Akaroa for the night on the 5th Feb

[Ms Piggy]

Hey All you Southern Bikers,
I'm renting a house for 1 night on the 5th of Feb in Akaroa. As yet I'm not sure of how many rooms or beds it has but, I think it's reasonably sized.

Sooooooo, how many of you would be interested in a bit of a gathering? Just putting it out there b/c I'll be riding over that day and staying there that night regardless of if anyone else does or not.

Cheers CSL

[StoneChucker]

Are you asking if anyone can stay in the house with you? If so, I might be interested, otherwise I can't afford a place of my own :S (I just bought a big ass garage/shed for my bike). Akaroa, thats North Island? Whats the occasion?

What I really want to do is organise another ride up to auckland, and go see the autobahn, and surrounding roads :scooter:

[Sparky Bills]

Sounds like it could be fun.
But with that many m/cylists in one house, that could be fatal to the house. HEHE :2thumbsup
Sorry but..Where is it??

[merv]

You boys will need to get on the ferry and ride to Christchurch to get to Akaroa.

[Sparky Bills]

OHHHH.
Thanx dude. :spudwave:

[Warren]

I possibly might be able to go (50/50)

I am a slow driver with a slow bike (I have no need to compensate for other things), but it is not that far anyway.

[Warren]

From wikipedia.org

Akaroa is a town on Banks Peninsula in the Canterbury region of the South Island of New Zealand. It is 82 kilometres by road from Christchurch, and is the terminus of State Highway 75.

According to the March 2001 New Zealand census of population and dwellings, the permanent population was 576, a decrease of 69 since 1996. The town has a high (31%) ratio of residents aged over 65 years.

Set on a beautiful, sheltered harbour and overlooked by craggy volcanic hills, Akaroa is a popular resort town. In summer the temporary population can reach 7000 which places stress on the water supply which is entirely dependent upon rainfall on the hills.

Although sailors from the hastily-despatched HMS Britomart proclaimed British sovereignty over the South Island at Akaroa in 1840, the area was settled that same year by French settlers who had intended to establish a colony. The area still has a French influence, reflected in many local placenames.

Many Hector's Dolphins may be found in the harbour, and 'swim with the dolphins' boat tours are a major tourist attraction.

[Ms Piggy]

Are you asking if anyone can stay in the house with you? If so, I might be interested, otherwise I can't afford a place of my own :S (I just bought a big ass garage/shed for my bike). Akaroa, thats North Island? Whats the occasion?

I'm inviting anyone who would like to come. It's only costing $50- and from what I understand it's a good sized place, Kickaha & I will be there and I thought a few others may want to pop over for the night.

Sorry luv it's in the Mainland, hence why I was drawing it to the attention of Souther riders.

[Mars]

Sorry luv it's in the Mainland, hence why I was drawing it to the attention of Souther riders.[/QUOTE]


bugger:disapint:

[Ms Piggy]

I possibly might be able to go (50/50)

I am a slow driver with a slow bike (I have no need to compensate for other things), but it is not that far anyway.
Don't worry Warren I'm a slow rider too and it's just an informal thing anyway.

[merv]

Its biker heaven too, great road over and looks like this when you get there.

[onearmedbandit]

Could be keen, have to see what work commitments I have.

[Nivlac]

The missus and I are always keen for a quick trip over to Akaroa... will make for a damn busy week, Akaroa on the 5th and then probably down to 12 mile on the 8th/9th... good thing I got some new rubber before xmas :)
Do we need to bring anything other than sleeping bags and drinks ?
:beer:

[Ms Piggy]

The missus and I are always keen for a quick trip over to Akaroa... will make for a damn busy week, Akaroa on the 5th and then probably down to 12 mile on the 8th/9th... good thing I got some new rubber before xmas :)
Do we need to bring anything other than sleeping bags and drinks ?
:beer:
I'll post more details nearer the time. BYO everything except accomodation.

[Nivlac]

Any more details?
Is the ride still on?

[Ms Piggy]

Any more details?
Is the ride still on?
No more details yet. I need to wait until my cousin is back at work and then I'll post the details. But, I'm definitely staying there and definitely riding over on the 5th Feb and you're all welcome to stay.

Cheers CSL

[Nivlac]

No more details yet. I need to wait until my cousin is back at work and then I'll post the details. But, I'm definitely staying there and definitely riding over on the 5th Feb and you're all welcome to stay.

Cheers CSL

ok, now I know I am going completely mad.... for some really fecked up reason I was sure that either the date for the ride was 5th of January or that we were in the start of February, not sure which but either way it does not bode well for my mental state or my reading ability [thinks to himself that perhap he shouldn't me admitting to this slip in sanity]. Anyway, glad that I didn't miss out on a trip to Akaroa today... might just have to head over there tomorrow, maybe the madness has been brought on by too little riding.

:crazy: :confused:

[ajturbo]

i tell ya matey ..it is dam tempting to come down with ya!


BUT... i have just worked out that luke starts school end of jan!!!
and i don't think the school wold see the benfits of his tripping around the south island (main land)

and the bank would allow it either!

you just go and have fun, let you hair down and ...... :whistle: till your sick of it!

[toads]

i tell ya matey ..it is dam tempting to come down with ya!


BUT... i have just worked out that luke starts school end of jan!!!
and i don't think the school wold see the benfits of his tripping around the south island (main land)

and the bank would allow it either!

you just go and have fun, let you hair down and ...... :whistle: till your sick of it!

yeah if we get really wealthy really quickly we'd love to ocme and join yas too, but also got the kids schooling to consider. have a great nite eh

[gav]

Hmm, sounds good, count me and wifey in, too! Be good to meet you all. We going to ride over together or what?

[ajturbo]

don't forget to get some incrimanting photos!!

[Biff]

I'm up for it - Akaroa that is!
Not sure if I can stay the night as I'll need to check whether I can find a bb sitter for the sprogs. I'm all up for a ride out there is anyone else fancies hooking up in ChCh first.

[カワサキキド]

I won't stay the night, but I'm up for the ride.

[dangerous]

Hmm, sounds good, count me and wifey in, too! Be good to meet you all. We going to ride over together or what?

I'm all up for a ride out there is anyone else fancies hooking up in ChCh first.
Well if I dont head south for the Vincent county Rally then I'll be in for a return blast so yeah might aswell team up.

[Ms Piggy]

...to hear the details of the Akaroa place back from my cousin. I don't even know where exactly it is yet.

Just thought I'd let all interested parties know that it's definitely still happening and I reckon we could try for a BBQ and general drinking of liquid refereshments.

[Ms Piggy]

Ok here's some info on the house.

I'll be in ChCh on the 4th Feb, but I'm not too sure where would be a good central meeting point. Can 1 of you ChCh lot suggest somewhere?

Details about the house in Akaroa:

The house is two-storey “Colonial-style” approximately 125 years old. It sleeps 14 people (approx.) over five bedrooms (double and single beds and a child’s cot). It is fully furnished except for personal sheets/blankets/sleeping bags, which tenants need to bring. Some spare pillows are supplied but we recommend tenants bring their own pillows.

Bedroom 1: Double bed, single bed, child’s drop-side cot and mattress. Wardrobe. French doors open onto west-facing deck. Bedside cabinets

Bedroom 2: Two double beds; one single bed. Duchess & drawers. Bedside cabinets

Bedroom 3: Small room. Single bed. Bedside cabinet

Bedroom 4: Two single beds (can accommodate portable 3rd temporary bed provided by tenants). Bedside cabinet between beds.

Bedroom 5: Two single beds. Bedside cabinet between beds

Off-street carpark for 2 to 3 vehicles via lay-by off driveway shared with rear neighbour. No parking in driveway !!!.

There is a concrete block barbecue (charcoal or driftwood) & outdoor tables and chairs etc, with lots of grass (which is mowed by a local contractor). French doors from lounge and main bedroom open onto a west-facing deck. Clothes line. ‘Front lawn cricket’ is a popular pursuit.

Sounds pretty good aye! If you want to come and stay can you please PM me.

Also if everyone could possibly flick a couple of bucks my way per person :o Sorry to ask but, apparently if it's a larger group they ask for pay more. When I say a couple I do only mean say $2- each b/c there was originally only 2 of us going anyway.

Cheers CSL

[manuboy]

Ummm.... my place (can't get much more central). Heaps of parking. Biker friendly neighbourhood (well, house). No advance warning required... :2thumbsup

[dangerous]

where would be a good central meeting point. Can 1 of you ChCh lot suggest somewhere?
Cheers CSL
well I was going to say Halswell pub car park or maybe the vets carpark

[Ms Piggy]

well I was going to say Halswell pub car park or maybe the vets carpark
Was that the place we mwt you all last time we were down, with the 3 pubs?

[dangerous]

Was that the place we mwt you all last time we were down, with the 3 pubs?
Na I mentioned Halswell cos its on the way to Akaroa before you leave the city limits, ya have to go throught it to get there.... so kinda made sence, then no one will get lost between lights.

[Ms Piggy]

Na I mentioned Halswell cos its on the way to Akaroa before you leave the city limits, ya have to go throught it to get there.... so kinda made sence, then no one will get lost between lights.
Ok sweet - well we can sort it nearer the time anyway.

Hey D,
can I put you in charge of a confirming a meeting point and a time to meet?
Just since I don't know ChCh that well - bloody flat cities!

[manuboy]

Na I mentioned Halswell cos its on the way to Akaroa before you leave the city limits, ya have to go throught it to get there.... so kinda made sence, then no one will get lost between lights.

Always thinking that man... you can tell he's a top notch chippy aye...

Lost between the lights indeed. He just doesn't want anybody to see him pulling up to them with both feet down from about 50m back...

[Biff]

DD you'll have to guide me in to Halswell, maybe we could hook up at yours on route?

[bungbung]

..What I really want to do is organise another ride up to auckland, and go see the autobahn, and surrounding roads :scooter:

SC, do you realise that the autobahn is not actually an autobahn?

more of a service station type of arrangement than a road :bleh:

[**R1**]

When we go for a group ride we all meet outside ericwoods MC, and go to aka's via gebbies(how do ya spell that?) pass...seems a shame to go out via halswell and miss out the hills, just an idea.....oh and count me in im always up for a akoroa gp :Punk:

[TonyB]

I'm up for the ride over. Can't stay the night though. Would be good to meet some of you lot.

[dangerous]

Hey D,
can I put you in charge of a confirming a meeting point and a time to meet?
Just since I don't know ChCh that well - bloody flat cities!
Yip can do, Lets say Halswell Vets car park<======{NB this has been changed see latter post} (on the Halswell juk lights corner) We will sort a time out later. I'd be keen on return to go over Gebbys and into the weatcheif for a beer prehaps.
CSL do remember that I may be going to the vincent rally that w/e yet if not then I'm in.


DD you'll have to guide me in to Halswell, maybe we could hook up at yours on route?
Yeah mate not a problem, ya know were I am.

[dangerous]

Always thinking that man... you can tell he's a top notch chippy aye...

Lost between the lights indeed. He just doesn't want anybody to see him pulling up to them with both feet down from about 50m back...
Up ya nose with a rubber hose :eyepoke:

[Ms Piggy]

Yip can do, Lets say Halswell Vets car park (on the Halswell juk lights corner) We will sort a time out later. I'd be keen on return to go over Gebbys and into the weatcheif for a beer prehaps.
CSL do remember that I may be going to the vincent rally that w/e yet if not then I'm in.
Thanks - yes I know you have other priorities. :bye:

[Skyryder]

I could be starter for the ride over and stay for BBQ. Will ride back the same day even if late at night.

Skyryder

[Ms Piggy]

Great stuff. Well Kickaha and I are staying there the night and whoever wants to is welcome but, I reckon a BBQ is a definite goer. :niceone:

[laRIKin]

I just may go over the hill on the KTM 640 with knobs on for a giggle.
So for the slower or guys or on smaller bikes you will have someone to
ride with, or me with you. Because 100- max 120 kph is about all I can do,
with comfort.
And I have been their before so if you are unsure, I can lead you
astray. :innocent:

[dangerous]

I just may go over the hill on the KTM 640 with knobs on for a giggle.
So for the slower or guys or on smaller bikes you will have someone to
ride with, or me with you. Because 100- max 120 kph is about all I can do,
with comfort.
And I have been their before so if you are unsure, I can lead you
astray. :innocent:
well hey ya know you could get there without bugger all tarseal by using stock rds..... mate I could pinch ya missus bike and follow ya dust trail, but then again I aint going to let her loose on the storm..... hey will she tag along with you or is that pushing it a bit far? Oh hell take a Guzzi

[Stevo]

I was gunna suggest the Pass made by Arthur so to get a decent ride. Seems pretty well sorted though................................. and I was bein silly as per ususal. Some blood musta sneaked into my alcohol system :banana:

[Ms Piggy]

I was gunna suggest the Pass made by Arthur so to get a decent ride. Seems pretty well sorted though................................. and I was bein silly as per ususal. Some blood musta sneaked into my alcohol system :banana:
We could do that the next day mate! :niceone:

[laRIKin]

well hey ya know you could get there without bugger all tarseal by using stock rds..... mate I could pinch ya missus bike and follow ya dust trail, but then again I aint going to let her loose on the storm..... hey will she tag along with you or is that pushing it a bit far? Oh hell take a Guzzi

She'll be working mate.
Sal says if you pinch my bike: O well you know what she'll do to you.
:crazy:

Sal say's there is a small chance she'll have the Sunday off.
So who's going over or back on the Sunday?
May go then? or there again
Or go to the Gorge and back again. You knows, not me.
If she has the whole day off well do some thing together.

[Ms Piggy]

Ok - well I just about completely f*cked it up and had the house booked for the 4th! But, my fabulous cousin managed to get it for the 5th.

So I'm expecting as many of you Southern riders to come along as possible. BBQ & general halarity and talking of shit when we arrive. Beds to sleep in, so no one is to get pissed and then insist on riding home! :eyepoke:

Dangerous - handing the details of a meeting point over to you my friend. :apint: :apint: :apint: :apint: :apint: :apint: :apint:

[TonyB]

Well that was nearly embarrassing :o eh?! I'm still keen. Just awaiting word on the meeting place and time.

[dangerous]

I'm still keen. Just awaiting word on the meeting place and time.
............................. ohhh crap thats my que aye.... ok then listen up kiwi bikers

:mega: Saturday 5th Feb 11:00am @ the Halswell pub carpark (behind the pub on the corner of Nicholls & Halswell rd)

Be there or be left behind.... aim to leave 30-45mins later :scooter:

[TygerTung]

Hey, I'm keen to head over if at all possible...

I get my licence on the 29th hopefully, well I'm going for it, and if I get it i'll be keen to head over...

Only problem is that I ride a 1978 Honda CG110, so it's not very fast, max speed is about 90.... I'll ride as hard as I can, but it's just a lack of power?

I'd be keen to stay over and have a couple of beers with some randoms, I'll see if I can get the carrier off my mate for the bike to put the sleeping bag on, although I fear that having luggage might slow me down a bit....

Anyone else on slow bikes?

[Kickaha]

..

Anyone else on slow bikes?


Only Dangerous on his VTR

[Ms Piggy]

Hey, I'm keen to head over if at all possible...

I get my licence on the 29th hopefully, well I'm going for it, and if I get it i'll be keen to head over...

Only problem is that I ride a 1978 Honda CG110, so it's not very fast, max speed is about 90.... I'll ride as hard as I can, but it's just a lack of power?

I'd be keen to stay over and have a couple of beers with some randoms, I'll see if I can get the carrier off my mate for the bike to put the sleeping bag on, although I fear that having luggage might slow me down a bit....

Anyone else on slow bikes?
Hey Mate I'm a slow rider so stick with me. :2thumbsup My bike will be packed up and I don't know the road either.

The key to riding is doing it at your own pace - DO NOT try and keep up with faster riders YOU WILL bin.

[TygerTung]

Oh I'll just go as fast as I can comfortably... I've been a racer in my car for the last few years so I know about the physics etc...

Haha I hope my CG doesn't blow, it's a bit smokey...

[dangerous]

Only Dangerous on his VTR
I hate you

[Ms Piggy]

Oh I'll just go as fast as I can comfortably... I've been a racer in my car for the last few years so I know about the physics etc...

Haha I hope my CG doesn't blow, it's a bit smokey...
Ahhh ok sweet - sorry I didn't mean to sound wanky!

[TygerTung]

Ahhh ok sweet - sorry I didn't mean to sound wanky!

Nah nah you didn't! Look forward to the ride, can I stay at your house the night?

[Ms Piggy]

Nah nah you didn't! Look forward to the ride, can I stay at your house the night?
Yup - it's a holiday house I've rented out.

[TygerTung]

Mint! I'll give u some money towards the rent...

So the cruise leaves from manchester st, outside the bike shop, but what time does it leave?

[Ms Piggy]

Mint! I'll give u some money towards the rent...

So the cruise leaves from manchester st, outside the bike shop, but what time does it leave?

Please read the message below. See you lot next Saturday :niceone:


............................. ohhh crap thats my que aye.... ok then listen up kiwi bikers

:mega: Saturday 5th Feb 11:00am @ the Halswell pub carpark (behind the pub on the corner of Nicholls & Halswell rd)

Be there or be left behind.... aim to leave 30-45mins later :scooter:

[**R1**]

Hey, I'm keen to head over if at all possible...

I get my licence on the 29th hopefully, well I'm going for it, and if I get it i'll be keen to head over...

Only problem is that I ride a 1978 Honda CG110, so it's not very fast, max speed is about 90.... I'll ride as hard as I can, but it's just a lack of power?

I'd be keen to stay over and have a couple of beers with some randoms, I'll see if I can get the carrier off my mate for the bike to put the sleeping bag on, although I fear that having luggage might slow me down a bit....

Anyone else on slow bikes?
if ya get stuck i have a rear seat that would love a new victim :lol: ....no one wants to get on the back of my bike anymore :shrug: fkd if i know why :whistle: :devil2:

[mikey]

do you do 250kmh wheelies dude?

or like overtake cops going down a street for thrills?

i wana get a bigger bike but helen dont pay me much..... have to try riding on back of guys up heres bikes.

[TygerTung]

Hey that might actually be quite handy, because my CG just blew up today!

Rings came up into the cylinder....

I'll try to get it going as soon as possible, but I don't think it would be up to such a ride anyway, because I'll still be bedding it in!

I'd be keen to go on the back of ya bike if thats sweet?

[**R1**]

do you do 250kmh wheelies dude?

or like overtake cops going down a street for thrills?

i wana get a bigger bike but helen dont pay me much..... have to try riding on back of guys up heres bikes.
na no 250kph wheelies done 244kph on the back wheel B4, you should come for a ride on the back........i'll be nice :devil2: But when ya see my bike no :tugger: , or ya not getting on

[mikey]

if that was any reference to me being gay i think you should shut the fuck up... im moving to cantebury this year buddy might just meet you out somewhere

small place

an like keep em flowing dude! the red boxes are filling up

its goign to be a me vs hitcher

[**R1**]

if that was any reference to me being gay i think you should shut the fuck up... im moving to cantebury this year buddy might just meet you out somewhere

small place

an like keep em flowing dude! the red boxes are filling up

its goign to be a me vs hitcher
It wasnt a ref to u being gay....just ya bike:lol: :lol, and you should watch who ya tell to "shut the fuck up or i'll start giving you good reps, ya got that ya lil punk bitch... :finger:

[mikey]

It wasnt a ref to u being gay....just ya bike:lol: :lol, and you should watch who ya tell to "shut the fuck up or i'll start giving you good reps, ya got that ya lil punk bitch... :finger:


oh kinda get it now... were you were imp[lying i would have a wank looking at your bike?????

got a perfectly good gf dude......

[gav]

For someone who told us you were dux of your school, you're not too bright are ya?

[mikey]

theres a differnece between learning stuff an then parroting it back in exams to trolling on a website not particualrly sober

[dangerous]

FFS............. this thread is about "Akaroa for the night" so piss off if you have nothing half decent to say, and mikey.... we dont have room for you and your shit down here :doh:

Gav.... love that smiley :lol:

[Skyryder]

Was planning to join you all but the 21st I'm going to has been changed from Saturday night to Saturday afternoon. Just can't get out of this one.....bummer

Ride safe guys and have fun.

Skyryder

[Stevo]

I am still workin on her to come down to Akaroa. Could be my maiden voyage on the CBR. That is if I can get it up and running before then (and the trip to the Testing Station does not count!) LOL

Ah well if Chic n Charge doesn't want to come then I will have to come alone :whistle:

How can she deprive me of a great weekend riding and the first outing for this bike for nearly 12 months!

It looks gooooood too :2guns: :2guns: :2guns:

[TygerTung]

I'm gonna see if I can get a new motor for my bike tommorow, a whole parts bike in fact, so I might be able to come along after all...

If I can't I'll just have to rebuild my engine, if I can get parts that is, and I won't be able to come as I'll still be running it in....

[**R1**]

whats the weather looking like for Saturday??
not that flash from what i have seen. fingers crossd

[TonyB]

whats the weather looking like for Saturday??
not that flash from what i have seen. fingers crossd
Should be OK- I hope. This site http://www.metvuw.com/index.php reckons it will be sweet (forecast charts + 72 hrs from 02-02-05).

Hey CSL, does the house have a VCR? Aaron has a video that could provide entertainment and inspiration for the return trip. Little River in 11mins? Won't believe it till I see it :mellow:

[**R1**]

Should be OK- I hope. This site http://www.metvuw.com/index.php reckons it will be sweet (forecast charts + 72 hrs from 02-02-05).

Hey CSL, does the house have a VCR? Aaron has a video that could provide entertainment and inspiration for the return trip. Little River in 11mins? Won't believe it till I see it :mellow:
hahaha, a mates converting it to dvd for me, i have thought about straping the camera to the bike on saturday and get some of you guys on video.

[TonyB]

hahaha, a mates converting it to dvd for me, i have thought about straping the camera to the bike on saturday and get some of you guys on video.
Go on then! That'd be good for a laugh.

[Stevo]

I have got the Mrs as far as Chch, but looks as if I will be tagging along to Akaroa with y'all.
I will endeavour to be at the pub by 1130 cause any earlier means leaving Picton at "too bloody early for a Saturday".

[StoneChucker]

I really wish I could join you guys, sounds like a blast! Work! Some times I feel like

I want to break free
I want to break free,
I want to break free from your lies,
you're so self satisfied, I don't need you
I've got to break free
God knows, god knows I want to break free

haha. I'll be thinking of you either on my long ride, or sitting at home if it's raining.

[TygerTung]

I'd love to join use guys, but i wont be able to cos i'm still rebuilding my bike, and it's my only one!!!

[dangerous]

I have got the Mrs as far as Chch, but looks as if I will be tagging along to Akaroa with y'all.
I will endeavour to be at the pub by 1130 cause any earlier means leaving Picton at "too bloody early for a Saturday".
Go on man.... 'too bloody early' Kickaha and myself did 2.5hrs from Blenheim too Amberley.... in our diesel utes after being at the Nelson Port races :bleh:

If you guys need a rest as you pull into Chch I'm in Belfast just as ya come off the m/w (new house with bikes every were cant miss it) Kickaha, CSL and Biff Baff are ment to be droping in to pick me up... we could wait for ya if you wanted.

[LB]

.
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Have a good ride guys, say "hi" to CSL for us all.

Hope she's still having good weather and a good time.

.
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[Warren]

I will post a recap:
When: tomorrow Saturday 5th of Feburary
Where: Christchurch to Akaroa (82 kms) stay the night and (optional) return to chch.
Meet: 11:00am @ the Halswell pub carpark (behind the pub on the corner of Nicholls & Halswell rd) aim to leave 30-45mins later

It is right in the middle of this map http://www.ccc.govt.nz/maps/wises/Map17/Map17.asp?CoordX=12&CoordY=X

There will be some slow riders (eg Dangerous) , so dont think your 12cc lawn mower racer will be too slow.

Bring your own food (for BBQ) & {non-}alcoholic drinks

Accomodation: $2 each for the night bring a sleeping bag or sheets and blankets.

[dangerous]

There will be some slow riders (eg Dangerous) , so dont think your 12cc lawn mower racer will be too slow.
Right then........ Warren ya little shit head, some called my turbo a mower.... some even called my Guzzi a mower..... umm... errr.... or was that a tractor.... but you ya shit head are calling my storm a mower and me slow..... that takes the god damn forking cake mate.......... on ya man, see ya tomorrow.

ps: be afraid...... very afraid :yes:

[dangerous]

:mega: Saturday 5th Feb 11:00am @ the Halswell pub carpark (corner of Nicholls & Halswell rd) :wari:

[Stevo]

Hey Warren. I am still in Blenheim and leaving later. I texted Cathy, to let her know I am coming to Akaroa later on but if you could just make sure she knows I would appreciate that. Ta

PS: The CBR ROCKS :rockon:

[dangerous]

Hey... good ride aye, Weather was a tad misity in town but by the time we were out on the open rd it was as hot as hell.
Anyway with a stop at the hilltop for the sight see'a we moseied on to Akaroa for a drink.
The return trip was a bit dis jointed with 30UTD spotting his missus (SuzyQ) as we left, he did a you'e and went back for a bite with her, but this left a few peops woundering were he went. I followed Manuboy....err that should read Manu followed me (cos suzukis dont belong in frount :shake: back to the turn off to Gebbys pass were we were going to have a beer at the weetcheif, but Gav was the only bike to come pass in 20min so as I got a txt from SuzyQ I knew all was ok so I buggered off (have to go around to help manu replace a window..... makes me wounder why he befriended me when he is doing up their house and I'm a chippy :brick: Every one has checked in but Warren.... were are ya fella.... someone said you stayed in Akaroa, so thats cool.

pics are as follow:
1) meet up point
2) Hilltop
3) Hilltop
4) Hilltop
5) Akaroa
6) Akaroa

[**R1**]

Yeah fully a good ride............not sure about the honda's being faster than suzuki's tho....they both seemed slow to me :wari: i recal poping a wheelie past biff baffs honda :shake:

[gav]

Great day, fellas! Have to do it again some :niceone:
Good to meet up with everyone, too.

[onearmedbandit]

Looks like you guys had a great ride. Hope to be able to get out soon myself, however the new position at work has effectively killed weekends off for a while, heck even trying to not go to work on my one day off is nigh on impossible. But I love it.

[Waylander]

I hate not having a registerd bike!!!! Missing out on all the great rides and meeting all you cool peapl:brick: Gonna call LTSA or LTNZ or what ever i have to call to get them to have the right VIN# for my bike monday and wont stop calling untill they get it right!!!!

[dangerous]

There will be some slow riders (eg Dangerous) , so dont think your 12cc lawn mower racer will be too slow.



but you ya shit head are calling my storm a mower and me slow.....
Warren.... do I get the feeling yesterday when I rocked up a tad late that the other guys there were winding you up regarding the above posts?
As we hadent meet ya I take it they were putting the shits up ya telling storys bout me..... I think that your post was well done, almost has me woundering if that wank Kick had something to do with it....LOL good ta meet ya anyway fella.

[crashe]

I hate not having a registerd bike!!!! Missing out on all the great rides and meeting all you cool peapl:brick: Gonna call LTSA or LTNZ or what ever i have to call to get them to have the right VIN# for my bike monday and wont stop calling untill they get it right!!!!

Blardy hell mate... shit maybe all of us, should just rock on up to your place...
Since ya don't have the bike on the road... that way ya will get to meet us all..... just pm your addy and then the next ride down your way with the group.. we will just bang on ya door and expect bacon and eggs to eat for brekkie... since Zapf likes to start out real early... especially on Sundays...lol.

Well its just a suggestion...lol :wari: :spudwave: :banana:

[Waylander]

Hey thats not to bad an idea... Unfortunately by the time i have the money to buy enough bacon and eggs for everyone my bike will probably be legal and then it wouldnt be necesary.... hell might do it anyway.....

[crashe]

Hey thats not to bad an idea... Unfortunately by the time i have the money to buy enough bacon and eggs for everyone my bike will probably be legal and then it wouldnt be necesary.... hell might do it anyway.....

Good onya... so all we have to do is start a thread up about coming to visit ya..lol.

Can't believe how long its taken to get your bike vinned..... it will happen....

[Waylander]

That day will be tomorrow if anybody at the MAFF, LTSA or LTNZ want to have a good day.... As for coming by for breakfast like i said i have to get a job so i can afford to buy the food. Dont even have anything to eat for breakfast/lunch right now.......By the way Anybody know of a place in Hamilton willing to hire Students that have never worked in this country before and sorta not in this country as far as the government is concerned?

[TonyB]

Hey... good ride aye,
Hell yeh, great ride. It was hot as, so the tyres got nice and sticky, but not so hot that there was melted tar everywhere. Pretty much perfect conditions.
Highlights for me apart from meeting everyone:
Was about 500m ahead of most of the group after leaving Little River. Looked in rear vision mirror and saw some head lights coming around the corner in the distance, one pulls over into the right hand lane then disappears "Here comes Aaron!" Caught me about 3 seconds later (slight exageration)

Being chased by Manuboy up the hill.

Following Aarons mate (VTR1000) up the hill on the way back and watching him get his knee down with sparks flying everywhere. Beautiful to watch- looked like a real racer, not hanging off miles with his knee stuck miles out

Realising I could actually match his corner speed while he was getting his knee down (initial reaction was "Shit, he's got his knee down and he's hardly hanging off- I must be going too fast")

The weird sound effect I could hear when behind the VTR- it sounded like there was a third bike there, so much so that I kept checking my mirrors to see who it was.

Basically an awesome day. Can't wait to do it again!

[crashe]

That day will be tomorrow if anybody at the MAFF, LTSA or LTNZ want to have a good day.... As for coming by for breakfast like i said i have to get a job so i can afford to buy the food. Dont even have anything to eat for breakfast/lunch right now.......By the way Anybody know of a place in Hamilton willing to hire Students that have never worked in this country before and sorta not in this country as far as the government is concerned?

Doesnt Waikato uni have a "job search" thing happening down there...

Or go and work at MacDon's or a garage/service station... once ya got a job (which is hard to get) and ya work there for a while then ya get references etc to help ya get work in the area that you want to work in.

All the best.

[Waylander]

Not gonna work at macs again *shudders in horror* ad I've tried the job search thing and so far nothin..... Anyway ill just keep looking the way i have been and hope i get lucky.

[gav]

:Oi: You two, piss off and get your own thread!!
Yeah Tony, something about VTR's huh, I was following Dangerous out to Halswell, and thought shit, somethings up with my bike, sounded real weird behind his, like mine was only running on 3 or something.
My ride ended up costing me $800 !! No, no ticket or crash, the Mrs went out and bought a dishwasher :brick:

[crashe]

:Oi: You two, piss off and get your own thread!!

Awwwww and here we all thought that "mainlanders" were hospitable....lol.

:wari: :banana:

[gav]

Well we are if you come down .... :spudwave:

[Kickaha]

Warren.... do I get the feeling yesterday when I rocked up a tad late
.

So you were late because your bikes so slow? :shake:

Stevo turned up later and became chief cook and bought enough steak along for us to have it for tea and breakfast :niceone: he also seemed intent on getting Warren hammered insisting on him having few of his bourbon and cokes

When we left we turned off just out of Akaroa and road around the summit road to the hilltop,climbng up the hill stuck behind a truck and with limited visibilty due to the fog

Once at the top we had climbed above it but we were in and out of it most of the way around to the hilltop,bit of grit and a few damp patches and it's a narrow little goat track,got back to Tai Tapu and gassed up with Stevo heading off to the classic car meeting at Ruapuna and Warren turning off a bit further up the road

Escorted Cathy out the old West Coast Road and then we swapped bikes for a litle bit,the CB250RS was interesting to ride feeling like a bigger version of my Bucket and Cathy saying it was a novelty not to have to change down for every little elevation change in the road or head wind,we carried on down the road until we got to the turn off to the Waimak Gorge,where we said our goodbyes and I headed back off home

Got a txt from her later saying she'd reached Hokitika and after forgetting to gas up at Arthurs she made Kumara with 225km showing (normally fills up about 180km)and she was feeling pretty stuffed

[dangerous]

get

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you

two

please
Have you two ever heard of private messages.... try it

[Waylander]

Awww but we would rather bore you to death.......:wari:

[dangerous]

Awww but we would rather bore you to death.......:wari:
your time would be better off spent thinking up a better sigy... that one is just :bs:

[Waylander]

Heh, not a Union Underground fan I take it. The song is pretty cool, maybe you should listen to it sometime...

[crashe]

Gee Dangerous... you show a lot of mainland hospitality don't you...lol.

Glad ya all had a great night down there... oh dear maybe I should PM you the message...lol as ya don't like a bit of chit chat...lol.

:wari: :spudwave: :banana:

[dangerous]

Gee Dangerous... you show a lot of mainland hospitality don't you...lol.

Glad ya all had a great night down there... oh dear maybe I should PM you the message...lol as ya don't like a bit of chit chat...lol
pull ya head in mate........ surly you arnt that thick that you dont understand what Gav and myself are getting at :apint:

[Ms Piggy]

Thanks giys - great to meet you all! And thanks for waiting for me along the way! What a perfect day!

Manu Boy - we should've gone that scenic route yesterday when you offered b/c today it was all fogged in! Couldn't see anything and sometimes not even the road too far in front!

Thanks to Stevo, Warrwn & Kickaha for riding back with me today. Cheers to Stevo for his BBQ skills & yummy steak. :niceone:

[TonyB]

:Oi: You two, piss off and get your own thread!!
Yeah Tony, something about VTR's huh, I was following Dangerous out to Halswell, and thought shit, somethings up with my bike, sounded real weird behind his, like mine was only running on 3 or something.
My ride ended up costing me $800 !! No, no ticket or crash, the Mrs went out and bought a dishwasher :brick:
Yeh, it was really strange. It basically sounded like there was another inline 4 behind me. I could still hear the FZR engine and the VTR clear as, but it sounded like there was another one as well. Glad I'm not the only one who heard it.
$800! That's an expensive ride Gav, at least you don't have to do the dishes any more :niceone:

[Stevo]

Cheers guys. Pity some more people didn't stay. Missed meeting a heap of y'all. I did not land in Akaroa aboard the F4 rocket ship till about 5ish so you others had all long gone.

Next time eh?

[TonyB]

Looks like you guys had a great ride. Hope to be able to get out soon myself, however the new position at work has effectively killed weekends off for a while, heck even trying to not go to work on my one day off is nigh on impossible. But I love it.
Well, I guess an evening ride is the go then? :spudwhat: It's still light at 9pm, so that gives us plenty of time. I really want to see these one armed wheelies and stoppies I've been hearing about :2thumbsup

[**R1**]

Well, I guess an evening ride is the go then? :spudwhat: It's still light at 9pm, so that gives us plenty of time. I really want to see these one armed wheelies and stoppies I've been hearing about :2thumbsup
Count me in.......when??

[TonyB]

Count me in.......when??
Guess that's up to OAB. I can't go this weekend, but don't let that stop the ride.

[TonyB]

Count me in.......when??
Just spoke to OAB. He's going to start a thread re the evening ride, so will wait and see what develops.