Brass Monkey: she's gunna be a cold one this year!

[Evo1132]

Sooooo who has balls of steal?
I think the Brass is gunna b a cold 1 this year.:cold:
Number 29, and I am making it a 3 day weekend experience, lol, see you there.

[SilverGrin]

Stolen balls is no laughing matter.

[scumdog]

No worries here - not going.

[Rhubarb]

Sooooo who has balls of steal?
I think the Brass is gunna b a cold 1 this year.:cold:
Number 29, and I am making it a 3 day weekend experience, lol, see you there.

Yeh.............A few of us are going this year. For at least two of us it'll be our first.

Does a 29 year veteran have any suggestions or tips?

[NighthawkNZ]

Does a 29 year veteran have any suggestions or tips?

quickly set up camp, get a fire drum and go get firewood...

Take warm clothes... keep them dry... (especially spare sox) if rains when you go to bed, dry feet and put warm dry sox on before going to bed... have to keep feet warm... if really cold... wear beanie as well...

silk liners in sleeping bag adds a couple of degrees extra comfort... if still cold throw jacket over as well... if still cold you obviously didn't drink enough..

if you go to bed cold you will stay cold... if you go to bed warm you have more of a chance staying warm and your sleeping bag keeping the heat in.

[Spuds1234]

Im planing on going down. Is anyone from Christchurch heading on down?

I was reading on the BM site that fuel can freeze in the fuel lines and radiators can burst. How likely is this to happen? Just curious is all.

[Flip]

Im planing on going down. Is anyone from Christchurch heading on down?

Yep me. Been to 20 this year, most of them from the north island.

Thinking about staying again in the Criterion Hotel in Oamaru friday night, the hotelier let us park our bike in the old stables out the back.

We always camp on the highest grassy knoll out back away from the noisy area, overlooking the lake (OK I am getting old).

I'm really looking forward to the trip.

[NighthawkNZ]

Im planing on going down. Is anyone from Christchurch heading on down?

I was reading on the BM site that fuel can freeze in the fuel lines and radiators can burst. How likely is this to happen? Just curious is all.


Depends.. they have moved the dates forward a month or so in the past couple of years... so its not the heart of winter but still can get bloody cold there... the first year I went it rain, and then it froze coldn't get the old key in the bike for an hour or so... and then it wouldn't start... had to wait for the truck to come round with the truck battery ;)

[Spuds1234]

Yep me. Been to 20 this year, most of them from the north island.

Thinking about staying again in the Criterion Hotel in Oamaru friday night, the hotelier let us park our bike in the old stables out the back.

We always camp on the highest grassy knoll out back away from the noisy area, overlooking the lake (OK I am getting old).

I'm really looking forward to the trip.

Sounds like you have a good plan. Mind if I tag along?

I like the idea of camping away from all the noise. If its one thing I hate at night its plenty of noise.

[NighthawkNZ]

Sounds like you have a good plan. Mind if I tag along?

I like the idea of camping away from all the noise. If its one thing I hate at night its plenty of noise.

You don't go to a rally expecting a good nights sleep do you :scratch:

[rosie631]

I did this years ago and have never been so cold in my life. Vowed that it would be my first and last time. But I'm getting the urge to go this year. HELP, somebody stop me....

[nallac]

You don't go to a rally expecting a good nights sleep do you :scratch:


it all depends on how much Bourbon ya drink..

[Spuds1234]

You don't go to a rally expecting a good nights sleep do you :scratch:

Na, but I like it reasonably quiet when I do try to get some sleep.

[Flip]

Sounds like you have a good plan. Mind if I tag along?

I like the idea of camping away from all the noise. If its one thing I hate at night its plenty of noise.

Me too, I like to camp and do my own thing away from the noise.

The oil can get a bit thick and hard to crank over, if the battery is flat it can freeze. Petrol won't freeze but the water, if any in the bottom of the carb-tank might. Radiators can freeze but if the cooling system is full of a suitable antifreeze you will have no problems.

I always throw a cover over the scoot and I have never had a problem getting it started.

[pete376403]

I'll be there again - number 14 or 15, need to count the badges.

Don't get so pissed that you fall over and go to sleep on the ground. There are people who go round looking for basket cases and they are taken care of, but the place where you get put isn't the most pleasant. Still better than hypothermia, though.

[Cookie Monster]

Man its to cold to be going there. Thats right call me soft or a big :baby: I am. Leave this trip and anything else for all you keen souls me Id rather keep warm. Next for me is Pissed Penquin.

[_Shrek_]

I like the idea of camping away from all the noise. If its one thing I hate at night its plenty of noise.


We always camp on the highest grassy knoll out back away from the noisy area, overlooking the lake (OK I am getting old).

makes note to self see where Spuds & flip make camp, go back at two hr intervals from 1:00am start bike with bike tube over end of exhaust to remind them they at a rally :wacko:

[NighthawkNZ]

Next for me is Pissed Penquin.

My next one is most likely Mildhogs Route 72 Rally (http://southernrider.co.nz/index.php?option=com_events&task=view_detail&agid=70&year=2009&month=05&day=16&Itemid=490)

[awayatc]

yep, will be going to freeze my balls off......

Will be taking antifreeze....

Does cognac do the job?.........

[FJRider]

yep, will be going to freeze my balls off......

Will be taking antifreeze....

Does cognac do the job?.........

It does... but be prepared for the drummer in your head in the morning...

[awayatc]

Drummer....?

Normaly have the whole f**kin marching band.....

[stevewederell]

Drummer....?

Normaly have the whole f**kin marching band.....

Marching band be feked. If ya play ya cards right I'll get part of a noisy PIPE band!!!

I'll be dumb enough to be going, though I'll be heading to Ingill earlier on in the week and heading up from there, then a week long tiki tour home after that.

Excuse a probable stupid question but would it be worth while taking the battery out and keeping it in the tent to keep it warmer?

[98tls]

Cold morning but a fine day im predicting,wont be heading over this year,cant be bothered going slow over the pig route with all that shite they put over the road,yea i know they have to,just makes a great bit of road boring.:argh:

[Evo1132]

It will be the 29th Brass Monkey, not mine, only been 3 times, I love it, it is the essence of a motorcycle rally, massive fire, lots of motorbike talk, near misses in the ice, awesome

[dangerous]

I was reading on the BM site that fuel can freeze in the fuel lines and radiators can burst. How likely is this to happen? Just curious is all.well... in the good old days (80's) the ground temp was -22 the lake was so frozen we used to ride the sidecars on it LOL, these days its mild as in comparasion... how ever having long got my 10 up badge I cant be buggered unless its a good forcast, but the weather usually turns the week before. There is a odd nostalga about the rally that draws you back... yip Im thinking about it we will see closer to the time :cold:

[Solly]

well... in the good old days (80's) the ground temp was -22 the lake was so frozen we used to ride the sidecars on it LOL, these days its mild as in comparasion... how ever having long got my 10 up badge I cant be buggered unless its a good forcast, but the weather usually turns the week before. There is a odd nostalga about the rally that draws you back... yip Im thinking about it we will see closer to the time :cold:

Ahhhhh, the good ole days when men were men and girls were ground-sheets:yawn:

[Solly]

Hoping to make one night.......anyone got any spare room in their tent for one night??

[doc]

:gob: Can never understand when it's a mild one, you hear people complaining "it's not cold enough'.This is no 9 in a row from Jaffaland. Can't wait to be able sit in the 10up tent eating my free apples watching the novices enter. :cold: Only thing Im dreading is the trip to the ferry and getting off it on the way back. Getting slower, going to spend 10 days across the ditch this year.

[Solly]

:gob: Can never understand when it's a mild one, you hear people complaining "it's not cold enough'.This is no 9 in a row from Jaffaland. Can't wait to be able sit in the 10up tent eating my free apples watching the novices enter. :cold: Only thing Im dreading is the trip to the ferry and getting off it on the way back. Getting slower, going to spend 10 days across the ditch this year.

Good on ya Doc....hope you have your swine flu jab and visa all sorted :whistle:

[98tls]

I dont live to far away from the site,couple of hours,any coming from far away are welcome to stop in for a shower/feed/beer/whatever.....just lemme know.

[pete376403]

Excuse a probable stupid question but would it be worth while taking the battery out and keeping it in the tent to keep it warmer?
No - it's just as cold in the tent.

[pete376403]

:gob: Can never understand when it's a mild one, you hear people complaining "it's not cold enough'.This is no 9 in a row from Jaffaland. Can't wait to be able sit in the 10up tent eating my free apples watching the novices enter. :cold: Only thing Im dreading is the trip to the ferry and getting off it on the way back. Getting slower, going to spend 10 days across the ditch this year.

Everyone gets free apples. The 10 uppers get free beer and crisps (if you're early enough.

[k14]

I dont live to far away from the site,couple of hours,any coming from far away are welcome to stop in for a shower/feed/beer/whatever.....just lemme know.
Couple of hours aye? 45 mins for me :)

Was a good frost this morning, couldn't get key in any of the doors of cage and when I did they were all frozen shut!!

[dangerous]

Excuse a probable stupid question but would it be worth while taking the battery out and keeping it in the tent to keep it warmer?

HEHEHEHE... i remember guys lighting small fires under their bikes to stop them frezzing, best thing I can say is dont park down the slope :wacko:

[98tls]

Couple of hours aye? 45 mins for me :)

Was a good frost this morning, couldn't get key in any of the doors of cage and when I did they were all frozen shut!! Yea yea,skite;)all im saying is theres a brew on here for any weary travellers.

[doc]

Everyone gets free apples. The 10 uppers get free beer and crisps (if you're early enough.

Sorry, wow am I in for a unexpected treat .Do the 20up members talk to you ?

Surprised at the no of people that don't stay the night. Maybe they should give out the badge when you leave.

[pete376403]

Only to tell you to lie in the mud so they can get traction to ride up the hill

[98tls]

HEHEHEHE... i remember guys lighting small fires under their bikes to stop them frezzing, best thing I can say is dont park down the slope :wacko: No worries for you D,just fill that thing up with diesel.

[xgnr]

Went last year... a long way from dorkland.

IMHO I would rate the Cold Kiwi as a much better investment in terms of rally material.

Much more entertainment and general carry on. All seemed a bit flat and commercial.

But you have to go to at least one Brass before you die. The journey is the best part. :-)

[FJRider]

Couple of hours aye? 45 mins for me :)



45 min's... thats what happens when ya stop at the pub. I've done it faster... got the paperwork to prove it :argh:

[miSTa]

Sorry, wow am I in for a unexpected treat .Do the 20up members talk to you ?

Surprised at the no of people that don't stay the night. Maybe they should give out the badge when you leave.
For the 25th anniversary they handed out a special "I stayed the night" badge on the Sunday morning. Bloody good idea.

[FJRider]

:yes::yes:
For the 25th anniversary they handed out a special "I stayed the night" badge on the Sunday morning. Bloody good idea.

Most "endurance rallys" award badges on completion of the event :woohoo: , The brass is a "social" event and the Otago Motorcycle Club (the organisers) donates a lot of money to charity :clap: . Awarding badges for attendance overnight, may(will, I reckon) reduce numbers "attending" :weep: , and thus reduce the amount of dosh for people that NEED it... badly :yes: :yes: :yes:....

[Kemet]

I've only made it to one so far. Couldn't find the KB site but I was very new to KB at the time so had never seen anyone at that stage to recognise them when I rode past. Ended up camping with some random people I met in Ranfurly at the soup stop.

Funny thing happened there though. It had been raining all the way but finally let up around 5:30 6:00 so rather than walk around in wet gear freezing cold like everybody else I shucked off the riding gear and hung it up on my camp chair in front of the fire. This meant all I had left to wear was a singlet and a pair of trackpants.

For some strange reason I got a lot of funny looks from people as I walked around the site.

Difference being they still had the wet gear on so they froze whereas at least the little that I was wearing was dry, so I barely noticed the cold.
But then thats the nice thing about Central Otago. When it's not raining at least the cold up there is a dry cold.


That wasn't the strangest thing though....

The strangest thing about that whole time wandering around half dressed was.......




Only one guy yelled "show us your tits!"

I started to wonder if I was at a bike rally after that....

[FJRider]

Only one guy yelled "show us your tits!"

I started to wonder if I was at a bike rally after that....

Maybe the next "Brass" you attend.. wear less make-up. Or.. take off your bra ????

so ...did you show him ???

[dangerous]

from 1985, and 87 :woohoo:

go hard, afro, acid washed jeans and ski jacket

[Clairsky]

What the hells that wig you were wearing? Glad you got rid of it. No wander G was worried when Toren was on the way!

[mazz1972]

Hub wants to go down to the rally this year and it'll be his first time.

Is the venue open for camping Friday night, or does everyone turn up on Saturday and it's all over rover on Sunday morning?

Does the entry fee include a badge, and can you get one if you don't pre-register?

The website/newsletter don't really tell a noob much!

Cheers :msn-wink:

[Transalper]

Yes the venue is open Friday but no food or entertainment IIRC etc available so lots a folks go about 1km down the road to Pub after setting up camp.
Entry fee includes the badge and you do not have to prepay.

[Kemet]

Maybe the next "Brass" you attend.. wear less make-up. Or.. take off your bra ????

so ...did you show him ???

Don't make a habit of wearing make-up and seeing as not wearing it has not gotten in the way of a :love:'good time' in the past why start? At least then I look the same in the morning as I did the night before:innocent:

[FJRider]

At least then I look the same in the morning as I did the night before:innocent:

Poor you... most of us hope for some improvement in the morning...

[Kemet]

Poor you... most of us hope for some improvement in the morning...

I'm like a good wine. I improve with age!!! :whistle::whistle:

Turned 29 today but some really really nice people pick me as still being under 25.

May have something to do with not plastering my face with crap all the time.

Who know eh??!

[Solly]

Turned 29 today but some really really nice people pick me as still being under 25.

Not any more....you just let the cat outa the bag......btw, Happy Birthday Kemet :beer:

[Kemet]

:Oops:

na the cat is lying on the end of my bed right now.

He doesn't like bags unless they're paper ones he can play with

:wacko::wacko:

[awayatc]

relevance to the brass monkey....?

[Solly]

relevance to the brass monkey....?

Everything Salty me boy, everything ;)

[Guzza]

from 1985, and 87 :woohoo:

go hard, afro, acid washed jeans and ski jacket

my last Brass Monkey was '85, I was no better dressed. Reputed to be -15 over night. A record at the time

[scumdog]

Boy, won't the BM be fun if the weather is as it is right now???:whistle:

(Anybody else from Otago care to comment?)

[Solly]

Boy, won't the BM be fun if the weather is as it is right now???:whistle:

(Anybody else from Otago care to comment?)

Hell yeah!!!! Yeeeeeehaaa :whistle:

[Kemet]

:cold::cold::cold:

[NighthawkNZ]

Boy, won't the BM be fun if the weather is as it is right now???:whistle:

(Anybody else from Otago care to comment?)

not that cold...

[Solly]

not that cold...

Boy, do you piss ice-cubes or something??:shit:

[BMWST?]

cant remember when i went..86 i think...the ice had started to form round the edge of the lake.Had exteded HEAPS in the morning.I think it was said to be -17 o night.

[dangerous]

cant remember when i went..86 i think...the ice had started to form round the edge of the lake.Had exteded HEAPS in the morning.I think it was said to be -17 o night.
86 the lake was frozon over IIRC as it was in 85 :2thumbsup

[BMWST?]

86 the lake was frozon over IIRC as it was in 85 :2thumbsup

hmmm better recheck the memoery banks:Oops:...

[Jantar]

Which year was it (early 80's) that we had to scrape the snow off the ground before pitching the tents?

It was the year before we rode the bikes on the ice.

A pity they moved the event forward from the last weekend in June to the first. Those 4 weeks make a big difference to the temperature. But this year is shaping up as being reminiscent of those early rallys.

[FJRider]

Boy, won't the BM be fun if the weather is as it is right now???:whistle:

(Anybody else from Otago care to comment?)

Not being one to let a lower air temperature :whistle:, put me off a Sunday ride. 5 degrees in Alexandra... passsing Cromwell it was reading 3 degrees. :calm:Had to stop at the Deadmans point bridge for a photo. :2thumbsup

The sign says it all...

Note to self ... new gloves on the shopping list. (3 summers old) :cold:

[dangerous]

Which year was it (early 80's) that we had to scrape the snow off the ground before pitching the tents?

It was the year before we rode the bikes on the ice.

A pity they moved the event forward from the last weekend in June to the first. Those 4 weeks make a big difference to the temperature. But this year is shaping up as being reminiscent of those early rallys.

only ever remember one brass with snow, the reason I remember it is I drank rasberry and ouzo (never touched it since) woke in the morning to a red door matt meleted 4in into the snow... 87 maybe?

ps: just looked at Rashikas badges and her only 80's brass it snowed, but compairing badges to mine it was 85, my 1st year... never snowed then?

OK, time for a new thread re brass badge colours (I might have em all marked wrong) http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1129206547#post1129206547

[_Shrek_]

Not being one to let a lower air temperature :whistle:, put me off a Sunday ride. 5 degrees in Alexandra... passsing Cromwell it was reading 3 degrees. :calm:Had to stop at the Deadmans point bridge for a photo. :2thumbsup

The sign says it all...

Note to self ... new gloves on the shopping list. (3 summers old) :cold:

get heated grips gloves will last another 3 seasons :laugh: & do you need a sign to tell you its snowing :rolleyes:

[dangerous]

Which year was it (early 80's) that we had to scrape the snow off the ground before pitching the tents?

It was the year before we rode the bikes on the ice.


that would have had to be 81-84, cos it never snowed for me till 97 :2thumbsup

[FJRider]

get heated grips gloves will last another 3 seasons :laugh: & do you need a sign to tell you its snowing :rolleyes:

and a heated vest, and a heated seat, .... OR ... I could buy a BMW, and get that as standard. (installed when you buy them for the older ? fragile ? riders)

The sign says snow predicted ... not snowing...

When its snowing , we southerners put the chains on...

[98tls]

When its snowing , we southerners put the chains on... :pinch:i just find a pub to hole up in.;)

[scumdog]

Not being one to let a lower air temperature :whistle:, put me off a Sunday ride. 5 degrees in Alexandra... passsing Cromwell it was reading 3 degrees. :calm:Had to stop at the Deadmans point bridge for a photo. :2thumbsup

The sign says it all...

Note to self ... new gloves on the shopping list. (3 summers old) :cold:

At least it's not been bucketing down like it has been here all day..:crybaby:

[rosie631]

The one year I did it - some time in the 80s - we pitched the tents in snow. OMG - I can't believe I'm thinking of going again this year.:crybaby:

[NighthawkNZ]

Don't think can a afford to go this year anyway

[doc]

Which year was it (early 80's) that we had to scrape the snow off the ground before pitching the tents?

It was the year before we rode the bikes on the ice.

A pity they moved the event forward from the last weekend in June to the first. Those 4 weeks make a big difference to the temperature. But this year is shaping up as being reminiscent of those early rallys.

Did they have Brontosaurus burgers then ?

[miSTa]

Did they have Brontosaurus burgers then?
Missing them are you?

[Evo1132]

Entry forms all sent away.
Ahhh the Brass Monkey, the one rally of the year where its exceptable for me to be a dirty old man.

[Solly]

Don't think can a afford to go this year anyway

Going back on your word I see:mad:

[QRUZN]

Sooooo who has balls of steal?
I think the Brass is gunna b a cold 1 this year.:cold:
Number 29, and I am making it a 3 day weekend experience, lol, see you there.

We got the Balls Evo... and we gonna have fun freezing them...

[Kemet]

Just don't lick them or your tongue may get stuck to 'em!!:sweatdrop

Be careful when going potty too.... Watch out that your stream don't freeze as you go.....

Could cause a nasty case of frostbite...

Anyone else got some tips for guarding against the cold???:innocent:

[SilverGrin]

Anyone else got some tips for guarding against the cold???:innocent:

Yep. Stay warm.

[NighthawkNZ]

Going back on your word I see:mad:

I actually never said I was going...:innocent: :blink:

[NighthawkNZ]

Anyone else got some tips for guarding against the cold???:innocent:

The biggest is problem is if it rains and staying dry and warm... keep your feet dry and warm you will be surprised... and as I said before... go to bed warm as you body will keep your sleeping bag warm.. if you go to bed cold you body can't heat the bag...

and or drink more find a bloke shag him senseless... kick him out in the morning and you will be right... ;)

[kiwi cowboy]

Just don't lick them or your tongue may get stuck to 'em!!:sweatdrop

Be careful when going potty too.... Watch out that your stream don't freeze as you go.....

Could cause a nasty case of frostbite...

Anyone else got some tips for guarding against the cold???:innocent:

Yep--stay in the nice warm food booth cooking the hotdogs and chips and then go just down the road to a nice warm bed at home:banana::clap:

[stevewederell]

and or drink more find a bloke shag him senseless... kick him out in the morning and you will be right... ;)

Look I know I ride a Honda but there ain't enough booze for me to get THAT cold:nono:

[rosie631]

Look I know I ride a Honda but there ain't enough booze for me to get THAT cold:nono:

LMAO. I really hope not

[98tls]

find a bloke shag him senseless... kick him out in the morning and you will be right... ;) :Oi:Remind me again which coffee cup you used when you called in,disgusting.:blank:

[awayatc]

find a bloke shag him senseless...

That may work for you......


I'd rather be cold....

[NighthawkNZ]

:Oi:Remind me again which coffee cup you used when you called in,disgusting.:blank:


That may work for you......

I'd rather be cold....

Just giving Kemet some advise... and I don't think Kemet is a lesbian, she could be... but I don't think so...

[normajeane]

and or drink more find a bloke shag him senseless... kick him out in the morning and you will be right... ;)

So you ARE going then!!:wari::shutup:

[Solly]

So you ARE going then!!:wari::shutup:

He's just called in for a cuppa....oh & to show off his new baby [The Duke:scooter:].......niiiiccceee.

He may swayed yet :woohoo:

[NighthawkNZ]

So you ARE going then!!:wari::shutup:


He may swayed yet :woohoo:

Will tell you after the brass whether or not i go ;)

[doc]

He's just called in for a cuppa....oh & to show off his new baby [The Duke:scooter:].......niiiiccceee.

He may swayed yet :woohoo:

Has he told the other half yet ?

It could be a very frosty monkey for him.

[Xaria]

Has he told the other half yet ?

It could be a very frosty monkey for him.

He was permitted to buy the Duke.

Froze his monkeys off coming back from Sollys. I offered to warm them up and gave him a wheat bag.:cold:

[Solly]

.............Froze his monkeys off coming back from Sollys. I offered to warm them up and gave him a wheat bag.:cold:

LMAO :rofl::rofl::rofl:

[_Shrek_]

He was permitted to buy the Duke.

so does that mean he will be wearing a Red & Ghey jacket now :shutup:

[NighthawkNZ]

so does that mean he will be wearing a Red & Ghey jacket now :shutup:

its not a red Duc for a start... its Titanium

[scumdog]

its not a red Duc for a start... its Titanium


So...it's coloured ghey then eh?:shutup:

And will the blue lights fit it??

[Ghost_Bullet]

Not that titanium shit... lol... it grey

[_Shrek_]

its not a red Duc for a start... its Titanium

so you still haven't answered the Q. :whistle:

[doc]

He was permitted to buy the Duke.

Froze his monkeys off coming back from Sollys. I offered to warm them up and gave him a wheat bag.:cold:
:Oops: Hope the bruises from the wheatbag bashing will be gone by the monkey.

[dangerous]

He was permitted to buy the Duke.

Froze his monkeys off coming back from Sollys. I offered to warm them up and gave him a wheat bag.:cold:
Just the one?

[helenoftroy]

its not a red Duc for a start... its Titanium

:woohoo:now thats class!!:woohoo:

Congrats dear boy!!:hug:

[SilverGrin]

Ducati huh?

Hope you're good with spanners.

[helenoftroy]

Ducati huh?

Hope you're good with spanners.

Stirrer!!:bash:

A spanner???never had need for one....are they good??:innocent:

[_Shrek_]

Stirrer!!never had need for one....are they good??:innocent:

:devil2: very much so would you like to meet one

[NighthawkNZ]

so you still haven't answered the Q. :whistle:


I won't be buying another jacket....

[NighthawkNZ]

Ducati huh?

Hope you're good with spanners.

Don't need to... I also ride with a lot of harley riders... they are use to getting their spanners ready

[helenoftroy]

Ducati huh?

Hope you're good with spanners.


Don't need to... I also ride with a lot of harley riders... they are use to getting their spanners ready

Love that answer!!:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[_Shrek_]

its not a red Duc for a start... its Titanium

where are the pic's :wait:

[SilverGrin]

Don't need to... I also ride with a lot of harley riders... they are use to getting their spanners ready

Of course. Most will gladly loan you their tools.

[saltydog]

Entry forms all sent away.
Ahhh the Brass Monkey, the one rally of the year where its exceptable for me to be a dirty old man.

Do they have strippers? I want the ride from Whakatane to be worth it!!

[NighthawkNZ]

Do they have strippers? I want the ride from Whakatane to be worth it!!

no............

[saltydog]

no............

Might be some 'stripper freeze' I guess?!

[Kemet]

Just giving Kemet some advise... and I don't think Kemet is a lesbian, she could be... but I don't think so...

Gee!! Thanx NH!!!!

btw

No to the lesbian thing... I like my boys.....

I can even be quoted on that one but can't tell you who
He admitted wondering the same thing at one point but by the time he told me that, he also told me I had proven otherwise....:msn-wink:



Thanx for the advice anyway....:bleh::bleh:

[FJRider]

Might be some 'stripper freeze' I guess?!

None have in the past ... :innocent: They sell anti-stripper-freeze by the pre-mixed can ...(or bring their own)

[Solly]

Do they have strippers? I want the ride from Whakatane to be worth it!!

A long way to come, just to freeze ya tits off:niceone:

[_Shrek_]

Do they have strippers? I want the ride from Whakatane to be worth it!!

no, but come anyway the trip down to meet us would be worth it alone :whistle:

[NighthawkNZ]

no, but come anyway the trip down to meet us would be worth it alone :whistle:

thats debatable... :msn-wink:

[_Shrek_]

thats debatable... :msn-wink:

:bleh:

:devil2: so where are the pic's of the ghey bike :Oops: i mean Titanium bike

[pete376403]

Do they have strippers? I want the ride from Whakatane to be worth it!!

Although a couple of years ago a lass from the audience got up on the stage with the band and gave a pretty nice view of her assets. Was well appreciated.

[FJRider]

Do they have strippers? I want the ride from Whakatane to be worth it!!

It would have to be one hell of a stripper, to make the ride down from Whakatane worth it ... in winter... :doh:

[the mouse]

Some tips from experience

1/ always ... always, no matter in what state you arrive back at your tent, have a leak before going to sleep, cause it's usually about -5 then. Later it can be - 14, and it aint easy getting up and out of a nice warm sleep bag for a nature call.

2/ pre paying, order the evening meal, it a hearty, tasty, warming and belly lining bowl of stew slop, just the thing.

3/ it can frost and mist (despite a sunny day arrival) in the mornings if it hasn't snowed, be careful

4/ learn the "monkey step", that's the dance move where you face the fire for 5 seconds, spin on your feet 180 for 5 seconds, then again turn 180 for another 5 seconds , etc, etc, etc, etc until your beer runs out or freezes in your hand

5/ do not ever take a pee on the frozen lake, unless you can swim

6/ i wrapped a blanket around my bike motor and took a lot of rap (pun) for it. Last laugh for me in the morning when the bike started with one kick as all the electric legs were all getting jump started.

[FJRider]

Some tips from experience

1/ always ... always, no matter in what state you arrive back at your tent, have a leak before going to sleep, cause it's usually about -5 then. Later it can be - 14, and it aint easy getting up and out of a nice warm sleep bag for a nature call.

2/ pre paying, order the evening meal, it a hearty, tasty, warming and belly lining bowl of stew slop, just the thing.

3/ it can frost and mist (despite a sunny day arrival) in the mornings if it hasn't snowed, be careful

4/ learn the "monkey step", that's the dance move where you face the fire for 5 seconds, spin on your feet 180 for 5 seconds, then again turn 180 for another 5 seconds , etc, etc, etc, etc until your beer runs out or freezes in your hand

5/ do not ever take a pee on the frozen lake, unless you can swim

6/ i wrapped a blanket around my bike motor and took a lot of rap (pun) for it. Last laugh for me in the morning when the bike started with one kick as all the electric legs were all getting jump started.


1. Always leave a gap big enough to get through ... by the time you actually go to pee (after putting it off for as long as you can) there is a very high degree of urgency... no time to work frozen zippers on the tent..... trying to keep the heat in the tent does NOT work.

2. In the absense of a pre-paid meal... eat as much as you can before dark. This leaves the entire evening to get shit-faced.....

3.It can be frosty, misty, raining, snowing... often before you open your eyes. Before you venture from your tent ... open your eyes and check current conditions...and location/direction of facility required (ie. food tent, beer tent, toilet. etc.)

4.Anywhere near the bonfire... keep moving/revolving. If you get dizzy... blame it on whatever you're drinking... and change to something else...
Insulated stubby holders are GREAT. (gloves are for honda riders and chicks)

5.When you pee... do it often (over tent zippers is fun). Long drawn out pee's in below freezing temp's are NOT fun...

6.Start bike at regular intervals... every 20 minutes is good. Take it to the rev limiter/red-line for at least ten minutes... then hit the kill switch. It will start in the daylight ... if there is any gas left (and no-one has pulled the spark leads off)

[NighthawkNZ]

:bleh:

:devil2: so where are the pic's of the ghey bike :Oops: i mean Titanium bike
I'm not very good with a camera and technology stuff

[scumdog]

1. Always leave a gap big enough to get through ... by the time you actually go to pee (after putting it off for as long as you can) there is a very high degree of urgency... no time to work frozen zippers on the tent..... trying to keep the heat in the tent does NOT work.

2. In the absense of a pre-paid meal... eat as much as you can before dark. This leaves the entire evening to get shit-faced.....

3.It can be frosty, misty, raining, snowing... often before you open your eyes. Before you venture from your tent ... open your eyes and check current conditions...and location/direction of facility required (ie. food tent, beer tent, toilet. etc.)

4.Anywhere near the bonfire... keep moving/revolving. If you get dizzy... blame it on whatever you're drinking... and change to something else...
Insulated stubby holders are GREAT. (gloves are for honda riders and chicks)

5.When you pee... do it often (over tent zippers is fun). Long drawn out pee's in below freezing temp's are NOT fun...

6.Start bike at regular intervals... every 20 minutes is good. Take it to the rev limiter/red-line for at least ten minutes... then hit the kill switch. It will start in the daylight ... if there is any gas left (and no-one has pulled the spark leads off)

And if ya vomit in yer tent just leave it until morning - it'll be frozen and look like a pizza by the so all you have to do is hit the tent floor from underneath and viola'! out it pops all set to play frisbee with!!:msn-wink:

[FJRider]

And if ya vomit in yer tent just leave it until morning - it'll be frozen and look like a pizza by the so all you have to do is hit the tent floor from underneath and viola'! out it pops all set to play frisbee with!!:msn-wink:

Or, the second option ... take it up to the Bonfire, it will still be burning ... reheat then eat ... it wasn't down long enough to be that off. And Brass monkey food is expensive...

[the mouse]

7/ don't eat yellow snow!

[dutchman49]

And nice tits they were. Worth every penny she had spent. The BRASS is about the trip, not a cold night in the middle of no where. Especially if you come from the North Island. This year our group Pete376403 included will do 2500ks + of the best south Island roads. I started in 1995 and do not regret any one of my 13 BRASS Monkeys. Good friends, good roads and a whole heap of South Island hospitality. Even the 2004 ice ride out of thereas worth the effort. If you havent done it, then you aint a KiwiBiker.

[dutchman49]

And nice tits they were. Worth every penny she had spent. The BRASS is about the trip, not a cold night in the middle of no where. Especially if you come from the North Island. This year our group Pete376403 included will do 2500ks + of the best south Island roads. I started in 1995 and do not regret any one of my 13 BRASS Monkeys. Good friends, good roads and a whole heap of South Island hospitality. Even the 2004 ice ride out of thereas worth the effort. If you havent done it, then you aint a KiwiBiker.
With just 8 sleeps to go. Sharpie from AKLD GSXR750 (8th BM). Ross BMW GS1200 (13thBM), Al KTM950 (6thBM), Bruce (26)th and Finn (3rd) Yamaha 1100 sidecar unit, Pete KLR 650 (15th), Steve R1 (5th). Me on a Bandit 1250 (14th). We are all packed and ready to go. That sweet 1st pint on the ferry. This year ivolves WGTN - CHCH. CHCH via Lindis to Beaumont. Beaumont to TeAnau via Catlins. TeAnau to Oturehua. Oturehua to Fox Glacier. Fox Glacier back to ferry and home. Life dont get mush better than this.

[pete376403]

Settle down lad, settle down. You'll get yourself all excited and then...:eek:

[Kemet]

And if ya vomit in yer tent just leave it until morning - it'll be frozen and look like a pizza by the so all you have to do is hit the tent floor from underneath and viola'! out it pops all set to play frisbee with!!:msn-wink:

Is Ghost Bullet going this year???:doh: :killingme:


Or, the second option ... take it up to the Bonfire, it will still be burning ... reheat then eat ... it wasn't down long enough to be that off. And Brass monkey food is expensive...

Now that is so wrong !!!!!
Bad boy :spanking::spanking:

[Gixxer peter]

Counting down, hope it snows :msn-wink: i want a photo of the white busa in the snow.
Number 3 for me and 2 for the missus.

[Ghost_Bullet]

Is Ghost Bullet going this year???:doh: :killingme:


Of course!!!!! wot you sayin'??????? :doctor: I was unwell ok, not my fault!!!:nono: and aside from that sound :sleep:

Not long now till it is time to get packed and clean me steed.... wooo hooo.

[dangerous]

Of course!!!!! wot you sayin'??????? :doctor: I was unwell ok, not my fault!!!:nono: and aside from that sound :sleep:

Not long now till it is time to get packed and clean me steed.... wooo hooo.

How do you find the helmet fits after the plastic sergery to improve ya looks...



*shakes head at GB avatar

[Kemet]

How do you find the helmet fits after the plastic sergery to improve ya looks...



*shakes head at GB avatar

That's not plastic surgery!! That's from his throwing up - sorry - being unwell at rallies!!!!!!! :dodge:

[Ghost_Bullet]

sorry - being unwell at rallies!!!!!!! :dodge:

Someone needs to develop a rallie ills vacine:msn-wink:

[doc]

Someone needs to develop a rallie ills vacine:msn-wink:

There is. Its called "Silence about what you do to Turkeys" :bleh:

[awayatc]

thought was silence of the lambs........

[Ghost_Bullet]

There is. Its called "Silence about what you do to Turkeys" :bleh:

Turkeys??? wot turkeys... where, never heard of them?:doh:

[doc]

Turkeys??? wot turkeys... where, never heard of them?:doh:

Well your getting closer. Those chicken Kebabs at the Monkey fire might be another softener for me.

If it is close to the temp in Auck at the moment is there a chance that the monkey could be rescheduled for a more suitable time. It's almost down to single figures here.
:cold:

[dangerous]

who seen the news tonight... the pig root is already under snow hahahaaaaaaaa

[Goblin]

who seen the news tonight... the pig root is already under snow hahahaaaaaaaaAahhh that'll be all gone by the end of next week.

I just hope the ferry crossing aint too rough. :sick:

[dangerous]

Aahhh that'll be all gone by the end of next week.

I just hope the ferry crossing aint too rough. :sick:

yeah... hehe that looked like more fun :niceone:

[miSTa]

If it is close to the temp in Auck at the moment is there a chance that the monkey could be rescheduled for a more suitable time. It's almost down to single figures here.
:cold:

Now that would be a national disaster wouldn't it? Harden up man! :bleh:

[98tls]

who seen the news tonight... the pig root is already under snow hahahaaaaaaaa Was closed for a bit as well,if so on the day then the Dunback pub has a warm fire and cold beer.:niceone:

[Ghost_Bullet]

Woooo this is going to make all the more worth while to get there....

Cant wait

[doc]

Now that would be a national disaster wouldn't it? Harden up man! :bleh:

WTF, do you know how many milk bottles I'm burning to keep warm it's 10.1 C here. All packed ready to pick bike up from leech who has caused me to almost max out the credit card, and your telling me to harden up. :bleh: If I faxed you a dr note would you get me the badge

[dutchman49]

Sat in my garage today looking at both bikes. The weather is making me think that the DR is a better option. Dont get so broke when it hits the ground. Just not sure I can handle that seat for 2500ks. Seven sleeps and on the 8.30ferry. Bring it on I say!

[paturoa]

Giving it a miss this year. Reading this stuff with a couple of beers in my belly and ........

[FJRider]

If it is close to the temp in Auck at the moment is there a chance that the monkey could be rescheduled for a more suitable time. It's almost down to single figures here.
:cold:

The Brass does not get "rescheduled for a more suitable time". It is ... and always will be, on the date specified. Rain , hail, snow, or begging from soft-cock Aucklanders. The date does not change. If only 5 show up ... they will run at a loss, but they will run it.
Just wait till the temp is in double figures ... below zero.

[_Shrek_]

And if ya vomit in yer tent just leave it until morning - it'll be frozen and look like a pizza by the so all you have to do is hit the tent floor from underneath and viola'! out it pops all set to play frisbee with!!:msn-wink:


Or, the second option ... take it up to the Bonfire, it will still be burning ... reheat then eat ... it wasn't down long enough to be that off. And Brass monkey food is expensive...

I see you old bugga's have done it before :corn:

[_Shrek_]

I just hope the ferry crossing aint too rough. :sick:

don't worry K... :devil2: it will be dead flat between the 7m swells

[FJRider]

don't worry K... :devil2: it will be dead flat between the 7m swells

Now would be a good time for a reminder to take your own good tie-downs...

[NighthawkNZ]

don't worry K... :devil2: it will be dead flat between the 7m swells

7m swells pffft I been in worse...

[doc]

The date does not change. If only 5 show up ... they will run at a loss, but they will run it.
Just wait till the temp is in double figures ... below zero.

Be sweet then, plenty of firewood for 5 :jerry: as if, didn't you see Iceage 2. The planet is melting.

[Solly]

Still flipping a coin......[walking away mumbling "now where's that bloody coin"?]

[awayatc]

7m swells pffft I been in worse...

please tell.........

[NighthawkNZ]

please tell.........

and I am sure you have too... I am ex navy

[awayatc]

People don't believe 30 meter swell....
Subarctic
Turned religious.

Got boarded by NZ Navy in subarctic....
And in Persian Gulf....
Was that You?

[_Shrek_]

please tell.........


and I am sure you have too... I am ex navy


People don't believe 30 meter swell....
Subarctic
Turned religious.

Got boarded by NZ Navy in subarctic....
And in Persian Gulf....
Was that You?


mmmmmmmmmm :Offtopic: :whistle:

[NighthawkNZ]

People don't believe 30 meter swell....
Subarctic
Turned religious.

Got boarded by NZ Navy in subarctic....
And in Persian Gulf....
Was that You?

Not the Persian Gulf not me...

Been down in the Antarctica, with some huge swells and a few freak/rouge (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rogue_wave_%28oceanography%29) waves... and done a few rescue missions is some heavy sea states as well...

[Goblin]

don't worry K... :devil2: it will be dead flat between the 7m swellsFriends sailed today and reckon it was flat as...but I will still have some pills to harden me up. :shifty:

[miSTa]

Be sweet then, plenty of firewood for 5 :jerry: as if, didn't you see Iceage 2. The planet is melting.
Stop burning those plastic milk bottles then! So the global warming we're hearing all about is all your fault?

[_Shrek_]

Not the Persian Gulf not me...

Been down in the Antarctica, with some huge swells and a few freak/rouge (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rogue_wave_%28oceanography%29) waves... and done a few rescue missions is some heavy sea states as well...

now you're scaring me will think twice before going on ferry :sweatdrop

[doc]

Stop burning those plastic milk bottles then! So the global warming we're hearing all about is all your fault?

:2guns: Well God gave us plastic .

Anyway with this present weather pattern, can we expect pea gravel everywhere interesting. We are planning on goin down to Bluff after the rally then over to the Rainforest side. The usual must do's are crayfish, gold panning n over Takaka for the elusive salmon at Anatoki. Only got 10 days, unless the panning produces nuggets. So can avoid the risky stuff, time wise if we have to. :confused:

[dangerous]

7m swells pffft I been in worse...

on a side note... you gona get that grey primed bike painted or what?



ohhh, and for fark sakes... NO bloody wank lights this time, OK?

[miSTa]

:2guns: Well God gave us plastic .

Anyway with this present weather pattern, can we expect pea gravel everywhere interesting. We are planning on goin down to Bluff after the rally then over to the Rainforest side. The usual must do's are crayfish, gold panning n over Takaka for the elusive salmon at Anatoki. Only got 10 days, unless the panning produces nuggets. So can avoid the risky stuff, time wise if we have to. :confused:

Sounds like a brilliant trip regardless of time.

[TimeOut]

Friends sailed today and reckon it was flat as...but I will still have some pills to harden me up. :shifty:

Watch the likes of sea legs they can leave you very drousy for quite a few hours, according to Mythbusters ginger (pills) is just about as good and non drousy.

[awayatc]

Dont drink coffee tee or fruitjuice.
Dont have an empty stomach.
But not full with fat and greasy things either.
Bit of bisquits or toast are good.
fresh air helps.
Is only an hour and half across strait itself....
sounds are always flat.

[woodybee]

The biggest is problem is if it rains and staying dry and warm... keep your feet dry and warm you will be surprised... and as I said before... go to bed warm as you body will keep your sleeping bag warm.. if you go to bed cold you body can't heat the bag...

and or drink more find a bloke shag him senseless... kick him out in the morning and you will be right... ;)There's only one bloke that I have continually be shagging totally senseless at a rally, ain't that right Mr. Boud......but sadly he's not going this year,:crybaby: so won't be indulging in anything than charming every dude in sight...:msn-wink:

Can't wait for this one, all fuck all those folk who say they want it to snow and take photos of their bikes in the rain......what friggin planet are they on. :scratch:

I don't want to put my life at risk or that of Tex's, for the sake of looking like some Tarzan wannabee.....(as me Jan...e!)

Nice clear day with temperatures of +10 degs, would be nice, slightly cloudy with intervals of sunshine.......and no slidy stuff.....that'll do for me......

And if you want a friggin picture of your bike in the snow wait till the snows outside your door and wheel your bike in it......

Brrrr me and my bike don't like the slidey stuff. got some grip warmers now, so that'll look weird when I end up sitting on my handlebars on the way in....:killingme

Where is everyone planning to camp?

Laters Dudes and Dudess's, see ya there:soon:

Let there be:sunny::rockon:

Woodybee

[miSTa]

...
Where is everyone planning to camp?
...

Same place as last year.... :shifty:

[_Shrek_]

Same place as last year.... :shifty:

is it near the fence or a pillon? :confused:

[miSTa]

is it near the fence or a pillon? :confused:
Surely you mean a 'pylon'? :finger:

I'm sure we'll find somewhere suitable just for you. ;) You got your pole back up plan sorted yet?

[_Shrek_]

You got your pole back up plan sorted yet?

:yes: as long i can put the other end on a pillon or fence

your new site name should be Mr Spellchecker :bleh: because there an't anything Sensible about you

[Xaria]

on a side note... you gona get that grey primed bike painted or what?



ohhh, and for fark sakes... NO bloody wank lights this time, OK?

Thats OK, someone else bought a blue bike that we can put the pretty sparkly lights on :shifty:

[doc]

Getting ready leaving wed morning, just acclimatising in Vegas. Tickets haven't arrived yet. Two days of postage left to get them. So if we leave without the tickets how can we bluff our way in the gate.:shifty:

Or one of you bastards blotted our reputation to the organisers

[Ghost_Bullet]

The weather (http://weather.msn.com/tenday.aspx?wealocations=wc:NZXX0008&q=Cromwell%2c+NZL+forecast:tenday) is looking interesting if forcast are anything to go by. But then no forcast can be that accurate this far out.

Woooo:jerry:

[NighthawkNZ]

The weather (http://weather.msn.com/tenday.aspx?wealocations=wc:NZXX0008&q=Cromwell%2c+NZL+forecast:tenday) is looking interesting if forcast are anything to go by. But then no forcast can be that accurate this far out.

Woooo:jerry:

http://metservice.co.nz/public/ruralWeather/central_otago.html

[NighthawkNZ]

on a side note... you gona get that grey primed bike painted or what?

Can't afford to get it painted now... but was thinking blue so I can use my lights...:shifty:


ohhh, and for fark sakes... NO bloody wank lights this time, OK?

go admitt it you will miss the lights the homing beacon when you are pissed and don't know where you tent is.

[pete376403]

Getting ready leaving wed morning, just acclimatising in Vegas. Tickets haven't arrived yet. Two days of postage left to get them. So if we leave without the tickets how can we bluff our way in the gate.:shifty:

If you go to the booking tent near the gate they will have your entry on record. They are very well organised (well, they have been in the past)

[FJRider]

Where is everyone planning to camp?



Woodybee

I guess around here somewhere ... this was LAST year ...

See ya all there ..... :banana:

[idb]

There's only one bloke that I have continually be shagging totally senseless at a rally, ain't that right Mr. Boud......but sadly he's not going this year,:crybaby:

:weep::weep::crybaby::crybaby::cry::cry:

[_Shrek_]

I guess around here somewhere ... this was LAST year ...

booking space next to poll gotta hang me bed on it :laugh:

[FJRider]

booking space next to poll gotta hang me bed on it :laugh:

Beware of "possums ....

[woodybee]

The weather (http://weather.msn.com/tenday.aspx?wealocations=wc:NZXX0008&q=Cromwell%2c+NZL+forecast:tenday) is looking interesting if forcast are anything to go by. But then no forcast can be that accurate this far out.

Woooo:jerry:woohoo, the weather is looking gorgeously sunny, just like I wanted, hope it stays like that. Tried my heated grips out tonight, allbeit I was sitting on my bike in the garage, but fuck what a difference it makes........wow wow

And eXcuse my ignorance, where is "WHERE WE PARKED LAST YEAR".......AS IN WHEN YOU COME THROUGH THE GATE WHERE TO AFTER THAT EH?, DIRECTIONS PLEASE....TA

Doc, looking forward to meeting you matey.....................

I just come back from a do in a pub in Clydevale, had wicked time With Clive of Clydevale and 2 new guys Regan and Jarrod what a couple of neat guys.... the trip back from Clydale was interesting, the bridge that links the road to get to Lawrence was closed, so had to deviate down a road called Breakneck Road, aptly named:eek: and drove through the wickedly beautiful valley there, stopped for a couple of photographic opportunities. Again it totally knocks me sideways with the spectacular scenery over here, the hills just dip and roll before your eyes, it always looks like someone has drawn them perfectly.....A Mazing...

So time for bed, 6 more sleeps till the chilly monkey.....Cant wait, going to enjoy this one so much for one massive reason...all will become clear

Gnite from Woodyee:wari::Punk::rockon::bye:

[stevewederell]

The weather (http://weather.msn.com/tenday.aspx?wealocations=wc:NZXX0008&q=Cromwell%2c+NZL+forecast:tenday) is looking interesting if forcast are anything to go by. But then no forcast can be that accurate this far out.

Woooo:jerry:

Well if it said that the weather over the hill to Dunners today was going to be like riding through shards of glass being blown into ya face they'll be right! Not fun!

[NighthawkNZ]

Well if it said that the weather over the hill to Dunners today was going to be like riding through shards of glass being blown into ya face they'll be right! Not fun!


wasn't to bad... happily went for a ride in it today...???

[NighthawkNZ]

And eXcuse my ignorance, where is "WHERE WE PARKED LAST YEAR".......AS IN WHEN YOU COME THROUGH THE GATE WHERE TO AFTER THAT EH?, DIRECTIONS PLEASE....TA

Its a secret...

[Flip]

4 sleeps before we head off.

Just going to Oamaru friday night, me and the Wiskey bar have an appointment. Going to camp on the high ground at the back of the site, overlooking the lake.


Not sure what my plans are after this they are all very weather dependent.
Coming back up the west coast is an option.

[miSTa]

Its a secret...
Well it was until FJRider posted that photo us (well GB's bike and our tents at least)! <_<

[NighthawkNZ]

Well it was until FJRider posted that photo us (well GB's bike and our tents at least)! <_<

Bugger will have to come up with a new plan then... :scratch:

[miSTa]

Bugger will have to come up with a new plan then... :scratch:
Well we have new(ish) tents, if bought new bikes then nobody would be able to find us.

[NighthawkNZ]

Well we have new(ish) tents, if bought new bikes then nobody would be able to find us.

You have a new bike already? not only my bike not in the pic... I never done the brass monkey before... ;)

[duckonin]

quickly set up camp, get a fire drum and go get firewood...

Take warm clothes... keep them dry... (especially spare sox) if rains when you go to bed, dry feet and put warm dry sox on before going to bed... have to keep feet warm... if really cold... wear beanie as well...

silk liners in sleeping bag adds a couple of degrees extra comfort... if still cold throw jacket over as well... if still cold you obviously didn't drink enough..

if you go to bed cold you will stay cold... if you go to bed warm you have more of a chance staying warm and your sleeping bag keeping the heat in.

Gezzze by the sound of it all if you go to bed warm u have more chance of staying a live for the night ha ha...:laugh:

[Spuds1234]

I guess around here somewhere ... this was LAST year ...

See ya all there ..... :banana:

The Red Cagiva and the tent its next to are exactly the same as mine.

If the owners are making a return trip this year then it could get confusing. Especially after a few drinks and a walk around the bikes. I wont know east from west little lone which bike and tent are mine.

Still it shows they have exceptional taste in bikes and camping equipment.

[NighthawkNZ]

Gezzze by the sound of it all if you go to bed warm u have more chance of staying a live for the night ha ha...:laugh:
You are not far wrong...

[dangerous]

And eXcuse my ignorance, where is WHERE WE PARKED LAST YEAR".......AS IN WHEN YOU COME THROUGH THE GATE WHERE TO AFTER THAT EH?, DIRECTIONS PLEASE....TA
TURN LEFT, and somewere in front of you... :chase:





usually head down the paddock, down a we decent to a level area and over against the fence ;)

[Ghost_Bullet]

There is normally some KB people against the fence just down the hill, last year we parked just over the way from there close to the lav.

The images below give a good indication of what I mean, the last couple of years or so there has been a KB flag attached to the fence, no sure if that will be the case this year.


Shrek, I cant see no tree's???? can you swing the hammock between gorse shrubs?

[FJRider]

Shrek, I cant see no tree's???? can you swing the hammock between gorse shrubs?

He'll just find an old Guzzi (plenty of weight to hold his ...) to peg down and use the power pole for the other end ...

[Kemet]

So time for bed, 6 more sleeps till the chilly monkey.....Cant wait, going to enjoy this one so much for one massive reason...all will become clear

Gnite from Woodyee:wari::Punk::rockon::bye:

Thinking I may have to come after all (fingers crossed then).

You're right. Wouldn't really want to miss this one. No no no....

[fletchglass]

To who ever may be interested. I am traveling down to Dunedin from Christchurch on Friday morning. I have room for some gear and a bike or two if anyone is looking for a lift or transport. I am taking my 4X4 and a three bike trailor. Room for two more bikes and 3 more people. I am meeting with friends on Friday in Dunedin and riding Offroad to BM saturday.
Im no sure how this forum thing works. Have I put this in righ spot? If you want to rely please do so to fletchglass@hotmail.com or give me bell on 0211397588.

Fletch

[awayatc]

Shrek, I cant see no tree's???? can you swing the hammock between gorse shrubs?


Don't need tree's....
Just piss straight down where you want to sling your hammock, and I am sure it will freeze solid instantaniously .......

if you do it straight after arriving that is.......
can't have to much antifreeze in it:confused:

[Kemet]

Don't need tree's....
Just piss straight down where you want to sling your hammock, and I am sure it will freeze solid instantaniously .......

if you do it straight after arriving that is.......
can't have to much antifreeze in it:confused:

smart thinking!!:eek::eek:

[_Shrek_]

Shrek, I cant see no tree's???? can you swing the hammock between gorse shrubs?

see pole next to your tent & bike post 182, that on one side & I've made up one to go on da arva end :rolleyes:

[scumdog]

I'll be thinin' of yez all freezing yer nut/tits (choose which one is you) off while a stay at home doing shit I'd put off all summer cos I was too busy ridin' an' goin' to rallies.

[awayatc]

I'll be thinin' of yez all freezing yer nut/tits (choose which one is you) off .

Oh.....thats a hard one.......

can I ring a friend?....

[FJRider]

I'll be thinin' of yez all freezing yer nut/tits (choose which one is you) off while a stay at home doing shit I'd put off all summer cos I was too busy ridin' an' goin' to rallies.

I think we're all friggin nuts ... you'll miss us .. eh !!! admit it ...

I don't reckon it'll get below minus 2 ... (much)

[_Shrek_]

I'll be thinin' of yez all freezing yer nut/tits (choose which one is you) off while a stay at home doing shit I'd put off all summer cos I was too busy ridin' an' goin' to rallies.

most of us have 2 :whistle:

[scumdog]

most of us have 2 :whistle:

I ain't goin' there!!

(Well, maybe with the tits....)

[rosie631]

Oh.....thats a hard one.......

can I ring a friend?....

No, but you can ask the audience..

["Rambo"]

No worries here - not going.

Yea it looks like I might not be going myself althou I really do want to, not fair having staff working for you and wanting the same weekend I want off off.:no:

[Ghost_Bullet]

Time to start the pictures....
<a href="http://rides.webshots.com/album/572424797gXAKxa"><img src="http://thumb16.webshots.net/t/75/75/9/64/92/2267964920100338616RWiFgk_th.jpg" alt="Image hosted by Webshots.com"></a><br>by <a href=http://community.webshots.com/user/GhostBullet> GhostBullet</a>
Gotta get a new rubber, as not enough in the middle to get right round.

[normajeane]

Time to start the pictures....
<a href="http://rides.webshots.com/album/572424797gXAKxa"><img src="http://thumb16.webshots.net/t/75/75/9/64/92/2267964920100338616RWiFgk_th.jpg" alt="Image hosted by Webshots.com"></a><br>by <a href=http://community.webshots.com/user/GhostBullet> GhostBullet</a>
Gotta get a new rubber, as not enough in the middle to get right round.

Yah ya wollies, I working and i NOT going to freeze aNY ones balls SO F |U and wot dis abot?<_<:confused::laugh::2guns:

[XF650]

There's a couple of KB adv groups going down from Canterbury.
Ping me a PM if anyone wants to join in.

Pooey the AdventureRider.com mascot will be attending the Rally, as part of his world tour. Fundraising in NZ goes to St John's.

[_Shrek_]

Yah ya wollies, I working and i NOT going to freeze aNY ones balls SO F |U and wot dis abot?<_<:confused::laugh::2guns:

:rofl: he talkin about tyre's for his bike, dat vino must be good :laugh:

[98tls]

:rofl: he talkin about tyre's for his bike, dat vino must be good :laugh: Not Vino mate shes suppin Ether.:Punk:

[doc]

Leavin now,see ya all there.:doctor:

[miSTa]

Leavin now,see ya all there.:doctor:
Hope you and Goblin have a good trip down. If we don't catch up on Friday we'll see you Saturday.

[NighthawkNZ]

Latest forcast is for snow... on staurday & sunday ride safe

http://metservice.co.nz/public/ruralWeather/central_otago.html

[GaZBur]

Latest forcast is for snow... on staurday & sunday ride safe

http://metservice.co.nz/public/ruralWeather/central_otago.html

Hah ha! We should be ok then. That forecast said snow th 500metres. The brass site is 495Metres, so if you want snow you will have to stand on one of the toilet blocks and stretch your arms up. Or doesn't it work that way.

[Kemet]

Oh.....thats a hard one.......

can I ring a friend?....

Maybe you have both........:eek::eek:


Yea it looks like I might not be going myself althou I really do want to, not fair having staff working for you and wanting the same weekend I want off off.:no:

Put in your leave now for next years Queens Birthday Weekend/Brass!!


Hah ha! We should be ok then. That forecast said snow th 500metres. The brass site is 495Metres, so if you want snow you will have to stand on one of the toilet blocks and stretch your arms up. Or doesn't it work that way.

You need a reason to stand up on the toilet blocks??!! :bleh:

[munterk6]

Heres a few of mine...cant put em all up lol!

[dangerous]

Heres a few of mine...cant put em all up lol!
ohhh ya got a couple mate... same here

ps Brass started for me in 85

[Ghost_Bullet]

This year will make my 8th, It was my first ever rally, as I did not even know of the summer rally scene...

[Bren]

Heaps of bikes all gerared up going through Kapiti today, should be a few norfies about. Hope ya all keep safe and have a great rally....

Regards, Bren (-:

[dangerous]

This year will make my 8th, It was my first ever rally, as I did not even know of the summer rally scene...

whats that one 2nd down right side?

[Ghost_Bullet]

Mmmmm well it is a badge I got at the Brass monkey.... Nice uh... yeah I know, but you not getting it.....

Wonder if they will have a nice special badge for the 30th next year??

[Ghost_Bullet]

Toni Marsh just finsihed the weather forcast, and no matter what the weather will be, she makes it sound awesome, even the big Snowy Icon spinning down south looks and sounded great.... Bring it on!!!!:Punk:

[FJRider]

Light "occasional" rain is predicted. Snow to 500 metres on saturday night. The highest part of the Pig Root is (as I recall) 600 metres. But the weather web site I checked, seemed to have it hitting a bit further south. Still ... I don't think it will be warm on site. Bugger ... eh !!!

[_Shrek_]

:Oi: you blinking pessimist's who gives a bovine residue about the weather it is the Brass Monkey after all :kick: bring it on :Punk:

[munterk6]

Mmmmm well it is a badge I got at the Brass monkey.... Nice uh... yeah I know, but you not getting it.....

Wonder if they will have a nice special badge for the 30th next year??

SNAP!!! thought I saw ya there!

yeah..I was the guy on the GSXR, along with a coupla mates on gixxers hehe!

[NighthawkNZ]

SNAP!!! thought I saw ya there!

yeah..I was the guy on the GSXR, along with a coupla mates on gixxers hehe!

were you wearing black...? if you wear yeah i saws yah too... :shit:

[munterk6]

Waddaya mean 'was I wearing BLACK?
is there any other ? :no:

[miSTa]

Waddaya mean 'was I wearing BLACK?
is there any other ? :no:
Absolutely, try red, black and GREY :2guns:

[NighthawkNZ]

Waddaya mean 'was I wearing BLACK?
is there any other ? :no:

Going by your profile pic.... nope wasn't you to much white and red on your leathers

[Ghost_Bullet]

Absolutely, try red, black and GREY :2guns:

Ha ha ha I bet ya did a quadrupal spell check on that one, would not want to make the slip again... Grey = ghey:laugh:

[Evo1132]

Yay, its finally here!!!!
Who is heading through tomorrow?

[munterk6]

take your snow shoes kids, its a gunna be slippery! :laugh:

[98tls]

take your snow shoes kids, its a gunna be slippery! :laugh: Just up the road a bit and let me tell ya boys............ITS PISSING DOWN.Got a huge pot of vege soup with 3 Bacon hocks simmering away as i type,should be well tasty by the time those that are call in.:shifty:

[awayatc]

forecast is that I am going...regardless.....

Now how can I prevent those balls from freezing.....?

[FJRider]

forecast is that I am going...regardless.....

Now how can I prevent those balls from freezing.....?

Soak them in alcohol ....

[98tls]

forecast is that I am going...regardless.....

Now how can I prevent those balls from freezing.....? Xactly,got a few off here calling in hence the big pot of soup simmering away,wasnt going to go as i have work Sunday,thinking i may well drag the old girl outta the shed and join them for the ride over then head back in the afternoon.As for the balls......lambskin.

[awayatc]

Yeah a bit of lambskin for the old ram would go down well.......

["Rambo"]

I hope all you guys have fun, I really am annoyed that I can't go due to work, it would've been my first Brass Monkey, and since I only started doing rally's last year, with the pissed penguin being my first, I have not missed one rally weekend until now. :(

[Flip]

On the road in 30 min. Just got to pick up the "boss" & we are off.

C.U.there.

[geoffc]

My cousin has just text me he has crossed a very calm Cook Strait & is heading south to meet up with me later 2day. Have just purchased an Oxford Balaclava to help keep warm & are packing in readiness for B.M. Looking forward to what promises to be a cold challenge. Ride safe guys.

[munterk6]

Xactly,got a few off here calling in hence the big pot of soup simmering away,.

better have life support equipment ready as well!
Forecast for Sunday is heavy duty winter weather <_<:confused:

[scumdog]

Starting to blow its tits off here in Riviera of the South so roads should be dry in the south.

[FJRider]

Starting to blow its tits off here in Riviera of the South so roads should be dry in the south.

I saw the forcast that said south Otago would get it first ... and bad. Snow coming your way too.