Dusk til Dawn

[mangell6]

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Two KBrs have agreed to travel from Shell Mana (Wgtn region) to their respective homes. The start time is 7pm on Friday the 3rd of December and they expect to be home early on Saturday morning.

The route they are travelling is:

Shell Mana to New Plymouth, :ride:
via the Surf Highway
New Plymouth to Taupo, :ride:
via SH30, Western Access and across the top of the lake.
Taupo to Wellington (home), :ride:
via Napier

Anyone else interested??

Read the offer carefully . . . . .

[matthewt]

I'm keen !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Hitcher]

That sounds like shit hot fun! Offer read and now being carefully considered...

[Hitcher]

Are you going through Te Kuiti or down SH4 and then across to Highway 30 via the Kopaki saddle? (Getting keener by the minute here...)

[mangell6]

Intention is gas up at Te Kuiti and then go down SH30, but we could double back down SH4 go over the Kopaki saddle to SH30 . . . . .

I was tempted to automatically include you . . . . .

Mike

[Racey Rider]

I'ld be happy to do the midnight bar-b-que thing to support the team as you come through New Plymouth! :ride:
Sauages and coffee anyone?

[Riff Raff]

Is this ride sponsored by Red Bull??? :wacko:

[Hitcher]

I've thought about it carefully. A ZRX1200R and rider will be gassed and ready to go from Shell Mana at 7:00pm!

[ajturbo]

I'ld be happy to do the midnight bar-b-que thing to support the team as you come through New Plymouth! :ride:
Sauages and coffee anyone?

hey i"ll be in NP that weekend also. as i have done a 24hr er in the south Island, i know how welcome a friendly face is ..with food, coffee..etc, need a hand? let me know! :wavey:

[LB]

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We'll be in Chch at the first round of the Nationals. I don't like night riding so I wouldn't do it anyway, but I would have come to farewell you if I was in town.

Happy planning! (I suspect you'll get a few others along too.....)

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[Racey Rider]

I'ld be happy to do the midnight bar-b-que thing to support the team as you come through New Plymouth! :ride:
Sauages and coffee anyone?

I could also offer free bed and breakfast for up to 4 or so of the group, if anyone decides, (upon arriving in NP) maybe the whole ride at night might be a bit much. (ie. raining, cold, tiredness, Honda/Suzuki/Yamaha broken down etc.)

[LB]

I could also offer free bed and breakfast for up to 4 or so of the group, if anyone decides, (upon arriving in NP) maybe the whole ride at night might be a bit much. (ie. raining, cold, tiredness, Honda/Suzuki/Yamaha broken down etc.)

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.Very pleased you didn't include Ducatis or similar Italian machines in this!!
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[NC]

You guys aren't going to be stopping every 5 minutes to go to the toilet cause you had a cup of tea, eh?

Damn old people and their Woolworths bladders...:laugh:

[matthewt]

You guys aren't going to be stopping every 5 minutes to go to the toilet cause you had a cup of tea, eh?

Damn old people and their Woolworths bladders...:laugh:

nah, I had a little plastic bag attached long ago. it fits just nicely on the zimmer frame when I'm not riding.

[Hitcher]

Very pleased you didn't include Ducatis or similar Italian machines in this!!
Or Kawasakis too for that matter...

[Racey Rider]

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.Very pleased you didn't include Ducatis or similar Italian machines in this!! ..

Funny you should mention that, cos I did come up with a little ditti yesterday that goes a little like this:

:spudguita :spudguita

Does your Honda give you Hemroides?

Come and stay with me.

Your Suzuki acting spooky?

Come and stay with me.

Is your Yamaha a Yawn?

Come and stay with me.

Your Ducati thrown a Paddy?

Come and stay with me.

(Here's the chorus)

Kaaaa-wasaki's they'll be flyyyy-ing. The Onnnnn-ly ones to meet the Dawww-n!
Plooo-ow through any type of weaaa-ther. Makes all other rider look forlorn!



Now everybody from the top!
It fits any song music,,
if your in the right frame of mind.
:spudguita :grouphug: :spudguita:

[NC]

nah, I had a little plastic bag attached long ago. it fits just nicely on the zimmer frame when I'm not riding.


Dear god! That's not apple juice!!!!! :lol:

[mangell6]

Hmm Camelbacks

[NC]

Hmm Camelbacks
Why do they call Camels "Ships of the desert?"

Cause they are full of seamen....:lol:

[Hitcher]

Why do they call Camels "Ships of the desert?"

Cause they are full of seamen...
[Cringe] No, it's because they're full of ARAB semen... [A joke better told than written]

[NC]

[Cringe] No, it's because they're full of ARAB semen... [A joke better told than written]
Yes, Sir :weep:

[BugSplat]

Not sure how this thread got from a short night’s ride to Arabs & Camels :spudwhat: , Regretfully I’m going to have to pass. It doesn’t work in very well with the ones maintenance schedule & how that’s going to fit around some upcoming long rides.

Have an excellent ride.

[Racey Rider]

Are ya still going ahead with this run??

I haven't heard anything, so I guess my helps not needed??

[matthewt]

Yup it's still on Racey.

So far 3 are confirmed (Me, mangell6 and Hitcher) plus a non-KB maybe.

Your offer of a bbq waiting for us is very generous but not neccesary. We would however love to meet you (and any one else from the Naki) somewhere for a chat while we gas up and stretch our nether regions.

The 2 main reasons for this trip were
a) to get me closer to 12,000k's so that I can do my 12k service before the Big50 trip at New Years and
b) to test just how far my bike will go with its and new and improved fuel chip. Previously 195k was the limit which for a 19L tank is piss poor. I'm hoping for 220 which is still crap but better than 190 eh !

Without looking to hard at the distances I'd say we'll be at NP around 11:30 which would be an ideal time for a snack and stretch.

[Hitcher]

I'm so excited
I just can't hide it
I know I know I know I know I know
I want to, want to...

[mangell6]

There is four, anymore takers, 7pm at Shell Mana Friday night.

Weather is looking good, might even talk the others into calling in to the Flying Fish on the way back, who knows.

[Hitcher]

There is four, anymore takers, 7pm at Shell Mana Friday night.
Volusia Glenn from the Grand Challenge may be a starter if the weather forecast looks promising.

[crashe]

you guys just ride safe.... and take care out on them roads....
:niceone: :spudwave:

[ajturbo]

change of plans, i will not be in the naki now, sorry.
speeding ticket....
radar detector.....
food..
beer..
they all cost money.....
so i'm gona go for a ride tomorrow instead!

it is great being a solo dad, luke at school, ..... :banana: :ride:

[mangell6]

One more sleep to go . . . . .

[Riff Raff]

Hey guys have a safe and enjoyable ride. Look forward to reading the ride report. :spudwave:

[soundbeltfarm]

have a good one .
be safe.
if ya'all need anything in sth taranaki let me know.
only to keen to help out riders.

[Racey Rider]

We're all on for tonight. Not sure where we are going to stop in NP but it will be a 24hr gas station. We're going from the surf high heading north.



BP Powerham is the first 24/h Petrol station you'll come across if coming in from Surf highway 45. On the one way system heading North.
I'll park outside there between 11pm and 12:30 am.
White dbl cab Daihatus truck. Wake me up if you have too! :shutup:
If I haven't seen you by 12:30am, I'm gone,, home to a hot women! :yeah:

I'll keep my cell ph on all night if you need me.
025 669 5900 or Home# 06 753 2240

Good riden! :ride:
Racey

[sels1]

Checked the forecasts and it looks fairly good. Should be dry pretty much all the way with showers not expected 'till later Saturday. Could be a bit windy in places.
If I can wriggle out of another engagement I will meet you @ Mana and ride up to Kapiti with you.
Otherwise, have a good ride

[Racey Rider]

Goldilocks to Pop... :doh:

Goldilocks to Poppa bear,,
Goldilocks to Poppa bear,,

Elvis has left the building!

All is well!

[Racey Rider]

Psst:

Don't buy a Honda!!! :no:

[crashe]

So dawn has come and gone.... and have they all reached there final destination.....back in Wellington? :spudwave: :sunny:

[BugSplat]

So dawn has come and gone.... and have they all reached there final destination.....back in Wellington?

Hitcher , Mrs Hitcher & Mangell6 (happy now ?) sighted in they’re natural habitat ! :
(Lunching at the Fish, Martinborough) about 1:00 PM today,
so looks like ride completed without incident.
Looking forward to the report.

[mangell6]

Cor I don't even get a mention and I was at the same table. Couldn't get out of the seat.

[matthewt]

I'm knackered !!!

I've got friends arriving at 3:30pm for a visit and I can hardly keep my eyelids open.

mangell6 should have some photo's to upload tonight. I want to see them ALL #18 in particular (mangell6 and Hitcher taking a wizz on some poor unsuspecting tree, who would of thought I could operate a digital camera with my gloves on ;))

It was a good ride, Honda's certainly got a bashing after problems with Steve's bike. Although minor issues the push start at every stop gave rise to a few more digs at such a reliable brand.

Good to meet you RR. It's nice to put a face (and a real name) to some of the characters here.

[mangell6]

Yep is happy with the mention, also have had a nap and am more conversational and not reactionary :D

[Hitcher]

Ride report posted in the OTHER thread with more photos (courtesy of Mangell6's camera). The tree in photo #18 should be grateful -- more nitrogen in two minutes then it would otherwise see in a lifetime on the volcanic plateau...

[James Deuce]

What happened to the ST????

Flat tyre? Broken starter? Not charging the battery?

Nice to see you guys got back OK.

[SpankMe]

After event report & images (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=6963)