Manawatu weekend rides

[slydesigns]

maybe we'll find out as I pass him on the next CDMTC trackday... :bleh:

[oscarnz]

Jeez, thank GOD for that! I've already lent out my other bike so was starting to think you may need to be pillioned! Real glad to hear it's sorted :niceone:

yeah Pauly would love to pillon Cowboyz if needed...................NOT!!!!
Pauly is scared that Cowboyz wont behave!! And molest him :doh:

[Owl]

maybe we'll find out as I pass him on the next CDMTC trackday... :bleh:

Before your battery dies?:laugh:

[NZsarge]

maybe we'll find out as I pass him on the next CDMTC trackday... :bleh:

You bringing some spare batteries? :bleh:

[sparkles]

what weather going to be like tomorrow ?

[NZsarge]

what weather going to be like tomorrow ?

Mostly fine with late showers. Winds easing (when the rain comes presumably)

[Maha]

Mostly fine with late showers. Winds easing (when the rain comes presumably)

Thank you Karen Olsen.......:confused:

[sparkles]

how big of wind, if its anything like 2day im buggerd , ill have to be pillioned

[NZsarge]

how big of wind, if its anything like 2day im buggerd , ill have to be pillioned

Check for yourself.

www.metvuw.com

[slydesigns]

You bringing some spare batteries? :bleh:

Yeah I'll be packing a few extra AA's and maybe even a Li-Ion or two. Failing that just watch your step over the 800m of extention lead the 675 will be sporting!

Be my last NZ trackday and Maria will be back in NZ briefly for it two so have to be there even if I have to get Sparkles lil 125 to tow it!

and OWL... my batteries dont die... they're Japanese, its the cheap assed reg/rec that some crackhead Hickley Community College Dropout, aka the Chief Truimph R&D Tech, decided to park out of the airflow sandwiched behind the engine block and in front of the exhaust that surprisingly keeps getting hot. Cor Blimey, whod've thought could eva happen guv'na?

Cant wait to see MV Agusta's attempt at this otherwise brilliant chassis/engine format. Can't be as electrically challenged as the Brits one. Maybe Lada should have been subcontracted that task...

[cowboyz]

maybe we'll find out as I pass him on the next CDMTC trackday... :bleh:

Are you going to do this on the outlap or while we are waiting for clear track like you did last time or you going to come play at the front in a fair competition?



Your original filter would have a certain flow rate inspite of it being ram air, by putting a free' flowing filter on would it not let it flow more air? I mean that's the point of putting any aftermarket filter on.
Flowing more air would'nt it run leaner particularly when the ramming of air comes into effect? Just a thought... :D

Im thinking it will just feed it more fuel. We will find out wednesday!

[specter]

was tht you cowboys down Lincoln st bout 30 min/ hr ago??

[cowboyz]

nope. working...........?

[NZsarge]

Im thinking it will just feed it more fuel. We will find out wednesday!

Hows the K+N working out for ya?

[cowboyz]

just finished putting it in right now. Sounds mint but will take it for a run this arvo and see what happens. Asked just in case but the guys in the shop say its a plug n play thing so no retuning should be required.

[NZsarge]

just finished putting it in right now. Sounds mint but will take it for a run this arvo and see what happens. Asked just in case but the guys in the shop say its a plug n play thing so no retuning should be required.

Sweet, in that case I might look into a BMC filter for the 14.

[slydesigns]

Are you going to do this on the outlap or while we are waiting for clear track like you did last time or you going to come play at the front in a fair competition?

Anything you wish, you set the rules, I'll just be happy with the competition

[cowboyz]

I hope your not talking about HRC day on Sunday. I will be there but wont be riding. Got that 4 letter word getting in the way again.

[mowgli]

I'll be there on Sunday. Riding though, not racing                                                                                                                                                                                                     much!

[SuperSonic]

I'll be there on Sunday. Riding though, not racing                                                                                                                                                                                                     much!

Me too, riding that is. :Punk::2guns:

[specter]

huh whts this?

[cowboyz]

I'll be there on Sunday. Riding though, not racing                                                                                                                                                                                                     much!

its never a race until somone passes you.......................

[SuperSonic]

huh whts this?

Honda Riders Club training/track day at manfeild tomorrow. see http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=109716

Have a go mate.

[Elysium]

I want to go but I work on Sunday's :(

[cowboyz]

by your typing I can tell your looking a little ill.. sick day?

[road king]

im going. what time are you all plaining on heading over?

[mowgli]

im going. what time are you all plaining on heading over?
I've just come from the hospital. Dan was discharged earlier today. His dad picked him up. So that's good news :2thumbsup:

[road king]

I've just come from the hospital. Dan was discharged earlier today. His dad picked him up. So that's good news :2thumbsup:

thats good news indeed. i was referring to manfield tomorrow though...

[Flynn]

I've just come from the hospital. Dan was discharged earlier today. His dad picked him up. So that's good news :2thumbsup:

Sounds like good news, was going to head up later, but no need to now.

[mowgli]

thats good news indeed. i was referring to manfield tomorrow though...
Registrations from 0830. I was thinking of arriving sometime soon after that. Anyone know what time the rider briefing is?

[enzo]

mitch here, is viewing permitted? will be milking cows morning and late arvo but would like to watch a bit of riding in between

[road king]

mitch here, is viewing permitted? will be milking cows morning and late arvo but would like to watch a bit of riding in between

im pretty sure viewing is permitted

[SuperSonic]

Registrations from 0830. I was thinking of arriving sometime soon after that. Anyone know what time the rider briefing is?
I think it's at 9.30am, with first group on round 10am.


im going. what time are you all plaining on heading over?

I will be there round 8 so can get pit garage for 5 bikes. Look out for us, we have one Sv (me), one gladius(pink), one gsxr 600 race bike(blue) and two blades(grey, yellow).



I've just come from the hospital. Dan was discharged earlier today. His dad picked him up. So that's good news :2thumbsup:

:2thumbsup:2thumbsup Great to hear. Get well Danny Boy:banana:

[SuperSonic]

im pretty sure viewing is permitted


mitch here, is viewing permitted? will be milking cows morning and late arvo but would like to watch a bit of riding in between

Yep ya right.Watch and drool as much aas ya like. :lol:

[mowgli]

I think it's at 9.30am, with first group on round 10am.
I will be there round 8 so can get pit garage for 5 bikes. Look out for us, we have one Sv (me), one gladius(pink), one gsxr 600 race bike(blue) and two blades(grey, yellow).
How'd you go about getting pit space under cover?

[road king]

How'd you go about getting pit space under cover?

get there first

[SuperSonic]

How'd you go about getting pit space under cover?

Well just being talking to cowboyz and say's normally ya book it and cost 50 75, but i think you can split the garage in half, so that you half the price too. You can get stables that are free, with power if you have long cord. So will see what I can get when out there.
Did ya want to see if you can come in with us?? I was going to see on price, but most likely go for stable.:cool:

[mowgli]

Well just being talking to cowboyz and say's normally ya book it and cost 50 75, but i think you can split the garage in half, so that you half the price too. You can get stables that are free, with power if you have long cord. So will see what I can get when out there.
Did ya want to see if you can come in with us?? I was going to see on price, but most likely go for stable.:cool:
Thanks. Road King's coming as well so perhaps a bunch of adjacent stables would do the trick. Price certainly works. I'll be out there early so I'll look out for your bike or helmet. Can't say I'd recognise you without at least one of those :lol:

[SuperSonic]

Thanks. Road King's coming as well so perhaps a bunch of adjacent stables would do the trick. Price certainly works. I'll be out there early so I'll look out for your bike or helmet. Can't say I'd recognise you without at least one of those :lol:

Ok so I'll just keep my helmet on all the time then?:lol:I'll PM you my mobile.

[NZsarge]

mitch here, is viewing permitted? will be milking cows morning and late arvo but would like to watch a bit of riding in between

Hey Mitch, welcome to KB mate.

[cowboyz]

Ok so I'll just keep my helmet on all the time then?:lol:I'll PM you my mobile.

do that.. with that new haircut.............

[cowboyz]

ORGANISED LEARNER RIDE.

SUNDAY 29/11/09 2pm (at this stage. working on it with mowgli)
meet at car park opposite my house. (the tarsealed one at the ashhurst doman)

This is in conjunction with Mowgli and myself. We will be there to talk about harard identification and safe riding. Have a bit of a talk and then head up apiti way.. Time dependant we may or may not make it to apiti. we can turn round and back to Ashhurst if time is running short.
Experienced riders welcome but ride will mainly be concentrating on learner riders.
Lead and tail riders will be kept to a minimum speed with tips on cornering and braking.
Hope to make this a regular thing but we will see how well it is recieved. Will be talking to mowgli during the week to work out some details.

[Flynn]

ORGANISED LEARNER RIDE.

SUNDAY 29/11/09 2pm (at this stage. working on it with mowgli)
meet at car park opposite my house. (the tarsealed one at the ashhurst doman)

This is in conjunction with Mowgli and myself. We will be there to talk about harard identification and safe riding. Have a bit of a talk and then head up apiti way.. Time dependant we may or may not make it to apiti. we can turn round and back to Ashhurst if time is running short.
Experienced riders welcome but ride will mainly be concentrating on learner riders.
Lead and tail riders will be kept to a minimum speed with tips on cornering and braking.
Hope to make this a regular thing but we will see how well it is recieved. Will be talking to mowgli during the week to work out some details.

Full marks to you guys:banana:

[NZsarge]

full marks to you guys:banana:

+1
...........

[specter]

ORGANISED LEARNER RIDE.

SUNDAY 29/11/09 2pm (at this stage. working on it with mowgli)
meet at car park opposite my house. (the tarsealed one at the ashhurst doman)

This is in conjunction with Mowgli and myself. We will be there to talk about harard identification and safe riding. Have a bit of a talk and then head up apiti way.. Time dependant we may or may not make it to apiti. we can turn round and back to Ashhurst if time is running short.
Experienced riders welcome but ride will mainly be concentrating on learner riders.
Lead and tail riders will be kept to a minimum speed with tips on cornering and braking.
Hope to make this a regular thing but we will see how well it is recieved. Will be talking to mowgli during the week to work out some details.

i will defiantly be there... good thing on a sunday too :banana:

[bogan]

i will defiantly be there... good thing on a sunday too :banana:

yeh good time for it, will be there if we can get all moved out of the flat and clean it in time

[specter]

nice day at the track... little bit wet tho.

got sum snaps of supersonic also:2thumbsup

[manwithav8]

ORGANISED LEARNER RIDE.

SUNDAY 29/11/09 2pm (at this stage. working on it with mowgli)
meet at car park opposite my house. (the tarsealed one at the ashhurst doman)

This is in conjunction with Mowgli and myself. We will be there to talk about harard identification and safe riding. Have a bit of a talk and then head up apiti way.. Time dependant we may or may not make it to apiti. we can turn round and back to Ashhurst if time is running short.
Experienced riders welcome but ride will mainly be concentrating on learner riders.
Lead and tail riders will be kept to a minimum speed with tips on cornering and braking.
Hope to make this a regular thing but we will see how well it is recieved. Will be talking to mowgli during the week to work out some details.

I'd be keen on this when I get home if it becomes a regular thing. Always good to learn new skills and to help others awell. Will also help me get back into the rythem after being off the two wheels for so long now.

Good on you guys.

[NZsarge]

nice day at the track... little bit wet tho.

got sum snaps of supersonic also:2thumbsup

That's a drip dry track according to Cowboys.... :lol:

[manwithav8]

That's a drip dry track according to Cowboys.... :lol:

yes, track is dry and cowboyz is a drip??? Is that what your getting at there Sarge?? lol

[NZsarge]

yes, track is dry and cowboyz is a drip??? Is that what your getting at there Sarge?? lol

Stop putting word in my mouth!! :whistle: :lol:
Better watch out or we'll be snapped for using the wrong thread to give Cowboyz shit! :laugh:

[manwithav8]

Stop putting word in my mouth!! :whistle: :lol:
Better watch out or we'll be snapped for using the wrong thread to give Cowboyz shit! :laugh:

YOu were thinking it though lol

um yeah true, back to weekend rides, can't wait to get back on one. I'm sure Kaz is looking forward to it too.

[oscarnz]

ORGANISED LEARNER RIDE.

SUNDAY 29/11/09 2pm (at this stage. working on it with mowgli)
meet at car park opposite my house. (the tarsealed one at the ashhurst doman)

This is in conjunction with Mowgli and myself. We will be there to talk about harard identification and safe riding. Have a bit of a talk and then head up apiti way.. Time dependant we may or may not make it to apiti. we can turn round and back to Ashhurst if time is running short.
Experienced riders welcome but ride will mainly be concentrating on learner riders.
Lead and tail riders will be kept to a minimum speed with tips on cornering and braking.
Hope to make this a regular thing but we will see how well it is recieved. Will be talking to mowgli during the week to work out some details.

Excellent stuff, I should be there, just depends how the body/mind is after Saturday, work have organised a motorbike training day at Police college for some of us, I am taking Leonie with me as well. Should be a good day, and hopefully will pick up some new skills.

[road king]

thats me in the background :2thumbsup

[cowboyz]

That's a drip dry track according to Cowboys.... :lol:

the track was drying out nicely at 11am.

I had to leave before I went and did something silly like pay $150 for one session before heading back to work.

[cowboyz]

Excellent stuff, I should be there, just depends how the body/mind is after Saturday, work have organised a motorbike training day at Police college for some of us, I am taking Leonie with me as well. Should be a good day, and hopefully will pick up some new skills.

hoping you and Leonie can make it! id be interested in seeing what they put across at the police college. That should be a good day!

[road king]

had a fantastic day at manfeild today. once the track dried out.

i saw a lot of cameras there too, anyone know were i might find some of the photos?

[KiwiKat]

Hey there everyone. I've listed a pile of pre Christmas local rides / fundraisers on the Feilding Riders Club Webpage http://groups.google.com/group/feilding-riders-club/web/rides-and-events-schedule-2009?hl=en I'm sure there are a lot more.

I'm also looking to borrow some female riding gear for the Coast to Coast, medium size ..... :whistle:

[Flynn]

I'm also looking to borrow some female riding gear

Sparkles will be able to help you out,:2thumbsup

[sparkles]

Sparkles will be able to help you out,:2thumbsup

what??? why me im not female , what are ya trying to say


but feel feel to use my helmet

[Flynn]

what??? why me im not female , what are ya trying to say


but feel feel to use my helmet

.....:rofl::rofl::rofl:......

[fresh trax]

:niceone:Great idea - am looking forward to it. No saddle road dam!!
ORGANISED LEARNER RIDE.

SUNDAY 29/11/09 2pm (at this stage. working on it with mowgli)
meet at car park opposite my house. (the tarsealed one at the ashhurst doman)

This is in conjunction with Mowgli and myself. We will be there to talk about harard identification and safe riding. Have a bit of a talk and then head up apiti way.. Time dependant we may or may not make it to apiti. we can turn round and back to Ashhurst if time is running short.
Experienced riders welcome but ride will mainly be concentrating on learner riders.
Lead and tail riders will be kept to a minimum speed with tips on cornering and braking.
Hope to make this a regular thing but we will see how well it is recieved. Will be talking to mowgli during the week to work out some details.

[cowboyz]

no saddle road! promise!

[SuperSonic]

had a fantastic day at manfeild today. once the track dried out.

i saw a lot of cameras there too, anyone know were i might find some of the photos?

Hi road king, found one photo, but brother in law as a few on his camera, so will see what he has got.
But in the mean time here is the photo the wife got of you following me!!!!!!!!!:bleh:

It was such a good day, I have already started planning for the next track day on 20 th dec at taupo.:niceone::chase:

[road king]

Hi road king, found one photo, but brother in law as a few on his camera, so will see what he has got.
But in the mean time here is the photo the wife got of you following me!!!!!!!!!:bleh:

It was such a good day, I have already started planning for the next track day on 20 th dec at taupo.:niceone::chase:

cheers. :niceone:

im planing of doing a taupo track day sometime soon, probably the moto tt one on the 5th.

is that one on the 20th a suzuki only one??? :sherlock:

[SuperSonic]

cheers. :niceone:

im planing of doing a taupo track day sometime soon, probably the moto tt one on the 5th.

is that one on the 20th a suzuki only one??? :sherlock:

Yeah thats right, you need to own a REAL bike.:bleh:

[mowgli]

ORGANISED LEARNER RIDE.

SUNDAY 29/11/09 2pm (at this stage. working on it with mowgli)
meet at car park opposite my house. (the tarsealed one at the ashhurst doman)

This is in conjunction with Mowgli and myself. We will be there to talk about harard identification and safe riding. Have a bit of a talk and then head up apiti way.. Time dependant we may or may not make it to apiti. we can turn round and back to Ashhurst if time is running short.
Experienced riders welcome but ride will mainly be concentrating on learner riders.
Lead and tail riders will be kept to a minimum speed with tips on cornering and braking.
Hope to make this a regular thing but we will see how well it is recieved. Will be talking to mowgli during the week to work out some details.

TIME TO THINK ABOUT CORNERING

Look to where you want to go, not to to where you want to avoid. Examples of things you want to avoid are the rider in front, oncoming traffic and the road surface just in front. Where you want to go is the exit to the corner. If your focus is too close then your line through the corner will be erratic and disconcerting. Look to the exit and you'll be amazed how much difference it makes. To help with this we will be encouraging a 3-4 second split between riders to remove at least one of the distractions that might cause you to focus too close.

Never chop the throttle or brake mid corner. If you are too fast into a corner then braking and/or chopping the throttle mid corner is more likely to result in a bin than simply carrying the extra speed and hanging on. Stability in a corner depends a lot on the distribution of weight between front and rear tires. In particular there should be more weight on the larger rear tire. If you brake or roll off the throttle you transfer more weight to the front tire and compress the front shocks. Trust me, this is bad in a corner especially if it's done quickly (in a panic). To maintain the correct balance of weight front-to-rear you need to be accelerating smoothly. We will be encouraging you to reduce your corner entry speed such that you can exit the corner around 10kph faster than you started - ie accelerate gently through the corner.

If you don't understand or want to know more then please ask. Others may also benefit from the explanations given. The speeds we will be leading will provide opportunity to explore these concepts with margin for error. This will not be a fast ride - not even slightly - so save the blat for another time.

[86GSXR]

Brilliant initative guys. I guess you have seen this article, one of the best IMO :yes:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=60340

[mowgli]

Great link 86

Edit: I should add that there are no new ideas in motorcycling. It's all about tapping into the collective and sharing what you find.

[86GSXR]

Cheers Rob. I read it a few years back and it's always worked for me. It's totally how I think road riding should be once the basics are learned. Get it right and it's bike heaven :yes:

[banditrider]

A quick search for google knols came up with this: http://knol.google.com/k/motorcycle-riding-technique#

Haven't read much of it but. Write-up your own...

[Flynn]

some informative reads there, thanks!!:Punk:

[cowboyz]

yep. looking forward to the weather improving tomorrow for the learner ride. I cant overstate it enough but it will be a learner rider - rather than a learner friendly ride and speeds wil be kept to learner speeds with encouragement to ask questions. We are setting up this oppourtunity for people who want to learn to have a forum on the road to learn. Take advantage of it. See ya tomorrow at 2pm.

[Flynn]

yep. looking forward to the weather improving tomorrow for the learner ride. I cant overstate it enough but it will be a learner rider - rather than a learner friendly ride and speeds wil be kept to learner speeds with encouragement to ask questions. We are setting up this oppourtunity for people who want to learn to have a forum on the road to learn. Take advantage of it. See ya tomorrow at 2pm.

My guess is ya might even see a guy onapinkpushbike

[NZsarge]

Given decent weather i'm gonna head through to Tikokino tomorrow for lunch with a mate from the Bay, leaving BP Vegas approx midday..
Just saying.... :D

[ynot slow]

If I spy a few bikes there when I pass through will call in later on,hopefully there will be less wind in the area.

[mowgli]

Absolutely mint day out there folks :wari:

[Flynn]

Cracker, isn't it, might go for a short burst later this avo, once chores are done.:niceone:

[Owl]

No bike!:crybaby:

Waaaaaaaaaaaah!

[Flynn]

No bike!:crybaby:

Waaaaaaaaaaaah!

What, you're not even allowed to ride the vl, tell her you're going tag chasing:msn-wink::bleh:

[cowboyz]

what a day! remember 2pm this arvo at steh sealed ashhurst domain carkpark on cambridge ave for learner riders. I might go out and see if my bike still goes this morning......

[Owl]

What, you're not even allowed to ride the vl, tell her you're going tag chasing:msn-wink::bleh:

Tracy's going on the newbie ride fully endorsed by me:2thumbsup

[Flynn]

Tracy's going on the newbie ride fully endorsed by me:2thumbsup

But that's not till 2pm, 3.5 hours of riding to do before then!!:niceone:

[NZsarge]

No bike!:crybaby:

Waaaaaaaaaaaah!

Yeah and you can bet we won't have another day like this on a weekend for a couple of months! :devil2: :laugh:

[Pegasus]

But that's not till 2pm, 3.5 hours of riding to do before then!!:niceone:

After Pongoroa, Al just lost interest in the VL. :scooter:

[Owl]

But that's not till 2pm, 3.5 hours of riding to do before then!!:niceone:

I'm rather over the VL:oi-grr:


Yeah and you can bet we won't have another day like this on a weekend for a couple of months! :devil2: :laugh:

Be off with ya!:Oi: It's going to be mint from now till March!:rolleyes:

[Owl]

After Pongoroa, Al just lost interest in the VL. :scooter:

Yeah that too!:yawn:

[cowboyz]

good ride. did some cornering theroy and then headed out to the highlands school for a bit of practical. new buell looks mint. Cheers to pegasus, fasttrax,flynn and specter for showing up and huge thanks to mowgli for all the assitance. Hoping someone learnt something.

[oscarnz]

good ride. did some cornering theroy and then headed out to the highlands school for a bit of practical. new buell looks mint. Cheers to pegasus, fasttrax,flynn and specter for showing up and huge thanks to mowgli for all the assitance. Hoping someone learnt something.

I am sorry I missed it, had some family stuff that I had to do. :argh:
I look forward to the next one

[Flynn]

good ride. did some cornering theroy and then headed out to the highlands school for a bit of practical. new buell looks mint. Cheers to pegasus, fasttrax,flynn and specter for showing up and huge thanks to mowgli for all the assitance. Hoping someone learnt something.

Yip, I learned what it sounds like when ya hit the bottom of the forks, guess that's what happens when all the weight is on the front going down hill and you hit the difference in surfaces between road and bridge. Not FMS at all, gave me the heebee geebees.:angry2:

Any way cheers for the tips, I have a lot to learn, as do a few others, I guess.:woohoo:

Thanks to Cbz and mowgli for their time. and the others for the company!!:woohoo:

[Owl]

Cheers guys for getting Tracy around safely.:2thumbsup She obviously enjoyed herself, so off to Rex's now for a beer.

Oh yeah, the weeding was fun!:angry:

[Pegasus]

Cheers guys for getting Tracy around safely.:2thumbsup She obviously enjoyed herself, so off to Rex's now for a beer.

Oh yeah, the weeding was fun!:angry:

yes Cheers guys, I did learn a couple of things. You did wonders for my confidence too. :yes:

[banditrider]

Very nice day for a lap around Egmont...

[mowgli]

Yip, I learned what it sounds like when ya hit the bottom of the forks, guess that's what happens when all the weight is on the front going down hill and you hit the difference in surfaces between road and bridge. Not FMS at all, gave me the heebee geebees.:angry2:
A little extra power will help lift the front over any rough spot in the road. Even works in corners ;)

[NZsarge]

Had a nice wee ride up to Tiko and had lunch with Mr and Mrs 2wheeled Gasman, then we carried on up to Hastings where it was a fairly hot day. Waited 'till about 5:30 before a quiet ride home at a nice comfortable temperature, mint!

[sparkles]

good ride. did some cornering theroy and then headed out to the highlands school for a bit of practical. new buell looks mint. Cheers to pegasus, fasttrax,flynn and specter for showing up and huge thanks to mowgli for all the assitance. Hoping someone learnt something.

piff so i turn up with four wheels and dont even get a mention :weep:

[Flynn]

piff so i turn up with four wheels and dont even get a mention :weep:

:wacko::wacko:Did you expect to?? If you'd turned uponapushbike it might have been different:gob:

[fresh trax]

good ride. did some cornering theroy and then headed out to the highlands school for a bit of practical. new buell looks mint. Cheers to pegasus, fasttrax,flynn and specter for showing up and huge thanks to mowgli for all the assitance. Hoping someone learnt something.

Thanks cowboys and mowgli - helped me alot and enjoyed it. Great driving sparkles thanks for being tec cheers freshtrax

[Pegasus]

piff so i turn up with four wheels and dont even get a mention :weep:

There you go Sparkles, proof you did turn up.

[Flynn]

There you go Sparkles, proof you did turn up.

Man, that is an awesome bike in the middle of the first photo imho.:whistle::yawn:

[banditrider]

Yeah, those ER-6's are nice...

[Flynn]

Yeah, those ER-6's are nice...

My, my I did say the MIDDLE:pinch:

[mowgli]

Man, that is an awesome bike in the middle of the first photo imho.:whistle::yawn:
Meh, front shocks look worn :whistle:

[Flynn]

Meh, front shocks look worn :whistle:

SETTLE:pinch:

I see a couple of things with H-S on them might have to investigate:crazy::sweatdrop

[road king]

whats all this about a toy run on Saturday????

details?

[banditrider]

whats all this about a toy run on Saturday????

details?

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=113198

Then Coast to Coast next sat and the Wanganui Toy Run on the Sunday.

[Flynn]

Yeah, I'll be doing my first ever coast 2 coast this year:Punk::wari:

[Owl]

Yeah, I'll be doing my first ever coast 2 coast this year:Punk::wari:

For the first time in 10 years, I'm actually tempted!:mellow:

[Flynn]

For the first time in 10 years, I'm actually tempted!:mellow:

You can doooo it:laugh: Go on!!

[cowboyz]

mrs c and I are planning to stay out there this yr. just to have a looksee

[86GSXR]

Darn good run this one, think I'll be there at this stage.

[NZsarge]

You can doooo it:laugh: Go on!!


mrs c and I are planning to stay out there this yr. just to have a looksee


Darn good run this one, think I'll be there at this stage.

Reckon I might do my first C 2 C this year too, weather dependant though ofcourse..

[NZsarge]

Sommat to think about as summer comes on, Napier/Taupo loop and The Forgotten Hi-way as I have not as yet done that ride..

[cowboyz]

its just gonna have to be done then!

[NZsarge]

Yeah I keep saying that but it never seem to come about..

[mowgli]

Then Coast to Coast next sat and the Wanganui Toy Run on the Sunday.
Alas I'll miss both. Just had the metalware removed from my leg so will be reduced to caging it for a week or two :crybaby:

[banditrider]

Sommat to think about as summer comes on, Napier/Taupo loop and The Forgotten Hi-way as I have not as yet done that ride..

:doh:


its just gonna have to be done then!

Hell yes!


Alas I'll miss both. Just had the metalware removed from my leg so will be reduced to caging it for a week or two :crybaby:

Dagnabbit! Least you'll stop setting off those pesky metal detectors...

[SuperSonic]

Sommat to think about as summer comes on, Napier/Taupo loop and The Forgotten Hi-way as I have not as yet done that ride..

Now they sound like great rides:clap::banana:, it's a must for this summer then.

[mowgli]

I want to do Fields Track this summer

[banditrider]

I'm sure we can work a ride in with all those roads...

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Palmerston+North&daddr=Stratford+to:Taumarunui,+Manawatu-wanganui+to:Poihipi+Rd+to:Napier+to:Palmerston+Nor th&hl=en&geocode=FV44mP0dHqF3CilHI0L_J7NBbTEPqwXAxnpdLA%3BF e7Ap_0dDV1jCikhsjbD4AcVbTGygi_OixUhaA%3BFSexrv0dnE xyCinROdvNakBrbTEgREJHTjGoYA%3BFRfcs_0dwxV8Cg%3BFW tnpf0dOYeLCimBOcZE0ExobTF1GA9aiEwzOQ%3B&mra=ls&sll=-39.43623,175.59225&sspn=2.494555,4.938354&ie=UTF8&z=8

[Owl]

I'm sure we can work a ride in with all those roads...

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Palmerston+North&daddr=Stratford+to:Taumarunui,+Manawatu-wanganui+to:Poihipi+Rd+to:Napier+to:Palmerston+Nor th&hl=en&geocode=FV44mP0dHqF3CilHI0L_J7NBbTEPqwXAxnpdLA%3BF e7Ap_0dDV1jCikhsjbD4AcVbTGygi_OixUhaA%3BFSexrv0dnE xyCinROdvNakBrbTEgREJHTjGoYA%3BFRfcs_0dwxV8Cg%3BFW tnpf0dOYeLCimBOcZE0ExobTF1GA9aiEwzOQ%3B&mra=ls&sll=-39.43623,175.59225&sspn=2.494555,4.938354&ie=UTF8&z=8

I might be a starter for that, as I've never done the "Forgotton Highway" either!:D

[banditrider]

Hang on, I completely stuffed up the map. Update coming soon...

[ynot slow]

I might be a starter for that, as I've never done the "Forgotton Highway" either!:D

NoTriumphs allowed on the road is why you haven't done it,and you need a passport at border patrol(the pub).

If I recall there is a dinner,bed,brekky promo for $100 or so at the pub,but also camping facilities close.Or in Stratford there is the old hospital which is a backpackers.Can do a few backroads from Stratford to Hawera and mostly staying off highway,then also just out of Hawera is a couple of farmstays/backpackers that I know of.Also if staying the night at these the legendary Tawhiti museum is nearby,and well worth a look,then a few roads to SH3 at Mokoia.

[banditrider]

This is more like it: http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Palmerston+North&daddr=Stratford+to:Taumarunui,+Manawatu-wanganui+to:fields+track+to:Whangaehu+Valley+Rd+to :waiouru+to:taupo+to:Napier+to:Palmerston+North&geocode=FV44mP0dHqF3CilHI0L_J7NBbTEPqwXAxnpdLA%3BF e7Ap_0dDV1jCikhsjbD4AcVbTGygi_OixUhaA%3BFSexrv0dnE xyCinROdvNakBrbTEgREJHTjGoYA%3BFdspo_0d6QZ0CiljG6p C55NqbTEHWWfEV890iQ%3BFcDKpP0d0iF1Cg%3BFTOYpf0d4n1 4CilNZa_K9EVqbTF2ZD6vFMbazg%3BFX6wsf0dPpx-CikxOUtpufBrbTE5id56c48ubQ%3B%3B&hl=en&mra=ls&via=4&sll=-39.521145,175.17842&sspn=2.491517,4.938354&ie=UTF8&ll=-39.520992,175.594482&spn=2.491517,4.938354&z=8

[Flynn]

This is more like it: http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Palmerston+North&daddr=Stratford+to:Taumarunui,+Manawatu-wanganui+to:fields+track+to:Whangaehu+Valley+Rd+to :waiouru+to:taupo+to:Napier+to:Palmerston+North&geocode=FV44mP0dHqF3CilHI0L_J7NBbTEPqwXAxnpdLA%3BF e7Ap_0dDV1jCikhsjbD4AcVbTGygi_OixUhaA%3BFSexrv0dnE xyCinROdvNakBrbTEgREJHTjGoYA%3BFdspo_0d6QZ0CiljG6p C55NqbTEHWWfEV890iQ%3BFcDKpP0d0iF1Cg%3BFTOYpf0d4n1 4CilNZa_K9EVqbTF2ZD6vFMbazg%3BFX6wsf0dPpx-CikxOUtpufBrbTE5id56c48ubQ%3B%3B&hl=en&mra=ls&via=4&sll=-39.521145,175.17842&sspn=2.491517,4.938354&ie=UTF8&ll=-39.520992,175.594482&spn=2.491517,4.938354&z=8

Cool, when do we start?:headbang:

[road king]

i thought the forgotten highway was mostly all gravel :Pokey:???

[banditrider]

Cool, when do we start?:headbang:

Maybe Jan/Feb? Got a couple of mates who want to do the FH anyway. May as well have a decent ride. 940km - normally can do 1,000 in 12 hours but this'll take longer with the FH & Fields track. Loads o fun!


i thought the forgotten highway was mostly all gravel :Pokey:???

Bugger all now and it's always in good nick (if dusty).

[Flynn]

Shall we start when we've finished the c2c?:niceone::devil2:

[Owl]

NoTriumphs allowed on the road is why you haven't done it,and you need a passport at border patrol(the pub).

Pfffft, next you'll be telling me that the border patrol give chase on Bandit's:rolleyes:.....................:laugh:

[banditrider]

Ok, but we may as well just head up 52 to Waipuk, then Napier, Taupo....

[banditrider]

And we need to be back in time for the Wanganui toy run on Sunday...

[Flynn]

Ok, but we may as well just head up 52 to Waipuk, then Napier, Taupo....

Fair call, :niceone:

And we need to be back in time for the Wanganui toy run on Sunday...
Sounds like a challenge, I have to be home by 12 on Sunday, no worries. Suppose everyone will pike now we're serious:sleep::rolleyes:

[SuperSonic]

Fair call, :niceone:

Sounds like a challenge, I have to be home by 12 on Sunday, no worries. Suppose everyone will pike now we're serious:sleep::rolleyes:

Hold on a sec, when are we talking? I very keen but depends when, early next year sounds bloody good to me.:niceone:

[Flynn]

Hold on a sec, when are we talking? I very keen but depends when, early next year sounds bloody good to me.:niceone:

Ha, yeah, yeah I was just winding everyone up by saying after the coast 2 coast, Sounds like Jan-Feb some time.:clap::drool:

[gizmo]

Sounds like a cool ride.
I'll be a starter depending on work and other commitments.
I will bail at Ratahi and head back Via the Parapara's if you head to Napier first.
Done the forgotten highway a number of times.
:rolleyes::banana::rolleyes:

[86GSXR]

I'm definitely keen for this one. FH AND Feilds track in one ride, magic!

[cowboyz]

im in. would prefer to go clockwise. knocking out the forgotten highway and fields track in the earlier part myelf

[banditrider]

Dang, now we're gonna have to do it!

[SuperSonic]

Dang, now we're gonna have to do it!

Thats the spirit. We can do it, get a perm.

[Flynn]

We can do it, get a perm.

Is that a suggestion or a requirement. Mine comes naturally

[banditrider]

Thats the spirit. We can do it, get a perm.

Will this do?

[Owl]

Right, we're off to pick up my bike in New Plymouth. I've been looking forward to this ride home.:D.........................:woohoo:

[cowboyz]

anyone know when anza open? 7.30 sunday morn and breaking shit already!

[mowgli]

What do you need?

[cowboyz]

rear sprocket. actually need full chain and sprockets which I can get tomorrow but need a rear sprocket to get bike running today

[mowgli]

Should've guessed I spose. Was sounding tired two weeks ago. ANZA don't open until 10am IIRC.

[cowboyz]

it was sounding tired 2 months ago! I should have gotten my shit together and done it already but meh........

[mowgli]

I've got a spare 45 tooth for the S4. No idea whether it's compatible with the 10.

[ynot slow]

I've got a spare 45 tooth for the S4. No idea whether it's compatible with the 10.

He'll make it fit.

Re Anza first you gotta GET ACKNOWLEDGED to be able to buy.

[Flynn]

Re Anza first you gotta GET ACKNOWLEDGED to be able to buy.

Or get told your a tyre kicker, like i did, then buy:finger:

But I'll be going to WMC for servicing:yes:

[Owl]

Re Anza first you gotta GET ACKNOWLEDGED to be able to buy.

And even if you get acknowledged, you'll be fooked if the price tag fell off the item you want to buy!:blink:

[Flynn]

And even if you get acknowledged, you'll be fooked if the price tag fell off the item you want to buy!:blink:

Those ones are free, as Tui says


YEAH RIGHT

[NZsarge]

This is more like it: http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Palmerston+North&daddr=Stratford+to:Taumarunui,+Manawatu-wanganui+to:fields+track+to:Whangaehu+Valley+Rd+to :waiouru+to:taupo+to:Napier+to:Palmerston+North&geocode=FV44mP0dHqF3CilHI0L_J7NBbTEPqwXAxnpdLA%3BF e7Ap_0dDV1jCikhsjbD4AcVbTGygi_OixUhaA%3BFSexrv0dnE xyCinROdvNakBrbTEgREJHTjGoYA%3BFdspo_0d6QZ0CiljG6p C55NqbTEHWWfEV890iQ%3BFcDKpP0d0iF1Cg%3BFTOYpf0d4n1 4CilNZa_K9EVqbTF2ZD6vFMbazg%3BFX6wsf0dPpx-CikxOUtpufBrbTE5id56c48ubQ%3B%3B&hl=en&mra=ls&via=4&sll=-39.521145,175.17842&sspn=2.491517,4.938354&ie=UTF8&ll=-39.520992,175.594482&spn=2.491517,4.938354&z=8
Sorry, have'nt been able to get online for a couple of days.
This ride looks good mate although i'd shoot through Ohakune and wait on the other side for y'all.
Big day though (I know I know, not for you GC vets). That's why I suggested it would good for a couple of rides over the Xmas break but then again if everyone were keen to do it as one ride I could be up for that... Perhaps. :whistle:

[Pegasus]

Those ones are free, as Tui says


YEAH RIGHT

Na they just tell you :finger: ""I cant sell it to you, I can't find the price". Wonder if they will learn one day. Never mind I got my bike :rofl:

[banditrider]

Sorry, have'nt been able to get online for a couple of days.
This ride looks good mate although i'd shoot through Ohakune and wait on the other side for y'all.
Big day though (I know I know, not for you GC vets). That's why I suggested it would good for a couple of rides over the Xmas break but then again if everyone were keen to do it as one ride I could be up for that... Perhaps. :whistle:

Open for discussion dude...

[bogan]

shes a pretty big ride! any idea what the max dist between fuel stations is?

[banditrider]

Plenty of fuel available. Max distance is probably only around 150km. If people are keen to do it in one hit I'll do up a proper map and plan the fuel stops at around the 250km mark.

[SuperSonic]

Plenty of fuel available. Max distance is probably only around 150km. If people are keen to do it in one hit I'll do up a proper map and plan the fuel stops at around the 250km mark.

Hey, why not do a poll?

With things like two or three day trips or/and overnight trip or and big block trip (one day round the lot). I was thinking that you all were talking bout an over night trip with a stop about halfway?

[bogan]

Plenty of fuel available. Max distance is probably only around 150km. If people are keen to do it in one hit I'll do up a proper map and plan the fuel stops at around the 250km mark.

sweet, easily doable for the bros's 180km per tank! may well utilize bits of that route on a trip up north sometime.

[road king]

Plenty of fuel available. Max distance is probably only around 150km. If people are keen to do it in one hit I'll do up a proper map and plan the fuel stops at around the 250km mark.

i might be keen. but i can only get around 200km per tank:crazy:

[Flynn]

I'm cool with what ever the majority say, i get 240 km/tank at mo, haven't done a highway trip to test economy yet.:woohoo:

[cowboyz]

2 or 3 days to do 900km? Bwahahahhahahahhahahahahhahahahahhahhahahahahhahha hahahahhahahhahahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahahhahaha hhhahahahahahhahhahahahahhahahhahahahahhahahahhaha hahhahahahahhahahahhhahahahahahhahhahahahahhahahha hahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahahhahahahhhahahahahahh ahhahahahahhahahhahahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahahha hahahhhahahahahahhahhahahahahhahahhahahahahhahahah hahahahhahahahahhahahahhhahahahahahhahhahahahahhah ahhahahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahahhahahahhhahahaha hahhahhahahahahhahahhahahahahhahahahhahahahhahahah ahhahahahhhahahahahahhahhahahahahhahahhahahahahhah ahahhahahahhahahahahhahahahhhahahahahahhahhahahaha hhahahhahahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahahhahahahhhaha hahahahhahhahahahahhahahhahahahahhahahahhahahahhah ahahahhahahahhhahahahahahhahhahahahahhahahhahahaha hhahahahhahahahhahahahahhahahahhhahahahahahhahhaha hahahhahahhahahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahahhahahahh hahahahahahhahhahahahahhahahhahahahahhahahahhahaha hhahahahahhahahahhhahahahahahhahhahahahahhahahhaha hahahhahahahhahahahhahahahahhahahahhhahahahahahhah hahahahahhahahhahahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahahhaha hahhhahaha.

harden up. Leave by 7... home by dinner.

[banditrider]

harden up. Leave by 7... home by dinner.

Stating the obvious: that's my preference...

[NZsarge]

That's why I suggested it would good for a couple of rides over the Xmas break but then again if everyone were keen to do it as one ride I could be up for that... Perhaps. :whistle:


Open for discussion dude...

Simple really, those on the ride that don't feel like doing the full ride can opt to go through Fields track (or Ohakune if Fields track does'nt appeal) and carry on home via V Hill.

[SuperSonic]

2 or 3 days to do 900km? Bwahahahhahahahhahahahahhahahahahhahhahahahahhahha hahahahhahahhahahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahahhahaha hhhahahahahahhahhahahahahhahahhahahahahhahahahhaha hahhahahahahhahahahhhahahahahahhahhahahahahhahahha hahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahahhahahahhhahahahahahh ahhahahahahhahahhahahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahahha hahahhhahahahahahhahhahahahahhahahhahahahahhahahah hahahahhahahahahhahahahhhahahahahahhahhahahahahhah ahhahahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahahhahahahhhahahaha hahhahhahahahahhahahhahahahahhahahahhahahahhahahah ahhahahahhhahahahahahhahhahahahahhahahhahahahahhah ahahhahahahhahahahahhahahahhhahahahahahhahhahahaha hhahahhahahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahahhahahahhhaha hahahahhahhahahahahhahahhahahahahhahahahhahahahhah ahahahhahahahhhahahahahahhahhahahahahhahahhahahaha hhahahahhahahahhahahahahhahahahhhahahahahahhahhaha hahahhahahhahahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahahhahahahh hahahahahahhahhahahahahhahahhahahahahhahahahhahaha hhahahahahhahahahhhahahahahahhahhahahahahhahahhaha hahahhahahahhahahahhahahahahhahahahhhahahahahahhah hahahahahhahahhahahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahahhaha hahhhahaha.

harden up. Leave by 7... home by dinner.

Did not say 3 days, just two good days of nice stops not to tired or breaking to many LAWS!:gob:

941 km at 14 hrs leaving at 7 home at 9pm at the best with min breaks ie not to many smokes like one!!!

Besides these are some of the best roads near us what the hell is the rush, to give them no justice by speeding thou them at 140k plus does not do it for me.


Harden up yeah right sure, but at least I am going to live and still have a bike to enjoy in my soft old age. :yes::eek5:;)

Very happy to come as I very much like to do these roads but not at a rush. So will do over two days or two trips.:yes::blip::corn:

[cowboyz]

ummmm 941/14 = 67km/hr average........... It might *look* like a long way on the map but its not that hard a ride. Forgotten highway has a repuation but its only the saddle that slows ya down. The rest is mint at 100k/hr. fields track is only like 20km.. Napier/taupo and home as well as taranki are easy 100km/average.. well 90 anyhow. Let me know which 2 days you want to do it and Ill pick ya up second time around.

[SuperSonic]

ummmm 941/14 = 67km/hr average........... It might *look* like a long way on the map but its not that hard a ride. Forgotten highway has a repuation but its only the saddle that slows ya down. The rest is mint at 100k/hr. fields track is only like 20km.. Napier/taupo and home as well as taranki are easy 100km/average.. well 90 anyhow. Let me know which 2 days you want to do it and Ill pick ya up second time around.

Plus breaks on that 14 will be 18hrs then the average speeds drops even more to some 52km/hr easy right. All I am saying is why do it at such a rate when ya can make it enjoyable and not....................:scratch::wait:


What the hell fine lets do it in one day then.:ride::apumpin::gob::woohoo:

[cowboyz]

Plus breaks on that 14 will be 18hrs then the average speeds drops even more to some 52km/hr easy right. All I am saying is why do it at such a rate when ya can make it enjoyable and not....................:scratch::wait:


What the hell fine lets do it in one day then.:ride::apumpin::gob::woohoo:

now ya talking. lets say we try an average 80k/hr moving. That leaves 2.5 hours for breaks. you wanna take up smoking? I vote for a day ride. Not adverse to missing fields track either. western access and back to taupo could be entertaining.

[banditrider]

1,000km is very doable in 12 hours without being silly. You still get a half hour lunch break but keep the rest of the stops to just gas & a slash. I figure slightly longer for this because of the FH & Fields track, otherwise it's a walk in the park. 80km/h average is what I always budget on for rides like the Southern X but in reality you tend to do better than that on good roads.

I like Sarge's suggestion for those that do not want to do the full distance or feel rushed.

[mowgli]

Have to bear in mind that there may be bikes not suited to touring. Mine is quite tiring beyond 6-7 hours. Being naked might have something to do with it.... bike doesn't have a screen either :msn-wink:

[Flynn]

Have to bear in mind that there may be bikes not suited to touring. Mine is quite tiring beyond 6-7 hours. Being naked might have something to do with it.... bike doesn't have a screen either :msn-wink:

Get a buell, comes with screen and even a lunch box or 3:kick::slap:

Can we hurry up and set a date for a saturday so I can book leave:wait::blip:

[Owl]

Not the 19th:D

Not the 19th;)

Not the 19th:Oi:

[bogan]

Not the 19th:Oi:

damn straight, everyones prescense is required that morn:whistle: Will put a post up with all the relevant info soonish

[banditrider]

Spit it out man!

[Flynn]

Not the 19th:D

Not the 19th;)

Not the 19th:Oi:

Not the 19th, I take it:oi-grr:

Of January I take it?

What's on the 19th, as BR said, spit it out:yawn:

[Owl]

Not the 19th, I take it:oi-grr:

Of January I take it?

What's on the 19th, as BR said, spit it out:yawn:

19th December! Local protest action:Oi::Oi::Oi:

[gizmo]

Post a date and then we can see if there is interest in that date.
I will need to check on call roster and Wifes plans:oi-grr: but keen as if no clashs with roster.
I'll bail at at end of field track and head home.

:cool::shake:

[banditrider]

Will consult a couple of non-kbers who will be keen. I reckon Jan sometime...

[yod]

F

M

S



im in

if i have a decent rear tyre

[bogan]

details of the next protest in palmy in this post (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1129557246&postcount=269) from this thread (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1129557246#post1129557246) hope to see you all there:yes:

[cowboyz]

im in for a bit o protest. sounds like fun. You know Im in for forgotten highway.. but I work every second weekend so pick carefully! You got a 50/50 chance!

[Monamie]

That's the day for the Christmas in the Square thingy-(not quite sure what that is all about but heard it on the wireless).

Would be good to take up plenty of parks on the square as a heap of foot traffic will be going through.:yes:

[bogan]

http://www.nzlive.com/destination-manawatu/christmas-in-the-square sounds like its a concert from 6-10pm so doesnt clash with our action.

[cowboyz]

thats a shame. I just dont buy the whole... dont inconvience the public. If they are not inconvienced then they will not pay any attention to whats going on.

[NZsarge]

Will consult a couple of non-kbers who will be keen. I reckon Jan sometime...

Bit of a bugger this time of year, everybody is shooting off in different directions here and there, a lot of people only with stats off so to be fair you can only do it in the weekend so...

Here's the weekends possible.

Any weekend between now and Xmas.
Probably not this weekend.

19th/20th Dec.

26th/27th Dec.

2nd/3rd Jan.

9th/10th Jan.

I reckon these are the dates we need to look at..

[cowboyz]

Bit of a bugger this time of year, everybody is shooting off in different directions here and there, a lot of people only with stats off so to be fair you can only do it in the weekend so...

Here's the weekends possible.

Any weekend between now and Xmas.
Probably not this weekend.

19th/20th Dec.nope

26th/27th Dec.nope

2nd/3rd Jan.nope

9th/10th Jan.could be a plan!

I reckon these are the dates we need to look at..

i reckon 1 out of 4 isnt bad.

[mowgli]

thats a shame. I just dont buy the whole... dont inconvience the public. If they are not inconvienced then they will not pay any attention to whats going on.

We need to find common ground with the public so that they feel compelled to join our cause. Bike registration is the sideshow. A flawed funding model is the main event. See here for more. (http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B6bLC8EGLnkYODA5OGEwYTgtMDdlYS00NGRjL Tk1ODktNzdjNzM4OTk2M2E1&hl=en)

[bogan]

thats a shame. I just dont buy the whole... dont inconvience the public. If they are not inconvienced then they will not pay any attention to whats going on.

I agree, but we also don't want to just piss them of, as mowgli says, they should be on our side cos they will be next! The parking protest should make them take notice without pissing them off too much


Bit of a bugger this time of year, everybody is shooting off in different directions here and there, a lot of people only with stats off so to be fair you can only do it in the weekend so...

Here's the weekends possible.

Any weekend between now and Xmas.
Probably not this weekend.

19th/20th Dec. action planned

26th/27th Dec. wont be here

2nd/3rd Jan. probly still hungover/not here

9th/10th Jan. can do!

I reckon these are the dates we need to look at..

the parking protest is bout a month after the bikeoi, so keeps the pressure on, aim for at least one action a month i reckon

[road king]

Bit of a bugger this time of year, everybody is shooting off in different directions here and there, a lot of people only with stats off so to be fair you can only do it in the weekend so...

Here's the weekends possible.

Any weekend between now and Xmas.
Probably not this weekend.

19th/20th Dec. protest on the 19th

26th/27th Dec. cemetery circuit on the 26th

2nd/3rd Jan. nothing happing here

9th/10th Jan. CDMTC track day on the 9th

I reckon these are the dates we need to look at..

...................

[cowboyz]

frik.. wont be missing the trackday! more dates required!

[NZsarge]

To hell with you lot, i'm go'in on a random wednesday! :laugh:

[cowboyz]

wed works for me! tomorrows wed! hold on.. my bike still in pieces! make it thurs!

[road king]

To hell with you lot, i'm go'in on a random wednesday! :laugh:

check here :yes: (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=114399)

[SuperSonic]

Come on play nice not a week day:bye:. Why not the weekend after the 9th, thats the hold on just use the fingers to count.................... 16th right? Sounds good to me:woohoo:

[bogan]

Come on play nice not a week day:bye:. Why not the weekend after the 9th, thats the hold on just use the fingers to count.................... 16th right? Sounds good to me:woohoo:

16th is a weds, you mean the 19th?

[SuperSonic]

16th is a weds, you mean the 19th?

What:blink:! how did yo come to that? 9 plus 7 = sat 16th Jan 2010:yes:

[bogan]

What:blink:! how did yo come to that? 9 plus 7 = sat 16th Jan 2010:yes:

ah, january, thought we were still on december, still got the whole xmas thing to do before i get to thinking bout next year

[Flynn]

im in for a bit o protest. sounds like fun. You know Im in for forgotten highway.. but I work every second weekend so pick carefully! You got a 50/50 chance!

Depends if we want ya to come, :bye: just kidding:blink:

thats a shame. I just dont buy the whole... dont inconvience the public. If they are not inconvienced then they will not pay any attention to whats going on.

I agree


To hell with you lot, i'm go'in on a random wednesday! :laugh:

Will we be home in time for breakfast?:sick:

I was thinking more like end of Jan beginning of Feb, I know of a black buell that will be needing its first service soon and it is 900 km away, then a 200km trip to have it done:mellow::mellow::shit:

[Owl]

To hell with you lot, i'm go'in on a random wednesday! :laugh:

Well I'll probably have 3 weeks or so off from the 24th Dec. I plan to get some riding in during that time.:ride:

[Flynn]

i just checked the metservice site and it looks crap for the coast to coast:bash::shit:

[banditrider]

i just checked the metservice site and it looks crap for the coast to coast:bash::shit:

That's a pretty regular thing with the Coast to Coast...

Re: the little pootle, I was thinking mid to late Jan. Get Xmas and New Years well and truely behind us...

[gizmo]

Bit of a bugger this time of year, everybody is shooting off in different directions here and there, a lot of people only with stats off so to be fair you can only do it in the weekend so...

Here's the weekends possible.

Any weekend between now and Xmas.
Probably not this weekend.

19th/20th Dec. Nope

26th/27th Dec. Nope

2nd/3rd Jan. Working

9th/10th Jan. Holiday/ CDMTC track day

I reckon these are the dates we need to look at..

23th/24-01-10 is a go for me.

[86GSXR]

To hell with you lot, i'm go'in on a random wednesday! :laugh:

Not such a silly idea at this rate :laugh:

[Flynn]

That's a pretty regular thing with the Coast to Coast...

Re: the little pootle, I was thinking mid to late Jan. Get Xmas and New Years well and truely behind us...

I may do the first bit and head home after Woodville if it is too unbearable:gob:

The run late Jan, early Feb is better for me and I may stop Taupo the night at the top ten or somewhere so the wife and kids can become involved, :innocent: I'm thinking last weekend of Jan??? Definetly not anniversary weekend, one of my work mates is away.

[NZsarge]

Well I'll probably have 3 weeks or so off from the 24th Dec. I plan to get some riding in during that time.:ride:
Mint, keep in touch.

Not such a silly idea at this rate :laugh:

Yeah i'm kinda coming to that conclusion...
I really wanted to get in a couple of decent rides during my time off so I could relax and enjoy sorta thing..

[KiwiKat]

Anyone interested in riding to Himitangi as a group for the Coast to Coast.
I have to head over to Palmy to pick up a passenger so will be leaving from there. I was thinking 9am.

[Meanie]

So who is doing the coast to coast on Saturday
Monie and I are going as long as its not hosing down
Meet at BP connect Rangatiki street 8.30 for coffee and head through about 9.00?

[road king]

any one know how many KM's the c2c is round trip, from leaving palmy to getting back to palmy??? just so i can work out how much gas im gona use, so i can work out if i can go or not

[KiwiKat]

any one know how many KM's the c2c is round trip, from leaving palmy to getting back to palmy??? just so i can work out how much gas im gona use, so i can work out if i can go or not

Um I read somewhere there will be a fuel tanker at pongaroa. i would suggest cash though.

[Flynn]

So who is doing the coast to coast on Saturday
Monie and I are going as long as its not hosing down
Meet at BP connect Rangatiki street 8.30 for coffee and head through about 9.00?

I am going provided it isn't hosing down:nono:

[Meanie]

any one know how many KM's the c2c is round trip, from leaving palmy to getting back to palmy??? just so i can work out how much gas im gona use, so i can work out if i can go or not

About 340 ks round trip, you could always do half and pull out at Woodville, lots do because of the weather

[NZsarge]

So who is doing the coast to coast on Saturday
Monie and I are going as long as its not hosing down
Meet at BP connect Rangatiki street 8.30 for coffee and head through about 9.00?


I am going provided it isn't hosing down:nono:

Right you are, my plan of attack too.

[enzo]

will be keen weather permitting. keen to meet up at bp aswell. do they check bike for reg/ wof mines on hold at the mo:shifty:

[cowboyz]

no they dont check your bike. see you there

[86GSXR]

I'll probably do the first half and bail in Woodville after lunch. Depends on the weather really........

[cowboyz]

glc 1pm ish?

[86GSXR]

Unfortunately my employer has requested my presence. All day too, bloody cheek! :mad:

[NZsarge]

glc 1pm ish?

Could be in! Text ya when I get to Palmy.

[road king]

Could be in! Text ya when I get to Palmy.


glc 1pm ish?

whats glc??

[86GSXR]

whats glc??

It's the Gentlemen/Gentlewomen's of Leisure Club. Designed for those who find themselves with some free time during the day or night. The headquarters are situated at a cafe of the members choice, normally Cafe Cuba, Moxies, Barista, Cafe Express, or the Coffee Club. Or any other location, depending on the whim of the members involved. It's informal, relaxed, and leisurely. Topics of discussion range widely and usually weekend rides are mentioned.

[cowboyz]

I bailed on it anyhow. far too tired... looking forward to tomorrow though!

[WuZards-Eugene]

See you guys there

[banditrider]

See you guys there

Seeya there!

[phantom]

Got spiked by a phoenix palm frond on Wednesday and my right hand swole up like a balloon but antibiotics have deflated it enough to get a glove on so I'll be there

[Flynn]

Got spiked by a phoenix palm frond on Wednesday and my right hand swole up like a balloon but antibiotics have deflated it enough to get a glove on so I'll be there

oohhh bugger, :oi-grr:


I'll be there as long as the rain isn't too bad.

[cowboyz]

stopped raining now so harden up and start getting ready.. ok you can finish sleeping first and then get ready but be there!

[Owl]

stopped raining now

Pissing down at the moment:rolleyes:! Still, we'll see what 7.00am brings:sleep:

[Flynn]

Pissing down at the moment:rolleyes:! Still, we'll see what 7.00am brings:sleep:

Oh Yes, 6am still pissing down, are you sure the paint won't be washed off my bike:rolleyes::Pokey:

[enzo]

630 dannevirke showers clearing. ay chance on an update for palmy?

[Flynn]

630 dannevirke showers clearing. ay chance on an update for palmy?

Ashhurst, it is bucketing down here still:(

[NZsarge]

I think i'll look at joining the ride at Woodville lunchtime if the weather improves.

[enzo]

I think i'll look at joining the ride at Woodville lunchtime if the weather improves.

could be an idea aye, goin to make decision at 730

[KiwiKat]

Rain radar shows we just copped the worst of it and it should start clearing from the south http://www.metservice.co.nz/national/maps-rain-radar/rain-radar/rain-wellington-latest

[Flynn]

I think i'll look at joining the ride at Woodville lunchtime if the weather improves.


could be an idea aye, goin to make decision at 730

I think it's back to bed:sleep: Some of us, not like cowboyz have actually got up to look at the weather, not just hear it:lol::(

[NZsarge]

Rain radar shows we just copped the worst of it and it should start clearing from the south http://www.metservice.co.nz/national/maps-rain-radar/rain-radar/rain-wellington-latest
Yeah that's how they said it would go down. Supposedly clearing lunchtime.

I think it's back to bed:sleep: Some of us, not like cowboyz have actually got up to look at the weather, not just hear it:lol::(


could be an idea aye, goin to make decision at 730

I reckon lunchtime will be the go if at all.

[NZsarge]

Just started raining here...

On a side note, had another idea. Might try to get in a ride through the Waioeka gorge sometime these holidays...

[Flynn]

the Waioeka gorge

Where is that?

It has settled down a little here, just drizzley now

[NZsarge]

Where is that?

It has settled down a little here, just drizzley now

Gizzy to Opotiki

[Meanie]

Its a wet one, anyone still going on the c2c?

[NZsarge]

Its a wet one, anyone still going on the c2c?

Looking at maybe lunchtime in Woody, You going?

[Meanie]

Looking at maybe lunchtime in Woody, You going?

Looks that way :(

[NZsarge]

Looks that way :(

Might see you in Woodville then, might actually look at cleaning the bike this morning coz it's in a bit of a state.

[banditrider]

Just started raining here...

On a side note, had another idea. Might try to get in a ride through the Waioeka gorge sometime these holidays...

Now that's a great day trip!


Its a wet one, anyone still going on the c2c?

Still haven't decided. Rain is making it easy to think about all the other crap I've got to do...

[KiwiKat]

skies clearing to the south. No rain.

[cowboyz]

Just started raining here...

On a side note, had another idea. Might try to get in a ride through the Waioeka gorge sometime these holidays...

bobbie here.....we are planning on doing that on the 28th...staying in tolaga bay the night before....more than welcome to meet up if you keen on that day?

[Mrs Cowboyz]

my gosh...i havent been on here since the 30th of june!!
We are in Tolaga bay on the 27th for the night and heading back home on the 28th...will be keen to meet up in gizzy if a plan develops for that day, we are easy...wasnt planning on being back til late that night!

[NZsarge]

bobbie here.....we are planning on doing that on the 28th...staying in tolaga bay the night before....more than welcome to meet up if you keen on that day?


my gosh...i havent been on here since the 30th of june!!
We are in Tolaga bay on the 27th for the night and heading back home on the 28th...will be keen to meet up in gizzy if a plan develops for that day, we are easy...wasnt planning on being back til late that night!

Duly noted. :niceone:

[banditrider]

You see the doggiest people on the Coast to Coast...

More pics: http://picasaweb.google.com/andrew.l.thomson/121209CoastToCoast?feat=directlink

[mowgli]

You see the doggiest people on the Coast to Coast...
Were they licking their balls or sniffing each other's arses?

[banditrider]

Well, they weren't teaching me to spell...