Auckland: Regular weekend rides [Archive]

yachtie10

3rd April 2009, 09:48

This is a regular ride for people who are in (or near) Auckland
all are welcome the. The ride varies but has a regular following and is decided on each time by the attendees .

It is not intended to be a race but we do get some fast riders (and some not so fast)

You should be capable of riding at open road speeds safely and hopefully be able to ride at your own pace (this means not trying to keep up with the rider in front if it is to fast for you)
Don't worry we will wait for you

The ride can go for a few hours (or longer) but we are rarely more than an hour from Auckland.
Just advise us what time you want to be back and we can tell you where to turn back.

As a guidline you can read the following thread http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/107628-The-Group-Ride-Guide
in particular http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1129403896#post1129403896

Please post here or PM me if you are interested and I am happy to organise the first few rides
:ride::ride:

We are having a Sunday morning ride at 10 am meet 9:30am onwards for a 10:00 am start
For now will be heading north of Auckland (anyone can suggest a ride)

The current start point is the Caltex Station on highway 17 at Dairy Flat
attached is a map

This is now in the calendar under http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=2616&day=2010-9-19&c=all

Just for clarity I am organising the start time and place but take no responsibility for others actions. You join this ride at you own risk. We have had no injuries so far lets keep it that way

Please make suggestions I am just trying to get this going

Bladeslapper109

3rd April 2009, 17:40

Sounds pretty cool. what sorta times?

Run to miranda?

Cr1MiNaL

3rd April 2009, 17:50

M always keen!

arj127

3rd April 2009, 19:27

Always keen for group rides

dwnundabkr

3rd April 2009, 21:45

cool when i build up enough credits, i will be in using my credits this weekend to go fishing lol, next weekend is easter so will be up at the beach fishing as well,
will keep an eye out
cheers

yachtie10

3rd April 2009, 22:31

OK so there is some interest

Can those interested post when they would prefer the ride

Say
Saturday morning
Saturday afternoon
Sunday Morning
Sunday afternoon

You can say more than one

I am happy to organise one for Sunday 5th morning say 10 am if there is any interest
:ride::ride::ride::ride::ride::ride::ride:

trump-lady

4th April 2009, 00:49

pick me pick me..........

0210407554.............

Hidalgo

4th April 2009, 01:03

count me in :wari:

diggyduo

4th April 2009, 05:23

Sat mornings are best for me

dwnundabkr

4th April 2009, 06:30

sundays here morning,arvo all good

arj127

4th April 2009, 06:52

Sundays good, will be keen for the 5th. Escape time

geoffm

4th April 2009, 09:32

Sundays for me - Saturday is kids sport day...

diggyduo

4th April 2009, 14:54

Okay, I've been 'released' for a few hours tomorrow morning, earlier the better if others are keen.

yachtie10

4th April 2009, 15:36

For those interested in tomorrow

I suggest 9:30 am Dairy flat petrol station on highway 17 (not highway 1)

I have a ride that can be 2, 3 or 4 hours depending on what is wanted

Let me know if you are coming please so I dont wait if no-one shows up
:ride:

arj127

4th April 2009, 16:19

i'll be there for sure, weather looks ok at the mo. 9.30's sweet

yachtie10

4th April 2009, 17:18

Dont forget the daylight savings change tonight

diggyduo

4th April 2009, 21:48

I'll be there (unless it's raining....... squeak squeak)

diggyduo

5th April 2009, 17:47

Great ride thanks gents, fantastic to find some new tracks. Very jealous I had to turn back early, turned out to be fantastic weather!:rockon:

arj127

5th April 2009, 18:38

yip, good ride thanx yachtie, look forward to the next one. Maybe i can lead some of the roads i know along the way next time.

yachtie10

5th April 2009, 18:59

I enjoyed the ride
Thanks for coming along
Hopefully well get some more people next time

Lets aim for another in 2 weeks

That would be Sunday 19th at 9 am weather permitting

:2thumbsup

Aaron_newrider

5th April 2009, 20:50

I enjoyed the ride
Thanks for coming along
Hopefully well get some more people next time

Lets aim for another in 2 weeks

That would be Sunday 19th at 9 am weather permitting

:2thumbsup

I'm buying my bike on Saturday the 18th (If my loan gets approved which is 95% assured) so I will attend if it does, might go sober driver for the boys that saturday so i'm not hung-over for the sunday.

Look forward to meeting you all and having a good ride :)

Aaron

Bladeslapper109

9th April 2009, 23:14

I'm buying my bike on Saturday the 18th (If my loan gets approved which is 95% assured) so I will attend if it does, might go sober driver for the boys that saturday so i'm not hung-over for the sunday.

Look forward to meeting you all and having a good ride :)

Aaron

What sort of bike you getting?

Im busy for these rides this month but next I will come along for a toddle

weekendwarrior

13th April 2009, 20:26

[QUOTE=yachtie10;2011135]I have had many discussions with guys (girls welcome) on the ATNR about some weekend rides......

im always keen for some weekend action.

Jcxss

14th April 2009, 15:41

Cool, I might join in I am new BTW haven't actually done group rides so might be an eye opener for me. Where are you going guys this sunday 19th?

yachtie10

16th April 2009, 23:10

Depending on the weather (wont be going if its going to rain all morning)
we will be having a ride same start as last time 9 Am
Post 14 has the current start point
PM me if you want my cell number

Cheers

yachtie10

18th April 2009, 13:01

Weather looks like its going to be Ok
So see you there at 9am
:2thumbsup

arj127

18th April 2009, 18:54

i'll be there yachtie, got my leave pass :)

Cr1MiNaL

18th April 2009, 23:32

I'll be there. Is this the dairy flat gassy that the ATNR ends at? I'm not quite sure. Cheers.

diggyduo

19th April 2009, 00:38

It sure is

Cr1MiNaL

19th April 2009, 08:33

Well I am a bit late, but Ill try make it there on time. If u guys take off I'll go home, got a lot to do as it is !

Aa7

19th April 2009, 14:35

cheers yachtie, will be along to the next one but all ready to go and i'll read proper and turn up on time for that one ;)

prettybillie

19th April 2009, 18:04

I'll be there in the next 6 - 8 weeks.....broken bones and broken bike gotta be fixed first :clap:

rok-the-boat

19th April 2009, 19:35

Thanks for the ride - will try it again sometime.

geoffm

21st April 2009, 21:27

So, when is the next one?
G

yachtie10

22nd April 2009, 12:47

I have edited post 1 to save any confusion
it now has the start point and time

I will edit post 1 if this changes

There will be a ride Sunday if the weather is Ok
all are welcome as long as you can keep up with legal speeds

Post any ideas you have

cheers

yachtie10

26th April 2009, 07:51

Anyone up for a ride??
The weather is the issue, It doesnt look that bad but rain at some point seems inevitable.
I suggest if you want a ride maybe look at the charity ride that starts at 10 in dury

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=94545

Im thinking of doing it if you want to ride down together from the shore let me know. leave around 9 am

cheers

yachtie10

30th April 2009, 14:33

Weather is looking good for sunday
Im hanging out for a decent ride
anyone interested
:ride::ride::ride::ride::ride::ride::ride:

scottjpalmer

30th April 2009, 18:33

Weather is looking good for sunday
Im hanging out for a decent ride
anyone interested
:ride::ride::ride::ride::ride::ride::ride:

Late morning or later I am keen (night shift saturday night)

I'm still a newbie so it'd be a leisurely cruise.

I'm in Pukekohe but am happy to meet anywhere . . .

kneebone

30th April 2009, 20:08

Hi Im interested in going on a bike run prefer Sunday morning or afternoon its all good, Im on the north shore so meeting at the calyex on dairy flat is fine for me. Im on a 750 honda shadow so I wont be going hellbent aginst sport bikes

geoffm

30th April 2009, 20:11

Late morning or later I am keen (night shift saturday night)

I'm still a newbie so it'd be a leisurely cruise.

I'm in Pukekohe but am happy to meet anywhere . . .

Could be in if the weather is decent.
Geoff

yachtie10

2nd May 2009, 14:10

Weather forecast is good so ride is on
usual time and place (see post 1)

:woohoo:

chrispy121

2nd May 2009, 19:59

when is the next one?????

yachtie10

2nd May 2009, 20:13

Sunday 3rd

tomorrow

Aa7

2nd May 2009, 21:32

9am meeting looking for a 9.30 or earlier departure is it??? i may come along for a short ride only as i dont have my bike and cant put many kms on the one i have :( looking forward to a ride though as the weather is looking good all day :) so see you at the gas station :scooter:

yachtie10

2nd May 2009, 22:28

See post 1 9:00 am start
if people want to start later let me know

Cr1MiNaL

2nd May 2009, 23:05

There is a coromandel loop on tomorrow for those interested in a ride south of the Bombays. Meet BP Autobahn (Papakura) at 9.30am for a 10 am departure. Cheers. Enjoy yourselves out there.

chrispy121

2nd May 2009, 23:15

last time we did the coro loop we lost a b king hehe
if I had more time I would have come on the coro loop raj

kneebone

3rd May 2009, 07:37

Sunday 3rd

tomorrow

Is this meeting at the dairy flat caltex, how many hours for the run

yachtie10

3rd May 2009, 07:45

Ride will be going for about 4 hours but you can call it short after 2 or 3 hours
depends on what is wanted

yachtie10

3rd May 2009, 21:33

Great ride today
Cheers Guys

Aa7

3rd May 2009, 22:53

sure was a great day for it and fun was had indeed. cheers. see you again hopefully next week or week after. plenty of fine brisk days ahead still :ride:

yachtie10

4th May 2009, 11:05

I have added this to the calendar for the next few months

I have also changed the start time to 9:30

Cheers

Maha

4th May 2009, 15:43

I will keep an eye on this, Sundays are good for us, so are Saturdays and the odd afternoon when I finish work early..:whistle:
If you are heading North we would meet up somewhere, maybe Wellsford if you are taking SH16?

yachtie10

4th May 2009, 22:59

Maha
We normally do woodcocks on the way up so Warkworth would be an easy meet around 10 or so

I am available any day for a ride as long as the weather is good

Cheers

Maha

5th May 2009, 18:31

Maha
We normally do woodcocks on the way up so Warkworth would be an easy meet around 10 or so

I am available any day for a ride as long as the weather is good

Cheers

Yeah sweet as yachtie, make the meet point at the College at the end on Woodcocks.

hobbitt

5th May 2009, 21:01

Bladeslapper109

5th May 2009, 23:42

Hi Yachtie10
I would like to join you on the sunday ride, May 17th. Does it matter that I'm NOT a speedster? but can go legal speeds. I definately need more riding experience to build up my confidence.
Hobbitt

nope not acceptable. must be minimum average speed of 200km/hr+ and miniumum 120km/hr over whole ride. even on the 35km/hr corners on SH16. :first:

Wheelies and stoppies are a must trough town centres to..

:crazy::Punk::bleh:

yachtie10

5th May 2009, 23:46

The ride is not intended to be super fast but you need to be prepared to fall behind if you are not keeping up (better to fall behind than Bin)
we will stop and wait at the next intersection, or have pointers if enough riders

Do you know the roads around Welsford Mangawhai area? If not you will after a ride or 2

Cheers

yachtie10

5th May 2009, 23:54

Bladeslapper is leading next time?:whistle:
which would be his first time on the ride

Havnt done 200 on my bike yet (as it would be illegal) have to wait for a track day

Maha

6th May 2009, 07:29

Hi Yachtie10
I would like to join you on the sunday ride, May 17th. Does it matter that I'm NOT a speedster? but can go legal speeds. I definately need more riding experience to build up my confidence.
Hobbitt

Just come along hobbitt, its all about the journey and the bullshit at the other end, not the speed....as a wise man once stated.
I have organised about 15 groups rides over the last few years and not one incident, ride your own ride.

The ride is not intended to be super fast but you need to be prepared to fall behind if you are not keeping up (better to fall behind than Bin)
we will stop and wait at the next intersection, or have pointers if enough riders

Do you know the roads around Welsford Mangawhai area? If not you will after a ride or 2

Cheers

Back roads to Mangawhai/Waipu?..very nice.

oldfella

8th May 2009, 21:11

Hi,
Sounds like a great idea. Have not had a chance to join in on Thursdays, so the more opportunities the better.

Cheers,
Oldfella

yachtie10

9th May 2009, 10:09

All welcome
Due to weather I wont be organising a ride tomorrow (mothers day was also an issue)

All go for the 17th weather permitting

Cheers

gwigs

9th May 2009, 17:13

I,m keen ..just looking for an excuse to get on the bike....count me in:2thumbsup

yachtie10

16th May 2009, 10:55

Weather could be OK tommorow so all on

I will post by 8:30 but will be going unless raining

Remember ride is starting 9:30 at usual place (see post 1)

For those interested will end ride with a trip to frostys to meet Shaun re suspension setup as per
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=98880

:ride::ride::ride::ride:

zx rider

16th May 2009, 14:33

Good day Y10, What time do you plan getting back from the ride 2moro? I only have half credits at the mo':doh:

yachtie10

16th May 2009, 14:52

We decide the ride on the day but there are bailout options for those who want to head home early
Just let me know what time you want to be back in Auckland and ill give you the options on the day

Ride can be 1,2,3,4 or more hours
Most of the time we are within 1 hour of Auckland

Cheers

Maha

16th May 2009, 17:14

Going to head down to Frostys in the morning so probably see ya there at some stage.

yachtie10

16th May 2009, 17:39

Can I get an idea of who is intending to turn up
My rear tyre is looking dodgy so I think I will head to cycletreads first thing which means I wont make the 9:30 time but probably 10

Cheers

gwigs

16th May 2009, 17:44

I,ll be coming...:niceone:

yachtie10

17th May 2009, 08:34

Ride update

Doesnt seem to be much interest today
Looking at the rain radar it is likely to rain, just dont know exactly when

I have to sort out my tyre so will not be at the start point at 9:30

Apologies to those who were coming
If your keen on a ride go anyway or meet me at cycletreads

Cheers

yachtie10

17th May 2009, 10:16

gwigs

17th May 2009, 14:53

Thought Id just go for short blast anyway......ended up having a coffee in Whangarei......was just going to Orewa.....couldnt stop riding....no rain,only wet road was through Brenderwyns bloody windy though....feel better now Ive had my fix:devil2:

yachtie10

17th May 2009, 15:50

Turned out to be a good day
Got new tyres so am all good now
Glad you had a good ride

Met Maha at frosties among other guys

Lets see if we can get some interest going for next week

Cheers

Davodevo

21st May 2009, 09:19

Have had bike ofr nearly 2 years now and meant to go on a group ride ages ago but never made it. Keen for Sunday ride. Hope weather improves enough.
:chase:

zx rider

21st May 2009, 18:52

Hi Guys, Is this Sunday a go?
Weather should be sparkling<_<, but cold

yachtie10

23rd May 2009, 10:13

Every Sundays a go if the weathers not shite

Looks like tomorrow may be OK so I will be there to test my new tyres (hopefully not in to much wet)

Come on guys get your permission slips and lets have a good ride

Cheers

trump-lady

23rd May 2009, 17:05

theres a ride south to nikau caves,,,,adv riders.....any one heading down? I feel like a ride tomorrow

yachtie10

24th May 2009, 08:34

Looking good for the morning

see you there

:ride::ride::ride::ride::ride::ride:

Cr1MiNaL

29th May 2009, 00:58

ride is on or....?

Hidalgo

29th May 2009, 12:36

monday (queens b'day) iz looking aweeeeesome :sunny:
i m riding south, with bunch of other bikerz. anyone keen? Pm me.
adios :shifty:

yachtie10

29th May 2009, 14:02

Yes ride is on just dependant on weather

Im interested in the monday ride

Cheers

Maha

29th May 2009, 14:20

Yes ride is on just dependant on weather

Im interested in the monday ride

Cheers

I had thoughts of putting a ride up for Monday, will have a look at it later.

Hidalgo

29th May 2009, 14:37

Click 4 Monday Ride (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=auckland&daddr=Mill+Rd+to:pukekawa+to:Churchill+Rd+to:Churc hill+Rd+to:SH+1+to:Tahuna+Rd+to:Waikare+Rd+to:Okae ria+Rd+to:Back+Miranda+Rd+to:Clevedon+Kawakawa+Rd+ to:whitford+to:auckland&hl=en&geocode=%3BFdRlyP0dlKhtCg%3B%3BFXD4xf0dkVNuCg%3BFX C7xf0dpptuCg%3BFf_UxP0dl1BwCg%3BFfjyw_0difBwCg%3BF TPexP0dULZxCg%3BFdVpxv0dfNFyCg%3BFQTBx_0dGntzCg%3B FfHJy_0dPzFvCg%3B%3B&mra=ls&via=1,3,4&sll=-37.160317,175.042419&sspn=0.782529,1.235962&ie=UTF8&ll=-37.169072,175.064392&spn=0.782439,1.235962&z=10)

Cr1MiNaL

29th May 2009, 18:04

carver

29th May 2009, 18:07

i might show up on one of there some time

pocketcracker

29th May 2009, 21:56

keen as , any ryds on the saturday or sunday? im thinking heading down to auckland from the winterless norf for a few days of exploring with various persons who may get out and about !!! ..

yachtie10

30th May 2009, 10:45

See post 1 for details of Sunday ride
weather forecast is for it to be pretty wet but clearing by afternoon
Will review later

Theres a shit load of rain coming today on the rain radar

diggyduo

30th May 2009, 13:28

that looks like a good route... wheres your ride leaving from?

Weather looks a bit dodge for Sunday, but I'd be keen for the Monday push down south.

Any news on timings and RV spots?

gwigs

30th May 2009, 16:19

I,d be up for a Sunday ride if the weather is ok

Hidalgo

31st May 2009, 02:39

Monday is a Done day :niceone:
Weather is looking good. meeting 9:00AM BP Papakura Leaving 9:30AM.
Heading Hanua, Kawakawa, Kaiaua (FishNchips)......
Here Is a Map (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=auckland&daddr=Mill+Rd+to:pukekawa+to:Churchill+Rd+to:Churc hill+Rd+to:SH+1+to:Tahuna+Rd+to:Waikare+Rd+to:Okae ria+Rd+to:Back+Miranda+Rd+to:Kawakawa+Bay,+Aucklan d,+New+Zealand+to:Clevedon+to:Sky+High+Rd+to:Great +South+Rd+to:auckland&geocode=%3BFdRlyP0dlKhtCg%3B%3BFXD4xf0dkVNuCg%3BFX C7xf0dpptuCg%3BFf_UxP0dl1BwCg%3BFfjyw_0difBwCg%3BF TPexP0dULZxCg%3BFdVpxv0dfNFyCg%3BFQTBx_0dGntzCg%3B %3BFSWRy_0do91uCg%3BFUGOyv0dZ1FvCg%3BFXrSyf0dY4ltC g%3B&hl=en&mra=ls&via=1,3,4,12&sll=-37.097771,174.955387&sspn=0.048948,0.077248&ie=UTF8&ll=-37.389152,175.206807&spn=1.560291,2.471924&z=9)
This is not a fixed route. Duration of ride and route can be readjusted to majorities demand. :rolleyes:
Looking forward to it :clap:

PS - get a good pair of ear plugs if u will ride to close to me :msn-wink:

yachtie10

31st May 2009, 08:19

Weather looks good to me

See you there 9:30

Will also be doing the Monday ride

:ride::ride::ride::ride::ride::ride:

Grahameeboy

31st May 2009, 08:20

See post 1 for details of Sunday ride
weather forecast is for it to be pretty wet but clearing by afternoon
Will review later

Theres a shit load of rain coming today on the rain radar

What rain...........

DEATH_INC.

31st May 2009, 08:20

Grahameeboy

31st May 2009, 08:21

I had thoughts of putting a ride up for Monday, will have a look at it later.

Did you lose that thought...........:spanking:

Hidalgo

31st May 2009, 12:07

Few people PMed me about asking Which "BP"?
Its the BP autobahn (Motordrom Service Area) - off ramp SH1, Before drury exit.
exit is just after u cross under a bridge.
thanks.

Hidalgo

31st May 2009, 12:07

Those on for sunday ride, have good fun, NJOY.

trump-lady

31st May 2009, 14:26

If Monday morning looks rain free I will be there, I agree should post it up on another thread.......

trump-lady

31st May 2009, 14:28

Im going to make a thread and put on calender too, hope thats ok.......

trump-lady

31st May 2009, 14:40

calender.. http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&ea=attend&e=2043

trump-lady

31st May 2009, 14:41

thread http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1129236249#post1129236249

Hectic

6th June 2009, 09:19

Hi, Just wondering if there is going to be a ride tomorrow?

yachtie10

6th June 2009, 09:25

Yes there will be a ride
Weather looks good
Looking forward to it

MaxCannon

6th June 2009, 11:38

Yes there will be a ride
Weather looks good
Looking forward to it

Where / when ?

Tomorrow is supposed to be fine - fingers crossed.

yachtie10

6th June 2009, 13:36

see post 1

MaxCannon

6th June 2009, 15:23

Alrighty - best effort to get up early.

Should be there - may even bring a friend.

yachtie10

6th June 2009, 15:55

cool
hopefully we will get a few people with the good weather

Thinking of changing the time to 10 am due to the roads stillbeing wet this time of year

Thoughts??

caseye

6th June 2009, 17:34

it's what we do for BFTP, just makes things a little bit easier.

DIN PELENDA

6th June 2009, 17:40

[QUOTE=yachtie10;1129246221]cool
hopefully we will get a few people with the good weather

Thinking of changing the time to 10 am due to the roads stillbeing wet this time of year

Thoughts??[/QUOT

Count me in ! I need some depression recession ride :scooter::chase:. Be good to make that 10.00am

yachtie10

6th June 2009, 18:14

Ok lets start at 10 am
meet from 9:30

Cheers guys
always happy to have suggestions

PS what BFTP?
blast from the past?

caseye

6th June 2009, 18:25

Yep right in one, BFTP stands for Blast From The Past, we ride at least once a month , usualy on a sunday, only requirement is that the bikes have to be 1990 ish or older.

DIN PELENDA

6th June 2009, 18:53

Yep right in one, BFTP stands for Blast From The Past, we ride at least once a month , usualy on a sunday, only requirement is that the bikes have to be 1990 ish or older.

My bike is not that old, but I am. Do I qualified ?

DIN PELENDA

6th June 2009, 18:57

[QUOTE=yachtie10;1129246441]Ok lets start at 10 am
meet from 9:30

Cheers guys
always happy to have suggestions

How about do 16 to Wellsford and maybe shot out to Mangawhai or Waipu ?

caseye

6th June 2009, 18:58

LOL, Din you forget mate I ride with you regular like. You'd be welcome to come ride with us, occassionally, but as a group we're trying to keep the old bikes thing going, so mate go get an old Kwaka Z900 or summit!

MaxCannon

6th June 2009, 21:29

So meet at 0930 and away at 10 - makes life easier for me, half hour more sleep !

fizbin

7th June 2009, 07:52

i might be there for this this week. sound like a bit of me. Do you guys do this every sunday?

yachtie10

7th June 2009, 08:35

Weather looks good
See you there before 10 am

Yes I do this every week weather permitting (all welcome see post 1 for details)

:ride::ride::ride::ride::ride:

NinjaNanna

7th June 2009, 08:42

see you there

fizbin

7th June 2009, 12:54

sorry guys missed you by 10mins! just took a trip to welsford and back!

yachtie10

7th June 2009, 15:16

Great ride today

did a new road I havnt done before

If the roads would just dry out would have been perfect

Cheers guys

NinjaNanna

7th June 2009, 16:15

Thanks Guys

Lost you guys on SH1 ending up coming home via Woodcocks - not bad but wet in a few places.

Cheers for the ride

NN

arj127

7th June 2009, 17:31

Yip me and Diggyduo did Woodcocks too, some wet bits but not slippery.

Cool ride today, love the roads up that ways

diggyduo

7th June 2009, 18:12

Chur all for the day, awesome to see such a turnout for a winters' day. Thanks Ninja for introducing us to the suspension tester, I'll keep it in mind if I see your mate down South Ak!

I'm unavailable for the next coupla months, but see you all come spring...

MaxCannon

7th June 2009, 18:37

Great ride. Some good roads.
I've carved a big chunk out of the centre stand :)

Had a huuuuuuuge moment coming back from Mangawhai.

Jeremy and I split from the group to head home via his place.
Pulled out to pass a car, gave it some beans and WHAM - massive tankslapper (my first).
Now I know where they get their name from.

I culd actually hear the rear tyre spinning.
Very lucky that I didn't highside.

For the remainder of the trip the handling was crap. Back end wanted to overtake the front.

Checked the tyres and appeared to be diesel or some sort of residue all over them.

Guessing I ploughed through a diesel spill on the bend and it coated the tyres.
Brushed them down with a rag at Jermey's place and order was restored on the way home.

Hectic

7th June 2009, 18:50

Hey guys, Nice to meet everyone today, awesome ride, pitty the roads were still a bit damp. Hopefully the weather is nice next sunday, thou doubt the Mrs will let me out, I told her I would be home around 12:00 today.......... She was'nt to impressed:spanking:

sharper_XB

7th June 2009, 20:08

Hey Guys, awesome ride today, sorry i lost you all. stopped for a leak and must have lost you somewhere around warkworth... keen for another one of those was a good day.. talk about suspension check... jeez stuck a couple of new dents in my muffler... cheers

diggyduo

7th June 2009, 20:19

Sounds like everyone lost everyone - I ended up with only ARJ, NN stuck in traffic somewhere behind us, sharper XB off for a lav stop, what a bomb burst!

Anyone know an easy way to get stone chips out.....?

illcacophony

8th June 2009, 23:19

Hey good to meet you guys, cheers for the ride! Be keen as next Sunday if the weather allows it.

Till next time, Jeremy.

yachtie10

13th June 2009, 11:49

Weather is looking suspect for tomorrow
will post about 8:30am whether im going
Cheers

yachtie10

14th June 2009, 08:27

Anyone know what the weather is going to do?
Looks to me like its clearing but we may get caught with a shower or 2
On the bright side It will be warmer than last week

If it stays clear Im going for a ride

yachtie10

14th June 2009, 09:21

Showering where I am so Im postponing my ride till 12 an reassess

Daz

14th June 2009, 12:15

Not going then??

yachtie10

14th June 2009, 13:43

sorry weather is typical auckland

diggyduo

14th June 2009, 14:49

It's sunny and 40deg over here. Wish the bike came with me...

Cr1MiNaL

14th June 2009, 14:59

I wouldnt mind a quick pootle around Yatchie. It's not raining here ...

Mom

14th June 2009, 15:25

We have just got home, was fine when we left, then it absolutely chucked it down. It did not last long and has been fine for the past 2 hours, bit breezy in places to be fair, but not a bad day for a ride.

terrypj

17th June 2009, 17:23

Great, l was trying to arrange a ride on the Sat with few mates, so will try to arrange for the Sunday instead. Hope to see you if not then next time.:yes:

dwnundabkr

17th June 2009, 19:46

did 16 and woodcocks monday road is still holding up well considering the rain we have had, slippery in a couple of places bike was sliding a little but wasnt to bad had one little moment just after the one lane bridge but all good.

yachtie10

17th June 2009, 21:58

The forecast is good at the moment but early days

Hectic

18th June 2009, 08:15

Is anyone doing the coro loop on saturday? Weather is sposed to be fine on sat and sun.

Here is link to coro ride.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1129241684#post1129241684

arj127

18th June 2009, 20:43

dwnundabkr

18th June 2009, 20:46

Something to do with them tyres on your bike i thinks :)

nah get at least another few ks out of them yet lol

arj127

18th June 2009, 20:51

Yeah, a winter drag meet is in order when there getting low like that, thats what i done last year. Burn them up

Bladeslapper109

19th June 2009, 00:57

Yeah, a winter drag meet is in order when there getting low like that, thats what i done last year. Burn them up

Piss me off with my last set. Got a puncher right before I was about to burn them up. Couldnt justify the repair cost for a bit of fun

Hectic

20th June 2009, 20:07

Is ride on for tomorrow at 9:00?

yachtie10

20th June 2009, 21:34

The ride is on at 10am tomorrow
The first post has the details

see you there should be a good one

:ride::ride::ride::ride::ride:

OutForADuck

22nd June 2009, 14:35

Bladeslapper109

22nd June 2009, 18:24

Was a good one.. missed my ticket by one bike on the way home (poor bugger right in front of me got pinged).

Thought my day had come but the cop waved me on (we were pretty much travelling together at the time). Not even sure what speed I was doing to be honest.

Lovely sunny day for a ride... Cheers David.

Was it the ginger?

How do you guys not know what speed you do?
I find it a religous habit to instantly check my speed whenever I see a cop..
Is this not human instint?

Hectic

23rd June 2009, 08:26

Was a good one.. missed my ticket by one bike on the way home (poor bugger right in front of me got pinged).

Thought my day had come but the cop waved me on (we were pretty much travelling together at the time). Not even sure what speed I was doing to be honest.

Lovely sunny day for a ride... Cheers David.

Damn, Did you turn off from 16 somewhere, because I never saw any cops and I was just in front of you.

OutForADuck

23rd June 2009, 11:42

I went through Old North and then onto the Taupaki rd (thats were the ping occured).

I had slowed down and very pleased that I had. Would have known what I was doing, and be watching a lot more closely, if I had been fully on the gas... I'm guessing it was just a decent fine for the guy in front (not one of us, just another rider I had caught up with).

All part of the sport and fun of a Sunday ride :pinch:

Hectic

23rd June 2009, 12:04

Yeah that's the way I went as well, must just of been lucky, and just missed him:woohoo:

OutForADuck

24th June 2009, 09:25

Bugger.. he was in a silver commodore (or at least I think it was a commodore) plain cloths silver anyway.

Spottable if you had your eyes open but took me by surprise (unlike me really).

dwnundabkr

24th June 2009, 21:21

the same silver commodore has been hanging around the area lately from swanson,massey through to taupaki,huapai
he/she has been pinging alot of cars,bikes in the area.
I hope he,she hangs around longer especially around the schools zones before and after school to slow the pricks down that speed through these zones
rant over :argh:

OutForADuck

25th June 2009, 14:13

Fair enough rant as far as I am concerned.. too many drivers/riders dont' get the "appropriate" in appropriate speed comments.

MiniFlick

27th June 2009, 12:11

Im interested too, just trying to get involved

yachtie10

27th June 2009, 13:11

All are welcome
but weather for tomorrow doesn't look good

yachtie10

28th June 2009, 08:34

Just in case anyone is wondering no ride for me today

have a good day

OutForADuck

28th June 2009, 13:36

Strangely enough not for me either :innocent: Day in garage working on polishing, stripping and rebuilding Beemer I think....

Not necessarily in that order!!!

OutForADuck

28th June 2009, 13:45

Im interested too, just trying to get involved

Hey MiniFlick, Noticed you're just new here, Welcome aboard.. pity the weather ruined a Sunday jaunt this week but come on out for next Sunday.

Don't forget there are also the ATNR and SATNR running each week, they are dark at the moment but pretty easy rides and finish at a pub for a chance to chat with like minded individuals (I avoided right minded individuals because I didn't want to exclude most of us :shutup:).

You can find them and other events on the calendar page. Cheers.

yachtie10

28th June 2009, 14:34

OutForADuck Strangely enough not for me either Day in garage working on polishing, stripping and rebuilding Beemer I think....

I hope the Mrs is involved in the first 2

Hey MiniFlick, Noticed you're just new here, Welcome aboard.. pity the weather ruined a Sunday jaunt this week but come on out for next Sunday.

Don't forget there are also the ATNR and SATNR running each week, they are dark at the moment but pretty easy rides and finish at a pub for a chance to chat with like minded individuals (I avoided right minded individuals because I didn't want to exclude most of us ).

What a nice man OutForADuck must be. Greeting a new member like that (which I omitted to do)

geestring

28th June 2009, 14:58

Strangely enough not for me either :innocent: Day in garage working on polishing, stripping and rebuilding Beemer I think....

Not necessarily in that order!!!

yes shame on weather, was keen for a burn. hope it clears up for the next one. days like this are good for working on rat bikes. view lula & geestrings 2009 rat bike thread.:sunny:

OutForADuck

28th June 2009, 15:43

I hope the Mrs is involved in the first 2

What a nice man OutForADuck must be. Greeting a new member like that (which I omitted to do)

unfortunately not on the first one or I wouldn't be bothered with the bike!!!, On the second I know you'd get around to i Yachtie....

OutForADuck

28th June 2009, 15:50

yes shame on weather, was keen for a burn. hope it clears up for the next one. days like this are good for working on rat bikes. view lula & geestrings 2009 rat bike thread.:sunny:

I'll go take a look right now seeing as I just can't take the paint and polish dust any more!!! Look like I've just run away from a coal mine labour camp :sick:

She

28th June 2009, 16:59

I hope the Mrs is involved in the first 2

What a nice man OutForADuck must be. Greeting a new member like that (which I omitted to do)

Definately a gentleman... he's given me, the 30th or so Mrs and her two children a notice to leave his home ASAP but has been generous enough to allow her to stay in his home till end of next month while he's fishing for a new ones(foreigners or the weak females who can take abuse)!!
...After this post u can imagine what this gentleman will do to me...!! I've asked for trouble but :whocares:

He's been out all morning n on computer with red wine all day and claims he's working hard...Yeah right to hook the next female, he's modified his profile n taken his 46yrs age off...Hats off to this gentleman!!

Some females learn the hard way after being kicked by such so called gentlemen...wonder whos next in que, She better count the days cos it

wont last long...

Its not what he does to trick u into a relationship ...it's what he does when he kicks u out...who ever gets involved with c what I mean!! (that's this gentleman)

arj127

28th June 2009, 17:03

Why would he want to kick a cute chick like you out? Fool

She

28th June 2009, 17:16

Why would he want to kick a cute chick like you out? Fool

Cos thats his nature...he's had enough and wants a new one...he doesnt stay with one for too long...but never mind...I wrote cos he was So LYING to everyone

Hiflyer

28th June 2009, 20:25

domestics on the net!!!! WOO

Cr1MiNaL

28th June 2009, 21:23

Cos thats his nature...he's had enough and wants a new one...he doesnt stay with one for too long...but never mind...I wrote cos he was So LYING to everyone

Whose this were talking about??

She

28th June 2009, 22:13

domestics on the net!!!! WOO

Oops, I shouldn't have commented...got carried away when I read his LYING after his deceiving ... My apologies

Hiflyer

28th June 2009, 22:24

Oops, I shouldn't have commented...got carried away when I read his LYING after his deceiving ... My apologies

All good, I'll let you off :P haha

yachtie10

4th July 2009, 11:52

The Ride tomorrow
Doesnt look good but will update in the morning

Have a good one

yachtie10

5th July 2009, 08:47

Due to the Weather and my FLU symptoms I wont be gong today
Dont let me stop you though

Cheers

fizbin

5th July 2009, 08:56

i'll be leave shell westgate at around 10 and cruising up 16 if any one is keen.
weather looks patchy but nothing to serious:scooter:

yachtie10

12th July 2009, 08:42

Obviously no ride this morning

Keep warm and have a good day

weekendwarrior

17th July 2009, 20:20

:scooter:
Any group ride this Sunday??:cold:

yachtie10

17th July 2009, 21:25

I wont be on the ride Sunday morn as I will be out of town

No reason why you cant have one anyway
So post up and meet up anyway

I may be riding back from waipu cove sunday midday so may see you out there

have a good one

Qkchk

18th July 2009, 20:53

Anyone keen on a ride tomorrow? Thinking of going out for a spin if the weather clears up...

yachtie10

24th July 2009, 18:14

looks like a good one this sunday
Im keen for a good ride

Cheers

:ride::ride:

Qkchk

24th July 2009, 19:58

Planning on a ride up to Opononi on Sunday if anyone is interested...

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=104033

DIN PELENDA

24th July 2009, 20:19

Planning on a ride up to Opononi on Sunday if anyone is interested...

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=104033

Me :yes::Punk:

zx rider

24th July 2009, 22:22

looks like a good one this sunday
Im keen for a good ride

Cheers

:ride::ride:

Count me in :yes:

I'll ask some buddies too.

DIN PELENDA

25th July 2009, 20:55

looks like a good one this sunday
Im keen for a good ride

Cheers

:ride::ride:

Hi bro I got that juggler game from you, check the score mite !:Punk:

yachtie10

25th July 2009, 21:20

yep it will take a rainy week for me to challenge that

have a good ride tomorrow

DIN PELENDA

25th July 2009, 22:02

yep it will take a rainy week for me to challenge that

have a good ride tomorrow

Hey are you coming to Opononi ?

yachtie10

26th July 2009, 08:27

Regular ride is on
See you at usual place (see post 1)

Cheers

Qkkid

26th July 2009, 08:30

Regular ride is on
See you at usual place (see post 1)

Cheers

If you wait for us there we will be through about that time matey:shifty:

yachtie10

26th July 2009, 15:47

zx rider
where did you guys go
I stopped to wait for one of the guys to fillup
waited at mangawhai for quite a while

ah well good ride was had anyway
we went mangawhai kaiwaka brynderwyns waipu magawhai welsfotd home 16

see if the weathers good next week

Cheers

zx rider

26th July 2009, 18:15

Hi Dave,
Yeah we went past you at Wellsford, waited a while at Te Hana but didn't see ya come past.
My mate on the SV was feeling a bit seedy (flu last week) so we headed back to Wellsford and coffee. Sorry 'bout that.

Catch ya again soon.:cool:

Bladeslapper109

27th July 2009, 20:48

Finally a good weekend...

yachtie10

1st August 2009, 17:29

could be OK tommorrow
will update at 8:30 in morning as usuall

cheers

yachtie10

2nd August 2009, 08:32

Regular ride is on
Hope to see you there (see post 1)

:ride::ride::ride:

yachtie10

7th August 2009, 11:26

Looks good for Sunday 9th
anyone interested
It will be my last ride for a while as im going to Asia for a month or so

I am hoping someone will keep the ride going

OutForADuck

7th August 2009, 13:10

I'll be out but probably only for the morning.

Weather permitting :yes:

GSXR Trace

7th August 2009, 13:50

how far do you generally go? what speeds etc? i may be interested this weekend, but still taking it easy on new tires, so riding like a chicken, and so don't want to hold everyone up

chrispy121

7th August 2009, 22:31

how far do you generally go? what speeds etc? i may be interested this weekend, but still taking it easy on new tires, so riding like a chicken, and so don't want to hold everyone up

I am getting new tyres tomorrow so I will be taking it easy as well

OutForADuck

8th August 2009, 09:24

I am getting new tyres tomorrow so I will be taking it easy as well

I'm trying to avoid having to get a new license so may well be taking it easy myself :scooter:

Sunshine, fresh air, wind in your hair.... life threatening speeds... Oh wait a minute, let me take my medication!!!!

yachtie10

8th August 2009, 10:51

We normally go as far as Mangawhai but its up to those on the ride
The speed is variable but I fall back if its to fast for me in the wrong places. we will wait for anyone falling behind

anyone can turn back anytime I mean Mangawhai is only an hour from Auckland

:ride::ride:

p.dath

8th August 2009, 12:46

Is this weekend ride on this Sunday (9th of August 2009)?

yachtie10

8th August 2009, 20:46

yes it is on

yachtie10

9th August 2009, 09:21

yes the ride is on

OutForADuck

10th August 2009, 09:36

Hey guys,
Dave is away for the next month.. Lucky bugger (enjoy the weather and time with your missus dude!!!). So we need to get these things organised between us.

I'll happily run the ride some of these weeks but can't make all of them and also I much prefer a slightly shorter ride (2-3 hours riding) preferrably witha coffee stop and would love to vary our route a little with some more of lovely roads that make life a joy.

Anyone else interested in stepping up and filling the gap.

Lets keep these going while the weather is improving.

OutForADuck

16th August 2009, 08:39

I'm going to take a pass on this week.. roads too wet and rain forecast... Yeah I know I'm a lightweight :rolleyes: But a warm dry one !!! :sleep:

yachtie10

17th August 2009, 16:48

Sounds soft to me
Its warm and sunny here (30 degrees)
although my bike is a 125 cc scooter for now

cheers

OutForADuck

18th August 2009, 08:26

Sounds soft to me
Its warm and sunny here (30 degrees)
although my bike is a 125 cc scooter for now

cheers

Yeah you know me.. getting to be a wimp in my old age :blink:

But the weather for this weekend is looking alot better.

jafafour

18th August 2009, 08:34

Sounds soft to me
Its warm and sunny here (30 degrees)
although my bike is a 125 cc scooter for now

cheers

- Have you organized a 'Samui loop' yet bro?

OutForADuck

22nd August 2009, 19:18

So who's up for a ride in the morning.. usual place, usual time.. I will certainly be there. How about a nice windy ride, lunch at a pub? and bugger off home?

Come on... more the merrier.. if we can get a whole range of people out we can run a pointer system.. let the fast people have their fun and then point. while the rest of us enjoy our own pace??? I'll top or tail.

Springs a comming!!!

(Meeting place and time in original message of thread... )

OutForADuck

22nd August 2009, 19:20

p.dath.. let me know if you will be making it along and I'll bring along the first of Kieth codes books for you to borrow.

p.dath

20th September 2009, 09:55

Any of you lads coming along this morning?

wisefxx

20th September 2009, 14:15

hi whos going on next weeks ride? where do we meet? i would be keen

yachtie10

20th September 2009, 14:30

Well im back in the country (and not liking the temperature)
If there is interest ill put the ride back on the calendar
I will be riding (weather permitting next Sunday)

Cheers

wisefxx

23rd September 2009, 12:23

im def interested in joining you guys for a ride. new to aucks so keen to meet some new fellow bike lovers as i know no one up here as yet

yachtie10

23rd September 2009, 12:44

I have added this back into the calendar

I will be going And will post on sunday morning usually before 9am regarding the weather

See post 1 for details

:ride::ride::ride::ride:

hobbitt

25th September 2009, 17:21

Hi
Is this ride for intermediate riders? and also, is there gravel roads involved, or just tarmac? Hope to come if intermediate able and no gravel!!

p.dath

25th September 2009, 17:33

As long as you can ride 100Km/h you should be fine. No gravel roads usually, but Woodcocks Rd (a common favourite) has been re-sealed recently, and may still have gravel patches on it.
However the gravel patches were well sign posted with 30 km/h signs - so if you see the sign, slow down. It really means it!

I can't make it this weekend.

yachtie10

25th September 2009, 17:56

The ride certainly can have some quite technical roads and can go at good pace but all are welcome (assuming you can ride at open road speeds)
You just need to ride at your own pace.

We will wait for you, or have pointers if enough riders.

Weather looks good for Sunday and will be my first real ride after riding a scooter for a month. Looking forward to it.

:ride::ride:

wisefxx

26th September 2009, 10:24

i shall be attending weather permitting!

kagou

26th September 2009, 13:09

Hi Guys

New at the site, joined last night and slowly finding my way through, is the ride open to everyone?
Have not ridden in a group for sometimes but I m sure that the old girl will be please to leave the cosy shed for a run.

Cheers

yachtie10

26th September 2009, 13:18

Please look at post1

yachtie10

26th September 2009, 13:28

Dont forget to change your chronometer for daylight savings or you will be early

It begins again on Sunday 27 September 2009 (when clocks go forward one hour).

Cheers

yachtie10

26th September 2009, 13:34

kagou Said

Hi Guys

New at the site, joined last night and slowly finding my way through, is the ride open to everyone?
Have not ridden in a group for sometimes but I m sure that the old girl will be please to leave the cosy shed for a run.

Cheers

Sorry welcome to the site
Yes intermediate is OK

Cheers

kagou

26th September 2009, 14:03

Good stuff, looking forward to meet fellow riders tomorrow:niceone:

mnkyboy

26th September 2009, 14:11

Might come out for a blat tommorow

Assuming i can sort my carbs out:doh:

hobbitt

26th September 2009, 14:41

Thanks for info. I'll remember my clocks tonight. Hope to see you tomorrow!

wisefxx

26th September 2009, 21:42

if you dont reset your clocks wont you be an hour late?

Cr1MiNaL

26th September 2009, 22:48

if you dont reset your clocks wont you be an hour late?

Yes, very good point... better early than late.... better late than never... except here in which case it's pointless to be late as there will be noone to ride with. So make sure you rewind your watches 1 hour before sleeping tonight.

yachtie10

27th September 2009, 07:55

Looks good for today

See you there for a good ride

:RIDE::RIDE::RIDE::RIDE:

wisefxx

27th September 2009, 11:47

sorry i didnt make it. battery was flat and bike wouldnt go :( have to go buy a new one now. stupid battery keeping me down!

wisefxx

27th September 2009, 11:49

oh and in regards to the time thing werent we ment to be turning the clocks forward. sooo if you didnt do it you would have been an hour late not early like was said above? it always confuses me but i think i got it right this time

OutForADuck

30th September 2009, 09:43

Sorry I didn't make it dude.. had a bit of a problem Sunday. But hopefully next.

yachtie10

30th September 2009, 10:20

cool.
was a good ride

yachtie10

4th October 2009, 08:02

No ride today for me
Have a good day

p.dath

4th October 2009, 08:11

No ride today for me
Have a good day

Bummer, and the weather is looking pretty dodgy outside. Is anyone going still?

p.dath

4th October 2009, 08:47

Crap. The weather is too bad for me. Constant rain. I wont be going either now.

OutForADuck

5th October 2009, 19:42

Crap. The weather is too bad for me. Constant rain. I wont be going either now.

Good call... me too :crybaby: Not scared of the rain but really like not having to clean the bike or just being wet and miserable!!!!

yachtie10

10th October 2009, 08:41

Weather is looking good for tomorrow

Cristian

11th October 2009, 06:56

The weather is mint. This ride will be on for today?

yachtie10

11th October 2009, 07:19

Certainly will
see you there
:ride::ride::ride:

OutForADuck

11th October 2009, 15:59

Hey Guys, fun ride today. Really enjoyed the ride and the company.. thanks alot!! The ride back was particularly fun :msn-wink:

Cr1MiNaL

11th October 2009, 16:07

Hey Guys, fun ride today. Really enjoyed the ride and the company.. thanks alot!! The ride back was particularly fun :msn-wink:

Indeed I enjoyed chasing down those posers! :devil2: I barely got my front off the ground, too many corners :argue:

Cristian

11th October 2009, 17:21

Was the best day in weeks. Super cool ride I didn't enjoy the gravel part but everything else was amazing. :second:

Cr1MiNaL

11th October 2009, 19:36

Hey Guys, fun ride today. Really enjoyed the ride and the company.. thanks alot!! The ride back was particularly fun :msn-wink:

Thanks for leading today's ride, was an awesome trip back! Nice powerslides on those loose gravel bits ... neow neoooww:headbang:

yachtie10

11th October 2009, 22:12

It was a great day and a good ride
I just might do it again on tuesday

Thanks guys

OutForADuck

12th October 2009, 05:35

Was the best day in weeks. Super cool ride I didn't enjoy the gravel part but everything else was amazing. :second:

Gravel? What gravel :msn-wink:

sl8er4lyf

12th October 2009, 17:26

Cr1MiNaL

12th October 2009, 17:50

Hey Guys i'm pretty new to biking, been drooling over it all for aeons, got a Hyosung GT250R a couple of weeks back and am looking for a group ride to join.

Is it possible to become a part of this weekend ride? :sweatdrop

Yes there are quite a few people on here who race Hyosungs much to everyone else's amusement... ok that was a redundant comment but I had to throw it in there... lol. These rides aren't learner friendly I don't think, do you do illegal pace well?:yes:

sl8er4lyf

12th October 2009, 17:54

Haha, illegal pace shunned upon here?

Personally i think the 70kph rule is retarded...

Haha, not liking the hyosung comment already, beats the bus though dude!

Cr1MiNaL

12th October 2009, 17:58

Haha, illegal pace shunned upon here?

Personally i think the 70kph rule is retarded...

Haha, not liking the hyosung comment already, beats the bus though dude!

Well illegal pace is shunned by the trolls on the forums... and they start all sorts of threads about it, the real bikers you will meet on rides, actually riding bikes - just a tip lol.

Get used to the Hobag comments dude haha :yes::bash::rockon:

would you like to start a thread about the 70 kmps rule, I'm not sure what your referring to...?

sl8er4lyf

12th October 2009, 18:07

Hahaha i think my ego can take a few harsh comments on the bike, i just hold it in high stead personally - treasure is probably a better word.

If you guys dont mind i'd love to tag along and be shown up by your R6? - which by the way is all i have my eyes set on for when i get my full.

Just don't want to be hated on for riding ilegally lol, not that i care for it much, just better to make new friends than new enemies

Cr1MiNaL

12th October 2009, 18:10