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chanceyy
26th December 2007, 21:03
This will be a cruisy ride for the newbie riders & those who wanna come outta the woodwork & join us for a pootle .. this is not a race & we will ensure that no one gets lost so there will be plenty of smoke breaks

Date: 2nd of Jan

Meeting point: Ashhurst garage

Time 10am, Leaving 10.30am

Destination .. basic thoughts for the ride are .. Apiti loop> Cheltenham, Vinegar Hill & Mangaweka for lunch .. from there we will see how everyone is feeling, May just scoot down state highway 1 til Halcombe turn off orrrrrrrrrrrr may explore back of Marton before heading back towards Halcombe > Feilding > Colyton road & end up at Ashhurst again .. it can be extended or shortened ...

however trying to organise a mid length ride as some ppl have not been riding very long at all eg 10 days ..

Calendar event here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=1516&day=2008-1-2)

discuss away .. plans can always be changed ..

HornetBoy
26th December 2007, 21:04
Count me in :2thumbsup along with me ole man (rides a 919 hornet) (who i will have to relay that it is not a race ) grrr

HornetBoy
26th December 2007, 21:07
This will be a cruisy ride for the newbie riders & those who wanna come outta the woodwork & join us for a pootle .. this is not a race & we will ensure that no one gets lost so there will be plenty of smoke breaks

Date: 2nd of Jan

Meeting point: Ashhurst garage

Time 10am, Leaving 10.30am

Destination .. basic thoughts for the ride are .. Apiti loop> Cheltenham, Vinegar Hill & Mangaweka for lunch .. from there we will see how everyone is feeling, May just scoot down state highway 1 til Halcombe turn off orrrrrrrrrrrr may explore back of Marton before heading back towards Halcombe > Feilding > Colyton road & end up at Ashhurst again .. it can be extended or shortened ...

however trying to organise a mid length ride as some ppl have not been riding very long at all eg 10 days ..

Calendar event here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=1516&day=2008-1-2)

discuss away .. plans can always be changed ..

estimate of km's plz

chanceyy
26th December 2007, 21:10
will check out Ks distance morrow .. but whole ride will be approx 200 ks or less unless we extend it

oscarnz
26th December 2007, 21:24
I am in for this one. Would have been riding 8 days by then. Already have just over 100kms under my belt, and will have heaps more by then.

Looking forward to putting some names to faces.

chanceyy
26th December 2007, 21:26
I am in for this one. Would have been riding 8 days by then. Already have just over 100kms under my belt, and will have heaps more by then.

Looking forward to putting some names to faces.

oops my bad thought you would have been riding 10 .. I stand corrected .. :laugh: you did good tonite chick so no worries .. its a ride at your own pace kinda deal ... we will wait at intersections etc so no probs

oscarnz
26th December 2007, 21:29
Not a worry, only started yesterday. The ride will be the 9th day.

Today was great, thanks for the tips as well, much appreciated.:2thumbsup

Take offs were much smoother on the way home hehe

DJ
26th December 2007, 21:32
woohoo I'll be in on that! :) :clap:

chanceyy
26th December 2007, 21:33
Not a worry, only started yesterday. The ride will be the 9th day.

Today was great, thanks for the tips as well, much appreciated.:2thumbsup

Take offs were much smoother on the way home hehe

welcome girl ..just remember there are some really experienced riders in the area who can give you really good advice and I highly recommend getting some lessons .. they are really invaluable, just have to ask ... I am still a newbie rider as well, but I know how I felt on those first jaunts out ..

stoked for you that the bike is finally ridable

chanceyy
26th December 2007, 21:34
woohoo I'll be in on that! :) :clap:

excellent DJ be good to catch up again :yes:

cowboyz
26th December 2007, 21:55
seems like a good idea. suggestion on slight route change though. Garry, Meanie and NZsarge and I were out that way last weekend and found a really nice little road from Kimbolton to the main road. it cuts off about 20km of the run but also cuts off alot of striaghts and is very scenic. go apiti loop, kimbolton, quarter way to mangaweka then turn left just before rangiwhaiaha (sp?). From there it is only 20km to the main road which comes out at Ohinghiti. Back down vinegar hill or maybe continue down to halcombe hill. It is a great road.

Mouse
26th December 2007, 22:02
Once again , I will have to see what I'm up to , I might make this ride as well

DJ
26th December 2007, 22:13
anyone around the city area feel like congregating somewhere and travelling out en mass to the Ashhurst starting point?

NZsarge
27th December 2007, 03:32
seems like a good idea. suggestion on slight route change though. Garry, Meanie and NZsarge and I were out that way last weekend and found a really nice little road from Kimbolton to the main road. it cuts off about 20km of the run but also cuts off alot of striaghts and is very scenic. go apiti loop, kimbolton, quarter way to mangaweka then turn left just before rangiwhaiaha (sp?). From there it is only 20km to the main road which comes out at Ohinghiti. Back down vinegar hill or maybe continue down to halcombe hill. It is a great road.

Most definitely :niceone:

James Deuce
27th December 2007, 06:42
seems like a good idea. suggestion on slight route change though. Garry, Meanie and NZsarge and I were out that way last weekend and found a really nice little road from Kimbolton to the main road. it cuts off about 20km of the run but also cuts off alot of striaghts and is very scenic. go apiti loop, kimbolton, quarter way to mangaweka then turn left just before rangiwhaiaha (sp?). From there it is only 20km to the main road which comes out at Ohinghiti. Back down vinegar hill or maybe continue down to halcombe hill. It is a great road.

This was taken at the end of that road. That first left hander on the other side of the road has a fence post mighty close to the edge of the road. Don't cut the corner :)


<img src=http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/photopost/data/179/medium/Rangitikei_Panorama.jpg>

HornetBoy
27th December 2007, 07:35
anyone around the city area feel like congregating somewhere and travelling out en mass to the Ashhurst starting point?

i would be keen to meet and ride out their mate :niceone: thats myself and hornetboy senior :devil2: thats if we dont take the back roads down to ashhurst , were did you have in mind to meet ?

chanceyy
27th December 2007, 08:19
seems like a good idea. suggestion on slight route change though. Garry, Meanie and NZsarge and I were out that way last weekend and found a really nice little road from Kimbolton to the main road. it cuts off about 20km of the run but also cuts off alot of striaghts and is very scenic. go apiti loop, kimbolton, quarter way to mangaweka then turn left just before rangiwhaiaha (sp?). From there it is only 20km to the main road which comes out at Ohinghiti. Back down vinegar hill or maybe continue down to halcombe hill. It is a great road.

sounds good Lance .. can you do your map thingy so everyone has an idea of where we are going ..

HornetBoy
27th December 2007, 08:25
sounds good Lance

yep i love vinegar hill :first: good way to round up meh square tyres :shifty:

chanceyy
27th December 2007, 09:26
plan is to do lances deviation then to mangaweka for a decent break, fuel, lunch

from there we can discuss route home but heading back over vinegar hill is one option or down to halcombe road (I love both)

Monamie
27th December 2007, 09:29
anyone around the city area feel like congregating somewhere and travelling out en mass to the Ashhurst starting point?

Hey DJ...Me and Stupy are keen to come and meet up if you like? Give me a txt of where you will be...maybe Fitz BP for all the PN peoples Eh?:niceone:
Mo

Monamie
27th December 2007, 09:33
plan is to do lances deviation then to mangaweka for a decent break, fuel, lunch

from there we can discuss route home but heading back over vinegar hill is one option or down to halcombe road (I love both)

I didn't think Lance was a devient??:shit::bleh:
Sounds like an awesome ride...be good to start off 2008 with a nice cruise eh. Might meet up at Fitz BP first then out to Ashhurst for all those PN people....nice of you to give a days grace (recovery) from Jan 1st hangovas too:shifty:
Be great to catch up with you again girlfriend:woohoo:

DJ
27th December 2007, 09:36
i would be keen to meet and ride out their mate :niceone: thats myself and hornetboy senior :devil2: thats if we dont take the back roads down to ashhurst , were did you have in mind to meet ?

no idea where is best place...suggestions? :)

DJ
27th December 2007, 09:38
Hey DJ...Me and Stupy are keen to come and meet up if you like? Give me a txt of where you will be...maybe Fitz BP for all the PN peoples Eh?:niceone:
Mo

Fitzherbert BP sounds good :) :done: About 9.30ish?

chanceyy
27th December 2007, 09:41
I didn't think Lance was a devient??:shit::bleh:
Sounds like an awesome ride...be good to start off 2008 with a nice cruise eh. Might meet up at Fitz BP first then out to Ashhurst for all those PN people....nice of you to give a days grace (recovery) from Jan 1st hangovas too:shifty:
Be great to catch up with you again girlfriend:woohoo:


:laugh: quick of the mark today chicky .. wondered who would be the first to leap on that one ... but guess Bobbie is the only one who can confirm or deny :killingme

be good to catch up as well :yes:

& I think a few ppl may need more than a days recovery but its a nice way to ease back into work the next day for a few

hmm now who is also attending the track day on the 5th jan .. $40 & great experience for sure .. I did one last yr & after my attack of nerves loved it ..

planning to attend again this yr & see if i have improved ..( & not get lapped by the leader) there are 4 groups race,fast, medium & slow .. the slow group has a leader top speed about 120 and you are not allowed to pass them

Monamie
27th December 2007, 09:44
Done:scooter: Somewhere around 9.30 would be good as Ashhurst is just a few mins from there.:yes:
Be great to see you and cruise into a safe 2008!!:woohoo:

DJ
27th December 2007, 09:47
OK dumb question time :dodge: - but what happens on track days? Never been to one, so I am really clueless..... :)

~DJ


:laugh: quick of the mark today chicky .. wondered who would be the first to leap on that one ... but guess Bobbie is the only one who can confirm or deny :killingme

be good to catch up as well :yes:

& I think a few ppl may need more than a days recovery but its a nice way to ease back into work the next day for a few

hmm now who is also attending the track day on the 5th jan .. $40 & great experience for sure .. I did one last yr & after my attack of nerves loved it ..

planning to attend again this yr & see if i have improved ..( & not get lapped by the leader) there are 4 groups race,fast, medium & slow .. the slow group has a leader top speed about 120 and you are not allowed to pass them

NZsarge
27th December 2007, 09:48
I didn't think Lance was a devient??:shit::bleh:


You obviously have'nt spent enough time in his company:laugh:

NZsarge
27th December 2007, 09:50
Hey Monaime, did I see you and Stupey head north going through Woodville the other day...before Xmas?

chanceyy
27th December 2007, 09:51
OK dumb question time :dodge: - but what happens on track days? Never been to one, so I am really clueless..... :)

~DJ

an opportunity to ride around manfeild track on your bike .. I went round last yr & it was my 6th ride on my bike .. traffic all heading in the same direction, great to practice some cornering stuff & to have a great time ..

its different to riding on the road .. but in a relatively safe environment to not have to worry bout all the cagers that want to kill you ..

even if you do not ride should come out & watch & meet other kbers

DJ
27th December 2007, 09:55
ooh now that is tempting.... :)

chanceyy
27th December 2007, 10:00
ooh now that is tempting.... :)

it is :love: it ... had an absolute ball last time & learnt a lot ... but you have to realize that track time is completely different to being on the road .. still i found it invaluable & felt it helped my road craft .. now if it was gravel riding that would be another story :whistle:

Monamie
27th December 2007, 10:00
Hey Monaime, did I see you and Stupey head north going through Woodville the other day...before Xmas?

Yes that was us...Saw you on a shiney new bike:innocent:
just headed up to Napier for the day and came back through the back roads to Dannevirke...bloody awesome...but some people like to push the limits and nearly run out of petrol to the point of stalling going across the road to the Dan BP:stupid:..

oscarnz
27th December 2007, 10:01
I didn't think Lance was a devient??:shit::bleh:
Sounds like an awesome ride...be good to start off 2008 with a nice cruise eh. Might meet up at Fitz BP first then out to Ashhurst for all those PN people....nice of you to give a days grace (recovery) from Jan 1st hangovas too:shifty:
Be great to catch up with you again girlfriend:woohoo:

Sounds good to me, I will also meet you there.

Monamie
27th December 2007, 10:03
an opportunity to ride around manfeild track on your bike .. I went round last yr & it was my 6th ride on my bike .. traffic all heading in the same direction, great to practice some cornering stuff & to have a great time ..

its different to riding on the road .. but in a relatively safe environment to not have to worry bout all the cagers that want to kill you ..

even if you do not ride should come out & watch & meet other kbers

:cool:That sounds good too.....I must say it would be good to ride with out the fear of cages trying their best to take you out...I have seen some bloody terrible cage driving in the past 3mths...:blink::argue: bloody nutters.

Monamie
27th December 2007, 10:07
Sounds good to me, I will also meet you there.
Cool..lets hope for good weather<_<

NZsarge
27th December 2007, 10:09
Sounds good to me, I will also meet you there.

What date is this? can you just roll up to the track, I might go across in the car just to see y'all going round and round.

chanceyy
27th December 2007, 10:09
:cool:That sounds good too.....I must say it would be good to ride with out the fear of cages trying their best to take you out...I have seen some bloody terrible cage driving in the past 3mths...:blink::argue: bloody nutters.

laffing you will have a blast for sure girl .. & since 86 came out with me for the scrub in laps & to start with on the slow laps I dunna mind doing that for anyone that wants a bit of company to start with either .. once your confidence grows you will be off ...

chanceyy
27th December 2007, 10:17
What date is this? can you just roll up to the track, I might go across in the car just to see y'all going round and round.

sat 5th Sarge .. which is why I said as your ride has now been postponed I would do the track day instead :lol: .. wanna be my pit bitch ? :killingme :bleh::devil2:

NZsarge
27th December 2007, 10:18
sat 5th Sarge .. which is why I said as your ride has now been postponed I would do the track day instead :lol: .. wanna be my pit bitch ? :killingme :bleh::devil2:

Easy!! Yeah might come along I reckon.

chanceyy
27th December 2007, 10:19
Easy!! Yeah might come along I reckon.

be good to see you there .. hmm now wot else needs fixing on betsy :lol:

chanceyy
27th December 2007, 10:21
OMG :eek5: I have done it again .. even to my own thread :Oops: its :Offtopic:

:laugh: i am a really really bad influence ... :devil2:

NZsarge
27th December 2007, 10:23
be good to see you there .. hmm now wot else needs fixing on betsy :lol:

Hey if you have'nt got the back brakes bled by then bring along the correct brake fluid and the correct sized spanner for the bleed nipple and we can bleed the brakes there.

chanceyy
27th December 2007, 10:26
Hey if you have'nt got the back brakes bled by then bring along the correct brake fluid and the correct sized spanner for the bleed nipple and we can bleed the brakes there.

I have that dot bake & clutch fluid stuff .. ummmmmm i have a good selection of tools now ... dunno where the bleed nipple is .. will be bringing besty over on the trailer (since I still have dogs one here) so can bring everything with me :yes:

NZsarge
27th December 2007, 10:29
I have that dot bake & clutch fluid stuff .. ummmmmm i have a good selection of tools now ... dunno where the bleed nipple is .. will be bringing besty over on the trailer (since I still have dogs one here) so can bring everything with me :yes:

Yeah if you're not sure bring a set of metric spanners but if you look at the rear brake caliper you'll see a nut with a hole at the end of it,that's the bleed nipple, it's usually a 10mm sized nut.

STUPY
27th December 2007, 15:13
Yes that was us...Saw you on a shiney new bike:innocent:
just headed up to Napier for the day and came back through the back roads to Dannevirke...bloody awesome...but some people like to push the limits and nearly run out of petrol to the point of stalling going across the road to the Dan BP:stupid:..

yeah well i've got no come back on that except "made it, just" lol
with a few hair raising corners:crazy:. Thank god for the marto:2thumbsup (red, hyosung)
at least won't be to far from a service station at manfield, lol:clap:

banditrider
27th December 2007, 16:14
yeah well i've got no come back on that except "made it, just" lol
with a few hair raising corners:crazy:. Thank god for the marto:2thumbsup (red, hyosung)
at least won't be to far from a service station at manfield, lol:clap:

Well come on, how empty were ya? Closest I got was on my Bandit: 19.83L to fill a 20L tank...

Meanie
27th December 2007, 18:35
Well come on, how empty were ya? Closest I got was on my Bandit: 19.83L to fill a 20L tank...

Well that was running on fumes :crazy:

I may come along for a meet and do some of this ride with you, ill see what the day brings

chanceyy
27th December 2007, 18:37
Well that was running on fumes :crazy:

I may come along for a meet and do some of this ride with you, ill see what the day brings

be good to have you along meanie .. esp since you know the area so well ..

mind you I think I will pack the map book in case cowboyz trys to lead us astray :lol:

STUPY
27th December 2007, 21:55
Well come on, how empty were ya? Closest I got was on my Bandit: 19.83L to fill a 20L tank...

lol just i little to close,:shit: i was just releaved to be putting gas in the tank:woohoo: i never took any notice of the liters. i know i did 40 km on reserv of which is 3.7ltrs:crybaby:

NZsarge
28th December 2007, 02:17
lol just i little to close,:shit: i was just releaved to be putting gas in the tank:woohoo: i never took any notice of the liters. i know i did 40 km on reserv of which is 3.7ltrs:crybaby:

I guesstimate you had another 35-30k left before you came close to running out:D
No worries;)

STUPY
28th December 2007, 09:16
I guesstimate you had another 35-30k left before you came close to running out:D
No worries;)

lol wasn't to keen to try that theory out:crazy:
one day i'll see how far i can go, just wasn't that day:cool:

Monamie
28th December 2007, 14:37
lol wasn't to keen to try that theory out:crazy:
one day i'll see how far i can go, just wasn't that day:cool:

Pleased you aren't going to try that theory:rolleyes: ..cos I anint helping push the Marto be'arch if you do run out!!:bleh: Boys and their toys:pinch:

:eek:

banditrider
28th December 2007, 15:53
lol just i little to close,:shit: i was just releaved to be putting gas in the tank:woohoo: i never took any notice of the liters. i know i did 40 km on reserv of which is 3.7ltrs:crybaby:


I guesstimate you had another 35-30k left before you came close to running out:D
No worries;)


lol wasn't to keen to try that theory out:crazy:
one day i'll see how far i can go, just wasn't that day:cool:

Not even close eh? :msn-wink:

chanceyy
28th December 2007, 18:26
well betsy now has a working speedo :wari: will have to remember to trip the meter when i fill up so rather than guestimate how far i can go I can actually be relatively accurate ..

quite novel knowing how fast your going or not :killingme

Sir Matt
28th December 2007, 20:54
I'll keep an eye on the calendar and definitely be there for the next. Be sure to keep us informed if you guys make plans on the day.

Looks as if the weather be on too!

chanceyy
29th December 2007, 05:55
I'll keep an eye on the calendar and definitely be there for the next. Be sure to keep us informed if you guys make plans on the day.

Looks as if the weather be on too!

Hi ya Matt .. welcome to the mad house .. make sure you keep an eye on these two threads then

the fri nite cruises is here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=60028)

and the manawatu rides thread here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=55645)

most other rides are referenced in the manawatu rides thread so everyone knows wots going on ..


see you on a ride soon :yes:

manwithav8
29th December 2007, 20:08
Might come along for this.. Has been a while since I rode with the shady lot...

Will see though, my arm might be twisted to do more work lol

Mouse
30th December 2007, 16:31
I'm definitely coming on this ride :2thumbsup seeing as how I didn't make the last ride:weep:

chanceyy
30th December 2007, 19:07
be good to see you mouse .. now let hope it does not rain :lol:

been thinking a bit today after yesterdays ride .. always working to build new skills when your learning on restricted or even on full .. am contemplating two things .. first one that I think cowboyz & I chatted about a few months ago .. suitable venue for a ride right ride safe course .. did this bout 6 months ago & quite invaluable regardless of experience .. so anyone know of a really really really large carpark that could be used for a day (weekend)


and regular 250 meetings to practice some of the skills we need to develop .. my full is in several months & I know controlled turning is one of those things I need to work on, along with counter steering .. perhaps some of the more experienced riders may help with this ?? or go to a section of quiet road & practice some skills ..

does this need a new thread .. whats your thoughts ?? pm me with ideas

ynot slow
30th December 2007, 19:17
Re bike skills course to run,have you got access to a large pub carpark on a sunday,thought the pub by racecourse had a decent one,or maybe I was pissed and seemed big lol.
We had a course run here last year and was held over weekend in pub carpark.Or not sure if it is sealed but the float park at awapuni racecourse.

chanceyy
30th December 2007, 19:24
the awapuni pub did n0t have a large enough carpark .. hmmm been a while since I have been to the racecourse though ... hmmmmm I think a drive round palmy north may be required .. need quite a bit of room to do counter steering at 40 ks .. or an industrial street that is not used in the weekend

ynot slow
30th December 2007, 20:14
Thursday ride to explore suitable site,will take a couple of hundred km lol,or what about the carpark on waldegrove(sp)st that speedway use,next to clubrooms.Will check it out tomorrow for ya.

chanceyy
30th December 2007, 20:21
Thursday ride to explore suitable site,will take a couple of hundred km lol,or what about the carpark on waldegrove(sp)st that speedway use,next to clubrooms.Will check it out tomorrow for ya.

hmm that could have possibilities .. but again may not be big enough for counter steering as you need to get up to speed .. at least 40 ks .. counter steer through balls cut in half & stop .. figure we need approx 300 - 400 meters .. will check it with "the stranger" though .. then we need somewhere for the classroom stuff both morn & aft as well ..

Monamie
30th December 2007, 20:25
Massey Uni carpark in the weekends is all open...the big one in front of the recreation centre. You could do 40 kms easy.;)

chanceyy
30th December 2007, 20:34
Massey Uni carpark in the weekends is all open...the big one in front of the recreation centre. You could do 40 kms easy.;)

thats sounds like a possible .. hmmmm wonder if they will give us access to a room/toilets etc .. know anyone to get a hold of mo ?

Monamie
30th December 2007, 20:41
..and I have an access card if it is closed:cool:
Ummm....Massey is closed until the 3rd so when they open up again I will see what I can do. May even be able to bribe my boss into letting us use my work for coffee and a pitstop....but then again...I don't have that much wine:lol:

rottiguy
30th December 2007, 20:47
Hi Ya'll hey I'm keen as a keen thing for this ride, also I know of the perfect place to practice, opposite massey main entrence there's a closed off road and it's my work so no probs getting in the office for coffee, wee wees and what ever :banana:
Chanceyy we can stop in and have a look after the ride if you like. all wellcome to come for a look to :)

chanceyy
30th December 2007, 20:48
ohh that would be awesome Mo .. I will wait til we can find a suitable place & then talk to Noel (the stranger) re possible dates etc ..

chanceyy
30th December 2007, 20:50
Hi Ya'll hey I'm keen as a keen thing for this ride, also I know of the perfect place to practice, opposite massey main entrence there's a closed off road and it's my work so no probs getting in the office for coffee, wee wees and what ever :banana:
Chanceyy we can stop in and have a look after the ride if you like. all wellcome to come for a look to :)

cheers Col we can do that for sure ... actually mo that would be a great idea after the ride we can pootle in & check it out .. if ya free ..

Monamie
30th December 2007, 20:52
Cool...or Rottiguys option looks like a goodie too:eek:

Monamie
30th December 2007, 20:56
..and if it is an afternoon course...we can zip out to my place for a BBQ after if the KBs are keen....just 10mins down the road and Stupy cooks a mean BBQ:niceone: just don't give him Garlic bread to cook:laugh:.

chanceyy
30th December 2007, 20:58
..and if it is an afternoon course...we can zip out to my place for a BBQ after if the KBs are keen....just 10mins down the road and Stupy cooks a mean BBQ:niceone: just don't give him Garlic bread to cook:laugh:.

now that definately would be a plan .. its an all day event split into morning & afternoon with classroom stuff for first hour or so then ride .. break for lunch .. which will be byo .. thought I might make a choccy cake for it :lol: then back to classroom for another hour before hitting bikes again .. so to end it with a BBQ so everyone can discuss it & ask questions in a relaxed setting sounds perfect ..

Monamie
30th December 2007, 21:02
Excellent..maybe we could seal the day with a KB track,balance,saddle and then BBQ/discussion...pencil it in girlfriend!!:niceone:
Oh...and I will let Stupy know he's cooking while we have refreshments:apint:.

STUPY
30th December 2007, 21:02
..and if it is an afternoon course...we can zip out to my place for a BBQ after if the KBs are keen....just 10mins down the road and Stupy cooks a mean BBQ:niceone: just don't give him Garlic bread to cook:laugh:.


oh come on!!!! :rofl:
it was the first time i'd done garlic bread:laugh:
bloody great idea though:hug:

robertydog
30th December 2007, 21:04
[QUOTE=chanceyy;1359965] break for lunch .. which will be byo .. thought I might make a choccy cake for it QUOTE]

:2thumbsup:2thumbsup:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

Mouse
30th December 2007, 21:05
.. thought I might make a choccy cake for it :lol: ..

I'm in ,I :love: your chocck cake

chanceyy
30th December 2007, 21:09
Excellent..maybe we could seal the day with a KB track,balance,saddle and then BBQ/discussion...pencil it in girlfriend!!:niceone:
Oh...and I will let Stupy know he's cooking while we have refreshments:apint:.

thats a plan .. wonder if we can organise a bike for the instructors so they can come .. hmmmm


oh come on!!!! :rofl:
it was the first time i'd done garlic bread:laugh:
bloody great idea though:hug:

fantastic idea .. & practice makes perfect ..



:2thumbsup:2thumbsup:2thumbsup


I'm in ,I :love: your chocck cake

ohh well if I had known all it will take to get ppl to pay & come is to make a choccy cake .. easy peasy we will have enough to make it worth while :lol:

Meanie
30th December 2007, 21:45
Oh...and I will let Stupy know he's cooking while we have refreshments:apint:.

Hey stupy, ever get the feeling your being used :oi-grr: Resist while you still can :rofl:

chanceyy
30th December 2007, 21:57
Hey stupy, ever get the feeling your being used :oi-grr: Resist while you still can :rofl:

think its a bit late for that meanie :lol: .. I think he is a goner :yes: :laugh:

oscarnz
30th December 2007, 22:10
be good to see you mouse .. now let hope it does not rain :lol:

been thinking a bit today after yesterdays ride .. always working to build new skills when your learning on restricted or even on full .. am contemplating two things .. first one that I think cowboyz & I chatted about a few months ago .. suitable venue for a ride right ride safe course .. did this bout 6 months ago & quite invaluable regardless of experience .. so anyone know of a really really really large carpark that could be used for a day (weekend)


and regular 250 meetings to practice some of the skills we need to develop .. my full is in several months & I know controlled turning is one of those things I need to work on, along with counter steering .. perhaps some of the more experienced riders may help with this ?? or go to a section of quiet road & practice some skills ..

does this need a new thread .. whats your thoughts ?? pm me with ideas


Sounds like an awesome idea, I am in for this.

chanceyy
30th December 2007, 22:24
Sounds like an awesome idea, I am in for this.

Excellent .. have already pmed the stranger & once he has got back to me I will start a new thread .. dunno how I managed to go :Offtopic: all the time :lol:

but at this stage keep the last weekend in march free :whistle:

illusivemenace
31st December 2007, 07:23
im in will seeyas at bp on fitzerbert bout 930 will be coming over from wangas is there any body else from over these ways heading over ?

NZsarge
31st December 2007, 08:32
I really hope this is'nt tempting fate but the Mighty Statesman will be on stand-by.

NZsarge
31st December 2007, 08:34
Might even clear all my shit out of it this time.

STUPY
31st December 2007, 09:04
i'm hoping we won't need you sarge, but you are the white knight.... are you shining yet (get the polish out, lol) i cleaned my commodore because the greif you were getting lol.:whistle:

chanceyy
31st December 2007, 09:09
I really hope this is'nt tempting fate but the Mighty Statesman will be on stand-by.

I sure hope we will not need it sarge .. but its damn good to know where the knights in shinning armour are :lol:

Meanie
31st December 2007, 10:01
i'm hoping we won't need you sarge, but you are the white knight.... are you shining yet (get the polish out, lol) i cleaned my commodore because the greif you were getting lol.:whistle:

Can i bring mine round for you to do as well :dodge:

STUPY
31st December 2007, 10:09
Can i bring mine round for you to do as well :dodge:


go on bring it round, i'll make it look good as new (as long as it is a holden,;))

chanceyy
31st December 2007, 10:11
go on bring it round, i'll make it look good as new (as long as it is a holden,;))

laffing your in trouble cause his is ...


hmm will you do my 4x4 as well .. but its not a holden :lol:

STUPY
31st December 2007, 10:38
laffing your in trouble cause his is ...


hmm will you do my 4x4 as well .. but its not a holden :lol:

don't do 4x4, use to own one and know what state they get into:crazy:
so i'll have to say no, please explain to why i'm in troble???:eek5:

chanceyy
31st December 2007, 10:40
don't do 4x4, use to own one and know what state they get into:crazy:
so i'll have to say no, please explain to why i'm in troble???:eek5:

well the 4x4 has not been off road .. yet so only dust & road grime at the mo

not in troble .. but in trouble .. think meanie has a holden crewman .. so it means you will clean it :lol:

STUPY
31st December 2007, 11:02
pride in the brand:niceone:
sorry a little :Offtopic::doh:

Meanie
31st December 2007, 14:07
go on bring it round, i'll make it look good as new (as long as it is a holden,;))

Cross eight
Ill go play in the mud first :woohoo:

ynot slow
31st December 2007, 17:26
oh come on!!!! :rofl:
it was the first time i'd done garlic bread:laugh:
bloody great idea though:hug:

What were you doing in the bloody kitchen!!!

Will take the knife outa my back as soon as Janine gets into kitchen.:spanking:

We guys are bbq kings,closest thing to a kitchen we should ever get to.




Great idea guys,have a good evening.

dogsnbikes
1st January 2008, 15:50
Well after being told last night by one or both of my mums that I am doing this ride and to lead hmmmmmm!!!!!

I did a recon ride out on these roads that Im am suspose to know(even though I have never ridden them):eek5:Chanceyy you will be pleased to know that i have mapped out a wonderful relaxing ride for the afternoon leg of which will be explained to everyone at lunch in hunterville;)

I even did the sections at between 70-80k:sweatdrop

oscarnz
1st January 2008, 18:25
Fitzherbert BP sounds good :) :done: About 9.30ish?


Is this still the plan for the morning?? Then heading out to Ashhurst together?

DJ
1st January 2008, 18:43
9.30ish is good :) I'll be there. :)

oscarnz
1st January 2008, 18:46
9.30ish is good :) I'll be there. :)

Excellent I will meet you there about then

chanceyy
1st January 2008, 20:36
Well after being told last night by one or both of my mums that I am doing this ride and to lead hmmmmmm!!!!!

I did a recon ride out on these roads that Im am suspose to know(even though I have never ridden them):eek5:Chanceyy you will be pleased to know that i have mapped out a wonderful relaxing ride for the afternoon leg of which will be explained to everyone at lunch in hunterville;)

I even did the sections at between 70-80k:sweatdrop

OMG .. the daytona even travels that slow .. :lol: hmm now were you only going that slow cause the roads are that tight & windy ??

between you & bandit rider can lead sections of it .. sooooooooooo your not gonna lead us astray then bazza .. :laugh: .. or should I bring my map book :nya:

GSVR
1st January 2008, 20:39
Well after being told last night by one or both of my mums that I am doing this ride and to lead hmmmmmm!!!!!

I did a recon ride out on these roads that Im am suspose to know(even though I have never ridden them):eek5:Chanceyy you will be pleased to know that i have mapped out a wonderful relaxing ride for the afternoon leg of which will be explained to everyone at lunch in hunterville;)

I even did the sections at between 70-80k:sweatdrop

Sounds like it will be a traditional Ashhurst ride then.
"wonderful relaxing ride" Sounds like something you'd get at a massage palour.

chanceyy
1st January 2008, 20:45
Sounds like it will be a traditional Ashhurst ride then.
"wonderful relaxing ride" Sounds like something you'd get at a massage palour.

Actually its not a traditional Ashhurst ride .. its aimed at newbies & others who are appearing outta the woodwork, so it will be a cruise. Which is why dogs was practicing at riding slow today ... (but not quite that slow fig max speed around 110)

ynot slow
1st January 2008, 21:01
[QUOTE=chanceyy;1362104]its aimed at newbies & others who are appearing outta the woodwork,QUOTE]

Hell thought ya was going to say out of the closet.:Oops:

Enjoy the ride guys,should be a good day 4 it.

Might do a run round the coast to Opunake,have an aunty in the local resthome recuperating after having a kidney removed,awesome lady so will be good to see her better.

Hope no cops out there to spoil it.might be resting after new years eve duty,and doing arrest sheets today,even helped our local club president with a useless wanker abusing staff at 11.45 last night,the cops were doing the rounds and this dickhead was asked to leave,(abusing barmaids)kept argueing with the president he didn't do anything,we said the cops are in the outside part,wife grabbed the cops who proceeded to ask politely for him to vacate,did he do it nope,abused the lady cop so she arrested him,pissed me off as he was getting mouthy and saying crap to my wife,and a few ladies as well,was all talk,she said to the president can she hit him instead of me,(and have to go through judicial process), although when he stepped out of the club premises,I was ok to hit him lol.Hope he had a nice night with no lube and a neat flatmate called bubba.

STUPY
1st January 2008, 21:01
[QUOTE=ynot slow;1361000]What were you doing in the bloody kitchen!!!

i was on the bbq!!!!!
i just killed the garlic bread!:stupid: apparently your suppose to roll it more reguraly than i did:crybaby:, (worse than burnt toast) and not even eat-able:shit:

ynot slow
1st January 2008, 21:15
[QUOTE=ynot slow;1361000]What were you doing in the bloody kitchen!!!

i was on the bbq!!!!!
i just killed the garlic bread!:stupid: apparently your suppose to roll it more reguraly than i did:crybaby:, (worse than burnt toast) and not even eat-able:shit:

Yeah a guy at work put some garlic bread in the microwave,stunk the place and never took it out of the tinfoil lol,boss bought a new fridge and microwave that day.We did say the kitchen was an alien place for men.:nono:

GSVR
1st January 2008, 21:31
Actually its not a traditional Ashhurst ride .. its aimed at newbies & others who are appearing outta the woodwork, so it will be a cruise. Which is why dogs was practicing at riding slow today ... (but not quite that slow fig max speed around 110)

By Traditional I was meaning that no one will have any idea where they are going until riders briefing at lunch.

Doe's anyone know the route from Ashurst to Hunterville yet?

Yeap sounds like a traditional ashhurst ride to me.

chanceyy
1st January 2008, 21:35
By Traditional I was meaning that no ones will have any idea where they are going until riders briefing at lunch.

Doe's anyone know the route from Ashurst to Hunterville yet?

everyone who has kept an eye on the thread so far knows where we are going

from ashhurst doing apiti loop, turn right on to kimbolton road .. turn left at prebbleton out to ohiniti (however that is spelt) down to hunterville for lunch/fuel ..
& I hear you know this route very well since you showed the crew the other week ..

& I know the route after lunch .. kinda .. but it will depend on time & how the riders are feeling ..

GSVR
1st January 2008, 21:52
everyone who has kept an eye on the thread so far knows where we are going

from ashhurst doing apiti loop, turn right on to kimbolton road .. turn left at prebbleton out to ohiniti (however that is spelt) down to hunterville for lunch/fuel ..
& I hear you know this route very well since you showed the crew the other week ..

& I know the route after lunch .. kinda .. but it will depend on time & how the riders are feeling ..

Was wondering if you were doing that one or Vinegar hill. If you take a right onto the road just past the golfclub out of Ohingiti that road is nice and runs almost all the way to Huntervillle. Its the one Simpsons reserve is on.

Personally if you going to Hunterville I would have thought Vinegar hill would be a better choice with a stop at Stormy Point. That other road has alot of long and straight at the start and is more suited to getting to Mangaweka.

chanceyy
1st January 2008, 22:01
Was wondering if you were doing that one or Vinegar hill. If you take a right onto the road just past the golfclub out of Ohingiti that road is nice and runs almost all the way to Huntervillle. Its the one Simpsons reserve is on.

Personally if you going to Hunterville I would have thought Vinegar hill would be a better choice with a stop at Stormy Point. That other road has alot of long and straight at the start and is more suited to getting to Mangaweka.

just smapping now .. kinda got a plan in mind .. since i have never been down this road dunno time or distance but would think lunch would be in vacinity of 1pmish

chanceyy
2nd January 2008, 06:44
what am absolute minta day ... woo hoooo perfect for riding .. see you guys in a wee bit :yes:

Stella
2nd January 2008, 07:49
I will be there with a friend. Haven't done a group ride before by DJ twisted my arm (the bastard).
See you soon!

banditrider
2nd January 2008, 08:03
Its the one Simpsons reserve is on.


I thought that that was near Springfield?

See y'all soon.

manwithav8
2nd January 2008, 09:56
I knew I was supposed to be somewhere doing something today.. Damn it I forgot... Too much beer has me not knowing what day of the week it is lol...

Have a good ride you lot.

NZsarge
2nd January 2008, 10:47
Bummer, you could always text Chanceyy and meet them somewhere and do half the ride.

sels1
2nd January 2008, 14:48
see you guys in a wee bit :yes:

I saw you! it was me in the black car that tooted madly at you when you were stopped on SH1 somewhere around Hunterville. Had a few cars up my bumper ( not to mention the caravans and campers I had just passed...) so didnt want to stop right there.

banditrider
2nd January 2008, 16:28
Piccys: http://picasaweb.google.com/andrew.l.thomson/NewbieRide

cowboyz
2nd January 2008, 16:58
good ride today. Actually great ride today. Plenty of chances to put on some pace without newbies being left behind. Had a couple of photo sessions which are in the link in my sig. Got some good ones too. Only shame about the cornering photos was the group was a little close together and my camera takes some time to click over to take the next photo so only got a few of the riders.

I even got to give a tosser in a car a serve up which was fun. Ill let Yod or Meanie tell the story but rest assured that he is in serious need of some new underdaks.

Stella
2nd January 2008, 17:15
Thanks guys, I had a really good time. My first group ride and I was MOST impressed how safe and well organised it was!

Thanks to the guy who helped out my friend when he battery died. :2thumbsup

And to the obviously very experienced riders who reined in the horses and took the time to do something like this for the newbies... wow.... HUGE respect!!! :woohoo:

DJ
2nd January 2008, 17:30
fantastic day today! :niceone: Great meeting up with people again - thanks heaps to Chancey for organising it (and whoever else helped out!) :clap: Bring on the next ride! :scooter: :)

yod
2nd January 2008, 17:52
good ride today. Actually great ride today. Plenty of chances to put on some pace without newbies being left behind. Had a couple of photo sessions which are in the link in my sig. Got some good ones too. Only shame about the cornering photos was the group was a little close together and my camera takes some time to click over to take the next photo so only got a few of the riders.

I even got to give a tosser in a car a serve up which was fun. Ill let Yod or Meanie tell the story but rest assured that he is in serious need of some new underdaks.

was that the idiot in the silver pulsar on the way home from feilding? he was tailgating me like a true fuckwit until bunnythorpe, then I turned down stoney creek and he followed you....


great pics by the way....and nice to get out with you lot again....

oscarnz
2nd January 2008, 18:00
Well another awesome day on my bike.
Great to meet some more new faces and see others again.

Thanks Chanceyy for organising such a great ride.:2thumbsup

Felt heaps more confident today. Great roads, and great company.

Looking forward to Friday....hehe. Sounds like Chanceyy is going to introduce me to the Pahiatua Track.....:( I am sure it will be all good, still coming to grips with cornering while going downhill.

DJ
2nd January 2008, 18:06
[QUOTE=yod;1362919]was that the idiot in the silver pulsar on the way home from feilding? he was tailgating me like a true fuckwit until bunnythorpe, then I turned down stoney creek and he followed you....

There was a w*nker in a darkish holden (I think it was) that was right up my backside on way back from fielding...eventually overtook thank god. He was really close just itching to get past.... I was doing 100km/hr, so not like I was going way below the limit. I guess it was target fixation on the yellow L ....

GSVR
2nd January 2008, 18:27
Was planning on taking some pictures today but only ended up with a few at the stops.

1/ Hunterville Tearooms lunch break stop.
2/ Ivan the English Tourist this guy should be on the Ferry to Picton as I post. If you see him down south say hi hes a good sort.
3/Can someone tell these guys the TradeAid shop is closed on public holidays please!
4/ Chef checking out the pies at the Argle.

Cheers to Sandra (Chanceyy) for organising the ride.

banditrider
2nd January 2008, 18:31
Had ma wee blog: http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2008/01/newbie-ride.html

PS: Newbies don't be offened by "newbies", you all went well today. Good to see you all out there doing it!

cowboyz
2nd January 2008, 19:18
was that the idiot in the silver pulsar on the way home from feilding? he was tailgating me like a true fuckwit until bunnythorpe, then I turned down stoney creek and he followed you....

yah. he tailgated Meanie for a while before pulling off some dumbarse passing move and cutting in on me real close before taking off. Fucked me off so I gave chase. Pity he couldnt drive and got to near 100km while watching him run oncoming cars off the road on double yellow lines. Caught up with the driver in Ashhurst gie way sign and told him what I thought of his driving and what I would do to him if I catch him driving like that around these parts again and what I would do to him if he took out a bike in the process of becoming the worlds biggest moron.

great pics by the way....and nice to get out with you lot again....

great ride. Needed that after last weekend. Fantastic to get everyone riding at their own pace and some nice pics showing up.

chanceyy
2nd January 2008, 19:35
I saw you! it was me in the black car that tooted madly at you when you were stopped on SH1 somewhere around Hunterville. Had a few cars up my bumper ( not to mention the caravans and campers I had just passed...) so didnt want to stop right there.

I did see ya Sels :D ..


Wow .. wot a fantastic day .. just kicked back with a couple of KGB's that just about laid me out, & been contemplating the day with Rottiguy

all the newbies, new faces who turned up .. awesome guys, taking on board the plan for the day & riding to your own ability meant everyone had a great time

big thanks to dogs for scouting the roads yesterday & helping tony out when the battery died .. really could not have happened at a more perfect time .. close to dog's place & while he was tail end charlie .. perfect ..

Thanks to the Snr riders who got into the spirit of the day .. at times played tail end charlie & made sure all the rider were going in the right direction .. also enabled some of the riders could follow some lines .. excellent .. this meant a great flowing ride with few stops to regather.

Awesome pics there Cowboyz, Bandit rider, Garry H .. I will post mine later

Totally stoked with how the day went so thank you to each & everyone of you who turned up, rode to the conditions & your own ability .. hope to see you on some more rides soon ..

rottiguy
2nd January 2008, 19:59
Awesum ride guys and girls, what spiffy weather and a sweet as pace, I'm slowly starting to get the hang of chucking the big pig dog round the twisty bits :blink:
The new motorcycle enthusiasts exibited controlled techniques :shit:
Or translated.... Newbies made good :eek: :yes:
All in all it was a premo day, Cheers all :D

Bassa
2nd January 2008, 20:16
wot a great day.
Some new roads for me to look into again as long as the 4 wheeled variety stick to there side of the white line on corners.
Pity I missed lunch stop "work beckoned" would have liked to catch up with some of the others.
Thanks to all concerned for day.

chanceyy
2nd January 2008, 20:16
good ride today. Actually great ride today. Plenty of chances to put on some pace without newbies being left behind. Had a couple of photo sessions which are in the link in my sig. Got some good ones too. Only shame about the cornering photos was the group was a little close together and my camera takes some time to click over to take the next photo so only got a few of the riders.

I even got to give a tosser in a car a serve up which was fun. Ill let Yod or Meanie tell the story but rest assured that he is in serious need of some new underdaks.

was blardy minta ride .. hmm sounds interesting cowboyz ..


Thanks guys, I had a really good time. My first group ride and I was MOST impressed how safe and well organised it was!

Thanks to the guy who helped out my friend when he battery died. :2thumbsup

And to the obviously very experienced riders who reined in the horses and took the time to do something like this for the newbies... wow.... HUGE respect!!! :woohoo:

cheers Stella .. that would be Dogsnbikes who helped Tony .. to be honest it was a perfect place to break down .. unless we had stopped on dogs corner .. :lol: we went right by his place . ..(just about) ... you looked like you were having fun & rode really well


fantastic day today! Great meeting up with people again - thanks heaps to Chancey for organising it (and whoever else helped out!) Bring on the next ride!

hmmm I already have a destination in mind for the next one .. out east .. be next month :whistle:


was that the idiot in the silver pulsar on the way home from feilding? he was tailgating me like a true fuckwit until bunnythorpe, then I turned down stoney creek and he followed you....


great pics by the way....and nice to get out with you lot again....

great to see you both out & about again as well


Well another awesome day on my bike.
Great to meet some more new faces and see others again.

Thanks Chanceyy for organising such a great ride.

Felt heaps more confident today. Great roads, and great company.

Looking forward to Friday....hehe. Sounds like Chanceyy is going to introduce me to the Pahiatua Track.....:( I am sure it will be all good, still coming to grips with cornering while going downhill.

ohh yeah fri nite cruise .. better post on that too .. good steady pace today carmen .. doing real good there girl .. keep it up


Had ma wee blog: http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2008/01/newbie-ride.html

PS: Newbies don't be offened by "newbies", you all went well today. Good to see you all out there doing it!

great pics Andrew


Awesum ride guys and girls, what spiffy weather and a sweet as pace, I'm slowly starting to get the hang of chucking the big pig dog round the twisty bits :blink:
The new motorcycle enthusiasts exibited controlled techniques :shit:
Or translated.... Newbies made good :eek: :yes:
All in all it was a premo day, Cheers all :D

the big pig dog was well behaved today ... newbies did damn good .. ohh I see a woodstock calling my name ..

& welcome guys .. happy to organise, will sort out a date for the next one soon ..

Dak
2nd January 2008, 20:21
God damn it, I knew I should of come. Sounds like a good day.

Monamie
2nd January 2008, 20:25
Another awesome day thanks!!:eek:
Thanks to Chanceyy for the lovely speeches:bleh: and keeping us all in line....to Dogs for finding some beaut roads for us all...and to all the experienced peoples for making sure no one got left behind.
Nice to see some more faces out there today.
Mo

NZsarge
2nd January 2008, 20:31
What a great day, what an awesome ride, fantastic day, great roads........You lot make me sick!!:killingme:lol::devil2:
Great to know I was'nt needed today.:crybaby:
:lol:

chanceyy
2nd January 2008, 20:33
What a great day, what an awesome ride, fantastic day, great roads........You lot make me sick!!:killingme:lol::devil2:
Great to know I was'nt needed today.:crybaby:
:lol:

them are all scared of me sarge .. & not to mention the speech at the start :laugh: .. but hey it works so why stop a good thing .. :nya:

chanceyy
2nd January 2008, 20:35
wot a great day.
Some new roads for me to look into again as long as the 4 wheeled variety stick to there side of the white line on corners.
Pity I missed lunch stop "work beckoned" would have liked to catch up with some of the others.
Thanks to all concerned for day.

good to see you made the trek over from Danniverke Bassa .. along with illusivemeance from wanganui .. excellent to see the "districts" turn out :niceone:

NZsarge
2nd January 2008, 20:48
wot a great day.
Some new roads for me to look into again as long as the 4 wheeled variety stick to there side of the white line on corners.
Pity I missed lunch stop "work beckoned" would have liked to catch up with some of the others.
Thanks to all concerned for day.
Pesky work! Nice to see you getting out on a bit more regular basis at least.

them are all scared of me sarge .. & not to mention the speech at the start :laugh: .. but hey it works so why stop a good thing .. :nya:

Been layin' the law down eh?
Sounds like you should be group ride spokesperson elect:whistle:

chanceyy
2nd January 2008, 20:51
Been layin' the law down eh?
Sounds like you should be group ride spokesperson elect:whistle:


who moi :innocent: .. never ... :laugh:

& hell no .... only for my own rides ... or ones where the ride organiser does not show :shutup:

NZsarge
2nd January 2008, 20:52
....and nice to get out with you lot again....

It's been a wee while...Hope the family is in good health.

NZsarge
2nd January 2008, 20:55
... or ones where the ride organiser does not show :shutup:

To be fair...I did show, even if it nearly half way through the ride:o
Did'nt sound like I was needed anyway:laugh:

chanceyy
2nd January 2008, 20:57
To be fair...I did show, even if it nearly half way through the ride:o
Did'nt sound like I was needed anyway:laugh:

always needed sarge .. esp if you organise it :lol:

cowboyz
2nd January 2008, 21:06
better to be wanted than needed is what I always say.

Actually, I never say that. Just thought of it then. Have to find a time and place to say it and then next time I will be able to say I once said that.


Or something...........

Owl
2nd January 2008, 22:01
I gather it was you guys I saw waiting at SH1 & Otara Rd in Ohingaiti? Seemed like you had quite a crowd gathered and a few catching up down the road? I recognised the Concours coming toward me from previous ride pics. There was also a yellow Daytona with another bike quite a way in, I passed heading in the opposite direction. Were they with your group?
Oh well, it sounds like you guys made a good day of it with no dramas. I got two hours to myself and made the most of that!

chanceyy
2nd January 2008, 22:08
I gather it was you guys I saw waiting at SH1 & Otara Rd in Ohingaiti? Seemed like you had quite a crowd gathered and a few catching up down the road? I recognised the Concours coming toward me from previous ride pics. There was also a yellow Daytona with another bike quite a way in, I passed heading in the opposite direction. Were they with your group?
Oh well, it sounds like you guys made a good day of it with no dramas. I got two hours to myself and made the most of that!

:yes: that was us .. blardy ripper day mate .. you will have to join in soon :niceone:

Owl
2nd January 2008, 22:53
:yes: that was us .. blardy ripper day mate .. you will have to join in soon :niceone:

For sure! :yes: I'm just pleased I got out at all. Also glad Otara Rd seems to be free of pea-metal now. The last couple of times I'd ridden it, it was a little hairy down the hill and bends toward SH1.

chanceyy
3rd January 2008, 06:44
Hope this works .. but pics should be here (http://picasaweb.google.com/chanceyyy/020108NewbieRide)

Meanie
3rd January 2008, 08:49
Bloody good ride and such a nice day as well, We rode some roads after Ohinighti that id never been on but i have to say my favourite piece of road around here has to be between Kimbolton and Rangawahia, awesome flowing corners and apart from the traffic, its always predictable.
Realy good to see some new faces yesterday and some that we are just getting to know.
Thanks Dogs for playing mechanic, Chancey good turnout and great ride
And as always a pleasure to ride with some great company
Pics http://picasaweb.google.com/James.and.Monie/ChanceyNewbieRide2108
Hope that works

banditrider
3rd January 2008, 10:47
Well looking at pics from yesterday beats workin'. Some good pics - luv those onboard shots.

Got to ride to work today (all of 7k's $ 50km/h) - car battery kaput! Friggin cars...

yod
3rd January 2008, 12:25
Bloody good ride and such a nice day as well, We rode some roads after Ohinighti that id never been on but i have to say my favourite piece of road around here has to be between Kimbolton and Rangawahia, awesome flowing corners and apart from the traffic, its always predictable.
Realy good to see some new faces yesterday and some that we are just getting to know.
Thanks Dogs for playing mechanic, Chancey good turnout and great ride
And as always a pleasure to ride with some great company
Pics http://picasaweb.google.com/James.and.Monie/ChanceyNewbieRide2108
Hope that works

good pics mate - nice to get out there with the battlestar again :niceone:

STUPY
3rd January 2008, 12:44
thanks to everybody for a fabulous day, great ride and great roads :2thumbsup(bar the shingle,:slap: lol) a brilliant turn out:chase: & great to see the vast array of bikes and varying skill levels.:scooter:

thanks chanceyy for organising a good one & thanks doggs for the recon and battery run. brilliant photo's everbody:msn-wink:

bring on the next one:Punk:

manwithav8
3rd January 2008, 13:15
good pics mate - nice to get out there with the battlestar again :niceone:

Like the new Avatar pic mate, looks really mean for some reason... Maybe it's cos I am squinting with the light coming in the window or something but looks cool....How are them lawns.. Saw the old fella helping you out lol

Sir Matt
10th January 2008, 08:20
Ther will be a ride on Saturday. Heading down Masterton way for a coffee and some food. If your keen for a bit of a blow out add your name.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&ea=attend&e=1524

Should be a good one. 28 degrees forcast for Saturday. Great riding weather!

Sir Matt
10th January 2008, 08:22
There will be a ride on Saturday. Heading down Masterton way for a coffee and some food. If your keen for a bit of a blow out add your name.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&ea=attend&e=1524

Should be a good one. 28 degrees forecast for Saturday. Great riding weather!

2up3dom
10th January 2008, 08:53
was a great rtide even with the mechanical stop and the fact we did it 2 days in a row all was sweet


hey cowboyz did u put the pic up of bazas bike in fillies lol