Katikati - Palmerston North (30 Dec)

[dogsnbikes]

Ok folks of all shapes,sizes and bike colours

I am Riding from Katikati to palmerston north tomorrow 30 december...once over the kaimai range I will be heading to putararu and taking back roads to Mangakino down western access and out to turangi before taking 47 to national park, then its to ohukune,taihape and through the mangawekes palmy maybe via Apiti loop :first:

At no time will the rear wheel travel faster than the front:devil2:

[oscarnz]

Ok folks of all shapes,sizes and bike colours

I am Riding from Katikati to palmerston north tomorrow 30 december...once over the kaimai range I will be heading to putararu and taking back roads to Mangakino down western access and out to turangi before taking 47 to national park, then its to ohukune,taihape and through the mangawekes palmy maybe via Apiti loop :first:

At no time will the rear wheel travel faster than the front:devil2:


Wat time do you think you will be in Ohakune??

[ynot slow]

Wat time do you think you will be in Ohakune??

Bloody holiday maker lol.Enjoy the break.

[dogsnbikes]

A fraction of a second after the front wheel arrives

depends on what time the 9am departure is but will be about 1230ish

[Monamie]

A fraction of a second after the front wheel arrives

depends on what time the 9am departure is but will be about 1230ish

Soooooo if it's on `Ashhurst time' we will meet you at 2 then?:eek5::innocent:

[oscarnz]

Soooooo if it's on `Ashhurst time' we will meet you at 2 then?:eek5::innocent:

We can find a nice cafe and wait for him to arrive I reckon!! lol

[dogsnbikes]

Since Cowboyz watch wont be dictating the time we will run ahead of schedule :woohoo:bring ya togs and have a swim in the hot pool at the powder horn :whistle:

[oscarnz]

Monaime and I are meeting at BP Fitz at 9am and leaving soon after if anyone else wants to join us.

We are going to head to Ohakune for lunch and meet Dogs.

[Monamie]

Monaime and I are meeting at BP Fitz at 9am and leaving soon after if anyone else wants to join us.

We are going to head to Ohakune for lunch and meet Dogs.

With your togs:msn-wink:

[oscarnz]

Just off to speedway will check in when I get back (if its still on that is)

[cowboyz]

Since Cowboyz watch wont be dictating the time we will run ahead of schedule :woohoo:bring ya togs and have a swim in the hot pool at the powder horn :whistle:

get a haircut and get a real job.

I will be busy working in the rain by the looks of things and I dont dictate leaving times, they are decided on how fast the attending makes coffee........

[cowboyz]

With your togs:msn-wink:

or british underwear...............

[dogsnbikes]

Monaime and I are meeting at BP Fitz at 9am and leaving soon after if anyone else wants to join us.

We are going to head to Ohakune for lunch and meet Dogs.

that sounds good and lattes are on the flying instructor

[dogsnbikes]

or british underwear...............

comon once in 12 months is more than enough twice in 48 hours is like painting a honda sapphire green

[cowboyz]

notice your post count is 636! Subbliminal messages ????

[NZsarge]

If the weather turns out to be the opposite to forecast i'll give it a bash...
Don't like my chances but ya never know.

[dogsnbikes]

:whistle:will stop on :devil2:

[dogsnbikes]

If the weather turns out to be the opposite to forecast i'll give it a bash...
Don't like my chances but ya never know.

sounds like a plan will see you there oh you can borrow the umbrella if it rains

[NZsarge]

sounds like a plan will see you there oh you can borrow the umbrella if it rains

That'd be one big umbrella if it's gonna cover the lower north island! :laugh:

[yod]

utter bastards

i'll be at work

happy happy joy joy

[oscarnz]

Right I am back, speedway cancelled, so we went out for dinner instead. Mmm went to Thai House Express in Broadway, very nice.

Right as for tomorrow, looking at metservice rain radar, we might get a few showers, but dont think it will be too bad. I am still keen for a ride whatever the weather may be, but will make a final decision in the morning.

[NZsarge]

will make a final decision in the morning.

Fair enough, i'll take that slant too.

[86GSXR]

Me too. Just got back from Turangi, very cool ride. VERY wet all the way down, loved it (for some strange reason).

[dogsnbikes]

Me too. Just got back from Turangi, very cool ride. VERY wet all the way down, loved it (for some strange reason).


Fair enough, i'll take that slant too.


Right I am back, speedway cancelled, so we went out for dinner instead. Mmm went to Thai House Express in Broadway, very nice.

Right as for tomorrow, looking at metservice rain radar, we might get a few showers, but dont think it will be too bad. I am still keen for a ride whatever the weather may be, but will make a final decision in the morning.

Its going to be fine
:sunny::sunny:

utter bastards

i'll be at work

happy happy joy joy
your 9-5 misfortunes must be made so the rest of us dont need to suffer :2guns:

[NZsarge]

Its going to be fine
:sunny::sunny:


Your optimism is admirable. :niceone:
(hope you're right, after a day in a car I'd enjoy a ride)

[oldrider]

Ok folks of all shapes,sizes and bike colours

I am Riding from Katikati to palmerston north tomorrow 30 december...once over the kaimai range I will be heading to putararu and taking back roads to Mangakino down western access and out to turangi before taking 47 to national park, then its to ohukune,taihape and through the mangawekes palmy maybe via Apiti loop :first:

At no time will the rear wheel travel faster than the front:devil2:

Have you been staying at that flash nudist camp (at Kati Kati) we saw a TV clip about? :shifty: :whistle: John.

[oscarnz]

there is enough clear sky for me, I am keen for a ride today.
Don't think I will melt if it does rain.

See whoever is keen at BP Fitz at 9am

[86GSXR]

Forecasts not toooo bad to Oakune, won't be bone dry but that's OK. Baz won't be so lucky, put yr wets on bro.

[oscarnz]

Forecasts not toooo bad to Oakune, won't be bone dry but that's OK. Baz won't be so lucky, put yr wets on bro.

Thats good enough for me. Are you coming Al?

[86GSXR]

I think I will, just got to find some dry gear now.......

[oscarnz]

I think I will, just got to find some dry gear now.......

I am sure you will find some. Sweet see you about 9ish

[86GSXR]

Found some!

[86GSXR]

What are you doing Sarge?

[NZsarge]

I think i'l ride 'till we hit rain then decide if i'm going further, rather not get the gear absolutely drenched as i'll have to ride to Palmy tomorrow.

[oscarnz]

I think i'l ride 'till we hit rain then decide if i'm going further, rather not get the gear absolutely drenched as i'll have to ride to Palmy tomorrow.

Put your flash rain jacket on Sarge, you will keep dry, just dodge the raindrops

[86GSXR]

Yeah. It's supposed to be 'lifting' on this side during the morning.

[NZsarge]

Put your flash rain jacket on Sarge, you will keep dry, just dodge the raindrops

Flash rain jacket is in for high performance modifications at the moment, otherwise the rain would have been much less of an issue for me.

[86GSXR]

It's not too bad here, should get better. And it's warm! I better get into the shower I suppose.

[NZsarge]

Yeah. It's supposed to be 'lifting' on this side during the morning.

Definitely getting a little lighter here in the southerly direction but not alot of change north. Having a good scan of the various sites this morning it sound to half pie ok'ish up the middle of the island, not very flash for upper to middle Hawke's Bay.

[oscarnz]

Flash rain jacket is in for high performance modifications at the moment, otherwise the rain would have been much less of an issue for me.

That makes sense now, was wondering why you were concerned about the rain

[86GSXR]

Whew, what a day :yes: Great ride folks, feeling quite knackered out. Excellent run through to Wanga's, Parapara's, Oakune with Oscar, Monamie and Sarge. Met Dog's for lunch then Waiouru, round the back to Taihape in the pouring rain, rest stop, Hunterville, Halcombe and home.

Not to be forgotton was the sight of a fully patched gang member popping a very impressive wheelie on his Harley. His visor popped off on touchdown but his Dad was right behind him (in the cage) to pick it up.

Excellent run. Can't seem to download pics tho!

[oscarnz]

Whew, what a day :yes: Great ride folks, feeling quite knackered out. Excellent run through to Wanga's, Parapara's, Oakune with Oscar, Monamie and Sarge. Met Dog's for lunch then Waiouru, round the back to Taihape in the pouring rain, rest stop, Hunterville, Halcombe and home.

Not to be forgotton was the sight of a fully patched gang member popping a very impressive wheelie on his Harley. His visor popped off on touchdown but his Dad was right behind him (in the cage) to pick it up.

Excellent run. Can't seem to download pics tho!

Totally agree awesome day, even with the rain in parts. Great to ride some new roads (paraparas), Thanks guys for a great day out.

[banditrider]

Me too. Just got back from Turangi, very cool ride. VERY wet all the way down, loved it (for some strange reason).

Had a couple of epics like that myself. After a while you "just get over it" and can start enjoying it.


His visor popped off on touchdown but his Dad was right behind him (in the cage) to pick it up.

:laugh: No tears then?

[Monamie]

I had a great day out today-really enjoying finding out what my bike can do......and unfortunately it's a lot more than I can at this stage:rolleyes:
Nice roads but heaps of traffic-not too much rain-pleased I put the plastic bags in my boots though:niceone:
Thanks for the great company:clap:.

[dogsnbikes]

Was A awesome gesture having the crew meet me in Ohukune and had a A1 trip down from Katikati thru back of mangakino and western access no traffic piss all rain until after lunch when al put on his batman suit then it pissed down but it people that make a bad day not the weather and thepeople I was with were no less than fantastic once again thanks all