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TOTO

1st April 2008, 15:48

UPDATE: MEET AT BP AUTOBAHN 7:30AM FRIDAY MORNING .

LEAVING TIME IS 8:00AM.

UPDATE 5: If someone wants to join us for day one - coromandel loop, you are more than wellcome. There is about 6 ppl who are planning to do that and then returning back to Auckland. you can tag along with them.

UPDATE 4: Weather on day 3 is predicted to be wet so wet weather gear is recommended.

UPDATE 3: Weather Forcast is good for the Three days. TOUR IS PROCEEDING ACCORDING TO PLAN

UPDATE 2: Everyone who is intending to do the tour please send me a PM regarding your Accomodation requirements. Are you doing the whole tour and if so are you staying with us on both nights - friday and saturday. Please confirm ASAP. Also make sure you are signed up on the calender event. Please remove your name from the callender event if you are not staing any nights with us in the backpackers.

UPDATE 1: Accomodation is at Karibu backpackers at Whakatane. $25 per person per night - thats for bed with duvet and sheets. There is Gas BBQ and TV. There is a bar nearby with pool tables. http://www.karibubackpackers.co.nz

All UPDATES WILL BE POSTED HERE IN THIS FIRST POST OF THE THREAD AS THEY BECOME KNOWN - ANY CHANGES, ACCOMODATION UPDATES, ETC...KEEP AN EYE ON THIS SPACE

THE IDEA:
Anzac Day is on 25/04/08 which means a long weekend, therefore the idea is to do a three day tour to the East Cape - some of the best roads for motorcycts.Leaving friday Morning from Auckland, and coming back to auckland on sunday night. This tour is aimed mainly at people riding 250cc bikes. People riding larger motorcycles are more than welcome to attend but bear in mind that the main group speed is going to be 100 - 110k, so you may get bored. Everyone is wellcome to ride the speed they are comfourtable with, but to attend this event you must be comfourtable with open road riding.

THE PLAN:

Day 1:
Meeting at BP Autobahn in Papakura Auckland at 7:30 am - 25/04/08
Leaving 8:00am SHARP.
Proceeding to doing the Coro loop.
Having lunch at coroglen tavern and going to Whakatane for a night sleep.

Day 2:
Leaving Whakatane by 8:30 (breakfast from 8 - 8:30) and proceeding to riding around the East Cape and coming back to Whakatane for a Night sleep.

Day 3:
Leaving Whakatane 8:30 ( breakfast 8:00 - 8:30) and proceeding to do a reverse Coro Loop and going back to Auckland.

DETAILS:

Responsible Behaviour on the road is expected from all riders attending the tour.
High Visibility Vests are encouraged but not compulsory.
Approved Motorcycle gear is Highly desirable and encouraged. Please do not come to the event wearing plain jeans and plain jeans jacket with no protection at all. At least wear kevlar jeans. I DON'T WANT to pick up bones and skin from the road should someone fall of their bike.
Event is weather permitting, which means that the tour will be canceled only if heavy rain warnings are at place. Light showers will not affect us.
Fuel Stops will be about every 100 - 150km to accomodate for people with small range fuel tanks.
TEC will be decided on the day.

If you are going to attend the WHOLE 3 DAY event, please register your attendance on the calender event AS THIS WILL BE USED TO BOOK ACCOMODATION http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=1605&day=2008-4-25

Maps of the route:
day 1 - http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=4020741125349821843,-36.766631,175.625801&saddr=Great+South+Rd,+New+Zealand&daddr=Te+Rerenga+Kuaotunu+Rd+%40-36.766631,+175.625801+to:-37.962065,176.981506&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=11&via=1&sll=-37.944739,176.985626&sspn=0.394748,0.63858&ie=UTF8&ll=-37.540222,176.517334&spn=3.175211,5.108643&z=8

Day 2 - http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=3625865170359602696,-37.953610,176.986630%3B14313416771992101209,-37.926984,177.514754%3B13934083257925449170,-38.217710,178.260120%3B1656087523438314663,-38.014230,177.287090&saddr=Peace+St+%40-37.953610,+176.986630&daddr=SH+35+%40-37.926984,+177.514754+to:Waiapu+Rd+%40-38.217710,+178.260120+to:-37.968019,176.9767&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=3&sz=11&via=1,2&sll=-38.03349,177.134628&sspn=0.394271,0.63858&ie=UTF8&z=11

Day 3 - same as Day one but reverse.

EJK

1st April 2008, 15:55

On 27th Sunday, I'll be riding from Gisborne to Tauranga if my bike works. Prepare to wave incase we incounter :)

Edit: Oh, by then you guys will be heading back to Auckland. NVM...

Nagash

1st April 2008, 17:02

I'll see you then mate,

TOTO

1st April 2008, 17:04

I'll see you then mate,

Who da man ?

You da man. :niceone:

Nagash

1st April 2008, 18:57

Holy crap..

I just looked at the map at that Gisbourne loop and I am literally drooling..

That thing looks amazing! I reckon it'll take alot longer than google's predicted 7 hours though... Coro loop took us like 6 or 7 hours and it's tiny compared to that thing.

I envy the folk that live in Gisbourne... I can't wait!

TOTO

1st April 2008, 19:31

Yea , im thinking leave whakatane like 7 that should be enough time surely. what do you think ?

Choco

1st April 2008, 20:06

I'll follow you to hell and back Toto!
But I guess Gisborne will do :bleh:
I'l get the old man to view the plan to see if he has any suggestions like last time.

Badger you better come or i'l be at the back all by myself :(

mapsanji

1st April 2008, 20:13

Hey guy's count me in, just hopes the weather is as good as last time......!!

Jacko2

1st April 2008, 20:40

I'll follow you to hell and back Toto!
But I guess Gisborne will do :bleh:
I'l get the old man to view the plan to see if he has any comments like last time.

Badger better come or i'l be at the back all by myself :(

You may not be buddie, depends onfinances but here's hoping.

discotex

1st April 2008, 20:50

Choco

1st April 2008, 20:54

The Old Man's suggestions (typed himself):

Day 2 is a long day and is the main reason for the journey. This day can be shortened by about 100km by staying in Opotiki instead of Whakatane - obviously depends on accommodation, but this should not be a problem. If some think this makes day 1 too long (+ 50km) consider dropping or shortening the Corro loop - you can do that on any one day trip.

Vary the route on the way back. Why not do SH34 to Lake Rotorua then around the north side to Tauranga Direct road (SH36), over Kaimais on SH29 Te Aroha Gordon road to Paeroa (see the big ass bottle), through the Karangahake Gorge to Whangamata, then back over Kopu Hikuai hill and home - via Miranda is 467 km (from Opotiki).

Day 2: http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=11844850518980358615,-37.143570,175.665440%3B2342977664318723950,-37.381510,175.854240%3B1443071063769939054,-37.783570,175.850870%3B12219089611984693101,-37.731680,176.102280%3B4105842223076025291,-38.073270,176.346210%3B1858136001518261698,-38.012230,177.276950&saddr=Great+South+Rd,+New+Zealand&daddr=-36.982809,175.181122+to:Kopu+Hikuai+Rd+%40-37.143570,+175.665440+to:Walmsley+Rd+%40-37.381510,+175.854240+to:Old+Te+Aroha+Rd+%40-37.783570,+175.850870+to:Cambridge+Rd+%40-37.731680,+176.102280+to:SH+30+%40-38.073270,+176.346210+to:Bridge+St+%40-38.012230,+177.276950&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=10&via=1,2,3,4,5,6&sll=-37.134045,175.24292&sspn=0.453256,0.933838&ie=UTF8&ll=-38.066474,177.014465&spn=0.447611,0.933838&z=10
- Choco Senior.

Choco Junior: Toto/others, whatcha think?

Edit: Map now works. - Thanks for spotting that Shingo.

Choco

1st April 2008, 20:56

You may not be buddie, depends onfinances but here's hoping.

I hope you can come because it would be a pleasure to ride with you again!

shingo

1st April 2008, 21:26

Day 3: http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=4020741125349821843,-36.766631,175.625801&saddr=Great+South+Rd,+New+Zealand&daddr=Te+Rerenga+Kuaotunu+Rd+%40-36.766631,+175.625801+to:-37.962065,176.981506&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=11&via=1&sll=-37.944739,176.985626&sspn=0.394748,0.63858&ie=UTF8&ll=-37.540222,176.517334&spn=3.175211,5.108643&z=8

Day 2: http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=4020741125349821843,-36.766631,175.625801&saddr=Great+South+Rd,+New+Zealand&daddr=Te+Rerenga+Kuaotunu+Rd+%40-36.766631,+175.625801+to:-37.962065,176.981506&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=11&via=1&sll=-37.944739,176.985626&sspn=0.394748,0.63858&ie=UTF8&ll=-37.540222,176.517334&spn=3.175211,5.108643&z=8

Both these links are the same

Choco

1st April 2008, 21:29

Both these links are the same

Whoops! Thanks Shingo, I'l fix it.

Edit: Fixed.

The Pastor

1st April 2008, 21:32

Can you please take very good note on how far the gas stations are? I want to do it at some stage, but i only have a 150km range on my bike - i think there are places in the east cape that are futher than that?

Nagash

1st April 2008, 21:36

Yea , im thinking leave whakatane like 7 that should be enough time surely. what do you think ?

Yeah i'll reckon that'll do the job.

@Discotex, you've never done the Coro loop...? You're gonna love it haha.

@Choco, an extra 50km's is nothing and I don't think anyone would object to doing 50k's, I think. But I reckon we should stick with staying in Whakatane for both nights for conveniences sake. Like, I'm hoping this place Tod has picked out is a good place to stay cause if we have to go from a great place to a place like the one in Whangarei again I won't be happy.. honestly, you just wanted to hit that old dude.

And normally i'd agree with doing a different route but i've done the route you're Dad has suggested. It's boring.. Paeroa is just scary (there's L+P flags, signs, billboards.. it's everywhere!) It's a pretty straight line unfortunately. And I never consider going back the same way as the same route.. the difference between an uphill decreasing radius lefthand corner and a downhill opening right hand corner are imense and unless you're there to look at the trees, it's gonna be a completely different ride each way. This is my opinion and everyone else should have their say aswell.

You're Dad's a smart man! I'm just a negative bugger who don't like change.. unless it's impromptu on the day :D

And good to see you guys expressing interest again! It was great to ride with you last time, and will be to do so again. I wonder where the West Cape is...?

[Edit] And to Renegade, i'll make an effort of doing that for yah. I just sorted out my new speedo cable this afternoon :D I can tell how fast i'm going now! Damn.. time to slow down.. Now for that damn battery..

I had a mother come up to me as I was leving work with her toddler, telling the kid to watch me start my bike and drive away.. having to push start it was just embarrasing...

Choco

1st April 2008, 21:48

You're Dad's a smart man! I'm just a negative bugger who don't like change.. unless it's impromptu on the day :D

Can't hurt to have another opinion out there :bleh: and from past experience parents always have this creepy way of being correct... :mellow:

Interesting to see you say it's boring; old man told me they were good roads and that the gorge was a pretty nice ride and my wee Motorcycle Atlas agrees :confused:.

Anyone else done this route?

Nagash

1st April 2008, 21:57

Now, the Gorge is absolutely amazing! Albeit only about 10 minutes long and usually with traffic. But it is definately a sight to see, but you see.. the route is mainly down state highway (2... I think) and it's very straight, cause the Gorge is just after Waihi, and Waihi is where you turn off to do the reverse Coro loop. If people were knackered by that time I would recommend they do the Gorge and just make it home in about an hour and half, but they'll be home before 12am.. that's what's good about the Coro loop. It's a healthy 6 hours more of riding :D

All up to how people feel on the day, as I said I like impromptu on the spot change. We're not gonna follow that exact route when we get down to it, we never do.. Just good to have an initial plan and work it out more when we get to it.

Choco

1st April 2008, 22:18

All up to how people feel on the day, as I said I like impromptu on the spot change. We're not gonna follow that exact route when we get down to it, we never do.. Just good to have an initial plan and work it out more when we get to it.

True and anyway, on the spot changes are much more fun! :yes:

But it just seems a bit of a shame that we use up 2 days of a long weekend doing the same loop twice, which can be done in a single day anyway.
Why not use routes that we wouldn't usually be able to do (because of distance/time restraints etc) and do a normal weekend 2-day standard-then-reversed corro loop another time?

Just an idea, but either way we still get an epic three day ride so MEH!

Oh just a quick note: that extra 50km between Whakatane and Opotiki turns into 100km because we have to do it twice: so thats another hour of riding added to an already long day :mellow:

TOTO

1st April 2008, 23:13

Both these links are the same

Links fixed. Sorry my mistake.

TOTO

1st April 2008, 23:24

Nagash ir right. The gorge is breath taking and absolutely fantastic - but its only 10 - 15 min of it and stuck in traffic sux coz cars slow right down too. the rest of it is boring straight , we did it a month ago with gtr boy and nagash, so amm yea I think at this stage orifinal route is good.

The second day riding from whakatane to whakatane is 560km. easyly doable in a day - even on such a curvy route. if we allow ourselfs 12 hours of chilled out riding with plenty of stops we will be sweet. I'm thinking 7am till 7pm. 12 hours is enough for 560 km.

choco those 50km (which are actually 45km) will be done anyway. If we cut them from the second day we will be doing them the third day. Plus they are not extra curvy or full of corners - a couple of nice straights , a few easy 65k and 75k corners and we are back to base in whakatane.

O and we will have the advantage of leaving some of our stuff in whakatane in our rooms so we will not be so heavy. :)

TOTO

1st April 2008, 23:41

TOTO

1st April 2008, 23:49

All up to how people feel on the day, as I said I like impromptu on the spot change. We're not gonna follow that exact route when we get down to it, we never do.. Just good to have an initial plan and work it out more when we get to it.

yep, we can cut half of coro loop on the last day and do kaiawa instead, if people feel tired or we are getting late. well said nagash. :niceone:

glice

2nd April 2008, 08:25

Grrrrr. I cant get work off on the 26th which sucks :crybaby:. but I'm keen to come for the coro loop on the first day. and If I could be botherd I could meet you again for the last day.

I had a mother come up to me as I was leving work with her toddler, telling the kid to watch me start my bike and drive away.. having to push start it was just embarrasing...

ha, its worse having to push your broken car away from the lights in the middle of town at rush hour.

gtr boy

2nd April 2008, 08:40

:2thumbsupthis soundz like me.will ask the wife for the ok ,will let you know tomorrow the answer...hehe

sinister^

2nd April 2008, 11:06

KEEN BOYS KEENNNN,

I've never done the coroloop before, going to be great!

Brand new chain!

EJK

2nd April 2008, 11:43

KEEN BOYS KEENNNN,

I've never done the coroloop before, going to be great!

Brand new chain!

Never done a coro loop? :crazy:

Its a cool place :cool:

Choco

2nd April 2008, 15:10

lake rotorua idea looks like a good way to get lost. I don't like getting lost. I'd prefer doing the coro loop backwords as it is completely different to the standart one, providing great corners and even more views that you missed on the first day coz they were behind your back. this way we get the maximum experience from the coro loop.:clap:

All good!
Better for the idea to be put out there and shot down, than for it never to be mentioned at all :yes:

Nagash

2nd April 2008, 16:34

KEEN BOYS KEENNNN,

I've never done the coroloop before, going to be great!

Brand new chain!

The Coro loop is just a little side amusement for this trip.. it's the Gisbourne loop you wanna be setting your sites to.

Take a look on the maps, it's a fucking beast!

glice

2nd April 2008, 17:44

I havnt done a coro loop either, but it looks pretty good, and I've herd alot about it. should be fun.
too bad I'll be missing the best day :mad:

ital916

2nd April 2008, 21:27

Drider is in! If I have a bike by then which I should...maybe a super secret cool bike hehehe if all goes to plan :shifty:..which it probably wont

TOTO

2nd April 2008, 21:34

All good!
Better for the idea to be put out there and shot down, than for it never to be mentioned at all :yes:

Keep the ideas coming brother. ;yes:

TOTO

2nd April 2008, 21:38

coro is great too falks, you will like it if you havent done it before. I've done it about 9 times in the last 2 months. just coz I loved it so myuch the first time and kept coming back on it. half the times I was by myself too :) Good fun.

Drider , what bike you getting brother, we wanna know ! :yes:

Nagash

2nd April 2008, 21:54

Can I make a wee suggestion for this one..

This ride we have alot more distance to cover than the Cape Reinga ride and in the same amount of time. Especially day 2.

Can we cut down on the stopping?

Last time everytime we stopped and waited for the rear to catch up everyone would take their gear off and have a good yarn, all good and well but it took bloody ages!! Day 2 it was night fall before we got in.. so.. like.. bums on seats this time yeah?

Other then that, i'm real keen!

TOTO

2nd April 2008, 22:16

discotex

3rd April 2008, 09:10

Last time everytime we stopped and waited for the rear to catch up everyone would take their gear off and have a good yarn, all good and well but it took bloody ages!! Day 2 it was night fall before we got in.. so.. like.. bums on seats this time yeah?

Other then that, i'm real keen!

Only 3 options I can think of.

1. Keep the average speed down so the rear can keep up. Not so good for the faster riders but then the bigger the speed gap the bigger the risk of someone pushing too hard anyway.

2. Have lots of mini stops. Say every 30mins pull over for a no-helmets-off stop to gather the bunch back up. Make it clear it's not a ciggy break and as soon as everyone is accounted for push off again.

3. Break up into a fast and a medium group (no slow group as no-one would want to be in it ;)) each with a lead and TEC. That way each group can do their own thing to a large degree. Obviously the med group will get in later.

A combination of all three to different degrees for different types of roads (twisties vs straights) may help.

TOTO

3rd April 2008, 10:41

Very good points Disco. I like option 2 and 3. Like I've said before - experience counts :yes:

musicman

3rd April 2008, 11:04

TOTO

3rd April 2008, 12:58

I've never done the Coro loop before either... been wanting to, have heard great things about it on KB, but KBers make it sound like it turns into some sort of motorcyclists' racetrack in the weekends, which is a bit intimidating to a noob like me :o

I wouldnt say racetrack, no. its a place with beautiful views and all sorts of corners, tight ones, fast sweeping ones, uphill, downhill. its a great place for practicing skills if you are not pushing yourself beyond your own limits. its true that people have come off their bikes on it but its due to pushing beyond their own limits. if you ride sensibly, you will have fun with no major things to worry about. its a one of the best rides on the north island you can go on. recommend it to anyone.

shingo

3rd April 2008, 16:43

Right, i'm in too.
Will be sorting out a day off work and will have to look into getting a new set of tyres before we head off.
This is gonna be a sweet tour :2thumbsup

TOTO

3rd April 2008, 20:20

Great stuff Shingo. Will be great to have you with us :niceone::

BASS-TREBLE

4th April 2008, 19:27

discotex

4th April 2008, 20:56

Will check if I'm allowed out after the trackday this friday (and burning all my brownie points).

May have expended all brownie points for a while... Small problem with my front tyre adhering to the track surface this afternoon :doh:

TKDSKIP

4th April 2008, 21:30

I will most probably come on day 2, I live in Te Puke, Just South of Mount Maunganui so would leave early day 2 and leave Whakatane with you and bugger of home that night too.
Sooooo if anyone from Tauranga etc is going we can go early day 2, speaking 6 am ish.

Be keen as for a lil ride, will see if I can get a leave pass for the Gissy day. Will let you know closer to the time.Did this in a car a couple of years ago, will be truly mad on the bike.

TOTO

4th April 2008, 21:35

I will most probably come on day 2, I live in Te Puke, Just South of Mount Maunganui so would leave early day 2 and leave Whakatane with you and bugger of home that night too.
Sooooo if anyone from Tauranga etc is going we can go early day 2, speaking 6 am ish.

So as I understand you won't need any accomodation aranged for you ?

bikerboy011

4th April 2008, 21:56

I might be keen, i better start saving from now :-)

Macstar

4th April 2008, 23:11

EJK

4th April 2008, 23:20

P.S. Let me know if you need to borrow a pack rack

How about your KTM :laugh:

kidding, heal up well brotha lol

P.S. Want a Cigar? lol

BASS-TREBLE

5th April 2008, 15:53

So as I understand you won't need any accomodation aranged for you ?

No but count me in for the day 2 ride. I will keep checking here to see your leaving time in the morning to make sure I ain't late

Choco

5th April 2008, 18:18

I will most probably come on day 2, I live in Te Puke, Just South of Mount Maunganui so would leave early day 2 and leave Whakatane with you and bugger of home that night too.

SWEET! A GN rider to tag along with :woohoo:

doozy

5th April 2008, 19:37

hmmm I was headed down to whakatane that weekend anyway to stay with inlaws:crazy:

so seems like it makes sense to ride with the pack :D

TOTO

5th April 2008, 20:01

hmmm I was headed down to whakatane that weekend anyway to stay with inlaws:crazy:

so seems like it makes sense to ride with the pack :D

yea man , why not join us for the whole tour. you can stay at your inlawas at night and join us during the day for riding experience. you will be the 4th Gn on the tour. Will be GN tour :D :jerry::jerry::jerry:

TOTO

5th April 2008, 20:02

ChockolateWheels you should start a thread in the 250 section calling for all auckland GN riders to join us ... just a taught.

Choco

5th April 2008, 21:26

hmmm I was headed down to whakatane that weekend anyway to stay with inlaws:crazy:

so seems like it makes sense to ride with the pack :D

Yay!!!! :2thumbsup

yea man , why not join us for the whole tour. you will be the 4th Gn on the tour. Will be GN tour :D :jerry::jerry::jerry:

I agree with this statement: Do the whole thing! :yes:

Are we up to FOUR!?! already? :rockon:

ChockolateWheels you should start a thread in the 250 section calling for all auckland GN riders to join us ... just a taught.

Hm... Could be an idea...

mapsanji

6th April 2008, 15:58

Be keen as for a lil ride, will see if I can get a leave pass for the Gissy day. Will let you know closer to the time.Did this in a car a couple of years ago, will be truly mad on the bike. Hey guy's, might join up with you on the 2nd day, as I was thinking of doing the coro loop with the res on the last day...

seamus81

6th April 2008, 19:33

:crybaby: There's a tiny tiny chance that my wrist (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=70913) will be ok by then - but sadly doubt it.

You guys are going to have a bloody awesome time! Count me in for the next next one.

P.S. Let me know if you need to borrow a pack rack

hey man, was sorry to hear about your wrist, you'll be missed on the next trip. I am well excited will get to give my new bike a good drive before winter settles in. :Punk:

Ragingrob

6th April 2008, 19:42

Hey guys, pretty awesome ride planned out! Depending on financials and plans I may be keen but will not register untill I know! If I'm short, I may be keen just to come on the Coro loop on that first day then bugger off to Aucks :)

We will see!

Nagash

6th April 2008, 23:39

Hey guys, just been doing abit of research on the Gisbourne Loop and word is that there isn't much in terms of gas from Opotoki to Te Aroroa which is a stretch of 157km of very twisty roads.

If you reckon your bike won't be able to cover that distance i'd recommend bringing a small Jerry can or getting some to carry one for you.

Most bikes should be able to handle that but just incase..

Also, there are road works on this stretch of road so that means Gravel riding for bits of it, if you've never ridden on gravel before, go find some and practice. If you don't know where any is, Pm me and i'll show you some good (or shit) spots.

Corners are tight and unforgiving, wild stock roams the streets and road conditions aren't the best so just play it safe when we get to it. Bring a clear visor if you have one because it's highly likely will be getting in by night time on the second day.

Not trying to scare you or nothing, it's an amazing stretch of road and it'll be wicked fun as long as you ride your own ride and don't push yourself beyond your abilities radda radda all that mumbo jumbo. You should all know the drill..

TOTO

6th April 2008, 23:49

You all listen to Nagash and remember what he just said. :Playnice:

Choco

7th April 2008, 08:26

Also, there are road works on this stretch of road so that means Gravel riding for bits of it,

:D and here was me thinking we weren't going to have some gravel this time!

TOTO

7th April 2008, 08:43

Beware Drider :)

I hope its not goinmg to be anywhere near as much trouble at the cape reinga lime stone gravel. Let us all prey .... :mellow:

TOTO

7th April 2008, 11:24

Am keen to do the tour over the long weekend. Any indication of numbers (riders) and costs?

Last three day tour we did was 14 ppl and some couldnt come so this one I'm thinking about 20 people. rough estimate.

Cost - 25bux per person per night for accomodation so that 50 bux there. about 50 - 60 bux for food ( depends on how much you eat.
Petrol you have to calculate yourself depending on your fuel consumption but I will tell you that for the distance that we will be covering for the three days - about 1400km I will need no more than $150.

That means you should take at least $400 to be sure you are covered for unexpected events. Also take some extra cash with you because sometimes the plastic cards dont work everywhere.

Look forward to seeing you on the tour. Dont forget to sign up on the calendar event coz thats what we will be using for booking the accomodation.

See you on the road.

Todd aka TOTO

P.S. if you are coming on the tour can you PM me your cell number together with your real name. It will save us time on the day.

EJK

7th April 2008, 14:06

Attention to all GN riders, let me borrow one of you guys Carb! :devil2:

Choco

7th April 2008, 15:53

Attention to all GN riders, let me borrow one of you guys Carb! :devil2:

Is you're bike still broke EJ? :nono: This will never do!
I might lend you mine to see if you can get your bike going, but I really don't want it fiddled with. Last service they tuned it and it's running really well right now :yes:

glice

7th April 2008, 16:41

hey man, was sorry to hear about your wrist, you'll be missed on the next trip. I am well excited will get to give my new bike a good drive before winter settles in.

whos going to be my bike match up now?

I'm defintly in for the first day and if I can be botherd I could ride down to where ever you guys stay on the last night and then do the last day with you guys.
What time will you guys be heading off on the last day?

TOTO

7th April 2008, 16:50

GTR BOY will be on another CBR 250 just like yours :) happy ?

Why not come for the second day - its the whole reason for the trip :(
Where are you gonna be ?

Dont know about the third day. probably about 8 ish you know. Are you going to be in whakatane area ? I can TXT you on the second day if you want. Just dont forget to remind me if thats the case. :)

seamus81

7th April 2008, 17:35

Nagash

7th April 2008, 17:38

:D and here was me thinking we weren't going to have some gravel this time!

It's another 20k stretch of heavy gravel to the East Cape light house if we're gonna go to the lighthouse?

It's pretty much exactly the same as Cape Reinga, cept lot twistier roads.

[Edit] And I reckon Gtr boy will be taking that beautiful Triumph Daytona instead of a rubbish Cbr.. haha.

That things a beast! (Daytona.. not Cbr.. Though Cbr is still quick.)

[Edit2] And Steven, I just checked me tyres again yesterday. The rear is damn near a slick! I only checked it a couple of weeks before and it was all good.. Will need a new one before this tour. It's probably why I locked the rear at the one lane bridge..

TOTO

7th April 2008, 17:43

Man up people. its only 20k and no busses.

Gravel doesnt scare me any more after cape reinga trip . :niceone:

glice

7th April 2008, 18:07

Why not come for the second day - its the whole reason for the trip
Where are you gonna be ?

I cant get work off for the saturday.

Dont know about the third day. probably about 8 ish you know. Are you going to be in whakatane area ? I can TXT you on the second day if you want. Just dont forget to remind me if thats the case.

na, i was just thinking of riding down to meet you guys.

GTR BOY will be on another CBR 250 just like yours happy ?

from what iv heard it will be a bit embarrasing trying to keep up with him.:rolleyes:

TOTO

7th April 2008, 18:14

from what iv heard it will be a bit embarrasing trying to keep up with him.:rolleyes:

LOL we think that its a conspiracy and he actually has a 400cc motor in that 250 shell, but he keeps denying it. I still have my doubts :D

BiK3RChiK

7th April 2008, 18:14

Hmmm.... should I?, It's mighty damn tempting! Will have to think about this one!

TOTO

7th April 2008, 18:16

Hmmm.... should I?, It's mighty damn tempting! Will have to think about this one!

You know you want to :jerry:

EJK

7th April 2008, 18:16

LOL we think that its a conspiracy and he actually has a 400cc motor in that 250 shell, but he keeps denying it. I still have my doubts :D

Nah! It has his previous GTR engine in it! Don't you see? Obvious by his KB Name :lol:

He told me he (GTR car) could do 11.4 sec 1/4 mile run :shit:

I checked on GT4 (PS2 game) and the car needed around 500hp to do so! :shit:

TOTO

7th April 2008, 18:23

zxcvbnm

7th April 2008, 20:11

I'm thinking about it :)

I need to find someone to feed the cat, bike needs top end rebuild and might have sold the house, apart from that theres nothing in the way.

Would have come on the last one if it wasn't for a birthday party :sick:.

sinister^

7th April 2008, 20:40

Nah! It has his previous GTR engine in it! Don't you see? Obvious by his KB Name :lol:

He told me he (GTR car) could do 11.4 sec 1/4 mile run :shit:

I checked on GT4 (PS2 game) and the car needed around 500hp to do so! :shit:

Pfft 500hp ain't anything:2guns:, when my brother and his mates from KiwiRE finish working on his rx3 it will pull out around 700HP, $3500 turbo(about same size as a truck one:crazy:)

TOTO

7th April 2008, 20:40

Choco

7th April 2008, 21:13

It's another 20k stretch of heavy gravel to the East Cape light house if we're gonna go to the lighthouse?

It's pretty much exactly the same as Cape Reinga, cept lot twistier roads.

We could get a whole set going, any lighthouses on the west cape? :laugh:

I'm willing to do the gravel stretch, any other takers?

ital916

8th April 2008, 07:32

Beware Drider :)

I hope its not goinmg to be anywhere near as much trouble at the cape reinga lime stone gravel. Let us all prey .... :mellow:

You guys are tools, you kidding me, I thought we would be avoiding gravel! lol

BASS-TREBLE

8th April 2008, 08:06

We could get a whole set going, any lighthouses on the west cape? :laugh:

I'm willing to do the gravel stretch, any other takers?

Hah yer I'm up for gravel, There is a lighthouse, About half way around and i wouldn't be surprised if its gravel but even if it'l inly be a few km.
Will ask dad tonight as he has been to it but Im sure someone on here knows.

Choco

8th April 2008, 08:17

You guys are tools, you kidding me, I thought we would be avoiding gravel! lol

Just chuck some knobblies on your RG and you will have a 2-stroke gravel eating MONSTER!

Badger8

8th April 2008, 08:50

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8th April 2008, 08:51

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Badger8

8th April 2008, 08:52

Schweet! Just got back home last night, and now i find this! :)
I am keen in principle, but will have to sort out how this slots in with other things a little closer to the time. That is a long ass way in 3 days!

Holy crap..

I just looked at the map at that Gisbourne loop and I am literally drooling..

That thing looks amazing! I reckon it'll take alot longer than google's predicted 7 hours though... Coro loop took us like 6 or 7 hours and it's tiny compared to that thing.

I envy the folk that live in Gisbourne... I can't wait!

Yea , im thinking leave whakatane like 7 that should be enough time surely. what do you think ?

Indeed, that'll be a big haul for a day. Have just been working down in Whakatane for the past couple of weeks, gets dark around 7 (i think...) with daylight savings shifted, but it was light at 6:15 driving to work, so make it an early start and we'll be right :niceone:

I'll follow you to hell and back Toto!
But I guess Gisborne will do :bleh:
I'l get the old man to view the plan to see if he has any suggestions like last time.

Badger you better come or i'l be at the back all by myself

I'm trying! Will see how things go...

You may not be buddie, depends onfinances but here's hoping.

Try to make it mate, will be awesome to ride with you again! :yes:

The Old Man's suggestions (typed himself):

...

Vary the route on the way back. Why not do SH34 to Lake Rotorua then around the north side to Tauranga Direct road (SH36), over Kaimais on SH29 Te Aroha Gordon road to Paeroa (see the big ass bottle), through the Karangahake Gorge to Whangamata, then back over Kopu Hikuai hill and home - via Miranda is 467 km (from Opotiki).

- Choco Senior.

Choco Junior: Toto/others, whatcha think?

Much good ideas. Drove home through the Kaimai's yesterday, wishing the whole way i was on my bike. They are some lovely corners, but the problem is there are biiiiiiiiiig boring straight out that way too. Long and boring to the point that i got to the end of them and forgot what i was supposed to do with the wheel to get around this corner thing that was in front of me (numerous times). These might be okay for a bigger bike that can whip along them at a great rate of knots, but us poor sods who top out around 110-120 (if we want our engines to survive the trip), that is a foooooooooookin long boring bit of road.

Can you please take very good note on how far the gas stations are? I want to do it at some stage, but i only have a 150km range on my bike - i think there are places in the east cape that are futher than that?

So carry a jerrycan, has saved many a butt in the past.

Nagash ir right. The gorge is breath taking and absolutely fantastic - but its only 10 - 15 min of it and stuck in traffic sux coz cars slow right down too. the rest of it is boring straight , we did it a month ago with gtr boy and nagash, so amm yea I think at this stage orifinal route is good.

The second day riding from whakatane to whakatane is 560km. easyly doable in a day - even on such a curvy route. if we allow ourselfs 12 hours of chilled out riding with plenty of stops we will be sweet. I'm thinking 7am till 7pm. 12 hours is enough for 560 km.

choco those 50km (which are actually 45km) will be done anyway. If we cut them from the second day we will be doing them the third day. Plus they are not extra curvy or full of corners - a couple of nice straights , a few easy 65k and 75k corners and we are back to base in whakatane.

O and we will have the advantage of leaving some of our stuff in whakatane in our rooms so we will not be so heavy.

Agreed and agreed. Whakatane is a nice little place to stay, and a nice pub to eat and drink at too :yes: prettymuch every road into town is just long and straight, with gentle sweepers (with the odd exception). they may be km's, but they arent hard km's. OPlus leaving gear in whakatane will be a Godsend. i nearly destroyed my poor saddlebags on the cape run :weep:

hey man, was sorry to hear about your wrist, you'll be missed on the next trip. I am well excited will get to give my new bike a good drive before winter settles in. :Punk:

Agreed, hope to see you out there again soon man!
What's your new bike Seamus? :D

Hey guys, just been doing abit of research on the Gisbourne Loop and word is that there isn't much in terms of gas from Opotoki to Te Aroroa which is a stretch of 157km of very twisty roads.

If you reckon your bike won't be able to cover that distance i'd recommend bringing a small Jerry can or getting some to carry one for you.

Most bikes should be able to handle that but just incase..

Also, there are road works on this stretch of road so that means Gravel riding for bits of it, if you've never ridden on gravel before, go find some and practice. If you don't know where any is, Pm me and i'll show you some good (or shit) spots.

Corners are tight and unforgiving, wild stock roams the streets and road conditions aren't the best so just play it safe when we get to it. Bring a clear visor if you have one because it's highly likely will be getting in by night time on the second day.

Not trying to scare you or nothing, it's an amazing stretch of road and it'll be wicked fun as long as you ride your own ride and don't push yourself beyond your abilities radda radda all that mumbo jumbo. You should all know the drill..

Gravel? Cows? Rough roads?
You DID come to the cape, right? :bleh:
Sounds like my kinda ride!!! :2thumbsup
Hey Chocco, we can have a proper gravel drag this time!

TOTO

8th April 2008, 09:02

thats interesting badger. So you think 6am start is better on day two ? I'm up for It - absolutely.

Badger8

8th April 2008, 09:17

thats interesting badger. So you think 6am start is better on day two ? I'm up for It - absolutely.

i reckon rolling out at 6am should be fine. would be the early hours of light, but fine for the boring straights outta town. should be good and light by the time we hit the twisties :yes: plus means we'd be gettin back somewhere closer to daylight.

Also, shorter stops are all good, but bear in mind us poor sods at the back on GN's dont exactly have comfy seats! those 5 minute stops (probly 10 for the fast guys :bleh:) were a lifesaver. She's a LONG way on a ginny, you saw the state i was in when we got to whangarei on the cape tour :weep:

TOTO

8th April 2008, 09:25

i reckon rolling out at 6am should be fine. would be the early hours of light, but fine for the boring straights outta town. should be good and light by the time we hit the twisties :yes: plus means we'd be gettin back somewhere closer to daylight.

Also, shorter stops are all good, but bear in mind us poor sods at the back on GN's dont exactly have comfy seats! those 5 minute stops (probly 10 for the fast guys :bleh:) were a lifesaver. She's a LONG way on a ginny, you saw the state i was in when we got to whangarei on the cape tour :weep:

Maybe like Doscotex suggested we can have 2 groups...

gtr boy

8th April 2008, 09:26

my bikes on trade me guys ,so if sold im out.
after riding the triumph i got on my heap and it didnt feel right anymore...:(
so im giving her the flick.
super low reserve too

gtr boy

8th April 2008, 09:29

Pfft 500hp ain't anything:2guns:, when my brother and his mates from KiwiRE finish working on his rx3 it will pull out around 700HP, $3500 turbo(about same size as a truck one:crazy:)
theres sum quick rotars around ,but if you aint got grip why bother.....:niceone:

TOTO

8th April 2008, 09:33

my bikes on trade me guys ,so if sold im out.
after riding the triumph i got on my heap and it didnt feel right anymore...:(
so im giving her the flick.
super low reserve too

So are you getting something bigger afterwords ?

gtr boy

8th April 2008, 09:55

hopefully,theres a 955 for 9k on trade me at the mo

Grub

8th April 2008, 10:38

lake rotorua idea looks like a good way to get lost.:

Even if you don't change the plan for this ride, you guys should just file that away for future reference. If you're planning another weekend ride (I like your style) then the road from Kawerau around Rororua's lakes and up Pyes Pa Rd to Tauranga is a legend ride. Pyes Pa is one of "those" rides with very little traffic. I kind of like the look of SH33 Rotorua-Te Puke too but haven't done that one. Getting lost isn't that easy but hell. who'd care anyway:)

The Athenree and Karangahake Gorges are great as everyone's said, are legends. We used to do them (Auckland-Mt Maunganui) every weekend on bikes "... no racing this time guys - ok? ..." :Tui:

Grub

8th April 2008, 10:51

I hope its not goinmg to be anywhere near as much trouble at the cape reinga lime stone gravel. Let us all prey .... :mellow:

I don't think it's too bad at all guys. Nasty just completed the Herceptin Round NI Ride (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=65315&highlight=herceptin) on 13 March which did Opotiki to Gisborne in a day. She hates gravel of any kind. although she mentioned it was their longest day and hardest ride she didn't say much about the gravel except that there were roadworks. I'm sure if it had been really bad I would certainly have heard about it!

Yes gas is an issue and when you do find it there's about an extra 15c/litre on the cost. You're going to have a great day.

Rosie

8th April 2008, 10:51

Pyes Pa is one of "those" rides with very little traffic. I kind of like the look of SH33 Rotorua-Te Puke too but haven't done that one. Getting lost isn't that easy but hell. who'd care anyway:)

Pyes Pa/Tauranga direct road isn't a bad ride, but it's been getting very busy over the last year or so, and overtaking opportunities are limited on a little bike. :(

I think they should have left a couple of k's of gravel to discourage the boat-towing riffraff :jerry:

There are heaps of nice roads around the Rotorua lakes and Eastern BOP, and lots of big green Transit signs, even on some smaller roads, to help you not get lost.

Badger8

8th April 2008, 10:54

Even if you don't change the plan for this ride, you guys should just file that away for future reference. If you're planning another weekend ride (I like your style) then the road from Kawerau around Rororua's lakes and up Pyes Pa Rd to Tauranga is a legend ride. Pyes Pa is one of "those" rides with very little traffic. I kind of like the look of SH33 Rotorua-Te Puke too but haven't done that one. Getting lost isn't that easy but hell. who'd care anyway:)

The Athenree and Karangahake Gorges are great as everyone's said, are legends. We used to do them (Auckland-Mt Maunganui) every weekend on bikes "... no racing this time guys - ok? ..." :Tui:

Indeed... The good ol proving run from kawerau through to lake Rotoma, awesome stuff. Was fun even in the work ute :D Lots of straight roads gettin to and from tho. Mind you, i was always doing the straight line on the work runs out to Kawerau, so i guess i'm probably missing a lot of good roads :yes:

sinister^

8th April 2008, 14:20

Doesn't look like I'll be coming now, had a crash this morning. Fucking asian driver, she stopped in the middle of the road for no reason and I slamed into the back of her and went over handlebars.

EJK

8th April 2008, 14:23

Guess you are alright... No broken wrists? You are still typing ;)

Hows the FXR?

sinister^

8th April 2008, 15:05

Guess you are alright... No broken wrists? You are still typing ;)

Hows the FXR?

Yeah I'm fine, if it was a broken something it would be my neck or back. Thanks god I had my hoodie under my jacket (that supported my neck from breaking) + my bag that supported my back.

The driver is lucky that the cops came soon after thats all I got to say..
But the cops were really nice aye, they explained everything really good and they told me that she was stupid for stopping in the middle of the road for no reason.

sinister^

8th April 2008, 15:07

Also my Insurance compay "NAC" (which I have full insurance with) said that I'll have to pay the access(spelling) of $800 because I was at fault because I should of been able to stop if she put her brakes straight on suddenally.

Not what the cops told me..

glice

8th April 2008, 15:41

Also, shorter stops are all good, but bear in mind us poor sods at the back on GN's dont exactly have comfy seats!

my bike doesnt have the greatest comfort level either, but thats not what bikes are about.

Is anyone else keen to do the 1st day and ride back to auckland and then do the last day too?

Choco

8th April 2008, 16:06

Hey Chocco, we can have a proper gravel drag this time!

:jerry:
Awesome.

Choco

8th April 2008, 16:13

Also, shorter stops are all good, but bear in mind us poor sods at the back on GN's dont exactly have comfy seats! those 5 minute stops (probly 10 for the fast guys :bleh:) were a lifesaver. She's a LONG way on a ginny, you saw the state i was in when we got to whangarei on the cape tour :weep:

Preach it brotha!
But if we're at the back we could have breaks as much as we like :shifty:

Maybe like Doscotex suggested we can have 2 groups...

E.g Gn's + TEC vs Everyone Else?

Nagash

8th April 2008, 17:50

Doesn't look like I'll be coming now, had a crash this morning. Fucking asian driver, she stopped in the middle of the road for no reason and I slamed into the back of her and went over handlebars.

That's a bitch to hear man,

But yeah.. laws pretty clear on that whole thing.

If you're behind you should be able to stop.

FXR's written off?

seamus81

8th April 2008, 19:39

[QUOTE=Badger8;1510646

What's your new bike Seamus? :D

QUOTE]

2002 SV650S , she is a beaut, am well happy.. love it:Punk:

cant spend enough time on it at the moment:headbang:

Nagash

8th April 2008, 19:40

How was the ride today aye?

seamus81

8th April 2008, 19:41

thats interesting badger. So you think 6am start is better on day two ? I'm up for It - absolutely.

I agree with the clocks changing it s much better to start good and early is pitch black just after 6pm now :sunny:

seamus81

8th April 2008, 19:47

How was the ride today aye?

pretty good brother, shame you could not come... silly jobs ... got a bit of rain... hate that.

loving my new bike...have nt named her yet.. any suggestions... am selling betsy soon to anyone who is interested.:crybaby:. 1996 hornet cb250, 25,000km..

TOTO

8th April 2008, 20:15

pretty good brother, shame you could not come... silly jobs ... got a bit of rain... hate that.

loving my new bike...have nt named her yet.. any suggestions... am selling betsy soon to anyone who is interested.:crybaby:. 1996 hornet cb250, 25,000km..

Call it "Storm"

discotex

8th April 2008, 20:33

That's a bitch to hear man,

But yeah.. laws pretty clear on that whole thing.

If you're behind you should be able to stop.

FXR's written off?

That's not always the case. If the person in front was reckless (and you were 2 seconds behind and under the speed limit) they can be at fault. 99% of the time though the story is that you were following too close and speeding. Especially on a bike.

sinister, if the cops said she was at fault they will have documented that in the incident report. Ring the police and ask for the file and who they determined was at fault.

If they say it's the other party at fault then tell your insurance to check again.

EJK

8th April 2008, 20:48

That's not always the case. If the person in front was reckless (and you were 2 seconds behind and under the speed limit) they can be at fault. 99% of the time though the story is that you were following too close and speeding. Especially on a bike.

sinister, if the cops said she was at fault they will have documented that in the incident report. Ring the police and ask for the file and who they determined was at fault.

If they say it's the other party at fault then tell your insurance to check again.

Hes right, I think you don't have to pay the excess (except the special Learners and Restricted licence holders excess)

You'll be fine :cool:

sinister^

8th April 2008, 21:08

EJK

8th April 2008, 21:10

Hmm... Were you txting while riding? lol

Badger8

8th April 2008, 21:26

Doesn't look like I'll be coming now, had a crash this morning. Fucking asian driver, she stopped in the middle of the road for no reason and I slamed into the back of her and went over handlebars.

Fook mate! :eek5: glad to hear you are okay tho!
Tis unfortunate that you've been deemed 'at fault', tis a lesson for all of us that you can never fully fathom the stupidity of others than will likely land us in the shit in the end. Hope it all works out in the end and you're back out there soon!

2002 SV650S , she is a beaut, am well happy.. love it:Punk:

cant spend enough time on it at the moment:headbang:

Fookin sexy mate! :Punk: if i could physically handle ridin that hornet of your's i'd buy it, damn that thing could motor!

discotex

8th April 2008, 21:40

The cops actually said that they have to put/and have put that it was my fault in the accident report. They said that from their point of view that shes a "stupid fuck" (similar words) and why would you suddenly stop in the middle of the open road when no cars or anything were in front of her.

Ahhh well if they put that in their report you're screwed.

As for why someone might stop for no reason... Cat runs out.. Gearbox locks up.. Crap on the road you can't see... The list goes on.

But by "the law" it says that I'm at fault because I should be able to stop, but what kind of bull-shit is that. What kind of terriost made that.

It's actually pretty obvious (for your own safety) that you should be able to stop quicker than the person you're following. If you couldn't stop it's 99% likely you were following too close or too fast.

If you were being followed by a cage and you realised your tyre was about to burst you'd want them to have enough room to stop without running you down eh? :)

sinister^

8th April 2008, 21:43

Hmm... Were you txting while riding? lol

Mayyyyyybe :sleep::sleep::sleep:

Nah I wasn't haha.

sinister^

8th April 2008, 21:45

Ohh well, I don't even think it's worth making the access of $800 payment. I'll just have to find some new front fairings and a new tank.

EJ suggested some fibreglass fairings.

EJK

8th April 2008, 21:49

Thats what I heard from GIJOE1313 :rolleyes: I don't know alot lol

P.S. TOTO knows about cheap fairing fixing :yes: Go tell him boy! :D

discotex

8th April 2008, 21:54

Ohh well, I don't even think it's worth making the access of $800 payment. I'll just have to find some new front fairings and a new tank.

EJ suggested some fibreglass fairings.

Yeah worth checking out.. It's not just the excess they hit you with. Your premiums will be way higher for ages as well.

I'm in the same boat after chucking my CBR down the track on Friday. Do I claim or leave the damage or just pay for some paint/parts myself. Pain huh?!

TOTO

8th April 2008, 21:56

Thats what I heard from GIJOE1313 :rolleyes: I don't know alot lol

P.S. TOTO knows about cheap fairing fixing :yes: Go tell him boy! :D

yea I got the guys number. sinister pm me if you want his details.

pocketcracker

9th April 2008, 03:33

calling all woman to the ride ~ love to have sum 1 decent to talk to and ride wth ! HEHEEH Just joking , Also if there is any single woman out there that would like to come along Or guy'z with partners ect that are comming on the ride and only have L or Res Licence Im more than happy to have a passenger ! * Eg. ya partner *

Done this on saturday with a guy and his partner made for a entertaining fun day ! ,,

they Suck face every time stoped for a piss break ! ,, End of the day she became a cheeky lil Gal ! and all could here was go FASTER !

seamus81

9th April 2008, 06:38

Call it "Storm"

I like how your thinking, but for my all things of beauty in this world has to have a womans name...it will come to me..

Really cant wait for the east cape weekend. did you go to cycletreads yesterday?

I am going today to get some quotes for modifying my baby..and look at some leathers.. can you send my the contact info for your guy.,.life style imports..thanks man.

seamus81

9th April 2008, 06:40

Fookin sexy mate! :Punk: if i could physically handle ridin that hornet of your's i'd buy it, damn that thing could motor!

Yeah betsy is a major goer..has done me proud on the ride outs. :Punk:

glice

9th April 2008, 08:57

Yeah betsy is a major goer..has done me proud on the ride outs.

sure does.

anzac day is getting closer and work still wont give me the 26th off but ill be there for part of it, dam work:argue:

glice

9th April 2008, 08:59

oh and pocket, did you see me on the southern motorway on saturday morning at about 11.30? I waved but I dont think you saw me.

gtr boy

9th April 2008, 09:17

So are you getting something bigger afterwords ?

got my wifes gn 250 lol

TOTO

9th April 2008, 09:36

I like how your thinking, but for my all things of beauty in this world has to have a womans name...it will come to me..

Really cant wait for the east cape weekend. did you go to cycletreads yesterday?

I am going today to get some quotes for modifying my baby..and look at some leathers.. can you send my the contact info for your guy.,.life style imports..thanks man.

Yea I ordered a pck Rack from PsychoTreads, and gonna have it by the weekend - very happy. Will pm you the details of the guy.

pocketcracker

9th April 2008, 16:36

yea actually i think i did c a buzzing bye ! ...

Note to toto and sv amus !

Had a cal from fulton hogan today asking me to please reduce my speed when entering and exiting there deemed work sites HEHEHEH !

for any 1 reading this and scratchng there head ! ,,,

On monday we went for a ride dwn sh16 , came across sum road works , sv amus jumped the gun and took off at the lollipop only to stop suddenly at the line of cars coming towarsd him , so myslef and toto sat patiently when the lolipop turned to go ,, i power sood dwn the road dodging cones ect then just accelerated away thining nuffing of it , but aparently the boys tell me later a guy in works truck that was setting the 30kmph limit chased me and tryed his best to knock me off ! cutting corrners cones ect, so wish i knew he was there coulda had sum fun with him !

Ps, works trucks cant do 240 ish dwn them rds HEHEHEHEH !

TOTO

9th April 2008, 22:39

pocketcracker

10th April 2008, 12:31

yep must got the rego , but the woman on the fone was very polite and just asked could i please lower the speed i travel at aproaching and exiting the demed work site , I replyed yes no problem im very sorry HEHEEHE ! ,

Note to self work site is a 100kmph zone !

Badger8

10th April 2008, 14:43

Note to self work site is a 100kmph zone !

Too much practice on the gravel up to the cape eh? 30k zone my arse! :2thumbsup

sinister^

10th April 2008, 16:46

Anyone know where I can get a new tank for a FXR150? Under $250

Badger8

10th April 2008, 16:50

Anyone know where I can get a new tank for a FXR150? Under $250

Plastic jerrycan and some ducttape? :whistle:

Choco

13th April 2008, 20:56

Three days of no posts? :confused:
I better say something so more people will see this and come! :yes:

TOTO

13th April 2008, 22:33

Good idea :)

Nagash

13th April 2008, 23:08

Well alright, seeing as you useless buggers are too rubbish topost anything constructive i'll do it myself.

Just last weekend i've got myself a new rear tyre, a new abttery (no bump starting for me!) and a new pair of boots ofr this ride. I've also got a pair of Alpine Star SP-1's coming in this Friday and a new Helmet coming in on the Saturday so I should be pretty sorted for this ride I reckon.

The new tyre makes a huge difference..

musicman

13th April 2008, 23:13

Well I just binned (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=71500) so if I can get my bike fixed up I'll be good to go! Otherwise... :bye:

Badger8

13th April 2008, 23:15

Looking less likely i will be able to make this one guys :weep:
My arse will no doubt thank me for it tho :buggerd:

Choco

13th April 2008, 23:20

Well I just binned (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=71500) so if I can get my bike fixed up I'll be good to go! Otherwise... :bye:

Looking less likely i will be able to make this one guys :weep:
My arse will no doubt thank me for it tho :buggerd:

:shit::shit::shit::shit::shit:

Just last weekend i've got myself a new rear tyre, a new abttery (no bump starting for me!) and a new pair of boots ofr this ride. I've also got a pair of Alpine Star SP-1's coming in this Friday and a new Helmet coming in on the Saturday so I should be pretty sorted for this ride I reckon.

I'm pulling a favour from a mate who works in a metal work shop to see if I can get a washer for my speedo made up. (got the front wheel off, found the problem; one sodding washer, can't get the washer as a part on it's own (new speedo gearbox = $160 anyone?)) haven't had time to go into the shop so been I've bikeless for about a week now :( much suck.

Also got myself some bungy cords so Toto can have his back :sweatdrop

TOTO

14th April 2008, 00:06

I'm getting a pack rack next week :P

Musicman , that sux brther. hope you can fix it by the tour time.

nagash , good on you bro.

badger, much sadness man ...

shingo

14th April 2008, 00:59

Well i've asked for the day off work, but am still waiting to hear back from them.

I got me a new helmet and a pair of pants today, so i'm good to go in the gear department. Just have to make my mind up about my tyres.

obstacle

14th April 2008, 13:38

Will check if I'm allowed out after the trackday this friday (and burning all my brownie points).

Long days for my knees on the CBR but then rest stops every 150km while people gas up might make it survivable. Been wanting to do Coro and East cape for soooo long so doing both would kick total arse.

I too would love to do this ride but i don't have enough brownie points. If you can get a day pass I'll be keen to do the coro loop, maybe even join the whole group on the friday and come back via kopu instead of going down to whakatane.

Badger8

14th April 2008, 16:45

badger, much sadness man ...

Tell me about it. As the boss says "Dont prove yourself useful at anything, or you end up becoming the go-to guy, and you end up with all the shit jobs"
Gettin shipped down to christchurch tomorrow, then off to rotorua in a couple of weeks, so looking less and less like i'll be able to squeeze this one in.

Barely been able to ride at all lately, my poor girl is feeling neglected :weep:
Mabye i should go sit on her and go "brmm.... BBBBRRRRRMMMMMMM..." for a while :shifty:

Choco

14th April 2008, 19:23

Mabye i should go sit on her and go "brmm.... BBBBRRRRRMMMMMMM..." for a while :shifty:

I do that anyway when I'm riding :D
So going to look for an after-market exhaust on the next bike :yes:, then special effects wont be needed :pinch:

EJK

14th April 2008, 19:24

Hows the plan going guys?

Macstar

14th April 2008, 20:02

:shit::shit::shit::shit::shit:

I'm pulling a favour from a mate who works in a metal work shop to see if I can get a washer for my speedo made up. (got the front wheel off, found the problem; one sodding washer, can't get the washer as a part on it's own (new speedo gearbox = $160 anyone?)) haven't had time to go into the shop so been I've bikeless for about a week now :( much suck.

Also got myself some bungy cords so Toto can have his back :sweatdrop

I bought a Koso digital speedo from CycleTreads for $107 for my Motard last year. Apart from being a digital speedo with cool blue LCD and neon lights and so cheap and waterproof, it also had heaps of other fancy features such as lap timers, 0-100kph recorder, max speed etc etc.

You know what I'd do!!

Macstar

14th April 2008, 20:04

EJK

14th April 2008, 20:04

Badger8

14th April 2008, 20:21

I'm pulling a favour from a mate who works in a metal work shop to see if I can get a washer for my speedo made up. (got the front wheel off, found the problem; one sodding washer, can't get the washer as a part on it's own (new speedo gearbox = $160 anyone?)) haven't had time to go into the shop so been I've bikeless for about a week now :( much suck.

Dude, a flamin washer? is that all?
you got accurate dimensions of what you need? if we dont have it sitting around in the workshop i can probably lathe one up for ya. :yes:

Nagash

14th April 2008, 20:23

Err... ermm..

This ride is looking less and less likely for me as time goes by..

I'm still in for now but I may pull out fairly close to the event, there's some screwed up things happening round my end of life. I shall keep you posted, I know how brillaint I am to ride with.

Badger8

14th April 2008, 20:25

I know how brillaint I am to ride with.

Ya might wanna go sit in some water mate... i think i see smoke billowing outta your ass :whistle: :bleh:

Hope everything turns out good and you get out on the road :yes:

pocketcracker

14th April 2008, 20:46

Rawwwr , Squeek , Spit and yell ,,,, And all them other things 1 does before saying ! u freaking pussys .....

Ps, gotta do that spanner night again soon was so much fun !....

Choco

14th April 2008, 23:08

Dude, a flamin washer? is that all?
you got accurate dimensions of what you need? if we dont have it sitting around in the workshop i can probably lathe one up for ya. :yes:

Yup, there is a washer that acts as a spacer just outside the speedo gearbox where the wheel actually connects to the gearbox (and onto the cable and so on). The spacer got grounded down so much that the part that connects to the wheel doesn't engage and therefore no reading.

Washers dimensions:
Diameter of inside hole = 2006 20cent coin (no shit.)
Total diameter of washer = 13.5cm
Thickness it needs to be: 2006 10cent coin (again, how convenient!)

Is it do-able?

Choco

14th April 2008, 23:15

I bought a Koso digital speedo from CycleTreads for $107 for my Motard last year. Apart from being a digital speedo with cool blue LCD and neon lights and so cheap and waterproof, it also had heaps of other fancy features such as lap timers, 0-100kph recorder, max speed etc etc.

You know what I'd do!!

I don't want anything that records my top speed lol, Imagine what the parents would say if they saw that! :shit::crazy::spanking:
Tempting though... might invest if it craps out again.

Plus it should be more accurate than the Hyosung speedo ;)

You know what that means Choc!

:devil2:

TOTO

15th April 2008, 00:13

Got my cast off today boys! Turns out I just chipped a piece of a bone in my wrist rather than breaking it completely. I'm still looking at a solid 4 weeks to get back to 100% - but let's see how it feels in 10 days time...!!!!!

Bloody brilliant news Isaak. That will be minter if you can make it. Glad its all going back to normal. Hope you make it with us, that will be brilliantastic.

PocketCracker did you get your days off sorted ?

Nagash , don't let us down brother it won't be the same without you. You know how awesome you are to ride with :) *Advertising*

Choco, how is your search for GNs going brother. I see alot of them around and they are mostly beautiful girls on them so dont give up. Have you taught seriously about starting to organise GN rides bro ? that will be mean. I would have to get me a GN and join you. Mind you I saw a very cool looking GN125 on RetardMe and if I had the 1300 bux I would buy it. :)

Pease out, looking anxiously at the weather website for forkast. All of youz are required to prey to the rain gods for good weather :yes:

musicman

15th April 2008, 03:14

skidMark

15th April 2008, 03:36

but... chicks dig scars? Haha.

But if it's raining I'll probably pull out...

chicks dig scars on you not ye bike lol

if it's raining you will pull out.

It's no wonder ya need scars to get girls then.

Sorry i will stop being a dick.

Have fun guys. :2thumbsup

Choco

15th April 2008, 08:14

Choco, how is your search for GNs going brother. Have you taught seriously about starting to organise GN rides bro ? that will be mean. I would have to get me a GN and join you. Mind you I saw a very cool looking GN125 on RetardMe and if I had the 1300 bux I would buy it. :)

Pease out, looking anxiously at the weather website for forkast. All of youz are required to prey to the rain gods for good weather :yes:

A GN corro loop maybe?
I've learned quite a lot since my first one and I think my uphill skills have increased too, but we will see on this trip weather I know it well enough to lead a ride.
And you would be more than welcome to come Toto, maybe you could be TEC or we could swap bikes again :D

I see alot of them around and they are mostly beautiful girls on them so dont give up.
You should start handing out Kiwibiker fliers to them Toto! I'm sure i could help with that :bleh:

EJK

15th April 2008, 08:27

Sorry i will stop being a dick.

You should start by..... "Shut Up"?

TOTO

15th April 2008, 21:59

Well it looks like I'm able to come on this trip! Spent a while at Hubba Gubba's place tonight and the bike is pretty much back to normal! (Thanks so much Nick). All it needs now is a indicator cover and it'll be perfect again! Well... except for the huge scrape on the left hand side, but... chicks dig scars? Haha.

But if it's raining I'll probably pull out...

Glad to hear it brother. If its raining like its been in the last 3 days then I think we all pull out...but i'm hoping that all the rain for next week is falling NOW and it will be sweet as for the tour. fingers crossed :)

TOTO

15th April 2008, 22:02

A GN corro loop maybe?
I've learned quite a lot since my first one and I think my uphill skills have increased too, but we will see on this trip weather I know it well enough to lead a ride.
And you would be more than welcome to come Toto, maybe you could be TEC or we could swap bikes again :D

You should start handing out Kiwibiker fliers to them Toto! I'm sure i could help with that :bleh:

it would be interesting, i'll be definately in if I can make make it. :niceone:

I'll be sweet with being TEC ay name the time and the place :yes:

Choco

15th April 2008, 22:13

it would be interesting, i'll be definately in if I can make make it. :niceone:

I'll be sweet with being TEC ay name the time and the place :yes:

I might chuck out a thread when we get back looking for interest, it would be sweet to have a line of GN's weaving through the twisties :headbang:

Cr1MiNaL

15th April 2008, 22:45

I might chuck out a thread when we get back looking for interest, it would be sweet to have a line of GN's weaving through the twisties :headbang:

Yea rofl I must admit if they were ridden well it would !!:jerry:

glice

16th April 2008, 12:29

Glad to hear it brother. If its raining like its been in the last 3 days then I think we all pull out...but i'm hoping that all the rain for next week is falling NOW and it will be sweet as for the tour. fingers crossed

what! we can still do it :bleh:, just have to take it easy :baby:

and choco if you have the dimensions of the washer then I know of a good bolt shop who should be able to sort you out. Pm me if you want some help, I'm not saying I can necesarily fix it but I had a similar issue on my first bike.

EJK

16th April 2008, 15:09

I'm thinking of a way to join you guys. I'm always keen for photography :)

No pocketcracker! I don't do pornography! lol

Nagash

16th April 2008, 17:23

I'm thinking of a way to join you guys. I'm always keen for photography :)

No pocketcracker! I don't do pornography! lol

You still won't have your bike fixed by Anzac day..? Geez man.. speed it up!

Err, can't think of any other way for you to come but taking Pocketcracker up on his offer to pillion somebody. I'm sure he's begging for some company.

Reach-arounds expected..

Badger8

16th April 2008, 18:10

Yup, there is a washer that acts as a spacer just outside the speedo gearbox where the wheel actually connects to the gearbox (and onto the cable and so on). The spacer got grounded down so much that the part that connects to the wheel doesn't engage and therefore no reading.

Washers dimensions:
Diameter of inside hole = 2006 20cent coin (no shit.)
Total diameter of washer = 13.5cm
Thickness it needs to be: 2006 10cent coin (again, how convenient!)

Is it do-able?

Ground down? Too much gravel drags eh?
and what has the world some to when we are measuring shit in coin widths and diameters? :bleh:
13.5cm is much bigger than i had anticipated, doubt we'll have anything lying around to make it outof. Sorry dude! try a bolt's n bits store, they may have something that'll do the trick.

A GN corro loop maybe?
I've learned quite a lot since my first one and I think my uphill skills have increased too, but we will see on this trip weather I know it well enough to lead a ride.

HELL YEAH! :headbang:
you'd be up to leading the ride mate, especially if it's Ginny's! :yes:

I might chuck out a thread when we get back looking for interest, it would be sweet to have a line of GN's weaving through the twisties :Punk:

With a Hyobag in it's rightful place at the back... :dodge:

...except for the huge scrape on the left hand side, but... chicks dig scars? Haha.
Maybe biker chicks dig bike scars? :D

You still won't have your bike fixed by Anzac day..? Geez man.. speed it up!

Err, can't think of any other way for you to come but taking Pocketcracker up on his offer to pillion somebody. I'm sure he's begging for some company.

Reach-arounds expected..

What's the old saying? "No root, no ride..."
Thought that just applied to hitchers gettin picked up by truckies? :buggerd:

Choco

16th April 2008, 18:25

The GN is FIXED!
So NUH Mr Suzuki! I'll save myself 150 bucks and fix it myself thank you very much! :angry:

If you guys ever need bolts or washers 'The Bolt Shop' on Archers Road has just about everything you need!

First ride in over a week: in the rain and nearly in the dark = frick'n awesome.
God I love my GN :love:
If only it had a bit more top end when you're on the motorway... :cry:

Badger8

16th April 2008, 18:33

The GN is FIXED!

Awesome news mate! :2thumbsup

TOTO

16th April 2008, 18:35

GN Fixed. Cool. We need to do a celebration ride , this sat maybe :)

Badger8

16th April 2008, 18:37

GN Fixed. Cool. We need to do a celebration ride , this sat maybe :)

My first sat in town for ages... Where's it at? :D

glice

16th April 2008, 19:10

If you guys ever need bolts or washers 'The Bolt Shop' on Archers Road has just about everything you need!

sweet, good to hear shes fixed. thats the place I was talking about, they have everything you could need.
I'm keen for a ride anytime!

Choco

16th April 2008, 19:58

GN Fixed. Cool. We need to do a celebration ride , this sat maybe :)

My first sat in town for ages... Where's it at? :D

I'm keen for a ride anytime!

Keen for Saturday; where/when do we wanna go? Anyone know somewhere we can do some downhill twisties? I could really do with some confidence building/technique improving before the Corro's (I rocket up hills but crawl down them :weep:,)

Badger8

16th April 2008, 20:04

Anyone know somewhere we can do some downhill twisties? I could really do with some confidence building/technique improving before the Corro's (I rocket up hills but crawl down them :weep:,)

Same here. My excuse is the anchors arent the best on the ginny, and i've got a fair ol bit of mass to slow down :bleh:
plus my engine makes a horrible knocking noise when cornering under engine braking... bit of a worry...
Been doin too much drivin and flyin in straight lines for work... i need Twwwiiisssssstiiieeesss....... :2thumbsup :2thumbsup :2thumbsup

TOTO

16th April 2008, 20:10

Keen for Saturday; where/when do we wanna go? Anyone know somewhere we can do some downhill twisties? I could really do with some confidence building/technique improving before the Corro's (I rocket up hills but crawl down them :weep:,)

Will if you wanna get ready for the coro, the best way is to get to the coro and do it :) I'm keen if you are keen. Will TXT you when I know how free I am on sat. ( should be free). and will chuck a tread on meetings and events.

Choco

16th April 2008, 20:10

Same here. My excuse is the anchors arent the best on the ginny, and i've got a fair ol bit of mass to slow down :bleh:
Braided brake lines and a rear disc brake conversion anyone???

Been doin too much drivin and flyin in straight lines for work... i need Twwwiiisssssstiiieeesss....... :2thumbsup :2thumbsup :2thumbsup

One week in a car and I was getting withdrawal symptoms!

Choco

16th April 2008, 20:13

Will if you wanna get ready for the coro, the best way is to get to the coro and do it :) I'm keen if you are keen.

I was hoping for something a little less costly on the wallet, but I wouldn't be upset it we couldn't find anything else...:shifty:

TOTO

16th April 2008, 20:15

I was hoping for something a little less costly on the wallet, but I wouldn't be upset it we couldn't find anything else...:shifty:

I'll keep in touch bro.
Plus you GN is quite cheap on gas ...

Badger8

16th April 2008, 20:29

Braided brake lines and a rear disc brake conversion anyone???

Dude, i can lock up the rear with just the drum, dont think that'll help much... How bout a twin-disk front end? :laugh:

I was hoping for something a little less costly on the wallet, but I wouldn't be upset it we couldn't find anything else...:shifty:
I'd be keen on a shorter blat too. Although it was payday today :shifty:

Choco

16th April 2008, 21:01

Dude, i can lock up the rear with just the drum, dont think that'll help much... How bout a twin-disk front end? :laugh:

How about the just remove the original front end and swap it for a GSXR's? USD forks, clip on handle bars and twin discs should make a bit of a difference. Plus then the front end will be lower so you could put a screen on and get a more aerodynamic shape.

Badger8

16th April 2008, 21:10

How about the just remove the original front end and swap it for a GSXR's? USD forks, clip on handle bars and twin discs should make a bit of a difference. Plus then the front end will be lower so you could put a screen on and get a more aerodynamic shape.

But then i couldnt sit on the pillion seat, hang my ankles over the pegs like they were highway pegs, and cruise with one hand... :weep:

Choco

16th April 2008, 21:34

But then i couldnt sit on the pillion seat, hang my ankles over the pegs like they were highway pegs, and cruise with one hand... :weep:

Ape hangers and custom pegs then :P
And a gas tank in the colours of the American flag is a must... :yes:

Badger8

16th April 2008, 21:54

Ape hangers and custom pegs then :P
And a gas tank in the colours of the American flag is a must... :yes:

If you're gonna do it, do it right... :whistle:
<img src="http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r46/Motorbiker_photos/NewsPics/Ape-Hanger-Extreme.jpg">

musicman

16th April 2008, 21:56

That's got to be photochopped, I mean, nobody in their right mind would ride something like that... would they...?

If you're gonna do it, do it right... :whistle:
<img src="http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r46/Motorbiker_photos/NewsPics/Ape-Hanger-Extreme.jpg">

Choco

16th April 2008, 22:07

That's got to be photochopped, I mean, nobody in their right mind would ride something like that... would they...?

I'd give it a go... if it was a GN :niceone:
Badger... we might need to find some steel tubing and a bending machine....

Badger8

16th April 2008, 22:09

Badger... we might need to find some steel tubing and a bending machine....

Done and Done :D

Choco

16th April 2008, 22:15

Oh we have to; if only to chuck them on for a few hours to get some photographs! plus we would make all the cruiser riders jealous :D

musicman

16th April 2008, 22:30

Don't forget the leather handlebar tassels!

I wonder how it would look on a sportsbike...

Choco

16th April 2008, 22:35

Don't forget the leather handlebar tassels!

I wonder how it would look on a sportsbike...

:shit: Just realized that stock cables wouldn't reach the end of the bars! bugger!
might have to look for extra extra extra long ones...

sinister^

16th April 2008, 23:07

Choco

16th April 2008, 23:14

yayyyy i love crashing, i fell off again. turned on a wet slippry road and slid for about 10 metres. fully cracked the fairings but i've fixed most of it up with my old mans fibreglass stuff

awwwwesome people that make the roads.

Take it easy man, pavement surfing is all fun and games until you collide with something.:nono:

Why not turn your FXR in to a streetfighter? Chuck on some frame sliders and make it drop-proof.

TOTO

17th April 2008, 01:02

Take it easy man, pavement surfing is all fun and games until you collide with something.:nono:

Why not turn your FXR in to a streetfighter? Chuck on some frame sliders and make it drop-proof.

Or better still a bucket racer. That would be mean bro. Make a whole cage around it and it will be totaly cool and unbrakable :niceone:

Nagash

17th April 2008, 17:58

Right well.. I really don't think i'm gonna be able to fix my bike up in time folks.

I need to completely replace the handlebar, and front break lever and gear change before I could consider it 'rideable'

I shall go to Cycletreads this weekend and shop for as much as I can on a limited budget but we shall have to see..

musicman

17th April 2008, 18:42

I need to completely replace the handlebar

Since you ride a cruiser...

If you're gonna do it, do it right... :whistle:
<img src="http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r46/Motorbiker_photos/NewsPics/Ape-Hanger-Extreme.jpg">

Yeah?

nevets

17th April 2008, 20:17

I'm keen for a newbie 250 ride around the coro sometime!

Maybe I'll come along for day 1 :niceone:

pocketcracker

17th April 2008, 21:01

ok i beta post sumthing ! ,,,

1st off Reach around +1 Hehehe and im a truck driver *dodgey*

2ndly ,, nuffing like sum nude pics at sunset on the gixxer Huh ! Cameras at the ready !

3rdly , Josh go to atomic bike wreckers at holehots !

and 4thly ,, Am keen for a pootle dnt mind baby sitting the smaller bikes if they wana go out for a ride !

and lastly ! ,, Um unsure about time off ! But if i dont ask the boss cant say no HEHEHEHE !

TOTO

18th April 2008, 08:02

and lastly ! ,, Um unsure about time off ! But if i dont ask the boss cant say no HEHEHEHE !

great idea, I shall start using that. :wari:

HungusMaximist

18th April 2008, 08:58

See how busy I am, I might send you guys off or at least do the coro loop with you chummys...

TOTO

18th April 2008, 23:19

See how busy I am, I might send you guys off or at least do the coro loop with you chummys...

brilliant. will enjoy your Company .

glice

19th April 2008, 21:42

See how busy I am, I might send you guys off or at least do the coro loop with you chummys...

sweet, I'm only doing the first day aswell, thatl give me someone to ride with

shingo

19th April 2008, 21:47

Badger8

19th April 2008, 22:16

it's now official i cant make the whole tour, but am still working on getting along on the friday for the coro loop.
Will have to see if my knee is up to it by then :yes:

Choco

19th April 2008, 22:36

it's now official i cant make the whole tour, but am still working on getting along on the friday for the coro loop.
Will have to see if my knee is up to it by then :yes:

I hope you can come man, great to toodle along with another Ginny.
Hows the knee doing?

Ya know what? I think we are the most bad ass GN bikers ever: You are probably the first person to 12 o'clock a GN and I hold the land speed record. We just need to get knee down and no one will be able to argue with us :first:

Badger8

19th April 2008, 22:44

I hope you can come man, great to toodle along with another Ginny.
Hows the knee doing?

Ya know what? I think we are the most bad ass GN bikers ever: You are probably the first person to 12 o'clock a GN and I hold the land speed record. We just need to get knee down and no one will be able to argue with us :first:

Knee down you say? :shifty: i got pretty close a few times on the cape reinga tour. I'm sure if i'd hung my knee out there i coulda got it down, but meh :whocares: Have seen it done on a ginny tho, was pretty impressive, you just gotta hang a long way off. I reckon pegs down is just as good, if not better :yes:

Knee is still pretty bloody tender, hip is giving me a bit of stick too. Will have a much clearer picture in the morning i reckon.

Ooh, i just realised, i smashed my L plate just 10 days before i can take it off :pinch: Will just duct-tape it on for my license test :2thumbsup

glice

19th April 2008, 23:36

I've had a change of plans and will only be joining you guys for the first day.

So glice that means i'll be joining ya on the trip back, plus i know of at least one other person that should be doing just the coro loop too.

cool, and I know someone else who can only do the 1st day aswell, so there will be a bit of a pack heading back.

musicman

20th April 2008, 01:53

They're dropping like flies! :eek5:

Come on guys, how often do you get to do the east cape loop (if you live in Auckland)?

TOTO

20th April 2008, 09:48

They're dropping like flies! :eek5:

Come on guys, how often do you get to do the east cape loop (if you live in Auckland)?

Yea man , what is up with that. "I cant make it" , "Change of plans" "have to work" "O my pussy hurts"...etc etc. You guys real bikers or what?

P.S.This is my last trip before winter.

Surly Rubec

20th April 2008, 10:38

Is it O.K. for Brother back-up van (Hiace) to register.
Regards Surly Rubec.:wari:

glice

20th April 2008, 10:51

Is it O.K. for Brother back-up van (Hiace) to register.
Regards Surly Rubec.

I'm sure it would be, it might have a bit of trouble keeping up tho. wait and see what the others say, cant see any issues tho.

You Bikers or what ?

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Originally Posted by musicman
They're dropping like flies!

Come on guys, how often do you get to do the east cape loop (if you live in Auckland)?

Yea man , what is up with that. "I cant make it" , "Change of plans" "have to work" "O my pussy hurts"...etc etc. You guys real bikers or what?

P.S.This is my last trip before winter.

I said from the begining I work on saturday so cant make it, thats my excuse. what about the rest of you.

doesnt anyone do any riding in winter?

TOTO

20th April 2008, 11:21

Is it O.K. for Brother back-up van (Hiace) to register.
Regards Surly Rubec.:wari:

I sure see no issues with a van following man. Can you please be more specific about your intentions ?

Nagash

20th April 2008, 12:09

I have a pretty valid excuse I reckon haha.

It's not every day you get hit by a car..

Good luck with the ride folks.

Surly Rubec

20th April 2008, 12:14

bismarck

20th April 2008, 12:48

Hi, does anyone know when is this tour arrive in Tolaga Bay?
I'm from Gisborne, I might ride from Tolaga Bay to Gisborne with you guys.

Thanks

Andy

Nagash

20th April 2008, 15:59

Only just discovered that one has to click on each page to follow this thread. I've been waiting three weeks for page one to update.
I'm in Waipawa Hawkes bay, will take thursday night off from Takapau freezing works and ride gn up to Brother in Auckland thursday. Was born in Waipiro Bay 60 years ago and never been back since. Brother just wants to come along in van. He is definitely not a biker.
Still a little confused on exactly where starting point is?
Brucie

BP Autobahn is dead easy to find.

Coming from Auckland you go on State Highway 1 heading South and just keep going down and then just after the turn off to Karaka there is a few blue signs with the classic, Gas station, toilets, food symbols etc. Turn off down there and it's like a massive rest stop.. You'll always find heaps of bikers down there especially in the morning so just look for 250's or ask around till you find someone from kiwibiker.

Ragingrob

20th April 2008, 21:44

Hey guys just letting ya know I'm still planning to do the Coro loop on Friday with you all then head back (I see quite a few are actually doing that now too!)... Just a bit sceptical about the level of traffic on Anzac day in the middle of the school hols?!

TOTO

20th April 2008, 22:55

FIRST POST UPDATED:

Everyone who is intending to do the tour please send me a PM regarding your Accomodation requirements. Are you doing the whole tour and if so are you staying with us on both nights - friday and saturday. Please confirm ASAP. Also make sure you are signed up on the calender event. Please remove your name from the callender event if you are not staing any nights with us in the backpackers.

TOTO

20th April 2008, 23:04

I've been given a wise suggestion about moving the starting time of the tour ONE HOUR EARLIER. I think it is a good idea. I'm thinking Meeting time 7:00am and shooting off at 7:30am. This will give us an extra hour of daylight. How do you guys feel about that?

Ragingrob

21st April 2008, 10:33

:yawn: That's getting pretty early! Maybe I could just leave my house at 8 or so and see if I catch up with you guys at all during the day!

Ragingrob

21st April 2008, 10:34

Oh and I assume Dushy isn't coming, but I see he's on the list.

TOTO

21st April 2008, 10:55

:yawn: That's getting pretty early! Maybe I could just leave my house at 8 or so and see if I catch up with you guys at all during the day!

You live in Karaka man, I'm on the shore. Harden up.

So is leaving 8:00am better for you speeping beauties ?

Ragingrob

21st April 2008, 11:03

You live in Karaka man, I'm on the shore. Harden up.

So is leaving 8:00am better for you speeping beauties ?

Haha! What do you think the traffic's gonna be like Friday? Regarding the time, don't include my opinion anyway, it's up to the people who are doing the entire trip, not us one-dayers!

TOTO

21st April 2008, 11:19

Haha! What do you think the traffic's gonna be like Friday?

one more reason to start a bit earlier imho

glice

21st April 2008, 12:51

I can do 7. it will be a pretty cold start to the day, but itl wake us up at lest.

I have a pretty valid excuse I reckon haha.

It's not every day you get hit by a car..

Good luck with the ride folks

ha yea I gues you do, hows the repairs going?

glice

21st April 2008, 12:54

where abouts are the other people who are only doing the first day going to head back?

Surly Rubec

21st April 2008, 13:02

07:00 08:00am anytime suits us
Regards Brucie

Choco

21st April 2008, 15:59

7 am is getting pretty early...:sleep:
8 am gives you a higher probability of me getting my ass out of bed at the right time :P

musicman

21st April 2008, 17:00

Yeah, that's pretty early... meeting at 7am... :crazy:

Too bad we'll be spending the whole day riding, otherwise I reckon it'd be pretty cool to check out Blokart Heaven (http://www.blokartheaven.co.nz/) in Tauranga (but due to ANZAC Day it'll probably be closed anyway).

BASS-TREBLE

21st April 2008, 17:27

People in TAURANGA

If you are intersted in doing just day 2, East cape loop feel free to join me leaving early saturday morning, around 6, if their leaving whakatane at 7.
PM me and we can get a group, will be going back to Tauranga saturday night.

TOTO

21st April 2008, 17:59

Yeah, that's pretty early... meeting at 7am... :crazy:

Too bad we'll be spending the whole day riding....

Thats what the tour is all about y friend - RIDING. Is there Anyone here who doesn't like riding ???

Its a rethorical question. If anyone answered "ME" go back to your garden and plant flowers. :argh:

Na as a whole looks like an interesting idea that thing in tauranga but it begs for a seperate ride just to go do it. :)

TOTO

21st April 2008, 18:01

Ok so how do you guys feel about meeting at 7:30 and shooting at 8. That suits me.

musicman

21st April 2008, 18:26

Thats what the tour is all about y friend - RIDING. Is there Anyone here who doesn't like riding ???:)

Oh yeah I didn't mean "too bad" we'll be riding, that's the main point of this trip! But I just meant if we had a bit of time it'd be cool to check that place out.

And maybe ask to go on their track on our bikes?

Ok so how do you guys feel about meeting at 7:30 and shooting at 8. That suits me.

That sounds ok for me.

Nagash

21st April 2008, 18:37

Ok so how do you guys feel about meeting at 7:30 and shooting at 8. That suits me.

I may head down just to see you guys off.

Shed off some of my good luck? Haha!

Badger8

21st April 2008, 19:31

i have four letters for you ladies...

H

T

F

U

The earlier start the better, it's a long ass way to go on day one, and have you seen how early it gets dark these days? That'll almost be a sleep in for me anyway :bleh:

But hey, i'm only in for day one, so dont listen to me! :D

TOTO

21st April 2008, 21:58

What does actually H T F U mean , enlighten me.

shingo

21st April 2008, 22:03

What does actually H T F U mean , enlighten me.

Harden The Fuck Up.

I'm surprised you didnt know that considering how much it gets thrown around on here.

TOTO

21st April 2008, 22:26

Always learning :)

Choco

21st April 2008, 22:45

Time to set up one of those wacky alarm clock contraptions that drops a bucket of water on you so you wake up on time :pinch:

:zzzz:

TOTO

21st April 2008, 23:28

UPDATE 4: Weather on day 3 is predicted to be wet so wet weather gear is recommended.

This may mean that day 3 may be straight back to auckland with no fancy extreme corners.

Choco

21st April 2008, 23:44

This may mean that day 3 may be straight back to auckland with no fancy extreme corners.

Gravel anyone :shifty: :laugh:

musicman

21st April 2008, 23:52

UPDATE 4: Weather on day 3 is predicted to be wet so wet weather gear is recommended.

This may mean that day 3 may be straight back to auckland with no fancy extreme corners.

Doesn't look like it'll just be light rain either... :no:

Gravel anyone :shifty: :laugh:

:crazy:

TOTO

22nd April 2008, 09:06

They are teasing you bro, private joke from the last tour to cape reinga. he is happy that his GN is a gravel eating monster and our so called "Sports Bikes" dance around like a monkey on a hot asphalt when they get on a gravel :D

You will be fine. Just bring some rain coat or something.

Badger8

22nd April 2008, 17:10

Gravel anyone :shifty: :laugh:

:headbang:

They are teasing you bro, private joke from the last tour to cape reinga. he is happy that his GN is a gravel eating monster and our so called "Sports Bikes" dance around like a monkey on a hot asphalt when they get on a gravel :D

Those sprotties would eat gavel too, but only if you have the COHONES!!! *grabs his crotch* :bleh: :laugh:

glice

22nd April 2008, 19:09

Those sprotties would eat gavel too, but only if you have the COHONES!!! *grabs his crotch*

right thats it, next time theres some gravel you boys are going down!!!:spanking:

Badger8

22nd April 2008, 19:16

right thats it, next time theres some gravel you boys are going down!!!:spanking:

:laugh: i'm sure we will if you fire it up. It's the only victory we've got, we gotta fly that flag high! :jerry:

Macstar

22nd April 2008, 19:27

"Sports Bikes" dance around like a monkey on a hot asphalt when they get on a gravel :D.

Are there monkeys in Bulgaria?

TOTO

22nd April 2008, 19:42

Are there monkeys in Bulgaria?

Na we dont got monkeys bro. Ok lets say like my friend Mr Bababa here -->:wari:

P.S. Make that Mr.Banana (bulgarians cant spell)

BASS-TREBLE

22nd April 2008, 21:16

What are the plans for leaving Whakatane day 2?

Will be at least 2 of us joining from the Mount.

nevets

22nd April 2008, 21:23

I'm interested in coming along for day one. I'll leave you guys in once we reach Tauranga.

I'm on the shore, I see a few others are too - anyone interested in meeting up over this side first?

Cheers

BASS-TREBLE

22nd April 2008, 21:29

http://metvuw.com/forecast/forecast.php?type=rain&region=nz&noofdays=5

xgnr

22nd April 2008, 22:05

Gravel anyone :shifty: :laugh:

Only gravel is out to the Lighthouse and that is no drama but take care of the camber of the road in some places.

Gas maybe your problem. IMO fill up at Opotiki (there are some later but I always gas up there) and then again at Te Araroa (check when this is open). This should get you to the Lighthouse and round to Gisborne (maybe lol...I ride a Beemer so gas is not a drama usually).

Have a great trip, may see you on the road.

Stu