Meanie's Excellent Adventure (22 February)

[GSVR]

glad i could be of service....i can speed it up if ya like:laugh:

If I was going it would be like the countdown to the launch of Columbia II with the aerial display at 2am Saturday night with Al as the pilot.

[Monie]

is that all u lot do is check out the time have to admit its not bad yod

[yod]

is that all u lot do is check out the time have to admit its not bad yod

why thank you

and yes...thats pretty much all we do:Punk:

[cowboyz]

Much better, now all i gotta do is make it the desktop background on my home and all the work computers :eek:



We are leaving right on 9.30...............I hope :oi-grr:

right click on your desktop
click properties
click desktop
customise desktop
web
new
type in http://www.mediarhythm.net.nz/countdown/
click ok
ok

thats it

[Meanie]

right click on your desktop
click properties
click desktop
customise desktop
web
new
type in http://www.mediarhythm.net.nz/countdown/
click ok
ok

thats it

Done, now everyone at work knows when the world as we know it is over :shit:

[cowboyz]

you are so ghey./

[yod]

you are so ghey./

said the kwaka rider to the kwaka rider

hmmmmmmmmmm

[cowboyz]

said the kwaka rider to the kwaka rider

hmmmmmmmmmm

As they were sitting round talking, waiting for the zooki riders to show up. They had already spent some time discussing world peace, solved the meaning of life, why toast always lands butter side down and were running out of things to talk about.

[yod]

As they were sitting round talking, waiting for the zooki riders to show up. They had already spent some time discussing world peace, solved the meaning of life, why toast always lands butter side down and were running out of things to talk about.....

.....as is a ghey kwaka rider's want....

[banditrider]

just for you guys then

http://www.mediarhythm.net.nz/countdown/

Ahhhhh, you've inspired me - to rip off your code and make something far more important: http://andrew.l.thomson.googlepages.com/TheMinisReturnCountdown.html

[yod]

Ahhhhh, you've inspired me - to rip off your code and make something far more important: http://andrew.l.thomson.googlepages.com/TheMinisReturnCountdown.html

:rofl:

nice job

that mini was cool as fuck

[banditrider]

Yep, gotta get me a set of those joke nose, glasses, eye brows thingees.

Nnggggaaaaaaa!

[manwithav8]

your all gay cos you get to ride more than me.........

[yod]

your all gay cos you get to ride more than me.........

:girlfight:

[manwithav8]

:girlfight:

hahahah girl......

[Meanie]

Ahhhhh, you've inspired me - to rip off your code and make something far more important: http://andrew.l.thomson.googlepages.com/TheMinisReturnCountdown.html

Ooooh I saw your map and was a little green with envy. What an awesome ride to look forward to. Still the four points and southern cross is looming

[banditrider]

Ooooh I saw your map and was a little green with envy. What an awesome ride to look forward to. Still the four points and southern cross is looming

Don't forget a certain wee ride in October...

[Meanie]

Don't forget a certain wee ride in October...

Not sure i will be able to do all three but hey you never know

[banditrider]

Not sure i will be able to do all three but hey you never know

Priorities...I'll be doing the Rusty ones. Have done the 4 points once - small Southern X.

[yod]

maps for whoever

Day 1 (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=7053396480376505103,-40.299130,175.745350%3B16426495444300187700,-39.978156,175.817290%3B15584667664751195035,-39.806730,175.795827%3B7985600363464295123,-38.883270,175.256350%3B17524107501883084309,-38.416106,175.104461%3B18242965741696056418,-37.665490,175.147630%3B12370560203589008852,-37.538812,175.312328%3B3553440268020724538,-37.276065,175.488742&saddr=Napier+Rd+%40-40.299130,+175.745350&daddr=Rangiwahia+Rd+%40-39.978156,+175.817290+to:SH+1+%40-39.806730,+175.795827+to:-38.997841,175.805969+to:Hakiaha+St+%40-38.883270,+175.256350+to:SH+3+%40-38.416106,+175.104461+to:Great+South+Rd+%40-37.665490,+175.147630+to:Te+Hoe+Rd+%40-37.538812,+175.312328+to:Orchard+West+Rd+%40-37.276065,+175.488742&mra=dpe&mrcr=1&mrsp=3&sz=9&via=1,3,7&sll=-39.014916,175.935059&sspn=1.664535,2.554321&ie=UTF8&ll=-38.758367,175.891113&spn=3.340986,5.108643&z=8)

Day 2 (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=7053396480376505103,-40.299130,175.745350%3B16426495444300187700,-39.978156,175.817290%3B15584667664751195035,-39.806730,175.795827%3B7985600363464295123,-38.883270,175.256350%3B17524107501883084309,-38.416106,175.104461%3B18242965741696056418,-37.665490,175.147630%3B3553440268020724538,-37.276065,175.488742&saddr=Napier+Rd+%40-40.299130,+175.745350&daddr=Rangiwahia+Rd+%40-39.978156,+175.817290+to:SH+1+%40-39.806730,+175.795827+to:Hakiaha+St+%40-38.883270,+175.256350+to:SH+3+%40-38.416106,+175.104461+to:Great+South+Rd+%40-37.665490,+175.147630+to:-37.538044,175.311584+to:Orchard+West+Rd+%40-37.276065,+175.488742&mra=dpe&mrcr=4&mrsp=6&sz=11&via=1,6&sll=-37.469954,175.415955&sspn=0.425077,0.63858&ie=UTF8&ll=-38.792627,175.979004&spn=3.339382,5.108643&z=8)

Day 3 (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=16787696584191826057,-37.276070,175.489150%3B7295172999037168658,-37.234670,175.397380%3B1644557615454636777,-37.414350,175.129800%3B6612340508807687965,-37.663160,175.148880%3B11257178692351002803,-37.985490,175.201390%3B3730075836466797353,-38.009390,175.326840%3B7206019916224687438,-38.418309,175.795343%3B5926272518805145329,-38.995550,175.802650&saddr=Pipiroa+Rd+%40-37.276070,+175.489150&daddr=SH+25+%40-37.234670,+175.397380+to:Te+Kauwhata+Rd+%40-37.414350,+175.129800+to:Great+South+Rd+%40-37.663160,+175.148880+to:Franklin+St+%40-37.985490,+175.201390+to:Arawata+St+%40-38.009390,+175.326840+to:Whakamaru+Rd+%40-38.418309,+175.795343+to:SH+41+%40-38.995550,+175.802650+to:-40.300476,175.749664&mra=mi&mrcr=5&mrsp=8&sz=10&via=1,4&sll=-40.077021,175.919952&sspn=0.819633,1.277161&ie=UTF8&ll=-38.771216,176.352539&spn=3.340385,5.108643&z=8)

:woohoo:

[cowboyz]

will catch up with you on day three when you join the planned ride then.

day one and two are off.

[yod]

will catch up with you on day three when you join the planned ride then.

day one and two are off.

bollocks

ahwell, hopefully someone will tell me where we're going so I can stop and wait for you lot every now and then....

[Kiwibiker]

man wish I was there
is the road around Coromandel now fully paved - last time there was plenty from gravel

[Meanie]

man wish I was there
is the road around Coromandel now fully paved - last time there was plenty from gravel

Wouldnt be riding it if it were gravel
All nice sealed roads with some awesome scenery

[HornetBoy]

Wouldnt be riding it if it were gravel
All nice sealed roads with some awesome scenery

Anyone taking an onboard video cam or bullet cam on the ride ?

[Meanie]

Anyone taking an onboard video cam or bullet cam on the ride ?

Cowboyz might, as long as dogs dosnt want his camera back

[HornetBoy]

Cowboyz might, as long as dogs dosnt want his camera back

O ok hope so,wish i could come on this ride <_<

[Meanie]

O ok hope so,wish i could come on this ride <_<
So come................:2thumbsup

[slydesigns]

Anyone taking an onboard video cam or bullet cam on the ride ?

I've got one and I think someone else is bringing one and a ton of SD cards

The JadedBlade fairings are being painted, the forks and calipers modded, the wiring is done, tyres arrive on monday, the ZXR fairings are being plastic welded, her steering bearings are here and both bike get an oil change and brake bleed on tuesday night. Everything is on track for the ride!

All I need is the address and contact details to freight forward the tent and gear please Meanie.

[cowboyz]

yeah. i got dogs one setup on my bike. got some quite good vids on it too so far. will be taking it up coro for a look.

[Meanie]

I've got one and I think someone else is bringing one and a ton of SD cards

The JadedBlade fairings are being painted, the forks and calipers modded, the wiring is done, tyres arrive on monday, the ZXR fairings are being plastic welded, her steering bearings are here and both bike get an oil change and brake bleed on tuesday night. Everything is on track for the ride!

All I need is the address and contact details to freight forward the tent and gear please Meanie.

Ill PM you the address tomorrow, Know how to find it but dont know the house no

[slydesigns]

Couple of questions

We don't have a van etc going up do we?
Anyone else sending gear?
Are we putting anyone out sending the stuff to our hosts?
Will I need to send it to a Rural Delivery no.

[Meanie]

Couple of questions

We don't have a van etc going up do we?
Anyone else sending gear?
Are we putting anyone out sending the stuff to our hosts?
Will I need to send it to a Rural Delivery no.

No van, the rest of us are carrying our own gear
Chris and Liz wont mind gear turning up, i will warn them and yea it is a Rural address, only a coulple of mins out of town though
You sure you cant strap your gear to your bike ?
PM sent with address

[slydesigns]

pre-new fairings, strapping to the rear wouldn't have been a problem... now... thats not so easy
When do you want our $40? And we will meet you at Kimbolton, makes more sense for us to go from Feilding to Kimbolton than to Ashurst frist.

[Meanie]

pre-new fairings, strapping to the rear wouldn't have been a problem... now... thats not so easy
When do you want our $40? And we will meet you at Kimbolton, makes more sense for us to go from Feilding to Kimbolton than to Ashurst frist.

Ah yes the joys of a new paint job Those tie downs are real hard on paintwork
Just pay us when we get up there
I have sent some dollars through ahead for them to get supplies
See you in Kimbolton, should be there about 10.00. Dogs and co are meeting us there as well
Monie has just told me she will keep moving through and not stop at Kimbolton so to get a few ks on us

[Jamiepo]

Well Everything has worked out so it looks like I am a definite starter!! I will be seeing everyone on fri morning in Ashhurts although I am only going as far as Te Awamutu/Pirongia

[Meanie]

I,m ready, can we go now, can we go now, can we go now

Tent, two self inflating air beds and two sleeping bags strapped onto the back carrier and heaps of room for Monies stuff in the panniers
Roll on Friday :woohoo:

[cowboyz]

well we did a test today. Got a F-. Loaded up the bike with everything we were going to take and went for a run through the gorge. Bike handled like a honda and I thought it was the extra weight on the back of it but after 10k had a look and found the air on the wrong side of the rear tyre.
bugger really. hope it will be back up and running tomorrow night for some more testing.

[ynot slow]

The ol' air at top of tyre problem eh?

Just as well today not Friday,but then on Thursday you will check the tyre pressure right?

At least with a flat tyre the zooki guys can get ahead of you,shit did I really say that.

Roll on the 100000km on trip,great milestone to achieve,reliable beast,so you can forgive a slow leak.

[cowboyz]

The ol' air at top of tyre problem eh?

Just as well today not Friday,but then on Thursday you will check the tyre pressure right?

At least with a flat tyre the zooki guys can get ahead of you,shit did I really say that.

Roll on the 100000km on trip,great milestone to achieve,reliable beast,so you can forgive a slow leak.

let me see. bike loaded up with luggage, deck chairs, sleeping bags and tent........... 2 up....... with arse end moving about a foot either way going into the corners. Might need something else to let the zooki rides get ahead.

Was an 'interesting' ride all the same. My mind was all on the extra weight on the bike and I never thought about the tyres till we got through the gorge. Mrs Cowboyz was not real happy about the way the back of the bike was trying to overtake the front though.
Took wheel off and dropped it into garage this arvo so should be fixed tomorrow. Then might have to go for more testing. looking forward to next weekend.

[slydesigns]

should have just rotated the tyre and put the bit with the air back at the bottom...

[cowboyz]

your mechanical skills would rivals skiddys..... why didnt I think of that.

[ynot slow]

Doesn't take much change in pressure to upset the apples,my front was a bit vague,went to garage and pumped it up a few psi,big difference.Best tool is the gauge in garage.

Long way to travel two up if bike feels strange handling wise,at least it is easy fix,and easy to miss,to often you think oh just extra weight due to pillion,and luggage.

[NZsarge]

Monie has just told me she will keep moving through and not stop at Kimbolton so to get a few ks on us
The way Monie rode yesterday we might be lucky to catch her if she gets "a few k's ahead". Riding real nice.

[Jamiepo]

Kinda off topic but I was wondering what the optimum tyre pressure for my bike would be as I would like to check it before I head off on friday.

[NZsarge]

Kinda off topic but I was wondering what the optimum tyre pressure for my bike would be as I would like to check it before I head off on friday.
Check to see if it's written anywhere on the bike first, if not go see the workshop guys at PT's or maybe Paul in parts but check you're bike first it maybe on the chain guard or it will be in the manual if you have it.

[cowboyz]

what size tyres on that fzr?

[Jamiepo]

Front is 100/80 17 and the rear is 130/70 17

[cowboyz]

I would try something like 32/34. Basically the lower your tyre pressure the more you tread will move which means the tyre will heat up quicker, offer more grip but wear out quicker. i run mine really hard 40/42 (but they are bigger tyres) because road riding (especially highway riding) you never get anywhere near requiring maximum grip from the tyres. You could even go 34/36 if you are taking a big of gear with you to see the difference it makes.

[Jamiepo]

Cheers for the info, I am only carrying a back pack as I will be staying up at home in Pirongia so the extra preasure probably won't be necesary.

[Meanie]

Only four more sleeps to go

[cowboyz]

3 more working days.

I was I was Yod. Then it would be only 5 more working hours before the trip.

[banditrider]

A little bird told me that the cops are gonna be all over that road this weekend...

And:

It's going to rain
Perhaps a little snow about too
Wind gusting to 100mph
The roads melted and they're gonna drop pea metal all over it
The roads closed during daylight hours
The roads being straightened
Bikes have been banned from the Loop
Petrols gone up
I'm stuck at home


PS: 2 of the above items are true.

Have a good one!

[Meanie]

A little bird told me that the cops are gonna be all over that road this weekend...

And:

It's going to rain
Perhaps a little snow about too
Wind gusting to 100mph
The roads melted and they're gonna drop pea metal all over it
The roads closed during daylight hours
The roads being straightened
Bikes have been banned from the Loop
Petrols gone up
I'm stuck at home


PS: 2 of the above items are true.

Have a good one!

You could always come
You are looking a little pale on it, hope your not coming down with something and have to take a day off. Tragic that would be :rolleyes:

[banditrider]

You could always come
You are looking a little pale on it, hope your not coming down with something and have to take a day off. Tragic that would be :rolleyes:

You have a point - thanks for the concern. Possibly just a little green-eyed. Might have to get the bike out on Sunday and see who I bump into.

[Meanie]

and see who I bump into.

Hope you dont mean that literaly

[cowboyz]

only when parking

[yod]

3 more working days.

I was I was Yod. Then it would be only 5 more working hours before the trip.

:beer:



only when parking

:pinch:

[Meanie]

only when parking

Oooh that was below the belt :gob:

[nobras]

Well i am 99% packed the new camera has turned up today, New tyres are on the bike its gased and ready to go. Roll on Friday i say :2thumbsup

[Jamiepo]

I'm takign my bike out for a nice test ride down to wellington tomorrow just to make sure everything is ship shape. Can't wait until friday.

[86GSXR]

Having no computer means I've been out of the loop (get it? :laugh:) but talking to Yod about the route last night has got me real keen now :rockon:

[Meanie]

We are leaving Ashhurst Mobil at 9.30 Sharp so please be early so you dont miss cowboys impression af a chancey speech
Cost is $20 per person which will cover the cost of breakfast Saturday and Sunday mornings and tea Friday and Saturday nights
This is payable to me please as i have already sent money ahead

I have altered my first post with time and cost so it is easy to find
Leaving 9.30 sharp from Mobil Ashhurst If you are running late text me and meet us in Kimbolton or if you are realy late you could meet us further up the line, tiahape is our first coffee and fill up
If you dont have my cell no pm me and i will send it to you

[kevfromcoro]

Havent read all the thread,but it looks like u guys are doing the loop.
Got a bit of room here if u are looking for somewhere to stay.
PM me if interested.

[Meanie]

Havent read all the thread,but it looks like u guys are doing the loop.
Got a bit of room here if u are looking for somewhere to stay.
PM me if interested.

Thanks for the offer, accomodation is all sorted in Ngatea

[slydesigns]

Lis's ZXR is back from the Plastic welding artists at Wanganui Plastic repairs, Thanks Vaughn! And no it wasn't dropped, just needing some attention.
My front end has been returned ready to rock.

All good so far.

[Meanie]

Lis's ZXR is back from the Plastic welding artists at Wanganui Plastic repairs, Thanks Vaughn! And no it wasn't dropped, just needing some attention.
My front end has been returned ready to rock.

All good so far.

And the weather looks very promising indeed
Roll on Friday :woohoo:

[NZsarge]

And the weather looks very promising indeed
Roll on Friday :woohoo:

SShhhhhh!! Mother nature can hear you.....:msn-wink:

[Jamiepo]

Well I took the bike out for a pre-ride test to paihiatua and spend a fair bit of the ride at around 30km/h due to road works, not fun!!

[cowboyz]

Thanks for the offer, accomodation is all sorted in Ngatea

dotn speak too soon. some might need accomodation on sat night once our hosts find out what we are really like on friday night................

[manwithav8]

dotn speak too soon. some might need accomodation on sat night once our hosts find out what we are really like on friday night................

Especially that alcohol guzzing YOD...

[yod]

Especially that alcohol guzzing YOD...

you brought the bottle. I was just being a good host....

[Meanie]

you brought the bottle. I was just being a good host....

Ill bet it took some convincing :rolleyes:

[slydesigns]

Radios claiming something ludicris like the upper and central North Island will be covered in rain from Friday to Sunday... opinions?

[cowboyz]

i think they are full of it. metservice doesnt look bad at all. few showers

[Meanie]

Weather looks resonable at this stage
Its going to have to be pretty bad before I dont go cause i realy dont want to go to work Friday

[ynot slow]

you brought the bottle. I was just being a good host....

Typical zooki rider sponging off mates.P/T.Epitomy of mine host.
Great idea though ,get em to visit,bring their own drink,let you help polish it off,they leave pissed thinking what a great guy he is,must buy a zooki.:beer::2thumbsup

[NZsarge]

i think they are full of it. metservice doesnt look bad at all. few showers


Weather looks resonable at this stage
Its going to have to be pretty bad before I dont go cause i realy dont want to go to work Friday

www.metvuw.com is'nt looking too healthy particularly saturday's looking like a white wash, I dont have any significant wet weather gear so i'll be keeping my eyes peeled on the forcast tomorrow and make a decision thursday night/friday morning.

[86GSXR]

Doesn't look too bad Sarge. Most of the really wet stuff should pass out to sea to the west, although it may be a little damp with light rain for periods in the Coro, given the easterlies. We may be lucky and miss the worst of it if we're inland at the time tho.

The Daytona's at ANZA getting it's 20 K service so she'll be running sweetly. Got it to work this am and noticed a f.....g nail in the nearly new rear PR2! Shite! :mad: Hopefully it'll repair OK and not need a total replacement!

[NZsarge]

Doesn't look too bad Sarge. Most of the really wet stuff should pass out to sea to the west, although it may be a little damp with light rain for periods in the Coro, given the easterlies. We may be lucky and miss the worst of it if we're inland at the time tho.

The Daytona's at ANZA getting it's 20 K service so she'll be running sweetly. Got it to work this am and noticed a f.....g nail in the nearly new rear PR2! Shite! :mad: Hopefully it'll repair OK and not need a total replacement!

Yeah I was kinda banking on it being a bit more summery like it is RIGHT NOW :rolleyes: coz if I get really wet i'm wet for the rest of the trip and I can not afford to get crook just at the moment but like I said earlier i'm not writing it off just yet. I'll see what friday morning bring first.

Bummer about your tyre, believe me I know how that feels. I have a spare 190 section Michelin Road (not Road 2) you are more than welcome to use for the trip which might be a good idea coz if the plug fails on the repair your really screwed (I should'nt imagine it would though), particularly if it's sunday. Or there's a near new Pilot Power 2CT that needs mending....:laugh:

[cowboyz]

www.metvuw.com is'nt looking too healthy particularly saturday's looking like a white wash, I dont have any significant wet weather gear so i'll be keeping my eyes peeled on the forcast tomorrow and make a decision thursday night/friday morning.
anything we get looks really light. Forcast is all up the shit since last week anyhow. I am 90% sure we will be fine. If you get a little wet just ride a little faster to dry out.



The Daytona's at ANZA getting it's 20 K service so she'll be running sweetly. Got it to work this am and noticed a f.....g nail in the nearly new rear PR2! Shite! :mad: Hopefully it'll repair OK and not need a total replacement!


Must be the week. Just got mine back yesterday after pulling a nail out of it.
Just went for a wee ride. Bike feels fucking mint and rearing to go.

[NZsarge]

anything we get looks really light. Forcast is all up the shit since last week anyhow. I am 90% sure we will be fine.

Another option for me might be ride up friday and assess saturday on the day depending too on if I got wet the day before, don't get me wrong, I still want to go etc etc....

[yod]

Ill bet it took some convincing :rolleyes:

well this is true

[manwithav8]

well this is true

I think the words were "yeah go on then" for every refil... Bloody good time, haven't just relaxed with a bottle and game for a long time... More fun than town!!!!!!!

I do beleive I was quite sozzled when we left, hope I didn't upset anyone lol...

Maybe a larger group cranium game next time, could be interesting...

[yod]

I think the words were "yeah go on then" for every refil... Bloody good time, haven't just relaxed with a bottle and game for a long time... More fun than town!!!!!!!

yeah, good fun aye



I do beleive I was quite sozzled when we left, hope I didn't upset anyone lol...

dont be silly, i was too munted to know anyway :laugh:



Maybe a larger group cranium game next time, could be interesting...



better bring two bottles then.....

[banditrider]

only when parking

Gee thanks.

Oooh that was below the belt :gob:
Damn straight, make sure you park on him for me at least once while you're away.

[manwithav8]

2 bottles 2 bottles 2 bottles.. Hell yeah...

[slydesigns]

Tonights progress.

Its all pre clear coat.

I'm fitting the fairings up for placing on the new decals so it can be cleared over tomorrow.

Its 11.13pm and I still have the better halfs ZXR to do a steering bearing change on next.

[cowboyz]

look at this! not long to wait now.

[Meanie]

Tonights progress.

Its all pre clear coat.

I'm fitting the fairings up for placing on the new decals so it can be cleared over tomorrow.

Its 11.13pm and I still have the better halfs ZXR to do a steering bearing change on next.

Nice..................

[Meanie]

One more sleep to go :woohoo:

[slydesigns]

Whats this sleep thing you speak of Pilgrim?

Hit the sack at 3am finally. Off to work now.

Well, atleast I'll be getting a HUGE sleep tonight!

[HornetBoy]

that is one nice colour mate !! fricken awsome looking bike :gob:

[yod]

looking good mate

a green honda....where's cowboyz when you need him?

Me is gonna get some mileage outta this one :rofl:

[NZsarge]

Whats this sleep thing you speak of Pilgrim?

Hit the sack at 3am finally. Off to work now.

Well, atleast I'll be getting a HUGE sleep tonight!

Shit mate! that looks.........MINT!

[86GSXR]

Very nice indeed!

[GSVR]

looking good mate

a green honda....where's cowboyz when you need him?

Me is gonna get some mileage outta this one :rofl:

I don't think so I can just imagine Cowboyz angle on this one.

[yod]

I don't think so I can just imagine Cowboyz angle on this one.

go on, paint the SV green, you know you want to....

[sarahtvet]

Hi All
Quick note from auckland. The sun is shining:cool:and all looks good for the :ride: :twothumbsup:

I am probably getting tomorrow off too so planning a slow pootle around the east coastline to ngatea. May come down and meet you somewhere enroute :grouphug: may just start chilling out and drinking early.
SK1PY on good form and we enjoyed the run up via national park and the west. Watch for gravel!!! See you all soon

[yod]

sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet

:rockon:

[cowboyz]

looking good mate

a green honda....where's cowboyz when you need him?

Me is gonna get some mileage outta this one :rofl:


Shit mate! that looks.........MINT!

Well now at least it looks fast!







ps. Even I arent that mean. Damn nice job you done there. Be good to see it in the flesh.

[Owl]

Have a good safe journey and fantastic weekend. Enjoy!:niceone:

[manwithav8]

what Ferris said.

Enjoy the ride ya'll, will be a bloody good one no doubt. I will once again say I wish I could make it but never mind.

Be safe and we look forward to your return for pics!!!!..

[NZsarge]

Well, decision time. After seeing the forecast on TV, online and in the paper all saying the same thing i've decided not to go, may head over and return Meanie's tent tomorrow morning if it's fine here and see you guy's off, might even ride for a way just to get some km's in on the bike.
For those of you going I hope it's not as bad as it looked on TV!
Please watch the wind and enjoy as best you can, I look foward to hereing about what I missed out on.

[Jamiepo]

Well I for one am stoking pretty hard and am itching to get going!! Roll on tomorrow! See you guys in Ashhursts at around 9:15.

[HornetBoy]

yea good luck peoples , have a good one ,make sure you take some good videos,dont get too carried awwy on the coro loop eh

wish i would've had the kat up and legal by now but she has about a week more to go .

[banditrider]

Have a beaut trip guys & girls! Take care and look forward ot the ride reports.

Damn, I need to get out on the bike...

[ynot slow]

Enjoy the trip,piss and comradeship of each other,and be nice to each other,share out the tickets,don't let cowboyz grab em all.

Anyone running a sweep on who gets first invoice?My choices are Al,and wait for it one of the girls,but they will talk their way out of it.:Police:

Lee if ya are into speedway hit Wangavegas fri or sat for NZ champs for superstocks,after checking out manfield bikes.Also first supercar V8 race from aussie to see the blue oval cross first.:niceone:

Saw the americana cars tootle through the naki today,bloody impressive group of wheels,sounded awesome,basically older generation of boy racers in NP this weekend.

You guys could well see a few heading home on sunday,quite a few from upper nth island.

[HornetBoy]

Lee if ya are into speedway hit Wangavegas fri or sat for NZ champs for superstocks,after checking out manfield bikes.

will be good to (as always),am counting down hours till they start (the stockcars):yes:

[chanceyy]

ride safe everyone .. weather definately looks dodgy so watch those damn tourists ..

[cowboyz]

real shame to here about you pulling out sarge. come over in the morning and ask gsvr to give you tips on how to "see someone off"

Sweepstake on who gets first ticket? Am I allowed to bet? How much is the pool?

[cowboyz]

are you coming chanceyy?

[chanceyy]

nah not this time .. off to the March Hare next weekend :wari: ... sooooooooooo looking forward to that

not to mention Betsy due for rego & warrent ( its been a yr already :gob: ) truck not far off those either ..

[manwithav8]

Enjoy the trip,piss and comradeship of each other,and be nice to each other,share out the tickets,don't let cowboyz grab em all.

Anyone running a sweep on who gets first invoice?My choices are Al,and wait for it one of the girls,but they will talk their way out of it.:Police:

Lee if ya are into speedway hit Wangavegas fri or sat for NZ champs for superstocks,after checking out manfield bikes.Also first supercar V8 race from aussie to see the blue oval cross first.:niceone:

Saw the americana cars tootle through the naki today,bloody impressive group of wheels,sounded awesome,basically older generation of boy racers in NP this weekend.

You guys could well see a few heading home on sunday,quite a few from upper nth island.

way I see it is any motorsport is good sport... If I had the time to get over that ways and watch then I would be heading north with the rest of the dodgy bunch.. Time is my biggest enemy.. I am studying for exams as I type...

[slydesigns]

Tonights progress as at T minus 12 hours 7mins

Clear coated, new pads, discs, lines, rubber and an oil change.

[manwithav8]

Tonights progress as at T minus 12 hours 7mins

Clear coated, new pads, discs, lines, rubber and an oil change.

Fuck thats hot mate..... I'm gonna send you a whole lot of bling for your efforts.. NOW! no more taking on tree roots ya hear!!!

[ynot slow]

real shame to here about you pulling out sarge. come over in the morning and ask gsvr to give you tips on how to "see someone off"

Sweepstake on who gets first ticket? Am I allowed to bet? How much is the pool?

Have a pool but empty at mo.Bottle of bourbon?$2 guess,rider can't pick themself,estimated speed caught and must be no camera ticket.Nah too tough.
I was giving you the benefit of doubt that you would speed and get caught.

Had a mate who was based in Burnham military base 25 yrs ago,they went to a rally in Otago one weekend,all had a turn at being tailend charlie and leader,also pooled in $50 each for fine fund at start and would put it on the bar when they returned if no tickets were issued.Group of about 10 off hand,mind you the speed limit was 80km then but fines were minimal and no demerits.
Idea was the leader would sit on say 140km and rest follow,then after about 10km the leader would become tec and a new leader took over,good way to take boredom of the cantab plains out of ride.Think only one ticket given and was for 100km as they were arriving into Timaru town zone.

Goes without saying ride safe,have fun,and hope weather is good for weekend.:niceone:

Be good if you see no:Police:but have shitloads of:laugh:don't get lost:stupid:or run out of fuel:doh:

[ynot slow]

way I see it is any motorsport is good sport... If I had the time to get over that ways and watch then I would be heading north with the rest of the dodgy bunch.. Time is my biggest enemy.. I am studying for exams as I type...

Remember when the guidance councellor would say the best days are when you're at school,used to think yeah right,seems when you leave school there is still exams of sometype.Just tell yourself,must make time for ride even short one,even coffee break type ride up town then home.:scooter:

[manwithav8]

Remember when the guidance councellor would say the best days are when you're at school,used to think yeah right,seems when you leave school there is still exams of sometype.Just tell yourself,must make time for ride even short one,even coffee break type ride up town then home.:scooter:

Yeah I know... It is hard though.. I start at 0630 and have been getting home around 1930 - 2030 lately.. Then there is the lawns to mow, the shed to finish painting, the gardens to weed and water, and study for the next days lessons.
Only got another 8 weeks left of this course but they are going to be 8 VERY LONG weeks.....

[yod]

Well now at least it looks fast!

but its a honda....but it's green.....but its a honda....but it's green.....but its a honda....but it's green.....but its a honda....but it's green.....but its a honda....but it's green.....but its a honda....but it's green.....but its a honda....but it's green.....but its a honda....but it's green.....but its a honda....but it's green.....but its a honda....but it's green.....:eek5:




ps. Even I arent that mean. Damn nice job you done there. Be good to see it in the flesh.

oh ya big softy.....:niceone:

[ynot slow]

Yeah I know... It is hard though.. I start at 0630 and have been getting home around 1930 - 2030 lately.. Then there is the lawns to mow, the shed to finish painting, the gardens to weed and water, and study for the next days lessons.
Only got another 8 weeks left of this course but they are going to be 8 VERY LONG weeks.....

Theoretically there goes summer in 8 weeks,lawns the drought is good for them,weeds roundup same,water can't do restrictions,study gotta do bugger.
Hopefully after 8 weeks the weather will be still ok albeit daylight saving will be finished.

[manwithav8]

Theoretically there goes summer in 8 weeks,lawns the drought is good for them,weeds roundup same,water can't do restrictions,study gotta do bugger.
Hopefully after 8 weeks the weather will be still ok albeit daylight saving will be finished.

Yeah right on.. And as AL said, the winter rides.. hhmmm might need heated grips at least lol

[yod]

shame you're not coming sarge, will get plenty of pics for ya

[Meanie]

Put that blardy tent on the bike sarge and dont be such a big girl
$120 buys you a dryrider wet weather suit thatl keep you dry if we get a couple of light showers
Com on Sarge on yer bike mate :scooter:
See you in the morning

We will be there a bit after 9.00, leaving 9.30 on the dot

[yod]

packed and ready, what a farkin mission

sitting back with a brew lookin at the weather sites....hmmmmmmmm....

glad a got a new jacket

:rockon:



see all you lunatics in the morning

time to ride

[NZsarge]

Put that blardy tent on the bike sarge and dont be such a big girl
$120 buys you a dryrider wet weather suit thatl keep you dry if we get a couple of light showers
Com on Sarge on yer bike mate :scooter:

Already spent more than I an strictly can afford getting ready for this trip, anyway.....Have you seen me? Mate if Dryrider made a suit big enough for the job I would have one by now believe me. I hope i'm wrong about the weather (along with the Met service) and you guys get a reasonable run

shame you're not coming sarge, will get plenty of pics for ya


lookin at the weather sites....hmmmmmmmm....

glad a got a new jacket

Yeah, I reckon you will be too :yes:

[Bonez]

Have a good and safe one people.

[Meanie]

packed and ready, what a farkin mission

sitting back with a brew lookin at the weather sites....hmmmmmmmm....

glad a got a new jacket

:rockon:



see all you lunatics in the morning

time to ride


Already spent more than I an strictly can afford getting ready for this trip, anyway.....Have you seen me? Mate if Dryrider made a suit big enough for the job I would have one by now believe me. I hope i'm wrong about the weather (along with the Met service) and you guys get a reasonable run



Yeah, I reckon you will be too :yes:

Yea i heard something on the radio about the weather but hope they are wrong, they normaly are
Im ready to go and the weather is bloody awesome :woohoo:

[cowboyz]

2 hours to go. Do not be late. You dont want to miss the chanceyy speech!

We WILL be leaving at 9.30am today. Guaranteed.

[ynot slow]

No days to go now,just hours,then minutes to go to leaving,good luck with weather,looks good up here,so should be ok around middle of island(looking towards ruapehu anyway).:scooter:

[yod]

:yawn:

did someone say speech....

[yod]

the only weather that looks seriously iffy is tomorrow, today and sunday i reckon we'll get a pretty clear run

[slydesigns]

Ready to go

[cowboyz]

awesome. wouldnt be my life without a few dramas this morning. weather is playing ball today. worry about tomorrow tomorrow.

[Monamie]

Have a good safe time people. We want photos too:2thumbsup.

[cowboyz]

in Ngtea. Good ride up yesterday in the dry but weather has turned in on us. Still deciding if we are going to do the coro loop but most probably will not be there at the pre arranged 10am start time. Look at the weather this afternoon and play it as it goes.

[banditrider]

in Ngtea. Good ride up yesterday in the dry but weather has turned in on us. Still deciding if we are going to do the coro loop but most probably will not be there at the pre arranged 10am start time. Look at the weather this afternoon and play it as it goes.

Bad luck with the weather! Hope you get the chance to do the loop. Shame to go all that way...

[kevfromcoro]

Hi ya chaps..yes the wheather is shit..contanst drizzle.not to cold though
if u are going to do the loop..watch out for coppers..have just done a blitz here..wof..reg.. etc. seemed to have moved out of Thames now..but they will be up the coast somewhere..
Waikato cops..doing the blitz.
would be sad to see you guys comimg all that way and not doing the loop.
fuck the rain..gear up and do it...
Ride safe...KEV

[manwithav8]

Hope you guys got to do the loop......Otherwise it's a good get away from home to tent city to get on the piss.....

Went bike shopping today.... Slwoly trying to make up my mind on what....There is two at the top of the table but will have to wait till mrs V8 comes for test ride and lets me get some more debt lol...

Have a good one everyone

[NZsarge]

So did I hioke a Uey at the right time?
The rain is one thing but the wind is altogether a different animal, be very careful guys.
I really enjoyed doing the part ride yesterday despite throwing my brain out of gear at one point through the Desert road.:whistle: Depending on the weather (big surprise) I thought I might ride up north tomorrow and try to catch up with y'all at some point, anyone else keen?
Just about had a major off coming through the Napier-Taupo road on the way home, wet road, shiney tarmac and for all I know probably some diesel residue too, it was major scarey time!!

[cowboyz]

i dont think your bike likes you.

anyway. you should have carried on. That dizzle on SH41 lasted about 5 mins and it was fucking mint coming down taumaranui side. The others didnt want to stop in TA but we had to pick up tent so we left them at Taumaranui and spent a couple of hours talking to the folks. Then arrived at Ngatea about 15mins after they did.......
The group has disbanded a little today with the loop out of the question, Mrs Cowboyz and I headed back down to TA for a hot spa and fast internet. 86, Sarah, dogs and pheobe all headed towards manawatu. Gsvr headed to Hamilton. Have to see if we all catch up tomorrow but the lunch that was planned is off now so not sure if we will ride back alone or run into the group.
Entertaining weeekend though. At least it is not raining here.

[NZsarge]

i dont think your bike likes you.

anyway. you should have carried on. That dizzle on SH41 lasted about 5 mins and it was fucking mint coming down taumaranui side. The others didnt want to stop in TA but we had to pick up tent so we left them at Taumaranui and spent a couple of hours talking to the folks. Then arrived at Ngatea about 15mins after they did.......
The group has disbanded a little today with the loop out of the question, Mrs Cowboyz and I headed back down to TA for a hot spa and fast internet. 86, Sarah, dogs and pheobe all headed towards manawatu. Gsvr headed to Hamilton. Have to see if we all catch up tomorrow but the lunch that was planned is off now so not sure if we will ride back alone or run into the group.
Entertaining weeekend though. At least it is not raining here.

I will get in touch with Meanie or Yod tonight to see what the plan for tomorrow is and Banditrider may possibly come along for a look see, dunno yet. I assume you'll be in contact with that lot too so i'll see you if I see you.
There is a rider down thread on here and I just text Yod and Meanie incase it was one of you lot, I heard back from only to ask if I knew who it was and have'nt heard anything since but cell coverage here is for text only and very patchy, the house line is tied up at the moment :mad: if you find anything out see if you can let me or andrew know somehow. I'll PM you the house number.

[cowboyz]

goodo Yod is having some issues with the zooki so should be fairly interesting tomorrow. Going to play it by ear cause plans keep changing.

[NZsarge]

goodo Yod is having some issues with the zooki so should be fairly interesting tomorrow. Going to play it by ear cause plans keep changing.

Perhaps I should stick around home just incase he needs a trailor...
Screw it I might give him a call....

[Bonez]

Perhaps I should stick around home just incase he needs a trailor...
Screw it I might give him a call....Let us know what's going on John. Thanks.

[chanceyy]

just got back from Manfield & watching superbike qualifing .. well damn its hot here .. have a few issues with betsy's gear lever but all good cable ties are amazing things .. rock on tomorrow for the races .. bugger you guys did not get to do the loop but a ride is a ride huh

[NZsarge]

Let us know what's going on John. Thanks.
Yod's alternator is shot but they've worked out a way to get the bike home ok so that's not so bad, he'll tell you the rest though.

just got back from Manfield & watching superbike qualifing .. well damn its hot here .. have a few issues with betsy's gear lever but all good cable ties are amazing things .. rock on tomorrow for the races .. bugger you guys did not get to do the loop but a ride is a ride huh

Yeah cable ties are indeed awesome, not quite as awesome as Duct tape (1000 mile an hour tape) but very good.:D

[cowboyz]

weather has improved dramatically today. I am in Te Awamutu so not sure what it is still like over in Ngatea but is is kind of pleasent here now. Hope it holds up for the ride home tomorrow

[chanceyy]

weather has improved dramatically today. I am in Te Awamutu so not sure what it is still like over in Ngatea but is is kind of pleasent here now. Hope it holds up for the ride home tomorrow

just make sure you take it easy coming home Lance .. the weather is not looking particularly great tomorrow either ..

[cowboyz]

what you talking about. never rains in the manawatu!

[chanceyy]

Never say never .. 29 degrees today in palmy prob closer to 30+ at the track

just make sure you dunna bring it back with you til later tomorrow :lol: after all the racing is finished would be great :2thumbsup

[cowboyz]

hmmmmm well i dont know what the temp was in ngatea but it wasnt 29 degrees today. might be tomorrow

[cowboyz]

picture says 1000 words

[chanceyy]

picture says 1000 words

:gob: wot happened to the convo's that the rain would not be that bad or "miss" the loop? :shutup:




my bro is pretty happy sorry .. they desperately needed the rain and now they have it in spades ..


hmm must say long term forcast shows it might be wet for march hare next weekend .. so I guess it will be my turn to be saturated :yes:

[NZsarge]

www.metvuw.com says a bit grubby in the morning but clear of rain by 1pm, bit windy though.

[Meanie]

Didnt do the loop dam it but will have to wander up another time, Myself, Dogs, Phoebe, The Yods, No bras, Lisylu and sly headed over to Hamilton for a bite to eat instead Had a nice feed and headed towards the bike shop when i had a minor mishap
Found the guys at the bikeshop down the road and had the very friendly staff in the workshop do some minor repairs so i could get moving again
Needless to say i am feeling a little deflated about now A big thanks to Road and Sport bike shop who fixed my bike and didnt charge me anything
So the route tomorrow has changed a little coming home and is as follows
Ngatea to Pearoa to TeAroha, TeAroha-Gordon Road, Okauia, Tapapa, Putararu, Arapuni, Mangakino, Kuratau Junction, Tokaanu, over the hill to National Park, and down western Access down through Viniger hill and home
So if anyone thinking of heading our way to meet us thats where we should be traveling

[ynot slow]

Take the naki version of the loop,come home Forgotten Highway,then a quick easy trip to the Manawatu,only about 300km out of the way lol.

Weather here fine but really windy,gotta love them dairy tankers and "B"trains going past,especially when you pass and the hedge does not give any shelter from wind,or the hedge finishes and a massive wind gust hits.

[NZsarge]

Didnt do the loop dam it but will have to wander up another time, Myself, Dogs, Phoebe, The Yods, No bras, Lisylu and sly headed over to Hamilton for a bite to eat instead Had a nice feed and headed towards the bike shop when i had a minor mishap
Found the guys at the bikeshop down the road and had the very friendly staff in the workshop do some minor repairs so i could get moving again
Needless to say i am feeling a little deflated about now A big thanks to Road and Sport bike shop who fixed my bike and didnt charge me anything
So the route tomorrow has changed a little coming home and is as follows
Ngatea to Pearoa to TeAroha, TeAroha-Gordon Road, Okauia, Tapapa, Putararu, Arapuni, Mangakino, Kuratau Junction, Tokaanu, over the hill to National Park, and down western Access down through Viniger hill and home
So if anyone thinking of heading our way to meet us thats where we should be traveling

Sweet as, hope to see you somewhere on the road, flick you a text at some stage, even if it's just back through Vinegar Hill, hope to get further up than that though.

[chanceyy]

Not another flat meanie :gob:

hope you guys have a smooth trip tomorrow .. take it easy heading home ..

[banditrider]

Didnt do the loop dam it but will have to wander up another time, Myself, Dogs, Phoebe, The Yods, No bras, Lisylu and sly headed over to Hamilton for a bite to eat instead Had a nice feed and headed towards the bike shop when i had a minor mishap
Found the guys at the bikeshop down the road and had the very friendly staff in the workshop do some minor repairs so i could get moving again
Needless to say i am feeling a little deflated about now

Not trying to take after me are ya? Not cool. Hope the horse is ok and a shame about your plans for the loop.

[cowboyz]

Didnt do the loop dam it but will have to wander up another time, Myself, Dogs, Phoebe, The Yods, No bras, Lisylu and sly headed over to Hamilton for a bite to eat instead Had a nice feed and headed towards the bike shop when i had a minor mishap
Found the guys at the bikeshop down the road and had the very friendly staff in the workshop do some minor repairs so i could get moving again
Needless to say i am feeling a little deflated about now A big thanks to Road and Sport bike shop who fixed my bike and didnt charge me anything
So the route tomorrow has changed a little coming home and is as follows
Ngatea to Pearoa to TeAroha, TeAroha-Gordon Road, Okauia, Tapapa, Putararu, Arapuni, Mangakino, Kuratau Junction, Tokaanu, over the hill to National Park, and down western Access down through Viniger hill and home
So if anyone thinking of heading our way to meet us thats where we should be traveling
no surprise you changed the route to miss te awamutu. western acess is before tokaanu. you talking about nat park-waioru-taihape or nat park- paraparas?

[NZsarge]

Getting fed up with this shithouse weather so the bike can stay in the shed until next weekend :baby:. I more than likely will be over in Palmy tonight so i'll drop off your tent James, thanks very much for the lend of it even though I did'nt even get it out of it's bag. Have a good ride back people.

[robertydog]

Bloody good weather over here.

[yod]

Bloody good weather over here.

quiet in the cheap seats

[robertydog]

quiet in the cheaps seats

Wats da matter? U had a bad weekend?

[yod]

Wats da matter? U had a bad weekend?

nah...all good...few minor dramas but some bloody good riding to be had

exactly 1300km covered according to the RF

time to find a new alternator :doh:

[GSVR]

Hard to believe I've been away for three days the time just flew by. Great weekend. Thanks to Chris for making his house available excellent host great family.

[Bonez]

Good to see you lot made it home alright.

[slydesigns]

Wats da matter? U had a bad weekend?

He lost in a straight line to an 18 year old 400cc honda... in front of witnesses, the best of which would be his wife... yeah.. not a good day, for sure.

[Meanie]

all back safe and sound, ill post some details tomorrow, ill need to go get some bueaty sleep
Did you guys here cowboyz has got a new bike with no ks on the clock
Way to go mate, thats twice now

[ynot slow]

all back safe and sound, ill post some details tomorrow, ill need to go get some bueaty sleep
Did you guys here cowboyz has got a new bike with no ks on the clock
Way to go mate, thats twice now

But just run in.

[slydesigns]

Did you guys here cowboyz has got a new bike with no ks on the clock
Way to go mate, thats twice now

huh? new bike?

[NZsarge]

huh? new bike?

Little birdie told me you have some interesting video footage....:shutup: Glad to hear all well that end well though. :yes:
I think we need a screening night one weekend.

[slydesigns]

there were two cameras running... one behind... mine and one in the victims ride. Will be making a short vid between us to screen some time soon at a BBQ

[cowboyz]

all back safe and sound, ill post some details tomorrow, ill need to go get some bueaty sleep
Did you guys here cowboyz has got a new bike with no ks on the clock
Way to go mate, thats twice now

Actually. The speedo put a 1 on the far left so it actually reads 100014 at the moment. At least it shows the ks are real.
bummer is I going to have to do a million k on this before it reads 0000000 again

[slydesigns]

Ahhh, suck. On another bummer note, the video footage for the bush bashing didn't come out! I have every file from before and from after, but that particular on the camera stopped and hid the evidence. Shame, as it did look spectacular from behind.

[GSVR]

Ahhh, suck. On another bummer note, the video footage for the bush bashing didn't come out! I have every file from before and from after, but that particular on the camera stopped and hid the evidence. Shame, as it did look spectacular from behind.

Actually I think this is a good thing. I for one wouldn't like video footage of my off plastered on here. All it does is give speculators something to go on about. No real harm done so lets not even mention who it was.

[NZsarge]

Actually I think this is a good thing. I for one wouldn't like video footage of my off plastered on here. All it does is give speculators something to go on about. No real harm done so lets not even mention who it was.

No one said it was going to be aired on KB and I agree, nor should it be.

[86GSXR]

Ahhh, suck. On another bummer note, the video footage for the bush bashing didn't come out! I have every file from before and from after, but that particular on the camera stopped and hid the evidence. Shame, as it did look spectacular from behind.

There we go, problem solved eh! Shame about an off, but the outcome was good I believe.

Thanks for the ride guys, shame about the weather but it was good to get on the road regardless. When's the next attempt planned, any suggestions?

[cowboyz]

Was really looking forward to this trip so buzzing to get going early friday morning. 9a, couldnt come fast enough. Mrs Cowboyz had to drop Master Cowboyz in town in the morning returning about 9 and we were packed up and ready to go. Met down at Ashhurst Mobil to find quite a group down there. All expected showed up but noticed that Slydesigns and co have not made an appearence. We said we were leaving at 9.30am so on the bikes it was. GPS turned on at 9.32am leaving Mobil.
Made sensible pace through to Kimbolton which we passed through at 9.57am. Dogs and Pheobe were waiting there along with a workmate on a cbr. They were out of their seats outside the cafe and running for the bikes as I came through so carried on through to Taihape. Was very very surprised to lead the way through Mangawekas but the bike felt good and we were in cruise mode.
Fair bit of roadworks along the way but made Taihape in 1hr 11min with our average speed only 89km/hr.
Big regroup and we were about to head off when 86 noticed some issues with his bike and things not being connected (let him carry on with that story if he wants to) but its not good. So 47mins later problems repaired and we are on our way again.
11.30am. Head up desert road. Plenty of traffic around but didnt take too long for the bikes to get round them. Few cringes here and there but everyone made it through without incident. Dropped my sunglasses somewhere over the desert road which I didnt realise until we stopped for a smoke break up western access. They cost $2 so wasnt that bugged about it but then turns out Dogs had found them on the road after being run over by a car they were still good so I dont have to buy a new set. This is good.
12.55pm we hit SH41. Alot of road works along here right now and half way across the rain started. It wasnt heavy, just enough to make the road wet. It was about here NZSarge bailed and retraced his steps back towards the sunshine of manawatu. Unfortunately mate, you turned round about 5 mins early because once we got over the saddle the sun came out and the stretch down to Taumaranui following the Yods would have been one of my favourite parts of the trip. It was fantastic holding pace and didnt take long to get to Taumarnui with a average speed of 103km/hr.
First gas stop here at 1.25pm. Took 17.2 l so quite happy with that considering the load on the bike. Discussion began about lunch and I didnt really want to stop at Taumaranui cafe cause it is shit but was outvoted by others stomachs so lunch it was. Food was very average but some entertainment with bets going to decide if we were being served by a waiter or waitress. I still vote that was a chick.
We had planned to pick up a tent and coffee stop at my parents place in Kihikihi so quick check that was still the plan and some didnt want to go that way. decided 13 going 4 not. Text my parents warning of the onslaught of bike arriving but then 5 mins later no one wanted to go to kihikihi because time was running out so Mrs C and I headed off alone to pick up the tent.
2.38 we hit 8 mile alone. Settled in to a sedate pace and averaged 90k/hr over the road. Coming up to the 8 mile junction nobras showed up behind us. He must have had a fair bit of pace on to catch us up considering we left first.
Carried on to otorohanga turning off down Ouruwhero road. Another favourite section of the ride being as I used to live here so knowing the road rather well with a fantasic mix of 45s to big sweeping corners. Little disappointed I didnt get to share this road with the other riders but so be it. Averaged 98k in some fairly high winds but at least it wasnt raining.
Got to parents at 4.06pm. Figured the others were in a hurry to get to Ngatea so in no rush to get going we hung out at the parents for a few coffees and hot crossed buns.
6.10pm. Left parents thinking we should try to get to Ngatea in the daylight. Hooked up to pirongia road. Found myself wondering why I didnt think these roads were this good when I lived up here. Something about taking things for granted really. Out west of Hamilton through to Ngaruawahia we stopped at the BP at 6.50pm and asked if they had seen any bikes come through. The lady put some thought into it before I said, "there would have been a bright red ninja and a couple of yellow daytonas" Her eyes lit up and she got a little more excited than required and said "the daytonas. yes yes I remmeber those. oooohhhhhh ooooohohhhhh. yeah they left about 6pm.
I just thought FUCK. If I had known that they were not that far in front of us we could have rejoined the group. Oh well, headed out to Taupiri. Tahuna road was great. Kinda lost the groove a bit and the wind was taking its toll but still made reasonable time averaging 96k/hr and getting to Ngatea at 7.59pm. Stopped for fuel and smokes. I had some idea where we were going but wasnt sure so fired off some texts and had a couple of smokes before a car pulled up with menie, lizzy, gsvr who had been in to the bottle store. Stories quickly come out about the zooki being pushed. Bugger. Got some instructions which Mrs C and I interpreted differently and spent some time making a couple of left and right turns before finding the house we were staying at.
Bit of help from Mrs Meanie and the Yods and the tent was setup in no time. Rain was fairly steady and looked unlikely the the coro loop would be on in the morning but you never know with Waikato weather. Had a bbq and couple of drinks and talked some shit for a while before hitting the hay.
Slept really well in the tent but rain and wind were quite heavy. In the morning it became very apparent the coro just wasnt going to happen. People started making plans to disperse in varying directions. We sat round with the weather closing in more and more and it was decided that the sunday lunch might as well be scrapped as well.
Spent the morning looking at the zooki and found a shagged alternator and it became apparent very quickly that 600k from home is not the place to pull a bike to bits. Came up with varying ideas on how to get it home still Yod settled on the most adventurous and decided to ride it back and swap batteries along the way. Worked well too.
86 and sarah decided to head south and gsvr decided to go to Hamilton so we followed them out and decided to stay at parents for the night. The rain was just there making everything wet and so I decided to go striaght down 27 and across to cambridge on to TA. BAD idea. Neither of us enjoyed this section at all. The road was sooooooooo striaght and sooooooooo long it didnt take long for us both to get sick of it. Waved 86 and sarah goodbye at 26/27 interesection and gsvr followed us to the cambridge turnoff and we stopped for a smoke. Made it through to parents and Mrs C headed striaght for the spa. Parents were at a wedding in Tauranga so had the house to ourselves for the afternoon. Spend afternoon mucking round on computer and relaxing.

[cowboyz]

Sunday morning was pretty much spent eating. 6 of us eating a lunch that was being prepared for 100 so surfice to say, we didnt leave hungry.
Meanie had posted up on KB a change in route so spent some time working out timing and which way they were going to hook up. Decided that it was impossible to work out so we would just do our own thing on the way home. As it turned out we stopped at the waipa dam and about 3 mins later the sound of bikes coming round the hill with No Bras in hot pursuit of Dogs. I ran out to the road and waved him down. Didnt take long for the rest to show up.
Followed Yods out Mangakino up to the top of western access. Really really nice following just smooth pace riding. No brakes, just cruising. averaged 107k/hr. It was really nice.
Headed down western access at the back of the group to find Yod, Mrs Meanie and No Bras on side of road chatting, I brushed it off and carried on through to Turangi at 2.25pm to find that No Bras had run out of gas. Not turning out to be the best day.
Met a guy at the servo who was racing a pocket bike. His father was riding his R1 and had all good things to say about it. Meanie had gone back for Nobras so we chatted for a while and it was getting later and the group planned to go round the mountain via National park. Wasnt keen to do that route in the rain so headed off striaght down desert road towards home at 3.25pm. Half way through the desert road the sun came out. Forgotten what it looked like to be honest. It was warm on our backs and an hour later we were in Taihape enjoying a hot chocolate.
The odo was reading 99910 so trying to work out if we would get across viinegar hill before 100000 mark or not. We were counting it down on the striaghts. Turns out the 100000 mark didnt come till the Colyton striaghts. Nice to see
the bike still runs after 100000kms. The odo reads 100000 rather than 0000000 which is a good thing I guess. At least I know it is its first 100000 km.
Stopped for a compulsary photo session and smoke to celebrate and headed for home.
6.15pm we pulled into home.
Fairly up and down weekend. Didnt really get what I wanted out of the trip but it was fantastic to have Mrs Cowboyz along. Her first big trip on the bike and she did a great job. Our first night sleeping in a tent together. Quite keen to do more camping now. Following Yod was just magic. Really enjoyed riding at pace without having to worry if you are going to make it round the next corner or not. Mrs Meanies riding improved 100000 fold. Was fantastic to see her riding with confidence and the little ninja winding out. The time we spent following the ninja her lines were solid and very smooth.
There is a difference between riding in a group on a long ride and riding alone. At this stage I dont think that long group rides are going to be our thing. The freedom and planning are just not what we are looking for so this will probably be our last long group ride. You wont get rid of us that easily so still be around for cafe rides and coffees.

[NZsarge]

Holy hell!

[GSVR]

Hey YOD check out this thread!
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=601
lok at post #7 sounds like whats up with your bike.

Shame about the ride being changed and Cowboyz mums not being a stop.

[Monie]

:gob: wot happened to the convo's that the rain would not be that bad or "miss" the loop? :shutup




my bro is pretty happy sorry .. they desperately needed the rain and now they have it in spades .. a little rain they new we were coming and prayed for it


hmm must say long term forcast shows it might be wet for march hare next weekend .. so I guess it will be my turn to be saturated :yes:

it was a good ride and a little rain has not hurt anyone that i know off and i agree they did need it the rain would do it again any day


Sunday morning was pretty much spent eating. 6 of us eating a lunch that was being prepared for 100 so surfice to say, we didnt leave hungry.
Meanie had posted up on KB a change in route so spent some time working out timing and which way they were going to hook up. Decided that it was impossible to work out so we would just do our own thing on the way home. As it turned out we stopped at the waipa dam and about 3 mins later the sound of bikes coming round the hill with No Bras in hot pursuit of Dogs. I ran out to the road and waved him down. Didnt take long for the rest to show up.
Followed Yods out Mangakino up to the top of western access. Really really nice following just smooth pace riding. No brakes, just cruising. averaged 107k/hr. It was really nice.
Headed down western access at the back of the group to find Yod, Mrs Meanie and No Bras on side of road chatting, I brushed it off and carried on through to Turangi at 2.25pm to find that No Bras had run out of gas. Not turning out to be the best day.
Met a guy at the servo who was racing a pocket bike. His father was riding his R1 and had all good things to say about it. Meanie had gone back for Nobras so we chatted for a while and it was getting later and the group planned to go round the mountain via National park. Wasnt keen to do that route in the rain so headed off striaght down desert road towards home at 3.25pm. Half way through the desert road the sun came out. Forgotten what it looked like to be honest. It was warm on our backs and an hour later we were in Taihape enjoying a hot chocolate.
The odo was reading 99910 so trying to work out if we would get across viinegar hill before 100000 mark or not. We were counting it down on the striaghts. Turns out the 100000 mark didnt come till the Colyton striaghts. Nice to see
the bike still runs after 100000kms. The odo reads 100000 rather than 0000000 which is a good thing I guess. At least I know it is its first 100000 km.
Stopped for a compulsary photo session and smoke to celebrate and headed for home.
6.15pm we pulled into home.
Fairly up and down weekend. Didnt really get what I wanted out of the trip but it was fantastic to have Mrs Cowboyz along. Her first big trip on the bike and she did a great job. Our first night sleeping in a tent together. Quite keen to do more camping now. Following Yod was just magic. Really enjoyed riding at pace without having to worry if you are going to make it round the next corner or not. Mrs Meanies riding improved 100000 fold. Was fantastic to see her riding with confidence and the little ninja winding out. The time we spent following the ninja her lines were solid and very smooth.
There is a difference between riding in a group on a long ride and riding alone. At this stage I dont think that long group rides are going to be our thing. The freedom and planning are just not what we are looking for so this will probably be our last long group ride. You wont get rid of us that easily so still be around for cafe rides and coffees.

what is the difference between riding in a group an alone [ pray tell ]

so what are u looking for :(

[cowboyz]

what is the difference between riding in a group an alone [ pray tell ]

so what are u looking for :(

The weekend was ok. I had some issues with some things that just come with the territory of group riding and are magnified the longer the ride is.
There are plenty of differences between riding alone and riding in a group. Many include when to stop, where to eat, pace or relax, making time, getting to places in X ammount of time when on your own you may just decide to get places later. When in a group you are either catching up or waiting. Then there is the competative riding where pace and passing get out of hand and you find yourself watching someone else cringing at their riding waiting for something bad to happen when they could be thinking that the pace is fine and have no issues at all with it. Really hard to get a group of riders to hold the same pace safely. At some stage there is a decision to stop,carry on, change route, go down this road or that, explore or not. When alone there is only one person to make a decision. In a group there has to be a concensus. It is not a negative thing it is just the way things are.

[cowboyz]

oh. and uploaded my photos.

http://picasaweb.google.com/lancebroyden/MeanieAdventure

didnt get many cause forgot had camera and it was well packed. then I broke it on the way home right after the 100000k photo. Bugger.

[banditrider]

oh. and uploaded my photos.

http://picasaweb.google.com/lancebroyden/MeanieAdventure

didnt get many cause forgot had camera and it was well packed. then I broke it on the way home right after the 100000k photo. Bugger.

Great write up & pics. I'm gonna have to get amongst it if I want to beat you to 200,000km! :niceone:

[Monie]

The weekend was ok. I had some issues with some things that just come with the territory of group riding and are magnified the longer the ride is.
There are plenty of differences between riding alone and riding in a group. Many include when to stop, where to eat, pace or relax, making time, getting to places in X ammount of time when on your own you may just decide to get places later. When in a group you are either catching up or waiting. Then there is the competative riding where pace and passing get out of hand and you find yourself watching someone else cringing at their riding waiting for something bad to happen when they could be thinking that the pace is fine and have no issues at all with it. Really hard to get a group of riders to hold the same pace safely. At some stage there is a decision to stop,carry on, change route, go down this road or that, explore or not. When alone there is only one person to make a decision. In a group there has to be a concensus. It is not a negative thing it is just the way things are.

thanks for that it was nice to have mr and mrs cowboyz there and thanks for the compliment on my riding it is nice to have posative feed back form an experienced rider .I feel I have learnt a lot from watching some experienced riders and find the advice they give is very good as long as you are pepered to listen so thanks again :niceone:

[ynot slow]

Sounds like a challenging adventure,only thing missing in the pics is the usual fine & sunny weather.

Good to see the bike still going well at the 100000 mark.

As you say regarding group rides and individual itinaries,they can be a pain,you want to stop there they want the stop here,etc.Maybe have a destination like you had,and go your own way to get there,maybe small group of 3 or 5 bikes.

The thing about bikes is you can only have max two people on them,hence trips can be a selfish thing, when a good size group happens it can be annoying doing long distance rides,as you have aluded to.

At least everyone returned unscathed,shame about the weather again.

[banditrider]

thanks for that it was nice to have mr and mrs cowboyz there and thanks for the compliment on my riding it is nice to have posative feed back form an experienced rider .I feel I have learnt a lot from watching some experienced riders and find the advice they give is very good as long as you are pepered to listen so thanks again :niceone:

Good on ya - a great way to get to know your bike! Quite seriously, I've found that on the big rides I do (like the Southern Cross) you really get in a groove and the riding gets easier and smoother the more k's under the wheels - even if the old bod is getting a bit shot.

More power to ya!

[slydesigns]

Here's some of our pics.

For those of you with a fast link http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v643/slydesigns/Meanies%20Wet%20Adventure/?albumview=slideshow

For those with a not so fast link http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v643/slydesigns/Meanies%20Wet%20Adventure/

More to follow

[NZsarge]

Then there is the competative riding where pace and passing get out of hand and you find yourself watching someone else cringing at their riding waiting for something bad to happen when they could be thinking that the pace is fine and have no issues at all with it. Really hard to get a group of riders to hold the same pace safely.

I recall that I apologised albeit in a round about fashion for my brain coming unhinged for a short while going the the desert road, there was no excuse for my sillyness even though I tryed to at the time. I try to ride without pressuring or upsetting anyone most of the time while having my fun but for some reason every now and then stupidity seeps through. Again sorry to those who were following me at the time, it was a rash and unwise thing to do.
As for the "competitive" side of your comments I don't think there are to many of us MALE riders that have'nt circumed to that temptation from time to time.:(

[cowboyz]

I wasnt going to name names or single anyone out and there is the whole 3rd perpective thing. When 200 yards back (esp. over the crest of a hill) a pass that is perfectly safe and you can see over the hill can look very different from further back. Then there are passes that have dodgey written all over them. As I started to say, I wasnt picking on you or anyone inparticular, there was ALOT going on during the day. I admit myself to 1 very dodgey overtake on SH41 passing Phil I forgot how quick the 9 gets off its arse and run into a 65k corner at more than appropriate speeds and was all over the brakes on a bad line with a full laden bike and pillion. It would not have been a good site for those following me if the bike didnt stick to the corner. (it did BTW, but luck just doesnt last as long as judgement).
There were a couple of your passes I was cringing at, I am not going to lie or deny it, but quite frankly, there were ALOT worse things going on after you left.
It is just not something I want to be a part of and I am not going to stop anyone riding how they want to. If that is the way its going to go then so be it. Those who want to can get out there and enjoy it.
Mrs Cowboyz and I will be on the road somewhere else.

[Meanie]

Well, what an awesome week end. Things didn’t go quite as planned because Mother Nature chose this week end to dump rainfall onto the top of the north island and bucket loads of it.:weep: The ride up there was great with only a little rain on the road between Turangi and Taumarunui and a little more as we got closer to Ngatea. Stopped in Tiahape for a cuppa and Alister discovered bits falling off his bike that hadn’t been put back after a service. Taumarunui was our lunch break as we waited for Sly and Lissy. They had left late and were slowly catching up. The waiter there was a little entertaining as the discussion around the lunch table was weather we had a waiter or waitress. Definitely a waiter IMO. The trip from Taumarunui to Ngaruawahia was nothing short of brilliant with dry roads and lots of big sweepers to enjoy .
Got to Ngatea to be greeted by Sarah who had been in Auckland for the week, was good to see her there enjoying the fruits of Chris,s licquer cabinet
The loop was never going to happen in that weather so some left for home and the rest of us went to Hamilton for a wee play in the rain and a bite to eat
I had a wee mishap while leaving the parking area and ended up breaking my gear leaver and a few scratches on my fairings. :mad:
The guys at Road and Sport were awesome and did a quick repair on my gear lever and sent me on my way without charging me a cent Thanks Guys :clap:

[Meanie]

Woke up Sunday morning to a slightly better looking day and got prepared to leave Just as we are about to mount up Gary comes in the driveway. Seems he stayed the night in Hamilton with a friend
We went back a different way than planned to ride over some other roads that dogs had ridden before The roads were great and we did some good times even though we had to stop every 100 ks or so to change batteries between Yod and Nobras, Yods alternater was on the blink Told him to buy a Kwaka :whistle:
Great to see cowboyz at the Waipa dam, hed only been there for five mins, talk about good timing. Got to Turangi in the rain after running a rescue mission for Nobras after he ran out of gas, I couldn’t believe that no gas station will loan a gas can, even with a deposit :mad:. Lunch in Turangi and back down the line over vinegar hill and home
A big thanks To Chris and Liz for their hospitality and making everyone feel so welcome :clap:
I am realy pleased with the way the week end went, even with the weather not playing ball. Chris summed it up when he told me that we any one of us were welcome back at anytime and was amazed at how we all got on and everyone helped out. So if any of you are ever up that way and find you need somewhere to stay the night you know where they are I enjoyed the company of old friends and the company of some now new ones
Thanks all for an excellent week end

Pics here

http://picasaweb.google.com/James.and.Monie/MeaniesExcellentAdventure

[NZsarge]

Nice pics everyone.

[NZsarge]

I wasnt going to name names or single anyone out.



As I started to say, I wasnt picking on you or anyone inparticular

It's all good, did'nt really think you were Lance :niceone:

( but luck just doesnt last as long as judgement).

He he...true.

There were a couple of your passes I was cringing at, I am not going to lie or deny it, but quite frankly, there were ALOT worse things going on after you left.


Hmm, I thought one of my passes in particular was pretty crook.......

My response to you post was only to put my hand up and say I was a dick, don't set out to be a dick but sometimes y'know I don't seem to be able to help myself...:doh:

There is no offence taken here.

[2up3dom]

I had ageart weekend even tho it wasnt planed thanx to Lizs daughter sarah for the lend of the clothes. Sorry i had to get my tits out going 130kms past the army boys on the way up but at least they moved out of the way a nice way to finish a bit of a bad week

[Monie]

I for one have to say this. The Little Red Ninga got there first:woohoo: I told u red was faster It just happened I was in third to last at the turn off to Ngata and no one else new the way and they were all parked up waiting for us so off i went it was a buzz a pitty the green kawaka was not there then i could of said i beat cowboyz [now that would of been nice:D ] so I can say I beat yod.:woohoo: the weekend was a blast and the company was really good .Dogs it was really good to follow you thanks for waiting. 2up3dom life is not dull when you are around you add colour and its nice. Bring on the next ride

[Meanie]

Bloody show off...........:bleh:

[ynot slow]

Bloody show off...........:bleh:

You must of trained her well.Still it was a kawaka there first.

But wait till the post brings surprise invoices in the mail,hope none are forthcoming.

[Mrs Cowboyz]

I for one have to say this. The Little Red Ninga got there first:woohoo: I told u red was faster It just happened I was in third to last at the turn off to Ngata and no one else new the way and they were all parked up waiting for us so off i went it was a buzz a pitty the green kawaka was not there then i could of said i beat cowboyz [now that would of been nice:D ] so I can say I beat yod.:woohoo: the weekend was a blast and the company was really good .Dogs it was really good to follow you thanks for waiting. 2up3dom life is not dull when you are around you add colour and its nice. Bring on the next ride

Haha way to go Monie! Wont be long before you are first all the time!!! :2thumbsup... Thanks for the great weekend even though I got really crook...nevermind next time aye??

[Monie]

thanks for that but some how i think the little red ninga will never beat the green one . dreams r free :clap: unless it has a break down while we are out then i have a shot :bleh::D

[cowboyz]

now you are being silly. Kwakas never break!

[NZsarge]

now you are being silly. Kwakas never break!

You fixed that fairing yet? :D

[Monie]

now you are being silly. Kwakas never break!

well guess who came over last night he said to meanie can i brower your bike WHY cowboyz said his was broken I thought he said green kwakas never break down. Well what can I say :Oops: was I meant to say this on line

:Oops::whocares: never mind, a cowboyz ,the saying is never tell a woman anything {me} cause i tell :bash::laugh:

[Bonez]

now you are being silly. Kwakas never break!I'm sure I've got photographic evidence to the contry:dodge: