Log in

View Full Version : Wellington: HOG event and rally



sinned
21st February 2009, 07:50
This is a big event at the TSB Arena and some is open to the public.

The thunder ride departs from the TSB Arena at 11.30am. I don't know where it is going but suspect it will be around the Haywards loop.

All the following at Frank Kitts park and herefore open to public

12.30 - 1.00 - silly games

1-1.30 trials bike demo (probably the young fellow HOG Wgtn support who is in worldclass and competes internationally)

2-5 Bikes on show

2.3 - 4.30 bike sprints (I think along Jervois quay)

Can any one add more detail?

sinned
21st February 2009, 19:13
The trick riding was worth going to see. Whoever the rider was he is as good or better than any in the many videos viewed. Great to see a sporty doing what others use a speedtriple for.

Number One
21st February 2009, 19:16
Twas great seeing all those bikes on the gorge AND in honour of it being a Harley riders ride I beeped and waved all the way down the gorge from my cage :bleh: :lol:

Glad to see the weather was good for you all too :sunny:

pete376403
21st February 2009, 19:31
Did any of them wave back?

Number One
21st February 2009, 19:33
Did any of them wave back?
Several pillions did :sunny: NO riders though :lol: :rofl:

Ms Piggy
22nd February 2009, 11:03
I was hoping they were gonna be part of the Cuba Street Carnival Parade last night but, alas not to be.

ajturbo
22nd February 2009, 20:59
i was amoung the riders... it was one of the biggest group rides i have been in...

i entred the drag racing also.. but the buell's front wheel kept on wanting to keep off the ground...
then the brakeing distance.... was a little.. tight, don't think the organisers thought that we would go that fast... back wheel in the air trying to scrub off speed...

lost 3 and won 3... so that was cool...

had a great time!!!

thanks to loin nathan...

Number One
22nd February 2009, 21:11
i was amoung the riders...
AND you didn't wave at me either ya dirty bastard! :harumph: Even little Sully was waving to you all...ferkin snob!

74 knuckle
22nd February 2009, 21:43
Hey it was a great ride, couldn't hear the sound of my own ole girl. Made sure to wave as often as I could, without hittin the bike in front or being a pain to the guy behind, and i aint no pillion. Seems the father in law got a kick out of seeing us on the TV:clap:

NZJONESY
23rd February 2009, 16:23
Anyone have any photos to post up?

ajturbo
23rd February 2009, 16:33
AND you didn't wave at me either ya dirty bastard! :harumph: Even little Sully was waving to you all...ferkin snob!
frig matey.. if waved to everyone that was waving .. my arm would have fallen off...

Mooch
1st March 2009, 00:01
Did any of them wave back?

After years of waving at Harley riders I found the way to get them to wave back !

Pull out a video carmera and stand on the side of the road :laugh:

Impressive sight though , continuous motorcyles for almost 10 minutes

Ajturbo , what colour is your bike , I've probably got you on film. I was standing on the side of the road near the Porirua Police college

davebullet
4th March 2009, 06:43
Anyone have any photos to post up?

I took a few / plus movies on the little 3mp camera... I'll load them up at some point.

I was standing on the J'ville flyover. Was a great sight (and great sound) with lots of waving. A little windy, but a great day for a ride.

ajturbo
4th March 2009, 17:52
After years of waving at Harley riders I found the way to get them to wave back !

Pull out a video carmera and stand on the side of the road :laugh:

Impressive sight though , continuous motorcyles for almost 10 minutes

Ajturbo , what colour is your bike , I've probably got you on film. I was standing on the side of the road near the Porirua Police college
mine is black and gold buell... the loud one... hahahahha