Wednesday Evening Cruises 2008-09

[phoenixgtr]

Every Wednesday - Meet at Burger King carpark on Moorhouse Ave at 6.00pm for a 6.30pm departure.

Right, time to kick of the new season, being spring and all. The first official ride will be Weds 1st of Oct. This is the first Weds after daylight savings kicks in. See you all there!!

These rides are designed to be a social ride and an opportunity for newer riders to gain experience from the not so new riders. The destination will generally be a pub for a drink and a chat.

I must stress that this is not a race from point A to point B. If you want to "see how fast you can go" then please don't come along.

Ideally we will decide on a route on the thread beforehand and we will have a briefing at the carpark before we leave when we will explain the route and re-group points.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For a link to descriptions of some of the regular routes we take go here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1823496&postcount=521) and here. (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1834883&postcount=642)

Please keep this thread on topic
Last years thread is here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=63581)

Disclaimer: Neither myself, nor any other participant is responsible for another rider's actions. Each rider is responsible for their own riding.

[El Stevo]

I must stress that this is not a race from point A to point B.


Is this a Tui ad?... YEAH RIGHT :devil2:;)

For some of us it is :chase::whistle::calm:

[phoenixgtr]

Oi! Behave you!! :bleh:

[biggerbud]

Core blimey! That time again. Now where did I put my bike???? must be around here somewhere............Man I hate cobwebs!!!

[far queue]

The first official ride will be Weds 1st of Oct. This is the first Weds after daylight savings kicks in.Daylight starts on the 1st weekend in October - Sunday 05/10/08. Therefore the 1st Weds after daylight saying is 08/10/08.

[El Stevo]

Daylight starts on the 1st weekend in October - Sunday 05/10/08. Therefore the 1st Weds after daylight saying is 08/10/08.


Not this year, it is moved forward to last weekend in Sep, goes for longer at the end too...:)

[JMemonic]

Looking forward to this, :rockon:

[phoenixgtr]

Yep, I think there's a few of us who have been getting a bit restless waiting. How's the stickers?

[Dave-]

Not this year, it is moved forward to last weekend in Sep, goes for longer at the end too...:)

which means more riding!

cant wait aye, should be good.

[JMemonic]

Will pop in and visit them today, I really need it back soon so we can get some time on it before the trip in November, I don't want to be travelling 400+ kms as the other half's first experience on the back of a bike.

[far queue]

Not this year, it is moved forward to last weekend in Sep, goes for longer at the end too...:)You're right, my diary is wrong :doh: as you we're ...

[Spuds1234]

Farken aye!!!!

Been looking forward for this one for quite a while.

[Mikkel]

1st of October is a long way away :(

[JMemonic]

less than a month away :) and at the time of writing this it 26 days 1 hour and 26 minutes.

[MIZXR]

I must stress that this is not a race from point A to point B. If you want to "see how fast you can go" then please don't come along.

oh well guess I'll turn up anyway

[phoenixgtr]

Hey I just copied what I wrote in the first post last year. Didn't stop you guys then...:bleh:

[Mikkel]

Hey I just copied what I wrote in the first post last year. Didn't stop you guys then...:bleh:

what a slacker... :bleh:

[Ghost_Bullet]

It'll be good to get out for the odd ride in the evenings. Looking forward to it.

[Kakapo]

Just an FYI update for all those outta the loop. And hopefully my bike is fixed by then. Nothing serious just a fairing replacement.


The Department of Internal Affairs has written to key IT providers reminding them about this year's change to daylight saving.

The Minister of Internal Affairs, Rick Barker, announced in April that the period of daylight saving was being extended to 27 weeks. From this year, daylight saving will start on the last Sunday in September and end on the first Sunday in April the following year. Accordingly, the next period of daylight saving will start on Sunday 30 September 2007 (when 2:00am becomes 3:00am) and end on Sunday 6 April 2008 (when 3:00am becomes 2:00am).

[gammaguy]

count me in!:niceone:

[fireliv]

Yay just s few weeks to go, I guess we should start planning the first route.... suggestions?? Anyone able to give an update on the roads/pubs arround the district (whats not in good shape, pubs that might have closed) Cant wait to be manning my usual spot at the back of the pack ;)

[Oakie]

Can't wait to be manning my usual spot at the back of the pack ;)
Keep a space at the back for us huh? We hope to get out a few times this summer.

[fireliv]

Keep a space at the back for us huh? We hope to get out a few times this summer.

Wicked, be good to see you and Mrs! I always welcome the company!

[Creeping Death]

Being a shift worker I'll even ring in sick...cough cough...yeah I can feel my sickness peaking Wed 1st Oct!Lol!:banana:

[Sellout]

Yay! I'm so keen to get back out with you crazy bunch that I have already got my "Hall Pass" for that night... :clap:

AND I won't be so embarrassed by turning up on a Chinese bike that no-one can pronounce!!! It's now Ya-ma-ha see? easy!! :Pokey:

[Subike]

Thanks to the money pinchers at SHELL:angry2::bash:
The GRETA VALLEY SHELL SHOP no longer has fuel for sale.:eek5:
Shell had stoped delivering to the garage and are removing the tanks soon
This means for rides from christchirch to kaikora you HAVE TO fuel up at amberley, or try and get to Chevoit on your tank.:crybaby:
Some crusers with smaller tanks may not make chch to kaikora via the inland road without a refuel
Please let any other groups you know of that this has happened,

again Greta Valley is no longer a fuel stop!
But the pub still has beer:yes::woohoo::wari:

[Transalper]

That's a bugger, I have used that stop several times.
What about the Waipara turnoff Mobil?
Or are we only talking late evening rides through?

[Mr Triple]

I'll be along to some of these or most I hope:Punk:
Nothing like a mid week blat.:2thumbsup
The mobil is still open till about 6pm but closed Sunday (Waipara)

[JMemonic]

Thanks to the money pinchers at SHELL:angry2::bash:
The GRETA VALLEY SHELL SHOP no longer has fuel for sale.:eek5:
Shell had stoped delivering to the garage and are removing the tanks soon
This means for rides from christchirch to kaikora you HAVE TO fuel up at amberley, or try and get to Chevoit on your tank.:crybaby:
Some crusers with smaller tanks may not make chch to kaikora via the inland road without a refuel
Please let any other groups you know of that this has happened,

again Greta Valley is no longer a fuel stop!
But the pub still has beer:yes::woohoo::wari:

Domett still has a station doesn't it ? but I understand where you are coming from sucks how the fuel companies can decide that your town does not need a fuel site any more.

[gammaguy]

as the owner of a machine with an 8 litre:laugh:fuel tank i have to plan my stops carefully.
i always fill at cheviot,kaikoura and amberley when heading to picton.of course,thats after filling up in belfast:confused:that way i always have a bit left in reserve if cheviot,domett or the others are closed(which they often are)
i have had a few rides at night to the ferry and have to carry four litres for the long lonely section between kaikoura and blenheim:no:
who cares,at least its not boring:laugh:

[McWild]

Hey guys, learner here. I'm really keen to get into these rides, of course, but just wondering what sort of times they take? And have the pubs you've stopped at ever had problems with under 18s coming in? I don't plan to do any drinking, but it'd be a shame to be told to wait outside with all the bikes I've ever dreamed of to stare at for a while. Well, a shame in a relative way then. Anyway thanks for setting these up, and I'd love to join in in a couple of weeks.

[JMemonic]

Hey guys, learner here. I'm really keen to get into these rides, of course, but just wondering what sort of times they take?

2-3 hours but thats after we stop, I am generally not rushing away so I can get home by 2130 to get ready for work.


And have the pubs you've stopped at ever had problems with under 18s coming in? I don't plan to do any drinking, but it'd be a shame to be told to wait outside with all the bikes I've ever dreamed of to stare at for a while. Well, a shame in a relative way then.

Most of the places we seem to end up have outdoor areas or are family restaurants so its normally all good.


Anyway thanks for setting these up, and I'd love to join in in a couple of weeks.

Look forward to seeing you.

[MIZXR]

The road to Akaroa is nice, grit free and no nasty suprises lurking

There is some shite (cow) on the road over the back of the wheat chief

WNR:Punk:ace meets the same place and time

[phoenixgtr]

Yep. Evans Pass should be avoided, Dyers Pass is good and the Diamond Harbour road is mostly ok, with just a few dodgy patches

[imdying]

have the pubs you've stopped at ever had problems with under 18s coming in? I don't plan to do any drinking, but it'd be a shame to be told to wait outside with all the bikes I've ever dreamed of to stare at for a whileShould be no trouble, I would wait outside with you if required. The publicans we have met have been quite accommodating though, I doubt there would be any trouble.

[Dave-]

evans had 10m of grit at the very top yesturday, but you slow down and are upright for it anyway as it's an intersection with blind spots everywhere.

other than that the road works around the otherside still dont seem to have done anything.

[AndyOnTheFlyingBrick]

bugger! wednesday! Ill have to change my training days now to accomodate :)

[phoenixgtr]

evans had 10m of grit at the very top yesturday, but you slow down and are upright for it anyway as it's an intersection with blind spots everywhere.

other than that the road works around the otherside still dont seem to have done anything.

It's the road works thats the bad part. Did you come up the Lyttleton side? Wasn't really fun

[McWild]

Thanks for the replies and thanks for the offer imdying, but yeah with any luck we won't have any worries. Plus my helmet hair pretty much obscures my face, so who's going to know? :beer: haha.

[helenoftroy]

And have the pubs you've stopped at ever had problems with under 18s coming in? I don't plan to do any drinking, but it'd be a shame to be told to wait outside with all the bikes I've ever dreamed of to stare at for a while.
My youngest - Casualty was 17 last summer and never any concerns:niceone:and like imdying says we'd all keep you company or leave en mass if there were probs!!:Oi:

bugger! wednesday! Ill have to change my training days now to accomodate :)
Like your name -very appropriate for your machine:bleh:
Yeah come ride bikes!!what could be better:devil2:

[Dave-]

It's the road works thats the bad part. Did you come up the Lyttleton side? Wasn't really fun

sumner side, was clean as a whistle till the very top.

by the time i got to the road works id caught up to a cager...

though by summer i'd expect they would've finished their work as that bit of road is quite popular in summer

[imdying]

Heh, TBH, I think the publicans are well pleased when 20 bikers show up on a slow Wednesday night :laugh:

[SDU]

by the time i got to the road works id caught up to a cager...

though by summer i'd expect they would've finished their work as that bit of road is quite popular in summer

:lol::lol::lol:

Yeah right :rolleyes:

[robo555]

I'm a beginner, only done 130km on the Scorpio, bike's still breaking in so can only go about 70km/h on the flat. Would that be OK or at least wait till it's done 500km first?

[cooneyr]

...though by summer i'd expect they would've finished their work as that bit of road is quite popular in summer

Unfortunately (well not for me I like gravel) SDU is right. Travel demand has nothing to do with the timing of road works - the weather is a far more important factor.

Cheers R

[imdying]

I'm a beginner, only done 130km on the Scorpio, bike's still breaking in so can only go about 70km/h on the flat. Would that be OK or at least wait till it's done 500km first?
You've got two weeks, plenty of time to put 500km on it :)

[phoenixgtr]

Robo, we always have a tail end charlie system where an experienced rider will bring up the rear and make sure nobody gets left behind. In saying that we generally travel a fair bit in 100km/h zones so you'll find 70km/h quite limiting

[Transalper]

...In saying that we generally travel a fair bit in 100km/h zones so you'll find 70km/h quite limitingHe'll be ok round the bays between here and Diamond Harbour restricting to 70km/hr as there are few straights that side of things.
On this side of the hill, especially Akaroa Highway, well, 90 to 100 would be nicer but as they say people will keep an eye on him no matter what.

[Subike]

I'm a beginner, only done 130km on the Scorpio, bike's still breaking in so can only go about 70km/h on the flat. Would that be OK or at least wait till it's done 500km first?

Im sure the TEC will look after you mate. There are always members who tootle along at a very leasurely pace.
Its not about the speed, its about the ride.

In saying that, I finnished work today, have 4 weeks off, pick up my seat from uphoslterer tomorrow, painting is completed and I collect the tank, panels and wheels on thursday, the last parts to buy are a bottle of brake fluid and a jug of oil.....such a problem ......
So I will have 12 full days to work uninterupted on my ride.
I think I will make it to the first ride of the season to join you all.
Roll on the summer, warm nights, hot days, clear roads, and a tank full of gold!

[Flip]

Im sure the TEC will look after you mate. There are always members who tootle along at a very leasurely pace.

Sounds like a job for the super slow old fart on the harley..... hell thats me.

The Diamond Harbour road works near Blacks point has been sealed but is gravelly. Went over Gebbies to Akaroa on the main road last weekend and the road was fine and CBR250Tom rode the wheels of me coming back.

Robo, 70km might be a bit slow for any distance on the open road.

McWild, no probs.

[Mr Triple]

Im sure the TEC will look after you mate. There are always members who tootle along at a very leasurely pace.
Its not about the speed, its about the ride.

In saying that, I finnished work today, have 4 weeks off, pick up my seat from uphoslterer tomorrow, painting is completed and I collect the tank, panels and wheels on thursday, the last parts to buy are a bottle of brake fluid and a jug of oil.....such a problem ......
So I will have 12 full days to work uninterupted on my ride.
I think I will make it to the first ride of the season to join you all.
Roll on the summer, warm nights, hot days, clear roads, and a tank full of gold!


That be great if you can make it to the first one Subike. I'm looking forward to having a look at your masterpiece.:niceone:

[JMemonic]

He'll be ok round the bays between here and Diamond Harbour restricting to 70km/hr as there are few straights that side of things.
On this side of the hill, especially Akaroa Highway, well, 90 to 100 would be nicer but as they say people will keep an eye on him no matter what.

Of course someone will, I am always happy to sit with the slower riders so he has no worries on the nights I am along.

[JMemonic]

Sounds like a job for the super slow old fart on the harley..... hell thats me.

No comment :msn-wink:

[Sellout]

C'mon guys, the very first ride I came on went all the way to Dauvachelles (sp) and back, and my Chinese Hunk-O-Junk never exceeded 80km/h! The regathering points are close enough together that you never have to wait too long!

Robo, just make sure you hit the road between now & then and try to break that Scorpio in a little bit! :Punk: :done:

[Spuds1234]

I'm a beginner, only done 130km on the Scorpio, bike's still breaking in so can only go about 70km/h on the flat. Would that be OK or at least wait till it's done 500km first?

You will be fine mate. Had a guy on a brand new GN 250 turn up once and he didnt have a problem


C'mon guys, the very first ride I came on went all the way to Dauvachelles (sp) and back, and my Chinese Hunk-O-Junk never exceeded 80km/h! The regathering points are close enough together that you never have to wait too long!


Haha that was a great ride. Especially comming back.

You got that headlight fixed aye? Man was it a prick to fix in the cold and wind that night.

[Sellout]

Haha that was a great ride. Especially comming back.

You got that headlight fixed aye? Man was it a prick to fix in the cold and wind that night.

Damn right it was a prick :eek5:! That whole bike was a disaster!!! I used 2 bottles of Loctite and all new bolts the following weekend to secure all the parts I could. Sold it not long after, AFAIK it's still running fine!!

I'm now on a far more reliable 1985 2 stroke Yammie (does that tell you something about the reliability of the Chinese one??!!)

[fireliv]

I will definatly be at the back at least for a while! So happy to travel at a slower pacve and keep the slower riders company. Will just have to split into groups (fast middle slow) will be sweet :niceone:

[helenoftroy]

The Ducati fell over in the garage last night so some cosmetic enhancement is required:crybaby:.......thank god I have two bikes!!!

Really looking forward to cruising on Wednesday nights again:niceone:

Casualty and I will be along........:clap:

[homer]

sorry to hear about the bike , will be good to get back to WNR.

[JMemonic]

The Ducati fell over in the garage last night so some cosmetic enhancement is required:crybaby:.......thank god I have two bikes!!!

Really looking forward to cruising on Wednesday nights again:niceone:

Casualty and I will be along........:clap:

Not good, I must say mine looks good, if you want I can put you in touch with the folks who did mine.

[helenoftroy]

Not good, I must say mine looks good, if you want I can put you in touch with the folks who did mine.
That would be great
pm sent:niceone:

[phoenixgtr]

Awww... gutted Helen!! :(

[fireliv]

Bugger Hels!!!

Hope it gets fixed soon

[Mikkel]

The Ducati fell over in the garage last night so some cosmetic enhancement is required:crybaby:.......thank god I have two bikes!!!

Awww bummer Helen. :( I hope it won't be too bad to get sorted!


Not good, I must say mine looks good, if you want I can put you in touch with the folks who did mine.

Who did yours and how do you find the finish?

[helenoftroy]

Awww... gutted Helen!! :(


Bugger Hels!!!

Hope it gets fixed soon


Awww bummer Helen. :( I hope it won't be too bad to get sorted!



Who did yours and how do you find the finish?
Thanks guys:hug:So pissed off at myself,was putting her back in the garage(as ive done 100's times)put bike on side stand to move the wee cibby,took two steps away then heard the crash....she fell onto Sams car:Oops:
AMI suggested Rolling Thunder......
JMemonic very happy with the ST3 so will go to Trevor Pierce

[Dave-]

Thanks guys:hug:So pissed off at myself,was putting her back in the garage(as ive done 100's times)put bike on side stand to move the wee cibby,took two steps away then heard the crash....she fell onto Sams car:Oops:

best use I've heard for a cage in a while...

[Spuds1234]

Atleat it didnt hit the ground Helen.

Heres hoping it all gets sorted well and in a timely fashion.

[Kickaha]

JMemonic very happy with the ST3 so will go to Trevor Pierce

If Trevor is still using the same guy he used to then I've seen quite a bit of his work and he is very good

[sopachrga]

Oh yeah, Wednesday night rides.... time to come out of hiding again.
I'll be there!

[Mr Triple]

The Ducati fell over in the garage last night so some cosmetic enhancement is required:crybaby:.......thank god I have two bikes!!!

Really looking forward to cruising on Wednesday nights again:niceone:

Casualty and I will be along........:clap:

That's a bummer Helen I hope there's not too much damage, don't you just hate it when things like that happen. Here's to a speedy repair and to see you and the cat on the WNR.:2thumbsup
It will be great to get out on a Wednesday night again for the odd ride really enjoy it last summer. :niceone:

[stevewederell]

The Ducati fell over in the garage last night so some cosmetic enhancement is required:crybaby:.......thank god I have two bikes!!!

Really looking forward to cruising on Wednesday nights again:niceone:

Casualty and I will be along........:clap:

Dear dear Helen, It's obviously trying to kill itself! Perhaps it was the weight of that new battery?:rolleyes:

[SDU]

The Ducati fell over in the garage last night so some cosmetic enhancement is required:crybaby:.......thank god I have two bikes!!!

Really looking forward to cruising on Wednesday nights again:niceone:

Casualty and I will be along........:clap:

Buggar:( maybe subconsciously you don't really like it - time to come into the side of light:devil2:


Not good, I must say mine looks good, if you want I can put you in touch with the folks who did mine.

Be good to finally see it.

[laRIKin]

AMI suggested Rolling Thunder......

Bugger Helen, I hope it gets fixed quick.

But why O why would you take a Ducati to a Harley specialist shop to be repaired. :scratch:
I could understand if they suggested Casbolts.

[JMemonic]

Buggar:( maybe subconsciously you don't really like it - time to come into the side of light:devil2:



Be good to finally see it.

I guess you will be along this week to the last workshop night ?

[SDU]

I guess you will be along this week to the last workshop night ?

Didn't make it sorry, So busy that I got dehydrated & got a sore head from it, crashing soon. No coffee :nono:or food from 6:30am-4pm is not good, should put in a IV/drip for while I work-(one with extras in it would have been good:devil2:)

[Spuds1234]

I'll be seeing you guys next week I hope.

Just woke up, got the graveyard shift tonight.

[Busaboy]

:rockon: summer and the good weather Wednesdays,hope everybody had a safe winter and we get a great summer.:sunny: Do you reckon that you might do another greta valley ride again that was a good one :scooter:

[hayd3n]

hey its it ok if a dunedinite come up for a cruise ill be up in a few weeks

[Spuds1234]

Course its ok.

Tis good fun to meet new people and ride new roads.

[hayd3n]

its there much else happening in the week 12th-18 october

[karla]

Ughh - commiserations, Helen - the Bonnie laid down when I suggested her and I leave the girrls night at S & Sport early the other night. Cost more than the service she'd had done the previous day. I'm sulking still. LOL. I'm feeling proud tho, 'cos I learned that I can pick her up all by myself, whoo hoo!

Will be joining in on Wed, it's Little Boy's birthday but partying on Friday so no excuse not to turn up on the first night. I'm looking forward to getting out into the fresh air again ~




The Ducati fell over in the garage last night so some cosmetic enhancement is required:crybaby:.......thank god I have two bikes!!!

Really looking forward to cruising on Wednesday nights again:niceone:

Casualty and I will be along........:clap:

[helenoftroy]

:rockon: summer and the good weather Wednesdays,hope everybody had a safe winter and we get a great summer.:sunny: Do you reckon that you might do another greta valley ride again that was a good one :scooter:

Lol if I remember the Busas had a "good thing going" that evening,reckon they enjoyed that :scooter::chase::woohoo:

[fireliv]

Arrgggh

Well unless I get a new rear sorted and a warrant I might be just at the car park for the first one!!!

[No FX]

I'm feeling proud tho, 'cos I learned that I can pick her up all by myself, whoo hoo!
~


Its the adrenaline.. doesnt matter how big ya bike is, when its on its side you can always pick it up:Oops::sweatdrop

[No FX]

I will hopefully make it to the first ride of the spring as I am now officially a BUM, before i move over to the coast and then Wellington. I missed all the rides after Xmas last year and now have sold the Honda and got a new bike so will be good to catch you all up ( if you remeber me :o):scooter:

[laRIKin]

Its the adrenaline.. doesnt matter how big ya bike is, when its on its side you can always pick it up:Oops::sweatdrop

Thats good...... so if I did...... buy a Rocket 3 one day, I'll be OK.:2thumbsup

[Mr Triple]

Thats good...... so if I did...... buy a Rocket 3 one day, I'll be OK.:2thumbsup


Of course you will, you only have to go over about 100mm and the running boards will hold you up:bash::yes:

[Spuds1234]

Arrgggh

Well unless I get a new rear sorted and a warrant I might be just at the car park for the first one!!!

Thats a poor excuse. Bring your gear along and I'll take you on the back of the Katana.

The Raptor unfortunately wont come out to play until the front discs get sorted. I have no idea what warped them, apparently sometimes you get a bad batch of discs.

[fireliv]

Thats a poor excuse. Bring your gear along and I'll take you on the back of the Katana.

The Raptor unfortunately wont come out to play until the front discs get sorted. I have no idea what warped them, apparently sometimes you get a bad batch of discs.

Thanks for the offer but... no. Will just play this one by ear. Might just come ride it anyways (I think the warrant may have a few days left, and the tyre is worn more in the middle so I'll just have to lean more!)

Bugger bout the Raptor! Hope it gets sorted soon

[imdying]

The Raptor unfortunately wont come out to play until the front discs get sorted. I have no idea what warped them, apparently sometimes you get a bad batch of discs.Warranty or do we need to poke around to find some new ones?

[Spuds1234]

Warranty or do we need to poke around to find some new ones?

Warranty so all good there.

Just kinda annoyed that its going to take two weeks for the thing to get sorted.

[Dave-]

weathers looking crap for Wednesday.....fuckin' typical.

[Mr Triple]

weathers looking crap for Wednesday.....fuckin' typical.

You'll be alright Dave it's only water. Ya gota go on the first one of the season:yes:

[El Stevo]

Won't make the first one... I have to go to Philip Island for the MotoGP. Life sucks sometimes...:shutup::woohoo:

[Subike]

Bikes almost there, had her running today, sweet as, doing the electrickry bits, not fun.
My only problem is I have no seat! It was meant to be finnished last week!
So much for a professional service. 6 weeks they have had it so far.'

So if I got no seat I cant get WOF, caint ride without seat!

[Mr Triple]

Won't make the first one... I have to go to Philip Island for the MotoGP. Life sucks sometimes...:shutup::woohoo:

What a show off:laugh::laugh:


Bikes almost there, had her running today, sweet as, doing the electrickry bits, not fun.
My only problem is I have no seat! It was meant to be finnished last week!
So much for a professional service. 6 weeks they have had it so far.'

So if I got no seat I cant get WOF, caint ride without seat!


Yeah could be a little bony, be great to see ya there and to see the work you've put into the bike:Punk:

[Ghost_Bullet]

Thought I would be making this run myself, but sadly I have a leak in the rear CARC drive which needs a looking at, which will go in Tuesday, and then just gotta wait till sorted.


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Best get it right I guess.

[JMemonic]

weathers looking crap for Wednesday.....fuckin' typical.

lol things to remember from last year, hail, rain, 50 knot winds, rain oh well.


Won't make the first one... I have to go to Philip Island for the MotoGP. Life sucks sometimes...:shutup::woohoo:

Mutter bas*%#$ mumble F'n showoffs mutter. Have a good time see you perhaps the next one ;)


Bikes almost there, had her running today, sweet as, doing the electrickry bits, not fun.
My only problem is I have no seat! It was meant to be finnished last week!
So much for a professional service. 6 weeks they have had it so far.'

So if I got no seat I cant get WOF, caint ride without seat!

Yeah might hurt a bit well it will be ready soon and you wont know yourself.

[The Lone Rider]

Got my bike back finially, and while not able to go on the ride I expect I'll be in the area to stop and say hi before I shoot off to go see Wall E lol.

[imdying]

lol things to remember from last year, hail, rain, 50 knot winds, rain oh well.Ahhh yes, the hail... had forgotten about that :bash:

[Dave-]

that ride was an acid trip on the way home...

[phoenixgtr]

Hey it's those kind of rides that we'll remember for a long time to come.

Whats with all these bike problems everyone seems to be having at the moment!!

[JMemonic]

Hey it's those kind of rides that we'll remember for a long time to come.

Whats with all these bike problems everyone seems to be having at the moment!!

hmm perhaps we shold have done a bit more maintenance :laugh::doh:

[DrJekyll]

:rockon:

looking forward to it!!

[stevewederell]

Hey it's those kind of rides that we'll remember for a long time to come.

Whats with all these bike problems everyone seems to be having at the moment!!

Add me to the list...Connie's running rough again. Thrown some more Wynns and will wait and see. May have a look at plugs again but as their new really shouldn't be them.

Any ideas? Tune up somewhere?

Hope to see you all soon and back on 2 wheels!!

[laRIKin]

Add me to the list...Connie's running rough again. Thrown some more Wynns and will wait and see. May have a look at plugs again but as their new really shouldn't be them.

Any ideas? Tune up somewhere?

Hope to see you all soon and back on 2 wheels!!

What sort of petrol are you using?

[stevewederell]

91, too lean? I had wondered about this but all info I could find led to 91 being right.

Am happy to try 96 if it would help

[laRIKin]

91, too lean? I had wondered about this but all info I could find led to 91 being right.

Am happy to try 96 if it would help

No stay with 91 as some bikes do not like 95-96 and that is why I asked.
My old Guzzi foul plugs on 95-96, pink at bit on 91 and run best on 98.

[Dave-]

i flicked up dyers pass today, the work they were doing at the bottom has been finished, nice sexy smooth sticky tarmac!

when i got to the sign of the takahe the road was closed so i enquired to the joker bathing in the sun and was told that 3pm tomorrow all work will be finished on dyers pass....nice sexy new tarmac also.

[laRIKin]

i flicked up dyers pass today, the work they were doing at the bottom has been finished, nice sexy smooth sticky tarmac!

when i got to the sign of the takahe the road was closed so i enquired to the joker bathing in the sun and was told that 3pm tomorrow all work will be finished on dyers pass....nice sexy new tarmac also.

New tar seal is slippery because of the oil (tar) and has to wear off and if it rains the oil will come to the surface and be real slippery.
So be a bit careful.

[timg]

My only problem is I have no seat! It was meant to be finnished last week!
So much for a professional service. 6 weeks they have had it so far.'

So if I got no seat I cant get WOF, caint ride without seat! That's a bugger. I've just had the Transalps seat reshaped for the pillion area and retrimmed by Mac at Rider seats. Sent it off last Monday and it turned up at home this morning :Punk: Unfortunately I'm on the coast for work so can't try it out tomorrow :( Have a great first ride of the season folks. :ride: :drinknsin

[Mikkel]

Hi guys, just wanted to wish you all a good ride tonight. I won't be there since I have contracted the black plague and am dying horribly as I type... at least that's what it feels like.

Yeah I know HTFU and all that - but when standing up causes you to feel dizzy and you're drugged to your eyeballs biking is out as far as I am concerned (might have to make an exception to that rule for the Nelson rally, but let's see).

[Flip]

Where are you thinking about heading to?

[JMemonic]

Where are you thinking about heading to?

lol 8 pages before we get to the critical question :)

Honestly no suggestions from me

[imdying]

And here come the rain...

[phoenixgtr]

I'd say it'll be a last minute decision at the carpark for this one

[stevewederell]

Safe and happy riding team,

I'm going to pass and try to drain my carbs, maybe she's constipated?!

Hopefully next week, have a beer for me tho

[The Lone Rider]

I'd say it'll be a last minute decision at the carpark for this one

You are welcome to join me and go see Wall E like I was planning to lol. Girly is sick so no out and about for us tonight and she'll be in bed by 6! Means me bored as :)

[JMemonic]

You are welcome to join me and go see Wall E like I was planning to lol. Girly is sick so no out and about for us tonight and she'll be in bed by 6! Means me bored as :)

lol a group of geared up bikers sitting down to watch what is essentailly a kids movie would be an interesting look.

Oh I want to go see it just need to borrow a kid.

[imdying]

Wah, harder rain now :/

[helenoftroy]

Damm!!thought this front was meant to go thru round lunchtime:Oi:

[laRIKin]

It's has not rain in the East Gate area.

[The Lone Rider]

lol a group of geared up bikers sitting down to watch what is essentailly a kids movie would be an interesting look.

Oh I want to go see it just need to borrow a kid.

Thats alright, I didnt end up getting away from her place until about 7 (so no movie for me) and she's suppose to be in bed now and I'm just gonna have some pizza and catch on some ZZZZ

Why do you need a kid to see it? :laugh:

To hold the pop corn for you :D

[Dave-]

i got a lite speckling of rain on the way

currently: bone dry

awesome ride, where'd everyone go on the way home? I stopped chch side of lyttelton and only saw 1 bike go by?

[Bren_chch]

good turnout for a possible cold and wet ride. I turned off at the tunnel at start of the ride as that was as far as i could go on this ride, keen for the next one though.

[phoenixgtr]

Well great ride guys. Good to see everyone on their bikes again and hardly a spot of rain to be seen.


Something clicked for me on the way back from Diamond Harbour and I actually started to enjoy myself!! Imagine that

See ya next week

[Ducky848]

Got a little dark for me on the way home as I forgot my clear visor :shit: Fun ride though with the roads in pretty good nick.
Really enjoyed following behind Mr R1 who was two up and just throughly smooth linking up the bends, inspiring stuff.

[JMemonic]

Will post the photos I took tomorrow hopefully, was a great ride, and nice to see everyone turn up.

On ward and upward to better nights and longer rides.

[MVnut]

So where's the pics???????? I was still working bah!

[JMemonic]

Why do you need a kid to see it? :laugh:

To hold the pop corn for you :D

See you knew the answer ...

[stevewederell]

Glad to hear it all went well. Gutted I couldn't make it, if my baby stays well I'll be there next week.

Looks like fouling, will try 96 on Hampton Hondas recommendation and wait and see.

Looking forward to those pics.

[karla]

A couple of pics ... great turnout for the first night back ~

We came over from having just watched Wall E - it was great, highly recommended. :)

[Spuds1234]

Very good ride tonight. Must admit I love riding in the dark.

Thanks for the tissues Karla

[Mr Triple]

It was a good ride and a great turn out for the first one. Through the tunnel around the bays to Diamond harbour, a good little run. I can tell my tyres are starting to square off now going into some of them corners felt a bit weired. See you all next week:Punk:

[laRIKin]

Looks like fouling, will try 96 on Hampton Hondas recommendation and wait and see.

Fouling, then the mixture is wrong (or to cold a spark plug) and needs adjusting.
If I was to try another petrol, I would not run 96 myself and would go to BP's 98.

[helenoftroy]

good turnout for a possible cold and wet ride. I turned off at the tunnel at start of the ride as that was as far as i could go on this ride, keen for the next one though.
Good to see ya!! and we thought you guys had headed off for a longer run....:chase:


Something clicked for me on the way back from Diamond Harbour and I actually started to enjoy myself!! Imagine that
See ya next week
Apologies for having to follow me for sum of it,Im not good in the dark:devil2:liked it better with Spuds1234 in front........

Great to be out riding midweek again and hope the couple of newbies had a good night too

[skidMark]

Waited till i left the south island before doing it, you buggers! lol

[phoenixgtr]

No worries Helen. I was just happy to be...well happy while I was riding. My ride to Diamond Harbour was pretty average but on the way back I stopped for a moment to fix my helmet strap. I got going again at the back of the pack and something had changed (other than my helmet being done up properly). There may be hope for me yet...

[McWild]

Hey thanks everyone, was an awesome ride last night. I thought I had the whole going around corners thing done but then I noticed the whole "hills" thing. Hmm.
Well yeah good ride, won't be seeing you next week due to long planned friend's 18th but after that, roll on Wednesday nights!

Oh, and pics.... or it didn't happen :eek:

[imdying]

We were a little late at 6:50 :whistle:

[Creeping Death]

Nice riding with ya folks!Being off bikes for 3 odd years I think my riding abilities need a bit of practice,struggled to keep up especially in the dark.Nevertheless,enjoyed riding in a group environment since none of my mates ride.Prolly won't be able to make many Wed night rides as I work nightshift but if anyones keen on Sunday rides I'd be up for that!Cheers guys and nice meeting ya's!:rockon:

[JMemonic]

Nice riding with ya folks!Being off bikes for 3 odd years I think my riding abilities need a bit of practice,struggled to keep up especially in the dark.Nevertheless,enjoyed riding in a group environment since none of my mates ride.Prolly won't be able to make many Wed night rides as I work nightshift but if anyones keen on Sunday rides I'd be up for that!Cheers guys and nice meeting ya's!:rockon:

Dont worry about keeping up just be safe and one of us will always stick with you, as to the Sunday rides I am sure some folks will be keen and they will happen every so often.

[Creeping Death]

Dont worry about keeping up just be safe and one of us will always stick with you, as to the Sunday rides I am sure some folks will be keen and they will happen every so often.

Cheers mate,nice bike btw!For some reason the TL is so much harder to control compared to the GSXR 11 that I had before,I was so comfortable with that bike but this thing just scares me sometimes.Maybe it's a mind thing as I did the Lyttelton to Sumner thing and hit some grit which put me RIGHT off...scared the sheet outta me...guess I gotta get my "groove"back aye!Cheers!

[Bren_chch]

The TL is a lot of bike!

[Creeping Death]

It is indeed mate...just wonderin if its for me...sorta like lookin at ya missus then thinkin her best mate looks like the ride ya want...EEEKKKK shddappp!!!
:shit:

[laRIKin]

Looks like fouling, will try 96 on Hampton Hondas recommendation and wait and see.

After thinking about this for awhile.
By changing the petrol or spark plugs to hotter one's you are treating the cause and not why is causing it.

Your modern low mileage bike should run on 91 petrol and with standard plugs just fine.

The question should be, why is it not doing that now?
You would have to think that the last owner had the bike running fine?

So I think your bike may have had after market pipes on it and was tuned to those pipes.
When he/she sold/traded the bike he/she put the standard pipes back on like a lot of people do and then sold the pipes later.

So you may have to check the jetting etc to see if they are standard.
Or maybe put some after market pipes on to get the bike to run properly again.
Good excuse to buy some exhaust pipe anyway.:shutup:

[Ducky848]

It is indeed mate...just wonderin if its for me...sorta like lookin at ya missus then thinkin her best mate looks like the ride ya want...EEEKKKK shddappp!!!
:shit:

Well you've got one of the best Twin cylinder engines ever made strapped in a tight and very capable but twitchy chassis.
My memories of riding one was that they are not the most confidence inspiring of bikes but the engine made up for it.

Perhaps after a few more rides thing will settle in for you, just dont push to hard too soon.

[Subike]

It is indeed mate...just wonderin if its for me...sorta like lookin at ya missus then thinkin her best mate looks like the ride ya want...EEEKKKK shddappp!!!
:shit:

sounds like you need to find yourself a nice back road way out where there is little traffic, but a good number of corners, and spend a few hours going back and forwards on it. Lower styx and Spencerville roads come to mind.
Take note of you speed into corners, braking points etc, and slowly increase them.
Im not encouraging doing it at speed, 100kph is fast enough to do it at.
This should allow you to get the "feel" of the bike under you and build your confidence up all areas of your ability.
When you feel good about it during the day, pick a nice warm night and do it again, the difference is buzzy.
Then do it on a day that it rains, that will learn you heaps.
Its all to do with practice, getting to know your own limits, and trusting the bike.
Remember, you will not out ride the bikes abilitys if you are staying on or near the road speed limit, so, that too fast into a corner thats making you butt squeeze, is just a push and a throttle twist away from salvation.

[Paulus]

Cheers mate,nice bike btw!For some reason the TL is so much harder to control compared to the GSXR 11 that I had before,I was so comfortable with that bike but this thing just scares me sometimes.Maybe it's a mind thing as I did the Lyttelton to Sumner thing and hit some grit which put me RIGHT off...scared the sheet outta me...guess I gotta get my "groove"back aye!Cheers!

Tyres in good condition and correctly inflated? Suspension in good condition? Suspension correctly set up for you? Worn chassis components? Accident damage? All these things could cause what you are experiencing or maybe its just the way Suzuki designed it.

[Creeping Death]

Subike and Paulus...Yeah,I think I just gotta bit too fat and lazy over the last 3 years,womans been feedin me up heaps but that's no excuse,gotta cut some kg's here bro,anyways,I'll take ya advice on board and make use of guys.Thanx!:2thumbsup

[Creeping Death]

*it* even..

[hayd3n]

Nice riding with ya folks!Being off bikes for 3 odd years I think my riding abilities need a bit of practice,struggled to keep up especially in the dark.Nevertheless,enjoyed riding in a group environment since none of my mates ride.Prolly won't be able to make many Wed night rides as I work nightshift but if anyones keen on Sunday rides I'd be up for that!Cheers guys and nice meeting ya's!:rockon:

could be keen to meet some of yas will be up 11th october staying all week
a sunday ride sounds good as i dont know my way round chch especially in the dark

[Spuds1234]

could be keen to meet some of yas will be up 11th october staying all week
a sunday ride sounds good as i dont know my way round chch especially in the dark

Sounds like a plan, if you do come along to the Wednesday night ride Im sure someone will show you the way home.

Otherwise pray for sunny weather while your up here cos there are a lot of roads to squeeze into a week that are worth riding around this place

[hayd3n]

Sounds like a plan, if you do come along to the Wednesday night ride Im sure someone will show you the way home.

Otherwise pray for sunny weather while your up here cos there are a lot of roads to squeeze into a week that are worth riding around this place

wahoo!!!!!!
um if any one wants to contact me pm me ur cell number im a 021

[stevewederell]

Cheers Rik,

Had a look at plugs again few days ago after she started working then crapped out again. Mate looked at them and he reckoned there was oil in wrong place, lead his thinking to piston seals.

Now I have essentially no real knowledge and he self admittedly has only a little more. Have decided it's beyond me and will take her to Hampton so I can get my ass back in the saddle. Already missed a ride with mates this weekend that I won't see again for ages!

Hope to see you all Wednesday night soon...

[Cliffy1]

Sounds good chance to meet like minded People and establish contacts.

[sopachrga]

Hopefully I'll be able to come this week too. I wimped out last week due to the weather.

[phoenixgtr]

Sure is Cliffy.

What was wrong with the weather last week? :scratch:

See you 2 tomorrow

[motorbike]

whats the age group on the ride.
and is it normly on the flat down ther or what

[Mr Triple]

whats the age group on the ride.
and is it normly on the flat down ther or what

All ages.... and not if we can help it:2thumbsup




I should be there tomorrow night, so where we going? Over the hill this time?;)

[timg]

whats the age group on the ride.
and is it normly on the flat down ther or what Old! :dodge: Tho there's one or two of us on the right side of 50 :2thumbsup & Helen's zimmer frame struggles on the hills :lol:

[helenoftroy]

Old! :dodge: Tho there's one or two of us on the right side of 50 :2thumbsup & Helen's zimmer frame struggles on the hills :lol:
Geezz your a stirrer!!:spanking:

Bit of life left in the "more mature" girl yet !!:blip::nya::rofl:

[SpeedMonger]

:scooter: Recently got back onto two wheels after a long absence. Would like to come along for a blat and a yarn since I won't be the oldest one there hehe. Watch out for the orange hornet :p

[imdying]

whats the age group on the ride.
and is it normly on the flat down ther or what

Big age range... some as young as 16, some as old as, well, old enough lets say :)

The rides are generally aimed at being pretty inclusive... if you're not so sure about hill work, then definitely say so. There's a tail end charlie to make sure you're doing ok, and plenty of the riders are happy just to cruise along, so if you're just looking to take it easy, you won't get lonely. On the flip side, there's a few quicker riders who you can follow if you're looking for a little more excitement.

[Subike]

Im still waiting for that frigging seat!

[Mr Triple]

Im still waiting for that frigging seat!


Ya don't need a seat, just stand up. Shrek does it all the time on his beemer:Punk:

[Ghost_Bullet]

Ya don't need a seat, just stand up. Shrek does it all the time on his beemer:Punk:

That is avery sensible solution for one with no seat.... How about one for me whom still has bike in shop getting repaired???

[phoenixgtr]

Insist that the shop lend you another bike for the night...for transport purposes of course. Not to take it for a thrash or anything

[Flip]

I will try to make it, got to get out of work on time, ride home, swap the vehicles, ride back into town all before 1830.

[helenoftroy]

Would like to come along for a blat and a yarn since I won't be the oldest one there hehe. :p
Watch out I dont get ya shins with the zimmer frame lol

Big age range... some as young as 16, some as old as, well, old enough lets say :)
I like you.........:hug:
The rides are generally aimed at being pretty inclusive... if you're not so sure about hill work, then definitely say so. There's a tail end charlie to make sure you're doing ok, and plenty of the riders are happy just to cruise along, so if you're just looking to take it easy, you won't get lonely. On the flip side, there's a few quicker riders who you can follow if you're looking for a little more excitement.
Thats spot on:Punk:

Also if any newer less confident riders have a word,there will always be someone who you can follow,watch their lines etc

I personally found that a great learning tool early last summer on these rides

Thank you Transalper:niceone:

[robo555]

If all goes well I'll be there tonight.

Any tips for cold hands? I find my leather gloves get quite cold even on a warm'ish morning on the way to work just 'cos of the wind blowing on them, it'll probably be worse on longer rides.

I'll need to suck it up for today since I'm coming straight after work, but for future, glove liners? insulated gloves?

[Subike]

robo555
I invested in a pair of Oxford heated hand grips
Best $120 I have spent in a while.


And before all you buggers say HTFU you dont need heated grips,
Take you heaters and aircon units out of your cages for a winter and HTFU yourselves!

[imdying]

Gloves are like helmets and jackets, can never have too many. Get yourself some more suitable ones for colder riding :yes:

Alternatively, you can get thin thermal gloves that'd possibly fit underneath your existing ones.

Failing that, you're only left with a small HTFU pill which you take with water :lol:

Weather is looking pretty good... bit of luck we won't arrive at BK 20 minutes after everybody has left again :rofl:

[imdying]

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Wonderful :yes:

[Transalper]

.....
Thank you Transalper:niceone:No problem.
Unfortunately I have other commitments again this week but hope to get a Wednesday ride or two in soon.:soon::soon:

[JMemonic]

Big age range... some as young as 16, some as old as, well, old enough lets say :)

The rides are generally aimed at being pretty inclusive... if you're not so sure about hill work, then definitely say so. There's a tail end charlie to make sure you're doing ok, and plenty of the riders are happy just to cruise along, so if you're just looking to take it easy, you won't get lonely. On the flip side, there's a few quicker riders who you can follow if you're looking for a little more excitement.

What he said however point to note you do not haver to keep up with the quicker riders, ride to your ability and you will be fine, these are a social ride there is no need to out ride what you feel is safe for you.

[JMemonic]

If all goes well I'll be there tonight.

Any tips for cold hands? I find my leather gloves get quite cold even on a warm'ish morning on the way to work just 'cos of the wind blowing on them, it'll probably be worse on longer rides.

I'll need to suck it up for today since I'm coming straight after work, but for future, glove liners? insulated gloves?

Thermal liners of those fine wool merino gloves are good and you should be able to get them at the right price given the time of year.

[imdying]

What he said however point to note you do not haver to keep up with the quicker riders, ride to your ability and you will be fine, these are a social ride there is no need to out ride what you feel is safe for you.Yep, what he said :yes: I'll be on my little 250, so I won't exactly be setting any records :laugh:

[cruza]

Yep, what he said :yes: I'll be on my little 250, so I won't exactly be setting any records :laugh:

pretty cool last year , could tell a few corners away when I was catchin up , smell of burnt castrol 2 smoke!!:laugh: . be nice if the wind dies down a bit

[cruza]

I should be there tomorrow night, so where we going? Over the hill this time?;)


+1 ova the hill. :apint:

[Dave-]

hill has a controlled traffic light, they're doing work on 2ft of the road and need to stop everyone.

dont know about the otherside.

I vote hill, lyttelton, evans pass, twisted hop.

[Spuds1234]

Wont be there tonight Im afraid guys.

Lack of sleep is catching up to me and I have a 3:30am wake up time tomorrow.

Dont have to much fun without me.

Cant wait until the Raptor is fixed and I can go for a good blast on it. The Katana is fun, but the Raptor is fun'er.

Still dont understand why a whole bike takes 4 days to get into the country but a couple of discs takes ages (been 3 weeks so far :()

[hayd3n]

cyas next wednesday guys if i can find it ill be staying in linwood

[robo555]

Nice ride, going to get some gear to get warmer next time.

Skipped Speights, went past my house on the way back so just headed straight back.

[cruza]

Well that was a good turnout tonight! was one of a few that had to disappear early, good to see a huge range of bikes and err riders:shifty:. Man some big improvement in riding skills by a few , :niceone: . pity about the wind on the way back.

[200BUSA]

Nice ride, going to get some gear to get warmer next time.

Skipped Speights, went past my house on the way back so just headed straight back.

Come and see me and i will kit you out with some warm riding gear.At a good price.

[JMemonic]

I missed the final count on bike but it was a great turn out, pleased that everyone had a good night.

It was interesting that those who went via Gebbies made little river ahead of the last of the group that went through Halswell so obviously the pace worked out for all.

[JMemonic]

cyas next wednesday guys if i can find it ill be staying in linwood

PM me your details of where you are staying and we can meet, I will show you the way.

[phoenixgtr]

41 bikes in total, I think it was. An excellent turnout!!

[karla]

What a great turnout - were over 40 bikes there tonight. Plodded along and got there in my own time, lovely to be out tonight. Little bugs at Little River were out in force too! Wofman, Homer, Bent51, Biggles, Dylan, Little Boy and I stopped into Wheatsheaf on way home but they were closed. They promised to be open next week. Went on to seek out some warmth at Governors Bay, and home and happy now. Welcome to the KB rides Dylan - nice bike :scooter:
Had the wrong ISO setting on camera but have couple of pics anyway ...

[fireliv]

Looks like I missed an awesome night! Little Boy looks right at home in the bar there Karla, next time get him a drink!

Hopefully get a new tyre early next week so I can come along next wed!

[Subike]

just want my seat!!!!

[SpeedMonger]

Really enjoyed blowing out the webs, and meeting some of the KB members. Looking forward to next week :niceone:

[Shadows]

Well I'm still buggered if I know where the pub is. I thought I had it sussed following a group of half a dozen bikes into town from Tai Tapu but they all ended up fucking off in different directions. I gave chase to a couple who seemed to be heading in the right general direction, but after being screwed over by several sets of red lights and not being able to catch up I was all of a sudden felt compelled to pull over to the side of the road and dance disco with a couple of members of the local constabulary.

[JMemonic]

Well I'm still buggered if I know where the pub is. I thought I had it sussed following a group of half a dozen bikes into town from Tai Tapu but they all ended up fucking off in different directions. I gave chase to a couple who seemed to be heading in the right general direction, but after being screwed over by several sets of red lights and not being able to catch up I was all of a sudden felt compelled to pull over to the side of the road and dance disco with a couple of members of the local constabulary. Lovely people, they were.

Nothing serious I hope, I think a few just evaporated when we made town and went home.

[JWALKER]

It was interesting that those who went via Gebbies made little river ahead of the last of the group that went through Halswell so obviously the pace worked out for all.

it was a little shocking, we thought we misheard where to meet :laugh:

[imdying]

I missed the final count on bike but it was a great turn out, pleased that everyone had a good night.Must've been around 30?

It was interesting that those who went via Gebbies made little river ahead of the last of the group that went through Halswell so obviously the pace worked out for all.The catchup point at the Wheatsheaf was a 'last guys coming, first guys are already off' affair, so not much time was burnt waiting around.

[Flip]

By the time I got home I was quite cold yesterday. Should have worn a full face, but hell its just not the same.

[Shadows]

Nothing serious I hope.

No worries.

[Dave-]

excellent ride, bit cold getting to the pub but nothing that helens wedges didnt fix up.

[helenoftroy]

it was a little shocking, we thought we misheard where to meet :laugh:
Yeah right !!:chase:

excellent ride, bit cold getting to the pub but nothing that helens wedges didnt fix up.

Young ones these days!! you'll keep:devil2:

[MIZXR]

No really we did expect a few people to be there already. As we were comming in to land there were a couple of bikes and we thought the would be the back markers. This lead us to question if we were in the right place, at least until the hoards showed up. A nice gentle cruise for Jwalker and I so it must have been all the stops the flat landers used that slowed them down.

:Police:Remember that the Akoroa GP it is NOT a racetrack.:Police:

Was good to see some nice safe ridding as I came through and I think the only person who deserved to be bitched at for some silly moves was me, so duly slapped and beaten.

[MIZXR]

Man I don't know why you say it was cold I was sweating for most of the ride and had to open all my vents up. At least I wasn't cold till someone put some frukn freezing hands down my back - actually felt nice to have a cool spot there.

And my leathers have perferations everywhere.

[cruza]

I was all of a sudden felt compelled to pull over to the side of the road and dance disco with a couple of members of the local constabulary. Lovely people, they were.

safety in numbers aye , thats why the smaller "sub" groups are good on the wed rides.

ya probably pretty safe .I heard they were out looking for a kawa green cruise missile again . I'm told the hens are still not laying in the old taitapu rd area, after the supersonic boom earlier in the week :laugh:

[JWALKER]

A nice gentle cruise for Jwalker and i
was a nice gentle pace haha:lol:



:Police:Remember that the Akoroa GP it is NOT a racetrack.:Police:


not a gp?, oh, i thought you said it was the gp, silly me:laugh:

[Mr Triple]

What a great turnout - were over 40 bikes there tonight. Wofman, Homer, Bent51, Biggles, Dylan, Little Boy and I stopped into Wheatsheaf on way home but they were closed. They promised to be open next week. Went on to seek out some warmth at Governors Bay, and home and happy now. Welcome to the KB rides Dylan - nice bike :scooter:


A great ride out to Little River and a good ride back over Gebbies Pass. I like the smaller groups easier to look out for one another. And a little chat at Governors Bay pub was very enjoyable.:2thumbsup

[timg]

but have couple of pics anyway ... Ya got my best side :laugh:

[Ducky848]

The sub-group thing seemed to work ok, although there may have been some confusion when a bunch of us legged it left at Colombo Street :chase:

Certainly the road up Dyers Pass is in much better nick now, only one or too bits of road works still going on and very little traffic.
As we made Little River in good time with plenty of light it seemed only natural to keep going and scoot round the best stretch of road on the East Coast....though it did mean missing pretty much everyone at the pub :doh:

Stoked to see a lucky strike RGV SP out and about, I lusted for one for many years....

[karla]

Ya got my best side :laugh:

LOl - was that you in that sexy jacket? Who do you have to sleep with to get one of those?

Ops - karla ! :nono:

[helenoftroy]

Ya got my best side :laugh:
Was that the side ya had botoxed??:innocent:


Stoked to see a lucky strike RGV SP out and about, I lusted for one for many years....

A very easy on the eye machine - it is one very cool bike:sunny:

[Oakie]

It's about time this thread was made a 'sticky' like the 5 other regular ride threads huh? Who do I have to sleep with to arrange this?

Oh. We'll probably start coming along in a few weeks. Presently we have our 2 year old grandaughter for tea on Wednesday nights while her mum is at uni.

[timg]

Was that the side ya had botoxed??:innocent:


Yeah, but it all ran to my belly instead. Well that's my excuse any way. Got nothing to do with beer or tucker :beer:

[timg]

Who do you have to sleep with to get one of those?

www.tinwolf.co.uk & spankme, although I preferred to make a $donation to the site.... :whistle:

[The Lone Rider]

www.tinwolf.co.uk & spankme, although I preferred to make a $donation to the site.... :whistle:

And I was thinking naughty naughty someone wearing a motorcycle back patch on a vest :laugh: :blip:

Pretty cool though - they aren't listed on the merchandise page on here though?

Would be good vests with a printed club logo on it if you are doing charity runs like St. Johns.

Thanks Timmmaay!

[imdying]

Stoked to see a lucky strike RGV SP out and about, I lusted for one for many years....Yep... so did I, from about 16... then one day I realised, 'Hey, I'm a DINK!', and they're so cheap now there's no reason why I couldn't have one in the garage! (plus I've been building my other bike for an age and was getting withdrawl symptoms)

So I brought one! You should too! They say you'll only be sixteen once.... they lie!!!! :D :D Looking forward to finishing the other bike, then I can lavish the attention on it that such a bike deserves :yes:

BTW, it's not an SP, not even a factory LS... It's a 1993 VJ22P which was built by an RGV nut from up north, he did a pretty nice job on it, especially the logos on the side panels. After doing the Lucky Strike vinyl job on OABs GSXR1000, I know how hard it is to get the proportions and placement 'just right'.

[Transalper]

....
Pretty cool though - they aren't listed on the merchandise page on here though?Tim went and got Spanks permission to get his vest made.


Would be good vests with a printed club logo on it if you are doing charity runs like St. Johns...Hope you're not referring to KB as a club. That will get you in to trouble as plenty of discussion on the topic here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=60362&highlight=club) somewhere ended in KB definitely not a club.:eek5:

[Ducky848]

So I brought one! You should too! They say you'll only be sixteen once.... they lie!!!! :D :D

Well it certainly looks the part. There is a couple of SP's lurking on trade me right now....but there is also a '96 rothmans NSR SP as well.........veerrry nice.

[imdying]

Well it certainly looks the part. There is a couple of SP's lurking on trade me right now....but there is also a '96 rothmans NSR SP as well.........veerrry nice.Well, if it were me.... I'd be contacting NSRDan to see if he still has that freshly rebuilt 300cc Tyga NSR250 for sale at the extremely fair price of $5500... bargin imho.

[The Lone Rider]

Hope you're not referring to KB as a club. That will get you in to trouble as plenty of discussion on the topic here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=60362&highlight=club) somewhere ended in KB definitely not a club.:eek5:

Yeah no kidding. Have said as much myself for sure. Was meaning more - it's good to know about those being made in case a club wants to have some made.

Patches, shirts, groupies, people saying they are in/with the KB group, and gatherings aside.. not a club for sure. I don't think anyone would want to be president of the Christchurch rabble :P

[homer]

A great ride out to Little River and a good ride back over Gebbies Pass. I like the smaller groups easier to look out for one another. And a little chat at Governors Bay pub was very enjoyable.:2thumbsup

Really good ride
will get in touch , be good if you had some dual purpose tyres on that tiger.

[laRIKin]

Tim went and got Spanks permission to get his vest made.
Hope you're not referring to KB as a club. That will get you in to trouble as plenty of discussion on the topic here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=60362&highlight=club) somewhere ended in KB definitely not a club.:eek5:


To add to what has been said.
A patch on the back makes you fair game as a gang.
Years ago Ulysses, use to have their patch on their backs and now they do not after a few.... let's say, not so friendly meeting with other people that wear patcher's on their backs.

[AllanB]

Ah so it was you noisy buggers riding past my place through the arse end of Halswell Wednesday.


Must make a mental note to catch this thread more often.

[Flip]

Have I got to put the factory pipes back on the bike?

[SpeedMonger]

Ah so it was you noisy buggers riding past my place through the arse end of Halswell Wednesday.


Must make a mental note to catch this thread more often.

Hope to catch you on one of the rides - have a two bike swarm lol. :not:

[timg]

To add to what has been said.
A patch on the back makes you fair game as a gang.
Years ago Ulysses, use to have their patch on their backs and now they do not after a few.... let's say, not so friendly meeting with other people that wear patcher's on their backs.

Good point. I hadn't considered that :argh: although I'd hope they wouldn't see an old fart on a Transalp as a rival 'gang'. :bash:

[hayd3n]

how come you guys get all the nice weather ???
nice and hott here!!

[imdying]

Good point. I hadn't considered that :argh: although I'd hope they wouldn't see an old fart on a Transalp as a rival 'gang'. :bash:To get a patch, you have to swap your brain for it... so, it's unlikely that they'd have sufficient capacity to work it out.

[El Stevo]

To get a patch, you have to swap your brain for it... so, it's unlikely that they'd have sufficient capacity to work it out.

:clap::laugh::laugh:...well said!...

[The Lone Rider]

To get a patch, you have to swap your brain for it... so, it's unlikely that they'd have sufficient capacity to work it out.

Now now, I 50/50 wear a patch that has my club logo on it :P
And you of all people know we are nice guys :P

Did that shirt you won at our event end up fitting?

I won't pick a fight with Transalp, he'd probably win :girlfight:

[laRIKin]

Now now, I 50/50 wear a patch that has my club logo on it

Well if a few of the guys I have known over the years, see a group of you guys wearing them.
There will be fireworks, trust me on that, you have been warned.
Do with the warning, what ever you like.
And once they notice there are a number of patcher's, some will start looking for them.
After all they did stop Ulysses and that is a group of well known harmless old farts on bikes.
A lot of gangs started out as harmless Motorcycle Clubs.

You can getaway with a small badge on the bottom edge of your jackets.
Maybe on the front, but never a club badge on your back.

[Subike]

Well if a few of the guys I have known over the years, see a group of you guys wearing them.
There will be fireworks, trust me on that, you have been warned.
Do with the warning, what ever you like.
And once they notice there are a number of patcher's, some will start looking for them.
After all they did stop Ulysses and that is a group of well known harmless old farts on bikes.
A lot of gangs started out as harmless Motorcycle Clubs.

You can getaway with a small badge on the bottom edge of your jackets.
Maybe on the front, but never a club badge on your back.


I have to agree with this, you wear a patch , sholder or back, its a label on a biker that tends to cause the wearer problems in the end.
People dont stop and read the patch, they see it and you are instantly marked "bikie" you will draw the attention of other groups soley because of this, especially the blue group. A reason for a random stop with aggro.
Tee shirts and the like dont draw the same attention because of the number of tee shirts out there with every thing on them, but leather jackets with "patches" automatically label you as a 1% er.
You dont need that agression.
Lived it, left it, will not return to it.
There are plenty on KB who know this from their own experiances.


sub note
ive got my seat and the bikes mobile!
Should see you all Wed!!! YEAH!

[karla]

sub note
ive got my seat and the bikes mobile!
Should see you all Wed!!! YEAH!

About time :niceone:

[cooneyr]

You fellas mind if a knobbly shod gravel muncher joins in this Wed? I'm keen to go for a ride and eat some pub food :D

Cheers R

[phoenixgtr]

Haha. Good stuff. I told ya you should come.


On another note I'll only be along for a very short ride this Weds. I've got a mates bday dinner to go to.

[JMemonic]

On another note I'll only be along for a very short ride this Weds. I've got a mates bday dinner to go to.

You aint got time to go to bday dinners get back to study ;)

[Subike]

You fellas mind if a knobbly shod gravel muncher joins in this Wed? I'm keen to go for a ride and eat some pub food :D

Cheers R

you might have better tread than some of the others, lol
Of course you can ride your fence hopper with us,
Its a bike, discrimination as to type of bike? na fits in with Transalp.

[cooneyr]

Haha. Good stuff. I told ya you should come.

Been a matter of pacifying SWMBO first but that's all sorted.


you might have better tread than some of the others, lol
Of course you can ride your fence hopper with us,
Its a bike, discrimination as to type of bike? na fits in with Transalp.

I've got lots of tread but that doesn't mean there is much rubber on the ground. Fence hopper - you've got to be joking! 230kgs crashes through rather than hops :D

See you Wed night.

Cheers R

[helenoftroy]

You fellas mind if a knobbly shod gravel muncher joins in this Wed? I'm keen to go for a ride and eat some pub food :D

Cheers R

Would be great to see the new bike and my DR gets lonesome sometimes!!(the Ducati is still undergoing cosmetic surgery:blank:)

[laRIKin]

sub note
ive got my seat and the bikes mobile!
Should see you all Wed!!! YEAH!

Good to hear you have wheels again.
May see you Friday night at your local for a quick one or two.
Or in the weekend with SDU, as she finally has a weekend off.:jerry:

[Mikkel]

the Ducati is still undergoing cosmetic surgery:blank:

So headlamps getting enlarged - or is it a nip/tuck job? The latter would probably be more appropriate. :devil2:
(Oh, and I tried a Ducati this sunday - I'll take all the nasty things I've said about these wonderful machines right back. :D)


Anyway, I hope to be there with the mean greenie tomorrow.

[Subike]

Good to hear you have wheels again.
May see you Friday night at your local for a quick one or two.
Or in the weekend with SDU, as she finally has a weekend off.:jerry:

Done.
Will see you on Fri night then, if not then, you know where my diggs are.

[The Lone Rider]

Has "Shrek" been coming along to this regularly? I have a badge I'm suppose to give him.

Hoping to pop along and show my face, unsure of duration of the stay. I guess depends on where the destination is :P

[KingJackaL]

Hmm, I'll be skipping a week or few again. *sigh* Same running-too-rich/carbs-need-work issues as I had before.

Think I'll learn how to do carbs myself this time, sick of spending big $$s at shops just to have things back to not-working 3 or 4 months later. Might pop by (on my reliable bike - has pedals :laugh:) to say hi.

[Subike]

Hmm, I'll be skipping a week or few again. *sigh* Same running-too-rich/carbs-need-work issues as I had before.

Think I'll learn how to do carbs myself this time, sick of spending big $$s at shops just to have things back to not-working 3 or 4 months later. Might pop by (on my reliable bike - has pedals :laugh:) to say hi.


how often are cleaning your air filter , if it gets fixed then gets bad again, is the filter becomeing blocked and causeing this problem?
Just an idea off the top od my head:rolleyes:

[KingJackaL]

Air filter was replaced along with oil filter/oil/carb slides/etc last time I had the carbs done by the shop.

Haven't checked it recently, but that was only a few months ago - will have a quick look-see tonight.

I get the feeling there's other things wrong with the bike (fuel lines? fuel pump? jets? needles? somethingaratherelse?), and the shops have just been quickly going over the carbs and not really checking into everything. Need to get down and dirty myself - I don't mind spending the time so much to make sure it's done right -_-.

[helenoftroy]

Has "Shrek" been coming along to this regularly

No Shrek doesnt make many WNRs

[helenoftroy]

So headlamps getting enlarged - or is it a nip/tuck job? The latter would probably be more appropriate. :devil2:
(Oh, and I tried a Ducati this sunday - I'll take all the nasty things I've said about these wonderful machines right back. :D

Anyway, I hope to be there with the mean greenie tomorrow.

Theres just something about those gorgeous Italian beasts I reckon:love::love:

Sam(Casualty)and i will be along:scooter:

Should be a nice night for a ride tomorrow:chase:

[_Shrek_]

well I will be able to wind a few of you up soon :innocent: coz we are moving to town this weekend :devil2:

[SpeedMonger]

Well the weather is looking good for tomorrow :Punk:

[SpeedMonger]

Air filter was replaced along with oil filter/oil/carb slides/etc last time I had the carbs done by the shop.

Haven't checked it recently, but that was only a few months ago - will have a quick look-see tonight.

I get the feeling there's other things wrong with the bike (fuel lines? fuel pump? jets? needles? somethingaratherelse?), and the shops have just been quickly going over the carbs and not really checking into everything. Need to get down and dirty myself - I don't mind spending the time so much to make sure it's done right -_-.

I'm no expert but if you've had the carbs tuned and fresh filter it may be worth checking your ignition system, could be a faulty coil / cdi etc causing a loss of spark and hence unburnt fuel / misfire. The early gsxr's had problems with this from memory...