Westpac Rescue Helicopter Fundraiser!

[Maha]

Westpac Rescue Helicopter Fundraiser Ride!

Cheese Cutter Awareness Revival!



To get onto the Base Register here

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&ea=attend&e=1640



All Rolled Into One Big Day Out!


Only a $10.00 Donation!!

We are coming to you!! Start saving now!!


Collection bikes will be

Maha/Busa pete/MadDuck/The Stranger/Draco/Gubb/Zapf/Luckylegs/DEATH_INC/Speedie/
Shane (Motorcycle Trader)


We are planning half hour stops along the way so you can come and meet up with us and pay your donation. Organise a bunch of your friends to come with you.
Wear Red Arm Bands, there will be petition forms for signing! Hopefully if we get enough riders/supporters along we can get some good media coverage.


When/Where
Saturday 28th June 2008
Auckland/Tauranga/Rotorua/Hamilton/Auckland

Times/Places

Auckland: Botany Honda 9:00 am

Tauranga: Bayride Motorcycles 11:30 am

Rotorua: Bike Force 1:00 pm

Hamilton: Boyd Motorcycles 3:00 pm

Auckland: Mechanics Bay
Westpac Helicopter Base 5:30 pm

To hand over funds collected


All money collected will be taken back to Auckland where it will be distributed back to the areas we visited on the day

[Maha]

We have been in touch with the Marketing Manager for the Westpac Helicopter in Auckland and she is fully supportive of this event.

This is not a mass group ride, but, an opportunity for us all to raise funds for the Helicopter and bring awareness of the Cheese Cutter Barrier back into the public eye.

Anyone that is within a good riding distance of any of the nominated Bike Shops, then we urge you to be there. This is at the end of June so there is a heap of time.

Other Regional Collection Rides will be organised for the same day. My event is for the upper North Island.

There will TWO Spot Prize of $100 worth of Petrol Vouchers (Auckland Event only) when you donate, your name be will written next to a number, and a number will be drawn at the end of the day. The winner's will be notified and the vouchers sent the next day.

If the first stop time does not suit anyone, theres always the other end of the day at Machanics Bay ( Westpac Helicopter Base)

Any Cheese Cutter questions please refer here... http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=72693

Regional Event Links Below

Here is the Christchurch Event http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1548854#post1548854
Here is the Manawatu Event http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=73011
Here is the Nelson/Marlborough Event http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=73248
Here is the Hawkes Bay Event http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1556411#post1556411



I will be editing/adding over the next few days with more information and links to other Events.

[Gubb]

Good effort.
Count me in.
Can I tag along for the entire ride?

[Maha]

Good effort.
Count me in.
Can I tag along for the entire ride?

Would you like me to add you the list of core riders?
I will only have a maximum of 10 bikes.

[Gubb]

Would you like me to add you the list of core riders?
I will only have a maximum of 10 bikes.

Love to, but can you put up with me for 10 hours?

[Maha]

I have had a talk to Chanceyy and MSTRS over the last few days about this.
I whole idea is to involve all of New Zealand on June 28th.

Westpac have rescue Helicopters in Auckland/Waikato/Wellington and Christchurch.
We will have the top half of the North Island covered, and Palmerston North was nominated as the best place to gather for the lower half.
So if someone can jump in (Chanceyy? MSTRS?) add their spin on things that would be wonderful.
I know that some areas do not have a Westpac Helicopter but that does not matter, raise money for your own Rescue Helicopter. If it ends up being Westpac then I will let the area it covers know about what is going on.

[chanceyy]

yes in Palmerston North its the Square trust helicopter rescue

was a thought that riders from Wanganui, Hastings/Napier, Danniverke, Pahiatua , Levin could converge on Palmerston north, depends if wellington want to come up to palmerston or organise one down that way to raise funds and awareness for the cheesecutter campaign


others thoughts ??

[DMNTD]

Hey Mark...get someone to create a nice A4 poster and I'll put it up at work A.S.A.P. Boss man is in full support too BTW!

Saturday is our busiest day so very suitable for potential donations :yes:

[RiderInBlack]

Westpac have rescue Helicopters in Auckland/Waikato/Wellington and Christchurch.
I know that some areas do not have a Westpac Helicopter but that does not matter, raise money for your own Rescue Helicopter.Up here (Northland) it is Northpower Trust Helicopter, but am happy to raise funds for other Helicopters as I travel a lot:msn-wink:

[Maha]

Hey Mark...get someone to create a nice A4 poster and I'll put it up at work A.S.A.P. Boss man is in full support too BTW!

Saturday is our busiest day so very suitable for potential donations :yes:

Good point, thanks Chris, The other Bike Shops suggested the same thing, sending a poster about it. Awesome that the all seem really supportive of this.
Leave it with me and I will sort somthing out....:niceone:

[Maha]

Up here (Northland) it is Northpower Trust Helicopter, but am happy to raise funds for other Helicopters as I travel a lot:msn-wink:


Had a similar comment from the Westpac Lady, she said ''dont know about acccepting money from other areas'' until it was pointed out that...''we are bikers, we may need the services of a Rescue Helicopter in any area, we dont just ride in Auckland''
She replied..........''Good Point''

[Maha]

yes in Palmerston North its the Square trust helicopter rescue

was a thought that riders from Wanganui, Hastings/Napier, Danniverke, Pahiatua , Levin could converge on Palmerston north, depends if wellington want to come up to palmerston or organise one down that way to raise funds and awareness for the cheesecutter campaign


others thoughts ??

Someone in Christchurch to organise top half of the South Island?
A 2-3 hour ride is not asking to much, we will be out for about 8 1/2 hours covering just over 500 kms.
Dunedin perhaps? For the lower half.
Any one want to step forward? Feel free to pm me for any help I can give.

[chanceyy]

Someone in Christchurch to organise top half of the South Island?
A 2-3 hour ride is not asking to much, we will be out for about 8 1/2 hours covering just over 500 kms.
Dunedin perhaps? For the lower half.
Any one want to step forward? Feel free to pm me for any help I can give.


I do not mind organising Palmy area .. anyone else want to help ??

[Gubb]

...Sorry Maha, but I think you may have misspelled my name.
:girlfight:

[DarkLord]

I'm so there. I could easily have died if it wasn't for those guys.

Count me in.

[Jiminy]

Hey, that's a great idea. I'd be keen for the lower N Island ride. :niceone:

[WelshWizard]

All being well I will be at Botany.

[TOTO]

I want to tag along for the whole day too. See you on the day. Rain or shine doesn't bother me.

Where do I get a red arm band from ?

[Mom]

I want to tag along for the whole day too. See you on the day. Rain or shine doesn't bother me.

Where do I get a red arm band from ?

We made ours from ribbon I bought at the local emporium. Ties on and leaves some trailing ribbon to flap around in the breeze as you ride along.

[Maha]

Hey, that's a great idea. I'd be keen for the lower N Island ride. :niceone:

All good Jiminy, if enough Lower North Islanders can arrange themselves to do this is it will be awesome.


All being well both my wife and myself will be there, if the ride is at a reasonable pace between points
IE no more than 80 kph we will try to do the whole run

I have distance mapped out and the times I want to be in each city, the 'average' speed is 80kph.


I want to tag along for the whole day too. See you on the day. Rain or shine doesn't bother me.


If the weather is real crap, I may postspone till the following weekend, turn out will be 'not the best' if its a shocker.

[Quasievil]

Good Plan, Im in for the ride and help.
I will stick it on Sportsbike.co.nz to get our crew (HEY SOME ARENT ON KB LOL) into it.

[Maha]

cool idea Mark, see you there :Punk:

i reckon a cooler idea would be to donate each regions takings to their respective helicopters, http://www.rescue.org.nz/tauranga/index.php as these smaller provinces arent nearly as well funded as the auckland region.

just a thought, either way i will be there :sunny:

That was the plan, if I made it sound like all money raised goes to Auckland then thats not correct. Each Regional ride will be collecting for thier own Area, What I am doing is for Auckland only. If at any other time, someone wants to organise something similar out of Hamilton or Tauranga then I will support that. But a Hamilton collection (for instance) would have to go out of their area to make it worth the while. Thats the way I see this panning out. Bikers outside the Auckland area, do ride up this way, if they ever need a Rescue Helicopter? It will be the Westpac.


Good Plan, Im in for the ride and help.
I will stick it on Sportsbike.co.nz to get our crew (HEY SOME ARENT ON KB LOL) into it.

Good stuff Quasi.... bikers from areas outside of the nominated collection points can come in, thats the way I see this succeeding. I will support any future organised Rescue Fund Raiser ride form outside the Auckland area. I may need help one day by any of the Helicopters in the link that nodrog posted.

[sunhuntin]

i may well be up to meet in rotorua and ride south. will have to see closer to the time, but im in for the palmy meet no matter what.

toto... the last cheesecutter ride i attended, we used red insulation tape. ive still got mine on my sleeve. lol.

[Maha]

i may well be up to meet in rotorua and ride south. will have to see closer to the time, but im in for the palmy meet no matter what.

toto... the last cheesecutter ride i attended, we used red insulation tape. ive still got mine on my sleeve. lol.

A couple of pm's have been sent to others in the Regions that can also do this, including the South Island. Yet to contact someone in the Lower South to organise that area. All this to take place on the same day and donate to the Nominated Helicopter of your choice. Where ever you may be, it doesn' t really matter, someday you may need the services of any Regional Rescue Helicopter...thats the message!

[Toaster]

We made ours from ribbon I bought at the local emporium. Ties on and leaves some trailing ribbon to flap around in the breeze as you ride along.

Maybe I could do ribbons from the handlebars??!! :Pokey:

[Mom]

Maybe I could do ribbons from the handlebars??!! :Pokey:

Did you say tassels :dodge:

Best get some for your jacket too mate :D

[MadDuck]

Did you say tassels :dodge:


Did I hear the "T" word..... :love:

[Maha]

Maybe I could do ribbons from the handlebars??!! :Pokey:


Did you say tassels :dodge:

Best get some for your jacket too mate :D


Did I hear the "T" word..... :love:

Careful guys, I have asked for any silly stuff to be removed.....:niceone:

[carver]

cool, see you guys in hamilton, te home of the notorious mormon few

[pana]

What an awesome idea!! Well done. I will be waiting at work for you all (Rotorua stop) that day, if you have a poster done please forward one and I will put it up in the window. If you send a poster to Bike Force 177 Lake Road Rotorua .. make it attention Gwen and I wil make sure its up.

Again awesome guys:woohoo:

[Mom]

What an awesome idea!! Well done. I will be waiting at work for you all (Rotorua stop) that day, if you have a poster done please forward one and I will put it up in the window. If you send a poster to Bike Force 177 Lake Road Rotorua .. make it attention Gwen and I wil make sure its up.

Again awesome guys:woohoo:

I have just done the flyer, need to get them copied tomorrow, promise to send you a copy soon as mate! Look forward to meeting you!

[pana]

I have just done the flyer, need to get them copied tomorrow, promise to send you a copy soon as mate! Look forward to meeting you!



Great will look out for it. Thanks

[Laava]

Will there be old people? Oh............and cake? [Not helmet cake tho!]
Otherwise I'll stay home!

[WelshWizard]

Maybe I could do ribbons from the handlebars??!! :Pokey:


Since the first run I have riden with an arm band and a band tied between the two mirriors and that includes a change of bike due to blowing up the NXR I rode at the first one.

As for posters if you have a digital file I maybe able to get some done at the wifes work place.

[QUOTE=maha man;1543223]
I have distance mapped out and the times I want to be in each city, the 'average' speed is 80kph.
QUOTE]

to average 80 mean we will have to travel quite a bit faster than 80 kph past WRB's perhaps we need to allow a bit more time between stop points so as not shorten each stop over where the message will be put out to any press that may show up.


And to add a bit of incentive,

UK 26 March 2008 WRBs kill rider
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/EDITORIAL/BIKES/news/41596.html
it may be Briton but it still show what they do to riders

[BALZYBUELL]

WOULD LIKE TO JOIN YOU ALL BUT IM IN WELLYS.GOOD ON YOU PEEPS SAFE RIDING:niceone:

[chanceyy]

hey guys just been talking to maha .. I am looking at putting something together for the manawatu region ..

look out for a thread by the weekend .. I would appreciate any ideas .. The initial idea would be to converge on Palmerston North from all areas around late morning venue to be sorted but have something in mind.. head out for a hour or two long ride (as those in the palmy area would not have ridden anywhere) converge back again gather signatures for the cheesecutter campaign (for those who have not signed previously .. cost $10 per rider ..


so we do not clog up this thread can you pm me your idea's & once I have the thread up & running we can discuss it in there ..

cheers

[Bayride Motorcycles]

What an awesome idea!! Well done. I will be waiting at work for you all (Rotorua stop) that day, if you have a poster done please forward one and I will put it up in the window. If you send a poster to Bike Force 177 Lake Road Rotorua .. make it attention Gwen and I wil make sure its up.

Again awesome guys:woohoo:

Excellent Pana and Bike Force(Rotorua)!
Like you we'll be awaiting the Crew to turn up but here in Tauranga before they make the ride down to you guys.
Proud to be able to help out in anyway with such a great cause.

BTW Maha's...the sooner I recieve the flyers the sooner I can create a donation box at work so I can collect some pre-donations from the punters.
Will also take a ride over to Okororie(The Office) when able,and drop off a collection box there too.

[Bayride Motorcycles]

[QUOTE=maha man;1544478]

Auckland/Tauranga.... time allowed 2 hours
Tauranga/Rotorua.... time allowed 1 hour[QUOTE]

I'd allow 2.5hours between Auckland and Tauranga,Mark. I know of a certain gent that takes that long to do that trip. :whistle:

Bang on re Tauranga to Rotorua though. ;)

[Maha]

To average 80 mean we will have to travel quite a bit faster than 80 kph past WRB's perhaps we need to allow a bit more time between stop points so as not shorten each stop over where the message will be put out to any press that may show up.

This is Primarily a Westpac Rescue Helicopter Fundraiser.
And an opportunity to raise WRB awareness at the same time.
The Cheesecutter part of it is important.
There will be no time for us to stand around and push the WRB message verbally on the day.
This ride covers just over 500km and has been timed to ensure we complete each leg on or about the posted times.

Auckland/Tauranga.... time allowed 2 hours
Tauranga/Rotorua.... time allowed 1 hour
Rotorua/Hamilton.... time allowed 1.5 hours
Hamilton/Auckland... time allowed 1.5 hours

Half hour stop at each Bike Shop...8.5 hours from Auckland to Auckland.
We live 1 hour north of Auckland and that time is not accounted for.
We are relying on others to support this and help where/how they can.

Mark.

[Maha]

Excellent Pana and Bike Force(Rotorua)!
Like you we'll be awaiting the Crew to turn up but here in Tauranga before they make the ride down to you guys.
Proud to be able to help out in anyway with such a great cause.

BTW Maha's...the sooner I recieve the flyers the sooner I can create a donation box at work so I can collect some pre-donations from the punters.
Will also take a ride over to Okororie(The Office) when able,and drop off a collection box there too.

They will be printed tomorrow. What is your address so we can post them?

[Maha]

I'd allow 2.5hours between Auckland and Tauranga,Mark. I know of a certain gent that takes that long to do that trip. :whistle:
Bang on re Tauranga to Rotorua though. ;)
We will be leaving from Botany...not really Auckland City as such.
Maybe a tad longer than 2 hours but hey, we will get there.

[Bayride Motorcycles]

They will be printed tomorrow. What is your address so we can post them?

Thanks Mark.
Might be easier if you emailed it directly to it me if that might help out so here's our/my full contact details for you.

Bayride Motorcycles
337 Cameron Road
Tauranga
sales@bayride.co.nz

[roy.nz]

Count me in.I love the idea and think this is a ace idea.

[Genestho]

:msn-wink:
Now your thinkin, well done... back in business

[sunhuntin]

hey guys just been talking to maha .. I am looking at putting something together for the manawatu region ..

look out for a thread by the weekend .. I would appreciate any ideas .. The initial idea would be to converge on Palmerston North from all areas around late morning venue to be sorted but have something in mind.. head out for a hour or two long ride (as those in the palmy area would not have ridden anywhere) converge back again gather signatures for the cheesecutter campaign (for those who have not signed previously .. cost $10 per rider ..


so we do not clog up this thread can you pm me your idea's & once I have the thread up & running we can discuss it in there ..

cheers

ill be keeping an eye out chanceyy.

[Maha]

I have put alot of thought into this, and the reason why I have stated that there will no more than a group of 10 bikes in the main collection ride is that, due to the tight time frame, any more than that would be to hard to to keep together. We are wanting all others to choose which Bike Shop would best suit to be at when we get there. This is going to be a Nation Wide Event with other rides being organised in the lower North Island and in the South Island as well. We have had contact from an insider at the New Zealand Herald and a press release will be put together ASAP...
Im looking forward to what the other Regions come with and once they are sorted, we will get in touch with the Herald.
More updates as they happen....thank you....Mark

[WelshWizard]

This is Primarily a Westpac Rescue Helicopter Fundraiser.
And an opportunity to raise WRB awareness at the same time.
The Cheesecutter part of it is important.
There will be no time for us to stand around and push the WRB message verbally on the day.
This ride covers just over 500km and has been timed to ensure we complete each leg on or about the posted times.

Auckland/Tauranga.... time allowed 2 hours
Tauranga/Rotorua.... time allowed 1 hour
Rotorua/Hamilton.... time allowed 1.5 hours
Hamilton/Auckland... time allowed 1.5 hours

Half hour stop at each Bike Shop...8.5 hours from Auckland to Auckland.
We live 1 hour north of Auckland and that time is not accounted for.
We are relying on others to support this and help where/how they can.

Mark.

Well Mark what are you going to be doing to raise the WRB issue, seems to me that this is getting people who are pushing to WRB issue, with out any coverage major coverage of the WRBs?

[Maha]

Well Mark what are you going to be doing to raise the WRB issue, seems to me that this is getting people who are pushing to WRB issue, with out any coverage major coverage of the WRBs?

There is a thread that has been started for that very reason, please address all CC questions and ideas to this thread.
We encourage any suggestions that have/not already been disccussed.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=72693

[dangerous]

Westpac Rescue Helicopter Fundraiser Ride!

Cheese Cutter Awareness Revival!



CHRISTCHURCH

Ok beter late than never, but Chch is going to do there bit so locals see here http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1548854#post1548854

[Maha]

Shit hot Dangerous, within the next few days we should have all but the deep south covered. Anyone from down that way want to step up and take this on??
I may need to pm a couple from the 'chilly' region.

[chanceyy]

Manawatu (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1549375#post1549375) one up & running .. details are coming together .. please refer to first post that will be updated as more info comes to hand

[MyGSXF]

I got ya pm babe.. will do something for the Nelson area! :yes:

Will have a think over the next few days & see what I can come up with! :wacko: (also any brilliant ideas from others will be greatfully accepted & can be pm'd to me :innocent:)

Jen :rockon:

[Maha]

I got ya pm babe.. will do something for the Nelson area! :yes:

Will have a think over the next few days & see what I can come up with! :wacko: (also any brilliant ideas from others will be greatfully accepted & can be pm'd to me :innocent:)

Jen :rockon:


Onya Jen...:2thumbsup
Contacting your Regional Rescue Helicopter and letting them know whats going would be the first thing on the 'to do' list.
Also, if you read what the others are to then you can an idea/s as to what you can organise. The links are on the 2nd post in my thread.
Its not strictly for KBers, its for all bikers to support so getting in touch with any Bike shops and putting a Flyer/Poster in their windows is another idea.
Any help you require? just ask.........Mark

[Maha]

I emailed Leanne Frisbie (Westpac Helicopter) yesterday and let her know how things were shaping up, including the Manawatu/Canterbury Fundraisers and here is the reply.

Hi Mark, that's fantastic.

I'll pop your flier on our website.

Let us know if you need any other assistance.

I've cc'd Bec Williams from Westpac in this also, as Westpac might be keen to get involved in some way, if so Bec will be in touch.

Thanks so much for your support,

Kind regards,

Leanne.

[Maha]

Another $100 worth of Petrol Vouchers has been added to the draw.
Thats two Draws to made at the conclusion of the Fundraiser.

[Maha]

Shit hot Dangerous, within the next few days we should have all but the deep south covered. Anyone from down that way want to step up and take this on??
I may need to pm a couple from the 'chilly' region.

Seems the deep south are not too interested in this. At least 3/4 of NZ are into it.

[Maha]

Yes this Event has really got an overwhelming amount of support. So much as been done over the last few days (now that we have almost all the imfo we need) all the bike shops that we are visting have been re-contacted since my initial phone call a few weeks ago. They now have a real good idea on what is happening and are doing their bit on supporting both sides of whats happening on June 28. I am quite blowen away really on how this little thought I had about a month ago has turned out. There are so many people to thank at this point but its not over yet. Anne has done a suppurb job over the last couple of days on the organising front, its has been quite outstanding really. Just a few loose ends to tie up and we will be set.

[Mom]

Here is the other half of the equation

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1564095#post1564095

This has the potential to become a HUGE event, spread the word!

[Gubb]

Youse fullas are Legends(tm).

[Murray]

Anything arranged for Waikato riders other than turn up at the shop??????????? I'm only a newbie to the area and thought a group ride or something would have been arranged??????

[Maha]

I have had to answer some questions about this event (as in, the areas we are covering) and it seems that how this is all going to work doesn't really gel with some, until I explain in detail then it becomes clear.
The main qestion put to me is...''is the money collected form each area (Auckland Loop only) going to the area its collected from''?
Answer... No, all money collected (from the areas we visit) will be going to the Westpac Helicopter in Auckland.
If there is any concerns about this event that you may have just ask me.

[nodrog]

That was the plan, if I made it sound like all money raised goes to Auckland then thats not correct.....


..... all money collected (from the areas we visit) will be going to the Westpac Helicopter in Auckland.
.....

Now im confused :blink:

[Maha]

Now im confused :blink:

Listen very carefully grasshopper.....
First quote: was reffering to all collections Nationwide....answer is NO
Second quote:... (the more recent of the two) needs no expaining...answer is YES.
All money that the Auckland '10' collect WILL be given to the Auckland Helicopter.

I had a plan right from day one and to now have all but Southland getting into this, its amazing. All other region's are doing something for their Resuce Helicopter and what they have acheived so far is outstanding. We just need to finalise the media coverage now and watch out for the July issue of Motorcycle Trader!!!...Kiwi Rider hasn't (at this stage) returned our email.

[Mom]

I need some help!

Rashika has produced the most amazing flyer for this ride! Maha man compares it as a fine art graduate to a kindy finger painting, mine being the finger painting!

I need some kind people in Auckland, Tauranga, Rotorua and Hamilton to offer up a bit of time to go and put these flyers up for me. I would do it but distance is a bit of an issue really. I am happy to colour copy some and send down to you.

I am really looking forward to being overwhelmed by offers of help!

Thanks guys!

[Maha]

Just beeen speaking to Shane from Motorcycle Trader (Deputy Editor) and he is very supportive of this Event. He also wants to be apart of our main core bunch of riders so I have added his name to the list.
He will get something in the July issue promoting all rides on June 28th and a full feature writeup article in the August issue...

[rc_36_rider]

Boyds are having a massive sale on that weekend with wholesalers selling off old stock, will be a great chance to get a deal on some new gear.

Also will be heeps of bikers there to support us, so will be a great chance for donations and the like

[Maha]

Boyds are having a massive sale on that weekend with wholesalers selling off old stock, will be a great chance to get a deal on some new gear.

Also will be heeps of bikers there to support us, so will be a great chance for donations and the like

Good on Boyds!
Now if the other Bike Shops catch onto this great idea, June 28 has the potential to bigger for everyone.
Below is a link to the Press Release.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1575997&postcount=21

[Mrs Busa Pete]

what are you going to take on this ride will it be the trumpy on trade me for 10k sorry $9995 :sherlock:

[Maha]

what are you going to take on this ride will it be the trumpy on trade me for 10k sorry $9995 :sherlock:

Thats the Warehouse price....:whistle:
Um...if I sell it within the next couple of weeks then I will have a new one to break in....:drool:

[Mrs Busa Pete]

OK folks i have the flyer's ready to be put out there so can we please have some volunteers to get them out. Hamilton,Tauranga we need them out in all the area's that we are going so if you could pm your address to me i will post them out to you. Thank you thank you thank you
These don't only have to go into bike shop it could be your local dairy public notice boards any where you could put them

[yungatart]

...
These don't only have to go into bike shop it could be your local dairy public notice boards any where you could put them

Servos are good! As are cafes and pubs that are frequented by bikers!

[Mom]

Servos are good! As are cafes and pubs that are frequented by bikers!

You are becoming a bit of an expert now oh tarty one! This is going to be a goody! I have received a heap of parliament contacts by email today and will construct a few well chosen words this weekend to send to a few of them.

[Maha]

Due to unforeseen circumstances Toaster is now no longer able to make this ride so, there is a spot open for anyone who wants to step up and take part.

[Maha]

Pm's have sent out to all those listed on the first post as the main bunch.
We have spoken to Shane from Motorcycle Trader also and he will be there.
I know of two that wont be there because of prior engagements and DEATH_INC has kindly stepped into the vacant spot due to Toasters off over the weekend. The objective of this meeting is to spell out how June the 28th will unfold and what each of the 10 riders can do to help it run smoothly as possible.

[Scorpygirl]

So how many are you planning on coming on the entire ride with you? It has been advertised in the runs list of the latest (June) Auckland Ulysses branch newsletter.

[Maha]

So how many are you planning on coming on the entire ride with you? It has been advertised in the runs list of the latest (June) Auckland Ulysses branch newsletter.

Great news Scorpygirl...there is a core bunch of 10 bikes on this ride. We had a meeting on Sunday about how this will all pan out. I understand there will be others that will do the whole ride, we cant stop that and wont, it will be an awesome day theres no doubting that. The 10 will all be in fluro vests and we have a tight schedule to keep to. Anyone that joins us will do the ride without passing any of the 10. If they want to go on ahead or take a different route than us, then thats fine. It would be fantastic to have a bunch at Hamilton to ride back to the Base with. A mass gathering at the Helicopter Base would cap it off nicely...if anyone wants to get onto the base they need to register...http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&ea=attend&e=1640

[DEATH_INC.]

To be honest, the more that come, the better, we are more visible!
But I will again re-iterate the main group of us need to be able to stay together and get on with it, some of the times for the legs aren't gonna leave anything for farking around. Come along, but please give us a bit of a wide berth, and if ya crash / break down etc I'm afraid you're on ya own :)
Actually, on that subject, anyone with a fastish pursuit vehicle may be a bonus....

[Gubb]

Stopped in, and gave posters to Cyclespot, Cycletreads, Holeshot, Spectrum Motorcycles & Atomic Bike Wreckers.

Everyone agreed to put 'em up.

[Maha]

Stopped in, and gave posters to Cyclespot, Cycletreads, Holeshot, Spectrum Motorcycles & Atomic Bike Wreckers.

Everyone agreed to put 'em up.

Ah haaaaa so Barry's Point Rd got a seeing to then?....:2thumbsup
Top effort Nick!!
Fuck if the 28th is anything like today I will be happy....:cool:

[windingroad]

Should be a good day... what happens if there are 100's of riders?

[Gubb]

Then we raise heaps of money.

The more the merrier, as long as they stick to the plan of letting the 10 go ahead unimpeaded (is that even a real word?).

[Maha]

There is the need for another rider to join the 10.
Anybody??

Lucklegs has the spot.

[Maha]

Hot off the email...this came in today, now what can a bank offer as prizes?

Hi Anne & Mark

I am hoping you might be able to send me your phone number so I can call you. We were wondering if there was a way we can perhaps enhance the fantastic fundraiser you have been managing through some prizes and or other activity?

Would it be possible to have a chat?

Would like some ideas before I talk to her.

[Gubb]

FREE MORTGAGES!

Picked up the Fluro Vests today, 11 of 'em in stunning eye-melting Orange. Various sizes.

Put up the last of the posters I had at Servos, and contacted the Rep from Demon Energy drinks, went and talked to him, explained all about it, they might be able to have a truck handing out free drinks and whatnot at Botany Honda.

Will keep you updated.

[Mrs Busa Pete]

Hot off the email...this came in today, now what can a bank offer as prizes?

Hi Anne & Mark

I am hoping you might be able to send me your phone number so I can call you. We were wondering if there was a way we can perhaps enhance the fantastic fundraiser you have been managing through some prizes and or other activity?

Would it be possible to have a chat?

Would like some ideas before I talk to her.



Bonus bonds...........

[Gubb]

Just a thought, but has anyone contacted the HOG chapters, since they have been doing it well for so long now? Suyrely if they put the word out we'd have plenty more showing up?

[Maha]

Just a thought, but has anyone contacted the HOG chapters, since they have been doing it well for so long now? Suyrely if they put the word out we'd have plenty more showing up?

Scorpygirl posted this a few days ago....


It has been advertised in the runs list of the latest (June) Auckland Ulysses branch newsletter.

We are popping up everywhere....just like the Golden Arches....:niceone:

[MadDuck]

Picked up the Fluro Vests today, 11 of 'em in stunning eye-melting Orange.

Oh STUNNING!!!! I look so hot in orange :shit:

[Mom]

FREE MORTGAGES!

Picked up the Fluro Vests today, 11 of 'em in stunning eye-melting Orange. Various sizes.

Put up the last of the posters I had at Servos, and contacted the Rep from Demon Energy drinks, went and talked to him, explained all about it, they might be able to have a truck handing out free drinks and whatnot at Botany Honda.

Will keep you updated.

ROLF at free mortgages! Good effort with the Demon man too, it might pay for him to check with Botany Honda if it is ok for him to rock on up on the day! Are the drinks any good? if so we might take a couple ourselves :blip:


Oh STUNNING!!!! I look so hot in orange :shit:


Will match your eyes maybe?

[TOTO]

I'm gonna wear my green flouro , is that cool ?

[Maha]

Well its made to the lastest Motorcycle Trader mag. (Editorials)
Not in the shops here yet (and its printed here!!!) so if ya'll get a chance to have a squizzzzzz??

[Mom]

OK! So who has seen a copy of this? We live in the wops here as far as timely delivery of magazines go. What does it say?

[Gubb]

We had it delivered in to work this morning. Will have a read of it tomorrow.

[Maha]

We had it delivered in to work this morning. Will have a read of it tomorrow.

Good man, if its any different than what we have already seen then post a 'thingy' you know, a ummmmmmmm.....link thing?

Or I could just go buy the book, which I do every month, it normally gets in here around the 20th.

[Maha]

We had it delivered in to work this morning. Will have a read of it tomorrow.

Picked up a copy this morning...page 10, awesome write up. Everyone gets a mention accept Dunedin, Guess it went to print before their ride was organised, the next issue should be way cool, might even have pic's? I better let Shane know where our 1st meeting point is, before Botany Honda.

[Gubb]

Had a call from Demon Energy today, they said "Sorry, can't make it as all their Reps are working at a ig event somewhere else on that day, but let us know with plenty of notice, and we'll definitely be there next year".

[Mom]

Had a call from Demon Energy today, they said "Sorry, can't make it as all their Reps are working at a ig event somewhere else on that day, but let us know with plenty of notice, and we'll definitely be there next year".

Cool as, good try that man! I had a big talk to the Marketing Manager from Westpac Bank today, she is offering up a couple of hoodies and some other stuff TBA for spot prizes for our ride. She is also really keen to supply things like helicopter money boxes etc to the other rides as well as ours, she could not have been more willing to give.

She is also going to be helping get the message out to the media nationally by getting her press guru's to formulate an official press release supporting all the rides! I am buzzing, this is going to HUGE!

[chanceyy]

She is also going to be helping get the message out to the media nationally by getting her press guru's to formulate an official press release supporting all the rides! I am buzzing, this is going to HUGE!

hmm so when is that going to appear .. since we are only a week out .. any ideas ??

[Mom]

Whats a Cheese Cutter ?

Crazy Steve..

It is a Wire Rope Barrier that divides some roads around the country, it also is increasingly being used to stop vehicles running off the side of the road. It has the ability to sever human bodies into two pieces at speed, and heaven help us take arms off at 70 kph.

Suggest you read here

http://www.cheesecutter.co.nz/
for more information mate!

[Mom]

hmm so when is that going to appear .. since we are only a week out .. any ideas ??

I, off my own bat have managed to get two articles (albeit small ones - an almost direct copy and paste of my press release) in Motorcycle Trader & News and Kiwi Rider magazine, we have the deputy editor of Motorcycle Trader along on our ride. He will be reporting on the whole ride nationwide!

My first press release has been sent to print, radio and TV. Only Two national publications have picked up on it so far, both Motorcycle related. History tells us that a story is only good when it is HOT! So, I will send another press release out this week to more of the same publications/Radio/Newspapers/TV stations, this time it will be supported by the Westpac Bank! Cant hurt the cause and with any luck amplify what I am attempting to bring to the general public's notice! Personally I dont care when it appears, as long as it does!

[chanceyy]

I have moved the above posts, If you would all like to discuss the issue privately please feel free .. this thread is to discuss the intended ride posted

[Quasievil]

I have deleted the above posts, If you would all like to discuss the issue privately please feel free .. this thread is to discuss the intended ride posted

Thats what was happening, we where discussing the ride and some of the details. A very valid concern, particulary to Waikato riders and donators.

[Rhino]

I have deleted the above posts, If you would all like to discuss the issue privately please feel free .. this thread is to discuss the intended ride posted
Can you please explain why 2 pages of posts have been deleted from this thread?

Was my post really that offensive, or did I possibly make an unfavourable comment about a personal friend?

From what I saw, KBers were having a robust discussion about the upcoming "WestPac Ride." Maybe discussion is now banned on here. :(

[Mom]

Can you please explain why 2 pages of posts have been deleted from this thread?

Was my post really that offensive, or did I possibly make an unfavourable comment about a personal friend?

From what I saw, KBers were having a robust discussion about the upcoming "WestPac Ride." Maybe discussion is now banned on here. :(

I dont think it is banned at all mate. Some of the points raised were valid, but, there were some things that were not constructive either. This ride is what it has always set out to be, a fundraiser for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter in Auckland. I have re-read this thread tonight and see that this very issue was discussed back on page one or two. Personally I cant wait to see just how much money we can raise for the helicopter!

Motorcyclists are a mobile population, personally I dont see any conflict raising money for ARHT on this ride. There has been plenty of time for people along the route the ride is taking to say, I want to do something locally, we would have been supportive of that, but it has not happened. I have a full list of the Rescue Helicopter Trusts the Westpac support, but dont have naming rights to, in New Zealand. If people are really opposed to giving money to Auckland Rescue Helicopter, I can give them the bank account details of the trust of their choice. They can then make their donation to that trust.

For someone to simply come on here at this late stage in the planning and suggest that the organisers of this ride were misleading people about where the money raised is going is not on.

Other regions in NZ have got together to raise money for their local Helicopter. There are 6 rides happening this weekend coming, 2 are raising funds for a Westpac branded helicopter, the others for their local helicopter.

Your post was not offensive at all, a few of mine got chucked out too...LOL

Look forward to your support this weekend!

[Quasievil]

For someone to simply come on here at this late stage in the planning and suggest that the organisers of this ride were misleading people about where the money raised is going is not on.


its actually, will be misleading, most of your catchment donation area dont read through KB posts, or are privy to your organisation process, they will just see the flyer n the wall and shell out cash for what they think will be their (in Waikatos case) westpac helicopter rescue service, but if you cant see that........well like my pm said fine good luck I wish you the best.
All you need to do is give the Waikato donations to the local westpac service, instead your going to piss the local westpac heli crew off, not to mention the donators.
Youre WIN WIN (if only you could see it) is to support each area particularly if their name is the same as the one on your flyer.

[Rhino]

I have a full list of the Rescue Helicopter Trusts the Westpac support, but dont have naming rights to, in New Zealand. If people are really opposed to giving money to Auckland Rescue Helicopter, I can give them the bank account details of the trust of their choice. They can then make their donation to that trust.

Great!!! Can you please post a list of the a/c numbers that people outside Auckland (Waikato, BOP etc) can send their cheques/transfer monies too?

[Mom]

Great!!! Can you please post a list of the a/c numbers that people outside Auckland (Waikato, BOP etc) can send their cheques/transfer monies too?

Dont need to, simply go to your nearest westpac bank and ask to donate money the the helicopter of your choice. They have the account numbers set up as bar codes as they actually support all rescue helicopter trusts, they only have specific naming rights to 4 in the country.

[Mom]

they will just see the flyer n the wall and shell out cash for what they think will be their (in Waikatos case) westpac helicopter rescue service


I have attached a copy of the flyer so others can see what the fuss is all about. You say it is misleading, have another look at it Quasi, it very clearly states where the ride is going and where the money is being handed over. The ride starts in Auckland and finishes at the Westpac Helicopter base in Auckland where the funds raised are being handed over. Cant personally see much that is confusing about that!

[Quasievil]

It says the last stop is Auckland helicopter base, and says the money will be handed over, it doesnt say anywhere that all money is going to the Auckland unit, the ride should be called "AUCKLAND WESTPAC FUNDRAISER RIDE" , the fact that it isnt is misleading, when your going outside Auckland to get donations particulary in Areas with a westpac helicopter service of its OWN !!.......CANT YOU UNDERSTAND THAT ???

Also you have never dealt with this issue in page 1 or 2, you just ignored it and moved on, should you have addressed it correctly you would have been more successful.

Hey this aint a big deal to me, I started this recent discussion to look out for you guys, Ive been told to fuck off and am banned despite being invited by one of YOUR TEAM, I got much better things to do than argue the point but based on the huge number of supportive PMs im not the only one with this concern.

If you guys could remove the head from your arses even for a moment you might consider that a donation to the Waikato unit would solve the problem.it would

1/ get the waikato air ambulance unit on your side
2/ get the locals in waikato on your side
3/ get local business on your side (incl Boyds)
4/ get me back on your side

See a WIN WIN

[Maha]

3/ get local business on your side (incl Boyds)
See a WIN WIN

Many thanks Quasi for alerting me/us to getting Boyds on our side.
For a moment there you had me thinking it was fact.
Turns out it is fiction.
I spoke to Sue Boyd 3/4 of an hour ago and she has no issue with what we are doing, at all.
She told me they are having a big sale on Saturday (which I knew about) and that a B-B-Q and coffee will be avaliable.
So yes......its a WIN WIN....thanks once again...:yes:

[Quasievil]

Many thanks Quasi for alerting me/us to getting Boyds on our side.
For a moment there you had me thinking it was fact.
Turns out it is fiction.
I spoke to Sue Boyd 3/4 of an hour ago and she has no issue with what we are doing, at all.
She told me they are having a big sale on Saturday (which I knew about) and that a B-B-Q and coffee will be avaliable.
So yes......its a WIN WIN....thanks once again...:yes:

Pleasure, you might want to get there on time the place shuts at 4pm, Ive arramged the Waikato times and local Westpac crew rep to be there as well, so yup a WIN WIN

[Maha]

Pleasure, you might want to get there on time the place shuts at 4pm, Ive arramged the Waikato times and local Westpac crew rep to be there as well, so yup a WIN WIN

Look forward to all that....I really need to speak to the Local Westpac Crew Rep, he/she may not understand is that this particular event is the first of many that we have in the pipeline.
Thank you once again for your help in the Waikato Region.

[The Joka]

Is everyone following a set route?

Kinda loses its effect if there isnt a big group, dont you think?

[Gubb]

How hard can it be to follow 11 people in bright orange vests?

[Mrs Busa Pete]

How hard can it be to follow 11 people in bright orange vests?


Hay Gubb i look much better in green couldn't you swap them.:whistle:

[Gubb]

Hay Gubb i look much better in green couldn't you swap them.:whistle:

Orange hides my mono-ab better.

[Mrs Busa Pete]

Orange hides my mono-ab better.

Green will do the same thing take it from me . And besides orange clash with my eyes.:2thumbsup

[Gubb]

Heh. Don't worry, I've just painted "I'M SPECIAL" on the back of yours.

[Maha]

I have been speaking to the coordinater for Resuce Helicopter Services and she confirms that any money donated to a specific service is automatically shared out to other Helicopter Services in the catchment area of any event.

To satisfy any remaining doubt about the integrity of this event, we will be keeping a ledger from each place we stop, so there can be no doubt about who raised how much. The National coordinater is happy for us to deliver the money we raise back to Auckland. She is also more than happy for us to continue the ride as advertised.

The Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust will oversee the distribution of the funds to each area. Of course, anyone can make a direct donation to their local Helicopter by visiting their local Westpac Bank.

[Maha]

Heh. Don't worry, I've just painted "I'M SPECIAL" on the back of yours.

Can you put RIC on the back of mine??....:scooter:

[Mom]

Is everyone following a set route?

Kinda loses its effect if there isnt a big group, dont you think?

I agree, and my apologies for not attending to this last night as planned. Let me go and eat, and I will be back with the ride route for you.

[Quasievil]

I would like to say thank you to Mom and Maha for considering and solving the issues I raised yesterday, like I said all along I have absolute respect for what you both have achieved and you again have my full support for this event.

Despite the RED REP

[Cr1MiNaL]

I would like to say thank you to Mom and Maha for considering and solving the issues I raised yesterday, like I said all along I have absolute respect for what you both have achieved and you again have my full support for this event.

free stuff to the mahas or it didn't happen :bleh::spanking:

[The Joka]

I agree, and my apologies for not attending to this last night as planned. Let me go and eat, and I will be back with the ride route for you.

Much appreciated! Enjoy your dinner.....


How hard can it be to follow 11 people in bright orange vests?

I'm colour blind - so shoot me!

What if someone needs gas? then wants back into the ride!

Besides that my 50cc Scoot might not keep up :scooter:

[Luckylegs]

How hard can it be to follow 11 people in bright orange vests?

By God, I hope its easy... I only have to follow 10 at worst, but shit, the stress...

...This is a 'maverick' "learner friendly" ride, right ???? p/t

[Quasievil]

By God, I hope its easy... I only have to follow 10 at worst, but shit, the stress...

...This is a 'maverick' "learner friendly" ride, right ???? p/t

These rides usually cruise along at a moderate pace, so dont worry use the follow safe distance rule, thats the most important thing and stay away from anyone being stupid.
The front usually rides slower and at a more easy pace that the back also.
You can always tuck in behind a KLR (not known to be the fastest thing out there)

[TOTO]

I cant wait for this , man I cant wait :doobey:


So High Viz, Red band on right arm, Donation money. Anything else I need to bring ?

[Cr1MiNaL]

I cant wait for this , man I cant wait :doobey:


So High Viz, Red band on right arm, Donation money. Anything else I need to bring ?

bike.:wacko:

[Mom]

Much appreciated! Enjoy your dinner.....

Must have been a never ending meal...

Basically the ride will consist of a core group of riders (11) we will be the really attractive ones in orange fluro vests, and the wonderful people that are supporting this ride. We ask that the 11 orange vested riders are allowed to ride as a group and not be split up by others attending the ride.

We will leave from Botany Honda in Auckland at about 9:30am heading directly for the southern motorway on to highway 27 through Ngatea/Paeroa/Waihi and into Tauranga.

We will have a half hour there and then on to Rotorua, via Pyes Pah and the Old Tauranga Road to Rotorua.

Another half hour stop there, then heading north over the Mamakus and onto State Highway one into Hamilton.

A much needed break at Boyds Motorcycles on the Te Rapa Straights for half an hour and we will be heading north again on State Highway one into Auckland city finishing up at Mechanics Bay.

This has not been organised as a group ride, so we have made no contingencies other than for our core bunch of riders. We ask that you all take responsibility for your own ride, if you are attending with some friends work out your own TEC etc.

Look forward to seeing you all out having a ride on Saturday, hears hoping the weather plays the game!

[Maha]

Saying to keep away from Dangerous riders like Swidewinder and Carver (Oh by the way they intend on going on this ride and causing problems) is AWESOME advise..
I have asked both of them if they go please could they be on there best behaver..And they both laughed..:mellow:

Crazy Steve..

Yeah thank you Steve....Jon (carver) sent me a pm on April 30th asking if theres anything that the Mormon Few can do. So I am well aware that we will see them at some stage...:niceone:

[The Joka]

Just a thought with the absolute arse weather at the moment, which is being pushed by another freezing cold low is there an Atrocious rain date?

Hoping for the best - planning for the worst!

I dont mind getting wet:Playnice:

But riding in hail, freezing cold and on slippy roads would not be fun :cold:

WHAT IS A TEC?

[Gubb]

Tail End Charlie.

[Mom]

We have made no provivion for an alternative date, the ride will happen as planned. I guess the message is dress and ride appropriately for the conditions. Lets hope it is not too revolting, we want a really good turn out for this!

I have just been speaking the the Marketting man at the Westpac base in Auckland, he is going to put on a BBQ and a couple of beers for us when we get back to the base. :banana:

[RiderInBlack]

The Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust will oversee the distribution of the funds to each area. Of course, anyone can make a direct donation to their local Helicopter by visiting their local Westpac Bank.If ya up here in the Norf make ya donation for Northland Electricity Rescue (http://www.nest.org.nz/)Helicopter (http://www.nest.org.nz/) by "visiting any ASB branch with their donation." (http://www.topenergy.co.nz/pdf/te_pr20060918.pdf)

[MadDuck]

I have just been speaking the the Marketting man at the Westpac base in Auckland, he is going to put on a BBQ and a couple of
beers for us when we get back to the base. :banana:

Wow thats pretty cool. I know how much you love suasages on the BBQ.

I am trying to source some thermals but hell if they can do the ride in the deep South then we dont really have an excuse ah :scooter:

[Mrs Busa Pete]

Wow thats pretty cool. I know how much you love suasages on the BBQ.

I am trying to source some thermals but hell if they can do the ride in the deep South then we dont really have an excuse ah :scooter:

Farmers have i think 2 differant types there if you want to check them out and i also think they are on special.

[Mom]

Wow thats pretty cool. I know how much you love suasages on the BBQ.

I am trying to source some thermals but hell if they can do the ride in the deep South then we dont really have an excuse ah :scooter:

Indeed! Trusty old wool is my standby warmy stuff, I will have 3 lightish wool layers on as well as my thermal lining in my jacket.

[Maha]

Farmers have i think 2 differant types there if you want to check them out and i also think they are on special.

This looks a bit of you Wendy....they are so cool......:eek:

[Gubb]

This looks a bit of you Wendy....they are so cool......:eek:
Awesome!

Shotgun attaching one to my bike!

[Korumba]

This looks a bit of you Wendy....they are so cool......:eek:
Way cool that looks just like Chris's new bike, But its got a few more Ks on the clock.....

[Maha]

Way cool that looks just like Chris's new bike, But its got a few more Ks on the clock.....

The eyes look like Chris's....after a looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooong night aye Brenny Boy.....:blink:

[Maha]

Awesome!

Shotgun attaching one to my bike!

Yeah one on the front guard somehow would be........na na, duc tape to my helmet!!!! :whistle:

[nodrog]

i thought it was a toy until i opened the attachment, and saw that it was infact a real helicopter, 1:1 scale :bleh:

[Korumba]

i thought it was a toy until i opened the attachment, and saw that it was infact a real helicopter, 1:1 scale :bleh:Gordie its after 4 are you doing overtime?

[Maha]

i thought it was a toy until i opened the attachment, and saw that it was infact a real helicopter, 1:1 scale :bleh:

Yes, it is in fact the very one they use in the Dome Valley.....

[Maha]

OMG!!!!.... but thats all I can say at this time.

[MadDuck]

....they are so cool......:eek:

Hmmmmm yes very cute. No playing with them in the bathtub tonight ah :confused:

[Maha]

Hmmmmm yes very cute. No playing with them in the bathtub tonight ah :confused:

I will but you wont know which one......:eek:

[Mrs Busa Pete]

I will but you wont know which one......:eek:

Well you had better watch those blade they might hurt something.

[Gubb]

OMG!!!!.... but thats all I can say at this time.

Tease.....

[Cr1MiNaL]

I will attach one helicopter to my helmet and rear seat if I can get one :yes:

[nodrog]

Gordie its after 4 are you doing overtime?

yep, its a kodak moment. :shit:


Yes, it is in fact the very one they use in the Dome Valley.....

is that what you call the crease at the back of your hair? :shutup:

[Gubb]

Right, some last minute tie ups.

What's the best way to do the red arm band?
Where are the 11 meeting before Botany again?

Cheers.

[Maha]

Right, some last minute tie ups.

What's the best way to do the red arm band?
Where are the 11 meeting before Botany again?

Cheers.

Remember also, Luckylegs is coming with you? Has he been in contact?
Arm band?.... just tie it man!....I have a pretty red ribbon.
Caltex....Pakuranga end of Te Rakau rd, its on the left as you turn right at the lights, you can see it from the lights(if you are at the front that is)
Remember to have a full tank!!

[Quasievil]

Right, some last minute tie ups.

What's the best way to do the red arm band?
Where are the 11 meeting before Botany again?

Cheers.

Red Duct tape bro, ribbon frays in about 10 minutes

[Luckylegs]

Remember also, Luckylegs is coming with you? Has he been in contact?
Arm band?.... just tie it man!....I have a pretty red ribbon.
Caltex....Pakuranga end of Te Rakau rd, its on the left as you turn right at the lights, you can see it from the lights(if you are at the front that is)
Remember to have a full tank!!

hehehehe... Ive opened the PM window about 5 times over the last two days and still not managed it....

Hey Gubb.... Im coming with you !!!!!!

......I will PM ya

[Luckylegs]

Oh shit, ignore the signature I added that this morning assuming, like everything else (name changes etc etc) that it would show on previous posts... Boy was I wrong !

Huh ? Now its gone from the previous post... arrrrgh !!! I shouldnt try these new fan dangled fingamies

[bucket boy]

Red electrical tape is the easiest.

Have decided not to work on Saturday (need to run in the bike :zzzz:) so I'll prolly cruise out to Waihi or where ever and meet up with y'all and guide you to Bayride Motorcycles.

Would of liked to tag along dumpted as being a user of there service but mission to auckland for weekend

[Luckylegs]

Red electrical tape is the easiest.

Have decided not to work on Saturday (need to run in the bike :zzzz:) so I'll prolly cruise out to Waihi or where ever and meet up with y'all and guide you to Bayride Motorcycles.

Um yeh, just remember to do it after you have your jacket on, and... remember you need to be able to get your arm back out,,,

...Dont ask how I know, suffice to say Im glad Ive had Electrical tape "practice" as the last cheesecutter ride

:Oops:

[Mom]

Um yeh, just remember to do it after you have your jacket on, and... remember you need to be able to get your arm back out,,,

...Dont ask how I know, suffice to say Im glad Ive had Electrical tape "practice" as the last cheesecutter ride

:Oops:

Oh dear, nasty thing that arm stuck in jacket from too tight tape on arm thing :lol:

[Usarka]

Can some one reply / PM for someone in Mianus/Auckland who realistically won't be up at 10am and can't read 10 pages on what they need to do :o

ta

[Maha]

Can some one reply / PM for someone in Mianus/Auckland who realistically won't be up at 10am and can't read 10 pages on what they need to do :o

ta


Slack arse!
Put ya feet up or go for a stroll along the beach then put the crock pot on (everybody likes stew) and get to the base later in the day....5.30/6pm see ya there.

[Maha]

Depending on Saturdays weather, we will adjust the travel times between each town. I know that it will take two and a half hours to get to Tauranga from Botany so the arrival times at each city will probably push out by 1/2 an hour. No rush is the key here. If it takes a little longer then so be it. Two ways to get to Rotorua from Tauranga, the shorter way may not be suitable if the weather is shitty, safety is paramount. I will have a contact in each city and will phone ahead to let them what time they can expect us.

[Mrs Busa Pete]

free bike wash and blow jobs from mother nature on the day so get up get out of your lazy beds and be there if only to pick on marks naked bike

[MyGSXF]

Have an AWESOME day out you lot!!!! :2thumbsup & ride safe!!! :ride:

Jen :rockon:

[Mrs Busa Pete]

Depending on Saturdays weather, we will adjust the travel times between each town. I know that it will take two and a half hours to get to Tauranga from Botany so the arrival times at each city will probably push out by 1/2 an hour. No rush is the key here. If it takes a little longer then so be it. Two ways to get to Rotorua from Tauranga, the shorter way may not be suitable if the weather is shitty, safety is paramount. I will have a contact in each city and will phone ahead to let them what time they can expected us.
you didnt run this past the logistics manager
what do you mean no rush theres food at each stop you know how you ride towords food .that honda of your like to do a bit of drifting i hear .you had to get the model with the bult in bidet

[Maha]

free bike wash and blow jobs from mother nature on the day so get up get out of your lazy beds and be there if only to pick on marks naked bike

You mean you want me to do the last leg in just my boots and gloves?...:niceone:


you didnt run this past the logistics manager
what do you mean no rush theres food at each stop you know how you ride towords food .that honda of your like to do a bit of drifting i hear .you had to get the model with the bult in bidet

Sorry, the Logistics of running it past the Logistics Manager didnt seem Logical, but Logisticly speaking.....I should have...:blank:
And mmmmmmmmmm Foooooooooooooooooooood....:devil2:
And um....bidet....what???:(

[Mrs Busa Pete]

You mean you want me to do the last leg in just my boots and gloves?...:niceone:

Please Good idea lets see how much people will pay for that.;);



Sorry, the Logistics of running it past the Logistics Manager didnt seem Logical, but Logisticly speaking.....I should have...:blank:
And mmmmmmmmmm Foooooooooooooooooooood....:devil2:
And um....bidet....what???:(


You have the French model the one that comes up and washes your ass. Anne knows all about it.wee wee

[Maha]

You have the French model the one that comes up and washes your ass. Anne knows all about it.wee wee


Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh gotcha!.....
That is very clever.......even Gordie wouldn't have thought of that....:eek:

[Luckylegs]

Farmers have i think 2 differant types there if you want to check them out and i also think they are on special.

Actually they had four different types... except none of em were on special, oh well,

Anyway, decided it was a fookin good idea and went and got myself a pair, Bloody nice !!!!

I have named them my "TV tights", because like Televison they add a good 10 pounds :crybaby:

[MyGSXF]

You mean you want me to do the last leg in just my boots and gloves?...:niceone:

Be sure to post the pics please!!!! :shifty:

[MyGSXF]

You mean you want me to do the last leg in just my boots and gloves?...:niceone:


Be sure to post the pics please!!!! :shifty:

EDIT:

OOOOPS.. got all excited I did.. & hit the post button twice.... :whistle:

[Mom]

Along with the two prizes of $100 petrol vouchers that are on offer as prizes, there will also be 3 prize packs compliments of the Westpac bank, and a few of those cute little money boxes as well. There will be a BBQ provided by the Helicopter Base waiting for us when we get back to Auckland.

I have arranged for us to be able to present one of those big cheques at the base when we get back.

Phew! All I have to do now is pack the bag, cut my new improved waterproof rubbish bag over pants :laugh: and have two more sleeps! Maybe do some work tomorrow too I guess.

[Maha]

Be sure to post the pics please!!!! :shifty:


Be sure to post the pics please!!!! :shifty:

EDIT:

OOOOPS.. got all excited I did.. & hit the post button twice.... :whistle:

Tis' alright Jen, I think thats what they call a Webmulti.....:innocent:
The temp on the day may mean I keep covered, until the Spa at the other end....:shifty:

[Maha]

Apparently a Radio Station wants to come with us tomorrow......:mellow:

[Nordy]

I have the camera on charge to take photos whent he bikes get back to the helicopter base. Looking forward to it :D

[nodrog]

i hope you guys have water wings, its a bit moist here at the moment.

[Imbray]

Hi guys hope you all make it 1 piece 2morr :doh:just asking for bad karma their aren't I :eek:. Hubby & I hoping to catch you at Hamilton - but I have a prob, hubby came home with BIG smiles last night, Boyd's have got a sale on :doh:, not sure if the visa will be safe if we turn up he was muttering about new gloves ( how many pairs do you need or are they women's shoes, you can never have enough)

[Maha]

I have the camera on charge to take photos whent he bikes get back to the helicopter base. Looking forward to it :D

Onya Nordy....keep your ears open, we will txt through when we leave Hamilton so you'll have some idea of when we will get there.


i hope you guys have water wings, its a bit moist here at the moment.

Moist works for me....:wari:


Hi guys hope you all make it 1 piece 2morr :doh:just asking for bad karma their aren't I :eek:. Hubby & I hoping to catch you at Hamilton - but I have a prob, hubby came home with BIG smiles last night, Boyd's have got a sale on :doh:, not sure if the visa will be safe if we turn up he was muttering about new gloves ( how many pairs do you need or are they women's shoes, you can never have enough)

Spend I say...you will know us by our fluro vest....one can never have too meny of those...:shifty: see ya there.

[MadDuck]

you will know us by our fluro vest....one can never have too meny of those...:shifty: see ya there.

Is that why Guibb has 10???? Glad to see this gathering momentum.

Cant wait

[Maha]

Is that why Guibb has 10???? Glad to see this gathering momentum.

Cant wait

Yeah, but we are having trouble on how to get those cute as Helicopters down to Aucks?...they take up a bit of room...:crybaby:

[MadDuck]

Yeah, but we are having trouble on how to get those cute as Helicopters down to Aucks?...they take up a bit of room...:crybaby:

Bugger ya didnt say summit this morning. :blank:

We have people coming down from up there in the mornings.......

[Maha]

Yeah not banking on Mr Whippy showing up anywhere tomorrow thats for sure, I may need my training wheels....:yes:
Extra pair of gloves...Tick
Wet Weather suit....Tick
Six cans of V.....Tick
Four Mars Bars .....Tick
Two Milo Energy Bars...Tick
I X Pillion Commander....Tick

[Mrs Busa Pete]

Yeah, but we are having trouble on how to get those cute as Helicopters down to Aucks?...they take up a bit of room...:crybaby:

put them in your car and stay down here tonight that way you will have spare clothes and misses maha can decide what to where on the ride 2 packs can carry more than one

[Maha]

put them in your car and stay down here tonight that way you will have spare clothes and misses maha can decide what to where on the ride 2 packs can carry more than one

That is a most excellent idea Pete, but its dark/cold/windy and raining and I am very hungry, we still have a few things to sort out here, making sure everything is ready, hope wendy got my txt about the curry?

[Cr1MiNaL]

........ hope wendy got my txt about the curry?

curry? what curry :drool:

[Gubb]

Is that why Guibb has 10???? Glad to see this gathering momentum.

Cant wait

It is, but i'm wearing all 11 of them.

[Mrs Busa Pete]

It is, but i'm wearing all 11 of them.

So have we got green ones yet

[Maha]

Have a cool day tomorrow people, be safe and most of all...have fun doing it.
This is something quite unique in its own way, and I thank you all for what you have done over the last eight weeks or so, Ledgends the lot of ya!...:rockon:

[chanceyy]

have an awesome time tomorrow pple



Maha awesome to have your idea come to fruition tomorrow congratulations

Mom thanks for all your hard work :)

[TOTO]

So from the North shore shore , is it just me and Gubb ?

[Mrs Busa Pete]

good morning evey one rise and shine its going to be a loverly day for a ride so lets see you all out there at the stops or on the rides :scooter::scooter::scooter::scooter::scooter::scoo ter:

[DEATH_INC.]

Yeh, get up and out there you lot, if I can get drowned for this cause then everyone else can too.... :mellow:
( I don't have wet weather gear.....since when did ya need THAT for the track...)
bloody weather mumble mutter mutter.....

[Quasievil]

Yeh, get up and out there you lot, if I can get drowned for this cause then everyone else can too.... :mellow:
( I don't have wet weather gear.....since when did ya need THAT for the track...)
bloody weather mumble mutter mutter.....

I got a spare rain suit packed, meet you on the road somewhere dude

[Gubb]

The Helicopters will still pick you up if it's raining. Show them some support. Turn up.

[Quasievil]

Bit of Rain aint going to stop me!! but remember to watch those following distances and stuff people

[TOTO]

woooohoooo, see you lot soooon :sunny:

[DEATH_INC.]

Righto you lot, get to it :)

[carver]

how'd it go?
we just missed you guys!

[Nordy]

that was awsesome, saw them off at Botany and then met them at westpac later on, got some hopefully good photos which I shall post later on tonight (hopefully)

[Nordy]

the best group photo (with the wirly thingys)

[xgnr]

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[Nordy]

slowly uploading to an album

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/album.php?albumid=472 (hope this works)

[Nordy]

9 photos tonight, will go through the rest tomorrow

hope everyone enjoys

[xgnr]

Heh..."off to Turangi"? :dodge:
Was good to catch up with y'all in TAURANGA today. Hope all went as well as expected.


Ha ha ... I am from the South... all the same to me...:Oops:

Will fix tho' thanks.

[DarkLord]

Awesome thanks for the video!

[TOTO]

Hey falks. Was so nice meeting you all.

Great Day, spent with Great company, for a Great cause , with a Great result

Here is a few pics I took today. (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/album.php?albumid=473)

Count me in for the next one :niceone:

Bravo Maha Man, Mom and all who spent their precious time organising this cool event :clap:



p.s next time - wool socks and real waterproof gloves :brick:

[DarkLord]

Here's a couple of pics I took as well - sorry for the crap quality, good old cell phone cameras ay?

[MyGSXF]

WOOHOO!! :woohoo: Looks like you lot had a fun time!!! :2thumbsup

Well done to all for braving the weather :crazy:

YOU ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :clap:

Jen :rockon:

[Mrs Busa Pete]

slowly uploading to an album

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/album.php?albumid=472 (hope this works)


Hay some great looking photos there especially the busa

[Nordy]

Hay some great looking photos there especially the busa

Thanks, there are more to go, i just ran outta awake to process them :P

[Laava]

Good on yous fullas! Shame it rained on your parade but that kinda highlights the dedication. Big thumbs up!:2thumbsup

[dangerous]

the best group photo (with the wirly thingys)

nice showing you guys, considering the weather bloody awesome and that goes for us aswell just as wet but a fuk site colder.Heres our group pic... hell they even pushed it out in the rain and fired it up for us.

[Toaster]

Great to see it all went well, so sorry I couldn't be there with my broken arse bike and um... broken arse.

[Nordy]

sorta stop motion of the riders leaving botany

sorry about the audio (its all i had that fitted)

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[Nordy]

nice showing you guys, considering the weather bloody awesome and that goes for us aswell just as wet but a fuk site colder.Heres our group pic... hell they even pushed it out in the rain and fired it up for us.

thats a wicked group shot

[TOTO]

sorta stop motion of the riders leaving botany

sorry about the audio (its all i had that fitted)


Yay I can see myself :woohoo:


O and the audio is cool :killingme

[Mom]

What an incredible day yesterday was! The weather delivered up some of its finest crap for us. We rode a hour to get to Botany Honda, some of that time in a hailstorm complete with thunder and lightning, we got rain, we got wind, it had even snowed on the top of the Mamaku's heading out of Rotorua...LOL. Inspite of that we managed to raise $1305.50

for Westpac Rescue Helicopter!

In Auckland we raised $930.00. Included in this total is $30,the proceeds of a gold coin donation bacon and egg roll BBQ that Botany Honda had going when we arrived! Yum and much appreciated too! And a very generous $500 donation from the team at Motorcycle Trader & News. Shane Solomon was unable to attend the ride (he has man flu apparently :lol: his words not mine) but dragged himself out of bed and met us back at the base to give his donation. Thank you so much MTN!

The Tauranga stop gained us $185.50, thank you to Lydnsay and his team at Bayride Motorcycles for their hospitality.

The Rotorua donations were $70. One of these from a member who insisted on giving and giving, at every stop. Big thank you to Bike Force for staying behind after shop closing time to welcome us.

Our Hamilton stop, raised $120. A huge thank you to Sue Boyd and the team at Boyd Motorcycles, the BBQ was lovely and your generous donation of $100 was much appreciated.

Our prize draw was done back at the Helicopter Base by one of the pilots. I am off to make a few phone calls now to let people know what they have won! I will post up the details later today.

An amazing result, considering the weather and temperatures on the day. Thank you to everyone that came along and supported this ride, you rock!

We have just got back home after staying the night at the Busa's. The trip is 45 minutes long during which mother nature let us have some more rain, blustery winds, a nice lightning display and then brilliant glaring sunshine on wet roads :killingme

[tri boy]

Well done:niceone:.

[MSTRS]

What an incredible day yesterday was! The weather delivered...some stuff.

Twere a mixed bag around the country. Ann and Mark, I really must take this opportunity to thank you both for coming up with this idea and giving us all a push to get off our collective arses to deliver something worthwhile. Wouldn't have happened without your initial vision.
A quick calculation shows that a total of just under 10 grand was collected.
WooHoo!!!

[Maha]

$9755 is what was raised yesterday throughout the country, a fantastic effort...:woohoo: Good onya Yungatart and MSTRS and the HB crew/Chanceyy and her team from the Manawatu/MyGSXF and the rest of the Nelson region Bikers/SuziQ and Dangerous in Christchurch/Hayd3n and Chi5tina from Dunedin....oh and US.
Massive day yesterday, riding in the worst weather ever at times. Big thank you to everyone who turned out. Special thanks to (in no particular order) The Busa's/MadDuck/The Stranger/Draco/DEATH_INC/Speedie/Luckylegs/Gubb/Zapf.
Busa Pete did an awesome job of keeping us moving, making sure that the 1/2 hour at every stop was indeed just that. We got to the Base at the time we said we would, even though it took us an extra 1/2 hour to get to Tauranga.
Botany Honda did a wondeful job with the B-B-Q , cheers Richard/John and the team from Botany, those bacon and egg rolls were a welcome first stop beakfast munch.
Onto Tauranga...its not unusual for me to take a wrong turn at times and yes it happened again...:innocent: saw DMNTD at Te Puna and by the time we got into Tauranga, the big green signs confused me...:crybaby: and I took the wrong, all the while thinking '' come on Chris where are you mate''? he took the lead and got us to BayRide. TOTO did a bit of traffic control so we could U turn on Cameron Rd....cheers TOTO.
Big thanks to Lindsay and the team at Bayride, the toilet got a hammering I know that!! Coffee and food supplied and the weather had changed for the better :sunny: so we took the Old Tauranga Direct rd to Rotorua.
Once in Rotorua we were told that it had been snowing in the Mamaku's, yip we are going that way :shit: Thank you Bike Force for staying open and once again, the toilet got plenty of use. 1/2 hour break there then off to Hamilton. Just over the Mamaku's the sky was black, and I mean black, not dark grey BLACK!... and fuck did it rain! cleared by about Cambridge but chucked it down again once we arrived at Boyds. The B-B-Q there was hit pretty hard as was the Toilet (AGAIN) Thank you so much Sue Boyd for generous Cheque and hope the Sale went well. Refuel at Ngarawahia BP, it looked sunny up ahead so on go the shades for the first time...what a waste of time that was, couldn' see by the time we got to the Bombays, that fricken' rain and dark dark sky, so up went the visor and I gave Anne my sunny's. and then I got real interesting around the Papakura area, the wind shear and hard driving rain made for very unpleasent riding, slowed right down to about 70ks at one point, maybe 60?.. Speedie jumped in front closer to the off ramp and lead us into the Base. Beers and the B-B-Q were at the ready. The Helicopter Crew were fantasic and the Cheque was signed and handed over. A few words were spoken by Myself and Anne and we dedicated the ride/day to Zukin (scott) the crew in Auckland were the ones that went to him. Those guys have a hell job (and I mean that in posistive way) and total respect goes out to them...
Should do this again sometime..........Mark

[Gubb]

Thank you so much guys. Had an awesome, albeit wet day.

Real sorry I couldn't spend more time at the Base, looks like I missed out on all the fun. Had to get home to the missus (probably has the same strain of man-flu as Shane, only... less manly).

Wicked trip. Look forward to it next year.

$10K is an awesome effort!

[GTR1000]

Thank you for your welcome on yesterdays combo Wespac Rescue Support / Cheesecutter Awareness Ride. A bit damp, yes. I took some photos and video enroute and at Westpac Chopper Base Mechanics Bay. When a bigger dedicated ride is organized I believe it is essential that we get TV/Media "buy-in" to our fight.
We can organize some spectacular footage at the Rangariri killer section---It's closeness both sides on the runoffs with gustiness dangers would suit a multicam shoot. Ideal would be to get some well known media type involved.This next few months is a heaven sent opportunity to up the ant. in the the public and political areas. We now have Public Special Interests venues for nationwide TV exposure via Freeview. This website plus media adds would get the interested people to target it. Relentless and climbing pressure on Govt is number one. Close behind that will be to get top barristers or Law Professors being interviewed on TV as on How to Sue the Transit and LTSA after the next Wire Barrier bisection. Ah la the recent law ruling on the right to sue Corrections Dep over that murder they contributed to. The Transit Dep need to feel a little heat. First, we would need Court worthy proof that we have supplied them with irrefutable evidence of the Barrier hazards . They are wily and arrogant. So we must close their loopholes. If a video production gets off the ground I can contribute HDV Cam, lights, etc---we would more for multicam shoot---they should be HDV 16-9 widescreen. I have pencil cam rigs that could fit bikes participating etc.
Lets focus on this four months.
lights,

[Mom]

Thank you for your welcome on yesterdays combo Wespac Rescue Support / Cheesecutter Awareness Ride. A bit damp, yes. I took some photos and video enroute and at Westpac Chopper Base Mechanics Bay.

Welcome to the site and thank you so much for all your filming and photos etc. I am the poor woman you interviewed at Rotorua...LOL I agree 100% with your comments. Count me in for any assistance I can offer.

[DEATH_INC.]

What a day.....pretty stoked despite freezing half the trip....
All went pretty damn smoothly considering the conditions.
Nearly 10g's eh...kinda makes it all worthwhile :)
Much thanks must go to busa pete (i think) for the rain suit ( woulda been a lot wetter without it) and Quasimoto too, who brought me one as well. Cheers guys :niceone:
The support from all the shops was bloody fantastic, bloody legends every one of ya.
And all those that came along, and all those on the other rides around the country, likewise.
Good shit.

[Imbray]

Tried to catch you at Hamilton, not sure what time you ended up there, the weather was pretty nasty, glad everyone got thur it safely and good amount was raised.

The sale wasn't bad at Boyd's either, spent more than hubby :Oops:, arh well that's life, ride on

[Mom]

Tried to catch you at Hamilton, not sure what time you ended up there, the weather was pretty nasty, glad everyone got thur it safely and good amount was raised.

The sale wasn't bad at Boyd's either, spent more than hubby :Oops:, arh well that's life, ride on

We got into Hamilton at 3:30 and yes the weather was totally disgusting!

[MadDuck]

Every now and then you get to do something positive and something to be proud of...that was yesterday.

Thanks Mark and Anne for having the vision and putting in all the hard work to bring the day together...at times I know it wasnt easy :rockon:

The ride itself was timed to perfection and all the bike shops were just brilliant opening their facilities to us. Luckily Bayride sell big thick warm socks - alas they didnt stay dry for very long. Oh and thanks Lindsay for pointing out the direction we were heading was where those really really big BLACK clouds are :blink:

Actually didnt mind riding in the rain and wind except for heading back to the base on the Southern Motorway and the only thing visible was Marks tail lights. This coming from a fair weather harley rider.

And what a HUGE HUGE honour to be allowed onto the base to meet the crew and see the helicopter up close. What a top bunch of guys and what a great job they do. They deserve every penny we can raise and more :Punk:

[Imbray]

Damm, only just missed you then, there till about 3:20 , getting over bronchitis & chest infection so headed for home before I bought up both lungs, hope to catch up with another time perhaps

[dangerous]

A quick calculation shows that a total of just under 10 grand was collected.
WooHoo!!!
Sweet, this years KB rally is going to be awesome :whistle:




Should do this again sometime..........Mark
Yeah why not... but please, PLEASE can we do it in summer time?

[chanceyy]

$9755 is what was raised yesterday throughout the country, a fantastic effort...:woohoo: Good onya Yungatart and MSTRS and the HB crew/Chanceyy and her team from the Manawatu/MyGSXF and the rest of the Nelson region Bikers/SuziQ and Dangerous in Christchurch/Hayd3n and Chi5tina from Dunedin....oh and US.
Massive day yesterday, riding in the worst weather ever at times. Big thank you to everyone who turned out. Special thanks to (in no particular order) The Busa's/MadDuck/The Stranger/Draco/DEATH_INC/Speedie/Luckylegs/Gubb/Zapf.
Busa Pete did an awesome job of keeping us moving, making sure that the 1/2 hour at every stop was indeed just that. We got to the Base at the time we said we would, even though it took us an extra 1/2 hour to get to Tauranga.
Botany Honda did a wondeful job with the B-B-Q , cheers Richard/John and the team from Botany, those bacon and egg rolls were a welcome first stop beakfast munch.
Onto Tauranga...its not unusual for me to take a wrong turn at times and yes it happened again...:innocent: saw DMNTD at Te Puna and by the time we got into Tauranga, the big green signs confused me...:crybaby: and I took the wrong, all the while thinking '' come on Chris where are you mate''? he took the lead and got us to BayRide. TOTO did a bit of traffic control so we could U turn on Cameron Rd....cheers TOTO.
Big thanks to Lindsay and the team at Bayride, the toilet got a hammering I know that!! Coffee and food supplied and the weather had changed for the better :sunny: so we took the Old Tauranga Direct rd to Rotorua.
Once in Rotorua we were told that it had been snowing in the Mamaku's, yip we are going that way :shit: Thank you Bike Force for staying open and once again, the toilet got plenty of use. 1/2 hour break there then off to Hamilton. Just over the Mamaku's the sky was black, and I mean black, not dark grey BLACK!... and fuck did it rain! cleared by about Cambridge but chucked it down again once we arrived at Boyds. The B-B-Q there was hit pretty hard as was the Toilet (AGAIN) Thank you so much Sue Boyd for generous Cheque and hope the Sale went well. Refuel at Ngarawahia BP, it looked sunny up ahead so on go the shades for the first time...what a waste of time that was, couldn' see by the time we got to the Bombays, that fricken' rain and dark dark sky, so up went the visor and I gave Anne my sunny's. and then I got real interesting around the Papakura area, the wind shear and hard driving rain made for very unpleasent riding, slowed right down to about 70ks at one point, maybe 60?.. Speedie jumped in front closer to the off ramp and lead us into the Base. Beers and the B-B-Q were at the ready. The Helicopter Crew were fantasic and the Cheque was signed and handed over. A few words were spoken by Myself and Anne and we dedicated the ride/day to Zukin (scott) the crew in Auckland were the ones that went to him. Those guys have a hell job (and I mean that in posistive way) and total respect goes out to them...
Should do this again sometime..........Mark

Fantastic effort Maha & mom .. you did yourselves damn proud , thank you for allowing me to be a part of it .. definately challenging but ohhh sooooo satisfying yesterday once it was all over & everyone back safe & sound

hmm I think this should be either at the least annual or perhaps 6 monthly event ?? but before the shortest day (the old saying the weather craps out after the shortest day is correct :laugh: )

I am so proud of those guys who came out in way less than ideal conditions, we had some very newbie riders doing their first group ride & had hail a few times on the ride. And I am totally estatic with the behaviour of all the riders everyone did the biker community proud :clap: thank you

[Gubb]

I am so proud of those guys who came out in way less than ideal conditions, we had some very newbie riders doing their first group ride & had hail a few times on the ride. And I am totally estatic with the behaviour of all the riders everyone did the biker community proud :clap: thank you

Aye, we had 3 people on 250s (myself included) that braved the elements. Goes to show that some wussies shouldn't be scared of the weather.

[Mom]

$100 petrol vouchers - Colin Swindells from Cambridge, saw the ride advertisied in Kiwi Rider, is not KB member.
$100 petrol vouchers - Our very own SpankMe
Westpac gift pack - TOTO
Westpac gift pack - Paturoa
Westpac gift pack - RiderInBlack
Westpac cap and Helicopter book - Phil Brown sorry forgot your KB handle
Westpac cap and Helicopter book - Paturoa
Westpac cap and Helicopter book - BigB
Tee Shirt - windingroad
Hoodie - Chris Wedding sorry forgot your KB handle
Hoodie - Russell Western from Opotoki, saw the ride advertisied in Kiwi Rider, is not KB member.

Congratulations to you all, thank you for your support!

[stify]

glad to have been a part of this orsum event...:niceone: to all who made it possible.....

cheers

[Mrs Busa Pete]

A big thank you to mark and anne for orginizing this event it was a good day out considering the conditions. Had hoped to see more people out there but good on the ones that did brave it was great to see the support that we got from around the country. Nearly 10k in the winter does that mean nearly 20k in the summer lets hope.

That sale in Hamilton could of cost us hours as every thing was oh so cheap great job there guys.
(although i may have to go back on monday for that shoei :whistle:)


Unfortunately it was proven this weekend that you could need these services anywhere not just in your own back yard So see you all next time and if it's raining don't worry your bikes won't shrink

[icekiwi]

Westpac cap and Helicopter book - Phil Brown sorry forgot your KB handle


Mwah....

[Luckylegs]

Eek, Im late with my 2c worth and its all been said, so...... Theres only one thing to say about the day, and those involved...

PRICELESS !!! Thank you all, look forward to having the opportunity to do it again (Rain Or Shine).

[TOTO]

Thank you for your welcome on yesterdays combo Wespac Rescue Support / Cheesecutter Awareness Ride. A bit damp, yes. I took some photos and video enroute and at Westpac Chopper Base Mechanics Bay. When a bigger dedicated ride is organized I believe it is essential that we get TV/Media "buy-in" to our fight.
We can organize some spectacular footage at the Rangariri killer section---It's closeness both sides on the runoffs with gustiness dangers would suit a multicam shoot. Ideal would be to get some well known media type involved.This next few months is a heaven sent opportunity to up the ant. in the the public and political areas. We now have Public Special Interests venues for nationwide TV exposure via Freeview. This website plus media adds would get the interested people to target it. Relentless and climbing pressure on Govt is number one. Close behind that will be to get top barristers or Law Professors being interviewed on TV as on How to Sue the Transit and LTSA after the next Wire Barrier bisection. Ah la the recent law ruling on the right to sue Corrections Dep over that murder they contributed to. The Transit Dep need to feel a little heat. First, we would need Court worthy proof that we have supplied them with irrefutable evidence of the Barrier hazards . They are wily and arrogant. So we must close their loopholes. If a video production gets off the ground I can contribute HDV Cam, lights, etc---we would more for multicam shoot---they should be HDV 16-9 widescreen. I have pencil cam rigs that could fit bikes participating etc.
Lets focus on this four months.
lights,


whenever you need people for any help with any of this, sen me a pm and I'll be there. Any help you need :yes:

[BigB]

Great to see you all braving the weather, sorry I couldn't go the ride but it was good to see you off.

And yes Mom I'll stop lurking and post more.

cheers

B

[Maha]

Great to see you all braving the weather, sorry I couldn't go the ride but it was good to see you off.

And yes Mom I'll stop lurking and post more.

cheers

B

You did make the vid put up by Nordy....I didn't....:(
Me and my quick get aways....:rolleyes:

Must say I was more than happy to finally get off the bike at the end of it all, we had done 655 ks by the time we got home...probably just over 600 on the day, in 'trying' conditions, we stayed at the Busas on Saturday night, curried sausages and Bourbon.....:niceone:

[Luckylegs]

Appreciate the few photos which have been posted up by various people, but.... Did I miss an episode ? Is that it, or are there others lurking somewhere Ive missed ????

[boomer]

Appreciate the few photos which have been posted up by various people, but.... Did I miss an episode ? Is that it, or are there others lurking somewhere Ive missed ????

if you don't find 'em.. don't worry bro. I think you looked great in ya white jacket !!!!! :Punk:


nice work peeps...! :sunny:

[Luckylegs]

if you don't find 'em.. don't worry bro. I think you looked great in ya white jacket !!!!! :Punk:

Of course I did..... yeh, naaaaaaah !

Its always nice to get a compliment from some with such obvious class and sophistication as youself though.... :msn-wink:

...as it happens, less photos of me are probably a good thing, I should have shaved, cos it looks like f'in Caddyshack in some of those photos...

[Mrs Busa Pete]

Of course I did..... yeh, naaaaaaah !

Its always nice to get a compliment from some with such obvious class and sophistication as youself though.... :msn-wink:
...as it happens, less photos of me are probably a good thing, I should have shaved, cos it looks like f'in Caddyshack in some of those photos...



What are you talking about boomer there :killingme:killingme:killingme:killingme:killingme :killingme:killingme:killingme:killingme

Sorry boomhouse we loves you.

[DarkLord]

After we left Rotorua and were heading towards Hamilton there was some dude on the side of the road with a camera filming us all as we went past, there were trees everywhere on both sides of the road, any one know who that was or any way we could see the footage? I'd love to see that.

Not to worry if not but just thought it'd be cool :scooter:

[Maha]

After we left Rotorua and were heading towards Hamilton there was some dude on the side of the road with a camera filming us all as we went past, there were trees everywhere on both sides of the road, any one know who that was or any way we could see the footage? I'd love to see that.

Not to worry if not but just thought it'd be cool :scooter:

Yeah hes a new KBer, he was filming at Rotorua also. That was Fitzgerald Glade where he was later filming, his name is Eric and he is from up Thames way. I will find his login name.

[DarkLord]

Awesome thanks Maha! Much appreciated!

[Maha]

Awesome thanks Maha! Much appreciated!


Here ya go, he joined the day before the ride.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=18464

[boomer]

Of course I did..... yeh, naaaaaaah !

Its always nice to get a compliment from some with such obvious class and sophistication as youself though.... :msn-wink:

...as it happens, less photos of me are probably a good thing, I should have shaved, cos it looks like f'in Caddyshack in some of those photos...

Im sure the mrs loves the rough look buddy!!


What are you talking about boomer there :killingme:killingme:killingme:killingme:killingme :killingme:killingme:killingme:killingme

Sorry boomhouse we loves you.


ahah cheeky.. :bleh: