Laxed out rides

[wysper]

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

hehehehe will you go back to a twin do you thing? Or have you been seduced by the inline fours!

[rustyrobot]

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

Oh yes, I did have a looky at that one too, but it's almost $3000 more, and seeing as how I can't even afford the yellow peril I had to avert my eyes from a bike so far out of my league. sigh.

Best I not think about it too much. I saw the slippery slope you slid down slofox. :)

[Quasievil]

really?

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

Private sale thing bro, my old gear, new pants and Cordura tho, all good nick

[ckai]

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

Personally, I would never think of going anything but Qmoto ;), but some people are just stuck in there ways. ha

[slofox]

hehehehe will you go back to a twin do you thing? Or have you been seduced by the inline fours!

Definitely seduced...at present anyway. Still need to own a Ducati before I die.


Oh yes, I did have a looky at that one too, but it's almost $3000 more, and seeing as how I can't even afford the yellow peril I had to avert my eyes from a bike so far out of my league. sigh.

Best I not think about it too much. I saw the slippery slope you slid down slofox. :)

Slide..? ME..? ...yeah, slide, me.....sigh...

Actually Boyds didn't put that much on top of what they paid me for mine...AND they stuck a new tyre on it...

[BikerDazz]

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.

Cheers for the feedback bro.
I was thnking of getting a Mongoose jobby with tilt and all that shit. Actually I may have already told the insurance company that I sort of have it (oops).

[sil3nt]

You kinda need to tell your insurance you have it. Nothing illegal about owning it! Hope to see it on a ride soon looked awesome in the photos.

[rustyrobot]

Nothing illegal about owning it!

Yes, but perhaps not quite so black and white if you dont actually own it (yet) :)

When's your test Dazz? Might have to have a celebratory something the next day?

[Murray]

Hey Dazz, thought we might have seen it at the pub last night Josh had his new Blade there, mean machine. Twas a good night and the tavern put on some much appreciated platters of food for us - yum yum.

Calendar event for Sunday put up!! Just did a COPY from previous one so if you registered for it it copied your name across. If you are registered and not going to attend can you please take your name off. Cheers. Sounds like good numbers are intrerested for Sunday so you dry rider types dust of your cobwebs in case (fingers crossed) weather conditions are OK and the rain forecast eases early in the morning.

Saturday 19
A few showers with easterlies, but rain developing overnight with easterlies rising to gale.

Sunday 20
Rain, easing to a few showers. Southeast gales tending southwest and abating.

[Murray]

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

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.



Hashies on this Sunday and hows the service on your bike going - done yet????

[ckai]

Hashies on this Sunday and hows the service on your bike going - done yet????

yip all done. $180 later. Can't wait for a proper one. Should cost my left nut! We may just have to pop down and clean you out with all your hashies :) Dunno about riding. If it's reasonable weather, I'm building steps, unless I get a shit load done on Saturday.

[BikerDazz]

You kinda need to tell your insurance you have it. Nothing illegal about owning it! Hope to see it on a ride soon looked awesome in the photos.

Have the bike but don't have the alarm that I sort of insinuated it would have


When's your test Dazz? Might have to have a celebratory something the next day?

Test is 13 July 12:45 but I shouldn't tell you that in case I fuck it up...


Hey Dazz, thought we might have seen it at the pub last night Josh had his new Blade there, mean machine. Twas a good night and the tavern put on some much appreciated platters of food for us - yum yum.

Calendar event for Sunday put up!! Just did a COPY from previous one so if you registered for it it copied your name across. If you are registered and not going to attend can you please take your name off. Cheers. Sounds like good numbers are intrerested for Sunday so you dry rider types dust of your cobwebs in case (fingers crossed) weather conditions are OK and the rain forecast eases early in the morning.

Saturday 19
A few showers with easterlies, but rain developing overnight with easterlies rising to gale.

Sunday 20
Rain, easing to a few showers. Southeast gales tending southwest and abating.

Can't usually make the Wednesday nights as have other commitment.

You are likely to see the 'mean machine' on Sunday - I've been going for short jaunts each night after work and funnily enough I'm no longer keen to ride the mighty scorpio on out of town trips!

[JakeTehMuss]

....Everyone get down on your knees and pray with me for fine weather this weekend. I'm hankering for a Corro loop on Saturday
Hey Autech, Are you still doing the Coro loop this Saturday?

[Murray]

weather looks like last weekend all over. need to probably make a call on the morning depending on whose brave enough. Like last week


Sunday 20
Rain during the morning, easing to just a few showers in the afternoon. Gusty easterlies, strong in exposed places, changing to fresh northwesterlies towards midday

[BikerDazz]

Is anyone keen to do a wee jaunt on Saturday, in case Sunday turns to pus?

[rustyrobot]

Weyhey, I might be in on that - what time are you thinking? I got football in the morning.

[BikerDazz]

Weyhey, I might be in on that - what time are you thinking? I got football in the morning.

It'd have to be after lunch for me, I got stuff on in the a.m. too - if fine might just do the divvy for a coffee in Rags

[rideon]

weather looks like last weekend all over. need to probably make a call on the morning depending on whose brave enough. Like last week


Sunday 20
Rain during the morning, easing to just a few showers in the afternoon. Gusty easterlies, strong in exposed places, changing to fresh northwesterlies towards midday

Jet ski's and land yachts again this weekend huh :scratch: Bugger - last chance to get out before we head to Cairns for 3 weeks .........DAAYMN. Will have a peek outta the window @ 8.00 ish and decide then.

[Warr]

Is anyone keen to do a wee jaunt on Saturday, in case Sunday turns to pus?

Give me a yell if you are heading out

[Autech]

Hey Autech, Are you still doing the Coro loop this Saturday?

Sorry got effing busy all of a sudden didn't even have a chance to check on here.

So tommorrow looks like rain... If I'm there I'm there, if not feel free to hurl insults at me from you rain soaked selves

[sil3nt]

Might turn up for breakfast tomorrow. Weather does look shit however. Good chance i will just sleep in.

[sil3nt]

So im assuming nothing happened?

[wysper]

So im assuming nothing happened?

NZ 1 : Italy 1

YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Baby

[sil3nt]

NZ 1 : Italy 1

YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH BabyYeah didn't quite believe that when i read it this morning!

[Murray]

Nope nothing happened except it rained!!

[Warr]

Saturday ride was just great. Where was everyone else ?
Only did 85k's but it fitted the occasion....

[Leyton]

On a side note

Does anyone know of a new home for these following items ?, Or know of anyone looking for a flatmate.

A nice quite place would be nice in Hamilton or just on the outskirts is fine, Flatmate threw her toys out of the cot yesterday because I had Nicole around on the weekend, despite her friend (and her husband) living with us all for what supposed to only be 3 days, a week for a month, that turned into 5 days and 3 months. So with that aside, flatmate has gone unreasonable.. and its time to move on.

You all know me :) I'm crazy but lovable, I do not dress up too often, and I'm quite, usually :)


1x Leyton
1x Van
1x Dingy motor on tool chest + tools in a nice shiny door-ed cabinet.
1x Motorbike (Must be garaged - selling ASAP)
1x Kings wood Ute (Must be garaged)
1x 10ft Dingy
1x Work car parked on the road ?

[slofox]

Yeah didn't quite believe that when i read it this morning!

Me either. Lucky I didn't get near a TAB - I woulda done me dough bigtime...

[Warr]

On a side note

Does anyone know of a new home for these following items ?,.....

Tis largish ask there.
Time to buy a house somehow ..
Get your olds to go part ownership in a place and work on managing the mortgage and repaying your investors..
2 bedroom place next door is going for just under 260K & the front 3 bedroom place for 319K.
Limited for parking etc .. so a unit may not suit and also I know you like mowing lawns !!
Can check with my friend who has some nice rental houses .. He could do you a deal on a rent to own....

[ckai]

NZ 1 : Italy 1

YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Baby

Technically it was a moral victory. The Italian dude that scored their goal said after that he couldn't believe the ref awarded the goal (or the free-kick for it) - can't remember which. So that's a bit of a chuckle. A bit shit too but I hope the Whities pick it up again. I'm getting pissed off with the NZ public saying they don't expect them to do well...

FUCK IT, win ya bastards (draws are fine too) and astound this rugby nation :)

PS. I've watched only one game of soccer in my life, and don't intend to start but LOVE hearing the results.

[mikemike104]

SO, who's keen on a ride this weekend ? I'm up for one.

[ckai]

SO, who's keen on a ride this weekend ? I'm up for one.

I'm thinking it, weather is gonna be good.

[wysper]

I'm thinking it, weather is gonna be good.

:killingme don't lie, you just want the hashies.

[ckai]

:killingme don't lie, you just want the hashies.

ummmm.....yeah :o

I might be allowed to ride though, depends on if I ride on the Saturday as well. We shall see. Gotta make the effort to at least come down for some hashies...or 10 :yes:

You gonna be able to make it man?

[wysper]

ummmm.....yeah :o

I might be allowed to ride though, depends on if I ride on the Saturday as well. We shall see. Gotta make the effort to at least come down for some hashies...or 10 :yes:

You gonna be able to make it man?

I am going to make an effort to this weekend, and bring my little girl along (daughter) too! Prob no ride though... she isn't fully geared up yet and is only 6!

[BikerDazz]

SO, who's keen on a ride this weekend ? I'm up for one.

weather permitting, me and the mean machine are keen

[Warr]

Called into Boyds today, they are having their annual manufactures accessory sale. Be in if you want some kit and check out their stock.
And if you are wanting a real bargain, there are some some "make an offer" bins which have 'seconds' in them :)

[ckai]

Called into Boyds today, they are having their annual manufactures accessory sale. Be in if you want some kit and check out their stock.
And if you are wanting a real bargain, there are some some "make an offer" bins which have 'seconds' in them :)

Yeah, I took the old man over to get some kit and told a few mates about it. The old man brought helmet, gloves and jacket for under $400 (mum wasn't too impressed since it was her credit card) and may mate brought a helmet for $300 and a tire for his Ag for $20! You save heaps. Really worth it. The old mans gloves are awesome for $40.

[kb_SF1]

New pair of winter gloves $30 and a jacket for Brendz $150, she doen't have to steal mine now. Worth a visit.:cool:

[mikemike104]

Looks like rain on Sunday *crosses fingers* :(

[slofox]

Looks like rain on Sunday *crosses fingers* :(

Yeah. And the next thousand days as well...:brick::brick::brick:

[sil3nt]

I haven't ridden properly for about two weeks :(

[rustyrobot]

I haven't ridden properly for about two weeks :(

sil3ntwar spotted riding improperly...
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[slofox]

sil3ntwar spotted riding improperly...
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That's the secret KB wave, isn't it..?

[Murray]

I'm out for Sunday morning ride, might head out to Raglan later in the day tho???

Big breakfast at the Hotel tomorrow (rugby test Saturday night and full Hotel) so may pay to save up for next Sunday and lets look at a good group ride.

Weather looks a bit crap for tomorrow morning as well

Tomorrow
Sunday 27
Rain easing to a few showers during the morning, fine spells increasing from afternoon. Fresh westerlies easing.

[wysper]

There was a break in the weather today until about 2. So what did I do? Jump on the bike an go for a ride.... of course not. Did 5 loads of washing and mowed the bloody lawns!!

[ckai]

I'm out for Sunday morning ride, might head out to Raglan later in the day tho???

Big breakfast at the Hotel tomorrow (rugby test Saturday night and full Hotel) so may pay to save up for next Sunday and lets look at a good group ride.

Weather looks a bit crap for tomorrow morning as well

Tomorrow
Sunday 27
Rain easing to a few showers during the morning, fine spells increasing from afternoon. Fresh westerlies easing.

Bugger forgot about that Foozball. And there are so many mixed bag forecasts about tomorrow I think the official stand is "we don't bloody know what's gonna happen". The arvo is looking not too bad. In saying that, I saw somewhere the this afternoon was meant to be alright. Bollucks to that.


There was a break in the weather today until about 2. So what did I do? Jump on the bike an go for a ride.... of course not. Did 5 loads of washing and mowed the bloody lawns!!

Sounds like me. But I was having to juggle finishing off building steps, sorting out a screaming (I mean ear-ringing level), washing and 3 bloody dogs bloody not shutting up because they were barking at all the other bloody barking dogs of all the bloody neighbours.

I wanna bloody ride. Getting cabin fever. And I've finished me steps :D

[mikemike104]

Well... I'll be there, raining, cold or snowing or dare I say it, no. I wont say it...

See you in the morning.

[mikemike104]

Stupid internet lagged out and made me post twice. :mad:

[wysper]

kiwibiker has been doing that alot lately. Lots of people are getting caught out double posting.

[slofox]

DRY ROAD! WOOHOOOOOO...

For the first time in about a month I found some dry road and clear air...eventually anyway.:sunny:

Grabbed the "no rain" window this morning and took off down 39 To Otorohanga. A bit of light fog this side of Pirongia - which turned to pea-soup as I got closer to the mountain...(just as an aside - who'd live in Pirongia? I mean it's lovely an' all, but it sure as hell rains and gets fogged in down there). Anyhoo, I debated cutting it short but deprivation got the upper hand and I carried on to Otorohanga. Which was also fogged in. Stopped for a coffee and a thaw out (was 2.3C when I left) at Troubador cafe - they make gooooood coffee!. :love:

Decided I couldn't handle Oruwhero - Pokuru Rd in the fog so came back up SH3. Couple of clicks north of Oto I came over the hill and into a patch of clear air and dry, wide road - about ten km of it...at last! A chance to let The Vixen do her stuff...which, of course, she did with aplomb.

I'd have to say, these 'ere GSX-R thingummies do like the odd nudge, don't they? Not that I was a fool of course! All strictly almost legal - mostly...Y'know what they say, if nobody saw it, it didn't happen. Did it? No...it didn't. So there. :whistle:

Sure as hell felt better than farting along on wet roads though.

Oh and Thursday might be fine too by the looks of the metservice charts...:soon:

[Autech]

Thursday AND Friday. Anyone fancy an after work jaunt somewhere?

[slofox]

Thursday AND Friday. Anyone fancy an after work jaunt somewhere?

Hafta be before work for me...might open late those mornings...

[sil3nt]

I got tomorrow morning off so if i wake up early enough i might head out somewhere.

[Murray]

Saturday 3
Cloud increasing and patchy rain developing. Northerly breezes.

Sunday 4
Rain. Freshening northeasterlies


BAH HUMBUG!!

[bi-winning]

Hi there, Probly a bit late for today, im guesing youve already left, but any other time while the weathers fine, im keen t get out for a ride if someone is lookin for someone else t join a ride, im keen. Im on holiday for the next two weeks and only working after 5 each night so ye, im pretty good for anything during any days.

[rustyrobot]

Hey Daniel. I'm often off during the day too, and so is Warr. Might be up for a ride tomorrow or Friday if I get my AintoG and do this oil/filter change I keep not getting round to. Weather doesn't look too bad either. Could go Tag chasing perhaps? Oh wait, I think you have the last tag. Dang. :) Coffee run then?

[slofox]

Assuming it is A) dry and B) not fogged in, I will probably ride tomorrow morning and/or Friday morning - but it'll be early - like 8.00 - 8.30 am. If anybody is interested at that ungodly hour, let me know...

[bi-winning]

Ye sounds good, rustyrobot just pick a time and place an let me know.

Slofox, ye that sounds sweet, hopefully its not too foggy in the next few mornings.. where abouts were youplanning on heading?

[slofox]

Slofox, ye that sounds sweet, hopefully its not too foggy in the next few mornings.. where abouts were youplanning on heading?

Could be Raglan - or Arapuni Road...

[bi-winning]

That sounds good as, so should i chech up on here in the morning t see if its a go or not?

[wysper]

Could be Raglan - or Arapuni Road...

If it is Raggers - I will get ready to wave while on my way to work!

[slofox]

That sounds good as, so should i chech up on here in the morning t see if its a go or not?

Yep - OK. I'll check out the weather about 7.00am

[slofox]

6.45am. Sky looks clear just now. 1.2C outside temp...cold...roads might be slippery in places.

Will review soon. Wotcha reckon Daniel Lamb?

[bi-winning]

yep, pretty cold, but it sure looks fine as here in huntly, do you think it wiould take long to warm up?

Up to you man. Im definatley keen to go if you do end up going though

[slofox]

I'll go out in about half an hour - 8.00am. I could meet you at the top end of SH39 if ya want - in Ngaruawahia - maybe at that BP station on tha main drag where Sh39 cuts off? Say 8.15 or 8.30? I'll need to gas up on the way...

[bi-winning]

Yep, Sweet. See you there

[slofox]

8.15 - 8.30 somewhereabouts I'll be there.

[slofox]

Nice ride this morning - where were the rest of you lazy bastards? Only Daniel and I had the goget to go get out there...

[mikemike104]

Ride THIS weekend ??

[JakeTehMuss]

This weekend looks like rain - again, but I’ve finally got my rain jacket and pants. :woohoo:
Friday looks good too :yes: anybody keen to go out for a ride?...again?
:shit: my bikes almost due for a service. it’s the valve clearance check too. :bye:
Anybody got any advice on who to use to service my bike?
Thanks Jacob

[bi-winning]

Hopefully the weather is somewhat like it is today, so ye im keen for a ride tomorrow (Friday).

[slofox]

I'll go out again tomorrow morning...Sunday's rain forecast looks pretty shitty on metservice...

[Murray]

This weekend looks like rain - again, but I’ve finally got my rain jacket and pants. :woohoo:
Friday looks good too :yes: anybody keen to go out for a ride?...again?
:shit: my bikes almost due for a service. it’s the valve clearance check too. :bye:
Anybody got any advice on who to use to service my bike?
Thanks Jacob

Always find Boyds good.

Ride Sunday weather dependent - whether I feel like riding in the rain again

[rustyrobot]

Friday looks good too :yes: anybody keen to go out for a ride?...again?


If you aren't going to be up with the early birds, I am keen to go for a ride sometime after 9am. I owe Warr(en) a coffee too and we had talked about going out to Raglan today but didn't, so may take a ride out there if you are interested. Can go the long way :)

[sil3nt]

Im actually free tomorrow morning. Going back to WINTEC so getting some new shifts at work. Working late night Fridays and Saturdays so i have the mornings free to ride. Let me know where you go tomorrow and i will tag along!

[JakeTehMuss]

I just remembered that I have a Birthday to go to tonight and an appointment with the :innocent: <A HREF="http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php/23520-steve_t">Mr Tooth Fairy</A> tomorrow at 10am ... to have a look at getting my Wisdom teeth ripped out at a later date.:devil2:

So if I’m up early enough (before 7am) I’ll go with the early birds. If I’m still :sleep: I’ll be keen for a blast to Raglan the long way for a coffee @ 9am?

[rustyrobot]

Think you could get to Raglan and back with a coffee in the middle by 10am? I think 9am would be the very earliest that I could leave my house and probably more like 9:15. Do you want to go after the dentist maybe?

[wysper]

If it is a day like today was, that will be a mint quick blast.

[sil3nt]

Weather tomorrow looks mint. Would be keen to leave anytime between 8 and 10.

[JakeTehMuss]

Think you could get to Raglan and back with a coffee in the middle by 10am? I think 9am would be the very earliest that I could leave my house and probably more like 9:15. Do you want to go after the dentist maybe?
Yup I'm Keen to go after the dentist. Where do you want to meet up and go from?

If it is a day like today was, that will be a mint quick blast.
:yes: Keeping my fingers crossed!! Bring on the :sunny:
Coroloop??

[rustyrobot]

Could meet somewhere at 11am? Will that give you enough time? Too much? Could go up Te Rapa Straight > Te Kowhai Rd > Ngaruawahia > S.H.22 > Waingaro > Raglan if that's not too far the long way? Will check in with Warr to see if he is keen to. Anyone else?
Looks like sun tomorrow!

[Warr]

.......Will check in with Warr to see if he is keen to.......!:niceone: Send me a txt

[JakeTehMuss]

Could meet somewhere at 11am? Will that give you enough time? Too much? Could go up Te Rapa Straight > * Te Kowhai Rd * > Ngaruawahia > S.H.22 > Waingaro > Raglan if that's not too far the long way? Will check in with Warr to see if he is keen to. Anyone else?
Looks like sun tomorrow!

:mad: *Roadworks on 4Km of Te Kowhai Rd - Dont worry if we take Limmer Rd we will bypass it-just means we will have to go thru Te Kowhai Village at 50kmph :innocent:

[sil3nt]

You lot still planning on going?

[rustyrobot]

Yessir. Just trying to track down studmuffin (I feel strangely awkward calling him that). Going to meet Warr at BP in Ngaruawahia I think, although road not looking particularly dry. You keen for a ride?

[sil3nt]

I have work at 1 but i can head off to work when i need to. Give me a time to meet at BP and i will try and be there.

[JakeTehMuss]

Yes give me a txt on 027 3330 881 or meet us at ' The Base ' motorcycle park next to the coffee club by 11am. :)

[rustyrobot]

We're leaving from the Base at 11:00, so say 11:20 pr 11:30 at BP?

Snap :)

[sil3nt]

Might not be able to make it but will do my best! Need a quick shower will head straight to BP.

[slofox]

Stink wet greasy roads...:brick::ar15::cry:

[wysper]

Surely the Gixxer would just laugh at those?

[Murray]

Stink wet greasy roads...:brick::ar15::cry:

Not having a good day Mr Slofox, what with that car missing you by 30 cm's and stink roads. I thought they would be dry today???

[Quasievil]

Me is going out for a tootle around town

[slofox]

I thought they would be dry today???

Not when I was out on 'em they weren't...

[Murray]

Watch out for a GB400TT coming on a ride soon, with a new modified exhaust and a new fully licensed rider!!!

Yahoo Trina's passed and the guy taking her for the test commented on what a good rider she was!!

Wasnt going to go to the pub tonight but who knows now???

[BikerDazz]

Watch out for a GB400TT coming on a ride soon, with a new modified exhaust and a new fully licensed rider!!!

Yahoo Trina's passed and the guy taking her for the test commented on what a good rider she was!!

Wasnt going to go to the pub tonight but who knows now???

Well done Trina -you beat me to it after all!
We look forward to seeing the mean machine.

[ckai]

Might not be able to make it but will do my best! Need a quick shower will head straight to BP.

The shower was because of studmuffin wasn't it? Wasn't it? Admit it? No one can resist the 'muffin

Rusty, gotta agree, I don't think I could ever state "trying to track down studmuffin". :D


Me is going out for a tootle around town

I thought you didn't ride around town?


Watch out for a GB400TT coming on a ride soon, with a new modified exhaust and a new fully licensed rider!!!

Yahoo Trina's passed and the guy taking her for the test commented on what a good rider she was!!

Wasnt going to go to the pub tonight but who knows now???

Niiice, say congrats to Trina for us. Still working on Brooke booking hers. The skill of the rider obviously is reflected on the fine tuition you've given her Murray ;)

On another note, I took the old man for an hour ride yesterday. First time he's ridden in about 30 years! He's been wanting to jump back on a bike ever since I got one. I thought it would be best to get him out with a cruise with me instead of letting him lose by himself.

Interesting to see the different styles (old vs new). Good to get out for a ride though. Well worth taking time off work :)

[Quasievil]

I thought you didn't ride around town?


On occasion, the bike hasnt been going for two weeks so needed a little run eh.
went for a polite well mannered gay ride to tamahere and back

[rustyrobot]

Trina's passed and the guy taking her for the test commented on what a good rider she was!!


Weyhey.. congratulations Trina!! A shining example to inspire us 6R's. Only 11 days now eh Dazz?!

[rideon]

All the way from Cairns ...............WELL DONE TRINA. Go the GB !!!! :clap:
In terms of noise, the new can on the GB will give my scorps a run for their money. Oh & I am hiring a Triumph speedmaster (or summin like that) next week for a 300km loop up and around the tablelands, prt Douglas & Daintree area - no sports bikes to hire ,so will have to putr the feet out front and cruise for a bit LOL Think Donna is coming as well so should be a nice cruisey trip - Photo;s to come :niceone:
28 here now and hasnt been below 22 since we been here. :sunny::sunny::sunny:

[BikerDazz]

gay ride to tamahere and back

were you wearing pink?

[BikerDazz]

All the way from Cairns ...............
28 here now and hasnt been below 22 since we been here. :sunny::sunny::sunny:

Bastards!
cold and damp here, weekend looks shit - bastards!

[Quasievil]

were you wearing pink?

Yeah that was me, did you like the G string idea?

[BikerDazz]

Yeah that was me, did you like the G string idea?

Most certainly, another quality product from QMoto

[rustyrobot]

Yeah that was me, did you like the G string idea?

From what I hear the sparkly handle-bar tassels really set the whole outfit off, especially since they matched your nipple tassels!
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[rustyrobot]

Most certainly, another quality product from QMoto

So thaaaaat's what the Q stands for :)

[wysper]

Jesus, what the hell is happening to this thread... I better not hear of anyone ordering a low fat soy latte god dammit.

[BikerDazz]

Jesus, what the hell is happening to this thread... I better not hear of anyone ordering a low fat soy latte god dammit.

My favourite hot drink is a starbucks trim chai latte - I kid you not!!

Now, back to the QMoto gear - I haer Quasi is going to put out some lovely leather chaps to go with the new g-string he was seen trialling today.
Quasi, before purchasing the new racing g-string, can you please advise whether there is a fur liner available for riding on those colder mornings?

[rustyrobot]

Jesus, what the hell is happening to this thread... I better not hear of anyone ordering a low fat soy latte god dammit.

HELL NO! I always have my soy latte full fat!

[sil3nt]

Good ride this morning. Roads a mix of wet and dry. Shame there wasn't any gas at Te Uku! Hit reserve halfway through the waingaro road. Managed to get to Whatawhata with about a litre spare (which is good for 20 odd k's so wasnt too bad).

Anyone riding tomorrow morning? I got work again at 1 so could be keen to head out again.


Oh yeah and good to meet everyone. Forgot names straight away though. Except Warrs his stuck for some reason :whistle:

[Murray]

Not good for tomorrow

Tomorrow
Sunday 4
Rain setting in during the morning. Freshening easterlies

So may be a clean the bike and 4.00pm visit to the Te Rapa Tavern to watch the Warriors

We must get a good Sunday soon so we can all meet up and put some faces to names and go for a decent ride. I think next one may be up Kaiuia way for Fish & chips and on further to Clevedon and back.

[slofox]

I might head out this arvo about 3.00pm if the dry holds. Get off work at 2 and have cancelled our competition tonight so have an afternoon OFF! Woohoo, that don't happen very often...

[wysper]

HELL NO! I always have my soy latte full fat!

bwahahahahaa nice.... I am not going to mention how I have my long black.

[mikemike104]

bwahahahahaa nice.... I am not going to mention how I have my long black.

I love coffee !!!!!!!!!!!!! ( Wife used to be a barista ) :rockon: I started on Chai Lattes then went to triple shot Soy Cappuccino's (Me & dairy don't mix so good) then drank long blacks and now just single shot shorty's ahhhhhhhhh coffeeeeeeee. :yes:

[slofox]

Noice ride this arvo...

Glenview to Whatawhata, up to Ngaruawahia and thence to Huntly (via west bank). West on Rotowaro Rd to grab the tag and return. 112km return. Dry roads, not too much traffic some nice sweepy corners with a little squeeze applied - what more could a man ask for..? Despite incipient influenza knocking at the door, I felt on top of the world...(until I got home of course...)

[slofox]

I love coffee !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rocket do a few "single origin" coffees these days - kinda like a single vineyard wine. Beans from one farm. Usually winners of "cup of excellence" awards. All money goes to the farmer BTW.

My ultimate pick? San Julian from Guatemala..mmmMMMMMMMmmmmmmm!

[wysper]

Rocket do a few "single origin" coffees these days - kinda like a single vineyard wine. Beans from one farm. Usually winners of "cup of excellence" awards. All money goes to the farmer BTW.

My ultimate pick? San Julian from Guatemala..mmmMMMMMMMmmmmmmm!

Thanks for the tip. I will give it a try.

[rustyrobot]

I love coffee !!!!!!!!!!!!!

+1 Me too!
Sounds like we need a laxed out coffee crawl... although might not be too laxed out after the third or fourth stop. :) Waikato Wired Up Riders?
Raglan Roast (in Raglan down the alleyway by the video store) also do a mean brew. Any other good coffee spots around Waikato worth a ride? So often disappointed when in the countryside - getting presented with a cup half-full of cold burnt froth. (Yes, I am a coffee snob... hard to avoid having lived in Wellington for 10 years).

[BikerDazz]

Apparently no rain till the arvo, any1 keen for a wee morning trot?

[slofox]

+1 Me too!
Sounds like we need a laxed out coffee crawl... although might not be too laxed out after the third or fourth stop. :) Waikato Wired Up Riders?
Raglan Roast (in Raglan down the alleyway by the video store) also do a mean brew. Any other good coffee spots around Waikato worth a ride? So often disappointed when in the countryside - getting presented with a cup half-full of cold burnt froth. (Yes, I am a coffee snob... hard to avoid having lived in Wellington for 10 years).

Troubador in Otorohanga...

[Murray]

Saturday 10
Mainly fine, with light winds.

Sunday 11
Dry with little wind.

Monday 12
Dry. Light winds

Thats it, will organise a ride for Sunday and put in Calendar.

Any suggestions - first in may be first served - or will discuss at tavern on Wednesday

[wysper]

I know I say this every week, but I am going to have a crack at making it this week, I would like to meet some of the new riders!

[insomnia01]

Seems like the weather is going to play ball this Sunday so count me & Jamroll in !!! Like the idea of F & C in Kaiaua

[sil3nt]

+1 on the fush n chups

[STJim]

Saturday 10
Mainly fine, with light winds.

Sunday 11
Dry with little wind.

Monday 12
Dry. Light winds

Thats it, will organise a ride for Sunday and put in Calendar.

Any suggestions - first in may be first served - or will discuss at tavern on Wednesday

Murray we are heading to the Mount for lunch on Sunday. Leaving Caltex Hillcrest at 10.00 am . Will decide on the route on the day.

[sil3nt]

Ah i forgot we have trip planned to the snow. So im out unless the weather is looking really crap down there.

[Murray]

Kaiuia it will be, (will be good to see you again Insominia and Jamroll) going north up alongside the lake Te Kauwhata way then across and up through the back roads. Similar or same way we did with Ulysses last year or with a group of us about 4-5 months ago. Its a good ride!!

Its now in the calender - please register so we do not leave anyone behind

[2 wheel madness]

Got no warrant or rego but im pretty sure i'll be hungry on sunday, im in if the weather holds out, just hope the law doesnt turn into really f&$*ing expensive fish n chips

[slofox]

Soooo...what's the route exactly lads? "East of the motorway" ? Can we be a little more specific pliz?

Thing is, although I can't do the whole ride, I might just be able to do part of it and then peel off and come back. We'll see.

[Murray]

dont know google maps so well but head out Gordonton to taupiri up Orini turn left at Rutherford , then Tahuna rd, waiterimu rd onto Waikare rd up alonside the lake and right onto Waerenga road turning right and taking us eastwards. talk about where from here on Wednesday night I sort of know where to go but need the leaders of the pack to navigate!!


Saturday 10
Mainly fine, with light winds.

Sunday 11
Dry with light winds.

Monday 12
Dry with little wind

[ckai]

I know I say this every week, but I am going to have a crack at making it this week, I would like to meet some of the new riders!

I'm with you. The wife is heading to NP this weekend (I think I'm meant to ride down there for some reason) but I'm thinking I might ride/break-fast instead.


Ah i forgot we have trip planned to the snow. So im out unless the weather is looking really crap down there.

This is what I was thinking too but really wanna take the bike out. Maybe I can go to the snow on Saturday. I gotta get into it this season since last season I was a slack ass.


Seems like the weather is going to play ball this Sunday so count me & Jamroll in !!! Like the idea of F & C in Kaiaua

It'd be good to catch up with you fella's again.

[insomnia01]

Waikare rd up alonside the lake and right onto Waerenga road turning right and taking us eastward

Follow Waeranga Rd onto Okaeria Rd turn right onto SH2, left onto SH25, at the cafe ( recent Waikato Tag o Rama hot spot ) turn left onto Back Miranda Rd & follow through to Kaiaua for the best Fish & Chips on the coast :niceone: if you are not keen on cruising up to Clevedon or we are running out of time you can shoot back Kaiaua Rd ( turn off at the GAS station ) onto Mangatangi Rd & backthrough Okaeria & Waeranga roads very cool loop :shifty::shifty:

[slofox]

dont know google maps so well but head out Gordonton to taupiri up Orini turn left at Rutherford , then Tahuna rd, waiterimu rd onto Waikare rd up alonside the lake and right onto Waerenga road turning right and taking us eastwards. talk about where from here on Wednesday night I sort of know where to go but need the leaders of the pack to navigate!!


Saturday 10
Mainly fine, with light winds.

Sunday 11
Dry with light winds.

Monday 12
Dry with little wind


T'anks Murray - 'nuff said - I bin down dere before...know da way...

[STJim]

Kaiuia it will be, (will be good to see you again Insominia and Jamroll) going north up alongside the lake Te Kauwhata way then across and up through the back roads. Similar or same way we did with Ulysses last year or with a group of us about 4-5 months ago. Its a good ride!!

Its now in the calender - please register so we do not leave anyone behind
Murray
You have the route pretty well right on. Would come if not heading elsewhere. What's the possibility of Breakfast at the Hotel on Sunday morning?

[Murray]

yep not to bad, pretty big numbers but most are children at the swimming champs and hopefully gone by 9.15-9.30

[Murray]

Saturday 10
Mainly fine, with light winds.

Sunday 11
Mainly fine, with light winds.

Monday 12
Dry with light winds


Come on you lot, looks like the first fine weather weekend in months and time to put a few names with faces and for some of the longer riding members of the group to get back out again. REGISTER in the calendar if coming

see you at the tavern tonight - yahoo first beer in 5 days!! (is that good??)

[omgwtf]

hi
im new to this thread i am hopping that you are the group that meet at terapa tavern on wed nights i got the battery from warren
he sead that you do rides most sundays i would be up for a few of these if ok if so were do we meet
glenn

[wysper]

hi
im new to this thread i am hopping that you are the group that meet at terapa tavern on wed nights i got the battery from warren
he sead that you do rides most sundays i would be up for a few of these if ok if so were do we meet
glenn

Hey Glenn

The group meets at the carpark of the Kingsgate Hotel in Te Rapa. There is a calendar event posted as LOR (Laxed Out Riders) on Sundays check it out. Murray puts on a brekkie from 9am for a tenner.
Bloody good stuff. Ride usually leaves at 10am (ish)

[Warr]

hi
im new to this thread..............
glenn
Hi there Glenn. Glad you have negotiated you way to this thread now :)

[Murray]

Saturday 10
Morning frost and fog patches, otherwise fine. Light winds.

Sunday 11
Morning frost and fog patches, otherwise fine. Light winds.

Monday 12
Morning frost and fog patches, otherwise fine. Light winds

Still no rain - no excuses - Sundays Ride is in the calendar section - register to make sure you are not left behind!

[insomnia01]

good to see the list for Sunday is growing 6 at last count, would be good to see some of the " Tag O Rama crew " make a appearance put face to name etc,etc weather still looks good :scooter::scooter:

[STJim]

good to see the list for Sunday is growing 6 at last count, would be good to see some of the " Tag O Rama crew " make a appearance put face to name etc,etc weather still looks good :scooter::scooter:

Turn up for coffee at Jack's Cafe on Saturday morning

[insomnia01]

Turn up for coffee at Jack's Cafe on Saturday morning

Turn up for a DECENT RIDE at KINGSGATE CARPARK on Sunday morning !!!

[Murray]

good to see the list for Sunday is growing 6 at last count, would be good to see some of the " Tag O Rama crew " make a appearance put face to name etc,etc weather still looks good :scooter::scooter:

Add Trina to make 7, Daves bringing out the General Lee from retirement 8, Johnpom was at the tavern Wednesday and said he would probably turn up 9, Nigel Sorrelboy is trying to work around a friends 1 year olds birthday (as if they would know he wasnt there?). So thats a possible 10 and still climbing

[insomnia01]

Add Trina to make 7, Daves bringing out the General Lee from retirement 8, Johnpom was at the tavern Wednesday and said he would probably turn up 9, Nigel Sorrelboy is trying to work around a friends 1 year olds birthday (as if they would know he wasnt there?). So thats a possible 10 and still climbing

:yes::yes::yes::yes::yes::yes::yes::yes::yes::yes: With room for more :shifty::shifty::shifty::shifty::shifty::shifty::s hifty:

[slofox]

Add Trina to make 7, Daves bringing out the General Lee from retirement 8, Johnpom was at the tavern Wednesday and said he would probably turn up 9, Nigel Sorrelboy is trying to work around a friends 1 year olds birthday (as if they would know he wasnt there?). So thats a possible 10 and still climbing

You can add me for the first half of the ride anyway...I'll have to drop out part way through...I'll join the group on the calendar - IF I can get the stupid calendar to open for me....ngngngrrrr.

[Murray]

You can add me for the first half of the ride anyway...I'll have to drop out part way through...I'll join the group on the calendar - IF I can get the stupid calendar to open for me....ngngngrrrr.

Well done, you did it and Mr Hatchet has come out of hibernation, welcome aboard

[mapsanji]

....room for one more..!! will see you guys on Sunday.

[2 wheel madness]

ive just put my name up so that makes 10 confirmed plus the maybe's.... should be a good turn out by the look of it

[kb_SF1]

Ride up to Pukekohe to the Paul Dobbs Motorcycle Show, details in the calander.

Other details about Paul and his racing career here http://blog.dobsyracing.com/

[PaddyFZ1]

Damm, it looks like a good weekend for riding for a change. Route looks good and should be a good ride.
I bet the weather is shit next week as im due back Friday morning. I plan to be on the bike before 12, rain hail or shine. Ive had no bike for nearly six weeks, cant wait to get back and go for a spin.

[Murray]

hi
im new to this thread i am hopping that you are the group that meet at terapa tavern on wed nights
glenn

Yep we are that group and looks good for Sunday with new additions registering in the calendar on a regular basis.


Saturday 10
Morning frost and fog patches,otherwise fine. Light winds.

Sunday 11
Morning frost and fog patches,otherwise fine.Light winds.

Monday 12
Morning frost and fog patches,otherwise fine.Light winds.

Still looking good for Sunday!!!

[ckai]

Well done, you did it and Mr Hatchet has come out of hibernation, welcome aboard

Holy crap! Everyone is coming out of the wood work. Hopefully I'll be dragging a mate along who's been keen to go for a decent ride for ages. And I'm working on Spazm. If I can drag is poofta ass away from the Adventure forum (or pictures of the new Triumph Adventure :)) Maybe that'll be too much to ask...we shall see.

I don't think he's ridden his bike since he got his radiator fixed 3 weeks ago!

[mikemike104]

I'm going to try be there, its my wifes birthday.... but I'm sure I can get make up some story to get away... I wont register tho just in case the plan gets veto'd by she who must have a birthday husband.

[insomnia01]

Apart from Slofox I don't see any Tag O Rama riders listed, whats up with that ??? :( Come on fellas its going to be the first decent Sunday we have had for sometime, it will be a awesome route to ride with possibily the best fish & chips to be had along the way.

[Murray]

I'm going to try be there, its my wifes birthday.... but I'm sure I can get make up some story to get away... I wont register tho just in case the plan gets veto'd by she who must have a birthday husband.

Buy her a helmet and take her pillion - what a great birthday present!!

[wysper]

Apart from Slofox I don't see any Tag O Rama riders listed, whats up with that ??? :( Come on fellas its going to be the first decent Sunday we have had for sometime, it will be a awesome route to ride with possibily the best fish & chips to be had along the way.

I hear you, I just haven't had the chance to get out on the LOR rides lately. Not to mention I ride for fun on the weekends and when it is bitterly cold, foggy and raining, that doesn't tick my fun boxes. Now it is school holidays so I have busy kid related tasks to do for the next weekend or two.

When I stopped attending the LOR rides regularly it was because the took up pretty much all of sunday. And that was unfair on my wife and the looking after kid duties. So now I am looking to do adventure riding, maybe shorter rides and that.

[ckai]

Apart from Slofox I don't see any Tag O Rama riders listed, whats up with that ??? :( Come on fellas its going to be the first decent Sunday we have had for sometime, it will be a awesome route to ride with possibily the best fish & chips to be had along the way.

They different from us ;) They need a purpose. Just win the tag and make the next one at the Chup shop.

Or maybe would could just have one of those biker gang fights in the main street of WHanganui. Tags vs LOR. Patches included (if your patch is a teddy bear is it still banned?)
:girlfight:

[mikemike104]

Buy her a helmet and take her pillion - what a great birthday present!!

On my learners...... on my 250......

I'm crazy but not plain stupid Murray.

[rustyrobot]

You are right Mike, it would be rude too. Buying her a bike is the obvious answer!

[mikemike104]

You are right Mike, it would be rude too. Buying her a bike is the obvious answer!


I was thinking as soon as I get a bigger bike I'm going to get her riding the white rocket.

[BikerDazz]

The ride is looking like a great day out.
I am registered and keen to be there, however slight hiccup - friggin bike is running like a bag of assholes! I'm pretty sure it's just the spark plugs so I need to find a spark plug spanner that will fit the very tight spot on the bonnie.

Other thing I need to keep mind of is that this bike apparently will only do 100 miles to the tank so will need to keep an eye out for gas stations along the way (cheers Murray).

Hopefully I'll get the thing running properly tomorrow, if not I won't be cracking out the racing Scorpio - after getting used to blasting on the trumpy the wee yamaha is just not enjoyable on the open road!

[rustyrobot]

Hey Dazz, you'd always be welcome to take the Spada out for a rattle. I know it's not much different from the scopio, but a change of wheels might make up for the downsize? Just let me know anyway, it will be just round the corner from Kingsgate, at my work (f*@k it all!). SO gutted I'm going to miss out on this ride! Also - finished with ya sockets and read the 'zine cover to cover and back again, so will have to return them sometime soon.

[mikemike104]

Well. you guys have fun. I forgot about a "family dinner" on lunchtime Sunday (as informed by the birthday girl so no ride for me :nono:

[Murray]

Looks like Josh will also be joining us on his new mean machine, along with a friend? of his (might be his brother, not sure).

[smoky]

I will have a friend along with me on his bandit and maybe a pillion - see you there

[Murray]

looks like about 20+ now and weathers still brill

Today
Saturday 10
Fine with light winds.
Tomorrow
Sunday 11
Fine, with morning frost or fog patches. Light winds.

[PaddyFZ1]

Its not fair, sounds like im going to miss the biggest ride of the winter!!!
I get to start my journey home on Monday morning, 1300 mile drive from Georgia to Michigan. Should take a couple of days, and if i have time i might stop and have a look at the Brickyard in Indianapolis.
Then i will have to spend a day flying across the states before i leave LA 23:40 on wednesday. Get home 8 on friday
Have a good and safe ride you lot

[Murray]

Thanks for that Paddy, will look forward to seeing you when you get back and have a beer!!

Riderinblack is now coming down from Whangarei to join us on our ride. Will be a lot of new faces and should be a great day.
Hope they have enough fish & chips otherwise we will be earting next door at the pub/hotel

[jmk]

Hope you guys had a brilliant ride, we have just got back from Whititanga lots of bikes on the road :)

[Autech]

Just did 350ks... Could still be keen for some more though. If I'm there... If not...

[BikerDazz]

Hey Dazz, you'd always be welcome to take the Spada out for a rattle. I know it's not much different from the scopio, but a change of wheels might make up for the downsize? Just let me know anyway, it will be just round the corner from Kingsgate, at my work (f*@k it all!). SO gutted I'm going to miss out on this ride! Also - finished with ya sockets and read the 'zine cover to cover and back again, so will have to return them sometime soon.

Your a good mate Rusty Ringbolts - a very kind offer.
However, got the man machine back in order, for now anyway.

I think it runs a bit too rich - can be a fucker to start when cold and the plugs are getting fuel fouled easily.
I've whipped them out and given them a bit of a rub so we'll hope for the best.

Quite excited about the growing group of riders for tomorrow - awesome!

[jmk]

And silly Mrs JMK got her days muddled up LOL so we may come down in the morning and go some of the way with you but please dont wait around for us, cheers

[omgwtf]

hi i am changing this log in to another i set up with one of my nic names on it thanks glenn (pumbaa)

[smoky]

What a fantastic day for a ride, nice to see everyone again, the roads were good, the company was great, the scenery awesome......... we live in a wonderful place, in a wonderful time

A small number of us ended up doing 22 (until a couple of riders turned off too early down Harrington road) the rest of us ended up at Raglan for coffee

[Warr]

......A small number of us ended up doing 22

Didn't realise you cant get from Kaiaua to Bombay without going along SH2.
So when we appeared on SH2 at Mangatawhiri we opted to turn towards Mercer, where we gassed up and headed onto SH22.
Great outing :)

[rideon]

Awesome day here in Cairns. Hired a trumpy speedmaster & did a 250 km loop - Cairns - Kurunda- Mareeba- Mossman Gorge- Port Douglas- Capt Cook Highway (down the coast to cairns).
As we got into the first set of lovelies - 1st corner 40km LH'er , I figured that she'd get around that, at about 80 k's - WRONG - side stand, pegs & feet all scraped & a slap from the pillion & some mutterings about it being a cruiser & not the VTR, had me easin up a lil bit. :nono: :shit: What a wicked piece of twisties non the less. :clap: Kangaroo warning signs & unfenced stock signs makes one scan the landscape a lil more than normal too. A hop-bang, woudn't be a lotta fun. Lovely trip down the Capt Cook highway , but honestly it has nothing on the the coast road up from Thames. All n all a great day out on a not so nimble cruiser. Home 5.30 AM Wed Morn so may be at the pub Wed Night. Sounds like a good turnout today for the LOR's & some fine weather at last !!

[Autech]

Yeah I sissied out at Mercer and headed down the motorway. CBF'd doing the 22 as I'd only done it yesterday, good ride though, excellent company and good to meet some new sorts.

[RiderInBlack]

Awesome ride Dudes and Dudettes. Well worth the ice on the Gloves on the way down LOL.

[ckai]

What a fantastic day for a ride, nice to see everyone again, the roads were good, the company was great, the scenery awesome......... we live in a wonderful place, in a wonderful time

A small number of us ended up doing 22 (until a couple of riders turned off too early down Harrington road) the rest of us ended up at Raglan for coffee

Our group was wondering what happened to that bigger one. We took a few random roads and they turned out to be bloody good.



Yeah I sissied out at Mercer and headed down the motorway. CBF'd doing the 22 as I'd only done it yesterday, good ride though, excellent company and good to meet some new sorts.

We were trying to figure out where you had gone. It took a while for us to work out you more than likely went down SH1, it took me even longer to work out you had pointed that you were going down SH1 before we headed off. Obviously I can't count using my mirrors because I could have sworn you started riding with us. We got there in the end.

[slofox]

Pity I had to bail early - would have loved to do the full thing. Still, had an enjoyable trip back up the west side of the river with only one minor scare from a mufti that I passed just before the yellow lines went solid...he checked me with his little speed detecting device but fortunately I did slow down for the 50k zone at Te Kowhai...specially once the detector went off..

[insomnia01]

Good crew, Great roads & fantastic weather, I hope those that went to Clevedon had a enjoyable ride also

[sil3nt]

I had an awesome day at the snow. Perfect weather. Dislocated my thumb but it popped back in straight away and i can still ride the bike so all good :D Gutted i missed out on the ride. Looks like rain this weekend.

[Murray]

All good!! Last count was 23 bikes before we left. Apologies for leaving someone at the Thomas Rd BP but glad you made it to Kaiuia anyway. Really enjoyable ride and nice to see some new faces and some of the older LOR members turn up. Even though it was cold I really enjoyed the run and had sort of planned the route to try and avoid to much slippery and twisty areas as the frost/ice is a bit of a bastard this time of year. Even though we split in all different directions coming back hope you all enjoyed finding your way back and had company whichever way you went. I was one of the ones who got lost coming back, thought we were heading to the Bombays and ended up at Mercer?? Surprising that I came round one down hill corner on the mercer road and it still had an ice strip from where the overhang had been dripping all day and no sun to be seen. Just shows what it can be like this time of year.

Heres hoping we get another good sunny sunday sometime soon!!

[STJim]

Awesome day here in Cairns. Hired a trumpy speedmaster & did a 250 km loop - Cairns - Kurunda- Mareeba- Mossman Gorge- Port Douglas- Capt Cook Highway (down the coast to cairns).
As we got into the first set of lovelies - 1st corner 40km LH'er , I figured that she'd get around that, at about 80 k's - WRONG - side stand, pegs & feet all scraped & a slap from the pillion & some mutterings about it being a cruiser & not the VTR, had me easin up a lil bit. :nono: :shit: What a wicked piece of twisties non the less. :clap: Kangaroo warning signs & unfenced stock signs makes one scan the landscape a lil more than normal too. A hop-bang, woudn't be a lotta fun. Lovely trip down the Capt Cook highway , but honestly it has nothing on the the coast road up from Thames. All n all a great day out on a not so nimble cruiser. Home 5.30 AM Wed Morn so may be at the pub Wed Night. Sounds like a good turnout today for the LOR's & some fine weather at last !!

Can we lookforward to some photos and a trip report?

[Autech]

We were trying to figure out where you had gone. It took a while for us to work out you more than likely went down SH1, it took me even longer to work out you had pointed that you were going down SH1 before we headed off. Obviously I can't count using my mirrors because I could have sworn you started riding with us. We got there in the end.

Yeah I did start heading down that road with you just to turn back around, only followed as I thought you may be heading to the servo. I hoped the rear guard had noticed me flicking the U. Was that you and Trina behind me on the motorway Murray? Wasn't sure and couldn't be arsed dropping back to see.
How'd the Cleveton riders fare? Was there on Saturday and loved that road between, we sure are blessed here in NZ!

[kb_SF1]

Thanks to Murray for organising a great day out, had a ball and a good ride home. A couple of photos.

[Murray]

Was that you and Trina behind me on the motorway Murray? Wasn't sure and couldn't be arsed dropping back to see.

Yep we followed you down the motorway. Trina reckons she was going to pass you - she's getting gutsy now with just that little more power, but with the amount of traffic and likelihood of Mr Plod decided not to.

[mikemike104]

Thanks to Murray for organising a great day out, had a ball and a good ride home. A couple of photos.

:mad: DAMN IT, photos are great I knew that ride would be freckin awesome ! family commitment's :brick:

[rustyrobot]

:mad: DAMN IT, photos are great I knew that ride would be freckin awesome ! work commitment's :brick:

(i feel your pain!)

[rustyrobot]

double post

[slofox]

double post

No it's not - read it closely...

[BikerDazz]

passed me full-licence test today!
nice to be legal!
won't be able to enjoy it in the weekend though - the trumpy's gonna be in the shop getting the carbs re-jetted to make her a bit leaner and hopefully solve a few issues.
perhaps I'll go test ride summink on Sat, don't know what though....

[Murray]

Congratulations - Well done - Trinas new plastic/fantastic license arrived in the mail today. Bit of a load off the old mind knowing you can drive the Big Bonnie legally now eh??

[Autech]

Yep we followed you down the motorway. Trina reckons she was going to pass you - she's getting gutsy now with just that little more power, but with the amount of traffic and likelihood of Mr Plod decided not to.

Shit, I'm glad she didn't, the toll on my manhood would be unbearable! Lol.
Bloody nice bike though! Ditto yours Dazz. First LOR ride I've been on where I was the only 250...

[kb_SF1]

:rockon:well done Dazz, followed you on Sunday and you should not have had any problems.

[BikerDazz]

Congratulations - Well done - Trinas new plastic/fantastic license arrived in the mail today. Bit of a load off the old mind knowing you can drive the Big Bonnie legally now eh??

No worries with Mr Plod and no worries if I tip off - well not as much as without the right licence.


:rockon:well done Dazz, followed you on Sunday and you should not have had any problems.

Thanks mate - was nice to meet you - Go the Bonnies!

[insomnia01]

passed me full-licence test today!
the trumpy's gonna be in the shop getting the carbs re-jetted to make her a bit leaner
perhaps I'll go test ride summink on Sat, don't know what though....

Well done mate !!!! :niceone::niceone: Alot of satisfaction comes to mind when you can ride past Mr Plod with out a care in the world ( assuming your riding to the posted speed limit that is ) perhaps test ride something containing fuel injection rather than carbs maybe ?? :shifty::shifty:

There can't be to many Learner riders left in the ranks or 250cc bikes...... hands up those due to graduate to a full license shortly OR now have a full license, BUT is graduating to a larger CC bike before summer :whistle::whistle:

[Murray]

Pub night tonight - yahoo

Kerry has put a calendar entry up for Sunday, no given route though. The weather looks a little bit wet but I am keen to attend the ride, just have to juggle some other events happening.

[sil3nt]

Well done mate !!!! :niceone::niceone: Alot of satisfaction comes to mind when you can ride past Mr Plod with out a care in the world ( assuming your riding to the posted speed limit that is ) perhaps test ride something containing fuel injection rather than carbs maybe ?? :shifty::shifty:

There can't be to many Learner riders left in the ranks or 250cc bikes...... hands up those due to graduate to a full license shortly OR now have a full license, BUT is graduating to a larger CC bike before summer :whistle::whistle:Full license in November at the earliest and as i have just been paid out my holiday pay i don't know how much longer i can browse trademe without buying!

[kb_SF1]

I'll be at the pub tonite to answer any questions, the route will be weather dependent but not looking too bad at this stage. The A & P Show grounds are not far from the race track but I will do a recce tomorrow while up that way.:scooter: More details tomorrow nite.

[Autech]

Full license in November at the earliest and as i have just been paid out my holiday pay i don't know how much longer i can browse trademe without buying!

I hate you all! Its March at the earliest for me.
Gawdamned stupid our licensing laws! Oh well I love the Hyo enough, might swap to a 2 stroke for summer maybe...

[Leyton]

Full apology's for not attending pub night gents! Been seriously far toooo busy for such activity. Moving house (flatmate issues) and other things :/

Managed to sell my bike for $10,500k sob sob but I can breath again YUSS!!! so with all evenings fully booked up I'm kinda stuffed :/

Awsum to see there was 23 bikes on the last ride though! Woah that's awsum! Maybe one day the old man might be nice enough to let me ride his bike (Kinda like dog walking) but it's his bike and I will give it a good run for him :)

Safe riding people!:scooter:

Leyton

[kb_SF1]

Up to Pukekohe to the Paul Dobbs MotorCycle Show.

Depart at 10 with full tanks and up Hwy 39, Hakarimata and Te Okaki Rds to Rangariiri bridge, onto 1 and into Pokeno. Through Buckland, into Puke with a right at East St and 1st right into Station Rd, showgrounds are on the left past Birch Rd.:yes:

The return trip, well 22 is an option but the weather will probably influence our decisions.

See you Sunday

[kb_SF1]

Weather forecast is improving, clearing tomorrow afternoon and looking fine on Sunday so put your name down to see some very special motorcycles.

[Murray]

Whose going tomorrow, come on guys (and gals).

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/125720-Paul-Dobbs-show?highlight=dobbs

[slofox]

It is possible that I can do part of this run - maybe up to Rangiriri and then bail out. As usual have a trip to Auckland in the pm. If I am there at 10.00am I'll tag along. If I am not there, just leave without me.

EDIT: One of these days I'm gonna get a WHOLE DAY FREE!

[wysper]

Whose going tomorrow, come on guys (and gals).

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/125720-Paul-Dobbs-show?highlight=dobbs

Is there brekkie at the kingsgate first?

[Hortz]

Hey Guys thought I might tag along for the ride up if you don't mind although I might take the No 1 home.
I have a brother who is a learner rider and might be interested in hooking up.

[sil3nt]

If i wake up in time i will come.

[kb_SF1]

Smaller group today, started with 6, including a good looking HD Softtail, good to meet you Hortz, and the number increased to 7 with Nigel at Huntly and down to 6 again with Slofox peeling off at Rangariri. Bloody cold and foggy north of Huntly until Tuakau but the sun was out at Pukekohe.

Good range of bikes and some that you don't see every day, especially the Indian in the 2nd pic, yes it was running and would not meet the 95db requirement, it was loud.

Pics, 1st is us parking up, the wee bike is a spare, 2nd & 3rd are bikes on display, 198 is Paul's race number.

Unfortinately I had to leave early for a meeting in Ellerslie and the last pic is of 2 of the more desirable bikes at the NZMCRR AGM. It was a lot warmer coming home.


Good ride guys :yes:

[slofox]

I passed you lot coming home as we was going to d'Auckland later on...and NONE OF YA WAVED!...snobs.

Oh and I hope everyone gave the camera van dude the Chinese Good Luck Sign like I did...

[Hortz]

Nice to meet you guys. Enjoyable ride even though it was pea soup from Huntly to Pukekohe. Great little ride back.

Look forward to going a a few more rides with the lads.

Was going to see whether anyone wanted to go to Speed Show but I'm going up on taking a crew on the truck so no go there.

[Pumbaa]

hi
is anyone thinking of going up to speedshow on sunday i am interested

[rideon]

hi
is anyone thinking of going up to speedshow on sunday i am interested

Hamilton Honda are heading up - meet at shop 0830 depart 0900 sharp - weather permitting

[kb_SF1]

What do u mean, weather permitting?

[sil3nt]

Hamilton Honda don't like getting their tassles wet.

[sil3nt]

So fine weather tomorrow and no ride?

[rideon]

Departing Kingsgate 10.30 sharp - To Kinlock via lots of nice back country roads. Will be about a 300 Km round trip. (mystery creek, Rotorangi, Parawera, Wharepapa south, Arapuni, Arohena, Whakamaru, Western Bypass, Whangamata Rd - Kinloch) If the weathers as good tomorrow, as it is today, this will be a mint trip.

Murray says the hotel is quiet this weekend, so Brekky from 9.00 ish for those that want to.

[sil3nt]

Sweet sounds good. Will be there if im not heading to the snow.

[sil3nt]

Just got home from work and the girlfriend asks me what we are doing tomorrow "going to the snow or climbing pirongia". Telling her i was going for a ride made her cry :mellow: Looks like i won't be seeing you lot tomorrow!

[wysper]

Just got home from work and the girlfriend asks me what we are doing tomorrow "going to the snow or climbing pirongia". Telling her i was going for a ride made her cry :mellow: Looks like i won't be seeing you lot tomorrow!

Does she have any interest in riding with you?

[sil3nt]

Does she have any interest in riding with you?Yeah our sex life is fine thanks :shifty:

She will come pillion when i get a bigger bike. Although im going for a sports bike so she might no enjoy it! I will teach her how to ride my death trap when i upgrade.

[smoky]

Yeah our sex life is fine thanks :shifty:

She will come pillion when i get a bigger bike. Although im going for a sports bike so she might no enjoy it!

Send me her pic and phone number, I'll take her out on my bike for a ride

[JakeTehMuss]

Thanks for the ride today guys :yes:
Anyway these are the only 3 photos i got of the day
(someone may of gotten better photos)
1st Photo: Bikes outside "The Dam Cafe" Whakamaru (after fueling up)
2ed Photo: T.E.C. and the Laxed out riders ( Old taupo rd )
3ed Photo: Taken while waiting for the LOR on the corner of 'old taupo rd'. Sorry i missed a bike.
Also my girlfriend :love: she lasted 360km on the back and loved it :hug:

[Murray]

yep a good day for a ride and 10 bikes left the Hotel. Nice to see some new faces (again) and some who have not ridden with us that often! Beautiful weather and some great roads (thanks Milan).

And also a mention for the 3 female riders and 2 female pillions - great to have you all along!!

[Murray]

Whose going - nice day to finish early and have a few soft drinks!!!

[BikerDazz]

Hey, anyone keen on a bit of a ride this Saturday?

[sil3nt]

Yep. Have to find out what time im leaving for Auckland though. I think we are going afternoon/night so i should be able to squeeze something in.

[bi-winning]

Hey, anyone keen on a bit of a ride this Saturday?

Ye im keen for a ride on saturday too, looks like the weather is going to be pretty good

[Murray]

Tomorrow
Saturday 31
Fine and frosty at first apart from areas of morning fog.Cloudy periods and northerly winds developing later.

Sunday 1
Mainly fine at first, apart from areas of morning cloud or fog. Then cloud increasing and rain developing from afternoon.Northerlies freshening.

Not much interest in a ride for Sunday at this stage - I think the weather forecast has put some people off. Or maybe just want a sleep in after the AB's game against the Wallabies Sautrday night late!

[sil3nt]

Sweet not going to Auckland til 5. If there is a ride let me know on here or send me a txt on 027 711 2625!

[BikerDazz]

Ye im keen for a ride on saturday too, looks like the weather is going to be pretty good


Sweet not going to Auckland til 5. If there is a ride let me know on here or send me a txt on 027 711 2625!

Meh, I'm a bit disorganised this morning and got the brother in law calling in on his way through town.
I won't be free till this arvo - probly just go for a wee pootle around Waingaro...

[Murray]

Saturday 7
Rain developing. Northerlies.

Sunday 8
Rain. Easterlies.

Monday 9
Showers with not much wind

Not looking good for this weekend either - unless some want to get wet???

[STJim]

Saturday 7
Rain developing. Northerlies.

Sunday 8
Rain. Easterlies.

Monday 9
Showers with not much wind

Not looking good for this weekend either - unless some want to get wet???

Join with Ulysses at the New Speight's Alehouse for Coffee or a beer on Saturday morning at 11.00 am. We promise it will be warm and dry. You can come by car if you wish

[Spazm]

Took the BMW F650GS for a ride on Sunday.. tried out some roads that'd make me think twice if my 675 wasn't getting fixed

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Tuhikaramea+Rd&daddr=Pekanui+Rd+to:Pirongia+West+Rd+to:Okupata+Rd +to:-38.041061,174.850159+to:Kawhia+Rd+to:SH+23+to:What awhata+Rd&hl=en&geocode=FahKv_0dhhFyCg%3BFTSWu_0dLkBvCg%3BFe8LvP0d Z99uCg%3BFU2Qu_0dM6JuCg%3B%3BFaEIvf0d7ORsCg%3BFXPK vv0d__dtCg%3BFYxIv_0dQAJyCg&mra=dme&mrcr=0,1&mrsp=4&sz=11&via=1,2,3,5,6&sll=-37.917659,174.977875&sspn=0.370516,0.617294&ie=UTF8&ll=-37.9312,175.069199&spn=0.370448,0.617294&z=11

Roads like:
Pekanui Rd - nice sealed road, tight and technical but doesn't connect to another fully sealed road
Pirongia West Rd - a one laned goat trail that hugs the southern side of Mt Pirongia
Okupata Rd - an ok road 50% sealed 50% gravel
Te Rauamoa Rd - A Gravel Rd with easily enough gravel to make a whole other road

I went through Kawhia Rd and am still puzzled at why it's closed aside from the padlocked gate close to one end and the stolen gate 500mtrs on, the only other obstacle is a little dip in the road that the daytona would've got across

[sil3nt]

Took the BMW F650GS for a ride on Sunday.. tried out some roads that'd make me think twice if my 675 wasn't getting fixed Broke it already?

[Spazm]

Broke it already?

LOL... kinda.. It self destructed it's Reguator/Rectifier in a big plume of smoke..

Too much bad luck on this Daytona

in the past 6 months:

someone has crashed their bike right behind me
someone has crashed their bike right in front of me
1 flat tyre
1 hole in radiator
now one fried regulator/rectifier

Time for a different beast.... and no... not a beemer

[Murray]

Not looking good for the weekend so no ride planned

Saturday 7
Rain developing and northerlies freshening, followed later by showers and westerlies.

Sunday 8
Showers. Winds tending colder southwest.

Good luck to those brave enough to venture out!!!

Stiil, there's always the pub tonight!!

[JakeTehMuss]

:shit: Damit i forgot about the Pub night again - sorry

Been looking at the weather and tomorrow looks like an alright day...
Sooo who’s keen for an early morning ride down to Okorie? :shifty: <A HREF="http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/103520-NZ-wide-pass-the-tag?p=1129823857#post1129823857">*cough*</A>


Weather depending ... (Im in need of a new front tire) :bye:

[Murray]

Getting bloody sick of this weekend weather. Had my first whole weekend off in yonks and thought I would go for a ride Sunday then all hell broke loose and it pretty well peed down all day.

Next weekend looks no better but will keep an eye on it with a look at a shortish Sunday ride


Friday 13
Cloudy with rain developing later. Gusty northeasterlies.

Saturday 14
Rain, easing to a few showers. Strong northeasterlies easing and turning northwest.

Sunday 15
Showers with little wind.

Monday 16
Showers with northwesterl

Please be kind weather gods - But hey theres still Wednesday night at the pub to go this week!

[sil3nt]

Only thing to ride in the winter is the snowboard!

[slofox]

Tomorrow an' Wednesday an' Thursday look good though...might hafta open the shop late..:devil2:

Best I be arisin' early...

[rideon]

Best I be arisin' early...

make sure you keep an eye out for jack frost - he's prolly gonna be around both those days
:cold:

[ckai]

Only thing to ride in the winter is the snowboard!

And the only thing to ride in summer is a wakeboard, mtb, skis and biscuit! haha you just gotta know how to work it in :)

In saying that Brooke hasn't been boarding for a few seasons. Take her up the other week, she buys another board, now all hell has broken lose and she wants to go up every weekend! It's so annoying getting dragged up all the time ;)

Sonic II is feeling a little neglected though. It's so typical, I get heated grips for it, ride it once, and haven't ridden it since.

[slofox]

make sure you keep an eye out for jack frost - he's prolly gonna be around both those days
:cold:

Wasn't a problem...roads were dry...(specially after I had gone past...)

[rustyrobot]

Wasn't a problem...roads were dry...(specially after I had gone past...)

Slofox spotted early this morning putting paid to the Waikato's frosty roads...
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[slofox]

Slofox spotted early this morning putting paid to the Waikato's frosty roads...
215743

Errrmmmm...yeah. well. perhaps not quite like that...

[Murray]

Saturday 14
Rain, with heavy falls possible inland, easing to showers during the afternoon. Northerly winds, dying away in the afternoon.

Sunday 15
Cloudy periods, with a few showers during the morning. Light winds.

Monday 16
Cloud increasing, late showers. Light winds

Could be good for a wee tootle Sundat arvo, maybe followed by watching waikato vs taranaki at the pub 4.30pm and theres talk of going Japanese one Sunday night after a ride.

whose keen, who still rides, who still has a bike????