Westpac Rescue Helicopter 2008

[Disco Dan]

<center>WestPac Rescue Helicopter RideSunday 24th February 2008

Departing from the Karaka Bloodstock Centre at 9am (assemble by 8am)

Turn up, donate some money and lets show everyone how worthwhile this ride is.

Ride is up the motorway down Queen St over Harbour Bridge to finish at Akoranga Campus North Shore.

Badges $10
T-shirts $20


KB'ers usually meet up at the Papakura Autobahn before riding to the Bloodstock Centre.

*Link to pictures from last year* (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/image_browser.php?do=view&threadid=41726&censored=yes)



Need to be there by 8am (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1296697&postcount=1) this year folks - lets make it another great ride! These guys do a lot, not just bikers so lets show our support.


Register HERE (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=1531&day=2008-2-24)</center>


Link to rider breifing (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=67033)

[Disco Dan]

Pictures from last year from Sunhuntin taken on the back of my bike...

[Bass]

See you all there, but not on the ride though.
Richard has booked our band again this year for the ride finish, so will see you at the end.
Come up and make yourselves known - I would like to meet a few more of you.

[sunhuntin]

ride or fly, ride or fly... either way, i will be there!

[ital916]

Sweet i'll try make it! Just double checkin that 24th of feb not jan?

[Toaster]

It's a fantastic event and a very worthy cause. Well worth a huge turnout from all the KB riders.

[sAsLEX]

It's a fantastic event and a very worthy cause. Well worth a huge turnout from all the KB riders.

And you can speed test your bike up the MW...................... :no:

[Ixion]

Only occasion I've ever been doing 140 and had a cop behind me signalling me to go faster !

[sAsLEX]

Only occasion I've ever been doing 140 and had a cop behind me signalling me to go faster !

Phoebe or Petal must of been about to implode?!

[Nagash]

So are Kiwi Biker's gonna meet at Papakura Autobahn or Karaka cause I don't know where either place is but i'll probably be able to negotiate to one of them.

[Ixion]

Phoebe or Petal must of been about to implode?!

Can't remember what I was riding, but both Phobe and Petal can handle 140 with ease. Lots of smoke, mind.

Actually , thinking about it , maybe that's what he meant. Maybe he just wanted the smoke gone.

[roy.nz]

So what time do KB'ers meet at papakura?And where is the blood stock centre?Thanks:scooter:

[jtzzr]

I have a spare seat for a passenger/pillion if anyone is interested ,I will even put the pack-rack on for ya.

[jtzzr]

So what time do KB'ers meet at papakura?And where is the blood stock centre?Thanks:scooter:

Hook up with Renegagay Master , he knows where it is , but you`ll beat him by 2hrs .

[Lucy]

Only occasion I've ever been doing 140 and had a cop behind me signalling me to go faster !


Oh dear - hope I don't get a ticket for going too slowly in that case.....!

As far as I remember the bloodstock centre (if it's what I'm thinking of), is just off the motorway at the Karaka turnoff. Westside. On the left. The BP autobahn can only be reached from the Southern direction of the motorway, so if you are coming up from the south you will see it on your right. There is a huge BP, a Maccas, an Autobahn cafe etc.

[Ixion]

Hopefully, they will send the scooters and smaller machines off first. That works well

The thing is, if the leaders are doing 100kph, the bikes at the rear of such a large group have to do at least 140 to keep up. It's an odd dynamic of large groups of riders. The elastic band effect.

[Disco Dan]

So are Kiwi Biker's gonna meet at Papakura Autobahn or Karaka cause I don't know where either place is but i'll probably be able to negotiate to one of them.

Previous years most folks from west, shore, north etc met at a gas station (name and place eludes my brain) out this way before heading down.

But yes, most people met up at Papakura Autobahn then went on to Karaka.

Kept most of the KB'ers together during the ride.

Perfect op to wear your KB shirt ;)

[Youngjim]

I see in Februarys issue of Kiwirider on page 12 in one column advertising the Rescue ride it says it is on Saturday 23rd Feb and in another column it is Sunday 23rd Feb.

Not the best way to advertise a charity ride !!

[Disco Dan]

I see in Februarys issue of Kiwirider on page 12 in one column advertising the Rescue ride it says it is on Saturday 23rd Feb and in another column it is Sunday 23rd Feb.

Not the best way to advertise a charity ride !!

Woops :whistle:

[Bass]

Woops :whistle:

Ummm....... Your first post in this thread says Saturday 24th February 2008. Well maybe I have a weird calendar but according to the next page, Feb 24th is a Sunday!!!

[Disco Dan]

I see in Februarys issue of Kiwirider on page 12 in one column advertising the Rescue ride it says it is on Saturday 23rd Feb and in another column it is Sunday 23rd Feb.

Not the best way to advertise a charity ride !!


Ummm....... Your first post in this thread says Saturday 24th February 2008. Well maybe I have a weird calendar but according to the next page, Feb 24th is a Sunday!!!

Why all the fuss??? Is it sat 23rd or sun 24th???

Think of the children!

[thehovel]

Hi Folks, There will be a space at the front at Karaka Blood Stock Centre for scooters & small bikes. The ride speed is 80km, this is at the front, at the back will be at what-ever :woohoo:the tail-end cop :Police:will expect you to get a move on BUT be prepared for the slow down:doh: at Queen St. Please do a ride report, I need a front, midde, and back. Bestest Regards Richard PS The poster should be correct Sunday 24th Feb 2008

[Ragingrob]

Hey guys I'll try make it, it's a while off though huh! I live in Karaka just 10mins from there so it's a good start but a terrible finish!!! :bash:

Karaka Bloodstock is off the motorway at Papakura exit turn left (coming from North) and is just over the bridge about 50m on the left. :)

[crashe]

Hi Folks, There will be a space at the front at Karaka Blood Stock Centre for scooters & small bikes. The ride speed is 80km, this is at the front, at the back will be at what-ever :woohoo:the tail-end cop :Police:will expect you to get a move on BUT be prepared for the slow down:doh: at Queen St. Please do a ride report, I need a front, midde, and back. Bestest Regards Richard PS The poster should be correct Sunday 24th Feb 2008

The last fundraiser that left from BMW Headquaters very recently....... they let the scooters go first..... and then we all managed to pass some of them them all riding higelty pigelty all over the motorway and up over the harbour bridge...

On a previous fundraiser to that..... the scooters were put in the front and caused a huge havoc all over the motorway..... the riders of these said scooters have no idea on how to do stagger formation and how to even ride them in a group.
Heck one rider was riding there scooter and had no idea that they even had a flat tyre.....

Shove them at the back out of trouble...

[Disco Dan]

Hi Folks, There will be a space at the front at Karaka Blood Stock Centre for scooters & small bikes. The ride speed is 80km, this is at the front, at the back will be at what-ever :woohoo:the tail-end cop :Police:will expect you to get a move on BUT be prepared for the slow down:doh: at Queen St. Please do a ride report, I need a front, midde, and back. Bestest Regards Richard PS The poster should be correct Sunday 24th Feb 2008

Cheers for the confirmation!! :rockon:


The last fundraiser that left from BMW Headquaters very recently....... they let the scooters go first..... and then we all managed to pass some of them them all riding higelty pigelty all over the motorway and up over the harbour bridge...

On a previous fundraiser to that..... the scooters were put in the front and caused a huge havoc all over the motorway..... the riders of these said scooters have no idea on how to do stagger formation and how to even ride them in a group.
Heck one rider was riding there scooter and had no idea that they even had a flat tyre.....

Shove them at the back out of trouble...

+ 1 Crashe, keep them out of the way.

[Ixion]

The trouble is that because of the rubber band effect the bikes at the back have to go faster than the ones at the front. And the scooters can't.

So they stretch way back, and form a long straggley tail. Which irks the cops no end. With big bikes at the back they can signal us to get a move on and close up. Can't with scooters.

[The Pastor]

Hook up with Renegagay Master , he knows where it is , but you`ll beat him by 2hrs .
mate, stop being a dick. we all know whos the fastest. (its me)

[DUCATI*HARD]

mate, stop being a dick. we all know whos the fastest. (its me):second:

cut it out renegade,you know im fastest:first:

[Scorpygirl]

I will be there to sell badges and t-shirts again!!! Badges!!!!!!!!!!!

[The Pastor]

:second:

cut it out renegade,you know im fastest:first:
say what? are you high off the exhaust fumes from my bike? you know cos the exhaust was right in your face when I gave you the learn around the coro loop?

[Disco Dan]

I will be there to sell badges and t-shirts again!!! Badges!!!!!!!!!!!

Do you have any pictures??? Would love to pop a couple of pictures of them in the first post for people to see?

What are the t-shirts like?

[crashe]

What are the t-shirts like?

They are really cool...... I have one and heaps of badges......

Badges cost $10.

[DUCATI*HARD]

say what? are you high off the exhaust fumes from my bike? you know cos the exhaust was right in your face when I gave you the learn around the coro loop?

come on bro,you know i dont pick on minors,,,let me know when you get a real bike:zzzz:

[The Pastor]

come on bro,you know i dont pick on minors,,,let me know when you get a real bike:zzzz:
ok, i'll get one when you learn to ride a real one ;)

[carver]

is it true that on this run you can ride and do whatever you want?

[DUCATI*HARD]

ok, i'll get one when you learn to ride a real one ;)

so what are you waiting for then,,,even the missus rides harder than you do:yes:

[The Pastor]

so what are you waiting for then,,,even the missus rides harder than you do:yes:
I BET SHE DOSE HAHAHAHAHAHA

[Ixion]

is it true that on this run you can ride and do whatever you want?

Oh you can. You certainly can. This ride is for the ambos, and so there'll be plenty along. And they can always use some practice in dealing with injuries caused by a size 12 boot, what with the lawlessness of society nowdays.

So much for the "genuine apology' eh.

[carver]

Oh you can. You certainly can. This ride is for the ambos, and so there'll be plenty along. And they can always use some practice in dealing with injuries caused by a size 12 boot, what with the lawlessness of society nowdays.

So much for the "genuine apology' eh.

well, this was a "genuine question"
i heard a few rumors about this run, so i asked the question.
a size 12 boot eh..that would be a big mistake to make mate.
my life insurance is held with smith & wesson

[TOTO]

Do you guys know what time is everything suppose to finish? I'm suppose to start work at 1pm but if its gonna take longer then I will probly call the boss to be late. Any ideas ?

[Devil]

Is this the same day as round 4 of the nationals in Manfeild?

[Disco Dan]

Do you guys know what time is everything suppose to finish? I'm suppose to start work at 1pm but if its gonna take longer then I will probly call the boss to be late. Any ideas ?

id be ringing your boss telling him/her/it that you will be a couple of hours late....

[sunhuntin]

or better yet... take the whole day off.

[Kittyhawk]

Anyone got a spare pillion seat for a hot wet Kitty???? :drool:

[hedgier1]

Does anyone know if the Ride is on Saturday (according to Kiwirider Mag) or Sunday (according to adverts)??????

[hedgier1]

Hi I have just read the latest edition of Kiwirider Mag and they have a 1 page spread saying that the ride this year is on Saturday 23rd Feb and not Sunday 24th Feb. Could anyone who knows more re this event please let us know which day. Also time has changed from 9am meeting to 9am Leaving Karaka.
Please inform on this.

[Bass]

Hi I have just read the latest edition of Kiwirider Mag and they have a 1 page spread saying that the ride this year is on Saturday 23rd Feb and not Sunday 24th Feb. Could anyone who knows more re this event please let us know which day. Also time has changed from 9am meeting to 9am Leaving Karaka.
Please inform on this.

I am playing in the band at the finish and so have been in contact with Richard (the organiser) extensively.
It is on the Sunday (same as last year).
It is on Sunday 24th February.
The departure time is 9.00am. You can get there any time you like but the ride will leave at 9:00 am on Sunday February 24th.

I know this because we have to be set up and ready to play by 9:45 a.m. on Sunday February 24th.

This means that I have to be over at the finish by about 8:30 am on Sunday February 24th to get set up.

This in turn means that I need to leave home with about half a tonne of gear in the cage by about 7:50 am on Sunday 24th February.

This in turn means that I have to get up by about 6:45 am on Sunday February 24th.

Rest assured, that I am not gonna pass up my regular dawn breaker and get out of bed at that time on a Sunday without a bloody good reason.

[Bass]

Do you guys know what time is everything suppose to finish? I'm suppose to start work at 1pm but if its gonna take longer then I will probly call the boss to be late. Any ideas ?

If you want a serious answer, I expect the ride to start arriving at the finish venue about 9:45. Consequently everyone will be there by around 10:45.
Given past performance, I believe that the formalities will all be over by about Midday.

[Bass]

well, this was a "genuine question"
i heard a few rumors about this run, so i asked the question.



This remark puzzles me.
I have participated (in some way or other) with several of these runs now and I have yet to see or hear of any aggro whatsoever.
Given the purpose, long may that continue.

[sunhuntin]

This remark puzzles me.
I have participated (in some way or other) with several of these runs now and I have yet to see or hear of any aggro whatsoever.
Given the purpose, long may that continue.

agreed there... i pillioned last year, and about the most crazy thing i saw was two guys wearing mohawks on their helmets. the lunatic behaviour seemed to be kept for after the ride, not during.

[Swoop]

As far as I remember the bloodstock centre (if it's what I'm thinking of), is just off the motorway at the Karaka turnoff. Westside. On the left. The BP autobahn can only be reached from the Southern direction of the motorway, so if you are coming up from the south you will see it on your right. There is a huge BP, a Maccas, an Autobahn cafe etc.
Unfortunately there is also a "BP, Maccas & Autobahn" on the left as you come over the top of the Bombays as you head North...:confused:

[Lucy]

Unfortunately there is also a "BP, Maccas & Autobahn" on the left as you come over the top of the Bombays as you head North...:confused:


Very true, but as that can be accessed from the Southbound lanes, it's not the one eh. I wish it was still a Georgie Pie.

[thehovel]

is it true that on this run you can ride and do whatever you want?

Just remember YOU are on show!!!!!:first: I will discuss ride etiquette with the scooters:scooter: and learners. I didn't think that I had to explain to adult riders that screwing :Playnice:up a charity ride is not on!!:nono:!!There is not enough room for smart asses with 1500 bikes :woohoo:on the ride. I hope this sets your mind straight!! regards Richard:soon::soon:

[Disco Dan]

Just remember YOU are on show!!!!!:first: I will discuss ride etiquette with the scooters:scooter: and learners. I didn't think that I had to explain to adult riders that screwing :Playnice:up a charity ride is not on!!:nono:!!There is not enough room for smart asses with 1500 bikes :woohoo:on the ride. I hope this sets your mind straight!! regards Richard:soon::soon:

Just like when a young child asks his/her parents about jumping in puddles... you know he/she will do it anyway, regardless of what you say.

As long as the 'dropkick brigade' are far away from me and anyone that I know.

[crashe]

Just remember YOU are on show!!!!!:first: I will discuss ride etiquette with the scooters:scooter: and learners. I didn't think that I had to explain to adult riders that screwing :Playnice:up a charity ride is not on!!:nono:!!There is not enough room for smart asses with 1500 bikes :woohoo:on the ride. I hope this sets your mind straight!! regards Richard:soon::soon:

I remember on one charity ride, that there was a fella on a bike doing wheelies, what he didn't realise at the time was that nice car that was amongst it all was a cop... at the end of the ride when everyone pulled up near AMPs...... the copper stopped right beside the rider and his bike...... and was issued one hell of a ticket. The cop kept that bike in sight the whole way, plus he had the rego number.

There was a huge debate at the time as to whether or not he deserved that ticket... He was right in the middle of the pack.......


So just be aware that there are cops on these rides.

[Mountlocal1]

I BET SHE DOSE HAHAHAHAHAHA

I can vouch for that! Sitting backwards,blindfolded and running on 1 cylinder she could probly ride rings round ya! :laugh:

[Mountlocal1]

well, this was a "genuine question"
i heard a few rumors about this run, so i asked the question.
a size 12 boot eh..that would be a big mistake to make mate.
my life insurance is held with smith & wesson

Now now girls..... :Pokey:

Are you going up Carver?

[carver]

Just remember YOU are on show!!!!!:first: I will discuss ride etiquette with the scooters:scooter: and learners. I didn't think that I had to explain to adult riders that screwing :Playnice:up a charity ride is not on!!:nono:!!There is not enough room for smart asses with 1500 bikes :woohoo:on the ride. I hope this sets your mind straight!! regards Richard:soon::soon:

yes dad


Now now girls..... :Pokey:

Are you going up Carver?

might do dude....i really should, look for the black kawasaki ER6.


This remark puzzles me.
I have participated (in some way or other) with several of these runs now and I have yet to see or hear of any aggro whatsoever.
Given the purpose, long may that continue.

hmmm..musta been all lies then

[sunhuntin]

Just like when a young child asks his/her parents about jumping in puddles... you know he/she will do it anyway, regardless of what you say.

As long as the 'dropkick brigade' are far away from me and anyone that I know.

cheers disco... i know riding behind you will be safe, hehe.

[hedgier1]

Jamie (Mountlocal1) I might be going up for ride too
Will meet you up there at Autobahn.

[DUCATI*HARD]

I can vouch for that! Sitting backwards,blindfolded and running on 1 cylinder she could probly ride rings round ya! :laugh:

hey mr mount,long time no see,i have a new number now,il send it your way,seen renegay mistress or what ever his name is getting the learn from a honda lask week out kawakawa,,,bet you it was a girl too:whistle:

[Disco Dan]

cheers disco... i know riding behind you will be safe, hehe.

"Riding in cars with boys" :lol: :lol:

Im hoping for a day where a clear visor and sunblock on my face :rockon::rockon:

[roy.nz]

Hey there im new to the kiwibiker site, so what time are we gonna meet at the autoban?Thanks:Oops:

[Maha]

Piss off....that means i will have to be up and at em' by 5.30....leave an hour later....stuff that..might give it a miss this year and just meet at the Puhoi later....

[sunhuntin]

well, damn, doesnt look like im gonna be able to make it. got a car show in the naki that weekend that ive promised a friend ill to with her.

damnit!

discos pillion seat is avaliable to anyone brave enough to take it :sunny:

[TOTO]

If you want a serious answer, I expect the ride to start arriving at the finish venue about 9:45. Consequently everyone will be there by around 10:45.
Given past performance, I believe that the formalities will all be over by about Midday.

you are the man My friend. God bless you.

[Bass]

you are the man My friend. God bless you.

U R welcome sir

[Disco Dan]

well, damn, doesnt look like im gonna be able to make it. got a car show in the naki that weekend that ive promised a friend ill to with her.

damnit!

discos pillion seat is avaliable to anyone brave enough to take it :sunny:

oh just seen this... thats a shame sunhuntin ! ...I better stop stockpilling all those baked beans then huh? ;) mwuahahaha!

[Mountlocal1]

hey mr mount,long time no see,i have a new number now,il send it your way,seen renegay mistress or what ever his name is getting the learn from a honda lask week out kawakawa,,,bet you it was a girl too:whistle:

Hey bro,

Yeah I had been txtn your old number... Wondered why I hadn't heard from ya.... Still need to return that favour. You should come on the ride Im planning on the 16th... Should be sweet with some nice roads and scenery..


Cheers!

p.s.... was he wearing his velcro crash protection???....:rolleyes:

[Mountlocal1]

Jamie (Mountlocal1) I might be going up for ride too
Will meet you up there at Autobahn.

Sweet... Thought you would be in Aus by now?

Catch up with ya there...

:niceone:

[sunhuntin]

oh just seen this... thats a shame sunhuntin ! ...I better stop stockpilling all those baked beans then huh? ;) mwuahahaha!

save em for next time.... who knows, i might find another excuse to come up. damn pain when rallies clash like that. theres no logical way i could do both though, damn it.

[Finn]

I don't get it. Our high rate of taxes in NZ covers free emergency medical care (including pick up and hospital delivery). Further more, morons on the roads cause us to crash and we're expected to foot the bill... So why are we paying twice?

I think if all bikers chipped in, we could get our own damn helicopter.

[Gubb]

I don't get it. Our high rate of taxes in NZ covers free emergency medical care (including pick up and hospital delivery). Further more, morons on the roads cause us to crash and we're expected to foot the bill... So why are we paying twice?

I think if all bikers chipped in, we could get our own damn helicopter.
The helicopter is the cheap bit.

[Mom]

What a shame that the organisers have been forced to make an earlier start time. We will not be attending this ride, I will make a donation direct.

See you lot at Puhole!

[Bass]

What a shame that the organisers have been forced to make an earlier start time. We will not be attending this ride, I will make a donation direct.



I very much fear that you are far from alone in making that choice.
I just hope that the affect on numbers is not too damaging. This is one charity that has all too close a connection with motorcycling and unlike you, few of those who cannot make it this time, will make a separate donation.

[Ixion]

BRONZ are watching the effect of the early start time, to see how significant it is. They also are being hard worded by the cops (who actually suggested that such events should start at 7am !).

For the Toy Run, we just told them to piss off, said we would start at our advertised time, and the police weren't involved, well, that was up to them.

We are road users too, and just as much entitled to use the road for transport as anyone else.

[Mom]

I very much fear that you are far from alone in making that choice.
I just hope that the affect on numbers is not too damaging. This is one charity that has all too close a connection with motorcycling and unlike you, few of those who cannot make it this time, will make a separate donation.

Sad times indeed. I recall some talk after last years ride...there were some complaints from the travelling public re being held up for a while. As Ixion has already pointed out, this ride was the first time I have ever been hurried up past 120 in a 50 area by the police! The magic of racing through the bottom of Auckland city by the establishment has to be experienced to be believed.

I support the Westpac Helicopter any chance I get, we live out of Auckland, and if we are really sick, we get the helicopter ride to hospital, we can get there faster than Aucklanders by ambulance on the road!!!

Best of luck to the ride organisers, I too fear that the fundraising will be well down on previous years, not from a lack of support, but from the lack of desire for some to get up in the dark!

[sunhuntin]

I very much fear that you are far from alone in making that choice.
I just hope that the affect on numbers is not too damaging. This is one charity that has all too close a connection with motorcycling and unlike you, few of those who cannot make it this time, will make a separate donation.

where can we directly donate too? the start time wasnt an issue for me, its just i double booked myself and had already promised to go to americarna in new plymouth. theres no way i could do both, much as id love to.

[Bass]

where can we directly donate too? the start time wasnt an issue for me, its just i double booked myself and had already promised to go to americarna in new plymouth. theres no way i could do both, much as id love to.

Excellent attitude and example.

The postal address is: -

Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust
PO Box 2252
Auckland

or if you know someone who is attending, I guess you could get them to pass your contribution on.

[sunhuntin]

Excellent attitude and example.

The postal address is: -

Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust
PO Box 2252
Auckland

or if you know someone who is attending, I guess you could get them to pass your contribution on.

appreciated dude... :sunny:

anyone willing to accept an online bank transfer who can guarantee the money will get where its needed? crashe... im thinking of you here, or disco.

[Disco Dan]

appreciated dude... :sunny:

anyone willing to accept an online bank transfer who can guarantee the money will get where its needed? crashe... im thinking of you here, or disco.

Dont have a bank account sorry...

[Disco Dan]

BRONZ are watching the effect of the early start time, to see how significant it is. They also are being hard worded by the cops (who actually suggested that such events should start at 7am !).

For the Toy Run, we just told them to piss off, said we would start at our advertised time, and the police weren't involved, well, that was up to them.

We are road users too, and just as much entitled to use the road for transport as anyone else.

Dont mean to be pedantic but I thought it was a "privalege" rather than an entitlement... :whistle: (sp)

[sunhuntin]

Dont have a bank account sorry...

cheers dudey... ok, anyone else??

[Gubb]

Just to confirm, but BP Autobahn is the one just north of Drury right?
Between Papakura and Drury?
I think i've been there once. Anyone else from the Shore heading in/want a wingman?

[gtr boy]

head over to shell westgate,well have our convoy there.............to the karaka :chase:

[thehovel]

Briefing BRIEFING

Arrive by 8:00am Sunday the 24th February 2008. (THIS IS THE RIGHT TIME AND DATE):sweatdropHave a coffee
Start time 9:00 SHARP!!!!!! On to the motorway heading north Motor bikes in the fast lane and when all the scooters are on the motorway also the lane next to the fast lane,:scooter::scooter: SCOOTERS your lane is the one next to the fast lane,allowing the larger bikes to keep up with the front of the ride. There will be cars in left lane:Playnice::Playnice: and they will have to merge when there is not 3 lanes (Mt Wellington over bridge), this can't be avoided. Share the road nicely and play nice as the video cameras are on and running RECORDING so you muck up you will be BUSTED!!!!!:bye::bye::bye:
At Penrose start moving into lanes 1 & 2 . Merge with care & consideration to other traffic.:Playnice::Playnice: By Newmarket over bridge you should be in the left lanes Greenlane & Gilles Ave on ramps will be closed to all traffic.
Turn off a Wellesley St off ramp and go straight to Queen St through the Bus only lane , down Queen St, left into Custom St , on to Fanshawe St & back on to the motorway keeping to the left lanes and the clip-on. Take Akaranga Off ramp and in to the Campus car park. Don't fuckup this ride
Regards Richard (Ulysses #1420)

[DEMONICST8]

head over to shell westgate,well have our convoy there.............to the karaka :chase:

Shell Westgate, what time to meet up?

[Nagash]

7am.


10 char.

[mikey62]

Sunday not lookimg too flash, high winds and lots of rain

[thehovel]

Don't star rumours it's just a shower.:baby: You know Auckland's weather short sharp and local. See you Sunday regards Richard

[Ixion]

HTFU. The helicopter crew don't say "Biker crashed? Needs helicopter to rush him to the orspital? Nah, sorry, it';s raining we don't want to risk getting wet. Let him die"

If they can turn out in any weather, I reckon we can do the same.

[Disco Dan]

pansy. Only rain.

Who cares. I will be there regardless... well short of a massive tornado or earthquake!!! ...then prob just a tad late :P

[gtr boy]

every one bring there black rubbish bags ;)

[Ixion]

'Erbert. I just saw the weather forecast.

This will take some heavy duty mouse-fu to get a sunny day

Anyone have a guaranteed virgin mouse ? Must have at least 3cc of blood. Send it to TheHovel.

Be interesting to see how many Harleys turn out. And how many sprotsbikes.

Could be a scooter, GN250 and Beemer day.

EDIT: Oh, and chookchasers , of course, That goes without saying, nothing stops the chookchasers. They're all in favour of rain, it's just wet, not muddy as well.

[Maha]

pansy. Only rain.

Who cares. I will be there regardless... well short of a massive tornado or earthquake!!! ...then prob just a tad late :P


You'll be right, the Tornado's are just off Takapuna....:lol:

[Donor]

Even though there is high risk of road film and possibly *gasp* mud - the crusier WILL be attending...

[Nagash]

Haha, my wee 250 will still be out there. Can't wait for the multi-moto pile up filmed on camera. Could be good fun, really give the WestPac chopper something to do.

[Disco Dan]

Maybe the harley riders could get some 'training wheels' fitted so they could attend without risk of scratching their chrome? :innocent:

FYI - pillion seat on my mighty ZX is still available for someone game enough to leave their pansies in the flower bed and get a bit damp.

[Disco Dan]

Is there any threads on KB meeting points prior to the Karaka centre??

Last year there was one at Silverdale? Only seen one meeting at westgate at 7am.

[klingon]

Yay! Rain! Go the GN250s and Voltys! It's all part of our evil plan to take over the world :devil2:

[Swoop]

Maybe the harley riders could get some 'training wheels' fitted so they could attend without risk of scratching their chrome? :innocent:
I don't think it is the scratching that is the issue. Spending the next week re-polishing the chrome could put them off though...:whistle:

[MadDuck]

I don't think it is the scratching that is the issue. Spending the next week re-polishing the chrome could put them off though...:whistle:

Yeah polishing the crome is a bitch...but today was a good day for polishing. Whether I can be arsed getting out of bed to support such a negative bunch....well that is another question altogether. :eek:

[Maverick]

Well I have been rubbing my "Weather Genie" TM, and it is looking a tiny bit better, but we are running out of time... (did I mention it works better if a hot girl does it?) :cool:

[Ixion]

I found a mouse. It may have been a virgin. Or, may not. It certainly isn't now.

But my mouse-fu is strong.


The Biker Gods are propitaiated. For a short while. So long as no idiot offends them.

Make your own sacrifices , but remember the Biker Gods are Chaotic. So no Black Unicorns. White mice are fine.

[WarlockNZ]

Well I have been rubbing my "Weather Genie" TM, and it is looking a tiny bit better, but we are running out of time... (did I mention it works better if a hot girl does it?) :cool:

OK that is just wrong on so MANY levels!!! .. eeewwww .. i feel dirty just from reading that post.

was good to see you out there Mav, glad all those reminders worked... LOL

[Laava]

Cargo took some great shots on the go but only put up a couple. I like the one of the people on the bridge waving. Got our badges and T's etc. Will they have one next year now?

[danb]

Well it was an "ok" ride despite the weather, 500 or so bikes. Not as fun as last year due to the fact we had cages on the motorway. Due to this I think the safety level has dropped for the ride. Thankfully no one became victim. They really do need to close the motorway – I don’t think it would have been nice if it was a full turn out of bikes and cages.
The prize giving was quite a laugh with lots of the tickets not being sold.
Hopefully the ride still runs in the coming years.

[Bass]

The numbers were about half of last year but they still raised $8000 for the rescue service. I guess that means that those who turned up were really worth having.

[Swoop]

Cargo took some great shots on the go but only put up a couple. I like the one of the people on the bridge waving. Got our badges and T's etc. Will they have one next year now?
I like picture #5.
The bikes are very discreet through the window.

It was definately a good ride.

[Disco Dan]

I like picture #5.
The bikes are very discreet through the window.
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ahh yes.. "know your enemy" :whistle:

[MadDuck]

I found a mouse. It may have been a virgin. Or, may not. It certainly isn't now.

But my mouse-fu is strong.


The Biker Gods are propitaiated. For a short while. So long as no idiot offends them.

Make your own sacrifices , but remember the Biker Gods are Chaotic. So no Black Unicorns. White mice are fine.


Yes the biker gods are chaotic...yes maybe they even have feelings.

Dont sneeze too hard you might wake the neighbours.