250s' Coro Loop: Auckland, AND/OR Tauranga etc. Saturday 20th December

[EJK]

250s Coro loop: Auckland, AND/OR Tauranga etc. Saturday 20th December



GREEN LIGHT GREEN LIGHT, RIDE IS ON!

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Date: December 20th (Saturday)
Meeting: Kopu petrol station, Meet at 10:00am, ride out at 10:20am
Where?: Full Coromandel loop.
Who?: Any 250s. Bigger bikes are welcome however we will stay at the 250 pace.
Why? I'll be selling my bike + will be moving down to christchurch next month so making it the last coro before I go. Alas to catch up with my old old past-250cc friends (Most have upgraded now!) Also my insurance finishes on 23rd so lets rock! :scooter:

*Aucklanders meet EJ at the McDonalds Autobahn at 8:00am to ride out to Kopu*


*Ride will be posponded to Sunday (21st) if the weather turns to shit. Will be updated in the morning.*


This is a fairly decent distance to cover in one day 500km's+ (especially for the Auckland crew) And has some challenging parts of road also. Hence why I am going to mention here that all are welcome. HOWEVER, for anyone who is fairly new to riding (ie been doing so for only a month or so and are only coming to terms with open road riding/ your bike etc) This is not the ride for you, a newbie ride is the one you're looking for.

Anyone who is also keen on pissing around tearing through the group and being a right shit on your bike, is not welcome at all. And if anyone does decide to do so will be told to leave the group.


We want this to be a safe enjoyable ride and an incident free day.

Hope to see some of the riders from the past rides: Midnightmike, Renegade Master, Duckaddict, Ragingrob, Toto, Shingo etc...

Again this time we WILL have photoshoot stop. Some rule will apply but I'll explain once we get there.


Sweet. So thats it, if I've missed anything, just post up here and I'll add it, if people have suggestions for meeting times/places that have been agreed upon by a few members, pm me with the details and I'll add it to the original post. :niceone:


Register here: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&c=1&day=2008-12-20


See attachmentment for route etc, of course there will be more stops for photos etc. :niceone:

Note: See here for past coro ride photos. It will be great to have the same feeling again. http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=66450&page=7


Edit: I AM COMMING

[discotex]

Will see if I can make your last loop my first :)

[The Pastor]

sigh im going fishing on the 20th :( and my bike is broken :(

would of loved to catch up with you again - all the best for christchurch but why are you not taking the bike down south?

[cave weta]

Rescue Service


I will be out doing a tour off road on Saturday But Home by 6pm
If any one needs bikes picking up or bike storage I will be available in the evening to rescue your bike

Phone Me 021 2057266 if it turns to shit for you.

But have a great day!

Road works with traffic lights at Tararu creek and the next creek just up from Thames. they are replacing bridges. Also a bridge replacement at Manaia just before Coro town.
Watch out for euopeans in campervans and rental cars on your side of the road Too

[EJK]

sigh im going fishing on the 20th :( and my bike is broken :(


Oh Whaaat that sucks man, what happened (again)?

Well yeah I'll have to sell my bike due to financial issues aye. There will be a BBQ on the First Week of January probably on Saturday so catch up then :niceone:



Rescue Service


I will be out doing a tour off road on Saturday But Home by 6pm
If any one needs bikes picking up or bike storage I will be available in the evening to rescue your bike

Phone Me 021 2057266 if it turns to shit for you.

But have a great day!

Road works with traffic lights at Tararu creek and the next creek just up from Thames. they are replacing bridges. Also a bridge replacement at Manaia just before Coro town.
Watch out for euopeans in campervans and rental cars on your side of the road Too

Thanks for your insurance, but hope we don't see you too soon :niceone:

[Reido]

keeeeen!

if anyone from near Albany etc is going PM me please
i'd like to ride to the meet point with someone... i get lost easily XD

Reido

[The Pastor]

keeeeen!

If anyone from near albany etc is going pm me please
i'd like to ride to the meet point with someone... I get lost easily xd

reido
the meet point is straight off the motorway mate, keep riding on the southern mway till you see a bp and a maccas and some other shops - its right at the end of the motorway

[The Pastor]

Oh Whaaat that sucks man, what happened (again)?

Well yeah I'll have to sell my bike due to financial issues aye. There will be a BBQ on the First Week of January probably on Saturday so catch up then :niceone:

got a gearbox problem, wont change gear!

will see you in jan then!

[BANZAI]

So we doing clockwise are we?

Did counter clockwise with SMC crew so good to try other way round :yes:

I'll try get someone else to do my shift on sat...

[Nagash]

the meet point is straight off the motorway mate, keep riding on the southern mway till you see a bp and a maccas and some other shops - its right at the end of the motorway

It's directly after the Karaka turnoff, the end of the motorway is Wellington >_>

Unfortunately I won't be able to attend, i'll be working that day, and even if I wasn't I would of gone to Macstars barbeque..

[Max Preload]

Blardy c.c.ists! :angry2:

[TOTO]

I'm in.

Will be changing the chain on the 250 so i'm gonna be all Smooof troughout the coro.

I'll see how I go aboout fixing up my camera mount again and take some lovely moves of the FXR pantom trough the twisties.

Sugestion for a stop: I'll be Stopping at the LoosBruce and DSS crosses for a few minutes or two as it was recently an aniversery of their trageny.


EDIT: Just realised that the Coro loop is the same day as Isaacs good bye BBQ. Hmmm, I may just tag along for a wee bit in that case (half coro) and then shoot off back to see Isaac off. Damn - 3 great friends leaving us at the same time - Ej, Macstar, and Banzay :cry:

[musicman]

Can a slow rider come?

[R6_kid]

I will be there on the GSXR... I'll unplug 3 cylinders if need be. I'll buy you a beer EJ, but you have to drink it!

[DUCATI*HARD]

could be keen if not busy:rockon:

[mnkyboy]

I'm keen

I may have to unplug some cylinders too

[Waylander]

Lol Would be fun to watch MidnightMike try and do the Coro loop on his mighty Trex Scooter.


I might show up for some fun if y'all allow us bigger bike folks to come, will see what the funds are like though.

[R6_kid]

Just realised the 20th is the practice day for bucket racing at Mt Wellington... the bike im riding has a lot more power, and substantially braking power - so i'm going to need to get my head around that!

[kevfromcoro]

Did you guys pass the kopu pub.. around 2.30....?

[TOTO]

ride is next saturday...

[kevfromcoro]

ride is next saturday...
whoops sorry....
looking at the wrong thread....
Kev

[El Santos]

im keen as my balls in a pussy hahah!!!

but i gotta get sum new tyres first, damm i'll c how it goes

[Badger8]

im keen as my balls in a pussy hahah!!!

erm... that's pretty darn keen...
Will try to make it for a bit, see how things go

[Waylander]

Well somuch for that then. Due to a typically inatentive driver Inow have nine stiches in my leg and a broken bike.

So I wont make it.

[EJK]

I will be there on the GSXR... I'll unplug 3 cylinders if need be. I'll buy you a beer EJ, but you have to drink it!

Shit you want me to see the best of my insurance eh? :lol:


could be keen if not busy:rockon:

Oi thats your Ducati behind the Scorpio in that photo. Hope you realised :niceone:

Hope to see you again!

[EJK]

I will be there on the GSXR... I'll unplug 3 cylinders if need be. I'll buy you a beer EJ, but you have to drink it!

Shit you want me to see the best of my insurance eh? :lol:


could be keen if not busy:rockon:

Oi thats your Ducati behind the Scorpio in that photo. Hope you realised :niceone:

Hope to see you again!


Just realised the 20th is the practice day for bucket racing at Mt Wellington... the bike im riding has a lot more power, and substantially braking power - so i'm going to need to get my head around that!

Lets see how we meet. Sorry to hear about that Waylander. This just happened did it? Talk about luck...

[Quailboy]

I could be keen for this!!! My first full Coro loop.

If I do tag along, I may break at Whangamata to see the grand olds.

[EJK]

This ride needs some GNs... I don't want to ride by myself lol

[TOTO]

hooligan may stick behind an fxr EJ...

[EJK]

hooligan may stick behind an fxr EJ...

...for the first 5 minutes? Thanks :banana:

[TOTO]

...for the first 5 minutes? Thanks :banana:

ok you ride the hooligan and i'll ride the Phantom. Actually I may come on the princess seeing that i getting new chain in a day or two and the hooligan is kind aon slicks right now ...;)

[retro asian]

This ride needs some GNs... I don't want to ride by myself lol

I'd love to come...(next step up from the GN) but have something on in the evening.

What time would we get back?
Maybe I'd have to do a 1/2 coro loop too :(

[EJK]

I'd love to come...(next step up from the GN) but have something on in the evening.

What time would we get back?
Maybe I'd have to do a 1/2 coro loop too :(

We can split up. We are expecting to be back around 6pm? Depends how fast Honda riders finish their Lattes...

[TOTO]

We can split up. We are expecting to be back around 6pm? Depends how fast Honda riders finish their Lattes...



thats assuming that suxzukis make it one piece to the coffee shop...and all of us gay honda riders get to enjoy a coffee.

[Choco]

EDIT: Just realised that the Coro loop is the same day as Isaacs good bye BBQ. Hmmm, I may just tag along for a wee bit in that case (half coro) and then shoot off back to see Isaac off. Damn - 3 great friends leaving us at the same time - Ej, Macstar, and Banzay :cry:

If I can make it i'll take along with you :headbang:


This ride needs some GNs... I don't want to ride by myself lol

I'll stick with you! on the straights.

[Badger8]

I'll stick with you! on the straights.

Aah, isn't it a nice feeling to be on the other side of that one nowadays eh? :2thumbsup

If i make it i'll just be pootling too EJ, still scrubbin in my shiny new rear tyre a bit, havent been ridin enough since i put it on :no:

[centercore]

I'll come, haven't done the coro loop before. Should be interesting.

[Gubb]

If it was on Sunday i'd be in.

Working Saturdays at the moment.

Sorry boys, have fun.

[EJK]

If it was on Sunday i'd be in.

Working Saturdays at the moment.

Sorry boys, have fun.

Oh man what a pity... I will take lots of photos for you then.

[BANZAI]

This ride needs some GNs... I don't want to ride by myself lol

I MAY come, I'm trying to get my work off on that day. You need my GN, other GN can't even keep up with the mighty phantom :msn-wink:


thats assuming that suxzukis make it one piece to the coffee shop...and all of us gay honda riders get to enjoy a coffee.

GN can, don't know about Fixer and Gixer tho :whistle:

[fizbin]

For EJ's l;ast ride i will be there!
That is of course after i make sure the misses donsn't mind :spanking:

[EJK]

For EJ's l;ast ride i will be there!
That is of course after i make sure the misses donsn't mind :spanking:

And your kids!

[Badger8]

And your kids!

The bigger and uglier rule is in effect... so he doesnt need clearance from the kids, just the missus! :dodge:

(You know i love ya big boy ;))

[DUCATI*HARD]

Oi thats your Ducati behind the Scorpio in that photo. Hope you realised :niceone:

Hope to see you again![/QUOTE]

just spotted it now EJ:niceone:any bigger bikes going???me and mrs D*H will see you guys saturday:chase:

[sabbath45]

Yea il come to , never done that loop looks pretty sweet

[EJK]

just spotted it now EJ:niceone:any bigger bikes going???me and mrs D*H will see you guys saturday:chase:

Don't think we will see a bigger bike unless like last time when a Hayabusa joined us :msn-wink:
And yea, the tri nine is an awesome machine indeed.

Oh just a note: I hardly see any 250s on the register list at the moment :laugh:


Yea il come to , never done that loop looks pretty sweet

Yay a fellow 150cc! but two stroke...



Oh man I'm worried what I should do if the weather turns to shit. Cause I really don't want to cancel my last ride!

[TOTO]

we will just ride in the rain :doh:

[BANZAI]

http://www.metvuw.com/forecast/forecast.php?type=rain&region=nzni&noofdays=7

http://www.metservice.com/default/index.php?alias=rainfcst_7daytas

Hope it's gonna be what it says on forecast.

Rain Coro? Hmm maybe??? If so I'll just goto coromandel and then U-turn home lol

[TOTO]

it can always be done the saturday after...

[fizbin]

And your kids!
Na i need a break from my little devils as of last night fucking little shits wouldn't stop argueing and ended up in bed at 6:30 for being so naughty


The bigger and uglier rule is in effect... so he doesnt need clearance from the kids, just the missus! :dodge:

(You know i love ya big boy ;))

wookie!!!! :whistle:

[kevfromcoro]

can you pop up a time for kopu or kaiuau....will meet you guys.
havent got time to do the loop..but will ride for a while,
KEV

[EJK]

can you pop up a time for kopu or kaiuau....will meet you guys.
havent got time to do the loop..but will ride for a while,
KEV

10am At Koup will do. It will be the meeting place anyways :cool:

See you there.

[Ragingrob]

Wish I could come :bash:

Shit there are some sexy bikes in Aus!

[kevfromcoro]

10am At Koup will do. It will be the meeting place anyways :cool:

See you there.

sweet,,,, meet you there...which way are you doing the loop.
KEV

[Nagash]

Rain Coro? Hmm maybe??? If so I'll just goto coromandel and then U-turn home lol

Coro loop in the rain should be done atleast once.

But you lose enthusiasm to repeat the experiance pretty quick..

[Badger8]

wookie!!!! :whistle:

ggGGGGUUUUURRRRRRrrrr..... *twitches* :laugh:

[EJK]

sweet,,,, meet you there...which way are you doing the loop.
KEV

Clockwise. So from Kopu to your place/old place direction


Coro loop in the rain should be done atleast once.

But you lose enthusiasm to repeat the experiance pretty quick..

Hmm I'm not very keen riding in rain. Yeah I am a pussy lol

[BANZAI]

Coro loop in the rain should be done atleast once.

But you lose enthusiasm to repeat the experiance pretty quick..

Could be epic memory of NZ riding for me. Typical NZ weather in typical NZ road. Lots of drama and lots of story to pass on to next generation :cool:

No, I prefer sunny day too :p

[fizbin]

according to the weather lady... mmm tony marsh mmmmm... oh sorry back on subject. The weather is going to be puss for sat but then in saying that who ever trusts the weather people. Got a contingancy plan EJ or are we just going to harden up and do rain, hail, trpoical storm, or in the unlikely event of sunshine:confused:

[fizbin]

ggGGGGUUUUURRRRRRrrrr..... *twitches* :laugh:

Will someone get this big walking crapet out of my way!? oops trying not to be to much of a geek here:doh::rolleyes:

[Badger8]

Will someone get this big walking crapet out of my way!? oops trying not to be to much of a geek here:doh::rolleyes:

You know you're doing it right when you get carpet burn... and you weren't on the carpet... ;)

[EJK]

according to the weather lady... mmm tony marsh mmmmm... oh sorry back on subject. The weather is going to be puss for sat but then in saying that who ever trusts the weather people. Got a contingancy plan EJ or are we just going to harden up and do rain, hail, trpoical storm, or in the unlikely event of sunshine:confused:

I'm thinking... So far the weather doesn't look TOO bad

[kevfromcoro]

its blowing it guts out down here
lets hope it all clears for the weekend
no rain.

[chaos rider]

keeeeen!

if anyone from near Albany etc is going PM me please
i'd like to ride to the meet point with someone... i get lost easily XD

Reido

me and my dad will be going were leaving from henderson area so if you want to meet up give me a pm

[centercore]

If the day turns to shit we could maybe do it on Sunday.

Also anyone out East wanna meet up?

[EJK]

If the day turns to shit we could maybe do it on Sunday.

Also anyone out East wanna meet up?

OK We could do that. Will update the first post.

[DUCATI*HARD]

OK We could do that. Will update the first post.

sorry EJ,,,cant make this one:crybaby:you guys have a rockn good time:chase:and farewell for now EJ:banana:

[Qkchk]

Depending on students, I might tag along for a pootle.

[Slyer]

I'll be there depending on whether work has paid my by then in order to buy fuel. :(

[Reido]

I'll be there depending on whether work has paid my by then in order to buy fuel. :(

lol i know that feeling. sucks doent it?

the more you want to ride the more you have to work, which leaves less time for riding >_<

[Waylander]

Apparently just missed seeing GIJoe1313 and EJK and some one else at Bayride today around 1:30-2ish this arvo.

[TOTO]

Apparently just missed seeing GIJoe1313 and EJK and some one else at Bayride today around 1:30-2ish this arvo.


ahhh the fame of those KB legends - DMNTD, GiJoe and EJ - I cant live up to that - i'm still some one else...:rolleyes:

[Qkchk]

www.metservice.co.nz
Issued at 1:50 pm 18 Dec 2008 NZDT

Saturday
North Island, rain spreading from the west, but only brief falls in Hawkes Bay and Gisborne. South Island, rain or showers for all.

From the weather reports Ive been hearing, sounds like its gonna be nice in the morning turning to rain in the late afternoon then easing back to showers. This can be confirmed by looking at the Rain Radar forecast HERE. (http://metservice.com/default/index.php?alias=rainfcst_7daytas) Hopefully it will be slower moving than expected otherwise it could be looking like a half - Coro for me.

After a re-shuffle of BHS tests, looks like I'll be at BP Autobahn tomorrow morning complete with V4 and GPS. :wari:

[TOTO]

i'll be there with me christmas decorations...

[Reido]

two questions,

1: how much petrol should i expect to use?

2: what time can i expect to be back in auckland?

[Slyer]

Going to be about 400-450kms so two maybe three tanks.

[TOTO]

usually from 30-50 bux petrol.

time back - late afternoon,,,

[Qkchk]

time back - late afternoon,,,

Time Back - Before it bloody rains! :crazy:

[TOTO]

Time Back - Before it bloody rains! :crazy:

I never taught you were the type to be afraid of some water falling from the sky Dawn :)

[TOTO]

Just got a TXT from EJ...


Unfortunately due to some Technical dificulties (bike crapped out again), our champion MR. EJ is not going to make the loop tomorrow. Any voluneteers to lead the ride ...?

edit: I'm happy to lead half coro if there are no takers, as i'm only doing half coro ...

[BANZAI]

Just got a TXT from EJ...


Unfortunately due to some Technical dificulties (bike crapped out again), our champion MR. EJ is not going to make the loop tomorrow. Any voluneteers to lead the ride ...?

edit: I'm happy to lead half coro if there are no takers, as i'm only doing half coro ...

Was riding with him just now and yea fork seal is leaking and fork oil is leaking to front brakes.

Toto why don't you lend him your white princess? :whistle:

[TOTO]

Actually I'm 50/50 at the moment as Macstar has his good bye BBQ tomorrow.

may or may not see you tomorrow falks.

[Badger8]

Just got a TXT from EJ...


Unfortunately due to some Technical dificulties (bike crapped out again), our champion MR. EJ is not going to make the loop tomorrow. Any voluneteers to lead the ride ...?

edit: I'm happy to lead half coro if there are no takers, as i'm only doing half coro ...

W

T

F...

That bike is cursed EJ!

In that case i may pike yet too, will see how alive i feel in the morn. Everything hurts atm..

[Qkchk]

I never taught you were the type to be afraid of some water falling from the sky Dawn :)
Have spent many a hot dinner riding in the rain, so now pick my times



may or may not see you tomorrow falks.

Take a Viagra and HTFU




In that case i may pike yet too, will see how alive i feel in the morn. Everything hurts atm..

You too!

[Reido]

noooo, not coool..

how much is it to hire a bike these days?


must ride, must ride..

[Qkchk]

Surely someone holds a Full Class 6 and has a spare seat? I would offer but have modded the bike for solo riding only.

[TOTO]

viagra may get me there ;)

[Badger8]

Take a Viagra and HTFU
You too!

Well not being able to grip a pen securely enough to sign out legibly when i left work this afternoon gives me the feeling gripping a throttle or grabbing a handful of brakes might not be so reliable at the moment... Hoping it will be all go by the morning! :yes:

[Badger8]

viagra may get me there ;)

Gets you there on a saturday night, why not a saturday morning too eh? ;)

[Qkchk]

Gets you there on a saturday night, why not a saturday morning too eh? ;)

Bit of a worry if you young fellas need the mighty blue pill, may I suggest some concrete instead?

[chaos rider]

Bit of a worry if you young fellas need the mighty blue pill, may I suggest some concrete instead?

yeah man up your giving the rest of us a bad rep. what happened to the ride fast die in awesome flaming glory biker thing that bikers seem to have we at least used to have

geez ill be there on my hyo come hurricane or monsoon

[musicman]

What, so EJ isn't going to be attending EJ's last ride??? :Oi:

[Slyer]

Someone tie him to the back.

[Dealer]

Hi guys. I'm looking for a ride tomorrow, so will see you at Papakura Autobahn. Pity EJ wont be there.

[Qkchk]

Have had a messgae from another KB who has domestic leave to come out for a ride on his R1.

Heard on the radio that there is a low approaching, hitting the South Island tonight BUT this in turn will make the weather on the East (Coromandel is east - right?) be in the high 20's tomorrow. Chance of a shower or two but not as bad as predicted on Metservice. :woohoo:

[musicman]

Somebody lend EJ a bike!

[Waylander]

ahhh the fame of those KB legends - DMNTD, GiJoe and EJ - I cant live up to that - i'm still some one else...:rolleyes:

Don't lame me bro. The only one I recognized was GIJoe, but then who doesn't know the Lava Ninja on the little red Hornet.

[Choco]

NO EJ?!?!?!
:weep:
Who's still going?

[Reido]

meeeee 10chars

[Choco]

meeeee 10chars

:D 10charsssssss

[sabbath45]

so where abouts is this BP Autobahn

[Qkchk]

so where abouts is this BP Autobahn

Get on the Southern Motorway and head south towards Hamilton. Papakura Autobarn is a big ass BP/McDonalds/other food place that is on the left after the Papakura offramp approx 5kms further on. It is signposted on the motorway.

[Qkchk]

See you guys tomorrow!

Put another 3 motorcyclists on the road tonight so dont have to work tomorrow. :wari:

[BANZAI]

Somebody lend EJ a bike!

Why don't you lend him your ex Zeal?

[Max Preload]

Get on the Southern Motorway and head south towards Hamilton. Papakura Autobarn is a big ass BP/McDonalds/other food place that is on the left after the Papakura offramp approx 5kms further on. It is signposted on the motorway.

Holy crap no! It's more like 1km, if that. If you come to Drury, you've gone too far.

If I get enough of my car repairs done before the start time, I might just go along for this ride.

[BANZAI]

Arr got txt from EJ saying
"Karmas a bitch aye?"

Seriously somebody lend him a bike or lend me a bike and he can take my GN. If he crash it he bought it. :lol:

Oh well I'm gonna sleep now, see you guys tomorrow :)

[Choco]

Arr got txt from EJ saying
"Karmas a bitch aye?"

Seriously somebody lend him a bike or lend me a bike and he can take my GN. If he crash it he bought it. :lol:

If only I had two bikes! :(

[Slyer]

I'm not coming... bike needs work.

[EJK]

Might come on Musicman's bike. Will be a photo man tomorrow :)

[musicman]

EJ IS COMING! :woohoo:

Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow morning! Let's hope the weather holds out long enough for us to get home! Let's RIDE! :ride:

[EJK]

Hi guys. I'm looking for a ride tomorrow, so will see you at Papakura Autobahn. Pity EJ wont be there.

I Will be there! You must bring your busa! :niceone:

[EJK]

EJ IS COMING! :woohoo:

Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow morning! Let's hope the weather holds out long enough for us to get home! Let's RIDE! :ride:

Go to sleep now. You got 7 hours to the ride :msn-wink: See you all tomorrow.

[motorbyclist]

W

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That bike is cursed EJ!

In that case i may pike yet too, will see how alive i feel in the morn. Everything hurts atm..

no, if you buy a carburettor that is KNOWN to fit and work, and also do some basic preventative maintenance, AND don't try to do stunts on your sole form of transport you can't afford to fix/replace, it will be fine

the curse isn't the bike... ;)

[EJK]

no, if you buy a carburettor that is KNOWN to fit and work, and also do some basic preventative maintenance, AND don't try to do stunts on your sole form of transport you can't afford to fix/replace, it will be fine

the curse isn't the bike... ;)

Haha very funny but when are we talking about? Thats a distant past :niceone:

[motorbyclist]

Haha very funny but when are we talking about? Thats a distant past :niceone:

is it not presently broken?


proper carb/airbox plus forks and it's mint

[EJK]

I was more referring to the last part of your quote.

[samgab]

Might come on Musicman's bike. Will be a photo man tomorrow :)

LOL, you can't miss your own last ride. Leaky shock? that'll buff right out. Suspension and brakes are for woosies anyway! J/K.
What happened to that Hornet?

I finish work at 7am, so I could probably jump on the motorway and go out to Autobarn for breakfast, then cruise for a few extra Kms, then home to sleep...
Should try to make the most of this restricted licence.
Will see how I feel after 10 hours work....

[EJK]

LOL, you can't miss your own last ride. Leaky shock? that'll buff right out. Suspension and brakes are for woosies anyway! J/K.
What happened to that Hornet?

I finish work at 7am, so I could probably jump on the motorway and go out to Autobarn for breakfast, then cruise for a few extra Kms, then home to sleep...
Should try to make the most of this restricted licence.
Will see how I feel after 10 hours work....

Hornet is Justin's bike. I borrowed it that night thats all. Will be glad to catch up with you tomorrow! Too bad you'll miss seeing my FXR again.

[Reido]

still all go?

[BANZAI]

Still all go!

See you guys there :msn-wink:

[Choco]

:woohoo:
Getting ready for some riding!

[fizbin]

decided fuck it i am coming to EJ's last ride see you all there!

[fizbin]

My bike had other idears.... snaped a clutch cable at lincon road and spent until now getting it fixed sorry guys hope the ride was a good one.

[Badger8]

My bike had other idears.... snaped a clutch cable at lincon road and spent until now getting it fixed sorry guys hope the ride was a good one.

hmm... first chain and sprockets, next clutch cable... How many k's to go now til it spits a piston? :bleh:

I didnt manage to make it either. Went less than 1km down the road on the bike this morning to do a bit of shopping, and bloody hell my thumbs hurt. Wouldnt have survived a ride of any considerable length. :weep:

[samgab]

Well, sorry I had to leave the group at Thames, but I had a fun ride up till then.
The ride home by myself in mean cross winds and rain was NOT so fun :(
It was great to see so many like minded riders out there and keen to go for a cruise. Maybe I'll come one the whole coro loop some time, but I'd prefer it if it's when I get a bigger bike! I need MOOOR POW'R!!!

[kevfromcoro]

Meet up with the mobsters around 10.30.
just out of Thames...was looking for EJ... but didnt see him.
saw a few familar faces , and bikes ......
tryed to take some photos at Wilsons bay.. time i got off lite up a smoke .
it was to late. think i got 1 or 2.. post up latter.
KEV

[gijoe1313]

Got a txt from Banzai, but alas, was still shuffling around from the near death experience of being shot in a remote corn field somewhere! :whistle:

[kevfromcoro]

Jeez.. did he arse off??

[gijoe1313]

uh nope ... referring to my escapade with Gremlin at 3am this morning ... http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=88524

[Reido]

that was fun! cept for the crazy weather..
rain, sun, wind, cloud, rain + mega wind, and the massive cross wind on the way back.. i was half hanging off my bike and still going straight.
it kind of added to the fun though

Thanks EJ, it was fun

and wow the GN guy (BANZAI) can ride!

and *drool* the VFR


and EJ upload pics now!... or when you get time too, thats ok too

[Slyer]

What I did instead of coming on this ride:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=88520

[EJK]

Yay I'm home safely. Hey Kev sorry we couldn't wait for you because some people were getting impatient lol
Just thought you didn't know, I was the guy at the far back on the borrowed Yamaha Zeal. Nice DL650, when did you get it?

Oh yeah and the photos, will upload them shortly.

I was impressed how others rode their bikes so patiently. It was very impressive!

Thanks to everyone who turned up. It was a great suprise! I was expecting about only 8 riders? Well thanks. For that in return, I tried to take a photo of yourself EACH and EVERYONE of you. Will upload them shortly.

Special thanks to Michael (Musicman) for letting me borrow his Zeal. It was fantastic! Psst! Everyone bling rape him!

Sorry to hear Fizzy, hope you get a new bike soon!


What else, Ah thanks to Quick chick for leading most of the ride :) (& Dealer)

The weather wasn't very good however we had fun. Hope you guys will like the photos. :)

1. Before Kopu, just at the bridge.
2. "
3. Only christmas theme bike.
4. First corner shot.
5. Hornet 250 & ZXR250
6. ZXR250 & GN250

[EJK]

1. GN250 (again) and others
2. CBR250RR & RG150
3. RG150 & The big daddy
4. Hayabusa & Ninja 250
5. Another Ninja 250
6. GPX 250

[BANZAI]

That was really fun ride guys :D

Bling for EJ organising this ride :niceone:

Sorry about when we went off to botany, I was still on "open road mode" :p


My bike had other idears.... snaped a clutch cable at lincon road and spent until now getting it fixed sorry guys hope the ride was a good one.

Aww gutted. I was looking forward to takeover our Hyo :bleh:


Well, sorry I had to leave the group at Thames, but I had a fun ride up till then.
The ride home by myself in mean cross winds and rain was NOT so fun :(
It was great to see so many like minded riders out there and keen to go for a cruise. Maybe I'll come one the whole coro loop some time, but I'd prefer it if it's when I get a bigger bike! I need MOOOR POW'R!!!

Neeed MOOOR POOWWWEERRRRR indeed!

I also struggled so much in the wind, try keeping 100 but meter keeps dropping to 80...


Meet up with the mobsters around 10.30.
just out of Thames...was looking for EJ... but didnt see him.
saw a few familar faces , and bikes ......
tryed to take some photos at Wilsons bay.. time i got off lite up a smoke .
it was to late. think i got 1 or 2.. post up latter.
KEV

Yea you came out from nowhere! lol


that was fun! cept for the crazy weather..
rain, sun, wind, cloud, rain + mega wind, and the massive cross wind on the way back.. i was half hanging off my bike and still going straight.
it kind of added to the fun though

Thanks EJ, it was fun

and wow the GN guy (BANZAI) can ride!

and *drool* the VFR


and EJ upload pics now!... or when you get time too, thats ok too

Hehe thanks, if you add another 6000kms then you can over take me easily ;)


What I did instead of coming on this ride:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=88520

You need new bike or new engine.

[Slyer]

Ninja 2fiddys represent!
Nice christmas bling Rie :D

[kevfromcoro]

Hiya EJ... Well i was a bit late,,
didnt realise it was you on the zeal.
got out in front. and looked in my mirror .
all the bikes were well very well behaved.got a couple of pics ...left my dam smokes in the car...

[EJK]

1. GT250
2. VFR
3. Raptor 650
4. GSXR1100
5. Dunno
6. Everyone knee down! (3 bins!)

[EJK]

Hiya EJ... Well i was a bit late,,
didnt realise it was you on the zeal.
got out in front. and looked in my mirror .
all the bikes were well very well behaved.got a couple of pics ...left my dam smokes in the car...

Ah yea you were overtaking quite hasty lol

1. Weee!!
2. Weee!!
3. Reido
4. At the Coroglen Tavern
5. At the Coroglen Tavern
6. GSXRs

[Reido]

oh dear god its me >_>

lol :first:

[samgab]

Thanks for the pix EJK!!! Nice.


that was fun! cept for the crazy weather..
rain, sun, wind, cloud, rain + mega wind, and the massive cross wind on the way back.. i was half hanging off my bike and still going straight.
it kind of added to the fun though

Thanks EJ, it was fun


SIDE WINDS! Man, some of the time I'm sure I was riding along at a 45% angle to the road, just to stay in a straight line! / (on the way home)
Pretty freakin' scary on a light little bike.

[EJK]

1. Munch munch
2. Real or Rumor?
3. Choco on the 650
4. CBR250RR
5. GT250R
6. Hayabusa

[kevfromcoro]

who was on the busa??
i know that guy.....

[EJK]

1. RG150
2. Ninja 250R (Green one)
3. Ninja 250R (Black one)
4. VFR. Too fast!
5. GSXR1100
6. GN250

[EJK]

who was on the busa??
I know that guy.....

Dealer on Kiwibiker. Very very cool bike.

1. GT250
2. GPX250 (Victory!)
3. ZXR250
4. Michael on the Hornet
5. Dunno
6. Final bike line up before we leave.

[EJK]

Thats all folks! Thanks for a great turnout. Hope you guys arrived home safely.

The Zeal was alright. It is the most/ best handling bike I've ever rode. Well apart from the dodgy cornering clearance.

Now I'm tired... Gah...

Ah one more photo. The amazing cellphone. It's actually "hands free" believe it or not.

[CB ARGH]

Excellent ride guys.

The corsswinds definately sucked, my ass was kissing the ground just to stay in a straight line! The rain wasn't too good, but hey, any days a good day for a ride! Thanks EJ for organising the ride, and cheers to QKCHK, the busa guy, and that other dude... oh and that other dude on the naked bike for keeping us on track!

I realised half way through the ride that I hadn't checked the oil, tyre pressure, and oiled the chain in bloody ages. Oh well, she survived. :doh:

Keen for another!

[BANZAI]

Btw my speedo cable snapped just after Kaiaua and oil was nearly none from check glass when I got back :sweatdrop

DO NOT PUSH YOUR GN HARD!! :p

[Reido]

i took this when i was on my way at freaking 6 am >_<
because of you EJ, i want to get a proper camera.

Thanks to everyone! some good laughs today too.. you still hungry musicman?? (was mm right?) hehe

[EJK]

you still hungry musicman?? hehe

Mmmmmm foooood... :drool:

Didn't have any dessert though, would've liked an ice-cream or two but we didn't stop at any scoop ice-cream places, too bad... oh well, off to Pokeno next time!

EDIT: Oops this is actually musicman, EJ's at my house and I forgot to change to my account before making this post, haha.

[Sly_guy]

Cheers everyone for a really good ride today !

I'm bloody knackered now though ! :)

Thanks to EJ for organising, and everyone else for leading, tail ending, directing etc...

Was quite a challenge for me, as the longest single journey I'd done before this was to Albany and back via westgate ! really started to get in to the swing of the cornering on the left right, left right's, some lovely corners out there.

Damn, those winds on the flat bits were interesting... think they sucked the life out of me ! i'm ready for bed ! :D

[Reido]

Damn, those winds on the flat bits were interesting...


winds what winds? that was just u leaving ur indicator on again and ur bike attempting to force you that way :bleh:

[Slyer]

Freaking bike! I would have come.
Oh well, I'm glad I did all that maintenance

[rie]

6. Everyone knee down! (3 bins!)


I count four hands on the ground! = BINS

...& choco and I demonstrate that looking through the turn assists in preventing Imaginary Bin.

[Sly_guy]

winds what winds? that was just u leaving ur indicator on again and ur bike attempting to force you that way :bleh:

Shhhhh.... I'm normally really good at NOT doing that... but today, I did it a couple of times... bugger... must have been that I was using all of my concentration to keep up (and failing at) with a GN250 ! (never thought i'd say that! :D)

[Reido]

Shhhhh.... I'm normally really good at NOT doing that... but today, I did it a couple of times... bugger... must have been that I was using all of my concentration to keep up (and failing at) with a GN250 ! (never thought i'd say that! :D)

i cant talk though, cause me too.. bloody GN XD

and i had a bit of trouble with a few corners >_>

[Slyer]

It was running so fast because it didn't have to worry about lugging any oil around the crankcase. :D

[Nagash]

Shhhhh.... I'm normally really good at NOT doing that... but today, I did it a couple of times... bugger... must have been that I was using all of my concentration to keep up (and failing at) with a GN250 ! (never thought i'd say that! :D)

Must be a hyosung thing.. Here's looking at you Fiz.


Looks like you blokes had a good ride, unfortunately I was working all day, managed to make it to Isaac's Barbeque but as soon as I turned up a few off the guys were going for a ride to Wellsford and I had just had to join in.

Rain, Wind, Sun, got the same as you guys it would seem. Exhausting stuff.


Good show guys.

[TOTO]

Yes, Josh, was good fun.

Looks like Coro went perfect by the comments so far.

EJ, fanatastic photos man. You da man.


Glad you all home safe and sound. Sad I couldnt make it.

[Quailboy]

Good stuff guys.

I wish I could've made this but really couldn't.

Great pics and looks like you had an interesting ride weather wise.

Next time!

[Choco]

What else, Ah thanks to Quick chick for leading most of the ride :) (& Dealer)

:confused:
I thought I was doing all the leading :bleh:


oh and that other dude on the naked bike for keeping us on track!

well, now you have done it, you can lead the next one :laugh:


Btw my speedo cable snapped just after Kaiaua
it wont be the cable bro, it will be the speedo DRIVE, one of the washers would have worn too thin and the gearing doesnt connect (from experiance) go to Atomic Wreckers or similar and ask for one and LUBE IT before you put it on. chuck me a Txt/Pm if you want/need more info.


...& choco and I demonstrate that looking through the turn assists in preventing Imaginary Bin.

Look where you wanna go! (even when your riding a crash barrier)

Also, MusicMan you rock for lending EJ your Zeal, Bling for you :D

[Reido]

Look where you wanna go! (even when your riding a crash barrier) :lol:

can i quote that in my sig!? please?

[Choco]

:lol:

can i quote that in my sig!? please?

Sure, go for it!

[sabbath45]

was awesome ride!

[klyong82]

Yes, Josh, was good fun.

Looks like Coro went perfect by the comments so far.

EJ, fanatastic photos man. You da man.


Glad you all home safe and sound. Sad I couldnt make it.

But we went up north .....super ride.....

[TOTO]

I expect all of you adventurers to show up on the 250cc northland loop ride on 10th of January (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=88583), for even more twisties and fun times. If I'm not mistaken EJ is still gonna be in auckland on the 10th of jan so maybe THAT will be his last auckland ride if we lucky for him to grace us with his presece...:not:


oh EJ you are a LEGEND mate. KB legend :not:

[BANZAI]

Shhhhh.... I'm normally really good at NOT doing that... but today, I did it a couple of times... bugger... must have been that I was using all of my concentration to keep up (and failing at) with a GN250 ! (never thought i'd say that! :D)

i cant talk though, cause me too.. bloody GN XD
and i had a bit of trouble with a few corners >_>

Muwahahahahaha behold the mighty GN! :first:


it wont be the cable bro, it will be the speedo DRIVE, one of the washers would have worn too thin and the gearing doesnt connect (from experiance) go to Atomic Wreckers or similar and ask for one and LUBE IT before you put it on. chuck me a Txt/Pm if you want/need more info.


You reckon? That thing attached to wheel is squashed into forks and cable is in wront angle so it looks like it caused it to snap off. From my experience this is my 5th cable lol


I expect all of you adventurers to show up on the 250cc northland loop ride on 10th of January (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=88583), for even more twisties and fun times. If I'm not mistaken EJ is still gonna be in auckland on the 10th of jan so maybe THAT will be his last auckland ride if we lucky for him to grace us with his presece...:not:
oh EJ you are a LEGEND mate. KB legend :not:

Gahhh thats like day after I fly to Sydney :weep:

[Badger8]

it wont be the cable bro, it will be the speedo DRIVE, one of the washers would have worn too thin and the gearing doesnt connect (from experiance) go to Atomic Wreckers or similar and ask for one and LUBE IT before you put it on. chuck me a Txt/Pm if you want/need more info.


You reckon? That thing attached to wheel is squashed into forks and cable is in wront angle so it looks like it caused it to snap off. From my experience this is my 5th cable lol

What the bloody hell have you boys been doing to your poor GN's? I'm bigger than both of you put together, and i thrashed the living snot out of mine and she never skipped a beat...

So whadd'ya reckon Choco, is Banzai up to our old pace of getting saddlebags and pegs down on every other corner all the way to the cape? :laugh:

[musicman]

What the bloody hell have you boys been doing to your poor GN's? I'm bigger than both of you put together, and i thrashed the living snot out of mine and she never skipped a beat...

Ah, but Choco set the GN land speed record, and Banzai beat it, so they must've been riding harder than you were. :bleh:


I count four hands on the ground! = BINS

...& choco and I demonstrate that looking through the turn assists in preventing Imaginary Bin.

Hey I thought it was a knee down photo... someone hasn't got their knee down!!

[Badger8]

Ah, but Choco set the GN land speed record, and Banzai beat it, so they must've been riding harder than you were. :bleh:

That's coz i eased off when she hit 120 on the downhills... i felt sorry for the poor ol gal after having her tapped out for three days straight :bleh:

[fizbin]

hmm... first chain and sprockets, next clutch cable... How many k's to go now til it spits a piston? :bleh:

if it is to go at said 17,000kms then 3950 to go!


I didnt manage to make it either. Went less than 1km down the road on the bike this morning to do a bit of shopping, and bloody hell my thumbs hurt. Wouldnt have survived a ride of any considerable length. :weep:

*cough* Pussy HTFU *cough*


Must be a hyosung thing.. Here's looking at you Fiz.

oh yeah make fun of the guy whos bike is going to die in a couple of kms


I expect all of you adventurers to show up on the 250cc northland loop ride on 10th of January (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=88583), for even more twisties and fun times. If I'm not mistaken EJ is still gonna be in auckland on the 10th of jan so maybe THAT will be his last auckland ride if we lucky for him to grace us with his presece...:not:


oh EJ you are a LEGEND mate. KB legend :not:

hmmm i take it this will be over a couple of days then? do you think the missis will let me have to time off? *pussy whipped*


What the bloody hell have you boys been doing to your poor GN's? I'm bigger than both of you put together, and i thrashed the living snot out of mine and she never skipped a beat...

yeah but then you wit and charm made yous last longer:girlfight:

[TOTO]

hmmm i take it this will be over a couple of days then? do you think the missis will let me have to time off? *pussy whipped*





nope , thats a day trip :D

[Qkchk]

Thanks to EJK and the guys and gals out there who go off their arses (instead of 'just thinking about it') and endurded the sun, rain and wind.

It was a pleasure to ride with you guys, this would of been the first "group" ride I have been on in a long time that no-one cut each other up and kept themselves under 140kph. The pace was fine with me, just the occasional car or slippery surface to bring the speed down to 80 - 90kph. It was great to see everyone riding their own ride.

Thanks everyone who took part as it wouldn't have been such a neat ride without you all! Well done EJK, goes to show you have some respect out there! :clap:

[BANZAI]

What the bloody hell have you boys been doing to your poor GN's? I'm bigger than both of you put together, and i thrashed the living snot out of mine and she never skipped a beat...

So whadd'ya reckon Choco, is Banzai up to our old pace of getting saddlebags and pegs down on every other corner all the way to the cape? :laugh:

Heh just foundout that cable come undone at where it attaches to speedo lol

Nha I don't go hard on corners compared to you two. I can't scrape pegs on open roads(occasionary in urban riding tho :p)

[Choco]

I expect all of you adventurers to show up on the 250cc northland loop ride on 10th of January (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=88583)

Can't i'll be down south raising money for the Choco's Big Bike and Associated Expenses Fund (anyone keen to donate?)


So whadd'ya reckon Choco, is Banzai up to our old pace of getting saddlebags and pegs down on every other corner all the way to the cape? :laugh:

He's getting there!
I think with a few three day tours he'd be up to scratch

[gijoe1313]

The mighty few rode the roads
Where others feared to ride

Their spirit of riding showed,
And their courage is not shy

Three cheers for these few
showing biking colours true!

[EJK]

I expect all of you adventurers to show up on the 250cc northland loop ride on 10th of January (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=88583), for even more twisties and fun times. If I'm not mistaken EJ is still gonna be in auckland on the 10th of jan so maybe THAT will be his last auckland ride if we lucky for him to grace us with his presece...:not:


oh EJ you are a LEGEND mate. KB legend :not:

My last organise ride. Hmm I dunno if I can get a hand on a 250 :rolleyes:

Edit: How could I forget to attach this...

[centercore]

My last organise ride. Hmm I dunno if I can get a hand on a 250 :rolleyes:

Edit: How could I forget to attach this...

Hahahaha, awesome.

Pretty fun ride. The weather made it more interesting.

[Choco]

The mighty few rode the roads


Edit: How could I forget to attach this...

you two rock!

[Reido]

hopy crap... :lol:
the only word... is..

EPIC

[Dealer]

Thanks for the awesome ride guys. I'm quite surprised at the pace that we keped on the last stretch from Kaiaua to Clevedon, you all did quite well.
Everytime i stopped to let you catch up you were all there before i could turn to look.
Look forward to riding with you all again. See you on the Northland ride.
Thanks EJ for the photos.

[kunoichi]

Wot a day!! I gained more bike handling experience in that first hour on the loop than i have over the last two month! Was awsome! Thanks guys SO much! OH!! and i achieved my first knee touch keeping up with some of the big boys in some parts with my kwaka 250. Time to trade in for a leather suit with knee sliders me thinkz!! :)
Looking forward to seeing you all again on the northland loop, and this time i'll get some sleep before hand. :p