Wellington: Wellington Wednesday Night Cruisy Summer Rides -- 2008/09 [Archive] - Page 4

captain_andrey

21st January 2009, 11:58

haha yeah... well i managed to catch up to Captain Andrey on the way back up the hill last week. he takes off on the streights but i'm quicker on the twisties...

had my DR sliding sideways round most of those corners...

Ahh, but today my tires will be run in :P

Gareth51

21st January 2009, 12:15

Its a good day for it.
Kapiti riders meet at Mobil by the lights for a 5:15ish departure

I'll be there come rain hail or shine

Drogen Omen

21st January 2009, 12:36

Ahh, but today my tires will be run in :P

Awe... so you weren't even going hard... :(

Now I'll have no chance.

Gareth51

21st January 2009, 12:47

Well if they coming over to the rapa, then we could meet them at the Tin Hutt maybes??

With a day like today its more than likley but it won,t be to the Tin hut after the last time they failed to feed us.With 40 odd bikes these days we end up at the Royal in Featherson

Lissa

21st January 2009, 13:11

With a day like today its more than likley but it won,t be to the Tin hut after the last time they failed to feed us.With 40 odd bikes these days we end up at the Royal in Featherson
Oh ok thanks for the heads up, didnt realise you guys didnt go to the tin hut anymore, might see you there!

Str8 Jacket

21st January 2009, 13:15

sinfull

21st January 2009, 14:07

Hmmm, I have a bike..... Too bad I roped my man into going grocery shopping or I woold joing the moa... I mean ride too! :)

Oh yeah, the last time I went to the Tin Hut some mongol (read local) tried to pick a fight with me. They must be a bit thick there or something cause he mus'nt have seen the 20-30 male bikers behind me!
Who'd all love to see you going hells for leather, beatin some bloke up while sipping on their latte ( thinking jelly )!
Grocery shopping ? Highly over rated you know !!!

Drogen Omen

21st January 2009, 15:44

seems to be a perfect day to ride to paraparaumu am keen for a bar with some real food... Royal only seems to do chips, wedges and nacho's

rachprice

21st January 2009, 16:10

I hope to be along to one of these soon, moving into my flat on friday and once my dam flywheel/stator has been replaced I will have a functioning bike again whoohoo!

captain_andrey

21st January 2009, 16:17

I hope to be along to one of these soon, moving into my flat on friday and once my dam flywheel/stator has been replaced I will have a functioning bike again whoohoo!

Yuss, we need more chicks and more 250s!!! :innocent:

rachprice

21st January 2009, 16:20

captain_andrey

21st January 2009, 21:04

ha ha sweet....why 250's? Im not all that quick and don't really know wellington roads
Today is beautiful, wish I could come tonight......I'm itching to take the bike out, seems like forever since I have ridden it

Well its a cruisy ride after all. There are always a few people on learners or restricted coming along and its nice for them to have other 250s to ride with. I know it helped me a lot when I had my 250.

Great ride today by the way, 30+ bikes again. The blast around the lake was great now that the Honda has been run in :shifty:

koba

21st January 2009, 21:10

I hope to be along to one of these soon, moving into my flat on friday and once my dam flywheel/stator has been replaced I will have a functioning bike again whoohoo!

If you are stuck see if an RG150 one will fit, (there are plenty about the place.) I know it will at at least need the detachable weight taken off the back.

Shopping was shit.
I may have to come for a ride again sometime, it was quite odd showing up to so many new faces. :)

rachprice

21st January 2009, 21:12

If you are stuck see if an RG150 one will fit, (there are plenty about the place.) I know it will at at least need the detachable weight taken off the back.

Shopping was shit.
I may have to come for a ride again sometime, it was quite odd showing up to so many new faces. :)

Hey dude, nah don't think it will aye, thats ok I have one lined up just need to get the cash for it....wont be long :)

quallman1234

21st January 2009, 21:18

Yep, i was thinking that a RG one might fit!. Sweet you got one sorted then =).
Good Little ride tonight, Sorry if i overtook anyone a bit hastly on the way back.

Stuipd mega miss at the bottom end though!

Gareth51

21st January 2009, 21:23

Just over 40 bikes tonight for a quick social blat over the hill.
The Wednesday ride is such a good way to break up the week

Hitcher

21st January 2009, 21:33

I great night for a ride. I trust everybody got home safely?

madmal64

21st January 2009, 21:38

I great night for a ride. I trust everybody got home safely?
It was & I did.

Had a great run back over the hill too. Thats 2 weeks in a row without traffic on the way up to break up the flow. Its always great to great a run up the Featherston side without any cages or trucks to slow the flow.

Insanity_rules

21st January 2009, 21:39

I great night for a ride. I trust everybody got home safely?

Loved it awesome night. But it depends on what you mean by safely? I got home quickly and covered with a record number of bugs! :wari: Go the banana.

Hmmm, I have a bike..... Too bad I roped my man into going grocery shopping or I woold joing the moa... I mean ride too! :)

Oh yeah, the last time I went to the Tin Hut some mongol (read local) tried to pick a fight with me. They must be a bit thick there or something cause he mus'nt have seen the 20-30 male bikers behind me!

Long time no see too! Hey was the local mensa candidate blind or stupid or both? I wouldn't take you on alone let alone with a big bunch of... well us behind you. Some people are such brain surgeons.

I'm motarded

21st January 2009, 21:57

I great night for a ride. I trust everybody got home safely?

yep sure did,

Had a great run back over the hill too. Thats 2 weeks in a row without traffic on the way up to break up the flow. Its always great to great a run up the Featherston side without any cages or trucks to slow the flow.

same here :niceone:

flame

21st January 2009, 22:10

Awsome ride back! magic even!
Hope ya's all had a great safe ride too!

cheers all:niceone:

Fatjim

22nd January 2009, 07:11

Well I got home safe and sound despite a massive head shake trying to avoid what looked like at the very last second a full can of something lying in the way. Can't figure out whether the subsequent expletives were because I almost shat my self, smacked my knee against the tank, or they were for the fwit who left it there.

davebullet

22nd January 2009, 07:11

I got back safely too... I didn't see any calamaties at the side of the road (breakdowns or otherwise).

Normally I don't see any police, but this time there were 2 of them. One about 1km past the silverstream turnoff heading south and another around the corner from my house. Luckily the community radar detector system was working (ie. cager flashing lights) as I had crept to 115kph pas silverstream... the old vtr headlight doesn't do good job picking up police car reflector glare. Of course being on a small bike with black gear, meant my F-117 stealth technology would have evaded detection.

Out of interest... do you prefer the ride over the 'takas from upper hutt to featherston or the return? For some reason, I find the return ride "easier"...

Bullitt

22nd January 2009, 07:58

Was a good ride, another huge turnout.

Thanks heaps for the ride Des, Im sure it was far more effective at getting me to buy something else than people asking me for the past year when Im going to upgrade:lol:

Dave, I prefer the ride back to wellington too.

Drogen Omen

22nd January 2009, 08:20

Was a grate ride... my work mate Alisdair (on the FLAME Hyosung 650) also enjoyed the ride and said he will join us every second Wednesday.

Yep, i was thinking that a RG one might fit!. Sweet you got one sorted then =).
Good Little ride tonight, Sorry if i overtook anyone a bit hastly on the way back.

Stuipd mega miss at the bottom end though!

yeah thought you were a little close as i let you pass me on that corner...

Out of interest... do you prefer the ride over the 'takas from upper hutt to featherston or the return? For some reason, I find the return ride "easier"...

I prefer the ride back but mostly the ride back up to the top... not so much the ride up to the top on the way there. fear of going off the edge i guess... cause i go all out on the way back up to the top... quallman1234 was the only one who chased me down and passed me.

Lissa

22nd January 2009, 09:14

Big poos and wees I couldnt make it, I was in the middle of breaking up a huge fight when i got the txt from Sels and Flame (Bloody Kids) Couldnt bring myself to leave the grumps with my mum to go for a ride. But I am clearing my calender for next wednesday night (even if you guys dont come over this way again) :niceone:

Rev DJ

22nd January 2009, 09:22

Yep, it was a good one last night - the noise of 40 bikes taking off from the various sets of lights on the way up to the hill was freaky-good. It was good to catch up with Bullet and bullitt as well as the other usual suspects. Thanks Guy for guiding the blat round the lake... til next week... DJ

quallman1234

22nd January 2009, 11:25

Sweet as, You looked nice and smooth =). Although i don't agree with putting your foot down unless really pushing it.

Good shit :beer:.

Going back is feels a little bit easier imo, but theres some tight sections you have to watch out for, where you don't going the other way. I love the ride UP either side :). Down's not too bad, but going back towards upper hutt can be a bit dangerous whilst braking. (Easy to outbrake yourself no matter your skill level).

Drogen Omen

22nd January 2009, 19:14

Drogen Omen

22nd January 2009, 19:52

I'm now the Proud new owner of a 2007 Buell Lightning XB12Ss.:love::Punk:

quallman1234

22nd January 2009, 20:50

I'm now the Proud new owner of a 2007 Buell Lightning XB12Ss.:love::Punk:

Congrats!!!

Thats old with your rear tyre sliding, you werent really riding that quickly? So are we going to see the sexy best next week?

Drogen Omen

23rd January 2009, 06:12

Congrats!!!

Thats old with your rear tyre sliding, you werent really riding that quickly? So are we going to see the sexy best next week?

My dirt bike is a lot different to your little squirter plus i have shit tyres. but now will be turned back in to dirt bike only.

As for new bike I hope I'll have it by Wednesday, guy's taking it in for new WOF on Monday so should get it after that.:2thumbsup

chazza404

23rd January 2009, 08:50

I'm now the Proud new owner of a 2007 Buell Lightning XB12Ss.:love::Punk:

Wow nice mate congrats, that the one from auckland or another one? did they make those things with enough room for two up?

Drogen Omen

23rd January 2009, 10:19

Wow nice mate congrats, that the one from auckland or another one? did they make those things with enough room for two up?

Naw that other one seamed real dodgy.

So got another 1 that was in wellington checked it out yesterday arvo.
It's the SS model which is a little longer and 2 up capable.

Here is the trademe link
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=194850710

davebullet

23rd January 2009, 11:13

I'm now the Proud new owner of a 2007 Buell Lightning XB12Ss.:love::Punk:

Congrats.. :yes: . will be good to see it in the flesh next ride.

I'm motarded

23rd January 2009, 15:11

I'm now the Proud new owner of a 2007 Buell Lightning XB12Ss.:love::Punk:

awsome man... congrats :niceone:

captain_andrey

23rd January 2009, 15:25

I'm now the Proud new owner of a 2007 Buell Lightning XB12Ss.:love::Punk:

Woot, nice one.

Gareth51

23rd January 2009, 21:50

I'm now the Proud new owner of a 2007 Buell Lightning XB12Ss.:love::Punk:

Won't see you for dust now

Drogen Omen

24th January 2009, 18:29

Won't see you for dust now

Going to take it very slow as its a huge jump to a 1200cc from a 350cc.

madmal64

24th January 2009, 21:09

Going to take it very slow as its a huge jump to a 1200cc from a 350cc.
And its only the weight you are talking about! :bleh:

ZZR1100

25th January 2009, 07:51

Congrats!!!

Thats old with your rear tyre sliding, you werent really riding that quickly? So are we going to see the sexy best next week?

Hey who was the young guy on the RG150 on Wednesday man he was flying certainly knew how to handle the corners, I shit myself on my 1100 and he was right up my arse all the way.......I gather its not the bike but the rider lol. Enjoyed the ride lots of mad riders well........confident riders I guess. :doh:

sels1

25th January 2009, 08:12

I'm now the Proud new owner of a 2007 Buell Lightning XB12Ss.:love::Punk:

Congrats and enjoy.

I wont be there next week...away with work...again

James Deuce

25th January 2009, 08:25

Congrats and enjoy.

I wont be there next week...away with work...again

Yeah, "work".

GrayWolf

25th January 2009, 08:34

Hey who was the young guy on the RG150 on Wednesday man he was flying certainly knew how to handle the corners, I shit myself on my 1100 and he was right up my arse all the way.......I gather its not the bike but the rider lol. Enjoyed the ride lots of mad riders well........confident riders I guess. :doh:

I think that young man enjoys terrorising old farts on big bikes. :spanking:
Its the reality of small nimble bike and rider, Vs big bike and errrr big rider? :doh:

quallman1234

25th January 2009, 13:30

chazza404

25th January 2009, 17:11

Naw that other one seamed real dodgy.

So got another 1 that was in wellington checked it out yesterday arvo.
It's the SS model which is a little longer and 2 up capable.

Here is the trademe link
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=194850710

Noice one matey looks hot :drool: if it had a tail tidy it'd look even sexier

sels1

26th January 2009, 06:51

Yeah, "work".

Yep, real work this week, will be diggin holes and pourin concrete in 30 deg heat - not sitting on a shiny arse in an air conditioned office

James Deuce

26th January 2009, 07:05

Yep, real work this week, will be diggin holes and pourin concrete in 30 deg heat - not sitting on a shiny arse in an air conditioned office

Like that is it?

sinned

27th January 2009, 16:44

I'm now the Proud new owner of a 2007 Buell Lightning XB12Ss.:love::Punk:

Nice bike enjoy.

If I am there this week it will be with the new beast.

chazza404

27th January 2009, 18:08

Nice bike enjoy.

If I am there this week it will be with the new beast.

Nice mate heh you like your big bikes, what ya do with the triumph? also did you get any good photos from last weeks ride? saw ya snapping a few from the parking lot before we left

sinned

27th January 2009, 18:39

Nice mate heh you like your big bikes, what ya do with the triumph? also did you get any good photos from last weeks ride? saw ya snapping a few from the parking lot before we left

Traded the Speedtriple, it is at WMC and is an excellent bike - 15kms all long runs in 14 months.

Here are pics from last week.

Hitcher

27th January 2009, 19:08

If I am there this week it will be with the new beast.

Fuck me, Dennis. Isn't that overdoing things a wee bit?

Nice colour though.

Drogen Omen

27th January 2009, 19:19

If I am there this week it will be with the new beast.

congrats mate nice bike.:drool:

DingoZ

27th January 2009, 19:20

Shortly there will have to be a thread titled. "There goes Dennis Wednesday off into the distance Cruisy Night Ride.."

:) Nice Bike.....:gob:

sinned

27th January 2009, 19:28

Fuck me, Dennis. Isn't that overdoing things a wee bit?

Nice colour though.
Nah - was going to buy a Sprint ST - but I have had an itch to try/ride/own a busa prior to getting the Speedtriple. For similar money the Busa had so much more to offer than the Sprint. This bike is smooth like a big pussy and will give a smile from time to time, something I wasn't certain I would get from a Sprint - especially after the Speedtriple.

Hitcher

27th January 2009, 19:29

Nah - was going to buy a Sprint ST

So are you going to "luggage up" the Busa?

sinned

27th January 2009, 19:35

So are you going to "luggage up" the Busa?

Have ordered a Ventura setup with pack and sport rack. Already have RJ standard and expandable bags, so ready to go. Now I have a bike with a steel tank I can also use the tank bag.

Drogen Omen

27th January 2009, 19:35

weather looks good for tomorrow acording to metservice...

im keen for a ride over the hill. well actualy im keen for a ride anywhere.

Ocean1

27th January 2009, 20:53

Fuck me, Dennis. Isn't that overdoing things a wee bit?

There ain't no substitute for cubic inches. :done:

This bike is smooth like a big pussy and will give a smile from time to time

Lovely engine, long swoopy bike compared to the Triumph.

Enjoy it mate, look forward to seeing it.

Gareth51

27th January 2009, 21:42

Nice bike enjoy.

If I am there this week it will be with the new beast.

I take it your not going to the RAT Raid then

chazza404

28th January 2009, 09:35

Have ordered a Ventura setup with pack and sport rack. Already have RJ standard and expandable bags, so ready to go. Now I have a bike with a steel tank I can also use the tank bag.

Steel tank? was the triumphs made from something other/non magnetic?

captain_andrey

28th January 2009, 09:43

My Honda's plastic.

chazza404

28th January 2009, 13:04

My Honda's plastic.

True, will discuss further tonight :)

captain_andrey

28th January 2009, 13:07

hmm not sure. Maybe I should try my rare earth magnets to see if there is anything metal under there.

sinned

28th January 2009, 14:07

Steel tank? was the triumphs made from something other/non magnetic?
The 07 and some earlier year Speedtriples have plastic tanks. During latter 07 and from 08 they have steel tanks. There is no advantage I can see in plastic tanks - are heavy as thick, hold less fuel and can't drop on the magnetic tank bag. That was the only thing I didn't like about that bike.

madmal64

28th January 2009, 14:32

Have a good tootle tonight you guys & gals. I wont be able to get along today:angry2: Work has got in the way of life well & truly this week.
Was looking forward to seeing the new toys people have buying.

Bullitt

28th January 2009, 16:41

I was gonna come but Im not feeling 100% so Ill have to see you all next week:bye:

Str8 Jacket

28th January 2009, 17:43

Buggar! I should have come riding with you lot. I lost $80 and 20 demerit points on the way home. Who would've guessed that the A was so powerful! :whistle:

Hope you all had fun!

Maki

28th January 2009, 21:08

Beautiful ride today folks.

Bullitt

28th January 2009, 21:14

Greytown? Thats quite a trek

sinned

28th January 2009, 21:18

A few more pics.
Was a good ride and the busa is running well.

ecko_nzed

28th January 2009, 21:48

Well Dennis was right, it was my first time along tonite and I had a great time. Awesome weather, great roads and good company. I'm so gonna have to make this a regular thing.

james007

28th January 2009, 21:51

Well, that was fun. Nice ride, great company. Must do this again. My first ride also, and keen to do this again.

Gareth51

29th January 2009, 08:06

Well, that was fun. Nice ride, great company. Must do this again. My first ride also, and keen to do this again.

Well Dennis was right, it was my first time along tonite and I had a great time. Awesome weather, great roads and good company. I'm so gonna have to make this a regular thing.

We don't usually crusie at 160 unless we're following Steve
It was agreat ride

Hawkeye

29th January 2009, 08:09

Looks like I have missed 2 weeks of brilliant riding.... Should be back next week... on the new steed! :banana:

ecko_nzed

29th January 2009, 08:14

We don't usually crusie at 160 unless we're following Steve
It was agreat ride

CRUISE! poor little RVF was just about tapped out ;-)

james007

29th January 2009, 22:37

CRUISE! poor little RVF was just about tapped out ;-)

That RVF was looking good. I hope you were saving plenty for another day.

sinfull

29th January 2009, 23:08

Greytown? Thats quite a trek
Ummm Trek ? Dictionary says "to travel or migrate, esp. slowly or with difficulty."

CRUISE! poor little RVF was just about tapped out ;-)
Would have been a 45 min ride from the duck pond then ?

wilber

30th January 2009, 17:04

Nah a little longer we took the long way round out towards martinbough first

Drogen Omen

30th January 2009, 20:17

Here are some of my pics from the Avalon car park.

Was an awesome ride. over to Greytown. looking forward to next weeks ride.

Lilly2w

30th January 2009, 21:29

Aww, such a proud daddy!

sels1

1st February 2009, 16:45

Should be back next week... on the new steed!
Good stuff - look forward to seeing it

ZZR1100

1st February 2009, 19:15

Here are some of my pics from the Avalon car park.

Was an awesome ride. over to Greytown. looking forward to next weeks ride.

Damn looks like I missed out on a nice ride. Wont be there for a while was unfortunate to clip a blind culvert on SH2 hitting the asphalt and bike worse for wear along with rider (4 hours in hospital). Will try to get back as soon as I can ride safe guys and if anyone knows where you can get ZZR1100 parts let me know.

I'm motarded

2nd February 2009, 16:34

Damn looks like I missed out on a nice ride. Wont be there for a while was unfortunate to clip a blind culvert on SH2 hitting the asphalt and bike worse for wear along with rider (4 hours in hospital). Will try to get back as soon as I can ride safe guys and if anyone knows where you can get ZZR1100 parts let me know.

Bugger Dude at least you ok...ish.

james007

2nd February 2009, 20:56

Well, last week we had the A team at the Green Man, and the riff-raff stopped short at the White Swann. Wassa matter chaps, ..were you lost? Weather looking ok for Wednesday.

carbonhed

3rd February 2009, 09:12

Wont be there for a while was unfortunate to clip a blind culvert on SH2 hitting the asphalt and bike worse for wear along with rider (4 hours in hospital).

OK I have to ask. WTF is a blind culvert?

Just so I know what to look out for and avoid at all costs!

captain_andrey

3rd February 2009, 09:13

OK I have to ask. WTF is a blind culvert?

Just so I know what to look out for and avoid at all costs!

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/culvert

carbonhed

3rd February 2009, 13:24

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/culvert

:laugh:

Thanks for that insight but I know what a culvert is... it was the blind bit that was/is puzzling me.

A culvert that blunders out in front of you waving a white cane perhaps?

:2guns:

sels1

4th February 2009, 07:10

Prolly wont make it there tonight...got heaps to do today and have to pack my kit and load the bike - catching the ferry in the morning and off to the Vincent County Rally in Central Otago:banana:

Gareth51

4th February 2009, 07:34

Won't be there to night.Going down south for the Vincent Rally,have a good ride,see you next week

Insanity_rules

4th February 2009, 12:58

So who IS coming tonight. I'll be there unless its howling down, rain don't bug me.

Rev DJ

4th February 2009, 15:20

So who IS coming tonight. I'll be there unless its howling down, rain don't bug me.

Its howling - pouring - pissing down!!!!:oi-grr: I may have to give the bike a clean instead of sailing at the duckpond!!:laugh:

DJ

Bullitt

4th February 2009, 15:21

Was intending to come but dont see much point in riding for the sake of it in this rain.

I'm motarded

4th February 2009, 15:29

I dont like riding in the rain :baby:, I wont be there :lol:

ecko_nzed

4th February 2009, 19:27

I'd love to venture out on greasy wet roads ;-), but alas the RVF is in the shop getting a quieter exhaust fitted (whadya mean 118 decibels is too loud for a wof!). Maybe Thursday night?

Insanity_rules

4th February 2009, 20:12

Yeah I thought it was a bit heavy for a proper ride too. But I did test my new gear in the rain and can fully recommend strada. Rode for an hour in the down pour and was dry as.

ZZR1100

6th February 2009, 08:04

:laugh:

Thanks for that insight but I know what a culvert is... it was the blind bit that was/is puzzling me.

A culvert that blunders out in front of you waving a white cane perhaps?

:2guns:

ha ha ha very funny guys lol nah blind meant it was on a corner and I didnt see it till the very last minute. Wasnt painted or coloured brightly lit up with flashing signs saying "I AM HERE". My front tyre just clipped the outside edge of it and thats all it takes.

carbonhed

6th February 2009, 09:45

ha ha ha very funny guys lol nah blind meant it was on a corner and I didnt see it till the very last minute. Wasnt painted or coloured brightly lit up with flashing signs saying "I AM HERE". My front tyre just clipped the outside edge of it and thats all it takes.

Ouch! Finding something like that on what you thought was the apex would certainly tend to ruin your ride.

Hope everythings back together and rolling ASAP.

ZZR1100

6th February 2009, 19:45

Ouch! Finding something like that on what you thought was the apex would certainly tend to ruin your ride.

Hope everythings back together and rolling ASAP.

Hey thanks about $800 damage to the bike plus a new helmet and lethers so all up probably set me back $1500

GurlRacer

8th February 2009, 17:40

Well, I'm back in Wellington this week! But I'm now minus bike pants, boots and gloves haha.. but let me know which pub you guys are riding to and I may venture out in the car to have a beer or something with ya all :D

Insanity_rules

9th February 2009, 13:07

I'm now minus bike pants, boots and gloves haha..

How'd that happen? I sense an interesting story.

all4A50s

9th February 2009, 13:57

Where do you exactly meet up and when? I finally have a bike that will keep up

captain_andrey

9th February 2009, 13:58

Where do you exactly meet up and when? I finally have a bike that will keep up

Very first post of this thread.

GurlRacer

9th February 2009, 15:10

How'd that happen? I sense an interesting story.

I knew you'd say something :p
Pants = borrowed. Boots & gloves = stolen off Mum who stole them back :lol:

sels1

9th February 2009, 22:03

and I may venture out in the car or something

Sell car - buy bike +gear - come on ride. Easy!:D

Insanity_rules

10th February 2009, 12:35

Sell car - buy bike +gear - come on ride. Easy!:D

I agree with this man.

I knew you'd say something :p
Pants = borrowed. Boots & gloves = stolen off Mum who stole them back :lol:

You at least need gear.

GurlRacer

11th February 2009, 00:02

Would one of you be able to txt me which pub you're going to when you know as I'm going flat hunting... My current flatmate has decided to leave the country so I'm a bit stuck! hah..

Insanity_rules

11th February 2009, 08:32

Would one of you be able to txt me which pub you're going to when you know as I'm going flat hunting... My current flatmate has decided to leave the country so I'm a bit stuck! hah..

PM me your digits, can do for ya.

madmal64

11th February 2009, 15:03

Right! Im riding today.
Cant go 3 weeks without a hump day ride. See ya there.

captain_andrey

11th February 2009, 15:06

I'll be there unless the weather changes drastically.

Wasp

11th February 2009, 15:07

I shall be making a guest star appearance :chase:

See y'all there

WuZards-Eugene

11th February 2009, 15:27

Get on ya bikes and ride (to the duck pond) people. Stop making excuses to keep the bike clean.

Cloggy

11th February 2009, 20:26

Great night for a ride and awesome company as usual.
Cheers guys :2thumbsup

Lilly2w

11th February 2009, 20:32

Was great ride, must go now tho, have to look at KATANA'S on trademe, Hope you've managed to clean my husbands drool off your new one hawk eye!

Gareth51

11th February 2009, 20:32

Could'nt make it tonite,had to catch up on some work after being down to the Vincent,just under 2000k and not much sleep,best rally I've been to,worth going down for.Try and be there next week

sels1

12th February 2009, 07:11

Could'nt make it tonite,had to catch up on some work after being down to the Vincent,just under 2000k and not much sleep,best rally I've been to,worth going down for.Try and be there next week

......Ditto!

Hitcher

12th February 2009, 08:02

So where did you go then?

Insanity_rules

12th February 2009, 08:53

So where did you go then?

Ended up at Gordys in Paraparaumu. Was fun. Laxi, Eugene and I went back over Akatarawa and other than two corners almost catching me out it was a blast.

Ya missed a good one.

Hawkeye

12th February 2009, 10:28

Ended up at Gordys in Paraparaumu. Was fun. Laxi, Eugene and I went back over Akatarawa and other than two corners almost catching me out it was a blast.

Ya missed a good one.

I wondered where you guy's were going as we left Gordy's. Couldn't understand why you turned left instead of right.

Laxi

13th February 2009, 09:48

hmm, who expected to find a possum sitting in the middle of the road out there huh dude?:Oops:
Ended up at Gordys in Paraparaumu. Was fun. Laxi, Eugene and I went back over Akatarawa and other than two corners almost catching me out it was a blast.

Ya missed a good one.

Insanity_rules

13th February 2009, 11:50

hmm, who expected to find a possum sitting in the middle of the road out there huh dude?:Oops:

Not until I saw the bugger up close! Jeez they move fast.

Laxi

13th February 2009, 20:47

at least they move, the rocks dont

Ocean1

13th February 2009, 20:57

hmm, who expected to find a possum sitting in the middle of the road out there huh dude?:Oops:

Hehe... http://lifeisaroad.com/stories/2004/10/29/neighborhoodHazardorWhyTheCopsWontPatrolBriceStree t.html

Laxi

13th February 2009, 21:20

not much fun for the guy involved but shit that would have been funny to watch, cant stop laughing
Hehe... http://lifeisaroad.com/stories/2004/10/29/neighborhoodHazardorWhyTheCopsWontPatrolBriceStree t.html

Gareth51

17th February 2009, 21:49

Weather looks good for tomorrow,be a good night for a ride

Trudes

18th February 2009, 12:49

Mint night for it folks!!:sunny:
I just got back from a run over to Featherston and back to try and stretch my squid suit, road is in great condition, didn't come across any moving road blocks until just before the bridge on Featherston side so that was wicked!! Practiced being smooth, so tried not to use my brakes, which I manage except the two 35km(?) left hand corners coming down, so was pleased with that. Stopped in Featherston to get some feeling back in my feet and didn't realise until I'd changed gear several times that my foot felt very heavy.... yep, bloody chewing gum sticking my boot to my peg, shit!!! Nice run back also, a few more cars this time, but all good, stopped at bottom of hill to scrape off chewing gum then continued. Lots of cops out, probably 1 cop to every 10 cars I saw....:(
Anyway, have fun tonight you lot!!:banana:

Drogen Omen

18th February 2009, 13:06

madmal64

18th February 2009, 13:18

sorry guys i wont be along tonight. its my birthday (28) and am having dinner at sopranoes (in petone) with the family. i had a good ride over pikok hill on sunday afternoon with Chaz and ducati guy (sorry cant rememner ur name or ur nickname...hahaha)... thanks guys for my pikok hill de-vergining (yes it was my first time over that hill on a bike). hope to be along next wednesday evening.

have a great and safe ride guys & gals.

Right!!! Soprano's tonight!!
A nice short ride. It is always nice to go somewhere different.

Happy Birthday BTW

chazza404

18th February 2009, 13:31

sorry guys i wont be along tonight. its my birthday (28) and am having dinner at sopranoes (in petone) with the family. i had a good ride over pikok hill on sunday afternoon with Chaz and ducati guy (sorry cant rememner ur name or ur nickname...hahaha)... thanks guys for my pikok hill de-vergining (yes it was my first time over that hill on a bike). hope to be along next wednesday evening.

have a great and safe ride guys & gals.

Sweet mate it was good fun, Ducati guy is Paul aka Bullitt.

I also won't be able to attend tonight's ride - i'm still in auckland from the awesome nine inch nails concert, see ya next week.

Have a good ride i think the takas are calling

Wasp

18th February 2009, 15:51

never fear....wasp will be there....

edit: eep 4:54 better get moving!

Bullitt

18th February 2009, 21:15

ducati guy (sorry cant rememner ur name or ur nickname...hahaha)...

Yeah Im Paul. Good to know other people forget names too, Im hopeless at it:Pokey:

sels1

18th February 2009, 21:44

Couldnt make it tonight, had to go and support my son and daughters Touch team in Wgtn - and they won the finals - :clap:
But I missed the ride:(
How many this week?

wilber

18th February 2009, 21:55

Low 20s went over the hill ,some went to greytown rest to the royal and Guy joined us later after a wee pottle over some back roads .
Funny but weather was better on our side of the hill and some diesel slicks on the hill otherwise all went good.

all4A50s

19th February 2009, 05:56

:jerry: thanks for the great ride last night :jerry:

KoRe

19th February 2009, 08:31

Was a great ride last night! The weather was a little strange but good. No rain :)

Rev DJ

19th February 2009, 09:37

Yes, the ride last night was well attended - Dennis took some pics so he could count up the numbers. Good to see the new 'blue' 675 :clap: I must put my order in for the 2009 version!! :lol:

Thanks to Guy for the back-road blat beyond Featherston - where did everyone else go?? Did 60km extra and still had time for a drink at the Royal before heading back over the hill. 'Til next week! DJ

P.S. was following a rider I hadnt seen before (left the Royal with me) - I couldnt keep up once over the hill - just letting you know your rear light wasnt working! Cheers DJ

GurlRacer

19th February 2009, 11:26

Damn! I did see the bikes parked up and was going to pull over and say heeey on my way back to Wellington.

Next week... I shall be there. Whether I be in car or on bike :bleh:

Weaver

19th February 2009, 11:55

I must say, that was one of the most fun rides up the hill I've had. Thanks Tom

all4A50s

19th February 2009, 22:05

ecko_nzed

24th February 2009, 18:01

looking like it will be nice tomorrow nite. hopefully the RVF will behave and I can have a nice leisurely ride with other like minded nutjobs ;-)

Radar

24th February 2009, 20:22

Yep, should be good weather tomorrow - not hot and no rain.

I just may get over the hill and meet you guys. Have not been for a Wgtn ride for over 6 months.

Bullitt

24th February 2009, 22:09

Should be there...new chain and all:mad:

captain_andrey

24th February 2009, 22:11

6k service done, should be there as well.

GurlRacer

25th February 2009, 05:22

I might come out for a nosey :)

Nasty

25th February 2009, 05:41

have a great ride .. might pop down before ya leave to say gidday!!

Hawkeye

25th February 2009, 06:17

have a great ride .. might pop down before ya leave to say gidday!!

Why don't you join us!! It would be good to see you there!!

sels1

25th February 2009, 07:01

I'm in. see y'all there

james007

25th February 2009, 12:10

looking like it will be nice tomorrow nite. hopefully the RVF will behave and I can have a nice leisurely ride with other like minded nutjobs ;-)
It'll be good. I owe you some fries so see you there.

carbonhed

25th February 2009, 12:27

I'm in. see y'all there

Are you going to be at the Mobil 5:15ish?

james007

25th February 2009, 13:02

Are you going to be at the Mobil 5:15ish?
Avalon duck pond from 1800, ride 1830

madmal64

25th February 2009, 14:23

Have a great pootle you lot. My Wednesdays evenings are now screwed for the rest of the summer due to other commitments:(

Bullitt

25th February 2009, 14:49

Avalon duck pond from 1800, ride 1830

Theyre coming from Kapiti, hence the earlier meeting time and place.

captain_andrey

25th February 2009, 14:51

Small chance I will be late for the 630 departure, can someone text me the destination and I will catch up?

021 0670521

Wasp

25th February 2009, 16:09

Small chance I will be late for the 630 departure, can someone text me the destination and I will catch up?

021 0670521
No worries Andrey

see ya'll there (leaving now!)

Lilly2w

25th February 2009, 20:26

Was a great ride, Hope everyone made it home o.k? what was that shit all over the road? there were slippery signs but it seemed o.k....

captain_andrey

25th February 2009, 20:36

Was a great ride, Hope everyone made it home o.k? what was that shit all over the road? there were slippery signs but it seemed o.k....

The cop at the construction site was sneaky, lasering everyone. Andrey kisses his Bel STi :)

Cloggy

25th February 2009, 20:47

I think that shit all over the road was the remants of a diesel spill. That is if your talking about the dark patches on the outside of every corner going up over the hill on the Featherston side. I took it easy and stayed away from that side of the road.

A cop lasering people at a construction site???
I must have blinked at the wrong time and missed it.

GurlRacer

25th February 2009, 21:00

Thank you Sels :D There will come a day when you no longer have to take me... :laugh: and judging by the comments tonight I don't have much choice but to get a bike! :bleh:

Awesome night for a ride... and even better company once again :D

Bullitt

25th February 2009, 21:13

A cop lasering people at a construction site???
I must have blinked at the wrong time and missed it.
Just where the 70km road works turns to 50k as it goes up the rise by Petone. Luckily I was following Andrey:niceone:

ecko_nzed

25th February 2009, 21:22

I think that shit all over the road was the remants of a diesel spill. That is if your talking about the dark patches on the outside of every corner going up over the hill on the Featherston side. I took it easy and stayed away from that side of the road.

yeah I had a bit of a "it's dark and I've gone into the corner too quick and run wide" moment :Oops: and got on the dark stuff, but didn't break loose or anything:clap:. Maybe this mornings rain has rinsed the worst away?

never the less, good ride tonite, despite all the stops. 2 for 1 meals at the Swan, Saweet :niceone:

sels1

25th February 2009, 21:26

I don't have much choice but to get a bike!

Funny that!

Good ride ride tonight - nice night for it

captain_andrey

25th February 2009, 21:30

ajturbo

25th February 2009, 21:35

you could smeel the diesel!!!
i had Donna with me tonight, the first time she had gone over the hill AND back..( last time the bike broke) she ejoyed it, mabe a starter for next week... lets hope it is warmer eh!

Bullitt

25th February 2009, 21:54

Good ride back none the less. Doug and myself had a bit of fun off the lights :)

So did I, you just probably couldnt see me so far back in your mirrors:laugh:

captain_andrey

25th February 2009, 21:56

So did I, you just probably couldnt see me so far back in your mirrors:laugh:

Yeah I saw you, did you pop the front and then shut it down? Should have kept it going :Punk:

Bullitt

25th February 2009, 22:05

Only slightly. It was verging on coming off the ground or just had when I backed off, it would have came up more if Id held it.

Even when I take off in a hurry Im not using full revs, at full throttle the gap on the rev counter between 8 and 9 k looks very small;) Not that another thousand revs would put me anywhere near you two

captain_andrey

25th February 2009, 22:18

Its easy for me, the bike gets to around 120 in first so I know when I hit the limiter I am going too fast and need to back of :)

I need to learn how to launch properly though. Doug was beating me in the first 10 meters and I was only hauling him in once I hit the power band.

Nasty

25th February 2009, 22:19

Well I did show up but then I dropped off my pillion (who now knows I am a wiggle bum) ... and then went to dinner with Str8 and koba before the support group I am going to at the moment ... was great to try taking a pillion and to know I can!!! Thanks for trusting me gurlracer!!!

GurlRacer

25th February 2009, 22:29

No problems... you did good :D

And Sels taught me well :D

WuZards-Eugene

26th February 2009, 21:02

Hey everyone, great ride last night. For some of us it was a great blast around western lake. Good fun and definitely cleared out the pipes, most enjoyable, although definitely one of the longest wednesday night cruises ive done. Wellington -> Featherston -> Western Lake Rd -> Martinborough -> Greytown -> Martinborough -> Featherson -> Wellington.

There seems to be a bit of talk of the summer night rides comming to an end. Surely this cant be. I will definitely be continuing this for quite a few months, and it would be great if many others did too. Although there is less light available for the trip, it is still always a good excuse to clear off the dust that begins to collect and come out for a bit of a cruise.

WuZards-Eugene

26th February 2009, 21:06

On another note, we found out that the BP in Martinborough has an after hours easy pay system so you can fill up if you find yourself in the poo and realise that nothing is open. Handy information to know. Would be cool to see more of these around in the further out parts of the country where everyone goes home at normal times lol.

Bullitt

26th February 2009, 22:27

This time last year there was talk both ways about them carrying on or not. The first week after daylight savings I put up a post saying I didnty care about the dark and Id go anyway. I was the only one who turned up so I didnt try again.

AFAIK they stopped completley for 5 odd months or whatever non daylight saving time is. Hopefully they wont this time but it wouldnt surprise me in the slightest.

captain_andrey

26th February 2009, 22:32

Well, I have nothing better to do Wednesday night so I'll keep coming as long as the weather holds out.

DingoZ

26th February 2009, 22:49

Will be riding even after daylight savings ends.

Random nights, as I work shift work. So will post up, and if people wanna join in then all good. Night riding is good fun...

:done:

chazza404

26th February 2009, 23:19

yeah I had a bit of a "it's dark and I've gone into the corner too quick and run wide" moment :Oops:

Yea i had one on the way back freaked me out nice so took it easy the rest of the way down the takas so dark though

So did I, you just probably couldnt see me so far back in your mirrors:laugh:

yea and i was even further back behind you still i was trying :clap:

Will be riding even after daylight savings ends.

Any idea when it's happening?

DingoZ

27th February 2009, 01:27

Believe daylight savings ends April sometime.....

New bike to run in so, will be out and about every chance I get

Cloggy

27th February 2009, 05:46

I'm keen on carrying on with the evening rides as long as possible. Daylight savings ends on 5 April this year so there are still 5 Wednesday's between now and then.

Wasp

27th February 2009, 15:56

Just where the 70km road works turns to 50k as it goes up the rise by Petone. Luckily I was following Andrey:niceone:

Yep there. got a few blips on the radar on the previous corner so I slowed right down.
Good ride back none the less. Doug and myself had a bit of fun off the lights :)
somebody could have told me...I had just fallen into a pot hole, the tank smashed me in the privates and so with one hand on my balls and the other on the throttle I look in my mirrors thinking "why are you buggers all the way back there?"...look forwards... ohhh shit.... you're going in front next time andrey...

Its easy for me, the bike gets to around 120 in first so I know when I hit the limiter I am going too fast and need to back of :)

I need to learn how to launch properly though. Doug was beating me in the first 10 meters and I was only hauling him in once I hit the power band.
yea, I always practised on the bandit so im used to launching the high revving inline 4 engine. could definitely tell your bike had more power though, guess thats what you get considering its 6 years younger!

Laxi

28th February 2009, 00:53

There seems to be a bit of talk of the summer night rides comming to an end. Surely this cant be. I will definitely be continuing this for quite a few months, and it would be great if many others did too. Although there is less light available for the trip, it is still always a good excuse to clear off the dust that begins to collect and come out for a bit of a cruise.

I should be outta here by the end of april but I'm keen to keep going on rides till then, (real men dont mind the cold & aint scared of the dark:laugh:) havnt been for the last few, 2 kids birthdays and a bloody 10th aniversary buggered things up:Offtopic:, hoping to make it this week

sels1

2nd March 2009, 19:44

This time last year there was talk both ways about them carrying on or not. The first week after daylight savings I put up a post saying I didnty care about the dark and Id go anyway. I was the only one who turned up so I didnt try again.

Ive found this happens every year....its hard to let the Wed nite ride go so each year a small group carry on for a few weeks, but once you get a crappy night or two weather-wise most give up for the season.

And then the cruisey Sunday morning rides kick in...

Drogen Omen

3rd March 2009, 10:24

I'd be keen for weekend riding as long as it doesnt fall on a dirt biking weekend.

davebullet

3rd March 2009, 11:51

FYI... We are organising a 250 cc ride this Sunday - 8/3 departing at 10am. read onward from this post:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=93390&p=1960040

These rides are ad-hoc and intended for 250 or slow riders (and I mean slow - ie. like me).

GurlRacer

3rd March 2009, 16:21

Wont be making any rides this week guys and gals :)

all4A50s

3rd March 2009, 16:42

I'm keen on carrying on with the evening rides as long as possible. Daylight savings ends on 5 April this year so there are still 5 Wednesday's between now and then.

G*d I hope my wife has at least a couple of Wednesday nights off between now and then. I've done the last three and enjoy them more each time. would it be possible for people (like myself) to be paired up an experienced rider on a similar style machine to follow for learning lines? Wednesday night rides weem ideal for such an opportunity.

ecko_nzed

3rd March 2009, 17:07

And then the cruisey Sunday morning rides kick in...

Well Sunday is the day of worship........tarmac worship :innocent:

I'd be keen, Sunday is easier than playing out on a school nite ;-)

Hitcher

3rd March 2009, 19:35

Indeed. As the Latte Day Saints attest.

Bullitt

4th March 2009, 09:35

Looks like Im out for today. Have other things to do including rescuing a Vespa...bloody thing

carbonhed

4th March 2009, 11:13

Anybody going over from Kapiti?

Drogen Omen

4th March 2009, 14:35

I'm out of the Wednesday night ride for a while...

Too much riding is bad for my bank ballance...

Over the last 3 weeks i have taken every oportunity to extend my trip to work by 10 or so more km's (upper hutt to willis street - via ride round the bays ) and same thing on the way home (willis street to upper hutt - via porirua, past plimerton out to Paikok and back over pikok hill to haywards and home)...

So much so that i have had to fill up every 2 days excluding extra long rides on the weekends...... petrol bill last week came to $120 all up... thats 2 weeks worth of driving my 4x4 in to town every day...

Also had Service done that was $360

So i am extra broke at the moment. So will be switching to wife's GN250 for a month or 2 till my bank ballance recovers. :weep:

KoroJ

4th March 2009, 17:49

I'm out of the Wednesday night ride for a while...

Too much riding is bad for my bank ballance...

......... petrol bill last week came to $120 all up......

Also had Service done that was $360

:weep:

Know what you mean! We're in for a $600 fuel week at the end of this month (SCRR = 5,500 Kms), which will also lead to a new set of tyres at $650+ and a service....

...but inclusion of East Cape, The Rotomas, Paraparas, Awakino Gorge, Mangamukas, Kaikoura Coast&Hunderlees, Catlins, Haast Pass, Buller Gorge,....oh Happy happy Joy Joy!!!

sinned

4th March 2009, 20:12

Know what you mean! We're in for a $600 fuel week at the end of this month (SCRR = 5,500 Kms), which will also lead to a new set of tyres at $650+ and a service....

...but inclusion of East Cape, The Rotomas, Paraparas, Awakino Gorge, Mangamukas, Kaikoura Coast&Hunderlees, Catlins, Haast Pass, Buller Gorge,....oh Happy happy Joy Joy!!!
Are you on drugs :bleh:

sinned

4th March 2009, 20:20

A good ride and excellent weather. I counted 43 motorcycles at the lookout. Good to see new faces.

Freakshow

4th March 2009, 20:37

A good ride and excellent weather. I counted 43 motorcycles at the lookout. Good to see new faces.

Great to back on the ride and a nice night for it.
I didn't expect the first detour off the motorway. Awesome to see all those new faces.

Hope to make it to a few more now I am mobile again!

KoroJ

4th March 2009, 20:39

Are you on drugs :bleh:

Can't afford drugs as well as petrol! Besides, who needs drugs!

Good pix, that was certainly a good turnout tonight.

Maki

4th March 2009, 20:51

Great ride. The evening/night sky on the way back was beyond awesome.

Gareth51

4th March 2009, 21:17

A good ride and excellent weather. I counted 43 motorcycles at the lookout. Good to see new faces.

46 at the duck pond,3 went via a detour.Nice pics.always good to see new faces

sels1

4th March 2009, 21:38

Good nite out, and a lot of new folk too (welcome along!)- if they turn up next week, and the regulars who didnt make it tonight come....sheesh we will be breaking all previous attendance records

davebullet

4th March 2009, 21:43

Sinned - I think you overtook me on the way back to j'ville. Did you see the goldwing (I think it was) followed by a harley rider with arm tassles and some purple neon thing glowing underneath? (or was I hallucinating?)

Sunset was fantastic coming back along cheesecutter alley - wish I had a picture of it. Was very calm at the top of paekok - picture perfect.... pitty there was no room for any cars to park :laugh:

Hawkeye

5th March 2009, 06:34

Damm good night for a ride. 5 of us took the long way home with a blat over the Akas. Interesting road that in the dark! :gob:

the yoshie

5th March 2009, 08:08

Good nite out, and a lot of new folk too (welcome along!)- if they turn up next week, and the regulars who didnt make it tonight come....sheesh we will be breaking all previous attendance records

Saw you guys at cob co last night, looked like a big turn out it was good to see maybe have to change from thursday to wednesday

Lissa

5th March 2009, 09:31

So I heard you guys are going to the White Swan now? (elle told me) If so, hopefully I can make it next Wednesday, will be good to catch up!

ceebie13

5th March 2009, 16:31

So I heard you guys are going to the White Swan now? (elle told me) If so, hopefully I can make it next Wednesday, will be good to catch up!

Well there's a thing.... that's where Mrs CB and I went last night!
We set off early (5pm) thinking maybe we'd see the Cruisey Wednesday Crew somewhere over the hill later (turned out wrong hill obviously) so we aimed for Lake Ferry but changed our minds at Featherston and had a beer in Martinborough instead before going to the White Swan for some grub. Noticed a large leather clad contingent at the Hotel in Featherston on our way back to the Hutt.

sinned

5th March 2009, 18:08

Sinned - I think you overtook me on the way back to j'ville. Did you see the goldwing (I think it was) followed by a harley rider with arm tassles and some purple neon thing glowing underneath? (or was I hallucinating?)

That was me. That goldwing was a big ship and I thought I was hallucinating. I could fit some glowing lights under the busa? - no officer it wasn't me it was a low flying ufo.

Laxi

6th March 2009, 23:16

awsome night for a ride, was great to head out that way, think i,m addicted to the akatarawas though:banana: at least there wasnt any possum problems this time huh insanity?:Pokey:

sels1

8th March 2009, 08:12

Damm good night for a ride. 5 of us took the long way home with a blat over the Akas. Interesting road that in the dark! :gob:
Ha - interesting all right! We have come back that way sometimes after the Tukas. The good thing about doing it at night is you can see any other traffic a long way off. And there is hardly any other traffic at that time anyway.

Laxi

9th March 2009, 00:04

And there is hardly any other traffic at that time anyway.

3 cars the whole way and those were in the last 5 mins to upper hutt, no worrys about lane splitting there lol

Rev DJ

11th March 2009, 13:04

Hmm, the weather might be on the wet side this evening. I went over to the rapa this morning (Featherston) and it was pouring down on the rapa side. Any word on the forecast Sels? Cheers DJ

Hawkeye

11th March 2009, 13:21

Can't see us matching the 46 we had last week if the weather stays the way it is at the moment. Look's like it is going to be a wet one tonight. Maybe a short blast over to Mana may be on the agenda tonight!

DingoZ

11th March 2009, 13:41

As of 2:45pm it is pissing down with rain in the Hutt. Even have hail at my place.....:(

Might be a good one to stay indoors tonight.

ecko_nzed

11th March 2009, 16:36

Just been over the Wairarapa, the hill is mostly dry, a few damp spots on the usual shaded corners but fine at normal pace.

so apart from being a bit colder, should be alrite nite for a ride.

james007

11th March 2009, 16:45

Just been over the Wairarapa, the hill is mostly dry, a few damp spots on the usual shaded corners but fine at normal pace.

so apart from being a bit colder, should be alrite nite for a ride.

Ok then, see you at the duck pond

quallman1234

11th March 2009, 19:59

Good Night out! Long live the 150!

Bullitt

11th March 2009, 20:36

Just spent 20 mins in the shower and Im still freezing. Must dress warmer next week:Oops:

Hitcher

11th March 2009, 22:02

Good Night out! Long live the 150!

Well don't tell us where you went. Sigh.

GurlRacer

11th March 2009, 22:04

But that kid is special Hitcher :D

:bleh:

KwakaO5

12th March 2009, 19:10

Hey all.
First post here, also just got my first 'real' bike, so keen to get out and about and enjoy her and the roads.
Are these wednesday rides still happening?
I have seen a few gatherings at the duck pond lately.

captain_andrey

12th March 2009, 20:52

Yep we still do it. Numbers gonna come down as it gets darker/colder but we will keep going at least till daylight saving ends.

captain_andrey

12th March 2009, 20:55

Are you 'hadees' on GP Forums by chance?

KwakaO5

12th March 2009, 20:55

cool, hopefully i can make next one:banana: Yep hadees it is.

ecko_nzed

14th March 2009, 11:19

Just spent 20 mins in the shower and Im still freezing. Must dress warmer next week:Oops:

Yeah t'was pretty chilly up the top of the hill:cold:, glad I opted for the wet weather gear instead of the leathers. need to get better lights on my bike though, couldn't see squat, kept forgetting where the road went, Not cool :stupid:

chazza404

15th March 2009, 01:42

hope the rides are going well - i'm missing riding on nice roads :) driving is insane here in china rode around the city on a bicycle its like lane splitting chicken and noone uses indicators or helmets pretty crazy - asked some people if anyone rides performance bikes here but they said the government doesnt like people using them with the crazy traffic as people always crash

happy riding :)

RocKai

16th March 2009, 03:08

Chazza, now you're speaking my language, although i aint a chinaman from chinaa mannn. No one use indicators, ignore the red lights, who got the louder horn wins. Although it's easier to crash there, it's easier to die here due to speed thou.

So when's the next welly ride? Sorry i'm not following cuz picking my bike this weekend.

Hawkeye

16th March 2009, 10:51

Good Night out! Long live the 150!

Not if you keep doing what you did at the Cliffhanger - lol

Cloggy

16th March 2009, 15:46

OK, what happened at the Cliffhanger??

quallman1234

16th March 2009, 16:59

OK, what happened at the Cliffhanger??

I crashed my bike, and it slid off the side of the cliffhanger ops.

DingoZ

16th March 2009, 17:01

I crashed my bike, and it slid off the side of the cliffhanger ops.

DOH..!!!.......Good to hear you are okay though

ecko_nzed

18th March 2009, 08:30

I crashed my bike, and it slid off the side of the cliffhanger ops.

Well at least people can't say u weren't trying hard enough. much damage to the bike and you?

Drogen Omen

18th March 2009, 11:41

I'm keen for a ride this afternoon. Weather seems perfect out my window at work...

captain_andrey

18th March 2009, 11:43

I'll be there.

Drogen Omen

18th March 2009, 15:36

hmmmmm.... weather looks like its turned to shit...

Will come to meet but if gets worse might give it a miss.

see u all there... probs be there at 5:30 if some of u wana turn up earlier...

sels1

18th March 2009, 15:53

Its nice here on the coast. I'm headin over shortly

Maki

18th March 2009, 16:08

Looks like the rain may hold off till around 7:20. Expect some moisture after that... Have a nice ride.

captain_andrey

18th March 2009, 16:13

Looks like the rain may hold off till around 7:20. Expect some moisture after that... Have a nice ride.

Damn it, we will never get to see your new bike. Actually, i might skip it too. Dont have my wet gears on.

Cloggy

18th March 2009, 16:21

Looks like the rain may hold off till around 7:20. Expect some moisture after that... Have a nice ride.
Where do you get accurate info like this? Do you work for the Metservice?
Is that 7.20 approximately at the duck pond or at the top of the Taka's?
I'll chuck some rain gear on the back and see you all there.

Maki

18th March 2009, 16:48

Where do you get accurate info like this? Do you work for the Metservice?
Is that 7.20 approximately at the duck pond or at the top of the Taka's?
I'll chuck some rain gear on the back and see you all there.

I could not possibly comment :rolleyes:

I think it's already raining on the Takas.
The 7:20 is just a wild guess for low lying areas. Higher up will see rain sooner.

Maki

18th March 2009, 17:11

It's already raining in the city centre now. :shit:
Take care out there...

RocKai

18th March 2009, 17:18

Yup, raining now. That sux

GurlRacer

18th March 2009, 18:19

Sadly I have a conference call in about 5 minutes time so couldn't make it this week :(

Might make it next week if you lot can put up with me :D Probably show up at the pub in my car though... :bleh:

sinned

18th March 2009, 19:28

Lovely rain out there. Glad I missed the ride this week.:laugh:

cheshirecat

18th March 2009, 20:05

My first time,
Thanks for the great ride folks. Was feeling a bit jaded after my south island tour so great to loosen up. Interesting following that Can Am

DingoZ

18th March 2009, 20:15

Aye. Good turnout down at the pond. A few heavy drops started and a few bailed. Rest geared up and went up to the Paekak Hill Carpark. Then back to the Monteiths bar I believe. I got a call, so had to come straight back from the carpark. Only got wet coming over the hill at home. Not too much moisture...:)

Lilly2w

18th March 2009, 20:22

Great wee Blat up the paekoc, Starting to love that hill!:love: arrived home slightly soggy but in one piece, which is always a bonus. Road paint is rooly rooly slippy in the wet ae!

sels1

18th March 2009, 20:35

Yep nice wee ride, well done to those who didnt bail out at the sight of a few raindrops. The PK hill was dry and I only got damp coming home from the pub.

Cloggy

18th March 2009, 20:40

I could not possibly comment :rolleyes:

I think it's already raining on the Takas.
The 7:20 is just a wild guess for low lying areas. Higher up will see rain sooner.
Well wherever you got the info from, it wasn't quite right.:no: But it was a better prediction than we get from our normal weather channels.:niceone:
Started raining just after 6, funnily enough it was dry at the top of the Paekakariki Hill. When we got back around the inlet the rain started again.
Ah well, it made for an interesting change and I had fun regardless.:apint:

Laxi

18th March 2009, 21:24

was a good ride up the hill, was amazed how dry the road was, good drink and a gas bag at montieths, bastard of a ride back though, fogged up tinted vissor has to go:angry2: all I could see of sh58 was the bloody cats eyes in the road, slow trip:Oops:

pritch

18th March 2009, 21:34

I'm currently working on making a trip down that way and hope to sneak it in just prior to the end of daylight saving. Might try and join y'all.

If you could arrange some good weather that'd be especially nice.

Rev DJ

19th March 2009, 12:04

If you could arrange some good weather that'd be especially nice.

Gee, what we do for outta-town-ers! :msn-wink: Maybe Sels can have a chat to the good guys at the Metservice to see if they can oblige?? Or maybe Maki in your new role as weather forecaster can do the biz? :clap: Mind you, this is Wellington :rolleyes:

GurlRacer

19th March 2009, 20:12

I learnt very quickly never to trust Wellington weather :laugh:

I'll be keen for another meet up! Will probably be joining in my car though :D
See you guys next week??

sels1

19th March 2009, 21:10

I'm currently working on making a trip down that way and hope to sneak it in just prior to the end of daylight saving. Might try and join y'all.

Hiya Pritch, long time no see (Turangi last QB weekend wasnt it?)
Be good to see you down here

Maybe Sels can have a chat to the good guys at the Metservice to see if they can oblige?? Or maybe Maki in your new role as weather forecaster can do the biz?

Shall I tell him, Maki or shall you???:laugh:

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I'll be keen for another meet up! See you guys next week
Txt me on Wed....ya never know ya luck...