Laxed out rides

[Mr. Rock]

oh!!! 1501 dumb!! lol see you guys tonight.

hope ya op is sweet dave.

oh but on the plus side the 101st page..

[ckai]

I would say we'll be there about 6.

I bloody never get to be the round numbers :( All those that have done the milestones are bastards! haha

Well, good old TA has pulled one out of the bag again. Managed to book my restricted 2 days after my 6 mths is up, right amoungst the busy season. Love it.

[ckai]

As talked about tonight, I'm pretty sure this is the site I used for my practice questions. http://www.drivinginstructor.co.nz/tests.php

There's the bike questions and also the general questions.

[Squid]

So howd last nights "management" meeting go?

Funny thing happend last night, went to go get a 1 peice off quasi only to get home and find out there was no way in hell I was guna get into that suit, TOOOOO small :weep:
Told quasi and hes guna give me a racer 9 as a replacement (like Mr.Koz has, bro we could start a club :eek:)

[mister.koz]

So howd last nights "management" meeting go?

Funny thing happend last night, went to go get a 1 peice off quasi only to get home and find out there was no way in hell I was guna get into that suit, TOOOOO small :weep:
Told quasi and hes guna give me a racer 9 as a replacement (like Mr.Koz has, bro we could start a club :eek:)

Went good :) i am still a little hung over.

There was some discussion about the coro-loop on the 21st and it was suggested that we have 2 groups that day, one group staying in hamilton for a low-speed and learning cruise day.

People also made mention that the starship ride this weekend might be a very long one, leaving hams about 10 and getting to starship around 2??? loooong day. Anyways, depends what people want to do really.

Nice, my racer 9 is good, love it :) we could start a quasimoto posse i got the new gloves the other night.

[Squid]

Went good :) i am still a little hung over.

There was some discussion about the coro-loop on the 21st and it was suggested that we have 2 groups that day, one group staying in hamilton for a low-speed and learning cruise day.

People also made mention that the starship ride this weekend might be a very long one, leaving hams about 10 and getting to starship around 2??? loooong day. Anyways, depends what people want to do really.


Nice, my racer 9 is good, love it :) we could start a quasimoto posse i got the new gloves the other night.

Sounds like you got lots done then :jerry:

hehe yeah could do, I know you got the new gloves ;) I got there just after you left apprntly wh a friend of mine whos just got her learners and is getting gear. She got the new ones too lol :2thumbsup

[TerminalAddict]

......we could start a quasimoto posse i got the new gloves the other night.

that club has existed for some time now :)

[ckai]

There was some discussion about the coro-loop on the 21st and it was suggested that we have 2 groups that day, one group staying in hamilton for a low-speed and learning cruise day.

Nice, my racer 9 is good, love it :) we could start a quasimoto posse i got the new gloves the other night.

Don't you mean a Quasi Posse :D

Isn't wysper staying back for the LOL ride? Which means it's not going to be a full "learning" ride. I'm not sure what I'm doing yet. I can cruise around town with those that want then if we can head out of town to do some cornering I can do that.

Gene last week gave me an idea. I could even go ahead and get some pics of those on their flash new bikes scraping pegs :) Even if someone else wanted to join me for the lead group we can get a couple of angles of people. I thought it would be quite cool to start doing some photo sessions of people. Plan out some good corners for those that know the roads for shots. I wouldn't do it for the loop at this stage. Would make for a tiring day.

Sounds like you got lots done then :jerry:

hehe yeah could do, I know you got the new gloves ;) I got there just after you left apprntly wh a friend of mine whos just got her learners and is getting gear. She got the new ones too lol :2thumbsup

So "she" would mean "chick in leathers"?? :2thumbsup:

[mister.koz]

Don't you mean a Quasi Posse :D

Isn't wysper staying back for the LOL ride? Which means it's not going to be a full "learning" ride. I'm not sure what I'm doing yet. I can cruise around town with those that want then if we can head out of town to do some cornering I can do that.

Gene last week gave me an idea. I could even go ahead and get some pics of those on their flash new bikes scraping pegs :) Even if someone else wanted to join me for the lead group we can get a couple of angles of people. I thought it would be quite cool to start doing some photo sessions of people. Plan out some good corners for those that know the roads for shots. I wouldn't do it for the loop at this stage. Would make for a tiring day.


So "she" would mean "chick in leathers"?? :2thumbsup:

Quasi posse does sound better :)

Changed the name to a learner/town ride, jeez semantics!

Photo's are a great idea, specially photo's of people moving on their bikes :)

Ok, some calendar things:
coro loop - http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=1801
learner/town ride
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=1802

[WhatThe???]

Im going to admit I have a hangover....which like almost never happens...

yay! I have put me down on the learner ride!!!

:)

[HACHET]

im more than happy to do the photo thing bloody good idea i say i dont mind being the photo boy unless anyone complains knowing you lot you will complain:crazy:

[mister.koz]

im more than happy to do the photo thing bloody good idea i say i dont mind being the photo boy unless anyone complains knowing you lot you will complain:crazy:

There could be turns taken on different trips :)

[wysper]

Isn't wysper staying back for the LOL ride? Which means it's not going to be a full "learning" ride.

I am not exactly sure what you mean by that. :scratch:

[ckai]

I am not exactly sure what you mean by that. :scratch:

What about, you staying back or renaming it because you're staying back? Or you being totally confused because you're not staying back and you are in fact either:
a) doing the loop ride
b) not even riding because you can all get stuffed
c) the boss has told you you can't play with your friends that weekend
d) You thought you'd be a nice husband that weeked, put on your apron and dress, and do the hovering.

We'll be running a poll later to see what everyone else thinks you'll pick

[insomnia01]

Afternoon Team!!!

In regards to the proposed Coro loop on the 21st watch yourselves heading over there & whilst you are there cause there are cops everywhere & they ARE making a point of picking on bikes due to the amount of accidents around there lately involving bikes, roadworks are still a plenty on the Thames side but alot of the gravel has eased with the eastside showing lots of melting tar which as we all know is VERY SLIPPERY WHEN WET .

I was over there in the weekend & xmas traffic it seems is already escalating so bypass Kopu if you can, Waihi would be the best side to start with as the tar is still reasonable at @ 11am early arvo it's shit .

[mister.koz]

Afternoon Team!!!

In regards to the proposed Coro loop on the 21st watch yourselves heading over there & whilst you are there cause there are cops everywhere & they ARE making a point of picking on bikes due to the amount of accidents around there lately involving bikes, roadworks are still a plenty on the Thames side but alot of the gravel has eased with the eastside showing lots of melting tar which as we all know is VERY SLIPPERY WHEN WET .

I was over there in the weekend & xmas traffic it seems is already escalating so bypass Kopu if you can, Waihi would be the best side to start with as the tar is still reasonable at @ 11am early arvo it's shit .

Yeah that was one of my worries, i can't afford to get a ticket 200km from home... Dunno guys what do you think about doing this one late february when the tar isn't so hot and the holiday goers and the plod aren't out in such force.

If we have to bypass kopu we will be fairly buggered!

Dunno, thoughts?

[insomnia01]

Yeah that was one of my worries, i can't afford to get a ticket 200km from home... Dunno guys what do you think about doing this one late february when the tar isn't so hot and the holiday goers and the plod aren't out in such force.

If we have to bypass kopu we will be fairly buggered!

Dunno, thoughts?

bypass Kopu bridge only follow 26 back to Paeroa, roads are OK as long as you are up there early, cops are OK just don't do a carver

[Spazm]

i can't afford to get a ticket 200km from home...

Do you get a discount on your tickets closer to home or something ? :)

I've heard that the cops are out there in force on bikers aswell.. I'm not sure how long they be keeping the pressure on.

[wysper]

What about, you staying back or renaming it because you're staying back? Or you being totally confused because you're not staying back and you are in fact either:
a) doing the loop ride
b) not even riding because you can all get stuffed
c) the boss has told you you can't play with your friends that weekend
d) You thought you'd be a nice husband that weeked, put on your apron and dress, and do the hovering.

We'll be running a poll later to see what everyone else thinks you'll pick

Hahah brilliant. Yep it was the bit about renaming the ride if I was there. All thought C is pretty close too. LOL

I am happy to tootle about here on that weekend. I am in tootle mode. I am trying a 'new' learning technique and am keen to see if it works.

[Brooke]

Hahah brilliant. Yep it was the bit about renaming the ride if I was there. All thought C is pretty close too. LOL

I am happy to tootle about here on that weekend. I am in tootle mode. I am trying a 'new' learning technique and am keen to see if it works.

Sounds interesting, :) You'll have to tell us more :) I'll be on the short ride that weekend but won't be here this weekend. (Cousins wedding for those who didn't know)

[Geeen]

Just to throw the offer out there, myself & munta cant make the 21st (my daughters 4th bday) so if you need cold beer at the end of the day there will be heaps in my fridge:yes: No waikato tho:woohoo:

[HACHET]

thank god there will be no waikato only wierdos and winos drink that stuff:doh:

[Geeen]

thank god there will be no waikato only wierdos and winos drink that stuff:doh:

Hmmm, its muntas staple drink.........:lol:

[Murray]

Just a bit of a heads up - so far looks like 4 going to starship, Mr Kiz, Geeen, Silentninja and myself (I am sure some will come on the day) meeting at the new Honda shop 9.30 am. I actually want to go to see all the bikes, I bet theres heaps!!!!

Following week theres still discussion on coro loop and the LOL ride is going ahead. This will mostly be around town with some 80k areas a a bit of 100k stuff but on quiet roads and through some intersections (practise for new riders) but not to far away from Hamilton at any stage.

It was sort of arranged that afterwards we (me and Trina) would do a simple BBQ which anyone who has ridden with us this year is welcome to attend. (both LOL and the other group where-ever they may end up going to).We will provide food and soft drink and bring your own alcohol (that way you don't have to bring Waikato). This will be about 4.30ish-5.00ish and if you want to use the pool or spa's thats fine so bring your kids if you want. I will however need an idea of numbers by about Thursday next week at the latest.

I am sorry it conflicts with Geeens birthday party, but we can always leave the BBQ and go and raid his fridge afterwards.:beer::beer::beer:

[Spazm]

I'll probably be able to make the starship run this sunday..

Just have to find a toy that i can strap down on the bike

[wysper]

I'll probably be able to make the starship run this sunday..

Just have to find a toy that i can strap down on the bike

... a toy that you can strap on... I am not sure any toy fitting that description is suitable for children...

[mister.koz]

... a toy that you can strap on... I am not sure any toy fitting that description is suitable for children...

Someone had to say it didn't they :)

[wysper]

Someone had to say it didn't they :)

yep. and it is usually me LOL

[Spazm]

... a toy that you can strap on... I am not sure any toy fitting that description is suitable for children...

Doh.. Of course !! .. Toys for kids !! .. damn ... knew there was something wrong there :)

[Spazm]

Oh yeah...perhaps you guys can help me out..

I am working on a new manoeuvre to avoid small dogs or animals ... Below is what i have so far ..

If any of you find a good way to complete this move please let me know..

[jmk]

Just a bit of a heads up - so far looks like 4 going to starship, Mr Kiz, Geeen, Silentninja and myself (I am sure some will come on the day) meeting at the new Honda shop 9.30 am. I actually want to go to see all the bikes, I bet theres heaps!!!!

Following week theres still discussion on coro loop and the LOL ride is going ahead. This will mostly be around town with some 80k areas a a bit of 100k stuff but on quiet roads and through some intersections (practise for new riders) but not to far away from Hamilton at any stage.

It was sort of arranged that afterwards we (me and Trina) would do a simple BBQ which anyone who has ridden with us this year is welcome to attend. (both LOL and the other group where-ever they may end up going to).We will provide food and soft drink and bring your own alcohol (that way you don't have to bring Waikato). This will be about 4.30ish-5.00ish and if you want to use the pool or spa's thats fine so bring your kids if you want. I will however need an idea of numbers by about Thursday next week at the latest.

I am sorry it conflicts with Geeens birthday party, but we can always leave the BBQ and go and raid his fridge afterwards.:beer::beer::beer:

At this stage we will be there Murray for the LOL ride and BBQ :yes:

[jmk]

Has anyone heard how Dave is?? Has he pushed Trina off your bike Murray for Sundays ride to Starship :2thumbsup

[ckai]

Oh yeah...perhaps you guys can help me out..

I am working on a new manoeuvre to avoid small dogs or animals ... Below is what i have so far ..

If any of you find a good way to complete this move please let me know..


:gob: Are you the one trying to comlete the move in the front or are you the filmer (3rd bike)? If you're the first bike, you have most of the technique down, all I would suggest is the golden rule of motorcycling...drop your shoulder into it. That should get you around fast enough. Although you may get a little scuff on your lid (you didn't bounce enough on the wheels first - see below).

If you are the 3rd bike (filmer), what I do is the simple "bunny-hop". Don't let poeple tell you the extra weight of the motorbike means it can't be done. They're lying. Just push with your knees and up she pops, right over any obstacle in your way. It's really quite simple. I try to encourage more poeple to try it. Most of the time it's easier than the method the first rider is using, but it too has it's place i.e. for small sticks.

Hope this helps and remember to practice.

[mister.koz]

Has anyone heard how Dave is?? Has he pushed Trina off your bike Murray for Sundays ride to Starship :2thumbsup

From what i hear he's doin ok, just the first days back at home :)


:gob: Are you the one trying to comlete the move in the front or are you the filmer (3rd bike)? If you're the first bike, you have most of the technique down, all I would suggest is the golden rule of motorcycling...drop your shoulder into it. That should get you around fast enough. Although you may get a little scuff on your lid (you didn't bounce enough on the wheels first - see below).

If you are the 3rd bike (filmer), what I do is the simple "bunny-hop". Don't let poeple tell you the extra weight of the motorbike means it can't be done. They're lying. Just push with your knees and up she pops, right over any obstacle in your way. It's really quite simple. I try to encourage more poeple to try it. Most of the time it's easier than the method the first rider is using, but it too has it's place i.e. for small sticks.

Hope this helps and remember to practice.

Trying to promote Darwin's theory of "survival of the fittest" or simply testing out the new theory by an un-named psychologist "demise of the stupidest" ??

In saying that, i just drove (yeah car) home to pick up my phone charger and on the way back i saw a VERY nice R1 the dude had a stylie hjc helmet with a tinted visor, shorts, t-shirt and jandols, other protective clothing included a metal watch and a chunky ring on one hand. Most impressed!

Considering the completely mad drivers lately (am i more aware since being on a bike or have people got worse on the road?) i would have thought the more gear the better but hey i know enough to know that i know very little at all :D

[jmk]

In saying that, i just drove (yeah car) home to pick up my phone charger and on the way back i saw a VERY nice R1 the dude had a stylie hjc helmet with a tinted visor, shorts, t-shirt and jandols, other protective clothing included a metal watch and a chunky ring on one hand. Most impressed!

Considering the completely mad drivers lately (am i more aware since being on a bike or have people got worse on the road?) i would have thought the more gear the better but hey i know enough to know that i know very little at all :D

Yes well yesterday I was shocked to see a couple on a bike (not sure what sort LOL) but he had right gear on she had little skimpy shorts and singlet top on and jandals (well some of you boys might of thought she had the right gear on :love: !!!!) Oh I guess she had a helmet on to protect the pretty face pity the body wouldnt of been protected!!!

[Murray]

Has anyone heard how Dave is?? Has he pushed Trina off your bike Murray for Sundays ride to Starship :2thumbsup

Saw him yesterday and hes all good and fizzing to get back on a bike! Talked about pillioning him but he can't get any protective gear (jacket) on so hes out from being on a bike until end of January. He's now talking up a green ninja 250 so he can keep up with Bryce but I wasn't sure whether the morphine was still having side affects?????

[jmk]

Saw him yesterday and hes all good and fizzing to get back on a bike! Talked about pillioning him but he can't get any protective gear (jacket) on so hes out from being on a bike until end of January. He's now talking up a green ninja 250 so he can keep up with Bryce but I wasn't sure whether the morphine was still having side affects?????

You mean green as in GREEN

[Murray]

Green as in "green is good" a la Mr Koz

[Murray]

jeezz its all happening this weekend.!!Goodnews/badnews/good news scenario's

Bad news - can not make starship run - bah humbug

good news - Birthday bunny has come and off to Road and Sport with pocket full of vouchers (not from Trina either- she still owes me)

good news - Te Rapa tavern sent me $30 bar voucher for B'day

good news Trina booked in with Pass-rite for license test this Sunday.

Hope you all have a good ride Sunday

cheers

[mister.koz]

Saw him yesterday and hes all good and fizzing to get back on a bike! Talked about pillioning him but he can't get any protective gear (jacket) on so hes out from being on a bike until end of January. He's now talking up a green ninja 250 so he can keep up with Bryce but I wasn't sure whether the morphine was still having side affects?????

Well i have to lend:

xl leather jacket not armoured
xl armoured pants - cheap but save yer skin
size 12 leather boots - cheap but not too bad
xl sports gloves with armoured knuckles etc etc


So if dave needs them he is welcome to borrow although they may be a bit roomie :laugh:

[ckai]

Trying to promote Darwin's theory of "survival of the fittest" or simply testing out the new theory by an un-named psychologist "demise of the stupidest" ??
.....

I'm not saying nuffin' :D


jeezz its all happening this weekend.!!Goodnews/badnews/good news scenario's

Bad news - can not make starship run - bah humbug

good news - Birthday bunny has come and off to Road and Sport with pocket full of vouchers (not from Trina either- she still owes me)

good news - Te Rapa tavern sent me $30 bar voucher for B'day

good news Trina booked in with Pass-rite for license test this Sunday.

Hope you all have a good ride Sunday

cheers

Holy shit your subtle :) I don't care how subtle you are, Fraggle will not give you a birthday kiss!

[Geeen]

Are you sure??:innocent:Get a few 'katos into fraggle and who knows....:Pokey: By the way murray, its no skin off my nose bout th 21st. I'll still be around when your beer runs out:laugh:

[Brooke]

Holy shit your subtle :) I don't care how subtle you are, Fraggle will not give you a birthday kiss!

It's alright Murray, I'll give ya a birthday kiss, Cameron's just stinjy. :lol: And if Trina won't hit me :)

Happy Birthday :)

[WhatThe???]

Well i have to lend:

xl leather jacket not armoured
xl armoured pants - cheap but save yer skin
size 12 leather boots - cheap but not too bad
xl sports gloves with armoured knuckles etc etc


So if dave needs them he is welcome to borrow although they may be a bit roomie :laugh:

Hey thanks for the offer, Daves got lots of spear gear he should be ok :) Will definatly yell out if theres something missing though :bleh:

Insurance is getting him a new leather suit, gloves and helmet. Hes being paid out for the bike so its shopping again in a month or so woohoo :)

Yea he mentiond a 250 ninja for me so he can ride my bike hehe but we all know how dave mentions things every 5mins LOL!!!

[Dargor]

So is anything on the entertainment schedule for saturday.

[Murray]

So is anything on the entertainment schedule for saturday.

Hi and welcome, more of a maybe drinks at the Te Rapa Tavern on Wednesday night and rides on Sundays group (and a few other bits and pieces occasionally). More than welcome to join with either group next Sunday!!

more the merrier

[jmk]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MURRAY :banana::banana::banana::banana:

Have a great day

[WhatThe???]

Happy birthday Murray!! :woohoo:
We'll see you later:apint:

[Spazm]

Great day today..

Twas the 3 laxed bikes today (the laxed traffic lights, 1 green, 1 yellow & 1 red) i really enjoyed the company today with Mister Koz, Geeen, Mrs Geeen

Pity bryce couldn't make it today, We could have been the laxed M&M's

Good turn out in general for the Honda Riders club.. maybe close to 100 bikes at a rough guess

[Spazm]

My submission for a possible ride to be considered and discussed upon.. there is street view there also so if you want to see what the road looks like at any point..

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&saddr=Kingsgate+hotel,+hamilton&daddr=McGregor+Rd+to:Sing+Rd+to:Arapuni+Rd+to:Bayl ey+Rd+to:Bayley+Rd+to:Mangatutu+Rd+to:Tauraroa+Val ley+Rd+to:Barber+Rd+to:Te+Kuiti+to:Mangarino+Rd+to :Taharoa+Rd+to:-37.884609,175.150909+to:Kingsgate+hotel,+hamilton&hl=en&geocode=FfS9v_0dJiJyCiGNDgSVu0RVkQ%3BFSnGvf0dWElyC g%3BFU_hvP0dQHZyCg%3BFYFru_0dovVzCg%3BFYVhuv0dmQJ1 Cg%3BFUI4uf0dohJ2Cg%3BFe4Kuf0d-Bl1Cg%3BFerLt_0d5vVzCg%3BFdgruP0d4kpzCg%3B%3BFSyJt _0dqx9xCg%3BFYrduP0dOpxrCg%3B%3BFfS9v_0dJiJyCiGNDg SVu0RVkQ&mra=dme&mrcr=1&mrsp=12&sz=11&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,10,11,12&sll=-37.890028,175.174942&sspn=0.241144,0.615234&ie=UTF8&ll=-37.98534,175.638428&spn=0.963332,2.460937&z=9

[SilentNinja]

Wow so google maps actually does a good mapping service !!!
Dam wish i could have made it today, Laxed M & M's sound good as !!

[Spazm]

Have you tried out the street view yet ???

You can check out almost any part of the road at 2.5 metres above the road at roughly 5 mtre intervals

[mister.koz]

My submission for a possible ride to be considered and discussed upon.. there is street view there also so if you want to see what the road looks like at any point..

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&saddr=Kingsgate+hotel,+hamilton&daddr=McGregor+Rd+to:Sing+Rd+to:Arapuni+Rd+to:Bayl ey+Rd+to:Bayley+Rd+to:Mangatutu+Rd+to:Tauraroa+Val ley+Rd+to:Barber+Rd+to:Te+Kuiti+to:Mangarino+Rd+to :Taharoa+Rd+to:-37.884609,175.150909+to:Kingsgate+hotel,+hamilton&hl=en&geocode=FfS9v_0dJiJyCiGNDgSVu0RVkQ%3BFSnGvf0dWElyC g%3BFU_hvP0dQHZyCg%3BFYFru_0dovVzCg%3BFYVhuv0dmQJ1 Cg%3BFUI4uf0dohJ2Cg%3BFe4Kuf0d-Bl1Cg%3BFerLt_0d5vVzCg%3BFdgruP0d4kpzCg%3B%3BFSyJt _0dqx9xCg%3BFYrduP0dOpxrCg%3B%3BFfS9v_0dJiJyCiGNDg SVu0RVkQ&mra=dme&mrcr=1&mrsp=12&sz=11&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,10,11,12&sll=-37.890028,175.174942&sspn=0.241144,0.615234&ie=UTF8&ll=-37.98534,175.638428&spn=0.963332,2.460937&z=9

Looks bloody good man :) i like all those roads there! will keep this link somewhere or re-draw it in motowhere.


Wow so google maps actually does a good mapping service !!!
Dam wish i could have made it today, Laxed M & M's sound good as !!

Yeah we had the traffic light group today, was pretty cool :) would have been good with a bit of blue!



Have you tried out the street view yet ???

You can check out almost any part of the road at 2.5 metres above the road at roughly 5 mtre intervals

Thats kinda creepy... a mate of mine found himself on that checking his mail...

[ckai]

Pity bryce couldn't make it today, We could have been the laxed M&M's


Sorry the M&M riders have already been taken, trademarked, patented and copyrigthen (word?), so you can find you own bloody term :lol: (personal joke really)


My submission for a possible ride to be considered and discussed upon.. there is street view there also so if you want to see what the road looks like at any point..

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&saddr=Kingsgate+hotel,+hamilton&daddr=McGregor+Rd+to:Sing+Rd+to:Arapuni+Rd+to:Bayl ey+Rd+to:Bayley+Rd+to:Mangatutu+Rd+to:Tauraroa+Val ley+Rd+to:Barber+Rd+to:Te+Kuiti+to:Mangarino+Rd+to :Taharoa+Rd+to:-37.884609,175.150909+to:Kingsgate+hotel,+hamilton&hl=en&geocode=FfS9v_0dJiJyCiGNDgSVu0RVkQ%3BFSnGvf0dWElyC g%3BFU_hvP0dQHZyCg%3BFYFru_0dovVzCg%3BFYVhuv0dmQJ1 Cg%3BFUI4uf0dohJ2Cg%3BFe4Kuf0d-Bl1Cg%3BFerLt_0d5vVzCg%3BFdgruP0d4kpzCg%3B%3BFSyJt _0dqx9xCg%3BFYrduP0dOpxrCg%3B%3BFfS9v_0dJiJyCiGNDg SVu0RVkQ&mra=dme&mrcr=1&mrsp=12&sz=11&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,10,11,12&sll=-37.890028,175.174942&sspn=0.241144,0.615234&ie=UTF8&ll=-37.98534,175.638428&spn=0.963332,2.460937&z=9

You shall notice that I have taken the liberty to assess the above route. There are some discrepancies as of which I think shall be noted:

Exhibit A: You will notice the rough road structure and the poor road maintenance along part of the said route. It would be advised that these imperfections and irregularities should be avoided.

Exhibit B: It would be advisable, to in fact not follow the "little blue line" "around" this particular "corner". As you will ascertain in your own minds that the said "Little blue line" in fact is only a route option for those that believe in ferries, pixies, and are fraggles themselves (they have little wings and can in fact fly). For general consumption humans, the advisable route shall be one which deviates from the "little blue line".

Thank you for your time. I also expect, once the proposed route is choosen, a full analysis of the road surface be undertaken and any imperfections, noted and reported.

Bags not!

[ckai]

(Alright, I bloody forgot the pictures)

[Mr. Rock]

haha that was awesome! i went for a blast on a CR250R cross a motocross track. was great fun! those bikes are pretty rapid and kinda scary.. gave it a fist full and almost met a bolder.. stacked it a couple of times getting over confident. nothing major tho. haha

the laxed traffic light ride sounded good. geeen said it was kinda cool when the 3 of you parked up. i could imagine cause those bikes are pretty bright.

[SilentNinja]

(Alright, I bloody forgot the pictures)


Ewwww yuck !!! your a Mac user.......:eek5:

[ckai]

Ewwww yuck !!! your a Mac user.......:eek5:

haha was waiting to see if someone was that observant.

[slofox]

My submission for a possible ride to be considered and discussed upon.. there is street view there also so if you want to see what the road looks like at any point..

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&saddr=Kingsgate+hotel,+hamilton&daddr=McGregor+Rd+to:Sing+Rd+to:Arapuni+Rd+to:Bayl ey+Rd+to:Bayley+Rd+to:Mangatutu+Rd+to:Tauraroa+Val ley+Rd+to:Barber+Rd+to:Te+Kuiti+to:Mangarino+Rd+to :Taharoa+Rd+to:-37.884609,175.150909+to:Kingsgate+hotel,+hamilton&hl=en&geocode=FfS9v_0dJiJyCiGNDgSVu0RVkQ%3BFSnGvf0dWElyC g%3BFU_hvP0dQHZyCg%3BFYFru_0dovVzCg%3BFYVhuv0dmQJ1 Cg%3BFUI4uf0dohJ2Cg%3BFe4Kuf0d-Bl1Cg%3BFerLt_0d5vVzCg%3BFdgruP0d4kpzCg%3B%3BFSyJt _0dqx9xCg%3BFYrduP0dOpxrCg%3B%3BFfS9v_0dJiJyCiGNDg SVu0RVkQ&mra=dme&mrcr=1&mrsp=12&sz=11&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,10,11,12&sll=-37.890028,175.174942&sspn=0.241144,0.615234&ie=UTF8&ll=-37.98534,175.638428&spn=0.963332,2.460937&z=9

I rode almost the same route last weekend and again this weekend. Coupla comments:

1. The trip over the hill from Kawhia to Waitomo is made interesting by vast volumes of little blue stones all over the road and signs that say "ICE - GRIT" which I presume is where the little blue stones come from.....didn't see any ice though.....watch the driveway into the long black cafe at Waitomo...(bastard!)

2. The section East of Te Kuiti/Otorohanga is pretty cool with not too many patchings-up although there are some.

3. Your turn off Tauraroa Valley Road into Maihiihi Road is essential. I strongly suggest NOT going any further down Tauraroa Valley Road cause as I found out yesterday, it aint sealed and neither is Hoddle Road. Hoddle is clay so OK in dry, with spectacular views from on high but Tauraroa Valley is totally the pits..........although very picture-skew.....if you can take your eyes off the flaming gravel and the ruts and corrugations and holes and etc......

Should be a good trip. Might look at coming along. IF I can make the bloody shop work this week. Christmas??? BAH!!! HUMBUG!!!!!

signed: The Grinch.

[Spazm]

I rode almost the same route last weekend and again this weekend. Coupla comments:

1. The trip over the hill from Kawhia to Waitomo is made interesting by vast volumes of little blue stones all over the road and signs that say "ICE - GRIT" which I presume is where the little blue stones come from.....didn't see any ice though.....watch the driveway into the long black cafe at Waitomo...(bastard!)

2. The section East of Te Kuiti/Otorohanga is pretty cool with not too many patchings-up although there are some.

3. Your turn off Tauraroa Valley Road into Maihiihi Road is essential. I strongly suggest NOT going any further down Tauraroa Valley Road cause as I found out yesterday, it aint sealed and neither is Hoddle Road. Hoddle is clay so OK in dry, with spectacular views from on high but Tauraroa Valley is totally the pits..........although very picture-skew.....if you can take your eyes off the flaming gravel and the ruts and corrugations and holes and etc......



Thanks for the heads up on that route.. it's been a little while since i was down the east side there of TeKuiti..

I was thinking of doin that route clockwise which would make the Maihiihi road turn right onto Tauraroa valley road, as like you said if you miss that turnoff your in the gravel..

Did you take Barber/Rangitoto Rd ? If so what's its condition atm ? And how much traffic did you come across on those roads ??.. the few times i've been down there they have been really quiet, which is what we'd want.

[Spazm]

Exhibit A: You will notice the rough road structure and the poor road maintenance along part of the said route. It would be advised that these imperfections and irregularities should be avoided.

Exhibit B: It would be advisable, to in fact not follow the "little blue line" "around" this particular "corner". As you will ascertain in your own minds that the said "Little blue line" in fact is only a route option for those that believe in ferries, pixies, and are fraggles themselves (they have little wings and can in fact fly). For general consumption humans, the advisable route shall be one which deviates from the "little blue line".

Thank you for your time. I also expect, once the proposed route is choosen, a full analysis of the road surface be undertaken and any imperfections, noted and reported.

Bags not!

But you're already doin such a fine job of it yourself .. it would only be fair that you continue on with that fine analysis. :)

[slofox]

Thanks for the heads up on that route.. it's been a little while since i was down the east side there of TeKuiti..

I was thinking of doin that route clockwise which would make the Maihiihi road turn right onto Tauraroa valley road, as like you said if you miss that turnoff your in the gravel..

Did you take Barber/Rangitoto Rd ? If so what's its condition atm ? And how much traffic did you come across on those roads ??.. the few times i've been down there they have been really quiet, which is what we'd want.

1. Yep - turn right from Maihiihi onto Tauraroa Valley Rd. It is a T intersection in fact from Maihiihi Rd....Left leads to dreaded unsealed crap.....go right, young man....

2. Have not been as far south as Barber - Rangitoto so don't know.

The bits I have done out there were pretty quiet both weeks but every so often you hit something unexpected. e.g.1. Yesterday I met a camper van coming the other way on the unsealed section Of TV Rd.......e.g.2. I met a pedal biker coming round the corner on the wrong side of the road...guess she thought she had the road to herself.....(I heard the "twang" over the bike noise......) e.g.3. Farmers use the roads as ancilliary driveways....heads up for tractors emerging from gateways without even a look - two of 'em yesterday.....my turn to "twang"......

[ckai]

I thought I'd try you lot before telling the world my problems, since we probably have the highest number of geeks in our little group. And no one has talked for a while. Must be christmas rush.

Under "your notifications" for the past 2 weeks or so it says I have 1 unread profile message. I go to my profile page and I've seen everything but the bloody thing doesn't clear. ?????? And yet when I get another one it says I have 2, after I've read it, it goes back to 1 instead of 0.

Does anyone know what the problem could be or who I should fire a PM to? It's not a big deal but is just starting to annoy me.

[WhatThe???]

well thats just a bit annoying then...

I have no idea, it does that to me but it goes away in a few minutes.

Ask Koz to use his Jedi powers....

[Mr. Rock]

private message or visitor message? i noticed that the icon of the private messages looks like a normal unread icon when it has been read. and when your PM has not been read it has the letter coming out of the envelope.

[ckai]

private message or visitor message? i noticed that the icon of the private messages looks like a normal unread icon when it has been read. and when your PM has not been read it has the letter coming out of the envelope.
Visitor. I've permanetly got a bold 1 showing, click on it and I've always got 1 unread visitor message.

Maybe it's a secret message and I'm just not cool enough to read it. Maybe it's from Yoda

"Ready to read, you are not. Read soon you shall when ready you are".

[Spazm]

Sorry guys..I won't be able to come on the rides this Sunday as my grandmother has died :( and i'm off to the funeral in Holland, where summer it is not :cold:

I might still be able to make it to the wednesday night meeting. :)

[wysper]

Sorry guys..I won't be able to come on the rides this Sunday as my grandmother has died :( and i'm off to the funeral in Holland, where summer it is not :cold:

I might still be able to make it to the wednesday night meeting. :)

Sad news.
Condolences from Me and my family.

Travel safe.

[SilentNinja]

Safe travels !!!
on another note...i might not be able to ride this sunday...today at work a ceramic plate attacked me and gashed open my thumb 180 degrees to the bone and 6 stiches later (without painkillers or anesthetic) my thumb doesn't move to well or fit into my gloves....

[Spazm]

Safe travels !!!
on another note...i might not be able to ride this sunday...today at work a ceramic plate attacked me and gashed open my thumb 180 degrees to the bone and 6 stiches later (without painkillers or anesthetic) my thumb doesn't move to well or fit into my gloves....

Thanks.. Ouch man.. You gotta watch out for those killer plates, they bite !!

[ckai]

Sorry guys..I won't be able to come on the rides this Sunday as my grandmother has died :( and i'm off to the funeral in Holland, where summer it is not :cold:

I might still be able to make it to the wednesday night meeting. :)

Sorry to hear mate. Have a good flight, unless of course you're planning on riding Trumpy? If not, she may get lonely while you're away so maybe will possible need some company or someone to take her for a little ride so she doesn't feel left behind???

[Tootle]

Sorry to hear mate. Have a good flight, unless of course you're planning on riding Trumpy? If not, she may get lonely while you're away so maybe will possible need some company or someone to take her for a little ride so she doesn't feel left behind???

LOL...Don't worry I'll look after it...I'll put it on trademe :nya: lol.

[Spazm]

LOL...Don't worry I'll look after it...I'll put it on trademe :nya: lol.

:spanking:

LOL.. Notice how everone else calls my bike her or she but Tootle calls her 'it'.. Feeling the love :)

[Sidewinder]

you guys even go on rides now or just make love on the net?

[Brooke]

Sorry guys..I won't be able to come on the rides this Sunday as my grandmother has died :( and i'm off to the funeral in Holland, where summer it is not :cold:

I might still be able to make it to the wednesday night meeting. :)

Sorry to hear about your Grandma Spazm, I hope you get there and back safely, we'll miss your Triumph.... oh... and you of course :)

[Geeen]

Sorry guys..I won't be able to come on the rides this Sunday as my grandmother has died :( and i'm off to the funeral in Holland, where summer it is not :cold:

I might still be able to make it to the wednesday night meeting. :)

Sorry to hear 'bout your oma mate, Becs and I send our best wishes.

[ckai]

you guys even go on rides now or just make love on the net?

Oh, thank god you're here mate, I've been waiting for you. I thought we could...you know ;) I heard you swing that way since you're getting rid of the "ride".

Isn't that why you posted? Feeling lonely?

[SilentNinja]

you guys even go on rides now or just make love on the net?

someones just a wee bit jealous of the real fun that bikers have, sharing a common interest with like minded guys and gals while throwing in the odd funny comment, and not just trying to prove who's cooler,faster with the same ol' guys... racing to every destination...

[mister.koz]

Sorry guys..I won't be able to come on the rides this Sunday as my grandmother has died :( and i'm off to the funeral in Holland, where summer it is not :cold:

I might still be able to make it to the wednesday night meeting. :)

Holy crap dude, i feel for you, look after yourself.


Safe travels !!!
on another note...i might not be able to ride this sunday...today at work a ceramic plate attacked me and gashed open my thumb 180 degrees to the bone and 6 stiches later (without painkillers or anesthetic) my thumb doesn't move to well or fit into my gloves....

:| jeez, they're dropping like flies..

In saying that i am probably pulling out of the ride on sunday myself, as per previous messages about road surfaces, plod + heavy traffic of main roads full with frustrated cager's.


you guys even go on rides now or just make love on the net?

Takes one to know one :bleh:

[jmk]

Sorry guys..I won't be able to come on the rides this Sunday as my grandmother has died :( and i'm off to the funeral in Holland, where summer it is not :cold:

I might still be able to make it to the wednesday night meeting. :)

Thinking of you at this time,

Guess it may be a white Christmas for you and a very cold one at that

[Mr. Rock]

you guys even go on rides now or just make love on the net?

.........lol

[Murray]

Sorry to hear the news Eric and best wishes to you and your family. And to bryce get hard, don't be a soft wimp like sidewinder!!!

Hope to see some of you tonight, the publicans are putting on a bit of a Xmas do at 6.00pm with free Ham on the bone etc

Looks like the LOL group maybe the only one on Sunday. Trina did 50 km's yesterday (Yes she's got and bought the L plate and one of us now). Already doing 100kph down the back roads.

[Spazm]

Thanks for all the support guys.. :)

Hopefully i'll be at the meeting tonight, for a little while anyway.. See some of you there



Slowfox has a new poll up.. check it out

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=88298

[Mr. Rock]

Sorry guys..I won't be able to come on the rides this Sunday as my grandmother has died :( and i'm off to the funeral in Holland, where summer it is not :cold:

I might still be able to make it to the wednesday night meeting. :)

ohhh thats no good.. best wishes from me and jo.

[ckai]

if you guys feel like a late night read, check out a thread I started http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=88338

I think only 3 posts were helpful. But apparently I'm stupid for not getting a simple rule (in which I did practice just wanted to make sure I was doing it right). I found it bloody amusing that must people just wanted to say "god another one doesn't know" and not actually do anything to help educate.

Ah, the complaining nation - better to complain about something endlessly then doing something to fix it.

I also find it amusing that such a "simple" rule could have so much debate over it :)

But anyway, I degress. If anyone on Sunday morning wants to go for a short squirt before the town ride, I may be keen. I'm thinking I may go for an hour ride or something.

[HACHET]

looks like the coro loop ride is off so i will be joining the town ride and mr ckai ill go for a short blatt with you on sunday before the town ride if you want company what time is the town ride

[Brooke]

looks like the coro loop ride is off so i will be joining the town ride and mr ckai ill go for a short blatt with you on sunday before the town ride if you want company what time is the town ride

Not sure if they have set the time for this yet. They will probably do this tonight. Cameron has just said in the calendar it show's at 12 start. Maybe I should look there sometime. Murray???......

[mister.koz]

looks like the coro loop ride is off so i will be joining the town ride and mr ckai ill go for a short blatt with you on sunday before the town ride if you want company what time is the town ride

I may go for a ride out to rags and back in the morning to appease my need for riding :eek: ( this way http://www.motowhere.com/maps/route/quick-raglan-run ) and then join in on the LOL ride :)

[Sidewinder]

Oh, thank god you're here mate, I've been waiting for you. I thought we could...you know ;) I heard you swing that way since you're getting rid of the "ride".

Isn't that why you posted? Feeling lonely?

whats rong with getting rid of my ride? least i can ride.
who said that im not getting another one?...........

[Sidewinder]

someones just a wee bit jealous of the real fun that bikers have, sharing a common interest with like minded guys and gals while throwing in the odd funny comment, and not just trying to prove who's cooler,faster with the same ol' guys... racing to every destination...

oh trust me dude ive scored big from the 1st time they did the sunday ride ;)

[Sidewinder]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Sidewinder
you guys even go on rides now or just make love on the net?

Takes one to know one :

what yah mean? can you get your knee down on that zx6 and then pull it up on the back wheel out the corner yet?

[Mr. Rock]

what yah mean? can you get your knee down on that zx6 and then pull it up on the back wheel out the corner yet?

new poll: is sidewinder..

A) a sausage jocky
B) lonely and figured he cant actually make friends
C) stupid
D) a oxygen theft

[Mr. Rock]

im voting 'A' sausage jocky. god loving sausage jocky (apologses to anyone religious who isnt sidewinder)

[HACHET]

I may go for a ride out to rags and back in the morning to appease my need for riding :eek: ( this way http://www.motowhere.com/maps/route/quick-raglan-run ) and then join in on the LOL ride :)

sounds like a plan im up for a ride to rags first ride coffee chill ride :scooter:

[HACHET]

new poll: is sidewinder..

A) a sausage jocky
B) lonely and figured he cant actually make friends
C) stupid
D) a oxygen theft


i think sidewinder is lacking in other areas (getting your knee down WOW done it got the t shirt no biggie pulling big wheelies SO WOT theres more to biking than riding like a wan**r

[HACHET]

i think sunday would be a good day for the aged riders i.e. myself to assist the developing riders (if they want help) in a relaxed no pressure enviroment i may be out of line in suggesting this but if no one offers then how can we help (feedback please) or you can shoot me:2guns:

[ckai]

whats rong with getting rid of my ride? least i can ride.
who said that im not getting another one?...........

Oh, nothings wrong at all with getting rid of your ride, but you do seem a little touchy. I do like it when you get worked up though.

Isn't he cute?

[ckai]

new poll: is sidewinder..

A) a sausage jocky
B) lonely and figured he cant actually make friends
C) stupid
D) a oxygen theft

Now, now, leave the wee fella alone. He does try.


sounds like a plan im up for a ride to rags first ride coffee chill ride :scooter:

Plan


i think sunday would be a good day for the aged riders i.e. myself to assist the developing riders (if they want help) in a relaxed no pressure enviroment i may be out of line in suggesting this but if no one offers then how can we help (feedback please) or you can shoot me:2guns:

Plan

Hey Murray what's the chances of borrowing the car park before the town ride on Sunday? I wouldn't mind doing some practice of a few things.

[HACHET]

Now, now, leave the wee fella alone. He does try.



Plan



Plan

Hey Murray what's the chances of borrowing the car park before the town ride on Sunday? I wouldn't mind doing some practice of a few things.

is that a plan for assistance or to shoot me im confused (which is not difficult)

[ckai]

is that a plan for assistance or to shoot me im confused (which is not difficult)

haha my bad. We'll see how you go with helping. If you suck, I'll shot ya. No pressure though

[mister.koz]

what yah mean? can you get your knee down on that zx6 and then pull it up on the back wheel out the corner yet?

I've had the front wheel up outa corners, i've scraped the pegs a couple of times and who really cares, i been riding for just over a year and hanging out with a great bunch of people is more fun that pointless pissing contests.

I was taking the piss dude, no one cares.


new poll: is sidewinder..

A) a sausage jocky
B) lonely and figured he cant actually make friends
C) stupid
D) a oxygen theft

I am going to go with
E) Is trying to compete in a thread with people who don't give a shit.


i think sunday would be a good day for the aged riders i.e. myself to assist the developing riders (if they want help) in a relaxed no pressure enviroment i may be out of line in suggesting this but if no one offers then how can we help (feedback please) or you can shoot me:2guns:

Yeah man, crusy run to rags for a coffee and an icecream sounds the go :) i will tootle along with the LOL ride too, I got allot to learn myself. :2thumbsup

[ckai]

I've had the front wheel up outa corners, i've scraped the pegs a couple of times and who really cares, i been riding for just over a year and hanging out with a great bunch of people is more fun that pointless pissing contests.

Yeah man, crusy run to rags for a coffee and an icecream sounds the go :) i will tootle along with the LOL ride too, I got allot to learn myself. :2thumbsup

I bet the wheel scared the shit out of ya :lol:

we'll get you to stop scraping those pegs ah, slide the knee instead ;)

So we'll start the rags ride early as well? Wouldn't mind getting some stuff done on the house between the short blat and the town ride. Hang on, how long will be the rags ride? I just worked it out in my head will most probably looking at 2hours? 9am brekky? 9:30am leave - 11:30 return? 1 hour on house, 2 mins for lunch catch up to town ride....me thinks I could be pushing the working on the house thing in between.

[ckai]

ps. Bloody yay, I got a round number in my previous post (1600). My life is now complete :Punk:

[Mr. Rock]

what time is this town LOL ride happening on sunday cause if its after 2.15 i will join in.. on the riding note, who is around and able to ride during the week. cause i finish work on this friday and may have a couple of days here and there to ride.

[mister.koz]

I bet the wheel scared the shit out of ya :lol:

we'll get you to stop scraping those pegs ah, slide the knee instead ;)

So we'll start the rags ride early as well? Wouldn't mind getting some stuff done on the house between the short blat and the town ride. Hang on, how long will be the rags ride? I just worked it out in my head will most probably looking at 2hours? 9am brekky? 9:30am leave - 11:30 return? 1 hour on house, 2 mins for lunch catch up to town ride....me thinks I could be pushing the working on the house thing in between.

Yeah man fricken terrifying, had just been slightly drifting the real wheel powering through the corner - scary but cool - and hit the power on the out and the front wheel lifted up :shit: it would be a much cooler story if it wasn't scary and/or i had planned it but meh.

I like those times, hard to get outa bed that little bit earlier but i think i'll manage :D


what time is this town LOL ride happening on sunday cause if its after 2.15 i will join in.. on the riding note, who is around and able to ride during the week. cause i finish work on this friday and may have a couple of days here and there to ride.

Thinking it starts at 1, give me a text when you are free anyways we got the bbq going too :)

I finish friday too probably heading out to my mums on tuesday or wednesday avo, will have to catch up :yes:

[Mr. Rock]

Thinking it starts at 1, give me a text when you are free anyways we got the bbq going too :)

I finish friday too probably heading out to my mums on tuesday or wednesday avo, will have to catch up :yes:

sounds good.. i still got some strips on the edges of the new tires that need to be scuffed. so windys are the go.

the pilot powers made a massive difference!

[mister.koz]

sounds good.. i still got some strips on the edges of the new tires that need to be scuffed. so windys are the go.

the pilot powers made a massive difference!

There's some corners in there :) seen the "proposed" aye?

http://www.motowhere.com/maps/route/quick-raglan-run

[Mr. Rock]

that would be cool the only thing is im at genes daughters bday part till about 2

[mister.koz]

that would be cool the only thing is im at genes daughters bday part till about 2

bummr.... um... we can get some riding going tuesday?

[Mr. Rock]

i wont be around then but will be 27-30th ill be around im blasting over to pauanui on the monday (22nd) so if any one wants to come for a loop and drop me off there. there are some mint windys over there. maybe a trip to whangamata and ill head to pauanui after and you guys head back i dont no.

[Brooke]

i think sunday would be a good day for the aged riders i.e. myself to assist the developing riders (if they want help) in a relaxed no pressure enviroment i may be out of line in suggesting this but if no one offers then how can we help (feedback please) or you can shoot me:2guns:

sounds good Ian, I'm always up for pointers. Thanks and see you then :yes:

[Dargor]

So how many here are students or otherwise not busy tomorrow. I want to go explore This place (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&saddr=Maungakawa+Rd&daddr=-37.829311,175.562725+to:Brunskill+Rd&hl=en&geocode=FUQjvv0duBx2Cg%3B%3BFRUmvv0ddGF3Cg&mra=dme&mrcr=0,1&mrsp=1&sz=13&sll=-37.857643,175.568218&sspn=0.096906,0.154495&ie=UTF8&ll=-37.85439,175.570965&spn=0.096911,0.154495&z=13), anyone want to come.

[HACHET]

bummr.... um... we can get some riding going tuesday?

Its allright for some im still gonna be working:doh:

[mister.koz]

Its allright for some im still gonna be working:doh:

:D i am off now ( evil laugh ) no more work for 3 weeks! well unless something goes wrong then i will be fixin things remotely.

[ckai]

So how many here are students or otherwise not busy tomorrow. I want to go explore This place (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&saddr=Maungakawa+Rd&daddr=-37.829311,175.562725+to:Brunskill+Rd&hl=en&geocode=FUQjvv0duBx2Cg%3B%3BFRUmvv0ddGF3Cg&mra=dme&mrcr=0,1&mrsp=1&sz=13&sll=-37.857643,175.568218&sspn=0.096906,0.154495&ie=UTF8&ll=-37.85439,175.570965&spn=0.096911,0.154495&z=13), anyone want to come.

dem sum gud roads Yee haaaa. Seriously though. I have a couple of mates that live around that and I've driven most of them. Bloody good fun. I would have been in but I'm trying to catch up on hours from earlier in the week when I worked on the house instead.

Would have been dead keen.


Its allright for some im still gonna be working:doh:

Ditto

[ckai]

So how many here are students or otherwise not busy tomorrow. I want to go explore This place (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&saddr=Maungakawa+Rd&daddr=-37.829311,175.562725+to:Brunskill+Rd&hl=en&geocode=FUQjvv0duBx2Cg%3B%3BFRUmvv0ddGF3Cg&mra=dme&mrcr=0,1&mrsp=1&sz=13&sll=-37.857643,175.568218&sspn=0.096906,0.154495&ie=UTF8&ll=-37.85439,175.570965&spn=0.096911,0.154495&z=13), anyone want to come.

Arrh, just have a closer look at your route, and you may want to re-think unless you want some rally action. Good ole google helps again. I zoomed down to approxiamtely 1088 Te Miro Road (just west of your B point) and she's gravel.

[WhatThe???]

new poll: is sidewinder..

A) a sausage jocky
B) lonely and figured he cant actually make friends
C) stupid
D) a oxygen theft

Can I vote A and B???

But seriously, who gives a @#!$ anyways?? If he wants to compete with people that dont care its just proving how damn pathetic he is.

[Sidewinder]

Oh, nothings wrong at all with getting rid of your ride, but you do seem a little touchy. I do like it when you get worked up though.

Isn't he cute?

me worked up? come on dude, im sure you guys got wound up 1st.

[Sidewinder]

i think sidewinder is lacking in other areas (getting your knee down WOW done it got the t shirt no biggie pulling big wheelies SO WOT theres more to biking than riding like a wan**r

nah i was meanig going from knee down to wheel stand in one move

[Sidewinder]

new poll: is sidewinder..

A) a sausage jocky
B) lonely and figured he cant actually make friends
C) stupid
D) a oxygen theft

oh i vote B because im a usless loser and cant handel life with out a bike and raping rides

[Sidewinder]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Sidewinder
what yah mean? can you get your knee down on that zx6 and then pull it up on the back wheel out the corner yet?

I've had the front wheel up outa corners, i've scraped the pegs a couple of times and who really cares, i been riding for just over a year and hanging out with a great bunch of people is more fun that pointless pissing contests.

I was taking the piss dude, no one cares.

realy i remember this realy fast little yamaha scopio smoking you on the 1st sunday ride, well thats what i remember.................

[HACHET]

it seems that no one really cares what you think sidewinger your on your own mate:yawn:

[WhatThe???]

omg is that moron, sorry mormon still here?? :bleh:

Umm I thought our LOL ride was leaving at 12 or 12:30??

[ckai]

omg is that moron, sorry mormon still here?? :bleh:

Umm I thought our LOL ride was leaving at 12 or 12:30??

because it was for chicks :p, it's a meet at 12:30 and depart at 1.

Now if it was for us guys, that's another story....

(meet at 11am for a 1pm depart)

[Mr. Rock]

side winer from the moron few.. lol..

[WhatThe???]

side winer from the moron few.. lol..

hehe excellent...

[WhatThe???]

Last I knew, Murray was organising it and we were all going to be there at around 12. Well I will be anyways :)

[Murray]

looks like the coro loop ride is off so i will be joining the town ride and mr ckai ill go for a short blatt with you on sunday before the town ride if you want company what time is the town ride

Meeting about 12.30pm leaving about 1pm. I am going to Tracys at 11.30ish to pick her and her bike up so she can do some carpark riding first. Any others welcome but no tyre marks please


i think sunday would be a good day for the aged riders i.e. myself to assist the developing riders (if they want help) in a relaxed no pressure enviroment i may be out of line in suggesting this but if no one offers then how can we help (feedback please) or you can shoot me:2guns:

Big high 5 to that


Hey Murray what's the chances of borrowing the car park before the town ride on Sunday? I wouldn't mind doing some practice of a few things.

As above

Sorry didnt reply sooner but on hols and Trinas got me doing the housework etc and out riding, did 120kms with her yesterday Ham/Mystery creek/cambrige/morrinsville/Hams

sounds like a good plan for the faster/more experienced riders to go for a blat earlier and join up with the LOL group later. see you Sunday

[Murray]

oh yea

option E. He's just a attention seeking twat!!

If we ignore him he will go away!!!

[ckai]

Meeting about 12.30pm leaving about 1pm. I am going to Tracys at 11.30ish to pick her and her bike up so she can do some carpark riding first. Any others welcome but no tyre marks please


Big high 5 to that




Bugger there goes the doughnut practice :(

:wari:yeah! helping to bring back the high 5's. Bling for you :banana:

[HACHET]

Mr Koz what time are you thinking for the ride to rags on sunday

[Pathos]

do you guys/girls still meet at jacks coffee house or whatever for these rides ?

[Murray]

do you guys/girls still meet at jacks coffee house or whatever for these rides ?

Hi, no generally we meet Kingsgate Hotel Carpark at about 10.30. Those that want to can go into the Hotel and get a full continental and cooked breakfast for $10 at 9.30 onwards.

Things are a bit mixed up at the moment with people going on hols and away but looking at rides again 11th & 18th Jan. This week is more a learners ride but some guys are going to raglan earlier

[Brooke]

Hi, no generally we meet Kingsgate Hotel Carpark at about 10.30. Those that want to can go into the Hotel and get a full continental and cooked breakfast for $10 at 9.30 onwards.

Things are a bit mixed up at the moment with people going on hols and away but looking at rides again 11th & 18th Jan. This week is more a learners ride but some guys are going to raglan earlier

Hey Murray, any idea of a route you are taking tomorrow? We have a friend coming back from 6 months overseas so we might be a little late but want to come so if we know where you are going we can meet up with you somewhere if we're running late. Thanks

[ckai]

Mr Koz what time are you thinking for the ride to rags on sunday

I reckon brekky at 9 and try and head away about 9:30 (not gonna happen)-9:45. I'm thinking an earlier start than normal for those that want to do the town ride.

I thought having some car park time just ahead of the town ride with some pointers would be quite handy so if that ride sets off at 1pm I would think of being back at kingsgate at 12 (which makes me think about lunch plans).

That's my way of thinking.

[SilentNinja]

Hay Murry my dad would like to know if the BBQ is a dinner thing and if he should bring some kind of food?

[HACHET]

I reckon brekky at 9 and try and head away about 9:30 (not gonna happen)-9:45. I'm thinking an earlier start than normal for those that want to do the town ride.

I thought having some car park time just ahead of the town ride with some pointers would be quite handy so if that ride sets off at 1pm I would think of being back at kingsgate at 12 (which makes me think about lunch plans).

That's my way of thinking.

the earliest i can get out would be 10.30 so the morning ride might not happen for me it might just be the town ride.

[ckai]

the earliest i can get out would be 10.30 so the morning ride might not happen for me it might just be the town ride.

Well, if it's just a there and back ride, which I'd say it would be, 10:30 could work.

How many of us are there? Is it just you, koz and I?

[PaddyFZ1]

Well, if it's just a there and back ride, which I'd say it would be, 10:30 could work.

How many of us are there? Is it just you, koz and I?

Im keen, but not 100% sure yet.
Will check the thread in da morning, to see when you guys are leaving.
If im not there dont wait around

[Spazm]

Hello,
Well i'm over here in Holland now.. Nice and frigid the weather is here( 0-5 degrees). Sun rises at 0945 and sets at 1600.

Hardly any motorcycles around on the roads here at the moment. all the roads are too straight and flat here for any fun rides anyways.

Hope the weather is fine for you guys there tomorrow..

1015am it is here now

[mister.koz]

realy i remember this realy fast little yamaha scopio smoking you on the 1st sunday ride, well thats what i remember.................

Well, firstly smoking probably isn't the right word dude, i was tail end charlie for a bit and then i wasn't. Secondly that was my first open road ride of more than 15km and the first time i took the gargoyle out for more than cool revving sounds.

Seems like your trying to call me a newbie. i am not arguing i been riding for a year and i am doin alright.

Remember this is the "laxed out rides" and there's no prize for first, if thats not your cuppa tea then go find some people who actually care about road racing and see how you stack up.


Mr Koz what time are you thinking for the ride to rags on sunday

I am pretty open dude, sorry for not getting back to you been a crazy few days!! Give me a text tomorrow.


Im keen, but not 100% sure yet.
Will check the thread in da morning, to see when you guys are leaving.
If im not there dont wait around

I was thinking of 9am because someone said they wanted to make the afternoon ride.. I think (once again - busy couple of days) If people want to ride later thats all good!! more sleep.

How about we just do ham to rags on "slightly" out of the way roads, take a couple of hours including the coffee in the middle then head back and catch up with the town ride later on?

10am breakie, leave 10:30, 2 hours catch the town ride??

Any takers?

[mister.koz]

Hello,
Well i'm over here in Holland now.. Nice and frigid the weather is here( 0-5 degrees). Sun rises at 0945 and sets at 1600.

Hardly any motorcycles around on the roads here at the moment. all the roads are too straight and flat here for any fun rides anyways.

Hope the weather is fine for you guys there tomorrow..

1015am it is here now

Hey man, glad you landed safely. Thats gotta be a shock to the system! change from the tron's weather.

Our thoughts are with you man, hope your doing alright.

[2 wheel madness]

Im keen for blat tomorrow, (hangover dependant) will check in morn what time you lot going. You still meeting at kingsgate???

[mister.koz]

Im keen for blat tomorrow, (hangover dependant) will check in morn what time you lot going. You still meeting at kingsgate???

Hey dude, looks like meeting at kingsgate about 9:30 probably head out about 10:15 - 10:30 cheerz

[Brooke]

Hello,
Well i'm over here in Holland now.. Nice and frigid the weather is here( 0-5 degrees). Sun rises at 0945 and sets at 1600.

Hardly any motorcycles around on the roads here at the moment. all the roads are too straight and flat here for any fun rides anyways.

Hope the weather is fine for you guys there tomorrow..

1015am it is here now

Hey Eric, sounds COLD!!!! Please you got there OK though, doesn't sound like a very interesting place for riding your bike so at least you kind of don't feel like you are missing you. My thoughts are with you and your family. See you when you get home. Take care.

[HACHET]

dosent look like i am going to make it for the morning ride so dont hang around for me but i will see you about 12.30

[Brooke]

dosent look like i am going to make it for the morning ride so dont hang around for me but i will see you about 12.30

I've text Cameron (ckai) and let him know. I'll see you this afternoon though :)

[Brooke]

Hey All, thanks heaps for another outstanding day.

Big ups to Murray and Trina for putting on the spread, it was awesome. Thanks heaps.

Great bunch of people.

Wicked day.

[mister.koz]

Hey All, thanks heaps for another outstanding day.

Big ups to Murray and Trina for putting on the spread, it was awesome. Thanks heaps.

Great bunch of people.

Wicked day.

Yeah with you on that one :) great to see everyone, if i don't see you before have a brilliant xmas and new years.

And remember, lots of food colouring, sugar and caffeine :eek::eek: its good for you!

[jmk]

Yep just like Koz and Brooke said above ^ ^ ^

And also a big thank you to Murray and Trina, Koz, Dave and Kryssie for coming yesterday and helping me celebrate :woohoo:

Merry Christmas guys and gals, take care

[Tootle]

Hi Everyone, What a day...Finally home. Sounds like I missed a great day. Good to hear you all enjoyed..

Well done to the "new laxed out" ladies :clap:

I'm hoping to see you all again soon...If I don't - have a great xmas!!

[Dargor]

Damn, i envy you guys, with your weekends off I bet none of you have to work christmas either.
So how many kawa ninjas did you have in today's group. Think i saw you ride past my petrol station. Its torture sometimes.

[SilentNinja]

Damn, i envy you guys, with your weekends off I bet none of you have to work christmas either.
So how many kawa ninjas did you have in today's group. Think i saw you ride past my petrol station. Its torture sometimes.


Yep a month off work :bleh: but...a wicked sore finger :doctor:

Well there was a green ex-track bike 600 ninja...a green 250 ninja and my wicked fast BLUE 250 ninja...quicker than them all:rolleyes:.....yeah right

And yes...a very good ride and day with the bike crew, finally a ride which was actually "laxed out" :niceone:

Thank you Murray and Trina for a very edible meal...for once Adam could eat lots of food....

Take care everyone and have a very Merry Christmas and a safe (but fun) New Years !!!

[slofox]

finally a ride which was actually "laxed out"

Yep - even I could keep up this time...:woohoo:

[WhatThe???]

Damn, i envy you guys, with your weekends off I bet none of you have to work christmas either.
So how many kawa ninjas did you have in today's group. Think i saw you ride past my petrol station. Its torture sometimes.

I used to work xmas every year till I quit work for a course :P

Ahh so you work at the 5x road shell?? I saw the yamaha, I know who you are now hehe....well thats if im right...

Just take a M.D.O next time :)

[WhatThe???]

And thanks to Murray and Trina for the BBQ and coming to pick me up :)
Had a great day, went better then I thought I would.

[ckai]

Damn, i envy you guys, with your weekends off I bet none of you have to work christmas either.
So how many kawa ninjas did you have in today's group. Think i saw you ride past my petrol station. Its torture sometimes.

What station you work at mate? Do you work all weekends? That would suck.

Like everyone else, thanks for the feed Muz and Trinna. I said to Brooke when we got home that I should have had some more salad :) I knew I would start some cravings when I got home!

Have a good christmas you lot. If anyone goes out for a blat during the break, let me know, I might join ya. Apart from SilentNinja...who's just too wicked fast!!!

Remember to give me a call before dropping off my presents on christmas day...

[Murray]

Remember to give me a call before dropping off my presents on christmas day...

It all makes sense now!!!! The passing around of the phone number, the "drop in if passing" and "come use our pool" lines!!! (on the bludge for chrissie pressies) and I'm not telling who were the last two to leave (and did they leave together????). Hey Brooke if you need a passenger going to the races on the 3rd & 4th I'm happy to help out (only if your taking the corvette tho) and thanks for helping with the BBQ.

Merry Christmas all (except sidewinder who I wish a Gay Christmas)

[jmk]

So Dave how did the appointment go this morning??

[Squid]

...snip...Hey Brooke if you need a passenger going to the races on the 3rd & 4th I'm happy to help out (only if your taking the corvette tho)...end snip...

Sorry but Im not even going to bother looking through the last 400ish posts of the last week. Are people going to take bikes or a car load down to taupo to watch some racing and sit in the sun:sunny: (hopefully wh a cold beer...:cold:

[Dargor]

I used to work xmas every year till I quit work for a course

Yea, i'm studying, but still a few years of working xmas till i graduate.

Yea. I work at 5x, say hi some time.

[WhatThe???]

So Dave how did the appointment go this morning??

It went really well :) the wire poking out looks just a little gross but the stitches are healing like they should. Oh and he got his Snot/kwaka green cast hehe. Unfortunatly for him he cant have the waterproof one cos of the wounds, so no swimming for Dave....awww....:)

[Murray]

Sorry but Im not even going to bother looking through the last 400ish posts of the last week. Are people going to take bikes or a car load down to taupo to watch some racing and sit in the sun:sunny: (hopefully wh a cold beer...:cold:

Don't think anyone is going to Taupo this weekend but a few are going down the following (Brookes father is racing in a corvette) I'm heading down there on the 4th (in car)

I note sidewinder has a group doing the coro loop on the 27th (Saturday) 20 registered so far (most from Auckland I think). Its in the Calendar

cheers

[WhatThe???]

Hey all :) Have a good xmas, I am taking Dave to his mothers house (woot...) till sunday. Will catch up with you all next time.

Oh remember, mother in law also spells 'woman hitler' hehe

[Murray]

Man its quiet. Done my work for the day already and now really bored. Anyone interested in a ride on Sunday???? If so meet at the Hotel 10.30 I'm looking at going Cambridge, Matamata, Morrinsville way for a wee tootle. won't do a calendar for it tho:sunny::sunny:

This is an interesting thread. Probably a bit late for Dave tho. Two real bargains!!!

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=88688&highlight=bargain

[vtec v4]

if you wanting to add to ya cruise,drop me a txt,im in cambridge,wont take me long to throw in the leathers....cheers dave 0275305336.

[insomnia01]

well not long to go now till we can rip open our pressie's :soon:

Just like to say a BIG MERRY XMAS EVERYONE see you on the other side, I'm crusing this fair country of our's for a week or three ( maybe 4 !! ) on the scooter so keep upright & straight:banana::banana::dodge::beer:

[Murray]

if you wanting to add to ya cruise,drop me a txt,im in cambridge,wont take me long to throw in the leathers....cheers dave 0275305336.

Cool, will txt you Sunday depending on numbers turning up. Go for a Sunday tootle, weathers supposed to be great

[Geeen]

Hi All. Just thought I'd let you know I wont be riding for a couple weeks, everyone always says how dangerous bikes are but my better half broke her rib doing pilates this morning. Exercise is dangerous!!!!:bash: Have a good christmas all. See you nxt time I get a bike......

[Murray]

Its an official 24 hours & 10 minutes since geeens post without another post on this thread. Is this a record????

Guess everyones left Hams or finished work!!! If anyone is still around might catch you Sunday for a tootle otherwise have a merry and safe Christmas and heres to lots of fun times riding in 2009. Is it pubtime yet?????

cheers and beers all

[WhatThe???]

Spose its good to see everyone else has something better to do lol. Have a good xmas :)

[mister.koz]

< green posting >

Hey hey everybody, i am in whanga with my sister and my mum for xmas, nice sky here today - see attached "rock on" pic.

Hope everyone has a good time with family and santa give you all what you want.

< / green posting >

[jmk]

Merry Christmas everyone, have a good day tomorrow, just remember dont eat too much and of course dont drink too much :beer:

We are waiting for kids to go to sleep so we can sort out some pressies from the jolly man in a red suit!!

[Spazm]

Merry Christmas to everyone from a internet cafe in Amsterdam..

Hope everyone is safe and well and look forward to seeing you all again soon..

I can't wait to get back to NZ and get back on my bike(the 28th can't come soon enough) :) .

[Brooke]

< green posting >

Hey hey everybody, i am in whanga with my sister and my mum for xmas, nice sky here today - see attached "rock on" pic.

Hope everyone has a good time with family and santa give you all what you want.

< / green posting >

Ahahahahahaha what a dork! Go the Geek!

[mister.koz]

Ahahahahahaha what a dork! Go the Geek!

:bleh: takes one to know one :bleh:

[carver]

:bleh: takes one to know one :bleh:

you and me, wheelie vid!

[carver]

if anyone needs to learn how to ride, contact me, as your local mentor

[Dargor]

if anyone needs to learn how to ride, contact me, as your local mentor

Why do you want to school us noobs so much.

[mister.koz]

Why do you want to school us noobs so much.

He's trying to wind up the mods or something...

We already have plenty of very experienced riders in our group, all willing to offer us piles of advice and support. I trust and respect those riders and their experience because of their humility and because I have watched them ride (for the short period I could keep up :D ).

No offence carver, I'm sure you know some things and that you would have something to add but I would sooner listen to them.

[carver]

Why do you want to school us noobs so much.

cause i can teach you n00bs to be uber pro's


He's trying to wind up the mods or something...

We already have plenty of very experienced riders in our group, all willing to offer us piles of advice and support. I trust and respect those riders and their experience because of their humility and because I have watched them ride (for the short period I could keep up :D ).

No offence carver, I'm sure you know some things and that you would have something to add but I would sooner listen to them.

no actually, more assumptions from you sir.
you have seen me ride too, i may have passed you on the back wheel at some point.
humility, whats that?
i heard arrogance is something the loosers hate in the winners anyways.

[mister.koz]

cause i can teach you n00bs to be uber pro's

no actually, more assumptions from you sir.
you have seen me ride too, i may have passed you on the back wheel at some point.
humility, whats that?
i heard arrogance is something the loosers hate in the winners anyways.

Well, you've confirmed everything I said :2thumbsup


Humility :
"that meta-attitude which constitutes the moral agent's proper perspective on himself as a dependent and corrupt but capable and dignified rational agent" - Kant

You haven't been around me long enough to make the assumption of being a looser so i am guessing you are associating "learner" and "looser" closely.

I am a learner and you are now calling me a looser, there's nothing you could teach me or a member of our group with that kind of ignorance.

I think you hang around the learners because it makes you feel like you have skill, as i said to sidewinder:

Remember this is the "laxed out rides" and there's no prize for first, if thats not your cuppa tea then go find some people who actually care about road racing and see how you stack up.

[carver]

Well, you've confirmed everything I said :2thumbsup



You haven't been around me long enough to make the assumption of being a looser so i am guessing you are associating "learner" and "looser" closely.

I am a learner and you are now calling me a looser, there's nothing you could teach me or a member of our group with that kind of ignorance.

I think you hang around the learners because it makes you feel like you have skill, as i said to sidewinder:

more assumptions.

you never called me arrogant, so it is you sir, who is begging to be called a looser.
i dont hang around learners, but previously i have taught plenty of people how to ride.
so what are you trying to say again?

[TerminalAddict]

TerminalAddict for president.

Carver for minister of transport :)

[carver]

TerminalAddict for president.

Carver for minister of transport :)

naturally, how is McRides going?
i hear im banned before i join

[Geeen]

Why is it whenever posts from the mormon few appear on this thread it turns into a bitch fight???:confused::girlfight: We all love/ride bikes so does it matter whos the best, fastest, girliest, slowest or kawasakiest?? Isn't it enough to share a common passion??

[TerminalAddict]

naturally, how is McRides going?
i hear im banned before i join

meh .... t'is ok
Mostly manawatu crowd hang out on McRides .. they don't know you... so you'll be fine :P

Geeen: the few are a great target for pisstakes .. and they know it !!!!

[carver]

Why is it whenever posts from the mormon few appear on this thread it turns into a bitch fight???:confused::girlfight: We all love/ride bikes so does it matter whos the best, fastest, girliest, slowest or kawasakiest?? Isn't it enough to share a common passion??

cause uber noobs on here cant handle a bunch of mormons being uber good!


meh .... t'is ok
Mostly manawatu crowd hang out on McRides .. they don't know you... so you'll be fine :P

Geeen: the few are a great target for pisstakes .. and they know it !!!!

sweet, sounds nice.

[mister.koz]

more assumptions.

you never called me arrogant, so it is you sir, who is begging to be called a looser.
i dont hang around learners, but previously i have taught plenty of people how to ride.
so what are you trying to say again?

You are right, I never called you arrogant, it was you that mentioned that loosers call you arrogant.

My point was we have plenty of people happy to teach us.

I tell you what, when I want to learn some more about name calling and pointless misdirection I will PM you.

[Spazm]

Hey Koz, You're up late !

Hope everyone has had a great Christmas and Boxing day

I've found out how to get your knee down, and nearly the handlebars too while riding on the ice... don't think i'll try it any time soon though :)

[mister.koz]

Hey Koz, You're up late !

Hope everyone has had a great Christmas and Boxing day

I've found out how to get your knee down, and nearly the handlebars too while riding on the ice... don't think i'll try it any time soon though :)

Hey dude, yeah just got back from hunting :) was great!

Crikey, looks like bone snapping, teeth chattering fun! I would be the guy in the background with the cuppa soup :D

Hope you are doing good over there man, look forward to catching up when you get back.

Anyways, time for bed i thinks.. up at 8...

[Spazm]

Awesome.. what you been hunting ? Possums ?

I get back on the 28th at midday.. Unfortunatly i have to work on the 29th, 30th & 31st .. but after that hopefully the new years holidays are fine so i may take out my bike and bask/burn in the warm summer sun again.

Looking forward to getting back to Tracey, to getting on my bike again and also catching up with everyone. :)

[Murray]

Hey, anyone on for a ride tomorrow (Sunday). I'm planning on taking the "learner" out the way Paddy took us through Karapiro left at the BP but straight through (not past Hobbiton), back up to Matamata (forecast is fine) then the backroads near Walton and through to morrinsville and back. Leaving Hotel 11.00 sharp. Trinas now done 578 kms and did Te Awamutu (sorry cameron you must have been out) over to pirongia up to the raglan road and back yesterday.

cheers all and I do feel sorry for Carver having only a couple of gay friends, it must be lonely in the biker community being like that.

[carver]

You are right, I never called you arrogant, it was you that mentioned that loosers call you arrogant.

My point was we have plenty of people happy to teach us.

I tell you what, when I want to learn some more about name calling and pointless misdirection I will PM you.

good to see you finally get it.

and im offering my services RE: teaching

[WhatThe???]

there must be other learners you can go and annoy, personally id rather take advice from people I actually respect and trust, or a rabid dingo rather then a mormon.

Have a great weekend :)

[slofox]

Hey, anyone on for a ride tomorrow (Sunday). I'm planning on taking the "learner" out the way Paddy took us through Karapiro left at the BP but straight through (not past Hobbiton), back up to Matamata (forecast is fine) then the backroads near Walton and through to morrinsville and back. Leaving Hotel 11.00 sharp. Trinas now done 578 kms and did Te Awamutu (sorry cameron you must have been out) over to pirongia up to the raglan road and back yesterday.

I saw you yesterday as you came back through Frankton - recognised the plate (and the bike).
Might come along tomorrow...will see if me bum has recovered from yesterday's "lost" experience......

[mister.koz]

good to see you finally get it.

and im offering my services RE: teaching

Pitty you don't have anything to offer.


Hey, anyone on for a ride tomorrow (Sunday). I'm planning on taking the "learner" out the way Paddy took us through Karapiro left at the BP but straight through (not past Hobbiton), back up to Matamata (forecast is fine) then the backroads near Walton and through to morrinsville and back. Leaving Hotel 11.00 sharp. Trinas now done 578 kms and did Te Awamutu (sorry cameron you must have been out) over to pirongia up to the raglan road and back yesterday.

cheers all and I do feel sorry for Carver having only a couple of gay friends, it must be lonely in the biker community being like that.

might be around for the ride :)


there must be other learners you can go and annoy, personally id rather take advice from people I actually respect and trust, or a rabid dingo rather then a mormon.

Have a great weekend :)

:lol:

[Mr. Rock]

cause uber noobs on here cant handle a bunch of mormons being uber good!

.....lol fag.....

[Mr. Rock]

MORMON FEW - xXPOWERED BY GODXx (the x's are because your straight edge)

man i should make up your slogens..

Mormon few.. we will try make you ride fast cause thats all a motorbike can do

mormon few.. lame

[WhatThe???]

The moron few...sidewhinger and asscarver....

anywho...back to what I was doing....

[WhatThe???]

oooooo...Daves just got himself a shiny new xmas present.... now he just has to get it from Wellington, any suggestions?

[TerminalAddict]

no doubt .. carver is a troll ... but if its skills on a bike, my money backs carver against anyone posting in this thread ... myself included.

Grow up guys .... you could learn a thing or two about handling a bike from him, just ignore the bullshit that spills from his mouth :D

[Dargor]

After a year and a half riding, what else is there to learn apart from confidence and experience, both of wich i dont think can be taught easily.

[mister.koz]

no doubt .. carver is a troll ... but if its skills on a bike, my money backs carver against anyone posting in this thread ... myself included.

Grow up guys .... you could learn a thing or two about handling a bike from him, just ignore the bullshit that spills from his mouth :D

Sure he's got some skill but its of no use if he's going to act like an ignorant retard, there would be more chance of him pissing people off and loosing a few teeth than anyone learning something.

[Sidewinder]

Sure he's got some skill but its of no use if he's going to act like an ignorant retard, there would be more chance of him pissing people off and loosing a few teeth than anyone learning something.

dude you talk like this now on the net then like everyone alse you dont do jack shit when you meet us!!!!!

so wtf dude?
just take a emo pill and get over it

[jmk]

oooooo...Daves just got himself a shiny new xmas present.... now he just has to get it from Wellington, any suggestions?

Awesome, look forward to seeing it

Try these guys http://www.biketranz.co.nz/

[WhatThe???]

dude you talk like this now on the net then like everyone alse you dont do jack shit when you meet us!!!!!

so wtf dude?
just take a emo pill and get over it

well its quite obvious that no one really gives a shit what you guys say so why the hell do you keep coming back? You're bout as welcome as a fart in a space suit...

Koz wont do shit when he meets you cos he has other more important things that need his attention, as much as id love to see him hospitalize you lot.

But god, enough of the pissing match

[WhatThe???]

Awesome, look forward to seeing it

Try these guys http://www.biketranz.co.nz/

Hey thanks for that :) His dad is coming over from Rotorua 2mrw at 4am and they are going down to get it and come back. Poor thing will be buggerd by the end of the day.

[jmk]

Hey thanks for that :) His dad is coming over from Rotorua 2mrw at 4am and they are going down to get it and come back. Poor thing will be buggerd by the end of the day.


Tell them not to wake us up as they go past LOL, be a loooooooong day for them

[Cosmo]

Got the wrong post and can't work out how to delete sorry

[HACHET]

daves got a shiny new toy so cool ok i want the facts year ,colour and any extras with the bike
I wont be around tomorrow but i will be aroound for next sunday, mr koz will you be around and if so would you do a route (your just so good at them) someone needs to put next sunday on the calender as i have to go back to work the next day boohoo.:clap:

[jmk]

daves got a shiny new toy so cool ok i want the facts year ,colour and any extras with the bike
:

:niceone: Mr JMK wants to know as well

[carver]

Koz wont do shit when he meets you cos he has other more important things that need his attention, as much as id love to see him hospitalize you lot.

But god, enough of the pissing match

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

haha, i love that assumption.

[Murray]

Grow up guys .... you could learn a thing or two about handling a bike from him, just ignore the bullshit that spills from his mouth :D

Thats a really big call given that you don't know many of the riders. Paddy and Ian have been riding for many many many years (including racetrack) and a few of the others have also done track riding and are super experienced. As far as I know Carver has done little trackwork and if I read the old posts when he has he's generally been cleaned up, as for sidewinder didn't he bin on his last track outing??? Was this under carvers mentoring????

Nice to offer but when theres experience in abundance why would we want to ask a pisstaker like carver.

[WhatThe???]

Hes just a short little man with short mans disorder,
anywho.

I would go for the ride today but I have been up all night and dont really want to fall off. Daves on his way to wellington to pick up his bike with his Dad. They left here at 4am and are meant to be back tonight. And no im not impressed bout being left behind but nevermind.

And since im too tired to work out how to up load a picture to this message (im sure its easy) I will up load pics of the little beast into my profile where only those in my contacts can see it.

[carver]

Pitty you don't have anything to offer.



might be around for the ride :)



:lol:

more assumptions


.....lol fag.....


MORMON FEW - xXPOWERED BY GODXx (the x's are because your straight edge)

man i should make up your slogens..

Mormon few.. we will try make you ride fast cause thats all a motorbike can do

mormon few.. lame




The moron few...sidewhinger and asscarver....

anywho...back to what I was doing....




Sure he's got some skill but its of no use if he's going to act like an ignorant retard, there would be more chance of him pissing people off and loosing a few teeth than anyone learning something.

try get some teeth out of me next time we meet.
how long have you been a dentist for?


Thats a really big call given that you don't know many of the riders. Paddy and Ian have been riding for many many many years (including racetrack) and a few of the others have also done track riding and are super experienced. As far as I know Carver has done little trackwork and if I read the old posts when he has he's generally been cleaned up, as for sidewinder didn't he bin on his last track outing??? Was this under carvers mentoring????

Nice to offer but when theres experience in abundance why would we want to ask a pisstaker like carver.

ask paddy how i ride, or beyond.
its a bad assumption by you to assume i have nothing to offer.

i made this for you fags

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no doubt .. carver is a troll ... but if its skills on a bike, my money backs carver against anyone posting in this thread ... myself included.

Grow up guys .... you could learn a thing or two about handling a bike from him, just ignore the bullshit that spills from his mouth :D

thank you, here is someone who has seen me riding a bit.

[TerminalAddict]

Thats a really big call given that you don't know many of the riders. Paddy and Ian have been riding for many many many years (including racetrack) and a few of the others have also done track riding and are super experienced. As far as I know Carver has done little trackwork and if I read the old posts when he has he's generally been cleaned up, as for sidewinder didn't he bin on his last track outing??? Was this under carvers mentoring????



assumptions all round .. I've known paddy for years ;) him and his wife have drunk beer at my house a few times ;)

oddly enough .. the one time I came out with you guys, paddy was the only one really willing to chat to me (and bane .. but he's not part of the group) ..... oh well, we all have our little cliques don't we ? :)

Credit to mister.koz tho ... he did speak to me at the end of the day.

I guess I find myself becoming part of the "old boys" :crazy:
Maybe I should nag quasi and Mental Trousers to buy road bikes ... we could host a reunion of old boys :crybaby:



Nice to offer but when theres experience in abundance why would we want to ask a pisstaker like carver.

Fair enough .. but in all honesty, that's not what is being posted .. its all personal attacks, and assumptions that carver can't ride.
Personal attacks can be kept for face to face meetings .. .call carver a cock to his face .. I will if I feel he needs to be called a cock.
and stop assuming you lot know how somebody rides .. .don't judge a rider by his forum posts.

[WhatThe???]

awesome you made us a gay movie about yourselves, no i didnt watch anymore then 40secs of it. But I am going to agree with Murray. I dont doubt you are a good rider, Ive seen you. But if I want your help with anything il ask. I just prefer people that dont blow their own trumpet. Whatever. I actually have something better to do today.

[MarkH]

oooooo...Daves just got himself a shiny new xmas present.... now he just has to get it from Wellington, any suggestions?

Easiest method is probably to fly down, ride back.

[ckai]

assumptions all round ...

oddly enough .. the one time I came out with you guys, paddy was the only one really willing to chat to me (and bane .. but he's not part of the group) ..... oh well, we all have our little cliques don't we ? :)

Fair enough .. but in all honesty, that's not what is being posted .. its all personal attacks, and assumptions that carver can't ride.
Personal attacks can be kept for face to face meetings .. .call carver a cock to his face .. I will if I feel he needs to be called a cock.
and stop assuming you lot know how somebody rides .. .don't judge a rider by his forum posts.

Fair call TA. I'm a bit of a pansy when it comes to talking to others...unless someone talks to me first, I don't have the balls to do it. I get the wife to start instead (it was all the rejection I got when I was young...warped my fragile little mind).

Also agree that there are assumptions being made all round. But I think most people realise carve and sidewinder can ride. It'll be their attitude on here that pisses them off. I reckon in person they're just little pussy cats! Although I've never meet either.


i made this for you fags
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:2thumbsup funny shit. Love it! I was surprised you don't have chest hair though, do you shave? I've tried waxing twice but it just hurts too jolly much.

And tell sidewinder, sorry but you have the better ass.

[carver]

:2thumbsup funny shit. Love it! I was surprised you don't have chest hair though, do you shave? I've tried waxing twice but it just hurts too jolly much.

And tell sidewinder, sorry but you have the better ass.

nope, i got a bit, but its a genetic thing.
im wearing the tighter pants!

[Sidewinder]

Thats a really big call given that you don't know many of the riders. Paddy and Ian have been riding for many many many years (including racetrack) and a few of the others have also done track riding and are super experienced. As far as I know Carver has done little trackwork and if I read the old posts when he has he's generally been cleaned up, as for sidewinder didn't he bin on his last track outing??? Was this under carvers mentoring????

Nice to offer but when theres experience in abundance why would we want to ask a pisstaker like carver.

i didnt crash on the track! im not gay enuf to go there much, anyway fuck the track, the road is harder to go fast on anyway. oh carver was behind me...... why wouldnt you want to ask a piss taker?

[Brooke]

Well anyone else think this has gone too far. Let's drop all the last 3-4 pages of rubbish and just get on with the general chit chat and banter that we are used to, organise some rides and jump on our bikes and have some fun.

Never been one for confrontation so this is starting to loose the LOR feel very quick.

Peace, love and mungbeans to you all. :love:

[Sidewinder]

Well anyone else think this has gone too far. Let's drop all the last 3-4 pages of rubbish and just get on with the general chit chat and banter that we are used to, organise some rides and jump on our bikes and have some fun.

Never been one for confrontation so this is starting to loose the LOR feel very quick.

Peace, love and mungbeans to you all. :love:

watch the vid!!!
i only live down the road from you remember

[JamRoll]

Well anyone else think this has gone too far. Let's drop all the last 3-4 pages of rubbish and just get on with the general chit chat and banter that we are used to, organise some rides and jump on our bikes and have some fun.

Never been one for confrontation so this is starting to loose the LOR feel very quick.

Peace, love and mungbeans to you all. :love:
Hi all,
I am new to KB and live in TA. I have followed your discussions for a while and you have hit the nail on the head Brooke. Nicely spoken.

I have recently moved up to a big bike, but am not interested in "who is the fastest or best looking" contests. I really like the sound of your laxed out rides and hope you guys wouldn't mind me tagging along.

Are there any laxed out rides planned for the next couple of weeks? I know popular places like coro and rags are getting pretty busy but there are plenty of good roads to explore. For example, I did the Waitomo - Kawhia loop the other day which is a nice 1/2 day ride.

Looking forward to rolling with you guys (and gals)!

[JamRoll]

Thanks for the message Brooke. I can't PM yet cause I am new to KB so tried to leave a visitors mesage on your page. Hope it worked :)

[mister.koz]

Right, go away for a couple of days and things get weird... 1stly i made no threat, after reading my post i can see how "missing teeth" could have seemed like a threat but thats not how i operate, if i was threatening people it would be to their face and there would be no grey area. That post was themed from something a mate of mine said to me one night: "You have allot of teeth for a smart arse" i thought it was hilarious and fitting.

Never said the mormon few can't ride, i said with the attitude they have nothing to offer, c'mon start a conversation with name calling and what did you expect, when they get over the pissing contests and the try-hard attitude then i am sure we will all have something to learn from them.

Its all a bullshit wind up like several other threads hijacked, these guys turn up out of the blue and drop comments to piss people off or call everyone noobs or whatever looks like they are now banding together against atrocities of something or other or somesuch :yawn: guys you take the piss expect it back and don't get all "say that to my face" all you are doing is annoying good people and they will get grumpy back.

Good call brooke, i second - EVERYONE LIGHTEN UP!

JamRoll - come along - the more the merrier, we are probably all back on the 10th or after but i am sure there's a few in our group who would be happy to catch up before then.

[mister.koz]

Awesome.. what you been hunting ? Possums ?

I get back on the 28th at midday.. Unfortunatly i have to work on the 29th, 30th & 31st .. but after that hopefully the new years holidays are fine so i may take out my bike and bask/burn in the warm summer sun again.

Looking forward to getting back to Tracey, to getting on my bike again and also catching up with everyone. :)

Sorry dude, it was Rabbits, pukeko, then possums later, didn't get many possums but had fun. Bloody rabbits make you earn it tho, put 9 in one of them lol should be shooting with the 308 instead...


daves got a shiny new toy so cool ok i want the facts year ,colour and any extras with the bike
I wont be around tomorrow but i will be aroound for next sunday, mr koz will you be around and if so would you do a route (your just so good at them) someone needs to put next sunday on the calender as i have to go back to work the next day boohoo.:clap:

I second want to know the shiny thing :) :)

I am going camping this week, leavin tomorrow mornin early, should be back on saturday morning (3rd) hoping to go for a ride on the 4th :) probably just a short ride cause the roads will likely still be nuts from new years.

Anyways, hope everyone is having a great break and they aren't as sunburned as i am...

[ckai]

Hi all,
I am new to KB and live in TA. I have followed your discussions for a while and you have hit the nail on the head Brooke. Nicely spoken.

I have recently moved up to a big bike, but am not interested in "who is the fastest or best looking" contests. I really like the sound of your laxed out rides and hope you guys wouldn't mind me tagging along.

Are there any laxed out rides planned for the next couple of weeks? I know popular places like coro and rags are getting pretty busy but there are plenty of good roads to explore. For example, I did the Waitomo - Kawhia loop the other day which is a nice 1/2 day ride.

Looking forward to rolling with you guys (and gals)!

The "best looking contest" has already been won so we don't even try to go there. Fraggle aka Munta is just too damn pretty for the rest of us ;)

Yeah man, the more people from the 'moot the better. We're trying to take over.

[Murray]

hi guys and gals. I'm planning on taking tomorrow afternoon (Tuesday 30th) off work to go for a ride with another guy and lady I know whose keen to ride with us. He's got a yamaha 1100 which goes really well. Looking at heading off 1.15pm (weather permitting) and going morrinsville, matamata (it probably will rain then) and going to the famous Okoroire pub for a coffee and sandwich. Any one interested meet at the Kingsgate 1ish. (won't be a fast fast ride as the learner (689kms now, top speed 115km/ph) wants to go as well. Great ride yesterday pity no one could join us!!

On Sunday the 4th Jan, Dave, chrissie, me and Trina are heading to Taupo (via car) to watch the car racing (Brookes father is racing a corvette) so I assume Brooke and cameron will be out for that day as well. It is still all go isnt Brooke???

[Murray]

oddly enough .. the one time I came out with you guys, paddy was the only one really willing to chat to me (and bane .. but he's not part of the group) ..... oh well, we all have our little cliques don't we ? :)

Sorry to read this and disappointed that you felt no one was willing to chat with you. I certainly wouldn't call us a clique, we are all just people who like riding and do it for the fun of it (not to win medals). More the merrier I and others say (eg last paragraph Mister Koz's post #1727) and generally as we have grown in numbers we seem to spend more and more time talking before we ride. It was great to see Warr come along for drinks and dinner with us when he's not even ridden with us yet. (Warr if you read this hope the recovery is still going well)

Would be great to see you come on another ride!!.

Mister Koz and others I'm thinking maybe a Te Rapa tavern meeting Wednesday 7th and arrange a good "new years ride" for the 11th.

[mister.koz]

Hey Murray, i will be there on the 7th, sounds excellent :)

TerminalAddict - come along for another ride, we aren't Snobs :P better still come along to the pub on the 7th.

Everyone have a good new years - I am off to the busy parts of the country.

[Mr. Rock]

The "best looking contest" has already been won so we don't even try to go there. Fraggle aka Munta is just too damn pretty for the rest of us ;)

:o gee not on the forum!!

soo im going to try and make the 7th to have a catch up. and then provided i get another clutch cable ill be good to go on the 11th :)

been kinda strange not going for the weekly ride.

[JamRoll]

hi guys and gals. I'm planning on taking tomorrow afternoon off work to go for a ride with another guy and lady I know whose keen to ride with us. He's got a yamaha 1100 which goes really well. Looking at heading off 1.15pm (weather permitting) and going morrinsville, matamata (it probably will rain then) and going to the famous Okoroire pub for a coffee and sandwich. Any one interested meet at the Kingsgate 1ish. (won't be a fast fast ride as the learner (689kms now, top speed 115km/ph) wants to go as well. Great ride yesterday pity no one could join us!!

On Sunday the 4th Jan, Dave, chrissie, me and Trina are heading to Taupo (via car) to watch the car racing (Brookes father is racing a corvette) so I assume Brooke and cameron will be out for that day as well. It is still all go isnt Brooke???
Hi guys,

Murray - I'll try and make your ride tomorrow and have put in an order for sunshine and dry roads.

ckai - thanks for setting me straight, I now know that Munta is the man!

Cheers.

[Murray]

Welcome back Spazm, Hope all went as well as it could have

[ckai]

On Sunday the 4th Jan, Dave, chrissie, me and Trina are heading to Taupo (via car) to watch the car racing (Brookes father is racing a corvette) so I assume Brooke and cameron will be out for that day as well. It is still all go isnt Brooke???

Yip it's still all go. We're heading down on the Friday (maybe during the day if they can do some testing). We kinda have to go down since we're taking back his car which he left up here.

If you're wondering what sort of racing it is, it's what's known as the tier 2 series of motor racing in NZ with the GT1 (Brooke's Dad's class) being the headliners. These guys aren't allowed to race with the NZV8's or the ozzy SuperV8's because they go faster! (well that's a little joke going on). They're not cheap cars either, one of them has had over $1mil spent on it and is considered the fastest TVR in the world!

Enough about cars, what's up with the weather?? Just when I feel like doing a mid-week ride tomorrow. So are we thinking the next "planned" LOR will be the 11th?

[Murray]

what's up with the weather?? Just when I feel like doing a mid-week ride tomorrow. So are we thinking the next "planned" LOR will be the 11th?

Yeah, bloody weather. Forecast for tomorrow is showers clearing so hopefully the current rain will blow over for tomorrow avo, however back to rain Wednesday avo-evening. Looks like the next "planned" ride will be 11th with so many away this coming weekend

[Warr]

....... (Warr if you read this hope the recovery is still going well)........
Hi again Murray... yes I do follow the going's on in this thread :)

My recovery... all boring really .. but since you asked :) :) ... tis slow.
I am left with 2 main areas of concern.
1. Left hand. Gaining full use of all fingers. Particularly little finger that dont work.
2. Left shoulder. Lack of arm/shoulder strength. Last specialist sent me off for an MRI on shoulder. Rota-Cuff Muscles compromised. High probability of getting the knife to resolve.

...and some areas of less concern.
Lack of movement of both left & right wrist
Grip strength way below parr on both hands.

But good thing is I have a set of wheels mostly sorted... just down to $'s now and being able to pull the clutch with a weak hand!!
And bit of a biggie, Clare isnt very happy at the prospect of me getting another bike.
So treating that fear with respect and hope we can both be accommodated. She has had to put up with alot following the accident, I dont want to be a high maintenance guy forever :)

[Spazm]

Welcome back Spazm, Hope all went as well as it could have

Cheers.. Thanks Murray, Definitely good to be back..apart from already being back at work today :(

My bike is still here which is all good .. bit loathed to take it out in this rain though, but i've got some of those HTFU pills which i should probably take just about now..

I hear Trina has already put quite a few K's on her bike already.. thats all good..

Geez Koz.. what you been shooting those rabbits with ? pea shooter ? 9 hits is alot !!

[Spazm]

So... When do we get to find out what bike Dave's bought himself ??.. You all know this really isn't on teasing us all like this in this way.. !! :angry2: :nono:

[Murray]

So... When do we get to find out what bike Dave's bought himself ??.. You all know this really isn't on teasing us all like this in this way.. !! :angry2: :nono:

Its ORANGE

[Spazm]

Its ORANGE

?? a KTM RC8 ??

[slofox]

Great ride yesterday pity no one could join us!!

I did want to come out Murray but a delayed Christmas function suddenly appeared out of the sky and my plans were toast.....but I still got two rides in despite that - one early and another later in the day...:devil2: and a little one this morning before the rain - just...

[ckai]

So... When do we get to find out what bike Dave's bought himself ??.. You all know this really isn't on teasing us all like this in this way.. !! :angry2: :nono:

If he's kept it the same as he brought it, it's known as The General Lee or just The General (that's what I'll be calling it anyway). There's some photo's on Krissie's profile. Think of Shrek but orange since. I think Dave just wants to be seen since the black didn't go down so well.

BTW, you must have made an impression at Honda, the dude remembers you there and you didn't even buy anything from him!...or did you...???

[ckai]

My recovery... all boring really .. but since you asked :) :) ... tis slow.
I am left with 2 main areas of concern.
1. Left hand. Gaining full use of all fingers. Particularly little finger that dont work.
2. Left shoulder. Lack of arm/shoulder strength. Last specialist sent me off for an MRI on shoulder. Rota-Cuff Muscles compromised. High probability of getting the knife to resolve.

...and some areas of less concern.
Lack of movement of both left & right wrist
Grip strength way below parr on both hands.

But good thing is I have a set of wheels mostly sorted... just down to $'s now and being able to pull the clutch with a weak hand!!
And bit of a biggie, Clare isnt very happy at the prospect of me getting another bike.
So treating that fear with respect and hope we can both be accommodated. She has had to put up with alot following the accident, I dont want to be a high maintenance guy forever :)

I can imagine what your partner would be feeling like, and respect for thinking about it. There are some pricks out there that don't.

Out of interest, what exercises do you do to build up your hand strength? (mind out of the gutter you lot). I'm fortunate that I never needed to build strength up much after my injuries but mine would be considered "paper-cuts" compared to yours (from what I've heard).

[WhatThe???]

So... When do we get to find out what bike Dave's bought himself ??.. You all know this really isn't on teasing us all like this in this way.. !! :angry2: :nono:

Here it is :) Havent gotten round to taking our own photos yet, have to peel Dave away so I can do it :)

[Spazm]

BTW, you must have made an impression at Honda, the dude remembers you there and you didn't even buy anything from him!...or did you...???

LOL... He probably remembers me because after seriously looking at the CBR600RR I turned up there for the charity ride on my Daytona and parked it right in front of their doors..

[Spazm]

Here it is :) Havent gotten round to taking our own photos yet, have to peel Dave away so I can do it :)

My God, What a beast.. i Like it :)

[Brooke]

On Sunday the 4th Jan, Dave, chrissie, me and Trina are heading to Taupo (via car) to watch the car racing (Brookes father is racing a corvette) so I assume Brooke and cameron will be out for that day as well. It is still all go isnt Brooke???

Yeah Murray it still on, rain hail or shine. Can you please text me your number though so I have yours, then I can let you know where we are on Sunday. Like Cameron (ckai) said we will be heading down some time friday.

Look forward to seeing you all there, should be a good day.

Have a good ride tomorrow.... think of me at work.....:(

[HACHET]

hey all i went over to see daves bike on monday very nice came with a lot of extras braced swingarm, belly pan etc he is extremely happy with it and i can see why hes chosen a very cool looking bike sounds nice too with the cut down pipes. the kwackas are taking over so there are now 2 cool looking zeds (looks like i might have started a thing for the mighty zed in our group ha ha ha) anyway sounds like the first ride will be the 11th so i will see you all then unless i can get down the pub on the 7th