Westpac Rescue Helicopter fundraising ride

[Suzi Q]

I drew the short straw and will be organising this event for CHCH riders. This is a NZ wide event to be held 28 June 2008. The goal of the ride is to raise funds for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter and also to protest Cheese Cutters. please follow this link and check out what it is all about. http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=72686
The CHCH ride will not be as long and involved as the Auckland ride, I was thinking of a run to Kaikoura up the coast road then back through the Inland route - but I am open to suggestions.
So far I have had talks with Sportzone Suzuki who are happy to be involved.

Right the route has been sorted. We will meet at the Peg - belfast pub - at 10am and leave at 10:30am. Then on to Greta Valley tavern for a wee break and then up to Waiau for a drink etc. Back to chch to the garden city helipad at around 3pm to hand over the moneys raised. I have checked and there will be a crew on duty there - this is the base for the Westpac rescue Helicopter. I have attached our poster that we will be posting in the bike shops - thanks heaps to Rashika.
If the weather is crap we will just do the Scargill Loop - meet at the same place, go to Greta Valley and then turn left to go through to waikari, back through the Weka Pass to Christchurch.

[dangerous]

I drew the short straw and will be organising this event for CHCH riders. This is a NZ wide event to be held 28 June 2008. The goal of the ride is to raise funds for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter and also to protest Cheese Cutters. please follow this link and check out what it is all about. http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=72686
The CHCH ride will not be as long and involved as the Auckland ride, I was thinking of a run to Kaikoura up the coast road then back through the Inland route - but I am open to suggestions.
So far I have had talks with Sportzone Suzuki who are happy to be involved.

Yip happy to help out Suzi, best ya contact the hellie service at chch hellies and let them know. Unfortunitly our in house poster graphic chick is between jobs, so getting some around the shops for advertising may be tricky at this short notice.
Now for smaller bikes just the Leader road to the pub as a meet up place might be beter than the full haul.

[Maha]

Yip happy to help out Suzi, best ya contact the hellie service at chch hellies and let them know. Unfortunitly our in house poster graphic chick is between jobs, so getting some around the shops for advertising may be tricky at this short notice.
Now for smaller bikes just the Leader road to the pub as a meet up place might be beter than the full haul.


You will find that the Rescue Hellicopter organisation will be very supportive of this. We got a real good response from the Westpac up this way. We will send SuziQ a copy of our flyer, which is basically whats on the news page, once you have it in your pc then you can play around with the words that need adjusting, you'll figure it out im sure. ...Mark

[dangerous]

You will find that the Rescue Hellicopter organisation will be very supportive of this. We got a real good response from the Westpac up this way. We will send SuziQ a copy of our flyer, which is basically whats on the news page, once you have it in your pc then you can play around with the words that need adjusting, you'll figure it out im sure. ...Mark

Ok, thats Rashika's depo... just need to find a printers.

[Maha]

Ok, thats Rashika's depo... just need to find a printers.

Dont sweet it.....sent it to SuziQ....;)

[homer]

in case no one else says it " you spelt westpac wrong"

[homer]

i see you put the "s" in
thanks
lmao :chase:

[Ghost_Bullet]

Catchin up on the KB goss, and gotta throw this one on the callender.
Will aim to be there.

[Rashika]

Like to be there but will be up in auckers on this weekend, timing is just great sometime!
Awesum taking this on chick! Will get a poster sorted, and send to ya soonish ;)

[Maha]

Like to be there but will be up in auckers on this weekend, timing is just great sometime!
Awesum taking this on chick! Will get a poster sorted, and send to ya soonish ;)

May see you at Botany Honda at 9am on June 28th Rashika?....
Or at Machanics bay at around 5.30pm at the end of the ride?

[dangerous]

May see you at Botany Honda at 9am on June 28th Rashika?....
Or at Machanics bay at around 5.30pm at the end of the ride?

You pick her up and cart her arse around... and she will be there :scooter:

[Maha]

You pick her up and cart her arse around... and she will be there :scooter:

She needs are ride??...that can be arranged im sure, I will have a meeting of the 10 bikers involved in a few weeks and that will be on the list of things to cover...

[Rashika]

will have to see what Buellbabe has planned for us for the day, not sure if we can spare the whole day, but might be able to meet up at the end or something in between...

[bigfella]

Just wondering but is this ride for everyone, cause if it is im definately in

[Spuds1234]

I will be there.

Might even drag my brother along as he got a ride in the helicopter about this time last year.

[dangerous]

Just wondering but is this ride for everyone, cause if it is im definately in
Does ya bike have two wheels? oath its for everyone :scooter:


Might even drag my brother along as he got a ride in the helicopter about this time last year.

yip, ya never know when the flight might be for you... and thank fuk they are there and on stand by... we used them once a while back.

[Suzi Q]

I have had a suggestion put to me for a route etc for the ride. Meet at 10am at the Peg (Belfast pub) and ride to the Waiau Pub, have lunch there - 2 choices, pub or cafe - and then back to chch to the helipad at the airport to hand over the money we raise.
All welcome, the more the merrier and the more people who turn up the more money raised for the rescue helicopter.
The poster is being worked on and is looking fantastic so far. I will be contacting radio stations to get the word out, but will wait untill we get details finalised. I hope to finalise as much as possible over the next week so we then have plenty of time to get the word out.

[Maha]

I have had a suggestion put to me for a route etc for the ride. Meet at 10am at the Peg (Belfast pub) and ride to the Waiau Pub, have lunch there - 2 choices, pub or cafe - and then back to chch to the helipad at the airport to hand over the money we raise.
All welcome, the more the merrier and the more people who turn up the more money raised for the rescue helicopter.
The poster is being worked on and is looking fantastic so far. I will be contacting radio stations to get the word out, but will wait untill we get details finalised. I hope to finalise as much as possible over the next week so we then have plenty of time to get the word out.

Man you guys are doing an awesome job, pm's are fantastic from both Canterbury and Manawatu. Top of the South should be into it soon as well, June 28th (yes Dangerous..June! :dodge:) is going to be a huge day for all involved, im very proud of what has been achieved so far....:yes:

[Oakie]

ride to the Waiau Pub, have lunch there - 2 choices, pub or cafe

What are the roads like up there at that time of year? Any bits inclined to being a bit slippery? (I've only been thru there in summer).

[dangerous]

What are the roads like up there at that time of year? Any bits inclined to being a bit slippery? (I've only been thru there in summer).

no different from any road this time of year, ride to suit the conditions, if ya dont do it how can ones riding improve?

A sugestion SuziQ, if weather is crapy then the ride could be shortened to the Scargill loop.

[Oakie]

no different from any road this time of year, ride to suit the conditions,

Absolutely. Just be nice to know in advance what conditions to expect.

[dangerous]

Absolutely. Just be nice to know in advance what conditions to expect.

Always expect the worse... a horse, sheep hedge hog, road hog, hog hog land slide, fallen tree, camper, copper, drunk, shingle, moto guzzi, wombat hell even a pub... well you get the idea :yes:

[timg]

Always expect the worse... moto guzzi,

Yeah, tractors are a real problem :dodge:

[Ghost_Bullet]

Yeah, tractors are a real problem :dodge:

HEY!!!!!! :mad: Hang about!!!!... there will be at least another Guzz' on this run. Tractors?? Bleh!!!:eek5:
Very verstile machines they are!!!!!:clap:

[Mr Triple]

I'll be a long for this one, and drag some others as well if I can. :yes:

[Maha]

I'll be a long for this one, and drag some others as well if I can. :yes:

Im sure it will be a great turn out in Canterbury. Cantabs are good at most things aren't they?....

[Mom]

I drew the short straw and will be organising this event for CHCH riders. This is a NZ wide event to be held 28 June 2008. The goal of the ride is to raise funds for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter and also to protest Cheese Cutters. please follow this link and check out what it is all about. http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=72686
The CHCH ride will not be as long and involved as the Auckland ride, I was thinking of a run to Kaikoura up the coast road then back through the Inland route - but I am open to suggestions.
So far I have had talks with Sportzone Suzuki who are happy to be involved.

Love the response you are getting down here mate! Well done to everyone that is supporting these great causes.

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!

[Suzi Q]

Right the route has been sorted. We will meet at the Peg - belfast pub - at 10am and leave at 10:30am. Then on to Greta Valley tavern for a wee break and then up to Waiau for a drink etc. Back to chch to the garden city helipad at around 3pm to hand over the moneys raised. I have checked and there will be a crew on duty there - this is the base for the Westpac rescue Helicopter. I have attached our poster that we will be posting in the bike shops - thanks heaps to Rashika.
If the weather is crap we will just do the Scargill Loop - meet at the same place, go to Greta Valley and then turn left to go through to waikari, back through the Weka Pass to Christchurch.

[Rashika]

...and heres a littler version of the poster as a jpg for anyone who has trouble with the pdf file version.

[Maha]

That is outstanding Rashika....that flyer is indeed an work of art...10/10....:first:

[dangerous]

That is outstanding Rashika....that flyer is indeed an work of art...10/10....:first:

ask nice and she could do a version for you guys :niceone:

[Mom]

ask nice and she could do a version for you guys :niceone:

Funny you should say that...:blip:

What a fantastic flyer! Shows me for the infant I am really.

We just had a laugh about it. Maha man said your flyer v mine shows the gap between a University Graduate in Art and a Day Care finger Painting...LOL

He is such a lovely shit sometimes!

[fireliv]

All going to plan Phoenix and I will be there as well. One of the most worthy organisations out there. Good on ya Suzi, Rashika, Dangerous for organising it

[dangerous]

All going to plan Phoenix and I will be there as well. One of the most worthy organisations out there. Good on ya Suzi, Rashika, Dangerous for organising it

why... thank you Fl, se im not all bad news aye :devil2:

[_Shrek_]

What are the roads like up there at that time of year? Any bits inclined to being a bit slippery? (I've only been thru there in summer).

being the time of year could be snowing or a sunny day wif lotsa ice in the shady places it waiau after all :rofl:
in tend to do it but as its my 5oth party that night i will not go back into town :jerry::jerry:

[fireliv]

why... thank you Fl, se im not all bad news aye :devil2:

Yes D only when the mood strikes huh! :bleh:

[dangerous]

Yes D only when the mood strikes huh! :bleh:

I dont change my mood to suit, im the same ginger nut twat all the time, its you that fails to relax enough to relise.

[fireliv]

I dont change my mood to suit, im the same ginger nut twat all the time, its you that fails to relax enough to relise.

Maybe, maybe not... maybe thats the KB way.

Anyways as you were.....

[dangerous]

Anyways as you were.....
YES MAMM :msn-wink:

[Subike]

...and heres a littler version of the poster as a jpg for anyone who has trouble with the pdf file version.


Right the route has been sorted. We will meet at the Peg - belfast pub - at 10am and leave at 10:30am. Then on to Greta Valley tavern for a wee break and then up to Waiau for a drink etc. Back to chch to the garden city helipad at around 3pm to hand over the moneys raised. I have checked and there will be a crew on duty there - this is the base for the Westpac rescue Helicopter. I have attached our poster that we will be posting in the bike shops - thanks heaps to Rashika.
If the weather is crap we will just do the Scargill Loop - meet at the same place, go to Greta Valley and then turn left to go through to waikari, back through the Weka Pass to Christchurch.


Please make sure that youi send some posters to the Greta Tavern Publican.
Jonesy will put them up and make sure the other riders in the areas know this is on.
I will join up at the Greta, as thats home.
Gee you might even meet Skiddy...lol

[alley cat]

I dont change my mood to suit, im the same ginger nut twat all the time, its you that fails to relax enough to relise.

You wait til you see his pretty red dog, you havnt seeeeeeen ginger.
Hes sooooooo pretty:shutup:

Ill be there, 675 goin like a wee beast:banana::banana::banana:

[Rashika]

Please make sure that youi send some posters to the Greta Tavern Publican.
Jonesy will put them up and make sure the other riders in the areas know this is on.
I will join up at the Greta, as thats home.
Gee you might even meet Skiddy...lol

got an address there Subike?

[dangerous]

You wait til you see his pretty red dog, you havnt seeeeeeen ginger.
Hes sooooooo pretty:shutup:

Best we keep my personal genitalia out of this thread, me red dog HO HO HOoooooooo :)

[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...

[kram]

i will be there as the wife & me have had the ride in the westpac chopper just over 5 & a half yr ago. i still ride a bike she can`t will aways suport a good corse.

[dangerous]

i will be there as the wife & me have had the ride in the westpac chopper just over 5 & a half yr ago. i still ride a bike she can`t will aways suport a good corse.

Welcome man, and see ya on the ride, nice grunty bikes them Victorys.. been there done that

[Mom]

Hi guys

I got a big box of paper with the petition, in it are a heap of petition forms, do you want me to send some down for you?

[Suzi Q]

Hi guys

I got a big box of paper with the petition, in it are a heap of petition forms, do you want me to send some down for you?

It wouldn't hurt. i have 5 petition signing forms already

[Mom]

It wouldn't hurt. i have 5 petition signing forms already

I will send a heap more down for you today!

[kram]

hi guys & girls am just wondering if it all right if it alright if i coppy some posters off two put out there as not a lot of pepole know of this yet but there is a lot of suport for it out there

[Rashika]

hi guys & girls am just wondering if it all right if it alright if i coppy some posters off two put out there as not a lot of pepole know of this yet but there is a lot of suport for it out there

yep, you are welcome to do that!
We have printed a few this week so will probably get a few more out there this weekend.

[Suzi Q]

I have printed posters as well - it looks like I need more ideas as to where to put them, I have gone around all the bike shops, there will be one going to the wheat sheaf at teddington this weekend - where else?

[Suzi Q]

there will be a media release and I think it will also be mentioned in Motorcycle trader before with a write up after as well.

[Ghost_Bullet]

Sounding like this is a definate "Not to Miss" event, for a real good cause for sure.:first:

No doubt if this ends up a success... it could be an annual thing?:rockon:

[Maha]

Sounding like this is a definate "Not to Miss" event, for a real good cause for sure.:first:

No doubt if this ends up a success... it could be an annual thing?:rockon:

A Press Release was sent out today to TV/Radio/Herald/Motorcycle Trader etc. Looking forward to the response on this within a day or so, if not sooner!
Yeah its a 'Not Miss' Event....it seems to be getting bigger by the week.

Click on the link in the post below and read the Press Release.

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

[skidMark]

Please make sure that you i send some posters to the Greta Tavern Publican.
Jonesy will put them up and make sure the other riders in the areas know this is on.
I will join up at the Greta, as thats home.
Gee you might even meet Skiddy...lol

They'd be lucky :bleh:

[The Lone Rider]

Can someone put the details in the first post, possibly with the flyer as well.

$10 donation, plus cheese cutter petition signing.
Is there a badge to go with it?

[Rashika]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1564857&postcount=29

cant add it to the first post as it was not mine, but this post has a flyer attached, and no badge... its to raise funds and awareness, not spend 'em.

[The Lone Rider]

Yeah I have the flyer after skipping through the posts.. but Suzie Q could put the details in her first post for people who want to see when and where without the read.

wonder where these fund raiser run badges on my desk came from

[dangerous]

wonder where these fund raiser run badges on my desk came from you are a hero

[Peeteey]

I have printed posters as well - it looks like I need more ideas as to where to put them, I have gone around all the bike shops, there will be one going to the wheat sheaf at teddington this weekend - where else?

Hey Suzi Q, my guess would be anywhere thats horribly public and places bikers may go when out for a ride, like pubs, pubs and ... er ... pubs?
How about the car shops too? Parts places? Supermarkets and libraries even.
Petrol stations could be a good one.

[Suzi Q]

Have just put posters at the WheatSheaf, the shop at little river and the hilltop

[Mom]

Your ride sounds like it is going to go off! I will get a little something down for you to read out at your gather points about the cheesecutter campaign soon. I promise to get some more petition forms to you as well.

[dangerous]

Your ride sounds like it is going to go off!

Yeah but, we may have to shorten it as that time of the year down here is very dodgy for bikes, loose gravel and ice etc... but a shorter route has been sorted we will see how the roads are a week before hand.

[Mom]

Yeah but, we may have to shorten it as that time of the year down here is very dodgy for bikes, loose gravel and ice etc... but a shorter route has been sorted we will see how the roads are a week before hand.

Brrrr.... You guys are mental! In the nicest way of course! Short is good too. I am worried about my poor toes to be honest. I have good wool socks, but man, they get sore and numb fast when it is cold. Any southern tips?

[Skyryder]

I am worried about my poor toes to be honest. I have good wool socks, but man, they get sore and numb fast when it is cold. Any southern tips?

Get ya self a good pair of thermal socks. Sounds like your boots maybe too tight. This can shut off circulation.


Skyryder

[Oakie]

50/50 blend merino/opposum socks are the answer ... according to Mrs Oakie anyway. Ab out $30 a pair but super warm and comfy

[dangerous]

50/50 blend merino/opposum socks are the answer ... according to Mrs Oakie anyway. Ab out $30 a pair but super warm and comfy

Where from O

[Mom]

50/50 blend merino/opposum socks are the answer ... according to Mrs Oakie anyway. Ab out $30 a pair but super warm and comfy


Where from O

My mother swears by that combination. Thank you for that, obviously my brain did not compute. Dangerous believe it or not there is a knitting establishment here in sunny Warkworth that make them! Best I go for a little drive today and find out what time there factory shop opens. Will do a reccky on prices etc and let you know.

[Oakie]

Where from O

Oddly, touristy souvenir shops are the easiest place to get them from because of the whole merino natural fibre thing. They have them here for $25 : http://www.artworksnz.co.nz/Digicart/fusebox.cfm?FuseAction=engine&CaID=10 check out about half way down the page.

I'm sure there must be other places you can get them from though.

[Suzi Q]

Oddly, touristy souvenir shops are the easiest place to get them from because of the whole merino natural fibre thing. They have them here for $25 : http://www.artworksnz.co.nz/Digicart/fusebox.cfm?FuseAction=engine&CaID=10 check out about half way down the page.

I'm sure there must be other places you can get them from though.

I checked out the site for the socks - D we could put in an order for a few people and get the postage costs down!!!!! I've got my eye on the cushioned sole ones or the cable ones - merino possum of course.

[kram]

i am not 100% sure but there is a place between rollerston & teppelton i think on corner of weedens ross rd that sell that type of stuff. but two change the sub i have put out posters out @ kaiapoi , got some two rangiora will try two get some ferther nth could do with some petition forms

[Mom]

i am not 100% sure but there is a place between rollerston & teppelton i think on corner of weedens ross rd that sell that type of stuff. but two change the sub i have put out posters out @ kaiapoi , got some two rangiora will try two get some ferther nth could do with some petition forms

PM me your address, I will post you a heap down. I have so many spares (petition forms) it is silly, no sense in you guys copying more when I have them here.

PS: want to come a bit further north and put some posters up for us...LOL

[kram]

i am trying to get out to cast,oxford and so forth but just a time factor.

[Mom]

i am trying to get out to cast,oxford and so forth but just a time factor. my post is 120 ohoka rd kaiapoi7630

I will get some to you today!

[kram]

hi all. went on a ride over the shoter root today to see what like after the snow & ice it was not to bad a bit of grit & a 50km zone on the scargill to waikari rd. called into the greta to find thay new nothing of the ride thay do now. the waikari pub is now closed so went to the waipara & left some flyers there will pick up on the day. well hope the weather is the same in two weeks time.:cool::Playnice::rockon:

[skidMark]

hi all. went on a ride over the shoter root today to see what like after the snow & ice it was not to bad a bit of grit & a 50km zone on the scargill to waikari rd. called into the greta to find thay new nothing of the ride thay do now. the waikari pub is now closed so went to the waipara & left some flyers there will pick up on the day. well hope the weather is the same in two weeks time.:cool::Playnice::rockon:


We had let the tavern know, depends who ya spoke to i guess.

I will keep Jonesy (the pub owner) up to date with the goings on etc etc. :yes:

[kram]

no prob left a flyer there & some froms as well . have been asked the way ride will be going on day say read the flyer but think i read in past thread that will be shorter ride can any body comfrim plz:cool::Playnice::rockon:

[_Shrek_]

Where from O

Hammauls hunting & fishing near sth ciy on Columbo st D

[Maha]

I drew the short straw and will be organising this event for CHCH riders. This is a NZ wide event to be held 28 June 2008. The goal of the ride is to raise funds for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter and also to protest Cheese Cutters.


Hey Suzi Q...Try and get a group pic with the Helicopter because I want to have a pic from all regions in the next issue of Motorcycle Trader.

[Mom]

The Marketing Manager for Westpac is offering a heap of helicopter money boxes to our rides, use them for decoration on your bikes, prizes or whatever. Her thinking is that it is a visual aid to the fundraising. We are saying yes to them. Do you guys want some too?

[dangerous]

hey check this out... freebees to give away on our ride, what we are looking at is a raffle ticket with every entrant, we will draw the winner at the helie pad, just a thought at the moment other wise spot type prizes.

NB: those chosing to do the chch ride, we are looking at shortening the ride due to the harshness of winter hitting, the ride will be to Greta valley then inland to Waikari via Scargill then to the airport.

[Spuds1234]

EDIT: Read the first post and it answered my question.

[Maha]

EDIT: Read the first post and it answered my question.

Man you were lucky....I was just about to copy and paste the 1st post for ya.....;)
Ah bugger it, here's part of the 1st post, I already had it in my mouse anyway....:whistle:

We will meet at the Peg - belfast pub - at 10am and leave at 10:30am. Then on to Greta Valley tavern for a wee break and then up to Waiau for a drink etc. Back to chch to the garden city helipad at around 3pm to hand over the moneys raised.

[dangerous]

Man you were lucky....I was just about to copy and paste the 1st post for ya.....;)
Ah bugger it, here's part of the 1st post, I already had it in my mouse anyway....:whistle:

We will meet at the Peg - belfast pub - at 10am and leave at 10:30am. Then on to Greta Valley tavern for a wee break and then up to Waiau for a drink etc. Back to chch to the garden city helipad at around 3pm to hand over the moneys raised.

Waiau is not happening now, to dangerous a road with the frosts not lifting etc... we dont get to ride all year round down here that easly.

[Subike]

I rode the leader road last sunday with Lemans
apart from the usual spots of grit, it was dry and very rideable, no perma frost patches....
The Scargill Valley road is dryer heading from Greta to Waikari, but comming the other way its not as good, tree shade making for some damp slippery spots where there is a bit of moss on a couple of corners.
I managed to get a new clutch basket for the XS, No vibration from 90 to 100k anymore, so will be able to join the ride from Greta and cruze at a slower pace ....looking forward to this....mmmm

[Suzi Q]

The Marketing Manager for Westpac is offering a heap of helicopter money boxes to our rides, use them for decoration on your bikes, prizes or whatever. Her thinking is that it is a visual aid to the fundraising. We are saying yes to them. Do you guys want some too?


Yes please:clap:

[Suzi Q]

As D has mentioned we will do the short route and will possibly get back to the helicopter base around 1:30pm. With the nasty weather coming we don't want to take any chances.:2thumbsup

[Mom]

Yes please:clap:

Expect a phone call from Bec tomorrow...LOL Hope the crap weather improves for the weekend! All repeat after me...

A large high seems settled over the entire country, bringing cold overnight temps and frosts (sorry you guys) and a fine sunny day, Saturday.

[Mom]

YOU ROCK!!

I just want to thank you for everything you have done in organising this ride on Saturday, your support has been fantastic. I know the result will be a huge amount of money raised for your helicopter.
Lets hope this weather blows itself out before Saturday eh!

Thank you again.

Mom

[skidMark]

no prob left a flyer there & some froms as well . have been asked the way ride will be going on day say read the flyer but think i read in past thread that will be shorter ride can any body comfrim plz:cool::Playnice::rockon:
Yep yep have been passing it around the locals when i have been up at the pub, approx 10 people signed it so far up there :clap:

[stevewederell]

This is a stupid fueling up question...:Pokey:

I've only only taken the new bike out on open road a few times and not sure how far she'll get on main tank and reserve.

I'm assuming there'll be a suitable place in Greta Valley, or would some people have to have a drink before then and just catch up after?

Cheers
Stupid noobie

[dangerous]

This is a stupid fueling up question...:Pokey:

I've only only taken the new bike out on open road a few times and not sure how far she'll get on main tank and reserve.

I'm assuming there'll be a suitable place in Greta Valley, or would some people have to have a drink before then and just catch up after?

Cheers
Stupid noobie

A 600 Hornet? mate you will be able to do the ride 5 times.

[stevewederell]

You reckon? It sputtered a while ago at only 130km, some was open road the rest was commuting.

I think it's supposed to be 13/3L tank but only got 11L (last time) from main tank. so I don't know if I'll get 5L from reserve. The guy I bought it off said that he would start looking for a station from 200km.

I'll fill up out by the Peg and just see how she/we go. Really looking forward to it though!

[Spuds1234]

Saturday: South Island, showers at first in the west but becoming fine during the day. Showers and cold southerlies in the east, may bring snow above 700 metres.

Sounds like its going to be heaps of fun.

Im definitely going to be there.

[kram]

yer mate if uyou fill up in belfast you will get to greta alright and the shell should be open there.

[kram]

i have been asked if there will be anything to say that we have done this ride ( eg badge i have said no to this as read in past thread) but mybe a certicate or something anybody know.:cool::Playnice::rockon:

[Subike]

This is a stupid fueling up question...:Pokey:
I'm assuming there'll be a suitable place in Greta Valley, or would some people have to have a drink before then and just catch up after?
Cheers
Stupid noobie


Fair question mate.
not a noob one
The Gretta Valley Shell shop is open 7am - 7pm - 7 Days.
Gayleen & Warren will be happy to take you gold after filling your tank.
Same price at the pump as Amberley....well was today when I bought some fuel.
Scargill Valley road is nearly clear of Ice grit, the only spot to be aware of is a section about halfway that is signposted to 50kph that as been resurfaced , has loose chip for about 500m, other than that ...ride safe!

[dangerous]

i have been asked if there will be anything to say that we have done this ride ( eg badge i have said no to this as read in past thread) but mybe a certicate or something anybody know.:cool::Playnice::rockon:

No sorry, this ride has just been put togeather to match the Dorklanders, its KB organised ie: SuziQ and myself... sorry but if we were to supply badges we could run at a loss and that wouldnt help us, and sure as hell wouldent help the rescue cause.

Now remember why we are doing this ride... to help run the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, a service that us as bikers may have to use some day and as I already have then I can say you will be bloody thankfull for it.

Next is to pretition the wire roap barriers... once again something that we as bikers would prefere not to see used.

OK so, at the meet up point you will find me at a Nissin D/C 4x4 (also dangerous for bikers ;) intro ya self sign the petition and hand ya donation over to SuziQ, then we will take a wee spin... cheers

[Mom]

...sorry but if we were to supply badges we could run at a loss and that wouldnt help us, and sure as hell wouldent help the rescue cause.

There were a few words shared about getting badges or pins made to sell on the day. Even though we are sort of "Dorklanders" we decided as you state not to go to the expense of getting something made that would cost money, and potentially take money away from the people we are raising money for. We are in this for the love...not the badge.

[Mr Triple]

I'll be there rain or sunshine, it's a good cause you never know when you may need it. :cool:

[kram]

thats cool was asked to ask have done that no prob from me. as said i have had the missfortune to have a ride in one a few yrs ago( westpac chopper) and know how grate the service is that is why i help. have been out and got some of the forms today hope to get the rest have put out tomorrow will hand on to you on saturday.:cool::Playnice::rockon: remember a day out on two wheels is better than a day of two wheels:doh:

[The Lone Rider]

I will be bringing a small box of badges for those who want them. They aren't flash but still a momento for those who want them.

Only $2 - that is cost price so no profit being made, unless one of the organisers want to take them off my hands at cost and sell them for more with profit going to westpac heli.

Badge is an angel on a motorcycle (very appropriate I reckon!) and the packaging has "Never go faster than your guardian angel can drive".

If all badges sell out then names, addresses and gold coins will be collected and I will get more and mail them to everyone (CKMC will pay for all the postage).


Hope for good weather! See you there.

[Suzi Q]

I will be bringing a small box of badges for those who want them. They aren't flash but still a momento for those who want them.

Only $2 - that is cost price so no profit being made, unless one of the organisers want to take them off my hands at cost and sell them for more with profit going to westpac heli.

Badge is an angel on a motorcycle (very appropriate I reckon!) and the packaging has "Never go faster than your guardian angel can drive".

If all badges sell out then names, addresses and gold coins will be collected and I will get more and mail them to everyone (CKMC will pay for all the postage).


Hope for good weather! See you there.

Thank you very much mate - the badges sound awesome. i will have my $2 ready for one.
The ride is still going ahead and hopefully the weather will not be too bad. I have spoke with Willy from the waipara pub and he and a few mates will be meeting us in Belfast. I will take my camera so we can have some photographic memories and there will be some reporters sniffing around - all good. I have managed to get a few more prizes from Westpac, so we will be running a "raffle". When you pay your $10 you will get a raffle ticket. the raffle will be drawn at either the Greta Pub or the helipad. We have some great items. I have 25 plastic helicopter moneyboxes and it was suggested we try to attach them to our bikes - not sure how that will work though!!!!!
We will now probably arrive at the helipad (Garden City Helicopters) between 1:30pm and 2pm.
Looking forward to seeing everyone and to raising some serious money for a seriously good cause, also raising awareness of the Cheesecutters. See you all tomorrow.:woohoo:

[The Lone Rider]

Thank you very much mate - the badges sound awesome. i will have my $2 ready for one.


I will be showing at the meeting place - as for the ride I will have to see as it's the gfs birthday and I'm sure she wants other things getting done (like shagging :wari:) so badges and the name collecting list for more badges later will be done by Mark aka Kram.

Just look for the fellow with the flame victory, or the nice honda with four shiny but not so shiny pipes

[dangerous]

hey check this out... freebees to give away on our ride

Hey look more give aways arived to day... look at all them smiling faces

[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:

[dangerous]

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:

and have a rippa ya self man, keep an eye out for Rashika shes going to be poping up somewere amoungest you lot, most likely hanging out with Buell Babe

[Maha]

and have a rippa ya self man, keep an eye out for Rashika shes going to be poping up somewere amoungest you lot, most likely hanging out with Buell Babe

Oh shit yeah thats right.....let Rashika know I am the one on the nice new blue CB1300.....with Gold rims....:eek:

[Ghost_Bullet]

Looking forward to the excuse for a ride, no mater the weather. In fact it dont look like it will be to bad.

[Rashika]

Oh shit yeah thats right.....let Rashika know I am the one on the nice new blue CB1300.....with Gold rims....:eek:

gold rims??? OMG!
Now THAT will be easy to find... ;)

[chanceyy]

Guys have a safe ride tomorrow, Look forward to hearing the ride report :)

[Mom]

Safe ride tomorrow you lot! Dont forget your sunblock and caps, I reckon the UV index will be sitting about minus 2!

[stevewederell]

Safe travels everyone, look forward to meeting more of you all.

Let's hope the :cold: weather stays away!

[The Lone Rider]

Can say without a doubt I'll be going to just the meet up to chat with a few and drop off badges.

Gf is so skunk drunk I'll be the one with the sore head tommorrow if I bugger off riding for the middle of the day (when she's probably waking up and wants her eggs cooked lol)

[skidMark]

Good to meet ya guys. Was a reasonable size group considering the weather.

:niceone:

[dangerous]

Good to meet ya guys. Was a reasonable size group considering the weather.

:niceone:
yeah, well you proved to be the right knob end that you are on line :msn-wink:


Hey big thanks for the 23 that showed up at the peg and another 3 at the Gretta, considering the weather (and for you Auckland lot a southerly down here is a bitter cold extreamly wet wind) I honestly expected less than 10 infact closer to 5 so bloody awesoem.

Our ride went well through the Scargill vally and back to town to the hellie pad where we were showen around and as the big bid its self was under repair it was pushed out livened up... well they tried I think the spark plugs were dirty or something, but then they relised the fuel lines hadent been bleed, errrr... now a flat battery so out with the Batt Pac and brm brm... good to see the system is fail safe and relible :blank:

They have a loaner chopper at the moment as the main one is sorted and tuned up.
HOWS it going down south and up ye onner ?

[Mikkel]

Good to see so many people out despite the weather. Wasn't the most enjoyable ride in my memory due to strong winds and rain. Will take a couple of days for the boots to dry out I think.

Time for some jägerthe :D

[Suzi Q]

Good to see so many people out despite the weather. Wasn't the most enjoyable ride in my memory due to strong winds and rain. Will take a couple of days for the boots to dry out I think.

Time for some jägerthe :D


Dangerous has your prize in his truck!!!!

[Mikkel]

Dangerous has your prize in his truck!!!!

Sounds like a trap <_<

I'll pick it up one of these days - couldn't have had it on the bike anyway.

[Spuds1234]

A most enjoyable ride I must say.

Got about 1km from home though and the bike started running on 2 cylinders.

Turns out the fuel hose had a kink in it and it wasnt getting enough gas. Strangely enough it was the middle 2 cylinders not going, however the fuel line drops down between the 2nd and 3rd carbs and it was the 1st and 4th cylinders that were going. I dont know. Its fixed now thats all I care about.

[Suzi Q]

Well the day started out cold and damp, as I was cleaning my teeth it was bucketing down - it didn't last long though. So on went all the merino underwear and then all the outer ewear. Hubby went out to start the bikes and mine was fine but his wouldn't - flat battery. So he kindly told me to take the car and he would ride my bike - what a trouper. We arrived at the Peg around 9:30am. Mikhail was the first to arrive, and then one by one more people started to arrive. I am most impressed by the turnout considering the weather. Luckily the weather did get better the further north we went. The Greta Tavern offerred us warm hospitality, good food and drink and a lovely fire. We then made our way through to scargill, waikari and the weka pass back throiugh to CHCH. The weather worsening the closer we got to CHCH. It was windy, wet and freezing. We got to the Heli pad and was able to hand over $400 - fantastic. We got to check out the helicopters and I took some great photos which I will post up.
All in all a good turnout, some good money raised and some new people met.:2thumbsup

[Mr Triple]

Good to see so many people out despite the weather. Wasn't the most enjoyable ride in my memory due to strong winds and rain. Will take a couple of days for the boots to dry out I think.

Time for some jägerthe :D

Oh... Bloody boots of yours you'll have to fix that indicator as well.
It was a good turn out for a crap day, but worth it. A nice crusy ride with everyone riding well. :2thumbsup

[Mikkel]

Well the day started out cold and damp, as I was cleaning my teeth it was bucketing down - it didn't last long though. So on went all the merino underwear and then all the outer ewear. Hubby went out to start the bikes and mine was fine but his wouldn't - flat battery. So he kindly told me to take the car and he would ride my bike - what a trouper. We arrived at the Peg around 9:30am. Mikhail was the first to arrive, and then one by one more people started to arrive. I am most impressed by the turnout considering the weather. Luckily the weather did get better the further north we went. The Greta Tavern offerred us warm hospitality, good food and drink and a lovely fire. We then made our way through to scargill, waikari and the weka pass back throiugh to CHCH. The weather worsening the closer we got to CHCH. It was windy, wet and freezing. We got to the Heli pad and was able to hand over $400 - fantastic. We got to check out the helicopters and I took some great photos which I will post up.
All in all a good turnout, some good money raised and some new people met.:2thumbsup

Good to meet you comrade Lou! :rofl:

[Suzi Q]

here are some photos taken at the peg

[Ghost_Bullet]

MMmmmm that was great, killed two birds with one stone it were, a couple of parts collected for Porject RD400 at Greta Vally, and a nice ride int he wet for this Helicopter thing.

They do do good, Me father in law was dragged out of a car wreck out castle hill some years back, when the driver of the car decied not to turn the wheel on a corner... lucky they were when the Westpac bumble bee took em to the Hospital.

Anyhow just took a few pictures, and they are in my Webshots album.

Bloody good work to those that made it out!!!!!! (water is never that bad)

The kids were pleased when they recieved a couple of little chopers them selves.
<a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2871696780100338616kzEyRJ"><img src="http://inlinethumb51.webshots.com/39538/2871696780100338616S200x200Q85.jpg" alt="The Kids were happy when I got home."></a>


<a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/album/563931040dZbSzx"><img src="http://thumb16.webshots.net/t/24/665/7/46/29/2081746290100338616ezvsQF_th.jpg" alt="Image hosted by Webshots.com"></a><br>by <a href=http://community.webshots.com/user/GhostBullet> GhostBullet</a>

[Suzi Q]

photos from the base

[skidMark]

yeah, well you proved to be the right knob end that you are on line :msn-wink:



Cheeky plick! LOL :pinch:

[Spuds1234]

Fuck. I looked away for the first group photo and for the second one I had my eyes closed.

Man Im a dunce.

[BBzz]

Good ride I like that bit through the Scargill valley be sweet on a good day.
Didn’t make it home from the Helli pad in one go, had to stop by some trees and Thaw out couldn’t feel me wee pinkeys anymore.
Good ride, good cause, good group of riders :scooter:
Better than sitting inside any day

[dangerous]

Dangerous has your prize in his truck!!!!
What prize?

[Dave-]

awesome ride guys (i kind of like riding in rain and wind...no really)

[LittleAngel]

I was really gutted when I woke up this morning and saw the weather rolling in.. :weep::cold: (despite watching the news for weather reports - I hoped they would get it wrong and it would be blue skies!!).

I had been looking forward to this ride:scooter:- but sadly I'm not a very confident wet weather rider:o, and didn't really want to see the WestPac Helicopter at work up close and personal!

I hope the next fund raiser or organised ride - the weather will behave :sunny:.

Pleased everyone that attended had a safe ride and well done for the money raised!! :niceone:

:2thumbsup

[The Lone Rider]

anyone else want one of those little badges? Will have the remaining ones until Monday.

[MVnut]

Yeah, cold and wet but a good ride.....and good to meet the Greta Valleys boys and others. Saw Mark heading back the way we had just come thru the Scargill area, nice to hear the Kat's engine getting a bit of a workout. Sorry I couldn't stay after arriving at Chopper HQ but had to work. :argh:

[Biggles2000]

Great ride. It was so much better to get out for a ride rather than doing house work on Saturday.
Don't mind it being a bit wet or cold, hell it is winter. Got very wet riding home after the event had ended.
Is this going to be a regular event? I hope so.
Great to put a few more faces to names.

[dangerous]

Great to put a few more faces to names.
sorry man reconise the bike but dont think we chatted did we? next time

[Mikkel]

Yeah, cold and wet but a good ride.....and good to meet the Greta Valleys boys and others. Saw Mark heading back the way we had just come thru the Scargill area, nice to hear the Kat's engine getting a bit of a workout. Sorry I couldn't stay after arriving at Chopper HQ but had to work. :argh:

Yeah, you had me puzzled - sneaking off without saying ciao you did ;)


Got very wet riding home after the event had ended.
Is this going to be a regular event? I hope so.

Same, I made squishy sounds walking around in my boots. Managed to soil quite a bit of the flat before I managed to extract myself from my wets.

If we're going to have regular rides in this kind of weather I'm going to need some proper wet weather riding gear :yes:

[Nasty]

Same, I made squishy sounds walking around in my boots. Managed to soil quite a bit of the flat before I managed to extract myself from my wets.

If we're going to have regular rides in this kind of weather I'm going to need some proper wet weather riding gear :yes:

You live in Christchurch without decent wet weather gear .... would have thought that was essential.

[dangerous]

You live in Christchurch without decent wet weather gear .... would have thought that was essential.

Its not so much the wetness down here in this weather but the COLDNESS, chick'n'charge had to return 30min into the ride due to frezzing up.

[MVnut]

You live in Christchurch without decent wet weather gear .... would have thought that was essential.

I think Mikkel just wanted to rde his new Supermoto, he would've still been there if it was snowing

[Mikkel]

You live in Christchurch without decent wet weather gear .... would have thought that was essential.

I'm sure it rains less here than in both Auckland and Wellington. But as D said - it's the cold really.

I do have a decent rain oversuit - I'm just lacking waterproof boots and gloves.


I think Mikkel just wanted to rde his new Supermoto, he would've still been there if it was snowing

Pretty much :yes: Snow is easy on the tyres as well ;)

[Shadows]

Its not so much the wetness down here in this weather but the COLDNESS, chick'n'charge had to return 30min into the ride due to frezzing up.

Yeep. A long, hot bath was definately in order for the afternoon.

[BBzz]

Pretty much :yes: Snow is easy on the tyres as well ;)[/QUOTE]


The seeing becomes a bit of a problem through, I wouldn’t recommend it:slap:

[skidMark]

Yeah, cold and wet but a good ride.....and good to meet the Greta Valleys boys and others. Saw Mark heading back the way we had just come thru the Scargill area, nice to hear the Kat's engine getting a bit of a workout. Sorry I couldn't stay after arriving at Chopper HQ but had to work. :argh:


HEHEHEHEHE :sweatdrop had to head off to work lol

[skidMark]

Good ride I like that bit through the Scargill valley be sweet on a good day.
Didn’t make it home from the Helli pad in one go, had to stop by some trees and Thaw out couldn’t feel me wee pinkeys anymore.
Good ride, good cause, good group of riders :scooter:
Better than sitting inside any day

Yeah mate, if ya ever want to come up for a ride around there on a good day chuck me a text and i will let ya know if i am free to meet ya at ze pub.


I think Mikkel just wanted to rde his new Supermoto, he would've still been there if it was snowing

Yeah next time it snows theres a few paddocks / if hes lucky frozen lakes, to play on ;)


Pretty much :yes: Snow is easy on the tyres as well ;)
The seeing becomes a bit of a problem through, I wouldn’t recommend it:slap:


Ahh yeah, snow blindness is not fun. gotta have decent sunnies.

Anyways bugger this, ive been in a river all morning helping move stranded cows on a local farm. i'm cold i'm wet (i could say miserable but i'm not) Living it up.

But.

The fire is over there. i'm here. :cold:

Bye bye.

[Dusty Elbow]

It was wet and windy. Everyone stayed upright i enjoyed the day.:done:

[skidMark]

It was wet and windy. Everyone stayed upright i enjoyed the day.:done:

Glad to hear it, yeah these roads are alot nice on a sunny day though that is for sure.

Yeah always good to keep it shiny side up, last thing we needed on a fundraiser day for the helicopter was to need it!:niceone:

[Mr Triple]

It was wet and windy. Everyone stayed upright i enjoyed the day.:done:

Glad to hear you enjoyed the day, Did you get a wet elbow instead. :laugh:

[skidMark]

Glad to hear you enjoyed the day, Did you get a wet elbow instead. :laugh:
:blink::mellow::slap::brick::thud:

...lol

[kram]

it was good to meet suzi and you yesterday evan if at had to be at the hele pad (in wifes car) now can put face to names . good to see every body come out safe ad what was done good on all. still not got bike running think mite be more than fuel prob mite have o go to shop yet. hope to ride the next one.

[BBzz]

Yeah mate, if ya ever want to come up for a ride around there on a good day chuck me a text and i will let ya know if i am free to meet ya at ze pub..

Sounds like a plan.


Anyways bugger this, ive been in a river all morning helping move stranded cows on a local farm. i'm cold i'm wet (i could say miserable but i'm not) Living it up..

Living in up with cows:eek: Yu da MAN
Keep the fire Blazzing Mate
Need to feed the C02 to the trees, keep up the O2 Levels! Ah?
No O2 No combustion

[skidMark]

Sounds like a plan.



Living in up with cows:eek: Yu da MAN
Keep the fire Blazzing Mate
Need to feed the C02 to the trees, keep up the O2 Levels! Ah?
No O2 No combustion


LOL yeah, helps if ya have my number i guess...

021 250 76 71.

I try to have credit lol. :sweatdrop

[Papa Bear]

I have to confess.. I was 1 of those people that looked out the window in the morning and said bugga riding in that shight..:cold: well done to the riders that did go.. :clap: just a thought.... is there a reason we couldnt do the same ride, for the same cause, on short (maybe a week (weather permiting on the day)) notice in the next week or 2 or 3 ?? Im sure there would be a great turn out going by the success storys from the ride in the rain.. Anyhoo, just a thought :whistle:

[Suzi Q]

I have to confess.. I was 1 of those people that looked out the window in the morning and said bugga riding in that shight..:cold: well done to the riders that did go.. :clap: just a thought.... is there a reason we couldnt do the same ride, for the same cause, on short (maybe a week (weather permiting on the day)) notice in the next week or 2 or 3 ?? Im sure there would be a great turn out going by the success storys from the ride in the rain.. Anyhoo, just a thought :whistle:

Nothing stopping anyone from going for a ride with the same route, but the fundraising part is not happening till next year - hopefully in the summer and maybe for a different cause. Hopefully we will be able to co-ordinate another countrywide event in 2009. :cool:

[Skyryder]

I just plain old forgot.


Skyryder

[Papa Bear]

Nothing stopping anyone from going for a ride with the same route, but the fundraising part is not happening till next year - hopefully in the summer and maybe for a different cause. Hopefully we will be able to co-ordinate another countrywide event in 2009. :cool:

Fair enough Suzi Q.. as I said it was just a thought.. was nothing to do with felling quilty about not going on the run while so many others did !! :innocent:

[The Lone Rider]

Speak now or forever hold your header pipes - anyone else need a badge?

Going to bed shortly, once the tele show is over. And the badges will be gone by noon tommorrow.

[laRIKin]

but the fundraising part is not happening till next year - hopefully in the summer

Now there is an idea.:doh:

[Suzi Q]

Dangerous and I have been interviewed regarding this ride - by the Christchurch Mail. I gave them some of my photos and they have the photo taken from the motorway bridge. So keep an eye out 'cause I am sure it will be this weeks edition!!!!!

[Ghost_Bullet]

Someone get a spare copy,or scan it up when it comes out??... dont get that one out this side of the up-skirts, Cust way

[Mom]

Dangerous and I have been interviewed regarding this ride - by the Christchurch Mail. I gave them some of my photos and they have the photo taken from the motorway bridge. So keep an eye out 'cause I am sure it will be this weeks edition!!!!!

Well done! Can you post me up a copy of the paper when it comes out please. P O Box 360 Warkworth

[dangerous]

Well done! Can you post me up a copy of the paper when it comes out please. P O Box 360 Warkworth

Duno what the Press had in it but heres the local Rag had to say...
Not sure I like the title, and quotes arnt quite right but ok as it was done over the phone.

[Mom]

Duno what the Press had in it but heres the local Rag had to say...
Not sure I like the title, and quotes arnt quite right but ok as it was done over the phone.

Can I please have a copy of that too? This is so good to see positive press about what we were up to last weekend!

[dangerous]

Can I please have a copy of that too? This is so good to see positive press about what we were up to last weekend!

yeah, we have a 'no junk mail' sign on the leter box so we didnt get it I floged that on my sis... can post it up if ya want?

[Mom]

yeah, we have a 'no junk mail' sign on the leter box so we didnt get it I floged that on my sis... can post it up if ya want?

Yes please!

[Ghost_Bullet]

Hey thats cool, will have to try and get me one of those issues...

[rn-85]

so when is the next fundraiser ride in canterbury? and wheres the best place to find out?

[Shadows]

so when is the next fundraiser ride in canterbury? and wheres the best place to find out?

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[Spuds1234]

My brother keeps on harping at me "When will the Westpac ride be this year"

Anyone have any ideas so I can get him to leave me alone?