Hornet Swarm Night City

[gale_wolf]

<img src=http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/compiling.png />
That is an acceptable excuse, and an absolute gem from xkcd. Also, we need some swords to go with our swivel chairs...


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:
Fate tempted? Check!

[wanpo]

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:

you? responsible?

ha!

[Timmeh:P]

Thanks mate that reeeeealy helps :drool:

MCN: http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/First-rides-tests/2012/February/feb0812-mv-agusta-f3-first-ride/

"It's like a tiny, loud, light, angry, stiff World Superbike racer, or a pukka 250GP bike. It's like no other supersport bike I've ridden – so raw, and more race than track."

"It feels every inch a track-ready racer, it steers quickly, gives loads of feedback for grip and the brakes are superb. It's fast, but revvy - a Daytona 675 or GSX-R600 have a lot more grunt and a far smoother throttle."

"The throttle response on the F3 can be a little snatchy and hesitant depending in which of the four power maps you're in."

Sounds like a little monster!!

[GSXR Trace]

you? responsible?

ha!

Damn straight I am! remember my licence doesn't have a single speeding ticket on it's record!


so I am going to be without a bike for a couple of weeks, some dickhead backed into the bikes at the shop today, another bike fell on mine, and mine hit the tarmac, so it's now being repaired... anyone want to help me beat on the guy? only reason i'm not screaming and pulling limbs off someone is cause the bike shop are fixing and replacing it all, and putting a new tank on it etc, so they have been really good, and appreciate that my bike was in great condition so are fixing it all without any questions


But I'm still more than a little angry tonight!

[Sharry]

:shit: That sucks big time Tracey. I hope the bugger was caught and is paying all the excesses :angry:

[LankyBastard]

MCN: http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/First-rides-tests/2012/February/feb0812-mv-agusta-f3-first-ride/

"It's like a tiny, loud, light, angry, stiff World Superbike racer, or a pukka 250GP bike. It's like no other supersport bike I've ridden – so raw, and more race than track."

"It feels every inch a track-ready racer, it steers quickly, gives loads of feedback for grip and the brakes are superb. It's fast, but revvy - a Daytona 675 or GSX-R600 have a lot more grunt and a far smoother throttle."

"The throttle response on the F3 can be a little snatchy and hesitant depending in which of the four power maps you're in."

Sounds like a little monster!!

I'm my mind it sounds perfect :msn-wink: Who needs grunt and smooth throttle when you can use the word ANGRY in the ride description :niceone:

[gale_wolf]

Woo, the new BMW S1000RR demo has arrived, and I'll be test riding said German beastie next week.

Quoting myself here for context:

...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!
Well, that ride didn't turn out quite as expected... my lunchtime blat through the twisties turned into taking the CBR1000RR in for its WOF instead <_<
Next time Wanpo, you dirty tease, I'll take Cammy out for a decent run through the twisties :scooter:


so I am going to be without a bike for a couple of weeks, some dickhead backed into the bikes at the shop today, another bike fell on mine, and mine hit the tarmac, so it's now being repaired...
Oh man that sucks. :ar15: Did the tosser get caught and/or fess up at all?

[GSXR Trace]

Well, that ride didn't turn out quite as expected... my lunchtime blat through the twisties turned into taking the CBR1000RR in for its WOF instead <_<
Next time Wanpo, you dirty tease, I'll take Cammy out for a decent run through the twisties :scooter:


Oh man that sucks. :ar15: Did the tosser get caught and/or fess up at all?

BAHAHAHAHAHAHA well that made me laugh tonight... thanks!

Yeah they know who hit it, the shop can take it up with him, but they are fixing my bike, so all good... just not quite what you expect when you go to pick it up from a service... don't like seeing my gorgeous baby like that. The tank could be fixed, but they offered to transfer a new one onto it, so I took that option, but told them i wanted the rest fixed up and replaced and they agreed. So I will wait to see what it comes out like.

[Gremlin]

Ouch... certainly don't expect to drop it off for a service and have it get fucked instead... Still, sounds like the shop will see you right :niceone:

[Hellzie]

I'm my mind it sounds perfect :msn-wink: Who needs grunt and smooth throttle when you can use the word ANGRY in the ride description :niceone:

You know, I am just giving you a hard time cause I want one.... will swap ya the daytona for a day once it arrives! Keen? :devil2:

[Timmeh:P]

You know, I am just giving you a hard time cause I want one.... will swap ya the daytona for a day once it arrives! Keen? :devil2:

Shit.... Hellz was logged in. That was me! :msn-wink:

[TOTO]

Shit.... Hellz was logged in. That was me! :msn-wink:

maan, you asked me if I could keep a secret. I aint telling you nothing !

[Gremlin]

I aint telling you nothing !
So you're going to tell him something? :stoogie:

[TOTO]

So you're going to tell him something? :stoogie:

yeeeeNA :sherlock:

[Timmeh:P]

maan, you asked me if I could keep a secret. I aint telling you nothing !

Yes Toto, you are very good at keeping secrets... Hellz on the other hand is not :facepalm:... So I gave up.

The new toy! :shifty:

http://senandung.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/picture-2011-triumph-daytona-675-diablo-red-front.jpg

Yes, I am a triumph slut... :tugger:

[gale_wolf]

The new toy! :shifty:
Oooo, that's very pretty! I guess the litre sports bikes just didn't do it for you?

[Timmeh:P]

Oooo, that's very pretty! I guess the litre sports bikes just didn't do it for you?

Took this for a test ride and fell in love with it. Very agile, more than enough power and I love the triple sound. Its got character.

The litre bikes were a blast, but I can see myself losing my license. Like others before me who shall remain nameless.. wanpo

[LankyBastard]

You know, I am just giving you a hard time cause I want one.... will swap ya the daytona for a day once it arrives! Keen? :devil2:

Dude not even I am going to actually RIDE it, it's just for looking at :love:

Haha but on a serious note sounds like a plan!

[baffa]

Awesome choice man. That is one bike I would love to own.
Watch out Hellzie doesnt start poisoning your morning coffee so she can steal off with it!

That sucks Trace, I hope you end up with a better (read: Shiny) bike as a result like Sharry.

[GSXR Trace]

Yip, I'm going to complain just a little bit more... pissed off and disappointed now, cause i was going home yesterday thinking "SWEET, I can start riding to work, and time to ride this weekend" and had a shitty day at work today with everything going wrong in the lab with robots not working, and samples being loaded incorrectly etc, I would have really liked a ride home today! gah! Hate not having my baby in my possession and willing to ride at my own free will! <_<

And can't come bug you lot after work monday! :devil2:

[TOTO]

And can't come bug you lot after work monday! :devil2:

we didn't hire that guy that pushed your bike over....:innocent:

[gijoe1313]

Well, my precious hornet is going into Botany Honda for its 90K service, next saturday is the Preddie's turn (on 30K) so, all good ... but with this thing with Trace, I am performing the sacrifice of things pleasing to the Biker gods! :not:

[wanpo]

Yip, I'm going to complain just a little bit more... pissed off and disappointed now, cause i was going home yesterday thinking "SWEET, I can start riding to work, and time to ride this weekend" and had a shitty day at work today with everything going wrong in the lab with robots not working, and samples being loaded incorrectly etc, I would have really liked a ride home today! gah! Hate not having my baby in my possession and willing to ride at my own free will! <_<

And can't come bug you lot after work monday! :devil2:

You could take Cammy out for a short spin, now that she's got a WoF.

[GSXR Trace]

You could take Cammy out for a short spin, now that she's got a WoF.

HOLY! who are you and what have you done with Robbie?! :shit: :eek:
Thanks for the offer, but I really can't since I'm such a youngster... you are lucky, if it had been in a few months time I would have taken you up on that offer without stopping to let you think twice!

Oh yes, and what are these sacrifices you talk of Justin?!

Guess I will have to hit the pavement by pedal power for the next couple of weeks!

[wanpo]

HOLY! who are you and what have you done with Robbie?! :shit: :eek:
Thanks for the offer, but I really can't since I'm such a youngster... you are lucky, if it had been in a few months time I would have taken you up on that offer without stopping to let you think twice!

Oh yes, and what are these sacrifices you talk of Justin?!

Guess I will have to hit the pavement by pedal power for the next couple of weeks!

I don't think my policy has the 25 year old rider clause. But since you've already declined.

[GSXR Trace]

I don't think my policy has the 25 year old rider clause. But since you've already declined.

Oh no!!! haha but i think you will find most do, cause if under 25 excess etc goes up by 500 roughly
I guess I will have to wait and see how long mine is in the shop for!

[gijoe1313]

Sacrificing to the Biker Gods was usually with Ixion's refrain "virgin white mice", but I go for an older, more old school approach and use liberal amounts of Petrol, Oil and Lubricants (known as POL). Also the ritual of "suiting up" when special ritualistic clothing is donned, usually entailing, head wear, coverage of the hands and the wearing of bovine skin (though synthetic replacements are also optionally used).

The insertion of a totem icon into a mechanical representation of an equine steed, aka "iron horse" resulting in IC (internal combustion), which propels the supplicant with an alacrity of velocity forwards.

Much is more in this sacrifices dedicated to the Gods of the Ride ... but that my padawan, is a story for another age ...

[GSXR Trace]

Sacrificing to the Biker Gods was usually with Ixion's refrain "virgin white mice", but I go for an older, more old school approach and use liberal amounts of Petrol, Oil and Lubricants (known as POL). Also the ritual of "suiting up" when special ritualistic clothing is donned, usually entailing, head wear, coverage of the hands and the wearing of bovine skin (though synthetic replacements are also optionally used).

The insertion of a totem icon into a mechanical representation of an equine steed, aka "iron horse" resulting in IC (internal combustion), which propels the supplicant with an alacrity of velocity forwards.

Much is more in this sacrifices dedicated to the Gods of the Ride ... but that my padawan, is a story for another age ...

Well I do all of that... for car and bike... so give me something else!!

[gale_wolf]

Hey GIJoe, we were cleaning up some old stuff today and found a pic taken outside our old flat waaaay back in 1996.

You should recognise this guy, be sure to ask him why he wasn't wearing gloves 16 years ago! Though he is wearing more than just shorts and jandals like we used to ;)

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[gijoe1313]

Hey GIJoe, we were cleaning up some old stuff today and found a pic taken outside our old flat waaaay back in 1996.

You should recognise this guy, be sure to ask him why he wasn't wearing gloves 16 years ago! Though he is wearing more than just shorts and jandals like we used to ;)

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Whoa! Blast from the past - the photo even has that retro look to it! That'd bring up some ol'memories for my bro! Definitely looks like a dodgy arse biker!

[wanpo]

I think I saw Hellzie's evil twin on my way to work this morning. I would have stopped to chat, but I was running late...



(Actually I wasn't, I just don't like her very much)

[TOTO]

I think I saw Hellzie's evil twin on my way to work this morning. I would have stopped to chat, but I was running late...



(Actually I wasn't, I just don't like her very much)

so you were "running" late were you....


so you feel like a sack of tomatoes today sweety ?

[wanpo]

so you were "running" late were you....


so you feel like a sack of tomatoes today sweety ?

I'll pass, but again, let me know if you guys wind up at the North Shore Momotea at the end of the night.


I admit that I was bike-urious, and decided to experiment, but I have realised that while I do not have anything against people who like riding from behind, that lifestyle is not for me.

[Hellzie]

I think I saw Hellzie's evil twin on my way to work this morning. I would have stopped to chat, but I was running late...



(Actually I wasn't, I just don't like her very much)

It wasn't me... :shifty:

[TOTO]

I'll pass, but again, let me know if you guys wind up at the North Shore Momotea at the end of the night.


I admit that I was bike-urious, and decided to experiment, but I have realised that while I do not have anything against people who like riding from behind, that lifestyle is not for me.

well the yummy food place I have in mind is exactly oposite to the momotea on the shore so you can pop in there. will txt you to let you know.

[wanpo]

It wasn't me... :shifty:

Oh? Well I've found your seperated at birth evil twin then. Wait... "Hell-zie"... rides a motorbike...

YOU'RE THE EVIL ONE!

actually that's really a surprise.


well the yummy food place I have in mind is exactly oposite to the momotea on the shore so you can pop in there. will txt you to let you know.

Thanks honey <3

[Hellzie]

Oh? Well I've found your seperated at birth evil twin then. Wait... "Hell-zie"... rides a motorbike...

YOU'RE THE EVIL ONE!

actually that's really a surprise.



Thanks honey <3

Definitely wasn't me.. This morning I boarded a big vehicle with lots of wheels and lots of pillions, aka the bus. Hellzie (the bike) is camping out at Lanky's at the moment.. so unless he's been riding around looking like a girl, you really have found my evil twin.

[gale_wolf]

Hellzie (the bike) is camping out at Lanky's at the moment.. so unless he's been riding around looking like a girl...
I'm sure there's a joke in there somewhere :laugh:

[English Kiwi]

Hellzie (the bike) is camping out at Lanky's at the moment.. so unless he's been riding around looking like a girl, you really have found my evil twin.

If your lucky Lanky may have even cleaned the bike ready for it's service tomorrow :)

Have you sorted a time to get it tonight?

[gijoe1313]

Same place, usual time, get food in or snack 'cause we are riding first (since some prefer it that way!) Phew! Sure is muggy! :sweatdrop

[wanpo]

Definitely wasn't me.. This morning I boarded a big vehicle with lots of wheels and lots of pillions, aka the bus. Hellzie (the bike) is camping out at Lanky's at the moment.. so unless he's been riding around looking like a girl, you really have found my evil twin.

Nah, that's exactly what I mean, I saw you rounding the corner waiting at the bus stop. I was running by on the other side of the road (I live on Birkenhead Ave)

[Timmeh:P]

Nah, that's exactly what I mean, I saw you rounding the corner waiting at the bus stop. I was running by on the other side of the road (I live on Birkenhead Ave)

:eek5:... your that close!! Time to move.

[TOTO]

:eek5:... your that close!!

....look to your left....

[gale_wolf]

No riding for me tonight :no:

GIJoe - don't forget to send me your details for that air pump

[Hellzie]

Nah, that's exactly what I mean, I saw you rounding the corner waiting at the bus stop. I was running by on the other side of the road (I live on Birkenhead Ave)

Oh wow, that's close. So now you know what street I live on... I shall sleep with one eye open...

[Gremlin]

Oh wow, that's close. So now you know what street I live on... I shall sleep with one eye open...
I dunno... I think Wanpo fancies Toto, but he's taken (a triangle in the making y'know). I'd probably be more worried about little Timmey, Wanpo might take a shine to him.

Won't be there at the start... but I'll keep in touch with Toto... he needs panniers anyway.

[baffa]

Gonna miss tonight because...... Well I just dont like you very much.


:bleh: Got some stuff on, hopefully catch you all next week.

[wanpo]

Oh wow, that's close. So now you know what street I live on... I shall sleep with one eye open...
You're assuming I didn't know where you lived before :tugger:
(apologies for the emoticon, I was looking through the list for an appropriate :creepy:, saw that one and well...)


Gonna miss tonight because...... Well I just dont like you very much.
Steal my line why don't you.

[Hellzie]

You're assuming I didn't know where you lived before :tugger:
(apologies for the emoticon, I was looking through the list for an appropriate :creepy:, saw that one and well...)


Steal my line why don't you.

I think I will sleep with both eyes open....:eek:

[Gremlin]

You're doing a good job scaring her aye Wanpo? So much so, it was pretty much the ol stalwarts of the ride tonight. Toto, GiJoe (+1), Sharry and I. 3 out of 4 are Hornets, which ain't half bad - plus all Hondas.

As for the ride... well, I'm a biker and all that, all about the ride and not the destination, but fuck that when it takes so long to get there they're no longer open for food (and you newbies can't understand why we eat first :weird:). Kaiaua closes at 8.30pm Mr Toto... you even knew that, but we left Mangatawhiri at 8.30pm.... Why I even trusted Toto to get it right I don't know... it's not even the first time he's left me starving in the middle of nowhere :weep: I took control of the ride from there and we made our way back to Auckland for some food at the Manukau Dennys, our saviour, who art open 24/7 :not: (been wanting to use that emoticon for a while :lol:)

Once taking control, we weren't overtaken by any more cars... a very traumatic experience I assure you... Some van tried to make me run off the road by flashing at me while on the motorway, but after speaking to the others, we're certain I was bang on 100kph. Flash was bright enough to be rather disorientating for a few seconds. I also concluded that I can see two fifths of fuck all on back roads with a tinted visor... where's my BMW lights. Got worse when there was no centre line on the road we got diverted down. I swear that wasn't my fault they closed the road :confused:

[TOTO]

always Me, Me, me.....

Someone Call the Waaambulance.

First of all he turns up late then point fingers....and winged that a car overtook him....and "may" have been naughty...and was going fast enough to make the speed camera flash (I didn't)....and was making homosexual remarks....and ....and ....and .....

A good Gremlin bashing night it was, shame I forgot my whip :devil2:

[Hellzie]

always Me, Me, me.....

Someone Call the Waaambulance.

First of all he turns up late then point fingers....and winged that a car overtook him....and "may" have been naughty...and was going fast enough to make the speed camera flash (I didn't)....and was making homosexual remarks....and ....and ....and .....

A good Gremlin bashing night it was, shame I forgot my whip :devil2:

Haha, sounds like we missed a good ride. I was at Westgate, retrieving my hornet, which later on today will be mine no longer. :cry:

[wanpo]

Haha, sounds like we missed a good ride. I was at Westgate, retrieving my hornet, which later on today will be mine no longer. :cry:

I pointed at you as you rode by this morning, and you IGNORED me!

[gravedigger]

always Me, Me, me.....

Someone Call the Waaambulance.

First of all he turns up late then point fingers....and winged that a car overtook him....and "may" have been naughty...and was going fast enough to make the speed camera flash (I didn't)....and was making homosexual remarks....and ....and ....and .....

A good Gremlin bashing night it was, shame I forgot my whip :devil2:


Yeah, really sounds like a fun ride. Unfortunately I was out and about digging holes and getting bitten by mosquitoes until 8pm ... and I didn't actually have a bike...



Haha, sounds like we missed a good ride. I was at Westgate, retrieving my hornet, which later on today will be mine no longer. :cry:



.... but I won't be bikeless for much longer :2thumbsup

[Hellzie]

I pointed at you as you rode by this morning, and you IGNORED me!

I forgot my glasses this morning so totally didn't see you... and besides, even when I have my glasses on I won't see you unless you do this :shake: or this :finger:.

Where were you anyway? Hiding in the bush outside my bedroom window?

[Hellzie]

.... but I won't be bikeless for much longer :2thumbsup

And Hellzie won't be out of my garage for tooooo long.... :msn-wink: Leave already will ya!!! hehehehe

[gale_wolf]

Where were you anyway? Hiding in the bush outside my bedroom window?
Don't give him any ideas...

[wanpo]

I forgot my glasses this morning so totally didn't see you... and besides, even when I have my glasses on I won't see you unless you do this :shake: or this :finger:.

Where were you anyway? Hiding in the bush outside my bedroom window?

Well, to be honest, it was the bike I recognised this morning. So, no, not in the bush (that's a rookie mistake).

[gravedigger]

And Hellzie won't be out of my garage for tooooo long.... :msn-wink: Leave already will ya!!! hehehehe

I always knew that you can't wait to get rid of me :weep:

[Interceptor]

I always knew that you can't wait to get rid of me :weep:

Too many bloody foreigners on these Hornet Swarm rides anyhow... :msn-wink:

[Hellzie]

I always knew that you can't wait to get rid of me :weep:

Just watch out behind you when you're digging those nice big holes... :devil2:

[gale_wolf]

Too many bloody foreigners on these Hornet Swarm rides anyhow... :msn-wink:
Good point, someone call the immigration service!

[gijoe1313]

The surprising thing is that the supposed "old hands" on these rides, should already know about the foibles and peculiarities of the others! :rolleyes: My girl and I purposedly ate before we came in order to "appease" the others who wanted to "ride first".

I funnily enough recalled how we used to do it the other way round, bikers bitched and moaned about empty bellies, when we did the eats first, they bitched and moaned about how it was cutting into riding time ... :lol:

Yesterday, we did the ride later and the food much much laterers! :rofl: I could hear hungry bellies growling over the bike engines on the way to Dennys! :eek:

But, was good to have a wee ride to Kaiaua (been a wee whiles since I did it!) the low point was watching a car overtake each of us :confused:, the high points were : watching Gremlin do a mint wheelie, which if he rolled, crashed and burned, I would have waved the others on without stopping, Sharry showing off how much benefit she got from her Track day experiences, pulling into Kaiaua as they were closing it up and the trip back to Dennys with the attendant camera flashing, popo in the trees and the hot chocolate fudge cake! :woohoo:

[gale_wolf]

Today's test ride, new demo bike BMW S1000RR :scooter:

About 10 minutes into the ride there was so much rain I could barely see anything. Rode past a Gixxer rider who'd pulled over and was sheltering under a tree. I had a brief chuckle to myself while thinking that guy should HTFU and then it rained even harder. Wearing a mesh jacket and thin summer gloves that were now all soaked with me also soaked inside them I decided then to take the bike back to the shop and take it out for a decent run another day when it's a bit sunnier :sunny:


http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=257544&d=1329184366

[Timmeh:P]

Today's test ride, new demo bike BMW S1000RR :scooter:

Mint! Would love to take one of those out for a blat. Where is it? :devil2:

[baffa]

Zomga this site is slow today.
I like design of that bike, but it looks like a terror to work on.

I think the rides are best when there is a decent ride, then some chow, then another ride if people want to keep going.

[gale_wolf]

Mint! Would love to take one of those out for a blat. Where is it? :devil2:
Cyclespot Euro, Barry's Pt Rd. The salesman there, John, was really good.

ABS, shift assist, traction control, all the bells and whistles.

It wasn't set up for me of course, but I really felt like I was sitting on top of it. Super smooth, felt really light and nimble, and the body position seemed to me like I was leaning way forward, a sensation of being right over the front wheel. Then when I got back on my gixxer, I felt like I was sitting in the bike again, and it seemed like an aggro beast compared to the BMW.

It's a possible contender for the next bike, need to take it for a decent run yet.

[gijoe1313]

It's a nice enough beast alright, but you won't be loving the servicing costs! :no:, pity you didn't have a good day to give it a proper test ride, though I daresay the people at the shop won't refuse you riding it out again.

You are their target demographic after all! :msn-wink:

[gijoe1313]

Zomga this site is slow today.
I like design of that bike, but it looks like a terror to work on.

I think the rides are best when there is a decent ride, then some chow, then another ride if people want to keep going.

That's how I did it, but I recall that people didn't like getting home around 2-3am! :innocent:

[baffa]

You can never please all the people, all the time.
At least riding for an hour or so then having dinner will mean everyone gets a little ride (the whole point I would have thought), and the foodies get their food without "enduring" a long ride beforehand. And anyone who is keen gets to keep riding late into the night.

[Hellzie]

All I know is that I no longer own a hornet. :cry:

Bye bye Hellzie you awesome awesome bike. :bye:

Gravedigger will look after you well. :Punk:

[wanpo]

You are their target demographic after all! :msn-wink:

Old and rich?

[gravedigger]

All I know is that I no longer own a hornet. :cry:

Bye bye Hellzie you awesome awesome bike. :bye:

Gravedigger will look after you well. :Punk:

Don't worry. Will good care of your baby :yes:

We'll have lots of fun together :niceone:

[gijoe1313]

Old and rich?

Hush poppet, you'll get there one day! :msn-wink: So discovered any latent talents or hobbies that have been hidden due to all your previous time spent riding?

[gijoe1313]

All I know is that I no longer own a hornet. :cry:

Bye bye Hellzie you awesome awesome bike. :bye:

Gravedigger will look after you well. :Punk:

Good to hear you passing the love on! :yes: lil'ol'hornets are meant to be set free and allow someone new to experience the joys of motorbiking! (mind you, I've kept hold of mine! :innocent:)

[wanpo]

Hush poppet, you'll get there one day! :msn-wink: So discovered any latent talents or hobbies that have been hidden due to all your previous time spent riding?

I'm the man at Gran Turismo, also down >1kg from all the running/walking

[baffa]

You havent played me yet.
Ill take on anyone on Gran Turismo and Tekken.

[Hellzie]

I'm the man at Gran Turismo, also down >1kg from all the running/walking

And stalking .....

[gale_wolf]

It's a nice enough beast alright, but you won't be loving the servicing costs! :no:, pity you didn't have a good day to give it a proper test ride, though I daresay the people at the shop won't refuse you riding it out again.
Yup, servicing costs were the first con on the pros & cons list. The guy said to call when the weather's better and he'd have the bike ready for me to take out again.


You are their target demographic after all! :msn-wink:
Absolutely.


Old...
Phuck oph :oi-grr:


...and rich?
If only!


Hush poppet, you'll get there one day! :msn-wink:
He's already bitching about being old :lol:

[Gremlin]

Yup, servicing costs were the first con on the pros & cons list. The guy said to call when the weather's better and he'd have the bike ready for me to take out again.
Sportsbikes will always be a bit expensive to service due to their compact nature and all the fairings that have to come off.

Still, believe me, it could be worse, but yeah, it ain't as cheap as a Hornet, but I reckon it's worth it :laugh:

[wanpo]

You havent played me yet.
Ill take on anyone on Gran Turismo and Tekken.
Ha, you're on (on either GT or Tekken), I'm assuming GT5? Tekken, I'd be a little out of practice with, I played HEAPs of Tekken 3 on PS1 as Law, then quite a bit of dark resurrection on PSP as Asuka.


And stalking .....
Oh yes, and stalking. On the striple, and turned down Pupuke this morning?

[Hellzie]

Oh yes, and stalking. On the striple, and turned down Pupuke this morning?

Nope, wrong! I knew you were making it all up! :woohoo:

[wanpo]

Nope, wrong! I knew you were making it all up! :woohoo:

Well to my credit, there's another black Street Triple that commutes down Glenfield Road, I only saw them go around the corner from a distance. (which is probably a good thing for you, since if I thought you looked like that rider, you'd be a large, I mean LARGE, dude)

[gale_wolf]

Sportsbikes will always be a bit expensive to service due to their compact nature and all the fairings that have to come off.
True that. I've had it recommended to me by most shops that I remove the fairings myself beforehand to save cost. Some of my earliest services resulted in scratches and scuffs on fairings that definitely weren't there before taking the bikes in for service. I've always removed the fairings myself since then.

[Hellzie]

Totally off topic but who's excited about Paeroa? :woohoo:

[English Kiwi]

Totally off topic but who's excited about Paeroa? :woohoo:

And so it begins...:facepalm:

ROAD TRIP!!!!!!!! :eek:

[baffa]

Ha, you're on (on either GT or Tekken), I'm assuming GT5? Tekken, I'd be a little out of practice with, I played HEAPs of Tekken 3 on PS1 as Law, then quite a bit of dark resurrection on PSP as Asuka.


Oh yes, and stalking. On the striple, and turned down Pupuke this morning?

The old King was my fav, along with Armour King, Kazuya and Heihachi.

I'm pretty sure I see quite a few of you in my travels, or I could just be going crazy :eek:

[Hellzie]

The old King was my fav, along with Armour King, Kazuya and Heihachi.

I'm pretty sure I see quite a few of you in my travels, or I could just be going crazy :eek:

I know where you liiiiiiiive. :shifty:

[wanpo]

At least I know I'm hitting the apex (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dty1/6708447941/in/set-72157628893872707)
Consistancy is key (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dty1/6708572453/in/set-72157628893872707)
Showoff pic (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dty1/6709429349/in/set-72157628893872707)



Dude, get that toe on the peg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dty1/6709541163/in/set-72157628893872707)

<img src=http://i.imgur.com/ny7AX.jpg/>
So true it hurts... I mean crashing a motorbike during a race actually really fucking hurts

[gijoe1313]

[ So true it hurts... I mean crashing a motorbike during a race actually really fucking hurts

Gee! Really!? :blink: Tell me another mister!

[gijoe1313]

And as for Gremlin, he's so abused from his KTM ownership, that anything around $1K for a service is cheap to him! :rolleyes:

[LankyBastard]

Dude, get that toe on the peg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dty1/6709541163/in/set-72157628893872707)


Oh I would of it it didn't stop SLIPPING OFF DUE TO USING POLISHED PILLION PEGS

Was awsome fun btw cheers for the lend :yes:

[wanpo]

Oh I would of it it didn't stop SLIPPING OFF DUE TO USING POLISHED PILLION PEGS

Was awsome fun btw cheers for the lend :yes:

(it's like that in every pic, so you can't use that as an excuse)

Nah, all good, it's heaps of fun to throw around, glad you enjoyed yourself.

[gale_wolf]

So true it hurts... I mean crashing a motorbike during a race actually really fucking hurts
So stop doing it then dumbass! :bleh:

Also, good pic, saw that on reddit last night.

[Hellzie]

Was awsome fun btw cheers for the lend :yes:

Am I missing something? :mellow:

[gravedigger]

Am I missing something? :mellow:

Sounds like he was cheating on the Triumphs :msn-wink:

[Hellzie]

Sounds like he was cheating on the Triumphs :msn-wink:

I was missing something.... There was a picture attached if you click on it. Duuuuuh me

[wanpo]

I was missing something.... There was a picture attached if you click on it. Duuuuuh me
Blue means you can click on it, Hellzie (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/85963-Hornet-Swarm-Night-City?p=1130260042#post1130260042)

[gravedigger]

Are we swarming today?

[Hellzie]

Are we swarming today?

Someone's an eager beaver! Is it coz you have a Hornet now????

[wanpo]

Scumbag body;
Outside in the sun all weekend

Catches cold.

[Timmeh:P]

Scumbag body;
Outside in the sun all weekend

Catches cold.

I have a cold as well... So I am no good! :sick:

[gravedigger]

I have a cold as well... So I am no good! :sick:


Scumbag body;
Outside in the sun all weekend

Catches cold.


How did you guys manage to catch a cold in this warm, sunny weather?! :facepalm:

Just one thing comes to mind: HARDEN UP!!! :bleh:

[Hellzie]

Scumbag body;
Outside in the sun all weekend

Catches cold.

Are you pulling a sicky? I didn't see you this morning... was looking and all. :eek5:

[gijoe1313]

Welp, real life is intruding as per usual. My mum is heading into hossie for one of those radioactive dye check-ups. Means I have to go and help dad in the takeaway until she is allowed to associate with people again! (in isolation for 4 days basically).

Have a good ride peeps! (try and avoid popo interactions mmmmkay? :msn-wink:)

[wanpo]

I have a cold as well... So I am no good! :sick:
It was you! I must have caught it when you were whispering sweet nothings into my ear after Hellzie went to sleep.


Are you pulling a sicky? I didn't see you this morning... was looking and all. :eek5:
I have secretly changed the time I leave for work, to prevent any unnecessary social interaction


Welp, real life is intruding as per usual. My mum is heading into hossie for one of those radioactive dye check-ups. Means I have to go and help dad in the takeaway until she is allowed to associate with people again! (in isolation for 4 days basically).

Have a good ride peeps! (try and avoid popo interactions mmmmkay? :msn-wink:)

Hope everything's clear! Also if she gets bitten by a spider during those 4 days will she become an epic superhero?

[Hellzie]

I have secretly changed the time I leave for work, to prevent any unnecessary social interaction

I actually meant I didn't see you in the bathroom having your morning shower, so I figured you were still in bed. I can't get a good vantage point of your bedroom from my hiding spot. Oh well, hopefully see you tomorrow. :lol:

[Timmeh:P]

It was you! I must have caught it when you were whispering sweet nothings into my ear after Hellzie went to sleep.

I thought it may have been while we were spooning... :hug:

[gravedigger]

So besides all that creepy stuff Wanpo is upto, does anyone have something to say about tonight?! :wait:

[baffa]

GIjoe providing free dinner from the family business tonight? :shifty:

Dunno if I can make the ride tonight. I'd be keen for a bit of a blat if I can peel off and head off, got stuff on later.

[wanpo]

I actually meant I didn't see you in the bathroom having your morning shower, so I figured you were still in bed. I can't get a good vantage point of your bedroom from my hiding spot. Oh well, hopefully see you tomorrow. :lol:

My flat actually does have bushes infront of the bathroom window, will give you a wave tomorrow.


I thought it may have been while we were spooning... :hug:
Yeah, that's what I meant, I was the little spoon.

[Hellzie]

Sweet, this (http://www.1-day.co.nz/products/AA7GAN1SB) is what I want for Christmas.

[TOTO]

i have new tyres to scrub so i'll see you at the usual place at the usual time :)

[Interceptor]

I will hopefully be able to join you guys tonight.

[wanpo]

Sweet, this (http://www.1-day.co.nz/products/AA7GAN1SB) is what I want for Christmas.

I'll just install convex lenses instead of windows shall I?

[LankyBastard]

I won't be able to make it tonight due to rather obvious reasons (waiting on triumph parts)

I did ride my drit bike around the lawn today, helps to stave off the cold sweats.

[Sharry]

Golly, I got carried away cleaning and tidying... I will be there as soon as I can... Can you guys wait for me if I am a little late please :)

[Hellzie]

I'll just install convex lenses instead of windows shall I?

Nah, that would make it too easy.

[Interceptor]

Welp, real life is intruding as per usual. My mum is heading into hossie for one of those radioactive dye check-ups. Means I have to go and help dad in the takeaway until she is allowed to associate with people again! (in isolation for 4 days basically).

Have a good ride peeps! (try and avoid popo interactions mmmmkay? :msn-wink:)

Hornet Swarm this week took the form of 2 x Hornets and 1 x VFR, plus too many tinted visors which limited night ride destinations so we took a trek out to visit GI Joe at the family takeaway in Manurewa.

GI Joe and his Dad put on a feast for us and provided some seating in the alleyway next door where we had an informal Hornet Swarm Urban Picnic. No one left hungry!

Big thanks to GI Joe and his Dad.

ps. No popo interactions this week.

[GSXR Trace]

WOOHOO! Got my baby back, and very happy with how she looks! happy as tonight! :banana::2thumbsup

[gijoe1313]

WOOHOO! Got my baby back, and very happy with how she looks! happy as tonight! :banana::2thumbsup

Just keep it that way now mmmmkay? :oi-grr: (always nice to have your precioussss back innit? :yes:)

[gale_wolf]

(always nice to have your precioussss back innit? :yes:)
Can I have my Hornet and Predator back? :innocent:

[GSXR Trace]

Just keep it that way now mmmmkay? :oi-grr: (always nice to have your precioussss back innit? :yes:)

HEY! I didn't put the damage on it! It's not my fault! It's the jackass that can't reverse his own bike that is to blame! It didn't have a scratch on it before then (besides stone chips) :girlfight:

but yes, hated not knowing how it was going to turn out and not having it in my possession

[gijoe1313]

Can I have my Hornet and Predator back? :innocent:

It's amazing how having multiple bikes in the gargre can have that effect! :innocent: I think your gixxer is pleased those interlopers are gone now - just the two of you again! (and Trace can stop wondering if you've gone over to the dark side :baby:)

[gijoe1313]

HEY! I didn't put the damage on it! It's not my fault! It's the jackass that can't reverse his own bike that is to blame! It didn't have a scratch on it before then (besides stone chips) :girlfight:

but yes, hated not knowing how it was going to turn out and not having it in my possession

At least it didn't end up with you out of pocket, just a low, seething, slow burn anger towards aforementioned jackass! Now go and ride and your bike! :scooter:

[GSXR Trace]

At least it didn't end up with you out of pocket, just a low, seething, slow burn anger towards aforementioned jackass! Now go and ride and your bike! :scooter:

I did... took it to work... only to have another guy "sorry didn't see you" smack into the side of me... dented his car, bruised my hand/knuckles, but I kept my baby upright! Thank god for crash knobs and hinged rearview mirrors! The ironic thing is that on the way to work i had the thought "the last time I rode in jeans and street shoes my bike got written off"... so another jackass situation! but he was rather cute! lol

[gale_wolf]

I did... took it to work... only to have another guy "sorry didn't see you" smack into the side of me... dented his car, bruised my hand/knuckles, but I kept my baby upright! Thank god for crash knobs and hinged rearview mirrors! The ironic thing is that on the way to work i had the thought "the last time I rode in jeans and street shoes my bike got written off"... so another jackass situation!
So you rode on your newly returned precious and got swiped by some muppet who claimed SMIDSY? That blows, but good skills on staying right side up!

And you were wearing jeans, tsk tsk :bleh: - I'd just like to point out here that you've given me an ATGATT-holier-than-thou telling off for wearing jeans, more than once!


...but he was rather cute! lol
So said muppet hits you... but on the bright side, he was cute? :facepalm: + lolz

[Hellzie]

but he was rather cute! lol

did you get his number? :banana:

[GSXR Trace]

So you rode on your newly returned precious and got swiped by some muppet who claimed SMIDSY? That blows, but good skills on staying right side up!

And you were wearing jeans, tsk tsk :bleh: - I'd just like to point out here that you've given me an ATGATT-holier-than-thou telling off for wearing jeans, more than once!


So said muppet hits you... but on the bright side, he was cute? :facepalm: + lolz

Yup it was a SMIDSY! I KNOW!! Dad was very impressed at my skills too! haha damn straight... you should never wear jeans! Only idiots wear jeans! LMAO


did you get his number? :banana:

yup! ;)

[TOTO]

258276


Something I was forwarded....

[wanpo]

258276


Something I was forwarded....

is the splash between the t and o really necessary? especially when the product is already that phallic

[Timmeh:P]

258276


Something I was forwarded....


Those are not as good as Timbits!! :corn:

Pop a timbit in your mouth and suck em!

[nzmikey]

258276


Something I was forwarded....

Here's another for ya "Mr Toto" (http://www.totorestaurant.co.nz/index.php/Toto-Pizza.html)..... Now I am sure we were talking about this one night up at Waipu

[gijoe1313]

Wait ... did I miss something, did Trace have an incident with a vehicle yesterday!? :crazy: :facepalm:

Say it ain't so! :gob:

[GSXR Trace]

Wait ... did I miss something, did Trace have an incident with a vehicle yesterday!? :crazy: :facepalm:

Say it ain't so! :gob:

Yes... :pinch: but I kept her upright and scratchless... and the aggressive bitch that she is meant she retaliated and dented the car! :niceone:

[Hellzie]

and the aggressive bitch that she is meant she retaliated and dented the car! :niceone:

You or the bike? :lol:

[gijoe1313]

Well Trace, how long is the bike out of commission for? And is it going back to the same gargre again, so the spanner boys can say "is this the same sprotsbike?" :eek:

[D3ADLYTuna]

So by the looks of this, it has no longer become and hornet only ride? though i suspect majority is preferred haha. Where do people ride and what happens. Im Keen to join in any that im allowed to. Even though i dont have a HONDA:bleh:
LOL

[Interceptor]

So by the looks of this, it has no longer become and hornet only ride? though i suspect majority is preferred haha. Where do people ride and what happens. Im Keen to join in any that im allowed to. Even though i dont have a HONDA:bleh:
LOL

Any bike of choice is welcome. Sometimes there are many Hornets and other times... none at all.

Meeting place : Outside Auckland Public Library, Lorne Street, Auckland city.
Meeting time: 630pm. Usually everyone arranges to arrive between 6pm and 630pm to have a wee chat and then we all head off at 630pm. If someone is running late we do our best to meet-up with them later.

Some nights we head off and get a meal first, other times we ride for a bit then a meal and then more riding, other times the destination is also where we have a meal. Rides typically finish at round 11pm.

Ride goes ahead in most weather. Best to keep an eye on this forums on Mondays and see what the plan is. Numbers attending can vary from a couple of riders to maybe about 8 max.

[Interceptor]

Swarming tonight? :scooter:... :scooter: ... :scooter: ... :scooter: ... :scooter:

I gather Toto and Gremlin are off on an adventure causing havoc in the South Island, and Grave Digger is away overseas.

[D3ADLYTuna]

so its on monday nights then?
I could be keen, weather looking nice. Going for a wee pootle soon anyway.
Lucky me i dont have much to do at any given point.

[Interceptor]

so its on monday nights then?
I could be keen, weather looking nice. Going for a wee pootle soon anyway.
Lucky me i dont have much to do at any given point.

Yes, is on a Monday night. I should have mentioned that sorry.

Weather does look good! I hope to make it tonight. Will see how the day goes.

[wanpo]

So by the looks of this, it has no longer become and hornet only ride? though i suspect majority is preferred haha. Where do people ride and what happens. Im Keen to join in any that im allowed to. Even though i dont have a HONDA:bleh:
LOL

I know a couple of people who will be happy for another suzuki to be along.

[gale_wolf]

I'm out again tonight, got a crook stomach, suspect I ate some dodgy food.

[wanpo]

I'm out again tonight, got a crook stomach, suspect I ate some dodgy food.

We just assumed it was man-flu. The same thing that had you crying all the way home on Friday.


Same deal for me, send me a text if you guys wind up at Highbury Momotea. My number's [stalkers everywhere]

[gijoe1313]

Yeup, got to make the most of the good riding weather! :yes: Should be popping along tonight as well! :scooter:

[gale_wolf]

We just assumed it was man-flu. The same thing that had you crying all the way home on Friday.
I've just come home from the quack's after being crook all weekend :puke: lots of poking, prodding, injecting, and testing :pinch: now gotta wait for test results. man-flu would've been far preferable to whatever this is :cry:

Yeah yeah, I know... I'm getting HTFU pills on prescription <_<

[gijoe1313]

Well, gale_wolf, it's a helluva drastic way to lose some weight! :sick:

[LankyBastard]

Well i'm waiting on Triumph parts.......nuf said

[Hellzie]

I've just come home from the quack's after being crook all weekend :puke: lots of poking, prodding, injecting, and testing :pinch: now gotta wait for test results. man-flu would've been far preferable to whatever this is :cry:

Yeah yeah, I know... I'm getting HTFU pills on prescription <_<

Oh that sux, hope you feel better soon.

Turns out I have woman flu so I won't be along either....

[D3ADLYTuna]

you are all pussys haha. come enjoy the weather lol.

[Interceptor]

Confirming that Darrell and I will be there tonight.

[LankyBastard]

Turns out I have woman flu so I won't be along either....

Sounds familiar, I got it on Monday, only just starting to get over it now, Becca has just come down and was off work today. Thanks Timmeh:P:devil2:

[Timmeh:P]

Sounds familiar, I got it on Monday, only just starting to get over it now, Becca has just come down and was off work today. Thanks Timmeh:P:devil2:

... :crybaby:

[D3ADLYTuna]

lol poor you guys. Im confirming that i will be there on a black gsxr 750. Am cooking dinner now so may be like 1-3 mins late aka, 6.35 latest.
SOrry in advance.
Tim 021979311

[wanpo]

Oh that sux, hope you feel better soon.

Turns out I have woman flu so I won't be along either....


Sounds familiar, I got it on Monday, only just starting to get over it now, Becca has just come down and was off work today. Thanks Timmeh:P:devil2:


... :crybaby:

You slut!

How many people did you 'spoon' that night?

[gravedigger]

Turns out I have woman flu so I won't be along either....


Sounds familiar, I got it on Monday, only just starting to get over it now, Becca has just come down and was off work today. Thanks Timmeh:P:devil2:


Sounds like it was good that I fled the country in time.
I even went for a bike ride yesterday with only 3 degrees and drizzle outside and I still don't have the flu :rolleyes:

[Hellzie]

Sounds like it was good that I fled the country in time.
I even went for a bike ride yesterday with only 3 degrees and drizzle outside and I still don't have the flu :rolleyes:

Knock on wood woman. I said the same thing a couple days ago... And then I got sick. :(

[TOTO]

well sorry we didn't make it but here is one of the things we got up to today ...

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[wanpo]

well sorry we didn't make it but here is one of the things we got up to today ...

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Looks like a bit of fun. I hope you gave it a shot too. Will be practice for racing this weekend (Forecast does not look brilliant)

[TOTO]

Looks like a bit of fun. I hope you gave it a shot too. Will be practice for racing this weekend (Forecast does not look brilliant)

yep........

258738

[gijoe1313]

Yesternight ride was all good, thanks to everyone keeping it upright and rubber side down on some damp patches! :yes: The view from the lookout was good and having hot food at the mid point is always good!

Apart from the rubberneckers heading to Westgate, the ride was obstruction free! Seems my sacrifice by wearing waterproof layers appeased the biking gods, I only got a light drizzle at the last moment heading into home base :yes:

Catch you all again soon!

[Timmeh:P]

You slut!

How many people did you 'spoon' that night?

Sorry Wanpo... I am not a "one biker" kind of guy.

You and me would never have worked out.

Its me... not you.

[wanpo]

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Was not expecting that

[TOTO]

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_______________________

[wanpo]

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_______________________

......what?

[GSXR Trace]

......what?

I'm with Robbie... what!?

Don't get up to too much mischief tonight lads!

[Interceptor]

Any swarmers swarmin' tonight? :scooter: :scooter: :scooter: :scooter: :scooter:

[Gremlin]

I ran over his foot... didn't hear him say chicken... but it turned out he deserved it, so all good.

Not swarming... having fun catching up on work :pinch:

[gijoe1313]

Ayup, riding out to Kaiaua and making the fush n'chuppie in time! So, no farf'n about ala the last fiasco time! :scooter: :ride:

Looks like a good day for it too! :yes:

[GSXR Trace]

Ayup, riding out to Kaiaua and making the fush n'chuppie in time! So, no farf'n about ala the last fiasco time! :scooter: :ride:

Looks like a good day for it too! :yes:

bahahaha good luck with that!
while you lot are cruising and then eating I'll be working my butt off at training, so enjoy!

[D3ADLYTuna]

so what is the actual route. would we go past clevedon?

[gijoe1313]

Of course, going via Clevedon from Maraetai, just riding, riding and riding until we get to destination - so fuel up first! :msn-wink: And then returning via the back ways of SH22 :scooter: ... the way I like to do things ... :whistle:

[D3ADLYTuna]

could you post a google map route please? a guy is asking about it.

[gijoe1313]

This is a very rough outline, the roads I take aren't generally seen on this map (and I can't be farfed going right down into it :innocent:)
http://g.co/maps/qfq6z
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mutter mumble stupid technology luddite mutterings

[baffa]

Got plans unfortunately so wont make it. Perhaps next week :(

[gale_wolf]

I should be there, but early night for me, I'll be bailing out at Clevedon.

[Interceptor]

Kaiaua sounds great. I will be there for the full ride.

Darrell is possibly going to join us as well.

[Hellzie]

Have fun you lot, turns out now that university has started up again, I have magically turned into a hermit. Or a pumpkin or something, so don't be surprised if you don't see me for a while... :wacko:

[wanpo]

Have fun you lot, turns out now that university has started up again, I have magically turned into a hermit. Or a pumpkin or something, so don't be surprised if you don't see me for a while... :wacko:

A student at your age?

What's with these biker girls and being too busy to go out riding? I don't remember anything about uni except sleeping through classes, starting projects the night before and acing exams (I call it passive learning)

[Hellzie]

A student at your age?

What's with these biker girls and being too busy to go out riding? I don't remember anything about uni except sleeping through classes, starting projects the night before and acing exams (I call it passive learning)

What's wrong with being a student at my age? And don't you dare call me a mature student! It's a masters degree with 100% coursework starting on day 1 it seems. :wacko: oh and did I mention I'm working full time at the same time? :angry2:

[gijoe1313]

Well, was a good night for a ride, gale_wolf was already waiting for me to turn up, nek minute, deadlytuna and sharry pops along and as we natter away, Darrell and his +1 on a large boat with wheels (XL650) was followed by Interceptor. Well, exercising my authorita as ride leader, I got the circus moving and we refueled in Botany. I nipped any conversations in the bud and we rode out to Whitford and Maraetai.

We bade gale_wolf and his dodgy guts farewell in Clevedon (he was a bit crook) and then quickly moved out to Kaiaua to get to the fush n'chippy before it closed. A spirited ride and we were easily within closing time, burgers, fish and chips were consumed with gusto and washed down with fizzy beverages. Sharry ordered a latte and let the image of filthy biker scum down!

There was tension in the air, it seems Interceptor and his crew were too posh to sit with the hoi-polloi! Getting airs metthinks! :oi-grr:

Anyhow, 9pm it was when we geared up and left, took the back way to Mangatawhiri and tuna man took the onramp home towards Mercer. The rest of us carried on a bit until we hit Mercer proper and I split up from them to take the long way home! :innocent:

Thanks for everyone keeping it safe and spot you all next time! :yes:

So far, two for two for making the eats places before they slammed the doors in filthy biker's faces! :niceone:

[Interceptor]

Great ride last night. Clear weather, and lots of fosh & chops, nom nom nom.

[baffa]

Sounds like it was a great ride.
Should be there next week...

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[D3ADLYTuna]

Was a good ride apart from me needing to dial down my suspension a little for the road. Far too hard. Felt like i was riding a forklift @100+K's...:headbang:
Food was good. Pity the Too Cool Crew couldn't sink to our level and push some measly metal together. Haha.
Motorway was boring but had to get back ASAP.

[wanpo]

Todd and I Battling it out
<img src="http://www.zoompics.co.nz/gallery/AMCC_Club_series_round_4_5/_MG_2473_1.jpg" />
One of the young'ins showing off
<img src="http://www.zoompics.co.nz/gallery/AMCC_Club_series_round_4/_MG_0573_1.jpg" />

[wanpo]

Ah cool, the pics from the pillion racing are up:

It was Me and Wiggly (http://www.zoompics.co.nz/index.php?module=media&pId=102&id=6419) vs Todd and Beau (http://www.zoompics.co.nz/index.php?module=media&pId=102&id=6431)

[baffa]

Late notice I know, but tomorrow I have the day off, so thinking of cruising through Hunuas out to Thames, and doing the Loop, or something resembling it.
If anyone wants to join me, lemme know.

[nzspokes]

Ah cool, the pics from the pillion racing are up:



Are they 600s? That looks like a fun class.

[wanpo]

Are they 600s? That looks like a fun class.

Nah, they're Hyo 250s. So you don't get a lot of power to weight with the ballast on the back. Just means you have to carry corner speed a lot more.

[wanpo]

If the weather clears up for tonight, this sack of potatoes will bring home-baked cookies.
(this lack of biking seems to be fucking with my mind)

[GSXR Trace]

If the weather clears up for tonight, this sack of potatoes will bring home-baked cookies.
(this lack of biking seems to be fucking with my mind)

When is your sentence over?

[wanpo]

When is your sentence over?

47 days left. You putting your rear seat on and coming for a swarm ride?

[GSXR Trace]

47 days left. You putting your rear seat on and coming for a swarm ride?

Well that isn't very long left! I dont have my pillion seat in auckland... and I have training monday nights so no swarming for me! :facepalm:

[baffa]

Let me tell you why I wont be swarming tonight.

Friday I did the Coro loop. Fantastic, almost ran off the road countless times gobbing at the view. 5-600 kays, keen for the Monday swarm.

Saturday I take the girlfriend out to Maraitai, Clevedon etc, and get lunch in Takanini before cruising home. Keen for the Monday swarm.

Sunday evening. The bike has spent most of the day snoozing, and Im relaxing after a busy day. A mate calls, and asks for a massive favour. Against my better judgement, I ask what.
Hes in Taupo with a few mates for a kayaking and rafting trip. The girl who was driving has had her bag stolen, including phone, and the key required to start their car. Because of the chip in the key, the only other key that will start it is in Auckland. Would I mind, at 7.30pm, picking up the key from her house in town, and rocking down to Taupo to drop it off?

Being an idiot, I said ok. After a bit of mucking around, I headed off. Past Hamilton, it started pouring. Really pouring. And it didnt let up the entire way down or back up. I was soaked completely through by the time I reached Taupo. The bastards, they never told me it would rain. Heading to and from Taupo the roads were constantly under construction, slippery, and I was flying blind with the rain, fog, and everything else. Kinda exhilirating really. Trucks doing their best to blind you, and knock you off the road, and water sploshing in your boots, tickling your bits, and turning your hands blue. Fun stuff.

To add insult, when I finally return to Auckland, they close the motorway, making me detour.
So when I got home at about 3.45 this morning, feeling mildly hypothermic, I decided against a ride tonight.


On the bright side, the bike did everything I asked of it and more. After something like 8 hours in the saddle in the rain.
Sure it would have been easier on a BMW adventure bike, or a Hornet, but where's the fun in that?

[Gremlin]

On the bright side, the bike did everything I asked of it and more. After something like 8 hours in the saddle in the rain.
Sure it would have been easier on a BMW adventure bike, or a Hornet, but where's the fun in that?
Because I've never found hypothermia to be fun? :scratch:

[GSXR Trace]

Hahaha baffa, good on ya for helping out a friend! I left taupo about 7:30, so we would have passed each other at some point! (but I was in the comfort of my car out of the elements!)

[TOTO]

I drove a van...

[gijoe1313]

I'm knackered tonight! Just finished at school and feel like I've been run over by a truck! So no riding for me tonight (getting old)

[gale_wolf]

I drove a van...
There's your problem. Should've been a gixxer :bleh:

Also, no text asking for help moving... I would've lent a hand had I known :yes:

Hmmm, Wanpo and Toto flatting together... sounds like mischief in the making to me :devil2:

I don't really have a good excuse for not riding tonight... I'll just be playing Warhammer 40K Space Marine on the PS3 :ar15:

[nzmikey]

So is anyone else going to turn up or so i have a solo ride tonight ? lol

[gijoe1313]

I don't really have a good excuse for not riding tonight... I'll just be playing Warhammer 40K Space Marine on the PS3 :ar15:

For the Emperor! Lucky sod, no riding for me and reports to write! :doh:

[gale_wolf]

For the Emperor! Lucky sod, no riding for me and reports to write! :doh:
For the Emperor! You should come over and check it out, I'm sure you'll like it. Can play WH40K Space Marine Kill Team in 2 player co-op mode... you know you want to.

[gijoe1313]

For the Emperor! You should come over and check it out, I'm sure you'll like it. Can play WH40K Space Marine Kill Team in 2 player co-op mode... you know you want to.

We should make a night of it ... so my girl won't be bored and left out at home, dinner followed by a round of heretic and xenos slaying?

[D3ADLYTuna]

Lan that shit up guys! lol
Bring some beers.
get smashed and game all night.
Sounds like my youth lol

[gale_wolf]

We should make a night of it ... so my girl won't be bored and left out at home, dinner followed by a round of heretic and xenos slaying?
Sounds good, there's a lot of heretics and xenos that need to be purged!


Lan that shit up guys! lol
Bring some beers.
get smashed and game all night.
Sounds like my youth lol
Ah, fun times. Back in my youth network play was all done over a 14.4 Kbps modem... laggy and kinda crap, but we thought it was awesome at the time!

Space Marine is single player only so multi player is online and GIJoe doesn't have a PS3 (although after he checks the game out that situation might change). So it's back to the earlier release of Space Marine Kill Team for a few rounds of 2 player split-screen co-op purging of heretics and xenos.

I'm sure someone will come along and drag this thread back on topic by posting about riding again...

[Timmeh:P]

Toto and Wanpo. You guys racing in the 1 hour Hoyo endurance race this Saturday afternoon at Hampton? If so may make an effort to come watch Saturday.

[wanpo]

Toto and Wanpo. You guys racing in the 1 hour Hoyo endurance race this Saturday afternoon at Hampton? If so may make an effort to come watch Saturday.

I'll be there, Todd double booked himself for this weekend, and somehow biking came out 2nd best.

[Timmeh:P]

I'll be there, Todd double booked himself for this weekend, and somehow biking came out 2nd best.

Biking 2nd best? Sorry, this does not compute... :weird:

[TOTO]

Biking 2nd best? Sorry, this does not compute... :weird:

romantic weekend away...

[wanpo]

I propose a bike movie night at 'the flat' this next Monday.

I just picked up TT3D: Closer to the Edge on bluray. *hint hint*

[TOTO]

Cool idea. Can grab takeaways and stuff and bring them back here.

[gijoe1313]

Sounds like we have our Monday situation sorted! :niceone: I dropped in yesternight when I was over on the Norf'shore and said hi to Robbie (so he doesn't seem like a pariah, but it did seem like visiting someone who was recovering from an illness!)

Originally was in town having dinner at a Korean restaurant, but then remembered that 'treads was having a special late night, by the time we got over there, all was done and dusted and they were packing up! :doh:

But, as I say, any excuse for a ride! :whistle:

[wanpo]

Sounds like we have our Monday situation sorted! :niceone: I dropped in yesternight when I was over on the Norf'shore and said hi to Robbie (so he doesn't seem like a pariah, but it did seem like visiting someone who was recovering from an illness!)

Originally was in town having dinner at a Korean restaurant, but then remembered that 'treads was having a special late night, by the time we got over there, all was done and dusted and they were packing up! :doh:

But, as I say, any excuse for a ride! :whistle:

Yeah, cheers for dropping by, sorry I couldn't be more welcoming, but we were halfway through The Hurt Locker.

I've got 1 spare ticket to the NZ superbikes on Sat. first in best dressed (Timmeh? GiJoe?).

[D3ADLYTuna]

I would hardly say they are "dressed" lol. Putting my hand up here haha.
Monday night sounds good to me!

[baffa]

Dinner and a movie at home...I'm worried for this lot. Could be good though.
When is the race tomorrow Wanpo? I'm probably doing some st paddys stuffs but might ride down and have a nosey.

[wanpo]

Dinner and a movie at home...I'm worried for this lot. Could be good though.
When is the race tomorrow Wanpo? I'm probably doing some st paddys stuffs but might ride down and have a nosey.

Will be racing all day (well qualifying from 9:30am, racing starts after lunch) Hyosung endurance is when everything else has wrapped up, probably around 4:30pm.


I would hardly say they are "dressed" lol. Putting my hand up here haha.
Sorry bro, should have said offer was restricted to people I actually know.

[GSXR Trace]

Yeah, cheers for dropping by, sorry I couldn't be more welcoming, but we were halfway through The Hurt Locker.

I've got 1 spare ticket to the NZ superbikes on Sat. first in best dressed (Timmeh? GiJoe?).

Bugger, if it had been for sunday I would have snatched it up, but i can't go saturday!

I think we should change this to tuesday night rides... :innocent:

[wanpo]

Bugger, if it had been for sunday I would have snatched it up, but i can't go saturday!

I think we should change this to tuesday night rides... :innocent:

If my understanding is correct, they're weekend passes, so will work on Sunday as well, but collecting them from me may be tricky.

[baffa]

Dammit shush Trace! It has to be Monday night! I has stuffs on Tuesdays!
Dont make me put Honda stickers on your bike when you're not looking! :bleh:

Bit of a shame about the racing costing $25. Thats fair enough for a day, but I'd be keen just to sneak in for the hyo race at the end.

[Sharry]

That sounds like a great idea for Monday night. Sooo what time and do we bring our own takeaway or all go out and pick up at the same place?

[Sharry]

If my understanding is correct, they're weekend passes, so will work on Sunday as well, but collecting them from me may be tricky.

Unfortunatly it is only for one day, but I do not know if there is a generic ticket that can be used for either day

http://www.hdticketing.co.nz/index.php/cPath/22

[D3ADLYTuna]

well once you give me a chance im sure you will warm up to me haha. I want to get out riding with people more and making some new buddies! lol
:shutup:

[Timmeh:P]

Got awesome GoPro footage of wanpo at Hampton today. Camera mounted on the rear of bike. Have to say that after watching the hoyos racing around Hampton, I could be tempted to try racing sometime. :shifty:

Also captured some epic footage of lanky and hellzie at the Taupo track day on Friday with the GoPro. :Punk:


As for TT3D... I have watched it 7 times now... And am still keen to watch it again.

[Interceptor]

I should be able to make it to the "home" movies on Monday night. Time and place? I gather it will be byo takeaways?

If everyone is keen on the TT theme for the night, I have some DVDs about the TT received a few years ago care of a production company we worked with that was based in the Isle of Man. The content includes some great on-board footage of riders on the TT. Not in Blueray format though - sorry...

[GSXR Trace]

If my understanding is correct, they're weekend passes, so will work on Sunday as well, but collecting them from me may be tricky.

Bugger, if I had checked back in I would have snatched that up... was fantastic racing today and could have easily got it from you yesterday! Oh well... was an awesome day anyway!


Dammit shush Trace! It has to be Monday night! I has stuffs on Tuesdays!
Dont make me put Honda stickers on your bike when you're not looking! :bleh:

Bit of a shame about the racing costing $25. Thats fair enough for a day, but I'd be keen just to sneak in for the hyo race at the end.

go near my bike with stickers and you will seriously regret that decision :ar15:

[TOTO]

so was thinking for the plan for tomorrow. Maybe is meet up, cruise over and pick up some munchies and rock up for a biker movie night at ours. What do you guys and girls think ?

[gijoe1313]

Sounds like a plan, unfortunately my girl's car is suffering from a case of collapsing rear shocks. Need to fix them up this evening! If I get them completed with time to spare, I can catch some of the movie! :yes:

[Interceptor]

so was thinking for the plan for tomorrow. Maybe is meet up, cruise over and pick up some munchies and rock up for a biker movie night at ours. What do you guys and girls think ?

Definitely keen, however the weather is crap so I will probably just drive over with some takeaways and meet you guys at your place.

[gale_wolf]

Sounds like fun, especially considering the crap weather, but I'm on looking-after-the-kids duty tonight.

[Interceptor]

Is tonight's vid night going ahead?

Perhaps we try for next week instead when more can make it?

[Sharry]

Can someone txt me with address if it is all on please :)

[baffa]

I'm going to skip tonight, would ride, but the weather's sht, looks like its time for modern warfare 3 and Hon.

Hope you lot enjoy the movie

[D3ADLYTuna]

Hon all the way man. Whats your addy?
Im D3ADLYTuna on there as well haha. go figure.

[TOTO]

well looks like there have been no takers. will probably do it some other time.

[gijoe1313]

Well by the time I finished putting in the shock and testing it, was 8pm! :pinch: I guess we all had different things to do tonight due to the weather! (whether or not it was to do with riding, hur hur boom tish).

[baffa]

Tuna: It's Lazybezerker.
Had a few funny games yesterday, good way to spend a rainy night.

I hope we're back to riding next week, I've almost forgotten how ugly you all are.

[Timmeh:P]

Wanpo and Toto,

Here is some footage of the Taupo MotoTT track day with Lankybastard Hellzie and Englishkiwi.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hos8GUMxCbw&sns=em

There is more on my YouTube channel.

Flick the link of your Hampton vid when you can Wanpo.

[angelindisguise]

man the track's looking a bit second hand round turn one and two.....

[Hellzie]

Still way better than the road in many places though.. Love the Taupo track, I think overall I prefer it to Puke. Still waiting to have a go on hamptons, no doubt that will take the number one spot in due course.

[angelindisguise]

Have you heard the news then, AMCC is having an ART Day at Hampton Downs on the 20th of May :D

[Hellzie]

Have you heard the news then, AMCC is having an ART Day at Hampton Downs on the 20th of May :D

I know, I'm very excited. :woohoo: any idea how much it will cost yet? Meh :whocares: I'm there anyway.

[angelindisguise]

it may be on the amcc website, but i cant be too sure as i havnt looked myself... not sure when Graham is going to come up with a cost....

[TOTO]

man, that taupo track footage looks SWEET.

Cant wait for ART day at HAmpton too :woohoo:

[zeocen]

Just got new tyres from Todd's place to prove I'm still alive :p might show up next Monday.

[gijoe1313]

What tyres did you get? Avons?

[zeocen]

Pilot Road 3s

[baffa]

Can you get the Road 3s with a 16inch front wheel?
I'm going to have to replace my tyres within a few months.

[wanpo]

Can you get the Road 3s with a 16inch front wheel?
I'm going to have to replace my tyres within a few months.

Doesn't look like it (http://www.michelinpilotroad3.com/en/dimensions.php)

[baffa]

Why must my bike be punished for being awesome?
Oh, and she has a new name now: Nikita.