Waikato: Laxed out rides [Archive] - Page 10

mister.koz

28th January 2009, 12:08

kaihwa to waitomo (http://maps.aa.co.nz/directions/Kingsgate+Hotel+Hamilton%2C+100+Garnett+Avenue%2C+ Forest+Lake%2C+Hamilton-2708628.41889-6379410.04435/Franklin+Street%2C+Pirongia%2C+Pirongia-2703480.59206-6354665.35589/Kawhia+Rd%2C+Oparau%2C+Waikato-2678778-6347693/Te+Anga+Rd%2C+Te+Anga%2C+Waikato-2674661-6325827/Waitomo+Caves+Road%2C+Waitomo+Caves%2C+Waikato-2697956.58687-6324675.17013/Te+Awamutu%2C+Te+Awamutu%2C+Te+Awamutu-2714887.05449-6352565.01495/Kingsgate+Hotel+Hamilton%2C+100+Garnett+Avenue%2C+ Forest+Lake%2C+Hamilton-2708628.41888663-6379410.04434749)

know some other good rides aswell

coro loop? (http://maps.aa.co.nz/directions/Kingsgate+Hotel+Hamilton%2C+100+Garnett+Avenue%2C+ Forest+Lake%2C+Hamilton-2708628.41889-6379410.04435/Thames+St%2C+Morrinsville%2C+Morrinsville-2733253-6390683/Tahuna+Morrinsville+Rd%2C+Mangateparu%2C+Waikato-2730999-6406691/Paeroa+Tahuna+Rd%2C+Tirohia%2C+Waikato-2744160-6414874/Harwood+Hts%2C+Paeroa%2C+Waikato-2747860-6422738/Kopu%2C+Kopu%2C+Waikato-2738488.29216-6443217.61786/Whangapoua+Rd%2C+Coromandel%2C+Coromandel-2733655-6490079/Campbell+St%2C+Whitianga%2C+Whitianga-2751572-6481435/Johnston+St%2C+Waihi%2C+Waihi-2761973-6419257/Collingwood+St%2C+Hamilton+West%2C+Hamilton-2711085-6376710)

nice, 2 really good routes there dude, will see what everyone wants to do tonight, i wouldn't be able to do the coro loop tho.. got work in the afternoon.

Sidewinder

28th January 2009, 12:21

nice, 2 really good routes there dude, will see what everyone wants to do tonight, i wouldn't be able to do the coro loop tho.. got work in the afternoon.

algud dude just given away a few i my favourites

mister.koz

28th January 2009, 12:55

here's one i was lookin at this morning, its allot for one day tho!

This one's too long for this sunday but:
http://www.motowhere.com/maps/route/Hamilton-Taupo-karapiro-taupo

Sidewinder

28th January 2009, 13:02

ok this is done a bit better (http://www.motowhere.com/maps/route/CORO-LOOP)

mister.koz

28th January 2009, 13:04

nice one :)

Sidewinder

28th January 2009, 13:04

Leyton

28th January 2009, 13:44

Nice one dude, Could get to old Taupo road throught he back of Cambridge, out to Arapuni, head towards Putaruru then onto old Taupo and pop out at Tokoroa. I am sure there are other back roads to Taupo also from Tok.

Squid

28th January 2009, 13:46

here's one i was lookin at this morning, its allot for one day tho!

This one's too long for this sunday but:
http://www.motowhere.com/maps/route/Hamilton-Taupo-karapiro-taupo

Thts a fair ride, yup go down the western acess. (out behind tokoroa) is a more exciting way to get down to taupo. Last I heard there was still major road works and a 10km-ish gravel detour at arahina (1/3 way through)

Quite do-able in one day. Did it once on my VT-250 by accident, only ment to go to taupo but get distracted and ended up in turangi for BK....

Leyton

28th January 2009, 13:47

Thts a fair ride, yup go down the western acess. (out behind tokoroa) is a more exciting way to get down to taupo. Last I heard there was still major road works and a 10km-ish gravel detour at arahina (1/3 way through)

Quite do-able in one day. Did it once on my VT-250 by accident, only ment to go to taupo but get distracted and ended up in turangi for BK....

Haha nice one!

Yeah I am only up for a shorter ride also :) I am still buggered from last weekend!

mister.koz

28th January 2009, 13:49

Sweet :) will have a tweak of that map at some point :)

insomnia01

28th January 2009, 14:00

Have had mixed results with hamilton motorcycles front of shop but their parts dept are really good, never dealt with their workshop guys.

I take my bike to speedtech because they are good mates and they know what they are doing - not saying others don't know.

It would be good to see you come along on a wednesday dude, we have a great group.

I have a few mates with dukes who have always gone there hence the suggestion as they are duke,kawasaki,trump,bmw agents....but if you are on to a good grp of guys then stick with them. I have been going to Boyds since I had the BB & won't change as they are a really good bunch of guys & girls

insomnia01

28th January 2009, 14:03

It would be good to see you come along on a wednesday dude, we have a great group.[/QUOTE]

May head out that way one week, don't drink anymore so don't go to pubs really, but like I say I may head that way purely for the company :Punk:

mister.koz

28th January 2009, 14:03

It would be good to see you come along on a wednesday dude, we have a great group.

May head out that way one week, don't drink anymore so don't go to pubs really, but like I say I may head that way purely for the company :Punk:[/QUOTE]

I don't drink either :) just drink orange juice and talk crap.. its great :D

insomnia01

28th January 2009, 14:07

Mister Koz, I seen you heading down to naki friday nite good weekend was it?

mister.koz

28th January 2009, 14:22

Mister Koz, I seen you heading down to naki friday nite good weekend was it?

Yeah man, blatted down to see my dad it was great :) the roads were quite good, only a couple of patches of road works and they were easily manageable i forgot how many trucks frequented that road... not much of an effort to get past them tho.

We rode around some of the back roads in naki (dad's 1100 is out of action so he had is xj400) there are LOTS of bikes down there... couldn't believe it!

I came back on saturday avo which was a faster run than on the way down (less coffee and there fore less pitstops) totally stuffed my line up on messenger on the way back, 4 35k corners were sweet then hit the 55 all wrong.

Bloody good ride!

I've got a plan to take a crew down mid to late feb, stay in new plymouth the night and pick up my old man and possibly others, do the forgotten highway and head back to hams

http://www.motowhere.com/maps/route/Taranaki-loop11017

I am still working on the BP stations that have 98 to seperate the trip out right and i will sus out accommodation closer to the time when i have a definite idea of numbers. A chase car would be cool to hold onto gear but i am not holding my breath.

Imbray

28th January 2009, 14:49

Saw you guys all heading off last sunday, it looked great:chase:, hoping to do a run to Taupo via the back roads on sunday, going down to look at the Medievil fest on over there:jerry:

Squid

28th January 2009, 14:56

Saw you guys all heading off last sunday, it looked great:chase:, hoping to do a run to Taupo via the back roads on sunday, going down to look at the Medievil fest on over there:jerry:

Hehe yeah it does sound great when they all take off in a pack eh :chase: all except the trumpys that is :whistle:

Jus look out for the road works down that ways man. Not baaad just long and annoying. :angry2:
EDIT: roadworks down there are gone according to a mate who lives there :D

insomnia01

28th January 2009, 15:15

Yeah man, blatted down to see my dad it was great :) the roads were quite good, only a couple of patches of road works and they were easily manageable i forgot how many trucks frequented that road... not much of an effort to get past them tho.

We rode around some of the back roads in naki (dad's 1100 is out of action so he had is xj400) there are LOTS of bikes down there... couldn't believe it!

I came back on saturday avo which was a faster run than on the way down (less coffee and there fore less pitstops) totally stuffed my line up on messenger on the way back, 4 35k corners were sweet then hit the 55 all wrong.

Bloody good ride!

I've got a plan to take a crew down mid to late feb, stay in new plymouth the night and pick up my old man and possibly others, do the forgotten highway and head back to hams

http://www.motowhere.com/maps/route/Taranaki-loop11017

I am still working on the BP stations that have 98 to seperate the trip out right and i will sus out accommodation closer to the time when i have a definite idea of numbers. A chase car would be cool to hold onto gear but i am not holding my breath.

I was having a break at a rest stop when I seen you go by....all the bikes where in the region for the KB chateau/plateau run, I went home via SH43 on the sunday & at the whangamomona hotel there would have easily been 200+ bikes everywhere. Very keen on your naki trip, I will hopefully be heading down for womad in March also.. keep us informed & may see you fellas on sunday

mister.koz

28th January 2009, 15:26

I was having a break at a rest stop when I seen you go by....all the bikes where in the region for the KB chateau/plateau run, I went home via SH43 on the sunday & at the whangamomona hotel there would have easily been 200+ bikes everywhere. Very keen on your naki trip, I will hopefully be heading down for womad in March also.. keep us informed & may see you fellas on sunday

Wicked :) would have loved to see the 200 bikes parked up! sounds awesome. I am thinking of planning the naki trip about 3 weeks out so people can see the foreseeable future clearer, will keep you posted anyways.

Same bat time same bat channel sunday, still don't know where we are going yet but i will aim for the 250km mark with a BP in the middle.

pc220

28th January 2009, 17:32

Thts a fair ride, yup go down the western acess. (out behind tokoroa) is a more exciting way to get down to taupo. Last I heard there was still major road works and a 10km-ish gravel detour at arahina (1/3 way through)

Quite do-able in one day. Did it once on my VT-250 by accident, only ment to go to taupo but get distracted and ended up in turangi for BK....

Waipapa Road is open right through to Mangakino again. No roadworks on Western acess either for now.( just dont tell anyone):shutup:

Dargor

28th January 2009, 21:47

ckai

29th January 2009, 06:07

Hehe yeah it does sound great when they all take off in a pack eh :chase: all except the trumpys that is :whistle:

Oh so it's like that is it? Gona off the green now? You just don't like it when they're in front on you! (says the n00b)

Same bat time same bat channel sunday, still don't know where we are going yet but i will aim for the 250km mark with a BP in the middle.

What's with the BP? Screw the fuel I want my flybuys. So far I've spent about $2 mil and I nearly have enough points for a toastie machine.

Saw you guys all heading off last sunday, it looked great:chase:, hoping to do a run to Taupo via the back roads on sunday, going down to look at the Medievil fest on over there:jerry:

Will the fest have jousting? That shit is cool. Reminds me of A Knights Tale :)

Spazm

29th January 2009, 06:44

What's with the BP? Screw the fuel I want my flybuys. So far I've spent about $2 mil and I nearly have enough points for a toastie machine.

BP for the 98 Octane... i like my 98 octane.. :2thumbsup

ckai

29th January 2009, 06:46

BP for the 98 Octane... i like my 98 octane.. :2thumbsup

Yeah but 98 octane isn't used for a F1 Ferrari :D

Mr. Rock

29th January 2009, 07:16

Yeah but 98 octane isn't used for a F1 Ferrari :D

maybe we should tell them bp does 98 then? prehaps they are mis informed?

Warr

29th January 2009, 07:59

.......
Will the fest have jousting? That shit is cool. Reminds me of A Knights Tale :)
Jousting... I believe so.
Heading down there for the weekend in the truck to take in some of the festival sights :)

Squid

29th January 2009, 14:17

Woah... is everone sick today or somthing? Theres been no posts for a good 6 hours! :eek5:

Leyton

29th January 2009, 17:01

Woah... is everone sick today or somthing? Theres been no posts for a good 6 hours! :eek5:

Working to hard :)

Spazm

29th January 2009, 17:48

Woah... is everone sick today or somthing? Theres been no posts for a good 6 hours! :eek5:

Sorry.. Fell asleep at work again :(

mister.koz

29th January 2009, 21:15

Alrighty, calendar appt is up; show of hands people :Punk:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=1880&day=2009-2-1

I set it a little earlier this week, reckon it could help to save those of us who need to be somewhere in the afternoon :D

Sidewinder

29th January 2009, 21:51

mister.koz

29th January 2009, 21:56

hey dude why not come back on the 22 road or something other than state hiway1?

Hey dude,

Dunno, we did 22 last weekend... seal was running over the road... depends on the heat i reckon, that why i put down that we would discuss it on the day :)

22 is a nice road, i would be keen to head up that way and go east on the way back, depends what people wanna do really.

Sidewinder

29th January 2009, 22:00

Hey dude,

Dunno, we did 22 last weekend... seal was running over the road... depends on the heat i reckon, that why i put down that we would discuss it on the day :)

22 is a nice road, i would be keen to head up that way and go east on the way back, depends what people wanna do really.

yea its better going up it, yea see on the day. you guys still need to do the coro loop, ive got a few mates that are keen to do it in a few weeks.

Yea new super coasra's on the way, only $200 for this seat!!!!!

mister.koz

29th January 2009, 22:05

yea its better going up it, yea see on the day. you guys still need to do the coro loop, ive got a few mates that are keen to do it in a few weeks.

Yea new super coasra's on the way, only $200 for this seat!!!!!

I was thinking mid to late feb for coro, could work in nicely :) then forgotten highway (this one (http://www.motowhere.com/maps/route/Taranaki-loop11017)) on the 1st of march :D - thats a saturday and sunday tho.

Sidewinder

29th January 2009, 22:09

Spazm

29th January 2009, 22:09

I was thinking mid to late feb for coro, could work in nicely :) then forgotten highway (this one (http://www.motowhere.com/maps/route/Taranaki-loop11017)) on the 1st of march :D - thats a saturday and sunday tho.

Hey with regard to looping around the Mt Naki, i hear good things about the road which loops around closer to the mountain.. might be an option

mister.koz

29th January 2009, 22:14

ill be on holiday with manda at end of feb but we will be around coromandel somewhere

Sweet or could happen earlier dunno :)

Hey with regard to looping around the Mt Naki, i hear good things about the road which loops around closer to the mountain.. might be an option

Yeah i was lookin at that, i have been on that road but i was 4 so i remember the train i was playing with in the back of the car - it was blue....

My old man will know those roads pretty well, the map's just a guide as he will lead us to some good roads. We could end up going down early and spending 1/2 the day on back roads :D

I wouldn't mind going up to the top of the mountain road (sealed) as well, its a stunning view and quite a hill climb.

Spazm

29th January 2009, 22:17

I wouldn't mind going up to the top of the mountain road (sealed) as well, its a stunning view and quite a hill climb.

Is that the road on the south eastern side of the mountain ?

mister.koz

29th January 2009, 22:20

Is that the road on the south eastern side of the mountain ?

Yeah there's 3 but i would have to ask the old man which one is the best - i was 4 - blue train and all.

Spazm

29th January 2009, 22:22

Yeah there's 3 but i would have to ask the old man which one is the best - i was 4 - blue train and all.

LOL.. those distracting blue trains :)

mister.koz

29th January 2009, 22:24

LOL.. those distracting blue trains :)

:D trains rule, specially the blue ones.

Sidewinder

30th January 2009, 05:55

:D trains rule, specially the blue ones.

yea go thomas the tank engine!!!!:rockon:

insomnia01

30th January 2009, 06:54

Hey with regard to looping around the Mt Naki, i hear good things about the road which loops around closer to the mountain.. might be an option

did this road all so on my journey, not bad either long or short route is good... could not get over the amount of cops patroling this patch, heading out from bellblock up to info centre at egmont village seen x5 :Police::Police::Police::Police::Police: :doh:

should have eased by the time LOR hit town :eek::eek::chase:

insomnia01

30th January 2009, 06:59

Is that the road on the south eastern side of the mountain ?

Dawson falls is on southside to egmont village info centre I prefered the village side as views where better there only problem is roadworks at the top by info centre, coming down was like riding through a sea of tar UNREAL !!!! :Oi:

mister.koz

30th January 2009, 07:41

yea go thomas the tank engine!!!!:rockon:

Thomas rocks :D

Dawson falls is on southside to egmont village info centre I prefered the village side as views where better there only problem is roadworks at the top by info centre, coming down was like riding through a sea of tar UNREAL !!!! :Oi:

We have a few members who are allergic to loose gravel and wet tar, come up in rashes and get all farty :eek5: ... we may have to pick an alternative route.

Imbray

30th January 2009, 07:41

Will the fest have jousting? That shit is cool. Reminds me of A Knights Tale :)[/QUOTE]

Yes, Yes, Yes,:woohoo: both sat & sun, looking at the website (no I can't recall the addy:weep: should have saved it) last week looked like the whole weekend is fully on even a banquet on the sat night & a fully market place (must hide visa from hubby:argh:)

ckai

30th January 2009, 07:42

I set it a little earlier this week, reckon it could help to save those of us who need to be somewhere in the afternoon :D

Isn't he a gem? :love: haha

I was gona say SH1 would be boring going up but I see you're doing some twisties on the way back - and going the quickest route up would work out for that annoying couple who need to be somewhere else! The nerve of some...

We haven't done the intimating pack ride up the highway yet have we? Should make it more fun :)

ckai

30th January 2009, 07:45

Yes, Yes, Yes,:woohoo: both sat & sun, looking at the website (no I can't recall the addy:weep: should have saved it) last week looked like the whole weekend is fully on even a banquet on the sat night & a fully market place (must hide visa from hubby:argh:)
haha wicked. I wonder if I can slot it into the mad w/e? It'd be interesting to see, only if they go full-hog-balls-out.

mister.koz

30th January 2009, 07:54

Isn't he a gem? :love: haha

I was gona say SH1 would be boring going up but I see you're doing some twisties on the way back - and going the quickest route up would work out for that annoying couple who need to be somewhere else! The nerve of some...

We haven't done the intimating pack ride up the highway yet have we? Should make it more fun :)

Yeah made an alt route too:
http://www.motowhere.com/maps/route/Lighthouse-2 just in case.

Sidewinder

30th January 2009, 08:11

Yeah made an alt route too:
http://www.motowhere.com/maps/route/Lighthouse-2 just in case.

yea dude that looks more like a ride then a straight line boring cruize

mister.koz

30th January 2009, 08:15

yea dude that looks more like a ride then a straight line boring cruize

Thought you would like that :cool:

Sidewinder

30th January 2009, 08:16

Thought you would like that :cool:

so is it up the 22 1st?

mister.koz

30th January 2009, 08:21

so is it up the 22 1st?

On route 2 it is, be too hot to do 22 on the way back i reckon.

Sidewinder

30th January 2009, 08:27

On route 2 it is, be too hot to do 22 on the way back i reckon.

and its always a good warm up, last time i went to port waikato was on dirt bikes and we took all the back roads on gravel that was a good day

mister.koz

30th January 2009, 08:29

and its always a good warm up, last time i went to port waikato was on dirt bikes and we took all the back roads on gravel that was a good day

Mean, dirtbikes look like fun, never been on one myself.

Sidewinder

30th January 2009, 08:31

Mean, dirtbikes look like fun, never been on one myself.

have you seen our crf vid?
we did this sunday just been with ham honda

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mister.koz

30th January 2009, 08:46

That does look like fun :)

alrighty gotta do some work.

insomnia01

30th January 2009, 09:09

I was thinking mid to late feb for coro, could work in nicely :) then forgotten highway (this one (http://www.motowhere.com/maps/route/Taranaki-loop11017)) on the 1st of march :D - thats a saturday and sunday tho.

A lap I have been doing lately from SH43 is once you hit taumarunui head nth on SH4 turn right at Ongarue turn off follow through to Waimiha on to SH30 turn right head to bennydale, after a few kms you come to a junction that allows you to either head to Whakamaru or you carry on to Waipapa rd... I normally head to the dam cafe in Whakamaru for coffee then on to old taupo rd & home. The road you have chosen to go through to Ohura is suitable for GOATS & SHEEP ONLY..... meaning it's very narrow, met up with a stock truck on that road once not nice :dodge::dodge::dodge:

Spazm

30th January 2009, 09:24

The road you have chosen to go through to Ohura is suitable for GOATS & SHEEP ONLY..... meaning it's very narrow, met up with a stock truck on that road once not nice :dodge::dodge::dodge:

I liked that road through Ohura there.. Although it would probably be better to go through Taumaranui for fuel and food reasons

Sidewinder

30th January 2009, 10:10

hey how would you guys like to do the prison to Okoroire run?

http://www.motowhere.com/maps/route/Waikeria-Okoroire-Cambridge-Home

insomnia01

30th January 2009, 11:49

I liked that road through Ohura there.. Although it would probably be better to go through Taumaranui for fuel and food reasons

don't get me wrong bud it's a cool lap alright just narrow :gob::gob:

HACHET

30th January 2009, 11:57

:D trains rule, specially the blue ones.

No ride for me this sunday im off to play with the trains in hamilton with my son might try and get my knee down on a long sweeping bend (best wear my leathers for this stunt)

Squid

30th January 2009, 14:03

No ride for me this sunday im off to play with the trains in hamilton with my son might try and get my knee down on a long sweeping bend (best wear my leathers for this stunt)

Hanging off the side of the train? Get photos and I'll buy you a pint next time we're down at the pub :apint:
:stupid:

mister.koz

30th January 2009, 17:54

hey how would you guys like to do the prison to Okoroire run?

http://www.motowhere.com/maps/route/Waikeria-Okoroire-Cambridge-Home

That looks like a good run dude :D

No ride for me this sunday im off to play with the trains in hamilton with my son might try and get my knee down on a long sweeping bend (best wear my leathers for this stunt)

Trains, you gotta get that photo dude, knee down on a train, all geared up :D

A lap I have been doing lately from SH43 is once you hit taumarunui head nth on SH4 turn right at Ongarue turn off follow through to Waimiha on to SH30 turn right head to bennydale, after a few kms you come to a junction that allows you to either head to Whakamaru or you carry on to Waipapa rd... I normally head to the dam cafe in Whakamaru for coffee then on to old taupo rd & home. The road you have chosen to go through to Ohura is suitable for GOATS & SHEEP ONLY..... meaning it's very narrow, met up with a stock truck on that road once not nice :dodge::dodge::dodge:

Sounds nasty :s

Mountlocal1

31st January 2009, 09:42

Goood morning everybody.... Mr's Insomnia, Ex TL1000, WARR, Triboy, Mr McLovin...

Just been reading thru the posts... Sounds like theres quite a big crew in Hams now with some new chaps... I have to admit to being a bit jealous!

Il try and time my next visit to a weekend and shoot over to the pub on a friday night for a catch up...

Hows the bike purchase going Warren? :soon: ?

Bet your all out on your bikes right now.... Bastards! <_<

Have a great weekend guys! Keep in touch +67571776044 :mobile:

Warr

31st January 2009, 10:04

..........
Hows the bike purchase going Warren? :soon: ?
.....
Yes purchase coming along. Just picked up my new / modified leathers yesterday and got a helmet the other week. So 2b out riding is an imminent event.
I posted up a thread about my first ride after 4 months rescuing my daughters bike :)
When are you getting your PMG bike ?

Mountlocal1

31st January 2009, 11:37

Yes purchase coming along. Just picked up my new / modified leathers yesterday and got a helmet the other week. So 2b out riding is an imminent event.
I posted up a thread about my first ride after 4 months rescuing my daughters bike :)
When are you getting your PMG bike ?

Nice, what was it like? Where did you post the thread?

What did you get mod'd on your leathers?

I found a cheap DRZSM in Aus that I could import at no cost but Im struggling with buying a bike that mite get ridden 30 min a week...
I think I will just save that money towards the south island run in Feb/March next year. Still trying to figure out what to buy for that trip... Maybe just an older vfr800 or something? Only want to spend round 10-15k as will sell / trade the bike straight after the trip on something I want to keep long term.

:woohoo:

Can you PM me those details I need....

Brooke

31st January 2009, 17:27

Does it look like we have many going on the ride tomorrow?

insomnia01

31st January 2009, 17:27

[QUOTE=Mountlocal1;1914504]

I think I will just save that money towards the south island run in Feb/March next year. Still trying to figure out what to buy for that trip... Maybe just an older vfr800 or something? Only want to spend round 10-15k as will sell / trade the bike straight after the trip on something I want to keep long term.

:headbang::headbang::headbang::headbang: Can't wait for this to happen big fella, 3 weeks :2thumbsup:2thumbsup:2thumbsup :Oi::Oi::Oi:

Mountlocal1

31st January 2009, 17:42

:headbang::headbang::headbang::headbang: Can't wait for this to happen big fella, 3 weeks :2thumbsup:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

Ha ha.... Mate. Thats the only reason Im still living / working over here! To get the dollars saved for bikes and trips.... Enjoy ya ride tomorrow! :2thumbsup

Warr

31st January 2009, 22:40

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Nice, what was it like? Where did you post the thread?

Q. What did you get mod'd on your leathers?
A. New Jacket was a Raven from Quasi, only has a short waist zip, so got a long one installed. No domes on colar. Tag & domes added.
Got old pants repaired as well, thats all from Fiona out at Urllich Shops.

Q. Can you PM me those details I need....
A. PM sent

MarkH

31st January 2009, 23:05

I might just come on down to Hamilton to meet you guys and go on a ride tomorrow (or is that today now).

mister.koz

31st January 2009, 23:07

I might just come on down to Hamilton to meet you guys and go on a ride tomorrow (or is that today now).

Hey mate, ru coming to meet us at the kingsgate? we may change the route in the morning depending on who's leading.

MarkH

31st January 2009, 23:10

Hey mate, ru coming to meet us at the kingsgate? we may change the route in the morning depending on who's leading.

Yeah, I'll head down to the Kingsgate (100 Garnett Ave) and meet up with you guys there. I'll try to be there by 9:30am.

I'm on a scooter, but the speed limit is no problem for the four hundy CC beasty.

mister.koz

31st January 2009, 23:12

Yeah, I'll head down to the Kingsgate (100 Garnett Ave) and meet up with you guys there. I'll try to be there by 9:30am.

I'm on a scooter, but the speed limit is no problem for the four hundy CC beasty.

Sweet all sounds great :)

Sidewinder

1st February 2009, 06:24

think its meant to be a bit damp today,
owel wont be there today which may make one or two people very happy.......
Doing the coro loop so if any one wants to come be at bp rototuna b4 9am

insomnia01

1st February 2009, 19:27

Great ride today guys & girls, hope all got home in one piece :scooter::scooter:

mister.koz

1st February 2009, 23:04

Great ride today guys & girls, hope all got home in one piece :scooter::scooter:

Yeah man, was a good ride, i am buggered but otherwise un-scathed :D

Murray

2nd February 2009, 15:09

Yeah man, was a good ride, i am buggered but otherwise un-scathed :D

If your buggered why are you posting at midnight. You should be in bed all tucked up!!! Then again I watched the cricket through to the end - exciting finish!!

slofox

2nd February 2009, 15:14

If your buggered why are you posting at midnight. You should be in bed all tucked up!!! Then again I watched the cricket through to the end - exciting finish!!

You can thank me for that exciting finish and the NZ win...'cause I did NOT watch...every time I DO watch they lose.....don' tell NZ Cricket....

mister.koz

2nd February 2009, 15:20

You can thank me for that exciting finish and the NZ win...'cause I did NOT watch...every time I DO watch they lose.....don' tell NZ Cricket....

Hooked on the computer :) i don't like cricket and i saw that one to the end, slammed the 4 on the last boll.... talk about taking it to the wire!

Misred

2nd February 2009, 19:29

The computer can be a huge time waster ha. enjoyed the ride on Sunday. but really cann't wait to get back on my own bike!! :soon:

Brooke

2nd February 2009, 20:58

People must have been busy today..... not many posts :D

mister.koz

2nd February 2009, 21:44

The computer can be a huge time waster ha. enjoyed the ride on Sunday. but really cann't wait to get back on my own bike!! :soon:

The computer takes up more time in my day than i have for sleep :D be good to see you on the road again!

People must have been busy today..... not many posts :D

Yeah, taking it easy, got lots of complex stuff to do at work at the mo.

Mr. Rock

3rd February 2009, 07:10

well sounds like you guys and girlies had fun on sunday.. was gutted i missed it. after all the medication jabbed into me the hand is still sore and still swollen so not ideal. fingers crossed it will go down asap

mister.koz

3rd February 2009, 08:46

Warr

3rd February 2009, 15:26

.... the hand is still sore and still swollen so not ideal. fingers crossed it will go down asap
Mr Rock..... From someone with a hand injury....
Swelling is the start of scar tissue. Scar tissue will render your hand inoperative.
If I was healing again I would go to any length to reduce that swelling. Most likely that would have been sleeping with my hand raised.
You better know re-mobilizing your hand is a depressing experience.
I am 4 months from date of injury, 2.5 months from splint off. I need to work my left hand (fingers) all the time to try and make a fist. This is only because scar tissue has formed in all joints and the only way to re-mobilize is through pain and persistence.
I have also lost a large portion of grip strength to both hands (left hand - complex fractures, right hand was dislocated and broken)
Grip strength on left/right hand was down to 10kg/15kg. Male adult should be ~30-50kg minimum. (I know someone with 90kg grip strength).
Long long road to recovery.

Thats enough depressing talk. Likely to be picking up replacement bike tomorrow :)
Not sure how far I will be able to ride as left shoulder is not back to full strength.
Kiwibike Insurance have come up with the best price on insuring a '90 vintage machine so they will likely get my business.

TerminalAddict

3rd February 2009, 17:50

sweet .. a gentle ride over the divi on saturday? or a hard slog around whangamomona ? :bleh:

Warr

3rd February 2009, 18:25

sweet .. a gentle ride over the divi on saturday? or a hard slog around whangamomona ? :bleh:
Is there a soft slog around whangamomona option

carver

3rd February 2009, 18:43

Is there a soft slog around whangamomona option

what ya get?
a GSXR1000?
or a 09 CBR1000R?

Warr

3rd February 2009, 18:49

what ya get?
a GSXR1000?
or a 09 CBR1000R?
Something ancient and almost affordable. Same as last time :)

rideon

3rd February 2009, 19:51

Ride to South Head was as good as the first time I did it - great road for a higher speed run through some sweeping bends. Got one line wrong going a bit quick (thanks for reminding me Paddy :) ) Just posted a few pics on our page.

SilentNinja

3rd February 2009, 22:06

http://nz.youtube.com/watch?v=AjZ-R3LFMzo Can Shrek Do This ??

ckai

4th February 2009, 15:01

Squid

4th February 2009, 15:26

I thought I'd just post to say...

WHY THE HELL ISN'T IT :drinknsin TIME.

What a long afternoon. Morning was great. Yes I'm procrastinating a little. Wanna go for a ride.

Anyone else had the thought that this could become a bit of a ghost thread because of the new features in the social group section?

Alot of that would depend on where Mr.Koz decides to post.... :jerry: Nah shoudnt really should it? Unless theres somthing sneaky yous want to talk about whout some ppl knowing.... :Police:

Murray

4th February 2009, 15:36

Alot of that would depend on where Mr.Koz decides to post.... :jerry: .... :Police:

What?? You mean if Koz doesn't post here this thread might get more popular. Boy talk about putting the knife in before you leave!!!

Squid

4th February 2009, 15:41

What?? You mean if Koz doesn't post here this thread might get more popular. Boy talk about putting the knife in before you leave!!!

I didnt mean to insinuate that!! :chase:

and you know it :2guns:

ckai

4th February 2009, 15:49

What?? You mean if Koz doesn't post here this thread might get more popular. Boy talk about putting the knife in before you leave!!!

haha

I didnt mean to insinuate that!! :chase:

and you know it :2guns:

No, of course you didn't ;)

mister.koz

4th February 2009, 16:22

Jesus why don't you guys just cup each others balls :laugh: dunno why i have to post all day to keep the convo going.

Social group is cool :D

carver

4th February 2009, 16:37

Something ancient and almost affordable. Same as last time :)

haha, ok, look forward to seeing it

mister.koz

5th February 2009, 09:46

calendar app is up

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=1888&day=2009-2-5

Chur :Punk:

TerminalAddict

5th February 2009, 10:00

is that for today? or sunday?

callendar says today leaving 9:45 .. .?!?!?!?

mister.koz

5th February 2009, 10:31

is that for today? or sunday?

callendar says today leaving 9:45 .. .?!?!?!?

oooops :sleep: fixing now.

ckai

5th February 2009, 11:34

oooops :sleep: fixing now.

I see all the cool people are enrolled so there's no point anyone else coming :D

I thought I'd better put my name down so you and Spaz don't like like loners.

mister.koz

5th February 2009, 11:59

I see all the cool people are enrolled so there's no point anyone else coming :D

I thought I'd better put my name down so you and Spaz don't like like loners.

Damn, you saw the calendar? that's cool we will meet you in kawhia :shifty:

Misred

5th February 2009, 17:43

Daamm.... missing out on another cool ride :crybaby:..... I said cool ride not cool people ckai :shutup:

ckai

6th February 2009, 11:51

Daamm.... missing out on another cool ride :crybaby:..... I said cool ride not cool people ckai :shutup:

haha you'll keep

mister.koz

8th February 2009, 17:58

Well, had a great ride today, the road was pretty hot most of the way.

After setting off from the hotel with mostly full bellies we skipped out gordonton to the swamp roads and rounded up in paeroa all steamy and wanting more wind.

The road from Paeroa - Kopu - Whangamata was wrought with cars but was enjoyable all the same.

We skipped the swim cause i was the only one who brought my togs and the thought of ckai skinny dipping was too much to bare. Stopped in whangas for some much needed shade and chopped cars up on the way to Paeroa - looks like 1/2 of the country was leaving the coromandel at the same time we were....

After a quick roll through the swamp roads a few of us had a short stop at the pub for some quick refreshments (redbull + orange for me) at about 430pm

Well done tracy, trina and leyton. Its a fairly hard road and quite a trial in that heat but you guys came through with smiles on your faces and bugs on your bikes.

:cool:

South waikato-ish next week! :Punk:

jmk

8th February 2009, 18:59

We were going down Te Rapa straight when you guys left, was good to see you all and to see the general lee!!

Leyton

8th February 2009, 20:37

We were going down Te Rapa straight when you guys left, was good to see you all and to see the general lee!!

Ahhhh! I thought I had seen ya :)

Was one excallent ride today :) Another road I have never traveled on... SH25A... I got to get out more!

mister.koz

8th February 2009, 20:39

Ahhhh! I thought I had seen ya :)

Was one excallent ride today :) Another road I have never traveled on... SH25A... I got to get out more!

Yeah man, i have seen a whole lotta new roads with this group :)

Tootle

8th February 2009, 21:03

ckai

9th February 2009, 06:13

Thanks dude...Had a great time!..am still smiling :done: Can't wait for the next one. :banana::banana:

Couldn't ask for a better group of people to ride with...Thanks everyone for all the support and for not giving up on me :2thumbsup

To be honest we were only going to give you one more week and if you didn't cut it, we were just gonna cut our loses and move on :D

Squid

9th February 2009, 07:09

To be honest we were only going to give you one more week and if you didn't cut it, we were just gonna cut our loses and move on :D

So much for the "nice group" and "come ride with" us etc etc :2guns:

Mr. Rock

9th February 2009, 07:24

was a great ride :) fairly hot came home with my jacket dripping with sweet. haha.

looking forward to next ride and wednesday

Tootle

9th February 2009, 08:10

To be honest we were only going to give you one more week and if you didn't cut it, we were just gonna cut our loses and move on :D

:gob: HEY!!! You wait till I see you next!

mister.koz

9th February 2009, 08:17

To be honest we were only going to give you one more week and if you didn't cut it, we were just gonna cut our loses and move on :D

Yeah still trying to get rid of that Cameron guy.. sheesh!

ckai

9th February 2009, 08:29

You shall never be rid of me, NEVER!!!

On another note and surprisingly completely off topic, the sand for the garage floor has just been leveled (trying to keep the bloody dogs off it now) so now I can get digging and start building the garage. Soon the bikes may actually have actual homes at our place instead of the folks.

Although, I'm thinking we'll have to sell one of the 250's to help fund the project. So if anyone knows someone that wants to buy a mint Ninja or Hyosung :)

mister.koz

9th February 2009, 08:32

Giva ya $10 for the hyosung :D

Murray

9th February 2009, 08:46

$10 thats pretty poor, I will give you $20 (as long as it has a full tank of gas)

HACHET

9th February 2009, 09:27

[QUOTE=ckai;1926600]You shall never be rid of me, NEVER!!!

On another note and surprisingly completely off topic, the sand for the garage floor has just been leveled (trying to keep the bloody dogs off it now) so now I can get digging and start building the garage. Soon the bikes may actually have actual homes at our place instead of the folks.

Although, I'm thinking we'll have to sell one of the 250's to help fund the project. So if anyone knows someone that wants to buy a mint Ninja or Hyosung :)[/QUOTE

ill raise the bidding to $21.50 as long as it comes with warrant and rego and new tyres:sunny:

Misred

9th February 2009, 09:30

Leyton, it the life man....:scooter:... i cannt wait to get back on the road!!! :soon:

mister.koz

9th February 2009, 09:32

Leyton, it the life man....:scooter:... i cannt wait to get back on the road!!! :soon:

How far off is that? :)

Misred

9th February 2009, 09:33

To be honest we were only going to give you one more week and if you didn't cut it, we were just gonna cut our loses and move on :D

GEEEESSSS ur hard man......:devil2:...lol

Misred

9th February 2009, 09:39

was a great ride :) fairly hot came home with my jacket dripping with sweet. haha.

looking forward to next ride and wednesday

EEk... someone remind me not to ride behind Dom next time... i really dont need to a power shower!!!!.. :eek:

Misred

9th February 2009, 09:46

ckai

9th February 2009, 09:54

Giva ya $10 for the hyosung :D

$10 thats pretty poor, I will give you $20 (as long as it has a full tank of gas)

ill raise the bidding to $21.50 as long as it comes with warrant and rego and new tyres:sunny:

All very good offers and if someone can get me a garage that is bigger than a doll house (and can fit 2 cars and 2 bikes) for that you can have it :)

GEEEESSSS ur hard man......:devil2:...lol

haha I'm still on a roll from the weekend.

Tootle

9th February 2009, 12:22

jmk

9th February 2009, 12:24

All very good offers and if someone can get me a garage that is bigger than a doll house (and can fit 2 cars and 2 bikes) for that you can have it :)

haha I'm still on a roll from the weekend.

*pushes every one out of the way here*

We can do that ;) triple garage so far has a car, 4x4, a boat, a bike, some push bikes as well umm some lawnmowers and washing machines, couple of freezers and heaps of man shit!!!

:done:

ckai

9th February 2009, 12:30

I reckon you should be paying us to take it away :devil2:

ha bloody ha

*pushes every one out of the way here*

We can do that ;) triple garage so far has a car, 4x4, a boat, a bike, some push bikes as well umm some lawnmowers and washing machines, couple of freezers and heaps of man shit!!!

:done:

haha man shit, love it.

Spazm

9th February 2009, 12:48

I reckon you should be paying us to take it away :devil2:

Damn man... they is picking on you..

Leyton

9th February 2009, 13:10

To be honest we were only going to give you one more week and if you didn't cut it, we were just gonna cut our loses and move on :D

ROUGH! hehe

Leyton

9th February 2009, 13:13

Leyton, it the life man....:scooter:... i cannt wait to get back on the road!!! :soon:

Hehe when do you think your bike will be all healed ? :)

Ahhh question answered :P

" ummm.... i need a bike right now!! still waiting to hare back from the insurance company?@#*! "

Leyton

9th February 2009, 13:18

All very good offers and if someone can get me a garage that is bigger than a doll house (and can fit 2 cars and 2 bikes) for that you can have it :)

haha I'm still on a roll from the weekend.

I will give you $30 as long as it comes with a full tank of gas and a hot babe :wari: Both bike and Babe must be legal and come with a WOF.

Brooke

9th February 2009, 18:18

Never get rid of you..... oh shit...our worst nightmare:devil2: lol

ummm.... i need a bike right now!! still waiting to hare back from the insurance company?@#*! :brick:

If anyone wants to come up with a plan to be rid of him, let me know.... I'm sure we can work something out. Just don't tell him it was his "loving wife" who helped plan it..... tee hee

Sidewinder

9th February 2009, 19:16

coro loop this weekend?

mister.koz

9th February 2009, 19:37

If anyone wants to come up with a plan to be rid of him, let me know.... I'm sure we can work something out. Just don't tell him it was his "loving wife" who helped plan it..... tee hee

I know some people, good people they can have a wee "chat" with him. Starting with concrete shoes :whistle:

coro loop this weekend?

Nah man, we did whanga's/kopu on sunday thing coro loop will wait a bit.

Squid

10th February 2009, 06:46

At risk of posting off topic here (hey wait what is the topic?)

Had a dude come around and look at the bike last night, he's well keen on buying the beastie it seems. For my asking price too Murry thanks for asking. :headbang:

He's going to go and convince the Mrs its a good idea apparently and hopefully will give me the cash then take it away :clap::first:

Leaving in 2days......... Last chance to get me that leaving gift Mr.Koz :msn-wink:

mister.koz

10th February 2009, 08:21

Sidewinder

10th February 2009, 17:40

Nah man, we did whanga's/kopu on sunday thing coro loop will wait a bit.

whangamata kopu is nothing at all, you missed the best part of getting pissed at coroglenn

Leyton

10th February 2009, 19:47

getting pissed :( :puke:

Mr. Rock

11th February 2009, 08:06

:apint::apint::apint::soon:

mister.koz

11th February 2009, 08:08

:eek: :2thumbsup :2thumbsup

Misred

11th February 2009, 09:23

:woohoo::woohoo: boy o boy its hot!!!! :sweatdrop

Spazm

11th February 2009, 09:34

:woohoo::woohoo: boy o boy its hot!!!! :sweatdrop

It's too damn muggy that's what it is !!

i knew i shoulda got me a heat pump and a big new tv with sky - now where did i leave that money tree :(

Squid

11th February 2009, 10:19

:woohoo::woohoo: boy o boy its hot!!!! :sweatdrop

Har Har tis nice in the air conditioned library at the mo :D

Should really be packing rather that wasting time on this site though.... :soon:

HACHET

11th February 2009, 10:40

aaaahhh so nice and cool in my airconned office i even need to wear shorts today, and its beer night :woohoo:then when i get home all i need to do is switch on my heat pump

Murray

11th February 2009, 10:48

Yep it's hot

Have a meeting at 3 pm and then off to the pub. should be there by 4 at the latest. beer time is calling :drool::drool::beer::beer::sweatdrop:soon::soon: :doobey::drinkup::drinkup:

Leyton

11th February 2009, 14:40

I have been in an airconditioned server room where if you take a metalic object outside the air condences around it quickly :)

4 Degrease in my office :) Need to put on warm cloaths :)

Yay Pub!

PaddyFZ1

11th February 2009, 19:59

Heres the route for anyone who is interested
http://www.motowhere.com/maps/route/LOR-15-02-09 little longer than i thought but should be ok.
Stops in Waitomo, PioPio, Tekuiti, Oto

PaddyFZ1

11th February 2009, 20:00

Someone can add it to the calander if they think its necessary

mister.koz

11th February 2009, 22:12

Wicked! thats really different to where i thought it was going to go :) Thanks man, i reckon i could get to te-kuiti on a tank :D

mister.koz

11th February 2009, 22:15

calendar appt up :niceone:

insomnia01

12th February 2009, 07:55

mister.koz

12th February 2009, 09:24

Just my 10c worth, the road from Waimiha to Bennydale is pretty cool then on wards to whakamaru for coffee etc then home via old taupo rd, it's only a suggestion as sh4 can be abit boring & the turn off to waimiha is'nt that far from where you come out from aria....those with smaller gas tanks can fill up at Pio Pio & should make it all the way home

Sweet as dude, have a yarn to paddy about it on sunday (unless he logs in here) the maps really are a guide :)

Squid

12th February 2009, 09:34

Well boys and girls have a good ride this weekend. I shall be thinking of you as I drive down the west coast......... About to leave hamilton now so have fun and take care all :D

mister.koz

12th February 2009, 09:37

Well boys and girls have a good ride this weekend. I shall be thinking of you as I drive down the west coast......... About to leave hamilton now so have fun and take care all :D

Good luck and god speed :)

As a suggestion, if you are driving down take the west coast road on the south island and go through arthur's pass to CHCH its FREAKEN awesome.

I will be flying down to Chch sometime soon, normally a few times a year will text you when i am down there. ttfn

PaddyFZ1

12th February 2009, 18:40

Just my 10c worth, the road from Waimiha to Bennydale is pretty cool then on wards to whakamaru for coffee etc then home via old taupo rd, it's only a suggestion as sh4 can be abit boring & the turn off to waimiha is'nt that far from where you come out from aria....those with smaller gas tanks can fill up at Pio Pio & should make it all the way home

I agree its a great piece of road, just dont think neveryone would be into 370km that it would make the ride.
At about 300 it is longer than i had planned.
And if you want to make it a serious ride you might as well head to kawhia, te anga, then waitomo, now that would be a fun day.

Sidewinder

12th February 2009, 19:19

JamRoll

12th February 2009, 20:42

Well boys and girls have a good ride this weekend. I shall be thinking of you as I drive down the west coast......... About to leave hamilton now so have fun and take care all :D

Hope you've had a good trip. Have fun in the wild west! Speaking of fun, are you gonna get a bike? There must be heaps of great roads down there. Maybe an adventure/enduro bike instead of a mental gixxer :bye:

insomnia01

13th February 2009, 06:37

I agree its a great piece of road, just dont think neveryone would be into 370km that it would make the ride.
At about 300 it is longer than i had planned.
And if you want to make it a serious ride you might as well head to kawhia, te anga, then waitomo, now that would be a fun day.

MMMmmmm !!!! could be a nice lap for saturday I think!! :Oi::Oi::Oi:

ckai

13th February 2009, 09:29

This thread is pretty funny. You need to have a dictionary beside you though http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=42366&highlight=LED+bling

This may give the snot brigade something to think about. I only read the first page. Good laugh

insomnia01

13th February 2009, 09:46

most of his threads are like that, I was reading one last where he & a mate did a tour of the sth isld...man what a hoot:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

mister.koz

13th February 2009, 11:56

That is quite cool :) dunno if i would do it but cool all the same.

Tootle

13th February 2009, 12:26

What a hard case dude..Great thread:clap:

Tootle

13th February 2009, 22:46

Dargor

13th February 2009, 22:49

wow, i've got a sunday off. Chances are ill get called in. But on the off chance what time do these rides start. Leaving from that hotel ah?

Tootle

13th February 2009, 22:53

wow, i've got a sunday off. Chances are ill get called in. But on the off chance what time do these rides start. Leaving from that hotel ah?

Hi Dargor, Good to hear...Leave from the Kingsgate Hotel...Breakfast then leave by around 10.15am

Leyton

14th February 2009, 21:46

I had a blonde moment in my car tonight...I don't drive it that often anymore so when I do I sometimes forget that I'm not on my bike (which you would think would be pretty noticable). I went to swerve around a bit of tin in the middle of the road...so what did I do...I leant down...and of course my car did not go anywhere...DOH!!!
Lucky no one was watching :Oops:

Haha its not uncommon :) I tend to dodge stuff I dont need to dodge in the car and go around corners too fast :) I drive a Rav4, Going around corners too fast is easy.

smoky

15th February 2009, 19:04

Nice ride - thanks
:done:

bane

15th February 2009, 19:59

Nice ride - thanks
:done:

yes great roads (thanks paddy for the route), great weather, and the company wasnt bad either!

Spazm

15th February 2009, 20:49

Thanks Paddy for setting the route for today.. So many great roads to remember. :)

It was a good group of people today.

insomnia01

16th February 2009, 06:37

Thanks for the ride today Paddy awesome lap with tremendous company, great coffee & I can't forget the fabulous CARROT CAKE MMMmmmm:yeah::yeah::yeah:

Murray

16th February 2009, 07:46

Ditto to all the above. One of the best and would love to do again when we get stuck for a route.

12 bikes started out and 10 finished. A few had to go early. My tacho registered 311 kms from hotel to hotel so a good ride and not so late back.

We sort of did a count of people not on the ride (at the pub) and came up with ckai,brooke,millen,donna,dave,krissie,sharon,craig ,bryce (came to pub),adamm and jess,squid (mainlander now),richard, munta,ian, slofox,geene,
rom, wysper, amanda and not to mention a few others!! If all turned up we would have 25 bikes+, cool

Leyton

16th February 2009, 08:23

Nice ride - thanks
:done:

Yeah it was :) Cheers for your advice yesterday re-bike and setup :)

Tootle

16th February 2009, 09:59

Well Paddy, I asked for more windies and you certainly delivered :done:

Thanks very much! I had a great day.

Was good to see Bain and Smoky enjoyed the day, hope to see you guys back out with us sometime. You're both welcome to join us at the Te Rapa tavern on Wednesday nights were we discuss the next route and have a catch up yarn.

mister.koz

16th February 2009, 19:51

Squid

16th February 2009, 21:56

Hope you've had a good trip. Have fun in the wild west! Speaking of fun, are you gonna get a bike? There must be heaps of great roads down there. Maybe an adventure/enduro bike instead of a mental gixxer :bye:

Hey I just happen to like my mental Gixxa! Would get me to uni REAL quick. Takes 20 mins to walk so not too bad. Yeah I might get a more relaxed bike. Will see how this winter goes first though eh!

JamRoll

17th February 2009, 20:00

Hey I just happen to like my mental Gixxa! Would get me to uni REAL quick. Takes 20 mins to walk so not too bad. Yeah I might get a more relaxed bike. Will see how this winter goes first though eh!

Yeah gixxers are handy when you are in a hurry :headbang: I'd imagine you'd want heated everything to ride in winter down there!!! :cold:

Squid

17th February 2009, 21:07

Yeah somthing like that. Or just get a snowmobile... Now that would have a certain amount of class!!! :lol: Might have to fit it with wheels though for the days its not quite so icey and freezing though.

Going down the west coast on a bike if you had fine weather would just be the greatest ay. A really good mix of strights and loads of twisties that Paddy would lose most of his foot pegs on. You would just want a bike that will do at least 180+kms to a tank though. Some of the gas stations are quite far apart. Whats the range on your bikey Hatchet? :Oops: *runs off giggling*

Spazm

17th February 2009, 21:16

Yeah somthing like that. Or just get a snowmobile... Now that would have a certain amount of class!!! :lol: Might have to fit it with wheels though for the days its not quite so icey and freezing though.

You could always put a motor and wheels on a couch & ride that to Uni with a couple blankets to keep you warm..

& if it gets really really cold just set it alight :)

Squid

17th February 2009, 21:21

You could always put a motor and wheels on a couch & ride that to Uni with a couple blankets to keep you warm..

& if it gets really really cold just set it alight :)

now thats just pure class!!!! if I use a trumpy motor in the couch theres a good chance it'll make it up some of the hills too, having bucket loads of torque and such like :yes: Would be much faster wh a gixxa engine though :Punk:

Spazm

17th February 2009, 21:31

now thats just pure class!!!! if I use a trumpy motor in the couch theres a good chance it'll make it up some of the hills too, having bucket loads of torque and such like :yes: Would be much faster wh a gixxa engine though :Punk:

Ahh.. but would you want to set the gixxer or trumpy motor alight ?? Y not use a 650 Hyobag engine.. you could easily burn it and not give it another thought as to it being a waste :)

Squid

17th February 2009, 21:40

Ahh.. but would you want to set the gixxer or trumpy motor alight ?? Y not use a 650 Hyobag engine.. you could easily burn it and not give it another thought as to it being a waste :)

Good point. If I wanted to help the world I could even use a harley engine.... or some type of cruiser. What would be the best kind of blankets? The knitted wollen ones your generic oma has over her knees while playing cards during winter or something a little more classy? Tarten perhaps?

Spazm

17th February 2009, 21:51

Good point. If I wanted to help the world I could even use a harley engine.... or some type of cruiser. What would be the best kind of blankets? The knitted wollen ones your generic oma has over her knees while playing cards during winter or something a little more classy? Tarten perhaps?

Mmmm.. Do remember you want to get up and down those hills aye .. can't just go picking any ole engine willy nilly :)

Red Blankets Go Faster :headbang:

smoky

18th February 2009, 07:37

...I could even use a harley engine.... . What would be the best kind of blankets?

If it had a harley engine you'd have to have a leather blanket with studs and tassels.....and wear leather chaps and waste coat

mister.koz

18th February 2009, 07:52

If it had a harley engine you'd have to have a leather blanket with studs and tassels.....and wear leather chaps and waste coat

Those would go with squid's leather teddy.<_<

Tootle

18th February 2009, 09:11

Those would go with squid's leather teddy.<_<

mmmm...sexy :blip:

Sidewinder

18th February 2009, 12:06

Those would go with squid's leather teddy.<_<

hey coz you reckon ill get the smash if i come along tonight?

mister.koz

18th February 2009, 12:07

hey coz you reckon ill get the smash if i come along tonight?

Only if you come on to the bartender, he's a nice guy but he's not a "touch" kinda guy.

Sidewinder

18th February 2009, 12:16

Only if you come on to the bartender, he's a nice guy but he's not a "touch" kinda guy.

was meaning mr murry!
oh amandas back!!!!
well wont be till like to weeks time till shes back again:shit::love:.
you guys going to do a ride to battle of the streets on sunday?
$25 to get in and the have efpos at the gate for once aswell

Squid

18th February 2009, 12:18

Mmmm..
Red Blankets Go Faster :headbang:

true dat. :2thumbsup too bad it doesnt quite work the same way for bikes:girlfight:

If it had a harley engine you'd have to have a leather blanket with studs and tassels.....and wear leather chaps and waste coat

Hmmmm maybe not a harley engine then. And like spazm refered to you would want somthing that will start every morning. Like a gixxa, jamroll would back me up on this one

Those would go with squid's leather teddy.<_<

Mr. President I thought we agreed not to talk about this on the forum.. :oi-grr: :Oops:

mmmm...sexy :blip:

Yeah thanks for that. I think :crazy:

Murray

18th February 2009, 12:22

hey coz you reckon ill get the smash if i come along tonight?

Nothing buying a round of drinks won't stop!!

mister.koz

18th February 2009, 12:24

was meaning mr murry!
oh amandas back!!!!
well wont be till like to weeks time till shes back again:shit::love:.
you guys going to do a ride to battle of the streets on sunday?
$25 to get in and the have efpos at the gate for once aswell

Wicked, be good to catch up with her, i bet she's been on her scorpio a bit on those southern roads.

I think most of the crew are going to battle of the streets but i wont be going, working saturday - thought i might get some sleep on sunday...

Nothing buying a round of drinks won't stop!!

:beer:

mister.koz

18th February 2009, 12:25

Mr. President I thought we agreed not to talk about this on the forum.. :oi-grr: :Oops:

Now now, every good president needs a man-slave :shifty:

Sidewinder

18th February 2009, 12:27

Nothing buying a round of drinks won't stop!!

the chruch says i can drink or spend money on them kinds of things

Sidewinder

18th February 2009, 12:30

Wicked, be good to catch up with her, i bet she's been on her scorpio a bit on those southern roads.

I think most of the crew are going to battle of the streets but i wont be going, working saturday - thought i might get some sleep on sunday...

:beer:

yup its over 10 000kz on the clock now,
she came up from chch to wellington on friday, and on sat wellington to hams and then on tuesday hams to kaitia and shes coming back down late sunday then were off on holiday around the loop for a week with a tent and two bikes, gona be great!!!!:niceone:

Murray

18th February 2009, 12:30

the chruch says i can drink or spend money on them kinds of things

Whats a "chruch" Have you misspelt "crutch" again. Typical.

Well it the crutch says u can spend money on those kind of things. Great your shout:beer::beer::beer::beer:

Sidewinder

18th February 2009, 12:32

Whats a "chruch" Have you misspelt "crutch" again. Typical.

Well it the crutch says u can spend money on those kind of things. Great your shout:beer::beer::beer::beer:

damb........ church!

but the crutch does soun d kinda fun aswell tho:wari:

Squid

18th February 2009, 12:32

Now now, every good president needs a man-slave :shifty:

only snag is I'm kind of 1,400kms away. Sometimes I think thats a good thing. Do miss my mental gixxa though :bye:

ckai

20th February 2009, 08:53

only snag is I'm kind of 1,400kms away. Sometimes I think thats a good thing. Do miss my mental gixxa though :bye:

Did you end up selling it or have to still got it. Could also do a "get mental gixxa to squid" mission :Punk: haha

Murray

20th February 2009, 09:04

Hope it clears for Paeroa on Sunday!!! Went last year and never seen so many bikes!!! 4 just like mine!! Some people (only a few though) have class!!

Warr

20th February 2009, 09:38

Paeroa BOTS entry tis Adults $25
http://www.battleofthestreets.co.nz/

Squid

20th February 2009, 09:42

Did you end up selling it or have to still got it. Could also do a "get mental gixxa to squid" mission :Punk: haha

Well its for sale but I still own it. If you want to ride it down feel free. I'll arrange to get the chain and sprockets changed on it. You'll have to pay for gas and the ferry though Im afraid. Did have me step brother offer to ride it down but hes kind of on the little side and I think the bike would be abit much for him to handle....:Pokey:

Warr

22nd February 2009, 02:45

What time & where is everyone leaving for Paeora....
Practice Starts: Sunday 22nd February starting approximately 8.15 am.
First Race: Sunday 22nd February starting approximately 11.30 am.

Murray

22nd February 2009, 07:52

your up late!!!

Those that are going are leaving about 10.00 ish from the Hotel. Don't think there will be that many though!

Warr

22nd February 2009, 08:00

your up late!!!

Those that are going are leaving about 10.00 ish from the Hotel. Don't think there will be that many though!
Sweet as... No I was up early so as not to miss anything :)
Maybe ready by 10.... as well :eek5:

Mr. Rock

23rd February 2009, 08:12

yesterday was good times thanks guys :) liked just crusieing at the back heading towards the end of the day.

how was the races to who went?

Murray

23rd February 2009, 09:18

Races were cool!! Hot though and Leytons looking a bit like a radish. Dave, Chrissie, Grant, Leighton, Warren, me & Trina went. Lost Warren though. (Don't know how with that flowery shirt he was wearing). Koz's mate Sloan did really well in the races we saw, finished 5th or 6th. Fastest rider of the day was a Yamaha (I will bring the programme down on Wednesday night).
Made it back for a cold one about 5ish but no sign of any of you guys!!
Some great gear for sale and some good prices too. Watch out for Dave's new cap on Wednesday!!!

Spazm

23rd February 2009, 09:20

yesterday was good times thanks guys :) liked just crusieing at the back heading towards the end of the day.

You handled that new bike and the ride quite well. Some of those corners are a bit tricky, especially when they change camber or have loose stones at the apex.

Always good to come back from a ride upright and with a grin on your face :)

Misred

23rd February 2009, 10:04

Finially!!!!......they are going ahead to repair my bike.:yes: .. would have like it written off tho. 2 to 3 wks to get the parts from Japan and then the repair..., more waiting :crybaby:

HACHET

23rd February 2009, 11:34

awesome ride with just the 6 of us yesterday, Spazm those roads were probably the best ive ridden in a long time thanks man. Fraggle did really well on his new stead. i need a new toy to keep up with you lot now.

smoky

23rd February 2009, 12:21

So you guys head out every Sunday from the same place, same time?

Murray

23rd February 2009, 12:29

So you guys head out every Sunday from the same place, same time?

Yep!!

Sometimes, like yesterday there will be a split - some went to Paeroa, some went on there own tiki tour. Will probably be the same next week with some wanting to do the ulysses toy run and some not.

Sort of discuss the ride for the weekend on the wednesday night at Te Rapa tavern over the $7 burger and pint (beer/orange or coke) special

smoky

23rd February 2009, 12:35

Sort of discuss the ride for the weekend on the wednesday night at Te Rapa tavern over the $7 burger and pint (beer/orange or coke) special
Would love to join you guys on Wednesdays but; I play tennis Tuesdays and Thursdays after work, so have to balance the responsibility of being dad on other nights

mister.koz

23rd February 2009, 22:03

Finially!!!!......they are going ahead to repair my bike.:yes: .. would have like it written off tho. 2 to 3 wks to get the parts from Japan and then the repair..., more waiting :crybaby:

Good to hear you are getting back on the road soon :) it will be all good when its fixed i am sure :)

awesome ride with just the 6 of us yesterday, Spazm those roads were probably the best ive ridden in a long time thanks man. Fraggle did really well on his new stead. i need a new toy to keep up with you lot now.

Yeah dude was a great ride, wicked roads with good amounts of traffic - love it.

Mr. Rock

24th February 2009, 13:29

You handled that new bike and the ride quite well. Some of those corners are a bit tricky, especially when they change camber or have loose stones at the apex.

Always good to come back from a ride upright and with a grin on your face :)

Fraggle did really well on his new stead. i need a new toy to keep up with you lot now.

thanks :) there were the odd corner that tried to catch me out. not ideal good learning tho.

mmmmmm beeer tomorrow...

mister.koz

24th February 2009, 13:30

thanks :) there were the odd corner that tried to catch me out. not ideal good learning tho.

mmmmmm beeer tomorrow...

Ya did great dude :)

Mr. Rock

24th February 2009, 13:30

Mr. Rock

24th February 2009, 13:34

Ya did great dude :)

i think i am just going to keep on enjoying this bike.. as it stands now cause im intimidated by it, its not great fun. but as im learning its getting more and more and more fun :) (not necessarily faster tho)

mister.koz

24th February 2009, 13:38

i think i am just going to keep on enjoying this bike.. as it stands now cause im intimidated by it, its not great fun. but as im learning its getting more and more and more fun :) (not necessarily faster tho)

Yeah man, thats how i went, scared and loving it to comfortable and loving it. I have had a couple of points where the little voice in the back of my head says "your driving beyond your limits, chill out" so i have been more and more careful as time goes on.

Is the little lady getting jealous of the attention to the bike yet?

Mr. Rock

24th February 2009, 14:04

yea.. she is stick of hearing about it.. oh i found THIS!! or it does THIS!! lol

mister.koz

24th February 2009, 14:06

hehe, classic - hope she doesn't get too weird about it :laugh:

Spazm

24th February 2009, 14:32

i think i am just going to keep on enjoying this bike.. as it stands now cause im intimidated by it, its not great fun. but as im learning its getting more and more and more fun :) (not necessarily faster tho)

Yeah, there is no need to worrie about the "Faster" you'll get faster without thinking about it..

Like you said, just enjoy it :)

Keep it upright :niceone:

2 wheel madness

25th February 2009, 00:40

i think i am just going to keep on enjoying this bike.. as it stands now cause im intimidated by it, its not great fun. but as im learning its getting more and more and more fun :) (not necessarily faster tho)

And more fun it will be!
But rather than be intimidated by it you should just enjoy it (with respect for the power). Ride within your limits and there is nothing to worry about, concentrate on your entry and through corner speed / smoothness first, once you've got that sorted you will find yourself winding the gas on through and out of the corners with comfort and confidence, providing you stay within you limits the faster part will come naturally as you progress.

I cant often make it out with you lot on sundays but good to see the rides are still going strong.

Mr. Rock

25th February 2009, 07:22

thanks for the advice, im wanting to get on a rider development track day so i can try learn some of its limits with out having to worry about other things like cars and fences, ditches and gravel..

Murray

25th February 2009, 07:23

Check this out from Paeroa. The little phone video down the right hand side. Happened just as we arrived.

http://www.kiwirider.co.nz/09bots/bots.html

Hmmm strange a Honda CB winner of the overall!!!!!

smoky

25th February 2009, 07:44

Murray

25th February 2009, 08:17

There's a photo of Ginger Molloy riding his Bultaco, last time I saw Ginger he was pretty ill with cancer, wasn't even walking very well - So I'm guessing this is his grandson being that it's the Jnr Classics event??

Yeah, we were talking about him on Sunday night. I'm not sure, but am taking the programme down to pub tonight, but I think jnr classics may relate to bike type??

carver

27th February 2009, 05:44

mister.koz

27th February 2009, 08:01

thats the thing about 600's
they have so little torque compared to a litre bike

Yeah, but i reckon that the lower torque makes them easier to ride at lower speeds, making them good intermediary for people going from 250's.

Murray

27th February 2009, 08:51

CAMBRIDGE-HAMILTON TOY RUN ON SUNDAY.

It seems quite a few are interested in doing this ride on Sunday (hope the weathers good) so if we meet at the Hotel we will have to leave approx 9.45ish at the latest as briefing is 10.30 departing Cambridge 11.00 am. Allowing time to register and get the badge etc means the earlier leaving time!! Those who want to do their own thing, may see you Sunday morning before we leave. They are hoping for nearly 1,000 bikes this year but I think thats highly dependent on weather

cheers

mister.koz

27th February 2009, 08:55

carver

27th February 2009, 17:51

another event for the MFSC to wreck

Squid

27th February 2009, 23:47

another event for the MFSC to wreck

you would *rolls eyes* :Police:

Murray

28th February 2009, 07:19

Hi squidly, I searched for the picture with you and your toga in it but couldn't find it. I'm sure someone said you were there!!!!

Murray

28th February 2009, 07:23

another event for the MFSC to wreck

If you think it would be fun to wreck (or even imply you would) a fund raising ride in support of the Child Cancer foundation you are way sicker than I thought.

smoky

28th February 2009, 07:46

I wouldn't even respond Murray, he's just like an itch; if you ignore him he'll go away, but scratch and he'll get worse

Murray

28th February 2009, 08:34

I wouldn't even respond Murray, he's just like an itch; if you ignore him he'll go away, but scratch and he'll get worse

Generally none of us do, but I just thought I would point out he's building up bad kharma points big time.

Leyton

28th February 2009, 09:11

Weather looks good for Sunday, I was worried I was going to have to fit a snorkle kit to the Hyosung.

carver

28th February 2009, 11:30

If you think it would be fun to wreck (or even imply you would) a fund raising ride in support of the Child Cancer foundation you are way sicker than I thought.

lets hope i dont have a son with cancer then

I wouldn't even respond Murray, he's just like an itch; if you ignore him he'll go away, but scratch and he'll get worse

for the last few years we have had fun on this ride, cutting off harley's etc...

Generally none of us do, but I just thought I would point out he's building up bad kharma points big time.

big time?
how is a ride wrecked?

slofox

28th February 2009, 13:22

Pootling through Te Awamutu yesterday morning and there was a bunch of old buggers on Harleys parked up in the main street...one of the Harleys had a high side trailer attached which was full of teddy bears...and they say a Harley doesn't have a plow attachment...!
Guess they were gearing up for the toy run. Or else they have a weird thing about soft toys going on...
I gave them the wave but I think they thought I was a young crazy on a sprotsbike so did not respond...that's old buggers for ya...

mister.koz

28th February 2009, 13:31

Weather looks good for Sunday, I was worried I was going to have to fit a snorkle kit to the Hyosung.

Dunno dude, you might need your snorkel after all... metvu says its going to be a little wet:

http://www.metvuw.co.nz/forecast/forecast.php?type=rain&region=nzni&noofdays=14

Pootling through Te Awamutu yesterday morning and there was a bunch of old buggers on Harleys parked up in the main street...one of the Harleys had a high side trailer attached which was full of teddy bears...and they say a Harley doesn't have a plow attachment...!
Guess they were gearing up for the toy run. Or else they have a weird thing about soft toys going on...
I gave them the wave but I think they thought I was a young crazy on a sprotsbike so did not respond...that's old buggers for ya...

I still reckon harley riders don't wave because they are worried they might upset their already poorly balanced centre of gravity :laugh: but then i haven't ridden a harley so i should probably :shutup:

slofox

28th February 2009, 13:34

Dunno dude, you might need your snorkel after all... metvu says its going to be a little wet:

http://www.metvuw.co.nz/forecast/forecast.php?type=rain&region=nzni&noofdays=14

I still reckon harley riders don't wave because they are worried they might upset their already poorly balanced centre of gravity :laugh: but then i haven't ridden a harley so i should probably :shutup:

Yeah, but these dudes were parked...

mister.koz

28th February 2009, 13:40

Yeah, but these dudes were parked...

Yeah but if you are used to holding on for dear life and not waving, it would be a habit to break :D

Dunno, i wave at everyone on 2 wheels, people wearing leathers walking towards bikes, hot chicks, kids who are all excited about a loud green bike riding past and people that look at me. Only done the 2 handed, 2 sided wave a couple of times.

It was such a buzz as i was starting out on my gn250 having people wave back, hopefully i will end up giving some noobie the same buzz :D

Idealistic/Romantic etc why not.

slofox

28th February 2009, 14:18

Yeah but if you are used to holding on for dear life and not waving, it would be a habit to break :D

Dunno, i wave at everyone on 2 wheels, people wearing leathers walking towards bikes, hot chicks, kids who are all excited about a loud green bike riding past and people that look at me. Only done the 2 handed, 2 sided wave a couple of times.

It was such a buzz as i was starting out on my gn250 having people wave back, hopefully i will end up giving some noobie the same buzz :D

Idealistic/Romantic etc why not.

Tried that beer yet? Wazzit like?

Leyton

28th February 2009, 15:06

Dunno dude, you might need your snorkel after all... metvu says its going to be a little wet:

I found another issue with tomorrow :P My blinker relay is going hard out, so I have to fix this issue before tomorrow :)

Morel of the story, Even if you have a snorkle kit, Do not attempt to ride through the Waikato river to wet the electrics

Leyton

28th February 2009, 17:39

All fixed :) Moisture in the hand controls on the indicator side as well as the terminal connection. The relays are those load sencing type, explains why it went off on its own from time to time :)

Quick strip down, blow out and reasemble and its a winner! *checks weather*

jmk

28th February 2009, 18:07

*checks weather*

I say a good day for riding :2thumbsup

Leyton

28th February 2009, 18:21

I say a good day for riding :2thumbsup

Amen to that! Both Metservice and the site Koz posted say its going to be a very good day :) Road might still be damp but atleast its not raining ! :)

Just finished giving my bike the best clean it has had (Not that it looks dirty), Degreased the chain and re lubed :), Muc-Off works a charm on the wheels and brakes :)