MotoMart annual ride!!!

[Sparky Bills]

Hey people!
When: 18th December, Saturday :sunny: Weather Permitting!
Meet Saturday Afternoon- 1.30pm

Where: From Motomart, 502 Hutt Rd Lower Hutt

Finishes: Martinborough-Park in the middle of everything

The Happs: From MotoMart, to Masterton then exploring the back roads to Martinbourogh, where BBQ, Fizzy, and Chippies will be waiting! (supplied)

ALL WELCOME!! :niceone:

[merv]

I thought about buying a KTM off ya, but in the end I couldn't go with the gear ratios for an old dirt biker like me so settled on the WR250F.

Unlike Hitcher and Jim2 I didn't find the guys unhelpful at all, in the end it was the bike I felt that didn't suit me. I was a whisker away from buying the 450EXCR.

So can I come along all the same if I'm free that weekend?

[Sparky Bills]

Everyone is welcome! :first:
The more the merrier! Looking forward to it.
Either way I look at it..
You got a really good bike, and as long as your happy with that. :)
See you there!

[Sparky Bills]

This ride is not just for MotoMart customers!
It doesnt matter if we havent ever seen you before!
The only reason to stay away would be if you dont like riding or eating BBQ food! (im guessing thats not many) :sunny:

[StoneChucker]

Tell me, is the driveway at Motomart designed to increase workshop business, through fallen bike's broken farings? :lol: just taking the piss, but you gotta be carefull :D

The ride sounds like fun, and even if it was JUST for Motomart customers, which it's not, I used to be one (my old 87 cbr250, got a major service and tyres from you guys). Thats another story...

Might see ya there.
Dave.

[merv]

Tell me, is the driveway at Motomart designed to increase workshop business, through fallen bike's broken farings? :lol: just taking the piss, but you gotta be carefull :D

Dave.

That's why I only looked at dirtbikes there.

[Blakamin]

I would love to come...
but, typically, from this weekend on, I WORK WEEKENDS :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

[Sparky Bills]

The drive way is a bit of a joke!
Dont worry.. There are plans on the cards.
Will be good to have fellow KBers there.

[crazylittleshit]

I'd be keen Always keen for a good ride or 2 keep us posted :doobey:

[Sparky Bills]

We might have some different roads to explore now!
Have inside info on a new route, but will still end at the BBQ! :banana:
Should be good!

[Sparky Bills]

Hey people!
Just a reminder for the ride on Saturday!!
Happy riding!!
See you there. :2thumbsup

[Velox]

Sounds good! Hope the weather's like today's.

[StoneChucker]

I hope the weather's good too, but the report is not so promising (at the moment anyway, we all know how reliable weather forcasts are)...

[Groins_NZ]

Already booked with Mrs.G. to get Christmas shopping done - pretty sure she wouldn't appreciate me going out riding instead. :-(

[mangell6]

I hope the weather's good too, but the report is not so promising (at the moment anyway, we all know how reliable weather forcasts are)...

From MetService tonight the forecast is RANK!!!! :mad:

Saturday

Showers spreading to most North Island areas, with some heavy thundery falls likely. Cold and showery over the South Island with snow to low levels, but gradually clearing in the west. Gale southerlies may develop along the east coast.

I wanted it to be :sunny:

[Skunk]

Who cares about the weather? :spudwhat: Wosses!
I can't go anyway :weep:

[James Deuce]

At 1:30 I shall start kicking the cat. I will then work upwards in size order through the rest of the family. Then the neighbours get it.

Or I could just put me gummies on and mow the lawn.

[Sparky Bills]

If Its raining on Saturday It will be called off. :weep:
I do really hope for sun!!
Will keep everyone posted!

[Slingshot]

At this stage...it looks like we'll be there.

I've been Xmas shopping evry night this week, cause if I get it all done...I get to ride:headbang:

PS...I hate Xmas!

[Sparky Bills]

At this stage...it looks like we'll be there.

I've been Xmas shopping evry night this week, cause if I get it all done...I get to ride:headbang:

PS...I hate Xmas!


Hasnt anyone told you...
Xmas is cancelled this year.

[Slingshot]

Must have missed that memo...but sweet, that means I can keep all the pressies that I brought for everyone on KiwiBiker for myself :sneaky2:

[sels1]

The lastest forecast at lunchtime Fri has the Southerly coming
in a series of fronts starting Saturday and running thru to late Sunday.
Sun. morning is expected to be the worst period. Strong cold winds and showers with the odd fine interval, as you get with Southerlies. Monday fine. (typical!)

At what point do you call it off - and how will we know?

[Sparky Bills]

Heres the Haps.
If its raining like nothing else youve seen before, it will be off.
Otherwise, we will make the call on the day.

Ring the shop for more info in morning.
0800 DUCATI
04 5895106

[sels1]

Heres the Haps.
If its raining like nothing else youve seen before, it will be off.
Otherwise, we will make the call on the day.

Ring the shop for more info in morning.
0800 DUCATI
04 5895106

Have you considered the option of re- routing the ride over Paekak hill to the coast - The Kapiti coast is much less affected in a Southerly than Hutt and Wairarapa?

[Sparky Bills]

We didnt think of that no.
If the rides not on, I will be going back over the Hill anyway.
I will post and update 2moro!

[Sparky Bills]

ITS OFF, ITS OFF!
Sorry people, the weather is too bad, so the ride will not be taking place. :argh: :brick: :doh: :angry: :disapint: :confused2 :crybaby: :no: :(
We will probably have one early next year.
Have a good weekend.
Martin

[sels1]

ITS OFF, ITS OFF!
Sorry people, the weather is too bad, so the ride will not be taking place. :argh: :brick: :doh: :angry: :disapint: :confused2 :crybaby: :no: :(
We will probably have one early next year.
Have a good weekend.
Martin


It was fine&dry in Kapiti when I left this morning - ran into the rain at Pauatahanui but carried on into the Hutt anyway (any excuse for a ride!) Met Crazylittleshit at Motomart where we heard the news the ride was off.
It ws a good test for my new jacket/pants - all good but I need to do something about my boots ended up with wet feet!

[Velox]

That really SUCKS! I was really really looking foward to going for a ride and heaps of people seemed to be able to make it this weekend! :argh: :argh: :argh: Maybe I'll go for a quick blat tomorrow if it clears up (heard something about hail though). btw SB - sorry if I was real quick and to the point if it was you that answered the phone when I rang the shop this morning - I was using the phone at 'TimeOut' in town at a 9 year old's birthday party and had to quickly work out what was going on!
Me and a couple of mates ended up consoling ourselves by watching bike vids later on, and then I went on a quick blast to Makara beach while the roads had temporarily dried out (and while I was waiting for the fish and chips).

[Deano]

Maybe I'll go for a quick blat tomorrow if it clears up (heard something about hail though).

It might be ok later in the day - where are you thinking of going ?

I will PM you my cellphone so give me a bell if you decide to go for a ride.

[Velox]

It might be ok later in the day - where are you thinking of going ?

I will PM you my cellphone so give me a bell if you decide to go for a ride.
Probably just up the Rimutakas and back because I don't have heaps of time. It would be about 1ish maybe? I'll def give you a call if I do, but the weather does look crap.

[Blakamin]

Ring the shop for more info in morning.
0800 DUCATI
04 5895106

I dial that number just so i can put DUCATI in my phone :whistle:

my advice for sunday.... dont ride your bike up kapiti direction... I get a half day off and the rain is going sideways!!!!!! :argh: