Calling all Palmy & surrounding district riders - Waitangi Day Ride

[chanceyy]

Waitangi Day ride 6th Feb

meet at Ashhurst garage at 9.30 leaving at 10am

planned route at the moment (subject to change & ppls ideas)

ashhurst to dannivegas - ormondville to waipuk - patangeta pub (lunch) middle road loop & depending on tiredness & time out to weber & dannivegas again > home


yod might be kind enough to do us a map thingy

calender event here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&ea=attend&e=1554)

cruisey ride again .. newbies most welcome...

[banditrider]

Seeing as the Calendar thingee stuck my name in automatically I may have to come. Will see what the week brings - maybe we all should be going to Waitangi? :lol::D

[Dooly]

Could be up for that me thinks.
See what the plan is chore wise around the property this week.

[yungatart]

Count us out this time as we have other plans.
Sounds fabulous tho.

[slydesigns]

Me & Lis are keen, possibly her parents as well on their old Triumph Bonneville. Be a good chance to test out my new Bike vid cams and get a great shot if I roll the bike over in another carpark:buggerd:

[MSTRS]

Count us out this time as we have other plans.
Sounds fabulous tho.

SPB?
Depending on time(s) we may be able to make it for lunch and Middle Rd loop. As long as Cowboyz doesn't get let off the leash, of course!!

[oscarnz]

I am in for this, and also bringing a friend along....:innocent::whistle:

[yod]

yod might be kind enough to do us a map thingy


map here (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=8781216806459514661,-40.298618,175.748474%3B12782653819400635635,-40.132122,176.212970%3B10759285769091033710,-40.110920,176.265120%3B3582996181911315676,-40.060988,176.305073%3B7613681186208374458,-40.022287,176.353003%3B9106674068874679874,-40.033115,176.434141%3B16173829332453238771,-39.983755,176.476547%3B3566824567603274356,-39.938193,176.593025%3B6630460732553785278,-39.960052,176.671635%3B1860696829133338528,-39.946050,176.927890%3B9970168576027080796,-39.850523,176.835536%3B5555724583692474475,-39.720007,176.929026%3B15816407508150330042,-39.670188,176.877402%3B5681644759860753766,-39.789650,176.777620%3B6418973308642058505,-39.911400,176.723812%3B18127344571460543409,-39.958940,176.674980%3B9815046014117130943,-40.308725,176.605684%3B14567167125985532784,-40.218430,176.098630&saddr=Napier+Rd+%40-40.298618,+175.748474&daddr=Matamau+Ormondville+Rd+%40-40.132122,+176.212970+to:Norsewood+Ormondville+Rd+ %40-40.110920,+176.265120+to:Takapau+Ormondville+Rd+%4 0-40.060988,+176.305073+to:Charlotte+St+%40-40.022287,+176.353003+to:Maharakeke+Rd+%40-40.033115,+176.434141+to:SH+2+%40-39.983755,+176.476547+to:High+St+%40-39.938193,+176.593025+to:Pourerere+Rd+%40-39.960052,+176.671635+to:Kairakau+Rd+%40-39.946050,+176.927890+to:Kahuranaki+Rd+%40-39.850523,+176.835536+to:Waimarama+Rd+%40-39.720007,+176.929026+to:Te+Mata+Rd+%40-39.670188,+176.877402+to:Middle+Rd+%40-39.789650,+176.777620+to:Elsthorpe+Rd+%40-39.911400,+176.723812+to:Pourerere+Rd+%40-39.958940,+176.674980+to:Porangahau+Rd+%40-40.308725,+176.605684+to:Miller+St+%40-40.218430,+176.098630+to:-40.301523,175.752411&mra=mi&mrcr=11&mrsp=18&sz=11&via=1,3,5,8,10,15&sll=-40.32142,175.935745&sspn=0.320917,0.63858&ie=UTF8&ll=-40.061257,176.487122&spn=1.288609,2.554321&z=9&om=0) - nothing set in stone of course, see how we go


sevens is on....:beer:

[banditrider]

map here (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=8781216806459514661,-40.298618,175.748474%3B12782653819400635635,-40.132122,176.212970%3B10759285769091033710,-40.110920,176.265120%3B3582996181911315676,-40.060988,176.305073%3B7613681186208374458,-40.022287,176.353003%3B9106674068874679874,-40.033115,176.434141%3B16173829332453238771,-39.983755,176.476547%3B3566824567603274356,-39.938193,176.593025%3B6630460732553785278,-39.960052,176.671635%3B1860696829133338528,-39.946050,176.927890%3B9970168576027080796,-39.850523,176.835536%3B5555724583692474475,-39.720007,176.929026%3B15816407508150330042,-39.670188,176.877402%3B5681644759860753766,-39.789650,176.777620%3B6418973308642058505,-39.911400,176.723812%3B18127344571460543409,-39.958940,176.674980%3B9815046014117130943,-40.308725,176.605684%3B14567167125985532784,-40.218430,176.098630&saddr=Napier+Rd+%40-40.298618,+175.748474&daddr=Matamau+Ormondville+Rd+%40-40.132122,+176.212970+to:Norsewood+Ormondville+Rd+ %40-40.110920,+176.265120+to:Takapau+Ormondville+Rd+%4 0-40.060988,+176.305073+to:Charlotte+St+%40-40.022287,+176.353003+to:Maharakeke+Rd+%40-40.033115,+176.434141+to:SH+2+%40-39.983755,+176.476547+to:High+St+%40-39.938193,+176.593025+to:Pourerere+Rd+%40-39.960052,+176.671635+to:Kairakau+Rd+%40-39.946050,+176.927890+to:Kahuranaki+Rd+%40-39.850523,+176.835536+to:Waimarama+Rd+%40-39.720007,+176.929026+to:Te+Mata+Rd+%40-39.670188,+176.877402+to:Middle+Rd+%40-39.789650,+176.777620+to:Elsthorpe+Rd+%40-39.911400,+176.723812+to:Pourerere+Rd+%40-39.958940,+176.674980+to:Porangahau+Rd+%40-40.308725,+176.605684+to:Miller+St+%40-40.218430,+176.098630+to:-40.301523,175.752411&mra=mi&mrcr=11&mrsp=18&sz=11&via=1,3,5,8,10,15&sll=-40.32142,175.935745&sspn=0.320917,0.63858&ie=UTF8&ll=-40.061257,176.487122&spn=1.288609,2.554321&z=9&om=0) - nothing set in stone of course, see how we go


sevens is on....:beer:
"416 km – about 12 hours 17 mins" ???

[Bonez]

"416 km – about 12 hours 17 mins" ???

It's a Manawatu ride ;).

[GSVR]

It's a Manawatu ride ;).

4 hours riding and 8 hours 17 mins socialising. Or is this recovery time.

[Bonez]

4 hours riding and 8 hours 17 mins socialising. Or is this recovery time.



I think the idea is to ride to recover from the socialising.:eek:

[HornetBoy]

hmm might be up for this ....sounds like a cruisey little ride,dont know about the 12hr part tho

[slydesigns]

i'll remember to buy my hot chips after we get there for lunch and not as we are leaving this time. Maybe that will prevent a rush and a skate on the grass to catch up.

[NZsarge]

I am in for this, and also bringing a friend along....:innocent::whistle:

Will be great to see your friend on a ride 'bout time I reckon :yes::niceone:

[NZsarge]

I went to pick up my old bike today so as I could do this ride but for a clutch issue it was'nt available before closing time so I ended up with a Suzuki GSR 600, lets just say i'll be taking it back on monday I think but at the very least I wont be using it for this ride...:mellow:
Must say a big thanks to Phil Turnbull's for lending it too me anyway.

[Dak]

Hmm, might be in for this depending on weather, gotta try out the Power Commander I just scored for the CB. Ticker can handle it now I reckon.

[Noel Jones]

I might be interested in this one what you come threw woodey meet you there NJ

[Grub]

So ...... if we leave Rimutex at 0730, we'd be there to join you ... hmmm .. might see if we can rustle up a Welly Possie

[yod]

I went to pick up my old bike today so as I could do this ride but for a clutch issue it was'nt available before closing time so I ended up with a Suzuki GSR 600, lets just say i'll be taking it back on monday I think but at the very least I wont be using it for this ride...:mellow:
Must say a big thanks to Phil Turnbull's for lending it too me anyway.

thats blacksheep's old bike mate

[Grub]

Will see if this thread (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1408539#post1408539) drums up any interest. In typical best-manners Welly mode, we are of course inviting ourselves.

[chanceyy]

be awesome to see some welly crew on this ride ..


Noel catch on to us at woodville .. be passing through bout 10 past ..



just have to add I have had an awesome day & been chauffered about the countryside today, blardy freaked me out when I got my birthday treat though & the keys of a ZXR were handed to me :blink: :banana: well fark me I was off .. nice set of twisties & sweepers .. but I did actually behaved & picked my chauffer up again :hug: :2thumbsup

[NZsarge]

thats blacksheep's old bike mate

Yeah I think so but they did have two of them in there once he had traded his on the FZ1.

[HornetBoy]

Hmm, might be in for this depending on weather, gotta try out the Power Commander I just scored for the CB. Ticker can handle it now I reckon.

wanna meet up and ride to ashhurst on the day if its good weather?

[oscarnz]

Will be great to see your friend on a ride 'bout time I reckon :yes::niceone:

Yeah I agree, thats what I have been telling him. But to be fair he has been away with the Road Nationals over the last few weekends.

[oscarnz]

I went to pick up my old bike today so as I could do this ride but for a clutch issue it was'nt available before closing time so I ended up with a Suzuki GSR 600, lets just say i'll be taking it back on monday I think but at the very least I wont be using it for this ride...:mellow:
Must say a big thanks to Phil Turnbull's for lending it too me anyway.

My friend would like to know what is wrong with the GSR???
Just cause he found it a really cool bike to ride

[Dak]

wanna meet up and ride to ashhurst on the day if its good weather?

Yup, can do, hey do you still need that headlight bulb for the Hornet?

Cheers, Jeff.

[HornetBoy]

Yup, can do, hey do you still need that headlight bulb for the Hornet?

Cheers, Jeff.

cool ,nah not anymore we used the ones from the katana :2thumbsup ,were relieved that it wasn't something worse than just a blowen bulb

[Horse]

Unfortunately something's come up, and it looks like I'm not going to make the ride on Wednesday. Have fun, and I hope the weather's good on the day!

[NZsarge]

My friend would like to know what is wrong with the GSR???
Just cause he found it a really cool bike to ride

For starters i'm bigger than the bike is, because it's such a soft up for a guy my weight the bike weaves like crazy which make it a pain in the arse to place in corners properly, it's got no connection in the front end.
All these and a couple more issues and I find myself becoming aggravated when I ride it on the open road....
I know i'm sounding like a petulant spoiled brat and yeah....that sounds about right..:baby:

Edit: Just incase people think i'm sour about it, i'm not, the GSR 600 is a good bike im sure but not for me (i'm way too heavy for it and miss matched tyres would'nt be helping things either) and I really do appreciate Phil Turnbull Motorcycles making it available to me (they did'nt have to) coz you know I could have ended up with a Volty....

[manwithav8]

but hey, I'm sure none of yo uare suprised... Yes I will be working yet again...It's ok though, I have had my one ride this year..

[NZsarge]

but hey, I'm sure none of yo uare suprised... Yes I will be working yet again...It's ok though, I have had my one ride this year..

Mate, you'll have to do better than that! Just tell ya self...once every couple of weeks im going to spend a few hours on the bike, all work and no play...:nono::D

[manwithav8]

Mate, you'll have to do better than that! Just tell ya self...once every couple of weeks im going to spend a few hours on the bike, all work and no play...:nono::D

Yes I do agree man...

I will definately take your advice, even it is just fridays nights from now on.. Will make an effort to not get on the tools after normaly daytime work..

[Meanie]

Not sure if we will be there, got a busy week and Monie has to work Wednesday night but stranger thing have happened

[oscarnz]

For starters i'm bigger than the bike is, because it's such a soft up for a guy my weight the bike weaves like crazy which make it a pain in the arse to place in corners properly, it's got no connection in the front end.
All these and a couple more issues and I find myself becoming aggravated when I ride it on the open road....
I know i'm sounding like a petulant spoiled brat and yeah....that sounds about right..:baby:

Edit: Just incase people think i'm sour about it, i'm not, the GSR 600 is a good bike im sure but not for me (i'm way too heavy for it and miss matched tyres would'nt be helping things either) and I really do appreciate Phil Turnbull Motorcycles making it available to me (they did'nt have to) coz you know I could have ended up with a Volty....

Exactly what Paul thought might be the problem, he was just curious. :yes:

[NZsarge]

Exactly what Paul thought might be the problem, he was just curious. :yes:

What? that i'm a petulant spoiled brat? fair enough.:D

[u4ea]

Not sure if Ill make this ride.Still recovering from the Bay Mc Ralley:pinch:.Supposed to be at course :doh:today but a bit sore:doctor:..my bad the party was pretty darn good tho..Looks like it'll be a great ride too.:niceone:

[kiwibryn]

Ayup, I'll be in for some of it depending on my finances... just look for a ratty maggot by the Caltex in Woodville.

[phantom]

Of course I will have to check with "she who must be obeyed ":spanking: but it is about time I blew some of the cobwebs off. Been spending too much time on my new bike - one of those old style engineless things called a bicycle

[Grub]

The outlook is improving. Yesterday they were saying rain clearing overnight, now its all gone by Tue afterbnoon.

Wairarapa:
Wed 6 Mostly cloudy, but fine spells in the afternoon, especially inland. Southeast winds, tending light easterly in the evening.

Waipuk might have some drizzle in the early morning but I don't think it will be there by the time we're on the way.

[yod]

The outlook is improving. Yesterday they were saying rain clearing overnight, now its all gone by Tue afterbnoon.

Wairarapa:
Wed 6 Mostly cloudy, but fine spells in the afternoon, especially inland. Southeast winds, tending light easterly in the evening.

Waipuk might have some drizzle in the early morning but I don't think it will be there by the time we're on the way.

nah we'll be right - a bit of rain will keep ya awake anyway but I'm guessing we wont see any

[HornetBoy]

geez you riders from wellington have a long days rideing , 800+kms :zzzz:

[chanceyy]

ok since we gonna have a great crew riding still met at ashhurst at 9.30 but head over to woodville at about 9.45 met up & I will do the usual "chanceyy speech" & we will leave woodville at 10.15am .. head to Danniverke & met up with sarge or anyone else from the bay who is coming .. woo hooo got my pressie today so will get to test it out wed :D

[HornetBoy]

ok since we gonna have a great crew riding still met at ashhurst at 9.30 but head over to woodville at about 9.45 met up & I will do the usual "chanceyy speech" & we will leave woodville at 10.15am .. head to Danniverke & met up with sarge or anyone else from the bay who is coming .. woo hooo got my pressie today so will get to test it out wed :D

nice 1 chanceyy,looks like you've got it sorted ,cant wait!! hope the weather stays fine

[oscarnz]

What? that i'm a petulant spoiled brat? fair enough.:D

No:lol: just about the bike being too small. Who would be cheeky enough to call you a petulant spoiled brat???

[Grub]

geez you riders from wellington have a long days rideing , 800+kms :zzzz:

Not for me, I'll get a puncture.

On the Capital 1000k ride I shredded the back tyre. On the Welly-Masterton-Napier-Taupo-Taumaranui-National Park-Waiouru-Welly Cheescutter ride, I got as far as Levin (762km) before I got a back tyre puncture. Haven't managed a 700k+ ride to completion yet.

[DingoZ]

Not for me, I'll get a puncture.

On the Capital 1000k ride I shredded the back tyre. On the Welly-Masterton-Napier-Taupo-Taumaranui-National Park-Waiouru-Welly Cheescutter ride, I got as far as Levin (762km) before I got a back tyre puncture. Haven't managed a 700k+ ride to completion yet.

Repeat several times while checking tyre. "I will not get a puncture", "I will not get a puncture"...

And I reckon it was only cause we were on SH1 that youre tyre got bored and decided to stab itself to death to relieve the boredom.....:)

[Grub]

And I reckon it was only cause we were on SH1 that youre tyre got bored and decided to stab itself to death to relieve the boredom.....:)

Is that why the "1" in SH1 has a lil barb on the top of it - just for punturing tyres. You coming on this ride?

[DingoZ]

Is that why the "1" in SH1 has a lil barb on the top of it - just for punturing tyres. You coming on this ride?

If all things work out to be equal, yes am seriously thinking of coming along. Sounds like a great day out. Plus will get to put some faces to the names...:)

Have got a few things to take care of Tuesday, and if they work out, will let ya know on Tuesday evening if I am coming or not...

[slydesigns]

Not for me, I'll get a puncture.

You and me both. Riding home from work in Wanganui tonight through the Halcome Rd and the tires felt decidely second hand. Got home and they were a little warm and sticky and looking as bad as the felt. No new ones until friday... least I'll be able to stop faster now with some decent discs and braided lines.

[chanceyy]

If all things work out to be equal, yes am seriously thinking of coming along. Sounds like a great day out. Plus will get to put some faces to the names...:)

Have got a few things to take care of Tuesday, and if they work out, will let ya know on Tuesday evening if I am coming or not...

be good to say Hi DingoZ, great to see some of the welly crew organising themselves to come along .. it will be great :niceone:

[Dooly]

I'll meet up with you all at Danne. Will try and get some HBer's to come.

[chanceyy]

I'll meet up with you all at Danne. Will try and get some HBer's to come.

no probs, we will met there at bp garage ..

[NZsarge]

we will leave woodville at 10.15am .. head to Danniverke & met up with sarge or anyone else from the bay who is coming ..


no probs, we will met there at bp garage ..

I'm going to try to return the loaner bike to PT's today so I won't be on the ride unless there is a miracle and my bike is ready today.
If this miracle comes to pass i'll be waiting at the BP.

[chanceyy]

I'm going to try to return the loaner bike to PT's today so I won't be on the ride unless there is a miracle and my bike is ready today.
If this miracle comes to pass i'll be waiting at the BP.

fingers crossed for you Sarge

[NZsarge]

fingers crossed for you Sarge

Yeah cheers, if it dun happen it dun happen...:rolleyes:

[HornetBoy]

Yeah cheers, if it dun happen it dun happen...:rolleyes:

crazy how they gave ya a gsr600, i mean good of them to offer, but surely they would've known that it wouldn't be right for you ,even when i have ridden on them i think they feel small and skinny .zippy lil things tho

[sels1]

Not sure if Ill make this ride.Still recovering from the Bay Mc Ralley

Me also...and the Woodstock rally down south the week before....my budget and Brownie points are a little low - so could be time for some work around the house...

[yod]

ok since we gonna have a great crew riding still met at ashhurst at 9.30 but head over to woodville at about 9.45 met up & I will do the usual "chanceyy speech" & we will leave woodville at 10.15am .. head to Danniverke & met up with sarge or anyone else from the bay who is coming .. woo hooo got my pressie today so will get to test it out wed :D
sweet...new jacket is it?



I'm going to try to return the loaner bike to PT's today so I won't be on the ride unless there is a miracle and my bike is ready today.
If this miracle comes to pass i'll be waiting at the BP.

swap it for the scorpio:rofl:

[chanceyy]

sweet...new jacket is it?


:yes: :2thumbsup

[NZsarge]

swap it for the scorpio:rofl:

The price just went up!

[banditrider]

I'm out - planning something for saturday. Have fun and be safe!

[yod]

The price just went up!

too late, got it in writing......:lol:

[ynot slow]

Hope the weather god/ess is playing ball for you,ride safe,and don't forget the farkin surcharge for lattes,take a thermos,bound to be a beast with panniers for the picnic table,and kitchen sink (jonno's metrosexual stuff).:clap:

[Meanie]

Count me out, somethings come up that i need to take care of
Have fun everyone and be safe

[chanceyy]

bugger meanie .. next time .. have a good day :yes:

[DJ]

damn can't make it either. :crybaby: I'm living out of boxes until I unpack... the bike is just another excuse to procrastinate...... next time hopefully....

[chanceyy]

no probs DJ


well guys the weather is looking absolutely Minter .. off to feed the gg's ... see you in a few hours or so .. :yes: :banana:

[wilber]

Getting ready to leave here ,see you at woodville

[Grub]

Up and at 'em in Whitbyville, Woodville's going to be the place - we're going to meet up with all the dirty riders there too as they've meeting at 10:15 at Caltex

[oscarnz]

:woohoo: awesome day for a ride!!

Just need to get a into g now.

[chanceyy]

geezzz girl lazy morning huh .. I am just about ready to check betsy out before leaving .. am meeting Fridsy at the garage .. so we will see you all soon :D

[DingoZ]

Sorry guys and gals,

Had bike bag all packed, bike was checked ready to go. But unfortunetly struck down with a tummy bug late yesterday evening...:(....:angry2:

Next One, if it's on my days off for sure.... Hope you have fun...:)

[MSTRS]

You lot travel in invisible mode?
Dunno what happened - we did the Wimbledon loop in reverse thinking we'd catch you along the way.
Never mind...weather was good anyway. Hope you all had a good one.

[phantom]

Twenty five bikes , several two up, are hard to keep invisible. Basically great ride, great people, no one fell off, no one had to pay extra tax so all good. I am sure the scribes and photgraphers will be on line very soon

[Gixxer 4 ever]

You lot travel in invisible mode?
Dunno what happened - we did the Wimbledon loop in reverse thinking we'd catch you along the way.
Never mind...weather was good anyway. Hope you all had a good one.

Sorry to hear that MSTRS. We ( Wasp27 and I )found them at Patangata and rode the avo leg with them 320 km when I parked in the shed. Less than half what the Welly people will have done but a great day. I recon the Plod on Middle road must have been pissed. So many bikes and no one speeding. :clap::clap: Thanks to the people that put this on. It was one hell of a day out and I am sorry I only got to do half of it. But a good half. Was rear for me to ride one up. Was nice to let the GSX-R run out a bit. What a day

Thanks Chanceyy :hug: and all the other that put this on and let us come along. Nice to catch up with a few people as well. :clap:

[HornetBoy]

Yea thanks for a great ride guys..and ladies :cool: ,weather was great ,and people were great 2 :first: only did half(got tired and my arse was tingleing ,which is always a bad sign) but really enjoyed meeting some new people ,and thanks for the great ride home to woodville Noel (man that last leg rocked eh :headbang: we really got some awesome lines going) we will have to do that latte ride you were talking about sometime!

And most importantly -I got home without crashing :shutup: yar!! but i did hear their was a green kawa that crashed somewhere on our way back to woodville (no-one that was riding with us i was told )

ps: did we see banditrider and meanie parked up at the all day breakfast place ? lol

and of course pictures below!!

[MSTRS]

Ah bugger...the lady at Wimbledon said no crowd of bikes had gone through, so now I guess you lot went straight up the middle to Patangata?

[ynot slow]

Good pics Chris,was goner pm ya to remember camera hehe.Good weather by look of it,fine is ok but hate the wind,was going to ride south but heard fire at Patea freezing works on news this morning,so thought wind,aspestos dust best not push luck,quite a few evacuated last night.

[HornetBoy]

Good pics Chris,was goner pm ya to remember camera hehe.Good weather by look of it,fine is ok but hate the wind,was going to ride south but heard fire at Patea freezing works on news this morning,so thought wind,aspestos dust best not push luck,quite a few evacuated last night.

yea put in in meh bag night before just incase ,wow that quite a serious event with the aspestoes flying around ,know not to ride up their anytime soon then

[yod]

good ride, really enjoyed those roads today, a great route all in all

the section out to the beach was a nice find too, that was a blast and of course, middle rd, just sublime, shame we got caught up with cars/cyclists at the top....ahwell....

[cowboyz]

looked like a good day out. Do I see a r6 sitting under 86?

[GSVR]

Enjoyed the ride. Got a couple of pics but unfortunately left them in a drain somewhere I suspect. Sarahs bike wasn't giving good MPG so she parked it up. Alister had to really cane that R6 he was on to keep up with Yod.

Great to see a few Welly guys and Hawkes Bay crew. Long days ride for the Wellington folk.

[kiwibryn]

N00b lost the pack... oops. I apologise for that... blame the strain of being a first timer and just plain weariness. Made it back ok and so did ... (my memory is like a sieve) we went down Middle Road and saw the ambulane and towtruck, then the green kwaka in the shoulder of the road... yes IN the shoulder. Was a mess. Photos later when I can see straight..

Great day, thanx.

[Canterbury]

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84456Absolutely fantastic day, Thanks heaps to all the new faces i meet today.. great day coming up from Welly. Home save now and pics attached (sorry only camera phone)

[robertydog]

Was a bloody good day today. Great turn out. Good to have a few yarns with new faces and old:lol:

[cowboyz]

were you representing the "old"?

looking at the crowd it is a shame I missed it today. Never fear. I never touched a paintbrush either.

[DingoZ]

looking at the crowd it is a shame I missed it today.

Yeah dammit......:(

Next time....

[chanceyy]

:sunny: well with a new jacket that I arrived monday today would be the "test" ride minus sending it for a crash test well it was great to see about 25 others coming along for the ride too .. :lol:

great day, great roads .. lack of mr plod was even better ... did note the one this morning at ashhurst go past turn around & park up the road .. prob trying to catch us out as we left but :nono: & the one this aft :lol: he must have been pissy that we were caught up behind the cars/cyclists & were behaving ..

a few mis-communications during the day meant the group got split a few times, sorry bout that ... but on the whole with such a large group & quite a few new faces it still was a great ride ..

and impressions of the jacket .. very comfy & roomy enough to fit a jumper or two in the colder weather :wari: am definately pleased with muh pressie for sure ..

will have to post pics later ..

[Bullitt]

Glad I came along, all up about 700ks. By far the most Ive ever done in a day, Im understandably feeling stiff but better than I expected to be.

No photos from me, but others seem to have that covered anyway.

Made it to Featherston about 7.30 then (eventually) caught up with the TCWNR people, got home just after 10...so was out for abit over 15 hours:2thumbsup

[Weaver]

Glad I came along, all up about 700ks. was out for abit over 15 hours:2thumbsup

You'll be able to do the 1000k cruise next time round :dodge:

Thank you to the organisers, those were some brillant roads.

[wilber]

Welly crew home , I arrived just before 10pm , 695km return for us , cheers for leading us around the Hawkes bays great roads,was good to meet you .

[yod]

the new leathers are primo sandra, a damn fine investment :niceone: you should get years of riding out of them

its always a bit of a mission to keep things together with so many bikes but everyone got there and back in one piece, so all good

the blue CX (there were TWO today, would you believe) tried its hardest to stay in front with a Bones Bond smokescreen, still showed good pace for a 30 yr old!

[merv]

Glad you had a good ride. Us dirt boys had fun too - ride story and pics here http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=66599

[NZsarge]

Ahh, that's the stuff! Great day/weather/company and bikes. Was fantastic to be back on the Ace for the first time in about 6 or 7 weeks. Glad you're happy with the new jacket Sandra, looks great and is nice kit for sure.:niceone: Thanks for organizing a great day out. :niceone:
Great to see everyone.
No bins and no tickets = successful ride I reckon.

Edit: Many thanks to Phil Turnbull Motorcycles for the lend of the '02 Yamaha YZF 1000 done 63000 odd km's and is for sale :)

[86GSXR]

Good day out alright! Very much enjoyed the R6, it sure gets along :yes:

[Bonez]

Well done everyone. Certainly enjoyed the day out and meeting a few new faces. 27 bikes all up at the Patangata Pub for lunch.

[yod]

Well done everyone. Certainly enjoyed the day out and meeting a few new faces. 27 bikes all up at the Patangata Pub for lunch.

jeebus, was there 27!?

no wonder there was so much arsing around

[chanceyy]

27 bikes all up at the Patangata Pub for lunch.

:gob: 27 heck that was a good turn out :clap:

[banditrider]

ps: did we see banditrider and meanie parked up at the all day breakfast place ? lol


Nope - rideless weekend (except for friday nite) for me :crybaby:


the new leathers are primo sandra, a damn fine investment :niceone: you should get years of riding out of them


Yep, my leather jacket (don't wear it much now) is entering it's 18th year of service. BTW: I'm not old! I'll be old when I buy a big fat tourer...

[merv]

:gob: 27 heck that was a good turn out :clap:

Nice one chanceyy, it looked like you had a good crowd when the 4 of us dirty boys left Woodville.

[Meanie]

Saw and heard you all when you left Ashhurst, went through the torn heart strings thingy of wish we had gone, but never mind
Sounds like you all had a good day. Stayed off mine for the day apart from a little grooming

[oscarnz]

Great day, awesome roads. The body is paying for it today, approx 400 kms covered yesterday.

[merv]

Where'd you go, is that Kairakau Beach?

[chanceyy]

Where'd you go, is that Kairakau Beach?

yup quick flick out there .. :)

[HornetBoy]

yup quick flick out there .. :)

only bugga was so much loose gravel along the backroad to ....waipawa ..i think it was ,kept me on me toes tho :banana: kinda wish i stayed on for the full ride but meh was getting eager to get back on the road during that bp stop

so whens and whats the next ride peoples ? :shifty:

[slydesigns]

Was a fantastic ride. Shame we had to go see Lis's family for the afternoon really... Enjoyed the twisties the most and finally got comfortable with this whole Road riding thing. Was missing the lack of jumps until I hit that pointy little rise/bridge and cleared it and the second rise behind it! Couldn't stop grinning and laughing after that!

86 flew by me on the R6 so I could admire my next bike from behind... thanks for that :niceone:

I want to volunteer for being corner marker/guide on the next ride. Was so much fun trying to catch back up to everyone. Except when I finally caught Lis and a CBR1000 (I think) and they both promptly blew me into the weeds while I was gloating passing them both as did Pauly and his loaner GSXR! Lessons learnt.

Was a bit unnerving sitting for 10mins after 10 bikes went through, waiting for the rest and nothing showed. Sat in the rain with the Hyosung rider discussing possible causes ranging from a lost group, a short cut, to a major accident. We were both pretty glad to find every one at Waipuk still on two wheels.

The Rangi fix of wrapping wire around the muffler to the rear footpeg on Lis's ZXR held fine all the way home thank god! Seriously expected the whole can to fly off when we reached Dannevirke the first time and the mounts sheared off as she pulled into the gas station!

The paint was mixed up tonight for the new Green TYGA Babyblade look (should appeal atleast alittle to Cowboyz... maybe), so I'll be stoneguarding EVERYTHING and riding like a nana for a while now. The Green shot bike as the kids call the ZXR is off to see the welders at Roadrunner for repairs and we are both adding some decent toolkits to our bikes so we don't have to bludge on the roadside again.

The video camera on the fairing works a treat and even caught the bridge jump.

Thanks Chanceyy for the ride. Great day off!

[chanceyy]

only bugga was so much loose gravel along the backroad to ....waipawa ..i think it was ,kept me on me toes tho :banana: kinda wish i stayed on for the full ride but meh was getting eager to get back on the road during that bp stop

so whens and whats the next ride peoples ? :shifty:

good to see you back out there as well Chris .. hmmm have to think on that .. will be organising the Ride Right Ride Safe course from now on ..


Was a fantastic ride. Shame we had to go see Lis's family for the afternoon really... Enjoyed the twisties the most and finally got comfortable with this whole Road riding thing. Was missing the lack of jumps until I hit that pointy little rise/bridge and cleared it and the second rise behind it! Couldn't stop grinning and laughing after that!

86 flew by me on the R6 so I could admire my next bike from behind... thanks for that :niceone:

I want to volunteer for being corner marker/guide on the next ride. Was so much fun trying to catch back up to everyone. Except when I finally caught Lis and a CBR1000 ( I think) and they both promptly blew me into the weeds while I was gloating passing them both as did Pauly and his loaner GSXR! Lessons learnt.

Was a bit unnerving sitting for 10mins after 10 bikes went through, waiting for the rest and nothing showed. Sat in the rain with the Hyosung rider discussing possible causes ranging from a lost group, a short cut, to a major accident. We were both pretty glad to find every one at Waipuk still on two wheels.

The Rangi fix of wrapping wire around the muffler to the rear footpeg on Lis's ZXR held fine all the way home thank god! Seriously expected the whole can to fly off when we reached Dannevirke the first time.

The paint was mixed up tonight for the new Green TYGA Babyblade look, so I'll be stoneguarding EVERYTHING and riding like a nana for a while now.

good to see you both out there .. glad to hear the can stayed on for the trip home as well :)

[HornetBoy]

The video camera on the fairing works a treat and even caught the bridge jump.

Post that part up :2thumbsup ,wouldn't mind seeing some of that video from the ride

was going that slow i didn't really see any of the other riders ,rideing :bye:

[kiwibryn]

The Rangi fix of wrapping wire around the muffler to the rear footpeg on Lis's ZXR held fine all the way home thank god! Seriously expected the whole can to fly off when we reached Dannevirke the first time and the mounts sheared off as she pulled into the gas station!

Sometimes rangi has a few good ideas...
Cheers bro
Rangi...
:D :D

[HornetBoy]

Sometimes rangi has a few good ideas...
Cheers bro
Rangi...
:D :D

Speaking of Rangi ideas,might have to get one of those seats you got on the cx and put it on the hornet :headbang:

[Grub]

Where'd you go, is that Kairakau Beach?

Since nobody else has said, may I try ... but I'll be wrong on a bunch of things, this was the general run of the day.

Woodville (left just out of town into some very nice country roads), Danniverke, Waipuk via more back blocks, Patangata for lunch, Elsthorp[e, Kairakau Beach, Kahuranaki Rd to Havelock, Middle Rd to Patangata again, Waipawa, Ongaonga, SH50, to Dannivereke and for us back down the 'rapa to meet TCWNR crowd in Featherston, home at 10 and 700kms

[slydesigns]

I'll edit it out and try to post it up tomorrow night.

[yod]

Since nobody else has said, may I try ... but I'll be wrong on a bunch of things, this was the general run of the day.

Woodville (left just out of town into some very nice country roads), Danniverke, Waipuk via more back blocks, Patangata for lunch, Elsthorp[e, Kairakau Beach, Kahuranaki Rd to Havelock, Middle Rd to Patangata again, Waipawa, Ongaonga, SH50, to Dannivereke and for us back down the 'rapa to meet TCWNR crowd in Featherston, home at 10 and 700kms

bang on the money

Danniverke to Waipuk was via Ormondville and Takapau

nice to meet ya grub

[kiwibryn]

Speaking of Rangi ideas,might have to get one of those seats you got on the cx and put it on the hornet :headbang:

Ummm... it aint as comfy as it looks... My arse generally goes numb after about an hour. The Virago seat is softer.

I stuck all my pics up on my site so here is the clicky (http://buggerit.co.nz//YaBB.pl?num=1202349625)

Scream at me if you want anything taken off...