Laxed out rides

[Autech]

Yea im keen either day, sounds good if the weather is ok.

Highway 22 should be ok by now, im the contract engineer incharge of road marking on WDC reseals, they were sealed/painted about 6 weeks ago, if there is still loose chip ill make a scene at work :lol:

Well I went through weekend before last, and it was terrible. My friend summed it up nicely "I hated it!"


So what is the consensus on sunday?

[Murray]

No consensus - Those wanting to ride meet at the Hotel to leave at 10.00. Going to Huntly, Hetherington Road and when it hits SH22 either left to Raglan or right to Port Waikato.

Personally I like the Raglan option as it is more of a loop than a there and back trip. But then again not sure if me and Trina will be riding as work rules and I have to pick someone up from the airport. bugger, bugger

[ckai]

Huh?
...

handicap saloon car races, WRC driving demonstrations, tyre changing competitions, driver autograph sessions and much, much more.

Well if this is the case. They're basing the event around the WRC and the father-in-law is part of the "saloon car's". The competitors were told (who told me) that they're not having a 2-day event because the rally boys wanted to use the track on Sunday. As always, not the best communication amongst the motorsport boys.


Yeah i'm gonna side with Sil3ntwar on this one .. the Hampton downs events calander has the WRC there on Saturday

The moral of story is I get free tickets to the WRC SS, viewing from one of the apartments :D With access to where ever I wanna go.

Bugger. hahaha I suppose this works a little better;)

[rustyrobot]

handicap saloon car races
Oh, good on them for being inclusive. I support the paralympics and I think it's fantastic those guys are getting the opportunity to race around Hampton Downs too. A tag line for this event could be 'Downs at the Downs'. ;)

[BikerDazz]

No consensus - Those wanting to ride meet at the Hotel to leave at 10.00. Going to Huntly, Hetherington Road and when it hits SH22 either left to Raglan or right to Port Waikato.

Personally I like the Raglan option as it is more of a loop than a there and back trip. But then again not sure if me and Trina will be riding as work rules and I have to pick someone up from the airport. bugger, bugger

I'll be there.
I agree with the route, but whatever is okay with me.
Re: work Murray, delegate!

[BikerDazz]

Oh, good on them for being inclusive. I support the paralympics and I think it's fantastic those guys are getting the opportunity to race around Hampton Downs too. A tag line for this event could be 'Downs at the Downs'. ;)

.........:rofl:

[Spazm]

Good ride today... SH22 was pretty good, just a couple of gritty corners

[BikerDazz]

Good ride today... SH22 was pretty good, just a couple of gritty corners

Yeah, the roads were fine; 'twas a good ride.
Only the hardy riders made it out today - just me and Spazm!
Hey, did you go out earlier and sweep hw22 Spaz?

[Spazm]

Hey, did you go out earlier and sweep hw22 Spaz?

Well.. Um.. yeah.. bout that

[rideon]

Well Donna now has her full class 6 license & is now looking at upgrading her wheels , gonna start by taking some 600's out and see what she likes. :scooter: Anyway the old faithful CBF 250 is on trade me, so if any of you know someone looking for a good lil learners bike, here's the link :

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-289138217.htm

REGO TIP

fill in a MR 27 at your local VTNZ to change the date your rego ends (just B4 july 1) then when your rego due you can buy 15 months at the old price. Then this winter put reo on hold & you could easily get 18 months @ the old price. Done it to our 2. Worth a crack I reckon.

[ckai]

Well Donna now has her full class 6 license & is now looking at upgrading her wheels , gonna start by taking some 600's out and see what she likes. :scooter: Anyway the old faithful CBF 250 is on trade me, so if any of you know someone looking for a good lil learners bike, here's the link :

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-289138217.htm

REGO TIP

fill in a MR 27 at your local VTNZ to change the date your rego ends (just B4 july 1) then when your rego due you can buy 15 months at the old price. Then this winter put reo on hold & you could easily get 18 months @ the old price. Done it to our 2. Worth a crack I reckon.

Congrats to Donna. Now she just has to work on Brooke to get hers sorted :)

Good tip about the rego. Dunno if I can be assed though. Hey, I was too lazy to go on the dole. haha

[rideon]

Congrats to Donna. Now she just has to work on Brooke to get hers sorted :)

Good tip about the rego. Dunno if I can be assed though. Hey, I was too lazy to go on the dole. haha

Your bike won't be here before July anyway !!!!:weep:

[ckai]

Your bike won't be here before July anyway !!!!:weep:

haha there'll be a shitstorm if it ain't. But the bet is it'll be here on Wednesday. Well 2 people have predicted it for then anyway. 3 others (including mine) have already been and gone. So lets see if the majority get it right.

It'll be interesting to see how much rego I get with it. If it's 6 or 12 months. I hope it's 12 but I don't really have a say in it.

I feel like a friggin' ride anyway.

[smoky]

I might do the Coro on Saturday

[BikerDazz]

Well Donna now has her full class 6 license & is now looking at upgrading her wheels , gonna start by taking some 600's out and see what she likes. :scooter:

Congrats to Donna.
Any tricky issues with the test?
New bike...let's see...what about street triple - black of course?

[Quasievil]

I might bring out the new beast this weekend if the weather is nice

[wysper]

I might bring out the new beast this weekend if the weather is nice

Why? Would it melt in the rain?

[Murray]

Tomorrow
Thursday 13
Rain easing to a few showers early morning. Gusty northeasterlies easing and tending northerly.

Friday 14
Outbreaks of rain. Northerly winds.

Saturday 15
Outbreaks of rain. Northerly winds.

Sunday 16
Showers. Light winds. POOHS AND WEE'S

Monday 17
Showers with light winds.

[ckai]

I might bring out the new beast this weekend if the weather is nice

I hope it's in blue because then Leyton will feel like your his big brother :D


Why? Would it melt in the rain?

They just don't make 'em like the DR. Just one look at a puddle and those go fast bikes quiver like little girls. The DR just laughs and and starts splashing ;)


Tomorrow
Thursday 13
Rain easing to a few showers early morning. Gusty northeasterlies easing and tending northerly.

Friday 14
Outbreaks of rain. Northerly winds.

Saturday 15
Outbreaks of rain. Northerly winds.

Sunday 16
Showers. Light winds. POOHS AND WEE'S

Monday 17
Showers with light winds.

Of course it's shitty weather from now on. That means I more than likely get the new wheels and it'll be gail force winds and torrential rain so I won't even be able to walk outside let alone ride.

[Quasievil]

I hope it's in blue because then Leyton will feel like your his big brother :D





Nah Black, I will be his Evil big brother

[rustyrobot]

Nah Black, I will be his Evil big brother
Talking of black... I experienced some particularly considerate driving yesterday while I was riding down TeRapa Rd. Nice enough to catch my attention. When I looked at the polite black car as I was passing... whaddya know 'Q-moto' on the side.
Q-moto: making life easier for motocyclists!

[wysper]

They just don't make 'em like the DR. Just one look at a puddle and those go fast bikes quiver like little girls. The DR just laughs and and starts splashing ;)



Of course it's shitty weather from now on. That means I more than likely get the new wheels and it'll be gail force winds and torrential rain so I won't even be able to walk outside let alone ride.

Yeah the DR is like my kids in that respect... anything that gets them dirty, muddy and soaked they LOVE.

Dont let the gale force winds stop you.. if they are in the right direction you will save on gas!

[ckai]

Talking of black... I experienced some particularly considerate driving yesterday while I was riding down TeRapa Rd. Nice enough to catch my attention. When I looked at the polite black car as I was passing... whaddya know 'Q-moto' on the side.
Q-moto: making life easier for motocyclists!

Oh no, this is gonna turn into one of those "I was a polite car driver and the bike didn't wave when I let him pass" threads :) haha. I hope you're not being sarcastic and the car was being polite? Nothing like getting bad publicity from those that have your sticker on their car.

I'm certainly more polite to bikers than cars when I'm in the automobile.


Nah Black, I will be his Evil big brother

haha nice. Black out the whole bike, wear the black helmet, visor and leather and scare the shit out of little kids.


Yeah the DR is like my kids in that respect... anything that gets them dirty, muddy and soaked they LOVE.

Dont let the gale force winds stop you.. if they are in the right direction you will save on gas!

Now, this is true. Always look at the bright side...I just need the bike to prove the theory! Also riding with the wind means you don't notice it. I wonder if that'll work for hurricanes? Might get dizzy but it'll be worth seeing if it works. :wacko:

[rustyrobot]

Oh no, this is gonna turn into one of those "I was a polite car driver and the bike didn't wave when I let him pass" threads :) haha. I hope you're not being sarcastic and the car was being polite? Nothing like getting bad publicity from those that have your sticker on their car.

I'm certainly more polite to bikers than cars when I'm in the automobile.


Nah. I'm being straight up, whoever was driving was unexpectedly polite. I had expected to get cut off by them pulling out into the street, then into my lane, but they saw me, made clear change of indication, slowed down to let me pass, then moved into my lane. Not the usual around those parts.

I'm much more polite to bikers than other drivers when I'm in a car too. Hopefully that balances out against some of the other drivers I see.

[Murray]

Dont let the gale force winds stop you.. if they are in the right direction you will save on gas!

Is this something like "May the Force be with you"

[ckai]

Is this something like "May the Force be with you"

hahahahaha (1, 2, 3, 4...10 char)

[Autech]

Of course it's shitty weather from now on. That means I more than likely get the new wheels and it'll be gail force winds and torrential rain so I won't even be able to walk outside let alone ride.

I'm imagining you with tears of frustration in your eyes as you run your hands across the smooth paintwork of you lovely new 675... Parked securely in your garage as you look out at the hurricane outside :D.

[Quasievil]

Nah. I'm being straight up, whoever was driving was unexpectedly polite. I had expected to get cut off by them pulling out into the street, then into my lane, but they saw me, made clear change of indication, slowed down to let me pass, then moved into my lane. Not the usual around those parts.

I'm much more polite to bikers than other drivers when I'm in a car too. Hopefully that balances out against some of the other drivers I see.

That was Paula .......the boss, she is a great driver and always looks out for Bikes........if it was me I prolly would have raced ya lol

[rideon]

I hope it's in blue because then Leyton will feel like your his big brother :D





Does that make Leyton , Quasii's lil sister ....................:shit:

[ckai]

I'm imagining you with tears of frustration in your eyes as you run your hands across the smooth paintwork of you lovely new 675... Parked securely in your garage as you look out at the hurricane outside :D.

hahahahaha this would be true.


Does that make Leyton , Quasii's lil sister ....................:shit:

This should be a lesson to all of those that don't frequent this thread enough...if you're not around to defend yourself, you will be mocked :yes:

[Quasievil]

Does that make Leyton , Quasii's lil sister ....................:shit:fuck thats funny bwaaaaaaaaaahhhhhh

[Murray]

Does that make Leyton , Quasii's lil sister ....................:shit:

Or even mini me

[ckai]

Right, because everyone has been totally hanging out for this and I know you all want to know...


SONIC II has finally arrived!!!


Do I get to ride it today with this perfect break in the weather? Of course not because no paperwork has arrived for it so they're chasing that up! haha Never mind. There's a slim chance it may happen but I'm popping over just to take some happy snaps just to prove to you all it's not a myth and does exist.
:wari::scooter::wari:

Now how do you ride again?

And only my Dad said that it would arrive on a Thursday...he was just a week out.

7 months since it was ordered.

[wysper]

7 months since it was ordered.

That is pretty pathetic really isn't it. But at least it is here.. have fun!

[sil3nt]

Missed out on Metallica tickets so i think i might take my anger out on my bike by thrashing it around Taupo at the MotoTT trackday on the 28th (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/123248-MotoTT-Friday-28th-May-2010-Taupo-Track-2). If i do go i hope i can get a video camera sorted and mounted.

[Murray]

Now how do you ride again?



I like it sunny side up!!!

[Spazm]

SONIC II has finally arrived!!!

Tch... you've used the wrong blue to write that.. that looks nothing like caspian blue :(

[smoky]

Is this something like "May the Force be with you"

May the 4th has past, it's now the 13th

[ckai]

That is pretty pathetic really isn't it. But at least it is here.. have fun!

Tell me about it. That's what you get for choosing to be different.


Missed out on Metallica tickets so i think i might take my anger out on my bike by thrashing it around Taupo at the MotoTT trackday on the 28th (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/123248-MotoTT-Friday-28th-May-2010-Taupo-Track-2). If i do go i hope i can get a video camera sorted and mounted.

That should be cool. Will be perfect weather to get the back out in corners ;)


I like it sunny side up!!!

See this is what I have to learn again

[ckai]

This doesn't look that special to me. Still couldn't ride it today because triumph didn't send the papers for it:shutup:

It still no papers tomorrow, it's getting d-plates

[rideon]

This doesn't look that special to me. Still couldn't ride it today because triumph didn't send the papers for it:shutup:

It still no papers tomorrow, it's getting d-plates

Tell me what does the 'D' stand for ...............so wanna go there:rofl:

[BikerDazz]

Missed out on Metallica tickets so i think i might take my anger out on my bike by thrashing it around Taupo.....

I hate to brag but ... I got tickets on the floor for the Thursday night! It's gonna be farkin awesome! sorry m8.


Right, because everyone has been totally hanging out for this and I know you all want to know...


SONIC II has finally arrived!!!

At friggin last. Surprisingly, I find it quite a cool colour too (nothing like black but rather nice all the same).
Try to keep this one right side up eh?

[ckai]

Tell me what does the 'D' stand for ...............so wanna go there:rofl:

OK you've totally lost me :)


...nothing like black but rather nice all the same).Try to keep this one right side up eh?

Bloody bogans! Yeah keeping in upright is the aim. Got some training planned and the bits that I'm putting on are what I wanted to do to the old one...just didn't have the coin. So this one is kinda shaping up to be the bike. It helps that it's rare :)

[Autech]

Missed out on Metallica tickets so i think i might take my anger out on my bike by thrashing it around Taupo at the MotoTT trackday on the 28th (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/123248-MotoTT-Friday-28th-May-2010-Taupo-Track-2). If i do go i hope i can get a video camera sorted and mounted.

Yeah I nearly cried real tears when I found out it had sold out. Might hit Gtaranaki instead though.

Looks the sex Ckai, you sure you can handle that beast?

[ckai]

Looks the sex Ckai, you sure you can handle that beast?

Certainly not but I ride more like a nanna now so it's all good. I'm pissed the weather is crap this weekend cause it would have been good getting some more miles on it. I've hit the big 5 O. Only 1550 more before the bitch gets redlined through every gear (well maybe not 5th and 6th because that's a bit faster than Nanna).

Is anyone going to be game enough to ride this weekend?

[Spazm]

Is anyone going to be game enough to ride this weekend?

You know it ... I'd ride even if an icelandic cyclone 'ïmgonnafuckyourightup' was all upon us, having a go at pushing elephants over at the zoo :)

[Spazm]

This is what ckai's first ride will be like

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[BikerDazz]

Is anyone going to be game enough to ride this weekend?

Yep, and me and the scorpiorpio need a nana to ride with - I don't like holding up the racing boys.

[sil3nt]

tomorrow morning is meant to be fine. Mate wants me to go to snowplanet but i think i will postpone that one.

[STJim]

Tomorrow morning I am taking a Ulysses ride to Auckland Leaving BP Rotuna at 10.00 Will be taking back roads to Papakura and then heading for Devenport for Lunch. If any one wants to tagg along happy to have you. For more information give me a call on 021 901557.
This ride will run at just above the speed limt. Don't need any more tickets at present.

[Autech]

[QUOTE=Spazm;1129752244]This is what ckai's first ride will be likeQUOTE]

Isn't that how he delt to his last 675, going off road?

Is it a question of being game enough? My Hyosung will rust away to nothingness if I get it wet :D

[rustyrobot]

My Hyosung will rust away to nothingness if I get it wet :D
Then you should get a cover for it - twenty something dollars from supercheap. I go past it every week when I go to work and get sad seeing it sitting there outside all lonely. :( Is there a motorcycle version of the SPCA? :)

[sil3nt]

So whos actually going to show up tomorrow? Don't really want to ride there to find im the only one! Could actually do with a sleep in.

[wysper]

So whos actually going to show up tomorrow? Don't really want to ride there to find im the only one! Could actually do with a sleep in.

mmmm sleep in... with two kids I can't even remember the last time I had a sleep in. Hopefully I am off for my first adventure type ride tomorrow!! Fingers crossed the weather isn't too crap.

[Dreamflyer]

Il be keen for a ride tomorrow weather permitting! Still 10am at the kingsgate? Either or if I don't miss the alarm I'll be there 10am. Hope there's some other 250s brave enough...

[ckai]

This is what ckai's first ride will be like

haha now that's how ride vids should be put together. Love the sound effects. What's with turning the handle bars so much? Bloody adventies!


Il be keen for a ride tomorrow weather permitting! Still 10am at the kingsgate? Either or if I don't miss the alarm I'll be there 10am. Hope there's some other 250s brave enough...


Yep, and me and the scorpiorpio need a nana to ride with - I don't like holding up the racing boys.


tomorrow morning is meant to be fine. Mate wants me to go to snowplanet but i think i will postpone that one.


So whos actually going to show up tomorrow? Don't really want to ride there to find im the only one! Could actually do with a sleep in.

Well, in case anyone checks this at this stupidly early time, I suppose, I may just venture down and see what the weather is doing and who turns up. I suppose I also need to put the back end on the bike.

[sil3nt]

Sweet i will be there hopefully before 10.

[BikerDazz]

Sweet i will be there hopefully before 10.

I'll be there at 10

[Autech]

Then you should get a cover for it - twenty something dollars from supercheap. I go past it every week when I go to work and get sad seeing it sitting there outside all lonely. :( Is there a motorcycle version of the SPCA? :)

Mines garaged (when I can be bothered putting it in that is)... Haha, yeah, rescue my bike from me, I don't deserve it.

[Dreamflyer]

Hey Guys, who rides the Orange/Black Hyosung in Hamilton?

Why boys and girls..that would be me! :D
Tis my new baby

Great to be out riding with you guys again today. very enjoyale...even with the unfortunate..uh weather!

[jack_hamma]

So where to find all your guys rides?

sorry if I have missed it... looooooooooooooooooooong thread and me lazy :)

[sil3nt]

We generally meet 10am Sundays at the kingsgate hotel carpark (at the back)

[ckai]

Why boys and girls..that would be me! :D
Tis my new baby

Great to be out riding with you guys again today. very enjoyale...even with the unfortunate..uh weather!

Yeah it was a good ride. The rain held out pretty well. Good to meet you too mate. Did you and Dazz end up getting that coffee or did you go straight home?


So where to find all your guys rides?

sorry if I have missed it... looooooooooooooooooooong thread and me lazy :)

Long thread???? na (It's in the top 10 for "most popular" threads meaning there's a lot of crap in here!).

Pity the guy who started it has buggered off so we can't edit the first post.

[rustyrobot]

So where to find all your guys rides?

Sometimes the rides have been put on the site calendar too.

Just out of interest - does the L.O.R. group section of KB get used much?

[wysper]

Sometimes the rides have been put on the site calendar too.

Just out of interest - does the L.O.R. group section of KB get used much?


Was for a while there. But pretty quiet now.

[Leyton]

hahahahaha this would be true.



This should be a lesson to all of those that don't frequent this thread enough...if you're not around to defend yourself, you will be mocked :yes:

LOL!!!! So... I finally read the thread and find you all's been talking about me LOL, The R1 Makes Quasievil, Granddad :)

Hello Granddad :) Moahaha

Oh yeah... is there a ride this 30th ? Nicole & I are busting for a group ride before I sell my little R6 :(

[ckai]

Oh yeah... is there a ride this 30th ? Nicole & I are busting for a group ride before I sell my little R6 :(

Why you selling? The 30th is such a long time away...there should be a ride, you can always organise a "end of month" one.

[wysper]

Why you selling? The 30th is such a long time away...there should be a ride, you can always organise a "end of month" one.

Didn't you follow leytons thread of woe?

[wysper]

Why you selling? The 30th is such a long time away...there should be a ride, you can always organise a "end of month" one.

Here is the linky (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/123413-Help!-When-to-give-it-up-dilemma?highlight=leyton+sell)

[ckai]

Here is the linky (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/123413-Help!-When-to-give-it-up-dilemma?highlight=leyton+sell)

ah i cee eeeeee

[Leyton]

ah i cee eeeeee

Yeah its gutting but I knew it was coming and I feel good about it so its ok, I will return to riding again later in life.. you know.. like all those 40yr old born again bikers LOL... Nah :) Nicole & I want to tour the south island still. She wants a bike when she has finished study and working after a while and when things settle down, so yeah we doing it later on :) In the interum, I will be getting myself debt free a.s.a.p and start saving :) Also on that sideline.. not give up Motorcycling!!!. So I will get a Van (As I do not have a run around car anymore), And a dirt bike again and hit the trails :) I am thinking the trusty oldskool KDX200 again tehe I do not even mind stripping and doing the bike up again.... (I had one when I was 18 years ago, rebuilt it with my father starting when I was like 16).

Here is my R6 http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=291195864&ed=true

[STJim]

:gob:
Yeah its gutting but I knew it was coming and I feel good about it so its ok, I will return to riding again later in life.. you know.. like all those 40yr old born again bikers LOL... Nah :) Nicole & I want to tour the south island still. She wants a bike when she has finished study and working after a while and when things settle down, so yeah we doing it later on :) In the interum, I will be getting myself debt free a.s.a.p and start saving :) Also on that sideline.. not give up Motorcycling!!!. So I will get a Van (As I do not have a run around car anymore), And a dirt bike again and hit the trails :) I am thinking the trusty oldskool KDX200 again tehe I do not even mind stripping and doing the bike up again.... (I had one when I was 18 years ago, rebuilt it with my father starting when I was like 16).

Here is my R6 http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=291195864&ed=true

Sad so sad. Alas poor Leyton

[Murray]

And I thought he was Gay!!!

[ckai]

And I thought he was Gay!!!

hahaha are you saying his ex-wife was a bloke?

[wysper]

hahaha are you saying his ex-wife was a bloke?

That would only matter if HE was a bloke.

[Brooke]

Thinking of heading to the pub for a catch up maybe next wedneday and bringing the little lad for those of you who haven't met him (yip and he'll probably be crabby as it will be that time of night).

Do many of you still go down?

[BikerDazz]

I will return to riding again later in life.. you know.. like all those 40yr old born again bikers LOL... Nah :)

Haha, for some of us, you get to about 40 and realise that you've been taking life far too seriously (and/or wasting time and money on drinking too much ...etc) and that you need to have some real fun before it's all over.

Born again and it's choice!

[Murray]

Thinking of heading to the pub for a catch up maybe next wedneday and bringing the little lad for those of you who haven't met him (yip and he'll probably be crabby as it will be that time of night).

Do many of you still go down?

Good crowd down last night, I think about 18-20 in the end with all the comings and goings. Good to see some of the old faces and some new ones too. Very enjoyable night

A few interested in a ride on Sunday so meet at the carpark at the Kingsgate at 10.00 am. Anyone with a burning desire to do a particular route just post it up. Maybe first in first served???

Saturday 22
Long fine spells. Light winds.
Sunday 23
Cloud increasing and possibly a few areas of rain or drizzle.Northeasterlies freshening.

[Leyton]

Haha, for some of us, you get to about 40 and realise that you've been taking life far too seriously (and/or wasting time and money on drinking too much ...etc) and that you need to have some real fun before it's all over.

Born again and it's choice!

LOL, Oh I will be back for sure!!!. In about 6 months I plan to be into the dirt biking scene quitely :) As overseas trips are also in the cards for the next few years :)

[Leyton]

And I thought he was Gay!!!

LOL DuDe!!!

Well I am glad you figured out I was not gay LOL

So guys, you can stop winking at me now ay!

[rideon]

But you havn't denied being Mini Me .........& his sexual persuasion is somewhat murky :yeah:

[BikerDazz]

LOL, Oh I will be back for sure!!!. In about 6 months I plan to be into the dirt biking scene quitely :) As overseas trips are also in the cards for the next few years :)

Hey, check this out - just don't leave it too leyton life (get it? "late in") :laugh:

[Dreamflyer]

aww guts leyton! uncool. very very uncool. you still going to be pubin with us i hope. well, when i get my ass into gear and remember wednesday nights and get there!!!

ride this sunday for me...again, subject to not sleeping through the alarm! if i dont, i'll be there!!! Anyone got any ideas for where to head yet?

[sil3nt]

Just cloudy tomorrow. I should be there. Hope we get a few people turning up.

[BikerDazz]

I'm trying to drum up the energy to get down to Kingsgate - any other other plodders heading down?

[sil3nt]

I'll turn up.

[sil3nt]

Good ride. I went my own way at the end probably should have told everyone when we were stopped i was gonna do that. Was a bit cold when we left Otrohonga then i realised i left my jacket unzipped....

[BikerDazz]

How many went out from Kingsgate?

I couldn't get organised for 10 so went for a ride by meself a couple of hours later.
However, I got fuckin cold as and had to cut my trip short, after bout 2 hours, 'cause my fingers went numb as - when I got home they were actually friggin blue! Must get me decent winter gloves.

I headed out to H22 and followed a couple of bikes out towards Waingaro - was up the butt of 1 bike on the corners but didn't have the juice on the straights - she eventually pulled over and let me go on my merry way - cheers for that if your on KB!

[sil3nt]

Spamz, Ckai and someone i have never met before turned up and rode off.

[Spazm]

Spazm, Ckai and someone i have never met before turned up and rode off.

The 4th would be Bane on his GSX750F

The Route today:http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=hamilton&daddr=Tuhikaramea+Rd+to:Gillard+Rd+to:Ngahinapouri +Rd+to:Sing+Rd+to:Park+Rd+to:Flat+Rd+to:Puahue+Rd+ to:Mellsop+Rd+to:Bayley+Rd+to:Bayley+Rd+to:Bayley+ Rd+to:Maihiihi+Rd+to:otorohanga+to:Ormsby+Rd+to:Tu hikaramea+Rd+to:hamilton&hl=en&geocode=FZllv_0dq55yCim5T2kgsBhtbTHxP2zWfMKMWQ%3BF WDtvv0dYr1xCg%3BFVAFvv0dcIZxCg%3BFaptvf0dAVNyCg%3B FavrvP0dtXlyCg%3BFYb8u_0d2W9zCg%3BFeqxu_0d9aVzCg%3 BFaKUu_0d5Zl0Cg%3BFXniuv0dMvl0Cg%3BFcU1uv0dpRx1Cg% 3BFUd2uf0dq891Cg%3BFT8cuf0doBd2Cg%3BFYHnt_0dEmB0Cg %3BFYZbuf0dPohxCinZYsyzyMBsbTHxUwbxq3rK_w%3BFYLouv 0dWBNxCg%3BFdwXv_0dRO1xCg%3BFZllv_0dq55yCim5T2kgsB htbTHxP2zWfMKMWQ&mra=mr&mrcr=0&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,14,15&sll=-38.197855,175.457668&sspn=0.077571,0.209255&ie=UTF8&ll=-38.04701,175.553284&spn=0.621851,1.674042&z=10

[rideon]

Gentle-ish lap around the coro loop today, with Roy n Dally & Donna 2 up with me. Road wet all the way around but we only got wet on the last stretch home from Te Aroha.
Not many other bikes at all & in fact only saw 1 other bike until we got back on the Thames-Paeroa road & passed a group of 15 or so. The other bike we saw was a mate we often ride with, who WAS supposed to be with us but with Txt's lost in translation we ended up doing it the reverse way to him & we passed each other just outta Whitianga.

[STJim]

Gentle-ish lap around the coro loop today, with Roy n Dally & Donna 2 up with me. Road wet all the way around but we only got wet on the last stretch home from Te Aroha.
Not many other bikes at all & in fact only saw 1 other bike until we got back on the Thames-Paeroa road & passed a group of 15 or so. The other bike we saw was a mate we often ride with, who WAS supposed to be with us but with Txt's lost in translation we ended up doing it the reverse way to him & we passed each other just outta Whitianga.

We were out on Sunday morning through to about 2.45 pm. Cold but road was generally dry.

[slofox]

Took The Vixen to Raglan and back yesterday - left about 8.45 am. A bit of fog this side of the hill but clear on t'other side. First chance to give vixen her legs (gently!). Noice Boike. Plenty of cage traffic providing the odd chance to go YOWWWWWWLing past...:devil2:
I have yet to adjust to the rate of acceleration...what would be a gentle squeeze on the SV results in lunacy on this bike...

[ckai]

I gotta agree. She was a bit nippy in the weekend. At least the weather held out. I'm probably thinking wearing more than a t-shirt under the jacket would have helped with the cold. It's amazing how quicker the HTFU pills wear off. Maybe the cold had something to do with my head not really being in it on the ride. Oh well, at least I got some more k's on the bike and can now "officially" rev to "6k".

"they be more like guidelines" :scooter:

[sil3nt]

Took The Vixen to Raglan and back yesterday - left about 8.45 am. A bit of fog this side of the hill but clear on t'other side. First chance to give vixen her legs (gently!). Noice Boike. Plenty of cage traffic providing the odd chance to go YOWWWWWWLing past...:devil2:
I have yet to adjust to the rate of acceleration...what would be a gentle squeeze on the SV results in lunacy on this bike...Was that you we saw coming along rifle range road around 10:30?

[Leyton]

Nicole and I went out on Sunday :) Raining all the way back from Rotorua, Got back at night LOL :) Fingers crossed for this Sunday, she is busting to go for a group ride.

[slofox]

Was that you we saw coming along rifle range road around 10:30?

Yep...thought it might be you lot...

[Autech]

I wrote Sunday off before it arrived and went for one on Sat instead. A meander on the roads around the 22, met some mates and eventually ended up in Raglan. Was gorgeous weather all day just had to watch out for some random wet patches under trees.
How's the 675 going ckai?

[ckai]

Yeah good mate. The body still hasn't got used to it though :) Especially my ass. It bloody hurts after 30 mins!

[Autech]

Yeah good mate. The body still hasn't got used to it though :) Especially my ass. It bloody hurts after 30 mins!

Yeah, the bike has heard that you killed one of its kin, and is determined to make your stay on it as uncomfortable as possible...

[ckai]

Yeah, the bike has heard that you killed one of its kin, and is determined to make your stay on it as uncomfortable as possible...

haha or I just need to ride the shit out of it more to get my body used to it.

[slofox]

Yeah good mate. The body still hasn't got used to it though :) Especially my ass. It bloody hurts after 30 mins!

When I sat on a 675 I decided that not even I could ride it comfortably...the gixxer is like a feather bed in comparison...(actually the gixxer is easier than the SVS to tell the truth...no marble slab for a seat...)

[wysper]

When I sat on a 675 I decided that not even I could ride it comfortably...the gixxer is like a feather bed in comparison...(actually the gixxer is easier than the SVS to tell the truth...no marble slab for a seat...)

I never had trouble with the SV seat. I thought they were ok. The DR is a new level however.

[ckai]

When I sat on a 675 I decided that not even I could ride it comfortably...the gixxer is like a feather bed in comparison...(actually the gixxer is easier than the SVS to tell the truth...no marble slab for a seat...)

It took me a while to get used to the other one. "Ass-toughness" especially. In saying that when I started riding wifies GSXF to try and get my fix, I got sorer wrists, forearms and butt. Now going back to the 675, the wrist especially is having a few issues. It's not bad just something I have to work with. I pretty much hang on like a 4 fingered person would and it buts some stress on the other hand muscles.

I'm looking at getting the seat changed so that should sort a few things out. I suppose it took me about 2000kms before the body was bent and buckled enough to handle the "torture rack" :) I've heard people say they're had to sell their 675's after injuries because it really makes them more noticeable...that AIN"T happening!! haha

But the gixxers are quite comfy bikes.


I never had trouble with the SV seat. I thought they were ok. The DR is a new level however.

Is this a good level or a bad lever?

[wysper]

Is this a good level or a bad lever?

Definitely on the bad side. But I am getting used to it. But I wouldn't want to do hamilton to welly in a day on it.

[slofox]

when I started riding wifies GSXF to try and get my fix, I got sorer wrists, forearms and butt.

I never seem to have problems with wrists or arms for some reason - prolly 'cause I don't actually support anything with the arms and wrists - I tend to use the abs for support I think...I like to be very light on the bars - the less I interfere, the better the bike behaves...

Bum, however, has to be in contact with something. I prefer it not to be a concrete slab...mind you, I did sell my sheepskin seat cover this morning...don't need it for the gixxer.

[ckai]

Some of you lot better be going to the pub tonight. I don't wanna sit there a loner with my wife and kid.

[wysper]

Some of you lot better be going to the pub tonight. I don't wanna sit there a loner with my wife and kid.

yeah shit! imagine if you had to talk to your wife.

[mikemike104]

I'm keen Sunday, wife will be busy :-) *prays for good weather*

[Autech]

I'm keen Sunday, wife will be busy :-) *prays for good weather*

:sunny: PLEASE!

[Smiff-ta]

Hey Guys, so you meet at the Kingsgate at 10am?

[slofox]

Got to Otorohanga and back this morning on mostly dry roads - after getting out of The Tron anyway...dry roads = nice...:devil2:

[Quasievil]

Real keen to come out, lets see what the weather does

[slofox]

Real keen to come out, lets see what the weather does

"Sunday:
North Island, unsettled with rain or showers, mainly in the south and east, fine breaks increasing in the northwest. South Island,rain or showers in the east, gradually easing. Fine in the west."

[BikerDazz]

Hey Guys, so you meet at the Kingsgate at 10am?

varying numbers turn up there on Sundays.
sometimes there's a ride posted on the home page.
however, chief orgamanizer Murray seems to have turned into a bear and gone into hibernation.
keep an eye on this thread and you should get an indication of what's going on.
might see ya sometime.

[wysper]

varying numbers turn up there on Sundays.
sometimes there's a ride posted on the home page.
however, chief orgamanizer Murray seems to have turned into a bear and gone into hibernation.
keep an eye on this thread and you should get an indication of what's going on.
might see ya sometime.

Does the brekkie thing still happen?

[smoky]

"Sunday:
North Island, unsettled with rain or showers, mainly in the south and east, fine breaks increasing in the northwest. South Island,rain or showers in the east, gradually easing. Fine in the west."
So..... the ride on Sunday is going to be the West Coast of the South Island?

[mikemike104]

I'm really looking forward to riding on Sunday, taking the bike for a Wof tomorrow first thing, (first one since I bought it) I hope it passes !

[Murray]

varying numbers turn up there on Sundays.
sometimes there's a ride posted on the home page.
however, chief orgamanizer Murray seems to have turned into a bear and gone into hibernation.


Yeah been a crazy month, have a look at waikato weekender page E8 thats ruined last Sunday and tomorrow and other work has stuffed a few Sundays before that. However off Next Sunday and the following so will be looking for a ride those days. Generally if someones keen to do a particular ride first in first served just post it up, anywhere from 200-300km's is good. Try and get it in the calender if it is a more organised ride.


Hey Guys, so you meet at the Kingsgate at 10am?

Yep as above, some rides are more organised than others and tend to get bigger numbers if in the calendar but if not genrally 2,3,4,5 riders at least will turn up, depends on the weather some days. Wednesday nights at the Te rapa tavern still gets good numbers from 5.30 ish onwards with the pint of juice and burger at $8 a good deal (don't drink and drive)


Does the brekkie thing still happen?

Yep a full buffet breakfast is still available for $10 between 9.30ish and 10.00 for LOR's. Some take it up, especially with the more organised rides.

SPECIAL THANKS to mikemike104 for giving finance (plug to first credit union) to a new rider who has purchased Trina's bike. This now means Trina has no bike to go for her full license on so thanks to Donna for the loan offer of her bike (if it doesnt sell). This means Trina can't ride her new old dunga GB400 as she doesnt have her full license. Wouldnt want her riding anything above a 250 on a restricted license would we??? Of course none of you lot have, have you???

[wysper]

Yep a full buffet breakfast is still available for $10 between 9.30ish and 10.00 for LOR's. Some take it up, especially with the more organised rides.

SPECIAL THANKS to mikemike104 for giving finance (plug to first credit union) to a new rider who has purchased Trina's bike. This now means Trina has no bike to go for her full license on so thanks to Donna for the loan offer of her bike (if it doesnt sell). This means Trina can't ride her new old dunga GB400 as she doesnt have her full license. Wouldnt want her riding anything above a 250 on a restricted license would we??? Of course none of you lot have, have you???

I might try and get down one sunday, even if I don't ride.

Nah, I never rode a bigger bike than my licence class allowed.....*cough cough*

[Quasievil]

no Ride posted yet ??

Can I suggest perhaps Whakamaru then back up Old Taupo road??

its about two hours plus coffee stop at Whakamaru ?

[Spazm]

no Ride posted yet ??

Can I suggest perhaps Whakamaru then back up Old Taupo road??

its about two hours plus coffee stop at Whakamaru ?

Something like this ??

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=hamilton&daddr=Tuhikaramea+Rd+to:O%27Regan+Rd+to:McGregor+R d+to:Lake+Rd+to:Ngaroma+Rd+to:Whakamaru+to:Old+Tau po+Rd+to:Oreipunga+Rd+to:Maungatautari+Rd+to:Maung atautari+Rd+to:Kaipaki+Rd+to:Mystery+Creek+Rd+to:R aynes+Rd+to:Peacockes+Rd+to:hamilton&hl=en&geocode=FZllv_0dq55yCim5T2kgsBhtbTHxP2zWfMKMWQ%3BF bUAv_0d5tNxCg%3BFUVzvv0dIgNyCg%3BFWKOvf0de0xyCg%3B FdoGvf0dCbZyCg%3BFU31uP0dBT52Cg%3BFQe0tf0d1ph6CilH EiDYb3psbTESWQa8tCOxKQ%3BFQyNuf0d0A96Cg%3BFUXJu_0d cxh4Cg%3BFTecvP0dwl53Cg%3BFXJpvf0dmux1Cg%3BFYOZvf0 dOw11Cg%3BFUkdvv0dk5JzCg%3BFbOUvv0d7DxzCg%3BFVe9vv 0dmShzCg%3BFZllv_0dq55yCim5T2kgsBhtbTHxP2zWfMKMWQ&mra=mr&mrcr=0&via=1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14&sll=-38.144278,175.617142&sspn=0.310511,0.837021&ie=UTF8&ll=-38.121593,175.696106&spn=1.242436,3.348083&z=9

[rideon]

Nice route Eric - would be there but got 200 hungry cows @ work that I gotta go tend to. They won't let my guys out that normally do this while I'm not there . Funny that :)
Been told there's a great little detour down that way - turn off into Arohena school & follow ya nose down to Arapuni. Going to have a look at it next time I'm down that way.
Have a good ride guys & keeep the shiny side up huh

[Quasievil]

Something like this ??

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=hamilton&daddr=Tuhikaramea+Rd+to:O%27Regan+Rd+to:McGregor+R d+to:Lake+Rd+to:Ngaroma+Rd+to:Whakamaru+to:Old+Tau po+Rd+to:Oreipunga+Rd+to:Maungatautari+Rd+to:Maung atautari+Rd+to:Kaipaki+Rd+to:Mystery+Creek+Rd+to:R aynes+Rd+to:Peacockes+Rd+to:hamilton&hl=en&geocode=FZllv_0dq55yCim5T2kgsBhtbTHxP2zWfMKMWQ%3BF bUAv_0d5tNxCg%3BFUVzvv0dIgNyCg%3BFWKOvf0de0xyCg%3B FdoGvf0dCbZyCg%3BFU31uP0dBT52Cg%3BFQe0tf0d1ph6CilH EiDYb3psbTESWQa8tCOxKQ%3BFQyNuf0d0A96Cg%3BFUXJu_0d cxh4Cg%3BFTecvP0dwl53Cg%3BFXJpvf0dmux1Cg%3BFYOZvf0 dOw11Cg%3BFUkdvv0dk5JzCg%3BFbOUvv0d7DxzCg%3BFVe9vv 0dmShzCg%3BFZllv_0dq55yCim5T2kgsBhtbTHxP2zWfMKMWQ&mra=mr&mrcr=0&via=1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14&sll=-38.144278,175.617142&sspn=0.310511,0.837021&ie=UTF8&ll=-38.121593,175.696106&spn=1.242436,3.348083&z=9

Yeah thats it, what you reckon? weather dependant of course.

[slofox]

Damn - I'd love to do that ride...but have 'er indoors to keep happy tomorrow...so it's to d'Auckland for dance training - again....

[sil3nt]

Surprisingly the weather forecast looks goodish. No rain just cold. Not sure if i will make it down. Shit keeps vibrating loose on my bike.

[Spazm]

Sweet.. i'll be down at the kingsgate bout 9-930 for brekkie leave about 10ish i guess

[ckai]

Surprisingly the weather forecast looks goodish. No rain just cold. Not sure if i will make it down. Shit keeps vibrating loose on my bike.

Take the batteries out


Sweet.. i'll be down at the kingsgate bout 9-930 for brekkie leave about 10ish i guess

I wasn't gonna come down for brekky but I may have to so you're not sitting there all loner like :hug:

I dunno. I'll see what happens tomorrow mourning and what time I get up. If I do come for breakfast it'll be close to 9:30.

[mikemike104]

i'm keen. see ya at ten.

[Murray]

6 bikes left a wee while ago. Looks like a great day for a ride. Bloody work!! Had a tear in my eye watching them go

[slofox]

Magic day for riding...couldn't do the LOR but did get out for about 160km...Pirongia, Te Awamutu, Kihikihi, Arapuni Road, back via Maungatautari Rd to Leamington, Kaipaki Rd, Mystery Creek Rd, Raynes Rd and back into Glenview...

Saw what may have been the LOR on Maungatautari Rd...?

Great day - clear cold air - could see forever...

[Spazm]

Well i got the ol girl home with the hole in the radiator.. She only really got hot just before leaving you guys at the intersection of old taupo & wiltsdown Rd and again going through cambridge... i wonder if she's got a plugging agent in the coolant already as the leak had stopped by the time i got to cambridge but the temp seemed okay... or with the left to right radiator headers it started to not fill the radiator right up to the hole

[BikerDazz]

6 bikes left a wee while ago. Looks like a great day for a ride. Bloody work!! Had a tear in my eye watching them go

It was a fantastic ride too Murray!
Prob'ly my favourite ride so far - great roads and cool scenery.


Well i got the ol girl home with the hole in the radiator.. She only really got hot just before leaving you guys at the intersection of old taupo & wiltsdown Rd and again going through cambridge... i wonder if she's got a plugging agent in the coolant already as the leak had stopped by the time i got to cambridge but the temp seemed okay... or with the left to right radiator headers it started to not fill the radiator right up to the hole

Pleased you made it back okay Spaz.
Good work on the route, you know places I aint never heard of!

[rideon]

I too got out for a wee 170 km run this avo. Found a lil stunner back road today - well worth a re-visit sometime soon. Awsome afternoon & the cafe on kaipaki Rd (not the creamery) is a great spot too. We have some great, great roads in the waikato if ya look around a bit.

[rustyrobot]

ARGH! I'm so so jealous of you all. I had to work today too. I'm totally over working weekends, done it for far too long. Had to drive to Tauranga and back too and saw many many bikers and group of bikers - and they all looked like they were enjoying themselves as much as you lot. Bastards. Lucky bastards! Unbelievable but true I'm hoping I can join in next weekend.. if it doesn't pour down. Heck, at this point I'd probably go out even if it was torrential. great to hear you all had such a good ride (give or take a few mls of coolant).

[insomnia01]

Seems like it was a great day for little loops for everyone yesterday... did a couple of roads leading into Otorohanga, out through Waitomo valley rd ( still little bits of road grit where the roadworks are ) along Waitomo Caves road through the intersection onto Old Te kuiti road then turned off onto Mangarino road ( REALLY starting to like this road :yes::yes: ) into Te Kuiti for coffee & hot snacks , Back home via Fullerton road another quick sprint along Waitomo valley road had a look at Honikiwi road cut through Turitea road then Te Kawa road & Te mawhai road :scooter: @ 150 all round but diffenately need to watch out in the shaded areas as they are really starting to get slippery :shit::shit: trying out some winter accesories to go with the Quasi jacket I have recently accquired from the man himself ( awesome fit Bret !!! :love: ) very cosey with the thermal liner, Quasi gear is the BOMB !! :Punk::Punk: can't wait for this weekend to come around 2 week hoilday Starting in Wellington & spending time having another look around the coast" Here I come wellywood "

[ckai]

Magic day for riding...couldn't do the LOR but did get out for about 160km...Pirongia, Te Awamutu, Kihikihi, Arapuni Road, back via Maungatautari Rd to Leamington, Kaipaki Rd, Mystery Creek Rd, Raynes Rd and back into Glenview...

Saw what may have been the LOR on Maungatautari Rd...?

Great day - clear cold air - could see forever...

That wasn't us on Maungatautari Rd. Quasi suggested we head down there (he had to leave) and I could for the life of me remember where it was. It dawned on me when we rode past on the main road.


It was a fantastic ride too Murray!
Prob'ly my favourite ride so far - great roads and cool scenery.

Pleased you made it back okay Spaz.
Good work on the route, you know places I aint never heard of!

Shit mate, you gotta get out more! I thought we where gonna take Ngarome Rd (sp?) on our ride (wouldn't have worked I know). Now that road you'll love! I forgot how good that road is where Castle Rock is too. Not too tight, nice and flowing. Might have to do a loop around there to build up some bike k's.


Seems like it was a great day for little loops for everyone yesterday... did a couple of roads leading into Otorohanga, out through Waitomo valley rd ( still little bits of road grit where the roadworks are ) along Waitomo Caves road through the intersection onto Old Te kuiti road then turned off onto Mangarino road ( REALLY starting to like this road :yes::yes: ) into Te Kuiti for coffee & hot snacks , Back home via Fullerton road another quick sprint along Waitomo valley road had a look at Honikiwi road cut through Turitea road then Te Kawa road & Te mawhai road :scooter: @ 150 all round but diffenately need to watch out in the shaded areas as they are really starting to get slippery :shit::shit: trying out some winter accesories to go with the Quasi jacket I have recently accquired from the man himself ( awesome fit Bret !!! :love: ) very cosey with the thermal liner, Quasi gear is the BOMB !! :Punk::Punk: can't wait for this weekend to come around 2 week hoilday Starting in Wellington & spending time having another look around the coast" Here I come wellywood "

This sounds cool.

[Spazm]

Shit mate, you gotta get out more! I thought we where gonna take Ngarome Rd (sp?) on our ride (wouldn't have worked I know). Now that road you'll love! I forgot how good that road is where Castle Rock is too. Not too tight, nice and flowing. Might have to do a loop around there to build up some bike k's.

Just have to watch that Ngaroma Rd during the winter as alot of the corners won't dry out till mid/late spring & with it being so narrow it slows it up a bit.. We nearly went Ngaroma Rd but i'd made the first part of the route quite tight and twisted, it was nice to open it up a bit and get some forward motion on..

P.S. Nice bike Brett :niceone:

[PaddyFZ1]

Hi all, Im going to be out of the country for a while, going to the US of A for a month.
Hopeing for some fine weather when i get back so i can join you all for a spin.
Happy riding and keep it shiney side up

[ckai]

Hi all, Im going to be out of the country for a while, going to the US of A for a month.
Hopeing for some fine weather when i get back so i can join you all for a spin.
Happy riding and keep it shiney side up

Anyone want any stuff brought back for the states? :niceone:

Don't drink too much mate...oh who am I kidding, you'll dry out Kentucky!

[Murray]

Saturday 5
Cloudy periods. Light winds.
Sunday 6
Cloudy periods. Easterly breezes.

Looks good for the weekend - might even let Trina take the new beast for a wee spin. Where shall we go?? I'm thinking maybe Kaiuia and back through Clevedon, we have done it once and it was a great ride.

[Murray]

Whoops forgot its Queens B'day weekend, avoid anywhere north like the plague. Have to think again - any ideas anyone!! Can't do last weeks ride again!! Maybe zigzag our way to that place just out of Te Rau (forgotton its name but a lot of bikers meet up there)

[insomnia01]

that place just out of Te Rau (forgotton its name but a lot of bikers meet up there)

Its spelt Tirau Murray & its the Okoroire pub your thinking of I presume !!

theres a few AKLD KB members floating around these ways over the weekend making their way down to Turangi for a annual KB gathering, you could hook up with them somewhere along the line, checkout the thread

[Murray]

Dead right it is Okororire that we are heading 2. Milan is planning up what he calls Milans Meandering Mystery Tour to get there!!

Theres usually always a number of bikes and cars there so always interesting place to stop.

8 people said last night at dinkies that they will be coming so should be a good ride. Hope the weather stays good!

It is in the calendar so please register. reason for this is some people who do not know of LOR thread look at calendar and also if you are registered we will wait an extra 5-10 minutes for you. So do not register if you are not going to turn up. You simply register by going into the calendar entry and click "I will be attending"

[BikerDazz]

might even let Trina take the new beast for a wee spin.

might let....?
Quite the benevolent master eh?

[Murray]

might let....?
Quite the benevolent master eh?

She's not licensed to ride it and its a "go and get it" tactic!! Don't let her play with her Toys

[slofox]

Errrrmmmm...Metservice's rain radar doesn't look that crash hot for Sunday. Hope they are wrong. In which case I might turn up for this ride - got the DAY OFF!!

[BikerDazz]

ah ,method to your madness, I llike it!

[sil3nt]

I guess i will show up. Dazz got your full yet?

[wysper]

I might pop down for brekkie with my daughter, and catch up with some of you reprobates.

[BikerDazz]

I guess i will show up. Dazz got your full yet?

Booked for 13 July, the date I am eligible to sit it.
The super cool news though is that tomorrow I'll be finalising the deal for a wicked cool bike; should be here next week. The question is whether I'll be able to stay off it till I'm legal. Perhaps I should give the keys to Murray!

[slofox]

Booked for 13 July, the date I am eligible to sit it.
The super cool news though is that tomorrow I'll be finalising the deal for a wicked cool bike; should be here next week. The question is whether I'll be able to stay off it till I'm legal. Perhaps I should give the keys to Murray!

So wazz the bike then? I'll look after it for ya!

[BikerDazz]

So wazz the bike then? I'll look after it for ya!

So kind of you sir.
Purchase is subject to an inspection by a dealer as it's a 2nd hand custom Bonneville down South Is.
I'll whack some photos up once sale is confirmed, although most of the guys I've talked to here don't have the class to understand the coolness of the Bonny!

[sil3nt]

So kind of you sir.
Purchase is subject to an inspection by a dealer as it's a 2nd hand custom Bonneville down South Is.
I'll whack some photos up once sale is confirmed, although most of the guys I've talked to here don't have the class to understand the coolness of the Bonny!I guess you didn't test ride the street triple then :bleh:

[BikerDazz]

I guess you didn't test ride the street triple then :bleh:

No, I saw this particular bike and thought "fuck yeah!"
My master plan is to add a speed triple to the shed once I'm a bit more confident and experienced.
That way I can have a classic and a bad boy - that suits both my moods.

[Dodgy1]

So kind of you sir.
Purchase is subject to an inspection by a dealer as it's a 2nd hand custom Bonneville down South Is.
I'll whack some photos up once sale is confirmed, although most of the guys I've talked to here don't have the class to understand the coolness of the Bonny!

If ya lookin for a volunteer to go down south and get it for ya I'm available....:shifty:

[ckai]

The question is whether I'll be able to stay off it till I'm legal. Perhaps I should give the keys to Murray!

I makes you appreciate what you've been learning on when you jump from your bigger toy to your learner :lol: I tell ya, I'd been riding the Daytona since I got it (the old one) and when I just on the 250 to go for a test, I went into a corner that was half the speed I'd do on the Daytona, hit the brakes, and didn't slow down half as fast a I thought I would! Managed to do some "backing it in" to get around the corner. hahaa I wouldn't have dreamed of doing that on the Daytona (maybe the tyres were a little better ;) )

[Murray]

The question is whether I'll be able to stay off it till I'm legal. Perhaps I should give the keys to Murray!

YES PLEASE!!!

SUNDAYS RIDE IS IN THE CALENDAR - REGISTER IF YOU ARE COMING!!

Tomorrow
Saturday 5
Fine at first, with frosts inland. Cloudy periods increasing during the day. Winds mainly light, easterlies developing in the evening.
Sunday 6
Rain setting in during the morning. Gusty easterlies changing lighter northerly by evening.

Lets hope it holds off to the late afternoon!!

[mikemike104]

My wife has planned us a mystery weekend away... have fun guys.

[ckai]

My wife has planned us a mystery weekend away... have fun guys.

The mystery is I'm coming :D

Weather does look average for Sunday. Typical really...long w/e and all.

[wysper]

The mystery is I'm coming :D

Weather does look average for Sunday. Typical really...long w/e and all.

You going down for brekkie on Sun?

[rustyrobot]

The mystery is I'm coming :D

And it's no mystery that YOU aren't being taken away for the weekend if you don't talk to your partner when you're at the pub :innocent:

How wet is too wet for the LORs? Shall I check here for cancellation notices on the morning or just head down anyway?

[ckai]

You going down for brekkie on Sun?

Could do. You thinking about not heading down if I go down? :)


And it's no mystery that YOU aren't being taken away for the weekend if you don't talk to your partner when you're at the pub :innocent:

How wet is too wet for the LORs? Shall I check here for cancellation notices on the morning or just head down anyway?

haha my wife buggered off with the kid to her parents for the long weekend. Bachelor!!

We went for a ride a few weeks back when it was crap weather. Dunno about this ride though. But all of us didn't mind the rain. It's the only way I get time on the bike anyway.

[rustyrobot]

...all of us didn't mind the rain. It's the only way I get time on the bike anyway.

Yeah, same with me. I get so little chance to ride (especially with a group) that I'm gonna be there whatever the weather, just wanted to gauge where everyone else was at. I hear there is an after-party at ckai's house ;)

Weather looking worse everytime I check it, but maybe it will rain itself out tomorrow and be gone by Sunday morning.

[wysper]

Could do. You thinking about not heading down if I go down? :)




Just making sure there would be some one I knew there LOL. Gotta be someone there to give shit to. Course there will be a little less with my 6yo with me.


Hey Murray - what is the cost for my daughter for the brekkie... is it a tenner too?

[rideon]

looks like the weather is gonna really set in for Sunday ................bummer. Would suggest to those that can, squeeze a ride in tomorrow cos I think the rest of the weekends gonna be screwed. Might be wrong , but I don't think so. Have an awesome route planned as well !! Will ride only if fine as I have a new front foot on the girl which has only done 5 Kms & i also don't like gettn wet........ much. Anyway, we might pop down for Brekky regardless.

[rustyrobot]

Argh, methinks you are right. Anyone up for a Saturday ride then?

[BikerDazz]

Argh, methinks you are right. Anyone up for a Saturday ride then?

Yep, I'm keen.

Finalised the deal on me new wheels today.

2004 custom Bonneville with Keihin racing carbs, Procom ignition, hi-flow fuel tap etc etc.

Many thanks to our man Mike who gave me a quick and cheap loan to make it all happen. Recommend you go see Mike if you're in need of a bit of cash.

Can't figure out how to attach pictures (hey, I've only just figured out how to send multi quotes!) but I've stuck a photo of the bike on as my profile picture if anyone wanna have a look.
Soon, you'll hear me before you see me!

[sil3nt]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Classic-vintage/auction-293682561.htm

Looks farkn awesome!

Good to see Mike getting some business as well :bleh:

I think you need some old school looking gear to ride this as well!

[BikerDazz]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Classic-vintage/auction-293682561.htm

Looks farkn awesome!

Good to see Mike getting some business as well :bleh:

I think you need some old school looking gear to ride this as well!

Must get someone to show how you do the attachment thingy.

Yeah, I think it's a pretty neat machine.

You're right about the clothing, my Quasi gears might look a bit out of place eh!
AMPS in Aux has some pretty sweet retro gears...

Can't wait to get on the goddam thing - enquired about the insurance status riding on R licence - no cover if ya tip over.

Sent away to Jack Lilley for a tacho kit - ya gotta have that - and booked her in for a Mongoose alarm - cher,cher.

[rustyrobot]

Yep, I'm keen.

Oh my my. That's one lovely looking ride.
Where do you want to meet up tomorrow Dazz? Have you got any ideas for a route? I don't know the Waikato aswell as the other LORds.

[slofox]

Must get someone to show how you do the attachment thingy.

Yeah, I think it's a pretty neat machine.

You're right about the clothing, my Quasi gears might look a bit out of place eh!
AMPS in Aux has some pretty sweet retro gears...

Can't wait to get on the goddam thing - enquired about the insurance status riding on R licence - no cover if ya tip over.

Sent away to Jack Lilley for a tacho kit - ya gotta have that - and booked her in for a Mongoose alarm - cher,cher.

I have a slightly retro looking jacket I'd love to sell - Jet Leathers cruiser jacket - "Sturgis" is the model - can be seen on the website...beautiful leather...

[BikerDazz]

Oh my my. That's one lovely looking ride.
Where do you want to meet up tomorrow Dazz? Have you got any ideas for a route? I don't know the Waikato aswell as the other LORds.

I'll have to confirm in the morning, sounds like the Mrs has plans for me. Might not be free till after lunch.

[rustyrobot]

Sweet as, should be able to see what the weather is going to be like on Sunday by then. I will send you a PM with my contact numbers. Wont be too long till we can load our Amanda's up and all go for a lunchtime ride somewhere :)

[slofox]

Sweet as, should be able to see what the weather is going to be like on Sunday by then.

Still looks like shit on Metservice rain forecast...

[rustyrobot]

Still looks like shit on Metservice rain forecast...

Yeah I know, I've been refreshing that page every 15 minutes waiting for a miracle.

Oh, mr.slofox on the off-chance you are interested: there was a sweet little diecast model of a GSXR600 that I saw at Farmers Chartwell today marked down 30% because of a damaged box. It was black, but could be something for the grandkids to paint? :)

[smoky]

Doing Kawhia Harbour tomorrow morning (Saturday) Leaving 14 Totara Drive Hamilton at 10:00am
Not a quick ride - I'll be 2 up, and one rider is on a new bike he's still getting use to

[Murray]

Just making sure there would be some one I knew there LOL. Gotta be someone there to give shit to. Course there will be a little less with my 6yo with me.


Hey Murray - what is the cost for my daughter for the brekkie... is it a tenner too?

How old is she?? You may be lucky getting fed tomorrow anyway

WARNING: we are looking at nearly 260 people for breakfast tomorrow so it may not be pleasent, I would suggest you look at next week instead!! Dependent on weather do not know how many will turn up. If its nasty and ugly I won't be going but keeping fingers crossed

Today
Saturday 5
Areas of morning cloud and a few fog patches in sheltered places. Cloud increasing during the day and scattered light rain spreading from the north in the evening. Northeast winds, freshening in the afternoon.
Tomorrow
Sunday 6
Rain, with heavy falls possibly developing and northeasterlies becoming strong and gusty in exposed places. Rain easing late afternoon or evening with winds abating.

Hope they are wrong! (again)

[ckai]

How old is she?? You may be lucky getting fed tomorrow anyway

WARNING: we are looking at nearly 260 people for breakfast tomorrow so it may not be pleasent, I would suggest you look at next week instead!! Dependent on weather do not know how many will turn up. If its nasty and ugly I won't be going but keeping fingers crossed

Well I'm not doing the brekky thing then :( If there ain't enough hashies, it ruins my day. haha.

I wasn't gonna ride but just turn up for a feed with y'all, but doesn't seem like a good plan with that many people. Kitchen will be busy as hell.

I was planning on heading down to the naki for a blat but decided that might be unwise when it was pointed out that I've done 850kms and it goes in for the 1st service at 800! Adding another 500kms I don't think would be the best thing for it without the oil changed.

Dazz, that is one seriously old school ride! Super cool. I attached a photo for ya off Trademe. Dunno what one you have on your profile but I thought this one gave a good idea what the Racer was like. :cool:

[PaddyFZ1]

Sorry to hear about the shit weather you guys are having.
Im sitting in shorts and a singlet having a beer in a balmy 30 odd deg
And no f***n bike to enjoy it.

[wysper]

How old is she??

She is 6


Well I'm not doing the brekky thing then :( If there ain't enough hashies, it ruins my day. haha.

I wasn't gonna ride but just turn up for a feed with y'all, but doesn't seem like a good plan with that many people. Kitchen will be busy as hell.



I with you Ckai, might make it next weekend then! The down side to a long weekend eh.

[BikerDazz]

Wont be too long till we can load our Amanda's up and all go for a lunchtime ride somewhere :)

Yeah, and we can get those t-shirts that say:
"Get on
Sit down
Shut up
Hang on!"
:Punk:

[rustyrobot]

Yeah, Amanda would love it if I got her one of those t-shirts ;)

Soooo.... what's the verdict on today? It's definitely grey and drizzly but hardly seems to be the meteorological doomsday that the soothsayers were predicting.

[kb_SF1]

For me, doing some work inside and then a wee bit of furniture shopping this afternoon.:gob:
The good news will make a start on getting the SF1 back together for Labour weekend.:yes:

[smoky]

Sorry to hear about the shit weather you guys are having.
Im sitting in shorts and a singlet having a beer in a balmy 30 odd deg
And no f***n bike to enjoy it.
So you're not in Hamilton at the moment then?

[smoky]

Ride yesterday was awesome - 4 of us went
A bit slippery thru Waitomo to Te Anga - but after that it was lovely, around the harbour, fish & chips in Kawhia, then back some back roads
No cops, sun, not a lot of traffic, and dry roads

[PaddyFZ1]

So you're not in Hamilton at the moment then?
Nope, im in southern Georgia.
35 deg today, too bloody hot, and humidity in the 90s

[Autech]

Was that a LOR group I saw heading into Whatawhata yesterday? Looked like Trina at the front with a few familiar faces in behind, looking ever so good...
I went anti-social on it and hit Raglan by my louf, was a great little blat got to have a bit of fun over the Divy with a gorgeous HSV. Guy learnt what traffic was about eventually, as I was sitting down having a coffee by the time he rolled on in to Ragtown :D
Thats one sexy little Bonnie mate, you looking to sell the Scorpio of power? Looking for a learner bike for my lil bro.

[BikerDazz]

Thats one sexy little Bonnie mate, you looking to sell the Scorpio of power? Looking for a learner bike for my lil bro.

Prolly hang onto the Scorpio for now, not sure that i'll take the Bonnie to work in shit weather.
Although, of course everything's for sale at the right price...:msn-wink:

[slofox]

RIDING IN THE RAIN

Given that it didn't look like I'd get any riding done this weekend, I decided early this morning to go out in the crappiest weather we'd had so far. Which I did.
Once you can overcome the inertia of getting into all the gear and then putting wets on over the top of all that, rain riding is pretty cool. Especially as it was this morning with the wind blowing like buggery as well...

Didn't go far - Te Awamutu, Pirongia, return. But it blew out the cobwebs and I felt a lot better about the world afterwards.

Oh and the new set of rainbirds did the job supremely well...

[STJim]

We went down to New Plymouth on Saturday with Ulysses. Cameback today Total of 10 bikes. stayed at Backpckers in centre of town
No riding on Sunday movies and ten pin bowling instead. Weather was reasonable to come home today even had some dry road.
Took in a bit easy on the throttle. Saw 3 cops on the way home

[Murray]

Trina and I went for a wee ride yesterday only

CALENDAR IS UP FOR SAME RIDE. THIS COMING SUNDAY

[slofox]

CALENDAR IS UP FOR SAME RIDE. THIS COMING SUNDAY

...when I'm back to the friggin grindstone...ngngngnrrrrrrrr....

[mikemike104]

I'm keen on this Sundays ride. If ma bikes outta the shop...

Wof Fail > Needs new head bearing & front wheel bearings. plus oil leak while trying to keep up with bikes that were much much faster than mine from ride two weeks ago.

[ckai]

...when I'm back to the friggin grindstone...ngngngnrrrrrrrr....

And mine is booked to go for a service on Monday...meaning no riding until then.....grrrr...rrrr

[rustyrobot]

I'm working this weekend to, so triple grrrrrr.
Don't suppose anyone is free and up for a late morning early afternoon ride and coffee tomorrow then?

[mikemike104]

I'm working this weekend to, so triple grrrrrr.
Don't suppose anyone is free and up for a late morning early afternoon ride and coffee tomorrow then?

Sorry mate, I'm working and bike is still shop bound with leaky tappet cover gaskets ( but Honda Hamilton ftw , they are fixing it for parts only cost to me !!! ON YA HONDA HAMILTON !!!)

[rustyrobot]

Oh man - more fix ups? :( That's sucky. No worries, I'm gonna ride out to Rags and enjoy the lovely sunshine by myself then. Looks like it's gonna close in again by the weekend (and then be fine again all next week - typical).

[slofox]

Went out for a frosty run this morning - left about 7.15am, temperature 0.7C at the time...verily, 'twas a willy-wilter...despite the heated grips. (Someone needs to invent a motorbike peter-heater...)

Nice run though - super clear air, dry road, not too much traffic...

Came across a dude in a van on the way back who had tried to do a u-turn on Meadway Road and had gotten his van stuck down the grass verge - wet slippery grass and a bit of a deep dip off the side of the road. Stopped to see if he needed anything - he asked me to whip up to Krippner's Garage to ask the dude there for a tow out. Which I did. But the garage guy just said "Nah - we don't do recoveries, only WOF's..." and wouldn't help...He gave me a lecture about how nobody helped anybody any more because of "liability"...WTF? Never heard such bullshit in my life...Well damn, I would have helped - I meantasay, I did as far as I could...didn't think the gixxer was up to towing a van out of a hole though...

Luckily when I got back to the van the driver had got someone else to help him out. Someone who was not afraid of "liability"...

Gawd, what next?

[Buellicious]

You must be missing something to charm the old bugger with, he's always pretty good with a helping hand as a rule... ;-)

[slofox]

You must be missing something to charm the old bugger with, he's always pretty good with a helping hand as a rule... ;-)

Maybe he don't like bikes? or bikers?

[wysper]

Maybe he don't like bikes? or bikers?

yeah, you bloody gixxer riders give the rest of us a bad name :nya:

[slofox]

yeah, you bloody gixxer riders give the rest of us a bad name :nya:

:bleh::bleh::bleh::bleh::bleh::bleh:

[Murray]

weather forecast slightly better

Tomorrow
Saturday 12
Mostly cloudy, with occasional showers developing in the morning. Westerly winds, strong at times.

Sunday 13
Occasional showers. Westerly winds.

So get off ya bums and come riding - what does it matter if you go a couple of 100 kms over your service level Ckai. Get tough man!!


Rides in the calendar and milan promises you he has some great roads to travel!!

[slofox]

If its even remotely fine on Sunday afternoon/evening I will take the bike to d'Auckland and back since herself is gonna be up there already...

[PaddyFZ1]

I wish i was back home at the moment.
The temp broke into triple digits today, thats about 38 -39 deg celcius. Thats bloody hot. Any place that has air con is a god send.
Seeing some nice bikes, lots of Harleys and Gold Wings, but also seen a couple of lowered, and stretched Busas, and bloody Gixxers are quite popular too. Not a lot of people wearing protective gear, although you do have to wear a helmet here in Georgia. Will try and get some pics to post if i get a chance.

[wysper]

I wish i was back home at the moment.
The temp broke into triple digits today, thats about 38 -39 deg celcius. Thats bloody hot. Any place that has air con is a god send.
Seeing some nice bikes, lots of Harleys and Gold Wings, but also seen a couple of lowered, and stretched Busas, and bloody Gixxers are quite popular too. Not a lot of people wearing protective gear, although you do have to wear a helmet here in Georgia. Will try and get some pics to post if i get a chance.

Cripes! too hot for me. You can almost understand why people aren't wearing too much protective gear in those temps.

[slofox]

, although you do have to wear a helmet here in Georgia.

Mmmmmm...you'd wonder why wouldn't ya, given that most of the residents don't have anything in their heads anyway...:whistle:

(My sister lived in Georgia for many years...)

[mikemike104]

we on for on for tomorrow ?

[mikemike104]

I'll be there rain or shine, see ya tomorrow.

[mikemike104]

I'M STILL UP ! and you guys havnt't replied, so that tells me it's bed time and that you'll all be at the spot in 7 hours fourty minutes...

looking forward to riding.. just add coffee.

[sil3nt]

Im gonna give this one a miss. Haven't ridden the bike for over a week now. Next week hopefully!

[BikerDazz]

I'M STILL UP ! and you guys havnt't replied, so that tells me it's bed time and that you'll all be at the spot in 7 hours fourty minutes...

looking forward to riding.. just add coffee.

I'm extra keen for a ride, but weather looks extra shitty - anyone else good to go, apart from madmike?

[mikemike104]

Great ride guys, thanks for the fun. pity about the weather but it was a good experience for me, see ya next week.

[rideon]

Sorry guys that we wussed out, don't mind getting caught in the rain, but leavin innit & known it aint gonna get much better doesn't inspire us a great deal. Willl re-work the route a bit for next weeknd so we don't end up at Okoirore (the place of hail today -lol ) . What about Kinloch as a destination ??

[JakeTehMuss]

Great ride guys, thanks for the fun. pity about the weather but it was a good experience for me, see ya next week.

:laugh:<a href="http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=210305&d=1276339248">Click for a link to my tag that you all missed this morning</a> :p
<a href="http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/100865-Tag-o-rama!">Waikato: Tag o rama!</a>

:shit: I guess you were all too keen to ride this morning?

Im currently looking for some wet weather riding gear so i can join you LOR. What do you recommend?

[NedKellley]

Well done you staunch "lLaxed out" crew!! Shamefully I just sat and polished it??!! :)(The bike!!...no really...no honest just the bike!!!??:shit:)...Safe, happy and hopefully a drier week all!! :)

[rideon]

Proposed route for Sunday if weather permits. Only 330 kms - Kinloch & back , with a very good range of riding conditions. Only a suggestion, if others have a route , come down to pub on wednesday and share .........:)

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=hamilton&daddr=Newell+Rd+to:Mystery+Creek+Rd+to:Parallel+Rd +to:McLarnon+Rd+to:Roto+O+Rangi+Rd+to:Roto+O+Rangi +Rd+to:Waimanu+Rd+to:Mangare+Rd+to:Tihoi+Rd+to:Tih oi+Rd+to:Tihoi+Rd+to:kinloch+to:Poihipi+Road,+Waik ato+to:Tihoi+Road,+Waikato+to:Old+Taupo+Road,+Waik ato+to:Horahora+Road,+Tirau,+Waikato+to:hamilton&hl=en&geocode=FZllv_0dq55yCim5T2kgsBhtbTHxP2zWfMKMWQ%3BF XrOvv0dZHNzCg%3BFVYbvv0dZZdzCg%3BFYStvf0daSZ0Cg%3B FY04vf0dEUt1Cg%3BFQDZvP0dG3N1Cg%3BFbBhvP0dBAh1Cg%3 BFZzPuv0d8jl3Cg%3BFSFfuv0d0JB3Cg%3BFWALtP0dncB6Cg% 3BFados_0d9kZ6Cg%3BFUIrs_0d3c15Cg%3BFUkasv0dNl58Ci m9hXJn-_RrbTFjcDU0KaveBg%3BFbY-s_0dSb98CikD8l1dTvVrbTFQKkITbNugfA%3BFe1TtP0d4IJ6C invlRNiY3dsbTG-DLz-xWqd0w%3BFZyOuf0dog56Cin7FYF1UENsbTFGcIO0mlbdRA%3B FYhSvP0dImB4Cin1r5GHwFZsbTF9B_kd0pichw%3BFZllv_0dq 55yCim5T2kgsBhtbTHxP2zWfMKMWQ&mra=ls&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11&sll=-38.223885,175.64518&sspn=1.63981,4.938354&ie=UTF8&ll=-37.930659,175.402222&spn=0.205806,0.617294&z=11

[sil3nt]

Proposed route for Sunday if weather permits. Only 330 kms - Kinloch & back , with a very good range of riding conditions. Only a suggestion, if others have a route , come down to pub on wednesday and share .........:)

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[slofox]

MAKING IT INTERESTING:


Sooooo..most wimped out today, did they? For shame..! :angry:

Now one of the most boring rides you can do is from The Tron to d'Auckland straight up SH1. Yes? Not always...:shifty:

I had to do the trip today on my own. Most Sundays, Lilfox is with me so we travel together in the cage (being as how she won't get on the back of anything under my control...hmmph! :weird: ). Now never being one to pass up a chance to take the bike, :ride:I decided that a little bit of rain wouldn't hurt and would indeed add interest to the journey. Besides, the sun was out when I left and it all looked OK...:sunny:

Gassed up at Gull and headed north. Got as far as Te Kowhai Road and the first squall hit. Hell's fucking bells, it fair blew the bike all over the road and the rain was so hard I could barely see through the visor. :eek5: To the extent that I debated whether I was being insane biking in those conditions...

Fortunately I had taken a couple of HTFU pills before leaving and the little voice within said "get yr arse into ya pansy!". :ar15: So I did.

That first squall lasted until the North end of Huntly. The next one started about Ohinewai. And so it went on, all the way up. The Bombay hill was fun with the wind accelerating over the top and causing even more grief. :sweatdrop

Destination was at the end of the South Western motorway. Which crosses the Manukau at Mangere Bridge. Where the wind funnels across the water and picks up even more speed. Interesting - especially with those narrow lanes where all the roadworks are on the elevated bridge...

But I got there in one piece. Suffice to say that no new world land speed records for motorbikes were set. But I did get very good fuel economy from The Vixen - about 55mpg in the old money. Just shows, if ya stick it in 6th and sit around 6000rpm, the whirlpool in the tank is much smaller...

Course I had to come back as well. And this was made more interesting by the fact that some fuckwit had forgotten to swap out the tinted visor hadn't 'e? So it was dark visor, in super heavy rain, some hail, in a storm force gale, at night, on a crowded motorway populated by homicidal maniacs in huge steel projectiles...that DID make it interesting...:yes:

But not too bad in the end. I found that I got used to the dark visor fairly quickly. Put it this way, I could see more through the dark visor than I could through my glasses in the rain with the visor open...so it stayed shut.

Anyhoo, got home safe and sound without mishap - no real dramas at all really. No leaks in the gear, stayed warm, only about two loonies in cars - bit of a doddle really. :zzzz:

But definitely more interesting than usual.

TBH, I think the conditions are the worst I have EVER ridden in even back in the dark ages. Certainly the worst for several millennia...

[Spazm]

Proposed route for Sunday if weather permits. Only 330 kms - Kinloch & back , with a very good range of riding conditions. Only a suggestion, if others have a route , come down to pub on wednesday and share .........:)

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=hamilton&daddr=Newell+Rd+to:Mystery+Creek+Rd+to:Parallel+Rd +to:McLarnon+Rd+to:Roto+O+Rangi+Rd+to:Roto+O+Rangi +Rd+to:Waimanu+Rd+to:Mangare+Rd+to:Tihoi+Rd+to:Tih oi+Rd+to:Tihoi+Rd+to:kinloch+to:Poihipi+Road,+Waik ato+to:Tihoi+Road,+Waikato+to:Old+Taupo+Road,+Waik ato+to:Horahora+Road,+Tirau,+Waikato+to:hamilton&hl=en&geocode=FZllv_0dq55yCim5T2kgsBhtbTHxP2zWfMKMWQ%3BF XrOvv0dZHNzCg%3BFVYbvv0dZZdzCg%3BFYStvf0daSZ0Cg%3B FY04vf0dEUt1Cg%3BFQDZvP0dG3N1Cg%3BFbBhvP0dBAh1Cg%3 BFZzPuv0d8jl3Cg%3BFSFfuv0d0JB3Cg%3BFWALtP0dncB6Cg% 3BFados_0d9kZ6Cg%3BFUIrs_0d3c15Cg%3BFUkasv0dNl58Ci m9hXJn-_RrbTFjcDU0KaveBg%3BFbY-s_0dSb98CikD8l1dTvVrbTFQKkITbNugfA%3BFe1TtP0d4IJ6C invlRNiY3dsbTG-DLz-xWqd0w%3BFZyOuf0dog56Cin7FYF1UENsbTFGcIO0mlbdRA%3B FYhSvP0dImB4Cin1r5GHwFZsbTF9B_kd0pichw%3BFZllv_0dq 55yCim5T2kgsBhtbTHxP2zWfMKMWQ&mra=ls&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11&sll=-38.223885,175.64518&sspn=1.63981,4.938354&ie=UTF8&ll=-37.930659,175.402222&spn=0.205806,0.617294&z=11


Never done this piece.. could be interesting

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=hamilton&daddr=Newell+Rd+to:Mystery+Creek+Rd+to:Parallel+Rd +to:McLarnon+Rd+to:Roto+O+Rangi+Rd+to:Roto+O+Rangi +Rd+to:Waimanu+Rd+to:Mangare+Rd+to:Tihoi+Rd+to:Tih oi+Rd+to:Tihoi+Rd+to:kinloch+to:Poihipi+Road,+Waik ato+to:Tihoi+Road,+Waikato+to:Old+Taupo+Road,+Waik ato+to:Horahora+Road,+Tirau,+Waikato+to:hamilton&hl=en&geocode=FZllv_0dq55yCim5T2kgsBhtbTHxP2zWfMKMWQ%3BF XrOvv0dZHNzCg%3BFVYbvv0dZZdzCg%3BFYStvf0daSZ0Cg%3B FY04vf0dEUt1Cg%3BFQDZvP0dG3N1Cg%3BFbBhvP0dBAh1Cg%3 BFZzPuv0d8jl3Cg%3BFSFfuv0d0JB3Cg%3BFWALtP0dncB6Cg% 3BFados_0d9kZ6Cg%3BFUIrs_0d3c15Cg%3BFUkasv0dNl58Ci m9hXJn-_RrbTFjcDU0KaveBg%3BFbY-s_0dSb98CikD8l1dTvVrbTFQKkITbNugfA%3BFe1TtP0d4IJ6C invlRNiY3dsbTG-DLz-xWqd0w%3BFZyOuf0dog56Cin7FYF1UENsbTFGcIO0mlbdRA%3B FYhSvP0dImB4Cin1r5GHwFZsbTF9B_kd0pichw%3BFZllv_0dq 55yCim5T2kgsBhtbTHxP2zWfMKMWQ&mra=ls&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11&sll=-38.223885,175.64518&sspn=1.63981,4.938354&ie=UTF8&ll=-38.189692,175.644951&spn=0.03879,0.104628&z=14

[Murray]

:shit: I guess you were all too keen to ride this morning?

Im currently looking for some wet weather riding gear so i can join you LOR. What do you recommend?

Yep its been to long and the need was there. 5 bikes went and it ended up being a good ride apart from the visor fogging up all the way to Putaururu. Cleaned it there and it was fine after that. Wee tip - never think you may clear a fogged up visor by blowing on it, bit scarey riding blind for a wee while and locking up the back tyre. At least the worst of the weather was while we were inside at the okoroire hotel having a hot coffee or beer. The locals there thought we were pretty cool or mad being out in that weather but we did see about 5 other bikes on the whole trip. All good fun and looking forward to the next ride already!!

Trina and I wear Mobig which is pretty good in the wet and quite warm and not to expensive. Boyds have it on sale regularly and you can get it through motomail on the internet or visit their stores in Auckland.

[mikemike104]

[QUOTE=StudMuffin;Im currently looking for some wet weather riding gear so i can join you LOR. What do you recommend?[/QUOTE]

I wear dririder pants and jacket, I find the pants really good ($115 on sale) and the Jacket does a good job ($200 Retail).

If i needed to I would buy them again, but... I have not tried any other brands, so what do I know ?

[slofox]

Wet Weather Gear:

I wear Rainbird jacket and trou, over the top of the leathers. Para sells it - about $135 for the set. My last set lasted eighteen years before I ripped the trousers enough to make me replace the set.

These are lightweight and can compress down to a very small package that I carry in my seat bag at all times. If I didn't get wet in yesterday's weather, I can pretty well say "they don't leak"...

[Autech]

My Dri-rider pants are truely the Mutts Nutts. Never once got wet in them. And if they're on special atm then so much the better.

Everyone get down on your knees and pray with me for fine weather this weekend. I'm hankering for a Corro loop on Saturday

[rideon]

Never done this piece.. could be interesting

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=hamilton&daddr=Newell+Rd+to:Mystery+Creek+Rd+to:Parallel+Rd +to:McLarnon+Rd+to:Roto+O+Rangi+Rd+to:Roto+O+Rangi +Rd+to:Waimanu+Rd+to:Mangare+Rd+to:Tihoi+Rd+to:Tih oi+Rd+to:Tihoi+Rd+to:kinloch+to:Poihipi+Road,+Waik ato+to:Tihoi+Road,+Waikato+to:Old+Taupo+Road,+Waik ato+to:Horahora+Road,+Tirau,+Waikato+to:hamilton&hl=en&geocode=FZllv_0dq55yCim5T2kgsBhtbTHxP2zWfMKMWQ%3BF XrOvv0dZHNzCg%3BFVYbvv0dZZdzCg%3BFYStvf0daSZ0Cg%3B FY04vf0dEUt1Cg%3BFQDZvP0dG3N1Cg%3BFbBhvP0dBAh1Cg%3 BFZzPuv0d8jl3Cg%3BFSFfuv0d0JB3Cg%3BFWALtP0dncB6Cg% 3BFados_0d9kZ6Cg%3BFUIrs_0d3c15Cg%3BFUkasv0dNl58Ci m9hXJn-_RrbTFjcDU0KaveBg%3BFbY-s_0dSb98CikD8l1dTvVrbTFQKkITbNugfA%3BFe1TtP0d4IJ6C invlRNiY3dsbTG-DLz-xWqd0w%3BFZyOuf0dog56Cin7FYF1UENsbTFGcIO0mlbdRA%3B FYhSvP0dImB4Cin1r5GHwFZsbTF9B_kd0pichw%3BFZllv_0dq 55yCim5T2kgsBhtbTHxP2zWfMKMWQ&mra=ls&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11&sll=-38.223885,175.64518&sspn=1.63981,4.938354&ie=UTF8&ll=-38.189692,175.644951&spn=0.03879,0.104628&z=14

its a pretty cool 20 ish km section - quite tight near the Arohena school as it twiists down & back up a steepish gully - the rest is nice & flowing with some pretty neat scenery. Certainly worth doing when in the area.

[JakeTehMuss]

Thanks for the advice guys, early Saturday morning ill go to Para and have a look at the rainbirds or i'll just go to Road and Sport - I saw a nice pair of DriRider jacket and trousers for over the top of my leathers for $140 ( i find the sales people very friendly and NOT a pack of LAZY arse's )
Anyone have any other recommendations?
So after i do my chores Ill be set for a ride Hail or Shine :sunny:

[Spazm]

its a pretty cool 20 ish km section - quite tight near the Arohena school as it twiists down & back up a steepish gully - the rest is nice & flowing with some pretty neat scenery. Certainly worth doing when in the area.

sweet.. that sounds like it will go well with ngaroma rd for a ride some other day :niceone:

[Murray]

Just letting you all know that the big Boyds sale is on the 24, 25 and 26th of June, they always have some great specials

[rustyrobot]

Thinking about heading out for a day trip in the sunshine tomorrow if anybody is free and keen. Hopefully Warr will be along for the ride too :)

[Murray]

Its a working day!!!

[rustyrobot]

Not for me. But then I had to work all weekend while you lot were out playing in puddles.

[sil3nt]

Went for a ride today as i was given the day off work to sort out my Wintec stuff.
http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Scotsman+Valley+Rd&daddr=Bell+Rd+to:Tahuroa+Rd+to:-37.76203,175.45166&hl=en&geocode=FT6qv_0d9DZ1Cg%3BFS9CwP0dM7B2Cg%3BFWM-wP0dkvF1Cg%3B&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=3&sz=13&via=1,2&sll=-37.741535,175.487709&sspn=0.093258,0.181789&ie=UTF8&z=13
Did that loop then did scotsman again but turned around at the end of bell road and came back. I was pretty fkn cold the whole way. Makes it hard to enjoy when you can't move much!


Oh yeah and i hadn't ridden the bike for a few weeks. So i thought i would jump on the bike to go to Wintec in the morning. I jumped on turned the key hit the starter and...nothing. Ah kill switch. Turned that on then it didn't want to start. Bit of choke and a few more tries and its alive. So i ride of down the road and realise the bike doesn't want to accelerate. Then it stalls at the intersection a few hundred metres down the road.

Couldn't get it started so i started pushing it back home then i thought i would check the fuel tap. :doh: Switched to off. Fucken Sidewinder (gay ass homo faggot who doesn't even ride anymore <_<) decided to play with my bike since it was sitting for a few weeks. When I get home later in the day the first thing i am asked by said bum boy is "did you run outta gas?" :spanking:

:angry:

[slofox]

Thinking about heading out for a day trip in the sunshine tomorrow if anybody is free and keen. Hopefully Warr will be along for the ride too :)

What time ya going?

[rustyrobot]

Probably sometime after 9am. But can work around others. No sure destination yet, but lots of roads lead out of Hamilton :)

[BikerDazz]

Good news guys, my new bike arrived today, took it for a sneaky blast after work - summary: fukin A for awesome!
Gonna take a while to get used to though...

Hey, bit of a query - was gonna whack an immobiliser alarm on it but a dude at work reckons it's not worth the cost and leads to flat battery probs, any of youse got an opinion/advice about this?

[rustyrobot]

Weyhey Dazz - that is so friggin exciting!! I cant wait to spot you rocking round town on that mean machine. I bought a new air-filter today and 4 litres of Motul... but somehow it's not quite as exciting. I think I may have left some drool on that yellow SV at Boyd's though (maybe Wysper's old machine?).

[slofox]

Probably sometime after 9am. But can work around others. No sure destination yet, but lots of roads lead out of Hamilton :)

I'll have to be all finished by then RR. Heading out at first light but it'll be brief. Bloody freezing as well...currently -0.3C...:cold:

[JakeTehMuss]

...Heading out at first light but it'll be brief. Bloody freezing as well...currently -0.3C...:cold:

I'll seconded that! Whet i left home this morning for my commute to work at 5.30 this morning it was bloody :cold: -1.5C in Te Kowhai.

NOTE: Be careful going around the old Game park (The Hamilton Zoo) there is a few small patches of ice right in the middle of the corners.

[slofox]

Back...brrrrrrrrr...

[ckai]

Just letting you all know that the big Boyds sale is on the 24, 25 and 26th of June, they always have some great specials

Cool, I've had heaps of people asking me when it is. I said it was either at the end of this month or sometime next. Hopefully they have to good lids because I know 3 people that need them...then I can get them down to ride. Muppets don't know how to look after their kit, like running over helmets with utes!


Good news guys, my new bike arrived today, took it for a sneaky blast after work - summary: fukin A for awesome!
Gonna take a while to get used to though...

Hey, bit of a query - was gonna whack an immobiliser alarm on it but a dude at work reckons it's not worth the cost and leads to flat battery probs, any of youse got an opinion/advice about this?

:banana: :niceone:

They can drain your battery, especially if they aren't put in properly. Trumpy electronics aren't that good to start with either (doesn't matter if they're new or old). You can get good alarms they don't drain it, but they're pretty heavy with the back-up power. You wanna check how much of a discount you'll get from the insurance company to see how long it'll take to pay back.

Personally, just an immobiliser may not cut it and I would only go for for an alarm with tilt and proximately thingie as well. But I really haven't seen the need for it so far. I always park the bike where heaps of people can see it.

And people respect Triumphs more :D

If I was looking at ever getting one, I'd probably swing towards these http://www.talonalarms.com/, but you certainly pay for them.

[Quasievil]

Cool, I've had heaps of people asking me when it is. I said it was either at the end of this month or sometime next. Hopefully they have to good lids because I know 3 people that need them...then I can get them down to ride. Muppets don't know how to look after their kit, like running over helmets with utes!



Pfft my sale is on the 24, 25 and 26th to then ;-)

[rustyrobot]

Don't you mean 22, 23 and 24th? :)
Get in early.

[Quasievil]

Don't you mean 22, 23 and 24th? :)
Get in early.

Yeah yeah thats what I meant !!

[wysper]

Weyhey Dazz - that is so friggin exciting!! I cant wait to spot you rocking round town on that mean machine. I bought a new air-filter today and 4 litres of Motul... but somehow it's not quite as exciting. I think I may have left some drool on that yellow SV at Boyd's though (maybe Wysper's old machine?).

yep that was mine. fun bike those SV's.


Pfft my sale is on the 24, 25 and 26th to then ;-)

but you don't do adventure gear.

[Quasievil]

but you don't do adventure gear.

What ya want?

[wysper]

boots, pants (cordura or similar LOL) and later jacket and helmet.

Unfortunately I doubt I could afford Quasi prices. I have the Road Suit but that isn't the best for adventure riding :)

[Quasievil]

I got all that a full kit for $600

boots helmet cordura set of gear the lot !!

quasi prices pfft lol so you best come see me, good brand stuff to btw

[slofox]

...that yellow SV at Boyd's though (maybe Wysper's old machine?).

There's a red one in there as well - usta be mine...

[wysper]

I got all that a full kit for $600

boots helmet cordura set of gear the lot !!

quasi prices pfft lol so you best come see me, good brand stuff to btw
really?

is it on your site?? or is this a private sale thing?