Regular weekend rides

[JafaSaffer]

The popo is watching:Police:

Cough cough.. :shifty: yes as I was saying picking up the new :scooter: in "Kaitaia" on some other day... :innocent:

[BlightyBiker]

Anyone keen for a ride this weekend or this evening (short ride between 8 and 10 as I'm an L-plate rider?).

[Wonko]

Yeah the number of rides advertised has decreased amazingly over the past few years.

Anyone keen for a decent ride this Sat PM me.

[ProTuned]

yeah im keen but whereabouts in Auckland are you riding from?

Anyone keen for a ride this weekend or this evening (short ride between 8 and 10 as I'm an L-plate rider?).

[R-Soul]

Any ride on this weekend? Weather reports that sunday will be no rain.
Same place (Dairy flat Caltex), same time (sunday 09h30 for 10h00), who else is coming?


I am absolutely itching for a ride. Its been ages!!

[BlightyBiker]

yeah im keen but whereabouts in Auckland are you riding from?

I'm in central Auckland (Eden Terrace) but can go out a bit. Still trying to learn my countersteering so a bit slow on corners so you may have to bear with me a bit :). But other than that I can keep up fine on motorways and stuff. If you PM me your numbers we can arrange something? I was going to do the Hyosung ride Sunday morning but might just stop by, say hi and pass it up if others are doing a different one. I'm free tonight, saturday afternoon or sunday.

[Ntoxcated]

Any ride on this weekend? Weather reports that sunday will be no rain.
Same place (Dairy flat Caltex), same time (sunday 09h30 for 10h00), who else is coming?


I am absolutely itching for a ride. Its been ages!!

I should be there if the weather looks good.

[ProTuned]

Sweet as, im out west but can meet up in cenral auckland. Up for a ride tonight, have sent you a pm. If anyone else wants to come along send me a pm.


I'm in central Auckland (Eden Terrace) but can go out a bit. Still trying to learn my countersteering so a bit slow on corners so you may have to bear with me a bit :). But other than that I can keep up fine on motorways and stuff. If you PM me your numbers we can arrange something? I was going to do the Hyosung ride Sunday morning but might just stop by, say hi and pass it up if others are doing a different one. I'm free tonight, saturday afternoon or sunday.

[BoristheBiter]

I should be there if the weather looks good.

Out at Woodhill on Sunday.

[shonofear]

shesh it windy out there today (was fun coming over the bridge this arvo)
hope to make it out tomorrow as long as its not so windy.
10am depart time, will do me best to make it.

[Fellix]

Tomorrow meeting point in this place -36.649153,174.642386 ?

[Ntoxcated]

Tomorrow meeting point in this place -36.649153,174.642386 ?

Yep, that's the place.

[R-Soul]

AAAG! I can't believe it! I woke up with a neck in spasms, and I can hardly move it! WTF??? If it does not come right, I am going to have to call off my ride! Dammit!

[shonofear]

sheeeet, won't make it today. rough minimal sleep = walking zombie.
who's mobile can i grab who regularly goes on these Sunday runs.
chur

[JafaSaffer]

I want to go ride Sunday. I live in Pulekohe but can pretty much meet you guys anywhere around Auckland. Is anyone keen?

[Ntoxcated]

I want to go ride Sunday. I live in Pulekohe but can pretty much meet you guys anywhere around Auckland. Is anyone keen?

You could join the Pink Ribbon ride on Sunday. Always a bit of fun.

[JafaSaffer]

Actually that's a great idea. Ill do that. Thanks mate. :clap:

[yachtie10]

Good to see you pussies getting out riding again (would enjoy that ride right now)
I off up country and into Laos for a few weeks

Keep it safe and ill see you next year sometime

PS its been a bit chilly here (has dropped below 28)

[DMNTD]

I want to go ride Sunday. I live in Pulekohe but can pretty much meet you guys anywhere around Auckland. Is anyone keen?

Weather's supposed to be balls but otherwise we're in

[JafaSaffer]

Lets keep an eye on the weather. Pink Ribbon ride sounds fun but im open to suggestions.

[DMNTD]

Lets keep an eye on the weather. Pink Ribbon ride sounds fun but im open to suggestions.

Corners...plenty of at no serious hurry

[BlightyBiker]

i'll be there for sure, weather looks ok at the mo. 9.30's sweet
Corners...plenty of at no serious hurry

A couple of us are out at riverhead tavern if you'd like to join

[JafaSaffer]

A couple of us are out at riverhead tavern if you'd like to join

I just got back from a ride. Next time.

[zx rider]

looks like the weather will give us a break this morning, for a few hours at least.

I'll head out to the start and see who turns up.

[BoristheBiter]

yep I'm there for a short one.

[Kush_RR]

looks like its good weather this weekend if anyone keen for a ride near auckland ??
i ride a Cbr 250 RR.

[JafaSaffer]

looks like its good weather this weekend if anyone keen for a ride near auckland ??
i ride a Cbr 250 RR.

Planning a ride to Raglan on Sunday if ya want to come.

[DMNTD]

Planning a ride to Raglan on Sunday if ya want to come.

Bugger....we're going on Saturday

[Madness]

Bugger....we're going on Saturday

Hmmmmmm...

[DMNTD]

Hmmmmmm...

Hmmmmmmmmmmmm's are on Sunday, Mr Pants :eek:

[JafaSaffer]

Bugger....we're going on Saturday

Wife works on Saturdays.. so babysitting.. :baby:

[DMNTD]

Wife works on Saturdays.. so babysitting.. :baby:

http://500motivators.com/plog-content/thumbs/motivate/me/large/53-silence-silence-is-golden-duct-tape-is-silver.jpg

[Madness]

Hmmmmmmmmmmmm's are on Sunday, Mr Pants :eek:

I think you're thinking of hymens. They can go at any time.

My speedo's broke. If I get pulled over & accused of speeding I'll simply have to take the word of the law enforcement orificer.

[JafaSaffer]

http://500motivators.com/plog-content/thumbs/motivate/me/large/53-silence-silence-is-golden-duct-tape-is-silver.jpg

tried that the last time and got in trouble... :nono:

[DMNTD]

My speedo's broke...

Impressive big boy!

[Maha]

Three inches is enough....

[Ntoxcated]

The picture association thread is over here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/69344-Associations-a-picture-game?p=1130429751#post1130429751). Apply duct tape to eyes before clicking the link. Seriously.

[Kush_RR]

Planning a ride to Raglan on Sunday if ya want to come.

Always love the scenic ride down to Rags,where do you start?

[Kush_RR]

Bugger....we're going on Saturday

Saturday looks better weather actually...

http://www.accuweather.com/en/nz/hamilton/256405/hourly-weather-forecast/256405?hour=57

[JafaSaffer]

Always love the scenic ride down to Rags,where do you start?


Will leave from Caltex Garage at Pukekohe Bombay turnoff.

[zx rider]

It would seem that this thread has been hijacked into a "lets talk about all other rides" thread.

May i humbly suggest that the people that are looking for 'other rides and groups' start another thread (with a different title).

Maybe "assorted other crap rides, going to anywhere else and on any other day" would do.

:bleh:.

[JafaSaffer]

Any planned rides for tomorrow?

[BoristheBiter]

yes there is

[zx rider]

Looking good :sunny: for tomorrow.

Leaving Dairy Flat at 10

:yes:

[shonofear]

anything happening today ?

[BoristheBiter]

anything happening today ?

nope it's Saturday.

[Mongolian]

anyone going out today?

[Mongolian]

Anyone on for this Sunday?

[Wonko]

Anything Today or tomorrow?

[Mongolian]

Im keen for a ride tomorrow. Gotta be back in long bay at 2pm so keen for a morning ride.

[hauda335]

I'm keen for a ride too, text 021367172 where should we meet and time

[Mongolian]

haha man, you need to check your facebook more often, I reckon meet in albany say at the Z at 9am. Then head up ridge road and then off upto 16.
Ill send you a text also.

Turns out I need to be back at 12, so I will probably head home from wellsford and who ever else comes can head onto mangawhai if their keen etc.

[hauda335]

haha yea I don't go on Facebook a lot, cool so the z station Albany 9am?

[Mongolian]

yep Z albany 9am :Punk:

[Mongolian]

Who is up for a Sunday ride if the weather holds?

[sinister^]

Who is up for a Sunday ride if the weather holds?

Memememe, keen as!

[shonofear]

weather dosent look promising.... maybe the rain will hit late arvo

[Mongolian]

Hope so, aslong as the weather holds out Ill be out there for 9:30

[zx rider]

I've got sum new stuff to try so looking forward to a good sunny ride tomorrow. :yes:

[Mongolian]

Riding down around the waikato if your interested tomorrow.

[R-Soul]

I've got sum new stuff to try so looking forward to a good sunny ride tomorrow. :yes:

New stuff?
As in gear, or as in techniques?

[DMNTD]

Bikes only drags down at Meremere on Sunday if any of you lot are keen.
Free to watch and only $30 to enter

[FrigOffRicky69]

Will you lot still be riding in the morning? I'd be keen to come along to meet other riders. 0210446004

[CBR4ME]

:confused:Yea just wanted to ask if this group was still happening, popped passed in the weekend & nothing going on so continued on up to Warkworth, great ride & plenty of bikes out, Guess things will slow down with Winter on its way.

:wait:

[BoristheBiter]

:confused:Yea just wanted to ask if this group was still happening, popped passed in the weekend & nothing going on so continued on up to Warkworth, great ride & plenty of bikes out, Guess things will slow down with Winter on its way.

:wait:

Most of the regular riders have bikes on hold (in bits) and have switched to dirt for the winter.
There are still a few that go but don't post up here so you take your chance that there might be some one there.

[JafaSaffer]

I ride most Sundays if its not raining. But South of Auckland. Welcome to tag along anytime.

[CBR4ME]

Sounds Good,I feel the need for a loop of the Coro:weird:, Weather not looking to good this weekend tho :doh:

[JafaSaffer]

Sounds Good,I feel the need for a loop of the Coro:weird:, Weather not looking to good this weekend tho :doh:

Yeah Coro is a plan. lets watch the weather. and plan accordingly. Ill pm you my mobile.

[skim605]

Hi, plz give me a txt to 021-115-7992. Im really keen to join anytime asap :)

[DamianW]

Hey fellas, I ride most weekends and keen to tag along. Usual haunts of mine include hwy16 to Wellsford then to Langs, Clevedon to Miranda but today I rode hwy22 to Raglan for the first time - what a blast.

[Theantidote]

Hey fellas, I ride most weekends and keen to tag along. Usual haunts of mine include hwy16 to Wellsford then to Langs, Clevedon to Miranda but today I rode hwy22 to Raglan for the first time - what a blast.

Clevedon to Miranda is a cool as ride...i usually head around through the hunua's into mangatawhiri, kaiaua right around into clevedon and back home...it's a good road with lots of variety and sod all traffic.

i've done the 16 through to the north, but it was years ago...

the raglan run is also a great blast through the back roads, again sod all traffic...

if you're headin through S Aucks again pm me and i might be keen for a spin...

[bizepeople]

Keen to do this ride if anyone would like to join in the weeks ahead. Was just me today. Good day for a ride though. Helensville for lunch & chased steam train.

[leathel]

the pink ribbon ride is on again this Sunday

http://www.wima.org.nz/pages/Pink_Ribbon.php

it had been put of due to lack of help but some of us Fat Bikers have offered a hand, we would rather ride than marshal but better to marshal than no-one ride

[Mongolian]

Who's up for a ride this sunday upto mangawhai ?

[Superboss]

Who's up for a ride this sunday upto mangawhai ?

I should be able to.


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[Mongolian]

sweet weather is looking good for tomorrow, should be a good day for it.

[Superboss]

sweet weather is looking good for tomorrow, should be a good day for it.

We're you located? I'm on north shore. What time you thinking of leaving?


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[angle]

Who's up for a ride this sunday upto mangawhai ?
I was thinking of doing the coromandel loop, but will happily change my plans and go up north instead.

[Mongolian]

We're you located? I'm on north shore. What time you thinking of leaving?


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Im in royal Oak, was thinking of meeting at 9:30 up at the caltex in dairy flat then go from there.
Trying to get some of my other mates interested to come up also.





I was thinking of doing the coromandel loop, but will happily change my plans and go up north instead.

I would certainly be keen to do the coro loop again in the near future. But probably just keep it to a slightly shorter day up north.

Give me a PM when you next want to head up the coro loop.

[angle]

Im in royal Oak, was thinking of meeting at 9:30 up at the caltex in dairy flat then go from there.
Trying to get some of my other mates interested to come up also.
Is this the one on the Dairy Flat Highway?

[Mongolian]

Yeh the one thats on the corner in dairy flat. Not the bp on the motorway. Should be bringing 3 bikers with me too

[Superboss]

Yeh the one thats on the corner in dairy flat. Not the bp on the motorway. Should be bringing 3 bikers with me too

Ok, see you there 9:30. I only have a kawasaki concours , hopefully I will be able to keep up. If not will head back and not hold you rockets up lol


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[Mongolian]

Ok, see you there 9:30. I only have a kawasaki concours , hopefully I will be able to keep up. If not will head back and not hold you rockets up lol


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We won't be going super quick. We all value the ability to drive to work tomorrow too much haha. See you out there

[angle]

Good ride, thank you to everyone that came! I can't remember the name of the DR-Z rider (the one with the beard of champions), sorry, but I do indeed have one of those indicators. We just need to come up with a plan to hand it over.

[Superboss]

Yeah great day, minus the wall running and speeding ticket lol :-)


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[Mongolian]

Yeh Was definitely an enjoyable day today, the couple of mishaps were a bummer but there was nothing too serious and were all home sweet.

Im not gonna be able to do this ride again likely for a month + because of work and other commitments but keep going out and there should be more and more keen each week.

Cheers

[Madness]

wall running

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a144/AKS-74/manuel-que_zpsaa97fb7e.jpg

10mfhalc...

[Superboss]

10mfhalc...

Ah haha.

There is too much butter on those trays!




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[matrox02]

Good ride, thank you to everyone that came! I can't remember the name of the DR-Z rider (the one with the beard of champions), sorry, but I do indeed have one of those indicators. We just need to come up with a plan to hand it over.

That be me! Was a shame about the spill but im feeling great non the less, yeah ill have to see about picking up the indecator some time, and I thank everyone for the ride in general, and the good advice too :)

[angle]

That be me! Was a shame about the spill but im feeling great non the less, yeah ill have to see about picking up the indecator some time, and I thank everyone for the ride in general, and the good advice too :)
I've sent you a PM.

[Wonko]

Any one riding today?

Woke up and in need of a blat.

[Mongolian]

Who is keen for a ride this sunday? gotta make the most of this awesome weather.

[angle]

Who is keen for a ride this sunday? gotta make the most of this awesome weather.
I shall be there. Same time, same place.

[Mongolian]

I shall be there. Same time, same place.

hey mate, corro loop is the word so far, check my new post

[hauda335]

Anyone going for ride tomorrow? When and where if anyone is?what's the weather doing?

[Mongolian]

Anyone going for ride tomorrow? When and where if anyone is?what's the weather doing?

weather was pretty crap this sunday it seems.
I'm getting a new back tire next week so will be keen for weekend rides after thats all fitted.

[GravelRashKid]

A couple of us are thinking of doing the Coromandel Loop this Sunday. Anyone keen to join us?

[leathel]

If my bike is sorted I will be doing this

https://www.facebook.com/events/424252401041519/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming

:)

[Kartik]

A couple of us are thinking of doing the Coromandel Loop this Sunday. Anyone keen to join us?

Hi GravelRashKid,

Yeah I would be keen to do this. I am located in Central Auckland.

Do you roughly know what time and where you guys are meeting up? I am getting my bike from servicing on Saturday, so should be good to go.

Cheers
Kartik

[GravelRashKid]

Hi GravelRashKid,

Yeah I would be keen to do this. I am located in Central Auckland.

Do you roughly know what time and where you guys are meeting up? I am getting my bike from servicing on Saturday, so should be good to go.

Cheers
Kartik

Haven't put much thought into this yet.
How about meeting at Z petrol station in Takanini at 9:30am. Since we are coming from central and from west.

We will be a fairly small group of fairly quick riders (through the corners anyway). Not exceeding the legal limits, aaaand not going a lot slower than that either.
If this suits you, then welcome and we'll see you there.

[Kartik]

We will be a fairly small group of fairly quick riders (through the corners anyway). Not exceeding the legal limits, aaaand not going a lot slower than that either.
If this suits you, then welcome and we'll see you there.

Are all of you on sports bikes?

I am quite confident on the corners and tend to not slow down unnecessarily. So I would like to say Yes, but again at the same time do not want to hold up any of the other riders. So I am going to pass.


Thanks
Kartik

[JafaSaffer]

Haven't put much thought into this yet.
How about meeting at Z petrol station in Takanini at 9:30am. Since we are coming from central and from west.

We will be a fairly small group of fairly quick riders (through the corners anyway). Not exceeding the legal limits, aaaand not going a lot slower than that either.
If this suits you, then welcome and we'll see you there.

Id be keen as well. Im a slower rider so happy to take a slow group with me. I have another mate who would also be keen and he is also slower.

Im in Pukekohe so can meet up at BP Papakura or Caltex Bombay

[angle]

Well, I don't classify myself as a quick rider either, but in any case, JaffaSaffer's plan should work and if need be those that want to go a bit faster can split and the groups can meet up at stops. So Kartik, do come along.

[Kartik]

Id be keen as well. Im a slower rider so happy to take a slow group with me. I have another mate who would also be keen and he is also slower.

Im in Pukekohe so can meet up at BP Papakura or Caltex Bombay

That is awesome. Sounds good JafaSaffer and Angle.

Lets meet up at the Caltex in Bombay as that is straight off the motorway. Should we say 9.30 am on Sunday - 9th March?

Cheers
Kartik

[JafaSaffer]

That is awesome. Sounds good JafaSaffer.

Lets meet up at the Caltex in Bombay as that is straight off the motorway. Should we say 9.30 am on Sunday - 9th March?

Cheers
Kartik

Sure 9.30 works for me mate

[GravelRashKid]

Caltex in Bombay as that is straight off the motorway. Should we say 9.30 am on Sunday - 9th March

Good planning guys. Looking forward to it.

[JafaSaffer]

Good planning guys. Looking forward to it.


Two more riders one on a 1098 but been off the bike for 4 months. Another on a 250cc so we will be a slow group indeed.

[Mongolian]

I'm in as this cold is clearing up well so should be good by sunday.

[angle]

I'm in as this cold is clearing up well so should be good by sunday.
Excellent! You can be the lead rider then :D

[JafaSaffer]

Excellent! You can be the lead rider then :D

The 250cc will only join us upto Kopu then he is turning back. I suspect we shoudl not be too far behind the fast group.

[Mongolian]

Excellent! You can be the lead rider then :D

I am happy to lead or follow not really too fussed.

Looks like Mike on the z1000 is gonna head out too.

[GravelRashKid]

Awesome day! Thanks so much to everyone who came along.
Quite a few of those corners were thrashed within an inch of their lives.
I'll be keen to do those roads again. New tyres successfully scrubbed.

Maybe see some of you cornering addicts on the Mangamuka Playdate in a couple of weeks.

[mhm]

you guys didnt happen to head down past the old ice cream castle and onto mangatangi rd did ya?saw a large group fly by and looked like they were having a great time,might have to keep an eye open on this thread and link in with you guys next time you pass by for the loop

[Mongolian]

you guys didnt happen to head down past the old ice cream castle and onto mangatangi rd did ya?saw a large group fly by and looked like they were having a great time,might have to keep an eye open on this thread and link in with you guys next time you pass by for the loop

Yep we went past there in the morning cutting across to Miranda, so much better than heading down SH2.

There was also a much larger group headed the opposite way to us so you might have seen them also.

[angle]

Yes, that was a very enjoyable ride indeed. A separate thank you to Mongolian for leading, as usual you have set a nice pace, it was pretty much ideal. Great ride.

[Kartik]

It was a great ride. Thanks guys. A special thanks to Jaffasaffer for helping the slower riders.

[mhm]

Yep we went past there in the morning cutting across to Miranda, so much better than heading down SH2.

There was also a much larger group headed the opposite way to us so you might have seen them also.

nice,yeah seen them as well,pretty much spend most weekends watching hundreds of bikes ride past our new place,unfortunately because we've just moved in there's a lot of jobs to do but will have to attempt to get out more soon.looks like you guys get reasonable numbers which is always good,i've not yet managed to find a group to slot into for regular outings.how long did it take you guys to complete the loop?

[leathel]

Yep we went past there in the morning cutting across to Miranda, so much better than heading down SH2.

There was also a much larger group headed the opposite way to us so you might have seen them also.

yeah I was disappointed we didn't take that turn off with you lot....... much better than SH2, Still the other group (us on the BACA ride) had fun too :P

[Kush_RR]

Yes, that was a very enjoyable ride indeed. A separate thank you to Mongolian for leading, as usual you have set a nice pace, it was pretty much ideal. Great ride.
Looks like you guys had fun.
Anyone setting up another ride this weekend again?

[GravelRashKid]

Looks like you guys had fun.
Anyone setting up another ride this weekend again?

Would have been keen, since I loved that route so much. Crazy that I haven't ever ridden it before!
However doing the ART day this Saturday at Hampton Downs, then flag marshalling for the AMCC Round 5 on Sunday.

I gather they are woefully short of flagmarshalls for Saturday and can't run without several more - if you know anyone who would be interested in being trackside, up close and personal, get a free lunch etc. etc. could they contact the chief flagmarshall Angela Vernon (email: ms.chief.angel@gmail.com) or be there for 7.30-8am on Saturday.

[Mongolian]

Anybody up for a bit of a ride Sunday, maybe head to Mangawhai then upto Waipu for lunch or something.
Weather so far is looking pretty sweet.

Also learner riders do not be concerned about coming on this ride, none of us want to loose our license so do not ride at the speed of sound, if you can comfortably do 100-110 on the open road then you will do fine on this ride

[matrox02]

Anybody up for a bit of a ride Sunday, maybe head to Mangawhai then upto Waipu for lunch or something.
Weather so far is looking pretty sweet.

Also learner riders do not be concerned about coming on this ride, none of us want to loose our license so do not ride at the speed of sound, if you can comfortably do 100-110 on the open road then you will do fine on this ride

Maybe.. Maybe.. Ill have to see how I am after work :sleep:

[V2Girl]

Anybody up for a bit of a ride Sunday, maybe head to Mangawhai then upto Waipu for lunch or something.
Weather so far is looking pretty sweet.

Also learner riders do not be concerned about coming on this ride, none of us want to loose our license so do not ride at the speed of sound, if you can comfortably do 100-110 on the open road then you will do fine on this ride

I'm tempted. An approx start and end time frame would be useful thanks.

[GravelRashKid]

Anybody up for a bit of a ride Sunday, maybe head to Mangawhai then upto Waipu for lunch or something.
Weather so far is looking pretty sweet.

Also learner riders do not be concerned about coming on this ride, none of us want to loose our license so do not ride at the speed of sound, if you can comfortably do 100-110 on the open road then you will do fine on this ride

Just spotted in the herald: SH1 over Brynderwyn Hills is closed for resurfacing ... for several night ... southbound travellers will be sent through Waipu and Mangawai.

Only at nights, so may not affect the ride.

[Juniper]

Anybody up for a bit of a ride Sunday, maybe head to Mangawhai then upto Waipu for lunch or something.
Weather so far is looking pretty sweet.

Also learner riders do not be concerned about coming on this ride, none of us want to loose our license so do not ride at the speed of sound, if you can comfortably do 100-110 on the open road then you will do fine on this ride

Oh I'm not concerned about the straights. I can keep 110 with the best of them lol. :lol:

It's the corners I'm worried about. And the unmarked twisties!!

[GravelRashKid]

I'm tempted. An approx start and end time frame would be useful thanks.

If we include Woodcocks, it would take 2 hours from Dairy Flat to Waipu via Mangawai. So depart Caltex Dairy Flat at 10am?
Or
If we include Woodcocks, it would take 2 hours 20 min from Westgate to Waipu via Mangawai. So depart Z Westgate at 9:30am?

I'm a starter by the way :)

[V2Girl]

If we include Woodcocks, it would take 2 hours from Dairy Flat to Waipu via Mangawai. So depart Caltex Dairy Flat at 10am?
Or
If we include Woodcocks, it would take 2 hours 20 min from Westgate to Waipu via Mangawai. So depart Z Westgate at 9:30am?

I'm a starter by the way :)

Cool. I live in DF so caltex would be preferable.

[Mongolian]

Cool. I live in DF so caltex would be preferable.

The usual start is caltex Dairy flat around 9:30 am but we could go from say z Westgate at 9 and then meet others at caltex dairyflat at 9:30

[Mongolian]

The usual start is caltex Dairy flat around 9:30 am but we could go from say z Westgate at 9 and then meet others at caltex dairyflat at 9:30

Wait nm just do what GRK said z west gate at 9:30 and caltex dairyflat at 10

[FastBikeGear]

Wait nm just do what GRK said z west gate at 9:30 and caltex dairyflat at 10

May meet you at 09:00 at Z

[V2Girl]

Wait nm just do what GRK said z west gate at 9:30 and caltex dairyflat at 10

Ok so Caltex @ 10am? or 9:30? Let me know in the morning before you head out. Looking forward to my first ride with a bunch of strangers!:weird:

[FastBikeGear]

Wait nm just do what GRK said z west gate at 9:30 and caltex dairyflat at 10

If they look too strange just pretend you only stopped for gas and a quick service station robbery and ride on!

[V2Girl]

If they look too strange just pretend you only stopped for gas and a quick service station robbery and ride on!

Hahaha good idea! Thanks :-)

[Mongolian]

I shall be out at z westgate at 9am, see everyone there. will update this in the morning but I would think we will be out at caltex dairyflat for 10am

[Maha]

I shall be out at z westgate at 9am, see everyone there. will update this in the morning but I would think we will be out at caltex dairyflat for 10am

I will be at work by 8am, probably finish at 8-9pm so will have to give it a miss... :killingme

[Juniper]

If they look too strange just pretend you only stopped for gas and a quick service station robbery and ride on!

Hehehe I may or may not have done that. And then my bike broke down and he had to come and fix it.

[nzspokes]

I shall be out at z westgate at 9am, see everyone there. will update this in the morning but I would think we will be out at caltex dairyflat for 10am

What time would you be leaving Z Westgate? I may pootle along for a bit but have to be home by 11.30 so would turn back.

[Juniper]

Shower and then heading to Z

[GravelRashKid]

I'll be at Z Westgate by 9am.

[nzspokes]

I will be leaving in 5 min, if you leave before i turn up i will catch up.

[nzspokes]

Thanks guys. Sorry I had to turn back early. Just after you turned off I decided to pull over then turn around. The mystical silver Commodore had been following us. He slowed up to check me out then carried on. There was another sitting up by the trees by that 35kph left hander which we wouldnt have seen as well.

[V2Girl]

Thanks guys. Sorry I had to turn back early. Just after you turned off I decided to pull over then turn around. The mystical silver Commodore had been following us. He slowed up to check me out then carried on. There was another sitting up by the trees by that 35kph left hander which we wouldnt have seen as well.

Really? We did not get stopped at all thank goodness - at least not while I was with the group, which was until we got back to Kaukapakapa and I turned off. I had a blast but pretty knackered now! Thanks to everyone for a fun day :niceone:

[DamianW]

Okay reading these posts I don't feel so paranoid now about being followed this morning by a silver unmarked Holden approaching Kaukapakapa. I've ridden through Wellsford many times but this is the first time I've been stalked en route by our finest.

[nzspokes]

Okay reading these posts I don't feel so paranoid now about being followed this morning by a silver unmarked Holden approaching Kaukapakapa. I've ridden through Wellsford many times but this is the first time I've been stalked en route by our finest.

He has cost a few licenses.....

[DamianW]

He has cost a few licenses.....

Ok then, I will push my paranoia button back on :eek:

[nzspokes]

Really? We did not get stopped at all thank goodness - at least not while I was with the group, which was until we got back to Kaukapakapa and I turned off. I had a blast but pretty knackered now! Thanks to everyone for a fun day :niceone:

Very nice bike you have there. :Punk:

[V2Girl]

Very nice bike you have there. :Punk:

Thank you :-)

[FastBikeGear]

Thanks guys. Sorry I had to turn back early. Just after you turned off I decided to pull over then turn around. The mystical silver Commodore had been following us. He slowed up to check me out then carried on. There was another sitting up by the trees by that 35kph left hander which we wouldnt have seen as well.

When I came back thru Peak Rd at 4 pm the silver commodore had pulled over a very unhappy looking young man on a sports bike in 80kmh zone. His mates wer all waiting for him a km further up the road.

[Mongolian]

Realistically on a sunday there is always going to be police patrolling sh16 as there are many people the organize rides along there.
Also with today being an awesome day, which as we go into winter will likely be few and far between they may have been out in more force.

But non of us go pulled over while in a group, not sure about afterwards. But always try to stick to the rules up 16 for this reason.

[GravelRashKid]

When I came back thru Peak Rd at 4 pm the silver commodore had pulled over a very unhappy looking young man on a sports bike in 80kmh zone. His mates wer all waiting for him a km further up the road.

Yeah I think I saw the same guy, or perhaps another victim! Either way, he looked VERY unhappy. Must have been more than a slap on the wrist.
Awesome day, great roads, great group of people. Cheers all!

[Auckland]

Hi all thanks for letting us tag along for the ride today! It was good fun. What a day for it too.

As I mentioned, we're also organising rides via meetup - http://www.meetup.com/Auckland-Motorcycles/ which has a few tools that are handy for organising events and rides. Feel free to join, we're more than happy to have organisers of the ride today use the site to organise regular rides as well.

[TheDemonLord]

Were you lot parkef on East Coast Road, near the church before it goes to the 80 kph section on Sunday? around midday,1,2 ish?

If so - I waved from my Cage (rather hung over)

And half of you were standing on the road (although could see you thanks to your HiViz's)

[Juniper]

Were you lot parkef on East Coast Road, near the church before it goes to the 80 kph section on Sunday? around midday,1,2 ish?

If so - I waved from my Cage (rather hung over)

And half of you were standing on the road (although could see you thanks to your HiViz's)

Nah no high viz in that group

[GravelRashKid]

Sat 12 April a few of us are doing a ride through Old Russell Road. Non learner friendly pace.

[angle]

Sat 12 April a few of us are doing a ride through Old Russell Road. Non learner friendly pace.
i.e. going up to BOI? I'd like to come, however I do not know if I will be available or not...

[Juniper]

Sat 12 April a few of us are doing a ride through Old Russell Road. Non learner friendly pace.

Weather dependant.

[cracker300]

im so down what time we meeting and wear?

[GravelRashKid]

I guess leaving from Caltex in Dairy Flat. Take 16 then Woodcocks, then 1 to Whakapara. Old Russell Road to Russell for lunch. Any other thoughts?
It's quite a big day, so perhaps leave Dairy Flat at 8:30am? Really open to ideas here.

[cracker300]

sounds good to me i did it last sunday and went to mangawai heads the through whangera left at 12 and was back by 6 oclock was a super good ride. but havent bee your way before

[bawked]

I'd be keen to go for a fang up north, went for a ride with a mate who has an R1 last week.... was good to ride with someone fast

[BoristheBiter]

Another good ride (all day) is to Opononi.
Multiple options for there and back. just a bit boring through Dargaville.

[nzspokes]

Another good ride (all day) is to Opononi.
Multiple options for there and back. just a bit boring through Dargaville.

Not if there are no cops about....

[BoristheBiter]

Not if there are no cops about....

I have learnt my lesson about posting travel information on this site.

[GravelRashKid]

Another good ride (all day) is to Opononi.
Multiple options for there and back. just a bit boring through Dargaville.

I love going to Opononi. Waipoua Forest is up there in my top rides discovered to date (that's where my avatar is from). Last we checked there were several unmarked un-swept new-seal sections.
Avoiding the Dargaville straights is yet to be properly investigated.

[Latte]

I love going to Opononi. Waipoua Forest is up there in my top rides discovered to date (that's where my avatar is from). Last we checked there were several unmarked un-swept new-seal sections.
Avoiding the Dargaville straights is yet to be properly investigated.

+1 , I know it's sacrilege, but I preferred it to the Mangamuka's :crazy: Although I've only done both 2 up so far.

[GravelRashKid]

Not if there are no cops about....


I have learnt my lesson about posting travel information on this site.

Haha, good luck to them. I'm almost due to cash in for my reward in the points loyalty program, so not exceeding the open road limit anyway.
The fun part is not slowing for the corners.

[BoristheBiter]

Avoiding the Dargaville straights is yet to be properly investigated.

We tried a couple of years back, they are just dirt roads.

Google street view is good for that but sometimes it stops halfway up a road.
Nothing beats just riding up a road to see where it comes out.

[BoristheBiter]

Haha, good luck to them. I'm almost due to cash in for my reward in the points loyalty program, so not exceeding the open road limit anyway.
The fun part is not slowing for the corners.

That will be that silver commydoor.

[GravelRashKid]

Weather dependant.


I'd be keen to go for a fang up north, went for a ride with a mate who has an R1 last week.... was good to ride with someone fast

Hey Bawked. This may not be suitable for LAMs approved bikes, even the ZXR250.
In the event Juniper joins us, it won't be on her ZXR this time, we would be 2-up in order to get my bike cornering smoother and quicker.

There is a good chance that several others would be keen to get a second group going too. We could all meet up for lunch. Stay tuned.

(I don't always ride with the quick kids, I enjoy going both ways lol)

[GravelRashKid]

We tried a couple of years back, they are just dirt roads.

Recently tried the same, and spoke with a local who told us there are still quite a few km's of gravel. So ended up doing the straights again.

[GravelRashKid]

That will be that silver commydoor.

Yeah, seen him around a lot recently. He's been quite active in recruiting new members into the loyalty program.

[Juniper]

Hey Bawked. This may not be suitable for LAMs approved bikes, even the ZXR250.
In the event Juniper joins us, it won't be on her ZXR this time, we would be 2-up in order to get my bike cornering smoother and quicker.

There is a good chance that several others would be keen to get a second group going too. We could all meet up for lunch. Stay tuned.

(I don't always ride with the quick kids, I enjoy going both ways lol)

I'm out sorry guys.

Got to spend time with a mate whose leaving.

[BoristheBiter]

Yeah, seen him around a lot recently. He's been quite active in recruiting new members into the loyalty program.

That's why i used my points to invest in a red and blue detector system. they never sneak up on me now.:msn-wink:

[GravelRashKid]

Well the various weather forecasts don't seem to agree. The most consistent part was that it would be dry in Auckland.
I'll still go to Caltex Dairy Flat in the morning, although I'm not keen to ride wet roads, so we can reassess the direction of travel once at Dairy Flat.

[cracker300]

Well the various weather forecasts don't seem to agree. The most consistent part was that it would be dry in Auckland.
I'll still go to Caltex Dairy Flat in the morning, although I'm not keen to ride wet roads, so we can reassess the direction of travel once at Dairy Flat.

yea feeling the same i think it wil be sunny. see you at caltex around 8.30

[GravelRashKid]

Looking good this morning eh. If I get my shite together, I may do Scenic Drive on the way.

[nzspokes]

Looking good this morning eh. If I get my shite together, I may do Scenic Drive on the way.

It will be a slippery as shit up there this morning. Be careful.

[GravelRashKid]

It will be a slippery as shit up there this morning. Be careful.

Good call, even my driveway is still wet, no breeze.

[GravelRashKid]

WAHOO!!! *ahem* well that was fun, thanks for a great day guys. I'm shattered!

[cracker300]

WAHOO!!! *ahem* well that was fun, thanks for a great day guys. I'm shattered!

yea dude was a sick ride heaps better in a group then by urself. cheers guys.

[GravelRashKid]

Planning a 3 day trip this Easter weekend. SH22, Taupo, Gisborne, Coro loop, via the funnest roads. Suggestions welcome. Who's interested?

[Ribit]

The low pressure system leftover from queenslands cyclone is still lurking about so it might be a wet weekend, but i could be keen if it clears by the end of the week.

[Ribit]

http://www.nzta.govt.nz/traffic/current-conditions/highway-info/road/7873/north-island.html

This is a good site to check before planning a longer route if you're looking to avaid roadworks...

[rustyblade]

Planning a 3 day trip this Easter weekend. SH22, Taupo, Gisborne, Coro loop, via the funnest roads. Suggestions welcome. Who's interested?

sounds good! sleeping roadside?
by "Funnest roads" you mean sealed right? Himiko doesn't like gravel too much.

[cracker300]

sounds good! sleeping roadside?
by "Funnest roads" you mean sealed right? Himiko doesn't like gravel too much.

could be down for this what day you leaving? taupo is good for partiess:) ahahahha

[rustyblade]

could be down for this what day you leaving? taupo is good for partiess:) ahahahha

more intrigued now.
Gotta be friday right so we can recover on the monday.
My arse will be NUMB. was fun going up to Whangarei and back on saturday night but I really felt it on sunday.

[GravelRashKid]

Yep Friday is the planned leaving day, largely to provide that rest day on Monday.
It'll be a mid to late morning departure on Friday, due to a couple of commitments.
Accommodation is in Taupo on both nights - no partying at the accommodation, although sure there are party places around in Taupo.

We are not aiming to find gravel, although the Saturday tentative route (i.e. unplanned explore) may find a little bit.
By funnest roads we mean sealed corners between 35s and 65s.

[mhm]

3 day trip would be awesome but unfortunately cant find a sitter for that long nut for anyone interested a few mates and i are trying to organise a day trip round the coro loop sun or mon if anyone's keen to join us,will put up details once they're confirmed

[cracker300]

Yep Friday is the planned leaving day, largely to provide that rest day on Monday.
It'll be a mid to late morning departure on Friday, due to a couple of commitments.
Accommodation is in Taupo on both nights - no partying at the accommodation, although sure there are party places around in Taupo.

We are not aiming to find gravel, although the Saturday tentative route (i.e. unplanned explore) may find a little bit.
By funnest roads we mean sealed corners between 35s and 65s.

ahahah ill show yous a good night in taupo aahahah i hood that place i will definty be town. where is accomodation in taupo? in the town or out skirts?

[Juniper]

Only have 3 beds free on Friday night in our unit as it takes 6. And Saturday the motel has another 2 beds in other rooms.

It's on the outskirts. Taupo a not exactly big so can always scatter the accommodation and meet in the mornings for breakfast!!

[GravelRashKid]

It's looking like I'd better take the rain suit.
At least the roads will be washed of grease and oil...

[rustyblade]

It's looking like I'd better take the rain suit.
At least the roads will be washed of grease and oil...

coming to ponsonby from waitakere was pretty brutal this morning, traction seemed to be somewhat lacking.

Still split like a boss until it got too nasty. whoever that was on the red ducati type thing - YOU CRAZY!

[GravelRashKid]

Friday's weather looks grim all round, so we've cancelled the accommodation booking in Taupo just for Friday night.

The new plan is to leave Auckland early Saturday morning, potentially go to Gisborne, then stay in Taupo on Saturday night. Then wind our way back to Auckland on Sunday.
Who's keen?

[Kartik]

The new plan is to leave Auckland early Saturday morning, potentially go to Gisborne, then stay in Taupo on Saturday night. Then wind our way back to Auckland on Sunday.
Who's keen?

Hi mate, is this still happening, I would be keen to do this...:cool: Cheers

[Juniper]

Hi mate, is this still happening, I would be keen to do this...:cool: Cheers

yep still happening!!

[Kartik]

Awesome. That's great. Have you decided on a place and time to meet??

Sent from my wannabe Samsung galaxy S5

[GravelRashKid]

Meeting at BP Bombay at 10:30 for petrol, coffee and riding brief.

[Kartik]

Sounds good. See you guys then.

Sent from my wannabe Samsung galaxy S5

[GravelRashKid]

RustyBlade, Cracker300. Are you guys interested in this shortened version leaving this morning?
Weather is looking pretty good!

[Juniper]

It was good fun. Wet yes but fun.

Next time we will get in the coro loop.

[GravelRashKid]

Weather is looking pretty good!

It was good fun. Wet yes but fun.

Yeah OK, so my 8am peak out the window on Saturday morning was not a very accurate weather report, lol.
There were a few patches of nice dry roads in there. And I'm starting to learn which are the grippy roads in the wet, that equated to some pretty good corners too (I'm such a fair weather rider!).
Enjoyed it, thanks all. Ready for the next trip!

[Kartik]

Yup, it was still quite an enjoyable ride despite the wet weather. We still got a few dry roads and good weather on Saturday morning. Yeah, ready for the next ride. :)

[rustyblade]

Got thoroughly flued in. that sucked. would have been nice to break in my new boots good and proper :(

[GravelRashKid]

The weather this Sunday is looking pretty good.
Coro loop anyone? (all experience levels)

[GravelRashKid]

The weather this Sunday is looking pretty good.
Coro loop anyone? (all experience levels)

Sunday will be the BACA Poker Run for me instead.
Another day this weekend?

[Juniper]

Tomorrows looking good. Could even pop into an ANZAC parade on the way somewhere remote. Not too keen on dawn though.

[Mongolian]

Im going on a ride with Hau (the guy on the black cbr1000 that came riding up north a few weeks ago) and a few others from auckland motorcyles group on meetup.com.
going upto matakana leaving from westgate at 8am assuming weather is decent

[nzspokes]

And the weather is looking perfect for it. :niceone:

[Ribit]

Good to meet you today Mongolian.

Might see some of you others at the poker run on sunday (which mr wethaman is predicting will be fine. Saweet)....

[Juniper]

Coro loop anyone?

[roy.nz]

Coro loop anyone?

When you looking to ride?

[Juniper]

Leaving Z Westgate at 9.30. Sh16 to start with.

[GravelRashKid]

Looking at doing a day ride this coming Saturday 31 May.
Haven't put any thought into where we go, whether north or south. Open to ideas.
Catering to all experience levels, we'll be finding some nice winding roads, and regrouping at intersections.

(Learner-Friendly)

[GravelRashKid]

Further to this Saturday 31 May.
Meet at Z Westgate at 11am for petrol and coffee and V and chocolate.
Departing Westgate at 11:15am, heading north.
Route and destination yet to be confirmed. Estimating 3-4hr round trip including lunch.

[Mongolian]

Assuming I get my wheel bearings before the weekend im keen for a ride this weekend.

[GravelRashKid]

Assuming I get my wheel bearings before the weekend im keen for a ride this weekend.

That'd be good, been a while!
Should be a few along, mainly through facebook.

[Larksea]

hey that sounds good to me I'm keen as long as weather holds. Forecast seems to look ok!?

[GravelRashKid]

hey that sounds good to me I'm keen as long as weather holds. Forecast seems to look ok!?

Great, you're most welcome!

Weather seems pretty good, I suppose depending upon which forecast eh. I choose to believe this one:
http://www.accuweather.com/en/nz/auckland/252066/hourly-weather-forecast/252066?hour=57

[Larksea]

cool, thanks

metservice forecast looks very similar :cool:

[Mongolian]

Sweet wheel bearings in, just took some gentle persuasion :bash::bash::bash:

[Juniper]

Sweet wheel bearings in, just took some gentle persuasion :bash::bash::bash:

percussious maintenance.

[Larksea]

hey, fun ride. easily the most KM's I've clocked up in a day on this bike.

my two lessons from the day. I need better gloves, these Harley ones suck! And I need some practice on 35kmph corners! :pinch:

[GravelRashKid]

hey, fun ride. easily the most KM's I've clocked up in a day on this bike.

my three lessons from the day. I need better gloves, Harley suck! And I need some practice on 35kmph corners! :pinch:

Fixed that for ya. You're welcome.

Yeah it was a great day. Good to meet a whole lot of new people.
Haha don't worry, the day I stop learning about riding will be a boring day. Might see you at NASS.

[Kartik]

Any rides happening this weekend? I would be keen :)

[Mongolian]

I could be keen for a ride on Sunday if the weather holds

[nzspokes]

I to am interested.

[Ribit]

Sat vs Sun, i'd say sat will be the better day for weather. Sunday's looking sketchy but might be alright.
How about Awhitu peninsula?

[Kartik]

Yeah I agree Saturday looks better than Sunday. Shower or two vs Rain developing

But I don't mind either day. Could go to Awhitu Peninsula - never been there before :)

[nzspokes]

Sat vs Sun, i'd say sat will be the better day for weather. Sunday's looking sketchy but might be alright.
How about Awhitu peninsula?

Would be nice but I think I would struggle for Sat. kids sport etc.

[Ribit]

Can always have two rides. One on sat and another on sun.
Ive got a good day planned for sat to Awhitu peninsula. Prob around 300 kms by the time i get back to Te atatu.
Good food at a nice obscure cafe looking over the ocean. go and see a bit of history. - couple of historic places one with an awesome view and the other serves alcohol... Good roads. all sealed (except for a short stint to the lighthouse ~500m) and in good repair. one road is a bit of a goat track which will be interesting. (this is why id rather go when its dry.)
Meet behind the caltex station in manukau, corner of te irirangi and Gt south roads at 10.30am. Depart at about 11am

[Kartik]

Can always have two rides. One on sat and another on sun.
Ive got a good day planned for sat to Awhitu peninsula. Prob around 300 kms by the time i get back to Te atatu.
Good food at a nice obscure cafe looking over the ocean. go and see a bit of history. - couple of historic places one with an awesome view and the other serves alcohol... Good roads. all sealed (except for a short stint to the lighthouse ~500m) and in good repair. one road is a bit of a goat track which will be interesting. (this is why id rather go when its dry.)
Meet behind the caltex station in manukau, corner of te irirangi and Gt south roads at 10.30am. Depart at about 11am

Sounds like a good plan.... Go for a ride on both days.

I will be there tomorrow.

[nzspokes]

Can always have two rides. One on sat and another on sun.
Ive got a good day planned for sat to Awhitu peninsula. Prob around 300 kms by the time i get back to Te atatu.
Good food at a nice obscure cafe looking over the ocean. go and see a bit of history. - couple of historic places one with an awesome view and the other serves alcohol... Good roads. all sealed (except for a short stint to the lighthouse ~500m) and in good repair. one road is a bit of a goat track which will be interesting. (this is why id rather go when its dry.)
Meet behind the caltex station in manukau, corner of te irirangi and Gt south roads at 10.30am. Depart at about 11am

You may see me coming the other way. I may head down around lunch time.

[Ribit]

Will keep an eye out...

[BoristheBiter]

Would be nice but I think I would struggle for Sat. kids sport etc.

Next Sunday, WMCC ride at woodhill.

Do you have your bike fixed yet?

[636stunt]

Anybody riding on Sunday that wants company? 2-3 hour ride?

[Mongolian]

Anybody riding on Sunday that wants company? 2-3 hour ride?

I'm doing the winter drag wars tomorrow if you wanted to head to the strip

[Ribit]

Hopefully some others are keen with this mint weather.
Meet at Z westgate from 10.30. leave about 11am. (late start for those who are staying up to watch the Motogp qualifying to get a little bit of a sleep in)
Will figure out somewhere to go between whoever turns up. maybe piha or muriwai via some obscure roads...?

[636stunt]

Hopefully some others are keen with this mint weather.
Meet at Z westgate from 10.30. leave about 11am. (late start for those who are staying up to watch the Motogp qualifying to get a little bit of a sleep in)
Will figure out somewhere to go between whoever turns up. maybe piha or muriwai via some obscure roads...?

Il be there :)

[Kartik]

Anyone keen for a ride this weekend? Saturday seems to be quite nice weather wise....

[636stunt]

ANYBODY OUT FOR A RIDE THIS WEEKEND??
Want to make the most of the sunny days :)

[Maha]

Are these regular rides becoming irregular?

[Ribit]

Depends on what you call regular. Once every few months.... perhaps the local traffic on KB will pick up as summer rolls in.
Meetups is a good way to join into social rides.
And facebook