Laxed out rides

[wysper]

There be anyone breakfasting? Brooke suggested we pop over and catch up with some of ya (the others aren't worth catching up with :)) since we have to buy some stuff for the mini in the big smoke.

Can't ride because it's "service the mini since we're selling it to buy a ute day" today. I admit that it's a mouth full but Brooke didn't like my idea of calling it Operation Half Car.

Did you go? I was going to pop in with my daughter, but things conspired against us and we didn't make it. I would like to catch up with you some time!

[rustyrobot]

St.Jim and St.Heather led 7 of us on a merry journey in the sunshine today, keeping us to a very sensible speed at all the sensible times. Don't know what the route was, but saw some more of the Waikato that I'd never visited before and experienced some lovely twisty roads. Ended up at the Bus-stop (I think?) cafe at Mangakino.

If you are ever headed to Mangakino on a sunny day like today was - take your togs! Oh, and cash too, 'cos they don't have eftpos.

Back home via Te Kuiti and a quick stop at Tiffany's cafe. Casualty of the day was silentwar's side-stand, shaking itself loose after he passed through the sound barrier. Didn't see much police presence on the road, one camera-van just before Ohaupo.

Nice way to spend a nice day. Cheers folks. :sunny:

[ckai]

Did you go? I was going to pop in with my daughter, but things conspired against us and we didn't make it. I would like to catch up with you some time!

Yeah we did. Everyone buggered off while we were having brekky so the 3 of us ate alone. Unfortunately, with us being there so "late" for breakfast I had to do the right thing and help them get rid of the food.

Bugger! ;)

Was wondering if you would pop in. It's be AGES!

[smoky]

Can't ride because it's "service the mini since we're selling it to buy a ute day" today..

I'm going to sell my ute if anyones interested, single cab Nissan Navara 2.7 diesel

[slofox]

Anyone ride today?

Despite being totally foobahed after a weekend of dance competition (and don't bloody ask - we did shit :angry:) I ventured out this morning - looped through Rotowaro Rd from Huntly and back to Ngaruawahia. Love that road - twisty, quite fast and little traffic...

Met one copper at Te Kowhai - only one I saw.

I actually PASSED A BIKE on the Waingaro Road...:gob:. Damn - that doesn't happen very often...maybe it was someone on their first ever ride...yeah - that MUST be it...

[Autech]

Anyone ride today?

Despite being totally foobahed after a weekend of dance competition (and don't bloody ask - we did shit :angry:) I ventured out this morning - looped through Rotowaro Rd from Huntly and back to Ngaruawahia. Love that road - twisty, quite fast and little traffic...

Met one copper at Te Kowhai - only one I saw.

I actually PASSED A BIKE on the Waingaro Road...:gob:. Damn - that doesn't happen very often...maybe it was someone on their first ever ride...yeah - that MUST be it...

Yeah I did that road today. Went along there, back onto the 22, got to my mates, turned around and did it again except headed towards ragtown.

Sorry to ditch the ride yesterday, spotted a road I've been meaning to ride so went and did that instead :scooter:

[carver]

fuck yeah...
hamilton-napier-te kuiti-hamilton

had a bit of fun with a group of guys on RSV-Blackbird-Busa trying to keep the pace on the knobbly shod DR...
Had trouble trying to get the RSV around the outside

[ckai]

I'm going to sell my ute if anyones interested, single cab Nissan Navara 2.7 diesel

We need a double because of the money sucker.

[wysper]

fuck yeah...
hamilton-napier-te kuiti-hamilton

had a bit of fun with a group of guys on RSV-Blackbird-Busa trying to keep the pace on the knobbly shod DR...
Had trouble trying to get the RSV around the outside

yeah, looks like I will have the pleasure of a run from hammy to gisborne on xmas eve after work on the mighty DR. Hope my arse forgives me after that one!


We need a double because of the money sucker.

ahhh but you love'm doncha!

[ckai]

yeah, looks like I will have the pleasure of a run from hammy to gisborne on xmas eve after work on the mighty DR. Hope my arse forgives me after that one!

Since I've done the napier ride I've been thinking of doing the Gizzy mission next. Gotta find a reason to though.


ahhh but you love'm doncha!

I tell ya, the last 2 nights not so much. The bugger has been taking 3 hours to go to sleep then waking us up at 6am as well as through the night! Hopefully we've sorted it though. If not, I think Brooke might kill me tomorrow. She's none-too-happy since the truck we were looking at might have gone. It was a bloody good price too.

Oh well, too slow off the mark if it has.

[Murray]

Looking to see if anyone is interested in this Sunday 7th November meet up with some blast from the past bikers. let me know so we can book!!


Have a loose plan for a Sunday afternoon/twilight run.
Starting around late afternoon and finishing with tea @Naike Caves Cafe covering twisty sealed roads around the North Waikato.
Run will start at Huntly and Mercer respectivly so as to appease the Auckland and Hamilton crews, and then the 2 groups will converge and continue on to the cafe for tea, maybe go see the monster wind thingame before tea as it's just a bit further down the same road and it's sealed to the turbine bit.
Thinking about 2- 2.5 hrs of scenic Waikato then dinner at around 6pm should have you fed and heading home by 7- 7.30 which still gives decent daylight. I have checked with the cafe and they can be ready and waiting to do us an early tea if I give numbers prior, so there will be none of that swamping a hungie bunch of BFTP'ers tends to do to an eatery.
Date will be 7th of next month depending on avaliability of a few helpers.
So who's keen?

[Rcktfsh]

Graeme Crosby will be down at the Hamilton Motorcycle Club clubnite on Thursday 4th November promoting his autobiography "Croz Larrikin Biker". Doors open at 7.30 all welcome.

[Murray]

Looking to see if anyone is interested in this Sunday 7th November meet up with some blast from the past bikers. let me know so we can book!!

Will need numbers if anyone interested by 4th November

[wysper]

Graeme Crosby will be down at the Hamilton Motorcycle Club clubnite on Thursday 4th November promoting his autobiography "Croz Larrikin Biker". Doors open at 7.30 all welcome.

REALLLY - thats cool... will there be copies to buy on the night? if so what price?

[Leyton]

You know you have not ridden for a while when you borrow your old mans Yamaha TRX 850 and go for a good tyre scrubbing session... feel Great!, Then 1 hour later have your lower back muscles collapse and not be able to walk for the next 2 days, bed ridden for Tuesday.

LOL!!!

Lesson Learn t : Keep Riding!!! a.k.a Buy a cheaper bike so you don't have to sell it :P

Other lesson, Rock climbing 2-3 times a week is doing nothing for my lower back!

Hope all is well on the Laxy front :)

[wysper]

You know you have not ridden for a while when you borrow your old mans Yamaha TRX 850 and go for a good tyre scrubbing session... feel Great!, Then 1 hour later have your lower back muscles collapse and not be able to walk for the next 2 days, bed ridden for Tuesday.

LOL!!!

Lesson Learn t : Keep Riding!!! a.k.a Buy a cheaper bike so you don't have to sell it :P

Other lesson, Rock climbing 2-3 times a week is doing nothing for my lower back!

Hope all is well on the Laxy front :)

maybe there was dust on the bike :corn:

[Murray]

You know you have not ridden for a while when you borrow your old mans Yamaha TRX 850 and go for a good tyre scrubbing session... feel Great!, Then 1 hour later have your lower back muscles collapse and not be able to walk for the next 2 days, bed ridden for Tuesday.

LOL!!!

Lesson Learn t : Keep Riding!!! a.k.a Buy a cheaper bike so you don't have to sell it :P

Other lesson, Rock climbing 2-3 times a week is doing nothing for my lower back!

Hope all is well on the Laxy front :)

Do we know you?????

[Rcktfsh]

REALLLY - thats cool... will there be copies to buy on the night? if so what price?

Copies will be avaiable $44.95, over 400 pages and a great read.

Media Release

Croz: Larrikin Biker

by Graeme Crosby



Release Date: NOVEMBER 2010 | RRP: $44.99 | HARPERCOLLINS Publishers

I lifted up my UV-cracked visor with my thumb. ‘Which way does the track go and what’s the lap record?’ I called out over the noise of the valve gear rattling and clanging between my legs. The flag marshal’s eyebrows raised in disbelief. I could see him muttering, ‘And who the hell do you think you are — Mike Hailwood?’



In 1979, a little-known Kiwi racer made his way to Britain arriving with his worldly possessions in a carry-bag. His racing suit draped over his left shoulder, a scratched helmet in his right hand and just £150 in his wallet, he was ready to take on the world. Four years and two world championships later, he had achieved more than most riders could ever hope for in a lifetime of racing.



Graeme Crosby, or ‘Croz’, as he is affectionately known to millions of fans, went on to win The Daytona 200, in which only six winners have been from outside the United States or Canada in Daytona’s 71-year history. He won The Imola 200, The Suzuka 8 hour, and the notoriously dangerous Isle of Man Tourist Trophy in only his second year on the island at age 25.



In Croz’s final year in the Isle of Man, 1981, he was acknowledged as the best rider of the four-stroke machines in the world and smashed the lap record.



He is the last of a certain breed of motorcyclists; he could, and did, ride just about anything.



In his own words, Croz: Larrikin Biker is his journey from the grassroots of New Zealand motorcycle racing through Australia, Japan, the UK and Europe.



He was adored by the Aussies as he rode in true buccaneering style on a modified street bike against Australia’s best GP stars, and he shocked the Japanese taking on the mighty Honda endurance racing team, again on a modified bike, and breaking the lap record. He wowed the Brits coming fourth in his first attempt at the Tourist Trophy races at the Isle of Man and gained superstar status, drawing crowds wherever he raced.



But it wasn’t only winning that Croz was known for. His humour and showmanship won him a legion of fans around the world. Unlike many motorsports people, Croz had the attitude that racing was show business and that if people paid to watch him race, then they were going to get their money’s worth. He’d pull wheelies at the unlikeliest of places and once, while racing against Mike ‘the Bike’ Hailwood, found time to stand on the footrests and bow to the Hailwood fans as he flashed around the outside of the legendary Englishman.



After shaking up the racing establishment in Britain, Croz tried his hand at Grand Prix racing and often beat the world’s best, but after three seasons he’d had enough and quit. Many think this legendary speed demon quit too soon.



In Croz: Larrikin Biker, Croz reveals his reasons for quitting, the crashes, the pain, the elation of winning and the international controversies as well as the politics, boycotts and tragic fatalities, while winning a few world championships along the way.



Graeme Crosby now lives at Matakana, north of Auckland, where he and his wife are establishing their own piece of paradise. This is his first book. It doesn’t show.

[jmk]

Hamilton North Special School are holding their Annual Bike Ride on Sunday Nov 7, bikes leaving at 10am from the school in Warwick Ave. $5 per bike

[awa355]

Looking to see if anyone is interested in this Sunday 7th November meet up with some blast from the past bikers. let me know so we can book!!

Hi, Are the BFTP'ers riders of older bikes? If so, I'll be a starter on the ole GB500tt. Those are neat roads and it would be nice to ride with some company. What time would you be planning to meet up at Huntly?
If the charity bike ride ( mentioned above) finishes before this ride, I might do both runs.

[Murray]

Nothing planned for this weekend - To busy for me in the morning with rowers everywhere.

I suggest for the following week as many as can come along to the charity ride JMK has alluded to above. LOR's have attended for the last couple of years and there is a bit of a BBQ at the end (gold coin or something) and a real mix of bikes, cars etc

Its a good day and for a good cause. I have added a calendar entry in for those wishing to come!!!!! Generally finished by 2.30ish.

Also if anyone interested in the BFTP dinner ride 7th Nov let me know!!

Be careful out there!!! Sad news at Hampton Downs today!! Gutted

[Murray]

Hi, Are the BFTP'ers riders of older bikes? If so, I'll be a starter on the ole GB500tt. Those are neat roads and it would be nice to ride with some company. What time would you be planning to meet up at Huntly?

Message from Dodyiti (guzzi rider) re time etc. Can meet up in Hams if you want!

"I talked to Motu yesterday and he is keen (well, he was mumbling about no time to think up an excuse) so the 7th it is. May as well meet in Huntly, say the power station park with the carving accross the road from the power station at 4pm?"

Yep all pre 1990 bikes. My wife rides a GB400TT. May be a few LOR riders too on newer bikes. I think theres about 8 people going so far.

[awa355]

Message from Dodyiti (guzzi rider) re time etc. Can meet up in Hams if you want!

"I talked to Motu yesterday and he is keen (well, he was mumbling about no time to think up an excuse) so the 7th it is. May as well meet in Huntly, say the power station park with the carving accross the road from the power station at 4pm?"

Yep all pre 1990 bikes. My wife rides a GB400TT. May be a few LOR riders too on newer bikes. I think theres about 8 people going so far.

I'll be a starter. I'm in Te A so will ride thru to the charity ride first then on to Huntly.

[Murray]

No organised run this weekend - see calendar and earlier posts re 2 possibilities for next Sunday (7 Nov). Long range forecast already looks mint for this day.

[kb_SF1]

Bit tied up with the toy at the moment, engine is back in, clutch is working, carbs fitted and synched and timing is next. Will finish either tomorrow, when i get back from looking at super charged V12 Merlins or Monday night and then the fun of running it in. :woohoo:

Thats if I haven't stuffed something up big time.:shit:

[carver]

Message from Dodyiti (guzzi rider) re time etc. Can meet up in Hams if you want!

"I talked to Motu yesterday and he is keen (well, he was mumbling about no time to think up an excuse) so the 7th it is. May as well meet in Huntly, say the power station park with the carving accross the road from the power station at 4pm?"

Yep all pre 1990 bikes. My wife rides a GB400TT. May be a few LOR riders too on newer bikes. I think theres about 8 people going so far.

I saw you two around last week, i just could not get to the truck in time to run you over

[Murray]

Meeting from 9.00 am onwards DEPARTS at 10 a.m.

thanks for the info Ms JMK

[Mrs JMK]

Meeting from 9.00 am onwards DEPARTS at 10 a.m.

thanks for the info Ms JMK

Lets hope the weather is as good as last few days :)

[Murray]

Lets hope the weather is as good as last few days :)

Will you be joining us on your GN250

[dori]

I wont make it, ill be riding through the Lewis Pass from Nelson to Christchurch! :woohoo: :woohoo:

When I get back ill come along for a LOR ride

[ckai]

So is it the charity ride this Sunday?

I'm trying to work out if I can work things around a ride this weekend or not. Dunno if I wanna go for a shorter ride or make it a decent one since Sonic II hasn't been out in a while (apart from a short blat last night).

[Murray]

So is it the charity ride this Sunday?


Yes it is - details in calendar. I couldnt go on last years one but from memory the year before they went to Kawhia. i believe a number of hot rods may be attending as well??????

[ckai]

Yes it is - details in calendar. I couldnt go on last years one but from memory the year before they went to Kawhia. i believe a number of hot rods may be attending as well??????

ah i see it now. Couldn't find it before. Blind bugger.

mmmm decisions decisions

[rideon]

Looks like there may be a new addition to the garage this weekend. Looking at a bike for Donna on Saturday. If all pans out, it first outing will be the charity ride in the weekend. Someone is pretty stoked at even the thought. :yes:

[ckai]

Looks like there may be a new addition to the garage this weekend. Looking at a bike for Donna on Saturday. If all pans out, it first outing will be the charity ride in the weekend. Someone is pretty stoked at even the thought. :yes:

Wheeeeeelllieeeeessss :scooter:

[Murray]

Sunday 7
Fine. Southerlies dying out.

:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

You know you want to ride - Sundays ride in the Calendar. I will be leaving the Kingsgate Hotel about 9.30 at the latest. Ride leaves warwick street school 10.00. Cost $5 for Special needs Charity.

[Murray]

Come on guys and girls looks mint for 2moro - whose coming??? 8 bikes registered on calendar (with partners) and hopefully (fingers crossed) Donna will have a new steed. Gone over to Tauranga now to check one out with money in the pocket!!!:sunny::sunny:

[slofox]

Come on guys and girls looks mint for 2moro - whose coming??? 8 bikes registered on calendar (with partners) and hopefully (fingers crossed) Donna will have a new steed. Gone over to Tauranga now to check one out with money in the pocket!!!:sunny::sunny:

Hmmm. Even if she doesn't return with a bike, don't expect the money to come back...

[jmk]

Will you be joining us on your GN250

The GS will be coming, but the GN does have a wof now :woohoo:

[caseye]

Hey thats good news the jmk's. Hey Murray, sorry I could not come on this one, this year ( last year it was a great ride)Was in Taupo with the MAG-NZ Gathering.
Wished you'd been able to do both.
Brought Fatt Maxx up with me this morning and just missed you at the Kingsgate.
Got to catch up with Quasi though and have no longer got any money and attracted a large Mortgage to pay for the new jacket.
Worth every cent .
Will look to catch up with you soon.

[Murray]

Where was everyone on Sunday?/ About 7 or 8 of LOR group turned up and about 30 odd bikes total, varied in all shapes, sizes and ages. It was a pretty easy 150km ride but most people managed to get lost and it all added to the fun of the day. The special needs school put on a decent day, cheap food, drinks hot rod display, bikes and raffles. Those that missed it missed a good worthwhile cause day!!!

[awa355]

Murray, The GB500 died as I stopped at Gordonton rd waiting for traffic to clear before Thomas rd.
Was running fine but cut out when idling waiting to turn. Wouldn't fire up at all. The 2nd time in 40 yrs I've ever had to bring a bike home on a trailer

Was a great run tho. Who is the rider with the Laverda? he was going to give me his contact details.

[wysper]

Yah, that Laverda is a beautiful example of a motorcycle.

[jmk]

Yes a great ride yesterday, must admit it does help when you know the roads :facepalm:

Always great to see the look on some of those kids faces too when they get asked if they want a ride

[ant_the_mus]

I made a spectators appearance. Pretty good turnout. Wish I'd grown a pair now and taken my bike along. Bit nervous being a green as they get beginner and wasnt sure if I could handle a 2 hour ride. Next time round Im in for sure and I will have to make an appearance with the LOR group one of these days.

[ckai]

...I will have to make an appearance with the LOR group one of these days.

That's what they all say...I know...because I say it

[wysper]

I say it too!

[Murray]

Murray, The GB500 died as I stopped at Gordonton rd waiting for traffic to clear before Thomas rd.
Was a great run tho. Who is the rider with the Laverda? he was going to give me his contact details.

So have you got the GB500 running. Sounds like electrical fault. Trina had similar problem and we traced it to bad contacts from the +ive lead to the rectifier, so in effect it was running on battery only losing voltage.

The rider with the Leverda is Kerry and you can private message him on kiwibiker - name kb_SF1 if you click on his name in the calendar for the ride on Sunday it will go to his profile and you can leave a message.

Not sure about ride this Sunday as trina and i are maybe going to Hampton Downs to watch Nigels mini racing. Anyone else want to organise something go for it!

[Murray]

I made a spectators appearance. Pretty good turnout. Wish I'd grown a pair now and taken my bike along. Bit nervous being a green as they get beginner and wasnt sure if I could handle a 2 hour ride. Next time round Im in for sure and I will have to make an appearance with the LOR group one of these days.

Will be good to have you along - all rides are done at your own pace and no pressure to keep up. Lately the LOR has been getting between 5-12 bikes on rides with more and more coming out with the Sun. If you read the first couple of posts of the thread the whole group is about enjoying riding and not there for the race. Will be good to see you one Sunady. Keep an eye out for posted rides and calendar entrys

cheers

[awa355]

I made a spectators appearance. Pretty good turnout. Wish I'd grown a pair now and taken my bike along. Bit nervous being a green as they get beginner and wasnt sure if I could handle a 2 hour ride. Next time round Im in for sure and I will have to make an appearance with the LOR group one of these days.

Hi Are you quite new to motorcycling? If so dont be shy to make contact. I do a lot of riding around Te Awamutu back roads. Always get out two or three times during the week afternoons/evenings. Happy to have company if it suits.

[ckai]

Not sure about ride this Sunday as trina and i are maybe going to Hampton Downs to watch Nigels mini racing. Anyone else want to organise something go for it!

Yeah head up. We'll be up there. Brooke's old man will have his stupidly large flashy new transporter trailer up there for it's maiden voyage. I'm thinking of riding up just so I can get the wheels turning on Sonic II again.

[wysper]

Yeah head up. We'll be up there. Brooke's old man will have his stupidly large flashy new transporter trailer up there for it's maiden voyage. I'm thinking of riding up just so I can get the wheels turning on Sonic II again.

nah, leave it with delivery k's on the clock

[ckai]

nah, leave it with delivery k's on the clock

4,000k's on it don't ya know. More k's then the wife had on her bike when we sold it.

So there :bleh:

[jmk]

I rung up about doing my Basic Handling Skills test :shutup:

I didnt realise that it is all done in the 2 hour period :shit: and here I have been putting it off for months .. well alright years :violin:

Signed Mrs JMK (who cant remember her password lol)

[mikemike104]

Sooooo, was anyone keen on a ride on Sunday or na ?

[jmk]

We not able to for next couple of weeks

[Murray]

At Hampton Downs this Sunday

[sil3nt]

Bikes at Puke as well.

Having blown 2 main fuses in the last 2 weeks and now having a dead indicator relay hopefully the bike is done having its hissy fit.

[kb_SF1]

The toy is running well,:woohoo: has wof and going to pay the theft tax tomorrow:angry:.
Doing running in ks so if it is anything like fine on Sunday I'm on for Hampton to watch mini racing:corn:

[Murray]

The toy is running well,:woohoo: has wof and going to pay the theft tax tomorrow:angry:.
Doing running in ks so if it is anything like fine on Sunday I'm on for Hampton to watch mini racing:corn:

Forecast may be OK so I will decide on the day the mode of transport up there. Probably leave at 11.00am

[ckai]

Forecast may be OK so I will decide on the day the mode of transport up there. Probably leave at 11.00am

Don't be soft. I'm riding up there. Of course I'm leaving tonight.

[Murray]

Don't be soft. I'm riding up there. Of course I'm leaving tonight.

But won't you be in the transformer transporter

[omata]

.... . . . . . .

[mikemike104]

.... . . . . . .

.................................................. .....................yes?

[ckai]

But won't you be in the transformer transporter

Na, I was in an apartment instead :) Saw you guys ride in, stay a little, then ride out. What happened to Nigel's car?


.................................................. .....................yes?

Com'on Mike, it's morse code :)

[Murray]

Na, I was in an apartment instead :) Saw you guys ride in, stay a little, then ride out. What happened to Nigel's car?


Drive shaft problem

[ckai]

Drive shaft problem

Bugger. I saw it parked out wide on the corner. Gotta admit, there was a bit of carnage there in the weekend. I think people are starting to push themselves a bit to try and find the limits of the track.

[Murray]

MAG-NZ lauch for Waikato on 28th

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/130974-MAG-Waikato?highlight=mag

[Murray]

Yamaha sale is on

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/131064-Waikato-Yamaha-Annual-Summer-Sale

[carver]

yawn.........

[Murray]

Weather not looking to good for a ride this weekend but a route is being planned anyway to pewpew or somewhere like that.

Leaving Kingsgate Hotel 10.30 am weather permitting

Saturday 20 Mostly cloudy, rain developing. Light winds.
Sunday 21 Rain at times. Light winds.

Should be in calender by tomorrow

[rideon]

Calender entry up but looks like its gonna be a wet one this weekend ,

Donna itching to get some more tarmac under the GSR's wheels, so she's hoping the forecasters are wrong !!

[carver]

Calender entry up but looks like its gonna be a wet one this weekend ,

Donna itching to get some more tarmac under the GSR's wheels, so she's hoping the forecasters are wrong !!

do you have a GSR600?

[insomnia01]

Thats a cool loop :woohoo::woohoo: just got to watch Fullerton road theres always pea gravel on that road, particularly in the middle twistie bits :facepalm:

[ckai]

Calender entry up but looks like its gonna be a wet one this weekend ,

Donna itching to get some more tarmac under the GSR's wheels, so she's hoping the forecasters are wrong !!

I say if the weather is crap we all do breakfast anyway :D

Bugger the weather. I feel like going for a ride as well. Na it'll be sweet.

[Murray]

do you have a GSR600?

Yep she does, got it last week. Its mint

Ride this Sunday in the calendar thingy - register so we do not leave you behind

HOPEFULLY it stays fine long enough. Not a super long ride so shouldnt be 2 late back.

Saturday 20 Cloudy, with drizzle turning to rain during the morning.Light winds.
Sunday 21 Periods of rain, with some heavy falls from afternoon.Northerlies

$10 full buffet brekfast available for LOR at Kingsgate Hotel from 9.15ish onwards. Get the hashies quick before Cam does!!

[Murray]

NOT looking good for tomorrow

Sunday 21
Rain in the morning,turning to showers by afternoon.Northerlies turning fresh southwest.

MAG -NZ Launch WAIKATO

Ride planned for next Sunday 27th Nov to coincide with the MAG Waikato launch.

Get in behind it and try and keep the Sunday free to support this

[ckai]

$10 full buffet brekfast available for LOR at Kingsgate Hotel from 9.15ish onwards. Get the hashies quick before Cam does!!

Don't even think about it!!!

Yip kinda looks like the weather is gonna be crap as (love that kiwi saying). So is anyone else gonna turn up for brekky even if the ride is a no go just for a catch up?

Where's Wypser?

[wysper]

Don't even think about it!!!

Yip kinda looks like the weather is gonna be crap as (love that kiwi saying). So is anyone else gonna turn up for brekky even if the ride is a no go just for a catch up?

Where's Wypser?

over here! Once the calendar event goes up I will register my interest. Cleared it with TPTB.
So all on!

[Murray]

over here! Once the calendar event goes up I will register my interest. Cleared it with TPTB.
So all on!

Calendar event is up there for this Sunday - about to do one for next Sunday MAG day ride

I will have a nosey and see if anyones there at brekkie time

[ckai]

over here! Once the calendar event goes up I will register my interest. Cleared it with TPTB.
So all on!

Have TPTB cleared you for tomorrow or next Sunday? Pop down for a catch up tomorrow, even if no riding. I wanna hear about this dirt business of yours. Can't see what you see in it to be honest ;)

[wysper]

Have TPTB cleared you for tomorrow or next Sunday? Pop down for a catch up tomorrow, even if no riding. I wanna hear about this dirt business of yours. Can't see what you see in it to be honest ;)

next sunday cleared by the PTB, not sure about this Sunday.
I agree on the dirt front. Was fun for a bit but not for me, so the DR is up for sale and I am looking at a cruiser again.

[carver]

next sunday cleared by the PTB, not sure about this Sunday.
I agree on the dirt front. Was fun for a bit but not for me, so the DR is up for sale and I am looking at a cruiser again.

you should ride with me first

[ckai]

next sunday cleared by the PTB, not sure about this Sunday.
I agree on the dirt front. Was fun for a bit but not for me, so the DR is up for sale and I am looking at a cruiser again.

Bloody hell boy! You go through bikes like I go through underwear. Which reminds me...

[wysper]

you should ride with me first

no - i want to live



Bloody hell boy! You go through bikes like I go through underwear. Which reminds me...

the score would currently be 2 all wouldn't it?

[ckai]

the score would currently be 2 all wouldn't it?

hah whoops, indeed you would be correct. Your way is probably better to change bikes as well.

See you fella's down there today. Weather now says rain clearing in the arvo instead of showers all day. I reckon it's gonna be light showers this mourning and fine this arvo. Looks fine here.

[Murray]

Sunday Report

Great route, good roads (most of the way) 5 bikes (where was everybody) and fabulous weather.

Remember next sunday - calendar entry up!!!

[Murray]

Come on Guys & Girls we have at least 8 bikes already registered for the ride on Sunday

Check out the Calendar for the LOR supporting MAG-NZ ride and the Calendar entry for the MAG-NZ Waikato event.

See you all Sunday!!

[wysper]

i'm in to beat ckai to the hashies!

[ckai]

i'm in to beat ckai to the hashies!

"Tell him he's dreamin' " (High five to the 1st person to name the movie)

[wysper]

"Tell him he's dreamin' " (High five to the 1st person to name the movie)

The Castle

[ckai]

Well done :niceone:

You shall receive your prize tomorrow.:woohoo:

:first:

[BikerDazz]

Come on Guys & Girls we have at least 8 bikes already registered for the ride on Sunday

Check out the Calendar for the LOR supporting MAG-NZ ride and the Calendar entry for the MAG-NZ Waikato event.

See you all Sunday!!

If I can get me morning jobs sorted in time I'll come along - most likely have the old girl on the back.
Otherwise, we'll show up at Repco, see what all the fuss is about :)

[Misred]

........finally got my login sorted..... gees how long has it been er!!!!:gob:

Todays ride to Cambridge then back to Ham with 'MAG' was great.... neat group of people. ( thanks Annie ) we made our way back to LOR's local for a bit of a chat and a cool drink!!! :sweatdrop boy oh boy did we need it :sweatdrop :sweatdrop :sweatdrop

good on yah rideon for taking up the job as the Waikato MAG coordinator :woohoo:

[ckai]

good on yah rideon for taking up the job as the Waikato MAG coordinator :woohoo:

haha good work there mate. At least there'll be a hell of a lot of social shin-digs ;)

Twas a good ride. But boy was in bloody hot! I didn't even get to take the boat out!

[slofox]

Enjoyed the ride to Cambridge enormously - nice route led by Warr. Some of those roads I had not ridden before...

Look forward to the next one I can attend.

[Murray]

No organised ride this weekend as a lot are away or working. Motor cycling Hampton Downs over the weekend and motor- racing at puke. Mental Trousers will be racing at Hampton Downes if you want to head up that way.

Great ride on Sunday and thanks to all who made the effort to attend the MAG-NZ rally, ended up with 13 bikes from the LOR group and welcome to Mark on his comet who was a first time rider with us and good to see another Mark? PC22 and Peter St Gabriel join us for a first ride with the group.

[caseye]

A grateful thank you to the WLORiders, cheers guys and girls for taking the time to go along and support MAG-NZ's, Waikato Contingent's inaugural meeting.
Appreciated greatly it was, hope some of you will be along again soon, as now that MAG-NZ is set up in Hamilton there wil be rides to go on and things to do and talk about as MAG-NZ Members.
Keep up the good work you lot.

[insomnia01]

anyone riding this weekend ??

[slofox]

anyone riding this weekend ??

I'll prolly go out somewhere early Sunday...

[mikemike104]

I could be in on that ?

[slofox]

I could be in on that ?

Whee would ya like to go?

[mikemike104]

Whee would ya like to go?

I really enjoyed the ride from a few months ago down to Te Kuiti and back up Rangitoto road, Barber Rd then the long way back up Waipa River Rd and hooking back into Te Awamutu.

I would like to see entire Te Anga road from Waitomo round to Kawhia, also I want to do the Bennydale loop anti-clockwise.

I am keen to go up 22 sometime this summer at some stage..

What would you be keen to do?

[Warr]

Where would ya like to go?
Make it an early ride and I'd be interested too... Back 4b 10 !! ?? !! :)

[insomnia01]

I'll prolly go out somewhere early Sunday...

How early is early ?? I'm looking at heading out @ 1030


Rangitoto road, Barber Rd [QUOTE]
Did Rangitoto & Barber rds last week both not in to bad a shape although there is some minor road works on the Te kuiti side but nothing to much to worry about, just watch for the melting tar :shit::shit:

I would like to see entire Te Anga road from Waitomo round to Kawhia.

More than likely this is what I will be looking at doing then popping into Te Kuiti for lunch via Mangarino rd then finish off with Fullerton rd & Waitomo valley rd

All in All looking at getting back into TA @ 2 - 3pm just wanting to cruise as most roads are melting & my rear tyre ain't got much rubber left on it, just wanting to get rid of some more rubber then new set goes on next week before xmas roadtrip begins :woohoo::woohoo: anyone keen txt me 021 900 379 looking at leaving Mobil Te awamutu @ 1015 - 1030

[Murray]

Im working in the morning and looking at heading up to puke to watch Nigels mini race when finished work, so count me out. Think we should look at organising something for next week though

[slofox]

Like Warr, I need to be back around 10.00am...

[slofox]

I really enjoyed the ride from a few months ago down to Te Kuiti and back up Rangitoto road, Barber Rd then the long way back up Waipa River Rd and hooking back into Te Awamutu.

I would like to see entire Te Anga road from Waitomo round to Kawhia, also I want to do the Bennydale loop anti-clockwise.

I am keen to go up 22 sometime this summer at some stage..

What would you be keen to do?

I'll do any or all of those again - have done pretty well all of them in the past. I'm out for the next two weekends - early stuff only. But after that, I have Sundays free for about a month or so. Keep in touch and we'll organise summat.

[rideon]

1320 kms, 22 bikes, 32 people, 3 days glorious weather , amazing location , some stunning roads - What an excellent excellent trip !!!

Mangamuka gorge as good as ever.
Waipoua forest - WOW again
Twin bridges road - 70 kms of lovely sweeping twisties , stunning
Cape Reinga - what a spot.
Manganui - gotta be one of the loveliest spots in NZ
World Famous fish n chip shop in Manganui is world famous for a reason - superb

Do it all again in a heart beat & we are - heading back up in early Jan for 2 nights

[ckai]

1320 kms, 22 bikes, 32 people, 3 days glorious weather , amazing location , some stunning roads - What an excellent excellent trip !!!

Mangamuka gorge as good as ever.
Waipoua forest - WOW again
Twin bridges road - 70 kms of lovely sweeping twisties , stunning
Cape Reinga - what a spot.
Manganui - gotta be one of the loveliest spots in NZ
World Famous fish n chip shop in Manganui is world famous for a reason - superb

Do it all again in a heart beat & we are - heading back up in early Jan for 2 nights

Manganui has nothing on Cable Bay :) (just up the road).

The fush and chups are good at Manga but god they know how to charge! Cool location though. I've always liked that about it.

I've never done the forest road on a bike but it IS bloody cool...mmm I should try and round up a tribe to give it a crack.

[slofox]

1320 kms, 22 bikes, 32 people, 3 days glorious weather , amazing location , some stunning roads - What an excellent excellent trip !!!

Mangamuka gorge as good as ever.
Waipoua forest - WOW again
Twin bridges road - 70 kms of lovely sweeping twisties , stunning
Cape Reinga - what a spot.
Manganui - gotta be one of the loveliest spots in NZ
World Famous fish n chip shop in Manganui is world famous for a reason - superb

Do it all again in a heart beat & we are - heading back up in early Jan for 2 nights


That sounds pretty much like the route I did last January...some excellent riding, n'est ce pas? Must do it again soon!

[Murray]

Just heard on the Radio that Boyds are having a big sale Friday & Saturday. If you know Boyds sales there are usually plenty of bargains to choose from!!

Pub tonight - see what interest there is for a ride Sunday as getting close to silly season and holiday time. Still 8-10-12 of us that turn up every Wednesday to the Rapa tavern!!

[wysper]

drunkards the lot of ya! :shit:

[ckai]

Just heard on the Radio that Boyds are having a big sale Friday & Saturday. If you know Boyds sales there are usually plenty of bargains to choose from!!

Pub tonight - see what interest there is for a ride Sunday as getting close to silly season and holiday time. Still 8-10-12 of us that turn up every Wednesday to the Rapa tavern!!

oh oh oh I might have to go back in on Saturday and have a looky at the boots I was looking...at...then. I didn't really plan that sentence well. Unless some bugger buys them.

No, I'm not telling anyone what they were or what size they were. I see the shifty look in some of your guys eyes. You'll buy them to piss me off.

[Murray]

Don's racing his dragbike at meremere on Sunday so I'm thinking about heading up there to have a looksee - everyone seems to have things to do leading up to Xmas so probably no planned rides until mid January - keep an eye on the thread and calendar!!!

[kb_SF1]

Off to Rotorua for their classic club get together on sunday, taking the Laverda. Good trip to NP for the National Rally, some very nice bikes there.

[kb_SF1]

Went to Rotoroa via the back roads south of Tokoroa, no traffic and great for bikes. Good range of classic and some modern bikes at the Rotorua Classic Club Rooms for lunch. :yes:

A good blast on the way home for the Laverda, got rid of some cob webs, still a bit rich on the left but we will get it right.:woohoo:

[Murray]

Good turn out at Pub last night and good to see Mr & Mrs (2B) Leighton come along for Josh's birthday on Sunday.

May be a few go out this Sunday but forecast not looking good. If so leaving Kingsate Hotel 10.30 ish.

Keep an eye on this thread because there may be a chance of a pre xmas catch up BBQ sometime next week before the big "X" day

have a safe one out there all you Laxed Out Riders!!!

[ckai]

Good turn out at Pub last night and good to see Mr & Mrs (2B) Leighton come along for Josh's birthday on Sunday.

May be a few go out this Sunday but forecast not looking good. If so leaving Kingsate Hotel 10.30 ish.

Keep an eye on this thread because there may be a chance of a pre xmas catch up BBQ sometime next week before the big "X" day

have a safe one out there all you Laxed Out Riders!!!

oooooo neato about the barbee. The last one I went to was bloody good (how many years ago was that?!?!)

I was hoping the weather was gonna hold for Sunday but not so sure. I wanted to get a ride in before chrissy-maz day. At least we're getting some sort of wet stuff to grow the grass 2mm. We're looking pretty thin out here.

[Murray]

oooooo neato about the barbee. The last one I went to was bloody good (how many years ago was that?!?!)


BBQ Donna & Milans Tuesday 21st Dec 6.30 onwards BYO

On Church road - up from Cock & Bull

[sil3nt]

So is anyone actually heading out tomorrow? I haven't ridden in weeks could be keen no matter what the weather. Just don't really feel like heading down there for nothing!

[carver]

Stolen from East Hamilton, Saturday 4th December 2010.
2009 Honda NVS50 Today Scooter
Reg: A8AFD, Colour Two Tone: Red/Grey.

[sil3nt]

Stolen from East Hamilton, Saturday 4th December 2010.
2009 Honda NVS50 Today Scooter
Reg: A8AFD, Colour Two Tone: Red/Grey.One carefuly lady owner? :lol:

[carver]

One carefuly lady owner? :lol:

indeed! ex demo

[Misred]

[QUOTE=ckai;1129933809]oooooo neato about the barbee. The last one I went to was bloody good (how many years ago was that?!?!)

hummm... you tell me, my memory is a little fuzzy right now :blink:

So you coming to the barby?? no band this time as my groupies are all over the world..

Bring ya bottle of whatever and meat.

Gezz hope the rain stays away... :shutup:

[Autech]

Is anyone going to be at the pub on Wednesday? I think I'll be needing a drink by then...

[ckai]

[QUOTE=ckai;1129933809]hummm... you tell me, my memory is a little fuzzy right now :blink:

So you coming to the barby?? no band this time as my groupies are all over the world..

Bring ya bottle of whatever and meat.

Gezz hope the rain stays away... :shutup:

You may be lucky with the weather and you may even be lucky to be graced by my presence :lol: Brooke is heading to the in-laws to drop off lockie so it'll just be me if I manage it. I didn't have anything planned for tea so it works out well.

[Murray]

Is anyone going to be at the pub on Wednesday? I think I'll be needing a drink by then...

Always someone there :woohoo: Yp still 8,10,12 etc of us turn up and a few randoms every now and then. been a bit lucky winning the bar tabs lately 3 in 3 weeks.

[Murray]

So is anyone actually heading out tomorrow? I haven't ridden in weeks could be keen no matter what the weather. Just don't really feel like heading down there for nothing!

Nigel (sorrelboy) and I just did a quick trip out to Pirongia for a bite to eat as our partners were otherwise engaged. You didnt miss much absolutely bucketed down on way back.

Trina and I heading to Whangarei this Saturday for 2-3 days on bikes so no ride planned for Boxing day, hopefully get back in the groove of LOR weekend group rides after new years stats are out of the way.

[insomnia01]

Got me a nice little 1000km + roadtrip planned for Xmas day :woohoo::woohoo: Ta to wgtn via Gisborne & some really nice back roads through the Hawkes Bay :scooter::scooter: leaving 0400 xmas morning, scooter has new brake pads, tyres as well as a complete service.... can't wait

[Murray]

merry Christmas all.

Good BBQ last night pity more of you could not make it. Anyway seems that everyone is away or busy for the next couple of weeks so rides are off until the 16th of January when we will do a good one. probably down piopio Waitomo way, maybe via the Kawhia road. Details will be discussed between now and then. The idea would be for me to shout breakfast for the group as a new years get together and head off for what will be a good 200-250km ride. Would be nice to see some new faces and new riders are more than welcome. Also be good to catch up with some of the longer serving members of the group!!

who's keen??

Its in the calendar

[ckai]

Got me a nice little 1000km + roadtrip planned for Xmas day :woohoo::woohoo: Ta to wgtn via Gisborne & some really nice back roads through the Hawkes Bay :scooter::scooter: leaving 0400 xmas morning, scooter has new brake pads, tyres as well as a complete service.... can't wait

:gob: mammoth effort that! More so because it's on xmas day. The roads around Gizzy and HB would be cool. It actually sounds like a perfect way to head down there :)


merry Christmas all.

Good BBQ last night pity more of you could not make it. Anyway seems that everyone is away or busy for the next couple of weeks so rides are off until the 16th of January when we will do a good one. probably down piopio Waitomo way, maybe via the Kawhia road. Details will be discussed between now and then. The idea would be for me to shout breakfast for the group as a new years get together and head off for what will be a good 200-250km ride. Would be nice to see some new faces and new riders are more than welcome. Also be good to catch up with some of the longer serving members of the group!!

who's keen??

Its in the calendar

I'm in. Talked to Brooke about it too and she seems keen to get back onto 2 wheels.

Good barbee too. Ta Rideon and Misred (just in case you want your secret identities to remain secret ;)). Where the bloody hell are the rest of my sausages!!?? haha I went to grab one of the grill and some tidy bugger pinched them.

[wysper]

merry Christmas all.

Good BBQ last night pity more of you could not make it. Anyway seems that everyone is away or busy for the next couple of weeks so rides are off until the 16th of January when we will do a good one. probably down piopio Waitomo way, maybe via the Kawhia road. Details will be discussed between now and then. The idea would be for me to shout breakfast for the group as a new years get together and head off for what will be a good 200-250km ride. Would be nice to see some new faces and new riders are more than welcome. Also be good to catch up with some of the longer serving members of the group!!

who's keen??

Its in the calendar

I intended to pop in, but was too busy having a ride to Raggers in the rain and had a burger with a mate out there and came back.

Awesome fun!!


Have a great xmas and see you in the new year.

[insomnia01]

:gob: mammoth effort that! More so because it's on xmas day. The roads around Gizzy and HB would be cool. It actually sounds like a perfect way to head down there :).

I have changed the route so many times that it just kept growing & growing so i thought F&^$%k it, its Xmas the roads will be dead, I can stop in at a mates place in gizzy for breakfast do Tiniroto rd down to Wairoa stop in at a cuzzys place for more food then cruze my way down the HB :yes::yes: did an endurance run at the beginning of Nov & they showed me some more AWESOME roads around the bay so I'll be going over them again then rock into to Wgtn via the Rimutakas :scooter::scooter: I'll post the route up when I'm done

MERRY XMAS & A SPLENDID NEW YEAR TO ONE & ALL LOR :drinkup::drinkup::drinkup:

[slofox]

Anybody up for a Boxing day ride? Prefer morning myself but not necessarily leaving at sparrow's fart...

[Murray]

Is anyone going to be at the pub on Wednesday? I think I'll be needing a drink by then...

So what happened, we had a pint on the table waiting for you:drinknsin

Had to drink it myself when we left :yes::yes::yes:

[Autech]

So what happened, we had a pint on the table waiting for you:drinknsin

Had to drink it myself when we left :yes::yes::yes:

Terribly sorry to have to make you force beer down your throat :drinkup:

Unfortunately someone upstairs made it rain, which subsequently made peoples phones stop working, which for some reason made them want them to be working again, so I had to work a bit later that night. Also meant that I had to work the 24th too even though I had it booked as annual leave. BOOOHOOO. Everyone get out your Violins and play your heart strings :violin:

Read that mikemike had had a whoopsy in another thread, whats the story mate?

[slofox]

Anybody up for a Boxing day ride? Prefer morning myself but not necessarily leaving at sparrow's fart...

Nobody, huh? Well, I'm going anyway...lazy sods...

[sil3nt]

Nobody, huh? Well, I'm going anyway...lazy sods...Where too and when? I could be keen i just tend to sleep in a bit.

[slofox]

I thought to go down 39 to Otorohanga and thence out Otewa Valley road and wander back through that maze of roads in there.

I'll leave BP Glenview at 8.00am if anyone is interested. About 200km.

[sil3nt]

I thought to go down 39 to Otorohanga and thence out Otewa Valley road and wander back through that maze of roads in there.

I'll leave BP Glenview at 8.00am if anyone is interested. About 200km.8:00 am is sparrows fart! What the hell you doing up at 6 am anyway :facepalm:

[slofox]

8:00 am is sparrows fart! What the hell you doing up at 6 am anyway :facepalm:

Cat got me up, dinnit...

[Dodgy1]

Nobody, huh? Well, I'm going anyway...lazy sods...
Damn .....:mad:....Wish I had seen this before midnight last night........

[slofox]

Damn .....:mad:....Wish I had seen this before midnight last night........

I start late this week. Early morning rides are always on...

[sil3nt]

Thinking of doing a ride down to lake tarawera on Wednesday. Anyone know a good route?

[sil3nt]

So i plan to go somewhere and i get called in to work. :facepalm:

[slofox]

So i plan to go somewhere and i get called in to work. :facepalm:

You mean working tomorrow, Wednesday?

[sil3nt]

You mean working tomorrow, Wednesday?Yep. Only been working Monday, Friday and Saturday but have been asking for full time work. They never give me any unless i plan something!

[slofox]

Yep. Only been working Monday, Friday and Saturday but have been asking for full time work. They never give me any unless i plan something!

Riiiiight...Murphy strikes again huh?

I woulda been a starter for that ride. Not working until midday this week.

[ckai]

Thinking of doing a ride down to lake tarawera on Wednesday. Anyone know a good route?

Not that it matters any more but I went down a couple of awesome roads on my way rafting today. Oturoa and Hamurana Roads. The second runs along the top of Lake Rotorua.

[wysper]

jeez, I know it was raining heavily, but I didn't realise it was heavy enough to need a raft on the roads!

[awa355]

Thinking of doing a ride down to lake tarawera on Wednesday. Anyone know a good route?

I did but I think she's moved from there.:innocent: From Te A I'd go down thru the dam country and across Artimuri. Come back over the Mamakus to Okoroire, have a couple of cold ones then return via French pass. Not fast roads but heaps of corners.

[insomnia01]

Heres a map of the loop I did on Xmas day

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Awesome day for it, if you ever find yourself over in the bay region 1 road you have to look at is Middle Road, you can jump on at Havelock North & follow south through to Waipawa then onto to Waipakarau then route 52

[ckai]

Heres a map of the loop I did on Xmas day

Awesome day for it, if you ever find yourself over in the bay region 1 road you have to look at is Middle Road, you can jump on at Havelock North & follow south through to Waipawa then onto to Waipakarau then route 52

That's a cool route. And you avoid all that boring shit around the Manuwatu area.

[insomnia01]

Was cool alright !!! 1060km in 12.5 hrs

[sil3nt]

Girlfriend going for her license on Sunday. Given her two quick lessons at the uni car park across the road. She hasn't dropped my bike yet! She is getting fairly good at starting and riding around and even changing gears (never driven a manual car...well once or twice but we wont go there....). The guys at RiderSkills in Auckland will get her going good. Their bikes should be much easier for her to learn on.

[Murray]

Good luck to her - another female rider for the LOR :woohoo::woohoo:

[jmk]

And Mrs JMK's bike is road legal again :yes:

[caseye]

Hey ! thats bloody fantastic news, come on then , get that Licence and lets be having ya!
Happy New Year to the LOR from the BFTP and me, of course.looking forward to a few rides with you guys and girls this year.

[Murray]

Happy New Year all.

Anyway seems that everyone is away or busy for the next couple of weeks so rides are off until the 16th of January when we will do a good one. probably down piopio Waitomo way, maybe via or back via the Kawhia road. Details will be discussed between now and then. The idea would be for me to shout breakfast for the group as a new years get together and head off for what will be a good 200-250km ride. Would be nice to see some new faces and new riders are more than welcome. Also be good to catch up with some of the longer serving members of the group!!

who's keen??

Its in the calendar

Sunday week

[mikemike104]

I'm in on this first one for the year on Sunday week, though I will be staying in Auckland that previous night I am really keen.. I'll plan to wake up in Auckland, ride down in time so's not to miss out on breakfast and join in the fun :scooter:

[smoky]

Was cool alright !!! 1060km in 12.5 hrs

Thought it would've been longer than that; the other week a couple of us did Hamilton thru Opotiki to Gisborne and around the East Cape back to Hamilton in a day - just over 960 k's, 10 hours riding, 11.5 hours all up

[JakeTehMuss]

Anybody keen for a ride tomorrow??
Early-ish :scooter: Take off @ 0700 ??

[Spazm]

Funny you should mention that Smoky.. that's roughly the route i did yesterday

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only it took me 12.5 hrs (10am - 10:30pm) or 11hrs riding.. also shows how far out my speedo is as the bike says i did 992km

[awa355]

Thought it would've been longer than that; the other week a couple of us did Hamilton thru Opotiki to Gisborne and around the East Cape back to Hamilton in a day - just over 960 k's, 10 hours riding, 11.5 hours all up

What bikes were you riding? Back in the late eighties, Our group, the Matamata road riders did a similar run. We headed over the Kaimais to Tga, down to Whakatane. Around the cape to Gisborne, back thru the gorge to Opotiki, over the Mamaku's.
Coming thru the gorge late afternoon was interesting. Half the corners were like riding into black holes due to the sun in our eyes. I did the trip on my XZ400 with a pillion. Three others also had pillions. Took us about 12 hours, 880k's back to Putaruru.

Is quite satisfying to complete a decent run without incident.

[2 wheel madness]

well you guys manage to make my first ride of the new year seem a bit short, good to see were all making the most out of the sunshine and free time though.

Yesterday I managed a nice ride through Taumarunui - forgotten highway to Whangamomona for lunch - New Plymouth for catch up with some old mates and back to Hams today.

First decent ride in ages and if it wasnt for work i'd be up for another tomorow!!

[insomnia01]

Thought it would've been longer than that;

It certainly looks more km on a map than what kms where covered on the day,although there wasn't much differance between actual kms & what Motowhere said it would be, from TA to Bayview was @ 450km so by the time I took a lunch break in Havelock north half the run was already completed & it was only midday !!!

Has anyone done the Gentle Annie lately ?? ( Taihape to Napier ) looking at doing that in March

[insomnia01]

Yesterday I managed a nice ride through Taumarunui - forgotten highway to Whangamomona for lunch - New Plymouth for catch up with some old mates and back to Hams today.


I did a similar loop on Saturday but went through to SH43 via Okau rd then Stratford, Bellblock then SH3 home, glad to see they have finished sealing the road from Mt Dampner through to Tahora, but there was still a 8km section of gravel to contend with but nothing major to worrying about... 500km round trip

[Murray]

Come on Guys and Girls - need you to register in the calendar if you coming for the ride on Sundy so I have an idea on numbers for brekkie. So far 5 registered plus partners makes about approx 9 with 7 or 8 bikes!!

Saturday 15 Fine. Northerlies.
Sunday 16 Dry. Not much wind.

Check the calendar section 16th of Jan for further details

[insomnia01]

I could be in just not for the breakfast..... see you around 10 if I'm all go

[Warr]

.......
Has anyone done the Gentle Annie lately ?? ( Taihape to Napier ) looking at doing that in.....
I have ambitions of doing it before then .. Not sure when tho :)

[insomnia01]

I have ambitions of doing it before then .. Not sure when tho :)

let me know what its like Warren, my understanding is that the Taihape side is already sealed to the district boundery half way through & there was only @ 6 - 8km on the Napier side left to go

[ckai]

Come on Guys and Girls - need you to register in the calendar if you coming for the ride on Sundy so I have an idea on numbers for brekkie. So far 5 registered plus partners makes about approx 9 with 7 or 8 bikes!!

Saturday 15 Fine. Northerlies.
Sunday 16 Dry. Not much wind.

Check the calendar section 16th of Jan for further details

Add another one. I don't think I told you but Brooke is coming along too. Babysitter set.

[Murray]

Thats 9 bikes registered with Brooke, Donna & Trina added making 12 bikes so far and with pillions 13-14 people coming!! Its going to be a good day!!! Finalise route at PUB Wednesday

[slofox]

Well I'm in for this one, at the moment anyway - bum has finally denumbed after the route 52 ride...:crazy:

[ckai]

Well I just hope Sonic II will be ready. I got for a ride with Spazm in the weekend and he bloody breaks it! He noticed it was smelling with a bit of oil smoke coming from the engine.

Took it in today and I still haven't heard anything. If it's not ready by the weekend it'll be a serious issue which I highly doubt. If pigs fly and that happens I'll just have to sweet talk a loan Stripple for the ride :D

Bloody Triumphs. They obviously thought they wanted to go back to the old school ways of 'the black patch' when parked.

At least it's still under warranty.

[wysper]

Well I just hope Sonic II will be ready. I got for a ride with Spazm in the weekend and he bloody breaks it! He noticed it was smelling with a bit of oil smoke coming from the engine.


Man, you are not having good luck with the bike at the moment are you.

[ckai]

Man, you are not having good luck with the bike at the moment are you.

Why? I think this is the first problem I've had. Well apart from it being stupidly delayed. Then again, my memory isn't that good anymore. It happens when you hit 30 apparently.

You coming on Sunday? Your tractor will be right at home along those country roads :)

[Quasievil]

I will be hung over gladly I mean sadly.................no as you where, gladly, but will try and get to some rides this year:yes:

[wysper]

Why? I think this is the first problem I've had. Well apart from it being stupidly delayed. Then again, my memory isn't that good anymore. It happens when you hit 30 apparently.

You coming on Sunday? Your tractor will be right at home along those country roads :)

I phrased that badly - you have been having bad luck in making it on rides :eek:

[ckai]

I phrased that badly - you have been having bad luck in making it on rides :eek:

haha I've made more rides than you young man.

[Murray]

Its going to be a beaut day for riding Sunday. Check out the LOR new years ride in the calendar

Saturday 15 Mainly fine. Northwesterlies.
Sunday 16 Cloud increasing. Northwesterlies

Cloudy and warm:niceone::niceone:

[wysper]

haha I've made more rides than you young man.

Just because I am not riding with LOR doesn't mean I am not riding :bleh:

Plus, being a founding memeber of the LOR I can faff about as much as I like and pile abuse on all and sundry!! :devil2:

[sil3nt]

Hope to be there. Will see if the bike can last a trip.

[Murray]

Just because I am not riding with LOR doesn't mean I am not riding :bleh:
:devil2:

Not good enough for you anymore????

[ckai]

Not good enough for you anymore????

Exactly! We don't have enough tatts, wear bandana's and have white facial hair :bleh:

Well I'll be there. Picked the bike up today, cleaned and chain oiled - 2 things it needed before the weekend. Thanks Hamilton Motorcycles :niceone:

It turned out to be a loss fairing bolt that goes into the engine :confused: or something like that.

[wysper]

Not good enough for you anymore????


Exactly! We don't have enough tatts, wear bandana's and have white facial hair :bleh:



nobody has tassels on their jackets! Can't be seen dead without tassels now LOL

[slofox]

nobody has tassels on their jackets! Can't be seen dead without tassels now LOL

You need what I saw in Tirau on Saturday - a Hardley with tassels about 50cm long hanging from the ends of the grips...probably standard aftermarket stock...:whistle:

Oh and I could sell you a jacket that might suit as well if'n ya want...

[awa355]

You need what I saw in Tirau on Saturday - a Hardley with tassels about 50cm long hanging from the ends of the grips...probably standard aftermarket stock...:whistle:

Oh and I could sell you a jacket that might suit as well if'n ya want...

I thought only childrens trikes had tassels hanging off the handgrips. Them and hardley's now.

Went for a run out to Kawhia this morning. The road surface was fairly soft then, would not like to be cranking it around those bends mid afternoon.

Murray, I'm working midnight to 8 on Sunday but if I'm feeling up to it, My mate and I will be there for your run.

[Murray]

Always catch us at Pirongia about 11.00 am usually stop there for a regroup. Hows the bike going???

[awa355]

Always catch us at Pirongia about 11.00 am usually stop there for a regroup. Hows the bike going???

I will be there if I'm going. The GB had to get the stator rewound, They found a fault with the charging wiring, as well. A 2nd hand CDI unit, thrown in and she is running well.

[Murray]

Forecast for Sunday - Rides in Calendar

Saturday 15 Mainly fine. Northwesterlies.
Sunday 16 Cloud increasing. Northwesterlies

Ride will be Te Kawhia way, turn of Te Anga way through to Waitomo (option there for some to head back if need to get back early) Waitomo to Piopio via the back roads. back through to Otorahanga then back road through to Te Awamutu and back home for a well deserved beer.

Register in the Calendar if you are coming for the free breakfast kindly provided by the Kingsgate Hotel from 9.15 onwards (need to know numbers) about 12-14 at moment - leaving 10.30 sharp (by the clock on my bike). Yes it has a clock!!!

[mikemike104]

One day, when I grow up. I'm going to have a clock on my bike.

[Murray]

One day, when I grow up. I'm going to have a clock on my bike.

But will it be digital or have the hour and minute hands???

[slofox]

One day, when I grow up...

Humph...I'm STILL waiting to grow up.

[ckai]

One day, when I grow up. I'm going to have a clock on my bike.

Brooke's Ninja didn't have a clock, so one Christmas I brought her one of those Oxford jobbies that show the temp as well. It was bloody good.

Then a month later she buys a new bloody bike with a bloody clock on it. How rude!

I wonder if we still have it or if it went with the Ninja?

[Autech]

The Hyo doesn't have a clock so I just pretend I'm late to everywhere I go instead and ride like a lunatic. I have to work Sunday I think, curses!

Oh and the countdown to full license is well and truly started, so anyone wanting to sell me their 600 should put a word in my ear.

[mikemike104]

All clocks aside for now, Iv got a mate (no shit I have friends..) who is coming on Sunday, unsure yet if hes coming for breckfast Murray, will let you know.

[ckai]

All clocks aside for now, Iv got a mate (no shit I have friends..) who is coming on Sunday, unsure yet if hes coming for breckfast Murray, will let you know.

I don't believe you.


The Hyo doesn't have a clock so I just pretend I'm late to everywhere I go instead and ride like a lunatic. I have to work Sunday I think, curses!

Oh and the countdown to full license is well and truly started, so anyone wanting to sell me their 600 should put a word in my ear.

You can buy Sonic II for the bargain price of $25,000. That way I can get a ute and a Stripple. Then when we sell the Subby and the wife sells her mini I can buy a track version :D

win win the way I see it :weird:

[Murray]

Thats 11 bikes registered plus Trina, Donna, Brooke, Mikemike104's friend?, maybe sil3ntwar, maybe awa355 and friend (possible meet at Pirongia) plus a possible 3 or more pillions. Probably also be some turn up for the 10.30 sharp departure from the Kingsgate Hotel carpark.

Tomorrow Saturday 15 Fine with light winds.
Sunday 16 Fine with light winds.

Bugger, looks like the cloud cover may not be there!!

Sort of measured route and will be about 280 km with an option to reduce time and distance for anyone that wants to at Waitomo. Some great roads for anyone that hasnt done the Kawhia harbour/ Te Anga road or the backroad from Waitomo to Piopio and also the Ototorahanga backroad to TeA. Should be a great day.

Drive carefully and to your own pace and sunny side up all!!

[ckai]

Thats 11 bikes registered plus Trina, Donna, Brooke, Mikemike104's friend?, maybe sil3ntwar, maybe awa355 and friend (possible meet at Pirongia) plus a possible 3 or more pillions. Probably also be some turn up for the 10.30 sharp departure from the Kingsgate Hotel carpark.

Tomorrow Saturday 15 Fine with light winds.
Sunday 16 Fine with light winds.

Bugger, looks like the cloud cover may not be there!!

Sort of measured route and will be about 280 km with an option to reduce time and distance for anyone that wants to at Waitomo. Some great roads for anyone that hasnt done the Kawhia harbour/ Te Anga road or the backroad from Waitomo to Piopio and also the Ototorahanga backroad to TeA. Should be a great day.

Drive carefully and to your own pace and sunny side up all!!

What time is the plan for brekky? Brooke asked me and I said the normal but then it's been so long that I can't remember what time I normally pop down :facepalm:

[rideon]

What time is the plan for brekky? Brooke asked me and I said the normal but then it's been so long that I can't remember what time I normally pop down :facepalm:


if you pop down about 11.00 ish there will still be some hash browns left :devil2:

[ckai]

if you pop down about 11.00 ish there will still be some hash browns left :devil2:

Fine I won't ride with you then...


Cheeky bugger!

[Autech]

Shaping up to be a decent ride! Shame I am working.
That said I'll be at Taupo Wednesday on a little race bike which should make up for it, lets see if can wear out those knee sliders! :third:

As for Sonic II for 25k? Negative! I'm looking at about 15 grand less than that! Can't go spending my yearly salary (I MAY be slightly exaggerating here) on a bike.

[smoky]

Its going to be a beaut day for riding Sunday. Check out the LOR new years ride in the calendar

I would have enjoyed catching up with everyone, and going for a pootle on my dinosaur with you all
However I'm off on holiday to the beach Saturday morning for the week.

Have a good one

[wysper]

I am out.

Kiddie wrangling this weekend. My better half is having to work this weekend.

Have a nice ride.

[Murray]

What time is the plan for brekky? Brooke asked me and I said the normal but then it's been so long that I can't remember what time I normally pop down :facepalm:

9.15 onwards - restaurant closes to incoming at 10.00 am

[Douglas]

Hi Murray, new to group but my wife and will be at the Kingsgate

Cheers Doug

[awa355]

Murray, I will meet the group ay Piriongia. Will wait outside the pub. I have a workmate going to come into work early so I can get home and have a couple of hours sleep first. Riding mate will not be able to come. Cheers, Arthur

[awa355]

One day, when I grow up. I'm going to have a clock on my bike.

You've got a clock, it's called the fuel tank. Keep riding until it winds down then you know 3 hrs have gone by.

[ckai]

You've got a clock, it's called the fuel tank. Keep riding until it winds down then you know 3 hrs have gone by.

hahahahahaha.

So since I don't even have a fuel gauge, when my 'low fuel' light comes on, does it mean I'm late?

[ckai]

Hi Murray, new to group but my wife and will be at the Kingsgate

Cheers Doug

Now that's a first post...I'm coming with you guys for the first time and give me hashies :)

Welcome aboard.

[jmk]

Fantastic ride :niceone: and the breakfast was yummy, thanks Murray for organising today

Was great to see some of the original group and some new faces. Having never been on road between Kawhia and Waitomo was most impressed.

[ckai]

Yeah thanks Murray for the brekky. I think Brooke had forgotten how much work it was on a bike :violin: She ride mine a little of the way back then gave up saying she was too sore. Which was fine by me since I think the Suzuki is like riding an arm chair.

[wysper]

If kids birthday parties don't interfere I am going to try for next weekend.

[Murray]

For those of you who have been on a LOR in the past and could not make it on Sunday. Just a brief summary. Left the Hotel 10.30 very sharp with 19 bikes and picked up another 2 as we were leaving and another one in Pirongia (22 in total). Beautiful hot day and some new faces and some old ones and a good group. Managed to get a little confused heading to Pirongia but all got there safely. Ride through to Kawhia was great with good roads and excellent conditions, from there through to Waitomo and then onto Piopio was interesting with roadkill, melting tar, horses, punga's etc on the road but fabulous scenery and roads. Stopped at Piopio for a bite to eat and back up to otorahanga (4 bikes did the half trip heading home from Waitomo). Took the back road to Te Awamutu and regrouped. Lost mikemike and not sure where he went to as Trina passed him on way to Otorahanga but I didnt see him. Hope you got home OK and your bike stopped overheating!!

All in all a great ride and nice to meet some new people.

[slofox]

Yep - great ride all. Thanks to you Murray for eaties at Kingsgate...

That melting tar added interest to the ride I'd hafta say. Third time I've been through there - only time with liquid roads. First time the road was covered with grit from the winter. Second time I went through Marakopa and down to Awakino so missed the hill section over to Waitomo.

See ya all next time I can get out.

[mikemike104]

Turns out the bike has a blown head gasket :crybaby: so its sitting at Honda Hamilton till they have enough staff back from holiday to be able to look at fixing it, In the meantime they wouldn't lend me a bike so I'm set to rely on the wife & workmates to get to work and back till its done, they also think it needs one or maybe two engine mounts (plus associated bits and pieces) so it may be at the shop for a week or so I guess and I'm sure it will be another $1200 - 1500 dollars spent. It'll be a six thousand dollar 89 GPX after this!

Sorry to have lost you all, I have no idea how that happened because I thought I was behind Trina but in front of Channan and Murray?? I got to Shell(?) in oto's and refilled the radiator then cruised home slowly because after being at the petrol station for half an hour and still having seen none of the rest of you I rightly presumed I was on my own.

Good ride though, I've never been down that back road from Waitomo to the end of Trooper's road.

[sil3nt]

Turns out the bike has a blown head gasket :crybaby: so its sitting at Honda Hamilton till they have enough staff back from holiday to be able to look at fixing it, In the meantime they wouldn't lend me a bike so I'm set to rely on the wife & workmates to get to work and back till its done, they also think it needs one or maybe two engine mounts (plus associated bits and pieces) so it may be at the shop for a week or so I guess and I'm sure it will be another $1200 - 1500 dollars spent. It'll be a six thousand dollar 89 GPX after this!

Sorry to have lost you all, I have no idea how that happened because I thought I was behind Trina but in front of Channan and Murray?? I got to Shell(?) in oto's and refilled the radiator then cruised home slowly because after being at the petrol station for half an hour and still having seen none of the rest of you I rightly presumed I was on my own.

Good ride though, I've never been down that back road from Waitomo to the end of Trooper's road.That seriously sucks. You could buy my complete bike for $1500 if the girlfriend would let me sell it!



Oh and a big thanks to Murray for cleaning my bike while i ate breakfast!! :niceone:

Two things i forgot to do were clean the bike and clean the visor. I did remember to check tyre pressure and put fuel in it though :bleh:

[JakeTehMuss]

Thanks for the great Day out in the :sunny:

Here is a couple photos that i took with my phone.

[wysper]

What a great turn out. Well done LOR riders

[Murray]

Sorry to have lost you all, I have no idea how that happened because I thought I was behind Trina but in front of Channan and Murray?? I got to Shell(?) in oto's and refilled the radiator then cruised home slowly because after being at the petrol station for half an hour and still having seen none of the rest of you I rightly presumed I was on my own.


Sorry didnt realise you stopped at the Petrol Station we turned left at the Kiwi house just up the road and thats when we noticed you missing so thought you had gone straight back to Hamilton with your bike overheating and all. Bad news about the bike:weep::weep:

[slofox]

One more pic...

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[mikemike104]

Sorry didnt realise you stopped at the Petrol Station we turned left at the Kiwi house just up the road and thats when we noticed you missing so thought you had gone straight back to Hamilton with your bike overheating and all. Bad news about the bike:weep::weep:

OHHH, I get where I went wrong then, I had thought you would be turning left going past that petrol station and up that road... but I was incorrect in my presumption.

[Autech]

Turns out the bike has a blown head gasket :crybaby: so its sitting at Honda Hamilton till they have enough staff back from holiday to be able to look at fixing it, In the meantime they wouldn't lend me a bike so I'm set to rely on the wife & workmates to get to work and back till its done, they also think it needs one or maybe two engine mounts (plus associated bits and pieces) so it may be at the shop for a week or so I guess and I'm sure it will be another $1200 - 1500 dollars spent. It'll be a six thousand dollar 89 GPX after this!


OUCH!!! That has got to hurt!
Surely you could pick up another engine for that many notes?

I'm hoping to get out for a ride this weekend if the weather is good and I get the Hyo sorted out, needs a new chain n sprokets and a WOF.

[mikemike104]

But I've spent sooooooooo much already on the one that's in it!

[steve_t]

Mikemike, do you wanna borrow a bike for a week or so?

[ckai]

Thanks for the great Day out in the :sunny:

Here is a couple photos that i took with my phone.

Have a soft spot for that Speed Triple ah? ;) Nice bike that. Made me want a hooligan machine even more.


But I've spent sooooooooo much already on the one that's in it!

Bloody ninja's ah! That's the one reason I brought new for my "learner" period. I couldn't afford to fix an old scream machine if it needed it. Of course, getting a good deal on a new bike makes the difference.

Pick of the bunch ah? It would certainly piss me off. I had the gasket go in my first car. The guy said he could fix it as long as it didn't need an engine change because he didn't have the kit for it. Got the bill for $700. New engine $300 and the bugger knew it would cheaper to swap the engine. He told us afterwards that it was a shame he didn't have the gear to do it! Yes, a 'shame' for me too.

[awa355]

If there is a ride this Sunday, where to?? I cant find anything on the calender page.

I'm off to the Mount/Tga tomorrow to kick a few tyres at the bike shops. Will come home via the gorge. Weather wont be flash but thats no biggie.

[mikemike104]

Mikemike, do you wanna borrow a bike for a week or so?

Thanks for the offer mate, I really do appreciate it but I could'nt borrow your bike, I'd call you a mate for offering me some wheels but dont even know you... what if I bined it !

Should be sweet, I just talked to Honda Hamilton, they are pricing up parts atm and expect to get stuck into it tomorrow or Friday I hope... then allowing for delays I hope to have it back next weekend.

[steve_t]

Thanks for the offer mate, I really do appreciate it but I could'nt borrow your bike, I'd call you a mate for offering me some wheels but dont even know you... what if I bined it !

Should be sweet, I just talked to Honda Hamilton, they are pricing up parts atm and expect to get stuck into it tomorrow or Friday I hope... then allowing for delays I hope to have it back next weekend.

U bin it, you buy it :bleh: LOL. Nah, if you want to borrow the bike, I'd just name you on the insurance and you can pay any excess for damage. No big deal... though my missus will need the bike to sit her 6R on the 1st of Feb, but hopefully yours will be back to you before then. If you do want to, I'd just ask you pay for any insurance premium increase (not sure if there'd be one) and return it with a full tank o' petrol :niceone:
The offers there if you want, but no worries if you'd prefer not to :scooter:

[wysper]

If there is a ride this Sunday, where to?? I cant find anything on the calender page.

I'm off to the Mount/Tga tomorrow to kick a few tyres at the bike shops. Will come home via the gorge. Weather wont be flash but thats no biggie.

Route usually goes up after the wed night gathering at the pub.
Should be something up tomorrow.

[mikemike104]

U bin it, you buy it :bleh: LOL. Nah, if you want to borrow the bike, I'd just name you on the insurance and you can pay any excess for damage. No big deal... though my missus will need the bike to sit her 6R on the 1st of Feb, but hopefully yours will be back to you before then. If you do want to, I'd just ask you pay for any insurance premium increase (not sure if there'd be one) and return it with a full tank o' petrol :niceone:
The offers there if you want, but no worries if you'd prefer not to :scooter:

Bloody good offer Steve, thank you very much but I will just have to play xbox this wekend instead of rideing, the wife starts uni at the end of Feb, so being that she is at a loose end... she can run me around till the white rocket is fixed and reving to go (tho when I get it back I have vowed to no longer try keeping up with big bikes...at all....ever...)

[awa355]

(tho when I get it back I have vowed to no longer try keeping up with big bikes...at all....ever...)

Mike I've found that no matter how often you hear the phrase " ride at your own pace" it never happens when on a small bike in a group. Been there on a 250 on group runs and it always finishes up trying not to hold up the bikes behind, or trying to keep up with the guys up front. Usually it starts with trying to take corners quicker than you would riding on your own, then wringing the bikes neck getting to the next corner.

You have to teach yourself to ride within the bike's performance , and within your own confidence. Nice theory, but hard to do. unfortunately, men are born with this tetestorone stuff. Kinda blows the common sense theory out the window.

I suppose it would be the same as turning up at a prostitutes picnic with a small dick.:bleh: You might go all day but never stand out from the crowd. so just pace yourself and the fun will be the same.

[mikemike104]

Mike I've found that no matter how often you hear the phrase " ride at your own pace" it never happens when on a small bike in a group. Been there on a 250 on group runs and it always finishes up trying not to hold up the bikes behind, or trying to keep up with the guys up front. Usually it starts with trying to take corners quicker than you would riding on your own, then wringing the bikes neck getting to the next corner.

You have to teach yourself to ride within the bike's performance , and within your own confidence. Nice theory, but hard to do. unfortunately, men are born with this tetestorone stuff. Kinda blows the common sense theory out the window.

I suppose it would be the same as turning up at a prostitutes picnic with a small dick.:bleh: You might go all day but never stand out from the crowd. so just pace yourself and the fun will be the same.

Thanks for the good advice :scooter:

[Murray]

Looking at a shorter ride this weekend - Last Sunday was a little longer than we usually travel but it had been so long and it was the first LOR group ride of the year. Thinking at this stage up the back road to Huntly, Heatherington Road to SH22, down SH22 to waingaro and through to Raglan for coffee. Not to long but good roads.

Saturday 22 Often cloudy, with some rain at times. Southeast breezes.
Sunday 23 Scattered rain clearing and becoming fine. Southeast breezes

Anyone wants to suggest a ride or put one are they are more than welcome. Only committed ones in the near future will be the Okoroire MAG & ACC run 13th Feb, Paeroa Street races or MAG kaiuia ride 20th Feb and the Ulysses Teddy beer run 27th Feb. Not 100% sure of the dates but they will be the rides for the LOR group on those days.

[rideon]

Looking at a shorter ride this weekend - Last Sunday was a little longer than we usually travel but it had been so long and it was the first LOR group ride of the year. Thinking at this stage up the back road to Huntly, Heatherington Road to SH22, down SH22 to waingaro and through to Raglan for coffee. Not to long but good roads.

Saturday 22 Often cloudy, with some rain at times. Southeast breezes.
Sunday 23 Scattered rain clearing and becoming fine. Southeast breezes

Anyone wants to suggest a ride or put one are they are more than welcome. Only committed ones in the near future will be the Okoroire ACC run 13th Feb, Paeroa Street races 20th Feb and the Ulysses Teddy beer run 27th Feb. Not 100% sure of the dates but they will be the rides for the LOR group on those days.

ACC Okoroire run is March 13th & will be a MAG-NZ ride from Hamilton, joining up with other MAG riders from North, South, East & West. Looks like its going to be a great day- More details to come. Could be looking at a largish group so set aside the date & join MAG-NZ & LOR in an awsome day :2thumbsup
There is a MAG charity ride to Kaiaua hotel Feb 20th - Will post details in calender soon, Unfortunately it does clash with Paeroa but dates are firm.
There is a HUGE ride in April but details not yet to be released

MAG-NZ ,for those who don't know stands for "Motorcyle Action Group", It is represented here in the Waikato by yours truly & MAG_NZ will stand up for & push for all motorcylists rights. Flyers & Membership forms will be soon be available from our branch's club rooms (Te Rapa Tavern :msn-wink:)
Have a look at their Home Page here - http://www.mag-nz.org/ & keep an eye out for upcoming events.

[wysper]

Way to go rideon.

I will try and join as many of those MAG rides as I can.

[\m/]

Anyone else interested in going for rides on weekdays? My shift roster means I can't go on a lot of the sunday rides.

[rideon]

Calender entry up for 20th Feb. Come on Waikato guys n Gals, lets get in behind this one. Need your registration so that we can advise the hotel for catering purposes. :corn:

[awa355]

Anyone else interested in going for rides on weekdays? My shift roster means I can't go on a lot of the sunday rides.

I will be keen on this. Work midnights to 8, so any afternoon would suit me. Every 2nd Weds/Thursday are my days off.

[ckai]

ACC Okoroire run is March 13th & will be a MAG-NZ ride from Hamilton, joining up with other MAG riders from North, South, East & West. Looks like its going to be a great day- More details to come. Could be looking at a largish group so set aside the date & join MAG-NZ & LOR in an awsome day :2thumbsup:

This is gonna be a massive day. There are several bike brands displaying their goods, ACC are giving out stuff, and the first 500 get a hotdog. There's gonna be safe riding demonstrations and all that jazz as well.

[\m/]

I will be keen on this. Work midnights to 8, so any afternoon would suit me. Every 2nd Weds/Thursday are my days off.
I'm off work on the 25th-27th January (Tuesday - Thursday) then 2nd-4th February (Wednesday - Friday), 10th-12th (Thursday - Saturday) and so on.

[awa355]

This is gonna be a massive day. There are several bike brands displaying their goods, ACC are giving out stuff, and the first 500 get a hotdog. There's gonna be safe riding demonstrations and all that jazz as well.

As youngsters, we would cycle out to Okoroire and sneak along the river bank by the pools. Then peek through the holes in the corrogated iron fencing to see if anyone was in the pools naked:msn-wink:

Parking is going to be at a premium. A ride down thru French pass either there or back would be the most interesting route there from Hamilton, I think.

[wysper]

I am pretty sure I am not riding today LOL, swimming maybe

[Autech]

Mike I've found that no matter how often you hear the phrase " ride at your own pace" it never happens when on a small bike in a group. Been there on a 250 on group runs and it always finishes up trying not to hold up the bikes behind, or trying to keep up with the guys up front. Usually it starts with trying to take corners quicker than you would riding on your own, then wringing the bikes neck getting to the next corner.

You have to teach yourself to ride within the bike's performance , and within your own confidence. Nice theory, but hard to do. unfortunately, men are born with this tetestorone stuff. Kinda blows the common sense theory out the window.

I suppose it would be the same as turning up at a prostitutes picnic with a small dick.:bleh: You might go all day but never stand out from the crowd. so just pace yourself and the fun will be the same.

I've never really had too much trouble holding the bigger bikes on a ride unless I'm heading up hill, that is when the lack of cc's really shows its ugly ugly ugly neck.:third:

The best advice (coming from a 250 pilot who has done 20'000ks since November '09 :niceone:) is to not wring it that little bit extra unless you really really have to (ie over taking a muppet car or racing a Hyosung :msn-wink:). The Hyo red lines at 11k, most the time I shift around 7k and really focus on holding a good speed through the corners. The only time I've really given her a good thrash time after time was on Pukekohe when I was battling my mate on his Hyo.

Basically if you need to push it that little bit extra just to keep up, don't, it's not worth it, but don't be a Nanna either cause we all know a 250 ridden well aint that bad at all. And anyway, bring on the full license!!!

[awa355]

I've never really had too much trouble holding the bigger bikes on a ride unless I'm heading up hill, that is when the lack of cc's really shows its ugly ugly ugly neck.:third:

The best advice (coming from a 250 pilot who has done 20'000ks since November '09 :niceone:) is to not wring it that little bit extra unless you really really have to (ie over taking a muppet car or racing a Hyosung :msn-wink:). The Hyo red lines at 11k, most the time I shift around 7k and really focus on holding a good speed through the corners. The only time I've really given her a good thrash time after time was on Pukekohe when I was battling my mate on his Hyo.

Basically if you need to push it that little bit extra just to keep up, don't, it's not worth it, but don't be a Nanna either cause we all know a 250 ridden well aint that bad at all. And anyway, bring on the full license!!!

For quite a while, I rode a KR250. and boy that thing would fly if you knew how to make it go. In top gear it was just coming into the powerband at 120k's, at 140 was so smooth. On that Kawhia/ harbour road, we went on, it would have kept the bigger bikes honest. The fuel consumption was the biggest drawback.
As Autech says, it aint worth flogging the smaller bike, as I said, it's hard not too.

[mikemike104]

It's not good news for the wee white rocket (or not so rocket as what would have seemed to have contributed to the issue at hand).... looking at a top end rebuild now as one of the piston heads is damaged, but the concern then is that if the top gets rebuilt the bottom will get stressed and so why don’t we do that at the same time?

Good question I asked, why we don’t do that at the same time... so I'm waiting on prices now, good times... good times.

[Murray]

Bummer - now its whetehr its worth it or get a new one with the costs. Feel real sorry for you!! Come have a beer tomorrow, sounds like you need one!!

[wysper]

Good question I asked, why we don’t do that at the same time... so I'm waiting on prices now, good times... good times.

Man that sucks! Time for a new ride. Good time to buy.