Laxed out rides

[5150]

If the pillion had a pink mohawk and jacket that would have been us :)







Yup. That will be the one. :)

Man them Triumphs look tiny when you have rider and pillion on them. I was only thinking what mine would look like with me and wife on it. Thank god she is paper-weight :cool:

By the way what make is your aftermarket slipon?
The bike looked hot :headbang:

[Murray]

MIght have to check it out, I am not really a group/social person, but every now and then it is nice to shoot the breeze with like minded people.

If its the Honda's club ride tends to be a bit of a race and not sure whether Harleys allowed??

Yep agree with others super wet and super cold - glad to get back for a hot shower - all good practise at riding in the rain. Anyone know who the guy with the older GS1100? with brownish fairing was??? I thought he was with Ulysses but sort of thought about it later and maybe not?/ Good to ride with and follow, he kept a nice pace for our pootlers in the back. (Was it topher1150??)

[ckai]

Yup. That will be the one. :)

Man them Triumphs look tiny when you have rider and pillion on them. I was only thinking what mine would look like with me and wife on it. Thank god she is paper-weight :cool:

By the way what make is your aftermarket slipon?
The bike looked hot :headbang:

Thanks mate :cool:

Yeah they do look tiny with a couple of people. Parking them in front of Plastic Fantastic bikes like a Ninja or CBR shows how much narrower they are. Too much unnecessary plastic for me :)

The slipon is a Two Brothers Racing M5. Ended up getting it here in NZ for $500 before I even had the bike. Getting in from the US at the time would have been $550 so I was stoked. They're pretty bloody loud, and that's with the "silencer" in it although I do have another one to make it quieter (but that would just be silly). Without one is madness when it gets past 8,000 rpm!

[5150]

Thanks mate :cool:

Yeah they do look tiny with a couple of people. Parking them in front of Plastic Fantastic bikes like a Ninja or CBR shows how much narrower they are. Too much unnecessary plastic for me :)

The slipon is a Two Brothers Racing M5. Ended up getting it here in NZ for $500 before I even had the bike. Getting in from the US at the time would have been $550 so I was stoked. They're pretty bloody loud, and that's with the "silencer" in it although I do have another one to make it quieter (but that would just be silly). Without one is madness when it gets past 8,000 rpm!

I just ordered my TBR M5 in Carbon from the States. I am still deciding wheter to have DB killer or take it out. I also ordered K&N Hiflow air filter and once on, the bike is going in to the shop to get remaped. Is it very loud on the bike or more for people behind it? Like I said undecided about the dB killer at this stage.

[slofox]

I just ordered my TBR M5 in Carbon from the States. I am still deciding wheter to have DB killer or take it out. I also ordered K&N Hiflow air filter and once on, the bike is going in to the shop to get remaped. Is it very loud on the bike or more for people behind it? Like I said undecided about the dB killer at this stage.

I had a two bros on my SVS when I had it. I used the decibel killer at WOF time. Then eventually I left it in full time because I got sick of all that fucking noise behind me...

It did sound a helluva lot better though, even with the db killer in there.

[5150]

I had a two bros on my SVS when I had it. I used the decibel killer at WOF time. Then eventually I left it in full time because I got sick of all that fucking noise behind me...

It did sound a helluva lot better though, even with the db killer in there.

From what i understand the DB killer on the TBR is one where you take it out from behind by unscrewing the back plate?

[slofox]

From what i understand the DB killer on the TBR is one where you take it out from behind by unscrewing the back plate?

Yep - you got it.

[ckai]

I just ordered my TBR M5 in Carbon from the States. I am still deciding wheter to have DB killer or take it out. I also ordered K&N Hiflow air filter and once on, the bike is going in to the shop to get remaped. Is it very loud on the bike or more for people behind it? Like I said undecided about the dB killer at this stage.

Loud when you're on the bike...FUCKEN loud when you go past someone. Apparently it sounds like a demon full noise at the track :devil2: You get used to it though. At anything below 4k rpm it's not loud just throaty (my under 2 sleeps threw it). On longer trips it does tire you out. My head was ringing when I rode to Napier last year. I would threw in my quieter db killer on long trips.

The only big difference in noise is when you open them up. Without the killer it's nuts at the higher rev range.


From what i understand the DB killer on the TBR is one where you take it out from behind by unscrewing the back plate?

I take mine out all the time to clean. They're an absolute prick to keep clean. I have the carbon one as well. I do like the look of the black series ones though.

I remember Mr Fox's SV with the TBR's. It sounded bloody good.

[5150]

Loud when you're on the bike...FUCKEN loud when you go past someone. Apparently it sounds like a demon full noise at the track :devil2: You get used to it though. At anything below 4k rpm it's not loud just throaty (my under 2 sleeps threw it). On longer trips it does tire you out. My head was ringing when I rode to Napier last year. I would threw in my quieter db killer on long trips.

The only big difference in noise is when you open them up. Without the killer it's nuts at the higher rev range.



I take mine out all the time to clean. They're an absolute prick to keep clean. I have the carbon one as well. I do like the look of the black series ones though.

I remember Mr Fox's SV with the TBR's. It sounded bloody good.

When mine is finally on, we should compare :devil2:

[ckai]

When mine is finally on, we should compare :devil2:

hahah :scooter:

[awa355]

I have tomorrow and Thursday off. A workmate will be riding his bike at an evening track day at Hampton Park ( 5pm ). I'll go for a run up HW22 in the afternoon and see how he goes, then cruise back via back roads.

Hopefully, it will be dark by then and I'll get a bit of a run after dark. May even head on to Port Waikato and try for some sunset photos on the coast.

[Geeen]

I also ordered K&N Hiflow air filter and once on, the bike is going in to the shop to get remapped.

For remapping have a look at this (http://www.tuneecu.com/) site. Its a free download and I have the program and the OBDII cable required. Its piss easy to use and a good place to start with remapping. If you want to borrow the cable just let me know.

[5150]

For remapping have a look at this (http://www.tuneecu.com/) site. Its a free download and I have the program and the OBDII cable required. Its piss easy to use and a good place to start with remapping. If you want to borrow the cable just let me know.

Nice. Will have to look into this one. All I want is to remap it for the new pipe and air filter

[Geeen]

Nice. Will have to look into this one. All I want is to remap it for the new pipe and air filter

Heaps of maps on TuneECU site, just check your VIN number then pick one that suits.

[Murray]

Is Shona (Mz Tulip) shouting a round of drinks at the clubrooms tonight for getting her full license??

:beer::beer:

[STJim]

Anyone know who the guy with the older GS1100? with brownish fairing was??? I thought he was with Ulysses but sort of thought about it later and maybe not?/ Good to ride with and follow, he kept a nice pace for our pootlers in the back. (Was it topher1150??)

No it not topher1150, topher was the Ride leader on a BMW CS. The GS 1100 with top box and fairing belongs to John from Te Awamutu and yes he's part of Ulysses

[rideon]

Any one riding this Sunday?

Yup - ride posted in Calender - south head lighthouse via 22, be 300
ish k's all up. Weather looking better than the soggy ride we had Sunday.

[sil3nt]

Yup - ride posted in Calender - south head lighthouse via 22, be 300
ish k's all up. Weather looking better than the soggy ride we had Sunday.Maybe i got this totally wrong but looks more like 300ks one way.
http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?hl=en&q=South+Head&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x6d0d072de051662b:0x500ef6143a30450,South+H ead&gl=nz&ei=ZoW7TrGjNuKQiQeej_HNBw&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=title&resnum=2&ved=0CDcQ8gEwAQ

Is south head lighthouse somewhere else?

[JakeTehMuss]

Maybe i got this totally wrong but looks more like 300ks one way.
http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?hl=en&q=South+Head&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x6d0d072de051662b:0x500ef6143a30450,South+H ead&gl=nz&ei=ZoW7TrGjNuKQiQeej_HNBw&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=title&resnum=2&ved=0CDcQ8gEwAQ

Is south head lighthouse somewhere else?

I think they are talking about this Light house? (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?q=-37.050699,174.545519&hl=en&ll=-36.952087,174.797974&spn=1.929305,4.22699&sll=-41.244772,172.617188&sspn=57.311353,135.263672&vpsrc=6&t=h&z=9)

[sil3nt]

I think they are talking about this Light house? (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?q=-37.050699,174.545519&hl=en&ll=-36.952087,174.797974&spn=1.929305,4.22699&sll=-41.244772,172.617188&sspn=57.311353,135.263672&vpsrc=6&t=h&z=9)Ah right. Had a feeling it was there. I just trust google more than i trust myself :lol:

[wharekura]

Im 41 and havent rode a bike for 20 years until from a couple of weeks ago when the wife got a new car and I got a '07 Hyosung GV 250 (use to ride Suzi GN250) as was told easy to ride and it suits my licence (L).

I want to sit my practical soon to rid the big yellow L plate but need some "assessment" from an experienced biker to follow me and let me know how I am currently so I know what I need to brush up on. My wife follows occasionally but said after a week I am fine - but maybe she's being kind.

This is an opportunity for someone that's had a bad day at work to give me crap about my rusty riding.

[Murray]

Im 41 and havent rode a bike for 20 years until from a couple of weeks ago when the wife got a new car and I got a '07 Hyosung GV 250 (use to ride Suzi GN250) as was told easy to ride and it suits my licence (L).

I want to sit my practical soon to rid the big yellow L plate but need some "assessment" from an experienced biker to follow me and let me know how I am currently so I know what I need to brush up on. My wife follows occasionally but said after a week I am fine - but maybe she's being kind.

This is an opportunity for someone that's had a bad day at work to give me crap about my rusty riding.

If you want tocome down Kingsgate Hotel carpark about 3ish tomorrow Saturday me and wifey will do a wee urban pootle with you. She has done the license thing in the not to distant past so we may be able to do the route taken from the 5 cross roads depot.

let me know

[wharekura]

If you want tocome down Kingsgate Hotel carpark about 3ish tomorrow Saturdat mne and wifey will to a wee urban pootle with you. She has done the license think in the not to distant past so we may be able to do the route taken from the 5 cross roads depot.

let me know
That's great. I think I am ok (dont we all) but need a bit more confidence approaching and cornering roundabouts and corners at high speed. Today at lunch time I went to The Base via Rotokauri (by the zoo), Exelby then Burbush and I know I am not good enough on the corners. I just see the gravel and gives me the willies so I slow down on approach. I think my speed is ok but I compensate +10km speed limit as I think my speedo is out based on my wifes comments.

I will arrive 2:50pm and hang around for 20 minutes at kingsgate hotel carpark (I assume the one by the race course round-about?) Dont worry if you dont turn up - we all are busy people.

Being west hamilton, my route to whatever over the bridge may be the extended version.

thanks heaps.

p.s. you cant miss me, I have a GIANT YELLOW L plate sticking out the rear end...of the bike.

[ckai]

That's great. I think I am ok (dont we all) but need a bit more confidence approaching and cornering roundabouts and corners at high speed. Today at lunch time I went to The Base via Rotokauri (by the zoo), Exelby then Burbush and I know I am not good enough on the corners. I just see the gravel and gives me the willies so I slow down on approach. I think my speed is ok but I compensate +10km speed limit as I think my speedo is out based on my wifes comments.

I will arrive 2:50pm and hang around for 20 minutes at kingsgate hotel carpark (I assume the one by the race course round-about?) Dont worry if you dont turn up - we all are busy people.

Being west hamilton, my route to whatever over the bridge may be the extended version.

thanks heaps.

p.s. you cant miss me, I have a GIANT YELLOW L plate sticking out the rear end...of the bike.

Murray's always at the Kingsgate. That or the Te Rapa tavern :laugh:. In fact he lives there (even place - doesn't matter haha). Big ups for asking for some help too. A lot of people would just shy away if they weren't that confident and hope for the best. Better to get "issues" sorted before they become ISSUES if you know what I mean.

The secret to riding...look ahead (12 seconds ahead), be confident but not cocky, own your piece of the road, and the most important thing...LOVE IT!!

And Murray, give him shit ;) LOL

[Murray]

I will arrive 2:50pm and hang around for 20 minutes at kingsgate hotel carpark (I assume the one by the race course round-about?) Dont worry if you dont turn up - we all are busy people.p.s. you cant miss me, I have a GIANT YELLOW L plate sticking out the rear end...of the bike.

Thats the place see you there go out to the BIG carpark at the back


And Murray, give him shit ;) LOL

Leave that up to Trina, she's better at it than me.

Note theres a ride in the Calendar ohganised by Shona, we proabably won't be able to make it but its a goodie!!!

[ckai]

Leave that up to Trina, she's better at it than me.

hahah :Pokey:




Note theres a ride in the Calendar ohganised by Shona, we proabably won't be able to make it but its a goodie!!!

I'm actually trying to organise Brooke and I to come on this one. I've never been there and I don't think Brook has either. So hopefully if Brooke's feeling up to it we'll be able to join in the fun!

The only downer is that I'll have to ride the old man's bike while Brooke gets Sonic II :shit: "It's only because I can't fit you're Dad's anymore"...

Yeah sure it is :)

[MidnightMike]

Hi everyone,

I'm about to wrap up my NZ motorcycle culture photography project, but I'd really prefer to do one more quick shoot.

Is there any group rides happening over the weekend that are going to be quite short? (ie a few hours in the arvo)

Alternatively if there is a few of you willing to pootle round some back roads with me photographing as a pilion that would be fantastic.

Info here for those that haven't read about it:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/141419-ATTN-Waikato-Auckland-and-Bay-of-Plenty-riders.

Cheers,
Michael
0211235480

[wharekura]

Thats the place see you there go out to the BIG carpark at the back
Can we give today a miss please due to the wondefful summer weather? unless of course it clears up in 2.5 hours? 0274878138

[Murray]

Can we give today a miss please due to the wondefful summer weather? unless of course it clears up in 2.5 hours? 0274878138

If its not raining I will be there (just a brief shower here at the mo) 0272772696
ring if not coming see what it looks like

[wharekura]

If its not raining I will be there (just a brief shower here at the mo) 0272772696
ring if not coming see what it looks like

Thanks - it has just stopped (im in hazelwood ave)

[Murray]

yup - ride posted in calender - south head lighthouse via 22, be 300
ish k's all up. Weather looking better than the soggy ride we had sunday.

6 bikes just left at 10.40 - great day for a ride - welcome to alan and mike (dodgyiti) on a lor


hahah :pokey:
i'm actually trying to organise brooke and i to come on this one. I've never been there and i don't think brook has either. So hopefully if brooke's feeling up to it we'll be able to join in the fun!


no show again!!!!

Remember 27th November Charity ride - its in the calendar

[ckai]

no show again!!!!

Remember 27th November Charity ride - its in the calendar

Everything was organized, Brooke wasn't up for it though which was a shame. The kid has kept us up for the past 3 nights with an ear infection. Tell ya what, when he hits 5 he's outta here so we can go back to enjoying life :)

[Geeen]

Everything was organized, Brooke wasn't up for it though which was a shame. The kid has kept us up for the past 3 nights with an ear infection. Tell ya what, when he hits 5 he's outta here so we can go back to enjoying life :)

Hahahaha, just you wait.....

[wysper]

Everything was organized, Brooke wasn't up for it though which was a shame. The kid has kept us up for the past 3 nights with an ear infection. Tell ya what, when he hits 5 he's outta here so we can go back to enjoying life :)

Yeah, the no sleep bit is one of the hardest things when parenting, everything becomes infinitely more difficult when you are tired.

[5150]

Everything was organized, Brooke wasn't up for it though which was a shame. The kid has kept us up for the past 3 nights with an ear infection. Tell ya what, when he hits 5 he's outta here so we can go back to enjoying life :)

Got some ear plugs if you want for a good nights sleep :cool:

[ckai]

Hahahaha, just you wait.....

haha at least when he's old enough to ride the bus himself the in-laws have demanded he go down to them in New Plymouth every weekends. Two's old enough isn't it? :)


Yeah, the no sleep bit is one of the hardest things when parenting, everything becomes infinitely more difficult when you are tired.

God, I remember when he was fresh, Brooke and I would walk around like zombies. And that was when Brooke did most of the getting up!


Got some ear plugs if you want for a good nights sleep :cool:

haha well apparently, he woke up 3 times last night and I slept through all of them! I only woke up with one of them because Brooke decided she'd make a racket getting up. The nerve of some people.

[Dodgyiti]

Sweet ride:niceone:
Great to go to new places and I never knew about the lighthouse, it was very cool, too cool for swimming:weird:
Might need to take a more compatable bike next time out.
I will be organising a twilight ride for BFTP doing some twisties around '22' and pizza at Nikau Caves next Sunday, we don't mind if a few moderns come along if anyone's interested?
:cool:

[BigAl]

Yeah great ride today guys, 400ks. Found my tank range = 350ks:facepalm:

Bloody BP had run out of 98, but big ups to Dan for a splash to get me to next station.:clap:

'til next time.

[wharekura]

these two spent there saturday afternoon to help me (i recall 3 dogs and left cornering) - so wednesday coming its my shout for your burger and beer at te rapa tav - please let me know what time everyone is to turn up.

my wife is soooo excited to meet a bunch of bikers...

i tightend my chain and did a trip to cambridge no problem.

[5150]

I only woke up with one of them because Brooke decided she'd make a racket getting up. The nerve of some people.

How inconsiderate...:oi-grr:

[Murray]

these two spent there saturday afternoon to help me (i recall 3 dogs and left cornering) - so wednesday coming its my shout for your burger and beer at te rapa tav - please let me know what time everyone is to turn up.

my wife is soooo excited to meet a bunch of bikers...

i tightend my chain and did a trip to cambridge no problem.

We will be there by 5.30 - see you Wednesday

[Murray]

Sweet ride:niceone:
I will be organising a twilight ride for BFTP doing some twisties around '22' and pizza at Nikau Caves next Sunday, we don't mind if a few moderns come along if anyone's interested?
:cool:

Would love to come as LOR have no planned ride for bext Sunday (20th) however we (me and Trina) will be in Palmie for the weekend. Have a good one

[wharekura]

We will be there by 5.30 - see you Wednesday sure thing - don't get your order, we'll get yours and trinas.

[awa355]

Went for a run this afternoon. Out past Wharepapa sth, Aotearoa rd. Lots of winding tight corners, Last 8 k's are tight rough gravel. Fantastic views tho. Turned left at the Ngaroma end, straight across Waipapa rd, more gravel along Huirimu rd, smooth, clean and got the crusier up to 90k's in places, lots of fun. New seal on Pukewhau rd. Left onto Waipapard, right into Kahorekau rd, Aotearoa, and back to Te A.

Had a quick stop at home, removed the windshield to see what difference it would make and out to Raglan to pick up the Tag a rama pic.

Lots of magic corners, enough gravel to make the ride interesting, Lovely views.

[Dodgyiti]

Here you go;

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=2927&day=2011-11-27

[Murray]

Here you go;

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=2927&day=2011-11-27

So its on the 27th November - may be able to make it after the charity ride we have planned finishes.

[Pumbaa]

hi guys and gals

dont think i will be out to play for a few weeks got hit from behind on the way home last ride out stoped behind 2 cars for stop sign they took off i pulled up to the intersection and stoped and guy behind me didnt sunted me forward about 3 feet no damage to me but broke licance plate light and folded the rear gaurd against the back wheel probibly bent brakets for gaurd to have just had honda price up $ 4000.00 for parts shit the rear gaurd is $2900.00 thank god the other guys insurance is paying for this so wont be out to play for a few weeks will see you when able

glenn

[Warr]

hi guys and gals
....... got hit from behind on the way home last ride........
glenn
That sucks .. It recalls to me one winters day following ( at a safe distance of course) a taxi with a fogged up rear window.
The guy stopped dead in the middle of the road and proceeded to reverse into me!
I had stopped but had nowhere to go. Fortunately somehow he did realise or something and stopped but not before he had ripped his number-plate off on my front tyre !
Phew .. no damage to me or bike .. but the craziest things can happen out there !!

[Murray]

dont think i will be out to play for a few weeks got hit from behind on the way home last ride out stoped behind 2 cars for stop sign they took off i pulled up to the intersection and stoped and guy behind me didnt sunted me forward about 3 feet
glenn

Bummer Pumbaa - how can anyone not see your bike??? Unbelievable - at least your all OK!!


Fortunately somehow he did realise or something and stopped but not before he had ripped his number-plate off on my front tyre !


Tyre was probably down to the canvas anyway so you should have scored a new one out of it

:clap::clap:

[ckai]

That sucks .. It recalls to me one winters day following ( at a safe distance of course) a taxi with a fogged up rear window.
The guy stopped dead in the middle of the road and proceeded to reverse into me!
I had stopped but had nowhere to go. Fortunately somehow he did realise or something and stopped but not before he had ripped his number-plate off on my front tyre !
Phew .. no damage to me or bike .. but the craziest things can happen out there !!

See, I've often wondered how this sort of thing would work without the likes witnesses. Since we have this general "you hit someone from behind you're generally in the wrong" rule, if a moron reverses into you like this and there's no witnesses to say they're a moron (and they lie), it could be a hard one to prove. It's kinda a good "rule of thumb" but there's been a few that have been caught out when they shouldn't have.

[Geeen]

hi guys and gals

have just had honda price up $ 4000.00 for parts

glenn

Lucky its not a Trumpy, mine lay down in a car park while stationary and repair cost is $6000.00. Thankfully fully paid for by insurance.

[awa355]

I'm off to ride the Forgottan highway tomorrow. I want to visit the 1Tonne shop in Eltham, them make my way back up HW3. Will be a long day, It will be a good run to prepare for a few days up north next week.

[5150]

I'm off to ride the Forgottan highway tomorrow. I want to visit the 1Tonne shop in Eltham, them make my way back up HW3. Will be a long day, It will be a good run to prepare for a few days up north next week.

Take care, lots of roadworks down that way this time of the year

[awa355]

Did about 540k's today. My 1st time over the Forgotton highway. About 6 km of deep loose metal spread through the gorge. Made for lots of
snaking the rear wheel. Rode into the tunnel and had to come to a stop. Sunnies blocked out everything.

The road from Whangamomona to Stratford was fantastic. The river rd to the junction with the Ohura leg is fairly rough in places.

From Stratford up HW3 was mostly light rain but good roads. I dont know that I would rush down there for another ride. Just added up the fuel bill along with a bite or two to eat and now, to tell 'her'..

[mikemike104]

Looks like it was a pretty sweet ride Arthur, one day I'll do that ride, hopefully this summer.

There's a ride on next weekend, Sunday I think the 27th for the Hamilton North Special School, anyone know anything?

[Murray]

Looks like it was a pretty sweet ride Arthur, one day I'll do that ride, hopefully this summer.

There's a ride on next weekend, Sunday I think the 27th for the Hamilton North Special School, anyone know anything?

Yep its in the calendar - Bit of a mystery ride, they tell us when we get there. Did Kawhia one year and can't remember the other one - up to about 200 kms max register 9.30 leaves about 10.00ish and back early afternoon for BBQ sausage, raffles etc. An Ok day with some hot rods, vintages on display and a wide variety of bikes - usually about 40 or so. See you there!

[Murray]

Rode into the tunnel and had to come to a stop. Sunnies blocked out everything.

DITTO when me and grumpy nigel did it!!!

[wharekura]

Murray - you'd be happy to know that i read most of the book last night and even though I thought I did it anyway, I checked over my shoulder before I pulled out on to continue on a roundabout (I stalled on it as the gear was too high on take off), and as I was about to go, zoomed went past a truck right in the path I was about to take. I was conscience about it due to what I read the night before. If I did not check over my shoulder and although i indicated to pull out and checked the mirrors, my wife would have had a free-hold house and I would be with my Tupuna.

Back to my topic - for someone of your experience what would you say the caution level should be for the amount of wind today? The ride to the base was horrible and I did try to relax of the handlebars.

[5150]

Back to my topic - for someone of your experience what would you say the caution level should be for the amount of wind today? The ride to the base was horrible and I did try to relax of the handlebars.

In any high wind situation and especially if not well experienced I would try and avoid commuting on bike, BUT if you have to, just relax and make sure you give your self plenty of space around you, just in case the wind catches you. Make sure you are relaxed and do not tense up. Slow down if in 100km area and plan your corners well. Also be prepared for wind gusts. Main point is to relax and do not panic.

[awa355]

I have tried to copy and paste a paragraph on riding in strong winds but cant highlight the text. Basicly, it says, dont grip the handgrips too tight. This stiffens up your whole body and you become like a rigid sail.

a bit like advice on riding in thick loose metal. or doing slow U turns on full lock without putting your foot down, emergancy braking, Easy to say, and dont think it is only new riders who can struggle with these issues.

Practise is the key.

[ckai]

Did about 540k's today. My 1st time over the Forgotton highway. About 6 km of deep loose metal spread through the gorge. Made for lots of
snaking the rear wheel. Rode into the tunnel and had to come to a stop. Sunnies blocked out everything.

The road from Whangamomona to Stratford was fantastic. The river rd to the junction with the Ohura leg is fairly rough in places.

From Stratford up HW3 was mostly light rain but good roads. I dont know that I would rush down there for another ride. Just added up the fuel bill along with a bite or two to eat and now, to tell 'her'..

I like the "building" to the left of the post office. It's brilliant, all 2 metres deep of it haha.




Back to my topic - for someone of your experience what would you say the caution level should be for the amount of wind today? The ride to the base was horrible and I did try to relax of the handlebars.

Good advice above. The whole theory behind the "relax" way of doing things is it gives your bike the ability to move how it should. You tense up on the bars, and the front suspension won't work how it should. Meaning the bike will be less responsive. Tensing up on the bars will also mean that if you do get hit by a gust, where is that gust of wind going to go? Straight down into your bars, and into your front wheel. Relaxing means you'll have a little 'give' if you do get hit by the wind.

I don't mind in the slightest riding in wind like this. In fact, I relax more. I just let the bike do it's thing. I do grip the tank a little more with my knees though.

A very good rider told me once, if you can't wave with either hand at any time, you're holding the bars too tight.

Caution level? I suppose I'm slightly more aware that the unexpected can happen. Still doesn't really help when it does...that's why it's unexpected ;)

5150 has a good point - if you're not happy riding in the wind, just avoid it. Wait til you build more confidence and you'll be away.

[awa355]

I wondered about that building, could it have had the rest of the building pulled down or, as it's freshly painted, been set up as a film set?

[wysper]

A very good rider told me once, if you can't wave with either hand at any time, you're holding the bars too tight.



Or possibly using the clutch or brake.

[ckai]

I wondered about that building, could it have had the rest of the building pulled down or, as it's freshly painted, been set up as a film set?

I think it was just a way for the town to look less vacant. I wouldn't be surprised if the community passed a hat around to get things like that done. They were having a hard time bringing money in since the town looked rubbish. It wouldn't have been that much to build. I had a good look at it and it's actually just got poles as the main support, making me think it was specially built.

Could be wrong. Could be something to do with filming.

[insomnia01]

Back to my topic - for someone of your experience what would you say the caution level should be for the amount of wind today ?

Lean into the wind slightly to find balance point & counter steering with feet & hands helps

Read the wind ( if that makes sense ) be alert to your surroundings particularly through built up areas like the CBD, I find riding through rural/ exposed areas easier to judge the wind but ultimately RELAX,RELAX RELAX :niceone:

[insomnia01]

[QUOTE=awa355;1130196982]The road from Whangamomona to Stratford was fantastic. The river rd to the junction with the Ohura leg is fairly rough in places.

At the top of the Whangamomona saddle to your right ( heading to Startford ) turn off onto Junction Road & follow the Waitara river AWESOME !!! :Punk::Punk:

[awa355]

[QUOTE=awa355;1130196982]The road from Whangamomona to Stratford was fantastic. The river rd to the junction with the Ohura leg is fairly rough in places.

At the top of the Whangamomona saddle to your right ( heading to Startford ) turn off onto Junction Road & follow the Waitara river AWESOME !!! :Punk::Punk:

I remember passing the Junction rd sign. NOW you tell me!!! Will go back that way in the next couple of weeks. Maybe circle around the Whanganui area. There is a neat ride through the back roads from Whang.. to Hunterville.

[insomnia01]

[QUOTE=insomnia01;1130197713]

I remember passing the Junction rd sign. NOW you tell me!!! Will go back that way in the next couple of weeks. Maybe circle around the Whanganui area. There is a neat ride through the back roads from Whang.. to Hunterville.

Just past KEOWN HONDA is the turn off to Fordell which leads you on to Hunterville, also if you head North to Ohingati @ 150mtrs past the pub is a turn off that leads you along the Rangitiki river through to Kimbolton where you can turn off at Charleston ?? & head up through Vinegar hill :woohoo::woohoo: Roll on INSOMNIA'S XMAS DAY LOOP !!!! :shifty::shifty:

PS I dont think Junction road is really suitable for a cruiser, I just managed with Scooter but a awesome piece of country none the less !!

[sil3nt]

Nothing planned for tomorrow? Might have to go to the beach.

[slofox]

Nothing planned for tomorrow? Might have to go to the beach.

I'll probably ride somewhere tomorrow but it will be early since I have...ahem...things to do mid-morning. IYKWIM. Then have to go to d'Auckland in the pm. Thought I might pootle over to Kawhia maybe - haven't done that road for ages. Need to be back about 10.00am or so.

[sil3nt]

I'll probably ride somewhere tomorrow but it will be early since I have...ahem...things to do mid-morning. IYKWIM. Then have to go to d'Auckland in the pm. Thought I might pootle over to Kawhia maybe - haven't done that road for ages. Need to be back about 10.00am or so.Sounds good. Trouble is i always stay up far too late and i don't wake up until 10am :facepalm:

Early start could be good though. Had 5am start Friday, Saturday and going to have one Monday so why not Sunday as well :bleh:

You normally leave 7ish?

[slofox]

Sounds good. Trouble is i always stay up far too late and i don't wake up until 10am :facepalm:

Early start could be good though. Had 5am start Friday, Saturday and going to have one Monday so why not Sunday as well :bleh:

You normally leave 7ish?

Yeah - about that.

[Murray]

Charity ride this weekend - Its in the calendar


Sunday 27
Dry. Little wind.

Issued: 2:10am 21 Nov

Forecast is good and if you dont know where the school is meet at the Kingsgate Hotel Carpark leaving 9.20 am - $5 entry fee and badges for sale???

[Murray]

Back to my topic - for someone of your experience what would you say the caution level should be for the amount of wind today? The ride to the base was horrible and I did try to relax of the handlebars.

If you sort out the good from the crap this thread has some good pointers

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/139755-What-s-the-best-way-to-handle-wind

[nanahc]

If anyone is planning to go out to kawhia there is some road works here and there, they are resealing the road a km or 2 before kawhia township and its one lane just before the quarry where there has been a washout(i think its been there for a while) its all pretty well sign posted. couple of other spots here and there, even with the wind it was a good ride.

[awa355]

Came through Wharepapa sth today. Lots of new seal and loose chips on the corners leading up the hill to the shop. Also on the Kihikihi - Parewera rd.

[Murray]

Come on Guys and Girls,

Only 2 (+ Trina) registered for charity ride on Sunday. Where are you all???????

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=2918&day=2011-11-27&c=all

Weather looks mint - come out and support this well worthwhile cause

Sunday 27
Fine with light winds.
Issued: 10:51pm 22 Nov

[wharekura]

...charity ride on Sunday. Where are you all???????
Son's birthday but will keep an eye out for others as i need to build experience points (ex-D&D player) Will see you soon after 5 @ TRT to drop off the book.

[slofox]

Come on Guys and Girls,

Only 2 (+ Trina) registered for charity ride on Sunday. Where are you all???????

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=2918&day=2011-11-27&c=all

Weather looks mint - come out and support this well worthwhile cause

Sunday 27
Fine with light winds.
Issued: 10:51pm 22 Nov

Out of town that day sorry.

[kevie]

I'm planning to be there now that I have some wheels again YAY

My old bike still in bits in shed so went out and bought another one lol

Hope to chat to some LOR people there.

[BigAl]

Hope to be there, just got to get a wof later in the week.

[Murray]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/144307-Waikato-Yamaha-closing-down

Bit of a shame - seemed like a good bunch of blokes. Sale tomorrow

8 peeps registered for Charity ride (add partners!!). Should be a good day!!

[slofox]

Change of plans for tomorrow - I will join the school run now...

[awa355]

Murray, I found my raffle ticket when I got home, A, diamond 14 B. I'll bet it was one of the unclaimed winning tickets :angry: A good ride,
I can put a face to a couple more KB names

[kevie]

yeh was a good days ride.

Well done all involved, trust it raised a good amount for the school.

[Murray]

Yeah a good ride, not to long and very warm. Thanks to all who turned up, I think we had almost 1/2 the bikes attending and all for a good cause. Sorry Arthur dont think your number was drawn but Milan won 2 raffles and Trina 1 (what do I do with a bottle of Captain Morgans). Pity all the classic car club was tied up at a meeting in Cambridge, they were quite interesting last year.

Weather looks crap for weekend coming up and I will be tied up at work so if any are brave enough to ride Sunday put something in the Calendar and see who can make it??

Hope you have your bike sorted Bigal - pretty hot weather to come this summer I think and you may not get to many pushers in future!!

[slofox]

Te Akau Rd. Noice road.

Looks like Te Akau has a fire service too!

[BigAl]

Hope you have your bike sorted Bigal - pretty hot weather to come this summer I think and you may not get to many pushers in future!!

Yer all good Murray, pulled starter switch apart and all fine, traced problem to connector under seat which had a dry connection I believe as solenoid was just clicking, crc'd connection and hasn't missed a beat yet. Btw was real easy to push start.

Good ride with some nice twisters, Millan set a good pace.

Cheers.

[kevie]

A couple of the pics I took of the run.

Agreed the road was awesome.

I was amazed seeing the Spyder zip past me and how easily it seemed to negotiate the bends.
251720 251721 251722 251723 251724 251725


My first ride up here and an enjoyable day wit a great bunch of riders.

[awa355]

The Spyder has the two wheels at the front? Trying to remember. I followed a Gold wing Trike on one of our runs and could see the forces coming onto the front forks under braking, especially approaching downhill corners. I think the two wheels at the front would hold up better under braking.

I'm still keen to look at a sidecar unit for my bike. There is a chap at Katikati that deals with them. Will go and have a chat. Does anyone know of who else deals with sidecars?

[kevie]

The Spyder has the two wheels at the front?

YUP a mate went up to Auckers to test ride one when they first came into the country, ... he went up mainly out of curiosity and commented before he went that they wouldn't be a good machine but came home a convert... he was raving about the comfort and handling.

(I think they would make a cool racing class) :eek5: cant be any worse than racing rideon lawnmowers can it LMAO

He was going to go back and buy one but died before he got to do it :(

[wharekura]

A couple of the pics I took of the run.
What - no Hyosungs!

[awa355]

What - no Hyosungs!

Nah, only motorbikes , just kidding.

[sil3nt]

Nah, only motorbikes , just kidding.
You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to awa355 again. :sweatdrop

[awa355]

Tomorrow (weds), I'm off to Tga to pick up a Contours video camera for the bike, then up to look at sidecar units at Katikati. Depending on weather etc, I'll prob swing past Whangamata, back over the Kopu hill. May even carry on and do the C loop.

Anyone wants to meet up txt me on 027 6923454. Wont be racing. Pie and a coke somewhere for lunch.

[slofox]

Tomorrow (weds), I'm off to Tga to pick up a Contours video camera for the bike, then up to look at sidecar units at Katikati. Depending on weather etc, I'll prob swing past Whangamata, back over the Kopu hill. May even carry on and do the C loop.

Anyone wants to meet up txt me on 027 6923454. Wont be racing. Pie and a coke somewhere for lunch.

I have a special delivery to do to Tokoroa tomorrow morning. Thought I'd come back via Old Taupo Road...:devil2:

[ckai]

Tomorrow (weds), I'm off to Tga to pick up a Contours video camera for the bike, then up to look at sidecar units at Katikati. Depending on weather etc, I'll prob swing past Whangamata, back over the Kopu hill. May even carry on and do the C loop.

Anyone wants to meet up txt me on 027 6923454. Wont be racing. Pie and a coke somewhere for lunch.

Grab ya pie from Bethlehem at "Mikes" I think. Well, that award winning pie joint there. They're bloody good.

[5150]

Grab ya pie from Bethlehem at "Mikes" I think. Well, that award winning pie joint there. They're bloody good.

+1 :yes::niceone:

[STJim]

At the pub meeting last week we discussed a Christmas Bar-b-que. Details are as follows:
Place: Our place 75 Lewis Street Glenview Hamilton.
Date: Sunday 11 December 2011
Time: Five pm. I understand that Murray is contemplating a ride on Sunday afternoon timed to arrive at our place at 5 pm. For that reason I have left it for him to put this up as a calendar event. To RSVP you must register your intended attendance. Rather than have riders trying to carry salads etc it's intended to levy a charge of $10.00 per person to cover the cost of meat and booze. Cheers Jim:banana:

[Murray]

Its now in the calendar

YOU MUST REGISTER for catering purposes - If you are currently without a bike (Glenn, Shona etc) please still come along and lets have a good evening/night

If your registering for 2 people (eg - Murray is for Murray and Trina) please advise in this thread how many coming!!!

Suggestions for 180-200km ride on the day welcome

Thank you Jim for your kind offer!!!

Those looking at a ride this Sunday - Good luck and dont forget your gumboots
Sunday 4 Rain developing. Humid northeasterlies, freshening.

[rideon]

3 now without bikes !!- was rear ended by a ##ckwit who said he sneezed at a roundabout n didn't see me. Was stopped at the time. Both pipes poked but most of impact was on rear wheel. Gear box appeared clunky on way to boyds. Getting reaer wheel , axle etc checked. Got his details but did look like the type that could stretch the truth - we'll see .....BUGGER !!

[Warr]

3 now without bikes !!- was rear ended by a ##ckwit who said he sneezed at a roundabout n didn't see me.
Darn for sure ... My bike is off the road while I replace the gear cluster & output shaft.
Seems the front sprocket is in-fact harder than the shaft, and the spline is nearly worn away completely. Good thing is I have replacement parts off eBay.

So in terms of Jims BBQ .. Sue & Me are in, but not riding.

[ckai]

3 now without bikes !!- was rear ended by a ##ckwit who said he sneezed at a roundabout n didn't see me. Was stopped at the time. Both pipes poked but most of impact was on rear wheel. Gear box appeared clunky on way to boyds. Getting reaer wheel , axle etc checked. Got his details but did look like the type that could stretch the truth - we'll see .....BUGGER !!

F@*K this "not seeing you" bullshit!!!! :angry2: I'm getting sick of tired of that crap. When do dickheads think it's a legitimate excuse for nearly killing someone?

"oh, you didn't see me? That's OK then if you didn't see me. It is pretty tough driving with your eyes open. The main thing is are you alright?"

How come you rarely hear that excuse (if any) when a truck steamrolls a car? Most of the time it's the car that drives under the truck.

Swear to god, if I ever get told that excuse to me, the driver better run...'cause me helmet is going up their ass!

:love:

At least wearing high vis will fix the problem ;)

I hope you're getting the same pipes again. Make 'em black too.

[Murray]

F@*K this "not seeing you" bullshit!!!!

Been "not seeing you" for a long long time!!!!!

[5150]

F@*K this "not seeing you" bullshit!!!! :angry2: I'm getting sick of tired of that crap. When do dickheads think it's a legitimate excuse for nearly killing someone?

"oh, you didn't see me? That's OK then if you didn't see me. It is pretty tough driving with your eyes open. The main thing is are you alright?"

How come you rarely hear that excuse (if any) when a truck steamrolls a car? Most of the time it's the car that drives under the truck.

Swear to god, if I ever get told that excuse to me, the driver better run...'cause me helmet is going up their ass!

:love:

At least wearing high vis will fix the problem ;)

I hope you're getting the same pipes again. Make 'em black too.

A few years back I got rear ended on Victoria street (North End lights outside then R&R Sport)
I was on my ZZR600 and stopped in a line of cars waiting for green light. Got rear ended so hard the bike flew off from underneath me and hit a car head on comming the other way. Luck would have it, it was a brand spanking new Merc. :facepalm: I did a sommersault and landed on the bonnet of the guy who rear ended me, rolled off and landed on my feet. I went up to him and he locked him self in his car. All I remember was getting put in a lock by the passers by as all of them thought I was going to deck the guy. Even when cops turned up he refused to get out of his car out of fear. His excuse was that he was eating a pie and didn't see me. He was up for $8K for my written off bike and another $30k for the Merc that was now severly damaged. He didn't even have insurance. This was the first time I nearly commited murder. :angry2:

I would have happily shoved his pie up his arse but he already finished it before cops turned up. And it was mince and cheese one too :love:

[ckai]

Been "not seeing you" for a long long time!!!!!

I wear a lot of camo these days. Don't worry...i can see you :shifty:


A few years back I got rear ended on Victoria street (North End lights outside then R&R Sport)
I was on my ZZR600 and stopped in a line of cars waiting for green light. Got rear ended so hard the bike flew off from underneath me and hit a car head on comming the other way. Luck would have it, it was a brand spanking new Merc. :facepalm: I did a sommersault and landed on the bonnet of the guy who rear ended me, rolled off and landed on my feet. I went up to him and he locked him self in his car. All I remember was getting put in a lock by the passers by as all of them thought I was going to deck the guy. Even when cops turned up he refused to get out of his car out of fear. His excuse was that he was eating a pie and didn't see me. He was up for $8K for my written off bike and another $30k for the Merc that was now severly damaged. He didn't even have insurance. This was the first time I nearly commited murder. :angry2:

I would have happily shoved his pie up his arse but he already finished it before cops turned up. And it was mince and cheese one too :love:

See, I instead of the "didn't see you" bullshit, I would be easier for me to take "I wasn't paying attention". If we had driving education here, that's what would be said.

[5150]

See, I instead of the "didn't see you" bullshit, I would be easier for me to take "I wasn't paying attention". If we had driving education here, that's what would be said.

I said it before and I say it again, if you took NZ population to EU, States or Canada where there is snow in winter, I would bet half of us wouldn't survive a month. Our driving education and driving habbits are shocking. People complain and ask why Germany has open speed limit on their Autobahns. Three reasons really
1) Their roading systems are much better and more developed then here
2) Their driver education is light years ahead of ours
3) Most importantly the drivers there are FAR MORE COUTEROUS(sp?) then here in NZ.

[slofox]

FAR MORE COUTEROUS[/U][/I][/B](sp?) then here in NZ.


It's COURTEOUS...your "R" had just gone walkabout is all....

You're welcome. :sunny:

[5150]

It's COURTEOUS...your "R" had just gone walkabout is all....

You're welcome. :sunny:

Thank you Slo :o

[kevie]

My first accident on a bike was a car done a U-turn in front of me, wrote bike off , minor injuries for me and car took off (I hunted him down and caught him a couple weeks later and he was a 'respected publican, mason and rotary member' and I was a teenage biker so he was never charged for the offence.
Few years ago I was going round a roundabout in Palmerston North, had headlight on, sidelights on, right indicator going and an Asian chic in a 4X4 came through the give way and Tboned me..... she also said "Sorry I didnt see you" she gave me a ride the 50km home tho ... then offered me a job driving a brand new Mack that they had arriving in a couple days LMAO (I declined)

Yeh Kiwi drivers are dumbasses, just got our car back from panelshop after a month following a young fella rearending us ...... the reason... "I didnt see you" we were stationary, brake lights on, indicator going and a white car ........ LMAO hes been charged careless injury.

I drive a truck/trailer unit and often in a B-Train and cars continuously try to "beat me" at ends of merges and they gradually learning that more and more truckies are not pulling out of the way, ask the dumbass Indian lady that I went over her car with 39 tonne of rig, she said "I had a right to underpass you" DOH ..... Told her maybe in India you do but not here lady and told her to always remember .... In a truck I DONT swerve for motorists, I go over top LOL

When I drive I treat every other motorist as an idiot thats gonna do something stupid (and many dont dissapoint me) and Something I have always remembered when I was taught to drive by a traffic officer/drivig instructor (Don Williams) in 1969, he often said to me "always remember when driving..... MAKE SAFE DRIVING A HABIT"

I was talking to a highway officer one night when we were both fueling up and I commented about a dumbass pass by a car that evening and said to the cop "Im more and more convinced motorists cant think beyond their windscreens" and the cop said he doesnt think they can even think that far LMAO

One of the solutions for us bikers ..... wear ominous black leathers and ride a LOUD cruiser .... they tend to make way for yah then LMAO I had a motorist pass while oncoming ad I swung round and chased him, got up to around 160km/h trying to catch him and he was going for it .... sheesh I was only gonna knock his block off .... nothing major hehehhehe

They pushed for all bikers to be in fluro ....... I opposed it in my submission on the grounds the NZ public will become 'accustomed to them and then like the road signage not actually see them, this will make road workers also unsafer as they wont be noticed in fluro either ...... sheesh they put out 100,000 road cones and motorists dont seem to see them either lmao

[kevie]

Just saw the LOR BBQ post :jerry:

If its on we will be there too :) and up for the ride as well.

Two of us .... myself and Mrs kevie .... aka Lois

[Murray]

its now in the calendar

you must register for catering purposes - if you are currently without a bike (glenn, shona,milan, warren etc) please still come along and lets have a good evening/night

if your registering for 2 people (eg - murray is for murray and trina) please advise in this thread how many coming!!!


please register if coming - need to know so we can get the right amount of food/drink

[kevie]

please register if coming - need to know so we can get the right amount of food/drink

Looked on the calandar and the BBQ is there but no "click if attending" link on it :argh:

where do we register for it ???

[STJim]

Looked on the calandar and the BBQ is there but no "click if attending" link on it :argh:

where do we register for it ???

I've noted you are coming
Cheers
Jim

[kevie]

I've noted you are coming
Cheers
Jim


:drinknsin: Cool Thanks :Punk: :scooter:

[Murray]

Should be a [I will be attending] after those that have so far registered - just click that

[rideon]

Registered for BBQ - will be 2 attending BBQ and probably only 1 on the ride due to my bike still not being sorted. Claim lodged today so hopefully won't take too long to source the Scorpion pipes .

[awa355]

Have registered.

[TerminalAddict]

I'll be there for the BBQ Jim.
Maybe not the ride

[5150]

Forcast is shite for Sunday but nice and sunny for tomorrow. Thinking of heading out for a skoot somewhere around the Tronn around 11am for an hour or two if anyone is keen. (Might even retrieve the Tokoroa tag ;))

[wharekura]

Thinking of heading out for a skoot somewhere around the Tronn around 11am for an hour or two if anyone is keen. (Might even retrieve the Tokoroa tag ;))
Im keen, im only a 250cc crusier so not hot on open roads and had the bike for a month and still getting use to it. Please txt 0223-54321-3, its a cellphone watch so it may take sometime for me to reply

[Geeen]

Im keen, im only a 250cc crusier so not hot on open roads and had the bike for a month and still getting use to it. Please txt 0223-54321-3, its a cellphone watch so it may take sometime for me to reply

Cellphone Watch? James Bond style?

[5150]

Im keen, im only a 250cc crusier so not hot on open roads and had the bike for a month and still getting use to it. Please txt 0223-54321-3, its a cellphone watch so it may take sometime for me to reply

Oh shit sorry bout that. I must have logged off just as you have posted this. I was out earlier and had to call in to work so only managed a short stint to Rags and back all done before 11:30.

See what the weather is doing tomorrow, and if semi fine I might go out again. Got your celly so will text you

[wharekura]

Cellphone Watch? James Bond style?
Not close - more like the 80's calculator watch :killingme - i got it for my bike rides as the wife wants to know where i am when i decide to buga off for a few hours; with a watch there is less chance of me forgetting to take it

[wharekura]

Oh shit sorry bout that. no worries - awa is also interested.

[Murray]

so looking at the calander and trying to calculate partners should be 13ish plus Kevie and lois approx 15.

forecast for tomorrow

Mostly cloudy. Winds tending northeast and freshening.

Rain coming Monday so those looking for a rdie leave hotel carpark 1.30 approx 180 km route to be decided on the day

[awa355]

I'll be at the hotel about 1.15pm. If the weather looks like crap, I'll post my non-appearance on here about 12.00 so any one else knows what I'm doing. Will still be at Jim's tho' regardless of the weather.

[Mrs JMK]

Sorry guys we wont be attending

[awa355]

Many thanks Jim. We had a neat time. Pass on our appreciation to Heather. You both did a wonderful job.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbqcMiOPBL8&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1XWxYK6ZtM&feature=youtu.be

Here is a link to 2 short clips taken from our ride on Sunday. I tried to load a 30sec clip straight onto KB but got told 10mb was too big to load up. Doesn't show much of the group but it's a bit hard when bikes are spread out.

[cowcocke]

anyone know of some rides in te awamutu or around

[awa355]

I'm in Te A. I ride around the sth Waikato, Waipa roads a lot. Usually afternoons when I go out. Best way to find the good roads is to just get on the bike and go. Wharepapa sth, Mahihi districts all have good roads.

[wharekura]

i ride around after t around 7pm once or twice during the week to clear my head after the day @ the office - i do loops like dinsdale, forest lake, terapa, avalon. It also helps up my practice before going for 6R next year. Im not yet ready for the out of town rides yet.

[5150]

i ride around after t around 7pm once or twice during the week to clear my head after the day @ the office - i do loops like dinsdale, forest lake, terapa, avalon. It also helps up my practice before going for 6R next year. Im not yet ready for the out of town rides yet.

Would you be comfortable to do Raglan or backways Whatawhata or Ngaruawahia at legal highway speeds?

[sil3nt]

Would you be comfortable to do Raglan or backways Whatawhata or Ngaruawahia at legal highway speeds?I was about to suggest that. Had the girlfriend riding out of town as soon as possible and she was fine. Get someone to ride behind you and you will be fine.

[wharekura]

Some ok deals - got a retro leather jacket ($200 from $460) to see if it made a difference to the riding as I'd lost a bit of confidence when being hit by wind gusts - and it made a big difference. I previously was using my wifes ski jacket due to it being waterproof, but it seems it acted like a paracute with the wind going up the sleves.

[ckai]

Some ok deals - got a retro leather jacket ($200 from $460) to see if it made a difference to the riding as I'd lost a bit of confidence when being hit by wind gusts - and it made a big difference. I previously was using my wifes ski jacket due to it being waterproof, but it seems it acted like a paracute with the wind going up the sleves.

Ski jackets are rubbish for anything other than the snow. Like you found, they blow up like balloons. Wifey used to wear one when she rode pregnant cause she couldn't fit her bike jacket. She said it was crap coming along the ridge past Ohaupo.

I didn't even know Boyds had a sale. Do you know when it runs too? I know Brooke is looking for some jeans.

[Mrs JMK]

I didn't even know Boyds had a sale. Do you know when it runs too? I know Brooke is looking for some jeans.

Was Friday and Saturday only according to their website, we didnt know about it either

[insomnia01]

Was in there Friday getting some final bits for scooters Xmas Day Loop didn't notice much stuff on sale other than some sales reps from Oxford's, very quiet all so!!!

PS My planned Xmas Day Loop FYI

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Bring On Saturday Morning :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

[rideon]

great looking "route" but not sure that it qualifies to be called a 'loop" though ? :no:
Have great trip and keep the shiny side up ...........

[insomnia01]

Lol Over the past few years the "Loops " have changed to a more "Hook " look I suppose you could say, this is the return leg

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[rideon]

Now thats a loop LOL happy now. Youre not tempted to head out through Aria, down to Awakino n up the coast to Kawhia ?? great way to end an epic loop !! :niceone:
Working on our own trip at the mo - head to SI on the 16th and doing a top half tour in between visiting Donna's folks and a couple of loops around the Nelson lakes area. Rimutaka hill and a north route home yet to be determined - Gentle Annie high on the priority though. Can't wait !!!!

[insomnia01]

Went through the Gentle Annie in Sept & even with all the wind & rain is was still epic :banana: Very determined to get through there again over the summer so thought I best include it in the Xmas loop ( hook ) So Xmas ride will cover both GA & Fogotten Highway :2thumbsup:2thumbsup I hope your ride is sorted for you before the 16th comes around :sweatdrop:sweatdrop

[Warr]

Gentle Annie - Hope I can tick this one off my completed rides this summer as well.
I will keep watching for dates that you guys are going through :)

[ckai]

Gentle Annie - Hope I can tick this one off my completed rides this summer as well.


mmmm that gets me thinking...our plans for new years turned to shit and I was thinking of finally dragging the old girl ridding since thats why we got bikes. Gentle Annie sounds like a bloody good excuse and it's in the general direction I was thinking of heading.

Only problem is Brooke will give me the excuse that she can't fit the old mans bike and she'll have to ride the Daytona. Dunno if I can handle riding good roads without Sonic II

[slofox]

Hmmm...gentle annie sounds like it might be a-calling this summer...

[5150]

Hmmm...gentle annie sounds like it might be a-calling this summer...

I hope she is gentle.

Me and few others are planning a Coro loop around the 28th

[slofox]

I hope she is gentle.

Me and few others are planning a Coro loop around the 28th

I be working on the 28th...:angry:

[5150]

I be working on the 28th...:angry:

Date is not set in concrete yet. depends on weather and if others can make it on that day. If it is only me left I am flexible so can do 29th or even 30th if you keen for a ride

[slofox]

Date is not set in concrete yet. depends on weather and if others can make it on that day. If it is only me left I am flexible so can do 29th or even 30th if you keen for a ride

I have Christmas day and Boxing day off and then work until 31st. Got first week of January off though - apart from a couple of days away camping with 'erself. Not sure of those dates yet either...

[insomnia01]

Gentle Annie sounds like a bloody good excuse and it's in the general direction I was thinking of heading.

Just remember to fill up in Taihape as its @130km to Fernhill & no ( nothing at all ) gas stations in between..... the sealed section is AWESOME to ride now :banana: will take pixs & share with you lot

[5150]

I have Christmas day and Boxing day off and then work until 31st. Got first week of January off though - apart from a couple of days away camping with 'erself. Not sure of those dates yet either...

Ok. I am off from tomorrow until the 16th. Going camping with the family straight after new years then seccond week looking to do some miles around the place on the bike

[insomnia01]

Rimutaka hill and a north route home yet to be determined - Gentle Annie high on the priority though. Can't wait !!!!

As a suggestion from Rimutaka Hill, follow route52 to Waipakarau then up to Havelock Nth then onto GA :2thumbsup:2thumbsup

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[nanahc]

Just looked up this gentle annie road you guys are talking about, im guessn it is the one near whitianga? Is it a good road is it?

[5150]

Just looked up this gentle annie road you guys are talking about, im guessn it is the one near whitianga? Is it a good road is it?

Gentle Annie runs between Taihape and Napier. Its around 130kms and goes through bush, hills and farmland. untill recently it was grovel, but now it is fully sealed. Very good bike road with great scenery

[insomnia01]

I will keep watching for dates that you guys are going through

I'm heading through Saturday morning 24/12 Planning on having breakfast @ the Brown Sugar Cafe before getting in to it :2thumbsup:

[ckai]

I'm heading through Saturday morning 24/12 Planning on having breakfast @ the Brown Sugar Cafe before getting in to it :2thumbsup:

Is that the one that everyone threw a tantee about because they stopped someone using their name in Nelson? For some reason I thought it was in Tirau

[wharekura]

As I let people know about Hamilton boyds sale a day late, I thought I would mention bits4bikes.co.nz has sale - (disclosure: i am the web developer but have no financial advantage in b4b sales)

I found these local tips very helpful. For example Murray mentioned the Yamaha store closure which i promptly went and got some oxford panniers.

[insomnia01]

Is that the one that everyone threw a tantee about because they stopped someone using their name in Nelson? For some reason I thought it was in Tirau

thats it alright !!! they have a cafe & gift shop all under one roof :yes::yes::yes:

[ckai]

As I let people know about Hamilton boyds sale a day late, I thought I would mention bits4bikes.co.nz has sale - (disclosure: i am the web developer but have no financial advantage in b4b sales)

I found these local tips very helpful. For example Murray mentioned the Yamaha store closure which i promptly went and got some oxford panniers.

Cheers mate.

[nanahc]

Gentle Annie runs between Taihape and Napier. Its around 130kms and goes through bush, hills and farmland. untill recently it was grovel, but now it is fully sealed. Very good bike road with great scenery

So why is it called gentle annie then?

[5150]

So why is it called gentle annie then?

That I don't know, but it is a gentle road to ride now ;)

[nanahc]

so if i put get directions from Napier to tihapie into google maps is the directions it brings up the road you guys are talking about?

[slofox]

so if i put get directions from Napier to tihapie into google maps is the directions it brings up the road you guys are talking about?

Check this out - pretty much tells you all.

http://www.volvoadventures.com/trip_Gentle_Annie_Road.html

[Murray]

So why is it called gentle annie then?

Many names surviving from the gold-mining era are associated with scenes of the principal rushes. Some commemorate the diggers who made strikes (Gabriel's Gully, Arthur's Point, Ross, Addison's Flat); some are the miner's descriptions of localities, such as Canvastown, Ophir, and Reefton; while others are quaint names bestowed by the diggers, Napoleon's Hill, Dry Bread, Roaring Meg, Gentle Annie, and Vinegar Hill.

Done it by car about 5 years ago - still had about 20km to be sealed but like everyone says its a must do road!!

[sil3nt]

disclosure: i am the web developerAh good. This has been bugging me for ages. Click on the little flash animation for the 20% off everything and it opens inside the <object> rather changing the page.

Also hook me up with a job please :2thumbsup :sweatdrop

[wharekura]

Ah good. This has been bugging me for ages. Click on the little flash animation for the 20% off everything and it opens inside the object rather changing the page. Also hook me up with a job please

What browser and version are u using please, machine type (phone, tablet) and opsys?
I'm currently managing resources from overseas due to cost and experience balance - I act as the intermediate (provide "specs", do QA, customer support, test deployments and getting the damn stuff working!) - its tough to compete against them

[insomnia01]

so if i put get directions from Napier to tihapie into google maps is the directions it brings up the road you guys are talking about?

On Google maps from Taihape you want to get onto Spooners Hill Rd - Te Moehou Rd - Erewton Rd - Taihape/Napier Rd

[sil3nt]

What browser and version are u using please, machine type (phone, tablet) and opsys?
I'm currently managing resources from overseas due to cost and experience balance - I act as the intermediate (provide "specs", do QA, customer support, test deployments and getting the damn stuff working!) - its tough to compete against themChrome and XP on normal desktop.

[wharekura]

Chrome and XP on normal desktop.
So I assume XP SP3. Does it also happen on FFox and (without poisioning you pc 2 much) IE7/8 or 9?

I saw 2 bikes during my twilite pre-6R loop rides (kahikatea,copham,peachgrove,wairere,avalon,rifleR ange)
I saw a grey hyosung gv250 - keen to catch up with you if u on this board
And a speedy race bike with the misses on the back on terapa - stopped at the new world lites

[5150]

And a speedy race bike with the misses on the back on terapa - stopped at the new world lites

If it was Blue Triumph Daytona, then it possibly was Ckai

[ckai]

If it was Blue Triumph Daytona, then it possibly was Ckai

Only if the missus was doubling me :) I can't get me hands on it any more!

[5150]

Only if the missus was doubling me :) I can't get me hands on it any more!

Did you loose the privlages again? :nya:

[sil3nt]

So I assume XP SP3. Does it also happen on FFox and (without poisioning you pc 2 much) IE7/8 or 9?IE 8 works fine. Will check chrome on the laptop.

[slofox]

If you have a look HERE (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/145216-Cancer-Society-Ride-Relay-Saturday-March-3rd-2012?highlight=relay+ride), you will see what this is about.

Maha has asked me if I'd liaise with local riders to get our section of this relay sorted - a task I am happy to accept. BUT - I may well be working on the day if I can't get a reliever for the shop.

So I thought the LOR group would be very useful for this task. If I can get the reliever, I'd be happy to be baton carrier but we really need a small (or large) fleet of bikes to make an impact. Which is where the LOR comes into the picture. If I can't ride, we'd need someone else to carry the baton and a fleet of others to accompany that rider.

The ride itself, at this stage anyway, would involve meeting the baton carrier from the Taupo area at a location yet to be decided, and carrying it through to where we meet with the next stage riders - again at a location to be decided. We'd be heading Norf by the way.

This is really just advanced notice to get people thinking about it. Once we are through the loony season, I'll remind us all of the event and start recruiting participants - prolly put a calendar entry up as well.

So have a think about it, read Maha's post and keep it in mind for the new year.

I'll come back to this in January.

Thanks all.

[ckai]

Did you loose the privlages again? :nya:

I don't think I even had the privileges :)

[ckai]

If you have a look HERE (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/145216-Cancer-Society-Ride-Relay-Saturday-March-3rd-2012?highlight=relay+ride), you will see what this is about.

Maha has asked me if I'd liaise with local riders to get our section of this relay sorted - a task I am happy to accept. BUT - I may well be working on the day if I can't get a reliever for the shop.

So I thought the LOR group would be very useful for this task. If I can get the reliever, I'd be happy to be baton carrier but we really need a small (or large) fleet of bikes to make an impact. Which is where the LOR comes into the picture. If I can't ride, we'd need someone else to carry the baton and a fleet of others to accompany that rider.

The ride itself, at this stage anyway, would involve meeting the baton carrier from the Taupo area at a location yet to be decided, and carrying it through to where we meet with the next stage riders - again at a location to be decided. We'd be heading Norf by the way.

This is really just advanced notice to get people thinking about it. Once we are through the loony season, I'll remind us all of the event and start recruiting participants - prolly put a calendar entry up as well.

So have a think about it, read Maha's post and keep it in mind for the new year.

I'll come back to this in January.

Thanks all.

Bloody cool idea. I'm dead keen. I'll have a talk to our boss and see if we can get a group together from the company as well since this is kinda our thing (http://www.novahealth.co.nz). Pity it wasn't a work day, would have made a good excuse to go for a ride and get paid :)

EDIT: SON OF A BITCH!! I thought the date sounded familiar. Turns out I've got a stupid wedding to go too. I think they'll notice me not turning up since I'm the best man. Hopefully I can still get work behind it. It's always harder when you're not directly involved in something.

[slofox]

Bloody cool idea. I'm dead keen. I'll have a talk to our boss and see if we can get a group together from the company as well since this is kinda our thing (http://www.novahealth.co.nz). Pity it wasn't a work day, would have made a good excuse to go for a ride and get paid :)

Thanks ckai, sounds great.

[caseye]

That Maha gets around doesn't he? I'm sure it will be a good day and for a good cause.
Just a note from the BFTP and the SATNR riders to say have a Merry Christmas you WLOR's take care out there and enjoy the open road.

[nanahc]

Just about to go to bed and seeing as its after 12 i thought i would say merry Christmas to all, hope you have a good day and that you all get new bikes as presents :2thumbsup

[Murray]

For those that attend Wednesday nights at the Rapa - please be advised that the kitchen is closed for the next 10 days - so NO Burger & Fries and pint of juice meal deal available. They are still doing deep fried food - i.e. chips, wedges and fish bites and pies I believe.

Have a great new years

[Murray]

If you have a look HERE (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/145216-Cancer-Society-Ride-Relay-Saturday-March-3rd-2012?highlight=relay+ride), you will see what this is about.

Maha has asked me if I'd liaise with local riders to get our section of this relay sorted - a task I am happy to accept. BUT - I may well be working on the day if I can't get a reliever for the shop.

So I thought the LOR group would be very useful for this task. If I can get the reliever, I'd be happy to be baton carrier but we really need a small (or large) fleet of bikes to make an impact. Which is where the LOR comes into the picture. If I can't ride, we'd need someone else to carry the baton and a fleet of others to accompany that rider.

I'll come back to this in January.

Thanks all.

So whose looking after the hamilton section, I see Kerry is the name on the 2nd post. later Maha referes to CKAI and LOR and your'e also mentioned. Sounds like someting we should all get involved in - I will follow the leader - whoever that may be????

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/145216-Cancer-Society-Ride-Relay-Saturday-3-March-2012/page4

[Maha]

So whose looking after the hamilton section, I see Kerry is the name on the 2nd post. later Maha referes to CKAI and LOR and your'e also mentioned. Sounds like someting we should all get involved in - I will follow the leader - whoever that may be????

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/145216-Cancer-Society-Ride-Relay-Saturday-3-March-2012/page4

Cheers Murray...

ckai went onto say that he has something else on that day...
Kerry pm'd me yesterday saying that he could/would do anything to help.
I made the call and put his name on the list.
The LOR's can get in and support this and Kerry?...all play a part?

Mark

[kb_SF1]

Murray I'll catch up with you all at a club night early in the new year, have a personal interest in the topic hence my offer to assist.

[sil3nt]

My little GPX 250 has been sitting in the garage for about 6 months in pieces. Decided i better get someone to fix it. So $700 later "Orca" (plastic welding has left her black and white you see) is back running. Took her for a ride yesterday

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/HFbN_qt3HGs" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

:zzzz:

Needs a new rear shock and probably new forks.

[Murray]

Cheers Murray...

The LOR's can get in and support this and Kerry?...all play a part?

Mark

We sure will - calendar entry going in for us now

CKAI always has something else on!!!!

[BigAl]

Cool vid sl3ent, have they swept Chepnell rd yet? Saw lots of loose gravel last week.

These vids make me keen to try and strap my video camera to the bike, I'm too cheap to get a go pro, so will try and experiment.

[sil3nt]

Cool vid sil3nt, have they swept Chepnell rd yet? Saw lots of loose gravel last week.

These vids make me keen to try and strap my video camera to the bike, I'm too cheap to get a go pro, so will try and experiment.Hard to tell actually. I rode through at about 80. There was some loose gravel but it blended in so well to the new road surface i struggled to see what was clear and what wasnt. I would say it has been swept but i still took it easy.

[Murray]

Hard to tell actually. I rode through at about 80. There was some loose gravel but it blended in so well to the new road surface i struggled to see what was clear and what wasnt. I would say it has been swept but i still took it easy.

Did you video it in fast forward cause you seem to be moving pretty quickly!!!!

[sil3nt]

Did you video it in fast forward cause you seem to be moving pretty quickly!!!!I sped up some parts of the video at the start :bleh:

[slofox]

So whose looking after the hamilton section, I see Kerry is the name on the 2nd post. later Maha referes to CKAI and LOR and your'e also mentioned. Sounds like someting we should all get involved in - I will follow the leader - whoever that may be????

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/145216-Cancer-Society-Ride-Relay-Saturday-3-March-2012/page4

Ermmm...well I did think I was doing that bit but if Kerry has volunteered, that's fine by me, given that Saturday is usually a working day for me. Perhaps Kerry would be kind enough to communicate his intentions to me please? Just so I don't cock anything up. Thanks Kerry.

[ckai]

We sure will - calendar entry going in for us now

CKAI always has something else on!!!!

What can I say, I'm a popular fellow. I actually forgot about my mates wedding. When I was keenly telling Brooke about it and how I was gonna get work involved she decided to bust my buddle and tell me about the wedding :facepalm: I mean really! Who has weddings in March!?!?!

[awa355]

Cool vid sl3ent,

These vids make me keen to try and strap my video camera to the bike, I'm too cheap to get a go pro, so will try and experiment.

Big AL, Have a go.

I've made up a few clips now, posted on You Tube, Am now on Americas most wanted list for daring to dub copyright music. The vids are still up there tho.

Its quite neat seeing something rise up from trying something new. I am now learning to adjust the colour, brightness etc. I have made my own mounting on the handlebar. Now, I;m trying out the camera fixed to the helmet.

[slofox]

Big AL, Have a go.

I've made up a few clips now, posted on You Tube, Am now on Americas most wanted list for daring to dub copyright music. The vids are still up there tho.

Its quite neat seeing something rise up from trying something new. I am now learning to adjust the colour, brightness etc. I have made my own mounting on the handlebar. Now, I;m trying out the camera fixed to the helmet.

When I've used a helmet mounted camera, I've discovered that my head wobbles around all over the place...(like Noddy FFS :facepalm:). Well, in fact I am always looking round all over the place. I suppose that's good really but it makes for shit videos...

[Geeen]

What can I say, I'm a popular fellow. I actually forgot about my mates wedding. When I was keenly telling Brooke about it and how I was gonna get work involved she decided to bust my buddle and tell me about the wedding :facepalm: I mean really! Who has weddings in March!?!?!

Um, I did. That was 6 years ago though......

[awa355]

When I've used a helmet mounted camera, I've discovered that my head wobbles around all over the place...(like Noddy FFS :facepalm:). Well, in fact I am always looking round all over the place. I suppose that's good really but it makes for shit videos...

Know what you mean. Unfortunatly, you need to be moving your head around when riding. I've stuck the mounting base to the helmet and now find need to angle it up slightly. The centre piece is supposed to come away from the base, but mine seems to be stuck tight.


www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gn6TI4RhHVM

[slofox]

Know what you mean. Unfortunatly, you need to be moving your head around when riding. I've stuck the mounting base to the helmet and now find need to angle it up slightly. The centre piece is supposed to come away from the base, but mine seems to be stuck tight.


www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gn6TI4RhHVM

I have a dual lock pad on the side of the helmet and can stick the camera on there. It's never fallen off - so far anyway. But I do loop a cord around the helmet strap just in case.

Getting the alignment right can be "interesting". I have various videos of a) the sky and b) the road whizzing by underneath. Haven't posted any of them on You-tube though...

[awa355]

I have a dual lock pad on the side of the helmet and can stick the camera on there. It's never fallen off - so far anyway. But I do loop a cord around the helmet strap just in case.

Getting the alignment right can be "interesting". I have various videos of a) the sky and b) the road whizzing by underneath. Haven't posted any of them on You-tube though...

I have been playing with the You tube editing thingy. Trying to put some colour in and getting rid of the 'washed out' look. Not working too well so far. But what the f**k. I'm having fun.

I stuck the helmet base on my old open face helmet as I reckoned I wouldn,t use it. Now I can't get the damn thing off.

[ckai]

Um, I did. That was 6 years ago though......

;) so did I (and my wife :) ) and every other person I know. Apparently it's the most popular month. Not too hot and not too cold apparently. I was just told when to turn up.


I have been playing with the You tube editing thingy. Trying to put some colour in and getting rid of the 'washed out' look. Not working too well so far. But what the f**k. I'm having fun.

I stuck the helmet base on my old open face helmet as I reckoned I wouldn,t use it. Now I can't get the damn thing off.

I noticed those editing things on You Tube. I would have thought they'd take AGES to do a HD vid judging by how long it takes them to upload.

[awa355]

;) so did I (and my wife :) ) and every other person I know. Apparently it's the most popular month. Not too hot and not too cold apparently. I was just told when to turn up.



I noticed those editing things on You Tube. I would have thought they'd take AGES to do a HD vid judging by how long it takes them to upload.

Mine is not High Definition. That may be the difference. Even a couple of my longer videos ( 7 minutes) uploaded in barely 10-15 minutes. If you edit on You tube, it takes a while before the new version is processed.

With Movie Maker, there isn't any way of editing colour, brightness,Temperture, saturation (whatever that is), that I know of. I might look for another 'free, REAL BASIC' vid editing programme that will let me tinker before uploading.
Also, with MM, once I publish a movie, I dont seem able to dub over better music.

[sil3nt]

Mine is not High Definition. That may be the difference. Even a couple of my longer videos ( 7 minutes) uploaded in barely 10-15 minutes. If you edit on You tube, it takes a while before the new version is processed.

With Movie Maker, there isn't any way of editing colour, brightness,Temperture, saturation (whatever that is), that I know of. I might look for another 'free, REAL BASIC' vid editing programme that will let me tinker before uploading.
Also, with MM, once I publish a movie, I dont seem able to dub over better music.http://www.virtualdub.org/

[awa355]

http://www.virtualdub.org/

I downloaded, not sure if I got the whole thing. When I open the desktop icon, I get a list of applications. Which on actually opens the programme? Cheers.

[sil3nt]

Once it is running it is the filters you want to look at ctrl+f. The program is basic and doesn't open all file types. Hopefully it opens your ones (doesn't open my gopro ones by default need to convert them first).

[awa355]

Have tried to upload a short clip by clicking on 'attachments' then uploading as I would for a Tag. That didn't work, so here's a link.

I took a video clip and had a go at splitting the accompaning music. The opening needs to be faded a bit. Also tried a different appearance.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_l18uhws9U

[STJim]

At a lose end next Sunday?
Rock up at the Waikato Commerce Club at say 9.50 am for a 10 am leave for an economy run with Hamilton Ulysses. Have you tank as full as possible. First stop will be Whatawhat GAS Station for a top up and them for a conservative paced ride to Thames via backroads.

Fill up at Thames again and hand your receipts to the organizer. From Thames it will be a free ride (at what ever speed you a comfortable with) back to Rotouna BP for a fill up again

The organizer will collect all Gas receipts and will set the kms per litre all out on a spread sheet comparing economy speed with you "free ride " results.

The results in past years have been very interesting.

Need anymore information. Send me a PM.

Cheers

[awa355]

Should be a good ride, I won the thing last year on my GB500. Ate the entire choclate fish all by myself:bleh:

[BigAl]

Is there a prize for most gas used? :rolleyes:

[awa355]

Is there a prize for most gas used? :rolleyes:

What?? Baked Beans for breakfast again??:rolleyes:

[slofox]

What?? Baked Beans for breakfast again??:rolleyes:

No. He said gas USED. Not gas PRODUCED...

[nanahc]

For those of you who have carbed bikes,
Do you turn off your petcock when your not riding?
Im looking around trying to find out if i should or not but there dosnt seem to be a solid answer so i thought id see what you guys think.
My owners manual only says to turn it off when removing the tank or storing for a long period of time(what defines long?)
Thanks for any opinions.

[kb_SF1]

Yes, when stopping for more than 30 minutes and definately when parked up in the shed. If the float sticks open you will have petrol pouring out.
You need to remember to turn them on again:no:

[awa355]

Owned bikes since 1969. I cant ever remember turning the fuel off unless removing the tank. Perhaps, KB's right, but I've never had a problem arise.

Some early fuel taps started leaking if turned on and off all the time.

[kb_SF1]

"A" hi, agree I've never had a probllem yet but with old bikes I tend to be a bit cautious especially with petrol the price is is today and will be soon.:mellow:

[nanahc]

Yes, when stopping for more than 30 minutes and definately when parked up in the shed. If the float sticks open you will have petrol pouring out.
You need to remember to turn them on again:no:

that has been some peoples thinking, but my manual does say that the fuel only flows to the carbs when the bike is started or running and is shut off when the bike is stopped.
hmmm .

[awa355]

About 20 years ago, six of us were leaving Baypark raceway, got out to the road when the first of us had our engine splutter and die. Some smart arse had gone around turning the fuelcocks off.

Wish I hada thought of doing that. :laugh::laugh:

[nanahc]

About 20 years ago, six of us were leaving Baypark raceway, got out to the road when the first of us had our engine splutter and die. Some smart arse had gone around turning the fuelcocks off.

Wish I hada thought of doing that. :laugh::laugh:

The worst thing to do would have been to turn them to reserve, that way when you thought youd hit reserve you wer actually all out.
that would be the mean thing to do.

[insomnia01]

Your profile says you have a 99' ZX6 I had one of these & never bothered to turn fuel tap off, tried doing it for awhile but i always forgot to turn the thing back on ( thankfully rides to work where mostly on a motorway ) I did buy it brand new & there was no mention of having to daily turn it off although I would turn it off if I wasn't riding for say, weeks on end rather than just days...... if in doubt ring Hamilton Motorcycles being a Kawasaki dealer, cool bike by the way

[Warr]

For those of you who have carbed bikes,
Do you turn off your petcock when your not riding?.......

but my manual does say that the fuel only flows to the carbs when the bike is started or running and is shut off when the bike is stopped.
hmmm ........

Fuel only flows when the engine is running because there is a vacuum operated valve built into the fuel petcock.
So the above statement from your manual is true. No need to turn any fuel off when you are parked up.

kb_SF1 is possibly referring to a time prior to the arrival of the Japanese motorcycling industry when vacuum operated valves didn't exist.
In which case spilt fuel on the ground was a high possibility if the fuel was not turned off.

[slofox]

Who's going to Hampton Downs on the 18th?

Paid me money over and have a reliever organimised. And according to metservice's website it just might be dry...maybe. At least as far as I can see yet anyway.

EDIT: Latest update on metservice doesn't look quite as good...

[nanahc]

Your profile says you have a 99' ZX6 I had one of these & never bothered to turn fuel tap off, tried doing it for awhile but i always forgot to turn the thing back on ( thankfully rides to work where mostly on a motorway ) I did buy it brand new & there was no mention of having to daily turn it off although I would turn it off if I wasn't riding for say, weeks on end rather than just days...... if in doubt ring Hamilton Motorcycles being a Kawasaki dealer, cool bike by the way

Thank you, it is an awesome bike :yes: im loving it so far. i thought this was the case just thought id ask other peoples opinions on the matter, wasnt worried, i never turned it off with my zzr i just saw a video the other day and the guy always turned his off(new zzr600) and thought it was a bit strange.

[nanahc]

Who's going to Hampton Downs on the 18th?

Paid me money over and have a reliever organimised. And according to metservice's website it just might be dry...maybe. At least as far as I can see yet anyway.

how much are they charging? you have to have zip together leathers though dont you?

[nanahc]

Fuel only flows when the engine is running because there is a vacuum operated valve built into the fuel petcock.
So the above statement from your manual is true. No need to turn any fuel off when you are parked up.

kb_SF1 is possibly referring to a time prior to the arrival of the Japanese motorcycling industry when vacuum operated valves didn't exist.
In which case spilt fuel on the ground was a high possibility if the fuel was not turned off.

Thats a nice confident technical answer. well done.:2thumbsup

[slofox]

how much are they charging? you have to have zip together leathers though dont you?

$80.00. But $50.00 if you are on a Honda. And yes, you need zip together leathers or one piece.

[sil3nt]

Don't think i can afford it :(

Car and bike need WOF and the bike needs new steering head bearings to pass WOF. Will see how much i get paid tonight and decide tomorrow. That is if there are any places left...

[slofox]

Don't think i can afford it :(

Car and bike need WOF and the bike needs new steering head bearings to pass WOF. Will see how much i get paid tonight and decide tomorrow. That is if there are any places left...

I can't really afford it either but I'm doing it anyway...creditors might get a bit shitty but what the hey...it's not far short of 40 years since I was on the track. I figure I better do it while I still can.

[nanahc]

shame i dont have the leathers or id go, only got a leather jacket but its not a zip together one.

[BigAl]

Would have been keen but doing the Art day at Puke on Sunday, so if anyone else is riding up from Ham give me a yell.

[ckai]

Who's going to Hampton Downs on the 18th?

Paid me money over and have a reliever organimised. And according to metservice's website it just might be dry...maybe. At least as far as I can see yet anyway.

EDIT: Latest update on metservice doesn't look quite as good...

What time are they starting it?


I can't really afford it either but I'm doing it anyway...creditors might get a bit shitty but what the hey...it's not far short of 40 years since I was on the track. I figure I better do it while I still can.

Think of it this way, you should be spending more on 'experience' things. That way, when the creditors come knocking, they can't take it away from you, and you still get ya jollies :eek:

[slofox]

What time are they starting it?



Think of it this way, you should be spending more on 'experience' things. That way, when the creditors come knocking, they can't take it away from you, and you still get ya jollies :eek:

Registration is 4.00pm. Track time from 5.00pm until 7.00pm. Supposedly get 4 x 15 minute sessions. Should be enough to shake out the cobwebs.

Oh and I spend most of my life on "experience" things. Always have. I was supposed to be dead before now but here I am still. Maybe I shoulda taken a bit more care..! :blink: or not...

[ckai]

Registration is 4.00pm. Track time from 5.00pm until 7.00pm. Supposedly get 4 x 15 minute sessions. Should be enough to shake out the cobwebs.

Oh and I spend most of my life on "experience" things. Always have. I was supposed to be dead before now but here I still am. Maybe I shoulda taken a bit more care..! :blink: or not...

hahah either way :)

I was thinking I may go for a little pottle up to do some filming/photo hunting. Might still, just gotta sort out a sitter. I haven't been on the bike for AGES. It's still filthy from the last time Brooke rode it to work (she's been working from home for months!)

[bi-winning]

Who's going to Hampton Downs on the 18th?

I'm going!

I was thinking I may go for a little pottle up to do some filming/photo hunting. Might still, just gotta sort out a sitter. I haven't been on the bike for AGES. It's still filthy from the last time Brooke rode it to work (she's been working from home for months!)
Ye you should come. Be a reasonably sweet ride north to Hampton Downs on the west side of the river wouldnt it? And some filming/ pics would be wicked for the guys that are on track i'm sure

[JakeTehMuss]

I'm going!

Ye you should come. Be a reasonably sweet ride north to Hampton Downs on the west side of the river wouldnt it? And some filming/ pics would be wicked for the guys that are on track i'm sure

I'll be going up to watch you laxed out riders take on the Hampton Downs Track...
As I currently cant afford new Front brake pads, Oil Change and new rear tyre due Student Life :no: I can't join you on the track.

So If anyone wants some photos taken or can Lend me a camera for the afternoon send me a PM :msn-wink:

[wharekura]

Hiya Murray. I have booked to go for the 6R finally and think I need to practice the U turns - what was the U turn street again u took me on? I thought it was about time especially as they changing the laws 1. give way, 2. weight ratio for learner bikes, 3. removal of the age benefit for reducing test wait durations etc

One thing they are changing to my benefit is that the cost to sit the restricted is going up next month and the cost to sit the full is going down (which I will be doing in 6 months if pass next weeks 6R)

[sil3nt]

I have heard people have had to do it here http://maps.google.co.nz/?ll=-37.78178,175.308016&spn=89.640742,186.152344&t=v&z=3&vpsrc=6&layer=c&panoid=mCBAHVy7yZojH4BrvY6-8w&cbll=-37.78178,175.308016&cbp=13,-92.43962343390474,,0,0

I had to do one for my full licence here http://maps.google.co.nz/?ll=-37.748183,175.294102&spn=89.640742,186.152344&t=v&z=3&vpsrc=6&layer=c&panoid=BUFrVIH9sJ48C_Pg3TBSOg&cbll=-37.748183,175.294102&cbp=13,-288.8386418447524,,0,16.10011404317578

I put my foot down and still passed. The guy said all they are looking for is proper head checks and indicating so foot down didn't matter. Could be different with a different tester though!

[ckai]

I put my foot down and still passed. The guy said all they are looking for is proper head checks and indicating so foot down didn't matter. Could be different with a different tester though!

I'd say the only issue they're really have with putting your foot down is if you were still moving or moving at a speed that putting your foot down would be dangerous. The way I look at it is it'd be safer for you and other road users to put your foot down when riding real slow then to drop the bike. But like you said, probably different for different testers.

Doesn't hurt to ask them first though ah? ;)

[wharekura]

I've got a plan, if the tester is female I put on a bit of Old Spice, if male then lashings of Blue Stratos :chase:

[nanahc]

Hiya Murray. I have booked to go for the 6R finally and think I need to practice the U turns - what was the U turn street again u took me on? I thought it was about time especially as they changing the laws 1. give way, 2. weight ratio for learner bikes, 3. removal of the age benefit for reducing test wait durations etc

One thing they are changing to my benefit is that the cost to sit the restricted is going up next month and the cost to sit the full is going down (which I will be doing in 6 months if pass next weeks 6R)

whats this whole weight ration for learner bikes? i havent heard about this(not that it matters for me). they give you a pretty wide road for your u-turn, when i sat my full i rode terribly and still passed, wobbly as all hell on my u-turn and i actually pulled out in front of some one when i did it(didn't see them(bad head check, my bad)) i thought they wer to close but the tester didn't say anything about it.

[slofox]

I'll be going up to watch you laxed out riders take on the Hampton Downs Track...
As I currently cant afford new Front brake pads, Oil Change and new rear tyre due Student Life :no: I can't join you on the track.

So If anyone wants some photos taken or can Lend me a camera for the afternoon send me a PM :msn-wink:

I took The Vixen in to Boyds for a "pre-trackday" check this morning. Rear brake pads were sub standard and had to be replaced. All else good to go.

This has turned into quite an expensive exercise - entry fee is the least of it...:pinch:

[JakeTehMuss]

I took The Vixen in to Boyds for a "pre-trackday" check this morning. Rear brake pads were sub standard and had to be replaced. All else good to go.

This has turned into quite an expensive exercise - entry fee is the least of it...:pinch:

:niceone: It's a good idea doing the "pre-trackday" check!! They will have a look at your bike before it goes on the track and they told me I needed new front brake pads for next time... and that was about 2,000km ago :pinch:
So it would of costed me: $200 for front brake pads, $60ish for oil change and a new rear tyre $300 (the track loves eating the sides of the tyres!!!!)

Much rather put this towards my aviation headset (http://worldwide.bose.com/axa/en_nz/web/aviation_headsets/page.html). I'm still saving =p


I've got a plan, if the tester is female I put on a bit of Old Spice, if male then lashings of Blue Stratos :chase:
Old Spice??? Try this. (http://youtu.be/zLq2-uZd5LY)
Just make sure you make exaggerated head turns when checking mirrors, side roads, intersections etc.

[wharekura]

whats this whole weight ration for learner bikes? Kiwi law is going to adapt the oz law - here is an example of approved bikes for NSW http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/licensing/downloads/lams_list_120103.pdf
And page 2 of this http://www.nzta.govt.nz/consultation/driver-licensing-amendment-2011/docs/q-and-a.pdf regarding the proposed changes

[kevie]

Do you have an idea when the weekend rides will be re-commenced?

[5150]

Do you have an idea when the weekend rides will be re-commenced?

Other then for the crap weather over last couple of weeks, I don't think they ever stopped

[Murray]

Do you have an idea when the weekend rides will be re-commenced?

Looking at a ride Auckland Annivesary - maybe the Monday?? But after that all good to go - Toyrun end of February - possible trip to Paeroa races February - Possible Ulysses westpac helicopter charity ride March I think and Sunday pootles in between.

[5150]

Glenn from Boyd Motorcycles is running a one day ride on the 29th of January from Hamilton to Mike's Brewery in the Naki for lunch. Departs Boyds at 9:30am and follows some of Waikato's most stunning roads. I have already penciled it in my calendar (weather dependant ofcourse) :msn-wink:

[slofox]

Glenn from Boyd Motorcycles is running a one day ride on the 29th of January from Hamilton to Mike's Brewery in the Naki for lunch. Departs Boyds at 9:30am and follows some of Waikato's most stunning roads. I have already penciled it in my calendar (weather dependant ofcourse) :msn-wink:

Might look at that too...(money dependent in my case)...

[5150]

Might look at that too...(money dependent in my case)...

Nothing a full tank of gas and few pennies for a lunch/beer won't fix :bleh:

[slofox]

Nothing a full tank of gas and few pennies for a lunch/beer won't fix :bleh:

Always assuming I don't total The Vixen on Wednesday evening...:crazy:

[5150]

Always assuming I don't total The Vixen on Wednesday evening...:crazy:

Ahh yesss....:shifty:

[awa355]

My ride for this Sunday, Back roads to Piopio, cut across, via Te Mapara to HW4, Kopaki rd, back to TeKuiti, home.

Will do it alone or if anyone wants to tag along, they're welcome. I'll leave Te A Caltex about 9.30.

[slofox]

My ride for this Sunday, Back roads to Piopio, cut across, via Te Mapara to HW4, Kopaki rd, back to TeKuiti, home.

Will do it alone or if anyone wants to tag along, they're welcome. I'll leave Te A Caltex about 9.30.

Sounds good. If I survive the track day I might just join you...

[BigAl]

Might be keen as family doing something else, keep us posted.