Wednesday Evening Cruises 2008-09

[El Stevo]

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.

Sounds like you would be better off with a pair of heavy gauge steel ones...:Pokey::clap:

[SpeedMonger]

Hehe, i need to lose weight not put it on, maybe I should just take em off altogether :cool:

[El Stevo]

Hehe, i need to lose weight not put it on, maybe I should just take em off altogether :cool:

Ha ha, just ride balls out everywhere and you won't need to worry about what's behind you :laugh::chase:

*waits for chrous of abuse for giving bad advice...*:Punk:

[SpeedMonger]

Ha ha, just ride balls out everywhere and you won't need to worry about what's behind you :laugh::chase:

*waits for chrous of abuse for giving bad advice...*:Punk:

I'm sorry orrifcer but El Stevo said .......:Police::Police:

[Flip]

Well I had a great ride on Wednesday. It was a bit windy in places but no problems. It was also great to see so many at the pub afterwards. The mighty steed is due for a WOF this week and I just dont have the time to take it in at the moment. If I can get it done I will tag along next week. Where we going?

[Dave-]

greta valley?

[phoenixgtr]

greta valley?

Well I think it's about time...

I'll take TEC

[karla]

Well I think it's about time...

I'll take TEC

Not if I get there first :) Greta Valley is great idea, I'll put thumb up for that one

[Dave-]

lead

23456789

[karla]

lead

23456789

me me me??! lead? I don't have a radar detector, no can do sorry :sweatdrop

[_Shrek_]

greta valley?
:msn-wink:

If you can't make this one thursday ride is the same

[gammaguy]

me me me??! lead? I don't have a radar detector, no can do sorry :sweatdrop


ya dont need a radar tector if ya aint speeding....:Playnice::Playnice:

[Dave-]

me me me??! lead? I don't have a radar detector, no can do sorry :sweatdrop

lol, nah I was stepping forward to lead if no one has any qualms.

[karla]

lol, nah I was stepping forward to lead if no one has any qualms.

so that was an offer, not an order? :bash:


lmao :rofl:

[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!

hey mate, my bike revs out in neutral, what would that narrow the problem down to do you think?

[El Stevo]

Hmmm, possibly weak spark or fuel leaning out.

Check the plugs are clean and correctly gapped for starters. Dirty air filters can cause problems also but you've checked that already I believe. If the plugs are good then possibly gunk in the carbs or incorrect float levels.

I must add I am not a mechanic but have picked up a few things playing with cars and bikes over the years. - This is an invite for mechanics to give SLTaylor69 some free qualified advice:D

Engines use more fuel/air under load and need a decent spark to ignite it. I'm not thinking timing at the moment as most CDI ignitions don't have problems with that.

After having injected bikes I have learnt how evil carbs can be.:devil2: It could be as simple as the carbs needing balancing.

I think you'll have to play trial and error for starters but at least you can start eliminating things one by one.:)

I hope this is of some help...

[Dave-]

Greta Valley Via Weka Pass and Scargill

Destination: Belfast, after that I don't care what you do (Actually I do, you know that)

170km Ride.

Re-Group points:
Across the road from the fruit ice cream place, NORTH PEOPLE MEET HERE (http://maps.google.co.nz/?ie=UTF8&ll=-43.435887,172.651895&spn=0.002902,0.004807&t=h&z=18&layer=c&cbll=-43.435967,172.65195&panoid=Ebe2ImQReVQwDc1YNUVq0w&cbp=12,301.8811800542003,,0,15.34908380442803)
Weka Pass (Just in from SH1, other side of the railway tracks, if someone could stop on the turn off that'd be great)
Greta Valley Pub
Amberly

It's up the main drag until weka pass, which in my opinion is some of the best tar in Canterbury, then we turn off at waikari and head along Scargill Valley road, be aware of shingle on some corners, farm machinery and livestock, make sure you toot as you pass Subikes place, then we'll stop at the pub for a refreshing drink, chips etc and it's home via the main drag.

This is quite a long ride so we'll be leaving at 6:30 sharp, north people please be ready at 6:50 across from the fruity ice creamy place...

Google Map (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=347+Moorhouse+Avenue,+Waltham,+Canterbury+80 11+(Burger+King)&daddr=Greta+Valley,+Canterbury+to:Scargill+Valley+ Rd+to:-43.484812,172.618561&hl=en&geocode=%3B%3BFQulcP0dNSxNCg%3B&mra=dme&mrcr=1&mrsp=3&sz=10&via=2&sll=-43.219188,172.754517&sspn=0.742572,1.230469&ie=UTF8&ll=-43.251204,172.75177&spn=0.742182,1.230469&z=10)

[JMemonic]

Looking good, as to tootling my audio sounding device politely at Subike's place well isnt that kinda moot as I am sure you will have told him to meet us at the pub :)

[Dave-]

Looking good, as to tootling my audio sounding device politely at Subike's place well isnt that kinda moot as I am sure you will have told him to meet us at the pub :)

yeah but we've got to let him know we've arrived....

[phoenixgtr]

Good stuff Dave! Thanks for that

[Subike]

I have spoken to the short order cook at the Greta Bar,
To make sure there is someone there to cook you some chips!
They are expecting between 10 and 30 of us arrive between 7.30 and 8pm.
So the more of you all that come the better,
I should be waiting to join up with you at the Waikari turn off, :scooter:
so no disturbing my goat with your noisey horns!!:bash:
Road gangs are in the area at the moment repairing small sections of the road on the main roads, so be aware of little unmarked new seal spots.
If it looks light grey, then it will be new with loose metal on top, beware.
So see you all on the road :rockon:

[Dave-]

so no disturbing my goat with your noisey horns!!:bash:

marks best girlfriend to date. :lol:

[skidMark]

marks best girlfriend to date. :lol:


She completed me :eek:

[SLTaylor69]

I wont be along for tomorrows cruise fella's hopefully in a week or two when i sort out this ZXR

[karla]

Sorry, I know I don't need to check in but not going to make it tonight either, I'm still coming down from LC concert in wltgn last night. Gutted 'cos I love the Greta valley run, it's a beaut bit of road, but tired not so good :yawn: Enjoy all

[Subike]

Sorry, I know I don't need to check in but not going to make it tonight either, I'm still coming down from LC concert in wltgn last night. Gutted 'cos I love the Greta valley run, it's a beaut bit of road, but tired not so good :yawn: Enjoy all

You can join tomorrow nights ride, same destination, there is always an option eh. Have a good rest and a good feed then you will be all fired up!:niceone:

[karla]

You can join tomorrow nights ride, same destination, there is always an option eh. Have a good rest and a good feed then you will be all fired up!:niceone:

Thanks for reminding me about choice :) Sunday also a good day to come for a tootle ... :2thumbsup

[SpeedMonger]

Will be there with bells on next week, marker posts beware......:2guns:

[helenoftroy]

Will be there with bells on next week, marker posts beware......:2guns:
Next week for me too....:niceone:
Do ya need to adjust that lean angle to keep those marker posts safe??:whistle:

[i.sean]

Thanks all

[i.sean]

my first time joining the group tonight to greta valley. was fun tho. the Ducati is fast. lol. anyway, thanks for all this :wari:

[JMemonic]

Well that was fun, with a capital f.

I had a total change from riding TEC, thanks Tristan, Dave kept a good pace, and we met up with Dave (Subike) at Waikari turn off to head into Waikari valley what scenery and the road was in reasonable condition, have not ridden that in about 20 years.

Anyhow a couple of photos.

[Dave-]

great ride all.

thanks for another great ride.

[phoenixgtr]

Yep, no dramas. Everything went smoothly. Good stuff

[stanleychung]

:2thumbsup Thank you everyone for another absolutely spectacular ride. My apologies for leaving without saying goodbye, that was a bit rude of myself.:sweatdrop

Here is a couple of photos that I took.

Thanks JMemonic for that photo of me and my dad it looks great! :Punk:

[Mully Clown]

I had a great time last night. The "long boring straights" weren't as bad as they have been other times.

Seems I'll have to lose the beer gut (which I fed with more beer...) if I want to keep up with that other Scorpio though.

[helenoftroy]

I had a great time last night. The "long boring straights" weren't as bad as they have been other times.

Seems I'll have to lose the beer gut (which I fed with more beer...) if I want to keep up with that other Scorpio though.

Girl power!!!!:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

[phoenixgtr]

Here is a couple of photos that I took.



Who's is that sexy bright green bike? It looks awesome :cool:

[SpeedMonger]

Next week for me too....:niceone:
Do ya need to adjust that lean angle to keep those marker posts safe??:whistle:

Nah, I will petition Transit NZ to lower their height to 150mm, that should let me sneak through hehe:eek:

[McWild]

Nah, I will petition Transit NZ to lower their height to 150mm, that should let me sneak through hehe:eek:
What you should be doing is putting little flags on top of them before hand, or bowling pins. Make a game of it, knock them all off and it's a perfect game!

[mj_scorpio]

tis late i no but i've only just got back to the website...too busy ridin!!! both wed an thurs were gr8 guys, good pace, nice scenery, all good fun!!! catch ya next week!!! :Punk:

[Dusty Elbow]

If I finish work on time I'll try and make it this week:Punk:

[SpeedMonger]

tis late i no but i've only just got back to the website...too busy ridin!!! both wed an thurs were gr8 guys, good pace, nice scenery, all good fun!!! catch ya next week!!! :Punk:
Sounds like you lot have been having a fine old time while I have been slogging it out across the ditch in OhZee land. Now sitting at airport and been told the plane will be an hour late

Well I hope someone fed the sharks between here and there, because if it was delayed due to mechanical problems, it's a lot harder to push a plane than a motorcycle. i might have to go with the fast crew next week as my bike/speed lust will be rampant :scooter:

[fireliv]

This week will be Duvouchelle for the Cruizeys as well.

Phoenix will repost the map soon.

[Mr Triple]

If I finish work on time I'll try and make it this week:Punk:

You should of gone last week as we went to Greta Valley via Scargil :bleh:

[Dusty Elbow]

You should of gone last week as we went to Greta Valley via Scargil :bleh:

yes you went my door.

[Flip]

I had a great ride on Wednesday. It was very nice to get out on the open road and not feel I was holding up anybody. I had to shoot off early to pick up the boss from work, would have liked to stay a bit longer at the pub.

I am really looking forward to this weeks ride.

[helenoftroy]

I am really looking forward to this weeks ride.
Me to,cause my boy(Casualty)is coming:hug::ride:

[Mr Triple]

I'll be there to if I've got my bike back by then:2thumbsup

[SpeedMonger]

I'll be there to if I've got my bike back by then:2thumbsup

Uh oh, what have you done to it?:doh:

I had today off and went round the Scargill Road to see what all the fuss was about. Quite a nice ride indeed apart from the resealing in the gorge.

[Dave-]

Me to,cause my boy(Casualty)is coming:hug::ride:

yeeeeaaaah right, the cas cat never comes, he's far to cool.

[helenoftroy]

yeeeeaaaah right, the cas cat never comes, he's far to cool.

:rofl:My baby boy is cool!!!:niceone:
i think hes awesome and gorgeous but dont tell him
Soo not going to lead this week speedy D??:dodge:

[phoenixgtr]

Ok, so it's time we followed the Duvauchelles crew back to Duvauchelles.

We still expect those guys to leave earlier so we can sort out the rest of the group though.

Check out route 3 on this (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1823496&postcount=521) post.

This is a reasonable distance and incoporates some fast straights as well as some awesome twisty bits. For those not keen to go all the way they can bail out at Little River, but please tell someone you're going so we're not all wondering "where did that guy go?"

[Dave-]

wow thats a long ride dude.

near 200km?

Dunno if I'll lead, maybe. we'll see.

[fireliv]

wow thats a long ride dude.

near 200km?

Dunno if I'll lead, maybe. we'll see.

Cant be near 200KM Jessie hits reserve before it gets that far. 160-170 from memory...

[El Stevo]

Cant be near 200KM Jessie hits reserve before it gets that far. 160-170 from memory...

That sounds more realistic, even Akaroa return is nowhere near 200kms.:rolleyes:

It's no worse than Greta valley and in my opinion far more interesting roads...:headbang:

Watch for debris just over the crest from the Sign of the Kiwi, theres small fragments of rock face scattered over parts of the road. Nothing too major but helps if you know to look out for it.:niceone:

[Dave-]

That sounds more realistic, even Akaroa return is nowhere near 200kms.:rolleyes:

It's no worse than Greta valley and in my opinion far more interesting roads...:headbang:

Watch for debris just over the crest from the Sign of the Kiwi, theres small fragments of rock face scattered over parts of the road. Nothing too major but helps if you know to look out for it.:niceone:

oh sweet as then!

[SpeedMonger]

oh so that's why they call you dodgy dave, you should be able to miss all the gravel bits :innocent:

[Mr Triple]

oh so that's why they call you dodgy dave, you should be able to miss all the gravel bits :innocent:

Are you coming along tomorrow night, wee blat over the hill:headbang:

[Dave-]

oh so that's why they call you dodgy dave, you should be able to miss all the gravel bits :innocent:

dave (the) python was the last name given to me....

[fireliv]

Hope the ride went well.

The green machine decided not to start at the Wheatsheaf.:crybaby: Silly thing. After 10 mins of trying gave up and called AA. Another 10 mins later it roars into life! So came home just to be safe.

Cheers JM for waiting!

[Dave-]

THAT WAS FUN!

any ideas what's up with the squid phoenix?

[phoenixgtr]

Had barely any compression. Seems to be something going wrong when I turn it off and try to start it again. It has been in the shop for this before and it will be going back there.

Really disappointed and feeling quite disheartened. I was having an absolutely shit ride up to that point too. Nothing felt right

[Dave-]

Had barely any compression. Seems to be something going wrong when I turn it off and try to start it again. It has been in the shop for this before and it will be going back there.

Really disappointed and feeling quite disheartened. I was having an absolutely shit ride up to that point too. Nothing felt right

time for a new bike matey.

[phoenixgtr]

You gonna buy me one? Cheers bud

[Dave-]

You gonna buy me one? Cheers bud

yup, will the 1198 suffice? you see im buying myself an MV so might not have much change left over from this somalian kings daughter.

[helenoftroy]

Really disappointed and feeling quite disheartened. I was having an absolutely shit ride up to that point too. Nothing felt right
Sorry for you Tris,been a bit of a love/hate relationship for a while now eh....:oi-grr:

Had a great night,tho I get caught out by the doubling in HP from the old BMW and make life fun when I chop down a gear & lock up the rear wheel!!:eek5:

....not a good look taking off with the side stand down outside the pub either :Oops:

[Iggy]

Sorry for you Tris,been a bit of a love/hate relationship for a while now eh....:oi-grr:

Had a great night,tho I get caught out by the doubling in HP from the old BMW and make life fun when I chop down a gear & lock up the rear wheel!!:eek5:

....not a good look taking off with the side stand down outside the pub either :Oops:

Dont tell your passenger:whistle:

Any consolation its happened to me on rare occasions so....:Oops:

[MTW]

tho I get caught out by the doubling in HP from the old BMW and make life fun when I chop down a gear & lock up the rear wheel!!:eek5:

Well I didn't notice anything like that from a few bikes back behind you, but the sound was great coming from your Duke, the Guzzi & the Daytona in front of me!! :clap: Music to my ears.

I was just enjoying scrubbing in my new rear tyre heading up to the hilltop in both directions.

[McWild]

Woop woop about a month and $800 later and the bike's going again! 800k run in period though, not taking it over 7500 is less than fun especially with all the new grunt it has. But we shall overcome.

I'll be Wednesday with bells on though actually coming on the full ride is debatable. Depends how much I've gotten through it I guess.

Dave while you're at it could you pick me up one of those RC8 thingamajigs? Don't have the money to pay you back, though I can give you a 1998 RG150 in top condition*

[Bren_chch]

so its all go, thru duane, what was exactly fixed?


Woop woop about a month and $800 later and the bike's going again! 800k run in period though, not taking it over 7500 is less than fun especially with all the new grunt it has. But we shall overcome.

I'll be Wednesday with bells on though actually coming on the full ride is debatable. Depends how much I've gotten through it I guess.

Dave while you're at it could you pick me up one of those RC8 thingamajigs? Don't have the money to pay you back, though I can give you a 1998 RG150 in top condition*

[McWild]

I'll just relay you the worksheet - you can work it out haha. Might be able clarify or expand on some things but yeah just ask away.

Stuff:
- New piston
- New rings
- Circlips
- Base gasket
- Powervalve gasket
- Exhaust gasket
- Coolant
- Spark plug
- Spark plug cap
- Rebore
- Gearbox oil

It appears, and we're unsure on this so don't quote me etc, that a circlip was fitted incorrectly last time and that the piston has rooted itself pretty well over time. Have the old piston sitting around now. Makes a good paperweight!

And much credit to Duane and Adrian, really helpful, really clear - I'm well impressed. Will be back there for sure!

[Bren_chch]

yep they good guys!

See u out on the road!

[Dave-]

where are we going this week do I hear you ask?

it's a big sloppy, slippery, damp root....wets' route to be exact, I can't vouche for how good wets route is as I have never been for a ride.

...never hear the end of that one

Wets' Route

Wets' route takes us up dyers pass, along most of the summit road, be careful this is a challenging slow road with some patches of shingle and rubbish surface - take it easy and you'll be fine. We then drop down into and through lyttelton around the bays, the roadworks signs have been removed but the surface after govenors bay is still pretty slushy. We'll stop at the Wheatsheaf for refreshment, then after that you can flick over gebbies or back your own way (personally i'll be doing gebbies pass)

Re-group points:


Sign of the Kiwi, on the right at the top of Dyers Pass
Top of evans pass before lyttelton
Wheatsheaf Tavern


I will remind you this is a tough ride, I believe Jmemonic and Phoenix wont be along this week, Fireliv has asked to take up TEC.

Google maps linky (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=347+Moorhouse+Ave,+Christchurch,+Canterbury+ 8011+(Burger+King)&daddr=Sign+Of+the+Kiwi+to:Old+Sumner+Lyttelton+Rd+ to:-43.667375,172.660103&hl=en&geocode=%3BFfOeZv0dulpKCiEE7Xx5hsY2zQ%3BFULMZv0dGf FLCg%3B&mra=dme&mrcr=2&mrsp=3&sz=14&sll=-43.679977,172.650061&sspn=0.046245,0.076904&ie=UTF8&ll=-43.601527,172.708855&spn=0.185221,0.307617&z=12)

SEE YOU THERE!

[helenoftroy]

I will remind you this is a tough ride

Tough!!:girlfight:

Nah!! its twisty,and you do have to ride to the road surface round the summit road but its great ride and the views are awesome

[Gareth123]

Prepare for a whinge...

I've just bought a bike, a little wee GL145 and wouldn't mind coming along. Unfortunately I have work Thursday morning. I'm a baker I start at 3am. WHY does it have to be wednesday night? Sunday or Monday night would suit me better.

Whinge over...

I have a few leiu days owing. I'll just have to use them up. Then there's the 11.5 sick days. WOOHOO I'll see you guys :soon:

[Gareth123]

Just so I know, how long do these rides normally take? Aiming this question at the tail end riders cos thats where i'll be.

[Dave-]

Prepare for a whinge...

I've just bought a bike, a little wee GL145 and wouldn't mind coming along. Unfortunately I have work Thursday morning. I'm a baker I start at 3am. WHY does it have to be wednesday night? Sunday or Monday night would suit me better.

Whinge over...

I have a few leiu days owing. I'll just have to use them up. Then there's the 11.5 sick days. WOOHOO I'll see you guys :soon:

HOLY SHIT IT'S GARETH!

great to see you on wheels mate

the ride will probably finish up before 10, most weeks there's someone who has to take off early and if you want you can drop off from the ride (just make sure you let us know) at dyers pass or even the tunnel

be wicked to see you there mate, drag your brother along too!

[phoenixgtr]

HOLY SHIT IT'S GARETH!



Hehe...this could confuse some people. We could have fun with this...

[timg]

WHY does it have to be wednesday night?
How does Thursday suit you? See here...

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=87478

[Gareth123]

How does Thursday suit you? See here...

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=87478

Thursday no good either. Wok Friday morning. Don't worry, I'll be along as soon as the chain, sprockets, battery, brake lever, tacho cable, axles, bar ends(no way am I turning up with the current ones!) are all sorted out. Should only take me a couple of weeks

[Dave-]

Thursday no good either. Wok Friday morning. Don't worry, I'll be along as soon as the chain, sprockets, battery, brake lever, tacho cable, axles, bar ends(no way am I turning up with the current ones!) are all sorted out. Should only take me a couple of weeks

by which time we'll be into maintenance evenings...

bring a horse, it'll be fine.

[Iggy]

Been awhile since I have been for a ride with the Wednesday Crew, so I will be there to meet you all at the usual spot. :niceone:

[JMemonic]

When you come through Lyttelton keep your eyes open for the white van with orange lights on top, if I can I will get up to Evans pass and grab a few pictures as you come through.

Have a good safe ride folks.

[stanleychung]

When you come through Lyttelton keep your eyes open for the white van with orange lights on top, if I can I will get up to Evans pass and grab a few pictures as you come through.

Have a good safe ride folks.

You are not cruising with us tonight?

[phoenixgtr]

I won't be along tonight either. The beast is still grounded after misbehaving last week...naughty bike!!

[helenoftroy]

Two bikes ready to go,take your pick!!:scooter:


Txt me....just off to work for a meeting:bash:(someones been bad,no not me!!)

[JMemonic]

You are not cruising with us tonight?

Working :(, I did try to get the shift off but no go.

[phoenixgtr]

Two bikes ready to go,take your pick!!:scooter:


Txt me....just off to work for a meeting:bash:(someones been bad,no not me!!)

Wow! Thank you very much for the offer, but I've got things I should probably be doing anyway. Thanks!!

[Mr Triple]

I not going to make tonight either so see you all next Wednesday:yes:

[MTW]

I'm planning on being there although looking out the window (working in Sydenham) it looks rather grey & gloomy...But Karen is itching to head out on the bike...so it looks like I have no choice in the matter. :weep:

[Dave-]

rain or shine ill be thar!

[Gareth123]

by which time we'll be into maintenance evenings...

bring a horse, it'll be fine.

Dollar says my horse is faster than your bike! Now to go and "borrow" my instructors top race horse. We can line them up down at south Brighton beach and go head to head. Just need someone down by Spencer Park to catch my run away horse.

I'll be fair and let you fit some knoblies on your bike.

[MotoRad-ical]

hehehe that was fun :banana:

[Iggy]

Had to give the ride a miss tonite as was too busy at work so had to help out:mad:

But there is always next week right.......providing shit doesnt hit the fan at work again:Oi:

Hope you all had a good ride guys and chickies.:2thumbsup

[Dave-]

hehehe that was fun :banana:

x2

i had a big red whale chasing me...

[helenoftroy]

hehehe that was fun :banana:


x2

i had a big red whale chasing me...

Great ride!! go the DR!!:banana:the summit road was awesome!!:ride:

Red whale looked very impressive with its front in the air!!:drool:

[fireliv]

Great Ride.

Stanley and I just cruized along though every animal seamed to want the run across stanleys path!

Came back over Gebbies, Old Tai Tap Road and round by Halswell quary. Gebbies was great.

[JMemonic]

I saw you guys going through Lyttelton, unfortunately I ended up busy as heck around that time :(

[phoenixgtr]

Saw you lot on summit rd while I was on my leg powered two wheeler. Small turnout. Looked like you were having fun though

[stanleychung]

Great Ride.

Stanley and I just cruized along though every animal seamed to want the run across stanleys path!



Awesome ride, thanks fireliv for keeping me company near the back of the pack :baby: I will get a hang of those right hand corners one day.

I think it was 2 sheep? 1 rabbit? If it keeps happening I will need a bull bar :2thumbsup

It was great to meet you McWild, cant wait to see that RG run in. Go the RG! :headbang:

[McWild]

Good to meet you too man, can't wait to cruise with the VL once the RG is ready.

And to the people that got laughs out of my kickstart coming clean off, ball bearings and all, it's all fixed again. Woohoo.

[stanleychung]

And to the people that got laughs out of my kickstart coming clean off, ball bearings and all, it's all fixed again. Woohoo.

Is that what it was? I thought you had a trick removable kick start, I thought to myself. No way! Never seen that before. How interesting.:laugh:

[MotoRad-ical]

Red whale looked very impressive with its front in the air!!:drool:

Some of the best wheelies i've done on that heffer! I don't think the drive shaft likes it though.

Shame I can't do next Wed.

[JMemonic]

Folks as some of you (I should guess everyone) know Kerry and I got married Friday 30th, I am posting a link here if anyone is interested in seeing the photos. http://www.photos.co.nz/nav_weddings/ourwedding/gallery.php?g=W1391&view=slideshow.

Keep your eyes open for the KB'er in the blue tie.

[Dave-]

Folks as some of you (I should guess everyone) know Kerry and I got married Friday 30th, I am posting a link here if anyone is interested in seeing the photos. http://www.photos.co.nz/nav_weddings/ourwedding/gallery.php?g=W1391&view=slideshow.

Keep your eyes open for the KB'er in the blue tie.

that was a great day, a great weekend really.

[fireliv]

Folks as some of you (I should guess everyone) know Kerry and I got married Friday 30th, I am posting a link here if anyone is interested in seeing the photos. http://www.photos.co.nz/nav_weddings/ourwedding/gallery.php?g=W1391&view=slideshow.

Keep your eyes open for the KB'er in the blue tie.

Awesome photos looked like a fantastic day! Kerry looks beautiful and I must say u and Dave scurb up well when you want too!! Bit of a change from the leathers and such!!!

[karla]

Folks as some of you (I should guess everyone) know Kerry and I got married Friday 30th, I am posting a link here if anyone is interested in seeing the photos. http://www.photos.co.nz/nav_weddings/ourwedding/gallery.php?g=W1391&view=slideshow.

Keep your eyes open for the KB'er in the blue tie.

Truth now, am I the only one who cried through that?! It was beautiful, you guys look happy, and it is lovely to see such a good match.

So, it is no longer a myth that all the best guys are taken, eh. Except the tall dark stranger in the blue tie ...

Dave, you're gonna have to slow down so the girls can catch up :)

[Dave-]

Dave, you're gonna have to slow down so the girls can catch up :)

haha, they can keep up ;)

right lets do this!

Diamond harbour must be back on the cards, although it might be preferable to skip godly house and flick over to port levy (good old boys were drinkin' whiskey and rye) for a breather then head back to the wheatsheaf?

it'll look something like this:

Port Levy via Dyers Pass

Diamond Harbour + some!

re grouping:
1. Govenors Bay, on the left after coming off Dyers Pass road.
2. Outside the cafe in diamond harbour (it's closed by the time we go passed)
3. Port Levy dock
4. Wheatsheaf Tavern

Google Map (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=347+Moorhouse+Ave,+Christchurch,+Canterbury+ 8011+(Burger+King)&daddr=Puari+Rd+to:-43.668337,172.660704&hl=en&geocode=%3BFbr7Zf0dbkhNCg%3B&mra=dme&mrcr=1&mrsp=2&sz=15&sll=-43.669362,172.662206&sspn=0.023126,0.038452&ie=UTF8&ll=-43.611471,172.741127&spn=0.18519,0.307617&z=12)

Thoughts?

[fireliv]

Cool good work Dave!

Phoenix and I wont be along this week, headed to Crusty Demons so have fun!!!

[McWild]

Bloody hell that's a long way!
What are the roads like after Diamond Harbour, are they well maintained?

I might follow up over Dyer's but bail out back around to Lytellton on the other side.

Good luck!

[Dave-]

Bloody hell that's a long way!
What are the roads like after Diamond Harbour, are they well maintained?

I might follow up over Dyer's but bail out back around to Lytellton on the other side.

Good luck!

it's only 70k dude, duvachelle is like 170, greta is 190ish

...i mean if it's your bed time then I guess we could go through the tunnel around the round-about and back again? :lol:

heh, yeah but the roads after diamond are pathed, they're narrow but in better nick than the summit road.

[JMemonic]

Depending on how things go I might have to miss this one the bike is up for an oil change and we are off to Blenheim the next day.

[McWild]

Whoops wasn't thinking when I posted that. I would explain where I went wrong but it's pretty stupid so I won't.
You're right I'm wrong etc etc.

Yeah still have 500ks to go with the new piston so it's still going to have to be quick one for me.
Man that would be quite a sight, 30+ bikes all going round the roundabout after the tunnel at the same time. Do some loops!

[mj_scorpio]

i'll be there with bells on...its guna be my last wed nyt ride!!! :crybaby:....well for a while anyway!! its just not fair! but i hope to see ya'll all there!!! an liv an phoenix crusty demon is just not an excuse! but i'l forgive ya :)

[mj_scorpio]

Depending on how things go I might have to miss this one the bike is up for an oil change and we are off to Blenheim the next day.

an i'm sorry but truancy is just not permitted!!!

[fireliv]

i'll be there with bells on...its guna be my last wed nyt ride!!! :crybaby:....well for a while anyway!! its just not fair! but i hope to see ya'll all there!!! an liv an phoenix crusty demon is just not an excuse! but i'l forgive ya :)

Sorry to miss your last one! But its been great meeting ya! Keep in touch :headbang:

[Mr Triple]

should be along this week, may even bring the wife :cool:

[helenoftroy]

should be along this week, may even bring the wife :cool:
Cool!!
Would be great to meet your wife!!:niceone:

[Mr Triple]

Cool!!
Would be great to meet your wife!!:niceone:

She will only go if its not raining... Dam woosie:(

[Sidewinder]

an i'm sorry but truancy is just not permitted!!!

oh shit realy im sory ill try to make it there next time hun, see you on sunday:love:

[Flip]

Sorry but can't make it tonight. Have just finished work at 730 and need some sleep.

[Dave-]

cool ride all, that bit over to levy is great, took longer than i remember...

[McWild]

Cheers peeps for the chat. Had fun just going round the roundabout, except for making a right dick of myself by slipping into neutral, trying to change, then staying in neutral and making more awful noises.
It's how you learn I suppose.

Hopefully next Wednesday I will be there sans L plate! Providing I remember to book (and don't cock up) the restricted test that is.
Expect much "Yeah it's a 500" BS from me to any newcomers.

[Mr Triple]

A good wee blat over to Port Levy although I didn't
go all the way because Shiralee can't handle the bumps to well. So we went back to the pub and waited for everyone there. We went over Gebbies and home that way and hit the rain around Johns Road. Was the first time Shiralee been on the back in the rain, but all was good.
Thanks everyone and see you when you get back MJ scorpio

[helenoftroy]

Hopefully next Wednesday I will be there sans L plate! Providing I remember to book (and don't cock up) the restricted test that is.
Expect much "Yeah it's a 500" BS from me to any newcomers.
Good luck with your restricted
"Yeah its a 500"start her up......right!!:rofl:
Hey!you have a cool bike:wari:

I failed dismally as TEC(liability at the front,useless at the back....:bye:)

Nice to finally meet Shiralee,hope she enjoyed the night

[Mr Triple]

Cheers peeps for the chat. Had fun just going round the roundabout, except for making a right dick of myself by slipping into neutral, trying to change, then staying in neutral and making more awful noises.
It's how you learn I suppose.


Good to see you there, I wondered where you got to when we stopped for a meeting point.
Never mind about missing the gear we've all done that at some time. see ya next week on ya 500:bash:

[hedcase07]

hey peeps. am new to kb and am currently waiting for my ride to get outa the shop after an unfortunate lay out in the hills:Oops:, and would definately be keen to go for a ride with ya's when it does if the wed rides are still going??
Why is it taking so long lmao.

[Mr Triple]

hey peeps. am new to kb and am currently waiting for my ride to get outa the shop after an unfortunate lay out in the hills:Oops:, and would definately be keen to go for a ride with ya's when it does if the wed rides are still going??
Why is it taking so long lmao.


Welcome to KB.. Yes the WNR is still on if you read the first post you'll see where we meet etc;)

[Flip]

So where is the ride going this week?

[Dave-]

...sake

whatever was after diamond harbour.... Duvauchelles by the look of it, going via halswel

but fuck that halswel is lame, i say Duvauchelles via dyers and gebs.

[SVboy]

Halswell lame! Only as lame as the rider..............

[phoenixgtr]

Looking back we did this one (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1888735&postcount=975) next

[SpeedMonger]

...sake

whatever was after diamond harbour.... Duvauchelles by the look of it, going via halswel

but fuck that halswel is lame, i say Duvauchelles via dyers and gebs.

Maybe you should try doing it on the back wheel only dodgy d

[3umph]

If i come will I be back before Lost????

mmm if not I wonder if that is going to be on tvnzondemand

[El Stevo]

If i come will I be back before Lost????

mmm if not I wonder if that is going to be on tvnzondemand

Get off the couch and ride ya bike:argh:

How can you put TV before riding?:oi-grr:

:done:

[helenoftroy]

If i come will I be back before Lost????

mmm if not I wonder if that is going to be on tvnzondemand

Like El Stevo says!!

Just come ride ya bike!!:devil2::done:

[3umph]

lol... well I suppose that's what videos were invented for...

will see if I can get here:yes:

[Dave-]

Looking back we did this one (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1888735&postcount=975) next

oh...

well it seems I have mentioned duvachelles and that's like saying "walk" around the dog really

we'll swap them and do the tie tap-gebbies ride next week yeah?

[MTW]

I'd be keen on duvachelles...but happy to go where the group decides. Have a friend coming along on his 2007 Gixxer 750, he's easing back into it after 20 years...picked a hell of a bike to 'ease' into it!!

[phoenixgtr]

oh...

well it seems I have mentioned duvachelles and that's like saying "walk" around the dog really

we'll swap them and do the tie tap-gebbies ride next week yeah?

But I don't want too!! :crybaby:

[fireliv]

The route is the Tai tap, gebbies, bays, evans, twisted hops. Douvouchelles was only 3 weeks ago so is not for another 3 weeks (as per the schedule).

In saying that, Dave- if you want to do Duvouchelles go with the "fast" crew.

[Dave-]

The route is the Tai tap, gebbies, bays, evans, twisted hops. Douvouchelles was only 3 weeks ago so is not for another 3 weeks (as per the schedule).

In saying that, Dave- if you want to do Duvouchelles go with the "fast" crew.

sweet we'll do the taitap gebbies run then :)

see you all tonight

[gammaguy]

sadly,thats the way i go home.so i will do the run,just an hour earlier than you lot!:argh:

have a good one!:2thumbsup

[cruza]

Grrrr, just got my new hoon bike , but looking after my wee boy tonite, so no play time this week for me :no:

[MTW]

Let me be the first to say great ride tonight, was surprised by the turnout given that it looked like there might be a little bit of moisture.

Enjoyed following you over Gebbes & thru to governers bay phoenixgtr...you NEED a DR. :yes:

[Mr Triple]

Was going to go tonight, but not been feeling to good since yesterday. Better be right by Friday for the Garston Rally. Good to hear there was a good turn out tonight.:yes:

[helenoftroy]

Enjoyed following you over Gebbes & thru to governers bay phoenixgtr...you NEED a DR. :yes:

Tris looked very comfortable on the thumper eh!!:bleh:

Lil'M looked good on her new lovely R6 too......go girl!!:devil2:

A Mans Ruin.....great to meet you,if only for a moment

[phoenixgtr]

Enjoyed following you over Gebbes & thru to governers bay phoenixgtr...you NEED a DR. :yes:

Haha, I had a blast!! I really did. Tell ya what, it felt bloody weird riding my bike home

[fireliv]

Great Ride. Pootled along at the back. Actually I realised thats all I'll ever be, a pootler. Just cant seam to do things at speed.
Awesome to see new faces and old faces (spud!).

[McWild]

Hey does anyone know what the deal is with the sheltered bike park on Hereford St, between Colombo and Oxford?
I see bikes using it all the time when I'm in town, but I don't know whether to use it as it has "private" signs all over it. If it's open it'd definitely be easier than coping with the piss poor parking by others in the open spots around the same area.

Should have the last 226 kms done by next Wednesday, but Uni's kicking in so still room for change.

[Dave-]

cool ride.

[stanleychung]

Hey does anyone know what the deal is with the sheltered bike park on Hereford St, between Colombo and Oxford?
I see bikes using it all the time when I'm in town, but I don't know whether to use it as it has "private" signs all over it. If it's open it'd definitely be easier than coping with the piss poor parking by others in the open spots around the same area.

Should have the last 226 kms done by next Wednesday, but Uni's kicking in so still room for change.

McWild I suspect you are talking about where i work down on 91 hereford street (see included pic). Unfortunately they are employee only parks. Dont park there unless you work there, my employer is very keen on removing bikes that are not registered in their database that park there. :scooter:

[stanleychung]

Hi guys, what an awesome ride. You all rock. :headbang:

Thanks Tris for saving me multiple times when i couldnt figure out my bearings. I have a terrible sense of direction. I could get lost in a one way tunnel. :2thumbsup

It was very entertaining ride, I started by trying to keep up with Tris in the DR, was doing alright until i hit the hills at the beginning of Gebbies Pass, then Helen passed me (not a hope trying to follow a Ducati in my lil VL, especially one ridden by Helen:rolleyes:), then MTW passed me (nice to meet you for the first time Mark). Then i lost sight of all three of you on the down hill.

Then surprise of my life i get passed by Jmemonic (something about these Ducatis) down the straights after the bar. Of course I waved but his excuse was he needed two hands for the next corner :banana: just kidding, it was great to see you.

I got some photos before we all started. I thank you all for being so friendly. Looking forward to the next one.

[McWild]

Ah ok cheers that clears that up.

[Dave-]

mcwild, there's the parks on hereford right beside colombo, if there's a car or courier parked in them dont be afraid to ask (read: tell) them to move or call a towie.

[timg]

Actually I realised thats all I'll ever be, a pootler. Nothing wrong with that. All that matters is that you enjoy your riding :ride: I'm a slow old fart but that doesn't stop my enjoyment :woohoo: and I have fewer encounters with :Police: & :doctor: :jerry:

[McWild]

Yeah I know I park there all the time, I've just seen a ton of bikes parked in that aforemention private place and so thought if there was a sheltered park that was free to use I might as well use it.
Believe me, I've had a few colourful conversations (from their side) about the meaning of the little motorcycle diagram before when it's been busy.
The other thing is the scooters that park at awkward angles, or park so far to the right that you need to go way out onto the road to back back in.

[SpeedMonger]

I got some photos before we all started. I thank you all for being so friendly. Looking forward to the next one.

Cool pics Stanley, I particularly like the "oarsome orange" bike, just a shame about the rider lol.

Go the renegade riders :jerry:

[JMemonic]

Great Ride. Pootled along at the back. Actually I realised thats all I'll ever be, a pootler. Just cant seam to do things at speed.
Awesome to see new faces and old faces (spud!).

Pootling is fine nothing wrong with that,and believe it or not that's actually how your skills improve, lessons learnt while pootling carry over to speed.

[3umph]

what the route for next weeks ride???

[helenoftroy]

Nothing wrong with that. All that matters is that you enjoy your riding :ride: I'm a slow old fart but that doesn't stop my enjoyment :woohoo: and I have fewer encounters with :Police: & :doctor: :jerry:
But out of work ëncounters with the :doctor: are OK??:blip:


Go the renegade riders :jerry:
:banana:we are renegades!!:rockon:

what the route for next weeks ride???
I believe we are all heading to Duvauchelles next week

[3umph]

cheers Helen...

[fireliv]

Pootling is fine nothing wrong with that,and believe it or not that's actually how your skills improve, lessons learnt while pootling carry over to speed.

I know my skills are a lot better then when I started riding (thanks to Phoenix, you, TA and Wofman) but I just dont think my speed has improved or will improve much more. But I still enjoy riding and pootling is fine so I'll just keep on pootling :niceone:

What is this word "pootling" anyways?? :bleh:

[rowersimon]

Are the Christchurch rides still going ahead? 6pm at Burger King on Moorhouse?

I'm a new rider so it would be good go go out riding with someone who actually knows what they are doing.

[Dave-]

Are the Christchurch rides still going ahead? 6pm at Burger King on Moorhouse?

I'm a new rider so it would be good go go out riding with someone who actually knows what they are doing.

yes.

yes they are.

[MTW]

Haha, I had a blast!! I really did. Tell ya what, it felt bloody weird riding my bike home

I rode my partners new bike back from Waimate last weekend (GPX250), when I hopped back on the gixxer I felt like I was tipping forward over the bars. :lol:

Hopefully Chianti Chic (my partner aka Karen) will have enough confidence to come on a Wed ride soon...all in good time.

[fireliv]

Are the Christchurch rides still going ahead? 6pm at Burger King on Moorhouse?

I'm a new rider so it would be good go go out riding with someone who actually knows what they are doing.

Hi,

Yup still going till daylight savings anyways.

C you there!

[dangerous]

hey.. I heard there were some bad people on the ride just gone, and they have been hit with p/m's telling them off, thats terable and whats worse they were a senior riders... shame on you girls and boys :woohoo:

[gammaguy]

hey.. I heard there were some bad people on the ride just gone, and they have been hit with p/m's telling them off, thats terable and whats worse they were a senior riders... shame on you girls and boys :woohoo:

what do you have to do to be bad?go thru a fence?that seems to be the common denominator.

i hope things have settled down,i would like to come on a few more rides with you all before winter gets too close.

[dangerous]

what do you have to do to be bad?go thru a fence?that seems to be the common denominator.

i hope things have settled down,i would like to come on a few more rides with you all before winter gets too close.

na... all ya have to do is ride on ahead of the rest cos ya have waited long enough and wana ride.:rolleyes:

[fireliv]

Hmmm I did't know that but then I was at the back.

RULES ARE SIMPLE! YOU STAY BEHIND DESIGNATED LEADER.

Phoenix tells me that this maybe because there were some newer riders who doesnt know this and others might have followed. Lets not have this happen again. :calm:

[helenoftroy]

hey.. I heard there were some bad people on the ride just gone, and they have been hit with p/m's telling them off, thats terable and whats worse they were a senior riders... shame on you girls and boys :woohoo:
God !!you are such a gossip queen!!:spanking:
No secrets round here!:Pokey:

what do you have to do to be bad?go thru a fence?that seems to be the common denominator.

i hope things have settled down,i would like to come on a few more rides with you all before winter gets too close.
:rofl:

na... all ya have to do is ride on ahead of the rest cos ya have waited long enough and wana ride.:rolleyes:
Lil'M & I were keen to rumble at one point:ride::ride:
Sorry!!:doh:

[Bren_chch]

you and mim keen to rumble!!! dont give dangerous ideas... jelly and wrestling pit...

[dangerous]

RULES ARE SIMPLE! YOU STAY BEHIND DESIGNATED LEADER.

Phoenix tells me that this maybe because there were some newer riders who doesnt know this and others might have followed. Lets not have this happen again. :calm:

LMFAO... thats a stupid "rule" is it cos of the accos in the past? if so I understand but fark me theres no way id stay behind a pretensious wana be control freak LOL... come on, maybe you should change the title to 'WN larners ride ONLY. It can be safe to ride ahead of the pack you know... if not safer for some, give the senior riders some respect.

[timg]

But out of work ëncounters with the :doctor: are OK??:blip:
:yes::yes: sum good friends are :doctor: & :Police: yes ................... even u :bleh: :hug:

[fireliv]

Yes Dangerous it is because of the accidents.

Those senior riders of the group held a get together and discussed what we could do to make the ride safe and enjoyable. Making the duvouchelle riders seperate & having a leader and TEC were two of the things to come out of it. As you were not included in this group decision I guess you may not have known.

I dont care what you think this ride should be called, but at least its a step to making it safer for all. Also there are other ride options out there so if someone doesnt like it then don't come. Simple enough

[dangerous]

Yes Dangerous it is because of the accidents.

Those senior riders of the group held a get together and discussed what we could do to make the ride safe and enjoyable. Making the duvouchelle riders seperate & having a leader and TEC were two of the things to come out of it. As you were not included in this group decision I guess you may not have known.

I dont care what you think this ride should be called, but at least its a step to making it safer for all. Also there are other ride options out there so if someone doesnt like it then don't come. Simple enough

Yip... good answer ;)

[gammaguy]

im more than happy to stay behind the leader.its the same formula on the ATNR.

if the leader chooses to do significantly less than the speed limit at any given stretch,unless theres a hazard or whatever,that is the only time any one should have a problem IMHO

if ya wanna speed,theres a few options.

Go to duvauchelle with the "fast crew"or whatever they call themselves

go to a trackday

go ride alone

its a group ride after all,and riding on one means abiding with the group rules.

after the first two rides in went on,a couple of mates who came with me vowed never to come back,after those "back to back"incidents.

personally i prefer the alternative,even if it is less exciting.that kind of drama i can do without.:done:

[Lil'M]

Renegade Riders hehehe I love it! :chase:

And no disrespect to how the ride is run etc. I'll choose not to come if I dont like the way it is run, as will others im sure. I just think the way a particular incident was handled was particularly petty.
Good work making it safer and more of a 'group ride' than I remember it being though :niceone:

[El Stevo]

Making the duvouchelle riders seperate

Making???!!!

I think you will find that the ones that go to Duvoucelles do so from their own choice, do they really pick you as being ones to follow orders?

I don't care how safe you guys think it makes it, follow the leader is GAY! If people wanna boogie and can pass safely I don't see the problem. It's a ride not a funeral procession. If new riders are led to believe that this is normal they will be bored off riding pretty fast.

Food for thought: if the leader doesn't like getting passed then get a faster leader. It's hardly rocket science...

It really eats me how some self appointed 'heros' wanna play the big man and feel they can be in charge of other people, but not as much as the lemmings that let themselves be bossed around. You shouldn't need rules only a little common sense and a little consideration. Whats next? Reg and WOF checks before each ride to make sure the bikes are safe? - Give people some credit.

If being passed offends any of you - FFS get over it! It's gonna happen from time to time be it on bikes or in cars, it's not done to deliberatly insult you and if you think that way you should see a shrink!

That's my 2 cents worth, like it or not!

[phoenixgtr]

Steve, people weren't passing the leader like you're making out. We stopped outside the Wheatsheaf and were there for all of 5 minutes when part of the group decided they wanted to carry on. The reason we have re-group points is so that we can make sure everyone gets there ok. Not everyone was there. In saying that I wasn't concerned about the situation on Weds (I didn't think anyone actually was), but D had to bring it up

By the way, who was sending the PM's telling people off? I'm sure they weren't that serious

[El Stevo]

All good, I wasn't there so I don't know what happened but the point I'm making is the babying of others and all the unnessesary rules. People are individules, most don't respond well to being bossed around by a self appointed 'king' and the ones that do like being bossed around will grow out of it when their spine devolopes.

Ditch the egos, ditch the 'I'm more experienced' attude that some riders have, don't play riding instructer if it's not asked for and don't play the big man. (Not you Phoenix - I mean in general) How many years you have been riding for or how many posts you have on KB play NO part in how skilled a rider is.

Go out, ride ya bikes, leave the bullshit behind and everyone has a good time...

I believe thats 4 cents now :D

[Bren_chch]

You're a 'senior' dangerous, or is that OAP?

[Trudes]

You're a 'senior' dangerous, or is that OAP?

OAP?? does that stand for Old And Pongy?

[gammaguy]

from what i hear,that could describe your bucket:Pokey:

[Dave-]

hey.. I heard there were some bad people on the ride just gone, and they have been hit with p/m's telling them off, thats terable and whats worse they were a senior riders... shame on you girls and boys :woohoo:

I'd fucking say, gave them a right bollocking I did.

Helen and Lil'M broke loose at a prearranged stop accelerating away in a whellied cloud of smoke, they knew they should wait for the TEC and not pass me (the leader) and as such we're sent the following PM.


ok what's up?

why the short stop?

Lemans and The hornet were also involved and will be receiving similar punishment.

what's worse is they did this in front of vulnerable impressionable new riders who followed suit.

they then sped at maniacal speeds to lyttelton where they blatantly flouted another stop, this time skipping the whole ordeal completely, then stopped at a non approved stop on the other side of evans pass.

such behavior is unacceptable on my ride as such the members have been asked to touch their toes, thanks for the suggestion steve, we'll be adding scrutineering to the BK car park schedule by the end of feb.

if I ever see anyone having fun on this ride again...fuckin' better watch out.

seriously though I thought they didn't like my leading and took off, wanted to get some feedback, hence the PM.

you're not the only one who can troll D :P

Duvachelles this Wednesday!

[Spuds1234]

you're not the only one who can troll

Whats trolling?

[laRIKin]

I'd fucking say, gave them a right bollocking I did.

Helen and Lil'M broke loose at a prearranged stop accelerating away in a whellied cloud of smoke, they knew they should wait for the TEC and not pass me (the leader) and as such we're sent the following PM.



Lemans and The hornet were also involved and will be receiving similar punishment.

BUT, BUT, I was just following those Bad Hairy Arsed Bikers Birds and thought that If I did not leave when they did, those two bad girls would give me the bash.

To be honest I did meet up (to catch up with people I had not seen of awhile) with the group at the start and then did my own ride to de-stress over the Summit Road.

As I do not like ride in unknown groups since I got rear ended on a group ride (Ambo fund raiser).

I did do a U turn and rode TEC to the Wheatsheaf to see how the group rode and only stopped to help out a fellow rider that was having trouble with his lines though corners or I would not of stopped.

When the girls started their bike a lot of people did and got a miss que to leave.
Shit happens.

I did the last (middle) part of the ride so that as it turned out two guys could follow me before heading off again to do my own ride again.

By the way the guys lines seemed to have got better and with that their speed got better as well.
Well done boys.:niceone:

And El Stevo the point of a leader is to ride at a pace keep the group together.
And you have done this on a Sunday ride where you lead and did not go over 100kph once.

If you have the fastest guy up front, riding fast, the group will split.
This WNR as far as I know is for learners to learn to ride better or a quite Cruise for the rest so the group wants to ride together.

And that is why your group leave first, so you can do what the hell you like.
You do not like it, don't do the ride.

It is strange to me is, if you think it is so GAY to ride like that you have to meet and start your ride from the same place.
Now that is GAY.:Pokey:

[Transalper]

....but the point I'm making is the babying of others and all the unnessesary rules. People are individules, most don't respond well to being bossed around by a self appointed 'king' and the ones that do like being bossed around will grow out of it when their spine devolopes.And those people have been asked to piss of early so that some of us who do occasionally like to ride as a group can do our own thing with out getting so cut up by the rest, or getting in your way.
No one is trying to stop you 'not ride as a group' so please don't mess up the organising of others who do want to ride as a group.
No lack of spine involved, don't know where you get that shit from.:blink:


Ditch the egos, ditch the 'I'm more experienced' attude that some riders have, don't play riding instructer if it's not asked for and don't play the big man. (Not you Phoenix - I mean in general) How many years you have been riding for or how many posts you have on KB play NO part in how skilled a rider is.

Go out, ride ya bikes, leave the bullshit behind and everyone has a good time...

I believe thats 4 cents now :DForget the playing instructor issues, some new and old riders just want to ride as a group from time to time.
Group riding - riding in a group, not leaving together as a group and arriving spread out over the next half hour at the one destination... if you haven't got lost because you couldn't keep up and no one slowed to show you the way or crashed out because you were drawn past your ability trying to keep up so as not to get lost because you're new and have know idea where you are.
Don't think egos have anything to do with group riding, more likely they prevent it.

Perhaps those who took off early from the regroup should have announced their intent to break away so those who followed knew what was going on, that they were leaving the 'group ride' to do their own thing.

Apologies for only quoting El Stevo. It's all just generalization anyway ain't it.
I'll call this my 1c worth, it's only half a mind, I feel this and the rest will just fall on deaf ears, or be brushed off by narrow minded people anyway so I'll just crawl quietly back into my hole now.
I am kind of missing these rides, but spending my time wisely doing OT at work to pay for engine rebuild.

[El Stevo]

I am so GAY to ride like that and I like boys
Now that is GAY.:Pokey:

?????????????

[dangerous]

That's my 2 cents worth, like it or not!

0ne vote for like it


I'd fucking say, gave them a right bollocking I did.
you're not the only one who can troll D :P

:whistle: hahaha, glad ya saw it that way, but mor taking the piss than a troll.


You're a 'senior' dangerous, or is that OAP?

OAP?? does that stand for Old And Pongy?

OHHHHHHHHHhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh... :sweatdrop

[3umph]

Maybe you need a 2 group system for riding...

you obviously have new and experienced riders in the group... maybe newer people wanting experience have the leader and tail end Charlie to keep checks on them and for guidance and the more experienced lead off and ride in a group at a pace that is good for them... destination the same even if time frame is different for the groups... as the less experienced/conferdant ones move up once they feel they can... lead group could run a leader and tail end charlie as well...

just a suggestion... I know that it would piss me off sitting behind some one putting around the hills

[Lil'M]

That's my 2 cents worth, like it or not!

Agreed, couldnt' have said it better myself :calm:

[Lil'M]

BUT, BUT, I was just following those Bad Hairy Arsed Bikers Birds and thought that If I did not leave when they did, those two bad girls would give me the bash.

Yea, you know it!! you just wait... :bash:

tehehehe :hug:

[fireliv]

Making???!!!

I think you will find that the ones that go to Duvoucelles do so from their own choice, do they really pick you as being ones to follow orders?

I don't care how safe you guys think it makes it, follow the leader is GAY! If people wanna boogie and can pass safely I don't see the problem. It's a ride not a funeral procession. If new riders are led to believe that this is normal they will be bored off riding pretty fast.

Food for thought: if the leader doesn't like getting passed then get a faster leader. It's hardly rocket science...

It really eats me how some self appointed 'heros' wanna play the big man and feel they can be in charge of other people, but not as much as the lemmings that let themselves be bossed around. You shouldn't need rules only a little common sense and a little consideration. Whats next? Reg and WOF checks before each ride to make sure the bikes are safe? - Give people some credit.

If being passed offends any of you - FFS get over it! It's gonna happen from time to time be it on bikes or in cars, it's not done to deliberatly insult you and if you think that way you should see a shrink!

That's my 2 cents worth, like it or not!

Steve I dont have a problem with you but I take real offense to this. We have already discussed why the duvochelle crew go seperate, as we know you can look after yourself. But from my point of view you guys are not on the wed ride, you just happen to be on a ride.

Personally I find it weird as you were leader a couple of times last season of WNR and you never complained about it to me.

I dont see myself as bossing others around. If people dont like it dont come. This ride was started as an organised ride, and just like any organised ride that anyone has been on it has rules. Those self appointed "Heros" are trying to make it safer for everyone, and I am trying to keep it that way as I have seen the legal ramifications a death on a percieved organised ride can mean.

Basicly steve keep doing what you are doing and leave us to do this how it is seen the safest.

[dangerous]

I dont see myself as bossing others around. If people dont like it dont come.

This ride was started as an organised ride, and just like any organised ride that anyone has been on it has rules..
That comment alone is very 'bossy'

The ride started of as a slow ride, but as shit happens ya get dick heads fuking it up.
It has turned into more of a 'learners' ride now and this is a good thing aye. such a group is needed in some cases. However you and other suposed leaders need to rememberyou to are learners and again this is a good thing as you all are in the same boat.
I think you DO need to rename the ride to being a learners group... so as to keep faster beter riders out and NOT have bad people like LilM and HOT doing wrong.

The WNR can be made a very good steeping stone for 'new' learners remember we are always all learning every time we ride, but your group can be a good introduction... keep it up but under your "RULES" expect some flack.

BTW I am often on and sorting organised rides and we NEVER have rules, so why do you need them if the point is made its a newbee group?

[fireliv]

Well at this stage nothing is changing. So say what you like. For fear of repeating myself DONT LIKE HOW ITS BEING RUN DONT COME. There are plenty of people who are happy with it esp now the changes have happened and thats going to continue.

I might be a "learner" rider (everyone still has something to learn right? U included), and I dont claim to be anything other than that. However its just damned if we do, damned if we dont.

As for the name I dont care. Lots of people come along who are not newbies. So what does it matter?

As for people riding ahead of the leader, as long as the leader knows then it shouldnt be a prob. However if they bin it then they shouldnt bother posting it on this thread, or saying they were on the WNR as they left the group.

We got bitched about when there wasnt solid organising and people didn't know where where we were going, and people like you dangerous said that the ride was unsafe. We implement some structure and now you say its to ridged. Well don't come. Simple as that. You just brought this up to shit stir, you have had your fun, so just leave it at that.

[3umph]

Maybe you need a 2 group system for riding...

you obviously have new and experienced riders in the group... maybe newer people wanting experience have the leader and tail end Charlie to keep checks on them and for guidance and the more experienced lead off and ride in a group at a pace that is good for them... destination the same even if time frame is different for the groups... as the less experienced/conferdant ones move up once they feel they can... lead group could run a leader and tail end charlie as well...

just a suggestion... I know that it would piss me off sitting behind some one putting around the hills

just a suggestion I put up earlier

[dangerous]

You just brought this up to shit stir, you have had your fun, so just leave it at that.
You just dont get it do ya... I dont know what ya problem is... re read my last post, I AM OFFERING HELP ideas to improve more, bloody hell girl I said twice what ya doing is a GOOD thing... do you not get that?

[laRIKin]

Yea, you know it!! you just wait... :bash:

tehehehe :hug:

Yes mistress.:whistle:

:chase:

[JMemonic]

Making???!!!

I think you will find that the ones that go to Duvoucelles do so from their own choice, do they really pick you as being ones to follow orders?

I don't care how safe you guys think it makes it, follow the leader is GAY! If people wanna boogie and can pass safely I don't see the problem. It's a ride not a funeral procession. If new riders are led to believe that this is normal they will be bored off riding pretty fast.

Food for thought: if the leader doesn't like getting passed then get a faster leader. It's hardly rocket science...

It really eats me how some self appointed 'heros' wanna play the big man and feel they can be in charge of other people, but not as much as the lemmings that let themselves be bossed around. You shouldn't need rules only a little common sense and a little consideration. Whats next? Reg and WOF checks before each ride to make sure the bikes are safe? - Give people some credit.

If being passed offends any of you - FFS get over it! It's gonna happen from time to time be it on bikes or in cars, it's not done to deliberatly insult you and if you think that way you should see a shrink!

That's my 2 cents worth, like it or not!

Steve you have said all this before, the situation that caused a meeting and these rules to be placed rather than allowing common sense has remaid unchanged.


There is no such thing as common sense.

These rides are semi organised hence the leader and tec roles, no one is " some self appointed 'heros' ", you don't like the rules then as you have done in the past don't come, and stop your bitching about it or step up and organise a ride, offer some tuition and help to the newer rides etc, oh its to fucking hard isnt it.

[dangerous]

Steve you have said all this before, the situation that caused a meeting and these rules to be placed rather than allowing common sense has remaid unchanged.


There is no such thing as common sense

These rides are semi organised hence the leader and tec roles, no one is " some self appointed 'heros' ", you don't like the rules then as you have done in the past don't come, and stop your bitching about it or step up and organise a ride, offer some tuition and help to the newer rides etc, oh its to fucking hard isnt it.

na, come on... Stevo has some good points, but thats only and only cos the rides advertised as a all in relaxed ride.
The problem is everyone has a different opion of what relaxed is... so, IMHO to avoid any confusion it should be promoted as a newbes ride, after all thay are who the leaders are aiming the ride at, and it seems anyone with more knolage/abilty and or horse power is frowned upon.

Dave did get a bit carried away with his actions (reguarding the crazy girls and their followers Lemans) specially when he was seen along with two others nailing it, which is all fine but when ya have riders like HOT and LilM whom have the ability to ride quicker, you cant expect them to over heat behind a zxr250.

[3umph]

Maybe you need a 2 group system for riding...

you obviously have new and experienced riders in the group... maybe newer people wanting experience have the leader and tail end Charlie to keep checks on them and for guidance and the more experienced lead off and ride in a group at a pace that is good for them... destination the same even if time frame is different for the groups... as the less experienced/conferdant ones move up once they feel they can... lead group could run a leader and tail end charlie as well...

just a suggestion... I know that it would piss me off sitting behind some one putting around the hills

any comments on this idea???

I haven't been on one of these rides yet... but with all the bitching I don't know if I want to...

And no i'm not a learner rider

[JMemonic]

we have been down that route, but some didnt like it.

[gammaguy]

my suggestion?

go on a ride with the main bunch,some are fast,some are slow,theres a wide range of ability there.

if they piss you off for whatever reason,and you cant deal with it,next week ride with the "fast crew"on their weekly trip to duvauchelle.

if they are too fast/loose/whatever,then stick to riding with yer mates.:grouphug:

having said all that,im sure you would be welcome to come along on a ride,the more the merrier i reckon.

[helenoftroy]

but when ya have riders like HOT and LilM whom have the ability to ride quicker, you cant expect them to over heat behind a zxr250.
Nah D,the guidelines are clear for this group,leader stays in front.Its personal choice which group we ride with....:spanking:this I deserve
Huge respect for what the guys have done to improve things

any comments on this idea???

I haven't been on one of these rides yet... but with all the bitching I don't know if I want to...

Like your idea just dont know how easy it would be to put into practise....
Go on,you know you really want to come ride....:devil2:

[Dave-]

Dave did get a bit carried away with his actions (reguarding the crazy girls and their followers Lemans) specially when he was seen along with two others nailing it, which is all fine but when ya have riders like HOT and LilM whom have the ability to ride quicker, you cant expect them to over heat behind a zxr250.

sounds like you've been told fishing stories D.


any comments on this idea???

I haven't been on one of these rides yet... but with all the bitching I don't know if I want to...

And no i'm not a learner rider

Hi 3umph (I just got your name, fuckin' classic dude) that's how we use to organise the ride, but the Duvachelle group said they preferred to do Duvachelle each week anyway, they didn't fancy the ride over evans (too much traffic through sumner) tunnel was the same, the road to diamond harbour at the time was under construction, greta and Ashley gorge were too long and straight so they said they'd just do Duvachelle.

within the "normal" group it's generally expected that the faster riders go to the front, but even the faster riders in this group really aren't that much faster.

[SpeedyGirl]

Hey does anyone know what the deal is with the sheltered bike park on Hereford St, between Colombo and Oxford?
I see bikes using it all the time when I'm in town, but I don't know whether to use it as it has "private" signs all over it. If it's open it'd definitely be easier than coping with the piss poor parking by others in the open spots around the same area.

Should have the last 226 kms done by next Wednesday, but Uni's kicking in so still room for change.

great parking for those that work there, but after getting my last bike scratched and moved without permission i no longer park there, even tho i can :)


hey.. I heard there were some bad people on the ride just gone, and they have been hit with p/m's telling them off, thats terable and whats worse they were a senior riders... shame on you girls and boys :woohoo:

You troll!!!! :rofl:


Nah D,the guidelines are clear for this group,leader stays in front.Its personal choice which group we ride with....:spanking:this I deserve
Huge respect for what the guys have done to improve things

Like your idea just dont know how easy it would be to put into practise....
Go on,you know you really want to come ride....:devil2:

Naughty Naughty Helen !!! :devil2:

[200BUSA]

I havent been able to come on a ride for awhile, but hope to soon.
Suggestion- let the fast crew do there thing. For the slower -newer riders, find out who they are - whom ever is organising the ride when you are at BK walk around and introduce yourself- find out there skill level and offer a mentor for the ride.Some newer riders dont know anyone and dont know who to ask. Make up a list of riders and get ph numbers,incase you want to go for rides at other times during the week. Hope you all ride safe and enjoy your rides. Hope to tag along soon.

[laRIKin]

What a lot of crap this thread has turned in to.

All that happened was a few, me included jumped the gun at one of the stops to re-group.

THAT"S ALL.

[3umph]

Like your idea just dont know how easy it would be to put into practise....
Go on,you know you really want to come ride....:devil2:

Yeah last week I had to wait for my daughter to get home and to late... maybe this week...

[3umph]

Hi 3umph (I just got your name, fuckin' classic dude) that's how we use to organise the ride, but the Duvachelle group said they preferred to do Duvachelle each week anyway, they didn't fancy the ride over evans (too much traffic through sumner) tunnel was the same, the road to diamond harbour at the time was under construction, greta and Ashley gorge were too long and straight so they said they'd just do Duvachelle.

within the "normal" group it's generally expected that the faster riders go to the front, but even the faster riders in this group really aren't that much faster.

Yeah when I saw the plate (and i would like to buy from who has it) I liked it to...

Going to one destination week in week out... how fu#*&n boring even if it is balls out...

[El Stevo]

There is no such thing as common sense.

offer some tuition and help to the newer rides etc, oh its to fucking hard isnt it.

1) Thanks for showing how you feel about the people you ride with - this goes some way to explain why you treat them like children.

2) You don't listen do you? I will not give advice to strangers, I am not a riding instructor nor do I have any intension of pretending to be one. I enjoy riding, that is why I do it.

These Wed rides used to be relaxed and enjoyable, a couple of one off acco's happen and a few take it apon them selves to take knee jerk reactions and impose a whole lot of rules on others.

A few (i.e. myself and a few others) can't be arsed with them and break off on our own ride and now it is implied that we are 'racing' and 'dangerous' and only fast people should come with us.

Well lets clear something up. The Duovocells ride is very much still a product of the wed ride, it was formed by people that don't want to put up with the bullshit that has tainted the 'main' ride. Anyone can join us, it is not for the fast and stupid as you seem to believe, it is mearly an alternative for like minded people irrelevant of what you ride or how you ride it.

And for the record - I am long passed caring what you or any others think of me, I don't plan on changing for anyone. I am who I am, love me, hate me or somewhere in between, I don't really care either way. :done::niceone:

[Dave-]

Yeah when I saw the plate (and i would like to buy from who has it) I liked it to...

Going to one destination week in week out... how fu#*&n boring even if it is balls out...

eh, different strokes for different folks?

it was pretty conclusive at the time that they really really like that bit of tar!

[gammaguy]

Yeah when I saw the plate (and i would like to buy from who has it) I liked it to...

Going to one destination week in week out... how fu#*&n boring even if it is balls out...

i totally agree.im lucky i live on banks peninsula,i get to ride the hills every day.

i get kinda bored with the ride to duvauchelle even though its a great road.i do it from time to time,usually end up in Akaroa.

I enjoy the wednesday rides mainly for the chat and catching up with friends,dont really care where we go.

i would draw the line at ashburton though:sick:

[phoenixgtr]

Dangerous - I don't know what you've been told, but I already said what happened on Weds, as has Rik and others. It had nothing to do with anyone getting bored behind Dave.

As for it being a newbie ride, sure thats part of the reason these rides started, but they were also (and more predominantly) started for the social aspect. You don't have to be a learner to want to go for a ride and chat with like minded people.

Steve - Myself, Liv and others have said that we have no problem with what you do. Go off to Duvauchelles every week, thats cool. But you chose to split because you didn't like the way things have changed, so stop trying to piss all over what we're doing. And for the record, alot of people are happy with the way things have been changed.

[JMemonic]

1) Thanks for showing how you feel about the people you ride with - this goes some way to explain why you treat them like children.

Do I treat them like children, hmm no one else has complained, and attitudes have shown in the past that common sense is uncommon, these are a semi organised ride, with set routes and regroup points, what is is you object to so badly?



2) You don't listen do you? I will not give advice to strangers, I am not a riding instructor nor do I have any intension of pretending to be one. I enjoy riding, that is why I do it.


Nope have got that loud and clear hence my post, I feel you would have a lot to offer, you decry those who are willing to assist why?



These Wed rides used to be relaxed and enjoyable, a couple of one off acco's happen and a few take it apon them selves to take knee jerk reactions and impose a whole lot of rules on others.


Actually the rules were mostly in place to start with, just they are a little more formalised now they are simple, we have a leader who is responsible for setting the pace (if we followed the ideas in the road code that would actually be the least experienced rider), and ensuring that we all meet at the regroup points, and a set TEC, these are announce at the start of the ride, what is so difficult about that?

Just for the record had we done WOF checks as you implied will be the next thing, (and for the record as far as I know this idea has not been proposed), one of those accidents may not have occurred, hence my disbelief in common sense, that bike should not have been on the road.



A few (i.e. myself and a few others) can't be arsed with them and break off on our own ride and now it is implied that we are 'racing' and 'dangerous' and only fast people should come with us.


Where have I or any of the others said that you are racing and dangerous? I have said at the start of a ride that Duvauchelle's will likely be a faster ride but in no way implied or stated dangerous



Well lets clear something up. The Duovocells ride is very much still a product of the wed ride, it was formed by people that don't want to put up with the bullshit that has tainted the 'main' ride. Anyone can join us, it is not for the fast and stupid as you seem to believe, it is mearly an alternative for like minded people irrelevant of what you ride or how you ride it.


And an alternative is as far as I understand it what it has been considered, see above for my comments on fast and stupid



And for the record - I am long passed caring what you or any others think of me, I don't plan on changing for anyone. I am who I am, love me, hate me or somewhere in between, I don't really care either way. :done::niceone:

No one that I can see is really asking you to, personally I don't give a flying what anyone thinks of me, the only reason I have stepped up and been the herald for these nights is because when the folks who originally proposed them attempted to speak no bastard would shut up and listen, I have a loud voice, so I used it, I however am approachable and willing to chat, take on board ideas etc.

You seem to have this idea that some folks are trying to curb your enjoyment, this is not the case, we are trying to make this fun for all and slightly safer, if you don't object to that and have other ideas on how this can be achieved put it forward.

[JMemonic]

na, come on... Stevo has some good points, but thats only and only cos the rides advertised as a all in relaxed ride.
The problem is everyone has a different opion of what relaxed is... so, IMHO to avoid any confusion it should be promoted as a newbes ride, after all thay are who the leaders are aiming the ride at, and it seems anyone with more knolage/abilty and or horse power is frowned upon.


Come on D you know that the horsepower or knowledge thing is not true, hell neither of those are issues, its still a fairly relaxed ride, I am not sure how other groups do it, but the leader, TEC and route including regroup points are the only organised things about the ride. At the end of the day it still just a social event, its not like we have set seating positions at the table etc, turn up and ride, the only person you don't pass is the leader, that way everyone gets to the right place.



Dave did get a bit carried away with his actions (reguarding the crazy girls and their followers Lemans) specially when he was seen along with two others nailing it, which is all fine but when ya have riders like HOT and LilM whom have the ability to ride quicker, you cant expect them to over heat behind a zxr250.


I cant comment on that as I am unaware of the details, Dave tends to set a reasonable pace, trust Lemans to follow two crazy girls though :Pokey:

[dangerous]

Come on D you know that the horsepower or knowledge thing is not true, hell neither of those are issues, its still a fairly relaxed ride, I am not sure how other groups do it, but the leader, TEC and route including regroup points are the only organised things about the ride. At the end of the day it still just a social event, its not like we have set seating positions at the table etc, turn up and ride, the only person you don't pass is the leader, that way everyone gets to the right place.

Agreed,
however such rules like staying between to given riders would not have helped the serious acco on the last ride I atended, shit can and will go down in the mid pack too, perhaps saying "anyone that rides on ahead will no longer be considered as riding withen the event" thus any issues they may have up the road the ride organiser can not be held responsable to... just an idea.


Dangerous - I don't know what you've been told, but I already said what happened on Weds, as has Rik and others. It had nothing to do with anyone getting bored behind Dave. yeah I know.. sorry I was more refering to future rides, were riders might shoot of ahead.

[laRIKin]

Dave did get a bit carried away with his actions (reguarding the crazy girls and their followers Lemans)

You are so wrong here mate.

I did not get told off at all and not sure where you get the idea that I did.

I just got a PM asking what happened and that's all.

And I think it was the right thing to do to find out what happened and why we left early and did not wait for the rest of the group.

Simple really, a group of riders that I/we thought were the tail end group pulled up and stopped and looked like they were waiting for us to leave, so we did.
Well that is what I though was happening.

We were wrong as there was still another group of riders to come.

Shit happens in big group rides and that is why you have a TEC that knows where to go and to make sure that if this does happen the last group still gets to where they should and know one gets lost or left behind.

If anyone on a ride thinks that they may not know where to go and has lost sight of the rider in front just stop before a turn off.
And wait for the rear guard to catch up and finish the ride with them.

What happened is the TEC worked and every one got to where they wanted to do.
No problem as far as I'm concerned.

I wanted to pull away from the group twice, so I over took and waved to let them know I was OK and was leaving the group.

It's not rocket science.

I can not see why two of you are trying to blow this up bigger than it is.
Or was it a wet day and you are on the troll?

You seem to be concerned about a ride that you do not like or do.

But there are more than a few that do like the way it is being run, right or wrong.
I did not like the way it was and stopped going because I could see crashers happening and they did.

Now that I have done one lately, I do, so will turn up to a few more and help learners out the best I can.

[gloplg]

MMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!! Interesting few pages!! Please pick your toys up and put them back in your cots.

During my time riding with the group there have been two serious accidents. I think the current structure we have in the "main" group allows us the freedom to enjoy the ride with the minimum of "rules". Has there been any accidents since early December??????

The two group structure seems to work rather well. With the "faster" group headed to Duvauchelles and us others going to a number different destinations.

Stop stirring. Enjoy the riding.

Now to the really serious stuff where are we going this week???

[phoenixgtr]

This week we're actually all headed to Duvauchelles.

...Lets home my bike makes it there this time

[Dave-]

Duvauchelles via Dyers (Duvauchelles Pub)

you know the drill, over one hill, back over another, then some flat bitties, then over another hill.

Good spots for regrouping:
1. On Gebbies Pass on the corner next to the Wheatsheaf (B on Google Maps)
2. Little River (C on Google Maps)

Google Maps (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=347+Moorhouse+Ave,+Christchurch,+Canterbury+ 8011+(Burger+King)&daddr=Gebbies+Pass+Rd+to:Little+River+to:Duvauchel le,+Canterbury&hl=en&geocode=%3BFQ-nZf0do5VKCg%3B%3B&mra=ls&sll=-43.663525,172.691002&sspn=0.092018,0.154495&ie=UTF8&z=11)

[gammaguy]

hmmm

hills are made for 125's:rolleyes:

[Northsyde]

Room for a scorpio and a comet? My flatmate and I would love to come along.

[gammaguy]

small bikes rule!!

bring them on!:cool:

[cruza]

This week we're actually all headed to Duvauchelles.



woohoo.

fark all the bitching , I'm just out for a social ride. hot or lil'm can pass me any day :whocares:

Enjoy, day light saving will finish before we know it.

[Dave-]

Room for a scorpio and a comet? My flatmate and I would love to come along.

we just got rid of a scorpio! now there's another one....haha you're more than welcome dude.

[Gareth123]

My 145 is scared of uphills, it doesn't like them at all. Can we do a flat ride? or one thats all downhill, my 145 likes downhill sections!

[Dave-]

My 145 is scared of uphills, it doesn't like them at all. Can we do a flat ride? or one thats all downhill, my 145 likes downhill sections!

a ride to rangiora? its downhill no matter which direction

haha

[gammaguy]

My 145 is scared of uphills, it doesn't like them at all. Can we do a flat ride? or one thats all downhill, my 145 likes downhill sections!

its hondas way of telling you they want you to buy a faster bike.......:yes:

[McWild]

90kms before Wednesday evening!
Can the McWildinator do it?
Is he McWild enough?

Place bets now!!!

[Gareth123]

its hondas way of telling you they want you to buy a faster bike.......:yes:

I have this thing I like to do called living. I don't think a faster bike will help me with that. Not yet anyway.

BTW I may not make it to the car park on time this Wednesday, should be there by 630 though. I'll be right at the back being a nana, especially up the hills:scooter:

[3umph]

I have this thing I like to do called living. I don't think a faster bike will help me with that. Not yet anyway.

BTW I may not make it to the car park on time this Wednesday, should be there by 630 though. I'll be right at the back being a nana, especially up the hills:scooter:

want a 250..... do I have a deal for you :niceone:

[gammaguy]

I have this thing I like to do called living. I don't think a faster bike will help me with that. Not yet anyway.

BTW I may not make it to the car park on time this Wednesday, should be there by 630 though. I'll be right at the back being a nana, especially up the hills:scooter:

living??with a slow bike??still possible i guess.....:whistle:

[Dave-]

wont be along this week

just got knocked off, dude did a U turn.

I'm fine, sore and pretty pissed off...

[McWild]

wont be along this week

just got knocked off, dude did a U turn.

I'm fine, sore and pretty pissed off...

Shit man that's no good at all, is your bike all good?

[Dave-]

Shit man that's no good at all, is your bike all good?

nah the headlight is smashed, the fairing is basically shattered, the other side is all scuffed up now, the clutch lever end snapped off, the whole front fairing bracket is pushed down and so is the instrument panel, mud guard is cracked.

other than that the engine is sweet and the forks felt fine (it happened 200m from home so i rode it home)

[JMemonic]

wont be along this week

just got knocked off, dude did a U turn.

I'm fine, sore and pretty pissed off...

Did you call the cops? Report it if you didn't as a non injury accident just to cover yourself, I have been caught out by a bloke who was a bit drunk hit me while I was parked, at the time I listened to him saying please dont report it I will pay etc, about a week later I got a bill from his insurance for a repaint of the whole side of his car and other strange damage, found out he had reported it to the cops next day as if I was in the wrong I ended up without a leg to stand on :(, never did work out how some of the other damage was caused to his car.

[phoenixgtr]

Oh shit dude!!

You sure you're ok?

I feel for ya. Why do these things always happen so close to home!?

[JMemonic]

Oh yeah what Tristan said get check out, if you can today just in case there are any issues, you might feel fine straight after but the adrenaline and endorphins wear off things start to hurt mighty bad.

[TuonoTom]

I'm back! I take it there is a ride on this wednesday night then? Looking forward to catching up with you all again.

Tom

[Dave-]

balls caught the tank as I went passed....zipper of fly left a mark I'll let you use your imagination where.

but doc says my willie is fine, so did the nurse.

2 days off work, tomorrow will be achy fun.

the guy who did the U turn has already contacted me and started filling out insurance papers, he's fully insured and has accepted fault, I also have a witness but doubt I'll need one.

ahhh how can I inform the police? calling 111 seems a bit drastic...

[JMemonic]

ahhh how can I inform the police? calling 111 seems a bit drastic...

3637400, easy as.

[fireliv]

balls caught the tank as I went passed....zipper of fly left a mark I'll let you use your imagination where.

but doc says my willie is fine, so did the nurse.

So good looking nurse huh :msn-wink:!!

Really gutted to hear this though Dave, hope things get sorted soon. :hug:

[laRIKin]

Bugger Dave I hope don't feel to bad tomorrow and can get a good night's sleep, to sleep it off.
And of course get back on the road soon.

[dangerous]

90kms before Wednesday evening!
Can the McWildinator do it?
Is he McWild enough?

Place bets now!!!

Hey... what happened with ya bike man... all sorted? what was the problem?

wont be along this week

just got knocked off, dude did a U turn.

I'm fine, sore and pretty pissed off...

Dave, Dave, Dave... again you arse up?
And you want people to follow you on these rides?
Now I have seen you more than once hammering down Morhouse Ave... SLOW down boy, and expect that cage to turn in front of you.

This is what I mean by a rockies ride run by rockys...

Sorry man get it sorted and get back on... ohh and get a bloody hair cut. :apint:

PS: hope the nads are healing (poor fuker)

[gloplg]

Hey Dave sorry to hear about you accident. Sounds like just one of those things that happen. Will miss you tomorrow night. Get better quickly. How is your bike?????

Ignore the knockers and detractors. There are lots of people who are happy to follow you. I look forward to being TEC to your Lead.

[dangerous]

Hey Dave sorry to hear about you accident. Sounds like just one of those things that happen. Will miss you tomorrow night. Get better quickly. How is your bike?????

Ignore the knockers and detractors. There are lots of people who are happy to follow you. I look forward to being TEC to your Lead.

hehe... you mean me? tiz all ok, Dave n me get on fine, hes cool but does need a hair cut... that im serious bout :niceone: