Waikato: Laxed out rides [Archive] - Page 15

wysper

12th April 2011, 09:25

On Wednesday, I'm going to do a ride through the back roads to Oto and onto Te Kuiti via the Rangitoto area. and back to Te A without hitting the highway. I've hammered the Waitomo side of HW3 so will stay on the eastern side of the main road.

Had thought it may be a backup for a sunday group ride if ever needed. I anticipate about 150ks.

If weather is crap, I'll go anyway. A good excuse to sharpen up the wet weather skills.

Anybody wants to come along, I will leave the Caltex sv stn. at 10am.

That sounds like a fun route.

sil3nt

12th April 2011, 19:27

I think i might delay riding until next week. Hope the weather holds out.

slofox

12th April 2011, 20:14

I think i might delay riding until next week. Hope the weather holds out.

Yeah - sorry about tomorrow...I'd forgotten the appoint. I heard today the divvie has been resealed anyway...on one side the dude said.

Warr

12th April 2011, 20:39

Yeah - sorry about tomorrow...I'd forgotten the appoint. I heard today the divvie has been resealed anyway...on one side the dude said.
Thursday be all good .. I am now working mon-fri starting 10.30am So Thursday is be good so long as I keep an eye on the time ....

slofox

13th April 2011, 08:44

Thursday be all good .. I am now working mon-fri starting 10.30am So Thursday is be good so long as I keep an eye on the time ....

What time ya wanna leave then? Could meet Shell Dinsdiddle?

awa355

13th April 2011, 16:31

slofox

13th April 2011, 17:02

Went for my ride as mentioned above. A brilliant run. Down to Oto, Otewa rd, Barber rd,( tight ) Rangatoto rd into Te Kuiti, 43 miles/75's?. Great scenery.

In behind the airstrip and along various roads back on to Otewa rd. Over Toa bridge, The road surfaces were all good. Toa bridge back to Te Kawa,( Mahihi, Ngahape rd's) fantastic, smooth sweeping bends.

I had thought this might've been a good group ride but having done it, maybe too many turn off's. Heaps of 40-70kph corners. (on a cruiser). Big sports bikes might find the tight roads a bit slow over a long distance.

All up about 150ks from Te Awamutu return.

Have spent many happy hours riding in that area...:sunny:

insomnia01

14th April 2011, 07:06

Big sports bikes might find the tight roads a bit slow over a long distance.

I dont think so :scooter::scooter:

rideon

14th April 2011, 21:13

I had thought this might've been a good group ride but having done it, maybe too many turn off's. Heaps of 40-70kph corners. (on a cruiser). Big sports bikes might find the tight roads a bit slow over a long distance.

All up about 150ks from Te Awamutu return.

PFFFT Brring it on :apumpin:
There is some nice country in and around there, sounds like a great plan for the next nice sunday HUH - not looking so flash this weekend tho

JakeTehMuss

15th April 2011, 12:25

Went for my ride as mentioned above. A brilliant run. Down to Oto, Otewa rd, Barber rd,( tight ) Rangatoto rd into Te Kuiti, 43 miles/75's?. Great scenery.

In behind the airstrip and along various roads back on to Otewa rd. Over Toa bridge, The road surfaces were all good. Toa bridge back to Te Kawa,( Mahihi, Ngahape rd's) fantastic, smooth sweeping bends.

I had thought this might've been a good group ride but having done it, maybe too many turn off's. Heaps of 40-70kph corners. (on a cruiser). Big sports bikes might find the tight roads a bit slow over a long distance.

All up about 150ks from Te Awamutu return.

Anybody wanna draw up a map of this loop please? Im lazy and will get lost following these directions :facepalm:
After looking at the wear on my tires and winter coming up we decided on getting a pair of Michy roads 2ct fitted.
So I need a loop to scrub in my tires.:woohoo:

slofox

15th April 2011, 12:44

Anybody wanna draw up a map of this loop please? Im lazy and will get lost following these directions :facepalm:
After looking at the wear on my tires and winter coming up we decided on getting a pair of Michy roads 2ct fitted.
So I need a loop to scrub in my tires.:woohoo:

This covers part of it...


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wysper

15th April 2011, 13:17

So I need a loop to scrub in my tires.:woohoo:

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Hillcrest,+Waikato&aq=1&sll=-41.244772,172.617188&sspn=48.971685,75.9375&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Hillcrest,+Waikato&ll=-37.796297,175.309407&spn=0.003171,0.004635&t=h&z=18

There is a good loop, and there is a good cafe nearby, not to mention a wine shop.

Go HARD

awa355

15th April 2011, 20:29

Anybody wanna draw up a map of this loop please? Im lazy and will get lost following these directions :facepalm:
After looking at the wear on my tires and winter coming up we decided on getting a pair of Michy roads 2ct fitted.
So I need a loop to scrub in my tires.:woohoo:

I had tried not to use the main roads at all, From Te A, I travelled the Pokuru rd, Slofox's map would suit Hamilton riders better.

Rangitoto rd had loose chips on some corners, following seal patching.,

Returning from Te Kuiti, I took the Hangatiki east road (behind the airstrip), onto the old Te Kuiti rd, 2nd right into Puketawai, left into Whawharua, ( smooth and curvy),left into Tahaia, 2nd right into Hewer rd. Back onto Otewa rd, turned right, and up to Toa bridge, Tauraroa valley rd, 2nd left into Mahihi rd, Whibley, Ngahape rd and straight run back to HW3 at Te Kawa.

This is where I thought there would be too many turn offs for a large group ride.

insomnia01

16th April 2011, 07:07

This is where I thought there would be too many turn offs for a large group ride.

I would suggest a large number of us have been through most of these roads at one point & having riders 1,2 or even 3 pulling over at turning points I'm sure we would get around OK, worked great on the Pyes Pa ride..... ideal loop for winter days when time is a crucial factor & I'm sure even us BIG SPORTS TOURERS could make it around without to much fuss :innocent:

wysper

16th April 2011, 07:46

I'm sure even us BIG SPORTS TOURERS could make it around without to much fuss :innocent:

Obviously concessions would be made for us Harley riders, as we all know Harleys only go in straight lines.

awa355

16th April 2011, 08:04

Obviously concessions would be made for us Harley riders, as we all know Harleys only go in straight lines.

Is that why Harley riders travel in groups? So they can all help with lifting each others front wheel around at corners? Now I know what those front mounted highway pegs are really for, something to hold onto.:facepalm:

wysper

16th April 2011, 10:39

Is that why Harley riders travel in groups? So they can all help with lifting each others front wheel around at corners? Now I know what those front mounted highway pegs are really for, something to hold onto.:facepalm:

Yep, on the really flash rides there are forklifts in the support vehicles

awa355

16th April 2011, 14:01

Yep, on the really flash rides there are forklifts in the support vehicles

Thought the forklifts were for assisting the riders off the bike at the end of the ride?

Anyway would be nice to see a few Harleys on the runs. Then I can ride behind one and pretend that exhaust note is coming from my bike.

insomnia01

16th April 2011, 20:35

Obviously concessions would be made for us Harley riders, as we all know Harleys only go in straight lines.
And "MUST STAY MORE THAN 150MTRS BEHIND TEC " :bye::bye: Also "MUST PARK MORE THAN 200MTRS AHEAD " of main Group when making a rest stop :whistle::whistle::whistle:

Geeen

17th April 2011, 11:20

Is that why Harley riders travel in groups? So they can all help with lifting each others front wheel around at corners? Now I know what those front mounted highway pegs are really for, something to hold onto.:facepalm:

It's TRUE!!! I've ridden with them. Although the lil'uns seem to make it round ok :laugh::laugh:

\m/

20th April 2011, 13:48

I'm off work for the weekend so would be keen to go for a ride on Sunday or Monday.

slofox

20th April 2011, 18:27

I'm off work for the weekend so would be keen to go for a ride on Sunday or Monday.

Rainy by the looks of it...but we'll see...

\m/

21st April 2011, 01:56

Rainy by the looks of it...but we'll see...
I've got a rainsuit so I don't care about the weather.

Murray

21st April 2011, 10:09

Trina and I are out for the weekend so we will have to wait for the next Sunny Sunday before we ride again. Happy riding to all those out and about over Easter

carver

23rd April 2011, 22:16

Trina and I are out for the weekend so we will have to wait for the next Sunny Sunday before we ride again. Happy riding to all those out and about over Easter

thanks, i will

Murray

27th April 2011, 16:06

Poker run charity ride this weekend organised by Jim from Ulysses. Some went on it last year and had a good time and ride. Calendar entry and info is set up

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=2796&day=2011-5-1&c=all

insomnia01

5th May 2011, 10:36

:whistle::whistle::whistle::whistle::whistle::whis tle: very quiet there people !!! :corn::corn: :corn:

JakeTehMuss

5th May 2011, 15:30

:whistle::whistle::whistle::whistle::whistle::whis tle: very quiet there people !!! :corn::corn: :corn:

I think we are all afraid of the <A HREF="http://metvuw.com/forecast/forecast.php?type=rain&region=nz&noofdays=7">weather forecast</A> :dodge:

Im keen to go get <A HREF="http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=237110&d=1303512917">Dodgy1's tag</A> ... one day

mikemike104

5th May 2011, 23:17

That's where I am this weekend ! :2guns: Shooting Ducks :ar15:

ckai

6th May 2011, 11:52

:whistle::whistle::whistle::whistle::whistle::whis tle: very quiet there people !!! :corn::corn: :corn:

Oh good, someone dragged this thread up from the abyss. I couldn't be assed digging through "page 2 +" :D

I think we are all afraid of the <A HREF="http://metvuw.com/forecast/forecast.php?type=rain&region=nz&noofdays=7">weather forecast</A> :dodge:

Im keen to go get <A HREF="http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=237110&d=1303512917">Dodgy1's tag</A> ... one day

I've been thinking about blowing the cobwebs of Sonic II but can't be assed with the weather either. Feeling a hankering though might even give it a run today, rain or shine, depending on how much stuff I get done.

That's where I am this weekend ! :2guns: Shooting Ducks :ar15:

Oh super...is that starting this weekend? Bloody early mourning wake-up calls.

sil3nt

6th May 2011, 12:24

Pretty sure i can get my full in a week or two. Should start riding more then. Wonder if i can test ride that 996/998 (can't remember if they still have both or if one has gone) in Hamilton Motorcycles :drool:

Murray

7th May 2011, 09:55

Oh good, someone dragged this thread up from the abyss. I couldn't be assed digging through "page 2 +" :D

Just go to top of the page of thread then click on thread tools (at the top of the thread) and then subscribe to thread then whenever you click on settings it will show up and highlitght if somethings been posted.

Might do short Raggers Lunch Run Sunday then back to clubhouse for the boxing??

Woman dependant tho!!

mvw

7th May 2011, 10:51

Might do short Raggers Lunch Run Sunday then back to clubhouse for the boxing??

I'm keen, if you do go.

Murray

7th May 2011, 11:29

I'm keen, if you do go.

PM me your number and I will call if going - or alternatively turn up at the Kingsgate Hotel about 11.00 because prob leave about 11.00ish (if going)

insomnia01

7th May 2011, 13:44

Geeen

7th May 2011, 13:47

take the 1098s for a spin :yes::yes:

Or the Streetfighter :yes::drool::drool: Just as quick with none of that pesky fairing....

sil3nt

7th May 2011, 14:39

take the 1098s for a spin :yes::yes:Would love to but i don't think i could convince them i can afford it!

Sales guy there doesn't seem too keen on anyone who doesn't have their money ready to handover.

ckai

7th May 2011, 21:31

Just go to top of the page of thread then click on thread tools (at the top of the thread) and then subscribe to thread then whenever you click on settings it will show up and highlitght if somethings been posted.

Might do short Raggers Lunch Run Sunday then back to clubhouse for the boxing??

Woman dependant tho!!

haha yeah I actually remembered I've already done that. Just keep forgetting to look there.

Boxing...worst then bloody rugby...and soccer...and...(who else can I offend?)

wysper

8th May 2011, 08:25

Boxing...worst then bloody rugby...and soccer...and...(who else can I offend?)

any so called "sport" that has an artistic score component!!!

ckai

8th May 2011, 09:10

any so called "sport" that has an artistic score component!!!

Good call. Like that drifting nonsense.

awa355

11th May 2011, 18:48

I'm going to do this MSAC ride on Sunday. Is anyone else interested? Appears the route is Kopu-Whangamata- Waihi-Paeroa-Thames circle. Will pass through Hamilton about 9.30/10ish.

Herald report
"Heavy rain is forecast for parts of the Bay of Plenty and central North Island today with up to 130mm possible in some areas in the next 24 hours.
But the downpour should be the last for at least the next 10 days."

Depending on the weather, I might divert to Papanui and nail the Tagarama Tag, if it's still current, and I'm not riding with a group.

sil3nt

13th May 2011, 11:10

Turns out i can get my full from Tuesday. Earliest time available is end of the month though :facepalm:

Give me some time to save the money i guess.

bi-winning

13th May 2011, 17:58

Turns out i can get my full from Tuesday.

Jealous!!!:motu: I still have 8 months... and that's if I do defensive.
I worry about going through a checkpoint of these guys :Police: every single time I ride. Have you decided whats gunna be the first thou you take for a test ride yet??:first:

sil3nt

13th May 2011, 18:01

Jealous!!!:motu: I still have 8 months... and that's if I do defensive.
I worry about going through a checkpoint of these guys :Police: every single time I ride. Have you decided whats gunna be the first thou you take for a test ride yet??:first:Only bikes i really would like to try are the Truiumph 675 and Ducati 996/998.

Anything else i am not too fussed over. But considering my current financial situation it will be a long time before i actually get a big bike (400 is safe enough to learn on i reckon so not exactly a 'big bike').

ckai

13th May 2011, 18:20

Only bikes i really would like to try are the Truiumph 675 and Ducati 996/998.

Anything else i am not too fussed over. But considering my current financial situation it will be a long time before i actually get a big bike (400 is safe enough to learn on i reckon so not exactly a 'big bike').

I think everyone has to at least have a blat on a Duc once in their life. I think Brooke would be pissed at me if I took one for a ride before her though!

I'd love to take the Beemer thou for a ride but never gotten around to it. Every other thou I've riden has been disappointing compared with the Daytona. Too much of a great all rounder.

insomnia01

13th May 2011, 20:59

On my last visit to the Doctors ( Boyd Motorcycles ) they just so happened to have the Suzuki demo range onhand :yes::yes: scooter needed tyres so it was going to be awhile :whistle::whistle::whistle: after sales bent me arm to take at least one for a spin :D:D:D started with the busa & worked my way down to the 750 worked out a nice 60km loop, awesome way to spend a morning at the doctors whilst waiting for new tyres to be fitted :scooter::scooter::scooter:

wysper

13th May 2011, 21:02

awesome way to spend a morning at the doctors whilst waiting for new tyres to be fitted :scooter::scooter::scooter:

Crap job, but someone's gotta do it aye!

Pumbaa

14th May 2011, 18:28

well i got my wheels back last week its been 8 weeks for repairs had to wait for some parts from jap land a bit slow after all the shakin and water they had
The bike has a set of vance and hines pipes now sounds great but can be a bit tempramental to start may need a bit more tuning by doctor

awa355 are you still doin the ride on sunday would be interested witch way are you going after hamilton gordenton or morrinsville what time i live out taupiri way if you give a time i will try to meet you there

awa355

14th May 2011, 19:15

238876238877 We reckoned the weather will be crap on Sunday, so Phil and I went for a run today around Tauranga, Waihi, Paeroa. A bit of rain over the Kaimais but good elsewhere.

A couple of pics, the bikes and a REAL mans longdrop. We stopped off to view the mine at Waihi.

I'd love to go but cant afford to have two days out. Unless I win lotto tonight.

JakeTehMuss

17th May 2011, 08:17

Turns out i can get my full from Tuesday. Earliest time available is end of the month though :facepalm:

Give me some time to save the money i guess.

Jealous!!!:motu: I still have 8 months... and that's if I do defensive.

This made me look at my licence and work out that Ive had my full for 1year 5days :woohoo:
Did my first of four defensive driving classes last night :zzzz:
bi-winning: Did you do your restricted licencing at Huntly or Hamilton?
Sil3nt: Where have you booked your test in for?

sil3nt

17th May 2011, 09:52

This made me look at my licence and work out that Ive had my full for 1year 5days :woohoo:
Did my first of four defensive driving classes last night :zzzz:
bi-winning: Did you do your restricted licencing at Huntly or Hamilton?
Sil3nt: Where have you booked your test in for?I haven't booked yet. Backed into the flatmates car so have to see what that is going to cost to fix. No damage to her car but i can't even open the door to mine :facepalm:

Most likely do it at 5 cross roads. Was thinking about Huntly but they have stupid roads around there :bleh:

bi-winning

17th May 2011, 10:34

bi-winning: Did you do your restricted licencing at Huntly or Hamilton?

I done mine in Huntly... To be honest, I couldn't think of anywhere easier. Apart from the main road, there are absolutely NO hazards in Huntly during the day, it might as well be a desert town. But I'm sure the Full Test would be easy in Hamilton too? but if your looking for somewhere easy, Huntly could be where its at... The guy who tested me only done a half ass test because a) his wireless headphone batteries were flat:facepalm:, b) he said it looked like I could ride ok :scratch: and that same testing guy is still there at the moment, I saw him yesterday.

@sil3nt - They may be stupid(no they arnt haha), but atleast they be empty

steve_t

17th May 2011, 11:34

Hitcher!!!

Murray

20th May 2011, 12:44

Clubhouse talk on Wednesday was maybe a wee pootle on Sunday - somewhere between 150-200kms max. If anyone interested? leaving Kingsgate Hotel Hamilton carpark 11.00 am. (providing Trina's bike is back from being serviced and warrented). A cruisey Sunday afternoon ride with the mandatory coffee break in the middle. Destination to be confirmed on the day!!

wysper

20th May 2011, 14:11

17th wedding anniversary this weekend - I am out.

kb_SF1

21st May 2011, 10:03

Off to Taylorville today so will have to give the rides a miss for a couple of weeks. Enjoy yourselves.:woohoo:

Geeen

21st May 2011, 19:08

I could be keen for another ride this weekend :yes::ride:

Murray

26th May 2011, 09:19

At the clubhouse last night it appears at least 6 bikes are looking to go for a pootle this Sunday.

Sunday 29
A few showers and fine periods. Southwest breezes.

Meeting at Kingsgate Hotel carpark for 11.00 am departure with a coffee break/snack somewhere along the way - approx 150km's.

Whose interested???

sil3nt

26th May 2011, 09:45

Is it just me or are the departure times getting later and later?

Murray

27th May 2011, 12:17

Is it just me or are the departure times getting later and later?

Shorter days and shorter rides over winter.

slofox

27th May 2011, 12:24

My garage gets its final door installed today - which means it is now secure and I can bring The Vixen home at last! So if the weather is at all promising on Sunday I might just have to fang over to Raglan or somewhere likely. Be earlyish - maybe 9.00am or so if anyone is interested...

Murray

27th May 2011, 13:19

Looks like Dodgyiti may be joining us on Sunday as well!! Go the GUZZI

slofox

27th May 2011, 13:34

Looks like Dodgyiti may be joining us on Sunday as well!! Go the GUZZI

11.00am is a bit late for me - hafta do the d'Auckland thing in the arvo...buggrit.

insomnia01

28th May 2011, 12:44

could be keen for a little pootle ( got some truck racing to watch @ 3 ) any ideas

on where your heading ?? :ride::ride::ride::ride::ride::ride::ride:

slofox

28th May 2011, 13:05

could be keen for a little pootle ( got some truck racing to watch @ 3 ) any ideas

on where your heading ?? :ride::ride::ride::ride::ride::ride::ride:

TRUCK racing..?

Wash ya mouth out!

Pumbaa

28th May 2011, 18:34

is the little ride on for tomorrow i will be in as, got my ride back the other week need to run it a bit, is it still 11 am

insomnia01

28th May 2011, 19:59

TRUCK racing..?

Wash ya mouth out!

impressive stuff to watch, checked out the action at Taupo recently :shit::shit::shit::shit:

awa355

28th May 2011, 20:10

Trucks were made to carry racecars TO the track, not go out and butcher the race track surface.

awa355

29th May 2011, 19:35

How did the LOR ride go today?

My mate Phill and I decided that an 11 oclock start, was half the day gone, so went for a run this morning. Te A to Putaruru through some back roads, on to Tok.

The road to Whakamaru was in good nick, met up with the Rotorua Ulysses riders at the cafe there. They must be even older than us, half were riding three wheelers.

Phill and I turned off onto the Bennydale rd. Excellent surface and no traffic, Te Kuiti and up HW3 back home. Apart from a few bikes, these roads were almost empty. Just had to watch some of the shaded wet corners. Frosts come early down there and stay longer.

I've got untill next Weds off work so hope to get a few rides in.

Geeen

29th May 2011, 19:41

Murray

30th May 2011, 08:38

12 Bikes left with 3 Pillion passengers - Went through TA and towards Otoranhanga and turned off to the east and ended up at Wharepapa cafe, where we met up with a group of bikes from Rotorua. 178 kms on the clock when parking up. Great ride and roads (thanks Milan for the route) and only downside was Warr getting a flat which a pando and bung could not fix.
Never mind theres a nice bike on the side of the road somewhere for someone. Thanks to those who pillioned Warren and his pillion back to Hams. How many scrapes was it Glenn?? First one was pulling out of the cafe and seemed like only inches to spare from bike to road many times.

Warr

30th May 2011, 09:46

Was a nice route to get around till my front tyre went flat! I have some days off so are heading off later for the recovery.
I located the phone number for the place I left it and made contact with them, so all good.
Many thanks to Quasi and Glenn for the return leg of the journey.
Is the bruising showing up on your back yet Brett ?

insomnia01

30th May 2011, 13:04

Trucks were made to carry racecars TO the track, not go out and butcher the race track surface.

it was recently proven that butcher the race track surface does not happen when the trucks are out there doing the business :woohoo::woohoo:

MzTulip

30th May 2011, 14:08

rideon

30th May 2011, 17:44

Just love the country through Ngaroma - farmland like NZ was like 50 yrs ago - no multi million dollar diary farms, no large herds , & just the good old homesteads on drystock runs - love it. Its very much like SH 43 I reckon. The road was in pretty good nick as well & I don't think I saw a car anywhere through there ?? & mztulip we have no indicators to replace this time :), & misred managed to stay on the tarmac all day as well LOL (but don't tell her I said that!!)

ckai

31st May 2011, 08:10

It was a great ride! I loved the Ngaroma Road. Great weather too. I was wearing my new warm thick gloves yesterday and had trouble finding the indicator button, so sorry to all those who noticed when I thought my indicator was on but it wasn't! I ended up tooting quite a bit because I hit the horn instead! (fat lot of use...). At least I didn't drop my bike this time eh Milan!

Didn't we head East from Otorohanga Murray? And - did anyone notice Murray was SPEEDING on the way back after Te Awamutu? Shame on you Murray (you can stop lecturing me now ;-))

The reason Murray speeds on the way back is generally because it takes about 200km for the Honda to wind up to the legal limit :) He doesn't have the heart to slow it down :shutup:

Love Ngaroma Rd as well. Only done it once and always wanted to jump on it again. Bugger I was flat out this weekend 'cause it would have been a good ride. My loss.

Just love the country through Ngaroma - farmland like NZ was like 50 yrs ago - no multi million dollar diary farms, no large herds , & just the good old homesteads on drystock runs - love it. Its very much like SH 43 I reckon. The road was in pretty good nick as well & I don't think I saw a car anywhere through there ?? & mztulip we have no indicators to replace this time :), & misred managed to stay on the tarmac all day as well LOL (but don't tell her I said that!!)

The roads around there always seem to be pretty sweet. In the middle of winter they can get surprisingly icy in the shade though. They are super cool roads. Flowing corners and the crazy tight stuff is at a minimum.

PS: Does anyone else have a problem with using the "go to first unread post" button. The map put up by bi-winning earlier confuses my computer and it ends up bouncing back to the map putting the cursor in the search field of it. Trying to work out if it was just me and maybe my browser.

Murray

31st May 2011, 08:25

The reason Murray speeds on the way back is generally because it takes about 200km for the Honda to wind up to the legal limit :) He doesn't have the heart to slow it down :shutup:

COULD BE COS THE PUB IS CALLING!!:drinknsin:drinknsin:beer::beer::drinkup: :drinkup:

PS: Does anyone else have a problem with using the "go to first unread post" button. The map put up by bi-winning earlier confuses my computer and it ends up bouncing back to the map putting the cursor in the search field of it. Trying to work out if it was just me and maybe my browser.

yep but now on a new page it seems to have gone

bi-winning

31st May 2011, 08:35

The map put up by bi-winning earlier confuses my computer

Has that helped? (I deleted it)

ckai

31st May 2011, 14:23

yep but now on a new page it seems to have gone

I have mine set to show 50 or something posts per page so I don't have as many pages.

Has that helped? (I deleted it)

haha I was wondering why it didn't do it. I was thinking it made me a liar then I saw this. Cheers :niceone:. Kinda weird that it was even happening though. Never had that before although Chrome is playing silly buggers with my business internet banking. Have to use another browser. Bloody technology.

5150

31st May 2011, 19:53

Geeen

31st May 2011, 20:54

Hi all. Firt time poster on here. I just traded the Adventure bike on my new roadbike and am looking for some people to ride with in the Hamilton area. Hope this is the right forum to join. How and where are the rides organized from. Would love to join and meet few KBers from here. Cheers :corn:

How're goin. Yup right thread, Rides are usually discussed Wednesday night at the Te Rapa tavern and leave the Kingsgate hotel 10:30 - 11:00 on Sunday morning, just getting back into them as I've FINALLY got my own bike to ride again :woohoo: Good bunch 'o people, lots of different skill levels so should be a possie in the pack for you. A few of these guys are meeting at Momento on Hood St to sort a ride for this Weekend, check out the Waikato tag o rama thread.

wysper

31st May 2011, 21:19

A few of these guys are meeting at Momento on Hood St to sort a ride for this Weekend, check out the Waikato tag o rama thread.

When is that meeting?

Geeen

31st May 2011, 21:59

When is that meeting?

Meet for coffee to discuss Saturday 4 June 10.00 am at Momento corner Victoria and Hood Streets

wysper

1st June 2011, 10:13

Meet for coffee to discuss Saturday 4 June 10.00 am at Momento corner Victoria and Hood Streets

Might come along, even if it is just for the coffee.

sil3nt

1st June 2011, 11:57

So i don't have a 250 for my license next week :facepalm:

The GPX has a WOF (although not according to carjam?) but Marie hasn't paid the rego (she rides it everyday not me figured she would take care of it!).

Tried Ham Honda they have an XR250 but not so sure about riding a dual purpose for the first time while sitting a test...

Could rego the GPX but that would mean finding money that i dont have from somewhere.

Murray

1st June 2011, 13:01

Murray

1st June 2011, 13:04

A few of these guys are meeting at Momento on Hood St to sort a ride for this Weekend, check out the Waikato tag o rama thread.

Meet for coffee to discuss Saturday 4 June 10.00 am at Momento corner Victoria and Hood Streets

Are you riding Saturday or looking to organise a ride for the Sunday (or Monday)???

Saturday 4 Cloudy, outbreaks of rain developing. Gusty northeasterlies.
Sunday 5 Rain easing to a few showers. Northerlies dying away.
Monday 6 A few showers. Northwest breezes.

Geeen

1st June 2011, 13:09

Are you riding Saturday or looking to organise a ride for the Sunday (or Monday)???

Saturday 4 Cloudy, outbreaks of rain developing. Gusty northeasterlies.
Sunday 5 Rain easing to a few showers. Northerlies dying away.
Monday 6 A few showers. Northwest breezes.

STJim is the guy organizing it. I just copied and pasted it for Wysper

sil3nt

1st June 2011, 13:12

Road and sport have a GN250 for day hire at $70 I think. Otherwise someone may be able to loan you a bike. what day and what time??Friday 10th of June. Will need a bike from roughly 1pm - 3:30pm. Don't want to be a pain and borrow someones bikes so will see what other stores have. $70 day hire is what it would cost to register the GPX anyway (or close enough!). Have a week to organise it so no panic yet.

Murray

1st June 2011, 13:15

STJim is the guy organizing it. I just copied and pasted it for Wysper

Is it a Ulysses ride or Tag or rama ride then?? Will ask Jim at Te Rapa 2night. He usually shows up!!

Murray

1st June 2011, 13:23

Hi all. First time poster on here. I just traded the Adventure bike on my new roadbike and am looking for some people to ride with in the Hamilton area. Hope this is the right forum to join. How and where are the rides organized from. Would love to join and meet few KBers from here. Cheers :corn:

Hi 5150, welcome. there are a number of rides available in Hamilton - Ulysses are quite active, (Jim generally meets with us at Te rapa tavern Wednesday nights) Honda ran a Thursday night ride i think and Boyds have regular rides?? (both tend to be faster paced rides) and We (LOR) generally ride Sunday mornings afternoons. If you want to search back through this thread and the preceeding thread (search back a long way) we are pretty much a social group with the emphasis being on the ride and making the destination safely. (We are not there to race) We have a number of female riders and pillions that come along and while the leaders are very good riders and travel at higher speeds we have a group (me, myself and I) that travel at the back to match the slowest speed. we try not to lose anyone and accommodate all levels of skills and size of bikes. rides stop for a coffee break along the way and are generally weather or event dependent. More often than not if a ride is organised it will go in the calendar section (the one on Sunday didnt for some reason?). Be nice to see you along or at the "clubrroms" on a Wednesday some time (bout 5.30-6pm), generally all travel by car to the clubrroms on Wednesday so you may find us at a table by all the TV screens if you come along.

Yes I'm bored today and counting down to 5ish!!

STJim

1st June 2011, 13:33

Is it a Ulysses ride or Tag or rama ride then?? Will ask Jim at Te Rapa 2night. He usually shows up!!

Murray Ulysses is doing nothing this weekend. Looking at a ride to recover the tag and to plant it back in the Waikato.

Aristocat

1st June 2011, 13:37

... Honda run a Wednesday night ride i think and Boyds have regular rides?? (both tend to be faster paced rides)

The Honda hamilton rides were Thursday evenings, but they haven't sent out a ride notification in quite a few weeks; I think they've gone into hibernation for winter as it gets dark early now.

As for the Boyd rides, things have changed. Gone are the glory days of cannon-ball runs watching Glenn wring the last few revs out of a VFR; it's a rather sedate, scenic tour these days. My Dad beat them all (myself excluded) to Nikau Cave ... in a Hiace van. Do the maths. Some quick guys still go on the over-nighter's though. Either way, get hold of Glenn and go on their email list; he quite often sends out last-minute rides like the run over to Browny's cafe near Katikati on Sunday 22nd May.

Murray

1st June 2011, 14:05

Murray Ulysses is doing nothing this weekend. Looking at a ride to recover the tag and to plant it back in the Waikato.

Keep us updated, may come along depending on when??? Where is it at the moment???

5150

1st June 2011, 16:26

Hi 5150, welcome. there are a number of rides available in Hamilton - Ulysses are quite active, (Jim generally meets with us at Te rapa tavern Wednesday nights) Honda ran a Thursday night ride i think and Boyds have regular rides?? (both tend to be faster paced rides) and We (LOR) generally ride Sunday mornings afternoons. If you want to search back through this thread and the preceeding thread (search back a long way) we are pretty much a social group with the emphasis being on the ride and making the destination safely. (We are not there to race) We have a number of female riders and pillions that come along and while the leaders are very good riders and travel at higher speeds we have a group (me, myself and I) that travel at the back to match the slowest speed. we try not to lose anyone and accommodate all levels of skills and size of bikes. rides stop for a coffee break along the way and are generally weather or event dependent. More often than not if a ride is organised it will go in the calendar section (the one on Sunday didnt for some reason?). Be nice to see you along or at the "clubrroms" on a Wednesday some time (bout 5.30-6pm), generally all travel by car to the clubrroms on Wednesday so you may find us at a table by all the TV screens if you come along.

Yes I'm bored today and counting down to 5ish!!

Thanks for the welcome.

I know Glenn at Boyds very well and occasionally go on his rides or trips. By clubrooms I take it you mean Te Rapa Tavern :drinkup:
I will be keen to make to most or at least some of your guys rides. Either with the wife on the back or by my self. So look forward to meeting you all. This week and weekend is kind of already planed out for me, but next Wednesday night is a definate starter for me followed by a weekend ride :)

See you all out there

wysper

1st June 2011, 16:57

Murray Ulysses is doing nothing this weekend. Looking at a ride to recover the tag and to plant it back in the Waikato.

Blimey! I can't push my bike that far!

Geeen

1st June 2011, 18:30

Blimey! I can't push my bike that far!

Try riding it then :bleh::dodge::lol:

Geeen

1st June 2011, 18:33

Sorry, had a crap day and needed a laugh. Thinking about some sort of inflammatory remark regarding Harleys, but my minds gone blank.......

wysper

1st June 2011, 18:50

Sorry, had a crap day and needed a laugh. Thinking about some sort of inflammatory remark regarding Harleys, but my minds gone blank.......

Don't worry, it will come to you.
I have been thinking of something along the lines of...

It is a shame the Trumpys need an extra cylinder to try and keep up with the harleys....but since you are faster than me it seemed a little pointless LOL

wysper

1st June 2011, 18:51

Try riding it then :bleh::dodge::lol:

But if I do that it might get dirty!!

ckai

2nd June 2011, 08:21

Don't worry, it will come to you.
I have been thinking of something along the lines of...

It is a shame the Trumpys need an extra cylinder to try and keep up with the harleys....but since you are faster than me it seemed a little pointless LOL

Watch ya self twinkle toes...more trumpys here than tractors ;) And we all know how the brits fight compared to the Yanks. They, yanks, tend to poke each other in the eyes from bad intel.:crybaby:

Murray

2nd June 2011, 08:44

Watch ya self twinkle toes...more trumpys here than tractors ;) And we all know how the brits fight compared to the Yanks. They, yanks, tend to poke each other in the eyes from bad intel.:crybaby:

More trumpys where??? Can't say Ive seen any for a long.... long .... long time. In fact someone at the pub (10 of us there) asked who is this ckai guy?????

The strange thing was no one could remember??

wysper

2nd June 2011, 10:28

And we all know how the brits fight compared to the Yanks.

I think you mean they set about suppling both sides until there is a victor, then jump on their side and run about yelling "we saved yo' ass!"

p/t for any of our American friends out there.

5150

2nd June 2011, 11:15

rustyrobot

2nd June 2011, 11:22

...more trumpys here than tractors

A triumph in every ditch isn't it? :)

(I'll climb back under my rock now)

Geeen

2nd June 2011, 17:31

A triumph in every ditch isn't it? :)

(I'll climb back under my rock now)

Mine's never been in a ditch,

And I thought Triumphs were bikes for old English people with bushy beards.......:scratch:

Does a goatee count :confused:

5150

2nd June 2011, 19:38

Mine's never been in a ditch,

Does a goatee count :confused:

I guess so :confused:

Geeen

2nd June 2011, 19:50

I guess so :confused:

Thank God I'm not a pom :woohoo: You going for a Coffee on saturday?

Quasievil

2nd June 2011, 19:51

Mine's never been in a ditch,

Got wood ???

Geeen

2nd June 2011, 19:58

Got wood ???

How do I respond to that? Do I be crude or do I overshare?? :scratch:

ckai

2nd June 2011, 21:29

More trumpys where??? Can't say Ive seen any for a long.... long .... long time. In fact someone at the pub (10 of us there) asked who is this ckai guy?????

The strange thing was no one could remember??

Excellent. I was getting too well known. ;) I'm going with Incognito. I was planning on riding with ya fellas this weekend but ya can get stuffed now. I know when I'm not wanted:motu:

ha

And I thought Triumphs were bikes for old English people with bushy beards.......:scratch:

I'm having to grow one because I looked at of place.

A triumph in every ditch isn't it? :)

(I'll climb back under my rock now)

hahah seems to be

5150

3rd June 2011, 06:16

Thank God I'm not a pom :woohoo: You going for a Coffee on saturday?

Might do actually, and depending if it is nice I might be even tempted to take the bike too :scooter:

Murray

3rd June 2011, 08:30

Excellent.I was planning on riding with ya fellas this weekend

From what I understand a ride this weekend may be organised by the Tag o rama guys over coffee at momento's (go back a page or so). I am sure they will put details up regarding this once day, date and time have been organised. Off to get the Tag and bring it home I believe???

STJim

3rd June 2011, 12:47

From what I understand a ride this weekend may be organised by the Tag o rama guys over coffee at momento's (go back a page or so). I am sure they will put details up regarding this once day, date and time have been organised. Off to get the Tag and bring it home I believe???

That's the general plan.
If there is a ride on Sunday I will post details Saturday afternoon.
Cheers
Jim

5150

3rd June 2011, 13:23

That's the general plan.
If there is a ride on Sunday I will post details Saturday afternoon.
Cheers
Jim

Are these rides weather dependant? Or we ride no matter what the conditions throw at us? :dodge:

STJim

3rd June 2011, 14:13

Are these rides weather dependant? Or we ride no matter what the conditions throw at us? :dodge:

I can assure you that any ride on Sunday will be weather dependent. I note that the latest forecast I have seen is of "showers" which I don't mind to much

ckai

3rd June 2011, 16:09

From what I understand a ride this weekend may be organised by the Tag o rama guys over coffee at momento's (go back a page or so). I am sure they will put details up regarding this once day, date and time have been organised. Off to get the Tag and bring it home I believe???

LOR not having a shorter ride? May be keen to go over there though.

Wouldn't it be a bastard if someone went over and got the tag on Saturday :D
:angry:

haha

STJim

3rd June 2011, 16:52

LOR not having a shorter ride? May be keen to go over there though.

Wouldn't it be a bastard if someone went over and got the tag on Saturday :D
:angry:

haha

Hopefully they will post it up on the Saturday evening and we could go somewhere else or even go and collect the new one.

STJim

4th June 2011, 20:31

Any wanting a ride on Sunday meet at Hillcrest Caltex 1.30 pm Weather dependent ie no rain. Phone me on 021 901557 if you have any questions.Cheers Jim

STJim

5th June 2011, 17:53

Five bikes. Enjoyed an Eastern Waikato cruise covered approximately 170 to 180 kms.

kb_SF1

5th June 2011, 22:47

Jim, thanks for a great ride in the sun and good coffee stop at Kamai Cheese Factory.

Interested in Dave's 500 miler.

Kerry

STJim

6th June 2011, 09:56

Jim, thanks for a great ride in the sun and good coffee stop at Kamai Cheese Factory.

Interested in Dave's 500 miler.

Kerry

I'll post detail once. Date s etc are confirmed. Won't be until September
Cheers
Jim

5150

7th June 2011, 13:33

Jim, thanks for a great ride in the sun and good coffee stop at Kamai Cheese Factory.

Interested in Dave's 500 miler.

Kerry

500 miler? Did I miss something????:confused:

Geeen

7th June 2011, 19:06

I showed up to momento on saturday, but as no-one had bikes there I didn't know what anyone looks like :facepalm::facepalm::facepalm::facepalm:

wysper

7th June 2011, 19:15

I showed up to momento on saturday, but as no-one had bikes there I didn't know what anyone looks like :facepalm::facepalm::facepalm::facepalm:

Still was a good coffee at the place we went to anyway. So wasn't all bad.

Geeen

7th June 2011, 19:33

Still was a good coffee at the place we went to anyway. So wasn't all bad.

The Coffee and Food Establishment, if anyone's wondering. Watched an Anime last night you might like, it's a bit of a mind fuk tho :woohoo:

STJim

7th June 2011, 20:56

500 miler? Did I miss something????:confused:

Ulysses runs this event annually in October. 500 miles in under 12 hours.We were discussing this on Sunday afternoon over coffee.

wysper

8th June 2011, 08:50

The Coffee and Food Establishment, if anyone's wondering. Watched an Anime last night you might like, it's a bit of a mind fuk tho :woohoo:

Yep I'm keen. Did you like the couple I lent you? Or not your bag really?

5150

8th June 2011, 14:17

Ulysses runs this event annually in October. 500 miles in under 12 hours.We were discussing this on Sunday afternoon over coffee.

Ahh, Like the old Rusty Nuts run that use to be around in the mid to late 90ies. I would be up for that.

The old Rusty Nuts run was 1000kms in 12hrs. And no one knew where it would run to until the morning so the :Police: wouldn't know where to set up their speed traps. I did 2 of these, and they were hard work. Lot's of fun tho

mikemike104

9th June 2011, 18:30

Any one riding this Sunday?

Geeen

9th June 2011, 18:56

Any one riding this Sunday?

Most likely, can't say what though :whistle:

sil3nt

9th June 2011, 20:30

Any one riding this Sunday?You got your full yet Mike?

mikemike104

9th June 2011, 22:37

You got your full yet Mike?

Eligible but lazy I'm afraid.

5150

10th June 2011, 08:00

Any one riding this Sunday?

Yes, but weather dependant....

slofox

10th June 2011, 08:54

Yes, but weather dependant....

Somebody go tell Metservice we're pissed off with all the ____ing rain! :angry:

EDIT: You might mention fog too...

Murray

10th June 2011, 09:04

Though some would like to ride it looks like the weathers not going to play the game. I would suggest that if you are hanging out for a ride meet at the Kingsgate Hotel carpark at 10.30 - wait a while and see if anyone else turns up. Me and Trina may or may not be there dependent on weather and whether my bike gets back on the road??

wysper

10th June 2011, 09:19

Somebody go tell Metservice we're pissed off with all the ____ing rain! :angry:

EDIT: You might mention fog too...

The rain I can handle... but that damn fog!!

Geeen

10th June 2011, 13:04

The rain I can handle... but that damn fog!!

Just make your pipes louder, that should get rid of the fog :shutup:

slofox

10th June 2011, 14:40

Just make your pipes louder, that should get rid of the fog :shutup:

Tried that with the SVS...didn't work though. Just scared the sheep out of the fog and into the bike...:facepalm:

wysper

10th June 2011, 15:26

Just make your pipes louder, that should get rid of the fog :shutup:

But that only clears the fog behind me!

Murray

10th June 2011, 16:11

But that only clears the fog behind me!

I thought at the speed harleys go that they have trouble keeping up with there own pipes output??

Geeen

10th June 2011, 16:59

But that only clears the fog behind me!

You're supposed to ride backwards or fire the pipes forward.

Geeen

11th June 2011, 10:08

I'm thinking of wandering up to Hampton Downs tomorrow to have a gander at the track day. Anyone who want to come is welcome. Meet as Murray said, Kingsgate at 10 - 10:30 then off.

sil3nt

11th June 2011, 10:24

I'm thinking of wandering up to Hampton Downs tomorrow to have a gander at the track day. Anyone who want to come is welcome. Meet as Murray said, Kingsgate at 10 - 10:30 then off.Damn only just got up.

Geeen

11th June 2011, 11:37

Damn only just got up.

Forgot to say On Sunday:facepalm:

sil3nt

11th June 2011, 14:20

Forgot to say On Sunday:facepalm:Haha maybe i should read properly! I did hear there was a trackday at HD when i was in Boyds for some reason i thought it was today.

Phreak

11th June 2011, 22:15

If the weather looks okay I think I'll come meet everyone that wants to ride up to Hampton Downs... Be good to take the 250 out for a decent blat!

Geeen

12th June 2011, 09:58

Might give it a miss today, hope everyone that goes has fun

Quasievil

12th June 2011, 12:33

Haha maybe i should read properly! I did hear there was a trackday at HD when i was in Boyds for some reason i thought it was today.

Still want those Jeans bro, they here

JakeTehMuss

12th June 2011, 15:50

sil3nt

12th June 2011, 16:10

So Im going for my full licence tomorrow. Today during lunch time I went to swap my zx-6r for my friends 250... only to notice his WOF and REG ran out on the 1st of this month :mad: Lazy mofo

:innocent: Now is anybody on here kind enough to loan me their 250cc bike so I can do my licence test tomorrow? Must have WOF/REG please.

I'll even leave the keys to my bike with you and bring your bike home with a full tank of gas :2thumbsupHamilton Honda had an XR250 (dual purpose machine) that he said he was happy for me to use. In the end i went to Boyd and used a GZ250 (cruiser) which was a piece of piss to ride cost $60 but worth paying for a bike i knew wasn't going to die!

Good luck for the test I did mine on friday wasn't too bad! (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/138859-A-fun-day-riding-in-the-rain)

5150

12th June 2011, 19:28

Ahh, took my self and the green monster out past Mistery Creek and West side of Karapiro through some windies. Cleared the carbs (err throttle bodies) and the head. Scrubbed the new tires and knee sliders in. Aaahhhh. Bliss really :devil2::cool:

jmk

12th June 2011, 22:42

http://www.boydmotorcycles.co.nz/Default.aspx?page=3878

Quasievil

13th June 2011, 07:57

http://www.boydmotorcycles.co.nz/Default.aspx?page=3878

pfft Quasi Sale Leather jackets from $250, dont need a link, just come and see me !

ckai

13th June 2011, 08:13

http://www.boydmotorcycles.co.nz/Default.aspx?page=3878

Holy crap that's come around fast! Were the hell did the year go?!?!?!

5150

13th June 2011, 10:21

http://www.boydmotorcycles.co.nz/Default.aspx?page=3878

And I just blew 700 bills with them on a new set of leathers :facepalm:

Murray

15th June 2011, 16:22

Looking like another crap day weather wise Sunday. Still a beer on Wednesday night is all good!! :drinkup::drinknsin:beer::puke:

wysper

15th June 2011, 16:28

Looking like another crap day weather wise Sunday. Still a beer on Wednesday night is all good!! :drinkup::drinknsin:beer::puke:

I really have to get my stuff sorted out and make a wednesday night sometime.
You will know it is me, because I will actually be on my bike :banana:

sil3nt

17th June 2011, 12:42

Murray

17th June 2011, 13:18

No ride planned this weekend:(:(

Tomorrow Saturday 18
Rain, some heavy and possibly thundery falls, easing to showers and fine spells during the morning as strong gusty northeasterlies abate and tend northwest.

Sunday 19
Showers, some heavy and possibly thundery at first, and fine spells. Northeast winds tending northwest

5150

17th June 2011, 13:48

JakeTehMuss

17th June 2011, 15:15

Did you get your licence in the end?
Yup :drinkup:
Feels good riding around and knowing my licence is all up to date :banana:
Last week of work for me this coming week!!!!

sil3nt

17th June 2011, 15:26

Yup :drinkup:
Feels good riding around and knowing my licence is all up to date :banana:
Last week of work for me this coming week!!!!Nice! You win lotto? :bleh:

insomnia01

17th June 2011, 15:43

Still want those Jeans bro, they here

Are the new SP1 gloves in yet?? :whistle::whistle::whistle:

JakeTehMuss

17th June 2011, 15:43

Nice! You win lotto? :bleh:

Haha no :mad:
Just taking a few weeks off work before I start my studies next month.

Murray

24th June 2011, 08:50

Weathers been pretty crap lately and had lowest turnout at the "clubrooms" so far with only 7 attending (I have put up the calendar entry for it again) . People are away or working this week and weekend or perhaps its just the rain but due to this there was little interest for this Sunday. July 2nd Trina and I will be doing the BFTP ride (its in the calendar) if anyone wants to come along let us know. Although this will be a Rotorua trip there is also some talk of a Rotorua trip to the VCC swapmeet at Paradise Valley on the 10th July. This could be a great chance for some of you to dust of the cobwebs and as such will be on!!. This ride is in the calendar with final route to be confirmed. The buffet deal will be available on the Sunday as well! Go on Cam you know the hashies are calling!!

Murray

25th June 2011, 09:29

wysper

25th June 2011, 18:10

Link to calander entry for Blast From The Past group (BFTP) ride on Jul 3rd - Me & Trina (maybe Kerry) will be going on this!! Anyone want to join us???

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=2830&day=2011-7-3&c=all

While my bike may be technologically old enough it is not chronologically old enough for the ride :lol:

Geeen

25th June 2011, 18:46

While my bike may be technologically old enough it is not chronologically old enough for the ride :lol:

Just add your age and you'll be fine :lol:
My wife and I are going to take the Speedy to speedshow in Dorkland next month, most likely the on the Sunday. Anyone who wants to come along is welcome.

sil3nt

25th June 2011, 18:52

Geeen

25th June 2011, 19:36

Really want to go to the speedshow. Haven't seen an F1 car in the flesh for 10 years! Soccer has been cancelled two weeks in a row now i bet that wont happen when i actually want to do stuff on a sunday.

At this stage its only Sunday coz that might work better with babysitters kid playing soccer Saturday

sil3nt

25th June 2011, 20:26

At this stage its only Sunday coz that might work better with babysitters kid playing soccer SaturdaySunday would be the only day i could go anyway. Work Saturdays :(

Pumbaa

25th June 2011, 22:07

i would also be interested in tagging along to speedshow can you put it up on calender

Geeen

25th June 2011, 22:10

i would also be interested in tagging along to speedshow can you put it up on calender

UM, sure.

Can some one tell me how??:scratch:

wysper

26th June 2011, 07:48

UM, sure.

Can some one tell me how??:scratch:

Go to your fridge, and right it on the calendar attached there. Thats what I do. :killingme

Course, that could explain why no one else knows what I am doing!

Murray

26th June 2011, 09:12

My wife and I are going to take the Speedy to speedshow in Dorkland next month, most likely the on the Sunday. Anyone who wants to come along is welcome.

Yeah a few of us have already talked about doing that. Calendar entry put in for 24th July

insomnia01

26th June 2011, 09:26

what a morning !!! Anyone riding today ?? :whistle::whistle::whistle:

wysper

26th June 2011, 10:13

what a morning !!! Anyone riding today ?? :whistle::whistle::whistle:

Rode yesterday, today is my turn to look after the kids.

JakeTehMuss

26th June 2011, 10:47

what a morning !!! Anyone riding today ?? :whistle::whistle::whistle:

Just woke up noticed the :sunny::drool:
If your not already out riding flick me a txt: 027 3330 881
Cheers Jake

Murray

26th June 2011, 11:12

Still working!!!

Geeen

26th June 2011, 16:00

Go to your fridge, and right it on the calendar attached there. Thats what I do. :killingme

Course, that could explain why no one else knows what I am doing!

Dont got a calendar on the fridge, we use the ones on our phones.

awa355

26th June 2011, 19:41

Went out to Kawhia this morning with a mate. Had a brilliant ride, Quite a few bikes on the road. Just as well Phill had some cash, the shop had no eftpos.

Had a look at the rear tyre today, looks like a new one coming up.

ckai

27th June 2011, 08:16

Go on Cam you know the hashies are calling!!

They are indeed. Stayed at a B&B in Ohakune in the weekend and they only gave us 1 hash brown each!!! Why the...?!?!?!?! What the hell was up with that? Was so devastated I had to have more at lunch :)

Might have to make it a family trip down to catch up with everyone even if I/Brooke doesn't ride.

insomnia01

27th June 2011, 11:14

Just woke up noticed the :sunny::drool:
If your not already out riding flick me a txt: 027 3330 881
Cheers Jake

sorry Bro !!! already on the road to Coro by then what a awesome day had over there :yes: will keep your mb# for future referance, your got to make the most of these fine days as they come over winter

\m/

27th June 2011, 18:44

Yeah a few of us have already talked about doing that. Calendar entry put in for 24th July
Got the 24th off work so I'll probably be going up there on the bike with you guys.

wysper

29th June 2011, 11:25

Still working!!!

What time to folks usually turn up to the tavern Murray?

Murray

29th June 2011, 13:07

What time to folks usually turn up to the tavern Murray?

Nigels always first at about 5.00, we get there 5.30ish and others arrive anytime 5.30-6.30 definate beertime tonight!!!

wysper

29th June 2011, 13:17

Nigels always first at about 5.00, we get there 5.30ish and others arrive anytime 5.30-6.30 definate beertime tonight!!!

Awesome, I hope to see you all tonight!

mikemike104

30th June 2011, 19:54

Any one planning on riding this Sunday?

insomnia01

1st July 2011, 09:03

Any one planning on riding this Sunday?

what you got in mind ??

mikemike104

1st July 2011, 09:33

what you got in mind ??

http://www.motowhere.com/maps/route/03-10-10-Hamilton-TeKuiti-Raglan-Hamilton

Like this but maybe not the Raglan / st highwy 22 bit.

insomnia01

1st July 2011, 10:22

Can do something like that but will change the Raglan bit for a couple of nice roads around Putaruru/Waitoa if you like !! Can decide/change plan as we go dependant on road conditions, confirm tomorrow Mike ?? will be at cruise pace :facepalm:

mikemike104

1st July 2011, 10:42

Will confirm tomorrow, if you have time do up a motowhere map of the proposed ride?

Murray

1st July 2011, 10:44

Me and trina doing the BFTP ride on Sunday (its in the calendar). Organised ride for the following Sunday (hope the weather stays good) and it is also in the calendar. Also sounds like good lot of people are looking at attending the speedshow on 24th July so that is also in the calendar. happy riding everyone and sunnyside up is good!!!:sunny::sunny::sunny:

insomnia01

1st July 2011, 10:51

Will confirm tomorrow, if you have time do up a motowhere map of the proposed ride?

I'll try !!! most of my rides I make up as I go ( weather conditions/road conditions/time etc, etc ) I'll make a proposed loop tonight & post it up :innocent: It'll possible be only @ 200 - 250km max, Going touring next week so just after a nice little loop whilst the weather is :sunny::sunny::sunny:.

insomnia01

1st July 2011, 13:18

Proposed loop for Sunday 3/7 @260km


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I will confirm my attendance tomorrow night but looking likely at this stage.... Anyone else keen reply to thread

nanahc

1st July 2011, 13:45

Im keen. what time are you guys planning on going?

mikemike104

1st July 2011, 14:34

Im keen. what time are you guys planning on going?

I'm in for this it looks like a fun loop. Where to meet & when?

insomnia01

1st July 2011, 15:14

Im keen. what time are you guys planning on going?

I'm in for this it looks like a fun loop. Where to meet & when?

Kingsgate depart 1100 lunch @ Crazy Cow cafe Putararu

TO ANYONE ELSE KEEN ON THIS RIDE ITS A 250CC FREINDLY CRUISE unless you want me to chase you :chase:

Quasievil

1st July 2011, 16:06

TO ANYONE ELSE KEEN ON THIS RIDE ITS A 250CC FREINDLY CRUISE

Is that like code for slow?

:shit:

nanahc

1st July 2011, 17:35

Is that like code for slow?

:shit:

seeing as ill be on the road id say yes. :scooter:

awa355

1st July 2011, 19:01

Should be a good ride over those roads. I'm working night shift, Sunday morning, but may snatch a couple of hours sleep, then meet up at Pirongia.

insomnia01

1st July 2011, 19:52

Is that like code for slow?

:shit:

:shifty::shifty::shifty::psst::shifty:

Should be a good ride over those roads. I'm working night shift, Sunday morning, but may snatch a couple of hours sleep, then meet up at Pirongia.

Usual cafe meeting point !! Not leaving Kingsgate till 11 then through to Pirongia via Te pahu Rd eta @ 1130 I'd say

mikemike104

2nd July 2011, 17:30

Sweet as then, see y'all at 11am tomorrow :scooter:

insomnia01

3rd July 2011, 08:51

fresh morning fellas !!!! see you all then

wysper

3rd July 2011, 09:23

Pretty cold one this AM.

awa355

3rd July 2011, 10:06

10am, Not long home from a long night shift. I will give this ride a miss and catch up on sleep. Dont hang around at Pirongia for me. Have a good run.

awa355

4th July 2011, 18:17

How did the ride go?

mikemike104

4th July 2011, 18:22

How did the ride go?

Was good, maybe 230k's all up or so, just 3 of us and there was abit of excitement when we all went for a slide on a sneeky patch of mud, but everyone managed to stay uprite, so all n all a neat ride.

insomnia01

4th July 2011, 19:41

how does it go Mike ??? :cold::cold::cold::cold::cold::cold: " Must remember thermal liners " :facepalm::facepalm::facepalm:

Murray

5th July 2011, 08:43

Rides already in the calendar for this Sunday (09/07/11)

Forecast not brilliant but only showers
Sunday 10
Showers. Not much wind.

mikemike104

5th July 2011, 10:30

how does it go Mike ??? :cold::cold::cold::cold::cold::cold: " Must remember thermal liners " :facepalm::facepalm::facepalm:

Agreed, must remeber to wear weather appropriate clothing... e.g. ^

Murray

7th July 2011, 09:58

Weather not looking to great at the moment but can make a call on who wants to go on the Sunday morning

Sunday 10
Early rain, then showers. Strong, gusty westerlies.

Ride for Sunday is in the calendar. Don't forget the speedshow ride on the 24th

Murray

8th July 2011, 08:16

Come on guys and girls whose up for it??? Don't forget the breakfast offer (its in the calendar)

Pumbaa

9th July 2011, 18:22

your right murry it looks a bit crap for tomorrow
i will leave my tag up on the calander if you decide not to go post a reply i will re check this thread at 9 in the morning

glenn

MzTulip

10th July 2011, 07:58

Come on guys and girls whose up for it??? Don't forget the breakfast offer (its in the calendar) I think I'll stay home and enjoy the tropical sunshine today - mow the lawns, get a tan...:laugh: Sorry insomnia you can't chase me today on my "slow" bike (code word for 250's - thank you Quasi you need your bottom smacked for saying that cheeky sod!). If any of you tough guys do decide to risk lightening strike today have a spectacular ride - stay safe my friends. Tulip

Pumbaa

10th July 2011, 09:34

sorry murry im pulling out also dont mine the rain not to happy about riding in all this lighting im seeing will catch you at the speedshow ride glenn

Murray

14th July 2011, 09:57

Good turn out last night and good to catch up with David again, seems like he's looking at getting a bike again. Nice to see Shona looking fit after her wee spill in the weekend (she can elaborate if she wishes too??). No ride planned this weekend I'm working on Sunday so Trina and I may just do a Saturday arvo trip to Raglan or something??? Anyone want to plan a Sunday ride go for it, weather looks promising

Saturday 16 Cloudy periods with a few showers. Fresh southwesterlies.
Sunday 17 Any remaining showers clearing and becoming fine. Winds turning southerly
Monday 18 Sunny

Don't forget the ride to the speedshow on the 24th, its in the calendar

Sunny side up guys

wysper

14th July 2011, 12:35

Sunny side up guys

Jesus! I wish. Got pretty damp riding to work this morning!

Geeen

14th July 2011, 22:28

Jesus! I wish. Got pretty damp riding to work this morning!

It a was hideous drive to Mangawai Heads this morning, Pissing with rain and thunder and lightning and wind strong enough to throw the van around......

kb_SF1

15th July 2011, 20:20

Freezing in wtgn this morning & down in new plymouth tomorrow, work has me all over the place at the moment so it will be a couple of more weeks before I'm out and about on the bike again.

Safe riding:yes:

STJim

16th July 2011, 08:42

I will have to ride this weekend. Heading for the UK next Saturday. Away for 5 weeks

scroter

16th July 2011, 14:58

thinking about going round the coromandel loop or maybe kopu-hikuai if anyones keen let me know.

shadow sol

16th July 2011, 19:02

anyone going for a ride tomorrow morning? could be keen - will check back here later on

Quasievil

16th July 2011, 19:08

thinking about going round the coromandel loop or maybe kopu-hikuai if anyones keen let me know.

Sounds like the plan !

carver

16th July 2011, 19:19

Sounds like the plan !

you better ride safe, no wheelies!

Quasievil

16th July 2011, 20:15

you better ride safe, no wheelies!

I always ride safe and I dont know how to do the wheelie thing.........you where suposed to teach me:yes:

scroter

16th July 2011, 22:40

Sounds like the plan !

was thinking of leaving about 10 but if you wanna tag along can go anytime, what would suit you?

Quasievil

17th July 2011, 09:06

was thinking of leaving about 10 but if you wanna tag along can go anytime, what would suit you?

Hi Scroter, had a bit of a game changer so cant ride all day sadly, Im prolly going to head out to rags or Mangakino or something this arvo, perhaps text me your number if you want to tag along 0275 430329
cheers dude

same applies for anyone else that wants to ride with me fast or slow all is good:yes:

Warr

17th July 2011, 09:42

thinking about going round the coromandel loop or maybe kopu-hikuai if anyones keen let me know.
Have Coro plans today too. Sent you a PM .. else may see you on the way !

Murray

18th July 2011, 09:40

So whose going to Speedshow on Sunday?? Rides in the calendar, heres hoping for good weather

ckai

18th July 2011, 14:41

So whose going to Speedshow on Sunday?? Rides in the calendar, heres hoping for good weather

snow weekend this weekend. Been hanging out. May pop down to the pub this week though. Gotta have a catch up.

wysper

18th July 2011, 15:39

snow weekend this weekend. Been hanging out. May pop down to the pub this week though. Gotta have a catch up.

No way... I am sure you are just a figment of our imaginations.

sil3nt

18th July 2011, 21:31

snow weekend this weekend. Been hanging out. May pop down to the pub this week though. Gotta have a catch up.I went yesterday to whakapapa. Best day ever at the snow. Massively strong winds in the morning on the upper mountain but in the afternoon it was clear and calm. The queues were pretty big but they will have more open this weekend so should be a little better.

Enjoy it there is a heap of snow and the conditions look good this weekend!

ckai

19th July 2011, 08:08

No way... I am sure you are just a figment of our imaginations.

I'm a figment of yours ;)

I went yesterday to whakapapa. Best day ever at the snow. Massively strong winds in the morning on the upper mountain but in the afternoon it was clear and calm. The queues were pretty big but they will have more open this weekend so should be a little better.

Enjoy it there is a heap of snow and the conditions look good this weekend!

Yeah it looked pretty busy there. We generally don't go to "The 'Paps" unless we can go out west. Might look at taking wifey up the High Noon on the dark side for the first time :) Dunno if she'll go for that though...haha (she's had bad experiences over there).

There's a bit of rain coming during the week so I'm hoping it won't go to icy.

sil3nt

19th July 2011, 09:10

Yeah it looked pretty busy there. We generally don't go to "The 'Paps" unless we can go out west. Might look at taking wifey up the High Noon on the dark side for the first time :) Dunno if she'll go for that though...haha (she's had bad experiences over there).

There's a bit of rain coming during the week so I'm hoping it won't go to icy.We were planning on a turoa mission as there is no chain hire at whakapapa anymore but we checked the report when we got to national park and turoa needed chain hire but the whakapapa road was clear so we hit that instead.

The high noon won't be open for awhile as there is a bit of storm damage. Once that is open i think i will be spending most of my time there. Gotta hit the park as well!

Murray

19th July 2011, 11:08

Just need someone who knows the directions from Clevedon to the show????

Saturday 23
Patchy rain. Southeasterlies.

Issued: 10:24am 19 Jul
Sunday 24
Mainly fine. Southeasterlies

Murray

21st July 2011, 09:11

May pop down to the pub this week though. Gotta have a catch up.

So you are a figment of our imagination!!!

Great turn out last night, about 15 people.

Looks like Lance may be joining us on Sunday with a few friends and Dave's coming with a workmate in his car so we have luggage space available for storage or purchases.

Breakfast deal is available from 9.30 and leaving spot on 10.30 on the mighty CB's clock!!

ckai

21st July 2011, 14:13

Murray

21st July 2011, 14:32

Bout 7.30ish - 8.00ish or when I fall over

MzTulip

21st July 2011, 16:14

So you are a figment of our imagination!!!

Great turn out last night, about 15 people.

Looks like Lance may be joining us on Sunday with a few friends and Dave's coming with a workmate in his car so we have luggage space available for storage or purchases.

Breakfast deal is available from 9.30 and leaving spot on 10.30 on the mighty CB's clock!!

Sadly couldn't make it to the pub last night (school hols etc) but good news have been told the vibrator is being returned to me after some serious cosmetic surgery and some new replacement bits and pieces (can't say what because I don't know what they're called and you'll just laugh at me). But all good and I can't wait to get her back. Would jump on back of someone for the speedshow but leg and ankle still bruised so wouldn't get my boots on. I have to behave myself for a little while which sucks. Enjoy though. Tulip

ckai

22nd July 2011, 19:57

Bout 7.30ish - 8.00ish or when I fall over

Well that's no good for us then. Brooke finishes work at 9pm. I may just have to do the bachelor thing one week and take wifey to the movies after she finishes as a date. Shit, that sounds like a lot of planning.

Sadly couldn't make it to the pub last night (school hols etc) but good news have been told the vibrator...

Shit, I had to read that a 2nd time...I thought I was in the wrong forum haha.

Quasievil

23rd July 2011, 07:52

Probably see you guys at the show, Im taking the car :yes:
cant think of anything worse than riding state 1, might as well cruise to some tunes !

Murray

23rd July 2011, 08:01

Probably see you guys at the show, Im taking the car :yes:
cant think of anything worse than riding state 1, might as well cruise to some tunes !

If you look at the calendar we plan to head up Miranda/Clevedon way - good ride that one. heres hoping the weather is OK. Might see you up there

Pumbaa

23rd July 2011, 22:05

hi all

couldnt start the vtx today battery flat have put on charge if i can get it started tomorrow will see you for breakfast

glenn

Murray

27th July 2011, 09:43

6 of us went to the speedshow, I thought it was pretty good, heaps of people and lots of displays. Not to many motorcycle displays and lots of bikers there so would have been good if some more of the bike shops etc had been there.

headed straight up 27 and didnt do the Miranda clevedon way due to weather and time being against us. Save that trip for a sunny day sometime??

whose on for a wee pootle this weekend???

Sunday 31
Mainly fine. Southeasterlies easing