Hornet Swarm Night City

[steelphoenix]

Will do. :)

[steelphoenix]

Sorry Todd... :(

[TOTO]

Nice ride falks. Plenty of jokes to go around. That noodle Robbie, recommended was primo. Also saw Musicman with betty going to a nice family dinner - Small world for the hornet swarmers Couldn't make it to the milk shakes but it will make for a nice tale on the next swarm :killingme

p.s. Winter jacket from now on for me :cold:

[gale_wolf]

Good noodles but no takoyaki again this week :( A bit of variety from the usual monday night rides and much colder tonight too, can definitely feel winter coming on.

[zeocen]

I replaced the swarm for fitness tonight. Somehow I think I chose the wrong option :I

[TOTO]

told you that you should indulge the soul

[wanpo]

Yeah, much pumpkining last night. I shot off as well, foregoing the sweet nectar that is Hulucat.

Gremlinette, that was you following me home, heading north at the end of the night right? I gave a wave and didn't see the dual headlights after that, thought I might have caused you to miss the last offramp before the bridge.

[steelphoenix]

Oh yeah, that was me. :facepalm: You didn't see the headlights because at that point a nice Mr Popo drove up beside me and informed me that I was going too fast for an L-plater. Didn't ticket me, though! *phew* I didn't realise until after I passed the last exit that perhaps you were going home, not leading off. EPIC FAIL was had. Unintentional trip to the North Shore aside (sorry Todd! :sweatdrop :facepalm:), and Mr Popo showing up, I had fun!

[zeocen]

Is there a ride tomorrow night?

[TOTO]

yea. Come out and play with the other kids Zeo :doobey:

[gale_wolf]

Enjoy the ride peeps :) I'm away for a few days' holiday with the family so will join you next week.

[TOTO]

Enjoy the ride peeps :) I'm away for a few days' holiday with the family so will join you next week.

tomorrow IS next week. That will be a second weeks absence for you Mr. Wolf.

You are holding the whole class back. :Pokey:

[gale_wolf]

tomorrow IS next week
Meh, Mr Pedantic, I'll see you the week AFTER tomorrow then :p

[GSXR Trace]

Guess that depends whether your week starts on sunday or monday... enjoy your holiday GW! Its been bloody ages since I have been away from Auckland and am LOVING it! :woohoo:

so you lot really should make a meet point in the city with a time for after you finish your eating portion of the evening... so that others can meet up with the later time... doooo et! :yes:

[Gremlin]

Typical... Tracey attempts an excuse...

I should be pootling along...

[GSXR Trace]

Typical... Tracey attempts an excuse...

I should be pootling along...

Haha, no excuse, pure justification! and besides that... i sure as hell don't need to explain myself to you lot! :bleh:

[steelphoenix]

I'll join for the nomming part of things, and the early part of the ride - don't know how long my energy will last. I went to the ANZAC service this morning, and am working today, so I'll be pretty tired. I've already deflowered my wet weather gear this morning...

Also, good idea, Trace. *thinky face*

[TOTO]

waterproof clothes ON :)

[gijoe1313]

Did anyone turn up? :blink: I was ensconced safely at MOMO tea eating dinner and sipping a lychee frappe ... and being dry! :innocent:

[TOTO]

two swarmers braved the elements today. Takoyaki was on special too :drool:

[zeocen]

Sorry, was too busy finishing Portal 2. :innocent:

[TOTO]

ofcourse you were, and the rain had nothing to do with it too :shutup:

[zeocen]

The rain had everything to do with it. Let's see, ride around in shit weather on a cold night doing sweet f-all versus staying cosy in bed playing an awesome game?

TOUGH DECISION

[TOTO]

The rain had everything to do with it. Let's see, ride around in shit weather on a cold night doing sweet f-all versus staying cosy in bed playing an awesome game?

TOUGH DECISION

should have used your time productively and create another one of those awesome youtube timeline scetches. Whan are you gonna make another one ?

[wanpo]

Sorry, was too busy finishing Portal 2. :innocent:

Played coop yet?... stupid Professor Portal achievement

[GSXR Trace]

my god you are such computer geeks... how exactly did you ever get interested in riding motorbikes?! :innocent:

[TOTO]

my god you are such computer geeks... how exactly did you ever get interested in riding motorbikes?! :innocent:

coz they like chicks, and chicks dig motorbikes :eek:

[wanpo]

coz they like chicks, and chicks dig motorbikes :eek:

Ha, I'm not doubting that.

But honestly, it was only for transport initially, got sick of the train/bus. But a couple of months in and I was loving every second of it.

[steelphoenix]

Pi~ikers... on the upside, takoyaki, and I did well and truly break in the wets gear...

(Though Portal 2 is indeed a worthy cause.)

[zeocen]

My old man has been riding for about 35+ years. Was just a matter of time for me really.
My fiancee detests bikes, I'm glad she hates them - I don't want dead weight on my bike tbh~

[GSXR Trace]

Ha, I'm not doubting that.

But honestly, it was only for transport initially, got sick of the train/bus. But a couple of months in and I was loving every second of it.

haha well at least you got a taste of it and ran with it!


My old man has been riding for about 35+ years. Was just a matter of time for me really.
My fiancee detests bikes, I'm glad she hates them - I don't want dead weight on my bike tbh~

and i was the same, grew up with jetskis (ie was riding them by myself before going to school) and on the back of my dad's bike... second i was 15 i got my own licence... and never looked back!
and why do you think i took the pillion seat and pillion pegs off my bike?! my man is going to have to have his own bike! haha

[gijoe1313]

Well with the weather closed in, everyone just go and do something dry! I won't be there - any hardy souls ... good on ya! :niceone: (I've gone soft apparently!):facepalm:

[wanpo]

I'll be there, at least for dinner. I was going to drop off your helmet camera. Now you have to go ;)

[zeocen]

Hey did you upload the footage you got from the trackday?

[steelphoenix]

I'm going out to the movies with my boys, so I won't be there tonight... besides, I'm riding the Demon Bike that Botany Honda loaned me, instead of my bike (24thou km service). See you next week!

[wanpo]

Hey did you upload the footage you got from the trackday?

Nah, not yet. It looks real slow, kinda embarrassed to upload my riding until there's something worthy of being seen.

[steelphoenix]

Nah, not yet. It looks real slow, kinda embarrassed to upload my riding until there's something worthy of being seen.

Oooh, do upload! That would be interesting to watch. :)

[gijoe1313]

Well I spent an easy night just tootling around Souf Auckland Massif! Btw Wanpo, how did those keyrings from Sayaka turn up at my place? :blink: Damn sneaky those kunoichi!

[wanpo]

Oooh, do upload! That would be interesting to watch. :)

Spent an hour uploading it, turns out it's too long -_- *downloads windows movie maker*


Well I spent an easy night just tootling around Souf Auckland Massif! Btw Wanpo, how did those keyrings from Sayaka turn up at my place? :blink: Damn sneaky those kunoichi!

I put them in the bag I took the helmet camera from when I grabbed it off you :)

[wanpo]

After much effort (a lot more than it should have been at least -_-'):

<iframe width="640" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/mabaKYxlSO8" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

<iframe width="640" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/nhSbMDeENmA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

For some dodginess (not on my part), check out 5:30 and 6:00 on Part 2

[TOTO]

love the comments Robbie :)

[steelphoenix]

love the comments Robbie :)

This. LOL'd more than once. :)

[wanpo]

This. LOL'd more than once. :)

Yeah, I kinda got into the habit of talking shit. I think it had a tendency to calm me down, also I had no idea how well the mic was going to work (REALLY well it turns out) I started the video just after a "Hmm, is that the Gixxer 750? Oh, it's the new Hyosung 250. Nice."

That being said, I'd rather have my Kiddo back than a dirty Suzuki any day.

[GSXR Trace]

Yeah, I kinda got into the habit of talking shit. I think it had a tendency to calm me down, also I had no idea how well the mic was going to work (REALLY well it turns out) I started the video just after a "Hmm, is that the Gixxer 750? Oh, it's the new Hyosung 250. Nice."

That being said, I'd rather have my Kiddo back than a dirty Suzuki any day.

Firstly, how the fuck do you confuse a hyo for a suzuki? and secondly, your denial or outright unwillingness to accept is astounding, most likely due to complete stupidity! ;-)
(and before you say it - hook, line, and sinker... but i couldn't help myself! gotta defend my gorgeous steed! and hate to disappoint!)

[wanpo]

Oh? Hello Trace, didn't see you there. You kinda remind me of Candyman, if someone was to look into a mirror and say "Gixxers suck" three times, then turn around, do you appear behind them and stab them in the back?

[Gremlin]

Oh? Hello Trace, didn't see you there. You kinda remind me of Candyman, if someone was to look into a mirror and say "Gixxers suck" three times, then turn around, do you appear behind them and stab them in the back?
I don't think she can, but I know she'd want to :innocent:

[gijoe1313]

What the heck is Gremlin doing up this early in the morning? :scratch:

[gale_wolf]

Yup, enjoyed the running commentary.

part 1 0:07, "don't wanna stall it off the line, you'll look like a fkn tosser".
Luckily you didn't jinx yourself with that comment :p


That being said, I'd rather have my Kiddo back than a dirty Suzuki any day.
This from the guy who was considering buying a brand new GSXR750. If you talk very nicely to my cousin Nick, maybe he'll let you ride Kiddo again.


Oh? Hello Trace, didn't see you there. You kinda remind me of Candyman, if someone was to look into a mirror and say "Gixxers suck" three times, then turn around, do you appear behind them and stab them in the back?
Hmmm, how about you say it 3x next time we catch up with Trace. Let's see what happens :corn:

[wanpo]

This from the guy who was considering buying a brand new GSXR750. If you talk very nicely to my cousin Nick, maybe he'll let you ride Kiddo again.
As long as he doesn't ask for a go on Cammy ;)


Hmmm, how about you say it 3x next time we catch up with Trace. Let's see what happens :corn:
There's pushing your luck, and then there's stupidity.

[gale_wolf]

There's pushing your luck, and then there's stupidity.
Since when did you ever shy away from stupidity?

Also, curses, foiled again. I was planning to test ride a 'Busa today (was only listed yesterday) and once again some cheeky bugger's gone and bought it before I could do so :angry:

[wanpo]

Oh, Happy Jedi Day, Zeo and Trace.
May the Fourth be with you

[zeocen]

i didnt even know what that was until someone who knew i hated that faggy shit tagged me when they said it in their FB status.

[GSXR Trace]

Oh? Hello Trace, didn't see you there. You kinda remind me of Candyman, if someone was to look into a mirror and say "Gixxers suck" three times, then turn around, do you appear behind them and stab them in the back?

put it this way... I'd keep one eye open in your sleep!


Yup, enjoyed the running commentary.

part 1 0:07, "don't wanna stall it off the line, you'll look like a fkn tosser".
Luckily you didn't jinx yourself with that comment :p


This from the guy who was considering buying a brand new GSXR750.

Hmmm, how about you say it 3x next time we catch up with Trace. Let's see what happens :corn:
good points GW... although not sure when we will get to test this idea!


There's pushing your luck, and then there's stupidity.
well at least you can recognise this!


Since when did you ever shy away from stupidity?

Also, curses, foiled again. I was planning to test ride a 'Busa today (was only listed yesterday) and once again some cheeky bugger's gone and bought it before I could do so :angry:
gutted! oh well.. keep looking! and find a friend with a busa and bribe them for a ride!


Oh, Happy Jedi Day, Zeo and Trace.
May the Fourth be with you

what the fuck are you on about?!

[steelphoenix]

Oh, Happy Jedi Day, Zeo and Trace.
May the Fourth be with you

May the Fourth be with you... always.

Whee geekery! :D

[gijoe1313]

These aren't the bikes you are looking for, go about your business now!

zeocen is just bantha poodoo when it comes to the power of the Fourth!

[gale_wolf]

Oh, Happy Jedi Day, Zeo and Trace.
May the Fourth be with you

May the Fourth be with you... always.
Whee geekery! :D

These aren't the bikes you are looking for, go about your business now!
zeocen is just bantha poodoo when it comes to the power of the Fourth!
Note to self: some people are actually geekier than I am. Nerds :p


i didnt even know what that was until someone who knew i hated that faggy shit tagged me when they said it in their FB status.

what the fuck are you on about?!
Additional note to self: some people are apparently less geeky than I am. Hmmm what to call such strange folk? This is a dilemma...

[zeocen]

I think the words you're looking for is, "Socially acceptable."

[GSXR Trace]

I think the words you're looking for is, "Socially acceptable."

I was going to go with "normal" or "well-rounded"!

[wanpo]

Hmm... Muggles?

[Gremlin]

everybody else...

[gijoe1313]

They are mis-anthropic cynics with a narcissim streak and a touch of banality, not for them are the clever quips and popular, knowledgable cross-cultural platform associations! :violin:

[wanpo]

Weather actually looking good for a Monday? No way!
(although I've probably gone and jinxed it now)

[Gremlin]

Weather actually looking good for a Monday? No way!
(although I've probably gone and jinxed it now)
:facepalm: :bash:

[steelphoenix]

Weather actually looking good for a Monday? No way!
(although I've probably gone and jinxed it now)

Bad Wanpo. Here's to hoping there isn't another tornado...

[GSXR Trace]

Hahaha good effort Robbie! glad to see you are doing your best to ruin the swarm ride night! :shutup:

[TOTO]

:facepalm: :bash:

+1

___________________

[gijoe1313]

Well they dug up the road even more, taken away all the parking for bikes! We'll just do the filthy biker scum bit and park up on the pavement!

Been a whiles since I gone a swarming! Spot you tomorrow unless Wanpo bollocks up the weather! :facepalm:

[zeocen]

Keen!
Hopefully weather holds, I'm looking to bring my new camera, you will all be in glorious HD!!
Though I hope we go somewhere with a healthy option for eats, tomorrow I start my new life as a "healthy person" where there will be walks, gyms and even vegetables. Gone are my katsu, takoyaki and MSG infused Asian food :(

[zeocen]

Pff, parking on the footpath is a given. Half of us do it anyway!

[gale_wolf]

Been a few weeks away for me too, keen to ride.

Fingers crossed that Wanpo hasn't jinxed the weather!

[steelphoenix]

Hope the weather holds okay for you guys... I'm a bit under the weather, so I'm not going to be coming. :(

[gale_wolf]

Get better soon. We'll see you another time, Gremlinette :p

Finally managed to get out for a test ride on a 'Busa today, 2008 model. I like.

[zeocen]

You like, but did you buy!?

[gale_wolf]

Not yet, I want to take my wife for a spin on it first. See if she likes it too, since unsurprisingly she hates the pillion seat on my thou. Then convince her that we need to spend the additional coin so we can have both bikes, since I like my thou so much and don't really see the 'Busa as a good commuting option.

[zeocen]

When I rode one I found it a good commuter for that kind of bike, SO much better than the zx14 in that regard. But the 14 won on everything else.

Definitely doable!

Though if I has the option of having yet another bike I'd take it too :p

[gale_wolf]

I haven't tried the 14 so can't compare the two. When I say the Busa's not a commuting option for me, that just refers to it being a bit bulky IMO for the kind of slow and often very tight lane splitting we have to do in our wonderful Auckland traffic. Other than that it was absolutely mint, powerful, very comfortable, easy handling, and hopefully goes great 2-up. I can see myself owning one, hopefully my wife can too ;)

[zeocen]

I split just fine on the 14. :p

Did I get the time wrong or something. I'm the only one here!

[Gremlin]

Other than that it was absolutely mint, powerful, very comfortable, easy handling, and hopefully goes great 2-up. I can see myself owning one, hopefully my wife can too ;)
Let's face it... you're an old dude. You need an ST1300. :yes:

[gijoe1313]

Let's face it... you're an old dude. You need an ST1300. :yes:

Said the old fart with a RG1200 Adventurer!

[gijoe1313]

Well a change of routine there, had dinner and drinkies before the major part of the ride! All good, was a great spread by Momo tea and the riding in foggy conditions made for more interesting times!

New gear and getting use to the feel of cowhide on me ... all good! But the old camo ninja gear is much more comfortable and easier to get around in. :yes:

Dessert at BK Takanini was a new thing!

[gale_wolf]

Let's face it... you're an old dude. You need an ST1300. :yes:
Bah, ST1300's are for noob squids! Goldwings are where it's at ;)

[wanpo]

Bah, ST1300's are for noob squids! Goldwings are where it's at ;)

I sooo want to see you test ride a Goldwing. Pretty sure the Mrs wouldn't have any complaints about the back seat, pretty sure it'd be more comfortable than most couches.

[zeocen]

Had a look at my footage this morning, saw the hedgehog Justin mentioned - I went past it, about 5 metres or so ahead of it was....... a shoe.

A fucking shoe!
It's been a while since I've had a scare like that! Just before it happened I was thinking I had too much weight on the bars so put weight on the pegs and gripped the tank and then BAM front spazzed out from the shoe like no tomorrow. Luckily I was light on the bars so it corrected itself! I patted mah lovely bike after that. Saved me from my own stupidity.

The abysmally sad thing was that almost immediately after I thought, "Katman would have a field day with that one! Bailing from a rogue shoe!"

KB has poisoned my mind.

[gijoe1313]

Wait, there was a shoe after the hedgehog? Or did I mistake the hedgehog as a shoe? :blink: Good to hear you kept it rubber side down - I guess thats where having a camera running keeps track of those oddities of the road! :scratch:

Makes for a more interesting vlog for your viewers? :whistle:

[TOTO]

Hey guys, can you spot the bike in the background of the video ?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fd6Q4vaFDI&NR=1

[Gremlin]

Hey guys, can you spot the bike in the background of the video ?
OMG yes, who the hell threw up all over the poor bike??!?!? :sick:

[gale_wolf]

You mean the green one? Gotta be a Kwakka :p

[wanpo]

You mean the green one? Gotta be a Kwakka :p

Yeah, looks like one that's been left out in the sun a little too long, colour's faded a little.

Is this why you missed the swarm on monday? you were busy being a bike extra?

[TOTO]

Yeah, looks like one that's been left out in the sun a little too long, colour's faded a little.

Is this why you missed the swarm on monday? you were busy being a bike extra?

no, the bosses had organized a strip party for one of my colleagues and I had to go along. Be part of the team so to speak.

[zeocen]

Weather depending I'll be there tonight. Gonna be a windy one!

[gijoe1313]

Will this be an interesting ride tonight? Will a fixed beemer turn up? Is there any place we have not yet been to? :scratch:

The usual meet place is all clogged up with roadworks, parking on the pavement as per usual it seems! :innocent:

[TOTO]

I will probably be closer to about 6:30. will send a txt to let you know how i'm going. Started getting swarm withdrawels already :blink:

[wanpo]

I found an awesome road on Saturday, but probably doesn't lend itself to night riding (about 10-15 minutes of gravel in there) But man, saw some scenery I had not seen in NZ before. Was epic.

http://goo.gl/maps/co10

[TOTO]

My ginny loves that road :ride:

[wanpo]

Forestry Road is a brilliant little ride there as well, beautifully sealed, ok camber on the corners, VERY little traffic, lots of twisties.

[Gremlin]

They're off riding up north... I decided to be social, dropping in for a chat and some dinner (not for the BMW, it's on a diet :lol:)

[gijoe1313]

Well some nice wet twisty roads! Some parts lashing down with rain that came in horizontally, lovely! :woohoo: Been ages since I enjoyed myself like that!

After the big feed up at the Crazy Noodle Canteen consisting of :

Sweet & Sour pork
Spare ribs
Black pepper steak
2 X bowls of Wonton soup
Combination fried rice
Fried squid
Fried chicken wings
Mini spring rolls
Flat rice noodles with steak
Chicken and cashew nuts
Spicy potato wedges

All washed down with some nice tea and fizzy drinks! :drool:

zeocen turned into a pumpkin and rode away with Gremlin, the rest of us up to Old North Road and the local environs there, weather bore in and we were treated to some nice wet night riding (always good! :yes:) in some parts the rain was hitting so hard, it was bouncing right back off the road - other bits, it was steaming off! TOTO was ride leader and I was TEC behind Gale_wolf and Wanpo.
At one point, we stopped so we could don our wet weather gears.

Eventually we turned right before Kaukapakapa and headed back to Highbury for some Momotea!

Talked the usual bollocks and bike related guff before we all sloshed our wet gear on and headed on home! (for the record I had Litchi yoghurt drink with mango pudding and crystal, my girl had a hot rock melon tea!) Gale_Wolf had obviously drank enough rain water and passed up the drinkies bit! :lol:

spot you for the next wet weather swarm ride!

Oh yeah, 3 Hornets on this ride ... really was a Hornet Swarm ride! :scratch:

[wanpo]

Just watching the France MotoGP now. Something I found funny:

Yamaha (http://i.imgur.com/09DqX.png)
Yamaha (http://i.imgur.com/XjBLC.png)
Honda (http://i.imgur.com/M2I7F.png)

Oh and thanks for giving away who wins, GW. Well at least I got payback by convincing you to go for the ride last night in the beautiful weather.

[gale_wolf]

Just watching the France MotoGP now. Something I found funny:

Yamaha (http://i.imgur.com/09DqX.png)
Yamaha (http://i.imgur.com/XjBLC.png)
Honda (http://i.imgur.com/M2I7F.png)

There's something not quite right about Honda's brollie dollie. I wonder what it could be...


Oh and thanks for giving away who wins, GW. Well at least I got payback by convincing you to go for the ride last night in the beautiful weather.
Crap weather for sure, still enjoyed the ride though.

[gijoe1313]

Nothing like a good bit of rain to sort out the garage queens from the ride anywhere time brigade! :innocent:

[TOTO]

you meet the nicest people on a HONDA :love::sunny:

[zeocen]

Protip: Road bikes are not dirt bikes...
...not my most intelligent moment.

[TOTO]

Protip: Road bikes are not dirt bikes...
...not my most intelligent moment.

I can hook you up with some knobby tyres if you want. There was a guy who crossed the sahara desert on an R1 as far as I remember.

[Gremlin]

For god's sake, don't give the guy without a brain any more ideas.

[TOTO]

For god's sake, don't give the guy without a brain any more ideas.

at least he went offroading willingly

[zeocen]

Hey it was fun! :P Until I got stuck :facepalm:
Video should be uploaded in 45 mins or so... :innocent:

[TOTO]

there might be a new hornet rider joining the swarm soon. Spent the last hour checking out a cute wee hornet in silver. Brought back memories of the White princess :love:

[TOTO]

found a video of Gremlin, from his KTM days...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWHaXjsspJ4&NR=1

[GSXR Trace]

Well the busa twins went home today, had a good ride, and were joined by a third busa... no idea who that may have been hahaha (i gave him the heads up when they left here)... and my baby got a ride this weekend, she is very happy (i just wish i could ride more... eveeeerrryyyone else gets too! its not fair!)

[zeocen]

Well the mud made me give my bike its first wash down on Friday and today I gave it its first proper wash. Damn mud ruined my lazy streak. But thank fuuuuuck I don't have a faired bike anymore; tank, front fender = done.

love my bike more and more by the day :P silly faired bikes :P

Oh yeah, who is the aprilia dealership in Auckland now since Mt Eden imploded? I was gonna get some Z1000 mirrors but Crapasaki wants $86 EACH for some piddly mirrors so I'm gonna get the Shiver/Tuono mirrors again, they were far cheaper.

Hey Kawasaki, you're not European, stop pricing yourself as if you are one. Cocks.

[wanpo]

my baby got a ride this weekend, she is very happy (i just wish i could ride more... eveeeerrryyyone else gets too! its not fair!)

Why don't you send one of us a text, find out where we're eating for the night and meet up with us there?

[zeocen]

Hey where are you guys going today? I'm not at work today but I'd be keen as to meet up somewhere South. Maybe MomoTea for a banquet feed like last time and then a nice ride through Whitford/Maraetai? Maybe with less shoes this time?

[wanpo]

Someone's trying to get his way again :p

[zeocen]

I'm a fussy princess.

[GSXR Trace]

Why don't you send one of us a text, find out where we're eating for the night and meet up with us there?

because with 6 assignments all due within 2.5 weeks, and not even half way through them... I will be working after I get home from class (or sleeping for a few hours to pull another all nighter)! But once assignments and exams are over, I may consider finding where you are after my classes next semester!

have a good ride, looks gorgeous out there for an evening ride...but wrap up warm!

[gijoe1313]

Nothing like a good eats followed by some riding! :yes:

[zeocen]

Are you guys gonna go to MomoTea?
Go onnnnnnn, it's yummy noms :D

[jasonzc]

Went into CT on sat scouting for a new jacket. Alas! spotted TOTO being busy, so decided not to disturb him. I should really join you hooligans for a ride agian.. its been quite a while!

[nzmikey]

Thanks for the 1st night out with you lot was a heap of fun .

[gijoe1313]

Thanks for the 1st night out with you lot was a heap of fun .

Nice meeting you too and the new lil'ol'hornet! Was a perfect run through the St Heliers GP, must have been the new bike! (Will have to bring my 900 Hornet next time so it can meet the newest chewfiddy around!) :niceone:

Finished up at Momotea after meeting TOTO at the Whitford roundabout (we could hear his zorsts in the distance!) The look on Wanpo's face was priceless when I stated we were going to ride back to Momotea :rofl: So as a bonus, I got him to take point and lead the group the long way round back to Momotea (via Maraetai).

Interceptor had an interesting tale to tell about his big day off! Riding to Hampton Downs to drive a supercar ... pfft! The cheek of it! A Lamboghini even! :oi-grr:

Ah well, plenty of fun to be had tonight! Cheers all!

[TOTO]

bunch of good friends
2x the ride for me
and I scored a ride on a superbike

great night yo

[wanpo]

and I scored a ride on a superbike

great night yo

I concreted that my bike is the bike for me, had a play on both a dirty gixxer and 'The Green Hornet'
<img src="http://epguides.com/GreenHornet/cast.jpg"/>
both had their merits (The gixxer was real smooth and I'm always impressed by that hornet's gearbox) But I walked away with sore elbows from the Suzuki and sore shoulders on the upright, got back on Cammy and breathed a sigh of relief.

Tested the Swarm's following skills; they all failed. I totally meant to lead down that no exit road >.> Was cracking up at the embarring ride past all of you stopped on the side of the road to get back to the front.

[TOTO]

my back is still sore from riding the CBR. Time for a massage me thinks :innocent:

[gijoe1313]

my back is still sore from riding the CBR. Time for a massage me thinks :innocent:

And a happy ending? :whistle:

[TOTO]

And a happy ending? :whistle:

when i got back on my bike it was :innocent:

[gijoe1313]

Nothing like a nice and easy, ride and cruise! Hope to see some of you there! :msn-wink:

[Interceptor]

I am gonna be there. Please don't leave without me.

I will send a text to GI Joe if plans change though.

[Nasty]

Ok so tonight was my first hornet swarm ... met in town (after I finished the work thing) .. then off around St helliuers etc .... quick stop for a gas up over botony way ... then around the bays you could say ... Whitford, Clevedon, Lock Up - skid - Maretai whitford then the lovely Momo tea.

Was interesting and i managed to stay upright with the focus on don't go in the water and keep your eyes sorta to the side of the road and not the water.

Thanks Toto and Mike for giving us a hand to get the bike sorted on the road again ...

If I haven't scared ya enough I think I might do the hornet swarm again in the near future.

Cheers for an experience I won't forget.

Nasty

[TOTO]

nice to have all the usual and the new suspects all present. Awesome night for a ride , no fog, no cold , great road - good job.

Daikoku and momoTea top notch again with all the awesome chingwag and tasty beverages.

Good one folks. catch ya on the next one :)

[wanpo]

Daikoku and momoTea top notch again with all the awesome chingwag and tasty beverages.


awesome chingwag


chingwag

I hope you mean chin-wag, because I didn't see you shaking any asian people, and I don't want to even think about you wagging your :shutup:

[Interceptor]

Agreed, awesome evening and great to see that Nasty recovered well from her ordeal near Maraetai.

Thanks to GI Joe for leading the ride and thanks also to Wanpo and Gale_Wolf for the tips about Takoyaki - 'Always Blow on the Takoyaki. Safer Communities Together' ;-)

[gale_wolf]

Good ride last night, nice to meet Nasty too.


Thanks to GI Joe for leading the ride and thanks also to Wanpo and Gale_Wolf for the tips about Takoyaki - 'Always Blow on the Takoyaki. Safer Communities Together' ;-)

Yep, you gotta watch out for Takoyaki, after all that time cooking they come out thermonuclear ;)

[gijoe1313]

Alls well that ends well? :blink:

Glad we are able to have a chuckle about it, but it was most concerning when we stopped at Maraetai and waited ... and waited ... and waited some more, before Interceptor was despatched followed by Gale_wolf a little later to discover the delay!

We were holding our breath!

So it was very nice to see headlights wending their way towards us! Nasty did very well and remembered to look to where she wanted to go (I still remember her uttering "not the water, not the water!")

Got to chat more about Hornets and everyone was commenting about TOTO's new white Hornet ... is this WhiteQueen or White Princess II? :scratch:

Spot ya all next ride!

Oh yeah Wanpo, get your pillion decent gears for the next ride please! (though I am one to talk since our friend Ting rides with the same level of gear! :innocent:)

[GSXR Trace]

Alls well that ends well? :blink:

Glad we are able to have a chuckle about it, but it was most concerning when we stopped at Maraetai and waited ... and waited ... and waited some more, before Interceptor was despatched followed by Gale_wolf a little later to discover the delay!

We were holding our breath!

So it was very nice to see headlights wending their way towards us! Nasty did very well and remembered to look to where she wanted to go (I still remember her uttering "not the water, not the water!")

You boys are meant to take care of my friends!! and that is what happens when you don't follow night group riding rules of keeping an eye on headlights behind you! :-P Im glad the others were with her though, and good job staying upright kari! Given the moss carpet you said is around maraetai at the moment, we may avoid that this weekend!

glad you were okay kari, and hope the boys didn't talk too much shit on ya first night on the hornet swarm!

[wanpo]

Oh yeah Wanpo, get your pillion decent gears for the next ride please! (though I am one to talk since our friend Ting rides with the same level of gear! :innocent:)

I should buy a cheapish generic girl size jacket and gloves, I'm not about to force someone I've hung out with once to buy full motorbike leathers.
There you go Toto, potential sale for you, what you got?

[gijoe1313]

You boys are meant to take care of my friends!! and that is what happens when you don't follow night group riding rules of keeping an eye on headlights behind you! :-P Im glad the others were with her though, and good job staying upright kari! Given the moss carpet you said is around maraetai at the moment, we may avoid that this weekend!

glad you were okay kari, and hope the boys didn't talk too much shit on ya first night on the hornet swarm!

Well miss muffet, before you twist your knickers into a knot - we were following procedure! When I asked Interceptor about where the rest were, he said he saw the headlights behind him, since I was in the lead I can only go by what I see in my mirrors (Wanpo behind me and I did see Interceptor's lights) ... vision is restricted by the twists and turns as you should well know on that stretch! :bleh:

Maybe next time, I should lead you down some downhill twisties with gravel, at night, in the rain! :innocent: (oh wait, that's Gremlin's job)

[Nasty]

Well miss muffet, before you twist your knickers into a knot - we were following procedure! When I asked Interceptor about where the rest were, he said he saw the headlights behind him, since I was in the lead I can only go by what I see in my mirrors (Wanpo behind me and I did see Interceptor's lights) ... vision is restricted by the twists and turns as you should well know on that stretch! :bleh:

Maybe next time, I should lead you down some downhill twisties with gravel, at night, in the rain! :innocent: (oh wait, that's Gremlin's job)

Lol ... And since I talked to her on the phone before I saw she posted she knows I was well looked out for. Am actually looking forward to the next one I can make it to, but that be for a few weeks and I think a née bulb won't ho amiss either.

Thanks for a good ride, mr ride leader!!

[gijoe1313]

Lol ... And since I talked to her on the phone before I saw she posted she knows I was well looked out for. Am actually looking forward to the next one I can make it to, but that be for a few weeks and I think a née bulb won't ho amiss either.

Thanks for a good ride, mr ride leader!!

Now ye making me out to be one of them Topp Twin characters! :blink: Den mother / cub leader :lol:

Actually, Trace and I always throw brickbats at one another! :msn-wink: little miss brittle britches always got that shrewish retort not too far away! :chase:

[gale_wolf]

Must be about time Trace came along for another ride, more Hondas are showing up each week, and their dodgy-looking riders keep dissing Suzuki.

Wanpo still hasn't dared to try the Candyman (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/85963-Hornet-Swarm-Night-City?p=1130052519#post1130052519) thing though, he's afraid Trace might actually turn up.

Oh and apparently he doesn't want his CBRthou anymore. He just leaves it parked at work with the key still in it. It only briefly crossed my mind to offer it as a $1 reserve on tardme ;)

[Sharry]

I should buy a cheapish generic girl size jacket and gloves, I'm not about to force someone I've hung out with once to buy full motorbike leathers.
There you go Toto, potential sale for you, what you got?

If you want a jacket for her I have the blue one that Justin borrowed for Kathy. I don't use it so am only keeping it for those in need to use.

[GSXR Trace]

Actually, Trace and I always throw brickbats at one another! :msn-wink: little miss brittle britches always got that shrewish retort not too far away! :chase:
:innocent:


Must be about time Trace came along for another ride, more Hondas are showing up each week, and their dodgy-looking riders keep dissing Suzuki.

Wanpo still hasn't dared to try the Candyman (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/85963-Hornet-Swarm-Night-City?p=1130052519#post1130052519) thing though, he's afraid Trace might actually turn up.

Oh and apparently he doesn't want his CBRthou anymore. He just leaves it parked at work with the key still in it. It only briefly crossed my mind to offer it as a $1 reserve on tardme ;)

he should try it... would mean i would get to go for a ride! ;)
sorry for ditching ya with all of those honda riders andy! Not sure how you are still sane (well as sane as you are :P)

[gijoe1313]

If you want a jacket for her I have the blue one that Justin borrowed for Kathy. I don't use it so am only keeping it for those in need to use.

This jacket may end up becoming a legend in its own right! :lol:

[wanpo]

If you want a jacket for her I have the blue one that Justin borrowed for Kathy. I don't use it so am only keeping it for those in need to use.

Thanks for the offer, I would take you up on it, but I'm not sure if she's going to be a regular customer, or if it was a one off. I think with the sporadic timings of my carrying a +1 would warrant grabbing a cheapish jacket, rather than borrowing one and it spending more time in the cupboard

[TOTO]

well three swarmers went out tonight and had an awesome ride in the nice warm clear night. Saw a few possums, had a few super tasty feeds and enjoyed some eye candy in the form of scarecely clad girls in Kaukapakapa :drool: Plenty of fun biker stories to go around too. Good on Wanpo and Choco for coming out for a play at a short notice.:ride:

Looking forward to official swarm tomorrow :niceone:

[Blackshear]

scarecely clad girls in Kaukapakapa :drool:

Todd, have you been wandering off the blacktop and into the paddocks?

Get any numbers? :love:

[gijoe1313]

Righto, just cause its Queens nude day doesn't mean we can't be riding!

Same place, usual time - hopefully someone has a clue about places to eat and somewhere to ride to! :innocent:

[zeocen]

Do we have to meet in town? :<

[Nasty]

I m in welly outta town enough:)

[gale_wolf]

Can't make it tonight, try not to have too much fun without me.

[gijoe1313]

Hehehe, may just be my girl & I tonight!

[Gremlin]

Yeup... I was working... still need to get your goodies to you Mr GiJoe...

[TOTO]

do I get goodies too ? I been a good boy. Honest.

[TOTO]

Nice ride as usual :)

Hey Robbie, what were the nemes of those youtube channels you were talking about ?

[Gremlin]

do I get goodies too ? I been a good boy. Honest.
Not only do I not believe you... you didn't ask... Mr GiJoe fancied some goodies, and since I was ordering... we shared shipping...

[TOTO]

Yea I was poor at that time lol

[wanpo]

Nice ride as usual :)

Hey Robbie, what were the nemes of those youtube channels you were talking about ?

fpsrussia, epicmealtime and freddiew are my current favourites

Oh and good ride. With only Hondas there, we did what honda riders do best ;)

...You know ride well

[nzmikey]

fpsrussia, epicmealtime and freddiew are my current favourites


Epic Meal Time FTW ! that is some good stuff on there , Me & a mate are going to try some of there stuff in the near future :yes:

[gijoe1313]

Well, my girl was a little sore and tired after that wee pootle around some of my favourite roads in the massif souf'side! :yes:

Was good to see everyone enjoying themselves and riding safely! :niceone: Will have to try and organise a day ride on those roads so you can see what they are like with more light! :innocent:

Thanks to everyone who showed up, I was thinking it was going to be a solo effort that night (not that I mind ... any excuse for a ride I say! :msn-wink: )

[GSXR Trace]

For all you boys who regularly frequent Daikoku you should go onto grabone and get $100 food for $50

[gijoe1313]

For all you boys who regularly frequent Daikoku you should go onto grabone and get $100 food for $50

OMG, TOTO will be all over that! :gob: But this is for the teppanyaki restaurant and not the noodle bar! :msn-wink:

[gale_wolf]

Thanks for the heads-up Trace but doh, that deal's already sold out :(

[zeocen]

well if you txt me justin i would have come :I

[Gremlin]

well if you txt me justin i would have come :I
:killingme

[TOTO]

:killingme

what he said

[zeocen]

I don't get it?

[TOTO]

I don't get it?

where were you on monday ? we missed you

[zeocen]

Justin said he would text if other people turned up, didn't get any text

[gijoe1313]

Fortune favours the bold! :msn-wink:

[steelphoenix]

No ride for me tonight. I've been working nights last two weeks, and now I've got an overwork strain in my left wrist and can't ride. At all. Praying the physio will magically fix it, but not holding much hope.

FML. :( :weep:

Have fun guys...

[gijoe1313]

Gosh, that sounds serious ... RSI is nasty! Hope you heal up well, takes time and patience!

As for tonight, usual place, usual time, usual unusual suspects ... :innocent:

[TOTO]

I'll be there. Might be pumplkin-ing out earlier than usual tho.

Catch ya

[wanpo]

I'll be there. Might be pumplkin-ing out earlier than usual tho.

Catch ya

:gob:

All tonight needs is for Zeo to stay the entire night, and I'll be rightly impressed.

[gale_wolf]

I'm in, but will probably pumpkin out after the main event.

@steelphoenix - that's a bummer about your wrist OOS/RSI, rest up and we'll see you again when you're ready.

[zeocen]

I may bless you all with attendance. For a meal or two :p

[Interceptor]

I cant make it tonight unfortunately as my wifey has made plans to be out tonight :-(

Weather is looking good - have a great ride, drinks, eats...nom nom nom

[Gremlin]

missed this one as well... 3 in a row... :(

[nzmikey]

No ride for me tonight. I've been working nights last two weeks, and now I've got an overwork strain in my left wrist and can't ride. At all. Praying the physio will magically fix it, but not holding much hope.

FML. :( :weep:

Have fun guys...
I think i can beat you there , well it aint me that is broken ..... More the bike .
Went to leave work tonight let the bike run while i was having a cigg , jumped on dropped 1st , stalled, started up again & then POP . WTF WAS THAT . oooo running on 3cyl thats not cool . so i looked under the tank & the plug closest to the frame on the right hand side had popped out ( lead still attached ) , so after 45mins of pulling the tank off , & trying to get the plug back in with alot of swearing i gave up & called a mate who is 90% sure that he can helicoil it . if not gunna be a head job ( & not the 1 that i want) :weep::weep:

[gijoe1313]

Well that was an interesting night! Was a cool scene at the beginning where I was coming in to park and Gale_wolf and Wanpo roll in at the same time ... like a squadron coming into landing :woohoo:

The usual bollocks was talked, then off to a new designated om nom nom place. Namely an eat you can korean bbq! Mounds of pork slices, beef strips, sauteed spicy squid and pork, onion rings and a veritable selection of nibbles.

The popping oil got most of us and we ended up smelling of bbq! :drool: Mamma-san was relieved we turned up since she laid on extra food! At $17 a head, it's definitely a bargain! :niceone:

Anyhow, we all stumbled out of the eatery and whilst we were gearing up, Wanpo uttered "do I need my corduras on?" I replied the weather would be a "bit of this and a bit of that".

Needless to say our ride out to Piha lookout via scenic drive meant gusty squalls of driving rain! :rofl:

TOTO was in the lead and did a good pace that erred on the side of safety (always a good thing) and I was content to be TEC and watch the others trailblaze ahead of me! :innocent:

At the lookout, the moon was bright and the rain subsided, we and an oncoming car were treated to the spectacle of a pants less Wanpo, his buttocks baring all as he mooned the moon in the moonlight! :killingme We were laughing so hard, none of us could snap an incriminating piccy!

And just when the laughter was subsiding, TOTO uttered how he could "kill two rocks with one bird!" damn, as Gale_wolf said "that quote and your green penguins..." killer! :killingme

From there, I pulled the pin on the usual MOMO tea forays and we all turned into pumpkins! Thanks everyone for a safe and entertaining evening! :done:

[TOTO]

Good meal, nice roads, plenty of laughs and a few nuts always make for a good recipe.

[TOTO]

spill
:corn:


btw, watch this vid lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L90VbhES-Zw&feature=feedu

[zeocen]

Guess what turned up today... My VFR 800 Leo Vince SBK pipes. Pity I DON'T HAVE THAT BIKE ANYMORE!!

Anyone wanna buy them? Never opened and cheaper than nz prices by about a grand!

[gijoe1313]

Guess what turned up today... My VFR 800 Leo Vince SBK pipes. Pity I DON'T HAVE THAT BIKE ANYMORE!!

Anyone wanna buy them? Never opened and cheaper than nz prices by about a grand!

:killingme After all this bloody time? Geez! Ah well, at least you could admire their prettiness in the packaging! :lol: Talk to Interceptor?

[Gremlin]

Guess what turned up today... My VFR 800 Leo Vince SBK pipes. Pity I DON'T HAVE THAT BIKE ANYMORE!!

Anyone wanna buy them? Never opened and cheaper than nz prices by about a grand!
That'll teach you to be a bike whore! :lol:

[gale_wolf]

spill
:corn:
Let's just say that the bike cop and I had a little misunderstanding. He thought I was being a smartarse (which I wasn't) and pulled me over. I explained what happened and he accepted that. He shook my hand, told me to ride safely, and sent me on my way. He seemed a pretty decent sort, actually willing to listen. You rode past on the GN while I was explaining what happened.



btw, watch this vid lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L90VbhES-Zw&feature=feedu
The guy's commentary was amusing. I put the rear cowl on my bike, so of course will probably find that I should've left the pillion seat on.

[wanpo]

The guy's commentary was amusing. I put the rear cowl on my bike, so of course will probably find that I should've left the pillion seat on.

But if you take a pillion, you'll be losing some power:weight. Would make it easier to mono though.

[zeocen]

That'll teach you to be a bike whore! :lol:

I've learnt nothing :D

[zeocen]

I've got Monday off (aside from an apt at 1pm). Thinking of going to Cafe on Kohi for a feed as I promised someone I would, anyone else keen? Prices are very fair for the quality of food you get - probably the most underrated Cafe in Auckland.

[wanpo]

I've got Monday off (aside from an apt at 1pm). Thinking of going to Cafe on Kohi for a feed as I promised someone I would, anyone else keen? Prices are very fair for the quality of food you get - probably the most underrated Cafe in Auckland.

are you talking at lunch? or for the eats during the ride?

[zeocen]

For lunch. Too many scrooges at the ride to warrant going to an actual eatery :P!!

[Gremlin]

For lunch. Too many scrooges at the ride to warrant going to an actual eatery :P!!
I normally spend more on the bike's food than my own... perfeckly normal me thinks :bleh:

[gijoe1313]

Well looking at the forecast, better bring wet riding gear tonight! Mayhap another round of bbq food ... or more food from somewhere else!:drool:

@zeocen Hope Kohi has good food for you to eat!

[gale_wolf]

I'm sick so no riding for me tonight.

[Gremlin]

I should be there...

[wanpo]

I should be there...

:eek5: no wai!

[GSXR Trace]

:eek5: no wai!

I'm pretty sure there will be plenty of water present! enjoy!

[gijoe1313]

Well, turns out I have other plans decided for me! Everyone can stay warm and dry tonight! :weep:

Spot you all next week! (Mind you, if there are crazies among you, go ride anyway!)

[wanpo]

Yeah, was going to say I'm out for tonight, got wet enough yesterday. If people go and evening activities end up at the Highbury Momo tea, send me a text. Otherwise have a good one :)

[TOTO]

Good night and great laughs as usual, with plenty of bike stories to be told. It was great to see Gremlins attempt to make his bike pose as a Goldwing.
Swapped bikes with Gremlin for part of the ride to let him perve at his own back side for a bit. Amazing how two bikes that are virtually the same, can be sooo different. :ride:
Spot ya all next week (or earlier)

[gijoe1313]

I wonder how long it will be before he breaks the blinged out GIVI case! :sweatdrop
Kudoes to those who got out there last night, hopefully normal service resumes next week!

[nzmikey]

out on a ride for awhile ,:crybaby: the poor we Hornet has popped a plug & is going in for surgery some time this week ( fingers crossed ) . The head needs to come off & then get a helicoil put in & then the head gets placed back on the block . I am not much happy but hey shit happens . prob is i have been off the bike for a week & getting grumpy about not riding :mad:

[gijoe1313]

Ouch Mikey, that isn't fun! I guess some things just do happen, so buck up and get on with it?

Been riding my lil'ol'hornet out and about and have noticed my rear right indicator is playing up - time for some lekky fun! :pinch:

Hope you get your ride back ASAP!

[wanpo]

Just got my copy of Tourist Trophy from Trademe. Too bad my bike's not in it ;(

[Gremlin]

have noticed my rear right indicator is playing up - time for some lekky fun! :pinch:
Can I help?

Mind you, my grips aren't working... and tonight my headlight turned off twice... things are getting worse... goddamn being a Gremlin :mad:

[GSXR Trace]

Can I help?

Mind you, my grips aren't working... and tonight my headlight turned off twice... things are getting worse... goddamn being a Gremlin :mad:

that will teach you all for actually riding your bikes! ;)

[wanpo]

that will teach you all for actually riding your bikes! ;)

Yeah, probably better that you don't, Trace.

Last time you tried, you got locked out of your apartment and someone tried to steal your smuggler (why they'd want it is beyond me though ;p)

Also TT is evil, kept me up until 3:30 this morning with "Just one more race" syndrome

[gijoe1313]

Can I help?

Mind you, my grips aren't working... and tonight my headlight turned off twice... things are getting worse... goddamn being a Gremlin :mad:

:killingme Don't tell me the power draw from those LEDs are the reason! :killingme

And the funny thing is ... this doesn't surprise me, since I know your track record!


that will teach you all for actually riding your bikes! ;)

As opposed to your bike being given a blow job? :whistle:

[gale_wolf]

Just got my copy of Tourist Trophy from Trademe. Too bad my bike's not in it ;(TT was quite an addictive game. And my bike is in it nyah nyah :p Although it did seem to take ages to beat the Ducati 999 in order to actually win my bike. That was frustrating, and not helped at all by the encouragement from my wife in the cheap seats watching me crash the gixxer, "Um, isn't that your bike? I thought you knew how to ride a bike..." Stupid PS2 controller isn't at all like riding a bike I say.


Mind you, my grips aren't working... and tonight my headlight turned off twice... things are getting worse... goddamn being a Gremlin :mad:
Never feed the mogwai after midnight, and don't ever get him wet!


that will teach you all for actually riding your bikes! ;)
Gotta ride! Although right now the clutch action is giving me grief with my wrist :violin: Might actually have to lay off the riding for a bit. Nah.


As opposed to your bike being given a blow job? :whistle:
Um, what?

[TOTO]

Um, what?

lets just say that Grelin and Trace have history. Story is best told live :)

[GSXR Trace]

Stop spreading rumours you boys! and when i got locked out was not the last time I rode, i have ridden since, just not with you lot... can you really blame me - my baby has heard about the shit you lot tried to do to her sister! :ar15:

[Gremlin]

Stop spreading rumours you boys! and when i got locked out was not the last time I rode, i have ridden since, just not with you lot... can you really blame me - my baby has heard about the shit you lot tried to do to her sister! :ar15:
Hey, you even said "I'll tell you when it comes"

:killingme

[GSXR Trace]

Hey, you even said "I'll tell you when it comes"

:killingme

you must be getting old, and clearly losing your memory

Soooo glad I have a new bike!

[wanpo]

Finally finished subtitling Bari Bari Densetsu (A Motorbike anime by the author of Initial D)
I'll have to get a copy to Justin for proof reading (and grading) if anyone else's keen, just give me a heads up.

[gijoe1313]

Finally finished subtitling Bari Bari Densetsu (A Motorbike anime by the author of Initial D)
I'll have to get a copy to Justin for proof reading (and grading) if anyone else's keen, just give me a heads up.

Sugoi ne! :2thumbsup

[gale_wolf]

Awesome, I'll watch it during lunch

[TOTO]

yea, I wanna watch it too. I give you a hard disk next time if i remember :)

[gijoe1313]

Well, looks like some better riding weather tonight! Going to be cold though, so bundle up and we can get some good eats in before finding what stupid things others have been doing in the interim! :innocent:

Same place, same time! :msn-wink:

[zeocen]

Keen for that bike anime :D
seems like a good night to go to a place to order a fackload of food :D

[gale_wolf]

I have to look after the kids tonight so no swarming for me this week

[TOTO]

well another moist one but good to keep up the bike stamina :)

[gijoe1313]

All good and well, was interesting when Steelphoenix decided to turn right when the rest of us were going straight! :blink:

She got to lead the swarm ride out for eats and then TOTO took the lead to do some nice roads out to Kaukapakapa. Finished off at Momotea in Highbury for the usual blatherskiting! :yes:

Was good my pillion and I wore our wets, various forms of liquid entertainment at all stages of the night! :msn-wink:

Oh yes, a magical pumpkin made an appearance! :whistle:

[zeocen]

And I didn't get lost on the way home either!

Got a newbie interested in riding, thinking of taking my camera to Botany for the new CBR250 test ride and giving my thoughts on it for him.

[wanpo]

And I didn't get lost on the way home either!

Got a newbie interested in riding, thinking of taking my camera to Botany for the new CBR250 test ride and giving my thoughts on it for him.

Do it!

Also test how good the CBR250 is offroad

[KALLAN]

Asian Fusion Treat for 2 People - $9 for Any 2 Menu Items and Any 2 Drinks to be Enjoyed in the Unique Cat-Themed Surrounds at Hulucat Tea House, Anzac Street CBD (up to $46 value)

http://www.grouponnz.co.nz/deals/auckland

[TOTO]

asian fusion treat - nzgilrs.com offeres a similar special...:innocent:

[zeocen]

Read some news aboot Erin on facebook, anyone know if it's all gravy or if it's bad news?

[zeocen]

She is relatively okay, I think will need some serious cheering up though!! Poor bike and fuck drunk drivers!! Fuck them good and proper!!

[steelphoenix]

I'm okay - bruises and abrasions, but otherwise OK. The gear did its work.

Bike is in bad shape, may be written off.

For more info on the incident, head over here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/139446-FML-%28Or-I-Hate-This-Week%29?p=1130096923#post1130096923).

[gale_wolf]

The bike can be replaced, the main thing is that you're ok.

[TOTO]

sux. at least now she can do it properly and get a hornet.:innocent:

[gijoe1313]

Heard and read about the bad day you had Steel_phoenix, hope nothing is aching too bad and you aren't beating yourself up too much!

Just one of those days I guess!

[nzmikey]

They say everyone will bin . It is not a case of will I but more of a case of when will I . Glad that you are ok & that you have come away with only minor injuries . I do hope that this jerk off gets done in court & you end up with a new sexy machine :woohoo:(Hornet)
Heal up & come join us for dinner 1 night :yes:

[gijoe1313]

They say everyone will bin . It is not a case of will I but more of a case of when will I . Glad that you are ok & that you have come away with only minor injuries . I do hope that this jerk off gets done in court & you end up with a new sexy machine :woohoo:(Hornet)
Heal up & come join us for dinner 1 night :yes:

Now now, we all don't have to think like that - making sure we are doing everything in our power to ensure we don't bin! :pinch: There are plenty of old riders out there who have nary had a mishap due to their ability to judge conditions and road users well! We all need to be like them! :yes:

Plan ahead, think of the best, ensure preparation is there in case of worst case scenario!

[zeocen]

Take my old man for example, loves his powerful bikes, hasn't had an off in over 30 years.

[nzmikey]

Now now, we all don't have to think like that - making sure we are doing everything in our power to ensure we don't bin! :pinch: There are plenty of old riders out there who have nary had a mishap due to their ability to judge conditions and road users well! We all need to be like them! :yes:

Plan ahead, think of the best, ensure preparation is there in case of worst case scenario!

Yeah fair nuff , i aint going to argue with someone that has more miles under his belt than i have had hot dinners :innocent: , it was something that was told to me a long time ago by a good friend & it is something that i have said to my parents as I cant promise them that i wont come off .
BUT I will do my best to avoid doing it at every cost ,due to the fact that it hurts :laugh:

[wanpo]

due to the fact that it hurts

I don't want to crash because it would hurt my bike.

I love my bike

[GSXR Trace]

I don't want to crash because it would hurt my bike.

I love my bike

hell yeah, that is the worst part! hated seeing my bike mutilated when I got taken out. I didn't give a shit about myself, just my baby!

Hope you are not feeling too sore S_P!

[steelphoenix]

I'm doing okay - codeine is my friend! :) As is arnica and AntiFlamme.

And yeah, like you said Trace - I was more unhappy for my poor baby than I was for my own injuries! Bikers are a funny lot, ne? :)

[wanpo]

Well if you're felling better and still feel like hanging out with bikers the coming swarm, I'll chuck the seat back on. I'm sure you'd rather be in the driving seat, but it's better than not getting your bike fix for the week.

[Interceptor]

Eerily quiet here on the Hornet Swarm thread today...

I am presuming there is still a ride planned but maybe I missed a memo?

Anyhow, I hope to be there tonight but will possibly be late and have to track y'all down at an eatery somewhere. Either way I will text/call GI-Joe to advise.

[gale_wolf]

This thread has been very quiet for a Monday. I must've missed the memo too.

[Interceptor]

*the sound of crickets*.....

* * * * tumble weeds blowing through.....

[Zadkiel]

I won't even get home until 6:30 tonight but I'll be keen to come see what it's all about some other time. Even if I don't own a Hornet.

[gijoe1313]

Well peoples, my girl is sick and I am staying home to look after her and keep her company! So I am out for tonight - doesn't stop the rest of you fine riders to go and do some interesting things! :bye:

[gijoe1313]

I won't even get home until 6:30 tonight but I'll be keen to come see what it's all about some other time. Even if I don't own a Hornet.

The hornet thing is just an indication of how many hornets can turn up! All makes and models welcome with sensible riding heads screwed on! :msn-wink:

[gale_wolf]

Bummer, I'm out for another week. Have a good ride. Maybe next week for me.

[Interceptor]

Todd is stuck at work so he can't make it either. Looking likely that no one is planning on riding tonight so I will stay home.

[GSXR Trace]

You are all slackers! full of excuses! only the hardened riders turns up by the sound of it!

[gijoe1313]

Wow Wanpo, since I couldn't go riding tonight, I watched your subbed anime.

Dang, it is a classic - it should be made into a real film! I won't go into too much detail to ruin the good bits for everyone else to watch it later! :yes:

Definitely a labour of love, lots of passion went into the making of this anime - even though there was repeated anime ( a staple of anime hehe ), I have to say - very impressed by the whole production.

Really made me want to go jump on my bike and go riding (though not as insane as those two!)

Brilliant job with the subbing, really had the feel of the anime! :niceone:

We will have to do a screening when the weather is too rotten (as if!) to ride in - biker movie night!

[GSXR Trace]

Wow Wanpo, since I couldn't go riding tonight, I watched your subbed anime.

Dang, it is a classic - it should be made into a real film! I won't go into too much detail to ruin the good bits for everyone else to watch it later! :yes:

Definitely a labour of love, lots of passion went into the making of this anime - even though there was repeated anime ( a staple of anime hehe ), I have to say - very impressed by the whole production.

Really made me want to go jump on my bike and go riding (though not as insane as those two!)

Brilliant job with the subbing, really had the feel of the anime! :niceone:

We will have to do a screening when the weather is too rotten (as if!) to ride in - biker movie night!

what the hell are you talking about?

[gijoe1313]

Dear Trace, since you have been away for so long - you haven't heard of Wanpo's labour of love in translating a japanese animation about motorbikes ...

and to give you a taste of what it is ... check this real life version of it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJap8whgZtY