Chch Wednesday Evening Cruises - 2008

[Ghost_Bullet]

Was a great night, made it nicely into town to do the thing, I went along with the crowd going to Greta, via Weka pass. Was a good value feeding and watering.

Me bike was very happy, I think it was very pleased with the lettuce that it had been fed a couple of days ago. (in other words the couple of bits of CF) I am sure she just wanted to up and go, had to pull back on her reins.

24 degrees up yonder, and only dropping back through Amberly back to Rangiora to 15 degree. Still very summerish. Bloody 5km of shingle home sucked, Freshly graded and the bike realy felin like it was flip floppin all over the place. All good fun.

The pictures below... I did not abuse my camera tonite, just a couple of shots.

1-Parked Greta
2-2nd Park Greata
3-Takin a look under the lid where the lid is stored :eek5:
4-3rd Great Park up
5-1/2 the group yappin
6-Pit stop road side to Moon shot......

Thankyou people.

[muzzap]

A great evening tootling about, thanks girls and guys. Just need to set to work replacing the plastic bits on the scooter removed by the vacuum created as I was passed by a myopic R1. :blink:
Here is the Little River staging post for the Duvauchelle crowd...

[KingJackaL]

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.

:stupid:

My boot is so 1337... :laugh:

I have a pretty poor fuel economy and range (I think the worst or close out of the 250's), and I could have gotten away with a single re-fuel in Amberley (either on the way up or down). I was conservative and did so both ways though - the servo's in Amberley are open late, so it's all good.

Was a good turn-out, had I think either 29 or 30 bikes all-up at BK Moorhouse.

[dangerous]

Here is the Little River staging post for the Duvauchelle crowd...

Hey, who is riding Sallys VFR400 thses days?

[karla]

My boot is so 1337... :laugh:


Y0ur tank i5 a h0ney :second:

I was gushing over mine by the time we got home - what a beautiful night, warm, moonlit. Cruising is definately my style and it seemed like me and the B0nne could have gone on forever. Lots of entertainment at Greta Valley stop, survival stories of bikers and cell phones. The new owner of the pub came and said "hi" - isn't it lovely when they introduce themselves. He's looking forward to the rally coming up soon too. :Punk:

Left my camera on the bed at home, shame 'cos it was a lovely sunset too. Thanks for posting pics Ghost rider ~ how do you do that so quickly?!

I'm always a bit hesitant to join in on the rides, being so slow, but once I get there I'm fine. It's great that people wait and pull over to point out the way thank you. Even a volunteer crowd of pedestrians pointing out the Greta Valley turnoff - that impressed me. :niceone:

You gorgeous guys can certainly pull the girls. :chase: lol.

[Ghost_Bullet]

Left my camera on the bed at home, shame 'cos it was a lovely sunset too. Thanks for posting pics Ghost rider (Bullet?)~ how do you do that so quickly?!



Ha ha, Digital, Digital makes things so quick uh.
OH! to remember the days of old, the film sitting in the camera for a few weeks, then waiting some time for it to be processed, and seemingly handing over so much money to see ya shots.
It was only last year that I relented to the fact digital was the way to go.

[ShawNee1]

Had a ball going out to Greta Valley I've never been that way before alot of fun. Hope us Busa's didn't scare you guys & girls too much when we shot past you :msn-wink:

[SVboy]

We had a nice run to Devauchelles. Bit breezy at times-that NE wing can be quite turbulent at times on the Akaroa GP circuit!! Perhaps it was just the wake off the R1s..........!

[phoenixgtr]

Yeah, a pretty nice ride last night. It was good to do something different!!

I was saying to a couple of guys that that Greta Valley road reminded me alot of the back country roads around the Wairarapa.

It's great to see such a big turnout and apparently some of the bike shops around town have been promoting these rides!!

Sorry about the confusion at the carpark. I'm no organiser.

I really need to remember my clear visor!! Cheers to Spuds and GB for the cruise back to Chch.

[Transalper]

Sounds like the whole evening turned out great, enough interest in both directions to have two successful runs.
Well done everyone.:2thumbsup

[Ghost_Bullet]

Hope us Busa's didn't scare you guys & girls too much when we shot past you :msn-wink:

Nah man, they are just little bumble bees....:scooter:


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Cheers to Spuds and GB for the cruise back to Chch.

Cheers Dude

[Mikkel]

Good night out - but yeah the wind going over to Little River was quite ugly!
Managed to get home just before the curfew came tumbling down ;)


Hey, who is riding Sallys VFR400 thses days?

One of Monty69's mates. Didn't catch his name, don't think he has a profile here.

[helenoftroy]

You gorgeous guys can certainly pull the girls. :chase: lol.

Can they???:wait:



Had a ball going out to Greta Valley I've never been that way before alot of fun. Hope us Busa's didn't scare you guys & girls too much when we shot past you :msn-wink:

nah it was cool to have you blat past - all good(yeah OK I was envious you had the power....)

[phoenixgtr]

Yeah, I was wondering which gorgeous guys she was talking about. She was on the ride we were on wasn't she?...

[Spuds1234]

Yeah, I was wondering which gorgeous guys she was talking about. She was on the ride we were on wasn't she?...

You saying Im not good looking??

But seriously that was a great ride last night and I definatly think if we can get out of the carpark promptly we can easily do Leader Road. Just take the same route we did tonight, carry on a bit more up towards Hamner, turn off, and then stop again at the pub where we did tonight.

The bikes with the smaller tanks can fill up at Amberley or that small bowser in that little town on the way to hamner so tank size shouldnt be a problem.

Also I have a spare petrol can that I can put on my bike easily that will fill my tank pretty much so we can easily get around fuel problems that way to.

[karla]

Can they???:wait:




Yeah, I was wondering which gorgeous guys she was talking about. She was on the ride we were on wasn't she?...

There were only two girls ahead of me, so using the law of averages and the fact that chicks dig bikes I figure it musta been you guys. :yeah:

Phoenix, you are "da organizer" - you did a great job at BK, I'm always relieved when someone steps up and sorts things out ~ :)

[phoenixgtr]

You saying Im not good looking??



Haha. I was just seeing who would bite :2thumbsup

[Spuds1234]

You could have put money on the fact that I would have.

I'll always bite for you mate ;) No one else though.

[phoenixgtr]

Awww...Spuds. You make me feel special :crazy:

[Monty69]

My mate ben has sallys VFR400. Sweet bike. He doesnt have his licence yet lol but he knows how to ride well enuf, especially on dirt bikes. The ride to davauchelle was awsome!!! had the cbr off the clock chasing the vfr. good times, soooo keen for that ride again. Its good to include lots of corners aswell as some straits aye:headbang:

[Mikkel]

Phoenix, you are "da organizer" - you did a great job at BK, I'm always relieved when someone steps up and sorts things out ~ :)

Phoenix, you need a megaphone though! ;) Or learn how to start yelling - I'll be happy to give you classes for beer! :yes:


My mate ben has sallys VFR400. Sweet bike. He doesnt have his licence yet lol but he knows how to ride well enuf, especially on dirt bikes. The ride to davauchelle was awsome!!! had the cbr off the clock chasing the vfr. good times, soooo keen for that ride again. Its good to include lots of corners aswell as some straits aye:headbang:

I hope you mean he hasn't got his FULL license...
I'm reading it as if he doesn't even have a 6L though - in which case the bike can not be registred to his name. Not good!

[Subike]

Thanks GPeoples for turning out like that.
Was really good to have a blast with you all.
Yes you could do the leader road, I do the round trip from here (gretta Valley)
to Waikari, (my warmup road you road last night) The north to the red post hang a right ,Zap through rotherham, waiau, then the leader road back to pasnasses, cheviot and home to gretta in just over an hour.
So allowing a hour from BK to amberley, thats 7.30, hour and half for the leader road to gretta make 9pm. hour for drinks 10pm
hour back to CHCH 11pm
Bed by 12pm!
sweet!
You lot could do that easy, even on a little 250!

Again thanks for a good night, good ride, wonderfull weather, awsome people!

[fireliv]

I hope you mean he hasn't got his FULL license...
I'm reading it as if he doesn't even have a 6L though - in which case the bike can not be registred to his name. Not good!


Acutally I think he can. I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong, but you dont have to have a licence to own/register a vehicle. You just not surpose to drive/ride it till you do :spanking:

[Mr Triple]

Good to hear that both rides were successful:scooter:
Got me bike back today,so should be all go next week:ride:

[El Stevo]

Acutally I think he can. I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong, but you dont have to have a licence to own/register a vehicle. You just not surpose to drive/ride it till you do :spanking:

Ok I will:yes: When Mrs El Stevo bought her first bike (new) we had to wait till she had her learners to register it in her name. She had a full car licence but that didn't count...

[El Stevo]

A great evening tootling about, thanks girls and guys. Just need to set to work replacing the plastic bits on the scooter removed by the vacuum created as I was passed by a myopic R1. :blink:
Here is the Little River staging post for the Duvauchelle crowd...

Nice photo. Hope the "fast guys" didn't put you off coming along next time! I think Mrs El Stevo enjoyed having someone to ride with for a change!:ride:

[Busaboy]

Second trip with you peoples and another great trip, enjoyed the cruise (ok then the blast here and there):2thumbsup and would like to point out that i did try to behave cheers peoples C U next time after march hare for me:crybaby:

[fireliv]

OK thanks El Stevo. Maybe you just have to hold a motobike licence of some kind cos when Phoenix brought the ZX6R (from a dealer) he only had his restricted. It is jointly owned by me also who didnt have a licence at the time, but maybe it didnt matter cos he did......

[benbeast]

hey there, gotta say i loved the wed evening ride to devouchelles! its Ben here, guy who is riding Sallys VFR these days. i can confirm that you do not need a license to register a bike in your name. i'll be getting my L's soon as i can:Oops:. i know im still over the size limit but ah well. i had a great time hearing about everyones stories etc. see you all next wed for sure

[karla]

Ok I will:yes: When Mrs El Stevo bought her first bike (new) we had to wait till she had her learners to register it in her name. She had a full car licence but that didn't count...

?? Could be suffering memory loss, bit I'm pretty sure that I had the GN registered in my name about a week before I got my learners licence. In fact I learnt to ride on it (off road of course :wacko:) well enough to do the basic riding skills course ~ a friend had to pick it up from the shop for me though, as I wasn't allowed to ride it home.

Maybe it depends on who sells it.

[Mikkel]

Acutally I think he can. I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong, but you dont have to have a licence to own/register a vehicle. You just not surpose to drive/ride it till you do :spanking:


Ok I will:yes: When Mrs El Stevo bought her first bike (new) we had to wait till she had her learners to register it in her name. She had a full car licence but that didn't count...


hey there, gotta say i loved the wed evening ride to devouchelles! its Ben here, guy who is riding Sallys VFR these days. i can confirm that you do not need a license to register a bike in your name. i'll be getting my L's soon as i can:Oops:. i know im still over the size limit but ah well. i had a great time hearing about everyones stories etc. see you all next wed for sure

I had to show my license when I transfered ownership to me for my bike. I understood that the previous owner couldn't transfer ownership since he had his license taken off him for doing 120 km/h racing on Moorhouse.
Sparrow1982 apparently had some trouble getting him to transfer the ownership because of that.
But hey, noone ever said the NZ bureaucrazy was consistent - just dense.

To be quite frank - I think that's the way it should be... That you couldn't transfer ownership of a road registered vehicle you're not allowed to operate to your private person.
Besides, with no license there's no way you could get insurance either... pretty irresponsible.

And you could get your L tomorrow - it's a bloody scratch test if you have your BHS sorted. The BHS is quite quickly handled as well.

[muzzap]

Nice photo. Hope the "fast guys" didn't put you off coming along next time! I think Mrs El Stevo enjoyed having someone to ride with for a change!:ride:

I think for future outings I will adopt the role of T.E.C. by default among this company. Plus, anyone wishing to check the calibration of their speedo's at the open road speed limit feel free to use the Burgman as a yardstick. Apologies if I held anyone up! :doh:

[dangerous]

hey Ben here, guy who is riding Sallys VFR these days.

Bugger it... following that bike just aint going to be the same anymore :scooter:

[SuperSonic]

Thanks to all for the awesome ride over the hill. :banana: Took me awhile to gell with the bike again as its been some weeks since I last rode her:hug:. But once I hit the hill it was all on till MR R1 came screeming past me to make me look as if I was standing still:blink:. All good. On the way home I gave it my best with Mr R1 behind me up the hill to we hit the hill top cafe were he did it again:blink: but this time on one wheel:buggerd:me:weep:. One day I will beable to ride that good:2thumbsup. Stop at little river an he said I was going well up the hill, just alittle slow in places for his likely:lol:. Nice.
Anyway great run, awesome poeple, good roads and very warm weather. (apart from the wind) The ride home in the moon light was way cool to, had good:calm: affect. Spot ya all next week.

[laRIKin]

You need a Motorbike License to get insurance for your bike.

You can buy one if you pay cash or have a loan that is not attached to the bike.(because they will want you to have insurance on it for the loan)
But of course, with out any insurance on it.

[SuperSonic]

Bugger it... following that bike just aint going to be the same anymore :scooter:

Hey D look at that bike at Bk a was trying to work out if that was the bike your were selling. It still looks good.:niceone: VFR's are taking over again three on weds ride and only one guzzi??:bleh:

[dangerous]

Hey D look at that bike at Bk a was trying to work out if that was the bike your were selling. It still looks good.:niceone: VFR's are taking over again three on weds ride and only one guzzi??:bleh:

yeah it is, duno if it was sold or the guys borrowing it.

[benbeast]

are you guys talking about the green white n blue VFR? Sallys old one? it sold to me a couple of weeks back. awsome bike!

[Monty69]

Where to next week then? That road to davauchelle is awsum, good mixture of straitish roads and variety of corners

[Deviant Esq]

Where to next week then? That road to davauchelle is awsum, good mixture of straitish roads and variety of corners
Gotta agree with that. As well as the road to Diamond Harbour, I always have fun riding them. Thing is, some of the guys here have ridden those routes every other week and want a bit of variety. Me, I'd be happy riding those routes anyway, but yeah, others want the variety.

[headlesschicken]

I just want something!!! :crybaby:
Anyone wanna lend me a 250??:rolleyes:

[Mr Triple]

I just want something!!! :crybaby:
Anyone wanna lend me a 250??:rolleyes:

Why, what have you done to yours?

[Spuds1234]

Wont be there this week I dont think.

My clutch really needs to be replaced and Im waiting on parts so Im limiting my riding to the bare essentials.

Hopefully I will see you at the ride after next.

[headlesschicken]

Why, what have you done to yours?

A mate rear ended me when we were out on a ride. It pushed the muffler up and bent the subframe:angry:

[Mr Triple]

A mate rear ended me when we were out on a ride. It pushed the muffler up and bent the subframe:angry:

So is he still a mate... Going into a corner to fast was he, or was he looking somewhere else.:nono:

[headlesschicken]

Yeah. I think it was a mix of looking elsewhere and having the half minded idea that it is better to stop with ur back brake:angry2:

[El Stevo]

Gotta agree with that. As well as the road to Diamond Harbour, I always have fun riding them. Thing is, some of the guys here have ridden those routes every other week and want a bit of variety. Me, I'd be happy riding those routes anyway, but yeah, others want the variety.

I could do duvoucelles every week!:2thumbsup

[Monty69]

I could do duvoucelles every week!:2thumbsup

Too true. Bloody good ride and doesnt take all night :clap:

[karla]

Too true. Bloody good ride and doesnt take all night :clap:

I'd be keen to head that way this week ... :scooter:

[helenoftroy]

New bike,Im in love..........:love:
Riding absolutely anywhere is good.........:wari:
Young one will be along too

[Skinny_Birdman]

I could do duvoucelles every week!:2thumbsup

Well I should be in tomorrow night, may possible even convince Ms Birdman to come along pillion (only on the Transalp though :weep:), but if it's Duvauchelle :2thumbsup I will probably bail at Little River - it gets a wee bit late for me.


New bike,Im in love..........:love:
Riding absolutely anywhere is good.........:wari:
Young one will be along too

Looking forward to seeing your new beasty Helen. Excitement she wrote!!:niceone:

Cheers
A

[fireliv]

Yup should be there :scooter:

Yeah helen be awesome to see the new ride glad to see the bond is strong already!!! She gotta name yet?

[Mr Triple]

I'll be there to see Helen's new bike, looking forward to it.

See you all tomorrow night:yes:

[cruza]

Been told to go for a ride........so I'll guess I'll be there :laugh:. Bike been under a sheet last few weeks

[_Shrek_]

New bike,Im in love..........:love:
Riding absolutely anywhere is good.........:wari:
Young one will be along too

what can i say :drool:

[phoenixgtr]

I could do duvoucelles every week!:2thumbsup

I'm a bit like that too...

[SuperSonic]

I could do duvoucelles every week!:2thumbsup

Iam in for more of that:rockon: Spot ya all then. :yes:

[ShawNee1]

Looks like it's going to be another nice night for a ride, just hope the wind dosn't pick up later. So are we heading to Duvauchelle tonight?

[phoenixgtr]

It looks like the general concensus is heading that way. I certainly won't complain

[sellywin]

Bah, was gonna come out with you guys tonight, but I got rostered on for work :weep: Maybe next week, a birthday treat for me! Hope you all have a good ride, no doubt I'll hear bout it here.

[Monty69]

I was looking forward to another davauchelle run but me ben and sam are getn organised for march hare rally this weekend so gona hav to skip ths run. Anyone else goin to march hare? Have fun 2nyt tho guys:rockon:

[El Stevo]

I was looking forward to another davauchelle run but me ben and sam are getn organised for march hare rally this weekend so gona hav to skip ths run. Anyone else goin to march hare? Have fun 2nyt tho guys:rockon:

Yeah I'm doin the March, I'll be there tonight... Doesn't take that much to get ready you should come along anyway!:yes:

[Ghost_Bullet]

Im not doing tonite, but gunna hit the hare, hopfully not in the middle of the road... but down thare, in Waimatie.

Hopfully get in on another Wed ride in a week or two.

[onearmedbandit]

Did a full day at Ruapuna yesterday, so I'm going to give this one a miss tonight.

[fireliv]

Good ride though things really didnt flow for me over dyers and gebbies....
27 riders at the carpark which was great to see. Thanks to peter and a few others for putting up with my extreme slowness down hill!!!

Karla so keen for a girls ride sometime let me know!

[Transalper]

Another typical run today with more typical photos.

[Mikkel]

Hope you guys had a nice and unexciting trip! ;)

Missed out since my bike was in bits - working on getting a rust issue on my tank sorted.

[karla]

Good ride though things really didnt flow for me over dyers and gebbies....
27 riders at the carpark which was great to see. Thanks to peter and a few others for putting up with my extreme slowness down hill!!!

Karla so keen for a girls ride sometime let me know!

Eek! Did I really say a grlls ride? :spanking: I'm so human - contradictory :shutup:. Actions speak louder than words. :hug:

Tonight I felt off beam too, I slowed on every corner and balked at every car. Little Boy musta been cold on the way home, he squiggled like a worm (could have been all the chips he skived off everyone (thanks all for feeding him!) LOL.

I'm always keen to get out, especially when I can ride within my comfort zone. Will pm you Fireliv. :done:

Cheers all for the company, hope to see you at the March Hare ~

[Deviant Esq]

I'll be very honest why I didn't come tonight and a lot of the reason why I haven't been to a lot of them lately - reading posts like this (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1419264#post1419264) (warning: graphic text) has made me think hard about whether or not I'll continue to ride.

[Rashika]

Devient... if your number is up it is up. Whether it be by car/bike/cycle/walking/accident/illness... ANYTHING!
yagads man. I pushbike to work everday and have just as much chance of dying by that than by Mbike, with the fkn idiots who think I'm invisible and cut me off all the time. I'd rather be on a Mbike, at least i can stay with the flow of traffic and not be completely ignored.


At least on a bike I FEEL like I am alive. Yes there are risks, LIVING is a risk, work hard to gain experience and minimise those risks. That post you quoted... yes it IS nasty, and YES it may happen... but remember in THAT particular case the riders were NOT blameless. Dont do the stupid shit and you will minimalise the risks.

If you live you life in fear of dying, you are not living anything.

[SVboy]

Good ride last nite....again! My riding was shite! Still, learn from it and move on...Deviant esq!!!WTF!. Valid train of thought, but do you want to live forever, wrapped in cotton wool! I think Rashika says it well.

[Mr Triple]

Good ride last nite....again! My riding was shite! Still, learn from it and move on...Deviant esq!!!WTF!. Valid train of thought, but do you want to live forever, wrapped in cotton wool! I think Rashika says it well.

Yea it was another good run over the hill. Should of gone back with you in day light. Don't really like lot's of tight corners in the dark, my head light doesn't look where I want to look.

Deviant esq... you don't want to think that, like svboy and Rashika said being wrapped up in cotton wool etc would be a boring life. So see you out there next Wednesday?????

[helenoftroy]

Sorrry bout the noisy beast drowning out conversation...

Only went to Little river then home....spare key took bout 100 tries to turn on,wasnt going to risk turning off:mad:Day from hell yesterday-lost original key,side stand disappeared thu shingle on drive,bike had a wee lie down(shes heavier than my old GS1000:sick:)

All will be sorted today I hope.....

Had a wee ride on Skinnybirdmans Blackbird on way home.....woohoo:woohoo:

[Oakie]

I'll be very honest why I didn't come tonight and a lot of the reason why I haven't been to a lot of them lately - reading posts like this (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1419264#post1419264) (warning: graphic text) has made me think hard about whether or not I'll continue to ride.

IMHO the fact that you are thinking of those sorts of things probably lessens the chance that they'll happen. You'll ride more safely. If however the thought of bad things happening takes all enjoyment out of riding ....

[phoenixgtr]

Ryan, I've got one question for you:

Why do you ride a motorbike?

Me, I do it because I love it. When I'm on my bike I feel like I'm home and I am alive! If you feel this way, then any amount of stories about gruesome crashes or whatever shouldn't mean diddly squat.

Rashika's right, life needs to be lived

[MyGSXF]

reading threads like this has made me think hard about whether or not I'll continue to ride.

Hang in there for a bit longer Ryan.. wait till after the rider training weekend.. (I hope you are still going to be there!!! :yes:) then re-evaluate where you are at my friend!! :wait: I can PROMISE you that after the weekend, you will have renewed faith in yourself & your ability on a bike :first: You will feel & be so much more 'in charge' of what happens to you, instead of feeling vulnerable to all the idiots out there!! :niceone: Your awareness of yourself, your bike & your surroundings will be greatly enhanced!! :Punk: It will make a HUGE difference!! :2thumbsup Don't give up babe.. you have too much to lose! :hug:

Jen :rockon:

[Mikkel]

I'll be very honest why I didn't come tonight and a lot of the reason why I haven't been to a lot of them lately - reading posts like this (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1419264#post1419264) (warning: graphic text) has made me think hard about whether or not I'll continue to ride.

HTFU Ryan! You know very well that you can give most people the learn on the corners and you certainly seemed to be enjoying yourself out there. You expressed a sense of achievement and joy at getting your full license...

I understand what concerns you are having from reading stuff like that. But it's a truth one has to face when riding bikes - death is both real and graphic and while we only are responsible for ourselves we can still be affected by the choice of others.

In that regard I just suggest you are very conscious about who you choose to ride with and how you choose to ride with them. If you got a loose unit in the group - just make sure they are well ahead of you and they won't be able to take you down...

You as an individual can make your riding as safe as you want to - without taking the fun away. You decide what safety margin you consider appropriate and stick to it. At the end of the day - the only thing that should keep you from riding is your gut feeling or if you stop enjoying it. But don't let fear do that - make sure it's reason and gut feeling!

[karla]

.... side stand disappeared thu shingle on drive,bike had a wee lie down(shes heavier than my old GS1000:sick:)


The kind of lie my Bonnie did at three hours new? Or the GN on the third day?

Seems like we've gotta do it once, hope she wasn't hurt too much. At least you've got it over and done with now. :)

[cruza]

Sounds like it was another good ride over the hill, got stuck at work :angry2:.. buggar it all. I'm like svboy ,like to be home in the daylight if poss, riding at night/darkness does nothing for me, rather like seeing the countryside go by. You just have to accept that riding bikes, your going to come off some time, thats life, but you can work to limit those chances. Some days when your in the groove your be fast and smooth, on the other days its best to ease off and not push the envelope if your not quite all there.Quite agree on the pushbike thing , rather be on the motorbike, people just don't seem to care about cyclists round town.

[karla]

I'll be very honest why I didn't come tonight and a lot of the reason why I haven't been to a lot of them lately - reading posts like this (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1419264#post1419264) (warning: graphic text) has made me think hard about whether or not I'll continue to ride.

Good on you for being honest and having that insight. I have been watching a lot of the graphic videos that are posted here and it really does affect me. I'm still riding, but with a lot more caution and more slowly - which I guess isn't at all bad - however each time I focus on a bin that someone else has made, I lose a little confidence.

Lately I've decided that I'm not going to fill my head with that stuff, because I want my thinking to be clear and back in the space when I was free to enjoy the technical/physical/emotional and spiritual side of biking. I LOVE my bike! I have found a new freedom, and a reason to stop zoning out and get into the focus of life - when I ride I feel like all my senses are alive.

And, each ride I come home from a ride I reinforce my belief about the safety of riding. It's in my nature to be mistrustful, and to look at negatives, but there are bikers here that have been riding since I was in nappies and they are still around. It can't be all bad.

Take it easy, listen to your instincts, and read some good material, like this thread on the age you started biking (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=64047).

See you on the road ~

[pevs]

I'd just like to apologise to the insect world for collecting a few thousand of their mates last night. They're all looking very two dimensional on the front of me bike and lid.. although I did have to stop in Halswell and scrape 'em off me visor. Lurking in the middle of the road at night is a silly thing to be doing.. you'd think they'd teach 'em that at flying school aye!

[Monty69]

Sound like i misd a gud run over the hill. Its getting darker quicker now which wont help riding hme in the near future, so wot destinations are usually on the cards in winter? Do these wednesday nyt cruises still hapen mid-winter??? I spose ice becomes an issue rnd the hills. And grit too. sigh:(
Well im off to march hare so catch yous up next week:headbang:

[Deviant Esq]

It isn't only due to that thread and that post, and the phantom of something happening, that is keeping me away. There are a number of reasons really: I don't like the speeds the group rides get to. They were made to be cruisy, but I've never been on one that has been. I don't do less than 100km/h on the open road, usually up to 110 when on these rides, but I'm constantly overtaken on the straights and then irritated in the corners. Okay, I know my bike's a piece of shit, but I just can't afford a new one. Believe me, I really want one, I've had the NZ forever and it's just not enough any more.

That's part of the reason, riding the NZ is frustrating. Having no money frustrates the shit out of me. Having no job, likewise (and yes I'm bloody trying). In fact, there is so much shit in my life that frustrates me at the moment I've lost count of it all. To be honest, I think about coming along to the ride and half the time I simply can't be fucked. I don't look forward to it, it frustrates me too much. Most people do 80km/h through town. I hate that. As well as other stuff.

The phantom of a serious accident isn't as much of a phantom as you might think, the way that some people ride. It won't matter how conservatively or safely I ride, there's always the chance of some braindead moron cager/campervanner/whateverthefucker coming the other way straddling the centreline, or pulling out in front of you, or whatever. Fair chance someone will take you out. But even if they don't, you only have to fuck up once yourself for it to be final.

Sorry about the bullshit post, not much going right here lately. Hopefully I'll spot you down there one night.

[Transalper]

I'd just like to apologise to the insect world for collecting a few thousand of their mates last night. They're all looking very two dimensional on the front of me bike and lid.. although I did have to stop in Halswell and scrape 'em off me visor. Lurking in the middle of the road at night is a silly thing to be doing.. you'd think they'd teach 'em that at flying school aye!
:laugh: I thought you must have needed fuel when you stopped.
I had a collection too, but you must have cleared the path enough that I could still see and only cleaned the visor at home.

[fireliv]

It isn't only due to that thread and that post, and the phantom of something happening, that is keeping me away. There are a number of reasons really: I don't like the speeds the group rides get to. They were made to be cruisy, but I've never been on one that has been. I don't do less than 100km/h on the open road, usually up to 110 when on these rides, but I'm constantly overtaken on the straights and then irritated in the corners. Okay, I know my bike's a piece of shit, but I just can't afford a new one. Believe me, I really want one, I've had the NZ forever and it's just not enough any more.

That's part of the reason, riding the NZ is frustrating. Having no money frustrates the shit out of me. Having no job, likewise (and yes I'm bloody trying). In fact, there is so much shit in my life that frustrates me at the moment I've lost count of it all. To be honest, I think about coming along to the ride and half the time I simply can't be fucked. I don't look forward to it, it frustrates me too much. Most people do 80km/h through town. I hate that. As well as other stuff.

The phantom of a serious accident isn't as much of a phantom as you might think, the way that some people ride. It won't matter how conservatively or safely I ride, there's always the chance of some braindead moron cager/campervanner/whateverthefucker coming the other way straddling the centreline, or pulling out in front of you, or whatever. Fair chance someone will take you out. But even if they don't, you only have to fuck up once yourself for it to be final.

Sorry about the bullshit post, not much going right here lately. Hopefully I'll spot you down there one night.


I'm sorry ryan but this post is a load of crap. You can not blame it on the ride going to fast. You know perfectly well that I do NOT ride fast. I ride towards the back and will let others pass when I can. Yes we have some guys that like speed, and have the bike/skills to do so but there is a huge group of us that stick to the speed limits and take our time. Last time I road behind you you left me behind so you can be just as fast when you want. Life might be crap but you seem to be making a mountain out of a molehill.
Hope the rest of your life gets sorted, but on this issue HTFU.

Oh really nice talking to you Mrs El Stevo, I think talking to you made me feel heaps better heading over to Akaroa!

[ducobsessed]

hi all

been freeloading on your thread for a bit now and thought it would be polite to say g'day

hope to have a go on a wed nite if you'll have me, tho i've only been riding for 5 seconds - but what a 5 seconds...

[MyGSXF]

hi all. been freeloading on your thread for a bit now and thought it would be polite to say g'day. hope to have a go on a wed nite if you'll have me, tho i've only been riding for 5 seconds - but what a 5 seconds...

Hey there & welcome to Hotel California.. :lol:

I shall put your name down on the list for this then.. shall I.. :whistle:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=62082&page=4

Jen :rockon:

[ducobsessed]

yes please...i've been eyeing off that thread too :yes:

[MyGSXF]

yes please...i've been eyeing off that thread too :yes:

Tis done then! :niceone:

ps: I suggest you "subscribe" to the training course thread.. so you don't miss out on any info! :Punk:

See you there! :D

Jen :rockon:

[pevs]

:laugh: I thought you must have needed fuel when you stopped.
I had a collection too, but you must have cleared the path enough that I could still see and only cleaned the visor at home.

Oh.. I needed gas at Devauchelles.. but I'm too tight to pay "out of town" prices!:o
I think I'll try and find a "mortien" sticker for me helmet!

[ShawNee1]

Another nice ride over to Devauchelles wind was down which was good, can't say as I like going over there when it's blowing. The ride back in the blackness was interesting I was glad the ninja was in front of me so I could use there headlights as guide :chase:. Will there still be a Wednesday ride when Daylight Savings finish?

[Rashika]

Sorry about the bullshit post, not much going right here lately. Hopefully I'll spot you down there one night.
then it is simple... DONT ride in a group and if you dont trust yourself, DONT ride.


I'm sorry ryan but this post is a load of crap. You can not blame it on the ride going to fast. You know perfectly well that I do NOT ride fast. I ride towards the back and will let others pass when I can. Yes we have some guys that like speed, and have the bike/skills to do so but there is a huge group of us that stick to the speed limits and take our time. Last time I road behind you you left me behind so you can be just as fast when you want. Life might be crap but you seem to be making a mountain out of a molehill.
Hope the rest of your life gets sorted, but on this issue HTFU.


Agreed FL. There are slower and faster people on the ride, always will be, nothing you can do about it. AND there will always be people crashing, it is in the nature of riding or driving or just being on the road.
It is not that difficult to hang with the slower ones, but it seems a whole lot harder if the testosterone is flowing, which is always seems to do with the blokes... cant blame others for that!
I'm 40 now, been riding for about 15 years, hope to ride till I cant get on a bike. BUT I'm not going to curl up in a ball and hide myself away simply on the possibility that I might crash. Dont forget Ryan that 100s of people have minor offs all the time, with mostly bruises or a few broken bones to show for it. All we hear about is the really bad stuff expecially on KB.
I have crashed at the track, so I have an inkling of what it could be like. For the amount of KMs I do, i guess I have been both careful and lucky, and will simply carry on respecting the road, its users and its potential risks. thats all we can do.

[Skinny_Birdman]

Sorrry bout the noisy beast drowning out conversation...


Yup, from a bike that was a tractor to a bike that sounds like one. Mwahahaha :rofl:



Had a wee ride on Skinnybirdmans Blackbird on way home.....woohoo:woohoo:
More to the point, I got a ride on HOT's Duc :woohoo:... Not quite my cup tea but I can see why you like it, and it sure is purty... and quick, not quite sure why you waved me past at the bottom of Dyers, you weren't holding me up or anything.
Nice ride guys, see yers next time.

Cheers
A

[Deviant Esq]

Last time I road behind you you left me behind so you can be just as fast when you want.
Sure, I left you behind, but was that in a built up area? Where the speed limit was 50km/h? No, it wasn't. It was going around the bays where the speed limit is 80km/h. Just because I left you behind, does not mean I was speeding or going fast. I know my way around that road, and I wasn't speeding.

Part of the reason I don't especially enjoy riding right at the back is that while I really don't like to exceed the speed limit (especially on pointless straights), I like to have a bit of fun on the corners, which means riding with some of the faster guys, or I have to pootle. But then, as soon as a straight comes up, it's "zoooom, zoooom, zooozoooom" as they all pass me. So I can either be towards the front and frustrated by the passing, or I can be towards the back, still get passed (and you know it happens), and be frustrated on the twisty bits. It's a bit of a no-win.


Hope the rest of your life gets sorted, but on this issue HTFU.
HTFU has nothing to do with it. Telling someone who has genuine concerns about an accident happening (I'm talking about anyone in the group crashing) to HTFU sounds incredibly short sighted and callous - why would you choose to ride with someone who thinks like that? You wouldn't. If you don't have anything nice to say, there is still no need to resort to the Kiwi Way­™, and basically say "nothing to do with me, not my problem, his issue, HTFU.". You got to admit, it sounds cold rather than caring.
Edit: If you're more saying 'HTFU' to the speed/passing issue, and where to ride in the group, then refer to the above.

You can actually be supportive and encouraging rather than resorting to 'HTFU'. I'm not one of the plebs you see at your work (even tho I'm unemployed :pinch:) :(


if you dont trust yourself, DONT ride.
Happily, that isn't really an issue for me. You know I trust myself and my riding just fine. But you also know that a lot of accidents happen (and plenty have been posted) where it's almost totally out of your control. If some tard pulls out in front of you / cuts you off / plain doesn't see you / t-bones you / whatever in the wrong situation, it can be curtains.

[Mikkel]

Sure, I left you behind,
...
it can be curtains.

I agree with you mate. I've been a bit frustrated with this as well. Personally I don't enjoy going at license loosing speeds on the public road - least of all on the boring flat and straight bits.

And it sucks getting passed by a squid who 2 corners late is going to be holding you back. It just does!

And yes, there's nothing cruisy about zooming out the straights at 170+ km/h (and it happens!). At the end of the day everyone rides their own ride and I'm afraid nothing can (or should for that matter) be done about that.

Regarding HTFU - my message was just that you shouldn't let anxiety inspired by graphic posts and video keep you from riding. However, you should be picky about who and where you choose to go riding. HTFU does indeed not make limbs grow back or resurrect fallen mates!

[Deviant Esq]

Regarding HTFU - my message was just that you shouldn't let anxiety inspired by graphic posts and video keep you from riding. However, you should be picky about who and where you choose to go riding. HTFU does indeed not make limbs grow back or resurrect fallen mates!
I wasn't referring to your PM, which was referring to something different. You were saying "keep riding, but HTFU and come to the track with us." IMO that's quite different to the reason Fireliv seems to have used. Sure, I may have misinterpreted her meaning in the way she used it, but it certainly came across the way I answered it.
Edit: Have re-read all the posts involved and decided I have misinterpreted it a little, so I've edited my post accordingly.

[Blackbox]

I went along for my first Wed nite ride. And loved it. it totally challenged me to go up a notch, or that's what it felt like.

I was impressed when someone had a problem, and everyone stopped n waited till it was fixed. On the return trip, my fuel light came on n I couldn't be f*(d turning back to Duvauchelle, so I cruised back to Halswell, THANKS to Martin, who kindly trailed behind me to make sure I wasn't stranded.

Anyone considering coming along... go for it! summer won't last forever.

thanks to whoever organises this.

[phoenixgtr]

thanks to whoever organises this.

No problem mon

[Mikkel]

I wasn't referring to your PM, which was referring to something different. You were saying "keep riding, but HTFU and come to the track with us." IMO that's quite different to the reason Fireliv seems to have used. Sure, I may have misinterpreted her meaning in the way she used it, but it certainly came across the way I answered it.
Edit: Have re-read all the posts involved and decided I have misinterpreted it a little, so I've edited my post accordingly.

Nope - I said HTFU and keep riding, just re-evaluate the frame you choose to do it in ;)

[El Stevo]

Sure, I left you behind, but was that in a built up area? Where the speed limit was 50km/h? No, it wasn't. It was going around the bays where the speed limit is 80km/h. Just because I left you behind, does not mean I was speeding or going fast. I know my way around that road, and I wasn't speeding.

Part of the reason I don't especially enjoy riding right at the back is that while I really don't like to exceed the speed limit (especially on pointless straights), I like to have a bit of fun on the corners, which means riding with some of the faster guys, or I have to pootle. But then, as soon as a straight comes up, it's "zoooom, zoooom, zooozoooom" as they all pass me. So I can either be towards the front and frustrated by the passing, or I can be towards the back, still get passed (and you know it happens), and be frustrated on the twisty bits. It's a bit of a no-win.


HTFU has nothing to do with it. Telling someone who has genuine concerns about an accident happening (I'm talking about anyone in the group crashing) to HTFU sounds incredibly short sighted and callous - why would you choose to ride with someone who thinks like that? You wouldn't. If you don't have anything nice to say, there is still no need to resort to the Kiwi Way­™, and basically say "nothing to do with me, not my problem, his issue, HTFU.". You got to admit, it sounds cold rather than caring.
Edit: If you're more saying 'HTFU' to the speed/passing issue, and where to ride in the group, then refer to the above.

You can actually be supportive and encouraging rather than resorting to 'HTFU'. I'm not one of the plebs you see at your work (even tho I'm unemployed :pinch:) :(


Happily, that isn't really an issue for me. You know I trust myself and my riding just fine. But you also know that a lot of accidents happen (and plenty have been posted) where it's almost totally out of your control. If some tard pulls out in front of you / cuts you off / plain doesn't see you / t-bones you / whatever in the wrong situation, it can be curtains.


Mate, you obviously have issues at the moment... My two cents worth: If you're that down about riding then simple... Don't do it! I don't see how winging on this site will help you or anyone else. Riding is ment to be fun and posts like yours will just bring people down or p*ss them off. I don't even understand why someone would put up a post like yours, are you just seeking attention or reassurance?

[fireliv]

I wasn't referring to your PM, which was referring to something different. You were saying "keep riding, but HTFU and come to the track with us." IMO that's quite different to the reason Fireliv seems to have used. Sure, I may have misinterpreted her meaning in the way she used it, but it certainly came across the way I answered it.
Edit: Have re-read all the posts involved and decided I have misinterpreted it a little, so I've edited my post accordingly.

HTFU is in reference to having a slow bike, and making it an excuse for not coming on these rides. Thats the real issue with the ride you have isnt it. You went on a ride, a ride that happened to be in bad enough weather that most of us choose not to go on except for some of the faster guys and ureself, got left behind and now feel hard done by. Also because you have your full and cant afford/find/get the bike you want. Well tough. I distinctly remember talking to you about that once and you stating that you dont really mind riding the NZ even if you had your full. But that seems not to be the case.
I dont blame you for wanting a bigger bike, hell I think almost all the ones that come out on 250's cant wait to get a bigger bike, but I know that I will be riding to keep my skill up untill I get my next bike, not sulking cos I cant have it now.
As for you feeling that everyone is out to get you, thats something that only you can make a decision about, and if ridings not for you then thats it, something we all have to face/decide on at some point.

BTW you get Phoexnix's PM? Prefer a Fri or weekend night if you up for it

[SuperSonic]

Thanks to all for the great ride on weds. Sorry could not do the whole ride but 15 people need their wages paid that night and well I guess I should pay them.:blink: Great to see to the new bikes out last night, Ric and Helens new wheels look cool sound great, (even when thay can not be turned off). :2thumbsup. Anyway spot ya next week all.:cool:

[Deviant Esq]

You went on a ride, a ride that happened to be in bad enough weather that most of us choose not to go on except for some of the faster guys and ureself, got left behind and now feel hard done by.
I suspect we aren't reading from the same book here - I don't recall that ever happening. Sure, I got soaked that one time when it hailed near Diamond Harbour, but 1. I didn't get left behind, and 2. I never felt hard done by.


I distinctly remember talking to you about that once and you stating that you dont really mind riding the NZ even if you had your full. But that seems not to be the case.
At the time, I meant it. Test riding bigger bikes has changed all that in a big way. Besides, I had the money at the time, and didn't exactly plan to be unemployed. If I wasn't (and if the car didn't need fixing too, damn it), I'd be buying another bike pretty soon.


BTW you get Phoexnix's PM? Prefer a Fri or weekend night if you up for it
Yep, got the PM. Don't know if it's gonna work... Anita may or may not be free on the Friday - if she is I'm keen, and we've got a mate's wedding to go to on the Saturday, so that's out. Which reminds me, I'll have to bail on my softball team for that day, which means they'll probably have to default. Dammit. :blink:

[fireliv]

I
Yep, got the PM. Don't know if it's gonna work... Anita may or may not be free on the Friday - if she is I'm keen, and we've got a mate's wedding to go to on the Saturday, so that's out. Which reminds me, I'll have to bail on my softball team for that day, which means they'll probably have to default. Dammit. :blink:

No worries if any other day will suit let me know (except wed of course cos you will be riding!!!:yes: HOPEFULLY!) otherwise there is always the following week!

[Deviant Esq]

No worries if any other day will suit let me know (except wed of course cos you will be riding!!!:yes: HOPEFULLY!) otherwise there is always the following week!
I really should come along to another Wed night ride. Maybe it'll help me to forget about other crap I'm dealing with.

I blame having no job. Always gets me short tempered because money is such an issue. Getting nagged about it every 2nd day (grrr) really doesn't help when I'm actively applying for nearly everything, it just makes me more cross.

[Mikkel]

I suspect we aren't reading from the same book here - I don't recall that ever happening. Sure, I got soaked that one time when it hailed near Diamond Harbour, but 1. I didn't get left behind, and 2. I never felt hard done by.

Hey, that was THE BOMB!!! That was fun - funniest bit was all the fast guys going at 20 km/h with both feet on the ground on their precious sportsbikes :lol:


I really should come along to another Wed night ride. Maybe it'll help me to forget about other crap I'm dealing with.

I blame having no job. Always gets me short tempered because money is such an issue. Getting nagged about it every 2nd day (grrr) really doesn't help when I'm actively applying for nearly everything, it just makes me more cross.

Yep yep yep - HTFU Ryan! ;) :hug:

[KingJackaL]

I really should come along to another Wed night ride. Maybe it'll help me to forget about other crap I'm dealing with.

I blame having no job. Always gets me short tempered because money is such an issue. Getting nagged about it every 2nd day (grrr) really doesn't help when I'm actively applying for nearly everything, it just makes me more cross.

Hmm, been there. I wound up doing laboring jobs for 2 years after spending 5 and a bit years at Uni cos my industry was in fire-mode :|. Sucks, but you WILL get a job eventually - I did (after 2 years of applying for jobs every week - I lost count after 100-something applications...). If your industry's doing the same thing, think about getting a fill-in job somewhere else? Even laboring etc, at least it pays the bills - and you get a bit of social interaction during the day. Which TBH, is one of the biggest problems with not having a job ;o.

[SVboy]

I really should come along to another Wed night ride. Maybe it'll help me to forget about other crap I'm dealing with.

I blame having no job. Always gets me short tempered because money is such an issue. Getting nagged about it every 2nd day (grrr) really doesn't help when I'm actively applying for nearly everything, it just makes me more cross.

Guess what! We rate you! You are a very tidy rider with a heap of ability! You give sportsbike wannabes like myself the learn in the twisties and combine it with a pleasant personality. Bastard!! Come along before autumn hits-make riding your outlet to get away from lifes realities for a while. God knows, I do! It will come right!

[No FX]

Hey Christchurchians anyone up for a ride to Kaikoura on Sunday?

[200BUSA]

Hey, that was THE BOMB!!! That was fun - funniest bit was all the fast guys going at 20 km/h with both feet on the ground on their precious sportsbikes :lol:



We were going slow -hoping no one would slide off and hit us.Caution.is always best.And i noticed you didnt slow down,Valentino Mikkel.:niceone:

[200BUSA]

Hey Christchurchians anyone up for a ride to Kaikoura on Sunday?



I would of but the bike will be in bits - fixing the gearbox.

[Spuds1234]

Everything working out the way it should do, I should have a brand new clutch in the bike by Wednesday, the bike will have had a tune up and service, and the front tyre will have been replaced on Wednesday arvo before the ride.

Man I cant wait to get out there and just go for a blast on a bike where the clutch doesnt suck.

[fireliv]

yes little worried about my clutch having gearing issues.... must get that sorted....
Be good to see ya spud, what about dave he still without wheels?

[JMemonic]

yes little worried about my clutch having gearing issues.... must get that sorted....

?? ok whats the clutch issue.

[JMemonic]

Everything working out the way it should do, I should have a brand new clutch in the bike by Wednesday, the bike will have had a tune up and service, and the front tyre will have been replaced on Wednesday arvo before the ride.

Man I cant wait to get out there and just go for a blast on a bike where the clutch doesnt suck.

And you still want to try and find a cosmetically better one ?, man after what you have put into that machine a pretty one would let you down.

[Spuds1234]

Be good to see ya spud, what about dave he still without wheels?

Yip, Im definatly looking forward to going on the ride, thats for sure.

Dave is still without wheels. I think (and dont quote me on this but) he flies up to Hamilton on Tuesday for some court date to do with the RS250. So hopefully he will get plenty of cash from that and obviously be back on 2 wheels sometime in the next month.

[Spuds1234]

And you still want to try and find a cosmetically better one ?, man after what you have put into that machine a pretty one would let you down.

Na Im not really. Ive decided to hell with the expense, I will get my Kat painted sometime this winter (money willing).

I just need to find a left hand Napoleon Fairing Mirror model AE-L .

[JMemonic]

Na Im not really. Ive decided to hell with the expense, I will get my Kat painted sometime this winter (money willing).

Just don't do this to it, (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Classic-vintage/auction-143012686.htm?key=970157) sorry to the owner I guess different strokes but :sick:


I just need to find a left hand Napoleon Fairing Mirror model AE-L .

Yeah could be an issue given that in the US so many other models were called Katana, there must be someone making a part for it.

[JMemonic]

At the time, I meant it. Test riding bigger bikes has changed all that in a big way. Besides, I had the money at the time, and didn't exactly plan to be unemployed. If I wasn't (and if the car didn't need fixing too, damn it), I'd be buying another bike pretty soon.

Yeah they get pretty dam tempting don't they, I am going to stay out of the discussion except to say be really sure if you hang up the helmet, been there done it, knew for years I was missing something.

I am sure the rest will work itself out, just don't stress out too much, in the end it wont do you any good at all (but you know that).

There are a few reasonable larger bikes out there for less than 2k if you are willing to get your hands dirty now and then and put up with not having the flashiest machine on the block, look at my thing for example, and how much will the NZ get you back?

[Spuds1234]

Na the Napoleon mirror is a generic mirror that fits the bike really well. Better than the original ones IMO.

My Dad has them on his Laverda. I used to have them on my Kat until I broke them :doh:

I have a right hand one. The left is now proving difficult. Its not helped by the fact that Budget Motorcycle Spares are the only place I seem to be able to get them from and they couldnt produce good service to save their lives.

Ahh well. I'm a patient guy. I can wait.

[Spuds1234]

The bike will be re-painted with the colours that its in now. Just with all the dents and cracks taken out of the panels and fairing etc.

I would like to get the frame done aswell, but at this stage I dont think its worth it.

[JMemonic]

Na the Napoleon mirror is a generic mirror that fits the bike really well. Better than the original ones IMO.

My Dad has them on his Laverda. I used to have them on my Kat until I broke them :doh:

I have a right hand one. The left is now proving difficult. Its not helped by the fact that Budget Motorcycle Spares are the only place I seem to be able to get them from and they couldnt produce good service to save their lives.

Ahh well. I'm a patient guy. I can wait.

Odd they have in my experience very good at getting items, like anywhere you do need to check in with them occasionally if you have a part on order but in most cases they are pretty good.


The bike will be re-painted with the colours that its in now. Just with all the dents and cracks taken out of the panels and fairing etc.

I would like to get the frame done aswell, but at this stage I dont think its worth it.

Mate I know it seems like extra work, but if you get it all done at once then you wont be kicking yourself say dam I wished I had painted the frame, not sure I would go so far as to paint the motor though.

[Mikkel]

Guess what! We rate you! You are a very tidy rider with a heap of ability! You give sportsbike wannabes like myself the learn in the twisties and combine it with a pleasant personality. Bastard!! Come along before autumn hits-make riding your outlet to get away from lifes realities for a while. God knows, I do! It will come right!

Indeed Chris! But that is all going to change on the 8th when the mainland people will teach you to knee-down at levels. Provided you don't crash your bike at the "Have a go day" this weekend ;)

Hope you guys have a good day out there. Might pop by and have a look. Doubt I'll go out there to take my bike on the track though.


We were going slow -hoping no one would slide off and hit us.Caution.is always best.And i noticed you didnt slow down,Valentino Mikkel.:niceone:

Yeah Craig, I'm the 2nd coming of christ - the true motorcycling god :rolleyes: (and slightly pissed, I blame ethanol). At least the 250 isn't going to flip out and bite my head off because of a bit of hail... or I was just too inexperienced at that time to appreciate what danger I was in. Truth be told - to this day I still don't know how bad it actually was since I haven't had the opportunity to ride in hail again.

However, emperical evidence show I didn't go too fast for the conditions. And I certainly didn't make any hazardous overtakes or break the speed limit for that matter.

[Spuds1234]

The motor is fine. It just needs the gold engine cover replaced with a silver one. Or all the silver ones replaced with gold ones. I imagine the first option would be the cheapest though.

[laRIKin]

I would of but the bike will be in bits - fixing the gearbox.

Before or after the NOS.:dodge:

Bad luck, hope your bike is up and going soon.

We that is SDU and I turned around at Little River as SDU did not want to ride in those hills at night with a few others.
We went to the Wheatsheaf and then went back over the Pass to go home and got t follow the R1 and R6 most of the way home.:scooter:

[fireliv]

?? ok whats the clutch issue.

Jumps out of first gear into N, won't change down sometimes esp into 2nd or first, wont go into N without a fight.

[El Stevo]

We that is SDU and I turned around at Little River as SDU did not want to ride in those hills at night with a few others.
We went to the Wheatsheaf and then went back over the Pass to go home and got t follow the R1 and R6 most of the way home.:scooter:

Now it all makes sense! Saw you guys cut in behind us in halswell and follow us almost all the way home, neither of us remembered seeing you at Duvauchelle though...:)

[laRIKin]

Now it all makes sense! Saw you guys cut in behind us in halswell and follow us almost all the way home, neither of us remembered seeing you at Duvauchelle though...:)

I thought that it would have you guys guessing.
You did see us when you and us, fueled up at Dallington BP before the ride and then at the start of the ride from Burger King, my partner talked to your partner there. (short redhead)

[El Stevo]

I thought that it would have you guys guessing.
You did see us when you and us, fueled up at Dallington BP before the ride and then at the start of the ride from Burger King, my partner talked to your partner there. (short redhead)

Yeah saw you at BP and wondered if you were going on same ride, that was quickly answered when you pulled in to BK (slightly later than us due to red light on Fitzgereld ave I believe:doh:) Yes we remember SDU, I had a short chat to her as well...

[sellywin]

So, a ride still happening tomorrow?

[fireliv]

Sure is. Even if the weather is a bit dubious I'm sure some of the hardcores will head out

[sellywin]

Sweet, usual place, usual time then? My first ride out with you crowd, looking foward to meeting some keen bikers.

[El Stevo]

I'll be there weather permitting... I'm a self confessed rain hater:angry:

Fingers crossed for hot sticky dry roads:Punk:

[Spuds1234]

May or may not be there. I havnt yet decide yet due to recent developments.

Bikes costings two tenths of fuck all to get a decent service so that is good except for the the clutch that Sportzone sold me. It fitted fine except for the fibres.

So I may not turn up depending on how I feel and whether or not Im working. Im unfortunatly having to pick up a whole lot of extra shifts to afford the clutch plus my other bills.

So if you happen to want McD's and your at Northlands Mall, and I know you from the Wednesday night rides then you could be in luck for a good discount, but dont hold your breath as the manager could be breathing over my neck.

But definatly make sure you say Hi as I could make it worth your while.

Chur

[phoenixgtr]

but of course

[Deviant Esq]

I'm not sure if I'll be able to make tonight's ride. I'd be keen for sure, but I've been unwell the last couple of days, and, as you might be able to tell from the time I'm posting this message (4.30am), I haven't been able to sleep for a solitary minute tonight, finally giving up and getting dressed again a few minutes ago. So, I'll see how I feel by tonight, but it's not looking good. :(

[dangerous]

and believe it or not Dvt Esq... there are people far worse of than you, and people that need far more attention than you, relax, chill and go and ride... best medication availble.

[Transalper]

I'm out... working late again.

[Monty69]

i didnt make it last week coz of march hare organizing... and now i wont make it 2nyt as a wasp got up my overalls at work and stung several times down below:mad: Cant believe my luck sumtimes, hav fun guys/gals:bye:

[phoenixgtr]

Haha thats funny...sorry!


I'm not sure where people want to go tonight but I was thinking Godley House. We haven't been there since the pig and the cow episode. Maybe via Sumner and Evans Pass?

[Ghost_Bullet]

To tight for time to hook in tonight. :bye:

[Transalper]

To tight for time to hook in tonight. :bye:Sure, it's easy to say that now you've seen the big black cloud closing in;)

[Ghost_Bullet]

Sure, it's easy to say that now you've seen the big black cloud closing in;)


Ha ha dude:niceone:, there was that:cool:, the rain did not stop me mowing the lawn though. And arriveing home at 5.30:( to the smell of Mango and Curry Chicken kebabs:jerry: is enough to keep any good man home with his wife and kiddies:baby:.

[Spuds1234]

There were about 8 bikers there at BK when I walked up (yea you read that right. I walked). Just as I arrived at 6:20 the weather packed in and everyone pretty much decided that that was it for the night.

So I headed back to KG Motorcycles to pick up the Kat.

Turns out the engine is going to cost me (conservative estimate here) another thou.

The bike has been giving a very clean bill of health for everything except for 2nd gear which is pretty much ruined (previous owner not me -I dont pull wheelies on the bike).

The thing runs so much better now though its not funny. The difference is amazing. Pity I cant afford petrol.

Kevin also suggested I look at getting the bearing shells replaced aswell while the engine is out of the frame and apart getting 2nd gear replaced as the bike is right up there in Km's. This is probably wise as I had a big end bearing go on my 250 and it was very messy.

Ahh well... Atleast I have 4 gears that work really well now. Just have to take it easy for a while in 2nd until I get some more moola.

The bikes still plenty quick for me when I skip second gear (this wont do any damage I presume. Or will it?)

So Im pretty happy with things at the moment.

[fireliv]

Not a fantastic night for riding so we packed it in, but good on everyone who showed up!!

Well next week here we come

[phoenixgtr]

Doh! Well I was hoping to give my new jacket a good test. Stupid weather!! Oh well. Next week. Can't complain really. We haven't been rained out very often

[headlesschicken]

The bikes still plenty quick for me when I skip second gear (this wont do any damage I presume. Or will it?)



Shouldn't be a problem as long as you get enough speed up in first to prevent strain on the engine in the bottom of 3rd. But there's probably some techno-buff answer as to why it is bad:second:

[Deviant Esq]

Doh! Well I was hoping to give my new jacket a good test. Stupid weather!! Oh well. Next week. Can't complain really. We haven't been rained out very often
Oooo you got a new jacket finally? Cool, will have to see that tomorrow night :)

Speaking of which, anything in particular you'd like us to bring? We've already arranged a few things, but if there's anything in particular we can bring that too.

[phoenixgtr]

Yep, it's very flash. Too flash for me. I look like a proper sportsbike wanker now!!

PM in progress

[Mikkel]

Hmmm, I'm tempted to... nah, fuck it I'll just say it: HTFU guys! :yes:

'twas a lovely windy and rainy evening out on the harbour - lot's of water on the deck! Bloody good night for sailing...

Next wednesday is the last race this season so after that I'm more likely to come and join you guys.


Doh! Well I was hoping to give my new jacket a good test. Stupid weather!! Oh well. Next week. Can't complain really. We haven't been rained out very often

Seems to me that shitty weather is the ultimate test ;)

[helenoftroy]

Yep, it's very flash. Too flash for me. I look like a proper sportsbike wanker now!!

we'll comment!!!:nya: more than once probably........:yes:
Casuality zipped off for the ride last nite,back 5 mins later cause it started to rain:cold:
I rode to Kaikoura with Delphinus(TT600) via the picturesque route yesterday.Hes touring the North Island till Easter
I like holidays:2thumbsup

[fireliv]

So we game for another attempt this week? No idea what the weather is surposed to do but would be nice to go for a ride. Location?? Or is douvoculle our main route? Not that it bothers me that much, I like that hill, just dislike all the others to get there...... oh well practice makes improvement

[Spuds1234]

Definately keen for what ever. I need to get out for a decent blast, with or without second gear. I dont care.

[Sellout]

Work has settled down nicely so I should be along this week... taggin along in the rear somewhere! I have fixed my exhaust problem (nuts vibrated off! The exhaust bolts you dirty so and so's) and I guess I can get to about 90kph... the speedo is on back order...

Ha, sucks to be me. But if we're riding hills, I'm in cos I should be able to keep up!

[helenoftroy]

Ha, sucks to be me. But if we're riding hills, I'm in cos I should be able to keep up!

you'll be fine -I rode our old XL200R on a couple of the Wed nite rides,no probs:2thumbsup

Only a few more weeks till daylight saving finishes.....we'll be along tonight:wari:

[Mr Triple]

Would like to be going to night, but thanks to the N.W. wind yesterday I've got to work and wont be finish till about 10. DAM DAM DAM :mad:
Have a good one peoples and maybe next week for me:yes:

[Monty69]

Grr i was gona cum tonight but my bike is playing up... wont idle properly and coughs and splutters below 5000rpm. ive drained carbies and i would like to clean/ check sparkplugs but honda has made it pretty much impossible for the average home mechanic to get at them but im reluctant to pay a shop $60 an hr to do a job ive done many times before on simpler bikes! dam it:eek5: Anyone have suggestions?

[sellywin]

Well that was a nice first ride, pity I slid off on a corner :argh: but luckily noone was around to see it :P. Its gonna be a fun night of rebending metal :sweatdrop:

[dangerous]

How come you lot always end up on ya arsess??? yet ya dont want my help in riding skills.
I have expressed concern time after time yet still you lot think ya know beter... *shakes head and wonders off*

[T.W.R]

How come you lot always end up on ya arsess??? yet ya dont want my help in riding skills.
I have expressed concern time after time yet still you lot think ya know beter... *shakes head and wounders off*

:rolleyes: see the theme of the bins :oi-grr:

Can't help some if they don't want it D, though at the same age remember what you were like :pinch:

Now a minor bin is like a passage of rights :stupid:

[fireliv]

Well that was a nice first ride, pity I slid off on a corner :argh: but luckily noone was around to see it :P. Its gonna be a fun night of rebending metal :sweatdrop:

Suck. Hope its not damaged to much!! Hope its lesson learned and that we will be seeing you back soon.

Split into 2 groups today, I went with the Godley house group. Was great having a chat to everyone there. Riding in the dark was not fun though, sorry everyone I held up! Yup I will be finishing once daylight savings end.......

[dangerous]

Can't help some if they don't want it D, though at the same age remember what you were like :pinch:

Now a minor bin is like a passage of rights :stupid:

Yip I remember... stayed up right and only wish there was some old fuker with words of wisdom for me.

passage of rights my arse, no need for it... not saying its not part of riding cos it is but it can be minamised and it seems thet its becomming more frequent on these rides.

[JMemonic]

Split into 2 groups today, I went with the Godley house group. Was great having a chat to everyone there. Riding in the dark was not fun though, sorry everyone I held up! Yup I will be finishing once daylight savings end.......

Was a very nice night, as to finishing when daylight savings finishes I think we can organise some shorter rides just to keep the group going.

[Subike]

Yip I remember... stayed up right and only wish there was some old fuker with words of wisdom for me.

passage of rights my arse, no need for it... not saying its not part of riding cos it is but it can be minamised and it seems thet its becomming more frequent on these rides.

Agree with you D, there is no need for anyone to bin, We all know how good it is to run with the pack,
But you got to walk before you can run.
If you fall off once then you are doing something wrong. Dont try to go as fast again till either you are shown what you did wrong, or work out yourself what you did wrong.
sellywin
It sounds to me like you need to find an empty car park, set up some cones and do a few hours practice at a safe speed.
If thats your third ? bin, then you are going way to fast for your experiance.
Slow down and look at what you are doing, feel your bike, listen to your bike, and throw your EGO out the door.
No shame in being slow....you stay in one piece and alive that way.
It can take years to learn how to go fast, after 30years Im still learning how to go fast, and still cannot keep pace with others on smaller bikes.
But thats good, I still have all ten fingers, ten toes, two useable arms and legs, and no scratches on my head.
Remember the journey is more inportant than the time taken to get there.
Glade that you didnt injure yourself, but what about next time

[sellywin]

I know exactly where i went wrong, and 1st time off my bike. Put it down to inexperience at open road night driving. I approached a corner too fast, cos couldn't see round it well enough and just went off. I don't think cones around a carpark is gonna help. Next time I just gotta learn to be a bit more cautious and slow down.

[fireliv]

Was a very nice night, as to finishing when daylight savings finishes I think we can organise some shorter rides just to keep the group going.

Yup very possible. I think Phoenix will just keep showing up until no one else does. I dont think that there needs to be a offical "End" everyone can make there own choice on that. But personally I think I will stop coming in the next few weeks. But I'm gonna be there to see deviant make his debeut on the new bike!

[T.W.R]

Yip I remember... stayed up right and only wish there was some old fuker with words of wisdom for me.

passage of rights my arse, no need for it... not saying its not part of riding cos it is but it can be minamised and it seems thet its becomming more frequent on these rides.

Exactly :niceone:

most of us when were at the same point in our journey in motorcycling didn't have older riders wanting to point us in the right direction or showing concern towards helping us, we either learnt the hard way or were just lucky enough to move through that period unscathed.

You can't put an old head on young shoulders :msn-wink:

[Subike]

I know exactly where i went wrong, and 1st time off my bike. Put it down to inexperience at open road night driving. I approached a corner too fast, cos couldn't see round it well enough and just went off. I don't think cones around a carpark is gonna help. Next time I just gotta learn to be a bit more cautious and slow down.

Fair enough Sellywin, I with draw my critisisim,

[SVboy]

Good ride last night-but watch out for the new seal and loose chip all over Hilltop hill, and Devauchelles hill. Yucky. Did anyone come to grief?

[helenoftroy]

Good ride last night-but watch out for the new seal and loose chip all over Hilltop hill, and Devauchelles hill. Yucky. Did anyone come to grief?

I hear there were eftpos probs at the pub:doh:

I quietly meandered home behind fireliv,i hate nightriding these days.Old age and eyesight:crybaby:

[Deviant Esq]

Good ride last night-but watch out for the new seal and loose chip all over Hilltop hill, and Devauchelles hill. Yucky. Did anyone come to grief?
Came across that lot last Sunday morning/afternoon on a quick strop over to Akaroa and back. On the way back a southerly change had hit the Akaroa harbour and it was howling through. Negotiating that section of new seal was a bit scary with the strong wind doing its level best to upset us! We got through it alright though.


I quietly meandered home behind fireliv,i hate nightriding these days.Old age and eyesight:crybaby:
I know what you mean! The headlight on the NZ is pretty good, but not when it comes to seeing where you want to go in a corner! It pretty much has to be on high beam for me to have any clue where I'm going in the non street lit areas, can cause a few nervous moments. None last night, happily, all went fine. Was a nice ride :)

[DrJekyll]

some of you guys had helped with my 'wind issues...' in ferrymead...

do you guys meet every wednesday night?
it tends to be my night to look after my little boy so I'll see if I can come to an arrangement if you are continuing through Winter night hours...

cya

[JMemonic]

some of you guys had helped with my 'wind issues...' in ferrymead...

do you guys meet every wednesday night?
it tends to be my night to look after my little boy so I'll see if I can come to an arrangement if you are continuing through Winter night hours...

cya

Welcome, yes every Wednesday between 6 and 6:30 at BK in Moorhouse ave, you will find different riders each week as some folks can not come to all of the rides, and there is no obligation to, there are a few learners and plenty of folks who will give you a hand.

Most important thing to remember is you do not have to try keeping up with the front riders.

[DrJekyll]

Most important thing to remember is you do not have to try keeping up with the front riders.

thanks for that - I'm still pretty shit-scared of this riding thing so the biggest thing for me is not wanting to hold peops back with me on my liddle 250.
will see what I can do - would be great to meet folks.

[Transalper]

lol, you can't actually hold people back, those that decide they want to go faster tend to just do it, if I'm behind someone it is usually by choice,

[Busaboy]

Well was a interesting ride, seems i lost my mojo for the evening so took it easy
was a good ride to godley house, sorry to have to take off passing you all on the way back but had lowered my main beam light before march hare and first night ride last night and found it shining only about 6 meters ahead of me (NOT GOOD) so got ahead so ta use high beam al da way back till i hit street lights, was interesting ride back :shit: with a few corners looking too be a :Oops: but made it around in my lane, so eyez :)

[karla]

some of you guys had helped with my 'wind issues...' in ferrymead...

Welcome to KB Mr Jekyll.

Ahem, wind issues? :( (mental note to self not to follow the Dr).

Have missed the last couple of rides, have had a twinge in my neck / shoulder and was hoping it would get better by itself, but finally am going to have it looked at next week. Might be a good excuse to get a masseuse ~ lol. I get withdrawal symptoms every time I hear a bike go past!

[fireliv]

some of you guys had helped with my 'wind issues...' in ferrymead...

do you guys meet every wednesday night?
it tends to be my night to look after my little boy so I'll see if I can come to an arrangement if you are continuing through Winter night hours...

cya

HI Welcome!!
DO come along when you are able, there are quite a few people on 250s so you'll be fine. Like TA says, there are people that will help you out, and then there is me.... the Anchor always getting towed along! (just kidding)
See ya soon

[DrJekyll]

AWESOME! i have leave to go out for a ride on Wednesday.

thanks for all your notes of encouragement :cool:

...slightly nervously excited now...

[helenoftroy]

AWESOME! i have leave to go out for a ride on Wednesday.

thanks for all your notes of encouragement :cool:

...slightly nervously excited now...

Look forward to seeing you.....:scooter:

Dont be nervous -we dont bite:devil2:

[karla]

Look forward to seeing you.....:scooter:

Dont be nervous -we dont bite:devil2:

Nor excited, we don't bite if you have wind issues ... :devil2::devil2:



Helen!! :rolleyes: LOL

[Dave-]

i so miss this, few weeks to get the stanchions from japan (couldn't source any....people like to have 5 spare sets for their buckets)

dangerous I agree, I myself ended up on my butt, but (butt but) as soon as i have my bike back I'll be hitting ya up for a ride, sweet?

[dangerous]

i so miss this, few weeks to get the stanchions from japan (couldn't source any....people like to have 5 spare sets for their buckets)

dangerous I agree, I myself ended up on my butt, but (butt but) as soon as i have my bike back I'll be hitting ya up for a ride, sweet?

sweet
couldnt ya forks be straightened? most dinged up buckets dont have the corect forks in them, easier to butcher some others in like GSXR250

[DrJekyll]

More gutted than a gutted thing on national gutted day

there I was all psyched up to brave a ride tomorrow night with not having my boy... and I have to work a late shift at the clinic...

well aren't I just Lord Sluttedalot
:angry:

[phoenixgtr]

Doh!!

And it's supposed to be a beautiful day too!!

[ShawNee1]

Anyone interested in doing the Greta Valley run tomorrow since the weather should be like today, a couple of us did it on Sunday didn't take long to get there and back to town?

[JMemonic]

Stuffed up and forgot to organise a shift swap, I will miss this week, have a good ride all.

[MyGSXF]

Well that was a nice first ride, pity I slid off on a corner :argh:


It sounds to me like you need to find an empty car park, set up some cones and do a few hours practice at a safe speed.
If thats your third ? bin, then you are going way to fast for your experiance.



I know exactly where i went wrong, and 1st time off my bike. Put it down to inexperience at open road night driving. I approached a corner too fast, cos couldn't see round it well enough and just went off. I don't think cones around a carpark is gonna help. Next time I just gotta learn to be a bit more cautious and slow down.

A carpark with cones (along with fun & friendly professional instruction..:first: ) will make the world of difference.. :2thumbsup shall I put your name on the list... :whistle: (see thread below..)

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=62082&page=4

Jen :rockon:

[JWALKER]

hey. we going to do a blat to akaroa early and then ride back and meet you guys at duvaccenals (lol, not sure how its spelt).
you guys still heading over that way tommorow night?

[Transalper]

Duvauchelle... I stopped in there for tea on sunday, another late working evening for me tomorow, hoping to get along again in another week or two.. or three, maybe the first dark run.

[timg]

Look's like it's going to be an awesome day tomorrow :banana: I have to work in Christchurch so I'm bringing the bike for my first WNR :ride: Be gentle with me :devil2:

[SuperSonic]

Well Bugger me looks like i will make this weeks ride. :banana: What s the planned ride so far, over the hill or up north?:cool: Dont care this week as i have a need for some speed(miles sorry not that I go fast or anything just that well love that feeling of speed dam going crazy talking to myself about speed shit I really need to get OUT:spanking:)lol: So ya right good now spot ya tomorrow.

[phoenixgtr]

We may split the ride if theres people wanting to go north. I can guess theres going to be some who won't want to go north (I'm probably one of them). It's a nice ride though.

[karla]

Not going to be along, sob, if I miss any more it's gonna be winter! Enjoy the evening all, looks like it will be another great night for a ride ~

[homer]

Yeah was going to go as well my first ride WNR
but i think i see work calling
....so fucken pissed

[helenoftroy]

Look's like it's going to be an awesome day tomorrow :banana: I have to work in Christchurch so I'm bringing the bike for my first WNR :ride: Be gentle with me :devil2:

Be good to see you......dont no bout the gentle bit tho....:Playnice::devil2:

[Mikkel]

Duvauchelle... I stopped in there for tea on sunday, another late working evening for me tomorow, hoping to get along again in another week or two.. or three, maybe the first dark run.

Ah, I thought it was you I saw Sunday night. I came out on your right from Cashmere road, Halswell Quarry park just as you were cruising into Halswell.
Waved at you, you had a pillion as well. :)


Anyway, might see you guys tomorrow evening. We'll see how the day goes.

[JWALKER]

We may split the ride if theres people wanting to go north. I can guess theres going to be some who won't want to go north (I'm probably one of them). It's a nice ride though.

we can have a drink ready for you when you pull up at the pub :):apint:

[Transalper]

Ah, I thought it was you I saw Sunday night. I came out on your right from Cashmere road, Halswell Quarry park just as you were cruising into Halswell.
Waved at you, you had a pillion as well. :)
.....
Indeed it was me, I did wave back but wasn't sure who I was waving at.
We'd been out logging a few shingle roads for the Adventure routes website and hunting geocaches while at it. J was relaxing on the back, I'm quicker on hilly shingle two up than she is riding solo. :msn-wink:

[Mikkel]

Indeed it was me, I did wave back but wasn't sure who I was waving at.

Nah, the ZXR250 looks a bit different without its fairings that's for sure.

Sounds like you had a fun trip! :)

[phoenixgtr]

Has anyone else heard anything about a fire on Dyers pass or somewhere round there?

[ShawNee1]

Has anyone else heard anything about a fire on Dyers pass or somewhere round there?

http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/latest/200803191154/11bcf4be

Five helicopters and several rural fire pumps are being used to battle a large scrub fire on Christchurch's Port Hills.

The fire is burning about 50 hectares of pine plantation undergrowth. The blaze is in a rural area well away from the city limits, with no houses in the area.

Helicopters are being used as the area is too difficult for ground crews to get to.

The Summit Road is closed from the Sign of the Kiwi on Dyers Pass Road.

Copyright © 2008 Radio New Zealand

[phoenixgtr]

Cool. Thanks mate

[fireliv]

WOnt be going tonight, 2 much to sort out for the weekend.....

yeah recieved this

New Zealand Police Alert 1:00am 18 Mar 2008 Canterbury

Location of incident: Christchurch

Incident type: Suspicious Fire

Media Release: Port Hills Fire
Today Police have been working with the Fire Service trying to ascertain the cause of the fire which began last night.
Just off the road there has been found a Nissan Primera car and it would seem that this vehicle was at the heart of where the fire has started.
The car was reported stolen from the Wigram area after 10 pm last night.
'We would be very interested in any sightings of a silver or grey Nissan Primera car on the summit road after 10pm.' said Detective Senior Sergeant John Rae of the Southern CIB.
'There was likely to have been another vehicle with the Primera,' he said, 'which would have taken the people responsible for dumping the car there away from the area. If anyone can provide any information as to the actions of the person(s) in the Primera and an associated vehicle we would be pleased to hear.'
CIB staff can be contacted at the Hornby Police station on 344 1800.



E W J RAE
Detective Senior Sergeant
Operations Manager
Southern CIB: CANTERBURY

Issued By: Inspector Alan Weston

[JAS-1100]

sorry will not be there tonight mother has turned up for dinner and me and pam got heaps of shit to do for the big ride to gore tomorro night see you next week:bye:

[Spuds1234]

Didnt make it tonight.

I really wanted to go, but I wanted to eat more.

Ive been living on the bones of my arse for the last 2 weeks and I was running out of food (hell Ive been taking cereal to work in the morning to use the milk at work because I havn't had any for 9 days).

Cooked up the biggest steak I could find, plenty of mixed vegetables and made steak sandwhiches, with buttered peas, carrots, and corn. It was great.

See you guys next week.

[dangerous]

we can have a drink ready for you when you pull up at the pub :):apint:mate... you are lethal enough without a drink :wari:

[Mikkel]

Good thing you guys didn't go towards Akaroa!

Big stretch of gravel on the way up to Hilltop - and to add to that a lot of stock effluence randomly sloshed around just about every corner...

[JWALKER]

mate... you are lethal enough without a drink :wari:

haha, that is true. :devil2:

[Deviant Esq]

Grump. Couldn't go on account of having to take the damn computer into the shop again, who still haven't managed to get the bloody thing right. Seriously frustrated!! Sucks being so poor or I'd just say "feck it all" and go buy a new computer :(

Still showed up to the carpark to say g'day even though I was in the car. Hope you guys had a good ride... fairly sure I'll be there next Wednesday. :niceone:

[phoenixgtr]

You'll probably be at the carpark at 6 on the dot bubbling with anticipation!!

[JWALKER]

did a guy on a blue sv650 turn up at the carpark?. the guys name is dennis

[helenoftroy]

Didnt see a sv650 I dont think...

Great run out to Greta valley via all sorts of roads out back of Rangiora,Sefton etc.Then Weka Pass and the awesome road thru to Greta Valley.

There were smiles on faces......the:scooter: were having fun:2thumbsup

Good to see you timg,hope you had a good cruise home to Ashvagas.

Hope you werent to traumatised by the WNR gang of misfits:doh::dodge::chase:

[timg]

WNR gang of misfits:doh::dodge::chase:

I should fit right in then, eh? :innocent:

[DrJekyll]

still gutted I couldn't go *packing a mean tanty over this one*

[Spuds1234]

Hey guys. If your up for it there is a party at my place tonight. PM or txt me for directions if your keen on coming.

[Dave-]

....alexs' pphone just exploded with txts'....

ahh...only cool people yeh?

[phoenixgtr]

Damn! That rules me out!!

[Spuds1234]

Bollocks you can come. Your cool. Dave doesnt know what cool is.

[cruza]

Didnt make it tonight.

I really wanted to go, but I wanted to eat more.

Ive been living on the bones of my arse for the last 2 weeks and I was running out of food (hell Ive been taking cereal to work in the morning to use the milk at work because I havn't had any for 9 days).

Cooked up the biggest steak I could find, plenty of mixed vegetables and made steak sandwhiches, with buttered peas, carrots, and corn. It was great.

See you guys next week.

Ya been off work or something?? :confused: not good to hear, could have raided my garage freezer still full of vension, even through I haven't been out for 2 mths for a wander,<_<. :baby: time& money hungry!!

[cruza]

WOnt be going tonight, 2 much to sort out for the weekend.....

yeah recieved this

New Zealand Police Alert 1:00am 18 Mar 2008 Canterbury

Location of incident: Christchurch

Incident type: Suspicious Fire

Media Release: Port Hills Fire
Today Police have been working with the Fire Service trying to ascertain the cause of the fire which began last night.
Just off the road there has been found a Nissan Primera car and it would seem that this vehicle was at the heart of where the fire has started.
The car was reported stolen from the Wigram area after 10 pm last night.
'We would be very interested in any sightings of a silver or grey Nissan Primera car on the summit road after 10pm.' said Detective Senior Sergeant John Rae of the Southern CIB.
'There was likely to have been another vehicle with the Primera,' he said, 'which would have taken the people responsible for dumping the car there away from the area. If anyone can provide any information as to the actions of the person(s) in the Primera and an associated vehicle we would be pleased to hear.'
CIB staff can be contacted at the Hornby Police station on 344 1800.



E W J RAE
Detective Senior Sergeant
Operations Manager
Southern CIB: CANTERBURY

Issued By: Inspector Alan Weston

Was impressive, on my way to work just before 4am, massive orange glow in the skyline , At that time of the day ,hardly going to be a "accident". Is the road open yet or still closed??

[helenoftroy]

Didnt make it tonight.

I really wanted to go, but I wanted to eat more.

Ive been living on the bones of my arse for the last 2 weeks and I was running out of food

See you guys next week.

Choice between gas and food!!thats not good Alex

Mums dont like to hear stories like that......:eek5::no:

[Spuds1234]

Ya been off work or something?? :confused: not good to hear, could have raided my garage freezer still full of vension, even through I haven't been out for 2 mths for a wander,<_<. :baby: time& money hungry!!

Not off work mate. The bikes just costing me a lot of money which all went on my credit card which is tied into my mothers account cos Im to lazy to get my own card.

If I dont pay it off I will have more to worry about than extra interest if you know what I mean.

[Spuds1234]

Choice between gas and food!!thats not good Alex

Mums dont like to hear stories like that......:eek5::no:

Mum already knows.

She says I can come and eat at her place anytime. I had plenty of food though. It just wasnt really tasty. I didnt starve. I just wanted to eat something decent.

You guys posting in this thread should come party.

You dont really have an excuse not to.

[Mr Triple]

I haven't been on a WNR for 2 or 3 weeks, so was great to head up through the Weka Pass and on to Greta Valley for a drink and chat. Man it does get dark fast now, winter must be on it's way. Great to catch up again, and to see Timg make it to a WNR:cool:

[helenoftroy]

You guys posting in this thread should come party.

You dont really have an excuse not to.

Young Casualty is out on the town with his gaming team(one of the guys is down from Auckland)-other wise reckon he'd be very keen....:banana:

[Spuds1234]

Young Casualty is out on the town with his gaming team(one of the guys is down from Auckland)-other wise reckon he'd be very keen....:banana:

Yea but what about you?

Your obviously not out on the town.

If you are I'd be very concerned.

[helenoftroy]

Yea but what about you?

Your obviously not out on the town.

If you are I'd be very concerned.

Who knows wot I get up to........:devil2:

Tho if Casualty turned up and found his mum at your place partying.......:jerry:

[Spuds1234]

Hey it would be worse if you were doing other things but partying.

Hell there are so many things I can imagine that would be worse than him turning up to find you just partying.

[Mr Triple]

Tho if Casualty turned up and found his mum at your place partying.......:jerry:

Go on Helen go party up:banana:

[JMemonic]

Hey guys. If your up for it there is a party at my place tonight. PM or txt me for directions if your keen on coming.

Typical I am at work and find this when I get home :( Oh well guys :rockon:

[fireliv]

SO the party still rocking on then? Sorry boys I was out winning bar tabs

[homer]

how many of you lot are riding next week

il be in chch for my first WNR , hope its fine

[fireliv]

Yup should be there this week unless i'm cat sitting...

[Subike]

dont you just love the flu!!!

was sitting here wed night thinking
"the lads will be turning up soon"
sure enough, I heard the sound of the bikes backing off for SH1. At gretta
grr frigging flu
wanted to come over and join you all at the pub
but I dont think you all wanted to be down with the lurgy
and what a great full moon to ride under!!!!!
Oh well yes, winter is almost upon us.
Time to put the toys in the garage, add some bling, or repair those bits that need doing, but good riding weather put off.
Yeah for the Sundowner in a couple of weeks, lol I can walk to that one!
If it turns out wet, well my place will be warm and dry....
Just roll down the hill across the road and jump my back fence.
There is even a gate in the pubs fence to use..................watch out for me goat!

[timg]

Who knows wot I get up to........:devil2:

Tho if Casualty turned up and found his mum at your place partying.......:jerry:

Almost as bad as finding mum 'performing' at the March Hare eh? :dodge:

[Mr Triple]

dont you just love the flu!!!

was sitting here wed night thinking
"the lads will be turning up soon"
sure enough, I heard the sound of the bikes backing off for SH1. At gretta
grr frigging flu
wanted to come over and join you all at the pub


Oh the flu... that's no good. We were wondering where you were. Waiting for you to walk through the door, but never happened.

It was a great ride once you got pass the boring bits, but once on your little bit of road it was all :yes::yes::yes:

I see that they have closed the pub at Waikari, so you mite get some more traffic through that way.

Lets hope you can :2guns: the flu and see you on the road.

[Subike]

Waikari pub was closed because the rental was too high
they say it will never reopen
and yes more punters for our pub now.

still tossing off the last of that flue
bugger, no riding till it gone, and such good weather.

a little fog here this morning, but no wind.
perfect day for the Leader road

$&(%$#$!!!!!

[Oakie]

a little fog here this morning, but no wind.
perfect day for the Leader road

Mrs Oakie and I may be doing the Leader Road this afternoon. She informed me earlier that she wants to do a long ride today so if anyone sees a couple of black Hondas strolling along that way gently, that'll be us.

[JMemonic]

Folks this is not aimed at anyone in particular but to the group of naysayers that seem to have developed negative attitudes to the Wed night cruisy rides.

Piss off. simple and sweet or put up come along,and sit at the back, offer the help and assistance you keep claiming too, instead of riding up the front with the fast group then "witnessing stupid and dangerous actions" and posting the ride is a complete waste of time.

If you have seen these actions fine talk to the rider but don't get bent out of shape when they ignore you cause you went ranting and raving, or berated them here in the forum rather than had a quite chat over an ale or lemonade.

If you really want to help do so, simple things per ride help more than a heap of information blasted out, any of the newer riders out there can tell you what worries them and what they want to learn if you ask them.

[Deviant Esq]

Too right JM. If only they actually listened to well reasoned posts like yours.

[dangerous]

Folks this is not aimed at anyone in particular but to the group of naysayers that seem to have developed negative attitudes to the Wed night cruisy rides..

"group" Wanta expand on ya post a little? from what I can tell over the last few rides alls been well helped Id say by the ride spliting in 2 directions allowing rider abilitys to be keept in a similer pack.

[JMemonic]

"group" Wanta expand on ya post a little? from what I can tell over the last few rides alls been well helped Id say by the ride splitting in 2 directions allowing rider ability's to be kept in a similar pack.

Not really a need to expand on it D, this post comes from my annoyance at comments made in this and other threads knocking the ride, and its ability to help newer riders.

I have gotten sick of hearing negative comments, even to the point having mentioned the ride to bikers I have spoken to, who are not on here (well they said they weren't but who can be sure) and yet seem to know all the negative comments from a mate who has been on maybe one ride.

And yes you are right splitting the ride into two has helped but is not really that different from how it has been since day one with the faster riders going at their pace, but those are the guys who, (although some might say otherwise) do not need the help, which is where all the comments about how I had an off or close call are coming from, not those at the back strangely.

Basicly if those who want to comment about the effectiveness of this ride to help the newer riders out were, instead of running down incidents at the front where the pace is high (and perhaps the testosterone) sitting at the back giving guidance, being prepared to travel at slower speeds, then all the new guys would be getting this great advice some seem to claim ownership of but are unwilling to share.

These are my 10 cents worth (inflation from 2c), I would love to see those who need and want assistance getting heaps of help from those with the knowledge and skills, shit I don't claim to know everything about riding a bike but what I know I share freely, and I am willing to listen and learn still.

[homer]

Not really a need to expand on it D, this post comes from my annoyance at comments made in this and other threads knocking the ride, and its ability to help newer riders.

I have gotten sick of hearing negative comments, even to the point having mentioned the ride to bikers I have spoken to, who are not on here (well they said they weren't but who can be sure) and yet seem to know all the negative comments from a mate who has been on maybe one ride.

And yes you are right splitting the ride into two has helped but is not really that different from how it has been since day one with the faster riders going at their pace, but those are the guys who, (although some might say otherwise) do not need the help, which is where all the comments about how I had an off or close call are coming from, not those at the back strangely.

Basicly if those who want to comment about the effectiveness of this ride to help the newer riders out were, instead of running down incidents at the front where the pace is high (and perhaps the testosterone) sitting at the back giving guidance, being prepared to travel at slower speeds, then all the new guys would be getting this great advice some seem to claim ownership of but are unwilling to share.

These are my 10 cents worth (inflation from 2c), I would love to see those who need and want assistance getting heaps of help from those with the knowledge and skills, shit I don't claim to know everything about riding a bike but what I know I share freely, and I am willing to listen and learn still.

I think its a great thing , to offer advice for the newer rider .
Its invaluable , I also think if there critisim from the higher paced riders ,or peoples that ride faster that have heard different from others on the rides !.

Well maybe they just dont need to go , i ride a bit faster myself , but if its a group ride i dont mine at all being "with the group".

And i wont be rushed to ride my bike by anyone else .
i hope theres more new riders that want to go riding in a group situation , as its great riding and they will pick up better riding tips .

This should also be encouraged by all other riders .


Thats my 10 cents

[helenoftroy]

Almost as bad as finding mum 'performing' at the March Hare eh? :dodge:

stop stirring!!:spanking::girlfight::kick:I was exceedingly well behaved for me!!....:devil2:

Reckon someones rocking up on a new bike this week, a kwaka thats not green......:banana:

[Spuds1234]

stop stirring!!:spanking::girlfight::kick:I was exceedingly well behaved for me!!....:devil2:

Reckon someones rocking up on a new bike this week, a kwaka thats not green......:banana:

It wont be me. I'll be turning up in white for a while to come.

As for being well behaved, what do you have to worry about? Your a Saint!

[dangerous]

Not really a need to expand on it D, this post comes from my annoyance at comments made in this and other threads knocking the ride, and its ability to help newer riders.

yeah ok I found the thread you were aiming ya post at http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1486591#post1486591 bit confusing comenting here even tho semi related.

[JMemonic]

yeah ok I found the thread you were aiming ya post at http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1486591#post1486591 bit confusing comenting here even tho semi related.

Don't forget this bit of my expansion


I have gotten sick of hearing negative comments, even to the point having mentioned the ride to bikers I have spoken to, who are not on here (well they said they weren't but who can be sure) and yet seem to know all the negative comments from a mate who has been on maybe one ride.


I am sure those who have been knocking the ride had been reading this thread thus why I posted here, I suspect they are the silent minority who regularly read the thread or some of those guests.

[DrJekyll]

there a wee ride happening this week?:baby:

[Deviant Esq]

there a wee ride happening this week?:baby:
I should hope so! Been looking forward to this week for quite a while... :msn-wink: