, I want people to enjoy themselves. Someone trying to ride faster than their abilities isn't going to have much fun, but in the same vein someone being forced to ride slower than they want to isn't gonna have much fun either. That said I will always take it easier on a Weds ride and leave the "blats" for another time.

I want to make 1 change for this weeks ride though. I think we should have a volunteer for a tail end charlie. This person will ride at the back for the ride and ensure noone gets left behind. I know some people have been doing it anyway, but I think the whole group should know who the TEC is so, for example if someones planning on going another way or leaving the ride early they can let the TEC know. Also the rest of the group can see that everyone has arrived at the re-group points (or the destination) as the TEC has arrived.
It doesn't really work on the way home cause people bugger off all over the place and the group splits up alot but thats ok.

So...any volunteers for this week? (we'll rotate cause noone wants to do that every week)


I don't mind being the Charlie...... Last week every bike there was capable of running rings around mine..... All I would like to know is the cell phone number of the Road Captain so I can leave a msg if we have a problem. I usually carry a few tools, a puncher repair set and a first aid kit but I can see I should throw in a few metric bits as well.

[phoenixgtr]

Cool cheers mate. PM sent

[cruza]

... All I would like to know is the cell phone number of the Road Captain .

Last time I looked this wasn't the HOG club :oi-grr:.

Cool a Tea run over the Hill , I'll be there, has any one rang them up yet? , to Try and sort some $10 feeds out again.

Remember no overtaking the road captain or your membership will be cancelled and Theyre stop waving at ya on the road :jerry: :jerry:

[Deviant Esq]

Transalper sent them an email - he forwarded a copy of it to me. So yeah, pretty sure they'll know we're coming (if they check their emails), so no excuses for not being prepared ;)

[SuperSonic]

yip ill rock up should have the bike ready for a test run... beside I want to find out why Imdying has banned me and Rashika from NZSBF, ohh and find what what "major event the site has lost because 'Dangerous is an arsehole and we want nothing to do with him' " :banana: see yas wed, back to the garage:crybaby:


What again, man what the :devil2: is going on, on that site:spanking:. Do we get to see some:girlfight: or :spanking: or:argue: tomorrow night seen?? Dam will just to come along to see that:laugh::laugh:.

I will come along but my brother is landing at 8.30ish so will have to depart group around little river:crybaby: Man brothers have the worst timing

[imdying]

Hahahaha, anyone that thinks there's gonna be a show will be sadly dissappointed. I'm not obliged to explain anything to anyone... I'm going for a ride, and that's it...

[Deviant Esq]

If the weather's anything like what it's doing at the moment there's no chance the ride will be graced with my presence...

:pinch:

[Transalper]

Don't you talk about the weather.... just wait and see!
It's not supposed to be too bad.

[Mr Triple]

As always I'll be there as long as I've finish work in time.
I also don't mind being TEC on some WNR as well. :msn-wink:

[fireliv]

I'm always happy to play TEC to, cos thats where I usually am anyways! But in saying that if one of your bike break down and I come accross ya, all as I can offer in the way of help is a cellphone!! So maybe not.....

[Biggles2000]

Last time I looked this wasn't the HOG club :oi-grr:.

Cool a Tea run over the Hill , I'll be there, has any one rang them up yet? , to Try and sort some $10 feeds out again.

Remember no overtaking the road captain or your membership will be cancelled and Theyre stop waving at ya on the road :jerry: :jerry:

Lighten up man. Life's to short......:nono:

[Spuds1234]

Wont be able to make it this week.

Bikes not exactly going to shit hot at the moment. It consumed 1L of oil in 15km's today.

Im pretty sure I know where its dripping from. The only problem is that it only drips when the bikes running and now it wont start and stay running. The oils to low I assume. Makes a sewing machine sound to :doh: Ahh well. Shouldnt be to hard to fix. Heres hoping its just the oil filter cover seal leaking, not the belly pan.

[BigOne]

I'll be coming, as long as the weather is OK.

[imdying]

Yeah, weather sucks at the moment. Southerly dying out is what the met is saying... I might be better off doing a repeat of last week if it's still hanging about... the poor little RGV isn't much fun in the wind on the way to little river :lol:

[dangerous]

Lighten up man. Life's to short......:nono:

umm I think you will find the guys taking the piss :buggerd:

[SuperSonic]

I'll be coming, as long as the weather is OK.

Hello have not seen you around these parts before?:banana: So welcome to KB svrider:apint:

[phoenixgtr]

Have a little faith people. It's gonna be bright and sunny by the end of the day!!

[cruza]

Lighten up man. Life's to short......:nono:

Geez I'm taking the piss.... lighten up ya self :oi-grr: Did ya do the cancer kids camp run in the weekend??


umm I think you will find the guys taking the piss :buggerd:

Touchy bastards these HOG members, at least he owns a set of metric tools.......Got the tractor sorted D ? what was the rattle? didn't sound 100% at springfield the other week.

[BigOne]

Im also known before as cowboy6155. I decided I wanted a new name.
But thanks for the welcome.

[BigOne]

weather forecast from Fence Post:
Canterbury
Any early showers clear today with sunny periods developing in the afternoon, light southerlies tend northeast around midday. From evening winds tend light southerly again with some scattered cloud.

Cloudy periods and the odd sunny break at times on Thursday with moderate southeasterlies tending northeast late afternoon.

[imdying]

Have a little faith people. It's gonna be bright and sunny by the end of the day!!I saw a little of said sun :wari:

[BigOne]

look outside now, it's blazing!

[Deviant Esq]

Im also known before as cowboy6155. I decided I wanted a new name.
Just PM one of the senior mods and get them to change the name of your cowboy6155 account over to svrider, and you'll be a born again... err, KBer. :whocares:

[VTRRR]

maybe next week.

[dangerous]

maybe next week.

same, just sorted the Guzzi (well I think I have) and the Buell has clipons again so time for a beer, na fuck it whisky and wait til the w/e :scooter:

[Transalper]

Twas another enjoyable evening, thanks guys and girls.

[BigOne]

good evening out, ay? Thanks Deviant,
I enjoyed the hoon over the Hill with Richard, the Monster operator. See you around again sometime!
svrider.

[Mr Triple]

Yep good ride over the hill and back,thanks everyone see you mnext week or over at Woodstock.

[MyGSXF]

Well.. can officially say I have been on a Wed night ride now!! :Punk:

Rode down from Nelson today.. got into Hoon Hay bout 5.50.. dumped my gear, off to fuel up & straight to the meeting point! & whadda WICKED turnout!!!!! :banana: 30ish?? bikes!!!!

VERY cool being able to put a heap more faces to names!! :2thumbsup great to meet you guys & girls (those who I got to talk to anyway.... so many people, so little time... ) most awesome to put faces to names of those with whom I have been communicating with for some time! :hug:

Off through town to the tunnel & around the bays.. (bought back many memories of my years in ChCh!! ) regroup at Wheatshief (however the hell it's spelt! ) & off towards Akaroa. Felt a bit rusty on the hill.. but I spose it HAS been over 6 years since I have been that way.. ;)

Bloody hungry by the time we got to Duvauchelle's.. (hadn't eaten since Springs Junction @ 2pm!!) had a good feed & catchup with the crew, then headed back towards town bout 9pm. Got SERIOUSLY bug splattered round the bays!!!!! :shit:

All up.. have done about 600ks today!! & feeling rather jaded bout now.. so I'm off to :zzzz: might even have a sleep in tomorrow!!! :shutup:

Till next time!! take care out there!!! :ride:

Jen :rockon:

[Dave-]

....far to much fun without me....next week.

[imdying]

The RGV likes to run... and last night was a good run :yes:

Cheers to everyone I got to meet last night and talk bikes with :D

[karla]

Hark ... I heard my name - ...Triumph club, yeah yeah! :calm:

Missed the ride this week, I've been negotiating the windy Island up North. Back to Chch to dust my beauty off for the weekend - poor baby, shut up inside and left all alone and neglected.

I second Fireliv - I'm enjoying the Wednesday night rides, good confidence builder and it's great to have something to look forward to. I don't mind too much that people have different levels of skill. We were all beginners once :)

Hope to be there next week!


I'm always keen to go to douvocelles.
Phoenix and I went for a ride yesterday with some people from work to the bealey pub. Just happened that the Triumph club (Karla you'll be in on that) were also doing the same ride at the same time so we joined forces.
I was the only 250cc rider there, and though I was nearing the back of the pack I was not left behind. What the others had in the straights, I made up for in the corners. My lines were nice and my confidence has come along way since I started riding with the wed group. I felt heaps better, so for me the wed rides have been a great help so I will be eager the keep advancing on that.

[MTW]

Yeah thanks everyone, was a great ride, first time over there on the 11 and very enjoyable...aside from a couple of corners where I went in a little too hot...perhaps a little too quick while I'm still getting used to the bike.

Feels good growing into the bike more and more, the potential of the machine is beyond mine. I heard her whisper to me "come on, let's follow them" as the SV650 and Ducati flashed past down the hill to Little River...I replied "no, no, no, no, no". :-)

[phoenixgtr]

Yeah I had a great ride!! (Sorry Dave)

I'm loving the new tyre. It just feels so much smoother and more responsive which makes me feel more confident. Tis goooood.

I had a blast over the hill. Sorry to those I overtook on the way over. I really needed a leak so I was in a hurry to get to the pub!! :pinch:

It was good to meet ya Jen. I'm looking forward to the training weekend.

[JWALKER]

sounds like you guys had fun, hope to be able to ride with you guys next week :)

[Biggles2000]

It was a great evening for a ride. I did get covered with bugs on the way home.

[imdying]

The bugs I can handle... but the big ones that explode and spray larve everywhere, not so keen on those ones :sick:

[phoenixgtr]

You guys didn't get to see my bug collection from around the island from our road trip. There were bugs upon bugs. I cleaned it all off last weekend and I tell you what - there were bugs in every possible place you could imagine. Even inside the rims!!

EDIT: Woohoo!! Back to 1,000 posts

[SVboy]

Yes, nice ride people! Waddabout that paw lawninforsement ossifer suddenly confronted with a whole gaggle of mass murdering speeding cyclists!....and he didnt have the radar on! Chch riders 1-Police 0!!

[SVboy]

Mind you, CRUISA and me were very on edge on the way home-just the one road in and out...we wuz trapped!....but the officers dinner must have more appealing!

[fireliv]

Great ride, I think my final count on bikes was 25ish..

Cheers biggles for playing TEC! GOOD JOB:niceone:

Looking foward to next week and hopefully the company of JWalker and Dave

[cruza]

Yes, nice ride people! Waddabout that paw lawninforsement ossifer suddenly confronted with a whole gaggle of mass murdering speeding cyclists!....and he didnt have the radar on! Chch riders 1-Police 0!!

:innocent: wandered how I got that flat spot on the rear.....
Good turn out , great how the weather turned out so good, From ya spelling svboy ,sounds like you and jen had a few baileys with that coffee this morning:laugh:

[JWALKER]

Great ride, I think my final count on bikes was 25ish..

Cheers biggles for playing TEC! GOOD JOB:niceone:

Looking foward to next week and hopefully the company of JWalker and Dave

thank you fireliv, definately plan to be there, will see if i really can stay at the back, eh?. lol haha :chase:.

you guys had a awesome turnout

[Transalper]

Mind you, CRUISA and me were very on edge on the way home-just the one road in and out...we wuz trapped!....but the officers dinner must have more appealing!I been tryin to tell ya.. there are multiply options that bypass the main road here and there or even take ya past Diamond Harbor from the Akaroa area with out using Gebbies... ya just got to get a little more adventurous :niceone:

[scumdog]

Yes, nice ride people! Waddabout that paw lawninforsement ossifer suddenly confronted with a whole gaggle of mass murdering speeding cyclists!....and he didnt have the radar on! Chch riders 1-Police 0!!

This, of course, is based on the assumption the 'offiser' even cared??:mellow:

[Biggles2000]

This, of course, is based on the assumption the 'offiser' even cared??:mellow:

The radars can't distinguish between individual vehicles in a group, so who was speeding.... some of them... all of them....

When he passed me at the back of the group his radar was off.

[scumdog]

The radars can't distinguish between individual vehicles in a group, so who was speeding.... some of them... all of them....

When he passed me at the back of the group his radar was off.

Was it ever on??

Often when heading to another job or home for tea I don't even bother to turn it on. (unless I see a group of bikes/cars that look like a 'tickle-up' wouldn't go amiss!!!)

[Deviant Esq]

I had a great ride last night. That's the best run I've ever had from Little River to Duvauchelle - only came across one car in my way the whole time, carved up the corners really nicely, was in the groove... even touched the exhaust pipe down around one corner - whoops! Didn't think I was that close to touching down. I'm glad it didn't make my rear wheel skip though, that could have been messy... :puke:

Great to finally meet you too Jen, had been wondering if you'd turn up! As soon as you turned into BK, though, I knew it had to be you. Great effort for making it even though you'd only just gotten into town after several hours and several hundred kms riding!

[dangerous]

The radars can't distinguish between individual vehicles in a group, so who was speeding.... some of them... all of them....

When he passed me at the back of the group his radar was off.

The radar will lock on to the closest TWO targets, but the copper aint stupid he kmows 20 odd bikes wont pull over and they wont own up even if the cop knows his bikes.

[imdying]

I had a great ride last night. That's the best run I've ever had from Little River to Duvauchelle - only came across one car in my way the whole time, carved up the corners really nicely, was in the groove... Same here!! No cars, was brilliant!

even touched the exhaust pipe down around one corner - whoops! Didn't think I was that close to touching down. I'm glad it didn't make my rear wheel skip though, that could have been messy... :puke:Easy tiger, I think the poor NZ is giving all she has to give! :rockon:

Great to finally meet you too Jen, had been wondering if you'd turn up! As soon as you turned into BK, though, I knew it had to be you. Great effort for making it even though you'd only just gotten into town after several hours and several hundred kms riding!What can I say... hard core biker :Punk:

[awayatc]

carved up the corners really nicely, was in the groove... even touched the exhaust pipe down around one corner - whoops! Didn't think I was that close to touching down. I'm glad it didn't make my rear wheel skip though, that could have been messy... :puke:


was going around a corner around blenheim couple of days ago, and around the corner comes a brand new Buel carving it up realy well, he realy was in the groove.....asphalt was a bit to hot and gave way.....:eek5:
He was lying so flat already he only dropped another inch and slid, and slid, and slid ...:yes:hitting the wood/steel barrier:bye:
I stopped ready to aplly first aid..ring emergency services etc...:sweatdrop
By the time I had my bike on stand, the rider crawled up and took his bike, pushing it of the road.....
His leather jacket saved the day, his normal jeans were shredded a bit here and there...apart from that he was ok.Txting his mate to pick him up..
The fairing protected him, only saw indicator and gearlever missing....:clap:

[SVboy]

This, of course, is based on the assumption the 'offiser' even cared??:mellow:

Hehe-I knew that comment would get a bite from you SD. In my boring little world, I have to take the thrills where I find em!!

[cruza]

I been tryin to tell ya.. there are multiply options that bypass the main road here and there or even take ya past Diamond Harbor from the Akaroa area with out using Gebbies... ya just got to get a little more adventurous :niceone:

yeah yeah , if ya on a dual sport ! done the port levy road on the 1200 suzuk, not very nice , used to have a xr600 so I know were ya comin from!

[MyGSXF]

I'm looking forward to the training weekend.

Yep.. meeee toooooo!!!! :banana:


From ya spelling svboy ,sounds like you and jen had a few baileys with that coffee this morning

:shifty: Mmmmm... Baileys.... :shutup:


Great to finally meet you too Jen, had been wondering if you'd turn up! As soon as you turned into BK, though, I knew it had to be you

What gave it away... :scratch: surely NOT the GSXF plastered down the side of my bike....!!??? :lol:


Great effort for making it even though you'd only just gotten into town after several hours and several hundred kms riding!

Ferk.. was I shattered by the time I got home after the KB ride!!! :crazy: tis ALL GOOD though!!!!!!!!!!!! :banana:


What can I say... hard core biker

I try.. :innocent:



MyGSXF over & out, for now.. time to RIDE baby!!!!!!!!!!!!! :ride:

you lot take care out there!!!

Jen :rockon:

[Transalper]

Bump... couple of days until it's Wednesday again... time to start deciding on which destination to use... again...

[Deviant Esq]

Not too sure, but I'm sure we'll come up with something. Weather forecast looks okay so far, so hopefully it'll be a nice evening :)

[Biggles2000]

Hows about the Leader Valley loop? Do it anticlockwise so that the sun is at our backs.

[MyGSXF]

heya all..

I'm bout to head hm shortly, via Kaikoura.. if anyone wants to tag along for a while!! :ride: txt: 027 2015 064

Jen :rockon:

[LukeChCh]

The radar will lock on to the closest TWO targets, but the copper ain't stupid he knows 20 odd bikes wont pull over and they wont own up even if the cop knows his bikes.

Yep you are right, it will lock on to the closet two. The best defence is simply to say "Are you sure it couldn't have missed my bike and locked on the bike behind me? Are you certain you were tracking me and not another bike?".

With a car this doesn't work too well, since a car is large enough to block the reading from the vehicle behind. With a bike it's entirely possible the radar misses the lead bike (or 2) and picks up the bike behind that. This of course all depends on how close the bikes are (formation). The key here is that it raises the *question* of accuracy and the *possibility* that the radar lock is on something/one else.

If you do get pulled over in this case, be NICE, but forceful - it wasn't me - are you SURE it was me?

PS: Looking fwd to joining you as soon as I am in home in ChCh on a Wed.

[Transalper]

Hows about the Leader Valley loop? Do it anticlockwise so that the sun is at our backs.

Googley Mapy (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=2352939208274737525,-43.537930,172.642690%3B6278268046755181265,-42.654400,173.042490%3B2102172964854590228,-42.687950,173.300630%3B10354479212274933856,-43.542337,172.630619&time=&date=&ttype=&saddr=Madras+St+%40-43.537930,+172.642690&daddr=Leslie+St+%40-42.654400,+173.042490+to:Leader+Rd+E+%40-42.687950,+173.300630+to:-43.539714,172.641306&mra=dme&mrcr=2&mrsp=3&sz=14&sll=-43.529385,172.643967&sspn=0.029497,0.057077&ie=UTF8&ll=-43.538967,172.65873&spn=0.058984,0.114155&z=13&om=0)reckons about 281 km – about 4 hours 15 mins round trip for that... the Wednesday Evening Ride lot are used to riding for 1 hour and 10minutes each way as per this Mapy (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=1718507442996082383,-43.539900,172.641885%3B12389424525335861215,-43.600222,172.715561%3B1446017600775281700,-43.666258,172.659772%3B14832218605088248124,-43.750826,172.927721&time=&date=&ttype=&saddr=Moorhouse+Ave+%40-43.539900,+172.641885&daddr=-43.549295,172.682419+to:Tunnel+Rd+%40-43.600222,+172.715561+to:Governors+Bay+Teddington+ Rd+%40-43.666258,+172.659772+to:Christchurch+Akaroa+Rd+%4 0-43.750826,+172.927721&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=12&via=1,2,3&sll=-43.568701,172.685509&sspn=0.117909,0.22831&ie=UTF8&z=12&om=0)...or Mapy (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=1718507442996082383,-43.539900,172.641885%3B14563824366337122062,-43.579648,172.756111&time=&date=&ttype=&saddr=Moorhouse+Ave+%40-43.539900,+172.641885&daddr=Wakefield+Ave+%40-43.579648,+172.756111+to:-43.625017,172.740011&mra=mi&mrcr=1&mrsp=2&sz=16&sll=-43.627518,172.736857&sspn=0.007362,0.014269&ie=UTF8&ll=-43.605753,172.733917&spn=0.117837,0.22831&z=12&om=0) any comments people??

[Deviant Esq]

any comments people??
Yes, here are some comments for you:

1. Fucking Canterbury Plains, way too large and way too bloody flat!
2. Bloody hell it was hot riding around town today, must've sweated a litre! :sweatdrop
3. Bah. Fucking America's Cup. Millions of taxpayer dollars, prissy boys in their big toys.
4. Mmm, blondes...

Any questions? :shutup:

[Transalper]

Yes, here are some comments for you:....
4. Mmm, blondes...

Any questions? :shutup:Yes, can you tell me more about the blondes... actually no don't, that would take us right :Offtopic:

[Deviant Esq]

Yes, can you tell me more about the blondes... actually no don't, that would take us right :Offtopic:
Oh yes, definitely way off topic. Unless they were, I don't know, showing us how to do some general bike maintenance, that'd be pretty useful for your general Wednesday newbie, right? How not to wash your bike? Yeah, I reckon that'd be quite useful actually.... you know, in case of emergencies and all that.... :whistle:

[phoenixgtr]

Maybe we need to have a demonstration night with some of these blondes? :niceone:

[Deviant Esq]

Maybe we need to have a demonstration night with some of these blondes? :niceone:
Yeah, I'd have to agree. I mean, what if one of us should forget the correct procedure involved in say, getting all lathered and steamy?
"Oh dear, miss, could you please show me again, only more slowly? Such a shocking memory today..." :devil2:

[JAS-1100]

sweet as im keen on going anywhere

[Oakie]

Googley Mapy (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=2352939208274737525,-43.537930,172.642690%3B6278268046755181265,-42.654400,173.042490%3B2102172964854590228,-42.687950,173.300630%3B10354479212274933856,-43.542337,172.630619&time=&date=&ttype=&saddr=Madras+St+%40-43.537930,+172.642690&daddr=Leslie+St+%40-42.654400,+173.042490+to:Leader+Rd+E+%40-42.687950,+173.300630+to:-43.539714,172.641306&mra=dme&mrcr=2&mrsp=3&sz=14&sll=-43.529385,172.643967&sspn=0.029497,0.057077&ie=UTF8&ll=-43.538967,172.65873&spn=0.058984,0.114155&z=13&om=0)reckons about 281 km – about 4 hours 15 mins round trip for that... the Wednesday Evening Ride lot are used to riding for 1 hour and 10minutes. Any comments people??

Yeah. That's more like a weekend afternoon exercise than a weekday night one. About half that distance would be more reasonable especially if you're looking for a halfway break and natter.

[Dave-]

alex and I are now flatting (yay) im still stuck for a bike but have 2 days I guess...i might pillion on alexs' katana...either way I'm sure alex will be along on wednesday.

and you're going to hear a funny story from tristan don't believe it, it's not true.

[phoenixgtr]

and you're going to hear a funny story from tristan don't believe it, it's not true.

Yes, well, earlier on I roll up to lights and looked over to the car in the lane next and looked away and then thought "what the hell? was that Dave", so I look back and sure enough, it's Dave and he's looking at me thinking "oh shit, he's seen me!!."

Now this doesn't sound so bad does it? I'm sure Dave's alowed to drive a car...


...but an MX5!!!!! With the top down!!!

So hows the new career going Dave? Are you enjoying hair dressing?



(I'm only teasing ya. One of my sister's ex's had an MX5...but then his sexuality was in question.)

[Deviant Esq]

...but an MX5!!!!! With the top down!!!

So hows the new career going Dave? Are you enjoying hair dressing?



(I'm only teasing ya. One of my sister's ex's had an MX5...but then his sexuality was in question.)
Plenty of questioning of his sexuality was done last night when he told us the story...! :lol: All good humour though.... We went easy on you coz it'd be mean to make you suffer more than you are already! :eek:

[The Lone Rider]

Enjoy the ride, I'm heading off to work for the night in about 10 minutes.

We are heading to Kaikoura or Akaroa this weekend if anyone wants to come. Send me a PM. Destination not confirmed as it'll will depend on how much time people have on the day. Thinking it'll probably on Saturday though.

[MVnut]

So where's tomorrows ride heading. If I do ever make a WNR it'll be by meeting somewhere along the way as 6.30 is too early for me. ciao

[Transalper]

25hours to go and still undecided... or are all the quiet ones with Biggles and the Leader Valley?
Well I think you all know my fall back plan choice... it would be same as last week.... Duvauchelles again, or if a couple of the Adventure crew showed and wanted to split off to do Western Valley Rd I'd be up for that too.

[fireliv]

If its leader Valley I wont be able to do it. The bike likes to drink petrol so dont like my chances of making it round. The other week I barely made it back to springfield from the bealey pub...... I think it has serious issues.

I have yet to ride along any part of summit road though, any possiblilites in that?

[fireliv]

I've about done my dash in cruisy rides, I'll be off over the hill top I expect. Will still leave BK at 630ish though (ish cause it'll either be just before or just after the cruisy riders go to avoid confusion). Bring on The Regular Wednesday Night Race!

Have fun. Wellington has the real Thursday Night ride, which was for people that wanted to ride faster.... maybe chch needs that too

[Subike]

Enjoy the ride, I'm heading off to work for the night in about 10 minutes.

We are heading to Kaikoura or Akaroa this weekend if anyone wants to come. Send me a PM. Destination not confirmed as it'll will depend on how much time people have on the day. Thinking it'll probably on Saturday though.

If you decide to fang it to Kaikoura , Pick me up at Gretta Valley, afta a coffee I can join you in regaurdless of the weather!
Just down the lane from the junk shop!

[fireliv]

Not at all we know you wont leave us!

Tris and I were talking about it the other day. We were talking about how in Wellington the more experienced guys/girls that showed up to the wed ride knew that they were going to be with learner riders and knew the ride would be cruisier. Those that were interested in speed went to the thurs ride, and of course many would go to both.

Now that the cruisy ride seams well established definately worth looking at a ride to cater for those speedy people out there.

[The Lone Rider]

If you decide to fang it to Kaikoura , Pick me up at Gretta Valley, afta a coffee I can join you in regaurdless of the weather!
Just down the lane from the junk shop!

PM me your mobile if you got one.

The fellows seem to be leaning more towards Akaroa though, so as to leave time to do other things in the day.

P.S.

As said before, PM me if you are interested in either.

[Oakie]

I have yet to ride along any part of summit road though, any possiblilites in that?

We've done the Dyers Pass / Evans Pass bit 2 or 3 times. Quite entertaining. There are some places you definately don't want to run wide though. Nice views if you travel slowly enough to take note. I've got no idea what it's like either side of the passes though.

[Mr Triple]

Don't think I can make this one gota work
So have fun peoples and may see you next Wednesday:2thumbsup

[phoenixgtr]

I'm not keen on Leader Valley. I don't have any suggestions other than the usual routes though

[200BUSA]

If you decide to fang it to Kaikoura , Pick me up at Gretta Valley, afta a coffee I can join you in regaurdless of the weather!
Just down the lane from the junk shop!

So are you coming on the Waitangi day ride to Kaikoura?

[helenoftroy]

Casualty and I will be along now I have a bike again(bikeless for a week-not happy:no:)

We went for a short spin up Dyers along Summit rd thru to Sumner last evening:scooter:
Few patches of gravel at the Sumner end but an awesome night for a wee ride.I am sooo enjoying having my son to ride with:Punk:

Maybe we could go along Summit rd to Gebbies then over to Duvauchelles??Just a thought......

[headlesschicken]

the dyers-gebbies part of the summit road is a bitch. I went up there on the weekend and there's heaps of dodgy surfaces and grit on corners etc. Can't say I really enjoyed it

[Subike]

So are you coming on the Waitangi day ride to Kaikoura?

seems like it will be a better ride than the round the bays ralley, so as long as I know a point and rough time to latch on I should be there

[dangerous]

and ya just might have a special guest or to tonight... so watch ya road habbits :cool:

[karla]

and ya just might have a special guest or to tonight... so watch ya road habbits :cool:

Is subconsciously reminding herself to check her mirrors ~ :Police: lol

[Deviant Esq]

I won't be able to make this one - buying a house at the moment, what a lot of crap to get through! Hopefully it'll all be worth it though. That, and I'll finally have a gargre to put a sprotsbiek in!! :eek5:

[phoenixgtr]

Ooooh...so did you get it??

[Deviant Esq]

Ooooh...so did you get it??
:banana: :banana: :banana: :2thumbsup :2thumbsup :mobile:

:yes:

Ahem. So, err, does that answer your question? ;)

[phoenixgtr]

See

What we're you guys worried about?!

Congrats

[Deviant Esq]

Pretty daunting buying your first home still, especially with the real estate industry the way it's been in the last couple of years, interest rates, and general volatility of the market. But still, at least we're not pissing rent into the wind any more!

So much crap to sort out, though. Sigh!

[The Lone Rider]

You wont actually own the house though until terms are settled and possession date is agreed on.

Until like the last few moments, depending on the signed conditions, they can change their mind!

[MyGSXF]

:banana: :banana: :2thumbsup :2thumbsup :mobile::yes:Ahem. So, err, does that answer your question?

WOOHOOOOO!!!!!! congrats Ryan :first: awesome news bud!! :Punk:

sooo.. :shifty: when's the housewarmer gunna be...???? :drinknsin

[The Lone Rider]

When the heck is 'tonight'???

Roughly around beer 'o clock.

Man I wish I didn't have work. Just want to sit with a dvd and chippies and 12 pack today!

PS - haven't heard from my people on the weekend ride so maybe all weekend it'll be chippies, movies, and beer for me.

[Oakie]

Awwww man 'Drizzle clearing, returning tonight' :( When the heck is 'tonight'???

6.32 pm would be my guess.

[Gremlin]

It'll be a real sad look if some dorklander shows up, and none of the chch peeps show up... you wouldn't forget in a hurry either :rolleyes:

[cruza]

You wont actually own the house though until terms are settled and possession date is agreed on.

Until like the last few moments, depending on the signed conditions, they can change their mind!

Gee Your a positive wee man aren't ya.

Congrates your your first house , Its a bigger hurdle these days with prices/wages. Always hassles , well worth it through:2thumbsup

[karla]

I won't be able to make this one - buying a house at the moment, what a lot of crap to get through! Hopefully it'll all be worth it though. That, and I'll finally have a gargre to put a sprotsbiek in!! :eek5:

They reckon it's up there with top most stressful things you can do - but never fear, you will forget the stress pretty quickly once you move in :-) Congrats!

Won't be along tonight either, my work found it's way home with me today :Oops:

[Oakie]

Mrs Oakie has sent me a txt promising a really nice tea tonight so I'll just weigh up having full belly and a couple of glasses of good wine vs a quick sandwich and riding in the wet for a couple of hours. Hmm. What a dilemma!

[phoenixgtr]

Humph...I'll be at the carpark

[JAS-1100]

Is it all go for tonight? what is the Plan?

[Deviant Esq]

You wont actually own the house though until terms are settled and possession date is agreed on.

Until like the last few moments, depending on the signed conditions, they can change their mind!
Oh yes, this I know. Don't worry, I wouldn't have posted unless I knew it was all under control :msn-wink: Still a lot of crap in general to get sorted, though, so we'll be kept busy the next couple of weeks!


WOOHOOOOO!!!!!! congrats Ryan :first: awesome news bud!! :Punk:

sooo.. :shifty: when's the housewarmer gunna be...???? :drinknsin
Cheers Jen! :Punk:

We don't take possession of the house until April (we don't mind, no great hurry), or 'by mutual agreement', so at this stage we're hoping to make the housewarming in late April / early May. Hopefully just enough warmth left for a BBQ! I'll let you know anyway... we'd be happy to have you along :yes:


They reckon it's up there with top most stressful things you can do - but never fear, you will forget the stress pretty quickly once you move in :-) Congrats!
Cheers! Yep, sure is pretty daunting, especially as being our first home we're not too well versed on these things, but I reckon we've done pretty well. Got lots of plans for the place!

[VTRRR]

i missed another one, only because i only got 6500km off the rear tire.

[Subike]

i missed another one, only because i only got 6500km off the rear tire.

Hey neigbour
I think we need to know where they are going each week,
as you and I know its a bit of a ride to BK and then afta the run home again.
Especially as winter nights get closer. And dont say HTFU....we already are!
Is it possibile for us north cant guys to know where the ride is going to?
I was unde the impression it was out our way this week, but could not confirm that.
Seems to me to be a bit silly to ride to BK then back out here when we could meet at Woodend / Waikari / Rotherum even
At least if I give whoever is in the know my Cell phone number you could text me!

Hope you had a really good ride tonight peoples

[Oakie]

Hey neigbour
I think we need to know where they are going each week,
as you and I know its a bit of a ride to BK and then afta the run home again.
Especially as winter nights get closer. And dont say HTFU....we already are!
Is it possibile for us north cant guys to know where the ride is going to?
I was unde the impression it was out our way this week, but could not confirm that.
Seems to me to be a bit silly to ride to BK then back out here when we could meet at Woodend / Waikari / Rotherum even

How about a ride north sometime, meet these two North Cants at Waipara then head inland somewhere from there for a drink and a natter?

[Deviant Esq]

How about a ride north sometime, meet these two North Cants at Waipara then head inland somewhere from there for a drink and a natter?
I'll be up for that, as long as people don't go too fast on the straight and boring bits... :nono:

[fireliv]

Well 14 braved it out tonight.

Over dyers, over gebbies, over to douvocelles and back. Great ride except for hill top which I totally missed due to the fog. Made for an interesting ride though! Hop everyone made it back (Helen u have enough gas?)

Thanks to TA (Always looking out for me!) and the guy on the Ducati (Sorry missed ure name..)

I reckon a ride north is on the cards. Since no suggestions came forward on the thread this week we just made the decision at BK. But if we can have a route before then even better

[JAS-1100]

That was a good ride tonight guys if anyone interested in a ride in the weekend Im all for it just send a message cheers

[The Lone Rider]

Oh yes, this I know. Don't worry, I wouldn't have posted unless I knew it was all under control :msn-wink: Still a lot of crap in general to get sorted, though, so we'll be kept busy the next couple of weeks!


Took us (me mum helped!) about a month or two to finalize my place!

Look on the bright side, as a home owner your handyman skills are bound to go up! I did plastering and painting in my kitchen over Xmas holidays - first time to!

Hope you got a good size garage for all the tools.

And room for a beer cooler :apint:

Edit -

What I meant to say was a room that is a beer cooler.

[Transalper]

Yes, pity we couldn't settle on a route online beforehand this week, but I will never complain at Duvauchelle.

Here's a few rough pics... after a while I guess they all look the same from one trip to the next...

1-at BK
2- BK
3- Gebbies pass
4- more Gebbies
5- Little River
6- climbing toward the Hilltop.

[Transalper]

Last couple....


1-decending toward Barrys Bay
2- same
3- Arriving at Duvauchelle
4- ready to go home.

[Gremlin]

That was a nice ride indeed... I had been hoping to ride to akaroa during the afternoon (heard lots of good things about it), and work delayed me enough not to be able to... then I get to ride it that evening :woohoo: Interesting weather tho, I think I got to experience all in one ride. Sun, Rain, Cloud, Fog (ok, low level cloud, but same effect of almost zero visibility)

Ta to phoenixgtr and others for getting me back to my street... real men don't need maps... just more time :shifty:

[awayatc]

It was good indeed to tag along with an interesting bunch of guys (and girls)
on an interesting mix of bikes....was good to put some faces to KB names.
Thoroughly enjoyed the ride, wil definitely be back on my next trip off...:scooter:

[phoenixgtr]

Ta to phoenixgtr and others for getting me back to my street... real men don't need maps... just more time :shifty:

No worries mate. It was good to meet ya. You're gonna have a blast on the south island roads!!

Pretty good ride last night. I've realised how much rain doesn't slow me down. :shit: Maybe thats a bad thing... It's just that when I was living in Wellington I used to ride every day - rain, hail or shine, so I got a fair bit of wet weather experience.

Next week it's Waitangi Day

[Oakie]

I'll be up for that, as long as people don't go too fast on the straight and boring bits... :nono:

Mrs Oakie and I tend to just amble along at about the speed limit or slightly above even on the straight and boring bits. I'm sure there are a few others like that around too. Perhaps it would be a good ride to split into fast group / slow group?
Mrs Oakie does seem to be developing a sporadic 'need for speed' though. She suggested we go out to Kaiapoi on Saturday morning just so we could come back on the motorway and go fast. The way she said "I need to go fast" with that wee sparkle in her eye told me so much about where she's at with her biking..... :2thumbsup

[Skinny_Birdman]

That was a lot of fun - apart from the wet!! I gues no one else went home via Gebbies, I waited 10 minutes at Teddington then tootled home on my lonesome.
Quite spirited between Little River and McQueens Valley Road eh JAS-1100. If you'd like some of your oil back there appears to be a light coating on my fairing and helmet :2thumbsup

Might see yers next time around

Cheers
A

[phoenixgtr]

Doh! Yeah, we went back via Halswell

[Transalper]

LOL SkinnyBM... we went via Gebbies/Dyers on the way home, but was messing about swapping bikes with Helen at Cooptown after most had left, and again near Teddington. By the time we got there we could have easily been 15minutes behind you since you had a 'spirited' ride.

[Transalper]

Just thinking ahead... anyone up to doing the Waipara Tavern or Greta Valley Tavern kind of places for a destination? I'm still resisting Biggles2000 with the Leader Valley loop, but with a conversation I had last night I got the impression one or two others thought the Leader was dooable, maybe not for every one, but we don't have to please all the people all the time, and obviously there are some that would like to do something completely different once at least. Then there is those northernish people saying come our way so we can hook up too.

Next week I may be doing a Molsworth and Rainbow loop so not sure where I'll be at what time, so not sure I'll be there, but then if the ride should happen north, I may make it to the destination in time for tea. Otherwise give it a week or two for the idea to grow on people.

[JAS-1100]

yep sorry about the smoke that was pouring of the back i didnt even notice:rolleyes: I was speaking to some poeple today about the smoke they think its running a little rich ,needs needle jets and needles and a good tune-up and said the older type GSX 1100 uses about 1 Litre every 1000Kms

[Subike]

An interesting ride would be....
Gather at Marshlands BP, or close to it.
Marshlands road to Lower Styx road
Lower Styx Rd past Spencerville to Brooklands, then left onto Kaiaga,
Over the Old waimack bridge, continue on old SH1 to Kaiapoi,
Left at the First roundabout, over the motorway, then Lineside road to Rangiora.
North route out of Rangiora past the show grounds, then via Ashley, Seddon, Baicran and the back way into Amberley.Refuel at The mobil 24hr if needed
North out of Amberley to the Waipara Junction, then left to Weka Pass.
At Waikari turn right at the Pub onto Scargill road
This will take you to Greta Valley for a good meal and Sweet easy ride home via SH1 from there.
Lots or nice twisty bits around Spencerville, reasonable straights to Weka Pass, and 27k of fun from Waikari to Greta Valley ( my practice road )
Fast and slow ridrs should enjoy this, but would advise Greta Pub you are comming to ensure cook is on duty.

[Transalper]

Now that's the kind of thing I had in mind, except the meeting place must always be BK, Moorhouse Ave at 6pm, depart 6:30pm as per post #1 so that people can turn up on the night without having to wade through the entire thread just to find the current time and place each week.
Now need to stick that on a map with estimated time and distance to stick it in to perspective.

If only 3 or 4 people decided to split off and do this it would still be a good ride and with current numbers still leave more than enough to go do other stuff if the rest wanted.

[Oakie]

North route out of Rangiora past the show grounds, then via Ashley, Seddon, Baicran and the back way into Amberley.
We did that once just to be a bit different from SH1 and I found it quite boring. Long straights and nothing much to make it memorable. I'd rather just go up the highway straight to Waipara and save a bit of time for nattering at the eventual destination.

[Transalper]

We did that once just to be a bit different from SH1 and I found it quite boring. Long straights and nothing much to make it memorable. I'd rather just go up the highway straight to Waipara and save a bit of time for nattering at the eventual destination.Agreed, looking at the map and realising where we are looking, been a while but after Rangiora I'd say it's worse than the SHW1.
Going up through Spencerville and Kaiapoi is still nice though.
Estimate 105km going to Gretta Valley that way round and 80km straight home to BK. Google estimates 1hour 18 minutes to get back but I disagree with their time estimate for the Scargill Valley so cant go by them for that. They have always been a little conservative but now they're being ridiculous...
Here looky looky. (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=7658845502823709989,-43.539558,172.642690%3B14096280010799588867,-43.474360,172.659300%3B11858451345246403934,-43.447073,172.677263%3B1857177993719326426,-43.420166,172.694008%3B65812034974254521,-43.399434,172.695811%3B12174151627570671320,-43.418383,172.652689%3B945193844006290325,-42.970260,172.705870%3B7287407058868609431,-42.955827,172.786543%3B16555843479978087842,-42.945415,172.947427%3B14343051425260701635,-42.963807,172.967636&saddr=Madras+St+%40-43.539558,+172.642690&daddr=Unknown+road+%40-43.474360,+172.659300+to:Lower+Styx+Rd+%40-43.447073,+172.677263+to:Lower+Styx+Rd+%40-43.420166,+172.694008+to:Harbour+Rd+%40-43.399434,+172.695811+to:Main+North+Rd+%40-43.418383,+172.652689+to:Weka+Pass+Rd+%40-42.970260,+172.705870+to:Waikari+Valley+Rd+%40-42.955827,+172.786543+to:Scargill+Valley+Rd+%40-42.945415,+172.947427+to:Omihi+Rd+%40-42.963807,+172.967636+to:-43.538905,172.645597&mra=mi&mrcr=5&mrsp=10&sz=14&via=2,3,7,8&sll=-43.539278,172.648859&sspn=0.031296,0.053816&ie=UTF8&ll=-43.219188,172.927551&spn=1.006791,1.722107&z=9&om=0)

[Subike]

yeap agree with oakie and transalp re the rangiora deviation.
The time given for the scargill valley road may be so long because its a twisty upsy downsy type road with some cheaky corners.
A cage would fall off it easy at 100kph, not because of the tightness of the corners, but the bumps that appear in funny places.
Its a fun ,but you have to read the road or get airborne at speed in two spots!

[Oakie]

Now that's the kind of thing I had in mind, except the meeting place must always be BK, Moorhouse Ave at 6pm, depart 6:30pm as per post #1

...but with a rally point just before leaving Christchurch because that's where we'd join ... living in Parklands as we do.

[Transalper]

For sure, make the ride go up Marshlands, they can stop and pick up people on the way at say the above mentioned garage.. so long as ya there about 6:40pm to be sure... could be 6:50pm by the time the ride gets there if running behind schedule.

[fireliv]

I guess because of waitangi day if the route looks longer we could leave earlier? Say leave at 6 or something??

[Subike]

I guess because of waitangi day if the route looks longer we could leave earlier? Say leave at 6 or something??



I think somebody is already organising a ride vis the inland road to kaikora for Waitangi day

[fireliv]

Thats true, but the wed ride could go ahead as planed. I was just thinking of distance time and stuff on your suggested northen route but if it can be fitting in in the normal time slot then all sweet!

[Transalper]

Watch out for the Public Holiday extra charges on food on Waitangi day.
I was thinking, it is likely I will be turning off through the Pyramid Valley on the way back from Hanmer so even if the ride goes North you probably will not see me as we would normally turn off before Waikari and don't get back to the main road untill practically Waikuku.

Like I said, give it a few weeks to let the idea grow on people, especially with the day run already going to Kaikoura earlier the same day this coming week.

[Oakie]

Like I said, give it a few weeks to let the idea grow on people, especially with the day run already going to Kaikoura earlier the same day.

Good idea.

[Biggles2000]

Can I suggest after we get to Kaiapoi head off to Rangiora then north and go up Upper Sefton Rd to Amberley. Its a much more interesting road with a few more bends and short straights.

[Oakie]

Can I suggest after we get to Kaiapoi head off to Rangiora then north and go up Upper Sefton Rd to Amberley. Its a much more interesting road with a few more bends and short straights.

We've already had that suggestion but the general consensus (of the two of us who commented) was that SHI would be better overall. Different perspective I guess. Have a look back about 10 posts and you'll see it.

[VTRRR]

Hey neigbour
I think we need to know where they are going each week,
as you and I know its a bit of a ride to BK and then afta the run home again.
Especially as winter nights get closer. And dont say HTFU....we already are!
Is it possibile for us north cant guys to know where the ride is going to?
I was unde the impression it was out our way this week, but could not confirm that.
Seems to me to be a bit silly to ride to BK then back out here when we could meet at Woodend / Waikari / Rotherum even
At least if I give whoever is in the know my Cell phone number you could text me!

Hope you had a really good ride tonight peoples



i like this idea.:niceone:

[Mr Triple]

Is there going to be a WNR this week?

I'm going on the Kaikoura ride so if we are back in time might do the WNR as well.

If I know where you are going I could, if running alittle late catch up maybe:niceone:

[fireliv]

I think there will still be a few turning up to carpark, well phoenix tells me he is going (Not sure if I will yet). If you want PM him your cell and he can txt you the route if need be (Phoenixgtr) He reckons just a "normal" route this week, and a northern route the next?? Any suggestions???

[Spuds1234]

At this stage I will be there.

Might be a bit late though so Im in the same boat as Bent51.

Then again if its just around to Diamond Harbour or to the Weatsheaf I will be able to catch up.

[phoenixgtr]

I think it's likely to be Diamond Harbour. I'm expecting it to be a bit quieter tonight with all the other rides on today so we might just have an easy one

[Deviant Esq]

I'm back from my week away, but won't be attending tonight's ride. Hope all that go have a good ride :)

[phoenixgtr]

"Oink oink"

Didn't have my "oink" mojo tonight. It didn't "oink" flow...

18 bikes I counted. Nice one

"Oink"

[onearmedbandit]

Someone get a ticket?

[JMemonic]

Well its been a night for animals, oink oink was ok but moo moo on the way home was a tad much.

More to come on this story

[JAS-1100]

Bugger I Hit A cow or bull not sure:Oops:

[dangerous]

Bugger I Hit A cow or bull not sure:Oops:
teets... or pizel? :doctor:

[JAS-1100]

It was large and it broke my headlight

[KingJackaL]

It was large and it broke my headlight

Was quite impressive watching you from 2 bikes back :whistle:

Just couldn't wait until Christchurch till you got your beef burger or something? I think you damn near gave Betsy a heart attack - it jumped back over the fence into the paddock.

Hope the light and fairing don't cost you too much.

[Biggles2000]

I had a tooth out yesterday and was feeling like sh1t and didnt make it. I did wheel the bike out but was just too sore to ride. I did see you all ride past home on the way out.

[Deviant Esq]

JAS: You hit a cow / bull?! How did you manage that one?

Phoenix: Hope the... err... levvy wasn't too bad! What speed were you doing? Sounds like a reasonable turnout anyway.

[phoenixgtr]

Phoenix: Hope the... err... levvy wasn't too bad! What speed were you doing? Sounds like a reasonable turnout anyway.

No levy mate. This was a real pig. Complete with curly little tail. It was some chicks pet at Godley House and it just loved chips (and whatever else it could find).

A real "farmyard" event last night from the sounds of it!!

[JMemonic]

teets... or pizel? :doctor:

Neither was observed as it jumped the fence run up the hill with its mates and looked back at us with a look of prove it type contempt.

[fireliv]

A cow!!!!! Glad ure ok though, could have been serious damage and steak all round.....

[steak]

A cow!!!!! Glad ure ok though, could have been serious damage and steak all round.....
mmmmm... steak... :dodge:

[Mr Triple]

It was a day for amimals,I came across a sheep on the Kaikoura ride heading up the Inland road.Glad the blooding thing just stood there while I went around it.Pork steak and mutton :2guns:

Doing both rides not a bad day for me:niceone:

[headlesschicken]

I went for a ride with a mate round to port levy where we came across 2 horses on the road. Some twit drove into their paddock and left the gate open:spanking:
what do you call horse meat???:blink:

[Spuds1234]

It was a very good ride on Wednesday.

The pig was cool, but that chick that was looking after him started to irritate me after about 15 minutes.

[Foobin]

i think the breaking of the ice was when she said out loud "he just got his balls cut off last week"

[JAS-1100]

Hay does anyone Know were i can get a headlight for my bike 1989 GSX 1100F Having probs finding one

[Deviant Esq]

Try Japanese Motorcycle Dismanters on Tuam St (I think), he'd be as likely as anyone to have one lying around

[JAS-1100]

Na he said he did not have one

[T.W.R]

Na he said he did not have one

:lol: he's a helpful as ever. he's connected to the dismantler's link.

Try Timaru Motorcycle wreckers, ring them though as they're as slow as a wet week replying to emails

Ph (03) 684 4355

[JAS-1100]

T.M.W has got anything at all

[Skinny_Birdman]

Buckets & Bits (http://www.motorcyclesnz.co.nz/)in Lower Hutt? They've been helpful to me.

Cheers
A

[JAS-1100]

yep they had one for me just put in money today for it to be sent to chch still waiting Confirmation that they got the money hopefully tomorro cost was $215 including delivery

[Mr Triple]

yep they had one for me just put in money today for it to be sent to chch still waiting Confirmation that they got the money hopefully tomorro cost was $215 including delivery

Good to hear you got your parts ok:clap: You'll be already to go by the weekend then:scooter: C ya out there and I hope ya mrs isn't put off getting on the back.

Cheers
Brent

[Kickaha]

Try Timaru Motorcycle wreckers, ring them though as they're as slow as a wet week replying to emails

My own experience would suggest that they don't reply at all

[T.W.R]

My own experience would suggest that they don't reply at all

:lol: You're north of the Rakaia so that may explain it. But yeah they're piss poor at it when it comes to customer relations & inquiries via email

[JMemonic]

yep they had one for me just put in money today for it to be sent to chch still waiting Confirmation that they got the money hopefully tomorro cost was $215 including delivery

Good news :) and not really to costly either still a shame it happened at all.

[phoenixgtr]

Silly cow!!

So where to tomorrow night?

[Deviant Esq]

And now a holy cow too it seems... :pinch:

I'll hopefully be able to make it along tomorrow night. Been a difficult week for me, just a little too much on my plate for my liking at the moment. Been searching hard for another job and actually making some headway now for a change!

[phoenixgtr]

Well it seems to have cleared up a bit. Anyone got any suggestions? If not I'm going to Duvauchelle. The hill calls to me

[JMemonic]

Well it seems to have cleared up a bit. Anyone got any suggestions? If not I'm going to Duvauchelle. The hill calls to me

A tad far for m unfortunately as I have to start work tonight, if thats were tonight heads I might just go as far as Little River or turn off and go over Gebbies.

[Transalper]

I'm working late again myself so have a good one those who go... not sure when I'll be back.

[Ghost_Bullet]

I was so planin' on being out for a ride tonight, but just got in from work, and buggered I is.
So fingers crossed for next week and the weather.

[Mr Triple]

I not going to be there tonight as well. So have a great night guys and mite see you next week.:scooter:

[JAS-1100]

Im not going tonight still waiting for my new headlight from up north that dam cow:argh:

[fireliv]

Well I'm gonna catch you guys up, havent seen phoenix all day and it is his birthday! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! :rockon:

[Spuds1234]

Couldnt make this one either.

Spent the day shopping, sheets, dovet + cover, lamp etc.

Everything someone needs when they go flatting for the first time.

Parents, please for the sake of your childrens sanity, set them up properly when they move out. My money keeps disapearing faster than I can earn it :(

[Monty69]

I heard from wayne macdonald at gloucester motor company that there were meets at BK every wed but was unsure wot/who was gona b there. Sitting up the top of dyres pass last night i was surprised to see like 20 bikes go past (evrythn frm gsx250 - hayabusas) so me and my mates followed out to teddington where my mates zxr hit reserve and we had to bail (confusing some of you sorry!). Great to have this meet confirmed with my own eyes and ears. And quick forum replies last nyt, cheers. See you guys nxt wed (with full tanks) Oh and who had the red white blue CBR250? looks like my old 1, now i have a black/silver/gold 1. Love them!:niceone:

[phoenixgtr]

Yep, we're there every Wednesday.

The red, white and blue CBR would be Casualty (Sam). He doesn't post on here often

[SVboy]

Good ride last nite people. Good pace, but a bit much traffic on the other side of dyers. Dont the cages know by now to stay off the roads on a wednesday night!!

[phoenixgtr]

If only they did!!

[JAS-1100]

Im all good now got my headlight from the northisland:Punk::woohoo: hopefully no more cow episodes:shifty:

[JAS-1100]

if it happens again guys i will make sure we have a BBQ:cool:

[phoenixgtr]

Woohoo!! BBQ!!!

[Monty69]

It was great to get sum sun on the wee ciblet 2day, been neglected coz of the huge rain fri/sat. Me n the boys went out to amberly 4 a beer then bk into sumner for a perv, i mean beer. That cafe/bar on the sand there is nice. Reason im posting is just to see if there is ne ideas 4 wed night ride yet? not that i can see so ill check laters

[Transalper]

Why don't you suggest something.

[Monty69]

godley house is always a good 1. or if u wanted a bit more motorway cruisn we culd go north

[helenoftroy]

Variety is the spice of life:devil2:

Mention was made of a run out to Greta Valley a few weeks ago.Some of the Northern KBers(Subike & VTRRR etc) said they'd like to hook up.......:scooter::scooter:

Forecast lookin good.Thoughts anyone???

[Spuds1234]

Would be keen on Greta Valley.

[Oakie]

Variety is the spice of life:devil2:

Mention was made of a run out to Greta Valley a few weeks ago.Some of the Northern KBers(Subike & VTRRR etc) said they'd like to hook up.......:scooter::scooter:

Forecast lookin good.Thoughts anyone???

North somewhere sounds good to me although I need a new front tyre before I do a decent run. I still reckon that when we head north, the rally point needs to be on the north side of the city (Belfast Burger King just to be consistent?) or else you won't get out of town before 7pm and that we start a separate thread for that ride about a week beforehand for anyone who doesn't check this thread and just shows uo at Moorhouse BK. My 5c.

[Spuds1234]

North somewhere sounds good to me although I need a new front tyre before I do a decent run. I still reckon that when we head north, the rally point needs to be on the north side of the city (Belfast Burger King just to be consistent?) or else you won't get out of town before 7pm and that we start a separate thread for that ride about a week beforehand for anyone who doesn't check this thread and just shows uo at Moorhouse BK. My 5c.

Perhaps if we are going to have a seperate ride north, maybe we should make it another night so I can do both rides ;)

[phoenixgtr]

I like your thinking Spuds.

I'm a big fan of consistency in this ride especially with the meeting place and time. However I am keen on riding somewhere a little different for a change

[Oakie]

Ok
If a ride north were to take place on a different day then there would be no reason to meet at BK Moorhouse and it would be under a different thread anyway so that's all good.

If a ride north did start at Moorhouse BK on a Wednesday I dare say there'd be a rally point before you reached the motorway?

[KingJackaL]

Sounds good. I guess either the BK at Belfast, or the Pegasus like was done for the Waitangi Day rides (it has a large carpark, so plenty of parking space) would do. See:

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=110399666342445102618.0004466393614d24bb637&ll=-43.444507,172.634611&spn=0.028977,0.057678&t=h&z=14

[Oakie]

Sounds good. I guess either the BK at Belfast, or the Pegasus like was done for the Waitangi Day rides (it has a large carpark, so plenty of parking space) would do. See:

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=110399666342445102618.0004466393614d24bb637&ll=-43.444507,172.634611&spn=0.028977,0.057678&t=h&z=14

Nice work!

[Transalper]

Sounds good. I guess either the BK at Belfast, or the Pegasus like was done for the Waitangi Day rides (it has a large carpark, so plenty of parking space) would do. See:

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=110399666342445102618.0004466393614d24bb637&ll=-43.444507,172.634611&spn=0.028977,0.057678&t=h&z=14
Of course the pub in the map is in fact the Belfast Tavern, as far as I know it is not, nor ever has been called the Pegasus.
The reason I suspect for your confusion would be that it is also known as 'The Peg' which relates back to something to do with it being a mile marker (like the 9 mile marker peg to do with surveys and distance from the Chch Square) of some possible historical significance.

The above info is of course just hear, say, but I am confidant enough in the source to repeat it here.
Cheers
TA.

[KingJackaL]

Of course the pub in the map is in fact the Belfast Tavern, as far as I know it is not, nor ever has been called the Pegasus.
The reason I suspect for your confusion would be that it is also known as 'The Peg' which relates back to something to do with it being a mile marker (like the 9 mile marker peg to do with surveys and distance from the Chch Square) of some possible historical significance.

The above info is of course just hear, say, but I am confidant enough in the source to repeat it here.
Cheers
TA.

Oh boy, haha. Thanks for clearing that up :).

So yeah, have plotted the route to Greta Valley (roughly) on the map via SH1 - there aren't any real alternate routes are there? About 140km round-trip.

[Ghost_Bullet]

Another week and hopefully might get to run on a Wed ride for the 1st time in 08.
Got some new carbon bits in the post today, and they say it'a make'a ya light'a, fast'a, ...... Niiiiiiiice! very saxy. ha ha

Hope the sun or moon shines:2thumbsup

[Subike]

Oh boy, haha. Thanks for clearing that up :).

So yeah, have plotted the route to Greta Valley (roughly) on the map via SH1 - there aren't any real alternate routes are there? About 140km round-trip.

from the peg to woodend to ambeley to waipara turn left after bridge
travel weka pass to Waikari, Turn right at the pub,
Scargil Valley road , next stop Gretta Valley
Is that your Idea? :first:
If so and you leave the Peg at 6.30ish?
Might be waiting at amberley if I get time!

[Busaboy]

:2thumbsup was a great ride last wednesday so thanks for that hope to look at it for this week to but will see how things go cheers again

[Mr Triple]

That sounds like a good ride. I'll see if my bike is back from it's 24k service. If it is be a good run. :ride:

[SuperSonic]

At this stage I will be turning up for this one. :Punk: Are we changing the meeting place for this one or still the Morehouse BK????:confused:
If its changing for this one then a forum on front page should be started to let every one know.

[Oakie]

Probably not a great idea to go changing anything this late. Perhaps for next week?
I guess if you don't see it on a separate thread in any particular week, it's BK Moorhouse as usual (said the guy who's only been on one of these rides:innocent:).

[Transalper]

There are a few people who are showing up through word of mouth and are not reading the forum every week so I would hate to hear the meeting time or place had changed just because you went north,even with a weeks notice.

[Mikkel]

Seems I'm coming along this week as well.

Apparently the guys on the boat couldn't handle it without me and broke the bloody mast (or a stay at least ;) ).

[Ghost_Bullet]

If I post enuf that I really ant to get out for a ride enuf, I will fell somehow guilty if I dont???? :doh:

The weather looks like it could be good, somthing like close to 20 degree right through midnite. that works for me:msn-wink: (thats with sweedish rounding of course, 17degrees at 12am is 20..... right????)

[Subike]

If I post enuf that I really ant to get out for a ride enuf, I will fell somehow guilty if I dont???? :doh:

The weather looks like it could be good, somthing like close to 20 degree right through midnite. that works for me:msn-wink: (thats with sweedish rounding of course, 17degrees at 12am is 20..... right????)

what time did you say the moon was rising?
Could be a night for a lightless run down the balmoral straight!

:psst:

[Busaboy]

Would be keen for the lightless blast, tho Busa lights are on all the time :argh: Bugger gotta put a inline switch in so i can play :chase:

[Monty69]

keep the wednesday nyt 6pm meet at bk the same bcoz a lot of riders do hear about it from word of mouth rather than forum. Maybe we culd jst ride to a slightly closer destination on the same route

[Ghost_Bullet]

what time did you say the moon was rising?
Could be a night for a lightless run down the balmoral straight!

:psst:

The moon is lookin mighty out here in the country tonite. Lightless seems like some "Bright" :sunny: Idea!!!!!:woohoo:

reminds of some idiot on a winters night pitch black, back country road out Templeton way... was walkin down the road and this mmmmmmmmmooooownnnnnnnnn goes flying past....(thats how it would sound right?) that is all we heard.... no lights no nuthin....:nono: scared the livin shit outa us:shit:, (Missed hat shit to:confused:)

[Subike]

The moon is lookin mighty out here in the country tonite. Lightless seems like some "Bright" :sunny: Idea!!!!!:woohoo:

reminds of some idiot on a winters night pitch black, back country road out Templeton way... was walkin down the road and this mmmmmmmmmooooownnnnnnnnn goes flying past....(thats how it would sound right?) that is all we heard.... no lights no nuthin....:nono: scared the livin shit outa us:shit:, (Missed hat shit to:confused:)


hehehe
Didn ya see the flames shootin from the harris whilst changing down to miss that cow on the road!

Just looked outside and , wow , sure is a nice bright round moon out there,

So if you guys are leaving from the BK at 6.30, then It would be 7.30 by the time you got to Amberly.mmm

[Oakie]

Maybe we culd jst ride to a slightly closer destination on the same route

Bingo! This illustrates my point exactly. By not being flexible on occasion with the start place, you start to limit the destinations you can reasonably travel to and back from in an evening in directions which don't include the Port Hills (think speed required to get there and time of return home).
Remember that that the whole ethos of the ride is an evening cruise which is learner friendly so it's not a good thing IMHO to have to either hurry to get somewhere or rule out a good destination simply because it takes half an hour of riding time to clear the city from Moorehouse when travelling north.

[phoenixgtr]

Your point is very valid, but so is Transalpers. We have quite a few who show up by word of mouth and many others who don't check this thread because they already know where to go and when. We don't want to screw that up

[Oakie]

OK. That's cool. As long as the option is recognised I'm happy with that.
Don't forget though ... 'flexibility is your friend' :sunny: (but now that I think of it that could just as easily be ... 'Consistency is your friend' too.) Happy now? You've got me arguing with myself! :Pokey::spanking::Playnice::jerry:

Speaking of rides north, Mrs Oakie are planning a sedate cruise to Kaikoura and back on Saturday so if anyone sees a couple of black Hondas wandering along at speeds that won't upset the constabulary, that'll be us.

[Mr Triple]

Bugger not going to make it to night:oi-grr:
I'm not picking my bike up till tomorrow dam dam.
Would of been a good run up there tonight, but never mind another time I guess. So have a good one everyone and maybe see you next Weds :woohoo:

[JMemonic]

Remember that that the whole ethos of the ride is an evening cruise which is learner friendly so it's not a good thing IMHO to have to either hurry to get somewhere or rule out a good destination simply because it takes half an hour of riding time to clear the city from Moorehouse when travelling north.

Your point is valid but here is a little thought to add to that if it takes 30 plus minutes to get out of the city and at that time of the day you are getting heavy traffic heading north as all the folks who live in Kaiapoi etc head home, heading north would be great if you live out that side if you coming from the southern side of the city it could be difficult to get to meeting point by 6:30.

Your suggestion of having another night to go north was great, what would be nice is if occasionally we could not plan a ride through the gorges or north on either a public holiday or weekend (I know not everyone has weekends I certainly don't)


Your point is very valid, but so is Transalpers. We have quite a few who show up by word of mouth and many others who don't check this thread because they already know where to go and when. We don't want to screw that up

I think this is the main thing now the ride has taken on a life of its own with folks turning up thanks to word of mouth.

[Subike]

so after all this
Is the ride tonight going north
is it leaving BK at 6.30
Is the expected destination point gretta valley taven
is the route via Weka Pass Waikari and the Scargill valley road to Gretta Pub?
If so I will see you all at Amberley War memorial at 7 30 tonight!
OK?

[Spuds1234]

Whats your number? I can txt you when I find out the destination when I get to the ride.

Just incase no one pipes up here with the destination between now and then.

[Monty69]

If sum of u want to change meet point and time start a new thread and for a different evening. Word of mouth is "wednesday nyts, bk moorhouse at 6pm". I better go fill up, and make sure sam on the zxr has enuf petrol too lol. c u at bk guys

[phoenixgtr]

Subike - yes to all of the above

[Subike]

Subike - yes to all of the above

thank you :niceone::niceone::niceone:

[Spuds1234]

Guess I wont be doing much txting tonight then.

See you at the Amberley War Memorial tonight then.

[phoenixgtr]

Well I figured we should just commit to it. If people don't want to go that way then we'll split the group

[Subike]

Well I have just been over to the Gretta Valley Pub
And cook will be on duty for short order meals.
So if you have not had tea, then this may be your answer

[Ghost_Bullet]

Well I have just been over to the Gretta Valley Pub
And cook will be on duty for short order meals.
So if you have not had tea, then this may be your answer

Sounds like a plan is hashin, no need for me to be wackin up a 2min noodle pack then.

Better get me stuff on and out

[Oakie]

Ah feck it! I knew I should have checked that thread again this afternoon instead of finishing the payroll off. Wouldn't have made a difference anyway I suppose as I can't leave town until I get my new front tyre on tomorrow night anyway.
Hope you guys had a good night.

[Spuds1234]

Was a great night.

One group headed off to Doversher? The rest of us (ie all the cool people) headed up north to Greta Valley.

It was an awesome ride and plenty of fun was had by all. Atleast those that went north anyway.

To those guys on the smaller 250's, Casualty and the guy with a seat for a tank and a tank for a helmet holder, how did you guys go getting back into town. I know things would have been close for Casualty. How much gas did you have left seat for a tank guy? I know you got back to town because you carried on past me when I turned off Papinui road.