Queens Birthday West Cape Tour - 31st May - 2nd June

[TOTO]

UPDATE 3: Tour is ON. Tour leader will be Glice. Tour Proceeding as planned.

UPDATE 2: Accomodation confirmed for the following people:

BASS-TREBLE
glice
Just beGiNing 250
Macstar
mapsanji
musicman
TOTO
zxcvbnm
PocketCracker
ChocolateWheels

The two backpacker places still have spaces available. If anyone else wants to join us from now on, you need to arange accomodation with the backpackers. See below for backpacker details.


UPDATE 1: Accomodation sorted. All people attending and needing accomodation please send me a PM.
New Plimouth - Shoestring Backpackers - 48 Lemon St New Plymouth - $30 per person per night
Turangi - Extreme Backpackers - 26 Ngawaka Pl Turangi - $23 per person per night
Icludes sheets and duvets.



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




Queens Birthday is on 2/06/08 which means a long weekend, therefore the idea is to do a 250cc three day tour to the West Cape (if you can call it that). Leaving Saturday Morning from Auckland, and coming back to auckland on Monday Night.
This tour is aimed mainly at people riding 250cc bikes. People riding larger motorcycles are more than welcome to attend but bear in mind that the main group speed is going to be 100 - 110k, so you may get bored. Everyone is wellcome to ride the speed they are comfourtable with (faster than us 250cc if you like). To attend this event you must be comfourtable with open road riding, which means that if its going to be your first time on open road then this ride is not for you.

Day 1:
Meeting at BP Autobahn in Papakura Auckland at 7:30 am - 31/05/08
Leaving 8:00am SHARP.

Bp Autobahn Location ---> http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=autobahn,+nz&sll=-37.237845,175.016499&sspn=0.060543,0.11673&ie=UTF8&om=0&ll=-37.085036,174.930668&spn=0.09983,0.159645&z=13&iwloc=C

Going via SH22 and Forgotten highway making our way to New Plimouth for the night. Will try to stop in Whangamomona as the place was recommended for great food...
You have to stop in Whangamomona, Between Tamaruni and Stratford.:clap:
There is a pub there that surve great burgers and chips. All bike riders from everywhere go and meet there.

Day 1 route here --> http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=4226835337213915784,-37.368660,174.981600%3B12510746176554689083,-38.125710,174.875050&saddr=auckland&daddr=Hwy+22+%40-37.368660,+174.981600+to:Harbour+Rd+%40-38.125710,+174.875050+to:-39.014916,174.836426+to:New+Plymouth,+Taranaki,+Ne w+Zealand&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=3&sz=8&via=1,2,3&sll=-38.784063,175.248413&sspn=3.121526,5.108643&ie=UTF8&ll=-38.526682,174.990234&spn=3.132757,5.108643&z=8


Day 2:
Leaving New Plimouth and making our way around the west capeand find the Cape Egmont Lighthouse (http://www.panoramio.com/photo/6654464). After that going to turangi for the night.

Day 2 Route here --> http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=1511551224295200440,-39.356680,173.807420%3B3062210082205808795,-39.800232,174.719320%3B679492296036990460,-39.002450,175.376740&saddr=New+Plymouth,+Taranaki,+New+Zealand&daddr=Surf+Hwy+%40-39.356680,+173.807420+to:SH+3+%40-39.800232,+174.719320+to:SH+4+%40-39.002450,+175.376740+to:-38.876067,175.531311+to:turangi&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=4&sz=9&via=1,2,3,4&sll=-39.421342,175.223694&sspn=1.546747,2.554321&ie=UTF8&ll=-39.785323,175.253906&spn=3.077336,5.108643&z=8


Day 3:
Leaving Turangi and going back to auckland via some nice roads.

Day 3 Route here --> http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=10185018519783484560,-38.514631,175.307326%3B14834537359405914170,-37.549465,174.950326%3B16009141608880046236,-37.061575,175.298379%3B12058589043177820158,-37.263670,174.934870%3B6159338588790098300,-37.236560,174.919300%3B8335834174135604884,-37.154358,174.891238&saddr=turangi&daddr=Service+Rd+%40-38.514631,+175.307326+to:Hwy+22+%40-37.549465,+174.950326+to:-37.251101,174.924316+to:Buckland+Rd+%40-37.263670,+174.934870+to:Buckland+Rd+%40-37.236560,+174.919300+to:Paerata+Rd+%40-37.154358,+174.891238+to:Auckland&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=3&sz=10&via=1,2,3,4,5,6&sll=-37.151561,175.348663&sspn=0.797944,1.277161&ie=UTF8&ll=-38.130236,175.369263&spn=3.149931,5.108643&z=8


Routes are a general Idea of where we are going to go trough, It may change on the day depending on circumbstances - i.e. Timing, weather etc...


DETAILS:

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





If you are going to attend the WHOLE 3 DAY event, please register your attendance on the calender event AS THIS WILL BE USED TO BOOK ACCOMODATION
-- > http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=1632&day=2008-5-31

[Gubb]

Dang it. I'm gonna be in Wellington.

That's like 3 overnighters in a row i've missed.

Gutted.

[pocketcracker]

Fricken Excuses !:angry2:

Ill come toto if you promise to x up ya bike at 110 k in the wet slyding on cow shiite and slamming ya boot into the ground to prevent a high side , like ya did today in the pissing rain dwn sh 22 ! :blink:

that was fun ! ..... :clap:

[TOTO]

I got some street credit now :blink:

Did my first bubu wheelie too :third:

[zxcvbnm]

I can't see the bit that mentions sleeping in the wilderness with tents :)

[TOTO]

I can't see the bit that mentions sleeping in the wilderness with tents :)

I was thinking about that but I'd much prefer a nice comfy bed. If you are keen on a tent you can bring one and can sleep on the lawn or on the beach. fine by me. :yes:

[Pumba]

Wow Toto, makes me wounder if you have even seen this thread http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=67007 not sure where you will be staying in Turangi but there will be a sizable group already there

[TOTO]

Wow Toto, makes me wounder if you have even seen this thread http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=67007 not sure where you will be staying in Turangi but there will be a sizable group already there

Taken it into account. Surely turangi doesn't have just one place for sleep. Then there is Toupo, Ohakune, Tauramanui, Waiouru...etc. :niceone:

[Rosie]

There is another road that goes around Mt Egmont a bit higher up the mountain, it's got lots of twisty tar seal, and is very scenic. The road up the mountain to North Egmont is also worth a look.

[TOTO]

There is another road that goes around Mt Egmont a bit higher up the mountain, it's got lots of twisty tar seal, and is very scenic. The road up the mountain to North Egmont is also worth a look.

Thank you very much for the suggestion. Can you point it out on google maps please?

[Rosie]

Thank you very much for the suggestion. Can you point it out on google maps please?

Uh, I've never used google maps, so I can't figure out how to do that right now. From Maptoaster: Egmont Rd intersects SH3 at Egmont village. It goes straight up the North side of the mountain to North egmont. Nice twisty road and (I imagine) good views from the top, if you aren't stuck in a cloud (as we were).
Back on SH3 going towards New Plymouth you do a bit of a dog leg through Mangorei Rd and Baker Rd to get onto Carrington Rd, which skirts around the edge of the mountain. We went as far as Parihaka Rd and followed it down to the main highway and the lighthouse.

[EJK]

You guys are just touring too much!

Just wait and see.. I'll do what none of all you guys can! :lol: Just wait and see!

[Just beGiNing 250]

Im up for this. I'll be there. I tried to rep you toto but cant until I spread some around. So I gave some to Pocket :blink: but it still wont let me, so good job toto.

[TOTO]

Im up for this. I'll be there. I tried to rep you toto but cant until I spread some around. So I gave some to Pocket :blink: but it still wont let me, so good job toto.

Can I do a few laps on the bandit at some point ?

P.S. We're waiting EJ.

[EJK]

lol wait longer

[TOTO]

Uh, I've never used google maps, so I can't figure out how to do that right now. From Maptoaster: Egmont Rd intersects SH3 at Egmont village. It goes straight up the North side of the mountain to North egmont. Nice twisty road and (I imagine) good views from the top, if you aren't stuck in a cloud (as we were).
Back on SH3 going towards New Plymouth you do a bit of a dog leg through Mangorei Rd and Baker Rd to get onto Carrington Rd, which skirts around the edge of the mountain. We went as far as Parihaka Rd and followed it down to the main highway and the lighthouse.

Thanks Rosie. Found it on the map. If we have enough time we will do it - looks like a nice road. I'm only concerned about ice on the road as it climbs up to the mountain. Thanks alot.

If someone wants to read about the Cape egmont lighthouse you can read some interesting stuff here. (http://www.pukeariki.com/en/stories/transport/capeegmontlighthouse.htm)

[glice]

sweet, all signed up for this one. now to start saving.
no worries about ice, lets climb the mountain.

[TOTO]

sweet, all signed up for this one. now to start saving.
no worries about ice, lets climb the mountain.

I'm up for that bro :yes:

[glice]

I'm up for that bro

sweet.

man I cant wait, I havnt been on a proper ride since that last one.:msn-wink:

[TOTO]

prey for good weather to the weather gods...

[glice]

prey for good weather to the weather gods...

yea dude, I've already started.
If the weathers good I might bring a tent, thatl save heaps of money.

[Pumba]

Taken it into account. Surely turangi doesn't have just one place for sleep. Then there is Toupo, Ohakune, Tauramanui, Waiouru...etc. :niceone:

Didnt mean that I ment to meet up (although re reading it I now know what it sounded like:confused:), hae a few beers, and generally be sociable with the other KB group that will be in the area. Just because you guys are on 250's doesnt mean that we dont like you.

[BASS-TREBLE]

Im gonna join you guys west of Hamilton from Tauranga.

Anyone interested come along.

Doing both nights this time.

Dirk

[Just beGiNing 250]

Sweet.

Choco & Badger better come now, so the GN wars can continue :devil2:

[musicman]

Looking forward to this!! :scooter:


Didnt mean that I ment to meet up (although re reading it I now know what it sounded like:confused:), hae a few beers, and generally be sociable with the other KB group that will be in the area. Just because you guys are on 250's doesnt mean that we dont like you.

I think that would be cool, to meet up with all the other KBers. I think originally Toto was thinking whether to just join the Bust-a-gut gathering instead of having our own tour, but in the end, being on 250s, decided to have our own tour. This way, we can do both! :clap:

[glice]

being on 250s, decided to have our own tour.

250s can keep up with big bikes alot of the time. Its only on the straights where they leave us for dead.

what is bustagut?

[Badger8]

Bugger, i wont be able to join you guys for this one. I am shipping out this sunday for New Plymouth to work down there for possibly a couple of weeks. I might be there when you guys come through after all :laugh:
When you go past Motunui (The big Methanex plant on the right as you're approaching Bell Block just before New Plymouth) give it lots of toots and revs. It'll make my day complete to hear you guys having fun! :2thumbsup

[glice]

Bugger, i wont be able to join you guys for this one

oh too bad bro, I'll miss your trumpet music at night :laugh:


give it lots of toots and revs.

always :devil2:

[Badger8]

oh too bad bro, I'll miss your trumpet music at night :laugh:

What can i say, i'm a musical kinda guy ;) Sharing is Caring! :D

[Pedrostt500]

Whanga pub is great, and locals are friendly, also stop at the Toko pub for a beer, It was my old local many moons ago.

[glice]

What can i say, i'm a musical kinda guy Sharing is Caring!

haha, I'm not sure if caring is the right word :shit:

[Macstar]

Hey fellas. I be signed up... Looking forward to seeing ya'll again! Hopefully the roads won't be too icey.

[Macstar]

Oh yeah, how much for the accommodation in total?

[TOTO]

Didnt mean that I ment to meet up (although re reading it I now know what it sounded like:confused:), hae a few beers, and generally be sociable with the other KB group that will be in the area. Just because you guys are on 250's doesnt mean that we dont like you.

O hell yea, we may come around your camp fire in the night and shoot out with you in the morning. Will keep in touch with QKCHK. You got a cell number you can PM me? I'll give ya a call on the day see what you falks are up to :D

[glice]

Oh yeah, how much for the accommodation in total?

yea what he said. is anyone else keen on tents. it may be a bit cold tho.

[Macstar]

Hmmmm I'll take a comfy bed, and lady.

[glice]

you bringing one with you?

[Macstar]

you bringing one with you?

Going to try and find one...

[glice]

sounds like a plan. I dont think it would be much fun for a girl to be on the back of my bike for that long.

[TOTO]

Bugger, i wont be able to join you guys for this one.

Sad bro. Its a holliday for christ sake...:no:


Oh yeah, how much for the accommodation in total?

O yea sorry , forgot to mention that. Wait , o here it is ....New plimouth is $30 per person per night
Turangi is $23 per person per night.

That includes sheetrs and duvets.

[Macstar]

sounds like a plan. I dont think it would be much fun for a girl to be on the back of my bike for that long.

How long are your arms? slide her in front of you... Yeah baby:wari:

[glice]

How long are your arms? slide her in front of you... Yeah baby:wari:

dont you remember, I'm not very big. and have a small front seat.
but I'll try find a small one.

$30 crickey dickenson

[Macstar]

dont you remember, I'm not very big. and have a small front seat.
but I'll try find a small one.

$30 crickey dickenson

Mate - why do you think porn starts are smallish guys?

[glice]

Mate - why do you think porn starts are smallish guys?

Not sure-dont watch much, prefer the real thing :bleh:

[TOTO]

Bring a bird woth you if you can falks, I got a digital camera, Kyle has a video camera , and surely we can find a goat somewhere (ask Disco_Dan about the goat, he'll know...).

[Just beGiNing 250]

Can I do a few laps on the bandit at some point ?


Sure can, spose that means I'll take jessica for a ride!

[TOTO]

Sure can, spose that means I'll take jessica for a ride!

Yep :D

........

[pocketcracker]

well im gonan try bring a girl .. but she maybe already booked ill have to concur with issac on this sticky situation HEHEHE Failling that i maybe abile to sway the gawjus rie to follow me on her sxy lil black gpx ... and if all else fails ill find the goat !

[TOTO]

Ask Disco Dan or Kittihawk about the goat. Fizzbin is also in on it...

[Nagash]

well im gonan try bring a girl .. but she maybe already booked ill have to concur with issac on this sticky situation HEHEHE Failling that i maybe abile to sway the gawjus rie to follow me on her sxy lil black gpx ... and if all else fails ill find the goat !

How 'bout the chick on the TL1000.

I bet she'd keep you warm..

[pocketcracker]

shes got her eye on the guy on the fxr125 i thnk his names josh!

she txt me asked if i waa play hide the sauasge sumtime MUAHAHA !

[BASS-TREBLE]

well im gonan try bring a girl ..

Excuse me. What do you mean by a girl? When I went to sit on the back of your bike you said it felt like I was your missus.

You gay?

I'm sure theres lots of guys on the tour.....

[glice]

Excuse me. What do you mean by a girl? When I went to sit on the back of your bike you said it felt like I was your missus.

You gay?

I'm sure theres lots of guys on the tour.....

haha +1 have you been called out pocket?

[musicman]

Excuse me. What do you mean by a girl? When I went to sit on the back of your bike you said it felt like I was your missus.

Hey he said that to me, too! :girlfight:

[musicman]

250s can keep up with big bikes alot of the time. Its only on the straights where they leave us for dead.

what is bustagut?

North Island BustaGut Gathering - Turangi Queens Birthday '08 (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=67007)

I can't remember in which thread, but TOTO did mention this, and wondered if we should just all join this instead.

[pocketcracker]

bugga guess its time to come out of the cupboard ! was getting crowded in there any how ! ... all these lil 250cc riders in the cupboard !

[Choco]

sweet, all signed up for this one. now to start saving.
no worries about ice, lets climb the mountain.

:shit: I better hurry up and find myself a job!
hm, ice... well, proved a GN can handle gravel, guess ice is the next stage up!


If the weathers good I might bring a tent, thatl save heaps of money.

Might have to ask around and see if i can get myself one too!


Choco & Badger better come now, so the GN wars can continue :devil2:

No badger :crybaby: ah well, Bass-Treble will have to do :eek:


250s can keep up with big bikes alot of the time. Its only on the straights where they leave us for dead.
:rofl:

[musicman]

:shit: I better hurry up and find myself a job!
hm, ice... well, proved a GN can handle gravel, guess ice is the next stage up!


Even a MotoGP Ducati can handle ice!

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[Choco]

Even a MotoGP Ducati can handle ice!

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wonder how much a pair of those tires cost...

[BASS-TREBLE]

bugga guess its time to come out of the cupboard ! was getting crowded in there any how ! ... all these lil 250cc riders in the cupboard !

Yer true that.

Explains why you like to have 4 of these little 250cc things under you at once :msn-wink:

[Badger8]

hm, ice... well, proved a GN can handle gravel, guess ice is the next stage up!

Might have to ask around and see if i can get myself one too!

No badger :crybaby: ah well, Bass-Treble will have to do :eek:


Bring it on... "Ice ice baby..." :wari:
I've got a tent you can borrow if ya want, hasnt even been used yet! :shit: got it for the CCC.
Cant make it unfortunately, the evils of work at the moment... wont be there for long i dont think, offers of more pay for less stress are hard to turn down :yes:

Plus the CCC the weekend after... dunno just much punishment my poor arse can take! :buggerd:

[pocketcracker]

hmmm cheeky bass , but farken funny ! ....:jerry:

Ps, tell ya mum my wank was satisfying and thank you for oming over when i needed that visual effect !

[Choco]

Bring it on... "Ice ice baby..." :wari:
I've got a tent you can borrow if ya want, hasnt even been used yet! :shit: got it for the CCC.
Cant make it unfortunately, the evils of work at the moment... wont be there for long i dont think, offers of more pay for less stress are hard to turn down :yes:

Plus the CCC the weekend after... dunno just much punishment my poor arse can take! :buggerd:

I might be able to bum one off my cuz, but if that doesnt work out then i'l drop you a PM.

[TOTO]

bear in mund falks that if you decide to go with the tent option you cant come and cry to me if you freeze your ass off. I need to give definite numbers 1 week before the tour so make up your minds and let me know. Whatever you decide - 5 days before the trip everything goes concrete.

[paulmac]

Hi guys, no such place as west cape !! The road thru the forgotten highway has about 15 km's shingle and no fuel for approx 140 km ! Happy to provide local knowledge and or a guide on your way thru if necessary. Maybe a coffee stop on your way south !
Would recommend using sh3 thru the awakino gorge, a good ride

:apint:

[glice]

bear in mund falks that if you decide to go with the tent option you cant come and cry to me if you freeze your ass off. I need to give definite numbers 1 week before the tour so make up your minds and let me know. Whatever you decide - 5 days before the trip everything goes concrete.
16th May 2008 21:57

mate, Im young and invincible and kiwi built=tough (plus I'll just sleep in my riding gear, thatl be warm. (but well see how my $$ look)

therl be room in my tent choco....but youl have to pay your way :buggerd: hehe, just kidding:lol:

[Choco]

mate, Im young and invincible and kiwi built=tough (plus I'll just sleep in my riding gear, thatl be warm. (but well see how my $$ look)

therl be room in my tent choco....but youl have to pay your way :buggerd: hehe, just kidding:lol:

Got enough room on your bike for the tent? If i camp with you we can chuck it on mine (big ass pillion seat for the win.)

[glice]

Got enough room on your bike for the tent? If i camp with you we can chuck it on mine (big ass pillion seat for the win.)

not sure yet. havnt tried, but thats not a bad idea. I'm not sure if the tent is super waterproof, because I bought it in the summer and havnt used it in the rain yet.
would we find a proper camp site or just find some grass?

[musicman]

not sure yet. havnt tried, but thats not a bad idea. I'm not sure if the tent is super waterproof, because I bought it in the summer and havnt used it in the rain yet.
would we find a proper camp site or just find some grass?

What do you mean? It ain't gonna rain on this trip! :nono:

Just over a week to go, I hope I can get my (permanently on) brake light sorted by the trip!

[TOTO]

Well if its raining I aint going.

[pocketcracker]

Tissue ! :crybaby: , have we a alternative plan if weathwer turns nasty for those of us that are having to call in sexual favors to take the time off ! ,,, other wise it will be a wasted bj on my bhalf ! ...... :chase:

[BASS-TREBLE]

Well if its raining I aint going.

I love the motivation

If you look at this, it doesnt quite go till saturday but its clearing so itll just be drizzle I hope

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

[TOTO]

Tissue ! :crybaby: , have we a alternative plan if weathwer turns nasty for those of us that are having to call in sexual favors to take the time off ! ,,, other wise it will be a wasted bj on my bhalf ! ...... :chase:

Don't talk with full mouth. :rofl:

What about going swimming with sharks in kelli Taltons if the weather is crap. You can go into the tank and feed the sharks. Thats what I call fun :yes:



I love the motivation

If you look at this, it doesnt quite go till saturday but its clearing so itll just be drizzle I hope.

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

Yea, prey to the weather gods. I changed my chain and sprocket and waiting for my new tyre to arrive, once thats done I'm sweet to go. :Pokey:

Do the ANTI-rain Dance everyone.:not: Pocketcracker, put your clothes on, its not that kind of dance. :spanking:

[glice]

Yea, prey to the weather gods. I changed my chain and sprocket and waiting for my new tyre to arrive, once thats done I'm sweet to go.

didnt you get new tires not long ago?

hopfully the weathers like last weekend, that was nice.
does anyone else have off road bikes, that could be something to do if the weather is crap.

[TOTO]

Yea, changed them 9k ago. Back is holding up fine. All the comuting has killed the front tyres soft compound tho. handles like a charm tho, excluding the crappy suspention that i'm fixing up in a few weeks too :D

[Hinny]

The road North from the Raglan Road to Waingaro is metal for most of it. If you want to avoid the metal head North from the garage at Whatawhata and then hang a leftie at Ngarawahia. The road out to Waingaro hot springs is nice. The rest of the road north is a joy even with a few bumpy bits. At Pukekawa as you approach the bridge there is a sweeping left hander going downhill with the worst bump. Chucked my hands right off the bars. Felt like I had run over a curb.

[TOTO]

The road North from the Raglan Road to Waingaro is metal for most of it. If you want to avoid the metal head North from the garage at Whatawhata and then hang a leftie at Ngarawahia. The road out to Waingaro hot springs is nice. The rest of the road north is a joy even with a few bumpy bits. At Pukekawa as you approach the bridge there is a sweeping left hander going downhill with the worst bump. Chucked my hands right off the bars. Felt like I had run over a curb.

Thanks for the heads up. we did 40km metal on cape reinga tour and about the same on east cape tour so surely 1 km of gravel aint gonna be a problem. About SH22 - YEa. we will be taking it extra easy on that one. no bins needed. Thanks agiain brother.

[Hinny]

Thanks for the heads up. we did 40km metal on cape reinga tour and about the same on east cape tour so surely 1 km of gravel aint gonna be a problem. About SH22 - YEa. we will be taking it extra easy on that one. no bins needed. Thanks agiain brother.

There's about 18kms of gravel and it was really loose horrible stuff when I last went on it. The km or 2 before the gravel was really good. Right,left,right flicks; peg scraping smooth. The alternate route, the road out through Glen Massey from Ngaruawahia is highly recommended - really nice. That's the way I'll be going.
Heads up wasn't about SH22. That only goes as far as Pukekohe from the Drury motorway interchange. That roads in really good nick. The bit around Pukekawa is great except for that one bump. From memory it is just after you first see the bridge at Tuakau about a km away. A big left hander heading down from the top of the ridge. Went right across the North bound lane. We all missed seeing it and so was a bit of a shock.

[TOTO]

.... That's the way I'll be going....



Are you coming with us ? If so you havent signed yourself on the calender event....

[Hinny]

Nah, I'm going to the Busta Gut. Will probably see you tho'.

[BASS-TREBLE]

Isn't tomorrow the final day for booking TOTO?

Just warning people

[mapsanji]

My name is on the list so I'll be there, and B-T is your GN fixed....

[BASS-TREBLE]

Sure is, was fixed the monday after.

Weather looks awesome http://metvuw.com/forecast/forecast.php?type=rain&region=nz&noofdays=all

B-T

[TOTO]

Isn't tomorrow the final day for booking TOTO?

Just warning people

Making Reservation confirmation on Monday. Everyone who needs accomodation must be on the list before monday.


Sure is, was fixed the monday after.

Weather looks awesome http://metvuw.com/forecast/forecast.php?type=rain&region=nz&noofdays=all

B-T


Amm yep, just keep preying to the weather gods to keep smiling. :sunny:

[Choco]

:crybaby:
Might not be able to make this one guys, going to see if i can sort a few things out this weekend to see if i can come.

[zxcvbnm]

Got things to do next weekend, but I'm prolly coming anyway:girlfight:Just need someone to feed kitty on sunday.

[glice]

not long now boys. the weather looks like it might hold up.
come on choco. do it.

[TOTO]

UPDATE 2: Accomodation confirmed for the following people:

BASS-TREBLE
glice
Just beGiNing 250
Macstar
mapsanji
musicman
TOTO
zxcvbnm
PocketCracker
ChocolateWheels

The two backpacker places still have spaces available. If anyone else wants to join us from now on, you need to arange accomodation with the backpackers.

[glice]

chur toto.
hopefully we dont get any wakos like the guy at the at place in whangarei

[TOTO]

LoL , how are we gonna remember it otherwise :killingme

na , hope not ay

Monday looks rainy. waterproof gear will be with me :D

[Choco]

not long now boys. the weather looks like it might hold up.
come on choco. do it.

Guna pop into CycleTreads tomorrow and see about a new rear tire (old one's getting a bit scary in the rain now its bald :() and might see if i can earn some cash in the next few days.

Can I still camp with you Glice?

[TOTO]

So who is planning to camp ? Glice and Choco ?

[glice]

Guna pop into CycleTreads tomorrow and see about a new rear tire (old one's getting a bit scary in the rain now its bald :() and might see if i can earn some cash in the next few days.

Can I still camp with you Glice?

was thinking I might actully stay inside. unless your real keen to tent? I can probly afford to lend you some money.

[TOTO]

was thinking I might actully stay inside. unless your real keen to tent? I can probly afford to lend you some money.

Yea if it means the difference between you coming or not coming I can spot you for the accomodation too. Surely now you have no reason to make excuses :D

[Choco]

was thinking I might actully stay inside. unless your real keen to tent? I can probly afford to lend you some money.


Yea if it means the difference between you coming or not coming I can spot you for the accomodation too. Surely now you have no reason to make excuses :D

Aww shucks guys :sweatdrop, Thanks for the offer but I'l borrow some money from the parents and pay them back. (at some stage, maybe 20 years or so)

I really think I need this trip anyway! I haven't been riding enough recently and I think it's starting to get to me.

[TOTO]

yepeeee Choco is in then :banana:

[Hinny]

was thinking I might actully stay inside. unless your real keen to tent? I can probly afford to lend you some money.
$20 a night inside or $11 a night in your tent. How many more Brownie points do you score for not being a girls blouse and going for the soft option?

[glice]

$20 a night inside or $11 a night in your tent. How many more Brownie points do you score for not being a girls blouse and going for the soft option?

maby 10? not sure.

[Hinny]

That's gotta be a winner then.

[Choco]

New back tire ordered and will hopefully be in before Friday!
Just need to give the old girl an oil change (could be an interesting experiance...) and scrub the new tire in :D
Can't wait to see how a new back tire goes, B-T better watch out! :shifty:

[TOTO]

Bad news falks. TOTO crashed tonight. :crybaby:


TOTO: I'm ok, been checked in the hospital. Only a few bruises. Kevlar jeans did their job and the armour on the knees too. I'm ok. not great, but ok.

Bike: My poor baby is dead I'm affraid. Low sided it on the right side. Right birror, right brake lever right indicator missing. Right hand side fairing scratched and bent. Front fairing broken up. Bike not starting. Exhaust scratched. My baby has seen better days. I'm hoping to go bike shopping soon - already looking on trademe. I'm happy I have full insurance cover.

THE TOUR: All is organised for you guys. You know the route, the places with accomodation, etc...so whoever wants to lead the tour you have my blessing. Hope you guys still have great time.

[BASS-TREBLE]

New back tire ordered and will hopefully be in before Friday!
Just need to give the old girl an oil change (could be an interesting experiance...) and scrub the new tire in :D
Can't wait to see how a new back tire goes, B-T better watch out! :shifty:

What tires you getting?

TOTO, Thats honestly shit luck, I was thinking to myself last night take it easy as my front and back started sliding when diesel was in a roundabout.

I'm happy to lead with someone if I didn't have a slower bike of the group.

Just need someone to answer the question of where we go when in a town etc.

Im joining you lot West of Hamilton. after a town called Whatawhata

C'mon guys please help out.

B-T

[TOTO]

Will PM you details brother.

[Just beGiNing 250]

shit toto. Sorry to hear that. Hope your feeling better soon

[Choco]

Bad news falks. TOTO crashed tonight. :crybaby:


TOTO: I'm ok, been checked in the hospital. Only a few bruises. Kevlar jeans did their job and the armour on the knees too. I'm ok. not great, but ok.

Bike: My poor baby is dead I'm affraid. Low sided it on the right side. Right birror, right brake lever right indicator missing. Right hand side fairing scratched and bent. Front fairing broken up. Bike not starting. Exhaust scratched. My baby has seen better days. I'm hoping to go bike shopping soon - already looking on trademe. I'm happy I have full insurance cover.

THE TOUR: All is organised for you guys. You know the route, the places with accomodation, etc...so whoever wants to lead the tour you have my blessing. Hope you guys still have great time.

:crybaby:
Glad to hear your ok man, what happened?
Is there now way to find you a bike so you can still come? I would pillion you the whole way but i slow down the group as it is :bleh:
Poor Jessica... what are you thinking of replacing her with?

[musicman]

Sorry to hear about that, TOTO. The tour won't be the same without you... Can't you borrow someone's bike and still come?


:crybaby:
Glad to hear your ok man, what happened?
Is there now way to find you a bike so you can still come? I would pillion you the whole way but i slow down the group as it is :bleh:
Poor Jessica... what are you thinking of replacing her with?

Are you sure you slow down the group?? :o

[nevets]

Bad news falks. TOTO crashed tonight. :crybaby:
TOTO: I'm ok, been checked in the hospital. Only a few bruises. Kevlar jeans did their job and the armour on the knees too. I'm ok. not great, but ok.

Bike: My poor baby is dead I'm affraid. Low sided it on the right side. Right birror, right brake lever right indicator missing. Right hand side fairing scratched and bent. Front fairing broken up. Bike not starting. Exhaust scratched. My baby has seen better days. I'm hoping to go bike shopping soon - already looking on trademe. I'm happy I have full insurance cover.

Sorry to hear that dude, glad you're OK though! But there is a bright side - new bike shopping :)

Might see you out on the yards actually ;)

[zxcvbnm]

Thats sucks Toto, what sort of replacement bikes are you looking at. Any pic's of the damage.

[TOTO]

Ok Falks. Seamus81 has been very kind to offer me his Hornet - Horny Betsy - for the tour, and I'm thinking of taking him up on the offer. I will let you know whats going on soon.

Glice has been also so kind to agree to lead the tour instead of me should I not be ablo to make it. Thanks Glice.

Tour is ON. Same place, same time.

Toto.


P.S. I'm hoping the write the bike off so I can go bike shopping again - have my eyes on a few hornets already, but even if they deside to fix up My Jessy, i will be more than happy :)

[musicman]

Ok Falks. Seamus81 has been very kind to offer me his Hornet - Horny Betsy - for the tour, and I'm thinking of taking him up on the offer. I will let you know whats going on soon.

Glice has been also so kind to agree to lead the tour instead of me should I not be ablo to make it. Thanks Glice.

Tour is ON. Same place, same time.

Toto.


P.S. I'm hoping the write the bike off so I can go bike shopping again - have my eyes on a few hornets already, but even if they deside to fix up My Jessy, i will be more than happy :)

Awesome dude, hope you can make it on the tour! :banana:

[TOTO]

My poor Jessy.

[gtr boy]

ouch,glad your alright todd,the old girl doesnt look that bad...........

[EJK]

How did it happen?

Let me guess....

Did the diesel got you? (:laugh: Dushy's fav blame)

[glice]

My poor Jessy.

is anything bent?

you coming ej, or bike still broke?

[TOTO]

TOTO is out. been to the doctor again. basicly i've been strongly recommended no riding for a week due to wrist joint (or whatever its called) injury.

Glice will lead the tour for you guys. Glice, I'll get in touch with you bro and pass you all details and stuff.

You will still have awesome time falks.

[musicman]

TOTO is out. been to the doctor again. basicly i've been strongly recommended no riding for a week due to wrist joint (or whatever its called) injury.

Glice will lead the tour for you guys. Glice, I'll get in touch with you bro and pass you all details and stuff.

You will still have awesome time falks.

That sucks, man. Hope you heal up quick!

[Choco]

TOTO is out. been to the doctor again. basicly i've been strongly recommended no riding for a week due to wrist joint (or whatever its called) injury.

Glice will lead the tour for you guys. Glice, I'll get in touch with you bro and pass you all details and stuff.

You will still have awesome time falks.

:crybaby:
I really wish you could come, this might be my last long ride on the GN (if things go to plan):shutup:
Get well soon!
Choco.

[glice]

:crybaby:
I really wish you could come, this might be my last long ride on the GN (if things go to plan):shutup:
Get well soon!
Choco.

wheres the gn going?

[Choco]

wheres the gn going?
I have a mate who's interested in learning to ride and i let him have a wee wiz on my GN and he fell in love with it! just when i was thinking about upgrading too (but decided against it because of the hassles of finding someone to sell it to). So we've worked out a reasonable price and i just need to find something to replace it before i sell it to him :banana:

He's going to get the money togeather after Queens birthday and i'm going to have a look at a couple of bikes tomorrow.

:headbang:
Life is good.

P.S
New Tire - Check
First self oil change (with filter!) - Check
Scrub in new tire - Check
Get Speedo Part so i can tell how fast i'm going - errr....

[musicman]

Get Speedo Part so i can tell how fast i'm going - errr....

You mean you still haven't got your speedo sorted from the east cape tour?? :laugh:

[Choco]

You mean you still haven't got your speedo sorted from the east cape tour?? :laugh:

:no:
It's the last thing on my To-do list.
Who actually watches what speed their doing anyway? :laugh:

[Nagash]

:no:
It's the last thing on my To-do list.
Who actually watches what speed their doing anyway? :laugh:

Specially on a Gn. Whatever speed you're doing, it's probably below the legal limit. :bleh:

[Choco]

Specially on a Gn. Whatever speed you're doing, it's probably below the legal limit. :bleh:

I thought I got zapped by a speed camera a few weeks back (haven't heard anything about it so guess I was wrong) and was wondering if that would be worthy of adding to my GN250 achievements :laugh:

Choco - First Gn250 rider to get a speeding ticket. :rofl:

[glice]

I have a mate who's interested in learning to ride and i let him have a wee wiz on my GN and he fell in love with it! just when i was thinking about upgrading too (but decided against it because of the hassles of finding someone to sell it to). So we've worked out a reasonable price and i just need to find something to replace it before i sell it to him :banana:

He's going to get the money togeather after Queens birthday and i'm going to have a look at a couple of bikes tomorrow.

:headbang:
Life is good.

P.S
New Tire - Check
First self oil change (with filter!) - Check
Scrub in new tire - Check
Get Speedo Part so i can tell how fast i'm going - errr....

sweet dude. what are you thinking of getting next.

hopefully my leading is ok

[Choco]

It's a suprise :shutup:
You should be fine as leader! all you need to do is remember where the hell we're going :D

[BASS-TREBLE]

I thought I got zapped by a speed camera a few weeks back (haven't heard anything about it so guess I was wrong) and was wondering if that would be worthy of adding to my GN250 achievements :laugh:

Choco - First Gn250 rider to get a speeding ticket. :rofl:

I was radared at 113 cruising home from school.
Nice cop let me of, only bad thing was listening to his story of how he started motorbiking for 10 mins.

B-T

[glice]

It's a suprise :shutup:
You should be fine as leader! all you need to do is remember where the hell we're going :D

thats the problem. I've never been on those roads. I'll be getting all the maps off toto tomorrow, which will help.

[mapsanji]

Hey TOTO sorry to hear bout the crash, just glad you'r still in one piece and nothing serious....poor jesica!!

[Choco]

I was radared at 113 cruising home from school.
Nice cop let me of, only bad thing was listening to his story of how he started motorbiking for 10 mins.

B-T

Choco - second GN250 rider to get a speeding ticket.
just go ruin my fun why dont you...

[TOTO]

Hey TOTO sorry to hear bout the crash, just glad you'r still in one piece and nothing serious....poor jesica!!

Yea. I know. The suck part is I just spent 400 bux on her. new chain and sprocket, and new tyre (which proly caused the bum bum).


thats the problem. I've never been on those roads. I'll be getting all the maps off toto tomorrow, which will help.

You will be fine. I gotta get your address off you.


Specially on a Gn. Whatever speed you're doing, it's probably below the legal limit. :bleh:

Not when I was riding the GN. Those gns go even faster with a rider twice the Kgs of Choco (me) I think :laugh:


Choco - second GN250 rider to get a speeding ticket.
just go ruin my fun why dont you...

Sux brother. I havent had a bike speeding fine yet :eek:, but who am I to brag, got no bike after all :killingme (not for long tho).

[Choco]

Not when I was riding the GN. Those gns go even faster with a rider twice the Kgs of Choco (me) I think :laugh:

Sux brother. I havent had a bike speeding fine yet :eek:, but who am I to brag, got no bike after all :killingme (not for long tho).

You weigh 150kg?!? have you got lead bike boots or something??:blink:

Didnt get fined :D or it's gotten lost in the mail in which case it's not my fault :cool:

[TOTO]

hahaha , no lead boots. maybe lead ass :)

Ok I didnt know you so heavy. taught you like 50kgs or something coz you skinny.

[Choco]

hahaha , no lead boots. maybe lead ass :)

Ok I didnt know you so heavy. taught you like 50kgs or something coz you skinny.

I work out :laugh:, It's 75kg of pure muscle... honest :whistle:

[musicman]

Haha the tags are hilarious! "choco the un-stopapble"??

[TOTO]

look again :D

[Choco]

Toto for president!
Glice for Vice!
:jerry:

[BASS-TREBLE]

See you lot tomorrow.

Mapsanji and me will meet you guys in Whatawhata.

Don't forget anything, anyone.

About 13 hrs to go

[Gregd17]

What time do you think you guys will be going though Whatawhata? I live within 4km from there and me and 2 others are going 4 a ride 2moro. Not sure what time we are going, but would like to catch up with you guys again. Maybe even tag along for a bit.

[BASS-TREBLE]

Thinking of around 8.45-9 ish. i dont know where there but I can txt youhen we arrive there if you give me your number.
Will be a red 250 hyobag and a blue gn250

Dirk
0272814068

[Gregd17]

Just looked at the map, At a guess I'd say it might be more like 9:30 -10:00.
My number is 021 827 252 if you want to give me a txt. But I dont want to hold you up. (although if you all fill up there at the gas station. Ill be there by the time you finish filling up) You do have a long trip. I have to work at some stage 2moro, But that is weather depending. So Ill txt you or TOTO if we can be there.
Thanks Greg

[TOTO]

Don't txt me, I'm not going. TXT Glice or Bass-Treble.

I'll meet up with the guys on the start line, but thats about me. I have to be caging for a week. Gonna test ride some bikes tho with Nagash tomorrow :D

[Badger8]

:eek5: WTF?! TOTO!!! :spanking: You naughty little monkey!!! Who told you you could bin???
Dude, hope you heal up good and quick, that's just shithouse mate. If you wanna borrow Gina to get your fix just gimme a yell, she's waitin for ya :yes:

Hope you lucky sods have an awesome tour. Drove the gorge tonight and it was FOG like i've never seen from Urenui right to the expressway north of Ngaruawahia. Rain at times the last couple of days down there, so watch for still-wet roads (the sun never hits parts of the gorge), and clear visors before you head in for the same reason. She gets dark about 5:30 down there, so dont shag about.
Kick some ass guys, will catch you all when i return to the land of the living! (started work at 5:30 this morn, and not long been home... awesome...)

[musicman]

Looks like it might be a bit wet on this tour... nothing too heavy I hope!

Anyway I gotta go pack, see you all in 8 hours! :scooter:

[zxcvbnm]

4:00am and it's stopped raining here in Whangarei and it's sort of warmish outside :) Leaving in 30min time.

Toto go to bed.

[nadroj]

Great to meet up - next year join in!

[pritch]

The mountain from Cape Egmont

[Macstar]

Thanks for another great weekend guys. The Forgotten World Highway is the best but dodgiest piece of road I have ever been on!

The cops were out in force today - saw 7 highway cars and two speed camera vans. Unfortunately, my great timing from Turangi to Akl was tarnished with my first speed ticket in 6 years. Bloody 37kph over... OUCH!

[BASS-TREBLE]

What a bloody great weekend,

Will get photos later. total of 1271km for me.

thanks for the pics pritch and nadroj

B-T

[BASS-TREBLE]

Thanks for another great weekend guys. The Forgotten World Highway is the best but dodgiest piece of road I have ever been on!

The cops were out in force today - saw 7 highway cars and two speed camera vans. Unfortunately, my great timing from Turangi to Akl was tarnished with my first speed ticket in 6 years. Bloody 37kph over... OUCH!

O dude not a good way to end it, Just be happy it wasn't 40kmh over, we all know what happens then but still crap

[TOTO]

welcome back to the city of snails boys.

Wow Macstar, you are either very lucky or very unlucky, but I'd stich with the very lucky one. 3km more and sadnes sfter that. how much did they give you ? I'm guessing you have a fair amount of points now.

Bass-treble glad you enjoyed brother - the gn is going strong I see. 1271km I need to make up in very near future :D

[BASS-TREBLE]

Hope this link works.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/album.php?albumid=292

Photos in there ^^^^

[TOTO]

Brilliant Pics Dirk :niceone:

P.s. who put "bin" in the tags? anyone binned ?:pinch:

[BASS-TREBLE]

Just for Glice, Hope you cleaned up your mess

edit: na TOTO I don't know who did that, and don't know how if anyone did, doubt it.
How the hell do you add tags? lol

[TOTO]

must be referring to my bin then :o


whats the story with Glice's mess on his bike ? Glice you secretly constructing a jetski of some sort ?

[musicman]

Hope this link works.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/album.php?albumid=292

Photos in there ^^^^

Who's BMW in the garage next to your GN? Why didn't you ride that instead?

[EJK]

Nice pics! :)

[TOTO]

Dont think he doesn't take it for a ride when noone is looking...:yes:

[Choco]

Thanks for another great weekend guys. The Forgotten World Highway is the best but dodgiest piece of road I have ever been on!

The cops were out in force today - saw 7 highway cars and two speed camera vans. Unfortunately, my great timing from Turangi to Akl was tarnished with my first speed ticket in 6 years. Bloody 37kph over... OUCH!

Bugger man! how long did it take you to get back?


1271km I need to make up in very near future :D
:yes:
It's a real shame you couldn't have come man. That was by far the easiest lighthouse to get to... ever. Only 5m of gravel!


Great to meet up - next year join in!
Might have to! Thanks for posting the pic too

[musicman]

It's a real shame you couldn't have come man. That was by far the easiest lighthouse to get to... ever. Only 5m of gravel!

You mean 50m? Or closer to 100m actually...

It seemed like the least visited lighthouse too, there isn't even a car park or anything leading up to the lighthouse like there is at Cape Reinga, and at East Cape quite a few cars were on the gravel road leading to the lighthouse (or as close as we could get to it). Here? Just a mossy road and that's it.

[TOTO]

next time we go that way I'm thinking climbing the Mount egmont too. you guys keen ?

[Choco]

next time we go that way I'm thinking climbing the Mount egmont too. you guys keen ?

I'm going to take a bit of a break from group rides for a bit: I need to sell the GN, buy a new bike, get new kit and get a job to fill the hole in my wallet. Just in time to winter too :bleh:

After that? all good bro

[zxcvbnm]

Reporting in to say "I made it home alive @7:30"

Might have some video here in a couple hours.

[Choco]

Reporting in to say "I made it home alive @7:30"

Might have some video here in a couple hours.

Can't wait! How cold did it get up there?

[Choco]

My pic's are up - http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/album.php?albumid=294
B-T your pic's are nice and thanks for being smart enough tp use the album thing :D

[musicman]

Awesome photos Bass and Choco, puts my cellphone camera pics to shame :o So I think I won't bother uploading them, don't have anything you guys didn't have anyway.

Thanks for the awesome tour guys, it was great riding with you all! :2thumbsup

[TOTO]

O choco , when we get the new bikes we must go out and brake them in brother.

nice pics too. The one with the "Free Air" is funny :)

while you were away I was recruiting people for the next tour :yes:

[zxcvbnm]

Frozen from Auckland till about halfway home, warmed up a bit in the last 80km.

Short tunnel vid coming soon.

[Choco]

O choco , when we get the new bikes we must go out and brake them in brother.

nice pics too. The one with the "Free Air" is funny :)

while you were away I was recruiting people for the next tour :yes:

:eek:
Not sure how we're going to work the wellington one, takes a day to get down there and a day back :mellow: only a single day to muck around with the welly KB'ers

[Choco]

O choco , when we get the new bikes we must go out and brake them in brother.

I'm thinking about a hornet now: had a REAL goood go on the zeal and had an absolute blast. Over taking cars is fun :D

[musicman]

while you were away I was recruiting people for the next tour :yes:

Chicks? Hot chicks?? :yes:


:eek:
Not sure how we're going to work the wellington one, takes a day to get down there and a day back :mellow: only a single day to muck around with the welly KB'ers

I was thinking of not actually staying in Wellington, cos it might be too far for one day if we do twisties. Maybe stay in Palmerston North, or somewhere even further north? And then to Wellington and back to the same place on day 2.

[BASS-TREBLE]

My pic's are up - http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/album.php?albumid=294
B-T your pic's are nice and thanks for being smart enough tp use the album thing :D

Hah yer couldn't be bothered doing like 6 at a time and it makes my profile a bit more 'cooler'

[Choco]

I was thinking of not actually staying in Wellington, cos it might be too far for one day if we do twisties. Maybe stay in Palmerston North, or somewhere even further north? And then to Wellington and back to the same place on day 2.

Camping anyone? :dodge::chase:

[chanceyy]

Good to see you guys even if it was for a short while

just plan next yrs trip & join us for the get together .. its a blast & great roads to be travelled together

glad everyone got home :)

[TOTO]

So choco got horny too ay. I hope you not gonna beat me to a horny hornet I like :D

I'm not much of a camper but if its summer I may take a small tent.

[TOTO]

Good to see you guys even if it was for a short while

just plan next yrs trip & join us for the get together .. its a blast & great roads to be travelled together

glad everyone got home :)

Definately, next time we will catch up with you falks, and TOTO will try not to bin before the tour. :doh:

[glice]

sweet ride everyone. pitty about the wrong turns and rain :shutup:.
man that was cold heading into turangi.
but i have a new favourite stretch of road....the forgotten high way..180k of good fun, and my first 15 corner!
we should deffinatly do that trip again in the summer.

[Choco]

So choco got horny too ay. I hope you not gonna beat me to a horny hornet I like :D

Might go test ride one at some stage; wana come too?

[zxcvbnm]

Now I know how :)
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[chanceyy]

Definately, next time we will catch up with you falks, and TOTO will try not to bin before the tour. :doh:

well yeah that would be most helpful :laugh:

nah seriously guys cheap weekend away & fun not to mention the hot pools :blip: .. plenty of hot chicks there .. really :bleh:

[TOTO]

Wow primo vide thanks zxcvbnm :niceone:

[BASS-TREBLE]

http://nz.youtube.com/watch?v=XWev9nbYorM

Nice Mark, I know you have plenty more to come .....

[Choco]

You miss out on half the corners :bleh:
Nice vid, I need to get myself a camera like that

[glice]

You miss out on half the corners :bleh:
Nice vid, I need to get myself a camera like that

get a helmet cam so we can see the sweet veiws.

[BASS-TREBLE]

Glice did you clean ur bike up? has that stuff gone hard?

[musicman]

get a helmet cam so we can see the sweet veiws.

You mean when he turns his head to look at girls walking past?

[TOTO]

Hahaha sounds like me

[glice]

Hahaha sounds like me

and me..

havnt really cleaned it up. not very hard it rinses off pretty easy.

choco and just begining are frigin lane splitting machines on the motorway!

[Choco]

choco and just begining are frigin lane splitting machines on the motorway!

I think I was the first shorian home :first:
I don't even get that much practice, It's all Toto's fault for getting me started :yes:

[TOTO]

LOL I favour lane splitting too. I remember this one time me and ChocolateWheels splitting our bikes off, past cops and the like. that was fun, coz I had the GN at the time :D

[glice]

I think I was the first shorian home :first:
I don't even get that much practice, It's all Toto's fault for getting me started :yes:

na I live just off the bridge.

I was happy to just cruze home. I sat with just begining for a while but wanted to just sit back and relax.

[Choco]

na I live just off the bridge.

I was happy to just cruze home. I sat with just begining for a while but wanted to just sit back and relax.

I got up to speed (about 110) and didn't feel like stop-starting my way home in the dark, so as usual I just didn't slow down :D

[TOTO]

lol and you estimated that with the broken speedo :D

[Choco]

lol and you estimated that with the broken speedo :D

Was about 7k RPM, I think thats about 110. or everyone might have been doing 75 and i was doing 80 :rolleyes:

[zxcvbnm]

Sealed bit of the Forgotten highway up to the start of the gravel bit.
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[Choco]

Loving the videos, keep it up!

[zxcvbnm]

pt1 of 3 of the saddle with the 15km corner.
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[zxcvbnm]

Some pictures of some things.

[nadroj]

pt1 of 3 of the saddle with the 15km corner.


That be the Whangamomona saddle!

[TOTO]

I'm sure Isaac With his madly crazy good sounding exhaust loved the tunnel. revving to red line and all :D

[Just beGiNing 250]

Really fantastic weekend. Good to hear everyone made it back without any bother ( except Mac... unlucky man) The Forgotten highway was my favourite bit. Great Corners, gravel, loose livestock, people walking dogs,tunnels and Landslides! :headbang::headbang: I'll be going back.

the photos and vids are great, I'll try and get mine up during the week when i get a chance.

[Macstar]

Bugger man! how long did it take you to get back?

Less than 3 hours from Turangi to Akl...:msn-wink:



So choco got horny too ay. I hope you not gonna beat me to a horny hornet I like :D.

Long live the Hornet (of all sizes):niceone:


I'm sure Isaac With his madly crazy good sounding exhaust loved the tunnel. revving to red line and all :D

F@#RK yeah, I was reeeving its tits off through there, and everywhere else too for that matter.

[Macstar]

BTW: Thanks for posting photos and vids, I will check these out properly this evening (AHs).

PPS: Am buying a good radar and laser jammer soon - I think I might have also collected a speed camera van ticket yesterday too:pinch:

[TOTO]

we need to look for some good weather in newar future to brake in my new bike :D

[glice]

did you buy one toto?

yea I was def after riding through that tunnel with macstar. not really but I couldnt even hear my bike at 18,000rpm!

[zxcvbnm]

That be the Whangamomona saddle!

I didn't see the 15km sign till I watched the video, but I remember that hill :) The only 1st gear corner I've ever seen and did it in 2nd with lots of clutch.

[TOTO]

did you buy one toto?

yea I was def after riding through that tunnel with macstar. not really but I couldnt even hear my bike at 18,000rpm!

put a deposit on one:D

[Macstar]

Good stuff

[glice]

put a deposit on one:D

sweet dude. so when are you taking it out for a blast.

one of my fingers (this one :finger:) on my clutch had is real sore, im not sure if its over use or from wacking road cones at 100k.

[mapsanji]

Thanx again for a awesome weekend it was good fun, and Glice you did a great job keeping all of us together....and J B 250, I agree the forgotten highway was great. Sorry TOTO, you mis out.....:Oops:

[Choco]

sweet dude. so when are you taking it out for a blast.

one of my fingers (this one :finger:) on my clutch had is real sore, im not sure if its over use or from wacking road cones at 100k.

Might have been the road cones :laugh:

[glice]

Thanx again for a awesome weekend it was good fun, and Glice you did a great job keeping all of us together....and J B 250, I agree the forgotten highway was great. Sorry TOTO, you mis out.....:Oops:

ha, thanks, was a good experiance. I just need to practice my map reading whilst riding.


Might have been the road cones

yea its a bit of a worry 15 minutes of riding today and it was sore! dam cones, I'll get them next time.

[Choco]

dam cones, I'll get them next time.

Have you tried kicking? or maybe a bat would be better :bleh:

[glice]

Have you tried kicking? or maybe a bat would be better :bleh:

might give kicking a go. yea criket bats are real good out of a car, but I think it would be a pain in the ass on a bike. when they re-did esmond road a couple of years ago we managed to knock almost all the cones down with bats.

[Choco]

steel toe caps! thats what you need my friend!

[glice]

steel toe caps! thats what you need my friend!

riding boots are pretty tough, I'll just use my heel. dam cones giving me attitude, I'll show them.

[Badger8]

put a deposit on one:D

Toto's not the only one... :whistle:
I may have missed the tour, but i had a very productive little saturday none the less.
Got the cape caper challenge on the GN this weekend, and that will be the last ride on her. Pick up my new baby next weekend :2thumbsup

[glice]

Toto's not the only one... :whistle:
I may have missed the tour, but i had a very productive little saturday none the less.
Got the cape caper challenge on the GN this weekend, and that will be the last ride on her. Pick up my new baby next weekend :2thumbsup

sweet dude, any clues on what it is.
man I wish I could have done the cc

[Badger8]

sweet dude, any clues on what it is.
man I wish I could have done the cc

you'll all see in good time :wari:
i'm still working in NP in the week, so wont be able to make any proper rides for a while, but all going well will take her for a break-in-spin next sat if anyone wants to go for a gentle ride :yes:
(wont be going hard, gotta get the feel for my new gal)

[glice]

you'll all see in good time :wari:
i'm still working in NP in the week, so wont be able to make any proper rides for a while, but all going well will take her for a break-in-spin next sat if anyone wants to go for a gentle ride :yes:
(wont be going hard, gotta get the feel for my new gal)

cool man, I might be keen, but work till about 2 or3 on sats so might be out. is it still a 250 or is it a big un

[musicman]

Man what's with everyone getting new bikes all of a sudden! Haha

So, Badger, you gonna be selling the GN after the CC Challenge? Hey wait the cc limit for the challenge is 200cc, how can you go on the GN!

[Badger8]

cool man, I might be keen, but work till about 2 or3 on sats so might be out. is it still a 250 or is it a big un

Sounds good, i'll have a little sleep in then some paperwork to sort, so was thinkin after lunch anyways :)
I'm sure we can round up a few of the usual suspects :yes:

[glice]

Sounds good, i'll have a little sleep in then some paperwork to sort, so was thinkin after lunch anyways :)
I'm sure we can round up a few of the usual suspects :yes:

sweet, will be good to go for a ride with you on your new steed

[Choco]

I'm bikeless :shit:
My baby has been sold to my mate now :crybaby:
BUT... possibly a new steed come Monday...

Keen for a toodle Badger; i'l hopefully be in the same boat as you :niceone:

[TOTO]

Sounds good, i'll have a little sleep in then some paperwork to sort, so was thinkin after lunch anyways :)
I'm sure we can round up a few of the usual suspects :yes:

I'm in, on my new baby too :D


you'll all see in good time :wari:
i'm still working in NP in the week, so wont be able to make any proper rides for a while, but all going well will take her for a break-in-spin next sat if anyone wants to go for a gentle ride :yes:
(wont be going hard, gotta get the feel for my new gal)

Same here. will be a nice little pootle :D




I'm bikeless :shit:
My baby has been sold to my mate now :crybaby:
BUT... possibly a new steed come Monday...

Keen for a toodle Badger; i'l hopefully be in the same boat as you :niceone:

Me is got a white dinghy :niceone:

[Badger8]

I'm bikeless :shit:
My baby has been sold to my mate now :crybaby:
BUT... possibly a new steed come Monday...

Keen for a toodle Badger; i'l hopefully be in the same boat as you :niceone:

Awesome mate! :2thumbsup Cant wait for us all to get out on our new steeds :D


I'm in, on my new baby too :D

Same here. will be a nice little pootle :D

Me is got a white dinghy :niceone:

Me thinks we all ended up with white steeds... The three musketeers anyone? :laugh:

[glice]

Awesome mate! :2thumbsup Cant wait for us all to get out on our new steeds :D



Me thinks we all ended up with white steeds... The three musketeers anyone? :laugh:

If I get a white spray can I ride with you guys?

[TOTO]

we gonna be the White Crew :D

Sure Glice you can ride with us.

No bike discrimination here

We can also PM Nevits - he has a white one too - that makes 4 :D

[Choco]

Me thinks we all ended up with white steeds... The three musketeers anyone? :laugh:

The Three Biketeers! Do we get swords now? :eek:

[mapsanji]

For those who stayed behind...:woohoo:

[mapsanji]

Here's some more pics...

[Badger8]

If I get a white spray can I ride with you guys?

Looks like you had plenty of white stuff pourin outta the back of your bike already :whistle:

[TOTO]

cool pics Martin :niceone:

[glice]

Looks like you had plenty of white stuff pourin outta the back of your bike already :whistle:

ha, yea I got some tire repair stuff that pumps up the tire and fills the hole with that gunk, but it decided to explode under my rear seat on the way into turangi.

[Choco]

Here's some more pics...

Thanks for posting them man! nice ones of the mountain

[shingo]

ha, yea I got some tire repair stuff that pumps up the tire and fills the hole with that gunk, but it decided to explode under my rear seat on the way into turangi.

Does that mean you had to actually clean your bike, or have you just left it to add to the bikes 'character'.

[glice]

Does that mean you had to actually clean your bike, or have you just left it to add to the bikes 'character'.

I planned on doing it, but I just washed off the excess at turangi when it happend and the bike is still covered in crap. I did clean it just before the trip but I think it looks worse now than it did before.

[TOTO]

it adds character bro. keep her nice and dirty :yes:

[glice]

it adds character bro. keep her nice and dirty :yes:

yea thats the way I like it, it probly ads hp to

[Choco]

it probly ads hp to

:rofl:
I would give you green but i've given you too much already!

[TOTO]

more like bug power :)

[glice]

:rofl:
I would give you green but i've given you too much already!

ha thanks.
speed gunk!