The Inaugural Boulevard Rally

[Tank]

Got my (really nicely printed) invite for this in the mail this evening (From Suzuki) and have registered already.

Starts in Wanganui at Suzuki HQ.

Heads out to Hunterville then poker run via Vinegar Hill to Colyton, Ashurst then Manawatu Gorge and down through the Wairarpa.

Lunch at the Tui Brewery (with women, beautiful women).

Overnight stay at Solway park Masterton, dinner, possibly a beer, or even a bourbon or two.

Im really looking forward to it.

If anyone else from Auckland is heading down please let me know if you want company for the ride down to Wanganui etc.

-Tank

[Grub]

This is the part where I make funnies about the ride sticking to straight roads or putting out warning signs for 95kmh corners ... but I'd get infracted for taking thread off topic, so I won't :innocent:

[Edbear]

This is the part where I make funnies about the ride sticking to straight roads or putting out warning signs for 95kmh corners ... but I'd get infracted for taking thread off topic, so I won't :innocent:


G'arn, yur jus' jealous!:Pokey:

Got mine yesterday, too. Unfortunately I'm "between jobs" at the mo, but we'd love to do it, so we'll be putting the thinking caps on!

Anyone want to buy a tidy '96 Honda Legend...? :yes:It's on TradeMe. Best price there!?

[Tank]

G'arn, yur jus' jealous!:Pokey:

Got mine yesterday, too. Unfortunately I'm "between jobs" at the mo, but we'd love to do it, so we'll be putting the thinking caps on!

Anyone want to buy a tidy '96 Honda Legend...? :yes:It's on TradeMe. Best price there!?

If its any help - I understand that Suzuki are subsidizing it quite a bit - could be a lot of ride and entertainment for little outlay.

[Edbear]

If its any help - I understand that Suzuki are subsidizing it quite a bit - could be a lot of ride and entertainment for little outlay.

Yeah, I've emailed Rochelle to ask for costs, so here's hoping we can do it...

[magicfairy]

I plan to go too, as BusaJim (other half) is doing the Capital Coast Adventure same weekend on his GS. Got an email this morning from Rochelle - said:
"We are formulating a letter with all the relevant details and will send this to you next week.

It will have all the accommodation information... No camping it out... motels are in..."

Hopefully there will be a few lady riders there. Sounds like a bit of fun.

[Edbear]

I...Hopefully there will be a few lady riders there. Sounds like a bit of fun.

If we can swing it, my wife will be with me on pillion.

[P38]

Yep

Got my invite yesterday as well.:woohoo:

Bloody flash lookin thing too.

Suzuki must be havin a good year, that or registering will cost an arm an a leg to cover the cost of the bloody thing.

Emailed Rochelle last night to get the details and guess what!

Sorry we haven't formulated a letter yet. We will get back to you next week. LOL:lol:

Yep thats the standard Suzuki answer alright.:msn-wink:

Sounds like fun though ...

I'll be there

Kinda like the exclusivness of it too, almost makes me feel spethial.

Boulevards only hahahaha

Better be careful though might get an attitude and end up buying a Hardly:bleh:

Hope they got a M109RT we can test ride during the event.:drool:


Bags first thrash if they do!!!

[Tank]

Really bad planning not to have the details ready when they sent out the invites?

Hope the rest is planned better....

[duckonin]

:2thumbsup yep got mine also but alas we already have our daughters birthday planned and all the invitations have gone out, will be a starter for the next year though...

[P38]

Really bad planning not to have the details ready when they sent out the invites?

Hope the rest is planned better....

This is a Suzuki ride Tank, dont get ya hopes up too much mate.:msn-wink:

and the cost will come in at twice the price it should be

Thats the Suzuki way.:devil2:

[s8306]

Yep got mine also,wont be doing it, got mates engagement party to go to.Might ride a few k,s at the back tho and get a few pics before it starts.

[KiwiNZ]

yep i'm going, want to met all you duds, hopefully the ride to Tui is not a 'Ye Right', only problem i don't have an invite yet, better check the letter box:chase:

[johnnyflash]

Hell Im sure we attended the Boulevard Ride today, what a corker 109's C90's C50, M50's S40's Vl250 Intruders all sizes.., somewhere between 40-60 of em, good effort Colemans Motorcycles. Looks like Suzuki HO should have organised the first one up here in the north :-)

[Tank]

Details arrived today for anyone who is interested:

THE INAUGURAL BOULEVARD RALLY

Wow, have we got a weekend sorted for you! With your passion for riding, some great Boulevard cruisers and some classic New Zealand roads, we hope this rally will be the first of many riding adventures.

Before we get down to the fun stuff we need to sort through the nitty gritty of the event. You have requested more information so here it is:

Friday 25th
For riders making a weekend of it, registration will be available on Friday 25th between 6pm and 8pm at Suzuki NZ – that’s at 1 Heads Road, Wanganui.
Anyone arriving earlier may wish to join the local Ulysses club for an Anzac Day Ambulance ride starting at 1pm.

Accommodation: We have arrangements with some local Hotels/Motels – details attached. Please call them direct and make your bookings.

Saturday 26th
Registration will be available at Suzuki NZ from 7am till departure at 9.30am. The trip, including a poker run, will take you around the lovely Manawatu then over into the Wairarapa, stopping for lunch at an infamous brewery on the way…

On to Masterton for dinner (7pm) and dancing for those that way inclined. Accommodation: Details attached. Please call them direct and make your bookings.

Sunday 27th
If you want more riding you will be in the right place.
Another planned ride by the local Suzuki dealership will take you touring the grape-laden countryside of Martinborough, with a few interesting stops.
The organized component of the weekend ride with us will finish around 3pm, allowing you plenty of time for your safe journey home.

What does it cost?
Rally cost per person is $80 and includes Saturday lunch, tour and your dinner on Saturday night.

You will be responsible for your accommodation and lunch on Sunday if you attend this event.

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Accomodation was arranged at at Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge for the Friday - cost was $110 single or $115 twin.

For the Saturday they are staying at Copthorne Hotel, MASTERTON (Solway) This was $149 twin including Breakfast.

[magicfairy]

Accomodation already booked out in Wanganui at CGML. Reckon phone's been running red hot.
I have booked myself into Fiesta Court instead, on Heads Rd. Cheap as.
And faxed off entry.
Roll on the 25th.

[Tank]

Accomodation already booked out in Wanganui at CGML. Reckon phone's been running red hot.
I have booked myself into Fiesta Court instead, on Heads Rd. Cheap as.
And faxed off entry.
Roll on the 25th.

I thought that would be the case. I booked as soon as the email came thru (apparently I was the first to book at both hotels - as neither knew what I was talking about to start).

Looking forward to seeing you there.

-Tank

[davesh]

Yep booked in to Fiesta also, would be best to book asap to ensure accomodation , If anyone going down Friday morning from Rotorua I would love to join

[johnnyflash]

we are booked also, riding down friday am staying Palmy friday night then up to Wanganui.. band will be heading back north sunday, so wont be doing the other local zuki run on sunday.. should be a great weekend

[chydan]

Yip we are going ..me on my 109 and wife on her intruder trike... maybe some of you guys from up north would like to meet us BOP riders in Rotorua and ride down from there on the friday

[Toaster]

I will miss it this year.... other time-sucking priorities at the moment! Next year definitely! Shouyld be a good weekend for other shorter rides for those of us not going down there though.

[johnnyflash]

might be able to meet up with some on Friday in Taupo around 12 noon, we are heading out earlyish friday and plan for lunch in taupo. will keep you posted as the detail emerges on the cruiser site :-)

[s8306]

Should be a good weekend for those that are going.Imo $80.00 is a tad too high for lunch and dinner.The Triumph Owners pre pay price is only $30.00 and for that you get a printed t-shirt and a cloth badge.You,d be pushing to eat $80.00 worth of food in a day.

[johnnyflash]

I wouldnt be surprised if there was hand out at this affair, there normally are at these corporate organised functions :-)

[s8306]

I wouldnt be surprised if there was hand out at this affair, there normally are at these corporate organised functions :-)

I hope you guys post on here how it goes,i,ll do it next year if it goes well.It has the potential to be a big event.

[Toaster]

Seems from the info that you pay through the nose for an expensive re3gistration plus many costs and no giveaways. Merchandise aint cheap either.

[davesh]

The local Suzuki shop said that it was nearly full up on Friday at lunch time an excellent response so i am told

[s8306]

I,m going to go and video some of it down at head office on the sat morning and probably ride at the back of the pack for afew ks before turning of,so if any of you guys see a guy walking around with a video camera come up and say hi.

[magicfairy]

The local Suzuki shop said that it was nearly full up on Friday at lunch time an excellent response so i am told

Yep, organizer Rochelle said on Thurs they had nearly 100 bikes already. I was really surprised, given it is pretty short notice.

[Tank]

If anyone from Auckland wants to join me and my mate heading down on the Friday just drop me a PM.

Word of warning tho' neither of us are the fastest riders - and generally keep to the speed limits making for a slowish ride. (being that Im still a new rider and Kev is a born again kinda guy).

We are also doing the Sunday ride with the local sealership and coming back on the Monday via the forgotten highway.

[P38]

Yep all signed up.. although no accomidation is booked.

Probally ride through early on the saturday morning.

see ya all there.

[Hway 2 Hell]

Hi everyone. and is my 1st reply so be gentle with me. Myself, on my c90 and friends, The Beans, no I'm not joking, on thier c109, are heading thru to Wanganui early Friday gettin away about 8am. hope to catch up with others on the way. safe ridin

[chubby]

Ok guys... remember the cardinal rule:

Take lotsa photos to share

Oh and have a great time.

[Tank]

Hi everyone. and is my 1st reply so be gentle with me. Myself, on my c90 and friends, The Beans, no I'm not joking, on thier c109, are heading thru to Wanganui early Friday gettin away about 8am. hope to catch up with others on the way. safe ridin

Welcome - look forward to seeing you there.

[Hway 2 Hell]

Hi Tank and thanks for the welcome. Will make a point of lookin you up at Wanganui. This being our 1st rally on our bikes we are really looking forward to it. Did the annual Sulpher City Poker Run last weekend, great ride.

[P38]

Hi everyone. and is my 1st reply so be gentle with me. Myself, on my c90 and friends, The Beans, no I'm not joking, on thier c109, are heading thru to Wanganui early Friday gettin away about 8am. hope to catch up with others on the way. safe ridin

G'day Hway 2 Hell

Looks likes it's shaping up to be a good rally.:ride::scooter:

Say G'day when ya see me.

I'll be the one on the Black Boulevard.

Should be easy enough to spot.:msn-wink:

As for KB........
Sit with ya back to the Wall an Keep an eye on the Exit:whistle:

[johnnyflash]

G'day Hway 2 Hell

Looks likes it's shaping up to be a good rally.:ride::scooter:

Say G'day when ya see me.

I'll be the one on the Black Boulevard.

Should be easy enough to spot.:msn-wink:

As for KB........
Sit with ya back to the Wall an Keep an eye on the Exit:whistle:

cant wait, hope the weather puts on a cracker weekend.
Re the black.. the Boulevard Run we had here a few weeks ago looked grouse with the BLACK OUT... ok there were a few rainbow versions but the black & chrome bullys looked brilliant in convoy

[Toaster]

the black & chrome bullys looked brilliant in convoy

And they all said AMEN.:2thumbsup

[P38]

cant wait, hope the weather puts on a cracker weekend.
Re the black.. the Boulevard Run we had here a few weeks ago looked grouse with the BLACK OUT... ok there were a few rainbow versions but the black & chrome bullys looked brilliant in convoy

Hahahaha yeah a Black Attack.

Yeah I'm lookin forward to it too.

Hope we dont piss too many other motorists off:ride::finger::whistle:

I'm not too bothered about weather.
Sunny is nice,
Rain is ok,
Wind sucks,
Rain and Wind Really sucks!:cry:

[johnnyflash]

Hahahaha yeah a Black Attack.

Yeah I'm lookin forward to it too.

Hope we dont piss too many other motorists off:ride::finger::whistle:

I'm not too bothered about weather.
Sunny is nice,
Rain is ok,
Wind sucks,
Rain and Wind Really sucks!:cry:


Shame its only a hundred bikes, roll on the day when we can muster even a fraction of NZ Boulevard riders, woohoo that would be a sight, hundreds & hundreds of em all cruising, now THAT would be a picture to behold. more chrome than road :-)

[P38]

Shame its only a hundred bikes, roll on the day when we can muster even a fraction of NZ Boulevard riders, woohoo that would be a sight, hundreds & hundreds of em all cruising, now THAT would be a picture to behold. more chrome than road :-)

hahahaha

Lemme know where an when

[Hway 2 Hell]

sorry guys I'm red and black an the Beans are white and blue, will be an awesome spectacle with them all together and yeh should be a NZ wide invite sometime.
thanks to everyone for your welcome and will catch up with you all in Wanganui.
:devil2:Hway 2 Hell

[johnnyflash]

sorry guys I'm red and black an the Beans are white and blue, will be an awesome spectacle with them all together and yeh should be a NZ wide invite sometime.
thanks to everyone for your welcome and will catch up with you all in Wanganui.
:devil2:Hway 2 Hell

Had a couple of blue/white and maroon/black a few weeks ago, looked cool, yep look forward to catching up anzac..
Johnny

[Hway 2 Hell]

Yip we are going ..me on my 109 and wife on her intruder trike... maybe some of you guys from up north would like to meet us BOP riders in Rotorua and ride down from there on the friday
Hi chydan. Myself and two others are leavn Ngongotaha at 8am and are going to stop at Fenton St BP - by Whaka. for 5 minutes. you are most welcome to join in and we hope Davesh will join as well So be there approx 8:15am
Hell

[s8306]

Weather in Wanganui is good at the moment,fine with light winds.Should be ok Saturday also.

[davesh]

Well heres to a good weekend :beer:will get some photos cheers all

[P38]

Gonna ride through after Dawn Parade.

See ya all there.

[davesh]

:2thumbsup A real enjoyable event, road down with Ray and the Beans from Roto Vegas good ride , Great rally ride and dinner many prizes given out by Suzuki and unanimous decision to hold it again next year , I for one will be there :yes:,Imagine 100 riders on Boulevards all together,Stopped at the Tui breweries for lunch , met many new people from all over the country great people, my only regret was i couldnt make it to the Sunday ride with Anderson motorcycles had to get home , weather was excellent till waiouru on the way home on Sunday ::banana::banana::banana::banana:

[Big Dave]

Well - I'm home in Auckland too. (and went to breakfast) ;-P

Excellent event.

Paul and I rode back as far as Taupo together in pretty good conditions.

I peeled off and went through Mangakino and it go a bit wet.

The new C109R is very nice indeedy.
Done about 1000km on it in 36 hours and am still fresh - and it sure gets along.

More report later with some pics.

[bmz2]

sounds like everybody had a good time . We will be there next year with the beast[project black]:woohoo:Toaster better get his act together so the evil twins can show up [ or show off]:shutup:I better start getting her ready , it will take me the year to finish her:clap:

[Hway 2 Hell]

Hi all
great ride down with Dave and Lorraine on their m109 and the beans on their c109 and I on my lowly c90, unfortunatly the wife,Suzie, couldn't make it and missed out on a great time. fantastic weather for the ride day. It was incredible to see 100 bike in formation on the road in front and behind. lunch was a great spread as well as dinner. plenty of prizes, met some neat people. swapped email addresses for future rides. well done Rochelle and Suzuki, Tui, and even if its in the S.I. next year I'll be there. sorry Johnnyflash. Loys of people there and forgot to take ur phone number, hope to catch up another time.
what a great bunch of people suzuki cruiser riders are. :rockon:other brands ie kawa cough cough saki, can look on and weep.:crybaby:
from Hway

[davesh]

Big Dave sure had the girls around his bike not to sure what they were up to though :2thumbsup see his attached thumbnail

[johnnyflash]

Excellant event, met so many new guys and gals my head is stlill spinning :-) Dont think Ive ever had 200 odd bikers/bike'esses sing me happy birthday either :-) We managed to hit 1725kms round trip, (with a diversion or two :-) great ride,theC90 just flew/hummed along without missing a beat, Metz880 tyres are a blast.. roll on SI 2009 (great to see a good turnout from CHCH too ;-)

[Edbear]

My Bro-in-law from Wellsford made it on his C90, but regretfully it wasn't to be for me this time...:weep:

I'll hopefully get on to the next one, though!

[s8306]

Managed to catch you guys on video.Did anybody here see me on the side of the road just out of Wanganui?

[sunhuntin]

saw a stack load in town early on saturday. looked pretty good, and i didnt even see the full numbers.

[Big Dave]

There were 95 bikes at the Brewery

[firecrab]

Nice one guys! Looks like you had a great rally!

[davesh]

Managed to catch you guys on video.Did anybody here see me on the side of the road just out of Wanganui?
Saw two people (one most likely you), with video cameras just out of wanganui hopefully looked impressive and sounded good

[johnnyflash]

Managed to catch you guys on video.Did anybody here see me on the side of the road just out of Wanganui?

Ah, was that you standing left side not far from the bridge? get any decent footage ?

[s8306]

Saw two people (one most likely you), with video cameras just out of wanganui hopefully looked impressive and sounded good

I was videoing at heads road sat morning and then again out on the main road.Looked awesome when everyone came past.I,m going to add it to the dvd i,m making.

[KiwiNZ]

There were 95 bikes at the Brewery

Excellent shot Big Dave, any chance of a copy dud. :2thumbsup

[Big Dave]

left hand column here (http://www.kiwirider.co.nz) takes you to the proofs and there is a link to the hi-res files.

[davesh]

Fantastic photos Big Dave on your site :2thumbsup:2thumbsup

[s8306]

Ah, was that you standing left side not far from the bridge? get any decent footage ?

No.I was out of town about 6ks by the first passing lane.Looked good what i got on camera.

[Big Dave]

Fantastic photos Big Dave on your site :2thumbsup:2thumbsup

Thank you.

This is a direct link to the pics (http://web.mac.com/david_cohen_design/Site/Photo_Index/Pages/Boulevard_Rally.html)

[duckonin]

This all sounds good for the Boulevard rally a bit pissed I missed it all, as it was run by Suzuki what did they contribute to costs ?? e.g accommodation, food ect ect.:clap:

[Tank]

This all sounds good for the Boulevard rally a bit pissed I missed it all, as it was run by Suzuki what did they contribute to costs ?? e.g accommodation, food ect ect.:clap:

The cost was $80.

Apart from arranging the event, hiring the venue for the evening, band, and a huge swag of prizes they included the tui brewery tour, 3 beers at Tui, a BBQ lunch, and a personalised Tui Glass with the Blvd logo for you to take home.

In the evening another comp beer, a HUGE meal (good quality food - not chips and hotdogs).

Must have cost them a reasonable amount of $$$ to put on - they certainly were not making a profit on it.

I think it was great value for $.

[duckonin]

Thanks Tank ..was really sorry we missed it but family comes first, hopefully we shall be able to attend next year we hear it is in the South....next the cold duck...:niceone:

[P38]

The cost was $80.

Apart from arranging the event, hiring the venue for the evening, band, and a huge swag of prizes they included the tui brewery tour, 3 beers at Tui, a BBQ lunch, and a personalised Tui Glass with the Blvd logo for you to take home.

In the evening another comp beer, a HUGE meal (good quality food - not chips and hotdogs).

Must have cost them a reasonable amount of $$$ to put on - they certainly were not making a profit on it.

I think it was great value for $.

Yep I gotta agree.

Got more than my $80 worth on so many levels.

Was worth it just for the ride let alone the food and entertainment.

[Toaster]

sounds like everybody had a good time . We will be there next year with the beast[project black]:woohoo:Toaster better get his act together so the evil twins can show up [ or show off]:shutup:I better start getting her ready , it will take me the year to finish her:clap:

Get my act together? With the Tui girls there I will be going next year for sure!

[Jiminy]

Get my act together? With the Tui girls there I will be going next year for sure!

(TUI ad) :laugh:

[Tank]

Just a follow up - Yesterday received a nice letter and DVD in the mail from Suzuki.

It had a small video, and all the pics taken by Big Dave in full quality.

Was a really nice touch and great to sit back and have a browse thru last night.

Well done Suzuki - and Cheers Big Dave for making the pics available.

[P38]

Just a follow up - Yesterday received a nice letter and DVD in the mail from Suzuki.

It had a small video, and all the pics taken by Big Dave in full quality.

Was a really nice touch and great to sit back and have a browse thru last night.

Well done Suzuki - and Cheers Big Dave for making the pics available.

Yeah I agree a very nice touch.

Have emailed my appreciation and thanks

Cheers Big Dave

and Cheers Suzuki NZ

[s8306]

Just a follow up - Yesterday received a nice letter and DVD in the mail from Suzuki.

It had a small video, and all the pics taken by Big Dave in full quality.

Was a really nice touch and great to sit back and have a browse thru last night.

Well done Suzuki - and Cheers Big Dave for making the pics available.

Can you describe the video segment for me, i have a feeling it might be something i did.

[Big Dave]

Cheers.

I submitted 1750 words about the event to KR last week.