Waikato: Laxed out rides [Archive] - Page 8

ckai

30th December 2008, 20:51

Where is every body??? Great day for a ride (175 kms) to Okoroire and back. Waited for you Mr Jamroll but no show?? At least the weather you asked for came through!!! Only 3 of us went, me, trina and another guy keen to join the group when able. (works in Auckland lives in Hamilton and works some weekends)

Brooke, Jamroll and I went for a short blat around the local roads tonight. Short, because by the time Brooke got home from work it was getting on a bit. Wasn't bad getting the wheels turning again though.

Murray

31st December 2008, 06:23

What is everyone doing for new years tomorrow night?

Working - Unfortunately being on Salary and every one else on hols I get the 6.30 breakfast cook job and then Duty Manager through to 11 pm 6 days this week. Sunday off to go to the races though.

If anyone passing drop in for a free glass of bubbly with us tonight

cheers and all the best for 2009 to all laxed out riders and Kbikers.

JamRoll

31st December 2008, 14:22

Where is every body??? Great day for a ride (175 kms) to Okoroire and back. Waited for you Mr Jamroll but no show?? At least the weather you asked for came through!!!

Hi Murray,
yeah I am over 40 mins away and the showers were still hanging round. By the time it started to clear I would of missed you guys. Gutted. Glad you had a good ride though and it was dryer over your way.
As Cameron said, I met up with them for a short ride. Found some twisties but the low sun made some sections tricky. It was good to meet some of the group and enjoy the scenery :clap:

Looking forward to the 11th.

Cheers.

jmk

31st December 2008, 17:02

Wishing you all a happy new year and best wishes for 2009 (dont forget those new year resolutions :lol::lol:

Take care on the roads have already seen a bike down today :weep:

WhatThe???

31st December 2008, 17:10

Have a good new years all! We shall be watching the Top Gear marathon for now lol :beer:

PaddyFZ1

1st January 2009, 19:34

Brooke

1st January 2009, 22:24

Hi all, Happy New Year.
Just got back from up north, Since leaving on the night of the 23rd ive covered nearly 1800km on the bike.
Did some of the classic biking roads of the far north.
Had a great time and im thinking of a major ride for later in the year. Got most things sorted but still a few details to sort. Will give more info on the first ride of the year.
Could be keen for a cruise this weekend if anyone is keen.

Sounds good. Cameron and I are away this weekend in Taupo (that's if he get's over his "man flu" I hear it's a bad one this year!) (otherwise it will just be me) as my Dad is racing there (his car not bike). I know that some of the others are coming on Sunday for the day to have a watch so if you're keen I'll PM you my number) Hope you had a good new year

JamRoll

3rd January 2009, 14:08

carver

3rd January 2009, 14:11

JamRoll

3rd January 2009, 14:53

are you black?

No, I'm GREEN ... with envy of you

lol

carver

3rd January 2009, 14:56

No, I'm GREEN ... with envy of you

lol

haha, nice bike by the way!

JamRoll

3rd January 2009, 15:05

haha, nice bike by the way!

Cheers. Only had it 4 weeks. What year is yours?

carver

3rd January 2009, 16:55

Cheers. Only had it 4 weeks. What year is yours?

i got a K1

pretty easy to ride eh!

JamRoll

3rd January 2009, 17:20

i got a K1

pretty easy to ride eh!

Piece of cake - not! It was a big step up for me. Feels a lot better since I took the square continentals off and put some nice michelin 2ct's on.

I almost got a k1. So much bike for so little coin.

Spazm

3rd January 2009, 17:39

Happy New Year everyone,
I was hoping for some advice and maybe some riding companions to do a loop of Mt Taranaki tomorrow. It looks like great weather and I have been wanting to do this ride for a while. I reckon the ride could be done in 9 hours without breaking the sound barrier.

The route: TA - Otorohanga - New Plymouth - Opunake - Hawera - Stratford - New Plymouth - TA

By my guess-timation it would be about 580km. Is this too ambitious? What do you guys reckon?

Happy New Year Jamroll..

I guess it really depends on how much you've been riding lately as to how comfortable it is for you to do it.. It definitly can be done..
Also i'm not sure of how much traffic you're going to be in on the way back tomorrow..

carver

3rd January 2009, 17:49

Piece of cake - not! It was a big step up for me. Feels a lot better since I took the square continentals off and put some nice michelin 2ct's on.

I almost got a k1. So much bike for so little coin.

yeah, my one still needs a bit of work to set it up right.

i stepped off my VTR250 onto one, i thought it was easy!

JamRoll

3rd January 2009, 18:20

Happy New Year Jamroll..

I guess it really depends on how much you've been riding lately as to how comfortable it is for you to do it.. It definitly can be done..
Also i'm not sure of how much traffic you're going to be in on the way back tomorrow..

Cheers Spazm, I hope you've had a good holiday also.

I've finally found a position that is confortable on the bike, and can go upto 3 hours before needing a stop. I was wondering about the traffic though, hopefully all the holiday makers have gone home today since the weather is so bad!

Has anyone done highway 45 from NP to Hawera (around the coast) ?

Spazm

3rd January 2009, 18:33

Cheers Spazm, I hope you've had a good holiday also.

I've finally found a position that is confortable on the bike, and can go upto 3 hours before needing a stop. I was wondering about the traffic though, hopefully all the holiday makers have gone home today since the weather is so bad!

Has anyone done highway 45 from NP to Hawera (around the coast) ?

Yeah.. i have, but in a car in late autumn, Not a bad road, i have trouble remembering it because i took the forgotten highway back and that is such a great road (IMHO).

JamRoll

3rd January 2009, 18:55

Yeah.. i have, but in a car in late autumn, Not a bad road, i have trouble remembering it because i took the forgotten highway back and that is such a great road (IMHO).

I heard about the Chateau to plateau run later this month along the forgotten highway, but then found out there is a section of unsealed road approx 15km long. That well and truly put me off!

Spazm

3rd January 2009, 19:04

I heard about the Chateau to plateau run later this month along the forgotten highway, but then found out there is a section of unsealed road approx 15km long. That well and truly put me off!

:) yeah it does have that piece in it..

Have you done the run down to New Plymouth and around anywhere down there before ?

TerminalAddict

3rd January 2009, 19:06

I heard about the Chateau to plateau run later this month along the forgotten highway, but then found out there is a section of unsealed road approx 15km long. That well and truly put me off!

its piss easy gravel .... ride through at 60 - 80kph easy on a sports bike

JamRoll

3rd January 2009, 19:22

its piss easy gravel .... ride through at 60 - 80kph easy on a sports bike
Spazm - only driven in car a while ago

TA - good to know. Are you going?

TerminalAddict

3rd January 2009, 19:27

nah mate .. its a shame .. the missus and I (and a few other ham riders) love that road.

I'm off camping up north with the fam for that entire week.

But I could be temtped for a "warm up" around whangamomona on the 17th / 18th

mister.koz

3rd January 2009, 19:43

its piss easy gravel .... ride through at 60 - 80kph easy on a sports bike

Good to know mate, must be pretty hard-packed to do 60 on a sports bike :)

I am planning to go down to taranaki this route (http://www.motowhere.com/maps/route/Taranaki-loop) mid february but i was warned about the gravel so i had decided to just do the run down and around the mountain and back up the main highway.

Brooke had mentioned that the road down there was wrought with road works, she said it would be slow going but manageable.

Anyways, i wish i could join you myself, got alot to do this weekend.

Have a good ride!

TerminalAddict

3rd January 2009, 19:56

mister.koz

3rd January 2009, 20:04

fyi .. the road around the mountain is painfully boring, unless you're into excessive speed.

I did it at 140kph, and it was boring ... the map makes it looks more interesting than it is

Last time I did whangamomona after looping down thru NP and stratford, I head north from taumaranui (sh4) , and back up to ham (sh3)

it was a full day ... 7 hours or so.

Thanks man, my motivation for going around the mountain is thats my homeland :) I wonder if going around the other side of the mountain would be better for the bordom status.

Was planning to stay over the night on the way down in waitara or new plymouth. might just make it a there, stay and back for now.

JamRoll

3rd January 2009, 20:08

Good to know mate, must be pretty hard-packed to do 60 on a sports bike :)

I am planning to go down to taranaki this route (http://www.motowhere.com/maps/route/Taranaki-loop) mid february but i was warned about the gravel so i had decided to just do the run down and around the mountain and back up the main highway.

Brooke had mentioned that the road down there was wrought with road works, she said it would be slow going but manageable.

Anyways, i wish i could join you myself, got alot to do this weekend.

Have a good ride!

Thanks for the info mister.koz. I'll let you know what the roads are like.

fyi .. the road around the mountain is painfully boring, unless you're into excessive speed.

I did it at 140kph, and it was boring ... the map makes it looks more interesting than it is

Last time I did whangamomona after looping down thru NP and stratford, I head north from taumaranui (sh4) , and back up to ham (sh3)

it was a full day ... 7 hours or so.

Cheers for the advice TA. This is my first full day on the bike so I might give the full on roads a go another day. If you are going to Whangamomona on the 17/18th I would be keen to come along.

TerminalAddict

3rd January 2009, 20:33

well Mrs TA does want to come on the 18th ,, but I may be keen I reckon .. weather permitting

http://www.mcrides.co.nz/index.php?showtopic=20654

Brooke

4th January 2009, 19:18

Hey Murray, Trina, Dave and Kryssie, it was great to see you in Taupo today. Dad came second in the last race and Mum was saying that he was only just passed and the end of the final lap and it was really close.

I hope you enjoyed the day. Thanks again for coming.

Hope everyone had a great Christmas and New year.

Mr. Rock

5th January 2009, 13:37

happy years peoples.. any one doing anything this sunday?

ckai

5th January 2009, 15:12

happy years peoples.. any one doing anything this sunday?

yeah...avoiding you!

:shit:

ckai

5th January 2009, 15:19

yeah...avoiding you!

:shit:

haha I don't think anything is planned until next week, shit hang on, yeah, there is something (forgot it was the 11th this Sunday). Come on Wednesday and throw your 2 cents in.

Has anyone done that Te Anga road recently? Spaz and I did it the other day. It's a good ride, even if you do nearly fall off the road and head butt the bank :Oops:(the lesson we learn today children is that you don't look at the person in front of you and you look at your line instead).

Didn't someone throw that route idea around before? It would be cool for a future ride.

HACHET

5th January 2009, 15:49

what time do you meet for drinks at the tavern i will try and get a pass from the missus to come down

ckai

5th January 2009, 17:21

We will probably head down about 6-6:30 I'd say. Murray will be there from 8:45am ;)

Everyone else usually is there before us...bloody booze hags

Spazm

5th January 2009, 17:50

even if you do nearly fall off the road and head butt the bank :Oops:

:) Yeah, you scared me there .. All i see in my mirror is you going straight through the corner.. i had to turn my head around to make sure you hadn't gone in the ditch.. Good Save

Brooke

5th January 2009, 19:16

:) Yeah, you scared me there .. All i see in my mirror is you going straight through the corner.. i had to turn my head around to make sure you hadn't gone in the ditch.. Good Save

That's my husband! :crazy:

Spazm

5th January 2009, 19:26

That's my husband! :crazy:

Did he tell you about it ?

JamRoll

5th January 2009, 19:35

...even if you do nearly fall off the road and head butt the bank :Oops:

Ouch. You're obviously ok though. Any damage to the red rocketship?

Spazm

5th January 2009, 19:43

Ouch. You're obviously ok though. Any damage to the red rocketship?

LOL.. yeah.. clean save.. he kept it upright and had a foot to spare before he was to visit the ditch... :)

How was your New Plymouth run ?

ckai

5th January 2009, 20:10

Ouch. You're obviously ok though. Any damage to the red rocketship?

As Spaz said, no drop or anything like that, just a red face and a "that was dumb" moment. It like a "learn the hard way" type of thing but without the scares to remind you. I prefer them that way if they're gonna happen at all :)

It must have been my earth shattering reflexes that saved my ass...but more than likely someone looking out for my lucky ass (I suppose it helped we weren't pushing it and it was a slow corner before it).

Yeah I did tell Brooke. I thought it would be a good lesson for both of us to learn haha.

JamRoll

5th January 2009, 20:24

LOL.. yeah.. clean save.. he kept it upright and had a foot to spare before he was to visit the ditch... :)

How was your New Plymouth run ?

Lucky boy!

The Naki run was wicked. Great day for it so there were millions of bikes out. I liked the run around the coast. But heading back inland to Stratford it was dead straight roads most of the way. Luckily it didn't take long at warp factor 9 :shit:

You going on the 11th LOR?

2 wheel madness

5th January 2009, 20:29

what time do you meet for drinks at the tavern i will try and get a pass from the missus to come down

We will probably head down about 6-6:30 I'd say. Murray will be there from 8:45am ;)

Everyone else usually is there before us...bloody booze hags

well ffs i might even try an join ya all

JamRoll

5th January 2009, 20:33

As Spaz said, no drop or anything like that, just a red face and a "that was dumb" moment. It like a "learn the hard way" type of thing but without the scares to remind you. I prefer them that way if they're gonna happen at all :)

It must have been my earth shattering reflexes that saved my ass...but more than likely someone looking out for my lucky ass (I suppose it helped we weren't pushing it and it was a slow corner before it).

It's definitely better to learn from a sphincter pucker than getting it ripped out completely!!!

You'll probably have a few more chasing the Daytona thru the twisties!

ckai

5th January 2009, 20:40

It's definitely better to learn from a sphincter pucker than getting it ripped out completely!!!

You'll probably have a few more chasing the Daytona thru the twisties!

haha totally agree.

Spazm

5th January 2009, 20:43

Lucky boy!

The Naki run was wicked. Great day for it so there were millions of bikes out. I liked the run around the coast. But heading back inland to Stratford it was dead straight roads most of the way. Luckily it didn't take long at warp factor 9 :shit:

You going on the 11th LOR?

Sweet.. Yeah that main road near Stratford is pretty dull..
I probably will go for the ride on the 11th.. don't remember where it's supposed to be going though

(I suppose it helped we weren't pushing it and it was a slow corner before it).

Yeah I did tell Brooke. I thought it would be a good lesson for both of us to learn haha.

You didn't seem all that well with that cold starting to hit you too.. I found that corner back on googlemaps street view :)

mister.koz

5th January 2009, 23:12

Sweet.. Yeah that main road near Stratford is pretty dull..
I probably will go for the ride on the 11th.. don't remember where it's supposed to be going though

You didn't seem all that well with that cold starting to hit you too.. I found that corner back on googlemaps street view :)

Don't think there's anything planned for the 11th, we were leaving it till wednesday to sus it out :)

I wont be around on the 11th, got a bubble in my front tire and can't get new ones till next week... plus i got to replace the rear... sigh! $$ eating away..

Spazm

6th January 2009, 06:24

Don't think there's anything planned for the 11th, we were leaving it till wednesday to sus it out :)

I wont be around on the 11th, got a bubble in my front tire and can't get new ones till next week... plus i got to replace the rear... sigh! $$ eating away..

That sucks, tyres sure aren't cheap.. Will you still be coming along to the wednesday night meeting ?

Mr. Rock

6th January 2009, 08:07

yeah...avoiding you!

:shit:

:crybaby: but but..

pretty sure me and rom will make it down on wednesday to say hey.

Murray

6th January 2009, 10:25

We will probably head down about 6-6:30 I'd say. Murray will be there from 8:45am ;)

Hey be fair, the pub doesn't open till 9.00 a.m.:beer::beer::beer::drinkup::drinkup::drinkup:

HACHET

6th January 2009, 13:27

is anyone planning to do the chateau to plateau ride from the LOR on the 25th jan sounds like it could be a good days ride.

JamRoll

6th January 2009, 16:37

Hi guys & gals,
Is any one a member of the Hamilton Motor Cycle Club? I found their website and they are also doing a ride on the 11th as follows:

"Start from BP Tristram St at 9am, going Via Te Uku to Waingaro to Highway 22 up to Mercer. Have Lunch/ get petrol. Then Home via backways Te Kauwhata, Lake Waikari, to Hamilton.
Finish up at a Cafe somewhere on the North side of Hamilton for debrief.......
Phone Dennis 8495117 for further details."

is anyone planning to do the chateau to plateau ride from the LOR on the 25th jan sounds like it could be a good days ride.

I'm also thinking about this. Would you do it in one day or do an overnight somewhere?

TerminalAddict

6th January 2009, 17:15

24th is the republic of whangamomona day .. I'm busy tho ,, hence my Sunday 18th plan

Sidewinder

6th January 2009, 19:07

anyone wana help fix my bike?

carver

6th January 2009, 19:52

anyone wana help fix my bike?

i will!
im back from the cape (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1876398&postcount=40), so n00bs beware

giz a text sidebinner

mj_scorpio

6th January 2009, 19:57

hows the crew all doin without me???? hope the ridins goin well an the weathers bein good to ya! i'l b back mid feb ish to tag along! :soon:

Sidewinder

6th January 2009, 20:07

hows the crew all doin without me???? hope the ridins goin well an the weathers bein good to ya! i'l b back mid feb ish to tag along! :soon:

you gona come bitch seat?

jmk

6th January 2009, 20:33

Can anyone help, I wouldnt have a clue

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1878591#post1878591

carver

6th January 2009, 20:37

you gona come bitch seat?

will your bike go?

mister.koz

6th January 2009, 22:22

That sucks, tyres sure aren't cheap.. Will you still be coming along to the wednesday night meeting ?

Got some quite nice ones :) turns out speed-tech rock even more than i thought. took them out for a burn tonight was good :niceone:

I will be there on wednesday, but probably still wont be able to do sunday, got some stuff one this weekend sigh!

is anyone planning to do the chateau to plateau ride from the LOR on the 25th jan sounds like it could be a good days ride.

Sounds bloody interesting, you coming down for wednesday drinks? got the mrs pass?

hows the crew all doin without me???? hope the ridins goin well an the weathers bein good to ya! i'l b back mid feb ish to tag along! :soon:

Hey, doing pretty good, we have been all over the place for the holidays but ckai is still a smart arse and murray is still talking about beer so not much has changed :D

HACHET

7th January 2009, 06:31

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Sounds bloody interesting, you coming down for wednesday drinks? got the mrs pass?

Yeah gotta a pass from the missus should be down around 6.30 see ya there

Mr. Rock

7th January 2009, 09:08

anyone wana help fix my bike?

what did you do to it?

mister.koz

7th January 2009, 21:02

what did you do to it?

He came off on a tight corner a few weeks ago. Good luck dude, its gotta be frustrating having your bike off the road..

mister.koz

7th January 2009, 21:05

Calendar appt is up :)

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=1849

Because of the weather this one will pretty much be decided in the morning, i would suggest bringing some wet weather gear if you have it.

I wont be coming this weekend, i may be there for the breakfast but have other things to do during the day, will be back on the rides soon :)

I hope everyone had a good break!

slofox

8th January 2009, 12:17

Squid

8th January 2009, 20:18

Wooo! Yup I'll be there on sunday for a feed and a gentle tootle through the countyside *cough cough* Nah I will have a pillon this week :o so will be a nana ride for me

jmk

8th January 2009, 21:06

We're unable to make next couple of Sundays but cant wait to catch up with you all again, Hope you have enjoyed the weather last few days :sweatdrop

JamRoll

8th January 2009, 22:44

Calendar appt is up :)

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=1849

Because of the weather this one will pretty much be decided in the morning, i would suggest bringing some wet weather gear if you have it.

Sounds good. I'll be there with bells on (& wet weathers on!).

I can smell the $10 breakfast already ...

Murray

9th January 2009, 06:39

Since you won't be here on Sunday Mr Koz

BEST OF LUCK AND GOOD RIDING FOR YOUR FULL LICENSE ON MONDAY

HOPE IT ALL GOE'S WELL

CHEERS

ckai

9th January 2009, 08:59

Wooo! Yup I'll be there on sunday for a feed and a gentle tootle through the countyside *cough cough* Nah I will have a pillon this week :o so will be a nana ride for me

Sweet, I think your nana is cool. I even reckon she rides better than you. Maybe you should be the pillion and get her to doing the riding. Can just see her getting her knee down with you on the back!

Well it looks like we may have a break in the weather on Sunday. Which is a bugger since I was hoping to spread my work load on the house over 2 days but now if it's clear on the Sunday, I'll have to go hard on the Saturday only :( Such is the life of a biker :scooter:

carver

9th January 2009, 09:00

Since you won't be here on Sunday Mr Koz

BEST OF LUCK AND GOOD RIDING FOR YOUR FULL LICENSE ON MONDAY

HOPE IT ALL GOE'S WELL

CHEERS

he dont even have his full yet?

Squid

9th January 2009, 09:28

Sweet, I think your nana is cool. I even reckon she rides better than you. Maybe you should be the pillion and get her to doing the riding. Can just see her getting her knee down with you on the back!

Yeah Nah... :shutup: What is the weather looking like? (ok so I could just listen to the weather forcast but wheres the fun in that?)

WhatThe???

9th January 2009, 09:33

Since you won't be here on Sunday Mr Koz

BEST OF LUCK AND GOOD RIDING FOR YOUR FULL LICENSE ON MONDAY

HOPE IT ALL GOE'S WELL

CHEERS

good luck from us too Koz :)

Murray

9th January 2009, 09:52

Forecast for fine breaks :sunny::sunny::sunny:

with a few showers :crybaby::crybaby::crybaby: (probably in Matamata only though)

Mr. Rock

9th January 2009, 10:18

yea good old matamata haha

good luck coz. should be a breeze. this can be your victory dance:wari:

mister.koz

9th January 2009, 14:32

Since you won't be here on Sunday Mr Koz

BEST OF LUCK AND GOOD RIDING FOR YOUR FULL LICENSE ON MONDAY

HOPE IT ALL GOE'S WELL

CHEERS

Thanks man:) I will be there for breaky if i can tho!

he dont even have his full yet?

Like i keep telling everyone i have only been riding for a year :bleh:

yea good old matamata haha

good luck coz. should be a breeze. this can be your victory dance:wari:

Thanks dude, I kinda wanted to keep it all low key as to not put too much pressure on but now the cat is outa the bag its all good :)

Murray

9th January 2009, 15:45

Thanks man:) Like i keep telling everyone i have only been riding for a year :bleh:Thanks dude, I kinda wanted to keep it all low key as to not put too much pressure on but now the cat is outa the bag its all good :)

Sorry!! you should breeze through!!

As for Carver, maybe he will have a real life when he grows up.

carver

9th January 2009, 16:29

Sorry!! you should breeze through!!

As for Carver, maybe he will have a real life when he grows up.

haha, you have met me once and you say that?
what do you know about me outside this website?

mister.koz

9th January 2009, 23:12

Sorry!! you should breeze through!!

As for Carver, maybe he will have a real life when he grows up.

No worries man, i am not phased at all :) just means everyone will know whether i pass or not hehe

haha, you have met me once and you say that?
what do you know about me outside this website?

Its true we are all different on here.

Anyways, i am pretty sure i will be all good on monday, did a defensive driving course with ward fischer to shorten the restricted licence period and it turns out that its really good. After the videos and the group talks about pre-determination and threat analysis ward took each and everyone through the full licence course and pointed out where i should be looking and what i should be seeing. Very highly recommended!

ckai

10th January 2009, 07:19

Anyways, i am pretty sure i will be all good on monday, did a defensive driving course with ward fischer to shorten the restricted licence period and it turns out that its really good. After the videos and the group talks about pre-determination and threat analysis ward took each and everyone through the full licence course and pointed out where i should be looking and what i should be seeing. Very highly recommended!

How much and how long does it go for? Was thinking of doing something like that but if it's 2 dear I'm not going to bother. And it only saves me 3 months. Already did Advanced Driving for the car.

mister.koz

10th January 2009, 10:58

How much and how long does it go for? Was thinking of doing something like that but if it's 2 dear I'm not going to bother. And it only saves me 3 months. Already did Advanced Driving for the car.

Pretty sure it was around a 80 bucks + 50 for the on road test.

Tootle

10th January 2009, 15:14

Belated b'day drinks at our place tonight then probably go out later...I will PM all names I know with our address....If I've left anyone out just PM me...everyone welcome.

M109R Cruising

10th January 2009, 16:07

haha, you have met me once and you say that?
what do you know about me outside this website?

I know that you can ride very well and do understanding video's on U tube, Big fan Carver. Loved the 90 mile beach video through the water on that scooter, You have some big brass berries to ride that. Keep up the good work,
:spanking:

WhatThe???

11th January 2009, 14:10

Do any of you know anything about lowering Hyosungs? Just wondering if it can be done and where and would be worth it rather then sell it for something smaller....

JamRoll

11th January 2009, 16:10

Cheers for the ride today guys, and thanks Spazm for showing me some more of the back roads.

HACHET

11th January 2009, 18:37

Do any of you know anything about lowering Hyosungs? Just wondering if it can be done and where and would be worth it rather then sell it for something smaller....

some manufacturers do lowering kits for the bikes if no luck with the manufacturers then try looking for an aftermarket one, it also might be worth speaking to hamilton mcycles about getting it done or better still try speedtech.

HACHET

11th January 2009, 18:40

JamRoll

11th January 2009, 18:51

thanks all for a good ride today also good to see some familiar faces and new ones this lor seems to be growing and growing if we had all the riders so far on one ride you would be looking at about 25 riders at a guess. mister k i was the only green bike flying the flag today i started to feel out numbered

The Green Monster felt so depressed today it had to keep throwing it's front wheel up in the air and even smoked the rear tyre at one intersection :woohoo: Kwaka's are so tempremental!!!

carver

11th January 2009, 18:54

I know that you can ride very well and do understanding video's on U tube, Big fan Carver. Loved the 90 mile beach video through the water on that scooter, You have some big brass berries to ride that. Keep up the good work,
:spanking:

thank you sir, thats very kind of you!
we have more of a "old style MFSC vid" coming out soon, featuring a very special bike

HACHET

11th January 2009, 19:22

The Green Monster felt so depressed today it had to keep throwing it's front wheel up in the air and even smoked the rear tyre at one intersection :woohoo: Kwaka's are so tempremental!!!

hey jam yeah i have just booked the kwaka in for obedience classes she just has a habit of being i little boistrous at times (or is it me that needs to go) anyway good to meet ya today hopefully we havnt scared you off and youll be out for rides in the future:Punk:

Sidewinder

11th January 2009, 19:33

Do any of you know anything about lowering Hyosungs? Just wondering if it can be done and where and would be worth it rather then sell it for something smaller....

nah just sell it and you will be so much happyer, i even had a dude from hamilton motorcycle centre tell me there crap when they were selling them

Sidewinder

11th January 2009, 19:34

thank you sir, thats very kind of you!
we have more of a "old style MFSC vid" coming out soon, featuring a very special bike

yes and it will be real good aswell...........

JamRoll

11th January 2009, 19:50

hey jam yeah i have just booked the kwaka in for obedience classes she just has a habit of being i little boistrous at times (or is it me that needs to go) anyway good to meet ya today hopefully we havnt scared you off and youll be out for rides in the future:Punk:

haha, nah you guys aren't that scary. I'll definitely be out for more adventures!

Sidewinder

11th January 2009, 20:00

haha, nah you guys aren't that scary. I'll definitely be out for more adventures!

NOR that fast

carver

11th January 2009, 20:26

yes and it will be real good aswell...........

it will indeed, you's will love it

NOR that fast

agreed, though that dude on his KTM motard did cool wheelies, and paddy is always good fun!

Spazm

11th January 2009, 20:31

Cheers for the ride today guys, and thanks Spazm for showing me some more of the back roads.

No worries Jamroll.. Some of those Otorohanga/Te Awamutu/Te Kuiti roads are quite good..

I hope everyone enjoyed the dry ride today through the north eastern Waikato.

ckai

11th January 2009, 21:27

Do any of you know anything about lowering Hyosungs? Just wondering if it can be done and where and would be worth it rather then sell it for something smaller....

Yip they definitely can. I did know how much it costs but can't remember. I think they can drop them about 10cm may even be more. I would say you're looking at $200 min but wouldn't be surprised if it's more. They handle differently when they're lowered but it won't be that much of an issue (only if you're going flat nuts).

And, yes I got a lot on done on the house today :) Means I'm totally open for next weekend.

carver

11th January 2009, 21:29

Yip they definitely can. I did know how much it costs but can't remember. I think they can drop them about 10cm may even be more. I would say you're looking at $200 min but wouldn't be surprised if it's more. They handle differently when they're lowered but it won't be that much of an issue (only if you're going flat nuts).

And, yes I got a lot on done on the house today :) Means I'm totally open for next weekend.

its easy, ya just drop em at the triple clamps and wind off the preload, i can do it for ya.
done heaps of work on bikes

Mr. Rock

12th January 2009, 07:20

enjoyed being back on the bike yesterday and riding with a group that didnt cruze at 170 haha fingers crossed for finer weather for next sunday, was good to see new faces interesting to see if they come to the weekly get together:apint:

Murray

12th January 2009, 07:56

Hi all, good ride yesterday great to have that one shower towards the end and wash the bugs away. Welcome to Shane, Adam m and Jess and hope you can join us on your bike Hayley (squids pillion). Hope you all enjoyed the ride and company. It was pretty basic but good to kick off the year with what was anticipated to be a wet ride (Matamata was fine and warm).
Met up with Koz afterwards at Te Rapa and Eric & Tracey and we tossed around the idea of trying to meet after the rides for a beer or BBq or something. Probably discuss on Wednesday if anyones there. We also looked at a ride for next week with a bit of distance but not to taxing on newer riders, as Tracy has promised to come along and hopefully Chrissie and Donna will make it as well. It will have some good straights to start with some windy in the middle and straights to finish. Koz is doing up the map and will put on calendar soon. Might be a chance for a swim in the middle and prob best to bring a sandwich or 2. But should be back 4ish at the latest.

Hopefully all can make it (Have Erics leave pass for Triumph Track day - Have a good one) and weathers good.

WhatThe???

12th January 2009, 08:32

Thanks guys il look into that, its going on trademe anyway though and I think il look at a CBF....maybe...dunno....

carver

12th January 2009, 08:58

Thanks guys il look into that, its going on trademe anyway though and I think il look at a CBF....maybe...dunno....

i know where you can get a CBF.
i tested one here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1711577#post1711577)

slofox

12th January 2009, 10:12

Enjoyed the ride yesterday - 'specially the bit along the base of the Kaimai range from Te Aroha to the Matamata turnoff - I don't think I have ever done that piece of road before. Will see about next weekend....

mister.koz

12th January 2009, 12:39

:headbang: passed the full test :headbang:

:banana: :2thumbsup

slofox

12th January 2009, 12:42

:headbang: passed the full test :headbang:

:banana: :2thumbsup

Of course you did! I had no doubts at all. Well done.

mister.koz

12th January 2009, 13:02

Of course you did! I had no doubts at all. Well done.

Thanks man :) the guy told me i was a bit slow on the 50km areas, i told him i was being conservative cause it wasn't my bike :)

by the way, thanks again brooke :love:

Mr. Rock

12th January 2009, 13:41

good work again koz going to have to ask about the ins and outs of this test wednesday

mister.koz

12th January 2009, 13:44

good work again koz going to have to ask about the ins and outs of this test wednesday

Yeah bro, i will be there :)

WhatThe???

12th January 2009, 13:45

i know where you can get a CBF.
i tested one here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1711577#post1711577)

lol @ cant be f**kd

So would you recommend it for a learner...thats kinda used to the gt250r?? :)

WhatThe???

12th January 2009, 14:26

ah well, bike is now advertised on KB and trademe oh and bikepoint.

ckai

12th January 2009, 14:29

Thanks man :) the guy told me i was a bit slow on the 50km areas, i told him i was being conservative cause it wasn't my bike :)

by the way, thanks again brooke :love:
Don't lie, you just weren't used to the mighty power of the 2fiddy! Brooke said you looked like "a twat" when riding it. Not my words, EXACTLY hers. I wouldn't lie about that sort of thing.

Nice work mate, now The Gargoyle is legal. We're gonna pick your brain about the course you did. For $80, it seems stupid not to do it.

ckai

12th January 2009, 14:30

ah well, bike is now advertised on KB and trademe oh and bikepoint.

Wow you're moving quick with it.

WhatThe???

12th January 2009, 14:35

Wow you're moving quick with it.

Yea well Dave had already put it on trademe and bikepoint before I got home! Then he told me to put in on KB. Ah well. I rode it to town and back today, its not actually that bad, just a little high. Will see how things go. In the last 20mins ive been offered a really nice looking 01 hornet to buy and a 1990 zxr250 for a trade:blink: am tempted by the hornet though. Just see whats around if/when it sells.

WhatThe???

12th January 2009, 14:39

hornet...ooooooo.....http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/album.php?albumid=99&pictureid=12820

mister.koz

12th January 2009, 14:40

Don't lie, you just weren't used to the mighty power of the 2fiddy! Brooke said you looked like "a twat" when riding it. Not my words, EXACTLY hers. I wouldn't lie about that sort of thing.

Nice work mate, now The Gargoyle is legal. We're gonna pick your brain about the course you did. For $80, it seems stupid not to do it.

Hehehe, yeah right :) it was a really nice bike to ride i must say. I kept thinking i had stalled it cause it wasn't making allot of noise or spitting fire out the tail.

I will be at the pub on wed for a catchup on the course, i really recommend it aye.

Yea well Dave had already put it on trademe and bikepoint before I got home! Then he told me to put in on KB. Ah well. I rode it to town and back today, its not actually that bad, just a little high. Will see how things go. In the last 20mins ive been offered a really nice looking 01 hornet to buy and a 1990 zxr250 for a trade:blink: am tempted by the hornet though. Just see whats around if/when it sells.

I had a 1989 zxr250a the older 250's are inline 4's and are much more twitchy to ride, and they require quite a bit of looking after. Hornet sounds good :)

Murray

12th January 2009, 14:57

had a hornet out with us on Sunday, seemed to go really good and Shane (the rider) liked it

WhatThe???

12th January 2009, 15:21

I had a little nosey at it, it did seem like a nice bike. The naked bikes have kinda grown on me lol

mister.koz

12th January 2009, 15:26

I had a little nosey at it, it did seem like a nice bike. The naked bikes have kinda grown on me lol

Nudity is always appealing ;)

WhatThe???

12th January 2009, 15:34

Nudity is always appealing ;)

:shit:MisterKoz!!!:blink:

hehe...

mister.koz

12th January 2009, 15:36

:shit:MisterKoz!!!:blink:

hehe...

Sorry, i like naked bikes too :yes:

slofox

12th January 2009, 15:50

Nudity is always appealing ;)

Errrrrmmmmm...I had friends joined a "naturalist club" years ago...went out there with them once...changed my idea of the appeal of nudity forever...dammit

mister.koz

12th January 2009, 15:54

Errrrrmmmmm...I had friends joined a "naturalist club" years ago...went out there with them once...changed my idea of the appeal of nudity forever...dammit

Noted, will not attend a naturalis club.

Sidewinder

12th January 2009, 18:04

may see you noobs this sunday. i may of forgotten how to ride by now

JamRoll

12th January 2009, 19:29

... the guy told me i was a bit slow on the 50km areas, i told him i was being conservative cause it wasn't my bike ...

Better to be conservative than do what I did and lose the guy in traffic. Congrats Koz!

HACHET

12th January 2009, 19:46

top dog mister k on passing the test i dont know what its like now but when i did it there was no theory and a very short practical test i will buy you a beer on wednesday for passing :done:

HACHET

12th January 2009, 19:50

Sorry, i like naked bikes too :yes:

being naked is all good i like my green nakedness i pushes wind and rain into places you did not know you had:eek5:and makes your eyes water

Brooke

12th January 2009, 20:43

Thanks man :) the guy told me i was a bit slow on the 50km areas, i told him i was being conservative cause it wasn't my bike :)

by the way, thanks again brooke :love:

Hey no worries mate, you were more than welcome. Thought you might have felt more at home on green. Even though my bike is like Mini Me Compared to the Gargoyle!

mister.koz

12th January 2009, 22:05

Better to be conservative than do what I did and lose the guy in traffic. Congrats Koz!

Cheerz man, yeah i was warned not to loose the testing officer :)

top dog mister k on passing the test i dont know what its like now but when i did it there was no theory and a very short practical test i will buy you a beer on wednesday for passing :done:

Thanks man, it was supposed to be an hour long practical but was a bit shorter than that, will fill everyone in on wednesday :)

Hey no worries mate, you were more than welcome. Thought you might have felt more at home on green. Even though my bike is like Mini Me Compared to the Gargoyle!

Your bike was a pleasure to ride, actually found the gargoyle hard to ride again to start with hehe.

Murray

13th January 2009, 06:44

WhatThe???

13th January 2009, 07:26

mister.koz

13th January 2009, 09:08

Congrats to Tracy for keeping the faith rather than giving up. It was an absolute pleasure to see her riding the carpark last night on her new bike (really nice too and good to see the green swapped for red). I think it was a good 2 1/2 hours session and the further it went the better she got and the bigger the smile. Just so cool to see!!!!!! :Punk::clap::yeah:

Bloody nice bike i must say :)

Back off on the green bashing hehehe

carver

13th January 2009, 10:49

lol @ cant be f**kd

So would you recommend it for a learner...thats kinda used to the gt250r?? :)

i would recommend a ER6n

may see you noobs this sunday. i may of forgotten how to ride by now

im the local mentor, il teach ya

Spazm

13th January 2009, 11:18

Congrats to Tracy for keeping the faith rather than giving up. It was an absolute pleasure to see her riding the carpark last night on her new bike (really nice too and good to see the green swapped for red). I think it was a good 2 1/2 hours session and the further it went the better she got and the bigger the smile. Just so cool to see!!!!!! :Punk::clap::yeah:

It is very good to see her getting her confidence and smile back on a bike last night.. The VTR250 is treating her well, she can manouvre it with so much more ease.

A few more practice rides in the carpark and she'll be showing me how to ride :)

Dargor

13th January 2009, 13:35

Yay, im not working sunday thus i should be able to come.

mister.koz

13th January 2009, 14:27

Squid

13th January 2009, 15:18

Sweet count me in for the pub and the sunday. Will be one of the last times I get to come out and play I'm afraid....:bye:

carver

13th January 2009, 16:10

the notorious MFSC may be there

WhatThe???

13th January 2009, 16:41

I will come to the pub, possibly by myself this week

Sidewinder

13th January 2009, 17:33

fucken aye come back through Whangamata and Kopu-Hikuai and go knee and peg down the whole way while trying to keep the rest of the bike off the road..........

pub? go there before the ride!!!!!

carver

13th January 2009, 18:58

fucken aye come back through Whangamata and Kopu-Hikuai and go knee and peg down the whole way while trying to keep the rest of the bike off the road..........

pub? go there before the ride!!!!!

good idea, nothing like a few glasses of whiskey before a ride is there?

most bins wins

JamRoll

13th January 2009, 20:28

Right put a calendar appt up for this sunday's ride http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=1859&day=2009-1-18

Will keep a watch on the weather though...

Definitely keen for a longer ride, both options look good Koz.
I won't be able to make Wed :beer: sorry.

Can I throw a couple things out there to be considered for this Sundays ride.
- having scheduled/planned stops (not too close together)
- 2-3 groups each with a designated tail end charlie (I'll volunteer)
- watching spacing from others in the group, especially in traffic and twisties
- sharing luggage (I'll have plenty of space in my Ventura pack)

Cheers & have a good week.

HACHET

13th January 2009, 21:15

ill be there wednesday with beer in hand smoke in the other:apint:

mister.koz

13th January 2009, 21:18

ill be there wednesday with beer in hand smoke in the other:apint:

Sweeeet :)

Definitely keen for a longer ride, both options look good Koz.
I won't be able to make Wed :beer: sorry.

Can I throw a couple things out there to be considered for this Sundays ride.
- having scheduled/planned stops (not too close together)
- 2-3 groups each with a designated tail end charlie (I'll volunteer)
- watching spacing from others in the group, especially in traffic and twisties
- sharing luggage (I'll have plenty of space in my Ventura pack)

Cheers & have a good week.

Hey dude,

All sound like good options, maybe we should have a yarn about groupings before we go on sunday, i am putting my tailbag on so i will be sweet storage but thats a really cool offer, i am hoping weather is good enough for a swim, there's a cool rock to jump off there :D

I will bring all these up tomorrow at the pub i think they are good ideas, i am sure there's a way to plan these things better.

I have put a few points on that map for gas and a cuppa tea just not noted them overly well in the calendar appt.

Murray

14th January 2009, 07:03

Can I throw a couple things out there to be considered for this Sundays ride.
- having scheduled/planned stops (not too close together)
- 2-3 groups each with a designated tail end charlie (I'll volunteer)
- watching spacing from others in the group, especially in traffic and twisties
- sharing luggage (I'll have plenty of space in my Ventura pack)
Cheers & have a good week.

Nice to have some ideas but I personally take issue with the suggestions that fundamentally goes completely against what the whole group was set up for. If we are going to set off in separate groups with infrequent stops and designated tail end charlies we may as well form 3 groups doing there own ride and thing!! The whole idea of the group is to be one and ride at your own pace and groups will form naturally. As you will see by the calendar it is not a race, it is a group that new riders can join, ride at there own pace with others and feel comfortable. By placing riders into groups you set a competitive mindset and also ostracise the new learner and laxed out riders and they may as well join the other groups that ride to race, at the end of the day they are going to be at the back alone and meet up only at the end.

The beauty of this group is that most wait at any intersection where someone may take the wrong way and there are frequent stops so that the newer and laxed riders can catch up share a smoke, a question or just enjoy each others company. The faster riders can do their thing but realise that they may have to wait an extra 5 minutes when we all stop. (Gives Ian a chance for 2 smokes). By doing this we encourage newer riders and through this I feel we have made some pretty damn good friends, grown and continue to grow.

Well thats my sermon. another 11.pm finish 6am start. 2 days in a row so I am grumpy. Whens the pub open!!!

Mr. Rock

14th January 2009, 07:29

that route sounds sweet! looking forward to tonight as well.

mister.koz

14th January 2009, 09:17

... I am grumpy. Whens the pub open!!! ...

:lol: how unlike you :D

that route sounds sweet! looking forward to tonight as well.

Sweet, hope we have a good turnout tonight :)

HACHET

14th January 2009, 09:31

Nice to have some ideas but I personally take issue with the suggestions that fundamentally goes completely against what the whole group was set up for. If we are going to set off in separate groups with infrequent stops and designated tail end charlies we may as well form 3 groups doing there own ride and thing!! The whole idea of the group is to be one and ride at your own pace and groups will form naturally. As you will see by the calendar it is not a race, it is a group that new riders can join, ride at there own pace with others and feel comfortable. By placing riders into groups you set a competitive mindset and also ostracise the new learner and laxed out riders and they may as well join the other groups that ride to race, at the end of the day they are going to be at the back alone and meet up only at the end.

The beauty of this group is that most wait at any intersection where someone may take the wrong way and there are frequent stops so that the newer and laxed riders can catch up share a smoke, a question or just enjoy each others company. The faster riders can do their thing but realise that they may have to wait an extra 5 minutes when we all stop. (Gives Ian a chance for 2 smokes). By doing this we encourage newer riders and through this I feel we have made some pretty damn good friends, grown and continue to grow.

Well thats my sermon. another 11.pm finish 6am start. 2 days in a row so I am grumpy. Whens the pub open!!!

I agree with you murray the idea is that whatever your level of riding there is always someone else in the group at the same level so therefore you get tp ride in a group wether it be large or small. the faster riders can go at there pace and if they feel like can hang back with the learners and just cruise, im happy with that format because it gives me a chance to ride with a lot of different people.(2 smokes more like 3) especially if ive had an ass twitching moment see you all tonight.:shit:

Murray

14th January 2009, 09:32

Our horse is racing at 3.12pm today in Greymouth. All being good hopefully I may get to watch it at The Rapa. Names Polly Rocket Race 7, looks like it may go out favorite, its paying $5 at the mo and should win. No guarantees though!!!

mister.koz

14th January 2009, 10:01

I agree with you murray the idea is that whatever your level of riding there is always someone else in the group at the same level so therefore you get tp ride in a group wether it be large or small. the faster riders can go at there pace and if they feel like can hang back with the learners and just cruise, im happy with that format because it gives me a chance to ride with a lot of different people.(2 smokes more like 3) especially if ive had an ass twitching moment see you all tonight.:shit:

Yeah i like the way we have it, i do think that we need to keep the numbers down perhaps we should move towards having 2 routes that meet in the middle somewhere as the group grows so its easier to keep track and head-count.

Not sure, we should have a yarn about it in person anyways.

Murray

14th January 2009, 10:17

Just posting this so that when someone checks out the thread the first post they see is not the one they see at the top of the page 127!!

If you get my drift!!!!

On Holiday next week and Trina and I looking at biking to Whakatane and spending a couple of nights over there. Done it by car and should be a cool ride!!! Dependent on getting replacement shocks on Monday!!

JamRoll

14th January 2009, 10:53

Nice to have some ideas but I personally take issue with the suggestions that fundamentally goes completely against what the whole group was set up for...

The beauty of this group is that most wait at any intersection where someone may take the wrong way and there are frequent stops so that the newer and laxed riders can catch up share a smoke, a question or just enjoy each others company. The faster riders can do their thing but realise that they may have to wait an extra 5 minutes when we all stop. (Gives Ian a chance for 2 smokes). By doing this we encourage newer riders and through this I feel we have made some pretty damn good friends, grown and continue to grow...

Didn't mean to offend Murray, just noticed when there are a number of turns the fast guys (not me cos I'm a nana :) lol) are very-start-stop. Probably won't be an issue anyways this ride cos a lot of it will be main roads. Also, on the main roads designated stops would allow the back group to catch up (Koz has already looked at these).

I certainly wasn't suggesting having to stick to certain groups, because it is good to move around and cruise if you want. I was meaning a tail-end charlie more in the sense of safety to pick up on anyone having a problem and maybe phone ahead.

Beautiful day today, might go for a ride!

Murray

14th January 2009, 11:28

Thats cool, no offence taken, we sort of went through this group thing at about page 70 and generally it was felt people would ride at there own speed and we did not want people who were there to be the bestest and fastest and people should be able to sprint/cruise/tootle all in the same ride, with company. Generally I have taken up the tail end charlie role because Trina is a learner and I ride with her and only now and then do the fast thing on the straights and then lag behind again.

cheers and looking forward to Sunday

ckai

14th January 2009, 11:42

Nice to have some ideas but I personally take issue with the suggestions that fundamentally goes completely against what the whole group was set up for. If we are going to set off in separate groups .....

Didn't mean to offend Murray, just noticed when there are a number of turns the fast guys (not me cos I'm a nana :) lol) are very-start-stop....

I see both your guys points. TEC (tail end charlies) for each "group" is good for safety but the way LOR works is natural selection so no one really knows what group they'll be in. That means the designated TEC may not end up being the TEC after long.

I suppose it's only an issue with the fast guys having to stop and start all the time like you've said Jam. But hey, if they don't like it, they shouldn't ride above 90 km/hr ;)

And Jam, if you offer you're bag space out you may find you'll get a lot of thongs in there that you just don't wanna know about! Expecially Koz' fluro green one :eek:

Dunno if we can make it tonight but we'll give it ago. We'll be over in the 'Tron tonight so might just pop in later to see if anyone is still around.

Murray

14th January 2009, 11:49

And Jam, if you offer you're bag space out you may find you'll get a lot of thongs in there that you just don't wanna know about! Expecially Koz' fluro green one :eek:

And rule number 1, never offer bag space when there are women around!!!!

mister.koz

14th January 2009, 12:36

I see both your guys points. TEC (tail end charlies) for each "group" is good for safety but the way LOR works is natural selection so no one really knows what group they'll be in. That means the designated TEC may not end up being the TEC after long.

I suppose it's only an issue with the fast guys having to stop and start all the time like you've said Jam. But hey, if they don't like it, they shouldn't ride above 90 km/hr ;)

And Jam, if you offer you're bag space out you may find you'll get a lot of thongs in there that you just don't wanna know about! Expecially Koz' fluro green one :eek:

Dunno if we can make it tonight but we'll give it ago. We'll be over in the 'Tron tonight so might just pop in later to see if anyone is still around.

Yeah also the laxed out rides thing goes in all directions, so the fast guys generally don't mind waiting and the wait is usually not more than 10 mins apart from that time brooke collected a bug and the 2nd half stopped to help we were waiting for 20.

AND

I will be wearing my green thong UNDER my leathers than you very much, and i plan to swim in my pink leather teddy, you know the one with the hairy nipple holes.

I may need to borrow space for my fairy wings but they are less intrusive :innocent:

Squid

14th January 2009, 12:58

Yeah also the laxed out rides thing goes in all directions, so the fast guys generally don't mind waiting and the wait is usually not more than 10 mins apart from that time brooke collected a bug and the 2nd half stopped to help we were waiting for 20.

AND

I will be wearing my green thong UNDER my leathers than you very much, and i plan to swim in my pink leather teddy, you know the one with the hairy nipple holes.

I may need to borrow space for my fairy wings but they are less intrusive :innocent:

like its been said, if some of us want to potter along at 100mumble mumble we'll wait at the next turn off and look at the view (or watch Ian roll a smoke) All good :yes:

Well done Koz :first: you just managed to win the "Ruin Squids day" Award with a really nasty mental image of your swimwear... :sick:

ckai

14th January 2009, 13:01

I will be wearing my green thong UNDER my leathers than you very much, and i plan to swim in my pink leather teddy, you know the one with the hairy nipple holes.

I may need to borrow space for my fairy wings but they are less intrusive :innocent:

:rofl:

10 chars

mister.koz

14th January 2009, 13:06

like its been said, if some of us want to potter along at 100mumble mumble we'll wait at the next turn off and look at the view (or watch Ian roll a smoke) All good :yes:

Well done Koz :first: you just managed to win the "Ruin Squids day" Award with a really nasty mental image of your swimwear... :sick:

:D my day is complete, did i mention i have nipple peircings? Oh never mind, it might be too much to tell you they are titanium bronze coloured with stainless bead locks and for a laugh i used to clip my key's on them and jiggle. :laugh:

Squid

14th January 2009, 13:11

Oh dear.... Nah I didnt realy need to know that.
Using Mr. Koz as an example boys and girls we can see that bright Green is NOT good for you, it muddles wh your head. :lol:

See yous tonight eh :2thumbsup

WhatThe???

14th January 2009, 14:06

carver

14th January 2009, 14:29

JamRoll

14th January 2009, 14:47

[QUOTE=ckai;1890385]
And Jam, if you offer you're bag space out you may find you'll get a lot of thongs in there that you just don't wanna know about! Expecially Koz' fluro green one :eek:
QUOTE]

Hey, I thought after Slofox's last post this would be a naturalist ride... just a towel and sandwich needed :sick:

mister.koz

14th January 2009, 15:31

god your gayer than us

Ha thats bold I don't think i am that notorious :bleh:

ckai

14th January 2009, 15:58

:D my day is complete, did i mention i have nipple peircings? Oh never mind, it might be too much to tell you they are titanium bronze coloured with stainless bead locks and for a laugh i used to clip my key's on them and jiggle. :laugh:

I know two many guys with this done now - I think I need to find new poeple to hang out with. It's the belly button piercing on guys that is wrong! And I know someone who has that done. You're all freaks!! haha

Murray will be here soon to talk about his piercings. You shouldn't have even started this subject...

Wrong so very wrong

Hey, I thought after Slofox's last post this would be a naturalist ride... just a towel and sandwich needed :sick:

I'll give you a high five if you borrow Koz' thong and fairy wings and do a lap of town wearing only them! Of course I will wait until you are more appropriately dress...

mister.koz

14th January 2009, 16:07

I know two many guys with this done now - I think I need to find new poeple to hang out with. It's the belly button piercing on guys that is wrong! And I know someone who has that done. You're all freaks!! haha

Murray will be here soon to talk about his piercings. You shouldn't have even started this subject...

Wrong so very wrong

I'll give you a high five if you borrow Koz' thong and fairy wings and do a lap of town wearing only them! Of course I will wait until you are more appropriately dress...

I got them done about 10 years ago, hurt so much i swore i wouldn't take the bastards out :)

The fairy wings are quite elegant, as per attachment.

carver

14th January 2009, 18:05

Ha thats bold I don't think i am that notorious :bleh:

this is one of the things that made us notorious

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Sidewinder

14th January 2009, 20:08

and we just keep getting better. see you guys on sunday. fuck a greeng go skinyy dipping and we will make a movie for you on how kb is gay

mister.koz

14th January 2009, 22:13

We may not be able to swim, if they let the dam go (which they often do on sunday's) the water will not only be bloody freezing but it will be a torrent :s

Anyways, whether its a swim or a good sight to see its all good.

Mr. Rock

15th January 2009, 08:15

hey all, great fun last night haha

thought i'd put a post up about this.. me and rom are going for a short loop around (plan is at the moment) wainagro (dont think thats the right spelling)

meeting at the shell corner of te rapa straight and pukete road (where the mcd's is) at 6pm and leaving at 6:15.

will just be a bit of a cruze so who ever wants to, your more than welcome to join. hope to see a couple of people show haha

Squid

15th January 2009, 09:25

WhatThe???

15th January 2009, 09:32

Squid

15th January 2009, 09:41

Hey guys can I get your thoughts on a Yamaha 2000 Zeal250?? If anyones ever ridden one, let me know what its like. I know its inline4 and all that :) and I would most likely spend alot of time stalling it, but other then that? A guy at a dealer in Jaffa land emailed me, he has one hes keen to do a deal on. Im hoping its not because he cant get rid of it lol.

Not too sure about the 2000 models but Ive ridden a cuzzie's 199somthing one to raglan and back. Goes alright, sounds like a little F1 car when your opening the throttle. More sings rather than revs. Very progressive power curve though and no big suprises waiting on the rev range to jump out at you. Naked bike, I personaly dont like them but some do. Likes to stop too, I stoppied it whout really trying ay it was quite happy to lift the back end up. If the engine and gearbox is good and your happy with the seat height and that get it and come for a ride :2thumbsup

Mr. Rock

15th January 2009, 09:56

Harrmmmm tempting... tempting as!!! We'll see how it goes but yeah I'm well keen ay. :2thumbsup

good good might see you there :)

mister.koz

15th January 2009, 10:10

Hey guys can I get your thoughts on a Yamaha 2000 Zeal250?? If anyones ever ridden one, let me know what its like. I know its inline4 and all that :) and I would most likely spend alot of time stalling it, but other then that? A guy at a dealer in Jaffa land emailed me, he has one hes keen to do a deal on. Im hoping its not because he cant get rid of it lol.

Have a look around the bike shops in hamilton, take some for a ride :) only you are going to know what comfortable to ride.

I am sure someone will be around to help :)

As for performance characteristics the 250cc inline 4's are very pitchy and twitchy. My old one literally sounded like an F1 car, they have a fair bit of horsepower (speed) and very little torque (real power) which makes them allot harder to ride compared to the twins and generally they aren't happy unless they are screaming.

Have you checked out tracy's, trina and donna's bikes?

I still don't get why you want to sell the hyosung for another sports bike???

slofox

15th January 2009, 10:20

Squid

15th January 2009, 10:24

Bloody workin' 'til 8.00pm aren't I...so will not be there. DID go to Raglan and back this morning, earlyish though...low humidity (38%), so mint views!

dude you can ride in the mornings before work? Woah... Not like us who start at half 7 in the morning. oh and leave at around 4 if all goes well :calm:

WhatThe???

15th January 2009, 10:30

Have a look around the bike shops in hamilton, take some for a ride :)
I still don't get why you want to sell the hyosung for another sports bike???

Will do :) only seen a VTR at this stage though but il look closer at Traceys hopefully tonight.

Partly daves pushyness and partly the riding position which i didnt give much thought to since I have a kink in my neck. But then a lighter helmet may help with that. My arms just need a bit of strength, thats easy enough to do. I dont really know if I definatly want to sell it il just see whats out there and if something that is more comfortable comes along and I really like it then will see what happens. Its not that I dont like the bike. Yea its a bit high but that can possibly be fixed.

Im not getting many offers anyway and no one seems keen to buy it, maybe because there is so many around and you can get them cheaper then what Dave wants for it. Actually its probably just my lack of fitness to be honest. But that can be changed. lol.

mister.koz

15th January 2009, 10:58

Will do :) only seen a VTR at this stage though but il look closer at Traceys hopefully tonight.

Partly daves pushyness and partly the riding position which i didnt give much thought to since I have a kink in my neck. But then a lighter helmet may help with that. My arms just need a bit of strength, thats easy enough to do. I dont really know if I definatly want to sell it il just see whats out there and if something that is more comfortable comes along and I really like it then will see what happens. Its not that I dont like the bike. Yea its a bit high but that can possibly be fixed.

Im not getting many offers anyway and no one seems keen to buy it, maybe because there is so many around and you can get them cheaper then what Dave wants for it. Actually its probably just my lack of fitness to be honest. But that can be changed. lol.

Helmet's gotta be right, one of the best things i did was spend good money on a good helmet.

I think that most of the 250cc sport(ish) bikes will have a very similar riding position, if you don't like the riding position its probably a better idea to try a different type of bike :) Also, the naked sports and even the cruisers are better to get to grips with and easier to control at low speeds, they don't mow up the road as quick but allot of people find them more enjoyable to ride.

Just my 10c :)

WhatThe???

15th January 2009, 11:14

Helmet's gotta be right, one of the best things i did was spend good money on a good helmet.

I think that most of the 250cc sport(ish) bikes will have a very similar riding position, if you don't like the riding position its probably a better idea to try a different type of bike :) Also, the naked sports and even the cruisers are better to get to grips with and easier to control at low speeds, they don't mow up the road as quick but allot of people find them more enjoyable to ride.

Just my 10c :)

Hey I dont mind your 10c :) its good.

I was going to try a cruiser but didnt get as far as sitting on it. Dont like my feet out front I like them under me. Will just look around but il still ride. Not too keen on 300km's just yet.

Spazm

15th January 2009, 11:18

thought i'd put a post up about this.. me and rom are going for a short loop around (plan is at the moment) wainagro (dont think thats the right spelling)

meeting at the shell corner of te rapa straight and pukete road (where the mcd's is) at 6pm and leaving at 6:15.

My Brother and i will come along .. see you at the Shell Stn

Squid

15th January 2009, 11:24

My Brother and i will come along .. see you at the Shell Stn

What does your brother ride bro?

Mr. Rock

15th January 2009, 11:38

swwweeeeeet

Spazm

15th January 2009, 11:55

What does your brother ride bro?

ATM he's borrowing my old GTR250.. He is yet to get himself another bike when he goes back down home to Wanaka..

mister.koz

15th January 2009, 12:05

Hey I dont mind your 10c :) its good.

I was going to try a cruiser but didnt get as far as sitting on it. Dont like my feet out front I like them under me. Will just look around but il still ride. Not too keen on 300km's just yet.

Cool cool. i find the feet under me to be better too but i haven't ridden a big cruiser yet so i am not too sure.

One thing i plan to do with my plastic licence is test out lots of bikes :D

slofox

15th January 2009, 12:10

dude you can ride in the mornings before work? Woah... Not like us who start at half 7 in the morning. oh and leave at around 4 if all goes well :calm:

Yeah...start work at 11.00am...but finish late as a result...can't have it all ways...

Spazm

15th January 2009, 12:13

One thing i plan to do with my plastic licence is test out lots of bikes :D

Good Plan... You do know they accept the paper licence too aye.. Why wait :)

Squid

15th January 2009, 12:16

ATM he's borrowing my old GTR250.. He is yet to get himself another bike when he goes back down home to Wanaka..

Sweetaz :) Hopefully see you's tonight then

Yeah...start work at 11.00am...but finish late as a result...can't have it all ways...

I think I'd rather do the early start thing and finish a little earlier ay. You do what you do though.

Mr. Rock

15th January 2009, 13:54

i tend to agree the early finish is great im off every day at 4.30 :)

Mr. Rock

15th January 2009, 13:56

might we see you tonight koz?

mister.koz

15th January 2009, 14:00

might we see you tonight koz?

Nah bro, mrs wants me to take her for a ride on the bike, considering i have only had her on there once before i am easing into it :)

Murray

15th January 2009, 14:12

Nah bro, mrs wants me to take her for a ride on the bike, considering i have only had her on there once before i am easing into it :)

This begs for a smartarse reply full of sexual innuendo!!!!!!!!!!!!

mister.koz

15th January 2009, 14:15

This begs for a smartarse reply full of sexual innuendo!!!!!!!!!!!!

I will neither confirm nor deny those malicious allegations. :oi-grr:

wysper

15th January 2009, 14:29

Nah bro, mrs wants me to take her for a ride on the bike, considering i have only had her on there once before i am easing into it :)

what sort of ride are you thinking of. I am up for a pootle if you are keen. Looks like the ride from the Caltex might turn into a race. Not really interested in that.

Feel free to tell me to piss off :cool:

Spazm

15th January 2009, 14:32

I always worrie about all of us when i hear of a big accident in our area.. Stay Safe ppl
:(

wysper

15th January 2009, 14:40

I always worrie about all of us when i hear of a big accident in our area..
:(

?? Koz can be strange.. but I wouldn't call him a big accident.
What have you heard?

TerminalAddict

15th January 2009, 15:00

   

New Zealand Police Alert 1:55pm 15 Jan 2009 Waikato

Location of incident: Te Kawa Road, Otorohanga

Incident type: Serious Crash

A tanker and 3 motorcyclists have been involved in a serious crash on Te Kawa Road, Otorohanga. All emergency services are present.
Te Kawa Road is presenty closed at the intersection of State Highway 3/Te Kawa Road. Te Kawa Road is also closed from the Te Kawa settlement.
The Police serious crash unit and CVIU are investigating.
There are no further details available at this stage and Police will advise when the road is open again.
Issued By: Inspector Jacqueline Whittaker

mister.koz

15th January 2009, 15:00

I always worrie about all of us when i hear of a big accident in our area.. Stay Safe ppl
:(

?? Koz can be strange.. but I wouldn't call him a big accident.
What have you heard?

3 bikes down, 1 death appently hit a tractor?? they are from waikato.

I am not sure where we are going or how when, probably pirongia and back.

RC1

15th January 2009, 15:03

3 bikes down, 1 death appently hit a tractor?? they are from waikato.

said truck involved, at te kawa

wysper

15th January 2009, 15:05

3 bikes down, 1 death appently hit a tractor?? they are from waikato.

I am not sure where we are going or how when, probably pirongia and back.

shit thats not good.

Give me a call if you want a rider to go with you guys. Other half is in TGA at the mo so I am single tonight.

I finish up here at 5 and will be home by about 5.15 all things going to plan.

Mr. Rock

15th January 2009, 15:09

what sort of ride are you thinking of. I am up for a pootle if you are keen. Looks like the ride from the Caltex might turn into a race. Not really interested in that.

Feel free to tell me to piss off :cool:

you mean shell.. and no way can it turn into a race.. remember what i ride? i cant race anything.. just show up. thanks.

ass about the accident

Mr. Rock

15th January 2009, 15:12

i reckon you could be better off to tootle with us koz. just so there is support if needed. anyways i off from work so have no net will see who ever turns up at 6 :)

mister.koz

15th January 2009, 15:14

i reckon you could be better off to tootle with us koz. just so there is support if needed. anyways i off from work so have no net will see who ever turns up at 6 :)

Dunno yet bro, will text you if i can come with you guys, depends on the little lady really.

Spazm

15th January 2009, 21:17

mister.koz

16th January 2009, 08:55

Thanks for organising the ride this afternoon Munta.. Hope you didn't get in too much trouble with the Missus for being home late :)

Good to ride with Rom again too..

Did you go for a ride this afternoon Koz ?
Yeah man, ended up going around town a bit, the seating position on the gargoyle means that i get pretty tired arms quickly when i got a pillion, need to get used to it.

Or get me one of these:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Tourers//auction-187259056.htm

HACHET

16th January 2009, 08:57

getting new rubber on the beast today so it might handle properly now so i will be taking it easy on sunday untill they are scrubbed in abit

mister.koz

16th January 2009, 09:00

getting new rubber on the beast today so it might handle properly now so i will be taking it easy on sunday untill they are scrubbed in abit

Sweet :) Whats the riding position on your z1000 like for having a pillion?

ckai

16th January 2009, 09:14

Yeah man, ended up going around town a bit, the seating position on the gargoyle means that i get pretty tired arms quickly when i got a pillion, need to get used to it.

Or get me one of these:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Tourers//auction-187259056.htm

Holy shit!! Look at the suit cases on that thing! I wonder if the owner has touched them down. You can fit a small planet in them.

mister.koz

16th January 2009, 09:18

Holy shit!! Look at the suit cases on that thing! I wonder if the owner has touched them down. You can fit a small planet in them.

Yeah, its almost a 2-body storage area. Nice bike tho :) always liked the zzr 1100/1200 obviously not a nimble and nasty but i hear they run nicely on the long hauls.

Spazm

16th January 2009, 09:18

Or get me one of these:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Tourers//auction-187259056.htm

That doesn't look much like your Gargoyle.. & you do know that it's not green :)

mister.koz

16th January 2009, 09:21

That doesn't look much like your Gargoyle.. & you do know that it's not green :)

yeah i know, but its subtle something classy about the model i really like :love:

Guess i have to figure out how to magically create $10k before i keep on dreamin.

Spazm

16th January 2009, 10:01

Guess i have to figure out how to magically create $10k before i keep on dreamin.

Oh... You want it in additon to the gargoyle !?

HACHET

16th January 2009, 10:03

Sweet :) Whats the riding position on your z1000 like for having a pillion?

I have not taken a pillion on it yet but given the upright position i would say that there would be no loading on the rider from the pillion unless it was under extreme braking. may be i should take you for a pillion before the sunday ride and then we will know the answer :Oops:

mister.koz

16th January 2009, 10:12

Oh... You want it in additon to the gargoyle !?

o'course, couldn't give up my baby :)

I have not taken a pillion on it yet but given the upright position i would say that there would be no loading on the rider from the pillion unless it was under extreme braking. may be i should take you for a pillion before the sunday ride and then we will know the answer :Oops:

Thats cool, was just curious. Its literally the 2nd time i have had a passenger on the back and both times have been on the gargoyle so i have completely no idea :D

WhatThe???

16th January 2009, 12:25

Or get me one of these:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Tourers//auction-187259056.htm

Saw that bike there, has some nice scratches n scuffs on it. They are an alright looking bike though.

mister.koz

16th January 2009, 12:42

Saw that bike there, has some nice scratches n scuffs on it. They are an alright looking bike though.

Yeah they are nice :) would go for a nice one at a good price rather than that one anyways.

Squid

16th January 2009, 12:46

getting new rubber on the beast today so it might handle properly now so i will be taking it easy on sunday untill they are scrubbed in abit

YUS!!! Might be able to keep up wh you this time then tl :msn-wink:

Thats cool, was just curious. Its literally the 2nd time i have had a passenger on the back and both times have been on the gargoyle so i have completely no idea :D

Taking pillions on a sportsbike is a whole new wonderful world. Helps if your friends coz you end up getting mashed together anyways under breaking. Yes your arms do take more of the load so the pillion needs to be active and brace wh their knees and reach around you to push against the tank if possible. Main thing for them to do on the back is to RELAX, you can feel pretty much everthing they do ay. And sort out some signals and rules before you head off... Makes it ride so much more enjoyable for the both of you :blip:

(No SilientNinja Hayley isnt my GF btw)

ckai

16th January 2009, 13:13

YUS!!! Might be able to keep up wh you this time then tl :msn-wink:

Taking pillions on a sportsbike is a whole new wonderful world. Helps if your friends coz you end up getting mashed together anyways under breaking. Yes your arms do take more of the load so the pillion needs to be active and brace wh their knees and reach around you to push against the tank if possible. Main thing for them to do on the back is to RELAX, you can feel pretty much everthing they do ay. And sort out some signals and rules before you head off... Makes it ride so much more enjoyable for the both of you :blip:

(No SilientNinja Hayley isnt my GF btw)

haha I thought you were offering an experience to Koz there for a second. After your advice I can just imagine Koz hugging Ian going around corners all cozy like :hug:

Maybe I need to start taking chicks for rides on the back of the bike. Why hasn't someone told me about this earlier????

Murray

16th January 2009, 13:24

Koz passenger, yes bit scarey, his nipple percings might catch in the back of your gears if he cuddles to tight!! And do fairy wings add to aero dynamics and will they help do a wheelie or possibly even more a stoppie?????

mister.koz

16th January 2009, 13:30

WhatThe???

16th January 2009, 13:34

Squid

16th January 2009, 14:41

:lol: nice :bleh:, i would feel a bit uncomfortable bein heavier than the rider :crazy:

Depends on the bike and the rider, once your rolling the weight of the pillion compaired to the rider dosnt matter to to much I've found. Took my dad out for a spin and he's not as skinny as he used to be... Just at stops if you both put the left foot down its all gravy baby.

Ckai, dunno about you but one cant really cuddle in leathers :Pokey: and a 100kph-ish hug isnt in the slightest romantic

That aside once your pillion is comfortable on the back and your comfortable riding with them its really quite fun and you can zip along at 100 no worries.

mister.koz

16th January 2009, 14:45

Depends on the bike and the rider, once your rolling the weight of the pillion compaired to the rider dosnt matter to to much I've found. Took my dad out for a spin and he's not as skinny as he used to be... Just at stops if you both put the left foot down its all gravy baby.

Ckai, dunno about you but one cant really cuddle in leathers :Pokey: and a 100kph-ish hug isnt in the slightest romantic

That aside once your pillion is comfortable on the back and your comfortable riding with them its really quite fun and you can zip along at 100 no worries.

This is a point, just got to get used to the dynamics of stopping with totally different weight distribution :) michelle is tiny so there's not going to be that much trouble :)

Thank you for your advice dude.

M109R Cruising

16th January 2009, 15:29

I have not taken a pillion on it yet but given the upright position i would say that there would be no loading on the rider from the pillion unless it was under extreme braking. may be i should take you for a pillion before the sunday ride and then we will know the answer :Oops:

I will come for a ride if you need to learn. i have had pillions on the back around a race track for doubles racing. lots of fun having your balls mashed into the tank.
Kryssie was on the back of the 250 i have, She is heavier than me but you can still ride in controll with practise. Like the others said, just need them to relax and go with the bike, dont fight around corners, and riding at slow speeds, like intersections and road works, just get them sitting straight and forward, passengers like to look around your body.

i will let you know Ian when the general comes out on the road. Just remember easy on the gas as you have weight behind the back wheel. and your braking has dropped and need to slow down before corners and not hard. unless you have a nut or dont need kids.

mister.koz

16th January 2009, 15:35

I will come for a ride if you need to learn. i have had pillions on the back around a race track for doubles racing. lots of fun having your balls mashed into the tank.
Kryssie was on the back of the 250 i have, She is heavier than me but you can still ride in controll with practise. Like the others said, just need them to relax and go with the bike, dont fight around corners, and riding at slow speeds, like intersections and road works, just get them sitting straight and forward, passengers like to look around your body.

i will let you know Ian when the general comes out on the road. Just remember easy on the gas as you have weight behind the back wheel. and your braking has dropped and need to slow down before corners and not hard. unless you have a nut or dont need kids.

That dave.. he's just so pc and subtle :love:
:lol:

carver

16th January 2009, 16:13

you guys are pussies, 2 up means wheelies are even easier!
pillions=wheelies on!!!!

HACHET

16th January 2009, 18:31

I will come for a ride if you need to learn. i have had pillions on the back around a race track for doubles racing. lots of fun having your balls mashed into the tank.
Kryssie was on the back of the 250 i have, She is heavier than me but you can still ride in controll with practise. Like the others said, just need them to relax and go with the bike, dont fight around corners, and riding at slow speeds, like intersections and road works, just get them sitting straight and forward, passengers like to look around your body.

i will let you know Ian when the general comes out on the road. Just remember easy on the gas as you have weight behind the back wheel. and your braking has dropped and need to slow down before corners and not hard. unless you have a nut or dont need kids.

hey man thanks for the info but i was just saying i havnt taken a pillion on the zed that was all i have carried loads of pillions the best being my wife who just seemed to have a natural talent for it.

mister.koz

16th January 2009, 22:05

hey man thanks for the info but i was just saying i havnt taken a pillion on the zed that was all i have carried loads of pillions the best being my wife who just seemed to have a natural talent for it.

Some people are natural aye :)

Working on it i think i know what i have been doing wrong, its all learning :)

DCNZ

16th January 2009, 22:31

Im waiting on my paint to dry, lol. I know, lame. But i've been looking for some people to go for a cruse with. Sounds like fun.

mister.koz

16th January 2009, 23:42

Im waiting on my paint to dry, lol. I know, lame. But i've been looking for some people to go for a cruse with. Sounds like fun.

Hey mate, if you can't come this sunday, come along on wednesday next week, do you know where the te rapa tavern is? Its not a piss up just a wide open area where we all sit round and talk about bikes allot :)

In other news, i stumbled apon this today:
http://www.customskins.co.nz/
These are aftermarket scratch kits that protect your fairings from stones and the like. Could be a good option, i know the ones for my bike are $350 from kawasaki and $200 at this place.

Anyways.

Sidewinder

17th January 2009, 08:17

you guys are fucked because the gixxer is together and the slut started

carver

17th January 2009, 17:54

you guys are fucked because the gixxer is together and the slut started

most bins wins!

mister.koz

17th January 2009, 19:33

Weather is looking pretty terrible at this stage, might end up just being a breakfast :(

Spazm

17th January 2009, 20:43

Weather is looking pretty terrible at this stage, might end up just being a breakfast :(

:( hopefully the weather forecast is wrong...

jmk

18th January 2009, 19:12

Looking forward to hearing about todays ride :yes:

We are back from holiday so looking forward to seeing you all again

Sidewinder

18th January 2009, 19:57

Looking forward to hearing about todays ride :yes:

We are back from holiday so looking forward to seeing you all again

it was realy dangerous people were riding sillie and made a new rider crash.

think im getting bit too scared to ride with thoes crazzy guys again.....

carver

18th January 2009, 21:03

i feel the same, one bike down....

mister.koz

18th January 2009, 21:10

Looking forward to hearing about todays ride :yes:

We are back from holiday so looking forward to seeing you all again

Hey man, was pretty good today, we ended up having coffee at my mums place in whangamata, didn't do the long road as we were all pretty buggered by the end of the day. There was a little bit of a problem with one of the riders but they are ok, something to talk about in person - catch up on wednesday at the pub?

Did you have a good holiday?

HACHET

18th January 2009, 21:49

it was realy dangerous people were riding sillie and made a new rider crash.

think im getting bit too scared to ride with thoes crazzy guys again.....

Thats cool because none of us want you there anyway and the only ones riding like fuckwits was you lot (so take a hint)

mister.koz

18th January 2009, 21:53

Thats cool because none of us want you there anyway and the only ones riding like fuckwits was you lot (so take a hint)

Yeah with you there man.

Leyton

18th January 2009, 21:59

Eeeek Re: Incident. See you all on Wednesday

mister.koz

18th January 2009, 22:08

Eeeek Re: Incident, Would like to be a nosey parker and find out what was going on for that to happen on Wednesday avo

Yeah man, look forward to catching up on wednesday.

mister.koz

18th January 2009, 22:09

I hate to sound like a net nanny but;

There were no deaths and no broken bones, beyond that I would rather we don't talk about the what happened on here. The people concerned have a right to the first voice on the matter, or the right to keep it to themselves if they so wish.

TerminalAddict

18th January 2009, 22:17

Thats cool because none of us want you there anyway and the only ones riding like fuckwits was you lot (so take a hint)

and this is the same fate all group rides comes to in Hamilton ...

you post a group ride online, and have people turn up that you don't want there .... wish I was in Manawatu for their rides .. people actually like each other :eek5:

I doubt I will be joining in with you lot again, as it was quite obvious I was "an odd ball" a "fifth wheel" ... or some such .. who knows

I'm not beyond riding to the Manawatu to ride with a group that rides well together .. its happened before, and will probably happen again :D

I may have also been involved in the inaugural South Auckland Thursday Night Ride :2thumbsup

I seem to remember being instrumental in the Hamilton Wednesday Night Ride, until it suffered the same fate .. it seems those days are gone ... I never see Road Rash, Deeknow, 2 Wheel madness, bnonn, Smoky any more :(

On the upside, Warr is healing, and has a replacement bike lined up, so I may have a riding buddy back soon.

But the Hornet is not shy of being solo on the road

Leyton

18th January 2009, 22:19

The people concerned have a right to the first voice on the matter, or the right to keep it to themselves if they so wish.

Amen :)

So when is the next ride ? :) This weekend is a full on one for me unfortunitly but its all about prioritys.. hehe

Fri, Get minibike engine from Auckland. Sat, Get Hyosungs fluids changed out (Flush all those metal shavings out), Its at 680km at this point. Saturday night, install minibike engine and fire her up for a few cycles (Poor nahbours), Racing Tamruanui on Sunday :scooter:

Leyton