Wednesday Evening Cruises 2008-09

[MIZXR]

[QUOTE=Casualty;1838902]Get a fucking clue.
Anyone who has ridden with either Helen or Tim (the 2 riders he was trying to pass) for half a minute will tell you that there is no way in hell that either of them were trying to "be a hero."
You need to really consider how what you write can be interpreted, and how incredibly insulting and inappropriate it is to suggest that Helen or Tim caused that crash.
You weren't there, you didn't see the crash, you have no reason at all to make the above comments.
QUOTE]
Yeah sorry didn't mean to imply that either of them were trying to be a hero or that their action caused the crash just that they MAY-my word have accelated down the straight when the guy who crashed was expecting them to let him passed. -from him. It was still his fault, he knows that too.

It was dam good she was there at the time and a shame it happened in front of her. I also want to here from her view as well but havn't had the chance.

And yeah I do have a right to comment I've heard his side have you? I'm guessing not as you wern't there either. An before you bitch there is two sides to every story.

I've never had any prob with Helens riding when i've been passing her she stays where you expect here throught the corner and continues riding the same as if you wern't behind so is easy to predict what she will do.

If simple actions can be taken and help reduce this sort of thing the better for all of us on the rides. It is the main reason I don't ride with the slow group but happens with the faster guys as well.

It is something I've seen alot during the rides and with the mix up of riding speeds and abilities and with the larger numbers it is something that is starting to need attention. - Directed at everyone -You should know what is behind you at all times and its easy to let people pass. Saves some people from doing stupid shite.

[MIZXR]

You are talking about me
No that is not what happened
Geordie wants someone to blame??he should try himself
I cannot believe that I am being blamed for having a part in this accident
You are so wrong
Im done

No not at all and i'm sorry you are taking it that way, not at all the way it was meant. His was the passing move and he stuffed it up and it's good that you wern't hurt as well. He knows he fucked up he thought the pass would be easier and got too carried away trying to pull it off, no excuses and his fault and not yours and my bad way of saying what could of happened. Not saying that you guned it down the straight or anything like that at all. I know how he rides and you ride and it's unlikely you did anything wrong at all.
Just a bad judgement call on his part and a warning to others

[Transalper]

Tell ya something that annoys me a bit about bikes in general....
A lot of people don't indicate their intention to pass other bikes with blinkers before they just up and go.

[timg]

I also want to here from her view as well but havn't had the chance.

And yeah I do have a right to comment I've heard his side have you? I'm guessing not as you wern't there either. An before you bitch there is two sides to every story.



Can't ya read?? :tugger: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1837435&postcount=717 As your 'mate' passed me a car came around the corner ahead. Instead of slotting in infront of me and waiting until it was safe to pass HOT he decided to give it the gas and take the car on. He lost and in doing so put two riders and a motorist at risk. Instead of trying to defend his actions get him to face up to his idiot riding before he succeeds in killing himself or somebody else :brick:

[fireliv]

[Yeah sorry didn't mean to imply that either of them were trying to be a hero or that their action caused the crash just that they MAY-my word have accelated down the straight when the guy who crashed was expecting them to let him passed. -from him. .

Geordie is a loose fucking cannon, with him it was only a matter of time. Cant fucken corner. I always used to move out of his way, manly cos I dont want him near me, but obviously his ego is too big for his bike cos hes a shit rider. Thought he might learn something from this accident but obviously not to even think that it was there fault.

He and anyone else that tries to blame Hels and Tim can get fucked.

[Dave-]

hey guys, cool it eh?

MIZXR is a top bloke and as he stated wasn't there, he was simply suggesting another scenario which does happen, NOT in this occasion he's wrong about that and that's fine, it's not even his opinion on what happened.

he's then explained, apologised and commended helen, on both her riding and for her help at the scene.

I don't want to see my family torn apart :weep: SO STOP IT....YOU'RE MAKING ME SAD.

LEAVE ANDY ALONE!

LWSjUe0FyxQ

[gammaguy]

Geordie is a loose fucking cannon, with him it was only a matter of time. Cant fucken corner. I always used to move out of his way, manly cos I dont want him near me, but obviously his ego is too big for his bike cos hes a shit rider. Thought he might learn something from this accident but obviously not to even think that it was there fault.

He and anyone else that tries to blame Hels and Tim can get fucked.


people need to own their actions,helens nana govt has gone,lets get real.

he stuffed up,could have killed people,and needs to own and react to that.

[JMemonic]

yea bud for sure happy to watch people on the background, last wednesday we took of earlier as I was watching Dave he was doing great, pointers thats all I am far from consider myself an experience rider. Still lots to learn and to put into practise!! :beer:

Mate pointers is all anyone needs, that's the idea.

[JMemonic]

Get a fucking clue.
Anyone who has ridden with either Helen or Tim (the 2 riders he was trying to pass) for half a minute will tell you that there is no way in hell that either of them were trying to "be a hero."
You need to really consider how what you write can be interpreted, and how incredibly insulting and inappropriate it is to suggest that Helen or Tim caused that crash.
You weren't there, you didn't see the crash, you have no reason at all to make the above comments.

Yeah sorry didn't mean to imply that either of them were trying to be a hero or that their action caused the crash just that they MAY-my word have accelated down the straight when the guy who crashed was expecting them to let him passed. -from him. It was still his fault, he knows that too.

It was dam good she was there at the time and a shame it happened in front of her. I also want to here from her view as well but havn't had the chance.

And yeah I do have a right to comment I've heard his side have you? I'm guessing not as you wern't there either. An before you bitch there is two sides to every story.

I've never had any prob with Helens riding when i've been passing her she stays where you expect here throught the corner and continues riding the same as if you wern't behind so is easy to predict what she will do.

If simple actions can be taken and help reduce this sort of thing the better for all of us on the rides. It is the main reason I don't ride with the slow group but happens with the faster guys as well.

It is something I've seen alot during the rides and with the mix up of riding speeds and abilities and with the larger numbers it is something that is starting to need attention. - Directed at everyone -You should know what is behind you at all times and its easy to let people pass. Saves some people from doing stupid shite.

It happened with this post, I am extremely disappointed, (I am being nice here), I am not trying to appropriate blame that's not my role, I was not there when the accident happened but I did see the result, if my pacing out is correct there was approximately 88 meters of skid mark left by the bike involved not a good look, I actually restrained myself from taking photos, which I might add was difficult after my initial reaction of jumping through the bushes to render assistance as I thought perhaps HOT was dealing with a major casualty. That section on road is not a place to pass unless you have plenty of room, that is very easy to judge.

I hope Geordie is doing well and on reflection will take this as a sign that any deity he might believe in was looking after him on this occasion, seriously he was inches from either spending time in Burwood or at the undertakers.

If I were the rider in front I certainly would have seen the rider in the rear view mirror I doubt however in this location I would have been in a position to either move safely further to the left of the road to allow the rider to pass with out ruining my line thus placing myself in additional danger or anticipated that the rider was in any way attempting to pass me in such a location.

At the end of the day, (as my partner has pointed out many time since this) I nor any other rider can be held responsible for another's whilst on the road, unfortunately this is potentially not the way the law might see it.

I will think long and hard before attending next weeks ride, I actually enjoy these rides particularly in the manner which it was originally intended a cruisey ride, with the potential to help out newer riders and have a social night out, not the race it has become to some folks.

The saddest thing is this was predicted, and I have on numerous occasions heard, when promoting the night to guys I know, that there is no way they will even consider going on this ride due to the potentially dangerous nature they have heard these rides have. its very disheartening.

[dangerous]

accelated down the straight when the guy who crashed was expecting them to let him passed. -from him.

I also want to here from her view as well but havn't had the chance.

And yeah I do have a right to comment I've heard his side have you? I'm guessing not as you wern't there either. An before you bitch there is two sides to every story.

na mate, best ya either pull ya head in or wake up n smell the coffee... I saw it happen, the gsxr1100 was fucked up from the start, 88m skid alone tells you his speed.

You dont need to hear shit from HOT, you already believe ya mate, Helen needs not explain her self to you full stop.

There is only 1 side to the story... the truth, anything else is gutless bull shit from a coward.


Tell ya something that annoys me a bit about bikes in general....
A lot of people don't indicate their intention to pass other bikes with blinkers before they just up and go.Fuck yes... pure lazyness




You are talking about me
No that is not what happened
Geordie wants someone to blame??he should try himself
I cannot believe that I am being blamed for having a part in this accident
You are so wrong
Im done

Theres no way in hell... you had anything to do with it... Andys initial comment was OUT OF LINE (but since been edited)

[JMemonic]

people need to own their actions,helens nana govt has gone,lets get real.

he stuffed up,could have killed people,and needs to own and react to that.

I hope you mean the former Labour govt here and that's what I will take it you mean, just think though no laws have changed and until such time as they do it status quo, the current laws still stand.

I understand your sentiment you believe people need to be responsible for their actions, correct but some folks don't seen to see it that way sadly.

[gammaguy]

the helen i was referring to was our (EX)prime minister.

sorry,didnt see the potential for a mix up there,thanks for pointing it out.

[JMemonic]

the helen i was referring to was our (EX)prime minister.

sorry,didnt see the potential for a mix up there,thanks for pointing it out.

No worries, politics is a messy business.

I will always maintain it does not matter who is in power, they are all idiots.

[alley cat]

ARE YOU GUYS MENTAL?!:weird: Don't get me wrong, I'm all for curtesy and not crashing etc. but why would you invite wolves into a pack of sheep?:stupid:

Lesson number one - Know your enemy!:nono::oi-grr:

Im with you on that one. Fuck the pooolice.

Stop analysing peoples actions kids. This isnt a witch hunt. Unfortunatly people make fuck ups.
Its just a reminder to ride defensivley, assume every other bikers a wanker.
Highly likely they probably are.:shutup:

[karla]

No worries, politics is a messy business.

I will always maintain it does not matter who is in power, they are all idiots.

That's why it's called an erection - most are a bunch of pricks

[Dave-]

Im with you on that one. Fuck the pooolice.

Stop analysing peoples actions kids. This isnt a witch hunt. Unfortunatly people make fuck ups.
Its just a reminder to ride defensivley, assume every other bikers a wanker.
Highly likely they probably are.:shutup:

They see me rollin
They hatin
Patrolling they tryin to catch me ridin dirty :Punk: :2guns::headbang::scooter:

haha...

[Transalper]

.....
Patrolling they tryin to catch me ridin dirty :Punk: :2guns::headbang::scooter:

haha...ha ha indeed, but if you ain't riding dirty then there ain't nothing to catch.
Oh, I see, you all villains :pinch:
Don't concern me whether they :Police: be there or not as I don't tend to break em laws.. traffic or otherwise.:innocent:

[MIZXR]

Can't ya read?? :tugger: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1837435&postcount=717 As your 'mate' passed me a car came around the corner ahead. Instead of slotting in infront of me and waiting until it was safe to pass HOT he decided to give it the gas and take the car on. He lost and in doing so put two riders and a motorist at risk. Instead of trying to defend his actions get him to face up to his idiot riding before he succeeds in killing himself or somebody else :brick:

Missed this post but that the sort of thing I wanted to know. I can kick his arse after Ive actually found out what happened.

[JMemonic]

They see me rollin
They hatin
Patrolling they tryin to catch me ridin dirty :Punk: :2guns::headbang::scooter:

haha...

Hmm riding dirty is that when you need a shower.:crazy:

[Bren_chch]

Missed this post but that the sort of thing I wanted to know. I can kick his arse after Ive actually found out what happened.

Andy you've got it all wrong...

I heard alley cat caused the accident... she was on the side of the road in a tight, white, wet t-shirt, thus accident happened!!!

[dangerous]

Andy you've got it all wrong...

I heard alley cat caused the accident... she was on the side of the road in a tight, white, wet t-shirt, thus accident happened!!!
No ya farking clown... that was just a white feral moggie, if crash gordie was focused on that then he deserved to wipe out :apint:

[SpeedMonger]

Hmm riding dirty is that when you need a shower.:crazy:

i won't be riding dirty, just cleaned my bike today. Blardy moths, Seemed to have one wedged into every crevice at the front of the bike. Riding home on Wed night was like riding in a snowstorm, plink plonk all the way down tram rd.

Looking forward, any thoughts on next weeks route and rider segregation? I think the lesson to be learned from last week is that some sort of grouping needs to occur.

I know this will fall on deaf eyes but since I am waiting for a big download I have time to spare so bear with me. And I think this has already been suggested but ....

It seems there are basically three classes of rider attending the WNR;

Balls Out Brigade - ie the "Power Rangers" and quasi Road Racers
Sport Riders - like to travel at a challenging but safe pace
Cruisers / Learners - self explanatory

The only other scenario are the off-road guys, if they take a different route.

If the route can be decided prior like last week then it would not be hard to stagger the departure times by 5 minutes or so, giving the tail enders of the groups plenty of time to clear out before the next group take off.

Hopefully this would minimse the need for overtaking etc.

Just my thoughts.....:done:

[alley cat]

Andy you've got it all wrong...

I heard alley cat caused the accident... she was on the side of the road in a tight, white, wet t-shirt, thus accident happened!!!

You know how the saying goes.............. Show me yours e.t.c:cool:

[dangerous]

You know how the saying goes.............. Show me yours e.t.c:cool:
hahaha... he would have to find it 1st :girlfight:

[Shadows]

It seems there are basically three classes of rider attending the WNR;

Balls Out Brigade - ie the "Power Rangers" and quasi Road Racers
Sport Riders - like to travel at a challenging but safe pace
Cruisers / Learners - self explanatory

The only other scenario are the off-road guys, if they take a different route.

If the route can be decided prior like last week then it would not be hard to stagger the departure times by 5 minutes or so, giving the tail enders of the groups plenty of time to clear out before the next group take off.

Hopefully this would minimse the need for overtaking etc.

Just my thoughts.....:done:

The simple act of publishing the route beforehand will sort it all out pretty quickly.

Especially after last week's fiasco.

The "Balls Out" riders will lose their licences, the "Sport Riders" will get a heap of demerits, everybody will get pissed off and the following week all that will bother to attend will be people who will stick rigidly to 100kph or less.

Isn't that what everybody wants?

[gammaguy]

'course it is.then we can all stay home,clean our engines with a toothbrush,then go to bed early with a nice cup of tea.:innocent:

[El Stevo]

Balls Out Brigade - ie the "Power Rangers" and quasi Road Racers


Woo hoo! Props to the rangers! :2thumbsup




The "Balls Out" riders will lose their licences, the "Sport Riders" will get a heap of demerits, everybody will get pissed off and the following week all that will bother to attend will be people who will stick rigidly to 100kph or less.

Isn't that what everybody wants?

And the clever rangers have detectors to help with these forseen problems...:niceone:

Cos it's not what they want:headbang::Pokey::lol:

[Flip]

How is Geordie?

[dangerous]

How is Geordie?broken fema and sprained ancle... fucking lucky aye considering we saw what he went through.
However if what I gather is correct that he told MIZXR that HOT speed up on him causing the acco (I asume cos the cops are on his arse) then who gives a rats shit how he is.

[MotoRad-ical]

However if what I gather is correct that he told MIZXR that HOT speed up on him causing the acco (I asume cos the cops are on his arse) then who gives a rats shit how he is.



:angry::mad: The blame game! low..... very low......

[dangerous]

:angry::mad: The blame game! low..... very low......
I hope Im wrong...

[_Shrek_]

:angry::mad: The blame game! low..... very low......

that has been rectified :yeah:

[SpeedMonger]

'course it is.then we can all stay home,clean our engines with a toothbrush,then go to bed early with a nice cup of tea.:innocent:

Ah nu, can I borrow your toothbrush? Me boiks durty again.:scooter:

[Tacoman]

hey guys, cool it eh?

MIZXR is a top bloke and as he stated wasn't there, he was simply suggesting another scenario which does happen, NOT in this occasion he's wrong about that and that's fine, it's not even his opinion on what happened.

he's then explained, apologised and commended helen, on both her riding and for her help at the scene.

I don't want to see my family torn apart :weep: SO STOP IT....YOU'RE MAKING ME SAD.

LEAVE ANDY ALONE!

LWSjUe0FyxQ

This is awesome mate great ilustration about all the cyring that goes around here!!!

[SpeedyGirl]

broken fema and sprained ancle... fucking lucky aye considering we saw what he went through.
However if what I gather is correct that he told MIZXR that HOT speed up on him causing the acco (I asume cos the cops are on his arse) then who gives a rats shit how he is.

No Darryl you are not correct, Geordie is not blaming anyone and neither is MIZXR....the only person who is responsible for this accident is the rider himself and he knows this.....

[Xsannz]

Sorry I missed you all last week but i am still job hunting.... bad time of year really... anybody coming out to ruapuna tomorrow ... 50 bucks and a set of leathers will see you on the track to have a play and do it safeley.


just my 2 cents

[Bren_chch]

what time are you going tomorrow? its meant to rain in the arvo.

[Xsannz]

Morning i think best thing is to PM or get hold of DUCKY

[phoenixgtr]

Unfortunately I will be stepping down from facilitating these rides and I will not be attending this week

[JMemonic]

Unfortunately I will be stepping down from facilitating these rides and I will not be attending this week

Same, time for someone else to step up to the plate, might come next week just to see how its going.

[laRIKin]

Unfortunately I will be stepping down from facilitating these rides and I will not be attending this week


Same, time for someone else to step up to the plate, might come next week just to see how its going.

Shame, the idea was great.
To giveing learners a place to go and learn.
To bad a lot of people wanted it to be something else.

[gammaguy]

cant blame any of you for that,as usual some dickheads spoil it for the others.

[_Shrek_]

Unfortunately I will be stepping down from facilitating these rides and I will not be attending this week


Same, time for someone else to step up to the plate, might come next week just to see how its going.

you guys did a good job at that :niceone:


Shame, the idea was great.
To giveing learners a place to go and learn.
To bad a lot of people wanted it to be something else.

they are welcome on the thursday nana :ride: where they can still get advice and/or ask Q's

[SpeedMonger]

Well that's bit of bugger, it is a shame that you guys feel that way when you were making progress. So what is everyone going to do? Going back to cat-like behaviour? Alley cat might I suppose hehe.

I made a resolve that I would turn up every Wednesday because Dickheads or not (because it is the only night of the week I get away from Mrs Hornet - I hope she doesn't read this), I have enjoyed every week's ride so far except for the night only 5 of us turned up in the pouring rain - that was crap.

It's going to be be a great night tomorrow weatherwise so I will be there with bells on

Here are SQUIDs routes as decided the other week, I'm voting for #1 having done the GP on the weekend and it is also the leaderless option. So come 6:30 I'm heading off thattaway. And the d'heads if there are any? can go some other way.

Cheers.

Routes

1. Diamond Harbour via Sumner (Godley House)

Map 1
This is pretty much our standard ride. If noone can decide where to go, this is it. It takes less than an hour to get from A to B.

Good spots for regrouping:
1. In Sumner, just before Evans Pass
2. Just past Lyttleton. Theres a bay on the left after the tunnel roundabout
3. In Teddington, across the road from the Wheatsheaf


2. Duvauchelles via Halswell (Duvauchelles Pub)

Map 2
This route includes the straights from Halswell to Little River then the nice twisty stuff over the hill. Some choose to stop at Little River and turn around. A detour through old Tai Tapu Rd is a nice break from the straights.

Good spots for regrouping:
1. Just before Halswell, across the road from the BP on Lincoln Rd.
2. Little River


3. Duvauchelles via Dyers (Duvauchelles Pub)

Map 3
Same destination as route 2 but a little more interesting. This is the route the “fast guys” love.

Good spots for regrouping:
1. On Gebbies Pass on the corner next to the Wheatsheaf
2. Little River


4. Greta Valley (Greta Valley Pub)

Map 4
The northern route. Not particularly popular due to the straights. There’s several ways out of the city, but the route on the map heads straight through Amberley and turns off at Waipara. From there you head round to Waikari and then take the interesting back road across through Scargill and come out right across the road from Greta Valley.

Good spots for regrouping:
1. Amberley
2. Waikari


5. Summit Road to Halswell (Halswell Pub)

Map 5
Often when we do this route we ride the entire Summit Rd, from Evans Pass, right through to Gebbies Pass. However Google Maps thinks Summit Rd ends in the middle of nowhere so this map heads down Dyers Pass into Governors bay and around. Summit Rd doesn’t have many fans, but is a nice road to cruise. A detour through old Tai Tapu Rd makes the last part a bit more interesting (turn off to right just as you enter Tai Tapu).

Good spots for regrouping:
1. In Sumner, just before Evans Pass
2. At the Sign of The Kiwi on corner of Dyers Pass and Summit Rd.
3. At the Blue Duck on the corner of Gebbies Pass and Chch-Akaroa Highway.

PUBS

1. Wheatsheaf Pub- In Teddington (Just on the corner of Teddington Road and Gebbies Pass Road.
2. Godley House- 2 Waipapa Avenue, Diamond Harbour (Though Diamond Harbour look for Historic Place Sign)
3. Duvauchelle Pub-Christchurch Akaroa Rd, Duvauchelle. Just pass the Duvachelle sign on your right, Big Kiwi out front.
4. Halswell Tavern-344 Halswell Rd, Halswell (Parking in Shopping Centre area)
5. The Twisted Hops- 6 Poplar Street, Christchurch. (Head up lane off Tuam Street)
6. Greta Valley Tavern- 9 Tavern Drive, Greta Valley.

[stevewederell]

Unfortunately I will be stepping down from facilitating these rides and I will not be attending this week

Shame mate, pity I never managed to get along, maybe I'll catch you on Thursday...

[karla]

I'm having a BBQ so can't be there tomorrow, but looks like the rain would keep me away as well - I don't want to put Little Boy off biking for life!

After that I'm away for a month over Christmas, so won't be along to any rides til Feb. Anyone going up through the Haast Pass stop in a Makarora and say gidday - I'll either be lying beside the pool or doing sanity restoring overnighters to surrounding environs.

I'll be online so feel free to PM if you want a place to stop the night ~

[gammaguy]

if the weathers good im keen for a cruise to the godley.the TDR needs an airing.

[alley cat]

[QUOTE=The Hornet;1844029] Going back to cat-like behaviour? Alley cat might I suppose hehe.

Hey????
Well im keen if weathers ok and ive done my chores.
Keen for a fang.:devil2:

[badblackbuell]

If it's Sumner to Godley House I'm keen.

When will we know? :Punk:

[Flip]

Well I hope it Godley, I will just go for a little walk with the dog and drop in for dinner.

[SpeedMonger]

If it's Sumner to Godley House I'm keen.

When will we know? :Punk:

Now cos that makes at least four of us

[McWild]

:scooter:OH MY GOD MY BIKE IS FAST NOW!!!!

[Blackbox]

So come 6:30 I'm heading off... to ... Diamond Harbour via Sumner (Godley House)

Just to let you know... there is a scattering of gravel on the same corner that was the scene of last weeks accident (end of a straight, just before Governor's Bay, coming from Sumner). Or there was this morning anyway...

[MotoRad-ical]

Hey????
Well im keen if weathers ok and ive done my chores.
Keen for a fang.:devil2:

Awwwwww! :(
Dam work! :weep:
Hope everyone kept it shiny side up this time!

[gammaguy]

good ride tonight,no dramas for anyone i hope.nice chatting with y'all!:niceone:

[McWild]

Wow what a ride.
In the car park I decided that I didn't really feel like Duvauchelles. Thought I might just head home. Maybe do a little detour along tunnel road.
Well I'm already on tunnel rode says I, might as well stop off in Lyttleton.
Already in Lyttleton might as well take Dyer's pass home. Can't hurt.
Oh look some bikers heading down Dyer's pass, maybe I can catch up to them?
Nope, missed them. But I'm already on the way to Wheatsheaf so I might as well continue.
Oh cool I did catch them! I'll follow them to Little River and then turn back.
Little River. Oh man where have they gone? Maybe they've taken some crazy secret route to Duvauchelle, I'll catch them there.
In Duvauchelle. Wow how did this happen?

But the ride back was even better!

Sunstrike hadn't really set in yet, I was tailing anyone, nobody was tailing me. Was passed by Mr TDR who gave me a heartwarming thumbs up (I like to know I'm doing ok, so that was great!), and had fun tailing him for a bit til he turned off.

Now a while ago when I was researching bikes, I decided to look into the quirks of two strokes. Funny beasts really. Do this thing called "seizing" from time to time I read, and if this happens pull in the clutch and hope.

Mr TDR turns off and I'm sailing along when *click grind click stop* and me being a former boy scout I pull in the clutch and say, "Oh. This is what they meant."

Cue me damning that this happened after the other two stroke disappeared and frantically wondering if things could ever be the same. So I kick and I kick. And kick again. Then notice my lights are on, chuckle (read: curse), give it a kick and LIFE! Not much but it's there. Let it idle, thank my stars and take off rather boggily.

Later in the journey, whilst pondering how I could describe this incident on KB, and this time mid not-too-tight corner *click grind click stop* clutch in, pull over and I am not a happy chappy. Take off helmet, glare at sheep in the field across from me, and spent 5 minutes finding neutral. Eventually found and the kicking begins. Leg and ankle get sore. Kicking ends. In desperation I do the stupid but effective hand kick start, and oh my god it works! Back on and decide that taking it easy is probably the healthy thing to do for the both of us.

I made it home, and here we are. So is there anything I need to do now that my bike has seized? Or is it ok? It ran fine from out way past Tai Tapu to back here, and takes off ok etc. Just wondering if I need to fix anything (have anything fixed).

Sorry for the big monologue. Just stoked I made it home to be honest hah.

And Dave where were you? I wanted to exchange knowing expressions over Saturday :banana:

[gammaguy]

have you done anything to the bike since you last rode it?im especially thinking carburetor settings here.

btw it was me on said TDR.:cool:

[McWild]

have you done anything to the bike since you last rode it?im especially thinking carburetor settings here.

btw it was me on said TDR.:cool:
Hey man, cool bike for one:drool:
I actually just got it back from the workshop after not having it for a week.
It received:
- New plug
- New exhaust gasket
- Carb setting checked
- Air filter cleaned
- Oil changed
- New clutch
I have no idea what most of this involves. I understand most of the words but wouldn't have a clue how any of them were done/would work. Any suggestions?

[gammaguy]

the fact that it behaved strangely directly after getting it back from the workshop would strongly suggest that its behaviour is related to the work done on it.I would take it straight back to whoever did the work and tell them what happened.if they are anything like a decent mechanic,they will put it right.:yes:

[McWild]

Mint I will give them a ring tomorrow. Not that it will be easy to hand it back, having just gotten it and all. Thanks!

[SpeedMonger]

Hey man, cool bike for one:drool:
I actually just got it back from the workshop after not having it for a week.
It received:
- New plug
- New exhaust gasket
- Carb setting checked
- Air filter cleaned
- Oil changed
- New clutch
I have no idea what most of this involves. I understand most of the words but wouldn't have a clue how any of them were done/would work. Any suggestions?

Well, you descriptions are a bit confusing, but glad to hear that you made it home. You would know if you had seized it because you wouldn't be able to kick it over. They generally only do this if your oil/fuel mixture is too lean. I presume that you are putting two stoke oil in the oil tank??

If it wouldn't start because you had your lights on that would indicate that you aren't getting enough omph from the battery to create sufficient spark, which could mean that your battery is bad or alternator isn't generating enough charge.. Hell, it could be lots of things. Best take it back as Gammaguy says.

I really enjoyed my ride to Godley house.. errm Duvauchelles lol even on a slippery brand new michellin ;-) Cheers Chris

[alley cat]

Awwwwww! :(
Dam work! :weep:
Hope everyone kept it shiny side up this time!

All work and no play for you my little peach.......:innocent:

[McWild]

Yep taken it back and am bikeless once more. Didn't have a clue what it was from the outside so they're going to take it apart and hopefully I'll have it back tomorrow.
I like how I can be on the side of a busy street at 10 in the morning, stranded on the footpath with people walking around me as I kick and kick my bike and nobody says a thing. I think one old guy even laughed at me.
But that's ok, they probably figured they couldn't help anyway.

[KingJackaL]

Yep taken it back and am bikeless once more. Didn't have a clue what it was from the outside so they're going to take it apart and hopefully I'll have it back tomorrow.
I like how I can be on the side of a busy street at 10 in the morning, stranded on the footpath with people walking around me as I kick and kick my bike and nobody says a thing. I think one old guy even laughed at me.
Prick.

Yeah, well - the vast majority of people aren't bikers, and never were. They don't know how to help, and are possibly even intimidated ;o.

[McWild]

Yeah, well - the vast majority of people aren't bikers, and never were. They don't know how to help, and are possibly even intimidated ;o.
Yep good point. Taken back.
What happened to you last night? After I passed you I figured we'd catch up at Duvauchelles but then you just sort of disappeared?

[dangerous]

I need to do now that my bike has seized? Or is it ok?
hmmm... not good mate, could be anything from drive chain to engine or gearbox... who did the rebuild and be sure to see what the bore and piston look like befor they reasemble it, take photoes and post em up... or if in my neck of the woods Im happy to look at it.


They generally only do this if your oil/fuel mixture is too lean.

LOL naaaaa man, heres the findings on my race bike siezures: crank spreading, pilot jet blocked, heat seizure, exhaust leak, carb/reed block leak, thers also blowen crank seal and wrong plugs.. all can cause a seizure.. farking strokers but still I persevere.

[McWild]

Well I managed to get it to the workshop today, though it didn't sound too happy about it, having stopped on me once. I'll be hearing what they have to say about it tomorrow which will hopefully resolve the problem.
Took many more kicks than usual to get it going today and has been a lot more boggy on take off.

I would take photos and such but I honestly don't know how to take it apart, given it a go before but didn't get very far, couldn't work out how to get the fairings off, wouldn't have a clue how to reach the engine proper.
If it's not resolved once I get it back, anyone is welcome to have a poke round it and see if they find anything.

Do CPIT or anywhere else do something like Summer courses in mechanics for useless people like me? I'd just like to get to the stage that I can at least have a look and understand what's inside the bike.

Man I'm posting way too much.

[Dave-]

Man I'm posting way too much.

wrong, post more.

what I think D means is try get some photos at the repair shop, ask if you can take 1 or 2 (you can decide if you want to spin a BS story about having photos on the inside of your bike)

try get a few in good light.

[dangerous]

Well I managed to get it to the workshop today,
what was the reason it went in for the other week?
something to look at and judging by the sounds you were hearing the power valve may have shit its self, hope not cos when they fall apart on the RG they can fuk ya piston up.

[McWild]

It just went in for a good service, also to fix whatever was happening to it before. Ended up with a new clutch, previous problem fixed (whatever it was).

[stevewederell]

Do CPIT or anywhere else do something like Summer courses in mechanics for useless people like me? I'd just like to get to the stage that I can at least have a look and understand what's inside the bike.



Come along to Wed night fix it nights. Tops crew and very helpful, just don't be afraid to ask.

I bought a book online and it's helped stacks, except electrics which I glazed over then skipped passed. I am hoping to make it into a pdf (for "backup" purposes) so if I do you could have a look at that.

[Ducky848]

what was the reason it went in for the other week?
something to look at and judging by the sounds you were hearing the power valve may have shit its self, hope not cos when they fall apart on the RG they can fuk ya piston up.

Could be a problem with ring seal. Doesn't sound like a seizure to me, you would now be noticing a big difference in compression just kicking it over. The powervalves are known to stick on rg150s and maybe in full open position. Couldalso be the crank seal leaking crankcase pressure or failed reed the options are endless. The powervalves on M model RGVs used to fall into the cylinder from time to time with permanent results...don't think it's an issue with rg150's.

[dangerous]

The powervalves on M model RGVs used to fall into the cylinder from time to time with permanent results...don't think it's an issue with rg150's.
yeah the RG's do it... IIRC the RGV (air head) dont have power valves?

[SpeedMonger]

LOL naaaaa man, heres the findings on my race bike siezures: crank spreading, pilot jet blocked, heat seizure, exhaust leak, carb/reed block leak, thers also blowen crank seal and wrong plugs.. all can cause a seizure.. farking strokers but still I persevere.

Yeah, none of that would do your racing much good eh. Never had any of those problems on my Yamaha's, must be a Suzuki? lol :yes:

I would be checking simple things first and upper cylinder lubrication is obviously critical. McWild you haven't answered the very basic question of whether you are actually putting two stoke oil in the oil tank? I presume these have one and don't need premix.

[gammaguy]

It just went in for a good service, also to fix whatever was happening to it before. Ended up with a new clutch, previous problem fixed (whatever it was).


well whatever was wrong,hope its fixed and running sweet.

those lil 150's go well,much better than the more exotically named RGV 150 that came after.and dont even mention the FXR:crybaby:

[McWild]

Haha yes I do put two stroke oil in the the correct tank, TTS I'll have you know. As far as I'm aware it's been run on that for it's whole life, well at least for the last 4-5 thousand ks. Yes I keep it topped up.
The copious amounts of blue smog in my driveway that have accumulated over time attest to this :2thumbsup

In fact for Christmas this year I asked for a 4 litre bottle of the stuff.

[Southern Biker]

Sounds good will see you all there on Wed, say how many people usually show up to these evening rides?

[SpeedMonger]

Sounds good will see you all there on Wed, say how many people usually show up to these evening rides?
Generally around 40 odd. Come along I'm sure that you will enjoy it.

[SpeedMonger]

Haha yes I do put two stroke oil in the the correct tank, TTS I'll have you know. As far as I'm aware it's been run on that for it's whole life, well at least for the last 4-5 thousand ks. Yes I keep it topped up.
The copious amounts of blue smog in my driveway that have accumulated over time attest to this :2thumbsup

In fact for Christmas this year I asked for a 4 litre bottle of the stuff.

Oh well that's one thing to check off the list. I wondered if you hadn't had the bike that long and it had run out. One thing I have learned over the years is never assume anything ;-)

[Ducky848]

yeah the RG's do it... IIRC the RGV (air head) dont have power valves?

I was referring to RGV250's.

[dangerous]

TTS I'll have you know.

The copious amounts of blue smog in my driveway
TTS shouldent really smoke a lot, just on a cold start and not 'copious' the crank seal on the box side hasent blowen has it?

[brentmc]

Im new to this site so can someone put some light on this wednesday night ride thing for me and do they have something along the same lines in the weekend at all.

[gammaguy]

Im new to this site so can someone put some light on this wednesday night ride thing for me and do they have something along the same lines in the weekend at all.

just start a thread titled "akaroa GP,this weekend"

you will be inundated with replies:cool:

[McWild]

Dangerous, I was more just referring to the fantastic aroma that fills the air every cold morning I've gotten it started, just saying that there's definitely 2 stroke oil in the tank. It's not what I would consider too much for what it is.
I just like it is all :whistle:

Just gave them a ring (workshop is Trevor Pierce btw, in case anyone has an opinion) and they given it a scouring and can't find anything wrong with it.

So not being one to rule out the possibility that's it's just my own stupidity/misunderstanding I'm taking it back from them and hoping. If it happens again, as I said anyone is welcome to have a poke around it and see if anything makes an interesting clunk or movement.

[phoenixgtr]

...anyone is welcome to have a poke around it and see if anything makes an interesting clunk or movement.

You're talking about the bike right?

[McWild]

You're talking about the bike right?

Depends who's asking :buggerd: j/k

[Transalper]

Depends who's asking :buggerd: j/k

:crazy: holey crap, which is what I imagine that will give you, I do declare this thread to have wandered way :Offtopic::violin:

[Dave-]

can we get the guts sorted from last weeks BBQ/meeting?

/me dons riot gear

[JMemonic]

can we get the guts sorted from last weeks BBQ/meeting?

/me dons riot gear

Patience, it coming.

[phoenixgtr]

Right, last week a lot of the “regulars” gathered to discuss what’s been happening on these rides and the direction we want them to go. We’re not quite ready to give up yet!! Anyway, collectively we’ve decided to make some changes to make the rides more enjoyable and safer for everyone.

This is going to be a bit obstructed as we will have the ride this week and then the week after is xmas eve and the week after that is new years eve.

1. The Duvauchelles Crew
First of all, naturally the ride has developed into two distinctive groups. One group heads to Duvauchelles every week. We’ve got no problem with that but this group is not considered to be a part of the cruisy ride. They do not need to be organized. Therefore,we ask that they depart from the Burger King carpark by 6.20. This will leave a much more manageable group, being the “cruisy” ride and will help reduce confusion at the carpark.

IF YOU STAY AT THE CARPARK PAST 6.20 THEN BE PREPARED TO MEET THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS. IF YOU DON’T LIKE IT, THEN LEAVE.

2. Rider Responsibility
It is the responsibility of each and every rider to ride safely and within their abilities. If any rider acts in a dangerous manner then they will be asked to leave. Remember, you not only put yourself at danger but also the other riders and the general public. If you do not understand this then do not come.

3. Rider Assistance
At the carpark we’ll ask that riders who would like some one on one help will be asked to put their hands up and we’ll ask some of the more experienced riders to provide that help. Please don’t be shy. This is an excellent opportunity.

4. Leader
The cruisy group will have a lead rider appointed each week. Obviously it will be someone with reasonable skill so as to not piss everyone off. The leader will stop at the pre-determined regroup points and wait for the entire group to arrive before departing.

5. Tail End Charlie
A TEC will also be determined as a safety measure.

[dangerous]

At the carpark we’ll ask that riders who would like some one on one help will be asked to put their hands up and we’ll ask some of the more experienced riders to provide that help. Please don’t be shy. This is an excellent opportunity.
All good shit man.. expect for the above quoted, whos to say who is 'more experienced' or more so can actually give correct advice?
I can think of only 2 regulars that I would put my trust in as far as decent riding advice goes.

[phoenixgtr]

Yep, I know your point D. The help I have in mind is simply just watching the rider and letting them know how they're getting on. I think alot of us can recognise where a new rider is going wrong. We've all been there. Obviously advanced riding skills or whatever aren't really going to work.

[Flip]

All fine with me. I will just putter along at the back. Don't often give out any advice not unless it is really called for and then its not re-printable. I'm just happy to have the wind in my wiskers and give the cobwebs a blow out. I actually have quite enjoyed riding with this group, its a pitty it breaks up simply cause a few riders need to get a lot more miles under their belts. Its a lesson we have all had to learn the hard way that the road is a harsh mistress.
Is there a run planed for the next 2 weeks. My wife has to work the night of the 24th and I'm relatively free?

[_Shrek_]

Right, last week a lot of the “regulars” gathered to discuss what’s been happening on these rides and the direction we want them to go. We’re not quite ready to give up yet!! Anyway, collectively we’ve decided to make some changes to make the rides more enjoyable and safer for everyone.

1. The Duvauchelles Crew
IF YOU STAY AT THE CARPARK PAST 6.20 THEN BE PREPARED TO MEET THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS. IF YOU DON’T LIKE IT, THEN LEAVE.

2. Rider Responsibility
It is the responsibility of each and every rider to ride safely and within their abilities. If any rider acts in a dangerous manner then they will be asked to leave. Remember, you not only put yourself at danger but also the other riders and the general public. If you do not understand this then do not come.

3. Rider Assistance

4. Leader
The cruisy group will have a lead rider appointed each week.
5. Tail End Charlie
A TEC will also be determined as a safety measure.

:2thumbsup: phoenixgtr & others who put this together

[Dave-]

I think I worked it out.

I just had an epiphany

no I just did a big circle....so here's what I think is right.

I'm starting to see what D is getting at, it takes years of experience or study to teach primary school kids (doesn't it wet?) and as such only a few are experienced enough to pick up on the subtleties of someones riding style, see the error and answer properly.

For example I had a problem with my rear wheel bouncing on corrugations on the inside of corners, and got 3 answers from a variety of riders.

1, try applying the rear brake (very very very very very very lightly)

2, try suspension setup

3, slow down, try riding around them.

only I was able to work out which one worked (it was number 3) and in doing so I also learnt to not use the road as a race track and allow for a margin should I come around the corner and find carrots or handles of carpentry files.

I dunno if 1on1 will work because of what D said, would someone who isn't a trained instructor notice that the rider they're watching is riding on the corrugations?

I'm confused, how did I survive? if every new learner is such a dumb ass that they immediately try and replicate everything they see am I not dead? I don't copy everything I see, am I special? my head hurts, I've spent about an hour now trying to work this out.

where are we going this week (I believe pre defined routes were agreed upon?)

[karla]

I think I worked it out.

I just had an epiphany




/me thinks Dave is clever :)

I was thinking last night also, that it is up to the newcomer to be discerning - to take what he likes and to leave the rest. All anyone has to do is ask how long someone has been riding and they will be able to work out if that person has more experience than them (or maybe how many miles on the clock they have).

We don't interact in isolation here, and no one person is responsible - however we are all responsible for ourselves, newcomer or not.

I haven't been riding for long, but even with my few miles up, I was able to suggest to someone the other day that if they don't stay in formation and ride in harmony with the group, a fairly inexperienced person like me could put them in danger, as I am expecting more (he was flitting around like a sparrow in the middle of the pack).

It is like a Christmas present - it is our job to give the gift, but it is not our job to receive it. If he listens, all and well - if not, and he chooses to continue using all the road without thinking about others around him, then he will eventually learn the hard way, either because others won't ride with him or he will have an accident.

As Dave says, I listen and I use what suggestions I get until I find what works for me. We all have our own riding styles.

/me stands down again ...

[Wet]

I Got my qualifications from the University of Petrol and Diamond Exploitation (Angola) majored in -child interrogation.

[JMemonic]

I think I worked it out.

I just had an epiphany

no I just did a big circle....so here's what I think is right.


Gee I hope that did not hurt, it sounds painful, well it would be for some.


I'm starting to see what D is getting at, it takes years of experience or study to teach primary school kids (doesn't it wet?) and as such only a few are experienced enough to pick up on the subtleties of someones riding style, see the error and answer properly.


Yes and no, take your flatmate for example, he has many Km's as under his belt, and thus is able to give valid examples and reasons why he is still upright and the methods he has learnt and used to survive, anyone can teach given the tools and knowledge hence why our teachers spend time in training (that and to ensure they are safe to be dealing with kiddies).

There is not always one right answer, but several that can be right eg.


For example I had a problem with my rear wheel bouncing on corrugations on the inside of corners, and got 3 answers from a variety of riders.

1, try applying the rear brake (very very very very very very lightly)

2, try suspension setup

3, slow down, try riding around them.

only I was able to work out which one worked (it was number 3) and in doing so I also learnt to not use the road as a race track and allow for a margin should I come around the corner and find carrots or handles of carpentry files.

All of these are valid answers to your question when applied in order if #2 is done first and you are still having issues and are in a position where having the problem then use #1 to get you out of the rough, essentially putting you into #3.

However if you don't go in hard as if the road is a race track and try taking smooth lines, using a completely different skill set to the track riders apex etc you will find you are quick around the bends and safe, which is your final point. Congrats guess what you are able to do, teach those points to someone with less riding experience than you, and that could be a returning biker who has more Km's under their belt but has been off a bike for years and forgotten the basics, seen the super GP and gotten all excited.


I dunno if 1on1 will work because of what D said, would someone who isn't a trained instructor notice that the rider they're watching is riding on the corrugations?

See above


I'm confused, how did I survive? if every new learner is such a dumb ass that they immediately try and replicate everything they see am I not dead? I don't copy everything I see, am I special? my head hurts, I've spent about an hour now trying to work this out.


Learners are not completely silly, they lack the confidence to do everything they see and the brain goes umm nope don't think we can do that, they learn (hopefully) what they can and cant do.

[JMemonic]

I Got my qualifications from the University of Petrol and Diamond Exploitation (Angola) majored in -child interrogation.

Gee that's the advanced degree right, :lol: certainly more than some who I have had the misfortune to encounter in the past had.

[alley cat]

Is it necessary to create rules for peoples spare time?
Why a road captain? What does this acheive?

[JMemonic]

Is it necessary to create rules for peoples spare time?
Why a road captain? What does this acheive?

Sorry to say this but don't like it don't come.

It is an effort to attempt to get these rides back to what they were intended to be, not the race that some folks believe them to be, but a social ride that is safe as being on the road can be.

I guess you can not imagine how disheartening it is to suggest to someone hey come along on Wednesday night meet some folks and come for a ride to either have then tell you from the stories they have heard the is no way they would consider coming along, or to have someone turn up and be intimidated by some of the silly riding that has taken place, but then I guess I feel a little more strongly about this.

[imdying]

Is it necessary to create rules for peoples spare time?
Why a road captain? What does this acheive?Because without rules and organisation you can't have legal liability :wacko: Or is that culpability?

[Ducky848]

I've just got back to the office after 3hrs of pure bliss at Ruapuna on an open track.

Fast as I can without the worry of trees, cars, cops or stray sheep and just two other bikes.

Would be farkn cool to see more KB'ers using this fantastic resource and venture out there on a Tuesday morning for a few hours. Get it outta the system prior to wednesday.....

[JMemonic]

I've just got back to the office after 3hrs of pure bliss at Ruapuna on an open track.

Fast as I can without the worry of trees, cars, cops or stray sheep and just two other bikes.

Would be farkn cool to see more KB'ers using this fantastic resource and venture out there on a Tuesday morning for a few hours. Get it outta the system prior to wednesday.....

Sweet idea, but some just don't get it, or they have jobs that wont allow it :(.

[alley cat]

Sorry to say this but don't like it don't come.



ten four rubber ducky.

[El Stevo]

Is it necessary to create rules for peoples spare time?
Why a road captain? What does this acheive?

Your welcome to join the Duvaucelles 'bad asses' if you don't want to play follow the leader...:devil2:

Power rangers costume optional :cool:

[dangerous]

/ All anyone has to do is ask how long someone has been riding and they will be able to work out if that person has more experience than them (or maybe how many miles on the clock they have)

NO WAY K... just cos some one has the age and distance... sure as hell dosnt mean they know shit about safe riding.

[karla]

NO WAY K... just cos some one has the age and distance... sure as hell dosn't mean they know shit about safe riding.

true, there are no guarantees ~

[Dave-]

Power rangers costume optional :cool:

alley cat nude?

and that's how we get off topic.

ah, here's a suggestion....what time is the track open till? could a Tuesday arvo track day be organised? say from 5:30 till the sun defies us? or does it close before then, obviously there's no lights.

D I dunno if we're teaching safe riding here (we support it, and will advise if something was fucking stupid) but far more basic than that, more like...relax shoulder, look through corner, be smooth, we're not teaching knee down, peg weights and qualifying/race/defensive lines (we have bucket racing for that)

edit:

EDIT!!!

I think there's a difference between riding safely and a few tips on how to ride more enjoyably, riding safely is something you have to do yourself it's up to the integrity of the rider and their judgment, and can only be taught by a very skilled person, however I think we can offer practical tips for riding, I know I learn better in practise rather than reading about it on the internet.

I mean there's already a hundred pages on how to ride, but that's just words, this is a practical opportunity to ask opinions about the merits of technique and test them out. yes on the road.

[dangerous]

true, there are no guarantees ~

yes because age and milage often brings with it bad habbits... of a life time.

[alley cat]

Your welcome to join the Duvaucelles 'bad asses' if you don't want to play follow the leader...:devil2:

Power rangers costume optional :cool:
Thanks man. Next fine wed im in.


alley cat nude?

and that's how we get off topic.


god help you all:blink::blink:

[alley cat]

yes because age and milage often brings with it bad habbits... of a life time.

And if you dont have any bad habits, i have some you may borrow.:devil2:

[BBzz]

[QUOTE=Ducky848;1852739]I've just got back to the office after 3hrs of pure bliss at Ruapuna on an open track.QUOTE]

So how dose the track work?
Is there set times its open for Bike's
Cost,
Leathers,
Do you need to be a member?

[gammaguy]

ill see y'all for the cruisy ride.im cool with that,i had a quick ride to AK on sunday,got it out of my system.

good stuff,im happy with the direction things are taking.

look out for the navigator...:shifty:

[helenoftroy]

And if you dont have any bad habits, i have some you may borrow.:devil2:

:msn-wink:oohh yes please!!I need more to up my reputation just a little!:rofl:

[Ducky848]

[QUOTE=BBzz;1853163
So how dose the track work?
Is there set times its open for Bike's
Cost,
Leathers,
Do you need to be a member?[/QUOTE]

From my experience see below (note I am not involved with these things I just attend them!):

$50 for the day. You need full leathers, boots, gloves etc. As far as I know you need not be a member of anything.
Your bike should be prepped as per a HAGD with mirrors off (or taped), lights and indicators taped, side stand zip tied and free of any leaks. Its up to you ensure your bike is safe.
The track is generally open from 9.00am till sometime late in the afternoon. You are sharing time with race cars/karts etc and the car club runs it 30min turn about.
This morning we ran 4x 30min sessions from 9.30-12.30.

Sometimes they will close the track to bikes if it is booked for specific car practice etc so it pays to ring a coupla days in advance before heading out.

[_Shrek_]

:msn-wink:oohh yes please!!I need more to up my reputation just a little!:rofl:

does this mean you are going to :ride: naked to :shit: I'll be there

[SpeedMonger]

I Got my qualifications from the University of Petrol and Diamond Exploitation (Angola) majored in -child interrogation.

Respect! You are truly Bad Ass, not like some of the shameless self promoters about the place.

[phoenixgtr]

...where are we going this week (I believe pre defined routes were agreed upon?)

I kinda figured we'd start that as of Jan. Just cause of the disruption that the next 2 weeks will cause. We should pick a route though (don't leave it to me, I wasn't kidding when I said I wanted to back off from "facilitation", I know it kind of seems like it though and now I'm just rambling. I hear Santa's going to make an appearance tomorrow night)

[karla]

I kinda figured we'd start that as of Jan. Just cause of the disruption that the next 2 weeks will cause. We should pick a route though (don't leave it to me, I wasn't kidding when I said I wanted to back off from "facilitation", I know it kind of seems like it though and now I'm just rambling. I hear Santa's going to make an appearance tomorrow night)

Santa! Ohhhhh... :shit: Gonna miss it, have a special celebration dinner on tomorrow night with my ex.

Watch out for all the partying graduation students :)

[Peeteey]

Woop! I can FINALLY come along tomorrow, so long as the weathers all right of course ... :whistle:
I've been wanting to come along for ages but I usually work till 7.30 or 8 on Wed nights.
You guys leave at 6.30 right? I finish work tomorrow just round the corner at 6.30. Reckon you could hang on for 10 mins more so I can join you?
I'll try to skive off a few mins early if I can ...
Choice!

[alley cat]

:msn-wink:oohh yes please!!I need more to up my reputation just a little!:rofl:

You dont need any help 2 be naughty!
For gawds sake.lol
Hope you are busy sponge bathing young spunkys:innocent:

[SpeedyGirl]

Power rangers costume optional :cool:
But no-one can look as good as RED RANGER!!!! :rofl:


:msn-wink:oohh yes please!!I need more to up my reputation just a little!:rofl:
Your a naughty gal at the best of times.... Please DONT change :woohoo:

[mj_scorpio]

I hear Santa's going to make an appearance tomorrow night)

thats a week early! pretty sure he should be there xmas eve!! it would be interesting to see some of you riders riders sitting on his knee requesting your dream bikes for Christmas!

enjoy the ride tonight, i hope all goes well, sadly i have to miss again :(

[El Stevo]

But no-one can look as good as RED RANGER!!!!

Damn right they can't :cool: and you know it!:first:

[BBzz]

$50 for the day. You need full leathers, boots, gloves etc. As far as I know you need not be a member of anything.
Your bike should be prepped as per a HAGD with mirrors off (or taped), lights and indicators taped, side stand zip tied and free of any leaks. Its up to you ensure your bike is safe.
The track is generally open from 9.00am till sometime late in the afternoon. You are sharing time with race cars/karts etc and the car club runs it 30min turn about.
This morning we ran 4x 30min sessions from 9.30-12.30.

Sometimes they will close the track to bikes if it is booked for specific car practice etc so it pays to ring a coupla days in advance before heading out.

Thanks for the info I will cheek it out.
I like the thought that everyone going the same way
No :Police:
No animals
And lost of corners:eek:

[higgy]

I've just got back to the office after 3hrs of pure bliss at Ruapuna on an open track.

Fast as I can without the worry of trees, cars, cops or stray sheep and just two other bikes.

Would be farkn cool to see more KB'ers using this fantastic resource and venture out there on a Tuesday morning for a few hours. Get it outta the system prior to wednesday.....

You've caught my interest with this track talk what's the guts on getting on the track out there on Tuesdays can you just turn up and ride ? oops just noticed you already answered that question i'm a tool !!

[MotoRad-ical]

Small crew tonight.

Not many from the Dawson gang...... :oi-grr::(

2 groups tonight one heading through Tai tap way and weather permitting either back over to the Weatsheaf or on to Duvauchelles.
The other heading via Dyers pass and over to the Weatsheaf.

I was with the Weatsheaf crew where no one went above the posted speed limit and everyone had lemonade (Officer). Good to meet a few new faces and tell lies about bikes.
The weather held off until the trip home although there was no nasty wind which was a blessing.

Oh hey! and no crashes! :headbang:

[Peeteey]

Small crew tonight.

2 groups tonight one heading through Tai tap way and weather permitting either back over to the Weatsheaf or on to Duvauchelles.
The other heading via Dyers pass and over to the Weatsheaf.
:headbang:

This was my first ride with you lot this evening. Good fun, thanks. There would have been about 20 bikes out, if that's a small group I'd like to see a large one :)
Really made me realise how crap my cornering is after following some of you lot over the Sumner hill.
Oh yea, some of us inadvertantly went via Sumner it seems :laugh:
Good to meet some of you, look forward to meeting more another time.

[Dave-]

yeah I just cruised with mcwild, pretty cas' ride.

[SpeedMonger]

This was my first ride with you lot this evening. Good fun, thanks. There would have been about 20 bikes out, if that's a small group I'd like to see a large one :)
Really made me realise how crap my cornering is after following some of you lot over the Sumner hill.
Oh yea, some of us inadvertantly went via Sumner it seems :laugh:
Good to meet some of you, look forward to meeting more another time.

We were the ones that went the right way as it happens - didn't know that Evans pass had moved from Sumner to Cashmere ;-) Nice to meet you Peter and Southern Biker, good that you enjoyed it enough to come back!

[McWild]

yeah I just cruised with mcwild, pretty cas' ride.

Casual? I didn't think it could ever be casual following me, who knows when the brakes are going to light up!
Every corner is a thrilling guessing game!

And the tunnel makes 250s sound awesome.

[phoenixgtr]

And the tunnel makes 250s sound awesome.

I wouldn't know. I can never hear them over my own bike

[Dave-]

I wouldn't know. I can never hear them over my own bike

phoenix likes to rev his own engine...

[SpeedMonger]

Thats what happens when you stroke them

[karla]

I'm still so slow that I don't get it ~

[SpeedMonger]

well it depends on what part you don't get.

Can't believe I had to actually go looking for the thread. Is everyone comotose on Xmas akyhol already??

[SpeedMonger]

Forgot to ask, was that "JMemonic" waving at us from the Ferrymead Supermarket last week. What a friendly chap he was, especially if it wasn't you. :wavey:

[JMemonic]

Forgot to ask, was that "JMemonic" waving at us from the Ferrymead Supermarket last week. What a friendly chap he was, especially if it wasn't you. :wavey:

Guilty as charged, recognised the bikes :)

[phoenixgtr]

Well if anyone goes tomorrow night then have fun. Liv and I are away having xmas with the olds



Merry Xmas!!

[gammaguy]

merry christmas to you too!:clap:

[McWild]

Work has me on 6-9 tomorrow night.

It's as if they knew...

Have a good ride and a merry Christmas, might see you on the roads on Christmas day and boxing day!

[Mr Triple]

I won't be along tomorrow night, but I'll be along in the new year.
Everyone... have a merry Chrismas and new year and I'll catch up in the new year for some more :ride:

[JMemonic]

Not sure who is around thus have a merry Christmas all.

[_Shrek_]

A merry Christmas & happy new year to all

Me & Mrs Shrek

[-easy--rider-]

so whats the destonation tonight?

[Richi]

Sorry no go for me tonight i am a bit boozed and spending xmas eve with my son and family :) See u all in the new year :) merry xmas and happy new year!

[BBzz]

Merry Christmas and a good life for next year
See ya on the Road

[Flip]

Well we did the whole summit road and ended up at the weatsheaf which was closed. A bit gritty in places but no problems. There was a bit of low cloud about which was quite fun to run through.

[homer]

mmmmm
pitty no one actually said they wernt going to go on the ride tonight !!!
by the time i went to chch
waited for 30 mins , no one turned up
well what the fuck
i actually had the best ride i think ive had round the penisula,
followed a mufti round evans , thank fuck i didnt pass it , took a little to figure it out ,
and im sure they woundered where i came from .
any ways ..... so what s doing after new year is there a wed ride or not !!!

[Transalper]

I thought it was fairly well established that most regulars had other plans for tonight and there's not likely to be many out next week either.
After the new year I'd expect people to start returning.

[homer]

I thought it was fairly well established that most regulars had other plans for tonight and there's not likely to be many out next week either.
After the new year I'd expect people to start returning.

no idea fella , but it was a great nite to get on a bike

[dangerous]

mmmmm
pitty no one actually said they wernt going to go on the ride tonight !!!
by the time i went to chch
waited for 30 mins , no one turned up
well what the fuck !!
mmmmm pitty your profile says your Location is 'house' DOH maybe if it said were you live ie I asume out of town, you may have been told... or heres a idea... ASK next time.

[homer]

mmmmm pitty your profile says your Location is 'house' DOH maybe if it said were you live ie I asume out of town, you may have been told... or heres a idea... ASK next time.

I checked a few pages back on the thread , so just assumed someone or more than 1 person would have said there wasnt much planned to do for the night .
it didnt matter anyways i was in chch so just thought if im there id turn up .
great to get on the hills with piss all traffic , and no pushys.

[fireliv]

mmmmm
pitty no one actually said they wernt going to go on the ride tonight !!!
!!!

I thought a lot of people said they were not going, unless I miss read.

Will be back not next week but week after.

Merry Christmas everyone!

[homer]

I thought a lot of people said they were not going, unless I miss read.

Will be back not next week but week after.

Merry Christmas everyone!

yeah sounds good , i hadnt been up on a wed for quite a while , lost touch with a few others .
all good well see ya in 2 weeks if i can get there .

[medic_nz]

Hiya. Anyone going for a ride on the 7th of January?

[gloplg]

Yes I'm a starter

[gloplg]

:whistle:"
Yes I'm a starter

[Dave-]

yeah I intend on starting back up on the 7th.

see you all there.

[fireliv]

Yes if we are in chch

[karla]

Yes if we are in chch

Ooohh, if you're going along I might plug in, should be back in town by then :)

[fireliv]

Ooohh, if you're going along I might plug in, should be back in town by then :)

Will let u know. We are planing on going camping but it might be after wed night! Havent been out on the bike over the silly season so looking forward to a ride

[Transalper]

yeah I intend on starting back up on the 7th.

see you all there.Same here, work permitting.

[gammaguy]

im keen for a cruise next week.weathers been awesome but the wheatsheaf has not always been open even on the days when others are.strange really:confused:

[SpeedMonger]

im keen for a cruise next week.weathers been awesome but the wheatsheaf has not always been open even on the days when others are.strange really:confused:

Lol, they probably heard "ding ding ding" from the the top of the hill , sighed and pulled the pin.

I'll be in all going well, hope you all had a good xmas and happy new year.

[Mr Triple]

im keen for a cruise next week.weathers been awesome but the wheatsheaf has not always been open even on the days when others are.strange really:confused:

Went there last Tuesday afternoon, it was open then. Finish work by 3pm and one of the other guys from work had his bike so went Halswell, Gebbies, Wheatsheaf and round the bays to Sumner. By Govenors Bay Transport there is new seal blooding real bad and me poor bike got covered in the shit. Good job I've got a black motor:eek:

Hopefully I'll be there next Wednesday night, may have all the tar off by then:niceone:

[gloplg]

Hiya. Anyone going for a ride on the 7th of January?

Hi folks I've spoken to the Wheatsheaf and they will stay open if they know we are coming. What about a ride on the summit road, via port with the Wheatsheaf as destination?????? Please get back if interested:2thumbsup

[gammaguy]

sounds good.tho i might extend it to duvauchelle,cos the wheaty is a bit close to home;)

[fireliv]

Well I thought this week was the start of the set route..... whats the first one on the list?

[Dave-]

Well I thought this week was the start of the set route..... whats the first one on the list?

DIAMOND HARBOUR! :woohoo:


\1. Diamond Harbour via Sumner (Godley House)

Map 1
This is pretty much our standard ride. If noone can decide where to go, this is it. It takes less than an hour to get from A to B.

Good spots for regrouping:
1. In Sumner, just before Evans Pass
2. Just past Lyttleton. Theres a bay on the left after the tunnel roundabout
3. In Teddington, across the road from the Wheatsheaf

[Mr Triple]

DIAMOND HARBOUR! :woohoo:


Sounds good to me;)

[homer]

weather dependant , sounds good

[JMemonic]

Should be there all going well.

[Transalper]

Bikes broke... gearbox or something.
Unlikely to be back for a while.
In a word.... bugger!

[fireliv]

Bikes broke... gearbox or something.
Unlikely to be back for a while.
In a word.... bugger!

U werent doing the dusty butt when that happened were you?

[Transalper]

Yep, had about a 6 hour wait in the middle of the Rainbow while cooneyr and motoradical went for a trailer towing 4x4.
El scooto had a coolant leak when he stopped to see what I was doing so he parked up with me.
Lucky it happened next to the hut at the lake Sedgemore turn off so we were comfortable, if a little board.

[Mr Triple]

Yep, had about a 6 hour wait in the middle of the Rainbow while cooneyr and motoradical went for a trailer towing 4x4.
El scooto had a coolant leak when he stopped to see what I was doing so he parked up with me.
Lucky it happened next to the hut at the lake Sedgemore turn off so we were comfortable, if a little board.


That's a bugger, waiting for 6 hours not much fun.
Hope your not out for too long.

[McWild]

As some of you already know, my bike has thrown another little tantrum recently and has decided not to go anymore. I'm planning on taking it to a therapist (Duane's bikes and skis) when they open this coming Monday, but as it isn't going I'll need a bit of a hand getting there.

Thought I'd send out a general plea for help rather than pm anyone, so anyone who could give the bike a lift over to Waterloo Rd from my place in St Martins via trailer, van, or whatever please pm me!
Reward of cash or beer or whatever if the virtuous soul likes, though charity is by all means accepted :eek:

Better yet, if anyone knows if the shop has a transport option for lost causes like myself just let me know. That way we can forget this ever happened!

Have fun on Wednesday everyone, weather is looking fairly tip top. May turn up for BK on the scooter for those wanting a laugh....

[Bren_chch]

As some of you already know, my bike has thrown another little tantrum recently and has decided not to go anymore. I'm planning on taking it to a therapist (Duane's bikes and skis) when they open this coming Monday, but as it isn't going I'll need a bit of a hand getting there.

Thought I'd send out a general plea for help rather than pm anyone, so anyone who could give the bike a lift over to Waterloo Rd from my place in St Martins via trailer, van, or whatever please pm me!
Reward of cash or beer or whatever if the virtuous soul likes, though charity is by all means accepted :eek:

Better yet, if anyone knows if the shop has a transport option for lost causes like myself just let me know. That way we can forget this ever happened!

Have fun on Wednesday everyone, weather is looking fairly tip top. May turn up for BK on the scooter for those wanting a laugh....


hey i meant to reply to you but forgot... sorry! No they dont have a pickup option and my van has blown its headgasket otherwise i would take u.. sorry

[McWild]

Hah that's cool man you've given more than enough help already, plus I can't imagine you'd want the van to be broken!

[mj_scorpio]

DIAMOND HARBOUR! :woohoo:


Sounds good to me;)

i'm in! :) be good to meet sum more kb'ers :)

[Mr Triple]

i'm in! :) be good to meet sum more kb'ers :)
At this stage I should still be there, be good to meet ya
Heard lots a bout ya:laugh:

[fireliv]

Well we havent gone camping so will definatly be there, though I do hope this wind dies a bit!

[homer]

wind should drop , southerly at timaru at 930 today ment to be dry though.

[Iggy]

Gidday everyone Iam keen on meeting up for my first cruise so will look forward to see you all at the Burgerking at 6ish.:niceone:
Cheers Iggy

[Flip]

Darn its hot outside today. Got to go to the dentist this afternoon. If I'm Ok I should be there.

[FlyingDutchMan]

I might tag along tonight and join in. I haven't been on one of these wednesday evening rides before.

[batboy]

im gonna try drag myself out, plus i think part of the family is already going so hopefully see yous there

[JMemonic]

New Zealand Police Alert 2:40pm 7 Jan 2009 Canterbury


Location of incident: Duvauchelle Akaroa


Incident type: Crash closes SH75

Vehicle Crash.
Emergency Services are at the scene of a vehicle crash on the Christchurch Akaroa Road (SH75) in Duvauchelle, near Akaroa.
The road is currently blocked and diversions are in place.
Diversions are in place at Pigeon Bay Rd, and Okains Bay Road.
Motorists are urged to take extreme care and are asked to be patient whilst the emergency staff work hard at dealing with the incident.
Another release will be made once further is known.
Issued By: Sergeant Dean Murray

[fireliv]

Great ride tonight...except for the heat! :sweatdrop

No issues, no problems and a great crew, the way these rides were intended. Thanks JM, Dave and Flip for being the mouth, Road Captian and TEC :2thumbsup:first::banana:

[Dave-]

wicked ride guys, thanks to everyone for being generally awesome.

[karla]

Nice to meet new people out tonight too! Lovely evening, isn't it cool to be cruising home with the sun still shining. I wish it would stay summer all year round. :)

[Retroqueen]

Cept for the heat it was a lovely ride!!! thanks heaps. Nice that we had the route listed too cause I got held up with a visitor and was able to meet up at the Lyttleton check point and join in from there. :clap::clap:

[phoenixgtr]

wicked ride guys, thanks to everyone for being generally awesome.

Sweet!! I'm awesome!! Duuuude!!

Hot ride!! Oh yeah...:headbang:

[JMemonic]

Folks as I said and for those who missed it at Godley House, thanks for making tonight's ride a brilliant time, I was a tad nervous as to how this ride would go, so many new faces and I am not sorry if I offended anyone at BK when I said its not a race etc and impolitely offering the chance to leave, everyone made it to the pub and a few made it into town, no one missed out on a cold beer, just getting cold water was a little difficult.

Lets keep it to this standard for the rest of the season.

I anyone has route suggestions please post them up here.

[phoenixgtr]

Suggestions for routes will be good and then we can organise setting them. It's been said by a few people that it would be great to know weeks in advance where we're going

[fireliv]

Phoenix and I will sit down and just collaborate all the routes, number them and away we go. So we will call tonights ride #1. If we end up with about 5-6 routes, then we just start again from #1. We can also run reverse routes too

[Iggy]

Hey I had an awesome time, especially meeting Homer, Pheonix, Fireliv and Dave. Many thanx to Jmemonic for the intro to the cruise itself and was not offended when you said if want to go fast or overtake on the corner, then FUCK OFF!!! . I thought it was well said and I enjoyed the cruise which is what its all about.
I was particularly impressed following behind MJ Scorpio who rode some nice lines for someone who is a learner:gob:
I was the guy who was parked beside your bike at the Godley House on your left.:yes:
Look forward to hook up next time so cheers guys and chicks.:woohoo:

[homer]

great ride guys and great to meet a couple more faces to .
was a little worred about dave running out of fuel tho, didnt know how we would get on not being able to pass him .
glad that worked out .
till next time .

[homer]

Folks as I said and for those who missed it at Godley House, thanks for making tonight's ride a brilliant time, I was a tad nervous as to how this ride would go, so many new faces and I am not sorry if I offended anyone at BK when I said its not a race etc and impolitely offering the chance to leave, everyone made it to the pub and a few made it into town, no one missed out on a cold beer, just getting cold water was a little difficult.

Lets keep it to this standard for the rest of the season.

I anyone has route suggestions please post them up here.

all you said was good
. im sure we understood the point

[KingJackaL]

Good ride, I had an awesome time. Didn't actually keep up with anybody, cos I had to keep stopping - the weather was just TOO GOOD. Can't pass up photo opportunities like that :p.

I've put some photos up here:

http://www.kingjackal.com/photos/diamond-harbour-2009-01-07.php

Teasers:

[Dave-]

wicked photos dude.

[stanleychung]

What an awesome ride. Everybody was so friendly. Apologies for those that were stuck behind me at my slow pace :baby: (Sorry Phil, JMemonic)

I'd like to take the opportunity to thank JMemonic :niceone: for the pointers he gave me on the way there. I put it into practice on the way back and I spent far less time on the brakes, shifted down far less often and was generally far easier on my little VL. It was a smoother/quciker ride as well. Hopefully next time we meet I can show you how I've improved (with more practice).

I will make a point to have a drink with you guys next time at the destination. I had another appointment to go to afterwards this time.

I did take some photos but due to my poorly camera phone they werent flash at all.

[Flip]

What an awesome ride. Everybody was so friendly. Apologies for those that were stuck behind me at my slow pace :baby: (Sorry Phil, JMemonic)

I'd like to take the opportunity to thank JMemonic :niceone: for the pointers he gave me on the way there. I put it into practice on the way back and I spent far less time on the brakes, shifted down far less often and was generally far easier on my little VL. It was a smoother/quciker ride as well. Hopefully next time we meet I can show you how I've improved (with more practice).

I will make a point to have a drink with you guys next time at the destination. I had another appointment to go to afterwards this time.

I did take some photos but due to my poorly camera phone they werent flash at all.

You have nothing to applogise about. Its the Wednesday night cruise not the Wednesday night race. If you would like, you can follow along behing me next week, our bikes actually have similar ability, you might find the Suzuki to be a bit faster in the corners, your cornering was quite good you just have to pick the pace up a bit in the straights.

On another topic I am interested in doing the advanced riding course. I like the idea of doing it with Andrew Templeton (ex Wtn) but has anybody done the local Mainland course. What was it like?

[helenoftroy]

Next Wed Helenoftroy will be there!!:calm:

[Richi]

Gutted i missed it i had to get the boy to bed so left rangiora about 730ish. I still went 4 a cruise round the hills was an awesome ride. Thought by chance i may run into you guys but aparently i went a different route :baby:

It was so hot riding but i wanted to keep my visor up to get the wind in my face there were sooooooooo many bugs ewwww

Hope u guys had a good ride might catch you's up another wednesday :headbang:

[stanleychung]

It was so hot riding but i wanted to keep my visor up to get the wind in my face there were sooooooooo many bugs ewwww


Boy you are right about that. I took a mental decision to keep my visor down and during the ride i could see/hear bugs just hitting me dead center on the visor. Hate to think how i would have reacted with visor up. :dodge:

[sondela]

On another topic I am interested in doing the advanced riding course. I like the idea of doing it with Andrew Templeton (ex Wtn) but has anybody done the local Mainland course. What was it like?

I've done the Mainland advanced riding course, and I can totally recommend it to every biker, it's brilliant, and excellent value for money. Your insurer might even refund you the cost if you use the same one I do!

[homer]

You have nothing to applogise about. Its the Wednesday night cruise not the Wednesday night race. If you would like, you can follow along behing me next week, our bikes actually have similar ability, you might find the Suzuki to be a bit faster in the corners, your cornering was quite good you just have to pick the pace up a bit in the straights.

On another topic I am interested in doing the advanced riding course. I like the idea of doing it with Andrew Templeton (ex Wtn) but has anybody done the local Mainland course. What was it like?

done at timaru track, twice
recommend to all who have not been on a track.
only saying that because if youve been on the track i dont think you lll get the benifit of the course.

[homer]

let me just hope to fin early next week, may get along

[gammaguy]

great ride!

the RG cooked my butt,but i loved it!(im sick like that)

nice to meet a few old and new faces too!:done::done:

[stanleychung]

If you would like, you can follow along behing me next week, our bikes actually have similar ability, you might find the Suzuki to be a bit faster in the corners, your cornering was quite good you just have to pick the pace up a bit in the straights.


Thanks for that Flip I might just follow you next time. Its a lot easier for me to follow someone :yes:

[fireliv]

Next Wed Helenoftroy will be there!!:calm:

YAY I'm excited...except that I might not make it...... but does a 1 year old nephew really care if I am at his birthday???

[Richi]

YAY I'm excited...except that I might not make it...... but does a 1 year old nephew really care if I am at his birthday???

Not really but im sure his parents will... :(

[karla]

YAY I'm excited...except that I might not make it...... but does a 1 year old nephew really care if I am at his birthday???

He doesn't care as long as you fly in making a huge amount of "look at me" noise, (looking like a biker is fine) give him a small gift, a couple of nice words about how well he is doing, and a hug.

The same will go for his 21st ... start out like you mean to go on. :woohoo:

missing you Helen!

[SLTaylor69]

Hows it going everyone? i hope you all had a good xmas and new year. see you all on wednesday (if the bike starts):apint:
Actually while im thinking about it, ive got a ZXR250c that wont rev out, she redlines at 19,000 but i cant seem to get her much over 15,000-16,000, and ive just had new piston rings, new gaskets, and a valve grind done but still no better. Can anyone help??

[Flip]

How dirty or old is the air cleaner?

[imdying]

Make sure it isn't over filled with oil. I rode one with a litre too much, even hammering down through the box wouldn't get it over 10000rpm :rofl:

[Oakie]

see you all on wednesday (if the bike starts):apint:
Wasn't the green and white one I saw trying to be crash started near Centaurus Road this morning was it?

[Dave-]

Wasn't the green and white one I saw trying to be crash started near Centaurus Road this morning was it?

wasnt the green blue and white one I saw turning on to moorehouse from lincoln this afternoon was it?

it might've been an A model....

but go go the '91 250c, best 250 ever.

[McWild]

Won't be along this week either due to bike fixing and work, but all things going well I shall be there this coming week. So try not to have too much fun.

And you can always get the ride to park up outside the window of St Martins New World, if you should feel so compelled. No, really, I won't mind!

[homer]

wheres the ride heading to this week?
any plans as yet

[phoenixgtr]

We have something in the works. I've been too lazy to sort out all the routes but a route and map will be up today for tomorrow night.

[phoenixgtr]

Old Tai Tap to Gebbies Loop

Destination: The Twisted Hop - Poplar Lane off Tuam Street between Manchester & Madras

Re-group Points:
1. In Halswell after turning left onto Halswell rd.
2. Outside the Wheatsheaf Tavern in Teddington.
3. In Lyttleton on Norwich Qy before heading over Evans Pass

We'll also get someone at the front of the group to stop on the corner of Old Tai Tapu Road as not everyone knows where this is.

Link to the Google Map here (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=347+Moorhouse+Avenue,+Waltham,+Canterbury+80 11+(Burger+King)&daddr=Old+Tai+Tapu+Rd+to:Old+Tai+Tapu+Rd+to:Old+Ta i+Tapu+Rd+to:Gebbies+Pass+Rd+to:Lyttleton+to:-43.57865,172.757607+to:Twisted+Hops,+Poplar+Lane&hl=en&geocode=%3BFUywZv0dTQ9JCg%3BFUV3Zv0dNjlJCg%3BFZo1Z v0dWg5JCg%3BFW6sZf0d9JhKCg%3B%3B%3BFdK2Z_0dIkxKCiG 5Cx7-M9qxVw&mra=dpe&mrcr=3&mrsp=6&sz=12&via=2,3,6&sll=-43.600035,172.680016&sspn=0.179756,0.307617&ie=UTF8&ll=-43.686246,172.6474&spn=0.358997,0.615234&z=11)

This route is fairly quick and straight for the first part until heading through Gebbies Pass, where it gets a little more interesting. For those who don't want to ride so far they can head straight over Dyers Pass, rather than going all the way to Sumner. Of course you'll be expected to have beer waiting for the rest of us at the pub if you choose to do this :eek:

[JMemonic]

[B]
Re-group Points:

3. In Lyttleton on Norwich Qy before heading over Evans Pass



Depending one where, Norwich Quay can get busy on a fine day, if need be as you come around the roundabout to head through Lyttelton there is a 4 story white building on the left just past the first right turn, either outside or use the car park of that building.

[homer]

good wee ride that , hope to get along .

[SLTaylor69]

na the airbox and filter are clean and its a kawasaki filter, the oils deffinitly not over filled, im wrecking my brains trying to figure out what the hell the problem is

[SLTaylor69]

Wasn't the green and white one I saw trying to be crash started near Centaurus Road this morning was it?
Na that wasnt me, mines red, white and purple

[Dave-]

yay another zxr250c!

I'm so excited!

[Mr Triple]

yay another zxr250c!

I'm so excited!


But that one doesn't go Dave:2guns:

[El Stevo]

na the airbox and filter are clean and its a kawasaki filter, the oils deffinitly not over filled, im wrecking my brains trying to figure out what the hell the problem is

Check the plugs, ignition system etc. A weak spark will stop an engine revving.

Is the pipe standard? An aftermarket pipe with no fueling mods can cause problems...

Does it rev out in neutral, if it is only under load it that it falls short it may give a few more clues.

Good luck!

[SLTaylor69]

Check the plugs, ignition system etc. A weak spark will stop an engine revving.

Is the pipe standard? An aftermarket pipe with no fueling mods can cause problems...

Does it rev out in neutral, if it is only under load it that it falls short it may give a few more clues.

Good luck!
mmm, not to sure, ill see what she does in neutral. yeah it does have an after market muffler. apart from that issue she's a beuty bike

[fireliv]

Wont be along this week even thpugh it sounds like an awesome ride.

Have fun! Might c ya if you aregoing on the thurs ride

[Wet]

Nice work Squid. I'll be there tonight.

[Richi]

But that one doesn't go Dave:2guns:


LoL typical kawasaki! Well mine would be FINE if i didnt bin it ... :bye:

Just gotta get some radiator brackets and re-direct the ram air when i take the front fairing off... where do i get some streetfighter bars from? :yes:

Hope u have a good ride guys!

[homer]

good ride , always good to be on the bike i guess.

[phoenixgtr]

Well I'm not too keen on leading. Great company and good beer...me happy

[Dave-]

great ride all, great company.

was nice coming along sumner there with the sun on the sea, and the kite and wind surfers, look back and there's ~20 bikes.

[JMemonic]

Well I'm not too keen on leading.

Try TEC :)

Great ride all thanks.

[helenoftroy]

Its good to be back!!:hug:

Twas a cruisey ride and awesome to meet some new rideers:niceone:

Especially Sondela- another chick on a Duc!!:woohoo:

Has to be said the sexy Italians were a HOT lot......6 of them!!:devil2:

[karla]

I really enjoyed cruising along tonight, with not a care in the world. I kept noticing all the cars and trucks that pulled over to let us through - friendly bunch our Cantabrians, overall, eh! Maybe it's that 'safety in numbers' thing, they might just be too scared to break up our group.

Nice to be a part of it, hope the Duvuchelles group had good ride too ~

[sondela]

A good ride, and good to meet new people too :) Thanks all..

[Mully Clown]

Another good ride again. Apologisies to whoever put up with my high beams from sometime before Lyttelton, I glanced down and realised the blastered things were on.

[stanleychung]

What a great ride. Thanks everyone for generally just being awesome :first: The VL is finally starting to loosen up.

Thanks JMemonic for pointing out how little of my tyre treads i was actually using :2thumbsup: What an eye opener. I will certainly practice more :baby:

:banana: Thanks Flip for looking after me and being so easy to follow.

So excited, cant wait until next wednesday. Hope the weather is good. :clap:

[SpeedMonger]

Nice to be a part of it, hope the Duvuchelles group had good ride too ~

Yes was a good ride over the hill, and not much gravel which caused some hairy moments last week, and some nice nacho's at the pub.

I managed to do some mirror vs road marker post impact testing on the way back and had to make some running repairs as the bloody mirror started to flop around going through Little River.

Glad to see you "plodders" enjoyed yourselves too hehe :jerry:

[El Stevo]

After you mentioned the marker post in little river I noticed several posts missing their top halves on corner apexs on the way back:laugh:

[El Stevo]

...I also hear that a rider of a certain classic motorcycle is in the market for a '12 o'clock bar' :whistle::p

[martinrz]

I had to google that, youtube provided the answer. No comment.:Punk:

[SpeedMonger]

C'mon what did you do...?:sweatdrop

RE the mirror, not so funny thing was after I tightened her up I nicked another one around the side of lake forsythe but this time the mirror stayed put. Might need a eyeball recalibration.:dodge:

Incidentally if anyone has a nice set of black rectangular mirrors for sale to fit honda handlebar mount plse PM me.