The Cruisy Sunday Morning Rides for 2008

[Grub]

The Cruisy Sunday Morning Ride. ("TCSMR")

Replacing our summer The Cruisy Wednesday Night Ride (TCWNR) until the return of Daylight Saving is a Cruisy Sunday ride to interesting places with interesting people. It's an excuse to go out and enjoy the sunday brunch lifestyle and to find pubs and cafes that we'd not normally bother with or to go back to old favourites.

Destinations previously ranged from Featherston, Martinborough, Lake Ferry, Carterton, Wellington city, Karori, Trentham, Paremata, Whitemans Valley, Palmerston North and Paekakariki. The idea is that sundays give us time to go a little further and stay a little longer on our ride than we can do on a Wednesday night. This is great for new riders as the whole thing can be a bit more relaxed.

Groups meet at various locations like Caltex Kaiwhara, Pauatahanui Challenge, the Duck Pond and Haywards to head for the Final Assembly point at Caltex Rimutaka ("Rimutex") or any other place that the group has decided in the previous week might be a good idea, at 10:00am (As a result of this Poll) (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=48573), for a 10:30 departure.

Please Note: This ride is arranged in order to provide a local social riding event for the local KB riders which includes the smaller CC bikes and those who generally prefer slower paced rides.

This event works well by having the group remain as a group when in transit and by travelling at predominantly road legal speeds. We re-group often on these rides where the resulting chats and bike-spotting are often the best parts.

All KB riders and friends are welcome to attend this ride. However, should you struggle to slow to the group's easy going pace, we ask that you be considerate and stick with it so that it is inclusive of new and less adventurous riders.

All first timers are welcome. So feel free to tag along for an enjoyable social event.

Destination ideas are usually discussed in this forum with final determination being made by the group on the day. If we fancy a particular pub or cafe then we'll gauge numbers and can make a booking ... in which case that's where we go.

If the weather looks dodgy on any given Sunday, tune in to this thread for the group decision of go or no-go. See you there!

[Grub]

This being the first Sunday of the post-daylight saving era, it's time for The Cruisy Sunday Morning Rides again for 2008.

There's a number of groups talking about going over the hill in the morning, I haven't seen any starting times so here's one from us. The weather today was incredible so we've just got back from a return ride to Wanganui. This weather is too good to not go riding so it's all on again tomorrow.

Nasty SweetP and myself are going to ride to Palmy for lunch so we thought we'd at least do the hill with any others doing it at about that time.
In formal TCSMR tradition we'll hang around at Rimutex at 10 for the 10:30 kick-off. All are welcome.

There's already a plan afoot being discussed here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1517679#post1517679) so it looks like we'll all meet up somewhere during the day.

[Lavay]

That sounds great, wheres the best place to check for Sunday ride info for nex week..
:2thumbsup

[Grub]

That sounds great, wheres the best place to check for Sunday ride info for nex week..
:2thumbsup

This is the usual place, someone started it a few years ago so that there was somewhere we knew to look if anyone felt like a pootle on a Sunday. Sometimes you want to go off on your own and at other times it's fun to hook up with a group.

KB tradition is that we re-start these threads for each year's "season" because they get a bit long. I was just a little bit slack in getting this one up and running when daylight saving finished. :)

[sinfull]

There's already a plan afoot .
Missed that one Grub lol i shall be more vigalent in future !

[Grub]

Well the hills were alive this morning. 10am at Rimutex was mad. several edifferent groups all going for a blast over the hill ... including every cage in Wellington :(

Oh well, our group of 5 went to the "Motorcycle as an art Form" exhibition on the way to our Palmy lunch. The larger KB group sounds like it headed to Martinborough (several times) - there just wasn't a better day for it.

We had a leisurely pootle to Palmy via the Masterton-Mauriceville-Eketahuna loop (you have to do that road), lunch at Eketahuna and the Paihiatua before going shopping at ANZA. That's an amazing place - are ANZA and Motomail the only bikeshops in the country open on a Sunday???? They deserve all the business they get.

We met up with Sunhuntin (and partner), Ynot Slow (and partner), 86GSXR and SarahTvet (partner) for coffees, milkshakes, some:devil2: cake and chats.

Great day, great country, great bikes, great people - life is good.

[86GSXR]

Good to see you guys, nice surprise :yes: Give us a shout when you're up this way next and we can show you some real nice roads :yes:

[Radar]

Well the hills were alive this morning. 10am at Rimutex was mad. several edifferent groups all going for a blast over the hill ... including every cage in Wellington :(
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You're right about that - bikes everywhere yesterday, but good to see. Glad you guys had a good trip through my part of the country. I went with the Ulysses Club from Masterton to Eastbourne, including back roads I have never been on and the bays from Oriental to Lyalls Bay. Hope to meet up with you Wgtn Sunday riders sometime soon.

[sunhuntin]

hope these are ok here!!

grub, nasty and sweetp came up over the weekend. i got some shots of two rather nice bikes [sorry jules... didnt have my camera on me!]

grub... you going to share what happened outside anza? i think maybe you should ride in the middle from now...:lol:

great to see everyone over the weekend!

[Trudes]

I don't see any buckets in those photos!!

[ynot slow]

Good to catch up again.

You timed the rest stop pretty good,about 30-60 mins earlier it was full outside,so we had subway with my daughter.Then went to cafe which was thinning out.

[Grub]

grub... you going to share what happened outside anza?

No knowledge :innocent:

Noice pix BTW. Nasty's bike looks hot, it must be nice to ride, I wouldn't know, I HAVENT HAD A RIDE ON IT YET1 :pinch:

[ynot slow]

No knowledge :innocent:

Noice pix BTW. Nasty's bike looks hot, it must be nice to ride, I wouldn't know, I HAVENT HAD A RIDE ON IT YET1 :pinch:

Bloody typical eh!!Know the feeling when something new enters the house,I mean I bought a new stove,washing machine and dryer when I bought the house,and haven't been able to use em either wtf?And it's been nearly 2 yrs for stove.:devil2:

[Nasty]

I let him ride it yesterday .. allbeit with me on the back ;) ... We can't make the ride this week ... am going to be racing up at the buckets!!!

[ynot slow]

Has he turned to the dark side,a ride on a suzuki does that.

[Scarydog]

Anybody heading out tomorrow? The weather is looking good :-)

[henry]

MetService is forecasting rain for tomorrow. Might be keen if they get it wrong. Just about to head over to Eastbourne for lunch.

[Cave Cleaner]

Anybody heading out tomorrow? The weather is looking good :-)

As mentioned, its supposed to rain tomorrow. Karmakiller and myself slept in this morning, so didnt get to the Saturday breaky ride with BB and friends at 9.30, so went for a lunch ride to Wild Oats in Carterton instead. Great weather....:sunny::sunny:

[henry]

Looks like it'll be dry most of Sunday so I'm keen.

[henry]

At a loose end? Get ye up the hill.

I've just got back and it's mint. The motor cycle gods have kept the rain away, the new surface is sweet. What are you waiting for?

I'm knackered or I'd still be up there.

[Cave Cleaner]

I've just got back and it's mint. The motor cycle gods have kept the rain away, The new surface is sweet. What are you waiting for?


I must admit. The new road surface is excellent......as I noticed yesterday...:banana: But alas, today had other things to do:sleep:

[Jiminy]

Argl, I arrived just as the rain started. It was enough to make the road very slippery. I felt the rear going its way a few times, so I ended driving VERY conservatively :(.

Of course, I can't blame it on the new seal, so it's either diesel spills or my tyres that don't like humidity (the road wasn't even wet, yet).

Glad to hear a few had fun on the hill today while it was still dry.

[rat biker 08]

Love to come on a ride get my old GS out so will have a look on sat . Hope to see you there:scooter:

[quallman1234]

Anyone going tommorow?

[DingoZ]

Forecast is shite for over the hill.... If you going, up the other coast will be a better bet...:)

[Nasty]

baby sitting :( .. so no go till later in the day :) and then I think it will be palmerston!

[Grahameeboy]

baby sitting :( .. so no go till later in the day :) and then I think it will be palmerston!

Look after Colapop and don't let him play with the remote:shutup:

[Radar]

Forecast is shite for over the hill.... If you going, up the other coast will be a better bet...:)

good weather here in the Wairarapa

weather reports are good for Wgtn through to Masterton

[prvoke]

went over the hill then the takas yesterday, lovely and sunny in kapiti and freezing and raining on the other side of the haywards. Found out i can drift my bike as well as my car on the downhill of the taka's to. Note to self, less heavy on the rear brake in the wet

[Adulf]

Hi, is this ride on every Sunday, or do I need to jump on the site to check it out before hand?

[Trudes]

Probably best to check first, or post in here that you'll be there and see who else says they'll meet you there.

You could always come and check this (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=73280) out this Sunday if you want to take a ride in the opposite direction!! :)

[bert_is_evil]

I went over the hill last Sunday, didn't see a single other motorcycle either way. Of course it was freezing and starting to rain, perhaps that had something to do with it. Damn getting a new bike at the start of winter.

[henry]

Damn getting a new bike at the start of winter.

+1

This bloody weather has been really pissing me off.

Had a couple of good rides the last couple of days though which has sort of made up for it.

[Trudes]

I went over the hill last Sunday, didn't see a single other motorcycle either way. Of course it was freezing and starting to rain, perhaps that had something to do with it. Damn getting a new bike at the start of winter.

Owwww, look at that!! You got a new bike and you didn't tell us about it!!!! Congrats chick!

[GrayWolf]

Well blow me!
First Sunday I get 'free' for a ride? no-one seems to be going :crybaby:
to quote..........

Is there anybody out there???

[Grub]

First Sunday I get 'free' for a ride? no-one seems to be going

Sorry dude, I'm all ridden out after 1500km Tues-Thu this week and I have a house to rearrange after new carpet being laid.

I had a very good offer to go for a ride too today so it was a close thing but Duty prevailed :(

[GrayWolf]

Look of shock..............
RIDDEN OUT????? Understand th' 'call of duty' but, but?????????? :blink:

[DingoZ]

mutter mutter grumble grumble....1500 km's on some of my favourite roads.....mutter mutter grumble grumble...farkin surgery.....mutter mutter grumble grumble...:mad:


:Pokey:

(p/t)

[Grub]

Dingoz asked the question ... "when shall we go for a ride?" I thought ... oh I must talk to Nasty about brunch in Martinborough. Haven't done that for ages. So I looked at the forecast ....

"Cloud increasing. A few showers about the ranges,turning to widespread rain at night as northwesterlies, gale gusting 100 km/h in exposed places, turn strong cold southerly. Snow may affect higher parts of the Rimutaka Hill Road overnight."

.... NOT!!!!

[sinfull]

Dingoz asked the question ... "when shall we go for a ride?" I thought ... oh I must talk to Nasty about brunch in Martinborough. Haven't done that for ages. So I looked at the forecast ....

"Cloud increasing. A few showers about the ranges,turning to widespread rain at night as northwesterlies, gale gusting 100 km/h in exposed places, turn strong cold southerly. Snow may affect higher parts of the Rimutaka Hill Road overnight."

.... NOT!!!!

Yep wouldn't wanna be on the taka's next couple days ! (buries his head in the sand waiting for the sun to warm his arse)

[Cave Cleaner]

I can see myself with feet up watching DVD's with the heater on this weekend, but may drag myself out to the garage to clean the bike etc....:niceone:

[nico]

is any one going over the rimatakas 8.6.08?? weather dont look the best but might go anyway

[sinfull]

How about a ride up to join the palmy lads check out the rescue route in the manawatu then a round trip back over the takas ? anyone keen ?

[James Deuce]

100km/hr winds and snow forecast for the top of the 'takas during daylight hours. Haven't ridden in falling snow since '89. Not keen to do snow & wind.

[sinfull]

100km/hr winds and snow forecast for the top of the 'takas during daylight hours. Haven't ridden in falling snow since '89. Not keen to do snow & wind.

Lol yeah i did think AFTER i posted that ! Not that keen myself Jim haha been blown off that hill once and i generally learn by my mistakes !
Though it is a NW that gets ya on the takas and it'll be a chill factor minus 10 southerly morra with only about 2 inches of snow pfffft ! NOTHING to a real biker !
(slopes off wondering if there are any who might like to take photos of the snow for me)

[GrayWolf]

Well I dont care...........
there are other routes besides the Taka's.......... its sunny, dry......... bugger it I'm off...
Now where's me 5 pairs of thermals??? :cold:

[Cave Cleaner]

As it was a crap day on Saturday, I ""Drove"" over to Masterton to have a squize at Dave Andersons motorcycles, (to fill in the day) and ended up buying a Suzuki C50T (near new just 6 months old) so it wasnt a waste of a weekend after all, :clap: and what a brilliant day sunday turned out to be. Saw a few bikes on the hill coming back.

[Grub]

The weather Sunday is going to be fine and light winds in the 'rapa ... it's time we did it.

We've decided that brunch in Martinborough is long overdue so at the very least Dingoz, Nasty and I will be at Rimutex at 9.45 for a 10am takeoff. I just have a feeling that it's going to be "one of those days".

anyone who hasn't been around for one of these rides, check the original post for the thread, it's all explained there. In short, this is the "cruisy" ride where great roads, great weather, good food, good people and talking crap make for a great session. Who knows where the mood will take us after that.

If you're a newbie and you haven't ventured very far then this is the ride for you.

See y'all there

[Grub]

OK, what a difference a day makes .... damned forecast used to have today and tomorrow as the only sunny days ... now they're saying "cloudy".

At least they're not saying rain or winds. Still have to do this I think ... it's been too long

[karmakillernz]

The forcast is looking alright at the moment. I'll be there so long as it stays that way. :)

[Bullitt]

Maybe

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[James Deuce]

Might make it also. I will have to remove the peg feelers though.

[Pedrostt500]

Im keen, will see you guys at Rimutex, 9.45ish,

[Pedrostt500]

Just put the bike battery on charge so should be good to go.

[Sketchy_Racer]

Yeah i'll make an appearance if the weather is half decent

[Dodger]

I'm interested, but not sure if I can make the 10am leaving time as I have to take the little one swimming.

will try and catch up :)

[Cave Cleaner]

Will be riding in the other direction into Wellington tomorrow, so wont be joining in the rapa ride ths week. Weather looks good in both directions..:banana:

[Nasty]

Weathers on our side .. better go and get the Grubby one up.

[Grub]

The roads they are calling ... time to get going I think.

[Sketchy_Racer]

Whoops, wont be coming. Forgot to set the alarm and only just got up

[sinfull]

Yep far too early a start for this old fella ! Might have to head for the manawatu lol they have more salubrious start times !~

[Pedrostt500]

Yup Enjoyed the ride thanks guys , now to fix the other bike.

[Grub]

... great ride with good people ... me, Dingoz, Bullitt, Pedrostt500 and Karmakillernz all fronted to a stunning blue skies day.

The route was totally predictable (well, with a detour) but is great at any time in any company on any day. Rimutex to Featherston was uncommonly windy on the hill today yet the winds at ground level weren't even apparent. I don't ever recall being pushed off-line going to Featherston like we were today. Yet when we turned right at Featherston for Martinborough there was no wind effect at all on the run out there. If you're going to get a NW, that's usually where you feel it. Brunch at Toppy's in Martinborough was up to its usually high standard and very popular, there must have been a changing guard of about 15 biikes while we ate.

With full stomachs and caffeine-primed we headed south of Martinborough to join the Martinborough Masterton Rd all the way to Gladstone where (after a scenic detour) we hung a left into Gladstone Road, passed the pub then left onto Kokotau Rd which takes us back to Ponatahi and from there back to Martinborough.

The whole ride was just 153km long, we left at 10:11, spent at least an hour at brunch and were back at Rimutex around 14:15.

Not a bad way to spend 4 hours on a sunny Sunday huh :) thanks guys for the company

[karmakillernz]

Sure was a great ride (despite me dropping the bike!) It had been too long since I was able to get out on some nice roads on a beautiful day.

[Dodger]

couldn't make it in time :(
I did manage a quick blat over to Wainui after lunch though :)

[Grub]

(despite me dropping the bike!) .

When did you do that??? somehow I missed that bit

[Bullitt]

That was about 5 mins before you arrived. He pulled up and where the concrete runs at a 45 degree angle where it turns to ashfault (sp). Bike on ashfault and stand on concrete which was marginally higher.

Puts bike on stand but its too upright and falls over on its right side. Once it starts going is too heavy to stop as its heading away from him.

Result broken mirror and a scratch on the lower part of the fairing

[Shadows]

Sure was a great ride (despite me dropping the bike!) It had been too long since I was able to get out on some nice roads on a beautiful day.


That was about 5 mins before you arrived. He pulled up and where the concrete runs at a 45 degree angle where it turns to ashfault (sp). Bike on ashfault and stand on concrete which was marginally higher.

Puts bike on stand but its too upright and falls over on its right side. Once it starts going is too heavy to stop as its heading away from him.

Result broken mirror and a scratch on the lower part of the fairing

:doh::Oops::argh::beer:

[Lissa]

Finally got my bike in the shop for a few repairs, such as speedio fixed, broken off nob fixed, battery recharged, melted breathing tube fixed up :crazy: and replacement tyres so will be good to join some Sunday Morning cruising, the weather has been especially awesome lately :sunny:

[Nasty]

Finally got my bike in the shop for a few repairs, such as speedio fixed, broken off nob fixed, battery recharged, melted breathing tube fixed up :crazy: and replacement tyres so will be good to join some Sunday Morning cruising, the weather has been especially awesome lately :sunny:

YAY .. can't wait for you to join us all :)

[karmakillernz]

When did you do that??? somehow I missed that bit


That was about 5 mins before you arrived. He pulled up and where the concrete runs at a 45 degree angle where it turns to ashfault (sp). Bike on ashfault and stand on concrete which was marginally higher.

Puts bike on stand but its too upright and falls over on its right side. Once it starts going is too heavy to stop as its heading away from him.

Result broken mirror and a scratch on the lower part of the fairing

Yeah, that was an "oh shit" moment if ever I've had one. It's all good now though - put the new mirror and brake lever on tonight so I'm all set for next time. :D

[DingoZ]

Yup but the attitude of

"Bugger, it will be right - It runs, who needs a mirror and only half a brake lever, going for the ride anyway....:).."

Was awesome. I would have been gutted....


:2thumbsup

[karmakillernz]

It was such a nice day - I wasn't about to waste it by buggering off back home. ;)

[Grub]

I was just about to suggest you could do it all again this Sunday ... but have you seen the forecast ????

Wairarapa = Outbreaks of rain, mainly about the Tararua Ranges. Northerlies, rising to gale for a time in exposed places.

Manawatu = Outbreaks of rain, isolated thunderstorms possible. Gusty northerly winds.

Ackkkk!

[Cave Cleaner]

I was just about to suggest you could do it all again this Sunday ... but have you seen the forecast ????

Wairarapa = Outbreaks of rain, mainly about the Tararua Ranges. Northerlies, rising to gale for a time in exposed places.

Manawatu = Outbreaks of rain, isolated thunderstorms possible. Gusty northerly winds.

Ackkkk!

Sounds like a day home in front of he fire...:weep:

[Nasty]

I was just about to suggest you could do it all again this Sunday ... but have you seen the forecast ????

Wairarapa = Outbreaks of rain, mainly about the Tararua Ranges. Northerlies, rising to gale for a time in exposed places.

Manawatu = Outbreaks of rain, isolated thunderstorms possible. Gusty northerly winds.

Ackkkk!



hmmm I think I will take cassie (girlfriends 3 year old) shopping that might be more fun!

[Trudes]

Why don't you all come for a walk (http://www.harbourcapital.org.nz/)??

[Nasty]

Why don't you all come for a walk (http://www.harbourcapital.org.nz/)??


Would love to (NOT) .. am at Vic club the Saturday so barely able to walk on Sunday ;)

[elle-f]

Why don't you all come for a walk (http://www.harbourcapital.org.nz/)??

bloody hell - can i take my bike?

[Trudes]

bloody hell - can i take my bike?

You probably could have Elle!!!:2thumbsup

[merv]

I mentioned on the other ride thread I'm away for the next three weekends in a row but I'm sure you'll all manage a fantastic time without me but I'll be back to TCSMR sometime after that :niceone:.

[Ragingrob]

Hey guys, I'm just curious as to whether anyone would be interested in checking out a CBR400rr for me in Wellington? Would be greatly appreciated and tit for tat goes without saying :)

[James Deuce]

Start your own damn thread.

PM me the details.

Never darken this thread again.

That's a serious offer.

Sorry I appear to be having a public argument with that Jim2 cock.

[sels1]

Sorry I appear to be having a public argument with that Jim2 cock.
So change your name so you cant be recongnised

oh wait a minute...

[Nasty]

Looks like its gonna be a goodie ... a sunday morning ride may be the answer to Saturdays shitty weather.

[vindy500]

are these nice rides or lets see who can get to the top of the hill the fastest rides?

[Nasty]

are these nice rides or lets see who can get to the top of the hill the fastest rides?

We don't do race to the top of the hill ... in these rides the aim is to ride to your own limits .. I like to enjoy my rides .. and find that when going too quick you just can't.

[Cave Cleaner]

It does look as if it will be a good day weatherwise on Sunday. I like my rides ""Cruisy"" so I can relax and enjoy the scenery.;)

[Hawkeye]

I may be (just maybe) able to make it. Still sorting out the rental (Yes Merv, still) but have tenant's arriving from the UK next week so need to get it finished.
Will try and sneak away for a couple of hours as I haven't been out for a long time.

[Grub]

I'm up for it too ... and i think Wannabiker is itching for a ride as well. sounds link Toppy's for brunch?

[Sketchy_Racer]

I'll hopfully remember to wake up early enough this time!

[Grub]

I'll hopfully remember to wake up early enough this time!

We'd be happy to give you an 0600 wake up call :devil2:

[Nasty]

10 am for a 10.30 departure .... see all there who wake up ;)

[Pedrostt500]

Would love to join ya but Im working.
Ah work the curse of the drinking class.

[CDFloss]

10 am for a 10.30 departure .... see all there who wake up ;)

Where's "there" then? :yawn: Cheers. ;)

[Nasty]

Where's "there" then? :yawn: Cheers. ;)

Rimutaka Caltex ... :)

[Grub]

Where's "there" then? :yawn: Cheers. ;)

The full details and some interesting background too in post #1 of this thread

[Nasty]

Cloudy with slight southerly .. sounds like a good ride this morning .... :)

[CDFloss]

The full details and some interesting background too in post #1 of this thread

Cheers, yeah I read that, just wasnt sure which meeting point it was. See you guys later.

[Grub]

Just gearing up .... looking forward to this

[Trudes]

Any ideas of where to go? (thinking about coming, but will depend on route and how long)

[Nasty]

Any ideas of where to go? (thinking about coming, but will depend on route and how long)

Up over the hill .. Martinbourough ... brunch ... home ... that is one option (my preferred one got lots to do today) ...

[Trudes]

Thanks Ms Nasty!:niceone:

[Nasty]

Twas a great day for a ride .. and it started with 8 of us at the Rimutex ... up and over the hill and the 7 remaining (one stopped at the top) continued on through to Caterton and then the backroads to martinborough where we indulged in a wee feed prior to a journey back over the hill and home ....

The difference was that the Grubby one once again reminded me that he had only been on my bike once (when he pillioned me) and would like a wee blat. So he did on the way back over from martinborough we swapped bikes ... feeling a little more confidence than normal I suggested we swap back at the top of the hill .. which we did ... I had a great time on the CBR (ridden it before and hated it, this time not so bad) ... he will tell you about my baby himself.

Thanks for joining us guys .. that was fun!!

[vindy500]

went for a ride myself, nice day, lots of bikes out there

[CDFloss]

Cheers for that, good fun, although I do need something a tad bigger to haul my ass over that hill (and that doesn't scream so much at 100+!). :yes:

[bull]

Yep cheers for the ride and the lunch company at Toppy's folks, hadnt been on one of these rides in a long time - and what a day we had for it too. I left early and had a great ride back over the takas.

[sitting duck]

Excellent ride, great company, brilliant weather.:2thumbsup

[Wannabiker]

Yes what a luvly ride today...just what the Dr ordered. Have had withdrawl symptoms from not riding for about 2 months. First a broken shoulder (which still isn't 100%) and then a month in Malaysia with no bike. A sunny Sunday on my first weekend back too!

Am keen to take a ride to Ngawi, or Lake ferry hotel for lunch one Sunday....whaddya reckon??

[CDFloss]

Man, my inner thighs are feeling yesterday's ride this morning... who knew. ;) Was the longest ride Ive been on to date though. :scooter::woohoo: Looking forward to the next one.

[nadroj]

Saw a few of you as we passed thru. We waved to a group at Caltex & we stopped at the top for a quick look before heading to Featherston, following an MV, Apillia & a BMW, before stopping for lunch. Also had stops in Mangatinoka, Wanganui, Patea for gas before getting home at 7pm. Prob the best blast thru the Manawatu gorge (got past a slow cue just before & had a clear run).

[nico]

HEY YALL well finaialy im not working a weekend:clap: so im looking at joining the kb crew over the hill 10am ant rimetex is it? sunday 21 :niceone:

[Nasty]

HEY YALL well finaialy im not working a weekend:clap: so im looking at joining the kb crew over the hill 10am ant rimetex is it? sunday 21 :niceone:

I am sure hoping there is a group there .. we have Vic Club races this weekend so Sunday is recovery day .. but others should be out in force as the weather is looking above average.

[quallman1234]

This is lacking, who's game for next weekend, i just need a wof and rego and she'll be right :scooter:

[merv]

This is lacking, who's game for next weekend, i just need a wof and rego and she'll be right :scooter:

You never know, I might make it as I'm finally home after a month of weekends away before I'm away for the two after that.

[CDFloss]

Depends on the weather man. I've got 2 mates who are keen to come for a Sunday ride too. Hold thumbs... :niceone:

[Lissa]

All going well (with my bike) I should be able to make some FINE sunday morning rides in the future! :2thumbsup

[Nasty]

No buckets this weekend but the weather looks dodgey :)

[nico]

ill be in as long as weather not too bad. hopefully see another vfr rider there ive a few questions about the vfr to ask some one who knows any thing

[merv]

ill be in as long as weather not too bad. hopefully see another vfr rider there ive a few questions about the vfr to ask some one who knows any thing

You can always ask now if you like.

[nico]

strange things hapening with my stering, my tripple trees seem crooked only about 5mm but after taking it to motomart they seems to think theyd fixt it and asurid me it was just a optical oulsion im so sure on that have measured and defently not 100% straight any ideas? it's a whole lot easier to explain in person and point 94 vfr750f

[Grub]

Strong winds in the lower North Island and snow in the South Island disrupted people yesterday, but the MetService is more concerned about a potentially 'destructive' storm due this weekend.

Eeek ... maybe not riding this weekend :(

[CDFloss]

Eeek ... maybe not riding this weekend :(

Harden up - just need to fit one of these and you'll be sweet! :sweatdrop:scooter:

[Grub]

Or maybe ... chains? <a href=http://www.mv-motorrad.de/cosmoshop/pix/a/z/10107/b4.jpg><img border=0 src=http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:uSUdfXmhXYmBcM></img></a>

...... skis? <a href=http://blog.modernmechanix.com/mags/qf/c/PopularMechanics/2-1950/med_motorcycle_skis.jpg><img border=0 src=http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:hxvunKQ-iTZFjM></img></a>

[merv]

OK I'll sleep in then.

[Hawkeye]

Bugger. First weekend off from either going in to work or working on the rental and the weather craps out. Oh well! Maybe it is telling me that I should give the bike some TLC. Been rather neglecting her lately with only doing the commute in to Wellytoon.

[Grub]

Bugger. First weekend off from either going in to work or working on the rental and the weather craps out..

Just as well too as some dunderhead dumped diesel all over the road. There were cars falling off all afternoon

[merv]

True to my promise, I slept in, didn't ride, and did some work on the house instead.

Best bit was we hardly got hit by the wind at all last night compared to a typical night in the Welly area.

[sels1]

Yip, worked on the house on Saturday, went to the movies on Sunday - it was just one of those weekends it wasnt worth getting the bike out.

[merv]

strange things hapening with my stering, my tripple trees seem crooked only about 5mm but after taking it to motomart they seems to think theyd fixt it and asurid me it was just a optical oulsion im so sure on that have measured and defently not 100% straight any ideas? it's a whole lot easier to explain in person and point 94 vfr750f


So what is wrong, is your top triple clamp sitting rather crooked when you are riding along. I presume Motomart would have loosened everything off and tried to tweak it in the right direction.

Usually a crash causes this kind of thing and worst case scenario your forks could be bent. Support the bike, loosen everything off, including the steering stem and the clipons and then rotate the fork tubes and you'll soon see if there is a problem there. If not you should be able to tweak the top triple in the right direction in relation to the bottom one until you have it all lined up, then tighten everything up again. Easier said than done I know. On the dirt bikes its easy with the bars fastened to the top triple, but no such luck when you have clipons because as soon as you loosen the clamps there's nothing to lever with.

[nico]

yeah if it was motocross bike it would be eaisy i would have bent the bars wen i was lying face down in some mud somewere lol
but seriosly yes the tripple clamps are both inline but when riding in straight line they are about 5mm to the right i have measured this and there is some wear on the trye to suport my theory. when i took it to motomart who were dne in record time said theyd found the problem being a loose/ damaged bolt on the clip on so problem sorted , so i thaught and i have convinced my self the prolem was fixed but riding the other day im not so sure
am 100% sure no accdent bike only had 1 owner b4 me and he seem prety honst was a older fella with a big box of recepts for everything apparently in the 90's gas was around 80 cents per ltr :bleh:eh::clap::clap::bleh: but it was mentend at some stage it did fall over in garage hence a slightly difretnt wing mirior i was thinkin mabie the front faing was out but me measuring back from center point in tank to clipons is still out???

[merv]

Its not just your dashboard sitting a bit cockeyed is it making the steering look crooked?

If not, from you description if the triples are in line then surely must be bent forks, but that shouldn't happen just falling over in a garage.

[nico]

i thisnk the dash is a little out but have set it on flat ground cntr stand measard from ground up to bars then back to cntr of gas tank and defently 5mm on right side clocer to tank yes both clamps in line just off cntr it couldnt be comething like straring head bearings or something like that mabie stuck off cntr of something it ridadable and does get riden just a pain in the ass

[Rev DJ]

Hi Nico,

Any news on your maligned bike? The worrying comment you made was in reference to the tyre wear you noticed. I would definitely refer this back to Motomart and have them check your measurements.

DJ

[Nasty]

And back to topic .. weather looks a little wacky this weekend ... and oh no its bucket racing .. so we won't be there.

[merv]

I'm away next two weekends so I won't be there either.

[JayRenner]

has anyone got any ideas on a reasonably safe rout to take with our current weather woes?
I'm dieing to go for a ride, am not worried about the bad weather as long as it's safe, but don't want to tackle the Rimatakas in the current adverse weather situation.
I was thinking of heading up the Levin way, but I know that road was pounded the other day. Do you think it would be to gusty and dodgey on the weekend?

[325rocket]

has anyone got any ideas on a reasonably safe rout to take with our current weather woes?
I'm dieing to go for a ride, am not worried about the bad weather as long as it's safe, but don't want to tackle the Rimatakas in the current adverse weather situation.
I was thinking of heading up the Levin way, but I know that road was pounded the other day. Do you think it would be to gusty and dodgey on the weekend?


head into town and go around the bays. its a nice ride and pretty sheltered.
We normally head in to oriental bay and have a coffee at the caravan then follow the
Coast around to island bay.

[JayRenner]

head into town and go around the bays. its a nice ride and pretty sheltered.
We normally head in to oriental bay and have a coffee at the caravan then follow the
Coast around to island bay.

Cool man, I'm thinking a bit longer then that though. Do you think the way up highway one is to dodgey in the this weather?

[325rocket]

Cool man, I'm thinking a bit longer then that though. Do you think the way up highway one is to dodgey in the this weather?

not really dodgey but it can get a bit boring and when its raining it can get old pretty quick.
whitemans valley is another option if you want a bit longer

[JayRenner]

having looked at google maps.. I say looks cool, but may wait for better weather to explore whitemans. I think I need to stick to main roads as i don't know the area the best, and hopefully won't get caught out by any dodegy corners :)

[Shadows]

having looked at google maps.. I say looks cool, but may wait for better weather to explore whitemans. I think I need to stick to main roads as i don't know the area the best, and hopefully won't get caught out by any dodegy corners :)

I heard Whitemans Valley got more inundated than many places with flooding and shit. It might pay to stay out of there until things dry up a bit.

[James Deuce]

At the risk of being labelled offensive and grumpy, FFS lad, the only way to get experience is to ride your bike. All the experience you can get is to be got with arse plonked on seat. Spend too much time listening to people expostualting over the inherent dangers of motorcycling and you'll never get out of your driveway.

The weather for Sunday looks mild and settled with no rain. The Rimutaka road is a road. It's not a bogey man, it isn't going to steal your undies.

[Nasty]

...
The weather for Sunday looks mild and settled with no rain. The Rimutaka road is a road. It's not a bogey man, it isn't going to steal your undies.

Hmmm must be a different weather channel than what I read two seconds ago on metservice .. which says showers with nor-westers ... but you are right about the takas ... but there is no point in riding on something that you have in your mind already freaked yourself out over. Ride it in your own time when you are ready .. and not just when someone tells you not to shit yourself over it. That is when you will know it is just another road.

[Nasty]

having looked at google maps.. I say looks cool, but may wait for better weather to explore whitemans. I think I need to stick to main roads as i don't know the area the best, and hopefully won't get caught out by any dodegy corners :)


Going for a fang around the bays is a good ride ... nice corners but still a bit of challenge to it ... much better than your driveway ... :) I wish I could come but am bucketing in brooklyn that day.

[Madness]

The Rimutaka road is a road. It's not a bogey man, it isn't going to steal your undies.


You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to James Deuce again

I always made it home with my undies intact. Slightly soiled once or twice but fully intact none the less.

Riding to Levin and back won't give you much added cornering confidence IMHO. The Wairarapa is where it's at, there's a small hilly thing to cross in order to get there tis all.

[merv]

I always made it home with my undies intact. Slightly soiled once or twice but fully intact none the less.


You certainly weren't the slowest person I've ridden up that hill with - lol :niceone:

[James Deuce]

Hmmm must be a different weather channel than what I read two seconds ago on metservice .. which says showers with nor-westers ... but you are right about the takas ... but there is no point in riding on something that you have in your mind already freaked yourself out over. Ride it in your own time when you are ready .. and not just when someone tells you not to shit yourself over it. That is when you will know it is just another road.


Seriously, I give up.

You win Kari.

Ciao.

[JayRenner]

Hay James, I'm more keen for a ride then a challenge this weekend, I rode rimitakas once, I will again, but for now would rather do it in the dry, call me chicken shit but I'd rather go for a blat and enjoy myself then be worried about riding something challenging in the weather. As for the boring ride to Levin, Thats ok Like I said I just wanna go for a ride to relax, the kind of riding for a stress relife then a adrenillin rush.
Cornering can wait for a day I feel like going for a blast. I was more wonding about the coastal rode and it's dodgeyness as I beleive it had been closed this week.

[JayRenner]

Levin was a funish ride. If you dont mind just cruising and not tipping into every corner.
The roads seemed sweet as well, Water looks pretty rough though lol.

[Nasty]

Levin was a funish ride. If you dont mind just cruising and not tipping into every corner.
The roads seemed sweet as well, Water looks pretty rough though lol.

great choice for a nice wee trip .. when we head that way we often stop of waiterere beach where there is a good cafe ... good prices and great food!

[JayRenner]

hey man what is the cafe just in the main township? and is there just the one? I'll try and check it out next time I go that way

[Cave Cleaner]

hey man what is the cafe just in the main township? and is there just the one? I'll try and check it out next time I go that way

As far as Im aware. Its the ONLY business there?? ;)

[JayRenner]

hahhaha, I guess it shouldn't be to hard to find then :clap:

[Nasty]

I thought there were two cafes .... as you go down the road there is an area with businesses at the park of a gravel area ... its not that one .. go further down .. its on the courner opposite of where the road humps over to the beach :)

[Just beGiNing 250]

Hey Everyone.

This my first full weekend with my bike in wellington so I'm dead keen to go a little ride around to diiscover the roads. Im happy with corners, the tighter the better. So hopefully see ya sunday

[Just beGiNing 250]

Actually where do you meet up?? Im in Kilbirnie...

[KoroJ]

Actually where do you meet up?? Im in Kilbirnie...

Caltex Rimutaka

[DingoZ]

If you are heading out and about today.

Take care over the Taka's if and when they open up..

Have been closed with snow all last night. Hoping to be open this morning. But still pretty icy and slippery under rubber....

Take care if travelling

[sels1]

Its a blue sky morning on the Kapiti Coast - whats it like in the Hutt?

[Nasty]

beautiful over this way ... but we got an 81st to go to :(

[Cave Cleaner]

Yes great morning over here on the Coast. Just took he bike out for a run along the front to pukerua bay and back. Will leave the takas for a better day me thinks...:rolleyes:

[Grub]

We've been to Pauatahanui and then into welly today and it's so fine and still that there's bike out everywhere! Not us today worse luck buut am jealous of those who managed to get out.

[sels1]

We've been to Pauatahanui and then into welly today and it's so fine and still that there's bike out everywhere! .
Yep, me and Kero had a ride over the Paekak Hill and into the city, nice day for it and bikes everywhere. Mr Plod was out as well with a camera on the P'Ram straights and a mufti had 2 bikes pulled over near Battle Hill, and a couple more on the M'way.

[Pwalo]

I was busy ferrying people around in the car, but it sure looked to be a beaut day for a ride. Saw a few more fortunate individuals enjoying themselves.

Rather cold thid morning at 6.30 though.

[JayRenner]

Is there a website to check if Rimitaa hill is open or closed?
Cheers.

[DingoZ]

Is there a website to check if Rimitaa hill is open or closed?
Cheers.

www.aaroadwatch.co.nz

[JayRenner]

www.aaroadwatch.co.nz

Thanking you Kindly!

[rwh]

Hmm, this thread's been a bit quiet lately.

I thought I'd try to get along tomorrow and see who else turns up. Don't wait for me though; 10am is always a struggle ...

Richard

[Cave Cleaner]

Well, I havent been for a sunday ride for quite a while, so as I was staying in Carterton for the next few weeks, and the Great weather we had today, I took a ride to Eketahuna, met mate, then we took the back roads to the Gladstone pub for a drink and a feed. It was packed with bikes of all types... I hope this weather continues....:2thumbsup

[Grub]

I took a ride to Eketahuna, ....:2thumbsup

If you haven't found it yet already, you HAVE to take the Mauriceville road between Masterton and Eketahuna. It goes the other side of Mt Bruce and is one of the best crusining roads we've found. You get to it by taking the bypass road out of Masterton until you get halfway along the big long straight and find "Loop Line" on your right (just b4 the vineyard). Take that to SH2, go left for 300m, then turn right onto the Mauriceville Rd and just keep going until it signals Eketahuna.

[Cave Cleaner]

If you haven't found it yet already, you HAVE to take the Mauriceville road between Masterton and Eketahuna. It goes the other side of Mt Bruce and is one of the best crusining roads we've found. You get to it by taking the bypass road out of Masterton until you get halfway along the big long straight and find "Loop Line" on your right (just b4 the vineyard). Take that to SH2, go left for 300m, then turn right onto the Mauriceville Rd and just keep going until it signals Eketahuna.

No I havent found that one yet, but it is marked into my Diary for the next time. Thanks for that info.:niceone:

[elle-f]

There is an AWESOME pizza and pasta place in Carterton!

[rwh]

Well that was a bit more than I intended ... I left home at 11, obviously too late to meet people at 10 ... headed over the hill thinking I'd go to Masterton, and if I felt keen, through the gorge and back down the coast.

Except that at Woodville, I felt a bit too ambitious, and turned right for Napier, and SH5 through to Taupo.

13 1/4 hours and 914km later, I'm home. Sleepy time, I think.

Richard

[DingoZ]

Well that was a bit more than I intended ... I left home at 11, obviously too late to meet people at 10 ... headed over the hill thinking I'd go to Masterton, and if I felt keen, through the gorge and back down the coast.

Except that at Woodville, I felt a bit too ambitious, and turned right for Napier, and SH5 through to Taupo.

13 1/4 hours and 914km later, I'm home. Sleepy time, I think.

Richard

done that myself (cept we meant to go there).- really really great day riding.......Slept well when I got home thats for sure

[Cave Cleaner]

Well that was a bit more than I intended ... I left home at 11, obviously too late to meet people at 10 ... headed over the hill thinking I'd go to Masterton, and if I felt keen, through the gorge and back down the coast.

Except that at Woodville, I felt a bit too ambitious, and turned right for Napier, and SH5 through to Taupo.

13 1/4 hours and 914km later, I'm home. Sleepy time, I think.

Richard

Did that too earlier in the year, except stayed the night in Dannivirke on the way up. Great roads they are too. Will do it:drool: again sometime.

[Cave Cleaner]

There is an AWESOME pizza and pasta place in Carterton!

I have heard that, is it on the main road?, Im thinking of takaways tonight....:msn-wink:

[Radar]

I have heard that, is it on the main road?, Im thinking of takaways tonight....:msn-wink:

Yep, main road, on the left as you come up from Featherston.
Its near The Tapas Lounge and Istanbul restaurant.

[Lissa]

There is an AWESOME pizza and pasta place in Carterton!

hehe a bit of self promotion is nothing to be ashamed of Elle! But you are right you make some mean pizzas!!!!

[Nasty]

There is an AWESOME pizza and pasta place in Carterton!

and the operating hours and address???? sheesh these things help..

[Cave Cleaner]

and the operating hours and address???? sheesh these things help..

As it is only a few minutes from where Im staying, I;ll check it out..;)

[ynot slow]

Well that was a bit more than I intended ... I left home at 11, obviously too late to meet people at 10 ... headed over the hill thinking I'd go to Masterton, and if I felt keen, through the gorge and back down the coast.

Except that at Woodville, I felt a bit too ambitious, and turned right for Napier, and SH5 through to Taupo.

13 1/4 hours and 914km later, I'm home. Sleepy time, I think.

Richard

Howdy,I was at the intersection beside you at Woodville,except we headed back lol,had been to Tui H/Quarters for coffee and sammies.Saw you in mirrors just after leaving Mangatoinoka,talk about a tiki tour you've done there.

[Kinje]

Well that was a bit more than I intended ... I left home at 11, obviously too late to meet people at 10 ... headed over the hill thinking I'd go to Masterton, and if I felt keen, through the gorge and back down the coast.

Except that at Woodville, I felt a bit too ambitious, and turned right for Napier, and SH5 through to Taupo.

13 1/4 hours and 914km later, I'm home. Sleepy time, I think.

Richard

Hehe thats awesome. Love those days when you're just following the road and it keeps opening up in front of you :cool:

[quallman1234]

Anyone Keen?

[Nasty]

weather looks great ... but have a housefull ... so have to wait and see.

[chanceyy]

hmm wot an awesome day in welly today ... so anyone riding ??? might have to do the long way home :)

10am at caltex is it ??

[Cave Cleaner]

Good frost here in Carterton this morning. But it is going to be a great day on the bike. I.ll wait till it burns off, then Im off on a ride to visit a mate up in Dannivirke for a few hours. :niceone:

[rustys]

Hi folks, Duke Girl and self are heading off over the Taka's after 10.00am. Anyone no whats happening with the road up there heard something on the new's this morning.

[Nasty]

Hi folks, Duke Girl and self are heading off over the Taka's after 10.00am. Anyone no whats happening with the road up there heard something on the new's this morning.


New Zealand Police Alert 7:15am 7 Sep 2008 Wellington

Location of incident: State Highway 2, Rimutaka Hill

Incident type: Sheet Ice

Caution required.
Sheet ice on State Highway 2, location approximately 2km down either side of the Rimutaka Hill summit.

Issued By: non-sworn Dean Eteveneaux

[rustys]

Thanks Carrie ! Hopefully gone when we get up there. Cheers.

[Grub]

How can anything beat being a biker on a day like this.

Chanceyy & I turned up at Rimutex at 10am and it was a little quiet. So we waited a bit, thinking we'd go at 10:30 anyways. A guy turns up, we chat, he's waiting for a group that has 'that chick that races'... aha. So by 11am there's about 15 of us, mostly KBer's ... all standing around gassing.

Eventually everyone mounts up and we head for the hill. At the top, everyone's standing around gassing ... bugger that. Let's ride - so Wannabikerx2 and I are off. The others are all going to Martinborough anyway, we're heading to Carterton (Chanceyy has to get home eventually). Chanceyy? ... where's Chanceyy? Ooops left her at the top of the hill. She eventually caught up with us at Wild Oats in Carterton followed 40 minutes later by Rustys and Duke Girl. Remember, them, according to their earlier post, they were leaving at 10am :). We left at 11, no sign of them by then ... one has to ask what they were doing instead!

Wannabiker x 2 and I came home to do the lawns, Chanceyy got the company of Rustys and Duke Girl to Alfredton, Pahiatua, The Track and at least back to Levin.

Great day, great people ... life is good

[Nasty]

Thanks Carrie ! Hopefully gone when we get up there. Cheers.

what is this carrie business??

[rustys]

Oops sorry...( Kari) is that better. Grub... yes Duke Girl, Chancey and i had a great ride after leaving you at Carterton. Went through Mauriceville, Eketahuna then turned up the Mangamaire road thats a nice ride through there, (some nice rivers in there hope there's some trout in them as i will come back there and have a fish one day.) Over the Pahiatua track and another coffee stop at Shannon before heading home. Well have to do two oil changes on both bikes before next weekend, as the little Ninja has done over the 1000klms now, so Susie can thrash it along now. Brilliant day out as it showed with all the bikes out on the road. Roll on summer.

[DingoZ]

How can anything beat being a biker on a day like this.


Great day, great people ... life is good

Cept if you are work

Bastards you're all bastards......:)


:soon:

[chanceyy]

How can anything beat being a biker on a day like this.

Nothing beats it on this kinda day

Chanceyy & I turned up at Rimutex at 10am and it was a little quiet. So we waited a bit, thinking we'd go at 10:30 anyways. A guy turns up, we chat, he's waiting for a group that has 'that chick that races'... aha. So by 11am there's about 15 of us, mostly KBer's ... all standing around gassing.

Felt like I was on a manawatu ride :whistle:

Eventually everyone mounts up and we head for the hill. At the top, everyone's standing around gassing ... bugger that. Let's ride - so Wannabikerx2 and I are off. The others are all going to Martinborough anyway, we're heading to Carterton (Chanceyy has to get home eventually). Chanceyy? ... where's Chanceyy?

hmmmmmm am I suppose to take a hint there :laugh: .. esp aft last nite :lol:

Ooops left her at the top of the hill. She eventually caught up with us at Wild Oats in Carterton followed 40 minutes later by Rustys and Duke Girl. Remember, them, according to their earlier post, they were leaving at 10am :). We left at 11, no sign of them by then ... one has to ask what they were doing instead!

Yeah lucky for me you mentioned where you were heading, good timing for Rustys & duc girl just as I was leaving

Wannabiker x 2 and I came home to do the lawns, Chanceyy got the company of Rustys and Duke Girl to Alfredton, Pahiatua, The Track and at least back to Levin.

Blardy great ride it was too :yes:

Great day, great people ... life is good


Oops sorry...( Kari) is that better. Grub... yes Duke Girl, Chancey and i had a great ride after leaving you at Carterton. Went through Mauriceville, Eketahuna then turned up the Mangamaire road thats a nice ride through there, (some nice rivers in there hope there's some trout in them as i will come back there and have a fish one day.) Over the Pahiatua track and another coffee stop at Shannon before heading home. Well have to do two oil changes on both bikes before next weekend, as the little Ninja has done over the 1000klms now, so Susie can thrash it along now. Brilliant day out as it showed with all the bikes out on the road. Roll on summer.

twas great Rustys .. thanks for the company guys it was fun .. :D do it again soon huh ??

[scuzeme]

Chanceyy ta for your message about todays ride starting at 10am from the Caltex problem was a got it at 9.45 MAD DASH arrived at the meeting place an hour late and pleased to see 20 or so bikers waiting to go, i did see you but didnt get a chance to introduce my self.
Any way tankcam juiced up we got on our way and had an awesom ride to the summit then onto Martinborough for a caffine pit stop with a bit of serious braking al lah coppa on the side of the road (i have footage).
Then nice cruise downto lake ferry for another drink and shoot the shit session then around the lake and back to Featherston.

Great Company, great bikes, great weather long roads and even longer sweepers hehe look forward to doing it all again.

PS Flame need more horse power :yes:

[henry]

How can anything beat being a biker on a day like this.

Except for the cow that tried to kill me, the smashed indicator from all the rocks on the road, Steve's flat tyre in the middle of nowhere and me dropping my bike while doing a u turn...

Yep, apart from that it was great.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/12656878@N06/2837291457/in/set-72157607047351975/

[scuzeme]

Except for the cow that tried to kill me, the smashed indicator from all the rocks on the road, Steve's flat tyre in the middle of nowhere and me dropping my bike while doing a u turn...

Yep, apart from that it was great.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/12656878@N06/2837291457/in/set-72157607047351975/

Yes i got a few small chips on my Duc and one on my helmet that i ws a little pissed about but thats what happens when your trying to keep up with those bloody Gixxer boys, no one to blame but me:argh:

Still its better to look on the bright side of things including that fact that any ride you come home from is a good ride.

[GrayWolf]

What a sad day (last Sunday) Arrived at Rimutex about 20 to 10 and no KB riders, or any who'd admit to being one....... Still was an awesome weekend for riding, the 'rapa was wonderful as was the obligatory fish n chips at Lake Ferry.
Soooooooooo, anyone gonna be at Rimutex before 10am??? Or is it another (Lone)Wolf ride??

[wilber]

Sprints on at carterton tomorrow so surpose most will heading there

[Nasty]

Sorry Gray wolf ... docs told me no riding this week ... and next week is Vic Club races .. so will be there ... :(

[nico]

ill be at rimatex 10am then heading over to the drags is any one else meting there b4 going over or just heading over??

[Grub]

A lot of Kiwibikers will be up at Manfield for the two-day Vic Club round 5 this weekend. Including Nasty and I.

If anyone's thinking of a Sunday Morning ride, that would be a good destination via the hill, Wairarapa, Mauriceville, Mangamaire, Pahiatua Track, Ashhurst, Colyton Rd to Manfield. Or dodge the Pahiatua Track and go through Ballance to the cafe just on the Ballance Gorge Rd before the single lane bridge to the gorge. It's a must for brunch. That'd be a nice little 185km pootle.

[RantyDave]

I know it's not winter any more, but is anyone riding tomorrow? 10am at rimutex?

Dave

[scuzeme]

I know it's not winter any more, but is anyone riding tomorrow? 10am at rimutex?

Dave

I will be there mate.

[Grub]

I had a short pootle into the city today and it was one of THOSE days, just brilliant to be alive and on a bike. If I didn't have to rebuild the toilet wall tomorrow following a burst pipe I'd be there with you.

The consolation prize is that as Nasty will be on the Breast Cancer ride tomorrow, I can turn Bathurst up full blast on both TV's and at least have some pleasure from the day

[Nasty]

Yup .. will be meeting Elle33f at Rimutex around 9.30 ish (might be earlier) .... to pottle into town to show off at least one of my bras and a teddy wearing a corsett!

[RantyDave]

Hey,

It appears my family would like to go for a bit of a picnic at the end of the Wainui coast road this morning so I'm going to join them then *maybe* go have a quick razz over the takas. So, no rimutex at 10.

Have fun y'all!

Dave

[GrayWolf]

Hey,

It appears my family would like to go for a bit of a picnic at the end of the Wainui coast road this morning so I'm going to join them then *maybe* go have a quick razz over the takas. So, no rimutex at 10.

Have fun y'all!

Dave

You missed a good one RantyDave, Scuseme, and a friend of his (both on Dukes) turned up and it was a great ride. We did the ride to Martinboro' and then to Gladstone, Errrrrr lessay my fuel economy took a severe nose dive! :third:

[sinfull]

Anything happening on this front today ?

[Nasty]

Anything happening on this front today ?

After yesterday I think the Grub will still be in bed :( ... so doesn't look like we will be going ...

[sinfull]

After yesterday I think the Grub will still be in bed :( ... so doesn't look like we will be going ...
Did you guys get out there yesterday and wreck yaselves too ?
Heidi is parking up at home today, couple hours too many in the grasshopper position on the back o the triple !
I just couldn't stop other than for gas lol my bad ! She said it felt like we were going round in circles (head was pretty much pressed to the back o mine) but i swear we only passed through paihiatua three times

[davebullet]

I missed the wednesday ride and struggling with the chores or riding (well, you know that's an easy choice) - except when you consider the consequences of not doing said chores :nono:

[Nasty]

Did you guys get out there yesterday and wreck yaselves too ?
Heidi is parking up at home today, couple hours too many in the grasshopper position on the back o the triple !
I just couldn't stop other than for gas lol my bad ! She said it felt like we were going round in circles (head was pretty much pressed to the back o mine) but i swear we only passed through paihiatua three times

LOL I wish ... Vic Club last round yesterday ... today .. recovery time!

[Cave Cleaner]

Too good a day not to ride. I will be going somewhere thats for sure. Bike all washed yesterday, so ready to ride today..:Punk:

[sinfull]

Too good a day not to ride. I will be going somewhere thats for sure. Bike all washed yesterday, so ready to ride today..:Punk:

Well if ya wanna meet up in pram somewhere around 9 mate, we could head over the peakok towards rimatex in the hutt for ten and see who shows up there !

[sinned]

Might see some of you lucky ones on the road. I am driving back from Hastings. It is raining here.

[davebullet]

I'm leaving J'ville shortly - should see you at rimutex at approx 10:15.

Cheers,
Dave.

[davebullet]

I journeyed forth up the hutt motorway this morning, not knowing what might lay ahead.

I saw two fellow riders cruising near the haywards turnoff, so followed them to rimutex (ukiwi and his wife). Several sports bikes were already there and ready to go. They headed off first (knowing our sheer skill and power would shortly reign them in). We were joined a short while later by sinful, who agreed to be tail end charlie whilst two of us attempted the rimutakas for the first time.

There was a pause from the mountain, as it shook with the might of the 3 proud L-plate toting riders (known as the "L-plate squad") ascending its base. Of course sinful had a bike with more than 4 times the cubic capacity (and probably even more power), but that didn't keep our 5 combined cylinders from making an attack. We stopped at the summit. Dead calm and sunny. We went through to greytown, where sinful headed back home (probably to ride a little quicker too :-) then the remaining 3 went onto Carterton. After a coffee and a snack, we pootled to Martinborough. Quite a few bikers were out. After another coffee, we headed through featherston and back over. I went via the haywards back home.

It was a brilliant day. Well worth not doing chores eh?

[sinfull]

where sinful headed back home (probably to ride a little quicker too :-)

Was good to meet you guys ! No problem with riding at an L pace Dave when the company is as it was !
Was very surprised to meet cloud, a bit of rain (almost sleet) over that side of the haywards after leaving here in brilliant sunshine !
Was a bit of said quickness in getting through masterton and the paihiatua track to find the sun again lol (wasn't really dressed to handle the chill factor i met) funny, but ya seem to feel warmer at warp speed !
Should have stuck around and enjoyed the ride around the rapa a bit more, as i missed one appointment by leaving for the ride anyway and ended up waiting round for a couple of hours for the next one after getting home !
Still managed to clock up a good 700 k over the weekend and thats why i own the bike !

[Lilly2w]

Any suggestions on a good run to do this sunday? looks like the weather will be great, but I would like to avoid the tuka's due to the toast martinbourough who har..

[rodimus]

I'm keen for a bays loop.

[elle-f]

yep, and the gladstone pub is closed from 3.

[ukiwi]

Over haywards, round the inlet and up the coast sounds good

[325rocket]

Over haywards, round the inlet and up the coast sounds good

sounds good to me too. Duckpond instead of caltex rimutaka?

[ukiwi]

Weather not looking to flash, morning drizzle and strong northerlies.

[Pedrostt500]

if the weather isn't to bad, the Red shed cafe at Te horo.

[ukiwi]

sounds like a plan, the duck pond to the red shed
Meet around 10 at the duck pond

[Pedrostt500]

yep that sounds good.

[325rocket]

well its windy but its not that windy, ill be there.

[Lilly2w]

coolness, me and mr 2wheels will be there.

[325rocket]

was a good ride. the photos came out pretty crap so i haven't put them up.

see you all next sunday.

[325rocket]

changed my mind

[Lilly2w]

Looks like we had fun laying down that rubber huh? Was a good ride! Did you see your bike was named bike of the year by 2 wheels mag? beat out the triple and the monster!

[Nasty]

watching the weather for this week ... was being hopeful of a nice ride and chill!

[Lilly2w]

Was very cruisy, my first time on the paecoc, not to scary,aside from locking the back wheel up on the corner, a new and surprising experience :innocent:

fingers crossed for lots of glorious sunny sunshine this week to:sunny:!

[nico]

anyone got any planz ive got morning off wopud be a shame to miss out on a blatt

[325rocket]

id be up for a ride but it could be a wet one.

[Pedrostt500]

lets see what the weather does.

[Bullitt]

Ive got the weekend alone for the first time in ages so I could be keen if others are coming and the weather is good.

[ttnz]

good ride last week and nice to meet you guys, I'll be there if the weathers ok, tomorrow looks ok but ment to be painting ..bugger may have to seak out while the wifes not looking

[Pedrostt500]

I have a theory about painting Paint it once paint it badly and you will never be asked to paint anything again.

[Cave Cleaner]

I have a theory about painting Paint it once paint it badly and you will never be asked to paint anything again.

Now why didnt I think of that one..... :bleh:

[Pedrostt500]

I intend doing the toy Run, and then going to catch up with a mate at Mauriceville, who is runnig a Cafe ( Petes Palace) at the Mauriceville country fair. worth a look if you are cruising around the Wairarapa.

[Nasty]

From 9am to 11 am is registration at the sandbar area of the Paremata shops ... then its off on the toy run!!

[Pedrostt500]

Whos up for a ride this Sunday?, destination any where.

[Howie]

Might be able to make it Sunday, see how I feel after tomorrow. I have a house full of teenagers tomorrow for my daughters birthday.

[Pedrostt500]

Might be able to make it Sunday, see how I feel after tomorrow. I have a house full of teenagers tomorrow for my daughters birthday.


Ah ya poor bugger, escape while you can.

[ttnz]

Any one keen for a ride over the hill tomorrow?

[Charlie41]

Any one keen for a ride over the hill tomorrow?

I'm keen. How fast do you ride tho?