Guided Ride Sun 30/01/05 for N00Bs

[Motoracer]

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Come along folks!! This ride will be an entry level KB ride for people who are new to the biking scene, who want help with their riding. It is free to come along to, all you need is to bring yourself to this event with all of your riding necessities.

The pace is not important however motoryway and highway riding will be involved so please make sure you and the bike are capable of these speeds. You will be given the opportunity to follow your assigned instructer to look at our lines and body positioning. We will also be following you to observe your riding and then we will let you know how you went at the next stop. Through out the day, we will be cycling through the groups to make sure all of you get the chance to ride with all of the instructers.

At the normal fuel and lunch stops, we will be happy to answer any riding related questions that you might have.

If you do not require our assistance but still would like to join this ride, then you are most welcome to!! We will only help those who want it.

Route: We will be going through the infamous SH22 from Pukekohe down to Narawahia and then back the same way. Lunch and fuel stop will be at Quasievil's residence in Hamilton, where we will have a BBQ with refreshments. Please bring some coins to donate, which will then go to Spankme for the web site running costs.

Meet up time: We will be meeting at 9:00 AM at the Papakura Autobhan.


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REGISTRATION CLOSED!!

The following people will be taking a part in the "Guided ride" program:


Motoracer (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=284), erik (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=594), justsomeguy (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=1378), XJ/FROSTY (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=721), Two Smoker (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=840), MadDuck (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=503), Quasievil (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=309), changing_man (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=2187), 6Chris6 (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=903), sAsLEX (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=623), Sparky (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=2113), Darryboy (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=1168), Zapf (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=1374), blownae92 (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=2183), stifarms (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=1956), enigma51 (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=1394), Brettski (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=2211), DarkDream (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=998), Sparkz (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=1359), Ranzer (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=1025), BlackTiger (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=2203), Arven (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=598), Old Edge (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=989), Lance from Atomic

If your name is not in included in the list given above, you can still come along for the ride, however you just won't be included in the "Guided Ride" program itself.

[Paul in NZ]

Oh NO!

MR has become a Scientologist!

Paul N

[Motoracer]

Oh NO!

MR has become a Scientologist!

Paul N

OK, call me dryballs but, what's a Scientologist??? :unsure: It's not even in the dictionary! :eek5:

[Coldkiwi]

OK, call me dryballs

hey dryballs, are you going to be running a wheelie school too? :P

[Motoracer]

hey dryballs, are you going to be running a wheelie school too? :P

Not just yet. LOL First I have to get the hang of it myself.

How's your bike coming along Rich?

[vifferman]

Hi, Dryballs.

(Uh... why are they dry? :spudwhat: )

Actually, that wasn't the question I intended to ask.
If you get a lot of people turning up for this, would it not be a good idea to have some other experienced riders helping with the instructions and whatnot?

[Motoracer]

Actually, that wasn't the question I intended to ask.
If you get a lot of people turning up for this, would it not be a good idea to have some other experienced riders helping with the instructions and whatnot?

Yep definitely. Volunteers??

I'll be PM'ing other road riders and racers as well.

Don't worry, I'll try my best to get this thing organised properly.

[Coldkiwi]

Not just yet. LOL First I have to get the hang of it myself.

How's your bike coming along Rich?

hehe, you and me both mate. Bike is in the final throes of going back on the road (I'll bet the supercorsas would heat up just nicely at this time of year!). I've got all the bits except the fuel tank which is still at reflections (hoping for the call this arvo) so at the very least I'll have it fully cleaned (nooks& crannies being done while its nekkid), fairings on and right ready to add fuel pump, tank cap and bolt it back on top for Monday. If I get the tank by tomorrow I'll be riding in to work on monday a VERY happy man! :first:

If I do have it going by Sunday, I'll defnitely come along to lend some advice and another pair of eyes. Truth be known, a slow ride would be good for me to get my self nicely settled after 4 months ( :cry: of being out of a regular ride

[Drunken Monkey]

OK, call me dryballs but, what's a Scientologist??? :unsure: It's not even in the dictionary! :eek5:

I won't call you dryballs, but what sort of a GEEK looks up words like 'Scientologist' in a dictionary?! GOOGLE IT, dude.

PS (without even googling it), Scientology is a 'cult religion' as formed by the late science-fiction author L. Ron Hubbard. The focus is on telling people they have really high IQ's then taking all their money...Actually, that's not quite what dianetics is all about, but close enough. There are lots of scientologists in Hollywood, including Mister Cruise and Mister Travolta. There was a high profile Florida case where some scientologists were held responsible for the death of a girl (McPherson).

PPS Hope to see you back on the road soon, CK. Keep the rubber side down this time, eh?

[Motoracer]

hehe, you and me both mate. Bike is in the final throes of going back on the road (I'll bet the supercorsas would heat up just nicely at this time of year!). I've got all the bits except the fuel tank which is still at reflections (hoping for the call this arvo) so at the very least I'll have it fully cleaned (nooks& crannies being done while its nekkid), fairings on and right ready to add fuel pump, tank cap and bolt it back on top for Monday. If I get the tank by tomorrow I'll be riding in to work on monday a VERY happy man! :first:

Sweet!! Finally, you get your wings back. Congrats brother. :niceone:

P.S. Thanks for filling me in DM!

[Paul in NZ]

And then there was a thread on this site about Mr Keith Code..... Who has become a....

Damn! I hate it when I have to explain my jokes, it makes them less funny and.... Oh! I see.... :argh:

Paul N (not as funny as he thinks)

[dss3]

G'dary MR,

Yeah mate i'm keen, did that road a couple of times over Xmas, good times. That was between holidaying in perfect weather in Perth (heaps of hotties there :-)) and living at the beach in coromandel, and living at the beach up north and..... aaaaw crap i don't wanna be back at work!!!!!

c ya then
Daryl

[Motoracer]

G'dary MR,

Yeah mate i'm keen, did that road a couple of times over Xmas, good times. That was between holidaying in perfect weather in Perth (heaps of hotties there :-)) and living at the beach in coromandel, and living at the beach up north and..... aaaaw crap i don't wanna be back at work!!!!!

c ya then
Daryl

Sweet as bro! Yea, I heard them Aussie sheilas are pretty hot! :devil2:

[Quasievil]

i will be in Auckland mate on the night of Saturday 29th so Im keen to tag along, I will have my Fembot on the back so will be good to ride home with others, how about lunch on the bbq at my place ?? its a possibility yeah ?

We will call it a sausage sizzle and sell them for two bucks and throw some cash at the spank master ?

[Motoracer]

i will be in Auckland mate on the night of Saturday 29th so Im keen to tag along, I will have my Fembot on the back so will be good to ride home with others, how about lunch on the bbq at my place ?? its a possibility yeah ?

We will call it a sausage sizzle and sell them for two bucks and throw some cash at the spank master ?

Sounds good, I'll organise the details with you via PM.

[justsomeguy]

Pleassssseeeeeee :not: :not: :not: can we make it the Saturday the 29th?? I have a car club regular monthly meeting on Sunday Morn and Aftn and work in the evenings.

Please guys...... is Saturday the 29th possible????????

[Quasievil]

I wont have Mrs Fembot on the back and will now be returning to Auckland so Im in for the whole ride.

I can help those very few riders who will be actually worse than me.
perhaps break into groups ?

[justsomeguy]

You guys are TOPS.......... and quasievil will you be on the ZXR636? Cos it's on my list of future bikes (after the ZZR250 is tamed) ......... would love to see it in action....... won't ask to ride it though, not this time :)

[Riff Raff]

Hi, Dryballs.
(Uh... why are they dry? :spudwhat: )?
Too much wanking??? :tugger: Ask Sparky Bills if you can see the shower pics!!!

[Two Smoker]

Ill come along on the RG.... Hopefully someone can teach me how to ride well.....

[Two Smoker]

Pleassssseeeeeee :not: :not: :not: can we make it the Saturday the 29th?? I have a car club regular monthly meeting on Sunday Morn and Aftn and work in the evenings.

Please guys...... is Saturday the 29th possible????????


Stop bloody fucking swearing on this site..... BAH CARS :puke: !!! Think about it.... Cars...... Bikes...... cars...... BIKES.... Easy... Bikes it is :niceone:

[Quasievil]

You guys are TOPS.......... and quasievil will you be on the ZXR636? Cos it's on my list of future bikes (after the ZZR250 is tamed) ......... would love to see it in action....... won't ask to ride it though, not this time :)

thats affirmative mate, cant fault a guy with impeccable tastes !!!
see ya there

[DEATH_INC.]

Bugger it ,too fekin broke to come on this one.......maybe I could sell some wheelie lessons???? <_<

[Riff Raff]

thats affirmative mate, cant fault a guy with impeccable tastes !!!
see ya there
Oh no... now you've got him started!!!

[Motoracer]

Too much wanking??? :tugger: Ask Sparky Bills if you can see the shower pics!!!

Them forearm muscles and triceps don't build them selves. I need em for counter steering in the highly intense conditions of racing. What better way to train for it, I say. :2thumbsup

[Motoracer]

Give me a bit of time to get this thing organised properly.

[Hooks]

Too much wanking??? :tugger: Ask Sparky Bills if you can see the shower pics!!!


:Oi: I got the shower pics !!! :Pokey: Oh that's right I said the camera wasn't there anymore huh .... :Oops: :bash: :bleh:

[justsomeguy]

Stop bloody fucking swearing on this site..... BAH CARS :puke: !!! Think about it.... Cars...... Bikes...... cars...... BIKES.... Easy... Bikes it is :niceone:

So I can't have my cake and eat it too huh?

I've been into cars before I learnt to walk, so please no dissing of cars please........their drivers though are another subject :shutup:,

Mmmm lets see...... naa don't think I'll be able to do the ride on Sunday as we have to get our AGM agenda sorted out and decide what we gonna do bout the National Motor Show and ................. feck how I wish it were just a regular club drive,,,,,,,, :disapint: :disapint: :disapint: :disapint: :disapint:


Oh well, que sera sera:thud:

[Waylander]

would love to come along if i can get my bike regoed and shit in time but i dont know (stupid dock workers writing down the wrong damn vin#) anyway ill see what i can do im not a new rider and all that but i would enjoy meeting some peaple off this site becouse ive been looking for some peaple to do rides with anyway hope to see yall there

[Zapf]

I am not new nor old.... but I'll be keen on the ride and will offer suggestions if needed. or if people will listen...

[6Chris6]

Wicked Sudeep!

Will be really good to see you for more than two corners :banana:
Lookin forward to it.
It would be great if this could be done a bit more often.

Chris.

[justsomeguy]

shit........... this ride is becoming something 'NOT WORTH MISSING'

:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

[loosebruce]

Bugger it ,too fekin broke to come on this one.......maybe I could sell some wheelie lessons???? <_<

Huh, you're broke, wanna swap places :crazy:

[Posh Tourer :P]

So is this happening? or are you out Motoracer?

[Motoracer]

So is this happening? or are you out Motoracer?

It's definetly happening mate!! If you didn't notice, it is for next Sunday not today.

I am trying to do this thing properly so I need a bit of time to get some shit sorted out.

[Motoracer]

I have added this event to the calendar. Please give me an idea about the numbers for your own convenience, by Thursday the 27th of January 2005. I need to know how many are coming to organise suitable number of instructors so that everyone gets proper attention to their riding.<O:p</O:p

[justsomeguy]

I have added this event to the calendar. Please give me an idea about the numbers for your own convenience, by Thursday the 27th of January 2005. I need to know how many are coming to organise suitable number of instructors so that everyone gets proper attention to their riding.

<O:p</O:p
You can register to this event by clicking on the hyperlink below.

I will be attending this event<O:p</O:p (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=attend&e=421)

Doesn't look as though I have a choice here...............so will come...... :banana:

Will bring me, myself and my bike.

Can you make the clock go faster till then? Cos I'm getting sick of waiting :bash:

[Two Smoker]

Hopefully will get a tyre sorted for the RG... Current one is almost upto KK shagged status.....

[MadDuck]

HELL YEAH IM IN! What a great thing MR and thanks to you and any of the volunteers who come along......BUT laughing is not mandatory when one follows the MD around a corner OK ????? :2guns:

[Kwaka-Kid]

damn! Working the whole weekend :( noooooooo....

Hopefully next time, and good stuff MR well done :) im not so fussed about road riding atm but im keen if you want to organise such a thing at taupo racetrack? would like to follow you now for some of it.

[bugjuice]

somehow, I'm signed up already..??!! doesn't matter, I wanted to go anyway.. Don't necessarily need it for the training, I think I've got the hang of this '2-wheel-balancing' trick goin (gonna try for one wheel soon :eek5: ) , so I'll be along to say hi, for the fun, for the sights, and hell, if anyone asks, I'll do my best to BS my way thru it.. ;)

Is anyone riding from Akl down, cos I'm sure to get lost.. :no: I'm headin from Taka so can meet anywhere between here and there, as long as I don't get lost!! or if there's a map that anyone can stick a big X on, that'd be cool too :blink:

[Two Smoker]

Is anyone riding from Akl down, cos I'm sure to get lost.. :no: I'm headin from Taka so can meet anywhere between here and there, as long as I don't get lost!! or if there's a map that anyone can stick a big X on, that'd be cool too :blink:

Heading from Takapuna??? Jump onto Esmonde Road, onto the motorway, then keep going untill you see the Papakura Off ramp (about 4 km's after the Takanini Off ramp) DONT TAKE THE PAPAKURA OFF RAMP!!! Go past it, then you will see a service area sign, its about 1.5km after the Papakura Off ramp....

This Service area has a McDonalds, Autobahn Cafe and a BP station, everyone will be congregating (sp?) around the Autobahn Cafe....

See you there :niceone:

[bugjuice]

the SP just before you go off to Puke? I think I know it..
I look like a real f'in novice, don't i?!?!
well, anyone on bigger bikes, if you see an orange bike fly past with a guy who looks really confused and lost on it, fly after me and drag me back ;)

[Two Smoker]

the SP just before you go off to Puke? I think I know it..
I look like a real f'in novice, don't i?!?!
well, anyone on bigger bikes, if you see an orange bike fly past with a guy who looks really confused and lost on it, fly after me and drag me back ;)

Thats the one at Bombay, you want the one before then. You will see it is just after the Papakura Offramp....

[bugjuice]

Thats the one at Bombay, you want the one before then. You will see it is just after the Papakura Offramp....
see, I'm gonna get lost already!! I'll just go real slow to make sure I don't miss it.. might head out in the next few days actually, camp there till next weekend, just to be sure :cold:

is it the place in the centre of the map, here (http://wises.co.nz/map/default.asp?street=SOUTHERN+MWY&suburb=PAPAKURA&town=Auckland&sttype=&id=59975|2&svctype=1&mapaction=0&mapwhich=0&mapsize=2&width=512&height=512&businesses=1&brad=25&color=-1&filled=0&e=2683240&n=6455080&routemethod=0&s_id=&radius=&zoom=2&move=true&zoomin=true) ?

I'll see ya'll there, no worries

So any guesstimates on a rough total? I'm trying to convince a few friends to tag along too, and trying to get them to join in with us. Don't cater for them unless they join up, but thought it'd be a couple more to add to the fun..

[Motoracer]

With this guided ride, I was trying to target the REAL beginner riding enthusiasts. I won't cover riding in the city because that's another matter. On this day, we will work on riding through the rural/country/alpine/back roads (where the real road riding fun is!!!). Those who are already experienced bikers can of course join-in but seeing from the list of who have joined up so far, there aren't that many who are truly new to the biking scene and who probably need this guided ride the most.

The whole reason of why I am doing this is because I wana reduce the crash rate of Kiwi biker Rides, crashes that happen due to rider error. Quite honestly, it is shocking of how many bins there are. Crashes will always happen and trust me, I am guilty for crashing a few times (errrr, more than a few...) but when you are starting out new, you will be more at risk. With the right guidance, costly damages to your bike and sometimes a lot of pain and agony can be avoided.

When I started out new, I didn't really have the right guidance so I crashed way too many times. I didn't regret that because I did learn a lot from it and that's what I would call, learning it the hard way. However, all of you guys and galls don't need to go through the same thing. You can learn from my mistakes and know better.

It'll only make your riding experience more enjoyable and hopefully, safer.

So come on you newbies! Yes you with your GN125 or what ever you have. Just as long as you are a keen rider who wishes to go on proper road rides through our wonderful "back" roads in NZ, we want you to come along to this!! If it's an ego thing, then I can't help but if you are afraid or shy, DON'T BE!!! :)

[enigma51]

Hi MM I will give a hand if you need anymore "instructors" just let me know if you need help




Just send me pm :ride:

[bugjuice]

ditto.. for what it's worth..

[aff-man]

Arse feck #@!%#!%#$#@ i'm playing ulti in wellington this weekend. REally want to learn how to ride the lines (yes TS i'm a looking at you). Maybe an evening ride next week or on the monday or something.... Arse arse arse was keen on this as well.... Oh well if it's not meant to be i suppose i'll be along on the next one :crybaby: :crybaby: :crybaby:

[Firefight]

Good on you Sudeep for doing this for the newbies, and even thou I know you don't go for all this rep bullshit, I'll give you another one, sorry won,t be able to make it, am away for the week end.

F/F :banana:

[Riff Raff]

Yes good onya Sudeep. I won't be coming either cos I'm working. So please, no accidents cos you're more than likely to get me turning up if it's Pukekohe side of 22.

[Joni]

Good on you Sudeep for doing this for the newbies, and even thou I know you don't go for all this rep bullshit, I'll give you another one, sorry won,t be able to make it, am away for the week end.

F/F :banana:


Pity Dave....
:disapint:

[aff-man]

Hey dave you wanna train me up some other time ... Maybe on the good old 22???

[Motoracer]

Yes good onya Sudeep. I won't be coming either cos I'm working. So please, no accidents cos you're more than likely to get me turning up if it's Pukekohe side of 22.

No worries RR. The only thing we are going to do as far as crashing goes is talk about it. Rest assured, no demos will be given.

[Sparky]

So come on you newbies! Yes you with your GN125 or what ever you have. Just as long as you are a keen rider who wishes to go on proper road rides through our wonderful "back" roads in NZ, we want you to come along to this!! If it's an ego thing, then I can't help but if you are afraid or shy, DON'T BE!!! :)
[/size][/QUOTE]

Hmm lets see now, you suggested doing this on our novice cruise, my reply was I'll be in if you did a seperate run, a newby I am (2months on a bike count?), fall into the shy category and love my (old) bike. So how can I say NO? Count me in and thanx in advance

[Two Smoker]

No worries RR. The only thing we are going to do as far as crashing goes is talk about it. Rest assured, no demos will be given.


I bloody hope not, because the demo will most likely be given by me :crybaby:

[MadDuck]

Well I am kinda not a newbie ( a newbie oldie :laugh: ) but need some help and advice and recommend anyone who has always been a tad shy about hanging out with this motley lot to come on along....they dont bite! Well most of them anyways.

[FROSTY]

Well Im in to help any way I can.-

[Riff Raff]

Well Im in to help any way I can.-
About how to ignore doctors orders, create a doppleganger etc???

[stify]

i'm in if dats ok,any helpful hints b apreciated,and its close to home
cheers

[Lord Pac]

Due to the nature of my loyalty to the Pubs on Friday and Saturday, and Sunday nites... I will more than likely be on the same road- but much much later...

Have a good one peeps :niceone:

[RiderInBlack]

I am try to decide if I'll come to this. I would love to help, but don't want ot scare the newbes off by have to many big bikes around. Awesome idea MR. Jobe Honda used to do evening rides when I was learning. Help me no end (was on a learners/restricted at the time).

[Posh Tourer :P]

You want a 1:1 ratio anyway ideally, so I dont see why you shouldnt...

This is not (as I understand it) for people who want to learn to ride fast, particularly, but for anyone who wants to learn anything about riding on the road. The ability to ride competently and safely, especially concerning lines on the road, often translates to the possibility for greater speed, but you don't have to.....

[Two Smoker]

You want a 1:1 ratio anyway ideally, so I dont see why you shouldnt...

This is not (as I understand it) for people who want to learn to ride fast, particularly, but for anyone who wants to learn anything about riding on the road. The ability to ride competently and safely, especially concerning lines on the road, often translates to the possibility for greater speed, but you don't have to.....

Yep, but i also think that MR will be on a certain bike to teach other larger bikes how to go fast as well.....

[Yokai]

Man - this would be useful for me, but I'll be in Wellywood ... Hmmm - Another one some time?

Yokai

[bugjuice]

Yep, but i also think that MR will be on a certain bike to teach other larger bikes how to go fast as well.....
gettin hold of a busa? 'K, now I'm going to only use the first 3 gears.. try to keep up and watch what I do.. bye..' :spudwave:

[Motoracer]

This is not (as I understand it) for people who want to learn to ride fast, particularly, but for anyone who wants to learn anything about riding on the road. The ability to ride competently and safely, especially concerning lines on the road, often translates to the possibility for greater speed, but you don't have to.....

Yep, you've got it mate! :niceone:

[Motoracer]

P.S. people who want to go faster particularly will also be pointed in the right direction. Though trying to go faster shouldn't really be a step that you take on it's own. It should be a goal that you work towards by working on different aspects of your riding.

When you improve your riding in general, speed will come on it's own, like PT said.

[DarkDream]

Great stuff Motoracer, we need more of these rides

I'm happy to help out, but don't think I'll be giving any advise....how about I bring some sausages down in the boot of my CBR for the BBQ...they should weigh the back tyre down nicely :2thumbsup

Come on people, suit up and bring your bike along to learn more about riding.

[Motoracer]

I'm happy to help out, but don't think I'll be giving any advise....how about I bring some sausages down in the boot

I hope the sausages smell OK after the trip down in your riding boot.

Kidding dude, yea I am sure Quasi will really appriciate the help. :niceone:

[changing_man]

just back from a trip south on SH22.

Hope it's not as hot this Sunday, had both wheels wandering sideways at times - felt like puddles of tar instead of a road :)

[enigma51]

Bug juice if you want I can "guide" you to the autobahn I can meet with you at the mt wellington turn off of something like that

[mikey]

so like IM INVEITED?????


i wouldnt ride behind in fornt of me if i the had choice.......

[enigma51]

so like IM INVEITED?????


i wouldnt ride behind in fornt of me if i the had choice.......

Sure even people like you are invited :moon:

[bugjuice]

Bug juice if you want I can "guide" you to the autobahn I can meet with you at the mt wellington turn off of something like that

could do.. don't know 'how lost' I think I'm going to get (sounds stupid, huh?), but I have a feeling I won't be the only biker on the freeway going that way. Plus I think I know it (I gas up there, then back on the freeway, then the next turn off is Puke).. Coming all the way thru town and out again, I've gotta catch up with someone on the freeway at some stage.. I'm happy to meet with anyone on the way, if not just for the company.

but now theyre all talkin about goin fast n efferithig.. ium skared.. :yeah:

[Motoracer]

but now theyre all talkin about goin fast n efferithig.. ium skared.. :yeah:

I have written a big program and every thing and this whole ride will be organised down to the every last bit. It should all work together nicely.

I can just promise a nice safe ride from which people might learn something. The participants of this ride won't have to do anything out of the ordinary, they should just look at it is a normal ride with a pace they are comfortable with.

It will only be us instructors who will be doing the work.

[Motoracer]

P.S. After the end of today (23:59 of Thursday the 27/01/05), No more entries will accepted for the "Guided ride". It is only for the safety and convenience of everyone because I need to have it all planed out with the correct numbers in mind.

If 10 extra riders who want to be a part of the "Guided ride", turn up on the day, that'll only cause problems. If you want to be a part of the guided ride, register now by 23:59 today!

Note: If you just want to tag along for the ride and not be a part of the "Guided ride" then you don't need to register. Just turn up on the day.

MR.

[bugjuice]

awwww.. was hopin to go a little quick.. i was kinda takin the pee, but I'm happy just to be ouuuut n abouuuut, so I'll try to stick to any pace. I'll play with the big boys (and expect to get hurt) or poodle around with everyone else. I'm easy go lucky ;)

[dveus]

Note: If you just want to tag along for the ride and not be a part of the "Guided ride" then you don't need to register. Just turn up on the day.

MR.



I'll more than likely tag along just for a ride, just not sure whats happening this weekend so don't want to commit to something I may not be able to make.

Mat.

[Two Smoker]

awwww.. was hopin to go a little quick.. i was kinda takin the pee, but I'm happy just to be ouuuut n abouuuut, so I'll try to stick to any pace. I'll play with the big boys (and expect to get hurt) or poodle around with everyone else. I'm easy go lucky ;)

If your lucky i will let you play with my 150 out the front :bleh: hehehe

[Coyote]

Is there going to be another ride like this on the South end of the North Island?

[White trash]

Is there going to be another ride like this on the South end of the North Island?

Yup. It's called Thursday night rides and everyone's welcome.

Your more than welcome to ask advise of any of the riding gods in attendance.

We've turned a 16 year old, wobbly, inexperianced FXR150 rider into a wheelie attempting, truly skilled rider in just a couple of months.

Promise you this though, your parents will hate us.

[Coldkiwi]

MR, I've just got my tank back from reflections today but I'm going to be away all weekend at Parachute so unfortunately I can't come. I'll DEFINITELY be biking again next week though so I should be sweet as if you decide to organise another one.

[crashe]

I too will not committ myself to the date either...
But I guess its more for the sports bike riders..... than the cruiser riders..

So if I do happen to show up, then I will tag along at my own pace....

Judderbar if you are going..... and if I do manage to show up... then you and I can tag along at the back..... since you and me are the king and queen of the slow riders....

[Two Smoker]

I too will not committ myself to the date either...
But I guess its more for the sports bike riders..... than the cruiser riders..

So if I do happen to show up, then I will tag along at my own pace....

Judderbar if you are going..... and if I do manage to show up... then you and I can tag along at the back..... since you and me are the king and queen of the slow riders....

Nope, not once stated for sport bike riders, its for ALL riders...... all that is asked is that you can do 100kmh for motorway riding.....

[Coyote]

Yup. It's called Thursday night rides and everyone's welcome.

Your more than welcome to ask advise of any of the riding gods in attendance.

We've turned a 16 year old, wobbly, inexperianced FXR150 rider into a wheelie attempting, truly skilled rider in just a couple of months.

Promise you this though, your parents will hate us.
Sounds good :yes:. Probebly be best to wait untill I get my restricted, or will 70kph be fine?

Also, where and what time?

[MadDuck]

Bug juice if you want I can "guide" you to the autobahn I can meet with you at the mt wellington turn off of something like that

If you see a solitary rider trying to go flat out to make the meet on time give me a wave as you pass. The worstest part of meeting at Papakura is the long lonely ride from Silverdale on ramp :disapint:

[Motoracer]

Nope, not once stated for sport bike riders, its for ALL riders...... all that is asked is that you can do 100kmh for motorway riding.....

What the smoker said.

You people worry too much!

[Posh Tourer :P]

I too will not committ myself to the date either...
But I guess its more for the sports bike riders..... than the cruiser riders..

Rubbish.... No matter what sort of two wheels you ride, you will still benefit from knowing how best to take a corner, whether it is for your peace of mind, confidence when you hit something unexpected, making the most of your ground clearance, or even, if you really want, speed....

Riding the right lines is important for *anyone*, it'll make you more confident, and able to handle anything a corner throws at you. Riding techniques are similar. It doesnt matter if you are admiring the scenery or blasting along the road, more skills will make your riding much more worry free and enjoyable.....

[Waylander]

Depending on how a certain phone call goes tomorrow morning i might be going to this thing. i have to find out if Maf has fixed its problem yet. If not then guess itll be another six months. So hopefully everything has been taken care of so i can join up. if i end up going if anybody going through hamilton on the way up wants to meet and go as a group ide be interested in that too just have to figure out where to meet at.

[bugjuice]

for those north of the brodge

I'm going to be leaving Cyclespot on Barry's Point Rd at around 8.15, then stopping at Mt Welly Caltex at around 8.30/45ish, then onto the the SP from there.. anyone around in the area are welcome to join up..

[Lord Pac]

Any late starters like moi :yes: keen to leave around 1030-1045 and meet up (hopefully) with the rest of the peeps?

hit me back! :ride:

[bugjuice]

Also, anyone out west going? got a mate who's keen to come along, from the waitaks.. anyone want to catch up at New Lynn Repco (or do you have a place already arranged..?) with him, so he knows the way too?
Either just post it (for everyone else to join too) or PM me and I'll pass it on.
Slackass hasn't got up to signing yet, ay Dion..??

[dss3]

Can't make it anymore! :disapint:

Heading up north for the long weekend to beach with girls now, but will be doing SH22 on sat morning and then on monday avo heading back to ham's, should I see anyone out thatta way....

Have fun
Ciao

[Arven]

Woops, Looks like registrations have closed. Is my mate (Lance Tarrant Aka Atomic) able to go also? he can get 'Tutored' Instead of me if thats OK?. He is kinda noob.

Also, Where is the Autobahn? Do you have any directions on how to get there? (map would be good! i suck with directions.. ;) )

Thanks.

Mike. (aka Arven)

[justsomeguy]

For anyone wanting directions:

Get onto State Highway One (SH1) north of Papakura and keep riding south until you reach Papakura. The Autobahn Cafe is part of the BP/Cafe's/Rest Area complex. Can't miss it.

From website:

AUTOBAHN PAPAKURA

Manager: Suzanne Braks - Joy Jackson

Location: BP Motorway Service Center, State Highway 1, Papakura, Southern Motorway

Phone: 09-2962299
Fax: 09-2960096
E-mail: autobahn.cafe@xtra.co.nz (autobahn.cafe@xtra.co.nz)
Web: www.autobahncafe.co.nz (http://www.autobahncafe.co.nz/)

Opening hours: 0600 - 2200 7 Days Not licenced

See you there:doobey:

[Motoracer]

Woops, Looks like registrations have closed. Is my mate (Lance Tarrant Aka Atomic) able to go also? he can get 'Tutored' Instead of me if thats OK?. He is kinda noob.

Also, Where is the Autobahn? Do you have any directions on how to get there? (map would be good! i suck with directions.. ;) )

Thanks.

Mike. (aka Arven)

Hey Mike, It's cool he can come join. Dss3 pulled out anyway and 1 more rider can't make it now.

Cheers JSG for the directions to the Autobhan!

[SpankMe]

Woohoo :banana: Some work stuff I was having to do all Saturday night got postponed, so I'm coming if I can drag my ass outta bed in time.

[Motoracer]

Woohoo :banana: Some work stuff I was having to do all Saturday night got postponed, so I'm coming if I can drag my ass outta bed in time.

Cool as man!! :Punk:

PS All of you instructors who haven't received the info yet, please wait for a bit longer cause between 2 jobs and other commitments, I am doing my best to plan it all so I will be able to send it to you tomorrow only.

Cheers, MR.

[Quasievil]

Cool as man!! :Punk:

PS All of you instructors who haven't received the info yet, please wait for a bit longer cause between 2 jobs and other commitments, I am doing my best to plan it all so I will be able to send it to you tomorrow only.

Cheers, MR.

As soon as man Im going to Auckland in the morning so will need it by then ??
Whats this a bout a R6 ?? had lunch with a mutual mate today lol
Catch ya

[enigma51]

I will need it too before tomorrow as I have no printer at home but if I dont need to print anything cool

[Motoracer]

As soon as man Im going to Auckland in the morning so will need it by then ??
Whats this a bout a R6 ?? had lunch with a mutual mate today lol
Catch ya

I'll be back on a computer again late late at night. If you don't get it before Sunday then it's OK. There's nothing tricky, we'll just go over it on Sunday Morning.

The R6 matches my leathers. :niceone:

[Firefight]

after a quick blat up and down 22 today, have noted the following.

1) Outside Glen Murray School pea metal applied to the wet tar.
Mostly in south bound lane, Not sign posted at time of posting.

2) about 3 kms from Glen Murray school on top of ridge south bound
road breaking up due to logging trucks turning in road.
Logging operation signs displayed.

3) Lots of lots of pea metal near Rotowaro Rd left turn about 4-5 kms from
Waingaro springs, just past 45 kph corner sign.

4) Coming back the afternoon( about 15.00hours) worst section of wet
tar seems to be from Glen Murray school toopuaita stream.

Don,t worry if you don,t know these land marks, Your instructors will.
slightly :Offtopic:
The other point to be aware of is the need to rehydrate (drink water)

If Sunday is anything like the last few days, it will be bloody hot out
there, don,t wait till you start to get cramp..keep your fluids up.

Hope you all have a great day, and all credit to Sudeep for putting in
the work to make this thing happen.


F/F :thud:

[Firefight]

The R6 matches my leathers. :niceone:


and of course its a better bike ! :whistle:



F/F :blink:

[Two Smoker]

and of course its a better bike ! :whistle:

Dont get me started.........

[Firefight]

Dont get me started.........


Truth hurts !

F/F :lol:

[Motoracer]

after a quick blat up and down 22 today, have noted the following.

1) Outside Glen Murray School pea metal applied to the wet tar.
Mostly in south bound lane, Not sign posted at time of posting.

2) about 3 kms from Glen Murray school on top of ridge south bound
road breaking up due to logging trucks turning in road.
Logging operation signs displayed.

3) Lots of lots of pea metal near Rotowaro Rd left turn about 4-5 kms from
Waingaro springs, just past 45 kph corner sign.

4) Coming back the afternoon( about 15.00hours) worst section of wet
tar seems to be from Glen Murray school toopuaita stream.

Don,t worry if you don,t know these land marks, Your instructors will.
slightly :Offtopic:
The other point to be aware of is the need to rehydrate (drink water)

If Sunday is anything like the last few days, it will be bloody hot out
there, don,t wait till you start to get cramp..keep your fluids up.

Hope you all have a great day, and all credit to Sudeep for putting in
the work to make this thing happen.


F/F :thud:

CHEERS MAN!! :)

I will be going down SH22 to check it over again on Saturday just to make sure everything is all good and to have an accurate idea about where to have the stops and a few other details. (that's why I still don't have all the info all the instructors cause I am still collecting the info myself).

[Arven]

You guys know that its the Nationals drags this sunday, and the motorway is most likely to be blocked up for MILES and MILES either way from Meremere... Even early..

[Motoracer]

You guys know that its the Nationals drags this sunday, and the motorway is most likely to be blocked up for MILES and MILES either way from Meremere... Even early..

Cheers for that. Didin't know about the drags.

We won't be riding on SH1 for very long at all so there should be no problems. If Motorway looks backed up right up to Bombay hills, we can skip that section of SH1 as well by going via the old GSR after taking the Puke exit.

MR.

[Two Smoker]

You guys know that its the Nationals drags this sunday, and the motorway is most likely to be blocked up for MILES and MILES either way from Meremere... Even early..

Dont worry mate, we arent going anywhere near there, and we will only be on the motorway for a short time (like 5 kays, if that....)

[Joni]

Guys have a great ride.
My mate Sudeep is a phenominal rider - I am sure you will all go away having learned something of value. Or just seen what you striving towards....
Have fun!
Jo
:first:

[Waylander]

DAMN!!!!! DAMN!!!!! DAMN!!!!! I wont be able to go on this ride. Stupid bloody government workers cant get thir numbers right. Anyway, hope to be able to make it to the next one.

[Jackrat]

Time to put some faces to names,
See you's there.

[Two Smoker]

Time to put some faces to names,
See you's there.

Look forward to it :niceone: See you there :niceone:

[erik]

Also, anyone out west going? got a mate who's keen to come along, from the waitaks.. anyone want to catch up at New Lynn Repco (or do you have a place already arranged..?) with him, so he knows the way too?
Either just post it (for everyone else to join too) or PM me and I'll pass it on.
Slackass hasn't got up to signing yet, ay Dion..??

I'm leaving from west auckland, Repco (9 clark st, new lynn) (http://www.repco.co.nz/stores/store.asp?stid=29) would be a good place to meet. I'll be going along Hillsborough road to the south western motorway (Hugh Watt drive SH20) and then getting on the southern motorway (SH1) at manukau.

I'll be there at 8:15 and leave at 8:20 sharp.

[Hoon]

Yep I'll be there too - got my race bike wof/rego'd today so all good.

I'll meet up with you Erik at Repco New Lynn!!!

[bugjuice]

I'm leaving from west auckland, Repco (9 clark st, new lynn) (http://www.repco.co.nz/stores/store.asp?stid=29) would be a good place to meet. I'll be going along Hillsborough road to the south western motorway (Hugh Watt drive SH20) and then getting on the southern motorway (SH1) at manukau.

I'll be there at 8:15 and leave at 8:20 sharp.
sweet, thanx for that. I've told him 8.15 sharp, so hopefully should all be go. He's on a white GSXR400 with a red jacket and I've told him to be nearer the old flattened gas station, but I doubt there's going to be many bikes there..

He did ask about if you guys were stopping by Mt Welly with me and the others. I told him I wasn't sure, so might be something to do, but see on time. We'll be outta there around 8.30/45ish, so if we're not there, we've gone on. I guess see at the time.
Cheers guys

[RiderInBlack]

Mood and Weather permitting, I'll see you guys 9am @ the Auto Barn (will have to get my arse down the road by 6am if I'm going to get there).

[Devil]

Would one of you guys PM paco27zim or I Quasi's address? We'll be leaving a little later and planning on catching up with the group, if we dont find you, at least we'll be able to find Quasi's!

[Two Smoker]

Well the RG and my gear is all sorted :niceone: See you guys bright and early :niceone:

[Atomic]

I'm leaving from west auckland, Repco (9 clark st, new lynn) (http://www.repco.co.nz/stores/store.asp?stid=29) would be a good place to meet. I'll be going along Hillsborough road to the south western motorway (Hugh Watt drive SH20) and then getting on the southern motorway (SH1) at manukau.

I'll be there at 8:15 and leave at 8:20 sharp.



Mike & I will be leaving Carlton Street (Off Hillsborough Rd) at about 8:30
so we will look out for the Zeal and possibly follow you down, we know the way so if we miss ya its no problem. Mikes on a blue R6 and im on a green KR150.

Are you gonna get on the airport m/way at Hillsborough and head through Wiri/Manakau or head through Greenlane and get on the southern?

Cheers
Lance

[Two Smoker]

Mike & I will be leaving Carlton Street (Off Hillsborough Rd) at about 8:30
so we will look out for the Zeal and possibly follow you down, we know the way so if we miss ya its no problem. Mikes on a blue R6 and im on a green KR150.

Are you gonna get on the airport m/way at Hillsborough and head through Wiri/Manakau or head through Greenlane and get on the southern?

Cheers
Lance
What time are you leaving Carlton Street? Im like 30 seconds away from there....

[Lord Pac]

Would one of you guys PM paco27zim or I Quasi's address? We'll be leaving a little later and planning on catching up with the group, if we dont find you, at least we'll be able to find Quasi's!

Yeah man looking forward to the braai!:spudguita :drinknsin

[sAsLEX]

has anybody noticed how early this is for MR?? Hope he is on time this time :msn-wink:






PT

[Two Smoker]

has anybody noticed how early this is for MR?? Hope he is on time this time :msn-wink:






PT

BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA :lol: :lol: :lol: :killingme :killingme :killingme

Not bloody likely....

PT..... (and no that doesnt mean Posh TOurer :bleh: )

[Riff Raff]

BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA :lol: :lol: :lol: :killingme :killingme :killingme
Not bloody likely....
PT..... (and no that doesnt mean Posh TOurer :bleh: )
Can we place bets on what time he'll turn up? Could be a little moneymaker!!!

[mikey]

hey guys... can I come?????? ill like get up at 5 an ride to auckland

i know how to get to auckland but wheres autobahn?

[Two Smoker]

hey guys... can I come?????? ill like get up at 5 an ride to auckland

i know how to get to auckland but wheres autobahn?

Get off at the Papakura Offramp. then get back on the motorway heading south. Then take the next offramp. You will then be at the Autobahn Cafe... Better leave now :niceone:

[Motoracer]

I'll keep it short.

Just Did 22 with my Bro down to Narawahia and then back with Quasi's company.

If tomorrow's anything like today, it's gunna be F-in awesome!!

Roads are all good, we won't have any road melting problems on the way down. On the way back up, if no clouds are about, it's just going to be a tad bit slippery but nothing to worry about.

After the ride, I had to work and I just came back from work. Now to finish off planning this thing (shit, there's still so much to do!!!) Oh well, no more sleep for another night it is then :p.

Thank you sAsLEX, for your concerns, but I will be on time. If I am not, free fuel, breakfast, lunch for all (even if I have to sell my race bike to pay for it!) LOL Which brings me to the next thing I wanted to bring up. Due to Quasi having other commitments, it was impossible for the lunch/BBQ to work out at his place, so now we will be buying our own food and Lunch is now back at Narawahia.

Hope it all goes well tomorrow and I'm looking forward to meeting you all. If there are any problems, I am on 021 155 9376.

Nite all, MR.

[erik]

sweet, thanx for that. I've told him 8.15 sharp, so hopefully should all be go. He's on a white GSXR400 with a red jacket and I've told him to be nearer the old flattened gas station, but I doubt there's going to be many bikes there..

He did ask about if you guys were stopping by Mt Welly with me and the others. I told him I wasn't sure, so might be something to do, but see on time. We'll be outta there around 8.30/45ish, so if we're not there, we've gone on. I guess see at the time.
Cheers guys

I'll keep an eye out for him. We won't be stopping in Mt Wellington, it would be backtracking for us since we're getting on the motorway at manukau.



Yep I'll be there too - got my race bike wof/rego'd today so all good.

I'll meet up with you Erik at Repco New Lynn!!!

Cool, see you there.





Mike & I will be leaving Carlton Street (Off Hillsborough Rd) at about 8:30
so we will look out for the Zeal and possibly follow you down, we know the way so if we miss ya its no problem. Mikes on a blue R6 and im on a green KR150.

Are you gonna get on the airport m/way at Hillsborough and head through Wiri/Manakau or head through Greenlane and get on the southern?

Cheers
Lance

Yup, we'll be going along the airport motorway and then heading out to manukau/wiri station road.

[Devil]

Due to Quasi having other commitments, it was impossible for the lunch/BBQ to work out at his place, so now we will be buying our own food and Lunch is now back at Narawahia.
Ahhh sweet. At least I know where that is :D

[Two Smoker]

WOOHOO, mint day for riding!!!! Not to hot :D

[6Chris6]

Sorry MR.

Not going to be able to make it as I can't afford it after picking up new bike yesterday.
Have a great, safe ride everyone.

[FROSTY]

Mr -Ive called you but no reply :argh:
Boss called me-they misssed their flight and so they need me to work today.
I'm totally gutted -At work insteadf of on a cool ride.

[bane]

Not to hot :D

maybe at 0822... but by 1130 a scorcher!

great day all round, huge turnout, (wait to ya see the group photo :ride: )and topped off by a Bar-b @Bret's (give that man some rep points!)

Nice to put some faces to Kiwibiker handles

[justsomeguy]

For want of a nut

For want of a nut a bolt was lost

For want of a bolt the gear lever was lost

For want of a gear lever any gear changing was lost

For want of gear changing ability the biker was lost

For want of a biker the bike was lost

For want of a bike the ride was lost

And all for the sake of a little wee nut

[MikeL]

:sweatdrop :sunny: :sweatdrop :sunny: :sweatdrop :sunny:
Anyone know where I can buy leathers with built-in air-conditioning?

It was alright as long as I kept moving...

The ride down was great fun - good pace, little traffic, no :Police:
Sorry Quasi I didn't stay for the BBQ (you were brave, with that number of people...)

Came back on my own, up SH1 to Rangiriri then across to Glen Murray and back up SH22. Was riding fairly warily because of the melting roads, but even so had a brown-pants moment just south of Pukekawa on a river of liquid tar...

Couldn't resist stopping at the roadside stall in Tuakau where I saw cherries advertised at $4.95 kg. Bought a bag, put them in my pack and by the time I arrived home they were semi-liquid. Good thing I've got a recipe for cherry liqueur.

Great to see so many familiar faces and also meet some new ones. Hope everyone enjoyed the ride as much as I did, and that there were no untoward incidents...

[Milky]

:weep: here I am, still stuck in the dungeon that is work... Weather such as this deserves to be ridden in, and though I couldn't, it sounds like the day was great for those who went along

[Quasievil]

Big Ups to MR for organising such a good ride:first: , great weather and bikers, MAN IT WAS HUGE !!! WHAT A TURN OUT
41 Bikes I heard thats a good turn out.
I think we should do a few more training rides at some stage soon, it seemed alot of benefit was gained by the lesser experienced riders, so it was good all round.
Good times were had at the BBQ ,sorry about the cuisine but how else can ya feed 41 bikers with no organisation apart, good on the Mad Butcher for being just around the corner.
Good Effort on the fundrising, Spank walked away with $150 cash and prolly $40 in change, this is good:2thumbsup . I think all organised rides should involve passing around the Hat.
I took a few pics so here they are in now particular order.
:o Well I was trying to upload them but know worko will try later

[Quasievil]

SOMEONE LOOSE SOME GLASSES ???? CLIP ON SUNGLASSES ????

LET ME KNOW i WILL POST EM TO YA

[MacD]

Another great day's riding! Thanks to MR for organising the ride and Quasi for the BBQ! :2thumbsup

My mate and I came home through Gordonton, Huntly, Rangiriri and HW22. The road between Rangiriri and HW22 wasn't too soft, but there were rivers of tar on 22 just after we rejoined it. :sunny: Took it fairly carefully through there without any mishaps.

Here are a few photos of the trip down...

[crashe]

MR - Thanks for organising a great ride today....

Quasi - Thanks for the BBQ and drinks at your place.....

Slim - Nice to meet you as well, even thou we couldn't twist your arm to come back the way you had already ridden....lol. I thought cool there would be 3 women on the ride... but alas it wasn't to be....

Well after the ride down and BBQ, I left the group as they were heading back up SH22 and I headed back along River Rd out of Hamilton.... yep I even found my brother's home, except that he has moved..... friggin bro's .... I then headed up to the Drag racing to see a friend there as her hubby was racing.... he won in a VOLVO - so I guess that he is the 2005 champion in his class....!!!

Anyways I managed to charm my way into the place and not have to pay a cent.... and even charmed my way into the pit area as well to chat with my friend.... left there and came all the rest of the way home on SH1 and traffic wasn't a problem....

I even joined up with 2 Harley's and a Triumph on the road home........

So a fantastic day out there today and nice to meet a few more riders....
So I reckon that a few more days like this would be great...
:spudwave: :sunny: :spudwave: :sunny: :apint:

[erik]

Thanks MR for organising the ride and thanks Quasi for the barbecue :niceone:

It was a great ride down, but going back up the melting tar had me riding even more cautiously than usual. But still it was fun :)

I'm pretty knackered now, time for :apint: and a bit of relaxing.

[Naked Commuter]

Hey guys, thanks for the great ride, heaps of fun!

It was the first KB ride I'd found myself on and I'm looking forward to the next one.

It's pretty inspiring seeing the top guys do there stuff. Just about shat myself when MR went flying past looking like one of the guys out of the TT vid that Quasi played at his place. Thanks for setting the ride up MR and to our gracious host Quasi for having the horde over, and to everyone else on the ride too, it was great to meet you.

This biking thing guys, it kicks ass!

[Two Smoker]

I WANT MY 600 BACK!!!!!! :crybaby: :crybaby: :crybaby: :crybaby: :crybaby:

[Atomic]

Cheers all for the ride, MR for setting it all up and Quasi for the bbq.

I also took it easy on the way back due to the melted road but still had a blast. Thanks everyone for not laughing too hard at my near spill after locking up the front end and almost taking out several expensive machines!
I think I learnt a bit and look forward ot the next ride.

Cheers
Lance

[Two Smoker]

Was an absolute AWESOME day!!!! Nice one MR for organising it :niceone: Cheers Bret for the BBQ, and letting me have a play on the MTB :)

My day started off with a nice relaxed pace, doing some tutoring for some guys :niceone: They were all riding very well, and really getting into the flow of things. I saw a definate improvement towards the end of my viewing :niceone:

Great to see 41 bikes there!!!! but in total with comings and goings there would have been over 45 bikes....

Great too see such a large range of bikes and riding skill, from the bloody quick MR, to the nana (me) at the back.....

Thanks for showing us the Video of IOMTT Bret :niceone: fucking awesome!!!! Can't wait to have ago!!! Looked mental as.. Hope they wouldnt mind a road block like myself there...

Trip back was very slippery, with some very molten patches of tar... The pace back was very brisk... Good riding from all :niceone:

Then had ice creams at Bombay AB...

Great day, that i enjoyed alot!!! Good to meet alot of new faces.. and hope to see more on KB rides!!!!

Glad you were able to make it Hoon :niceone:

[Riff Raff]

And thanks everyone for not crashing. I spent the day worrying that someone might bin and I'd have to scrape them up. Really pleased everyone had a good day and it was worthwhile for all concerned. :banana:

[justsomeguy]

WILL YOU ALL SHUT UP WITH THE OOOOHHH WHAT A NICE RIDE BULLSHIT:brick:

I'M PISSED OFF ENOUGH AS IT IS..... WHAT BLOODY LUCK WHAT BLOODY LUCK!!!!!! :angry2::angry2::angry2::angry2::angry2::angry2:

[crashe]

And thanks everyone for not crashing. I spent the day worrying that someone might bin and I'd have to scrape them up. Really pleased everyone had a good day and it was worthwhile for all concerned. :banana:

Well Riff Raff, I did make a suggestion to the group, that we should all ride into see you at work... :2thumbsup
but ummm a couple thought, that it would be a bit mean to you, since you had to work.... :2thumbsup
I just thought that you would like to see 41 bikes ride up as you sat at work.... :2thumbsup

[Waylander]

WILL YOU ALL SHUT UP WITH THE OOOOHHH WHAT A NICE RIDE BULLSHIT:brick:

I'M PISSED OFF ENOUGH AS IT IS..... WHAT BLOODY LUCK WHAT BLOODY LUCK!!!!!! :angry2::angry2::angry2::angry2::angry2::angry2::a ngry2::angry2:
Atleast you got to meet new peaple and enjoy a semi nice ride. Some peaple (like me) were either stuck at work or at home with nothin better to do.


(pt)

[Two Smoker]

WILL YOU ALL SHUT UP WITH THE OOOOHHH WHAT A NICE RIDE BULLSHIT:brick:

I'M PISSED OFF ENOUGH AS IT IS..... WHAT BLOODY LUCK WHAT BLOODY LUCK!!!!!! :angry2::angry2::angry2::angry2::angry2::angry2:

Sorry to rub it in mate, but if you had continued on to the Tuakau Bridge, i had a bolt and nut there for you courtesy of MacD...

Sorry to hear about that mate :niceone: ah well there is always another KB ride :niceone:

[justsomeguy]

Atleast you got to meet new peaple and enjoy a semi nice ride. Some peaple (like me) were either stuck at work or at home with nothin better to do.


(pt)

No I didn't enjoy the ride. After 10 mins of it starting the bastard bolt that holds my gear lever fell off and I was left stuck in 4th or something gear, I had to leave the group and miss out on the :cry::cry:

i want my mamma :cry::cry:

[justsomeguy]

Sorry to rub it in mate, but if you had continued on to the Tuakau Bridge, i had a bolt and nut there for you courtesy of MacD...

Sorry to hear about that mate :niceone: ah well there is always another KB ride :niceone:

:argh: Whens the next KB ride?

What you doing tomorrow?

I'll be out somewhere as soon as I can figure out a place to ride to.

Can somebody please recommend some place to ride to? Ahhh... I'll start another thread

[Waylander]

You still had the ride up there and meeting everybody. But i can see how that would suck. Did you atleast get to partake of the BBQ at Quasi's?

[MadDuck]

and everyone else (Enigma, Hoon, TS, Saslex) who helped out to manage a day without incident considering how many bikes where there that is an awesome achievement. I didnt stay around for the BBQ as I had a 2 hour ride to get home and thought there may have just been a few too many of us for Brets neighbours to cope with :whistle:

After today I have decided that speed isnt everything and its about getting out there and meeting new people and going new places...the more I ride the better I will get - TRUELY!. As I was having a relaxing potter and these guys were flying past I am in awe at the skill.

Thank you to the poor fella that had to give me a push up cos my short ass legs couldnt get the bike upright...now that was kinda embarrassing :sweatdrop

[justsomeguy]

You still had the ride up there and meeting everybody. But i can see how that would suck. Did you atleast get to partake of the BBQ at Quasi's?

Nope, had no idea where the BBQ was..........and dumb me forgot to get cell phone numbers :wacko:

I was with the group for around 10 mins only.:sweatdrop

Once I found a bolt I went for a ride to Raglan and back:devil2:

[Waylander]

Wish i had known yall were gonna go to raglan. I might have been able to meet you at the turn off from the thermal explorer motorway.

[justsomeguy]

Wish i had known yall were gonna go to raglan. I might have been able to meet you at the turn off from the thermal explorer motorway.

Yes, oh well.....

Can you recommend some other routes? Anything considered.

[sAsLEX]

well a long hot day, I came back slow as due to the bike slipping around a fair bit, and when I tried to give it a bit I had the back end whip out on a tar snake! Had a good run north into ngarawahia with the guys on the bigger bikes but then the road turned to average!

Cheers to Bret for the barbie and vid!!

ps that was some shady splitting there aye ts!

pps at bombay my bike lost all electrics, there was nothing alive in the bike after backing it from the pump to infront of the store. checked fuses battery everything couldn't find fault, then TS just pushed it forward a foot or two and it was as though it never had the problem..... weird, maybe bikes dont like going back wards?

[Two Smoker]

ps that was some shady splitting there aye ts!

pps at bombay my bike lost all electrics, there was nothing alive in the bike after backing it from the pump to infront of the store. checked fuses battery everything couldn't find fault, then TS just pushed it forward a foot or two and it was as though it never had the problem..... weird, maybe bikes dont like going back wards?

Dodgy..... nah mate, safe as houses i was :niceone: dont know about you though.... (j/ks lol)

Yeah that electical problem was very weird :wacko: Good to see my touch bringing a bike back to life rather than killing them.....

[Riff Raff]

Yeah that electical problem was very weird :wacko: Good to see my touch bringing a bike back to life rather than killing them.....
He layeth on the hands, and lo it was healed!

[Waylander]

Yes, oh well.....

Can you recommend some other routes? Anything considered.
Na man sorry i havnt been in country long enough to know the routes around that well. Part of the reason why i want to go on some of these rides.

[Arven]

:2thumbsup Yep! I will say thanks to everyone orginising and all. I had the best time! Learning lots of new skills and meeting some cool guys!

That slippery Tar and gravel patches almost made me wet myself a few times! Had a few hairy moments! But everything turned out OK!

Let me know when the next KB Ride is on because i'm keen as! :yes:

[Atomic]

Damn Mike, change your avatar to a pic of your R6.

[Zapf]

thanks MR for the organising. You got a gr8t turn out :)

thanks to Quasie for opening his home and cooking.

And it was mighty fun trying to keep up with the 600's on the way back SH22, everything was good except the Tar.... (why did they have to put so much tar on?)

and it was great to meet you all, ppl I know and new alike. Now where is the photo of mE ? (please) :buggerd: and i am so buggered I just went home had ice cream and fell asleep for a few hours :P

JSG (just some guy),
the fact that you made it down SH22 yourself was a great training I can tell you that much, I can only remember the 1st time I went on 22 with the group and stopped to put on my helmet strap at the motorway off ramp(cause I forgot). And then after that realised they are no longer on the same road, so I tracked them down using a combination of bike tire marks and asking people working on the side of the road (only just caught the group around 3/4 of the way thru 22). Riding down SH22 on my 250 was a very good learning exicise..... it teaches you about your limits, steering, smothness, power, braking, where to look... you see your goal is to set an average speed, so say you should try keep to around 100~120k's as your average speed and then just adjust everything around it.

[RiderInBlack]

Haven't the energy to read all today's posts. Have just got back home and found that I've have done 500Miles (800Km)! Had an awesome day thanks to everyone that made today possible; specially TS, MR, SM, Quasi, the dude on the Alaster GSXR (sorry I suck with names). Sorry to hear that you have such bad luck JustSomeGuy (quick scanned this page, will read it all properly later).

Doug

[justsomeguy]

Haven't the energy to read all today's posts. Have just got back home and found that I've have done 500Miles (800Km)! Had an awesome day thanks to everyone that made today possible; specially TS, MR, SM, Quasi, the dude on the Alaster GSXR (sorry I suck with names). Sorry to hear that you have such bad luck JustSomeGuy (quick scanned this page, will read it all properly later).

Doug

Actually I'm just being a kid..

If you look at the big picture that was the best place to lose the nut as I was surrounded by good people who knew what to do. Not alone by myself in the middle of nowhere with no idea what to do.

Give Roxanne a kiss for me :2thumbsup

[RiderInBlack]

Oh, for future reference, I carry the odd spare Metric nuts and bolts. If you are misssing one on a ride, make a point of asking around. You never know what the other riders are carrying:spudwave:

[justsomeguy]

JSG (just some guy),
the fact that you made it down SH22 yourself was a great training I can tell you that much, I can only remember the 1st time I went on 22 with the group and stopped to put on my helmet strap at the motorway off ramp(cause I forgot). And then after that realised they are no longer on the same road, so I tracked them down using a combination of bike tire marks and asking people working on the side of the road (only just caught the group around 3/4 of the way thru 22). Riding down SH22 on my 250 was a very good learning exicise..... it teaches you about your limits, steering, smothness, power, braking, where to look... you see your goal is to set an average speed, so say you should try keep to around 100~120k's as your average speed and then just adjust everything around it.

Man that is a challenging road.......:not:

You know what? You just made a decision for me......

I'm going down there on my ride tomorrow....... If you wanna come along. We can meet at the same place we met today - Autobahn papakura at 9:30am....

Thanks......

OK BRONZ next......

[justsomeguy]

Oh, for future reference, I carry the odd spare Metric nuts and bolts. If you are misssing one on a ride, make a point of asking around. You never know what the other riders are carrying:spudwave:

Yes sure.

Should have done that :stupid:

...... instead of deserting the army and going looking for ammo from civilians........ my apologies.......

You live......... you learn

[Zapf]

Man that is a challenging road.......:not:

You know what? You just made a decision for me......

I'm going down there on my ride tomorrow....... If you wanna come along. We can meet at the same place we met today - Autobahn papakura at 9:30am....

Thanks......

OK BRONZ next......

u brave man heheheh :not:

I suggest if you were keen on going, then you should start even earlier. like 8. it'll be bright enough, and provided there is not water from the skies the road will be dry. and it'll be cool as well. Then you can ride back same track around 11 or 12, where the road hasn't quite melted yet.

And please, watch out for corners / bumps / dips / bridges / birds / headchogs / sand / gravel / wash outs / cows / farmers / cars / trucks / ... etc :)

have a good ride. whats your cell # btw?

[justsomeguy]

Cell No# 021 1343 055 ........ what's yours?


And 8am...... naa not going to happen..... 9 will be a miracle :lol:

Will take it easy don't worry.

Had a couple of wet moments today.......... I seem to overcook the left hand corners...... I can take them wayy better than the right hand ones and seem to put on too much speed....... then it's, "Oh God, please don't let me overshoot, please don't let me, HEY!!! GOD...... you listening.... FFAAAARRRRKKKKKK, phewww that was close". :killingme "I'm not doing that again......... oh shit!!!!!!, Oh Goddd, must not overshoot :shit:

[Zapf]

Cell No# 021 1343 055 ........ what's yours?


And 8am...... naa not going to happen..... 9 will be a miracle :lol:

Will take it easy don't worry.

Had a couple of wet moments today.......... I seem to overcook the left hand corners...... I can take them wayy better than the right hand ones and seem to put on too much speed....... then it's, "Oh God, please don't let me overshoot, please don't let me, HEY!!! GOD...... you listening.... FFAAAARRRRKKKKKK, phewww that was close". :killingme "I'm not doing that again......... oh shit!!!!!!, Oh Goddd, must not overshoot :shit:

ok. you need to slow down to go faster. Sounds funny I know. But you won't get your line right if you hammer it thru blind.

so go slower, relax your arms / lean into the corner / look at the exit of the corner / slow in fast out / and work that counter steering. God will only help those who help themselves :)

once you find the line that works, then you can work on your speed. Till then ride at 50% of your max speed, just take it easy and swing in nicely thru corners. And remember don't tighten up into the corner too soon or apex too soon, it is not the best way or the fastest way thru the corner. and most ppl do that when they ride too fast for what they are capable of. So... slow down.

And carry some energy bars / and at lease 1/2 liter of water / drink with ya. Cause you'll get bloody hot and maybe tired.

Oh, and don't take the road to Ragland from 22. Its gravel, u won't like it.

[slob]

Fun ride today! It was good to meet all the people that I did meet. Cheers for having me along MR and cheers for the hospitality Quasi! Having not done any proper riding in 2 months or so (i.e. after binning the FZR400 in the last KB ride I did at Whangamata), I was more or less a noob again! I am just starting to bond with my new '96 GSXR750 (bought it 3 days ago), so hopefully I'll be up to speed in a couple of weeks' time!

[justsomeguy]

Thanks for the advice......... slow in fast out....... looks so simple...... practice...makes perfe.....

[Sparky]

What a great day!!! Had a ball, sooooo many bike to drool over and good company to boot. What more could we ask for.Thanks MR for organising the day and Quasi for the BBQ and your hospitality. And of course the others for their advise, god knows I need it. Could do with an electric start whilest he is at it :laugh:
Decided to leave SH22 alone for the return trip and brave the traffic on SH1, cruised through to Gordonton and Taupiri and onto the highway, traffic was no problem and a good trip home, so a great day was had
Thanx guys until next time

Check out today's photo's here:
http://client.webshots.com/album/262774513uDZIDO

[Kwaka-Kid]

nice, agood stuff guys, grreat to hear of your goodness, sory ywull Try make next one but please wait.

insteads working and now ion 6 chris new bike, yay!

[loosebruce]

I always pick the best times to chuck myself down the road, missing the manfeild track day was bad enough missing this ride :disapint: what a awesome turnout, well done to sudeep and brett and all others involved in the organizing of the ride. Looks like everyone had a good time and hope that everyone out there to learn something did so.
Ah well only a few more weeks and me cast is off, there's is supposed to be a 2 week recovery period after the op, but i have selective hearing when it comes to docters. " Keep off your bike for a while sonny" :unsure: yeah right

Next time :rockon:

[loosebruce]

I WANT MY 600 BACK!!!!!! :crybaby: :crybaby: :crybaby: :crybaby: :crybaby:

Don't know what you're whinging about at least you got hands :ar15:

[Quasievil]

Don't know what you're whinging about at least you got hands :ar15:

Why dont you go to bed , fuck hang on why dont I ..... night

[RiderInBlack]

Just a couple of pics showing the "Crowd".
Hey Zapf, what's a "headchog":unsure: :Pokey: Saw a dead Hedgehog (a small animal covered with long, sharp points) in the middle of a corner but (just where you would apex it):shit:
Sorry I'm sounding like Hitcher:blank:

[Jackrat]

Thanks to all those that organised the ride,the BBQ,the weather,an all the good people that showed up.
Heading down the motorway was great,watching all the bikes up front an then looking in the mirrors to see even more coming was a real buzz.
Once we hit H22 proper the pace was just right for me an the old girl,plus I had a Yamaha 900 diversion to woodduck all the way to the raglan/Nagrawhakia turn off.At one stage I was setting up for a down hill corner when I got a hell of a fright :o as Spank came past on my outside,sounded bloody prim'o but.
Once we got past the raglan turn off I decided to try keeping one every nice orange Kawasaki in view and my pace picked up quite considerably over what I had been doing.Spent most of the time in fourth gear trying to stay in the best rev range,came into one right hander and felt the whole bike slide,Pea gravel but in an out before I had time to think about it.Another down hill and she slides again,this time giving me a real fright,wet tar but not enough to make me back off,gott'a stay in view of that orange bike,Hell he probably wasn't even trying.
Watching my mirror the whole time an I see another naked bike keeping pace a corner or so back.This turned out to be Erick on his 250 Zeal,some smooth riding going on there mate:cool:
After leaving The BBQ "thanks Dude" I stopped for gas an lost the group so headed back up 22 by myself.The tar was getting a bit wet for my liking so I stopped at the pub and cooled the inner bloke for a while.
The comments about those crazy bikers coming from some of the other patrons was interesting to listen to :lol:
After leaving the pub I took it slow not going over 90kms very often but did manage to find one corner that was just flowing with tar an gave myself another heart stopper.Probably the same place MikeL spoke of.
Stopping at the tuakau bridge for a break I took my helmet off an just about fell over from the heat.So I got straight back on the bike an started to leave when a 4x4 pulled in an the driver started yelling abuse at me.Buggered if I know what he was on about as he came from the other direction from where I had.Anybody piss off a Navara driver??.
Anyway got home around 6.00,without a doubt a great start to the riding year.
Again thanks to everybody,It was a brilliant day out.

[Atomic]

O and thanks Felix (Zapf) for the rider training on the way down!!!
Cya next time.

[bugjuice]

gott'a stay in view of that orange bike,Hell he probably wasn't even trying.
Actually, wasn't all easy goin! Not knowing the roads at all didn't help, so I would like to have gone a little quicker but didn't want to push anytin! I did want to toy with the R6 and R1s, but those lot know more than I about those roads.. may be next time guys..


After leaving The BBQ "thanks Dude" I stopped for gas an lost the group so headed back up 22 by myself.
Happened to me too! I was with you lot heading back and stopped at the BP to gas up. Was hoping someone stuck behind to show me the way, but no one did :crybaby: So headed up what I thought was the 22, but don't think it was (and at those speeds, I should have at least caught the slower guys :msn-wink: ), so saw a sign for State 1, thought if I didn't take that, I'd still be riding now, so jumped back on, totally gutted that I couldn't finish the ride with everyone else. Cruisin all on me tod (que Donkey from Shrek *I'm all alone... no one here to ride wiv..*), just before Meremere, a group of 8 or so cruisers pulled on, so they kinda stuck around, and I stayed with them, till they were too slow on a straight, so I nailed it once more for luck (phew, no :Police: ), then caught up with a spanky new Lotus Elise, but he didn't want to play. Shortly after, a 'prillie Millie caught up, so we played a little (unless he was trying to shake me off) till he turned off, then I just head back to pop's place for a while.. Absolutely tingling and buzzin all over.

HUGE-BIG-UP-IN-DA-MASSIV-RESPEC to the MR, Spank, Quasi and everyone else who organsied it, and big-up to those who turned-up. Really really can't wait for the next ride.. We have to beat that 41-bike record!!

I can't post the pics at the moment, but check back tomorrow lunch and I'll post the group hug, sorry, shot, and a nice panoramic pic of the bikes on the third stop..

Cheers guys!!!!!!!!

And Quasi - we have to do some more ridin! Hardly got to see if you were as good as me :msn-wink:

[Motoracer]

Well, that didn't go according to plan. LOL

I had underestimated quite a lot of things when organising this ride. Not being able to plan it out properly cause of a lot of things that happened prevously didn't help either. However I came to the conclusion that we don't really need "proper rider training day" as of such. Newbies should just come on normal KB rides more often. They should just ask lots of questions and if they want any help with their lines and things, they can ask me to help out any time if I am there on the ride.

I should have been more involved in the training day myself but due to the lack of proper planing, I had to go up front for most of the way and made sure everyone was heading towards the right direction.

Guys up front: Spank, Twosmoker, it goes without saying that they ride very well and they were doing great. The guys who I haven't seen ride before up front were Riderinblack, Arven, Bugjuice and some others. I didn't know you rode so quick RIB, well done indeed! Bugjuice, Arven had the '02 R6 and I had the '04 R6 so there was no R1. It'll be cool to see you ride that road when you know it a bit better cause you were already riding through there bloody well. I was impressed with your riding Arven. Very smooth and cool riding with a very quick pace. As I said before, it's good to see another good quick rider out there! :2thumbsup

Most of the guys were doing well at the rear end of the pack as well. It's not so much the technique that's wrong there, I guess you just need more saddle time to learn more. As I said before, do as many KB rides as you can and you'll learn shit loads!!! If I am there, you are welcome to ask me for help at anytime.

THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR COMMING AND RIDING SAFELY!! It was great to meet even more new people.

Thank you F/F for letting me borrow your bike, you'r a legend!!! OK for that kindness I guess I do owe you a bit of honesty. Your R6 is a better, more fun bike than my GSXR any day on the road. On the track I have more power so I can go a bit quicker but SHIT this R6 is BLOODY GOOD FUN! So flickable, so much more usable power, so smooth... It's more like working on the GSXR where as I would just be playing on the R6 and having 100% FUN! Damn, I'll stop before I get shot by the Suzuki boys for being a traitor. LOL

Thank you to Quasi for having us at the BBQ and also helping out with the n00bs!!! Thanks to TwoSmoker, Hoon, Enigma51, Zaph and others for helping out as well!!

Highlight of the day for me was when I came across a KTM 640 tricked up Supermotard. I don't know what sort of riding back ground that dude had but shit he was quick!! I was pushing quite hard and since he didn't see me dissapear in his mirror, he upped the pace even more then I did the same and we ended up riding together right until a stop. That was an awesome battle!!! For a moment there in the begining when I could only see the motard from a distance from behind, I forgot that Motu had already turned off before to another road and I was thinking SHIT MOTU's GOING WELL!!

Sorry that you couldn't join us JustSomeGuy but there will be other chances for that in the future.

[aff-man]

Well it looks like you guys had fun.... almost cried when i saw the weather on sunday morning, but i had a good day playing ulti in welli anywho...Will hopefully be on the next one if possible.

And hopefully you guys will be able to teach me how to handle a 6 hundy by then .........

[Jackrat]

Hey bugjuice,I saw you take that side road,it was riverview rd.
If you'd turned left unstead of right at huntly you could of got back onto 22 at Waikaretu probably before the other riders got there.
That's what I thought you were doing an was kicking myself a bit for not following you.It takes you out the west side of huntly or up the west side of the river to Rangiriri where you can either turn up to Naike, GlenMurray or Pukekawa or go over the Rangiriri bridge back to Hyw 1.it cuts the distance by about half and is a good way to give your mates a suprise if your playing catch up.
We might all have to do a familiarisation tour sometime,but basicly all the side roads heading east off 22 end up at Meremere,Rangiriri,huntly or Ngarawhakia.
Where the side roads heading west go,I'm not sure but Motu would.
Cheers all.

[enigma51]

MR the ride was a success as the newbies got see that they can come on any kb ride unless it states that its going to be fast.

Bugjuice you disappeared and I though you might have been at the front so I just kept going.

Hoon thanks for the awesome ride back it is great to sit behind you as you take the type of lines I would and I got to learn a few things from you. (Plus I was too chicken shit too go faster on the melting roads in any case)

Quasi you are a legend thanks for opening your doors to everyone.

[RiderInBlack]

I didn't know you rode so quick RIB, well done indeed!Felt good that day, but shit MR you were making me look like I was on a bicycle:gob: I check my mirriors fequently, but you would just come from nowhere and disappear before I had time to think about it. Someone better snap you up for their racing team (they'll regret it if they don't). At least when SM pasted me I could see him ahead for a few corners. A few of the 250 were doing well, but no match for "Roxanne" on the straight. Had fun with the goldy/brown GSXR (had "SCUD" on the tail piece I think). Don't think I saw TS pass me, but he was always in the lead group when I arrived, so so much for you below quote:Pokey: :

Great too see such a large range of bikes and riding skill, from the bloody quick MR, to the nana (me) at the back.....

[Lord Pac]

Nice one MR and all those that helped! :niceone:

Thanks Quasi for the bbq :2thumbsup and good meeting a few more KB's.

Devil- sweet riding bro- you need a bigger machine...:yes:

And some pics- resized so they load quicker.

Ka kite...

[Krayy]

Dudes, that ride just rocked!! For my first KB experience, it was way past expectations. Good to set some faces to the handles too. To the guys who helped us noobs, Moto Racer, Enigma51 and 2Smoker, thanks for you input guys. It realy helps getting feedback on what and why I'm doing right or wrong. I'm still not sure about the tyres limits of adhesion on those wide expanses of hot tar on that damn road though.

Here's hoping the next ride I go on is just as good.

P.S. Atomic, remember this face..... :eek5: (I wont be forgetting your "braking manoeuvre" for a while) :2thumbsup

P.P.S. Hey, lookit my Yellow VTR in the pics on the post just above me!! I'm famous!!

[Atomic]

Dudes, that ride just rocked!! For my first KB experience, it was way past expectations. Good to set some faces to the handles too. To the guys who helped us noobs, Moto Racer, Enigma51 and 2Smoker, thanks for you input guys. It realy helps getting feedback on what and why I'm doing right or wrong. I'm still not sure about the tyres limits of adhesion on those wide expanses of hot tar on that damn road though.

Here's hoping the next ride I go on is just as good.

P.S. Atomic, remember this face..... :eek5: (I wont be forgetting your "braking manouver" for a while) :2thumbsup


Arghhh! I thought I was gonna get away without anyone mentioning that
but yeah I dont think I will forget that one for a while either!
Fingers crossed theres no more of that next time, seeya on the next ride mate.

[Arven]

Yeah lance! / (Atomic!) We don't want any more of those maneuvers again OK! You have already got in trouble like that before! Next time grip the lever smoothly and apply it gradually. Not just WHAM! Lockup... :P

I am really glad no one came off on that ride! I found a few gravel patches and molten tar rivers giving me the shits quite a few times. Glad to see everyone leaving that margin for error! and conditions!...

I'm keen on another ride this weekend if anyone’s going out PM me and I'll be there with bells* on! Although it might have to be a fast ride to get me some adrenalin pumping! :yes: (call me a junky!)

*No bells sorry, I'm all out.

[MacD]

Hmmm.. I'm thinking i was at this ride.. tis the second time I been mentioned ??
Is there another SM?


SpankMe!?

(and here are another 10 characters!)

[Krayy]

...I can only remember the 1st time I went on 22 with the group and stopped to put on my helmet strap at the motorway off ramp(cause I forgot). And then after that realised they are no longer on the same road, so I tracked them down using a combination of bike tire marks and asking people working on the side of the road (only just caught the group around 3/4 of the way thru 22)...
You wouldnt have had any problems tracking 2Smoker, just follow the pall of blue smoke we were riding through for most of the day!!! :sick:

(You'd better get it checked mate, I think theres some petrol in your oil line :2thumbsup - Sparky too!!)

[Krayy]

BTW, did anyone see the carpark fire at Meremere on the way back? GSXRunner and I went through there about 1-ish and as far as I could tell it hadn't happened by then.

And where the hell are all the drag fans going to park when the new expressway goes in?? I thought it was illegal to park on a highway anyway??

[Motu]

I had another ride planned for myself,and had to be in Huntly around miday - but my start time was the same as this ride so I thought I would ride with the group to the Tuakau bridge...I felt like staying with the group,woulda been a cool ride,but my mind was set.

I headed out to Port Waikato and down the west coast on Te Aku coast rd,the road was shit,thick gravel and it was real hard work,I was sweating so much I kept fogging up my goggles.So it wasn't fun - but I don't rate my rides on fun only...difficulty and challenge are in my list too,so It was a good ride for me.

Back on SH22 at Dunmore,that's the road just north of where SH22 turns to Raglan,you didn't take that one.The next right north is the Pukemiro road to Huntly - I sat at the intersection to see if anyone came through,saw a blue Yamaha,but he didn't see us on the side of the road.I got to Huntly at 1.00pm,right on time.

I left Huntly about 6.30pm and took the Rotowaro road past the power station,coming out on SH22 at Naike,so I was going up SH22 at around 7.00pm,looking for stragglers or someone on the side of the road - I figured I was a little late to see anyone riding back.Lots of shiny slick looking tar,but I had no worries on it...maybe knobs grip good on that stuff,I know I never worry about soft tar.

Maybe another ride that's posted as not fast will bring out riders who aren't into the go fast bit,or a little nervous around riders who do.Not many roads I don't know from Tuakau down to Raglan,SH1 to the coast.

[bugjuice]

the shots of the day.. enjoy

I've tried to keep them close to ~100kb per shot, but the biggun at the end is about 230kbs, just thought I'd mention to those on dialup.

All these shots and a couple more are all high res, so if you like one or two, PM me and I can send you a big version, or have a photo printed out at cost for you.. Just let me know.

Other shots I took were 3 more of the initial meet, a couple more of the third stop (where we did the group hug) which was of the Duc that stopped, the 2 R6s face on, my bike (had to be done, sorry!), and one or two shot of all the bikes..

btw, seen how many views/replies this thread alone has?!?

[bugjuice]

FUK!!! :shit: Can't believe I missed this pic out!!
sorry guys

[Blakamin]

FUK!!! :shit: Can't believe I missed this pic out!!
sorry guys
Can ya name everyone for us wellywood peoples... :banana:

[bugjuice]

Can ya name everyone for us wellywood peoples... :banana:
nope.. I could point you a handful of peeps, but after that, I'm spent - sorry guys.. I tried to get round as many people as I could, but I'm crap with names to start with (I have to check my underwear to remember mine. Today, I'm suzy, which I'm sure isn't right...).

Anyone care to have a stab at it? I can point me out, and 'that guy no one knows' cos he's with me (Dion), and I know a few others :banana:
soz

[crashe]

Rider in black - far left of pic wearing KB t-shirt.
Quasi - Front - black/red leathers wearing sunnies.
Zapf - Silver/grey leathers in front.
MadDuck - on Zapf's right looking at camera.
Crashe - front - red/silver/black jacket in blue t-shirt.

ummmm thats a start.... :doobey: :2thumbsup

[StoneChucker]

Take note Welly riders, next big meeting I want a similar group pic!

Tell me, has there ever been a KB group meeting/ride for the whole of NZ? Would be awsome to participate in, but a nightmare to organise. It's probably impossible actually, what with different work shedules. We'll have to wait until the earthquakes shift the nth and sth island together, for accessibility!

[Krayy]

Take note Welly riders, next big meeting I want a similar group pic!

Tell me, has there ever been a KB group meeting/ride for the whole of NZ? Would be awsome to participate in, but a nightmare to organise. It's probably impossible actually, what with different work shedules. We'll have to wait until the earthquakes shift the nth and sth island together, for acessibility!
...or find someone with a HUGE zoom lens :niceone:

[Motoracer]

Take note Welly riders, next big meeting I want a similar group pic!

Tell me, has there ever been a KB group meeting/ride for the whole of NZ? Would be awsome to participate in, but a nightmare to organise. It's probably impossible actually, what with different work shedules. We'll have to wait until the earthquakes shift the nth and sth island together, for accessibility!

I thought the Waikato Rally was pretty close to being just that. All we needed was a few of the southerners to join in. Would have been a hell of a long trip for them tho...

P.S. Cheers Bugjuice for the pics!

[bugjuice]

Next big ride we do, we should organise some chunks of paper/cardboard and everyone writes their names on the boards for the pic!

One thing I'm annoyed about was not getting any shots of all the bikes parked up at Quasi's (neighbours must have thought the street was going to the gangs!), and everyone sat around chillin at the BBQ.. Means we're going to have to do it all again - sorry Quasi..

Also next time, I'm going to bring some chalk to mark the tyres to see how much of the tyre I'm using, if anyone else wants some. I'll ask at the time..

No worries on the pics guys, pleasure..

[Waylander]

Shyte!!! I just realized Quasi lives in Hamilton. I could atleast have shown up tp that for a bit to meet peaple and be met by peaple. :brick: Damn i need to be more observant.:brick: Ohwell maybe next time. Atleast i can view the pics and imagine.:thud:

[Krayy]

Rider in black - far left of pic wearing KB t-shirt.
Quasi - Front - black/red leathers wearing sunnies.
Zapf - Silver/grey leathers in front.
MadDuck - on Zapf's right looking at camera.
Crashe - front - red/silver/black jacket in blue t-shirt.

ummmm thats a start.... :doobey: :2thumbsup
GSXRunner - front row centre - dark blue t-shirt with braces
Krayy - 2nd row centre behind GSXRunner & Quasi
Sparky - red hat behind MadDuck
2 Smoker - blue t-shirt 2 rows behind Crashe
Atomic - blue jacket - back row, 2nd in from right
Enigma51 - first white t-shirt from far left

How did I do?????

[Quasievil]

Next big ride we do, we should organise some chunks of paper/cardboard and everyone writes their names on the boards for the pic!

One thing I'm annoyed about was not getting any shots of all the bikes parked up at Quasi's (neighbours must have thought the street was going to the gangs!), and everyone sat around chillin at the BBQ.. Means we're going to have to do it all again - sorry Quasi..

Also next time, I'm going to bring some chalk to mark the tyres to see how much of the tyre I'm using, if anyone else wants some. I'll ask at the time..

No worries on the pics guys, pleasure..

Any time mate, anytime

[Motoracer]

Here, I tried my best.

[crashe]

Top marks for geting all the names correct... well done...
:banana: :banana:

[bugjuice]

Here, I tried my best.
wow, well done. I think you got most of them! The guy in the white tshirt and 'Chips' shades is Dion, the guy who was with me on the white GSXR400. Everyone else I know, you've got there.. :eek:

[Lord Pac]

good pics bugjuice!

[Sparky]

Cool group shots guys, if anyone needs a pic of the BBQ they are on the last page of this

http://client.webshots.com/album/262774513uDZIDO

(Let me know if that link doesn't work)

[bugjuice]

Cool group shots guys, if anyone needs a pic of the BBQ they are on the last page of this

http://client.webshots.com/album/262774513uDZIDO

(Let me know if that link doesn't work)
Nice shots! you got the ones I wish I had.
lmao My bike made 9 guest appearances in that lot!! anyone would think you had a crush on it or somethin!! :niceone:

[sAsLEX]

Also next time, I'm going to bring some chalk to mark the tyres to see how much of the tyre I'm using, if anyone else wants some. I'll ask at the time..

No worries on the pics guys, pleasure..

just write this on your tyre and it will cranked over on to the edges fast as!!!!see pic attached

[Two Smoker]

just write this on your tyre and it will cranked over on to the edges fast as!!!!see pic attached

LMAO.... SOOO glad i dont have Chicken strips....

[erik]

Cool pics bugjuice :niceone:

The group shot gives a good impression of just how big the ride was :)

Oh, and just thought I'd point out there are 2 Ranzers in the panorama shot :laugh:

[Sparky]

Nice shots! you got the ones I wish I had.
lmao My bike made 9 guest appearances in that lot!! anyone would think you had a crush on it or somethin!! :niceone:


:2thumbsup Consider it a compliment, yeah it's awesome. But then again there was a lot of beautifull machinery on the ride.
Mkes mine look a little sad :unsure: But it's better than NOBIKE :yeah:

[bugjuice]

just write this on your tyre and it will cranked over on to the edges fast as!!!!see pic attached
lmao perfect. That's what I'm gonna do!


Oh, and just thought I'd point out there are 2 Ranzers in the panorama shot :laugh:
yeah, well that's what happens when you don't stay still for the shot - you get xeroxed!!

[bugjuice]

:2thumbsup Consider it a compliment, yeah it's awesome. But then again there was a lot of beautifull machinery on the ride.
Mkes mine look a little sad :unsure: But it's better than NOBIKE :yeah:
yeah, tis a huge compliment!! shame we didn't get round to putting mine and Quasi's bike together, I wanted a couple of those shots, and may be the other bikes too. Wouldn't mind a big group shot of all the 'big toys' some time. Must organise that for next time

[Atomic]

Here, I tried my best.

Good effort! Looks like you got everyone.

Does everyone within KB refer to each other using forum names?
Its gonna take a while to learn forums names, real names and then match them together I think (not to mention matching names to bikes).........

Atomic = Lance = Green Kawasaki KRR150.

[Two Smoker]

Good effort! Looks like you got everyone.

Does everyone within KB refer to each other using forum names?
Its gonna take a while to learn forums names, real names and then match them together I think (not to mention matching names to bikes).........

Atomic = Lance = Green Kawasaki KRR150.

Don't know of anyone missing my RG150..... Just look for the crapiest bike.... usually im pushing it at the back of the group....that or riding really slowly at the back of the group...

[RiderInBlack]

Hmmm.. I'm thinking i was at this ride.. tis the second time I been mentioned ??
Is there another SM?
Anyway. good on you MR for the day.. looks like you dida great job.... great turnout.
I will be there next timeMent Spankme. Sorry SpeedMedic.

[Slim]

It was truly awesome to come round the corner and see a decent sized bunch of bikes parked up & think, "I know who those people have to be, so I'd better stop to chat!"

And then watch more bikes arrive ...


And more bikes ...



And even more bikes ....



Start chatting with people, suggest a group "people" shot and hear more bikes arrive! :2thumbsup

Sorry for being bossy about the photo's, but if someone's not prepared to get bossy, you miss prime chances like that, and a group shot of the biggest KB rideout to date was too good to pass up. Thanks to Bugjuice & Quasi for entrusting their camera's to my care - it looks like it was worth it. :D

And nice to hear that there were no mishaps at all this trip. Seems our picture taking mantra did the trick! ;)

[Atomic]

Don't know of anyone missing my RG150..... Just look for the crapiest bike.... usually im pushing it at the back of the group....that or riding really slowly at the back of the group...

"Crapiest RG" OR "I dont give a f#%k, just wanna go fast RG!"
Besides, having a K5 600 more than makes up for sporting a rugged 150.

And whats up with the "Slow Racer" thing?
I went along to that ride expecting another novice 150 oil burner!

[Rose Lee]

Taking me a few days to find my way around this site. Should of been ready for this ride. Would someone email me so that I may plan the next ride with this group. Romero@xtra.co.nz

[crashe]

Taking me a few days to find my way around this site. Should of been ready for this ride. Would someone email me so that I may plan the next ride with this group. Romero@xtra.co.nz

Rose Lee - when you first come onto this site...
always check out the home page for events..
plus then look at "Meetings and Events" and all rides are listed there.

Some rides are only planned a day ahead,
while others like this one was planned about two weeks ahead.
In fact some rides are only planned on the day for an evening ride...
They usually state whether its a fast ride or slower ride....
Plus you can always ask as well.. I do.

You too can also even plan a ride to wherever and when ever.....

So if ya can, check this site out regulary.

PS: welcome to KB land.

[Two Smoker]

Taking me a few days to find my way around this site. Should of been ready for this ride. Would someone email me so that I may plan the next ride with this group. Romero@xtra.co.nz

Hey Rose,

Dont hesitate to come on any KB ride, as KB rides are for all riding abilities :niceone: If it is going to be a fast one, it will say so in the thread. Or the fast guys (not too many of us) will just PM each other to organise a ride...

So in other words turn up to the next KB ride :niceone:

[crashe]

Hey Rose,

Dont hesitate to come on any KB ride, as KB rides are for all riding abilities :niceone: If it is going to be a fast one, it will say so in the thread. Or the fast guys (not too many of us) will just PM each other to organise a ride...

So in other words turn up to the next KB ride :niceone:

Yep, and I am one of the slow ones....lol
Im the queen of slow... and Judderbar is the king of slow..
So just come on any KB ride...
the lads always wait....at intersections etc, they are really good at that...

[changing_man]

Sorry for the belated follow-up - I have been on the road since the ride...

Huge thanks to MR for organising (and remembering me well enough to name me on the group pic!)
Quasi was also suberb in guiding me for some considerable distance...

I had a blast on the run down to Piopio that morning after leaving you all at Ngaurawahia. Thanks to Quasi's pointers, really started to move around on the bike, has raised my cornering speed by about 10kms/hour and because of the lack of pick-up on the GN my cruising speed has also gone up by about the same too :) So if you hear of someone looking stupid hanging their ar$e off the side of a GN250 then that's got to be me I guess :)

Had plenty of time to practice the next week, headed off to Wellington on Monday evening, a few cruises around there, back to Waitomo on Friday (via the Wellington/Featherston road (SH2), SH4 north out of Wanganui, Fields Track through to the desert road, and then SH 32 up the west of lake Taupo and then SH30 through to Te Kuiti... some great twisties on that run :)

Leaving Waitomo Saturday arvo the bike rolled off the kick stand on some gravel on a hill whilst I closed a farm gate, broke off the clutch lever... Rode it to Ngaurawahia clutchless, to then find my battery was flat... Double the challenge to ride clutchless with no battery! Got away with only a little bit of pushing - couldn't face the motorway so stuck to the side road beside SH1 up to Auckland and got caught out on that one-lane bridge with a traffic light where you rejoin the highway, up-hill on a red light, rolled up in neutral but it stalled when I tried to drop it into first.

Managed to get it home ok but can't wait until that new bike is ordered... think this one has had enough of me throwing it around...


See you on the next ride, I hope!

[Rose Lee]

Rose Lee - when you first come onto this site...
always check out the home page for events..
plus then look at "Meetings and Events" and all rides are listed there.

Some rides are only planned a day ahead,
while others like this one was planned about two weeks ahead.
In fact some rides are only planned on the day for an evening ride...
They usually state whether its a fast ride or slower ride....
Plus you can always ask as well.. I do.

You too can also even plan a ride to wherever and when ever.....

So if ya can, check this site out regulary.

PS: welcome to KB land.

Thanks Girls/Guys. I will be out there somewhere when I get my Herbie running again.( should I say stop running) Couldnt turn the thing off. A bit spooky to see a bike coming down the road with no rider. Hopefully will have a new Solinoid? by end of week.

[GN1NiteStnd]

For the newbie ride i suppose you would need a restricted liscence to participate in order to go at highway speeds. I wouldnt mind going to one, but i only have a learner liscence. -well until september anyway.

[bugjuice]

wow, this is old..
This ride has long gone.. check up on upcoming rides around your way for a better idea. Ideally, that'd be the case, but it's not your fault you can't. Who ever is organising the ride should take a route into account that would mean you didn't have to go on the motorway, or warn that there will be some motorway riding. Then some can hang back with you, or just sit with the rest of the bikes at 100. You'll be fine.. and enjoy it!

[Rose Lee]

Back on site after a long absence, Interesting reading all the goings on. Wonder who the dick head was today 25 April on a CB900 that gave the cops a chase H/way 16. People riding in this manner need their head read. Gives the general public an image that all bike riders fit in the one group.

[Zapf]

Back on site after a long absence, Interesting reading all the goings on. Wonder who the dick head was today 25 April on a CB900 that gave the cops a chase H/way 16. People riding in this manner need their head read. Gives the general public an image that all bike riders fit in the one group.

They must be riding that Hornet all rite then. Did they get away? :P

[Rose Lee]

No he didnt get away. Every Biker has his day and this wasnt to be. (Settle down mate) Imagine you want have a license after this, if he ever had one.