Hornet Swarm Night City

[Timmeh:P]

He's in the dog box after this purchase...whilst I'm at work again...though he would have learnt with the ZX6-R :no:

I wanna blame someone for his addiction to nice...fast...expensive bikes...

but who to blame??? :facepalm:

Bloody Men!!! hahahaha!!

Right so that's how its done. Buy it and don't tell your other half... Interesting :shifty:...

New ZX10R or CBR1000RR here I come!!! :wings: (shhhh... dont tell Hellzie :spanking:).

[Hellzie]

Right so that's how its done. Buy it and don't tell your other half... Interesting :shifty:...

New ZX10R or CBR1000RR here I come!!! :wings: (shhhh... dont tell Hellzie :spanking:).

<_<

10 char.

[wanpo]

He's in the dog box after this purchase...whilst I'm at work again...though he would have learnt with the ZX6-R :no:

I wanna blame someone for his addiction to nice...fast...expensive bikes...

but who to blame??? :facepalm:

Bloody Men!!! hahahaha!!

Don't blame me. I ride a fast moderately priced bike.

[LankyBastard]

Don't blame me. I ride a fast moderately priced bike.

And now was that a decision of the heart or the wallet?? ;)

[English Kiwi]

<_<

10 char.

Think though...if Timmeh:P did that then you could have his Triple :eek:

[Hellzie]

Think though...if Timmeh:P did that then you could have his Triple :eek:

If Timmeh:P did that then I would have more than his Triple! :bash: :lol:

[Hellzie]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/145614-CBR1000rr-4-months-old

:drool:

[Timmeh:P]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/145614-CBR1000rr-4-months-old

:drool:

Now I am confused... :blink:

Is that a yes or you just teasing?

[Gremlin]

Now I am confused... :blink:

Is that a yes or you just teasing?
:facepalm:

You're supposed to say thanks, buy, then say sorry, I thought you wanted me to... But now you've asked... you can't.

[gale_wolf]

:facepalm:
You're supposed to say thanks, buy, then say sorry, I thought you wanted me to... But now you've asked... you can't.
"It's better to ask for forgiveness after the fact, than for permission beforehand" ... or so the saying goes.

However, I find that forgiveness is not always forthcoming... the cold shoulder can be very chilly indeed and it's rather lonely in the dogbox, so I always check with the boss first, it's the safest policy! YMMV!

[wanpo]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/145614-CBR1000rr-4-months-old

:drool:

I do like them in white...


"It's better to ask for forgiveness after the fact, than for permission beforehand" ... or so the saying goes.

However, I find that forgiveness is not always forthcoming... the cold shoulder can be very chilly indeed and it's rather lonely in the dogbox, so I always check with the boss first, it's the safest policy! YMMV!

Dude, you are so whipped.

Oh I also won't be swarming this week

[Hellzie]

Oh I also won't be swarming this week


:angry:

Not good enough.

[TOTO]

I won't be present either.

[Gremlin]

I won't be present either.
But you said if I was there I would get a present :crybaby:

[wanpo]

:angry:

Not good enough.

If you guys head North, I may be able to meet up somewhere, but family dinner means I'm out for the library meet-up.

[TOTO]

But you said if I was there I would get a present :crybaby:

Well you could probably get it on tuesday if swarm is moved to tuesday. Up for that ?

[wanpo]

Well you could probably get it on tuesday if swarm is moved to tuesday. Up for that ?

I'm probably going rock climbing Tuesday.

Attn Gremlin, Lanky Bastard:
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/qpvlqdnkFe4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT!

[TOTO]

no super tenere :(

[gravedigger]

Well you could probably get it on tuesday if swarm is moved to tuesday. Up for that ?

I would be keen for a Tuesday swarm.
Then I could go rock climbing on Monday :innocent:

[TOTO]

See you tuesday then :ride:

[nzspokes]

See you tuesday then :ride:

I could be in for that as well.

[wanpo]

Speaking of a douche,

http://imgur.com/B4z1E



I've got to get me a pink fedora (That's a borrowed hat)

[Hellzie]

Tuesday sounds good to me. Only issue is I have to wait one more whole day!

[Hellzie]

Speaking of a douche,

http://imgur.com/B4z1E



I've got to get me a pink fedora (That's a borrowed hat)

:lol: :lol:

[TOTO]

Speaking of a douche,

http://imgur.com/B4z1E



I've got to get me a pink fedora (That's a borrowed hat)

I can beat that .....

[gravedigger]

I can beat that .....


Speaking of a douche,

http://imgur.com/B4z1E



I've got to get me a pink fedora (That's a borrowed hat)


OMG!!!! :laugh:

That's pretty....... special!

[Gremlin]

Attn Gremlin, Lanky Bastard:

FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT!
Meh... GS won... I'm kinda surprised the GS won when they didn't seem to ride off road or any sort of real adventure touring.


no super tenere :(
Well they didn't go off road, and didn't want a slug holding them up :bleh:


Speaking of a douche,
WOW, I didn't think you could actually look more gay! :shit:

[gijoe1313]

:facepalm::facepalm::facepalm::facepalm::facepalm: What, still nothing about riding?

[TOTO]

:facepalm::facepalm::facepalm::facepalm::facepalm: What, still nothing about riding?

Tuesday. You back yet ?

[gale_wolf]

Tuesday. You back yet ?
Don't think he is 'coz I've still got his bikes. Think I'll take the Predator to work tomorrow. Might even turn up to a swarm ride on a Honda for a change.

[GSXR Trace]

Don't think he is 'coz I've still got his bikes. Think I'll take the Predator to work tomorrow. Might even turn up to a swarm ride on a Honda for a change.

TRAITOR!!!! Don't even think about it!

I rode my bike back to auckland today, you don't really want to be a traitor to your gixxer!

[Gremlin]

Think I'll take the Predator to work tomorrow. Might even turn up to a swarm ride on a Honda for a change.
Yes dooo eeeeeett!!!!!

Belated, but here's the pics from Monday.

[gale_wolf]

TRAITOR!!!! Don't even think about it!
Right on cue! I was just testing to see if you were still reading this thread :p


Yes dooo eeeeeett!!!!!.
Another time perhaps...

So what's the deal with Tuesday? Swarm ride delayed one day this week or is that an extra ride for ppl who can't make it this Monday?

[GSXR Trace]

Right on cue! I was just testing to see if you were still reading this thread :p


Another time perhaps...

So what's the deal with Tuesday? Swarm ride delayed one day this week or is that an extra ride for ppl who can't make it this Monday?

I actually hadn't checked in here since my last post... this was one of those situations where you said suzuki suzuki suzuki and I appeared! :shifty::innocent:

[Interceptor]

Another epic swarm this evening?

[baffa]

Keen for tonight. Some of us who are less dedicated prefer tuesday :laugh:
I has soccer tomorrow too.

[English Kiwi]

Keen for tonight. Some of us who are less dedicated prefer tuesday :laugh:
I has soccer tomorrow too.

A bit early for pre-season training isn't it??

I'm all good for tomorrow :) my pre-season hasn't started yet! :woohoo:

[Hellzie]

I can do both. Let's :ride:

[LankyBastard]

I can do both. Let's :ride:

Don't tempt me :shutup:

[Hellzie]

Don't tempt me :shutup:

do eeeeeeeet!!!!! :yes:

[gale_wolf]

Yep keen for a ride tonight, will text Wanpo later to tell him where we're planning to go.

[gravedigger]

I changed my mind. Today and tomorrow seems perfect for a ride!!! :woohoo:
Can always go rock climbing when the rain is back...

[wanpo]

I may be in for half of Tonight's ride, out for tomorrow.

[Timmeh:P]

Will be there tonight! Might not go to tomorrow. MAY let Hellzie take the striple out for a blat. :blink: :shit: :pinch: :crybaby:

[English Kiwi]

Will be there tonight! Might not go to tomorrow. MAY let Hellzie take the striple out for a blat. :blink: :shit: :pinch: :crybaby:

You feeling alright Timmeh:P :eek:

I will be there tomorrow night...wanna get some more tidying done tonight before Mum arrives on Wednesday!!

And I'll actually be on my own bike tomorrow hahaha!!

[Timmeh:P]

You feeling alright Timmeh:P :eek:

I have ulterior motives... :shifty:

[Hellzie]

Will be there tonight! Might not go to tomorrow. MAY let Hellzie take the striple out for a blat. :blink: :shit: :pinch: :crybaby:

Woo, so looks like I WILL be out tomorrow on the striple. :lol:

[nzspokes]

I wont be there tonight but will try for tomorrow. Passed my R test so have lost the L.....

And found a bit of powa hiding in the bike today.

Good day to be me. :laugh:

[LankyBastard]

As much as i'd love to come out tonight I have been held up at a job in the city far longer than anticipated today so will need to spend the evening in the office catching up on reports. Oh the joy!

Tomorrow however keen as!

[Timmeh:P]

Sorry, change of plans... wont make tonight, will be there tomorrow. :facepalm:

[Hellzie]

I wont be there tonight but will try for tomorrow. Passed my R test so have lost the L.....

And found a bit of powa hiding in the bike today.

Good day to be me. :laugh:

Congrats mate!


As much as i'd love to come out tonight I have been held up at a job in the city far longer than anticipated today so will need to spend the evening in the office catching up on reports. Oh the joy!

Tomorrow however keen as!

Slacker


Sorry, change of plans... wont make tonight, will be there tomorrow. :facepalm:

Slacker

[LankyBastard]

Slacker

Some of us dont have the luxury of a day job :no:

[Sharry]

It twas a very nice ride led by Cary and tailed by non other than TRACEY:Punk:

We went via Maraerai Beach to Clevedon to find the Hotel had sent the chef home early due to lack of custom. So it was down to the local chippy that "stays open untill it closes" then to Kawakawa Bay for a stop and home via Kaiaua Rd and Mangatawhiri to SH2.
I got home at 23:30 all riden out with a very tender seat :2thumbsup

[gijoe1313]

:sunny::sunny::sunny::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::yes: Now that's something I like to read!

[Hellzie]

Some of us headed home 'early' after din dins, via twilight road. :woohoo: and this time there was no car up front, just my very dim high beam. Anyone on here know anything about lights? :facepalm:

[wanpo]

Some of us headed home 'early' after din dins, via twilight road. :woohoo: and this time there was no car up front, just my very dim high beam. Anyone on here know anything about lights? :facepalm:

<img src="http://i0.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/001/384/Atrapitis.gif" />


Dammit, now we have to listen to Gremlin talking about lights for 2 hours.


If you guys end wind up the ride with a Momo Tea (or Dennys), someone text me and I'll meet you there.

[Interceptor]

It twas a very nice ride led by Casey and tailed by non other than TRACEY:Punk:

We went via Maraerai Beach to Clevedon to find the Hotel had sent the chef home early due to lack of custom. So it was down to the local chippy that "stays open untill it closes" then to Kawakawa Bay for a stop and home via Kaiaua Rd and Mangatawhiri to SH2.
I got home at 23:30 all riden out with a very tender seat :2thumbsup

To add that Andrew took the lead first from town through to Clevedon and then a loop of Twilight Rd before the eats. First time for me riding through to Kaiaua at night, such a different experience. Also, I now have a greater appreciation of what it is like leading up front at night with no bikes to follow and also keeping an eye on everyone behind me.

Cary aka "Casey".

[Gremlin]

Anyone on here know anything about lights? :facepalm:
:shutup:

Dammit, now we have to listen to Gremlin talking about lights for 2 hours.
But she asked?!

Hellzie, if you have a friendly VTNZ or similar they have the light boxes for testing lights, and ask if you can quickly check your adjustment. My local checks mine for free. Check your manual for how to adjust the beam (there should be knobs on the light somewhere).

Otherwise, find somewhere with a flat area against a white wall. Put your bike in front of the wall (metre or two away), then roll it backward. Low beam should slowly go down the wall, high beam will stay at the same height (as it should be level).

[Interceptor]

I recommend having the engine running while you adjust the headlight. I spent a bit too long adjusting the VFR lights and killed the battery - doh!

[wanpo]

To add that Andrew took the lead first from town through to Clevedon and then a loop of Twilight Rd before the eats. First time for me riding through to Kaiaua at night, such a different experience. Also, I now have a greater appreciation of what it is like leading up front at night with no bikes to follow and also keeping an eye on everyone behind me.

Cary aka "Casey".

So you understand why we fight to ride at the back now then? ;)

Also Sharry is paying you a compliment, saying you ride as well as Stoner.

[Interceptor]

So you understand why we fight to ride at the back now then? ;)

Also Sharry is paying you a compliment, saying you ride as well as Stoner.

I understand very well now. Was a cool sight though to see this trail of lights snaking along the road behind me.

Ha! Compared to Stoner I am just a twist and go rider.... :scooter:

[baffa]

Was a perfect night for it, bar getting quite cold at the end.
Even with dinner and sitting around chatting for ages we still covered over 200 kay, so not too bad.

[Hellzie]

:shutup:

But she asked?!

Hellzie, if you have a friendly VTNZ or similar they have the light boxes for testing lights, and ask if you can quickly check your adjustment. My local checks mine for free. Check your manual for how to adjust the beam (there should be knobs on the light somewhere).

Otherwise, find somewhere with a flat area against a white wall. Put your bike in front of the wall (metre or two away), then roll it backward. Low beam should slowly go down the wall, high beam will stay at the same height (as it should be level).

The low beam seems fine (if not a little too bright), but I think I need a brighter high beam. The spread was good, it was just really dull. It's like they're the wrong way round in brightness.


I understand very well now. Was a cool sight though to see this trail of lights snaking along the road behind me.

I quite liked riding up front at night. :yes:

[Gremlin]

The low beam seems fine (if not a little too bright), but I think I need a brighter high beam. The spread was good, it was just really dull. It's like they're the wrong way round in brightness.
You have Buell lights from memory, so not the standard Hornet light. Not sure what bulb it uses, not sure how they work (one for high, one for low?) but if that's the case I'd be looking at the high beam, if it's one bulb checking the reflector, glass etc. Could it be possible that only high is misaligned? If the lamps run the same bulb, also possible the high beam one is a crap bulb...

[baffa]

Front or back is better than middle of the sammy.

I find I tend to want to ride faster at night, mostly because I cant see every little dark patch in the road, so I just get on with it.

[wanpo]

You have Buell lights from memory, so not the standard Hornet light. Not sure what bulb it uses, not sure how they work (one for high, one for low?) but if that's the case I'd be looking at the high beam, if it's one bulb checking the reflector, glass etc. Could it be possible that only high is misaligned? If the lamps run the same bulb, also possible the high beam one is a crap bulb...

Only one of the lights is on at any one time, thought that was mighty strange. You should be able to (with a bit of electrical know-how) fix it up so that the low beam is on at all times, then the highbeam comes on in addition. I'd probably also chuck an uprated bulb on the high beam side.

[gale_wolf]

To add that Andrew took the lead first from town through to Clevedon and then a loop of Twilight Rd before the eats. First time for me riding through to Kaiaua at night, such a different experience. Also, I now have a greater appreciation of what it is like leading up front at night with no bikes to follow and also keeping an eye on everyone behind me.

Cary aka "Casey".
Thanks Cary for leading from Clevedon to Kaiaua. My headight's terrible and (having been near-blinded by yours in the past!) I figured you were well-placed to light the way :sunny: Time to add a +50 to my bike methinks.

Heh, leading at night, you can see why some of us like to go TEC instead.

Also, now that I'm more familiar with some of the more recent arrivals to the swarm ride, next time we'll just overtake (safely!) any cages holding us up.

I've added the Clevedon pub's number to my phone... call ahead in future to let them know hungry bikers are on the way so don't close the kitchen while we're still riding Twilight Rd :facepalm:

[English Kiwi]

So.... Where are we planning on going tonight?? :scooter:

[gijoe1313]

:crybaby:I'm so proud! Riding, riding, riding! Now, who set gremlin off on lights!? :facepalm:

[English Kiwi]

:crybaby:I'm so proud! Riding, riding, riding! Now, who set gremlin off on lights!? :facepalm:

That would be Hellzie!!! :facepalm::yawn:

[Hellzie]

:crybaby:I'm so proud! Riding, riding, riding! Now, who set gremlin off on lights!? :facepalm:

Lights are an important aspect of night riding.... that's my excuse anyway. hehe right, back to riding! Where are we going tonight????

[Gremlin]

Forget riding... I think we should devote the next few pages to talking about lights. :yes:

Who's with me?!

:dodge: :chase:

[Interceptor]

Is there another hornet swarm planned for this evening (Tue)?

[Timmeh:P]

Is there another hornet swarm planned for this evening (Tue)?

There sure is! :Punk:

[TOTO]

yep. see you there :)

[Interceptor]

Great, I may join you guys however won't be free till around 7(ish) so will text if I can get away and maybe meet up.

[GSXR Trace]

Good ride guys, good to catch up with a few old faces and meeting some new faces!

i had a late night after I had finished my prep for today, and today I was in the lab from 8 till 6:30 with only 45 mins off, so couldn't make it to tonights ride, hope you are having a good ride! And i shouldn't have come anyway due to all the work I need to do for tomorrow, because it is my first day running the lab instead of observing... big day! haha the lab is mine! bring it on!

So question... since it's auckland anniversary monday... meeting earlier for a ride?!

[Hellzie]

For those wanting to marshall at Paeroa, some emails aren't getting through to Angela, so if she hasn't replied, might be an idea to txt or call her.

Angela Vernon
834 7543
027 684 0552

[baffa]

Good ride guys, good to catch up with a few old faces and meeting some new faces!

i had a late night after I had finished my prep for today, and today I was in the lab from 8 till 6:30 with only 45 mins off, so couldn't make it to tonights ride, hope you are having a good ride! And i shouldn't have come anyway due to all the work I need to do for tomorrow, because it is my first day running the lab instead of observing... big day! haha the lab is mine! bring it on!

So question... since it's auckland anniversary monday... meeting earlier for a ride?!

Yeah I'd be keen for say a 4pm meet up outside the library this Monday. What say the troops

[Interceptor]

Earlier start on Auck Anniversary day suits me fine.

[wanpo]

Works for me.

Also as a side note, I understand now why Gremlin won't go near a supersport, by even being in proximity to one he rides questionably. Although I probably wasn't helping on Tuesday. That was douche Robbie, he usually stays stuck in photos with mirror shades and tacky hats.

[nzspokes]

I could be in to.

[gravedigger]

Works for me.

Also as a side note, I understand now why Gremlin won't go near a supersport, by even being in proximity to one he rides questionably. Although I probably wasn't helping on Tuesday. That was douche Robbie, he usually stays stuck in photos with mirror shades and tacky hats.


I don't think anyone of you guys was 'helping' Tuesday night

And then telling me beforehand that I'm with responsible, experienced riders so that's fine that I'm out that late :weird: :scratch:

[Hellzie]

Yeah I'd be keen for say a 9am meet up outside the library this Monday. What say the troops

Fixed that for ya :Punk:

[gale_wolf]

Early start for Monday sounds good.

Here's a pic from Monday's ride:
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And this is what I took out for a test ride today:
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[gijoe1313]

:facepalm:So wanpo was being true to form ... only two more days before I get back to good ol'nz!:woohoo:

[gale_wolf]

... only two more days before I get back to good ol'nz!:woohoo:
It'll be good to see you back on the swarm ride...

...though perhaps I've been enjoying riding your bikes just a bit too much (on the Predator today) so do I really have to give them back? :devil2:

[nzspokes]

Fixed that for ya :Punk:

Wellington for a burger? :Punk:

[Timmeh:P]

I don't think anyone of you guys was 'helping' Tuesday night

And then telling me beforehand that I'm with responsible, experienced riders so that's fine that I'm out that late :weird: :scratch:

Should have been at the back with myself and lankybastard. We are responsible, experienced riders! :facepalm:

I won the drag race!! :wings: (Don't deny it Lanky)


I am keen for an early start Monday.

[zeocen]

Do any of you guys go to any other rides out west?

I was thinking of joining other rides but I suck at riding and don't want to ride with super fast guys, or if I do, I want them to understand that I suck and let me ride my own ride like Hornet rides :<

[baffa]

Dont you people want a lie in on Monday? =o




And this is what I took out for a test ride today:



Liking the new avatar.

Keep the GSXR. Otherwise next thing we know you'll have a busa with a personalised plate and be adopted into Tracey's family :wari:

So Justin's back? Does this mean we have to pretend we like him again?

[GSXR Trace]

So... what time we meeting monday?! someone make an executive decision - and i say much earlier than 4pm... lets make it a REAL ride! :innocent:

[GSXR Trace]

Early start for Monday sounds good.

Here's a pic from Monday's ride:
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And this is what I took out for a test ride today:
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And what did ya think?!


Dont you people want a lie in on Monday? =o



Liking the new avatar.

Keep the GSXR. Otherwise next thing we know you'll have a busa with a personalised plate and be adopted into Tracey's family :wari:

So Justin's back? Does this mean we have to pretend we like him again?

and what would be so bad about being awesome enough to be adopted into my family?!<_<

[gale_wolf]

And what did ya think?!
Loved it, a very different beast to my gixxer but definitely an option for my next bike.

[wanpo]

Well it's official now.

Won't be swarming for 3 months.

[gijoe1313]

Well it's official now.

Won't be swarming for 3 months.

You were paid a visit huh? :pinch:

[gale_wolf]

Well it's official now.

Won't be swarming for 3 months.
Bummer :(

The offer's still good though, I'll ride your bike and you can go pillion :D

...then you can keep swarming!

[Sliver]

those NEons are interesting, what did they cost to put on?

[LankyBastard]

Should have been at the back with myself and lankybastard. We are responsible, experienced riders! :facepalm:

I won the drag race!! :wings: (Don't deny it Lanky)


I am keen for an early start Monday.

Was it only me who noticed you not keeping up with me on the track in your vid?? And that was with a 400 :yes:


Well it's official now.

Won't be swarming for 3 months.

Dude total gayness. Its like my wait for the F3 :cry:

[baffa]

Well it's official now.

Won't be swarming for 3 months.

Had to happen. It will go quicker than you think.
As cookie monster said though, you can still pillion :sunny:

[Hellzie]

Well it's official now.

Won't be swarming for 3 months.

Laaaaaaame. You're welcome to pillion on the back of my bike too now that I have my full. :lol:


So... what time we meeting monday?! someone make an executive decision - and i say much earlier than 4pm... lets make it a REAL ride! :innocent:

I'm all for that. So how about 9am?


Its like my wait for the F3 :cry:

I'll be waiting much longer than 3 months for my F3 so stop your :cry:

[baffa]

Why dont we make it slightly more realistic time of 10 or 11. I want some sort of lie in on Monday.

[Gremlin]

10 or 11.
to 1500? :zzzz:

[Interceptor]

Earlier start on Auck Anniversary day suits me fine.

I spoke too soon, my wife is out of town to attend a funeral on Monday so now I won't be able to make it to the Hornet Swarm on Anniversary Day :weep:

[baffa]

No rest for the wicked I guess.
Ill try and keep an eye on the foramz on my phone over the weekend, but if you lot arrange some stupid early time if someone txts me 0211553609 Ill be sure to rock up

[wanpo]

Laaaaaaame. You're welcome to pillion on the back of my bike too now that I have my full. :lol:
Maybe when I trust your riding.


The offer's still good though, I'll ride your bike and you can go pillion :D

...then you can keep swarming!
Quiet you.


There's very few people I'd trust to ride my bike, even fewer I'd ride as a pillion with. I don't think there's anyone I'd let ride my bike 2-up (even if I'm the pillion).

[Timmeh:P]

Was it only me who noticed you not keeping up with me on the track in your vid?? And that was with a 400 :yes:

Yes... it was only you. Everyone else seems to see it differently. :laugh:


There's very few people I'd trust to ride my bike, even fewer I'd ride as a pillion with. I don't think there's anyone I'd let ride my bike 2-up (even if I'm the pillion).

I'm looking at test riding some litre bikes, seeing as yours is now free.... how about it?! :shifty:


I might try to hitch a ride with TOTO for monday

I thought you two might be "close" :love:, my suspicion has been confirmed.

[wanpo]

I'm looking at test riding some litre bikes, seeing as yours is now free.... how about it?! :shifty:

Not if you can be out-ridden by LankyBastard

[Timmeh:P]

Not if you can be out-ridden by LankyBastard

Overtaking Lanky - The Remix. :wari:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFXmrx0LN2k&feature=youtu.be



Sorry about the quality... Created on the iphone. :pinch:

[wanpo]

Overtaking Lanky - The Remix. :wari:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFXmrx0LN2k&feature=youtu.be



Sorry about the quality... Created on the iphone. :pinch:

I liked that the banana was in sync with that for some of it.

But it also looks suspiciously like just before the kink on the back straight, and being a 53vs108HP situation means he got the run on you through castrol ;p (I got your back Lanky)

[Hellzie]

I liked that the banana was in sync with that for some of it.

But it also looks suspiciously like just before the kink on the back straight, and being a 59vs108HP situation means he got the run on you through castrol ;p (I got your back Lanky)

You're just trying to suck up to Lanky so you get a go on the F3.

[English Kiwi]

Overtaking Lanky - The Remix. :wari:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFXmrx0LN2k&feature=youtu.be



Sorry about the quality... Created on the iphone. :pinch:

Hahaha Loved the Video...gave me a good old laugh...Ash hasn't seen it yet :) :laugh:


You're just trying to suck up to Lanky so you get a go on the F3.

Yeh I think a few people will wanna ride the F3...I'm sure Timmeh:P will wanna take it for a ride :)

[wanpo]

Yeh I think a few people will wanna ride the F3...I'm sure Timmeh:P will wanna take it for a ride :)

Well it'll arrive in the country shortly before I get my licence back ;)

Nah, I know what it's like having a new toy, not going to pressure someone into letting me taking their bike for a spin.

[Gremlin]

So Tracey doesn't seem to want to be ballast... will you give me a reacharound? :shifty:

[LankyBastard]

Overtaking Lanky - The Remix. :wari:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFXmrx0LN2k&feature=youtu.be



Sorry about the quality... Created on the iphone. :pinch:

Dude I have not laughed so hard in ages, I actually cried!! That was bloody awesome!!! :killingme

Although on a serious note Wanpo's comment was bang on the money..... :msn-wink:

Let me know what bikes your gonna be taking out today too!



Barbara Streisand

[Timmeh:P]

Dude I have not laughed so hard in ages, I actually cried!! That was bloody awesome!!! :killingme

Although on a serious note Wanpo's comment was bang on the money..... :msn-wink:

Let me know what bikes your gonna be taking out today too!



Barbara Streisand

Took out the zx10 and the r1. R1 was smooth as silk, zx10 felt like a monster :shifty: ..... I like the zx10. Will prob look at a couple of other liters before making my mind up.

[GSXR Trace]

So Tracey doesn't seem to want to be ballast... will you give me a reacharound? :shifty:

I got my own bike back, so need to give ya one! :P
and bugger Robbie, but keep yourself busy and you will be back on her in no time! I'm not even going to offer to take her for rides, know how much she means to ya. Have ya got a battery charger for her?


back on track... monday... how about we meet up early (you lot can argue over just how early) and for those that cannot make it can have a second meet time in the evening?

[zeocen]

Do any of you guys go to any other rides out west?

I was thinking of joining other rides but I suck at riding and don't want to ride with super fast guys, or if I do, I want them to understand that I suck and let me ride my own ride like Hornet rides :<

Ignored.. so sad :~~~~(

[GSXR Trace]

Ignored.. so sad :~~~~(

Maybe it's because no-one rides out there... since shit gets stolen out west! like jackets and helmets etc! :stupid:
:msn-wink:

[zeocen]

What happened? I didn't hear about it.

Man, I love my bike and all - but I really miss sports bikes :(

[gale_wolf]

Man, I love my bike and all - but I really miss sports bikes :(Get one! Or bring the ZX14 along?

[gale_wolf]

Took out the zx10 and the r1. R1 was smooth as silk, zx10 felt like a monster :shifty: ..... I like the zx10. Will prob look at a couple of other liters before making my mind up.
Nice, I've got a test ride lined up on the new S1000RR in 3 weeks when the demo bike gets delivered. Then an RC8. Looking forward to both :yes:

[GSXR Trace]

So anyone keen for a northern loop tomorrow? would mean an early start... and might not get back to pick up others... how many would be interested? would be good to have someone else who knows the route too, cause been a while since I've been but sure I could find my way

I just got back from a ride today, and went past the exit off to dargeville (however it's spelt) and thought i haven't been there in a while..

[baffa]

I dont mind a longish route as long as theres plenty of rnr inbetween. say meet at 9 and set off by 10?

[TOTO]

I can come along after 4:30 az work till 4. Could possibly bring a sack of potatoes along if he likes man cuddles :p

[Hellzie]

So anyone keen for a northern loop tomorrow? would mean an early start... and might not get back to pick up others... how many would be interested? would be good to have someone else who knows the route too, cause been a while since I've been but sure I could find my way

I just got back from a ride today, and went past the exit off to dargeville (however it's spelt) and thought i haven't been there in a while..

When you say northern loop, what exactly do you mean? Are we talking cape reinga or wellsford? Or something in between?

We did coro loop today, not sure if I can do another full day tomorrow. So would probably be part of the later crew, but I can be easily convinced otherwise. :lol:


I can come along after 4:30 az work till 4. Could possibly bring a sack of potatoes along if he likes man cuddles :p

He loves man cuddles!

[nzspokes]

I dont think I will be along. Back flipped my XR today. unfortunately not over a jump. :facepalm:

Will be going out for a wee pootle with a mate as long as I dont seize up over night.:confused:

[Hellzie]

I dont think I will be along. Back flipped my XR today. unfortunately not over a jump. :facepalm:

Will be going out for a wee pootle with a mate as long as I dont seize up over night.:confused:

Ouchie! Photo or it didn't happen!

[nzspokes]

Ouchie! Photo or it didn't happen!

Oh it happened. Mates got sick of pulling the bike off me. :facepalm:

5 times I fell off I think.

[GSXR Trace]

I dont mind a longish route as long as theres plenty of rnr inbetween. say meet at 9 and set off by 10?

Meeting at 9 for a 10 departure is a waste of time, if meeting at 9, should easy be away by 9:30


When you say northern loop, what exactly do you mean? Are we talking cape reinga or wellsford? Or something in between?

We did coro loop today, not sure if I can do another full day tomorrow. So would probably be part of the later crew, but I can be easily convinced otherwise. :lol:



He loves man cuddles!

northern loop is up past tane in the kauri forest and through opononi and back down... lots of breaks makes it sweet as... go on, you know you want to!
I headed north today to avoid the closed motorway! haha

[Hellzie]

northern loop is up past tane in the kauri forest and through opononi and back down... lots of breaks makes it sweet as... go on, you know you want to!
I headed north today to avoid the closed motorway! haha

Motorway wasn't closed when we went through?

So this is an all day event then isn't it?

[GSXR Trace]

Motorway wasn't closed when we went through?

So this is an all day event then isn't it?

Well it was closed northbound when the boys came through from south at 9am this morning, it's shut northbound until tomorrow morning i think

and yeah, kinda an all day thing, especially with taking plenty of breaks to stay refreshed

[Hellzie]

Well it was closed northbound when the boys came through from south at 9am this morning, it's shut northbound until tomorrow morning i think

and yeah, kinda an all day thing, especially with taking plenty of breaks to stay refreshed

It's very tempting.... I will see how I feel in the morning, if I'm not there by 9.30 don't wait for me!

[GSXR Trace]

It's very tempting.... I will see how I feel in the morning, if I'm not there by 9.30 don't wait for me!

Let's face it, with this group, we won't be gone by 9:30... but will try to be! lol

[baffa]

Ok that sounds bearable. Forgot to clean the bike today. Oh well, will be filthy tomorrow anyway

[GSXR Trace]

So no more takers?!

[gale_wolf]

Too early for me tomorrow, I'll be in the later crowd.

GIJoe's back, we rode the Hornet and Predator back to his place today. I'll miss having the choice of multiple bikes to ride each day :cry:

[gijoe1313]

Hmmm, so far it sounds good for an early start for me - no go for the evening meet up since I have a chinese new year dinner to attend! 6pm attending ... sounds like an early turn around option for me! :pinch:

[GSXR Trace]

Too early for me tomorrow, I'll be in the later crowd.

GIJoe's back, we rode the Hornet and Predator back to his place today. I'll miss having the choice of multiple bikes to ride each day :cry:

You could always come in the reverse direction and meet up with us later... what time you thinking the "later" crowd will be taking off?

[gravedigger]

I'm tempted too, but I'm so exhausted after the Coroloop today that I might not be up for another full day.

So if there is a later group too, I would be up for that!

[GSXR Trace]

Hmmm, so far it sounds good for an early start for me - no go for the evening meet up since I have a chinese new year dinner to attend! 6pm attending ... sounds like an early turn around option for me! :pinch:

So not a full loop?

[gijoe1313]

Probably a rock up SH16, a bit of a looky out at Waipu and then back to be chauffeur for my family (back home to pick up car and parents and then pick up my girly and then back out to town for dinner by 6pm!)

I know this route can be done with time to spare to ensure I am in no hot water with anyone! :sweatdrop

[GSXR Trace]

Probably a rock up SH16, a bit of a looky out at Waipu and then back to be chauffeur for my family (back home to pick up car and parents and then pick up my girly and then back out to town for dinner by 6pm!)

I know this route can be done with time to spare to ensure I am in no hot water with anyone! :sweatdrop

Did that today... I might give it a miss then

[Gremlin]

I'm out, got other things to do

[TOTO]

Ok, well sack of potatoes (Robbie) and I will be aiming to be at the library at about 5pm and leave at 5:30 for whoever is keen :)

[gijoe1313]

Righto, just had to drop my girl off to work. Getting changed to riding gear and out to the library!

[Hellzie]

Ok, well sack of potatoes (Robbie) and I will be aiming to be at the library at about 5pm and leave at 5:30 for whoever is keen :)

Sounds good to me! See you there. I'll bring my potato peeler. :facepalm:

[gravedigger]

Ok, well sack of potatoes (Robbie) and I will be aiming to be at the library at about 5pm and leave at 5:30 for whoever is keen :)


Sounds good to me too!

[wanpo]

Sounds good to me! See you there. I'll bring my potato peeler. :facepalm:

rawr?

10char

[gale_wolf]

I'll see you there 5-ish

[gijoe1313]

Well Baffa and I have finished the morning hornet swarm ride :laugh: Went up to Waipu via 16, on the way up, we stopped at the look out and had a great chinwag with some retired yank airforce guys. Last day of their tour around NZ and some great stories.

Plenty of twisties and gravelly bits to make things interesting, some plonkers who love to drive with half their vehicle over the center line as well! :no:

I got to play on Baffa's sweet new ride, a nice fireblade, which was a joy to go back home on 16! (Of course, Baffa had to endure riding my Predator! :innocent:)

Played around with a car driver who thought he was a hot shot rally driver, quite amusing when another bike overtook all of us! :lol: Baffa got into the spirit of things when he finally overtook him with ease over a long line of cars. I'm sure he will have fun relating the tale later to you all! (dang, he's also doing the evening ride meet as well! lucky lad!)

Was really really really good to have a bit of a ride after being bikeless for 35 days! :sick: :sunny: Have fun y'all!

[TOTO]

nice ride tonight, good laughs, plenty of man cuddles and jokes.

for those of you who havent seen it, here is something useful :)

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<iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/08fZQWjDVKE" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[Gremlin]

Oh dear... what happened? :blink:

[TOTO]

Oh dear... what happened? :blink:

should have come along, now you have to wait till next monday to hear the stories....:p

[Gremlin]

Fine... I'll probably come and beat it out of you tomorrow at work...

[Timmeh:P]

nice ride tonight, good laughs, plenty of man cuddles and jokes.

for those of you who havent seen it, here is something useful :)

Good ride. Rather interesting at the end there. :Police:

[Hellzie]

Proper hornet swarm - 4 out of 8 bikes there were Hornets. :niceone:

[gravedigger]

Proper hornet swarm - 4 out of 8 bikes there were Hornets. :niceone:

... and 2 more were at least Hondas :msn-wink:

[English Kiwi]

So...just found out that football training has now started (well actually started last night...don't you love the fact they didn't tell me until today??)which at the moment is on Monday nights 6-8pm :( :ar15:

This means I won't be Swarming until they change the days back to Tues and Thurs (lets all hope they do!!)

I will still be at NASS rides I believe! Hopefully there will be some opportunities to catch up on a regular basis :)

[Hellzie]

So...just found out that football training has now started (well actually started last night...don't you love the fact they didn't tell me until today??)which at the moment is on Monday nights 6-8pm :( :ar15:

This means I won't be Swarming until the change the days back to Tues and Thurs (lets all hope they do!!)

I will still be at NASS rides I believe! Hopefully there will be some opportunities to catch up on a regular basis :)

:no: Fingers crossed they change training. Otherwise we might have to turn up on our bikes and rip up the football pitch so you can't train.. :bleh:

[English Kiwi]

:no: Fingers crossed they change training. Otherwise we might have to turn up on our bikes and rip up the football pitch so you can't train.. :bleh:

That would be awesome :) Bikies rule :) :headbang:

hmmm...I'll keep you informed :wait:

[Timmeh:P]

So...just found out that football training has now started (well actually started last night...don't you love the fact they didn't tell me until today??)which at the moment is on Monday nights 6-8pm :( :ar15:

This means I won't be Swarming until they change the days back to Tues and Thurs (lets all hope they do!!)

I will still be at NASS rides I believe! Hopefully there will be some opportunities to catch up on a regular basis :)

Easy fix... Quit football. :msn-wink:

[English Kiwi]

Easy fix... Quit football. :msn-wink:

:lol: ummm...Nah I'm good :bleh: At this rate it'll save me some money!!

[gijoe1313]

Heheh, well when Baffa and I rode past Waipu cove, I was kinda glad that Gremlin wasn't riding with us - the bikini clad girls would have seen him running his bike off into the beach and then the sea! (from my past experience when he almost didn't make a 35kph right hand turn due to bikini clad girls! <_<)

Sounds like an interesting turn of events at the evening swarm ride! :baby:

[Timmeh:P]

Sounds like an interesting turn of events at the evening swarm ride! :baby:

Yeah, I got to ride Baffa's new toy! :bleh:

[Hellzie]

Yeah, I got to ride Baffa's new toy! :bleh:

And he got to ride mine, and I got to ride yours! :bleh:

[gale_wolf]

It was interesting for me riding TEC and seeing the red/blue disco lights bright in my mirrors. A quick speedo check confirmed I wasn't being naughty!

[English Kiwi]

And he got to ride mine, and I got to ride yours! :bleh:

I like the fact you've added the Striple to your bike list :banana:

[Hellzie]

I like the fact you've added the Striple to your bike list :banana:

Yes I'm moving swiftly to claim it as mine. Attack from all fronts I say. :headbang:

[wanpo]

It was interesting for me riding TEC and seeing the red/blue disco lights bright in my mirrors. A quick speedo check confirmed I wasn't being naughty!
Makes for a change.


I like the fact you've added the Striple to your bike list :banana:
Scumbag Hellzie: Sits on someone's bike, says it's hers.

[gijoe1313]

Who'd thunk a sack of potatoes would be a popo magnet? :scratch:

[Hellzie]

Scumbag Hellzie: Sits on someone's bike, says it's hers.

:cry:

10char

[wanpo]

Who'd thunk a sack of potatoes would be a popo magnet? :scratch:

I didn't even see the cop, Toto's too quick.

[TOTO]

I didn't even see the cop, Toto's too quick.

coming from a two stroke...

[Gremlin]

Yeah, I got to ride Baffa's new toy! :bleh:

And he got to ride mine, and I got to ride yours! :bleh:
Yes... when I went the beat the details out of Toto today I lost the plot about here as to who was on which bike... but I got most of the details.

You naughty naughty swarmers :nono:

[TOTO]

Yes... when I went the beat the details out of Toto today I lost the plot about here as to who was on which bike... but I got most of the details.

You naughty naughty swarmers :nono:

no you just wanted some cuddles...

[Gremlin]

no you just wanted some cuddles...
Ask your spud sack for that...

But you did sell me stuff again... I'm a slow learner :facepalm:

[TOTO]

Ask your spud sack for that...

But you did sell me stuff again... I'm a slow learner :facepalm:

You are lucky I don't work for BMW...

[gale_wolf]

You naughty naughty swarmers :nono:
I heard that the naughty people learned their naughtiness all from you :shifty:

[gijoe1313]

I heard that the naughty people learned their naughtiness all from you :shifty:

+1 and ten chars ...

[baffa]

It was wierd hopping on a hornet after the blade. You really do need to make it scream to make it accellerate. Defo see the appeal but still go the vtrs!Thanks Timmeh and Hellzie
In other news, I was hoping to sit the test early next week. Since they're so booked out, I have to wait a month :mad:

[Timmeh:P]

It was wierd hopping on a hornet after the blade. You really do need to make it scream to make it accellerate. Defo see the appeal but still go the vtrs!Thanks Timmeh and Hellzie
In other news, I was hoping to sit the test early next week. Since they're so booked out, I have to wait a month :mad:

Its a screamer... kicks ass in the twisties!! :D And has more BHP than a 250 VTR! :headbang:

[Hellzie]

It was wierd hopping on a hornet after the blade. You really do need to make it scream to make it accellerate. Defo see the appeal but still go the vtrs!Thanks Timmeh and Hellzie
In other news, I was hoping to sit the test early next week. Since they're so booked out, I have to wait a month :mad:

I :love: my screamer. :niceone:

Sux about having to wait a month...

[gravedigger]

It was wierd hopping on a hornet after the blade. You really do need to make it scream to make it accellerate. Defo see the appeal but still go the vtrs!Thanks Timmeh and Hellzie
In other news, I was hoping to sit the test early next week. Since they're so booked out, I have to wait a month :mad:

At least you'll get to do the shorter and cheaper test.
You just have to see the positive side of things :2thumbsup

[baffa]

Not knocking Hornets at all. Especially not in this company :laugh:
I've just never ridden a bike that needed that much revving.
The VTR would happilly accellerate from low revs, and wasnt bad for hills, but the hornet probably doubles the revs, which I wasnt used to. After the blade it is a bit of a novelty to rev that much and not be breaking the speed limit.

[gijoe1313]

Wait till you hear the double zorst screaming on my lil'ol'hornet :lol: I still love riding it, being borrowed by the son of a good mate of mine!

:woohoo:

[wanpo]

The VTR would happilly accellerate from low revs, and wasnt bad for hills, but the hornet probably doubles the revs, which I wasnt used to. After the blade it is a bit of a novelty to rev that much and not be breaking the speed limit.

Double the cylinders, so it makes sense.

[Hellzie]

Turns out Thursday is the new Monday. And since today is Wednesday, that makes it Monday tomorrow. And Mondays are swarm days right? :msn-wink:

[gravedigger]

Turns out Thursday is the new Monday. And since today is Wednesday, that makes it Monday tomorrow. And Mondays are swarm days right? :msn-wink:

Hellzie, I think you have a problem.... :facepalm:

... but I think I might have the same one (among others) :laugh: :innocent:

[wanpo]

Just figured out how I can get my fix with no licence:

http://i.imgur.com/f6Ipy.jpg

[gravedigger]

Just figured out how I can get my fix with no licence:

http://i.imgur.com/f6Ipy.jpg

:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:
That made me really laugh out loud!

[English Kiwi]

Turns out Thursday is the new Monday. And since today is Wednesday, that makes it Monday tomorrow. And Mondays are swarm days right? :msn-wink:

:facepalm::laugh: Oh deal Hellzie :facepalm:


Hellzie, I think you have a problem.... :facepalm:

... but I think I might have the same one (among others) :laugh: :innocent:



Just figured out how I can get my fix with no licence:

http://i.imgur.com/f6Ipy.jpg


After seeing this ^ Hellzie doesn't have any problems :laugh:...Wanpo on the other hand...:wait::weird:

And then there's Gremlin :facepalm::blink:

[wanpo]

And then there's Gremlin :facepalm::blink:

Oh, what's that, English Kiwi, you need some advice on lights for your motorcycle?
*runs*

[LankyBastard]

Turns out Thursday is the new Monday. And since today is Wednesday, that makes it Monday tomorrow. And Mondays are swarm days right? :msn-wink:

We riding today? Sweet :Punk:

[Timmeh:P]

Just figured out how I can get my fix with no licence:

http://i.imgur.com/f6Ipy.jpg

Classic!! :laugh::laugh:

[TOTO]

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm :shifty:

[Hellzie]

:lol: I :love: this thread.

[TOTO]

:lol: I :love: this thread.

I :killingme and :shutup: and :innocent: and :corn: this thread

[Hellzie]

In other news, I was hoping to sit the test early next week. Since they're so booked out, I have to wait a month :mad:

Hey where did you go to book your test? Gpx chick went to book hers today at vtnz Sylvia park and she's doing her test next friday in manukau. So you might want to check as there is probably more spaces left closer than you think.

[Gremlin]

So you might want to check as there is probably more spaces left closer than you think.
As she says... try multiple branches... different areas should have different loads, so some could be much quicker.

[Interceptor]

We gonna celebrate Waitangi day with a Hornet Swarm? :argue:

[LankyBastard]

We gonna celebrate Waitangi day with a Hornet Swarm? :argue:

Yes. Yes we will. Did I say yes?? :yes:

[Sharry]

Shall we have 4.30 or 5pm for a gathering time?

[LankyBastard]

4.30pm works for me! :done:

[Hellzie]

4:30am it is! :woohoo:

[LankyBastard]

4:30am it is! :woohoo:

Wierdo. I mean jeez!! :yawn:

[Sharry]

4:30am it is! :woohoo:

You might find you are on your own there :laugh:

[Hellzie]

Wierdo. I mean jeez!! :yawn:


You might find you are on your own there :laugh:

Worth a shot... See you at 4:29pm then. :wings:

[Gremlin]

You might find you are on your own there :laugh:
I could pop in before I go to bed :shifty:

[wanpo]

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How gutted would you feel.

[Gremlin]

How gutted would you feel.
Blimey :eek: Did a better job than a mate with a zx10r, who had a couple of calipers and a brake disc that were mint :laugh:

[gale_wolf]

How gutted would you feel.
She'll be right mate, that shit'll buff right out.

[Timmeh:P]

How gutted would you feel.

Those daytonas a crappy bikes anyway. Who would want one of them... :shifty:

[zeocen]

What's the destination for the ride tonight? Will there be eats beforehand? Is it worthy of a zeocen?

[TOTO]

i wont be turning up straight away but might txt you when I get freed up and meet yaz wherever you are :)

[GSXR Trace]

How gutted would you feel.

HOLY SHIT :shit:

[Interceptor]

Any consensus on an earlier meet time today or are we sticking with the usual 630pm up?

[Hellzie]

Sounds like a few are keen to meet at 4.30? Then we can meet up with the others at 6.30? The 4.30 crew will just have to make sure we stick around the Auckland region is all. Where and when do the later crew want to catch up?

[Interceptor]

Sounds like a few are keen to meet at 4.30? Then we can meet up with the others at 6.30? The 4.30 crew will just have to make sure we stick around the Auckland region is all. Where and when do the later crew want to catch up?

Meet-up at 430pm sounds good to me. See y'all at the usual meet point.

[gijoe1313]

:lol: Now thats what I like to hear, people going to ride! :yes: Unfortunately since my girl is working today, we'll be turning up at the usual 6pm time! Don't let that stop others from doing as they wish! :msn-wink:

[TOTO]

:lol: Now thats what I like to hear, people going to ride! :yes: Unfortunately since my girl is working today, we'll be turning up at the usual 6pm time! Don't let that stop others from doing as they wish! :msn-wink:

better time for me too :)

[wanpo]

Don't get any ideas for the Hyosung Cup, Toto:
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(video is mirrored for copyright reasons)

If the ride winds up at the North Shore Momo Tea, someone send me a text.

[Gremlin]

Will be there at 6pm... does Wanpo want to be a spud sack?

[wanpo]

Will be there at 6pm... does Wanpo want to be a spud sack?

Nah, would feel like I was cheating on Toto. He made it obvious he didn't want me on the back of another man's bike.

[gijoe1313]

Good meeting some new faces and putting names to them! Was good to see people deciding for themselves what to do and where to ride! A small group went to eat first and then rode out to Port Waikato via Whitford and some other back roads! Just the occasional possum, but fortunately none going under any wheels! :mellow:

Just one mad bugger towards the end who was trying to race us to the onramp near the Bombays! :lol:

Plenty of bugs on visors, the usual quick chit chat and we rode back via roads that minimised motorway travels!

I hope the other group informs what they got up to! (we'll plan further ahead to make sure we can all ride together - just some bellies needed to be filled! :innocent:)

[Gremlin]

Nah, would feel like I was cheating on Toto. He made it obvious he didn't want me on the back of another man's bike.
Better watch out then... I think he's cheating on you...

There was dissension in the ranks as soon as we left... With some pub crawlers insisting on riding first, then eating, so they headed off north for a ride, while half went to eat straight away :laugh:

I skived off early after dinner, as GiJoe and 2 others headed for Port Waikato.

[baffa]

Sounds like a good ride! I was busy at a nephews birthday assembling his new drum set.
I forgot how much fun they are, Bang bang crash.

Oh, and I walked into a model shop on a whim and bought an RC plane. Man I could spend so much money in those places.

[gijoe1313]

RC airplanes ... you have expensive hobbies in addition to riding a mayhem machine? (I collect and play Warhammer 40K and Fantasy ... :whistle:)

[baffa]

I wouldnt be able to stand painting the models and all the time involved with Warhammer. Would drive me nuts. :buggerd:
I still have an rc car I spend horrendous amounts of money on a few years back gathering dust somewhere.
Yesterday I actually wanted to buy a bigass model of a SR-71 Blackbird, or maybe a 300zx, or F1 car, or Honda superbike or....(I think the salespeople saw me coming).

[gale_wolf]

I wouldnt be able to stand painting the models and all the time involved with Warhammer. Would drive me nuts. :buggerd:
I gave Warhammer up years ago, it's an addictive hobby that costs a fortune to feed the habit. And having a family means less time to pursue geeky hobbies anyway, so mainly get my fix from PS3 games these days. No gluing, painting, travel or setup time involved. Just turn on and start playing.

[wanpo]

I wouldnt be able to stand painting the models and all the time involved with Warhammer. Would drive me nuts. :buggerd:
I still have an rc car I spend horrendous amounts of money on a few years back gathering dust somewhere.
Yesterday I actually wanted to buy a bigass model of a SR-71 Blackbird, or maybe a 300zx, or F1 car, or Honda superbike or....(I think the salespeople saw me coming).

Painting them was what I actually enjoyed about it, didn't care much for the game. (probably because I sucked at it)

[TOTO]

I have found a great food place for food for next week, very close to momotea too :D

[LankyBastard]

Was a good ride north on our end, although multiple stops along the motorway as Gravedigger had been given some missinformation from a certain person about the positioning of her fuel tap. So in other words it was not just running into reserve, it was OUT :no:

Luckily two fit easily on the big Tiger for a trip to the nearest for a bottle of the go juice :msn-wink:

After that did a good nice ride around and abouts, ending up at Maccas in Albany.

Good times!! :Punk::Punk:

[baffa]

How long do the games take?

In other news, I need to borrow a 250 for my test in a few weeks time. Who wants me to test ride their bike in exchange for a full tank of gas? And Honda rider style favours :bleh:

[Gremlin]

Was a good ride north on our end, although multiple stops along the motorway as Gravedigger had been given some missinformation from a certain person about the positioning of her fuel tap. So in other words it was not just running into reserve, it was OUT :no:
Would just like to chip in now, and state categorically I had nothing to do with this, before someone makes blatantly untrue accusations it was me... <_<

[GSXR Trace]

Would just like to chip in now, and state categorically I had nothing to do with this, before someone makes blatantly untrue accusations it was me... <_<

That definitely sounds like a guilty conscience right there! Definitely not innocent!

[gravedigger]

That definitely sounds like a guilty conscience right there! Definitely not innocent!

I'm sure he is guilty of something :bleh:
But he didn't explain to me that my fuel switch is installed wrongly and what the 'real' setting are... :argh:

[GSXR Trace]

I'm sure he is guilty of something :bleh:
But he didn't explain to me that my fuel switch is installed wrongly and what the 'real' setting are... :argh:

But you can't be sure he wasn't involved with you being told the wrong explanation... even if he wasn't the one to tell you wrong... he's always involved when things go pear shaped, you will learn this!

[Gremlin]

:crybaby:.

[gijoe1313]

Well his little moniker says it all .... "the best frenemy you could have..." :eek:

Seems where we went, there was precious little go-gas 'cept at Drury and Puke! Will work out a quicker schedule so all can benefit from the massif souf'side roads! (and yes, Gremlin can come since his beemer can serve as a milch cow for others ... a fuel tanker)

[Interceptor]

Good meeting some new faces and putting names to them! Was good to see people deciding for themselves what to do and where to ride! A small group went to eat first and then rode out to Port Waikato via Whitford and some other back roads! Just the occasional possum, but fortunately none going under any wheels! :mellow:

Just one mad bugger towards the end who was trying to race us to the onramp near the Bombays! :lol:

Plenty of bugs on visors, the usual quick chit chat and we rode back via roads that minimised motorway travels!

I hope the other group informs what they got up to! (we'll plan further ahead to make sure we can all ride together - just some bellies needed to be filled! :innocent:)

Great ride south side on Monday night, as usual GI Joe took us on a winding trek all over the countryside finishing up in Port Waikato. Lots of open road, no traffic and considerably warmer than last time we trekked out there mid-winter so made for a good night.

[wanpo]

<img src=http://www.8sa.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Amazing-Motorbike-Falls-Compilation-10.jpg />

I don't think looking where you want to go works this far into the crashing procedure.

Also: Next accessory for Gremlin? (http://silodrome.com/the-tenere-expedition-tent/)

[Gremlin]

Also: Next accessory for Gremlin? (http://silodrome.com/the-tenere-expedition-tent/)
You can tell you have no licence... all these random things. I love how they called it the Tenere, but then have a GSA inside. Besides... I don't doooo tenting (well, not yet, it's probably foreseeable tho). Oh, and I've seen it already :bleh:

[wanpo]

<iframe width="640" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/cTCVRxCeFHk" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

I imagine this would interest a certain someone.

[gijoe1313]

I guess with Wanpo doing the hard yards on foot, he's been culling the interweebs for kewl motorbike vid stuff :lol: And yeah, Gremlin doesn't do rough, he prefers to flashpack his way around when he can! :eek:

Not many doo-dahs and gadgets that he hasn't seen!

[LankyBastard]

<iframe width="640" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/cTCVRxCeFHk" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

I imagine this would interest a certain someone.

Thanks mate that reeeeealy helps :drool:

[gale_wolf]

You can tell you have no licence... all these random things.

I guess with Wanpo doing the hard yards on foot, he's been culling the interweebs for kewl motorbike vid stuff :lol:
He's supposed to be working :spanking:

Meanwhile... his bike's been parked up for a couple of weeks and needs the running gear turned over so I'll enjoy taking Cammy out for a lunchtime spin through Paremoremo/Coatesville tomorrow, whee!

[GSXR Trace]

He's supposed to be working :spanking:

Meanwhile... his bike's been parked up for a couple of weeks and needs the running gear turned over so I'll enjoy taking Cammy out for a lunchtime spin through Paremoremo/Coatesville tomorrow, whee!

I'll trade ya! you can ride my cruiser and I'll ride Cammy! deal?!

[wanpo]

I'll trade ya! you can ride my cruiser and I'll ride Cammy! deal?!

Not unless I get to ride your Sixxer


He's supposed to be working :spanking:

Meanwhile... his bike's been parked up for a couple of weeks and needs the running gear turned over so I'll enjoy taking Cammy out for a lunchtime spin through Paremoremo/Coatesville tomorrow, whee!

<img src=http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/compiling.png />

[GSXR Trace]

Not unless I get to ride your Sixxer

Sure, I won't be able to ride it much this month, go for it... oh wait, you can't! :bleh: that's right, I'm the responsible one that hasn't lost my licence! :bleh: