Regular weekend rides

[zealchick]

Crickey I go off line for a few days and look what hapens lol
Yep any day works for me although just to throw another spin on it I was thinkin i mite bugger off 26th and come home 27th depedning on the weather really (cause ya all know how much i love wet roads not :shit:)

So I might meet you guys somewhere enroute if I decide to do plan b
no fixed plans just wanna ride :woohoo:

....although not keen to get lost either so might just wait

don't know about an 8.30 start on boxing day though....

[zealchick]

:rolleyes::rolleyes:
OK REPOST for updated details: (Seems we are pretty settled on the date and other details)

Any volunteers for Tail End Charlie?

Coro Loop Monday 27th of December :innocent::
(Links embedded for route and places to meet/finish etc)

:wings:08:30am: Meet for breakfast (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Denny%27s+near+Hobson+Street,+Auckland+Central,+ Auckland&sll=-41.244772,172.617188&sspn=36.181989,93.076172&ie=UTF8&hq=Denny%27s&hnear=Hobson+St,+Auckland+Central+1010,+Auckland&ll=-36.847758,174.761925&spn=0.072119,0.181789&z=13&iwloc=A&layer=c&cbll=-36.847791,174.76184&panoid=r3fYRvcWWKTcLEPBOwLEHA&cbp=12,294.71,,0,5.14) at:
Denny's Family Restaurant
51 Hobson Street, Auckland 1010
Ph 09-309 9220


:scooter:9:30am: Depart for Coro Loop route (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=-36.849367,+174.758719&daddr=-37.000754,175.283566+to:-37.1511272,175.702157+to:-36.7485,175.67077+to:-37.18546,175.31452+to:-37.0847004,175.0891468+to:Unknown+road&hl=en&geocode=FSm5zf0dP5tqCg%3BFc5py_0dbp1yCin3Kr1BxJdyb TGg_Y8GYe8AEw%3BFWkeyf0djQB5CilJISqhSXlybTFxJ9YGYe 8AEw%3BFSxDz_0d8oV4CinLJF9QeFlybTEgSIcGYe8AEw%3BFU yYyP0dWBZzCinLsKIfNZ5ybTHAuZEGYe8AEw%3BFeQhyv0d-qVvCimxtbsJaq9ybTFAEpEGYe8AEw%3BFaJKyv0dtDhtCg&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=6&sz=16&via=1,2,3,4,5&sll=-37.074525,174.928823&sspn=0.009485,0.022724&ie=UTF8&ll=-36.96306,175.326691&spn=0.603509,1.454315&z=10) - Estimated days riding 5-6 hours

:doobey:12:30pm: Stop for lunch at Whitianga (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Whitianga,+Waikato&sll=-41.244772,172.617188&sspn=36.181989,93.076172&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Whitianga,+Waikato&ll=-36.821361,175.701685&spn=0.009447,0.022724&z=16)

:scooter:1:30pm: Depart for continued trip

:drinkup:Approximately 5:00pm Arrive at Whitehouse Tavern (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Whitehouse+Tavern,+Papakura,+Auckland&sll=-36.849638,174.759538&sspn=0.002254,0.005681&ie=UTF8&hq=Whitehouse+Tavern,&hnear=Papakura,+Auckland&z=15)
Dumas Place
Papakura 2113
(09) 299 9546

(BTW I expect that this won't be an open pub.... I haven't checked but its a good carpark to finish at for everyone).

Go our separate ways from there. A long but hopefully fun filled day. Can I also suggest that we run a tail end charlie and a system of charge and wait so that we are never so far apart and to cater for fast and slow riders.

Remember... if it was arranged here.. then probably the local :Police: know were going to be there so bring a good attitude.

I don't mind being tail end.......probably will end up there anyway :bye:

[OutForADuck]

....although not keen to get lost either so might just wait

.

God I know what you mean... I really need a break and escape is such a good feeling. We see you on the morning or along the way Tania you'll be very welcome.

Personally I'm thinking of a blast at some stage next week down to Palmerston Nth to deliver a chrissy present to my sister and just escape!!!! So relate to the bike out that &(&U#(&$(#&$ feeling.

[MarkE]

I'll be there chasing down the Ducati's

[Clean_up]

Depending on how hard I have to work on the night shift boxing day I might be able to make it. If I do, I'll happily take up TEC for the duration :)

[zealchick]

You got to come Tania, it will be such fun... I have booked a cabin with a bathroom if you decide at the last minnut and need to share.

:woohoo::woohoo: moved a small mountain got a plan in place will be able to make it. So yes please would love to share your cabin if offer still available:yes:
Let me know what the cost is:2thumbsup

[Sharry]

Your most welcom Tania, it has three single beds. $90 per night for two. Is that inside your budget?

[zealchick]

Your most welcom Tania, it has three single beds. $90 per night for two. Is that inside your budget?

Awesome sounds fantastic :yes:

[Clean_up]

Awesome sounds fantastic :yes:

is this for the northern exposure tour in a different thread? just slightly confused now, though thats not hard to do to me :P

[zealchick]

is this for the northern exposure tour in a different thread? just slightly confused now, though thats not hard to do to me :P


haha yeah sorry to throw you into a spin :blink: yes its for the northern exposure

[zealchick]

hmmm not looking so flash for tomorrow :-( will see what happens in the morning hopefully the forecast is wrong and i'll see you all there

[BoristheBiter]

hmmm not looking so flash for tomorrow :-( will see what happens in the morning hopefully the forecast is wrong and i'll see you all there

looking at the rain forecast it's 50/50.
might get to try out my new raincoat.

[fkn_loose]

hmmm not looking so flash for tomorrow :-( will see what happens in the morning hopefully the forecast is wrong and i'll see you all there

i reken its gonna be clear as the rain charts showing less than 1mm rain and that's round 10am to 1pm then on its clear


see you all there !!:woohoo:

[zealchick]

looking at the rain forecast it's 50/50.
might get to try out my new raincoat.
Ii havn't got a rain coat so going for clear :-)
see you at dennys

[zealchick]

i reken its gonna be clear as the rain charts showing less than 1mm rain and that's round 10am to 1pm then on its clear


see you all there !!:woohoo:

sounds better fingers crossed huh

[fkn_loose]

yeh i reckon ,

im showing rain or shine . om amping for a ride !!!!:yes::woohoo::scooter:

[OutForADuck]

Forecast is for the occational shower in the morning clearing and24 degrees so if. We get a shower it won't be a big deal.

Also rain is showing only mm's so nick abbiss deal...... see you all there

[fkn_loose]

this is gona be a bad ass ride !!!! :woohoo::scooter::woohoo: looking foward !!

[OutForADuck]

Guys what a gorgeous day, not a cloud to be seen here in titi and if there are clouds to be had we usually have them.. 7am and the sky if already blue. Metvuw shows no rain and a hot day all day!!! :woohoo:.

See you all at Denny's for breakfast!!!!

[zealchick]

What a beautiful day:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

[fkn_loose]

WOOP WOOP :woohoo::woohoo::scooter: RIDE ON !!!!!

see you all there !:sunny::sunny::woohoo::scooter::sunny:

[BoristheBiter]

And here's me just dieing to try out my raincoat.

See you all there.:scooter:

[fkn_loose]

mean day !!! no one bind it and no one got fu*kd up lol :woohoo:

na seriously , what a mint ride , beautiful views and what a great group of bikers , really glad to have met you guys and gals ,and i look forward to many more rides with yous !!:yes::scooter:

Thanks heaps !!!

[OutForADuck]

What a day ready for a bath now , exhausted but big smile on face. Hope everyone had a good time sorry about nav for last bit the new roads got me all confused. Mind you we got home about 15mi s behind the others :-)

Thanks for the company guys

[Ntoxcated]

+1

Awesome day everyone. Pity about the wet roads going over the top, but there were some other nice twisty bits :eek:

Won't be out to play tomorrow, but may be up for a ride later in the week once the weather clears up again. Not back to work until the 10th so should get some ririding in :scooter:

Cheers all,
Mike.

[OutForADuck]

P.S. Tania your a great trooper on your 250 glad you made it along hope you can walk tomorrow :facepalm:

[BoristheBiter]

+1

Fantastic day, great weather apart from over the top. having a nice beer to finish off the day.

Yep the weather looks shit for tomorrow.
just post up if your thinking of a ride anytime.

[zealchick]

Awesome ride thanks guys!!
one very tired wee girl, hot bath and some serious stretches are definately needed.......

[zealchick]

P.S. Tania your a great trooper on your 250 glad you made it along hope you can walk tomorrow :facepalm:


haha me too!! right now my poor body is thinking not

thanks everyone for waiting for me too :scooter:

[Rizla]

What a day with all that traffic, but still had a great time. Am exhausted.
Nice to meet you all. Thanks Tania for the company at the back of the pack for most of the day. But a big thanks to everyone for the company.
Enjoying a cold beer now
Look forward to the next time.
Steve

[OutForADuck]

God I'm glad we did the ride yesterday.. we lucked out.

Spending the day in the garage... lots to do :innocent:

[fkn_loose]

God I'm glad we did the ride yesterday.. we lucked out.

Spending the day in the garage... lots to do :innocent:


hard lol , im sussing that back brake , no air at all in the line , looks like it was tha mad az fade , ah well on the hunt for some super awesome brake fluid and some mean az race pads , any suggestions ???

[BoristheBiter]

anyone around for a ride over the next few days?

[MaxCannon]

Yes - I am super keen.
It has been ages since I've been on a group ride and the forecast tomorrow looks good.

[arj127]

Yip, i'm keen to get a ride in before i have to return to work

[BoristheBiter]

Yes - I am super keen.
It has been ages since I've been on a group ride and the forecast tomorrow looks good.

Don't know how many will be there but see you at the Caltex Dairy Flat at 10am.

[BoristheBiter]

Yip, i'm keen to get a ride in before i have to return to work

the more the merrier.

[Ntoxcated]

I'll be there

[Beth Stewart]

Look out for me!

[OutForADuck]

Yeah I think I will be there but only for part of the ride bit busy today.... See you guys there.

[OutForADuck]

Hey anyone up for Hampton tomorrow????? I am thinking I just might have to do it.. getting track withdrawals :facepalm:

[MaxCannon]

Looks awesome this morning.
On my way - just got to get some 98 first.

[diggyduo]

For you keen guys and girls....09:15 Monday from the same spot - Dairy Flat.

Make the most of the sun :woohoo:

[Latte]

Thanks for the ride today, was good to get out, ride some new roads and meet some new people. :woohoo: Although I'm shocking with names so I'll need a refreshwr on who's who next time :D

[arj127]

Good ride, thanx guys and girl. Thats my fix for a while

[Rad37]

Thanks all enjoyed the ride heaps today , happy new year to you all :woohoo:

[BoristheBiter]

Great ride today.
Would go again tomorrow but there are lawns that are getting very high.

[MaxCannon]

It was great fun. Loving this weather.

[Beth Stewart]

Hey everyone, thanks for your company today. Cheers Beth

[Sharry]

Hey anyone up for Hampton tomorrow????? I am thinking I just might have to do it.. getting track withdrawals :facepalm:

I can't ride at hampton due to not having leathers but am always up to perve at the ones brave enough to ride it.
Are you still going down there tomorrow?

[OutForADuck]

I can't ride at hampton due to not having leathers but am always up to perve at the ones brave enough to ride it.
Are you still going down there tomorrow?

Hey Sharry, sorry I didn't read this until today... yep made it down to Hamptons. Had a great day, it was hot and fantastic. Even considering I low sided the track bike on the fourth session. I was on a slower lap (1:19 Vs the 1:16's I had been doing) so was surprised to lose it then, but looking at the tires I think I ran out of wear in the heat so lesson learned, don't be stingy on rubber :innocent:.

New leathers now nicely scrubbed in to match the sliders. Minor damage and not even a single bruise on my body so a pretty gentle 54kPH bin. Just need to get myself a new handlebar.

It was almost too hot to be honest, I was keeping a skull cap and shirt in the ice bucket tryin to keep cool :facepalm:

On the rubber side... I ended up having to get 5 new tires today.. CT must love me and my small morgage :facepalm: But then as usual they took really good care of me.

[yachtie10]

personally I think its the worst ive seen you ride
But the off may have had contributing factors
there was another bike that went down that was worth a shit load more than yours (and had a good rider)


Glad you enjoyed it

Sharry you can hire leathers for the day onsite

cheers

[OutForADuck]

personally I think its the worst ive seen you ride


Yeah I was having real gearbox problems in the first couple of sessions.. thought I was going to join you at corner four a couple of times when the box jumped out of second and then back into it.

Got it fixed later in the sessions though.

[Sharry]

Goodness Greg, glad you havnt got an injury from that... but shame about the bike :shit:

5 tyres? I presume that means you have at least 2.5 bikes?
CT do look after you eh, they be my favourite parts shop:yes:

[OutForADuck]

Goodness Greg, glad you havnt got an injury from that... but shame about the bike :shit:

5 tyres? I presume that means you have at least 2.5 bikes?
CT do look after you eh, they be my favourite parts shop:yes:

Not even a bruise and no real damage (broke a handle bar and everything else cosmetic).

Bit more than 2.5 bikes :innocent: One of my bikes didn't need any tires at all :facepalm:

Can you do the math???

[Sharry]

OK :cool:

Bike 1 = needed no tyres but ya bought it one anyway for new years :)
Bike 2 = two tyres
Bike 3 = two tyres

Or
1 bike needs no tyres
5 bikes all with one new tyre each

Or
Bike 1 = two tyres
Bike 2 = two tyres
Bike 3 = one tyre
Bike 4 = is feeling special cos she got new tyres last year

[OutForADuck]

OK :cool:


Or
Bike 1 = two tyres
Bike 2 = two tyres
Bike 3 = one tyre
Bike 4 = is feeling special cos she got new tyres last year

Right last time. Only depressing thing is that last year is only a week ago :facepalm:

[yachtie10]

are you saying the BMW has new tyre(s)?

[OutForADuck]

are you saying the BMW has new tyre(s)?

Yep.. new tires.. new battery... new other stuff... just waiting now on the work by Experience and it should all be back on the road fingers crossed.

Might even make the Great North Exposure :shit:

I know you don't beleive me do ya :innocent::innocent::innocent::innocent:

[Hinny]

Yep.. new tires.. new battery... new other stuff... just waiting now on the work by Experience and it should all be back on the road fingers crossed.

Might even make the Great North Exposure :shit:

I know you don't beleive me do ya :innocent::innocent::innocent::innocent:

I'm sure I've heard it all before. ... twice?

[BoristheBiter]

Yep.. new tires.. new battery... new other stuff... just waiting now on the work by Experience and it should all be back on the road fingers crossed.

Might even make the Great North Exposure :shit:

I know you don't beleive me do ya :innocent::innocent::innocent::innocent:

I can vouch for you, well i saw you getting the tyres anyway.

[OutForADuck]

Yep small morgage contributed to CT ... now on with the plans.

BTW, I doubt that the Beemer will be going for the NET as I have to get the work from Experience, put it all back together and then get it through new rego/Wof et all.... and of course do some testing before going all the way up north on her. Big bike to push :innocent: But will give it a whirl.

[OutForADuck]

Hey woodchop on at puhoi tomorrow who's up for a short ride over woodcocks followed by lunch at puhoi??? Starting at westgate for a change say 10am

[diggyduo]

Cool.

A Thursday ride with the Sunday crowd on a Saturday! :niceone:

[Sharry]

I up for it, as long as I can drag myself out of bed by 0830 :woohoo:

[zealchick]

...I think I have to work :-( if I get to work and they can cope without me i'll see you there

Anyone going to be riding Sunday?

[Al]

Will see you at Puhoi!
SWMBO and I will be pootling along tomorrow morning too!

[BoristheBiter]

.

Anyone going to be riding Sunday?

I might be, M will be so see you there.

[OutForADuck]

cool see you guys at Westgate servo at 10am.

[Latte]

What time will you be at Puhoi (approx?). Was planning a ride tomorrow morning anyway but prob won't make it to westgate by 10. Might catch up then.

[OutForADuck]

Sometime between 11 and 12 I would guess. Depending on what hte guys want to do on the way :yes:

[yachtie10]

might see you tommorow

Anyone up for sunday??

[Latte]

Sometime between 11 and 12 I would guess. Depending on what hte guys want to do on the way :yes:

Prob easier to get myself organised and head out to westgate for 10 am. I was gonna ride with a mate tomorrow, ok if he tags along as well? (Not a kiwibiker).

[diggyduo]

i`ll see you at the shell in the shopping metropolis!

[zealchick]

I might be, M will be so see you there.

kewl:niceone:

[fkn_loose]

man lucky azz getin to ride the summer , cops caught up with me ,and to no surprise i was over my demerits , so thats road rides out for me:bye: for the next 3 months.:violin:... any one going out the track and want to take there bikes in a van, flick me a pm , the catch is i wont be able to drive the van.:facepalm::facepalm::facepalm: it fits 3 250's/400's or 2 600/1000's and seats 3 up front .

[BoristheBiter]

man lucky azz getin to ride the summer , cops caught up with me ,and to no surprise i was over my demerits , so thats road rides out for me:bye: for the next 3 months.:violin:... any one going out the track and want to take there bikes in a van, flick me a pm , the catch is i wont be able to drive the van.:facepalm::facepalm::facepalm: it fits 3 250's/400's or 2 600/1000's and seats 3 up front .

Dude, that just sucks.:crybaby:
Lost mine last summer and it was shit, not just the no riding but getting driven everywhere, lucky mine was only 28 days.

See you when you get back on the road.:yes:

[diggyduo]

Hey woodchop on at puhoi tomorrow who's up for a short ride over woodcocks followed by lunch at puhoi??? Starting at westgate for a change say 10am

Nice ride OFAD - good fun route on some different roads. Hopefully you didn't have to que too much at Puhoi for lunch. Was gonna say I'm jealous not to finish the ride but watching the tennis final in the sun with Montana's best ain't too bad either...

Bit of a shame our roads give up the ghost with anything above 25 degrees. Maybe they can divert some of our ACC money into making a road surface that doesn't capitulate on a normal summer day.....!

Look after yourselves over the remainder of the summer, and I'll see you in autumn.

[Latte]

Yeah good ride today - really enjoyed the twisty bits, only bummer (apart from the wheel bearing) is I got a splitting headache on the way home, guess that's my body telling my I should have stayed out longer :D

[Sharry]

Was a real cool ride on some new roads:yes:
Thanks for the company guys :niceone:
I recieved a bonus and became pillion on my bike with nice young man showing me how she could realy be ridden on some nice back roads :ride:

There was heaps of melted tar on the roads so be careful out there guys...

[Ntoxcated]

I recieved a bonus and became pillion on my bike with nice young man showing me how she could realy be ridden on soem nice back roads :ride:

Was that after you dropped the old man off? :whistle:

[Sharry]

Funny lad, he be not an ol' man :)
Not by the way he rode my bike anyways.....

I have to admit to a wee woopsy leaving his house though :o

I am now in need of a new indercator, clutch leaver and the foot lever straightened now :(

[OutForADuck]

Funny lad, he be not an ol' man :)
Not by the way he rode my bike anyways.....

I have to admit to a wee woopsy leaving his house though :o

I am now in need of a new indercator, clutch leaver and the foot lever straightened now :(

and I thought that was going to be our secret Sharry :innocent:

Ntox she's does mean the old bastard :facepalm: but who can tell through a layer of leather and a helmet :blink:

Just got the beast home and unloaded into the garage... the guy who's place it was resting at turned out to be a cool lad and was quite keen for a natter about hte bike it turned out.

[OutForADuck]

Nice ride OFAD - good fun route on some different roads.

Glad you enjoyed mate. I didn't get much further down the road and one of my rear wheel bearings collapsed :facepalm: So turned into a good day to have mates around.

Thanks guys!!!!:woohoo:

enjoy that Texan winter mate... See you when you're back in Godzone :bye:

[OutForADuck]

Guy'n'Girls. The ART Days are a hit every time a trott and usually booked out well in advance. This coming session on the 16th does still have some spaces left though in group 1 (slow beginners group).

So if you are still on holiday or need to shake off that back to work blues with some fun in the sun and excellent instruction take a look at : ART Day 16th Jan (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/132456-AMCC-ART-16th-January?highlight=ART+Day)

If you don't know what they are about search on here for ART Day and you will find plenty of happy previous customers or take a look at AMCC ART DAYS (http://www.amcc.co.nz/advanced-art) where you will also find the entry forms.

[yachtie10]

ride tommorow is on

BBQ and a swim after at my place
pm me for address or get it tommorow

[Krayy]

Many thanks for letting me join you today. It was a good day out for my first Summer ride and we took a few new roads for me so that was good.

Sorry I had to bail early. On the good side, I made it home with 30 mins spare to take my old computer for dumping, so I now have a clean(ish) space in the garage to fill with bike related junk.

Might see you on another one soon.

[yachtie10]

no worries
pity you could have cleaned up my garage

[Chaos_Warrior]

I am guessing you are talking about Thursday night's North Auckland ride, like a fool and against Hiss's advice and better judgement we went to meet for the South ride mainly cos it was posted on the KB events section (where as the North ride wasnt) and it seemed that more people were planning to meet for it but after riding all the way down there from Devonport on The North Shore and waiting for nearly an hour only one other guy was there, :facepalm: thankfully he was a really decent bloke ( Jafar ), who took us through some twisties to some place that looked like a western saloon bar :2guns: then on down Pioneer Road and ending up at The Village Bar & Kitchen for the hot rod evening, was a good ride and a cool evening in the end (even if we did get f**king soaked on the way back home) :angry2: , but still cant help thinking we should have taken wise old Hiss's advice, lol. :brick:
Can someone please provide details about what is happening with the Sunday's ride this weekend please ? :sherlock: like where to meet and at what time, many thanks in advance. :niceone:
Regards,
Chaos. :devil2:

[yachtie10]

Can someone please provide details about what is happening with the Sunday's ride this weekend please ? :sherlock: like where to meet and at what time, many thanks in advance. :niceone:
Regards,
Chaos. :devil2:

Hi
Info on where to meet and when is on post 1

Next sundays ride will be on but I wont be there as im at hampton downs that day. I think most of the regulars will be at ART day, HD or dessert Storm.


Be helpful if those intending to turn up would post so newbies have someone to meet up with.

See you all the following weekend

[p.dath]

Not that I am a regular any more, but I'll be at the ART day.

Chaos_Warrior, why don't you cruise on down to Pukekohe and have a look? Real friendly atmosphere.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/wiki/AMCC_Advanced_Rider_Training

[OutForADuck]

I of course will be at the ART Day and so should you!!! For the first time I can remember we still have places for "on the day" entry into group one (newbies). Usually we are either booked solid or very very close to it.

Come on down and have a go, if you have never been on a track before or have been scared off by your last venture THIS IS THE PLACE TO BE. Its friendly, safe and well run. You'll get really great tutition, the chance to get your bike sorted out, lunch and smiles that will last for a long time.

The biggest buzz I always get is the change from nervous first timers to confident track bunnies in a single day, talk about raising your confidence and safety margins for the road, best investment you can get and probably the most fun.

[zealchick]

yep I'll be at ART too:wings: good timing as I had a wee confidence knock on Thursday and although got straight back on my bike....well after my legs stopped feeling like jelly :crazy: have been over cautious since ....

[Ntoxcated]

... I had a wee confidence knock on Thursday ...

:doh: Sounds like you are OK though.

[zealchick]

:doh: Sounds like you are OK though.

I am fine, wasn't me, some other idiot smacked his car into a pole knocked it over the mw spun out and landed on the barrier:shit:

I was 1st on the scene little bit dramtic then the realisation kicked in i was 10 seconds away from being collected by him:blink:

my breaks work well:eek: slow, shakey ride home

[Sharry]

So glad your ok and managed to keep yourself safe Tania :niceone: it does shake you up a bit though eh.
Have a great day tomorrow:scooter:

[zealchick]

OK so i'm pretty happy with today (as everyone that attended ART should be) I got Most improved Rider for the day :first: :woohoo: :woohoo:
Thanks Greg for all your advice and guidance clearly its made a huge impact on my riding:yes:
Very tired girl will sleep well tonight:yawn:

[Sharry]

Well done Tania, you are realy putting all your learning into practice girl :first:

[OutForADuck]

Great day yesterday at ART, the KB guys were tearing up the track, After a great discussion amongst the trainers, Tania took out most improved rider with comments like always on the right line now, always smooth and the real teller, biggest thing holding her back is the bike. At which point it was said if your riding better than the bike you win :niceone::niceone:

Tania wasn't the only one though... A certain Ntox was ripping around the track, rear wheel steering through Jennians and trying to sign his name coming out of Castrol. It got so bad that an instructor had to suggest to him that his tires had had enough and he should consider going home :Police: To his daughters birthday!!! :bleh:

I think I am going to have to start taking instruction from Ntox!!!

The day was a scorcher and starting the day exhausted already I'm sorry if i seemed a little detached, I'm sure some people came up excited about how their riding improved and I was not as full of enthusiasm as usual. By the time I got home I didn't even have the energy to up pack.

Thanks for a great day guys.... always good to see you out there.

[zealchick]

biggest thing holding her back is the bike. At which point it was said if your riding better than the bike you win :niceone::niceone:

After the 28th i'll be doing some serious shopping:D

[Ntoxcated]

Thanks Greg for all your advice and guidance clearly its made a huge impact on my riding:yes:

+1 to that. Greg, I'm sure there are quite a few of us that really appreciate the time you take to explain everything.

[Ntoxcated]

My now customary video clip (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCyHvEgbqpM)

A prime example of how not to take a corner :shit:
Approaching the hill, I clipped the left hand side of the repair in the middle of the track just like Nick Cole told us to, pretty much the same as I had been doing for most laps. This time however, I was going just a little bit faster (doesn't take much) and didn't seem to get over the bike properly and by the time I tipped in, I was dragging my toe and rapidly running out of track. The following lap, I slowed down to make sure :)



But as ever, a huge amount of fun was had :yes:

[BoristheBiter]

+1 to that. Greg, I'm sure there are quite a few of us that really appreciate the time you take to explain everything.

+ 10 to that.

You don't know how good it is to have you helping us all the time.
Its like having our own personal trainer.

[Ntoxcated]

Hey Boris, how did you and M go at Desert Storm? I imagine the sad news down there put a bit of a damper on things, but hope you managed a great weekend.

[BoristheBiter]

Hey Boris, how did you and M go at Desert Storm? I imagine the sad news down there put a bit of a damper on things, but hope you managed a great weekend.

We didn't hear about it until the Sunday.
Was a good trip but Oh the dust. at the beginning you couldn't see 3m in front of you but it did clear a it quicker on Sunday.
I will post up the vid when i get some time.

[p.dath]

My now customary video clip (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCyHvEgbqpM)

A prime example of how not to take a corner :shit:


You know what I would like to see - a rear mounted camera view - so I could see both you and the track at the same time. Would love to see what you are doing on the bike at the same time.

[OutForADuck]

My now customary video clip (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCyHvEgbqpM)

A prime example of how not to take a corner :shit:


dude you turned in too early.... your apex is just as you turn in, as the corner starts. Must have been a pants cleaner required :bleh:

One thing about crossing a patch on a track as a marker is the angle that you cross that at.... the corner was done and dictated by the corner before.. you ran a wide line out of Ford and then where you should have modified your line as a result you hit the same spot but at a different angle and effectively TBoned the corner.

At your level when you get the line that wrong..... start looking at the previous couple of corners.

When you are carrying the speed you are now doing getting it wrong is a much more "interesting" affair isn't it

[OutForADuck]

Hey Boris, how did you and M go at Desert Storm? I imagine the sad news down there put a bit of a damper on things, but hope you managed a great weekend.

Excuse my ignorance... what happened?

[Ntoxcated]

Excuse my ignorance... what happened?

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/133331-Rider-dies-at-Desert-Storm

[BoristheBiter]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/133331-Rider-dies-at-Desert-Storm

looks like its going to be pissing down this week end, might call for a trip to the sandpit.

[Ntoxcated]

looks like its going to be pissing down this week end, might call for a trip to the sandpit.

Sounds better than sliding all over the road on bald tyres :msn-wink:

[BoristheBiter]

Sounds better than sliding all over the road on bald tyres :msn-wink:

So you keen then??:yes:

[p.dath]

Sounds better than sliding all over the road on bald tyres :msn-wink:

Money is good at fixing that problem. :)

[Ntoxcated]

So you keen then??:yes:

Always keen for a ride. I've been checking the dirty bikes on TM - not that I can afford one any time soon - but I certainly enjoyed the sandpit last time.

[Ntoxcated]

Money is good at fixing that problem. :)

Roll on payday :wait::wait::sleep:

[BoristheBiter]

Always keen for a ride. I've been checking the dirty bikes on TM - not that I can afford one any time soon - but I certainly enjoyed the sandpit last time.

We are looking for a new one for M, probably get a crf230.
you can always hire one up there or ask a shop if you can borrow a demo bike.

[Ntoxcated]

We are looking for a new one for M, probably get a crf230.

I just had a look - the crf230 looks quite nice. It must be much harder to organise test-rides. Especially if the bikes aren't road legal.

[BoristheBiter]

I just had a look - the crf230 looks quite nice. It must be much harder to organise test-rides. Especially if the bikes aren't road legal.

I do know what you mean, as when we got ours we had never ridden a bike before so we just had to go by what the dealers said.

most are pretty much the same so it is more if the bike fits so you can just ride around some car park, and it also comes down to looking at what you want the bike for, MX, trail or enduro.

looking at going Sat up to the sandpit.

[Chaos_Warrior]

I of course will be at the ART Day and so should you!!! For the first time I can remember we still have places for "on the day" entry into group one (newbies). Usually we are either booked solid or very very close to it.

Come on down and have a go, if you have never been on a track before or have been scared off by your last venture THIS IS THE PLACE TO BE. Its friendly, safe and well run. You'll get really great tutition, the chance to get your bike sorted out, lunch and smiles that will last for a long time.

The biggest buzz I always get is the change from nervous first timers to confident track bunnies in a single day, talk about raising your confidence and safety margins for the road, best investment you can get and probably the most fun.


A big thanks to you and the guys for having us tag along with y'all for last night's ride mate, hope we didn't hold you up too much, lol :niceone:
Regards,
Chaos. :devil2:

[OutForADuck]

A big thanks to you and the guys for having us tag along with y'all for last night's ride mate, hope we didn't hold you up too much, lol :niceone:
Regards,
Chaos. :devil2:

No hold up mate.. it was a good ride. Keep an eye on this thread and the weather and you'll find another ride on the sunday all going well.

This is the Northern Exposure Tour (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=2710&day=2011-1-29&c=all) that was spoken about last night

and this is the Paeroa races. (http://www.battleofthestreets.co.nz/history.asp)

[R-Soul]

I have a pink slip for this Sunday. So I hope to join you guys (weather permitting).

Shell Garage, Dairy flats, 10:00 am?

[yachtie10]

I have a pink slip for this Sunday. So I hope to join you guys (weather permitting).

Shell Garage, Dairy flats, 10:00 am?

read post 1
not shell

[Chaos_Warrior]

No hold up mate.. it was a good ride. Keep an eye on this thread and the weather and you'll find another ride on the sunday all going well.

This is the Northern Exposure Tour (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=2710&day=2011-1-29&c=all) that was spoken about last night

and this is the Paeroa races. (http://www.battleofthestreets.co.nz/history.asp)

Just to let you know mate we have today booked our accommodation for the campsite so WE WILL :wings: be attending the weekend with you all :niceone:
Regards,
Chaos. :devil2:

[Ntoxcated]

Just to let you know mate we have today booked our accommodation for the campsite so WE WILL :wings: be attending the weekend with you all :niceone:
Regards,
Chaos. :devil2:

Cool :) Still not able to convince my wife to come up.

[Chaos_Warrior]

Cool :) Still not able to convince my wife to come up.

Wow ! :gob: A weekend of NO housework, :oi-grr: NO cooking :oi-grr: and outdoor sex :buggerd: and she still won't give in to your advances ? :facepalm: That's unreasonable behaviour that is ! LMAO ! :killingme
Regards,
Chaos. :devil2:

[hellokitty]

I have a pink slip for this Sunday. So I hope to join you guys (weather permitting).

Shell Garage, Dairy flats, 10:00 am?

you got time off for good behaviour?


Wow ! :gob: A weekend of NO housework, :oi-grr: NO cooking :oi-grr: and outdoor sex :buggerd: and she still won't give in to your advances ? :facepalm: That's unreasonable behaviour that is ! LMAO ! :killingme
Regards,
Chaos. :devil2:

Sounds like the perfect weekend!

[OutForADuck]

Cool :) Still not able to convince my wife to come up.

Dude... if you and Pumba and probably others got together they could share the drive/ride and carry luggage.... did you suggest to Christine that she would be a hero :eek:

Mind you I do believe there is the matter of your house being destroyed by the time you get back :drinkup:

[Chaos_Warrior]

Dude... if you and Pumba and probably others got together they could share the drive/ride and carry luggage.... did you suggest to Christine that she would be a hero :eek:

Mind you I do believe there is the matter of your house being destroyed by the time you get back :drinkup:

We will be taking a rucksack up with us so if anyone could put that in a car for us that would be an amazing help ? :)
Regards,
Chaos. :devil2:

[R-Soul]

you got time off for good behaviour?


I think its more the threat of imminent bad bahaviour if I dont get a ride soon...

and yes, I been sucking up big time...

[OutForADuck]

Wow what a stunningly fantastic day.... even the dogs kennel has flooded :weird:

[yachtie10]

To look on the bright side
At least there is no drought

Have a good day as obviously no ride for me today

[BoristheBiter]

To look on the bright side
At least there is no drought

Have a good day as obviously no ride for me today

Yes it's not the best day for a ride.

Have you had a look at the rain radar? where has the north island gone?

[OutForADuck]

Really good day for curling up with a book... maybe about riding :eek:

[OutForADuck]

And the geek shall inherit the motorbike racing; qoute from a recent TTXGP race "Higbee’s first place win was assured when Barnes had to stop and cycle his bike through a reboot, although Barnes did still manage to capture second. Michael Hannas of ElectricRacebikes.com took third."

Obviously running windows :msn-wink: God help us all

[Sharry]

You bunch of softies....... The day has been won by a girl :bleh:

I rode up from Tokoroa this morning with no hair raising momments :2thumbsup
Although my boots were full of water inside 30ks of starting, over gloves may as well have been left in the pack, pants leaked big time and neck warmer sent the water strait down inside my jacket to my T-shirt :shit:
But at end of journey it was nothing a hot bath could not fix :cool:

[zealchick]

So the cofidence has returned big time huh?:niceone:
fingers crossed for next weekends weather being fantastic!:sunny::sunny:

[p.dath]

I rode up from Tokoroa this morning with no hair raising momments :2thumbsup
Although my boots were full of water inside 30ks of starting, over gloves may as well have been left in the pack, pants leaked big time and neck warmer sent the water strait down inside my jacket to my T-shirt :shit:


Go Sharry! Obviously a hardened all weather rider.

[OCD Legend]

I do believe there is the matter of your house being destroyed by the time you get back :drinkup:

has your kitchen been demolished yet??? If anyone is in the need of demo work - i could offer the services of a "teenager" which would leave me free to attend this weekend away and be a luggage carrier...

[Maha]

Go Sharry! Obviously a hardened all weather rider.

Case of having to aint it, if you have to get home for work the next day.

[R-Soul]

Rats!! And I was so looking forward to it..

Bloody el Nina

[BoristheBiter]

And looks like the same for next weekend as well.

[OutForADuck]

has your kitchen been demolished yet??? If anyone is in the need of demo work - i could offer the services of a "teenager" which would leave me free to attend this weekend away and be a luggage carrier...

God I had to think for a min.... but then.. pink flowers :msn-wink: and Volty!! Could only be Mike :bleh:.

Na... thought I might keep the kitchen for atleast a few more days, given the new one only goes in on the 9th :corn: didn't want to be living on my sisters doorstep (or takeaways) for too long!!!

How's that Volty going.. got the race tires fitted for the 11th?

[OCD Legend]

woohoo demo could happen this weekend then - free of charge (just remove all alcohol from house), any additional demo will be a bonus

[OCD Legend]

.
How's that Volty going.. got the race tires fitted for the 11th?

Can't afford new tires, might put some flame decals on her to speed her up:msn-wink:

[zealchick]

Time for a big girls bike now:eek::wings:

[BoristheBiter]

Time for a big girls bike now:eek::wings:

Well done,:clap:
So a pink gsxr? maybe a R6?
And into group 2 :yeah:

[R-Soul]

yeee haaaa - looks like I will be able to go to the next ART day!! on 17 April!!

I have even changed my insurance to allow for it. Now all I need is a decent set of tyres, and a service...

Group 2 here I come!!

PS Thansks for the VTR manual NTOxcated

[zealchick]

Well done,:clap:
So a pink gsxr? maybe a R6?
And into group 2 :yeah:

hehe maybe:msn-wink:

[OCD Legend]

YAAAY, Congratulations, :niceone:

[OutForADuck]

Wahoo... congrats girl!!!

[p.dath]

Time for a big girls bike now:eek::wings:

You passed. Congratulations!

[Sharry]

WOW, congradulations Tania... knew you could do it:2thumbsup

[Rad37]

Hi All, any riding this sunday weather is looking perfect..:2thumbsup??

[yachtie10]

Ill be there tommorow
looks like a good one

[BoristheBiter]

we will be there.

[R-Soul]

I might be able to come- but only for a few hours. Where is the ride to?

[R-Soul]

Thanks guys that was awesome. Pity I had to leave early, bit it was great fun.
TBh I got a bit lost after Wellsford.... good thing I rode home behind a regular!! Thanks man!

[BoristheBiter]

Thanks guys that was awesome. Pity I had to leave early, bit it was great fun.
TBh I got a bit lost after Wellsford.... good thing I rode home behind a regular!! Thanks man!

Another good ride.

[yachtie10]

great day
Thanks guys and gals

[Rad37]

:drinkup:
great day
Thanks guys and gals

Really good ride today, enjoyed it very much thanks all :woohoo::scooter::sunny:

[R-Soul]

videos posted anyone?
:yes:

[BoristheBiter]

videos posted anyone?
:yes:

Didn't have my camera on.
rdkls did.

[javawocky]

Hello fellow shore bikers.

Rumour has it that the station you guys originally left from closed down.

Where do you guys leave from now days and what time?

Probably won't join this weekend but possibly next weekend.

And what is the initiation ritual? Is it the standard 100meter wheelie blind folded or the no handed stoppie?

[BoristheBiter]

Hello fellow shore bikers.

Rumour has it that the station you guys originally left from closed down.

Where do you guys leave from now days and what time?

Probably won't join this weekend but possibly next weekend.

And what is the initiation ritual? Is it the standard 100meter wheelie blind folded or the no handed stoppie?

Caltex gas station dairy flat, its still there.
meet sunday morning 9:30 leave 10ish.
Your shout at the pub.

[Ntoxcated]

Your shout at the pub.

+1 :drinkup:

[yachtie10]

Hello fellow shore bikers.

Rumour has it that the station you guys originally left from closed down.

Where do you guys leave from now days and what time?

Probably won't join this weekend but possibly next weekend.

And what is the initiation ritual? Is it the standard 100meter wheelie blind folded or the no handed stoppie?

Welcome
How do you do a no handed stoppie?
your shout at the pub

[ttmadness]

What is the ride like with regards to attention from the local constabulary?

[javawocky]

How do you do a no handed stoppie?


Well it all starts after you have been to the pub and after you have perfected the blind folded wheelie...

[yachtie10]

What is the ride like with regards to attention from the local constabulary?

That depends on how you ride
only been 2 tickets in the nearly 2 years of the ride (to my knowledge)

We have only had one off as well (which was a ride home no biggie)

I like to get off the main roads onto quiet roads where we dont often see cops. but to get to those roads you sometimes have to ride the main highways

Also we sometimes have an officer join us

[javawocky]

What is the ride like with regards to attention from the local constabulary?

I think the more relavent way to ask this question.
Are you guys Faster / Slow / The Same as the Thursday nightriders? :corn:

[yachtie10]

I think the more relavent way to ask this question.
Are you guys Faster / Slow / The Same as the Thursday nightriders? :corn:

hard to answer but have you been on a thursday night ride lately? i have and they have been very tame.

I think the answer is we are not a group of sports bikers in a race. We go at our own pace which varies. We are also not angels who cruise at below the speed limit.

[javawocky]

hard to answer but have you been on a thursday night ride lately? i have and they have been very tame.

I think the answer is we are not a group of sports bikers in a race. We go at our own pace which varies. We are also not angels who cruise at below the speed limit.

Haven't been on the Thursday night group for ages, good to hear the are behaving themselves.

Sounds like a group I will enjoy.

[racefactory]

excellent I will see you guys on the weekend. Let's hope for a ginga cunt free ride.

[BoristheBiter]

excellent I will see you guys on the weekend. Let's hope for a ginga cunt free ride.

FYI, they do monitor these sites.

[racefactory]

That has got to be baloney surely? Not sure if you're just taking the piss mate.

Fucking hell, get out there are catch some crims won't they?

[BoristheBiter]

That has got to be baloney surely? Not sure if you're just taking the piss mate.

Fucking hell, get out there are catch some crims won't they?

Nope, wish it was.

When i got pinged he asked me if this was the KB ride and he said he wasn't the ginga.

And you forget that these are highway patrol not normal general duties cops.

[racefactory]

But did he have red hair?

[yachtie10]

wrong thread and wondering if your a troll

guess we may find out if this thread is being actively monitored in the next few hours

[Ntoxcated]

Guys I've got an unregistered bike and no license, can I come on the ATNR tonight?

Sure you can. Not sure you will still be able to complain about a ticket though :innocent:

[yachtie10]

Sure you can. Not sure you will still be able to complain about a ticket though :innocent:

he can still complain but who will listen

[p.dath]

That has got to be baloney surely? Not sure if you're just taking the piss mate.

Some members of the Police do ride motorcycles you know. Some even have free time to spend with their families and on recreational web sites, like KB.

[zealchick]

Just putting it out there:mellow: i'm going on a bit of a girls road trip north tomorrow avo:woohoo: If you can give me a bit of a heads up as to where you might do lunch.....if I can suggest maybe waipu?? I will catch up with you guys and gals there and ride home with you:cool:

[yachtie10]

Dont normally discuss routes or destinations for online but your guess of the "usual" is most likely. Ring a regular on the day to be sure

[yachtie10]

Looks good for a ride north
See you there

[OutForADuck]

Hope you guys had a good blast... I took someone out for lessons, which was probably a good thing because my Gixxer has not suspenders at the moment :shit: whilst it waits for them to be rebuilt and stop me skipping through corners :facepalm:

See you all next week hopfully.

[Rad37]

Looks good for a ride north
See you there

Really good ride today thanks all, :woohoo::scooter::yes:

[yachtie10]

weather is good
ill be there

special message for Murray "suspension"

[Ntoxcated]

Still relaxing in Taupo. Have a good ride :drinkup:

[OutForADuck]

Still relaxing in Taupo. Have a good ride :drinkup:

Still painting :innocent: have a good ride :bye:

[Ntoxcated]

Still painting :innocent: have a good ride :bye:

Back from Taupo - here's the latest vid. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaahT_0a9RE)

Any pic's of the painting?

[Ntoxcated]

Boris, when are your's going up? :yes:

[zealchick]

Back from Taupo - here's the latest vid. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaahT_0a9RE)

Any pic's of the painting?

Looked great:drinkup:

[BoristheBiter]

Boris, when are your's going up? :yes:

Should be today.

[javawocky]

Back from Taupo - here's the latest vid. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaahT_0a9RE)

Any pic's of the painting?

Very entertaining stuff.

[OutForADuck]

Looked great:drinkup:

which lap... cause they were all entertaining in different ways :innocent:

Looked like a fun day Ntox... Sorry I missed it, but they tell me you can't be playing all the time.... Damned if I know why :angry:

[zealchick]

which lap... cause they were all entertaining in different ways :innocent:

Looked like a fun day Ntox... Sorry I missed it, but they tell me you can't be playing all the time.... Damned if I know why :angry:

its about balance....struggling to find it myself :facepalm: it'l be less play time for me i guess.....struggling to get the accountant to see my argument for sponsorship:innocent: imagine her respnse when she sees a new 'vehicle purchase' through the company:shit::dodge:

[BoristheBiter]

Boris, when are your's going up? :yes:

There you go.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKUZwepifFM

Not as quick as you but i was going sightseeing :)

third session file when i cut out turns 2 to 6 was corrupt as it would not shut off so i had to pull the battery so sorry all my dirt riding can't be seen, well this one anyway.

[OutForADuck]

Reasonably tidy Boris, Did you get much rain?

So a tip or two: Some corners on a track (probably not so much on a road) can benefit from an inside line, allowing deeper braking and more importantly longer on the gas coming out. The hairpin/sweeper before the back straight at Taupo is one of these.

Rather than enter it wide on the right of the track as you normally would you can enter narrow on the left. What happens is you use the fact that the track is quite deep (wide) in this corner to go in, turn sharper but at a slightly slower speed and then get on the gas and drive out. The wide line means you are on your side for a long time (right up to and even slightly beyond the exit) and you can’t get on the gas. The wide line tends to end up wide all the way around and leaves you feeling like you are using ALL the track, but waiting for a chance to get on the gas. The narrow line lends itself to faster entries, a more sharp slower turn and then a straighter more upright drive out on the gas. You could gain a couple of seconds there :yes:

Turn six needs a tighter line through it, letting the bike roll wide off the turn only if you can’t hold it down any more... .going wide doesn’t benefit the next corner as it is a slightly opening corner anyway and you just have to cover more track to get around, you might have noticed faster riders passing on the inside here, happens to me as well :shutup:

Otherwise good lines, just need to push up that corner speed and you’ll be threatening Mike. Good job you weren’t looking at the guy that fell off you could've ended up cuddling in the middle of the track :facepalm:

P.S. Notice I’m not giving Ntox advice anymore... Bugger is getting to fast, pushing me up the Mangamuka’s (I think his horn was broken), but I'm sure I could see his thumb working overtime :facepalm:

[BoristheBiter]

Reasonably tidy Boris, Did you get much rain?

So a tip or two: Some corners on a track (probably not so much on a road) can benefit from an inside line, allowing deeper braking and more importantly longer on the gas coming out. The hairpin/sweeper before the back straight at Taupo is one of these.

Rather than enter it wide on the right of the track as you normally would you can enter narrow on the left. What happens is you use the fact that the track is quite deep (wide) in this corner to go in, turn sharper but at a slightly slower speed and then get on the gas and drive out. The wide line means you are on your side for a long time (right up to and even slightly beyond the exit) and you can’t get on the gas. The wide line tends to end up wide all the way around and leaves you feeling like you are using ALL the track, but waiting for a chance to get on the gas. The narrow line lends itself to faster entries, a more sharp slower turn and then a straighter more upright drive out on the gas. You could gain a couple of seconds there :yes:

Turn six needs a tighter line through it, letting the bike roll wide off the turn only if you can’t hold it down any more... .going wide doesn’t benefit the next corner as it is a slightly opening corner anyway and you just have to cover more track to get around, you might have noticed faster riders passing on the inside here, happens to me as well :shutup:

Otherwise good lines, just need to push up that corner speed and you’ll be threatening Mike. Good job you weren’t looking at the guy that fell off you could've ended up cuddling in the middle of the track :facepalm:

P.S. Notice I’m not giving Ntox advice anymore... Bugger is getting to fast, pushing me up the Mangamuka’s (I think his horn was broken), but I'm sure I could see his thumb working overtime :facepalm:

I didn't start enjoying myself till the last session. I got a guy to look at my tires, as they look really bad now, so he played with my suspension but that made it harder to turn in, like i had a flat back tyre, but he fucked off and i tried to put it back the way is was and only got it by the last session. last time someone touches my bike.

Ntox said you were holding him up:rofl:

[OutForADuck]

its about balance....struggling to find it myself :facepalm: it'l be less play time for me i guess.....struggling to get the accountant to see my argument for sponsorship:innocent: imagine her respnse when she sees a new 'vehicle purchase' through the company:shit::dodge:

No no that's not the way it works.. you just made a significant investment in a new toy, err piece of business equiptment, you'll have to now make sure you get your monies worth out of it, its just good financial sense.

Makes sense no?

[zealchick]

No no that's not the way it works.. you just made a significant investment in a new toy, err piece of business equiptment, you'll have to now make sure you get your monies worth out of it, its just good financial sense.

Makes sense no?

does to me, happy director = happy business.... right??

[R-Soul]

does to me, happy director = happy business.... right??

Think of all the additional productivity by getting to work on time, or when visiting clients, or cutting the commute. No amount of money can be put on timeliness....


:innocent:

[Ntoxcated]

Sorry I missed it, but they tell me you can't be playing all the time.... Damned if I know why :angry:

Who says you can't :innocent:

Here is today's effort from Hampton Downs (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epvWQXr9hHs) :woohoo:

[Ntoxcated]

third session file when i cut out turns 2 to 6 was corrupt as it would not shut off so i had to pull the battery so sorry all my dirt riding can't be seen, well this one anyway.

Cue Tui's ad?

I thought they looked good. The wet session wasn't much fun though.

[Ntoxcated]

Ntox said you were holding him up:rofl:

To be fair, his suspension was completely non-existent at that point :violin: :innocent:

[BoristheBiter]

To be fair, his suspension was completely non-existent at that point :violin: :innocent:

That was my excuse too.

[OutForADuck]

To be fair, his suspension was completely non-existent at that point :violin: :innocent:

I'll let my tag line speak for itself :killingme

[yachtie10]

As we are all aware its Battle of the streets this sunday at Paeroa. I have been coerced into helping so will not be riding sunday. Will be going straight from HD saturday night.

Let us know if your going

Also the following sunday i am planning to go to the jetsprints at mermere
I wondered if a ride south that day with a stop off at the jetsprints would interest anyone. If so we could join the southern ride

[Ntoxcated]

I'm hoping to go to Paeroa on Sunday. The following Sunday I was planning on a shortish ride to get back in time for Superbikes live from Phillip Island.

[Latte]

As we are all aware its Battle of the streets this sunday at Paeroa. I have been coerced into helping so will not be riding sunday. Will be going straight from HD saturday night.

Let us know if your going

Also the following sunday i am planning to go to the jetsprints at mermere
I wondered if a ride south that day with a stop off at the jetsprints would interest anyone. If so we could join the southern ride

I'll be at HD on sat, then travelling down to bots with a mate from there sunday morning, keen to tag along if there's a few going down, maybe slight detour through 25a?

[Latte]

Who says you can't :innocent:

Here is today's effort from Hampton Downs (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epvWQXr9hHs) :woohoo:

wow, really cooking now :) .... Funny thing is, comparing it with older footage, you look slower. Guess smoother is more accurate a term.

[yachtie10]

I'm hoping to go to Paeroa on Sunday. The following Sunday I was planning on a shortish ride to get back in time for Superbikes live from Phillip Island.

what you would rather watch racing than ride your self
havnt you got a mysky

can always watch it at mine when we get back

[Ntoxcated]

what you would rather watch racing than ride your self
havnt you got a mysky

can always watch it at mine when we get back

Yes, got MySky, but I still sit up and watch most races live :facepalm: Crazy I know.

[zealchick]

i'm keen for Paeroa (although I might have to leave a little earlier than the rest of you:facepalm:)

[Reckless]

Yes, got MySky, but I still sit up and watch most races live :facepalm: Crazy I know.

Not crazy mate!
Me an my boys used to get up for the F1 (before sport sold there sole to sky) Great night!! Kettle Fries, Coke ( bourbon for dad) and motorsport! Now we download the Moto GP torrent and watch it via the laptop on the projector! Still a great night but not quite live LOL!!!

OH Btw: I've been meaning to try an make it ova for a ride but last Sunday I had a MAG meeting till 11 and Sunday is also usually my dirt riding day!
One day?? As I'm trying to get out and meet more of the crew!
I'm told the Wellington Thursday ride is up to 30 bikes!!

[R-Soul]

I'm off to free training with the ACC. Pity about Paeroa, but hey, there's always next year.

[javawocky]

For those leaving from up north and NOT lucky enough to be doing HD the day before, I and a mate are leaving Mobil Oteha Vally Road at 8:30 - feel free to form a disorganised mob.

[OutForADuck]

I'm hoping to go to Paeroa on Sunday. The following Sunday I was planning on a shortish ride to get back in time for Superbikes live from Phillip Island.

Ooh ooh can I come too :woohoo: (Superbikes ).

As for Paeroa... lets get a ride organised... where we starting from guys??? Breakfast meet and nice ride down sounds like its in order.

[R-Soul]

OK my training was cancelled (due to lack of interest probably due to Paeroa)- so Paeroa it is. Where do we meet?

[R-Soul]

I believe that the Autobahn cafe at the BP near the Pukekohe turnoff has fantastic burgers. How about going there for breakfast? Starting at 8:30 Oteha Valley road Mobil?

[Ntoxcated]

Ooh ooh can I come too :woohoo: (Superbikes ).

Absolutely, was gonna ask next time I saw you :yes:

[javawocky]

I believe that the Autobahn cafe at the BP near the Pukekohe turnoff has fantastic burgers. How about going there for breakfast? Starting at 8:30 Oteha Valley road Mobil?

mmm, food.

[zealchick]

Ooh ooh can I come too :woohoo: (Superbikes ).

As for Paeroa... lets get a ride organised... where we starting from guys??? Breakfast meet and nice ride down sounds like its in order.

I'm in where is breakfast?

[BoristheBiter]

Me and M are in.

So its Autobahn for breakfast?
everyone make their way there for 9am?

R-soul we will see you at the mobile at 8.30

[OutForADuck]

Me and M are in.

So its Autobahn for breakfast?
everyone make their way there for 9am?

R-soul we will see you at the mobile at 8.30

I'm up for breakfast at 9am at the autobarn. Anyone coming from west is welcome to join me on the way down to the autobarn. Unfortunately I'll be on the DooZr so might be cripple before we get back :facepalm:

[R-Soul]

Me and M are in.

So its Autobahn for breakfast?
everyone make their way there for 9am?

R-soul we will see you at the mobile at 8.30

Sweet- see you there.

[zealchick]

I'm up for breakfast at 9am at the autobarn. Anyone coming from west is welcome to join me on the way down to the autobarn. Unfortunately I'll be on the DooZr so might be cripple before we get back :facepalm:

I'll tag along from the west, where is a good meeting?

[DidJit]

If y'all wanna take in some twisties before Paeroa, some of us Southsiders are planning on getting there via Kaiaua > Kopu > Whangamata > Waihi. Might need a somewhat earlier start though. Anyway, the offer's there. I'm sure some more details will appear in the SATNR/SARSAR threads over the next few days (we're not as organised as you lot it appears).

[R-Soul]

If y'all wanna take in some twisties before Paeroa, some of us Southsiders are planning on getting there via Kaiaua > Kopu > Whangamata > Waihi. Might need a somewhat earlier start though. Anyway, the offer's there. I'm sure some more details will appear in the SATNR/SARSAR threads over the next few days (we're not as organised as you lot it appears).

Not sure if its still like that- but the first about 4 kms of road from Kopu towards Tairua was awful last time I was on it (about Mid December). Roadworks with large stones, making the riding pretty dodgy. You might want to ask around if it is still like that...

[DidJit]

Will do that right now.

[OutForADuck]

Westie's lets meet up at Servo corner of Patiki and Rosebank rd at 8:15 to leave at 8:30 at latest. All welcome, we'll head down to breakfast from there.

[R-Soul]

so to clarify : leaving from Mobil Oteha valley road (towards the Browns Bay side) at 8:30 am to go to Paeroa. So 8:00 to leave the Mobil at 8:30 then.


Stopping at Autobahn BP (at Pukekohe turnoff) for breakfast at about 9am.

Others are coming from west Auckland too, and meeting at the Autobahn BP.

Cant wait!!

[javawocky]

so to clarify : leaving from Mobil Oteha valley road (towards the Browns Bay side) at 8:30 am to go to Paeroa. So 8:00 to leave the Mobil at 8:30 then.


Stopping at Autobahn BP (at Pukekohe turnoff) for breakfast at about 9am.

Others are coming from west Auckland too, and meeting at the Autobahn BP.

Cant wait!!

Don't forget to identify yourself with the no handed stoppie when you arrive.

[BoristheBiter]

Don't forget to identify yourself with the no handed stoppie when you arrive.

Isn't a no handed stoppie just a crash into the back of the car in front?
Or is that the no handed stoppie with a wave?

[R-Soul]

That'd be too expensive - can't I just throw myself at the floor or something?

:facepalm:

[javawocky]

That'd be too expensive - can't I just throw myself at the floor or something?

:facepalm:

You could looked worriedly at your bikes radiator area saying 'Here kitty kitty kitty'

*Woo hoo 100'th page*

[BoristheBiter]

That'd be too expensive - can't I just throw myself at the floor or something?

:facepalm:

Only if you want everyone to think your have a "special moment".:facepalm:

[R-Soul]

Only if you want everyone to think your have a "special moment".:facepalm:

At the moment I actually do want to throw a tantrum...

I was told that the replacement xenon headlight bulb on my car is going to cost $300! and its a freaking Nissan FFS!! :shit:
Thats a whole new back tire!!

Screw that - I will import the damn bulbs from the manufacturer in China first if I have to.

[rdkls]

hey dave told me about your little scheme today
i'll see you guys @ papakura!

[BoristheBiter]

hey dave told me about your little scheme today
i'll see you guys @ papakura!

We are meeting at the bombay autobahn not the papakura one, although the south AKL guys are meeting there.

[OutForADuck]

We are meeting at the bombay autobahn not the papakura one, although the south AKL guys are meeting there.
Really???? Hey great day yesterday guys thanks for the cmpany and ride. Always a good day!!!!!

[BoristheBiter]

Really???? Hey great day yesterday guys thanks for the cmpany and ride. Always a good day!!!!!

if you look at R-souls post he said the pukie turn off, just didn't say which one:facepalm:

Great day all, sorry for taking some funny road back.

Hope the others got back fine.

[OutForADuck]

Great day all, sorry for taking some funny road back. Hope the others got back fine.

I thought they were all funny roads... At least I was having a laugh the whole way!!!

[OutForADuck]

For those wondering where we went yesterday to get to paeroa and back the routes are below:

Route out to Paeroa: (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Unknown+road&daddr=-37.0959771,174.9469328+to:-37.0764934,174.969543+to:-37.07479,174.98077+to:-37.1526521,175.1218091+to:-37.2117931,175.1817102+to:-37.22746,175.37111+to:Te+Aroha+Rd&hl=en&geocode=FdQUyv0dhlxtCg%3BFdf1yf0ddHptCilFs6f7rqxyb TGBGJEGYe8AEw%3BFfNByv0dx9JtCimd7h9a7qxybTFQ_ZAGYe 8AEw%3BFZpIyv0dov5tCikVMfL696xybTGw5e0GYe8AEw%3BFX QYyf0dkSVwCilBQbTEzKdybTHQAAUHYe8AEw%3BFW8xyP0djg9 xCimDpf-ZulhtbTEAPtwGYe8AEw%3BFTz0x_0dZvNzCinL-KNmFmJtbTGwMZIGYe8AEw%3BFSaOxf0dEYt4Cg&mra=dme&mrsp=7&sz=12&via=1,2,3,4,5,6&sll=-37.455238,175.669327&sspn=0.189415,0.349846&ie=UTF8&ll=-37.246181,175.502472&spn=0.379887,0.699692&z=11)

Route Home: (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Te+Aroha+Rd&daddr=-37.204063,175.5519132+to:-36.94682,175.13798+to:Unknown+road&hl=en&geocode=FSaOxf0dEYt4Cg%3BFaFPyP0dqbV2CimdByYl0YFyb TGRGJIGYe8AEw%3BFXw8zP0dvGRwCil3IlIzL7pybTGhdo4GYe 8AEw%3BFdQUyv0dhlxtCg&mra=dpe&mrsp=2&sz=10&via=1,2&sll=-37.139519,175.34317&sspn=0.76085,1.399384&ie=UTF8&z=10)

Good roads, good company , good racing, good weather, no bins (well off the track anyway) .... a bloody good day one and all.

Cheers.

[BoristheBiter]

For those wondering where we went yesterday to get to paeroa and back the routes are below:

Route out to Paeroa: (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Unknown+road&daddr=-37.0959771,174.9469328+to:-37.0764934,174.969543+to:-37.07479,174.98077+to:-37.1526521,175.1218091+to:-37.2117931,175.1817102+to:-37.22746,175.37111+to:Te+Aroha+Rd&hl=en&geocode=FdQUyv0dhlxtCg%3BFdf1yf0ddHptCilFs6f7rqxyb TGBGJEGYe8AEw%3BFfNByv0dx9JtCimd7h9a7qxybTFQ_ZAGYe 8AEw%3BFZpIyv0dov5tCikVMfL696xybTGw5e0GYe8AEw%3BFX QYyf0dkSVwCilBQbTEzKdybTHQAAUHYe8AEw%3BFW8xyP0djg9 xCimDpf-ZulhtbTEAPtwGYe8AEw%3BFTz0x_0dZvNzCinL-KNmFmJtbTGwMZIGYe8AEw%3BFSaOxf0dEYt4Cg&mra=dme&mrsp=7&sz=12&via=1,2,3,4,5,6&sll=-37.455238,175.669327&sspn=0.189415,0.349846&ie=UTF8&ll=-37.246181,175.502472&spn=0.379887,0.699692&z=11)

Route Home: (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Te+Aroha+Rd&daddr=-37.204063,175.5519132+to:-36.94682,175.13798+to:Unknown+road&hl=en&geocode=FSaOxf0dEYt4Cg%3BFaFPyP0dqbV2CimdByYl0YFyb TGRGJIGYe8AEw%3BFXw8zP0dvGRwCil3IlIzL7pybTGhdo4GYe 8AEw%3BFdQUyv0dhlxtCg&mra=dpe&mrsp=2&sz=10&via=1,2&sll=-37.139519,175.34317&sspn=0.76085,1.399384&ie=UTF8&z=10)

Good roads, good company , good racing, good weather, no bins (well off the track anyway) .... a bloody good day one and all.

Cheers.

Route there is wrong, we turned off at bush road.

[OutForADuck]

Route there is wrong, we turned off at bush road.

oops must have recalced the route before I copied it.. and we went down settlement to start as well... Oh well I tried :innocent:.

[BoristheBiter]

oops must have recalced the route before I copied it.. and we went down settlement to start as well... Oh well I tried :innocent:.

I tried to put one up but all i got was the opening picture so gave up.

[R-Soul]

if you look at R-souls post he said the pukie turn off, just didn't say which one:facepalm:

Great day all, sorry for taking some funny road back.

Hope the others got back fine.

hehe sorry guys- I had no idea there were two...
thanks for the great ride yesterday everyone. It was a great days racing too. I have never gone that way (going home) before- that was a beautiful route.

[javawocky]

Yeah, she was all good fun but the back of my legs are buring as I missed a spot with the sun screen :facepalm:

Funnies part for me was when Red Firestore guy went into that unexpected sharp left we were warned about, trying to wave a warning and negotiate the corner at the same time - (sorry can't remember your kb name now and I am way too lazy to go back and find it in the thread right now).

And Red Triumph guy stalking my ass the whole time, sorry we didn't actually chat, only when I was relaxing in the spa bath did I put two and two together when I remembered the Hamptondowns sticker on the front of your bike. Wish I had had a chat, perhaps when I finally attend a North Ride.

Anyway, its as great fun meeting yall and I look forward to many a twisty and coffee in future.

[R-Soul]

Hey java - we got separated when we went in, and then couldn't find you later. We were looking for you when we left - but you were nowhere to be seen. :violin:

ah well - it was all good fun. see you at regular sunday rides somtime again.