I have a confession...

[Fub@r]

I haven't riden my bike in over a week with Xmas and the wife cracking the whip getting me to do landscaping.

Anyone interested in doing a damn good pootle on Wednesday? Primarily 250's but anyone would be welcome. Was thinking maybe a Coro loop?

[sAsLEX]

I haven't riden my bike in over a week with Xmas and the wife cracking the whip getting me to do landscaping.

Anyone interested in doing a damn good pootle on Wednesday? Primarily 250's but anyone would be welcome. Was thinking maybe a Coro loop?

A week?


I am near on touching a year! The random twitches and shakes are starting to become irritating......


But alas, the end is nigh as I get my bike back in a week

[crashe]

I haven't riden my bike in over a week with Xmas and the wife cracking the whip getting me to do landscaping.

Anyone interested in doing a damn good pootle on Wednesday? Primarily 250's but anyone would be welcome. Was thinking maybe a Coro loop?

What no riding for a whole week...... !
Your poor baby......


Whips huh........!
So have you got the handcuffs as well.... :shutup: :shit: :gob:

Back on topic.......
Weather dependant....... so I could be a maybe......

[Fub@r]

Whips huh........!
So have you got the handcuffs as well.... :shutup: :shit: :gob:



Well considering on the last day of work we had a huge pissup BBQ at work and the wife came to pick me up only to find one of the office girls "hanging" off me.........needless to say I had to catch a taxi home.

I have no recollection of the incident but have been paying for it in slave labor for the past week.......landscaping does look good though :)

[sunhuntin]

i have a confession as well... i left the 500 alone since just before xmas due to the increased number of cops. i dragged her out this morning to go to work.

a large motorbike thats been sitting and doesnt want to start makes one HELL of a backfire at 7.30am... and the two that follow the first arent any quieter either! [she also allegedly farts flames :Oops:]

typical... soon as dad shows up, she starts first frickin pop. i swear that bike hates me!

[crashe]

Well considering on the last day of work we had a huge pissup BBQ at work and the wife came to pick me up only to find one of the office girls "hanging" off me.........needless to say I had to catch a taxi home.

I have no recollection of the incident but have been paying for it in slave labor for the past week.......landscaping does look good though :)

Oh dear, you know someone, at your work do, will have video'd the whole thing and it will now be 'You Tube'. :Oops: :sweatdrop :gob: :yes:

I bet the landscaping looks damn fine about now.... after all the sweating to make up for your misdemeanor...

I bet that taxi fair cost an arm and leg as well.


So you have been a good boy for the past week to be allowed out again.... :innocent:

Must pop around to see the said landscaping.......

Be good to do the coro loop, as it has been a while........

[crashe]

i have a confession as well... i left the 500 alone since just before xmas due to the increased number of cops. i dragged her out this morning to go to work.

a large motorbike thats been sitting and doesnt want to start makes one HELL of a backfire at 7.30am... and the two that follow the first arent any quieter either! [she also allegedly farts flames :Oops:]

typical... soon as dad shows up, she starts first frickin pop. i swear that bike hates me!

Oh well send her up to me, as she will look damn fine in my garage.... beside the 250 and the loaner 750. I have enough room in my garage to fit in another bike.

[sunhuntin]

Oh well send her up to me, as she will look damn fine in my garage.... beside the 250 and the loaner 750. I have enough room in my garage to fit in another bike.

lol... i think my boss would be very unimpressed if i did that! she is promised to him when i kick the bucket. he loves her as much as i do, lol.

[crashe]

lol... i think my boss would be very unimpressed if i did that! she is promised to him when i kick the bucket. he loves her as much as i do, lol.


WHAT !

I don't get first dibs on her....... !

[gijoe1313]

Are we talking the full 800km coro gijoe1313 patented loop or just the normal coro coro loop? :scratch:

Any excuse for a ride!

[sunhuntin]

WHAT !

I don't get first dibs on her....... !

lol... if he kicks it before i do, then shes yours, lol. plus bein that i can barely reach the ground on tip toes...:msn-wink:

[crashe]

lol... if he kicks it before i do, then shes yours, lol.


Cool, I will hold you to that...... ! :clap:


plus bein that i can barely reach the ground on tip toes...:msn-wink:

But you are a shorty...! :whistle:

[Fub@r]

Are we talking the full 800km coro gijoe1313 patented loop or just the normal coro coro loop? :scratch:

Any excuse for a ride!


I'm easy :innocent:

As long as I'm back before dark or else I will have more landscaping to do :)

Also depends on whether you will share your degreaser :)

[crashe]

I'm easy :innocent:

Yes we all know that... going by your other post above... :laugh: :bleh: :bleh:




So what time are you thinking of starting this trek around da loop?

[Fub@r]

So what time are you thinking of starting this trek around da loop?

Metvuw is showing clear skies for Wednesday.

Haven't done the Coro Loop before so not 100% sure how long it will take all up and whether there is enough days left in 2008 to accomodate a GIJoe pootle.

Maybe a meet up at 7am at BP Autobahn Papakura?

[crashe]

Metvuw is showing clear skies for Wednesday.

Haven't done the Coro Loop before so not 100% sure how long it will take all up and whether there is enough days left in 2008 to accomodate a GIJoe pootle.

Maybe a meet up at 7am at BP Autobahn Papakura?

Farken hell..... thats when the sparrow's wake up........ !



Not forgetting you and I are from Westieland and have to travel a time to get to BP Autobahn.... (like 46kms for me)

[HTFU]

Are we talking the full 800km coro gijoe1313 patented loop or just the normal coro coro loop? :scratch:

Any excuse for a ride!

Bro you own Kuwait or something ?

$30 a fill on a GPX and getting only 330km down the road is not good for a oil strapped Whitey. Damn you Arabs.

[MidnightMike]

Arrg, looks like a bit of me, mind you, I just came back from West Auckland yesterday after a great xmas, and was considering going back for new years (Had to come back since I work weekends)

But maybe I'll ditch that idea and come for a bit of a pootle. Would be good to give my new camera a bit of a workout.

Could we try someplace other than squids in Whitianga for lunch this time.

[Fub@r]

Farken hell..... thats when the sparrow's wake up........ !

Not forgetting you and I are from Westieland and have to travel a time to get to BP Autobahn.... (like 46kms for me)

Last day of work I had to get up at 6am to get my bike to Takanini so mate could do his 6R at 7am, had to report at 6.30am. Damn testing guy didn't even turn up at testing station until 6.55am!!!!

Mate passed :) At least now he is fully insured on his GSX-R after nearly 10 years on a learners license :)

Only got his restricted 6 months ago because I booked it for him without telling him :)

[Fub@r]

$30 a fill on a GPX and getting only 330km down the road is not good for a oil strapped Whitey. Damn you Arabs.

Should buy a Hyo.........$25 fill and 400km+ :)

[Gubb]

I'm in, but i'll need solid directions to meet anybody anywhere.

[Fub@r]

I'm in, but i'll need solid directions to meet anybody anywhere.

Follow SH1 to Papakura, take the BP Autobahn turnoff halfway between Papakura and Drury and look for the bikes parked outside McD's :)

Or all the non-Hyo riders filling up at the BP :innocent:

[gijoe1313]

a 6am start is much better, that way you can do the figure eight coro loop, Kaimais up to Te Aroha and Paeroa and then through Kaiua and around the Hunuas! :woohoo:

[Fub@r]

a 6am start is much better, that way you can do the figure eight coro loop, Kaimais up to Te Aroha and Paeroa and then through Kaiua and around the Hunuas! :woohoo:

How about 6.30am meet and leave at 7am?

Just another thing this will not be a break neck, knee sliding run. It will be speed limit + a wee bit. Don't want any accidents or tickets on my watch :)

[Gubb]

Follow SH1 to Papakura, take the BP Autobahn turnoff halfway between Papakura and Drury and look for the bikes parked outside McD's :)

Or all the non-Hyo riders filling up at the BP :innocent:

How long you reckon it will take to get from the North Shore to Papakura?

I've been in Auckland for all of three weeks now.

[Fub@r]

How long you reckon it will take to get from the North Shore to Papakura?

I've been in Auckland for all of three weeks now.


Would allow for 30 minutes. From the end of the NW Motorway to Takanini is about 30 minutes and it is about the same distance as Albany to Takanini riding at the speed limit :innocent:

What part of NZ are you from Hubba? Why on earth would you come to Auckland, except for the lane splitting :)

[jtzzr]

[QUOTE=Fub@r;1358794]I haven't riden my bike in over a week with Xmas and the wife cracking the whip getting me to do landscaping.

She`s a monster , or maybe you go on a motorcycling survey(not a ride) and survey other gardens , say around the Coromandle , doesn`t everybody win?

[Fub@r]

or maybe you go on a motorcycling survey


I'm a land surveyor so it's quite a plausible excuse :)

[Gubb]

What part of NZ are you from Hubba? Why on earth would you come to Auckland, except for the lane splitting :)

Welly. They pretty much doubled my salary. I couldn't refuse, plus the missus landed her dream job here too. Almost like it was meant to be.

Then again, if it was meant to be, I would know some back roads by now.

:angry:

[Fub@r]

Then again, if it was meant to be, I would know some back roads by now.

:angry:


If you want to learn every back road in the north island just give GIJoe a yell.

Might take you 10x as long to get to your destination but its always enjoyable. Last GIjoe ride resulted in Joe doing a handstand in a rubbsih bin and kung-fu'ing a giant weta in Te Kuiti :)

[Gubb]

Sounds like my kinda party.

[Jeaves]

This sounds like a fantastic way to spend Wednesday , Im in ! .

Hubba Gubba , If you like ill meet ya in the city somewhere and you can follow me out.

[Gubb]

Nice, I know my way to Real Groovy, and that's about it.

[shingo]

damn i wish i could make this ride but im stuck at work on wednesday, stupid retail stores :doh:

If only you would move the ride to thursday.

[Gubb]

pfft.

The rest of us start work on Thursday.

[Fub@r]

pfft.

The rest of us start work on Thursday.

Speak for yourself.........I start back on the 14th :)

[Gubb]

Guess I just did. Had to work Xmas day as well.

:whocares:

[homer]

I spent about 1 hour each time cleaning my bike in the last week
so 3 cleanings is like 3 hours
so three rides
:clap:

[Hellraiser]

I'm keen on a ride .....

can i meet you guys at the mobil @ kopu?

or are you heading a differant direction?

[Fub@r]

I'm keen on a ride .....

can i meet you guys at the mobil @ kopu?



Pretty sure we be heading through that way, depends on whether GIJoe is leading in which case we will be doing the Coro via Wellington :)

Once we get a leaving time sorted we'll be able to give you an E.T.A for Kopu

[musicman]

What time is this expected to finish? I've never done the coro loop on the bike (never been out of Auckland on the bike actually) so am just wondering how many km's it is and how long it will take to do it.

[Hellraiser]

What time is this expected to finish? I've never done the coro loop on the bike (never been out of Auckland on the bike actually) so am just wondering how many km's it is and how long it will take to do it.

It usually takes all day, you should be back in auckland b4 6pm

[gijoe1313]

It usually takes all day, you should be back in auckland b4 6pm

Unless you are following my patented process of going to Auckland via Gisborne from the Coro loop :innocent: :o

All toot sweet and good ... I daresay Hellraiser will be bussing it on the 'busa! :msn-wink:

Mmmm this will be a good way to kill off the rest of the tread on my rear so I can get some nice new rubber next year toot sweet as well! :love: :headbang:

Mmmm a whole day of riding ... and riding ... and riding ... :woohoo:

[Fub@r]

So is it going to be a 6.30am or 7am meet up at BP Autobahn Papakura?

Once the time is decided if you decide to come and are running late send me a txt on 027 288 9431 and we will wait for you :)

[sAsLEX]

Once the time is decided if you decide to come and are running late send me a txt on 027 288 9431 and we will wait for you :)

Bloody civvies.

Set a time to leave. That is all ready and fuelled rearing to go. As most rides that say 0700 will see people turning up at 0710 needing gas, a pie, a fag, a cigarette, a coffee et al


All whilst the organised people sit there and wait..........

[Gubb]

Meet at 0630. Depart at 0700 sharp.

[Hellraiser]

those of us meeting at kopu will meet you guys there at 08:30 then

[Fub@r]

Meet at 0630. Depart at 0700 sharp.

Sounds good.

6.30am meet, 7am we are gone :)

[RT527]

those of us meeting at kopu will meet you guys there at 08:30 then

Damn it only takes me 45 to 50 mins to kopu.....In my truck, from BP papakura..........you might need to revise your time....then again by the time They've done detouring to kopu through the hunuas etc you could be on the button.

[Fub@r]

Have placed the ride under Meetings and Events to appease the Gods :)

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1361560#post1361560

[Jeaves]

shite.....may have slept in :doh:

[Fub@r]

Well you all missed out on an awesome day for riding the Coro Loop :)

Only one mishap for the day but otherwise all was good.

Coming home we had to utilise our Auckland Motorway conjestion skills all the way from the end of the Hauraki Plains through to Mangatawhiri. Amazing how you can get 1-2km staionary queues just because the speed limit changes from 100kph to 70kph. Enjoyed every minute sliding past all the stuffy cagers :)

Then just get home and sit down and the neighbour comes over to ask if I want to do the Coro Loop tomorrow :eek5:

[MidnightMike]

Well you all missed out on an awesome day for riding the Coro Loop :)

Only one mishap for the day but otherwise all was good.

Coming home we had to utilise our Auckland Motorway conjestion skills all the way from the end of the Hauraki Plains through to Mangatawhiri. Amazing how you can get 1-2km staionary queues just because the speed limit changes from 100kph to 70kph. Enjoyed every minute sliding past all the stuffy cagers :)

Then just get home and sit down and the neighbour comes over to ask if I want to do the Coro Loop tomorrow :eek5:


It must have been you guys I saw going toward Ngatea that afternoon. (yellow and black hyosungs eh?)

I was on the big blue gsx250 with the mirrored visor and big-ass backpack on.

I was going to join you guys but I decided to head up to Auckland for new years which meant I had to come back on that day with all the stuff in the pack.

Sounds like you guys had a good one, might join you guys if you do the loop again sometime.

[Fub@r]

It must have been you guys I saw going toward Ngatea that afternoon. (yellow and black hyosungs eh?)


Thats the ones, I remember seeing you heading the other way :)

btw its not yellow.............its Electric Mango :Punk:

[gijoe1313]

:gob: Crikey, sounds like you had all the biking seasons in one day on this coro! :doh: :no: :sunny:

Hope the "mishap" is only a minor kerfluffle and easily remedied! Its a new record for me already this year... didn't get my leg over a bike! :o Ooer! :whistle:

Ah well, will have to try and make up for it somewhere down the line! :devil2:

[Jeaves]

Ah well, will have to try and make up for it somewhere down the line! :devil2:

likewise , I only managed Piha and back today.

[Gubb]

Amazing trip. Awesome roads out that way.

Hellraiser will surely update on the 'minor mishap' and his induction as an amateur geologist.

Cheers Fub@r, will definitely be along for the next one. :clap:

[Hellraiser]

Hellraiser will surely update on the 'minor mishap' and his induction as an amateur geologist.



Good riding with you guys for some of the day sorry for spoiling it by paying too much attention to the amateur geologists on the side of the road and not seeing the corner untill it was way to late.

It's turned out to be an exepensive day.

Insurance excess $500 (bike)
Insurance Excess $100 (gear)
Tow Truck to Coro Town $130 (only 6km)
Ambo ride $??
Afternoon at the whangamata A & E $66

But nothing broken only bruising.

I'm sure it will take them 3 - 4 months to fix the bike so I'll have to go dust of the busa.

See you guys on the next ride.

[Fub@r]

Good riding with you guys for some of the day sorry for spoiling it by paying too much attention to the amateur geologists on the side of the road and not seeing the corner untill it was way to late.



Have been thinking about the "amateur geologists"........they didn't really fit the stereotype covered in tats :)

I thought your friends were coming with a trailer?

Glad there was no broken bones

[Hellraiser]

I thought your friends were coming with a trailer?



They were but tow truck was quicker

i'm going to head back down there this afternoon with my van to pick up the bike and drop it into Mt Eden tomorrow.

[Gubb]

Mate, at least you spirits seemed pretty high. I would have been mortified if it was my shiny new bike.

Was fantastic riding with you, learnt a fair bit about the lines you were taking, when I could see you.

[gijoe1313]

:gob: Crapola, glad to hear you are okay Hellraiser! You got another bike lined up or getting the 'busa back?

[Iain]

Hey Fub@r. I met you and Hubba Gubba at the gas station before a mate and I headed off to Waihi for a ride - coincidentally you had arranged a Coro loop adventure. We have the black and red gt250rs.

Keen to join you next time providing you keep to your 'Speed Limit +wee bit' comment. Being new to riding I tend to stick to the limit - I need all the time possible to react to the changes in the road and/or other vehicle driver's mistakes.

Question: why did you replace the front tire and leave the rear Shinko on?

[Gubb]

Nice meeting you, was a pretty sedate pace, will catch you on the next one.

EDIT: I think your bike is an '07 model, not '97. If it is a '97, it must be a collectible antique Hyosung by now.

[Fub@r]

Hey Fub@r. I met you and Hubba Gubba at the gas station before a mate and I headed off to Waihi for a ride - coincidentally you had arranged a Coro loop adventure. We have the black and red gt250rs.

Keen to join you next time providing you keep to your 'Speed Limit +wee bit' comment. Being new to riding I tend to stick to the limit - I need all the time possible to react to the changes in the road and/or other vehicle driver's mistakes.

Question: why did you replace the front tire and leave the rear Shinko on?

Was a good ride, no excessive speed. :)

Replaced the front tyre as I purchased the bike on Trademe and it was transported up from down the line. When it was delivered the bike was clamped down hard on the front and the tyre was flat. When I inflated it it had a "wobble" to it so replaced it. Was planning on getting rid of the rear but have never gotten around to it

[Iain]

HAHA, thanks for that... maybe that is why noone talks to me :P

It has now been corrected. For the record; mine is same as yours without the screamin demon although yours is from Wellington so probably handles better in the wind! I beleive you still have da Shinkos.



Was a good ride, no excessive speed. :)

Replaced the front tyre as I purchased the bike on Trademe and it was transported up from down the line. When it was delivered the bike was clamped down hard on the front and the tyre was flat. When I inflated it it had a "wobble" to it so replaced it. Was planning on getting rid of the rear but have never gotten around to it

[Iain]

Was a good ride, no excessive speed. :)

Replaced the front tyre as I purchased the bike on Trademe and it was transported up from down the line. When it was delivered the bike was clamped down hard on the front and the tyre was flat. When I inflated it it had a "wobble" to it so replaced it. Was planning on getting rid of the rear but have never gotten around to it

How long have you been riding for? How much did you get the GT250r for? is it also an 07? How was your massive McMuffin combo?

Did the transport company have to replace the wheel for over clamping the clamp during clamping?

[Fub@r]

How long have you been riding for? How much did you get the GT250r for? is it also an 07? How was your massive McMuffin combo?

Did the transport company have to replace the wheel for over clamping the clamp during clamping?

Been riding for 18 months and in no rush to get a bigger bike as 80% of my riding is getting through Auckland traffic so a larger bike would be waste. And the Hyo does me well :)

Got the bike for $5500 with 500km on it so was pretty happy with that. Guy purchased it then had a work accident which did his knee in and required surgery. Was told he wouldn't be able to ride for 12 months so sold it.

As for the McMuffin I don't know why I keep doing it to myself, always regret having one of those for breakfast.

Should start a Hyo ride, was quite nice to see 4 of them at the BP parked together

[Iain]

Been riding for 18 months and in no rush to get a bigger bike as 80% of my riding is getting through Auckland traffic so a larger bike would be waste. And the Hyo does me well :)

Got the bike for $5500 with 500km on it so was pretty happy with that. Guy purchased it then had a work accident which did his knee in and required surgery. Was told he wouldn't be able to ride for 12 months so sold it.

As for the McMuffin I don't know why I keep doing it to myself, always regret having one of those for breakfast.

Should start a Hyo ride, was quite nice to see 4 of them at the BP parked together

Shame about the previous owner :S

Before 10am you have to eat and when you are out and about at that time you have to do McDs.. its strange Ive tried their breakfast deli rolls... they are crap, too bready and tomato saucy, so the good ole massive mcMuffin is probably the better choice.

18 months and youve stuck with the Hyo... Good to hear.. Ill stick with mine for some time. Will probably replace the can and tires but am very happy with what I have now. See you on the next Hyo ride!

[The Joka]

Hey Guys,

Thanks for the ride.. Shame that Hellraiser didn't get that gold he saw in the rocks and tried to beat the geologists too... :bleh: We went back the other day to see if could see it again but alas it was gone... :killingme! tell ya what the loop is a lot longer in a friken massive van! over 5 hours it took us!

Should have seen us two fat bastards on my bike heading back to Kopu after the killer tow truck bill :killingme:killingme:killingme:killingme

As for the gas thing try only getting 130km a $25k tank - wow she is thirsty but fun!