Laxed out rides

[roadkillnz]

Sorry about the quality of the pics from my iPhone.. I had it in HDR mode... it doesn't like action-shots when in HDR mode.

So here's a couple of photos of Mark trying to coerce the gloves off of the pub-dog.
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[wharekura]

geez mark u have shit luck, maybe u need a bit of st paddy luck this sat - let me know, misses and i in town cause we can on sat @6

re: stuff from ebay, i get stuff from hong kong and korea. i found so far with the us$ the way it is at the moment, it is well worth considering getting stuff from overseas - even with the shipping cost. caveat emptor, but that applies to most situations.

[mvw]

Ah, it wasn't too bad, just needed some patience. Great ride though!

[nanahc]

Im guessing theres no ride on sunday?

[insomnia01]

Unsure if rides are even been planned on Wednesday night get togethers now a days :drinknsin:drinknsin:drinknsin still good riding weather :scooter::scooter: roll on easter break :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo: last chance at touring before :cold::cold::cold: really settles in :bye::bye::bye:

[kb_SF1]

Good racing at Hampton today and down to the wire for the final round at Taupo next weekend, good ride up and back.

KB

[awa355]

I'm keen to go to Taupo on Sunday. Will leave the Te A Caltex at about 9am, unless an organised ride somewhere else is arranged.

[wharekura]

a bit far for my little engine to cope. after 4 months when i upgrade it wont be

[Murray]

Unsure if rides are even been planned on Wednesday night get togethers now a days

Those that do attend (10-12 people) generally have a quick discussion on who's riding on the weekend and if most are we plan something. However if most aren't we don't. (as with last week). However there is no set committee or anything and anyone is free to suggest a ride at any stage. Possibly the next planned ride will be to Bikes, BBQ and Blues in Devonport on 01 April. But who knows, someone may suggest something for this weekend on Wednesday or someone else may want to do a ride somewhere. All open to suggestions. Anyone??

[insomnia01]

a bit far for my little engine to cope. after 4 months when i upgrade it wont be

when your ready give me a yell, I'll send you in the right direction ;)

[wharekura]

i do like kevies c50 but the cc 2high and so is cost of rego - so will be looking at a 400/500 cruzer. need to get the 6F first.
Went to port waikato on sunday (in car though) and went to cc's cafe, thought this would be a nice bike ride one day - not too far and roads ok. Although i took the main roads and dont know of any back roads.

[Murray]

Cold, wet and windy night at the clubrooms last night yet still 2 people turned up on their bikes while the sensible amongst us took the dryer option. No real discussion on a ride for Sunday due to

Saturday Cloudy, with rain developing during the afternoon.Northerlies.
Sunday Morning rain clearing and becoming fine. Winds turning fresh southwest

Anyone interested in doing something please do so and put in thread

Remember 01 Apr for a ride to

http://www.bikesbbqblues.co.nz/

We won't be heading up the motorway - May do SH22 or through Clevedon (Where Marks bike fell apart!!)

Calendar entry going up shortly!!

[insomnia01]

I've only got 2 weekends to go till I can :scooter::scooter::scooter: redecorating can/does take a far bit of time I have found out :crazy::crazy: good loop sorted for easter :ride:

[mvw]

Went to port waikato on sunday (in car though) and went to cc's cafe, thought this would be a nice bike ride one day - not too far and roads ok.

I wouldn't mind a pootle out that way, I've never been to Port Waikato. (shock, horror)

[mvw]

Remember 01 Apr for a ride to

http://www.bikesbbqblues.co.nz/

We won't be heading up the motorway - May do SH22 or through Clevedon (Where Marks bike fell apart!!)

Unfortunately I can't go that weekend, but if anyone feels like it and remembers the spot (GPS co-ordinates available), can you look for a red side-panel? Probably rubbed off when we propped it up against the fence! :-D

[awa355]

If no one has a better idea, how about leaving 10am Sunday and up to Port Waikato. We'll go through Te Kowhai- Ngaruawahia-Waingaro-HW22. Maybe back to Pokeno for greazies for lunch. Back down HW1, left to Te Kauwhata, around the lake and back through Taupri.

That's my plan, unless anyone has a better plan.

Solid rain, We pull the pin, showers, we ride.

I had planned to go down to the superbikes but apparently, they wont allow my beast on the track, so stuff 'em.

[wharekura]

i'd been into going to port waikato - i'd was told by cc's if they could cater for around 10 or so bikers and they said would be better if you could book ahead. so, i could call if i can get some sort of #'s.

hint: take insect spray due to the sand flys

orsum.

[awa355]

i'd been into going to port waikato - i'd was told by cc's if they could cater for around 10 or so bikers and they said would be better if you could book ahead. so, i could call if i can get some sort of #'s.

hint: take insect spray due to the sand flys

orsum.

Or an alternative could be a shorter run out towards Raglan, hang a right onto HW22, waingaro rd, Rotorawa rd to Huntly and back via the back roads. I'm not sure if you could get 10 riders to commit to a booking.

[Murray]

Tomorrow
Sunday 25
Morning rain clearing and becoming fine. Fresh northerlies turning southwest

Hopefully working on the bike late tomorrow morning (Sunday). If its all done a few of us may head out to Raglan for a bite to eat. Will probably be after lunch sometime so if anyone intrested txt me on 027 277 2696 and I will let you know on the Sunday how its going and what time we may be heading off!! Weather dependent

[wharekura]

awa - u r right, be too hard to book the f&c
shorter the ride the better, for me anyway - keen for the raglan trip, and i hear ur a fan of icecreams

[awa355]

awa - u r right, be too hard to book the f&c
shorter the ride the better, for me anyway - keen for the raglan trip, and i hear ur a fan of icecreams

How about this, Do my shorter ride in the reverse. Ride up to Huntly through the back roads, Rotowaro rd to HW22. Into Raglan for a snack, then maybe meet up with Murray over there.

I dont mind either way. My mob is 027 6923454.

[wharekura]

rags it is then (and icecream) - where r we meeting up awa and time? and turning right, be polite

[awa355]

I suppose we could met at the Kingsgate as normal at 10am. Go out via Te Kowhai rd. Will work it out then.

[nanahc]

I would join you guys but i pulled off the new handle bars i got put on as they arent what they were supposed to be so im sick of the sight of them:angry2: and while putting the stock ones back on the choke cable came out and im having trouble trying to get it sorted out:facepalm: so ive given up for the day and will try again tomorrow.

[mvw]

I suppose we could met at the Kingsgate as normal at 10am. Go out via Te Kowhai rd. Will work it out then.

10am might be a bit soon for Murray? And I don't mind letting the roads dry a bit. Happy to do a late lunch in Rags.

[awa355]

10am might be a bit soon for Murray? And I don't mind letting the roads dry a bit. Happy to do a late lunch in Rags.

Thats fine by me. Lets make it an afternoon run. Leave the Kingsgate at 1pm?
The weather is supposed to be getting better through the day.

1 PM at the Kingsgate

[mvw]

1 PM at the Kingsgate

Choice. See you there!

[rideon]

Cruising home today after our lunch in Raggers, we were taking the long way home via the top of the harbour & Waingaro. Came around a RH corner prolly just a tad over the 100 cliks mark , and about 10 -15 mtrs in front of me was a BLOODY hawk mid flight with road kill in tow at about head height . Only had an instant to stand the bike up get on the picks. The rear locked up (as I clearly remember the sound ) and I was off them again just about as quickly - and WHAMM, head just about ripped off my shoulders with a face full of Hawk. :shit: Have no idea how I negotiated the remainder of the corner but came to a stop on the shoulder of the road with the hawk dead undies full and a very sore neck. My Visor took the full impact as I remember it pushing into my face - didn't break though ???? Have had a few close calls in the past with Hawks & Pukakoe's but this was the first time I have connected - not much fun at all !!! :no:

[caseye]

Good to see that you are posting this information mate. Means you are actually OK.
Got me a Puke! last month, straight through the gap between front wheel and engine, Ah No, got engined didn't it, blood everywhere, cloud of feathers, lucky for me I'd seen it and kept accelerating through it with enough room on the other side to asses damage and keep riding.
This just days after finally getting her back in one Piece.
No fun this bird striking aye?

[awa355]

What some people will do for a cheap meal!!! :woohoo: You were quite lucky. Hope your neck is ok. I hit a possum once at full noise, not nice.

[wharekura]

I was reluctant to join a riding group to better my riding since im getting back into it after 20 years - 'cause i thought they'd be a bunch of speed freaks in which my humble 250 would find it hard going keeping up. but i was wrong. what i wasnt wrong about though was a few bloody colonists on our way back to hamtown via ngaruwahia - right up our rectums (and we were doing the speed limit) then overtaking on the corners while vehicles coming the other way. its no damn wonder some car drivers get fked off with motorcyclists.

[ckai]

Cruising home today after our lunch in Raggers, we were taking the long way home via the top of the harbour & Waingaro. Came around a RH corner prolly just a tad over the 100 cliks mark , and about 10 -15 mtrs in front of me was a BLOODY hawk mid flight with road kill in tow at about head height . Only had an instant to stand the bike up get on the picks. The rear locked up (as I clearly remember the sound ) and I was off them again just about as quickly - and WHAMM, head just about ripped off my shoulders with a face full of Hawk. :shit: Have no idea how I negotiated the remainder of the corner but came to a stop on the shoulder of the road with the hawk dead undies full and a very sore neck. My Visor took the full impact as I remember it pushing into my face - didn't break though ???? Have had a few close calls in the past with Hawks & Pukakoe's but this was the first time I have connected - not much fun at all !!! :no:

stuff that for a good time! I've always been lucky to get them on straights or at the start of corners so I could slow down. Still had one occasion when I felt I had to duck (it was probably 2m above me though).

Taking one out with your head...now that's some bad ass shit right there mate! haha

[5150]

I hit a pig once with my bike. Come to think of it he was not impressed.....:Police:

[Murray]

http://www.bikesbbqblues.co.nz/



This Sunday looking at Orini, Rutherford Road, Storey Rd, Kopuku (Maramua Forest), state highway 2


Sunday 1
Fine with light winds

Calendar entry in, leaving Kingsgate Hotel carpark 10.30 am should be in Devonport 1pm latest and head back after some BBQ and Blues. Its in Calendar

[cbr250r]

its a shame ive now shifted out of the area since i just got my new bike on the road last weekend will have to try come over and see all you guys and girls again one day soon

[Warr]

Saturday Night Entertainment possibility !
Rd 1 World Speedway March 31st Western Springs (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/148175-Rd-1-World-Speedway-March-31st-Western-Springs)

[Murray]

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All you guys "got the blues"? No-one interested in going along Sunday?? Its in the calendar

Sunday 1 Fine with light winds

[5150]

Anyone riding around Waikato this Sunday? Wife and I are planning a wee excursion to Okororie for brunch if anyone wants to join up? :sunny:

[JakeTehMuss]

Im flying down but anyone riding down to this??
http://www.airforce.mil.nz/operations/whats-on/75th-anniversary/air-show-information.htm

[kb_SF1]

Taking the SF1 to the vintage car club rally tomorrow, it qualifys in the Post 1960 category.
First time for the Toy or me so could be interesting.
Sunday is work around the house unless of course there is a better offer and the bonne can have a trip out.

KB

[Geeen]

Anyone riding around Waikato this Sunday? Wife and I are planning a wee excursion to Okororie for brunch if anyone wants to join up? :sunny:

RAT ride to Auckland Sunday. Leaving Hamilton Motorcycles at 10

bruuum

[Murray]

Good day at the Bikes, BBQ and Blues festival. Music was cool and it was a pity more couldnt make it. Next year (if it runs again) I'm definately going up earlier and spending the day there.

Long range forecast for Easter is WET. If anyone wants to arrange a ride (forecast may get better??) please do so!!!

[mvw]

Long range forecast for Easter is WET. If anyone wants to arrange a ride (forecast may get better??) please do so!!!


The long-range regional forecast is looking better already! Here's hoping it turns out well.

http://www.metservice.com/rural/waikato

[STJim]

On Easter Sunday 8 April Ulysses has an afternoon cruze leaving Hillcrest Caltex at 1.30 pm. Heading for coffee somewhere North East. All are welcome

On 15 April its the Hamilton Ulysses Annual Poker Run 10 am Cambridge.

[awa355]

On Easter Sunday 8 April Ulysses has an afternoon cruze leaving Hillcrest Caltex at 1.30 pm. Heading for coffee somewhere North East. All are welcome

On 15 April its the Hamilton Ulysses Annual Poker Run 10 am Cambridge.

Mmmm!! Ride or finish eating my easter egg?? :headbang: Decisions decisions.

[sil3nt]

Mmmm!! Ride or finish eating my easter egg?? :headbang: Decisions decisions.Open face helmet. You can do both!

[awa355]

Thank you:yes:,, I should,ve remembered that.. Works with drinking beer. Years ago, my mate Chris would pull up along side, reach into my saddle bag, pull out a quart bottle, he had a bottle opener fixed to the handlebars of his Daytona, and hand it over.


Geez !! I wish I was 10' tall and bullet proof again:drinkup:

[Murray]

On Easter Sunday 8 April Ulysses has an afternoon cruze leaving Hillcrest Caltex at 1.30 pm. Heading for coffee somewhere North East. All are welcome


Any idea of km's covered and time back??? Could be a goer for this

[STJim]

We are heading in the general direction of Paeroa Distance should be about 140-150 kms

[Supertwin Don]

Having just got home from LOR Te Rapa, someone looked in the top box for her handbag - and, guess what?:gob:
Meryl sends a heartfelt "Thank You" to whoever had it put behind the bar - she owes you one!:hug:

[slofox]

Anybody wanna go for a Good Friday ride?

[BigAl]

Got to get my chores out of the way Fri/Sat.:angry:

But plan to go on the Boyds ride Sunday as looks good.

Sunday April 8th
South Waikato Loop

Leaving Boyds at 9am

Route - Cambridge, Arapuni, Wharepapa South, Otorohanga, Waitomo, Te Anga, Oparau, Pirongia

[insomnia01]

But plan to go on the Boyds ride Sunday as looks good.

Route - Cambridge, Arapuni, Wharepapa South, Otorohanga, Waitomo, Te Anga, Oparau, Pirongia

My Sunday ride to Wgtn :yes::yes::yes:

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Weather looks :sunny::sunny::sunny: Enjoy the Weekend people :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

[Warr]

Anybody wanna go for a Good Friday ride?
Let me know when you are heading out. Have something on early and later !!

[slofox]

Let me know when you are heading out. Have something on early and later !!

It'll hafta be early for me - got other stuff afterwards...as bloody usual...

[roadrash_69]

Anybody wanna go for a Good Friday ride?

I'd be keen where you meeting / going ?

[STJim]

See calendar entry for Poker Run next Sunday 15 April. Starts Cambridge 9 am town centre. $10 a hand. Stacks of prizes. A great day is anticipated. :woohoo:

[BigAl]

Only 3 of us turned up for the boyds run this morning, 5150, my mate on his 1098 & moi.

Had a good run out to Kahwia, Te Anga, Waitomo and back 39.

Great day for it on some awesome roads, although lots of patching and bits of loose metal.

Home by lunchtime, feet up watching motorsport with another day off tomorrow:woohoo:

[pritch]

My Sunday ride to Wgtn :

That's a big day out.

[slofox]

Only 3 of us turned up for the boyds run this morning, 5150, my mate on his 1098 & moi.

Had a good run out to Kahwia, Te Anga, Waitomo and back 39.

Great day for it on some awesome roads, although lots of patching and bits of loose metal.

Home by lunchtime, feet up watching motorsport with another day off tomorrow:woohoo:

Wazzat you lot I passed on my way out to Kawhia?

[BigAl]

Not unless we were parked up:motu:

[slofox]

Not unless we were parked up:motu:

Nope. Met about half a dozen bikes heading back as I came out - maybe 11.00am-ish. Coupla cruisers with a couple sporties at the back.

[BigAl]

We must have been just ahead of you SF as passed that group too.

We had a coffee at the cafe /fuel stn on your right just after the Te Anga turnoff, didn't go right out to Kawhia.

[slofox]

We must have been just ahead of you SF as passed that group too.

We had a coffee at the cafe /fuel stn on your right just after the Te Anga turnoff, didn't go right out to Kawhia.

Oh right. I went all the way out today. The harbour was mirror still - don't often see it like that.

I tried to shoot some vid but I had forgotten to recharge the friggin' battery...:wacko: One of the disadvantages of a rechargable...:angry:

[5150]

It was a good run indeed. And a first one on the new bike too. Agree with Big Al. Too much grovel around now. Especially dangerous when you come into shaded corners and can't see anything. Still great weather, great roads and very good company. I spent most of my time enjoying the 1098 in front of me playing out some nice exhaust tunes :sunny:

[ckai]

Only 3 of us turned up for the boyds run this morning, 5150, my mate on his 1098 & moi.


So they organise a run and don't turn up themselves? hah

[5150]

So they organise a run and don't turn up themselves? hah

About right there. Might have to give Glenn bollocking today :laugh:

[insomnia01]

That's a big day out.

a big day out with excellant weather to boot :scooter::scooter::scooter:

[wharekura]

bored. ride for an hour or so? 078462230 - otherwise its the garden for me :)

[awa355]

bored. ride for an hour or so? 078462230 - otherwise its the garden for me :)

Should've texted me earlier. Phill and I left about 10am. Went thru Scotsman Valley rd, Matamata, Kaimais, Ngongataha, Arapuni, Mangatautari, back home. About 4hrs. A good ride, especially, with my homemade backrest on the bike. No sore tender tailbone. What a difference a back support makes. Negates the wind blast on my chest.

[5150]

No sore tender tailbone. What a difference a back support makes. Negates the wind blast on my chest.

Ohh, harden the fuck up!!! :bleh::laugh:

[awa355]

Ohh, harden the fuck up!!! :bleh::laugh:

Just because you ride a toy that has you sprawled out on the tank and your chin on the instruments, :nya:

After having had a knacked back, believe me, anything that takes the pressure off my tailbone is a godsend.

It cost nothing but an hour in the shed. Certainly makes a days ride more enjoyable.

[5150]

Just because you ride a toy that has you sprawled out on the tank and your chin on the instruments, :nya:

After having had a knacked back, believe me, anything that takes the pressure off my tailbone is a godsend.

It cost nothing but an hour in the shed. Certainly makes a days ride more enjoyable.

Fair nuff, but for the record, the Daytona is now officially retired off the road. I have a nice shiny CB919 in the shed :)

[ckai]

Fair nuff, but for the record, the Daytona is now officially retired off the road. I have a nice shiny CB919 in the shed :)

I thought I saw you mention somewhere you were riding something else. Was the Triumph to Hairy Chested for you? Too "straight"? :buggerd:

:killingme

[slofox]

the Daytona is now officially retired off the road...

= "I crashed it?"

[5150]

I thought I saw you mention somewhere you were riding something else. Was the Triumph to Hairy Chested for you? Too "straight"? :buggerd:

:killingme

NOPE. It blew up actually...... Snapped the cam chain and sent a nice shiny valve on a collision course with the piston. So new motor on the wish list. Decided to get the CB so I have a bike while I get the Daytona repaird. Once new motor is in I will turn it into track only bike. Got the Carbon Fibre fairings comming in from USA, and am on the lookout for a seccond hand motor.

[5150]

= "I crashed it?"

Remember at White Cliffs I said the damn thing sounded like a tractor ? And I thought the cam chain was getting rattly? Well guess what. I was right. it snapped a week later :facepalm:

[ckai]

NOPE. It blew up actually...... Snapped the cam chain and sent a nice shiny valve on a collision course with the piston. So new motor on the wish list. Decided to get the CB so I have a bike while I get the Daytona repaird. Once new motor is in I will turn it into track only bike. Got the Carbon Fibre fairings comming in from USA, and am on the lookout for a seccond hand motor.

Well that's OK then. So you get a Honda so everyone thinks you're gay on the road then smoke them with Trumpy goodness on the track? :devil2: haha

[5150]

So you get a Honda so everyone thinks you're gay on the road then smoke them with Trumpy goodness on the track? :devil2: haha

Something like that. Give them a false sense of security then sneak up behind them and give them a jolly good rogering :msn-wink:

[awa355]

Something like that. Give them a false sense of security then sneak up behind them and give them a jolly good rogering :msn-wink:

I knew that's why 'sportsbike' riders like that "Bent over" position:spanking:

[5150]

I knew that's why 'sportsbike' riders like that "Bent over" position:spanking:

Sure beats holding onto the apehangers :msn-wink:

[wharekura]

Being my first season riding in fog, the last two days for the uninitiated were fun. i ride to work @ rotokauri where there is much fog in the morning. so today i got a progrip fog insert. what do the battle hardened hamiltonions use?

[sil3nt]

A car.




But seriously I have scott anti fog cleaner. Works ok but you have to use it on the visor every ride as it comes off easily. Next helmet will have a pinlock insert which should stop all fogging in the visor.

Otherwise I ride with the visor cracked open slightly. This only works when it is not raining.

[awa355]

A car.




But seriously I have scott anti fog cleaner. Works ok but you have to use it on the visor every ride as it comes off easily. Next helmet will have a pinlock insert which should stop all fogging in the visor.

Otherwise I ride with the visor cracked open slightly. This only works when it is not raining.

My HJC came with a pinlock fitted. Was not a great success.The top of the pinlock would catch on the rubber seal around the top of the opening. It also let moisture in between the two faces. I will get another one tho' and give it another try. The HJC visor is quite thin and flexible. That may not have helped with sealing.

[ckai]

Something like that. Give them a false sense of security then sneak up behind them and give them a jolly good rogering :msn-wink:

:niceone:


Being my first season riding in fog, the last two days for the uninitiated were fun. i ride to work @ rotokauri where there is much fog in the morning. so today i got a progrip fog insert. what do the battle hardened hamiltonions use?

3 suggestions (in order of importance):

1. Pinlock
2. Pinlock Insert
3. New helmet with pinlock visor

:)

The reason people carry on about them is they are that good. There are only 2 things I will always have from now on for new helmet/new bike; a pinlock insert and Techspecs.

We tried the antifog spare that sil3nt uses and even though it's stuff all ($15-ish) I would actually put the money towards a pinlock. Dunno about the other inserts, in theory they should work just as well, in theory anyway.

Riding in fog is an asshole though. It's just annoying.

[sil3nt]

My HJC came with a pinlock fitted. Was not a great success.The top of the pinlock would catch on the rubber seal around the top of the opening. It also let moisture in between the two faces. I will get another one tho' and give it another try. The HJC visor is quite thin and flexible. That may not have helped with sealing.I won't be buying HJC again. Have had the plastic screws holding the visor on come loose on both mine and my partners helmets. Hers came loose soon after buying it mine just the other week when the right hand side came away completely from the helmet when riding. Cheap helmets but rubbish visor systems.

[sil3nt]

Just went to tighten the screws up and one them snapped off :facepalm:

stupid POS

[5150]

I just got a new Shark RSX helmet. One thing I noticed that the shield is 3mm thick. No pinlock, but great air vent system that also directs some air onto the visor from the inside thus eliminating fog. i have tested it for last two mornings and even with heavy breathing there was zero fog. It is also by far the lightest (at 1350g) and quietest lid I have ever owned. And this is going from Arai RX7 Corsair (loudest) and AGV XR2 GP spec lid. I have now retired both my Arai and AGV and will only use the new Shark from now on

[wharekura]

i got the progip http://www.motomail.co.nz/estore/style/pgvislsclear.aspx from boyds as the reviews seemed excellent for anti-fog but crap for light sensitivity. Then again there was the $20 option http://www.motomail.co.nz/estore/style/rjfogflm.aspx

I am offered a Shoei (recommended from a customer) and I've read sharks is one of the best. if this progrip is crap i think i will get another helmet. thanks all.

[5150]

i got the progip http://www.motomail.co.nz/estore/style/pgvislsclear.aspx from boyds as the reviews seemed excellent for anti-fog but crap for light sensitivity. Then again there was the $20 option http://www.motomail.co.nz/estore/style/rjfogflm.aspx

I am offered a Shoei (recommended from a customer) and I've read sharks is one of the best. if this progrip is crap i think i will get another helmet. thanks all.

These guys have the Shark RSX helmets on runout special. http://www.cycletreads.co.nz/products/202-full_face/1318-shark_rsx_helmet.aspx

[Geeen]

I just got a new Shark RSX helmet. One thing I noticed that the shield is 3mm thick. No pinlock, but great air vent system that also directs some air onto the visor from the inside thus eliminating fog. i have tested it for last two mornings and even with heavy breathing there was zero fog. It is also by far the lightest (at 1350g) and quietest lid I have ever owned. And this is going from Arai RX7 Corsair (loudest) and AGV XR2 GP spec lid. I have now retired both my Arai and AGV and will only use the new Shark from now on

I got me one of these
http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/product_images/shark_rsi_plus_carbon_black_front-left.jpg
when I got the triple, bestest helmet I've had on my noggin and the visor won't fog :love:

[wharekura]

nice. my budget allows for a $50 insert :) like the hyo gv250. riding on a budget me.

[5150]

I got me one of these

when I got the triple, bestest helmet I've had on my noggin and the visor won't fog :love:

Very Sexy :yes: Is this the new RSI model?

[Geeen]

Very Sexy :yes: Is this the new RSI model?

Was one of the 1st shipment beginning of last year, looks awesome with the BLACK visor on

[nanahc]

Being my first season riding in fog, the last two days for the uninitiated were fun. i ride to work @ rotokauri where there is much fog in the morning. so today i got a progrip fog insert. what do the battle hardened hamiltonions use?

ive got a pinlock insert, they work really well, no fogging issues at all.

[nanahc]

Was one of the 1st shipment beginning of last year, looks awesome with the BLACK visor on

Those sharks look not bad, have you compared it to the shoei xr 1100?

[Geeen]

Those sharks look not bad, have you compared it to the shoei xr 1100?

Yeah, I don't have a Shoei head, most of my jaw hangs out the bottom of the helmet. Only other option for me was Arai, don't know why I didn't buy one.

[5150]

Yeah, I don't have a Shoei head, most of my jaw hangs out the bottom of the helmet. Only other option for me was Arai, don't know why I didn't buy one.

Sharks are bit weird in a way. When i was choosing my model, I tried few different ones. I found that RSI was more like Shoei shape, and RSX/RSR2 were more like Arai. You need to try a Shark and take it for a spin before you learn to appreciate it. For me was a 30min ride out to WhataWhata and few back roads and I was sold. Like I said, I retired my Arai RX7 Corsair (arguably the best helmet in the world) and went to Shark RSX, and don't have any regrets. You will definately notice the difference on a longer ride. The helmet is so comfortable and so quiet.

[insomnia01]

Shoei XR1100 with pinlock for me :niceone: would'nt use anything else but a pinlock system & if your current lid don't make a pinlock system you can make it fit ( fitted a Shoei pinlock to my Nitro Aerotech ) as long as the insert fits your visor then you can make the pinlock fit :yes:

[steve_t]

ive got a pinlock insert, they work really well, no fogging issues at all.

+1. Pinlock is the best by a country mile. Good venting to clear a fogged visor is useless if you're at traffic lights or stuck in slow moving traffic

[5150]

+1. Pinlock is the best by a country mile. Good venting to clear a fogged visor is useless if you're at traffic lights or stuck in slow moving traffic

Haven't had any problems yet stuck in traffic on a cold foggy morning. And I made sure I was breathing hard trying to fog it up. and nothing. What else have you been doing in yours? :msn-wink:

[STJim]

Waikato Ulysses is heading down to the Tihio pub on the Western bypass for a "gathering of the clans" Apparently there will be a pig on a spit and an $8.00 charge for lunch.
If anyone is at a lose end and needs to get out of the "Tron" and away from the noise of the V 8's and all the traffic you are welcome to join us. Just show up at Te Awamutu Caltex before 9.30 am Sunday 22 April.:woohoo: The weather forecast is looking good. Heres hoping for another magic day of riding.

[ckai]

Any other rides on Sunday? Highly doubt I'll be in a position to ride but ya never know. It's been a while since Sonic II has been out. So long in fact the tyres have lost 10psi.

On another note, anyone selling their classy 250(ish)? The old lady is kinda looking and hasn't ridden since her early days. Looking at $5k or under. I say kinda because if she see's something that tickles her fancy she'll buy one. I say classy as in cruiser types. Something easy for an old lady (tapping on the door of 60 years young).

[mvw]

On another note, anyone selling their classy 250(ish)? The old lady is kinda looking and hasn't ridden since her early days. Looking at $5k or under. I say kinda because if she see's something that tickles her fancy she'll buy one. I say classy as in cruiser types.

Not a cruiser but I have a naked standard Hyosung GT250. Recently fitted with a brand new swingarm!

[nanahc]

Not a cruiser but I have a naked standard Hyosung GT250. Recently fitted with a brand new swingarm!

HAHA funny you should put that, when i saw that post i i thought to myself ' i bet mark(hope i remembered the name right) has a hoyosung going cheap.

[ckai]

Not a cruiser but I have a naked standard Hyosung GT250. Recently fitted with a brand new swingarm!


HAHA funny you should put that, when i saw that post i i thought to myself ' i bet mark(hope i remembered the name right) has a hoyosung going cheap.

haha I was thinking the same thing. Before I showed her any I mentioned I may know of someone getting rid of theirs. Showed her a pic and she preferred the cruisers. You never know though. She changes her mind more often than summer weather.

[5150]

She changes her mind more often than summer weather.

What summer weather? :confused:

[slofox]

Sooooo...where's the Anzac Day Ride to then eh?

[5150]

Sooooo...where's the Anzac Day Ride to then eh?

I am waiting for my new front tyre to arrive. (on backorder). Should be here by this Thursday/Friday, so no riding till then :weep:

[slofox]

I am waiting for my new front tyre to arrive. (on backorder). Should be here by this Thursday/Friday, so no riding till then :weep:

I just got me new 016Pro's run in. Be a shame not to use 'em.

[BigAl]

May be keen SF :niceone:

[mvw]

HAHA funny you should put that, when i saw that post i i thought to myself ' i bet mark(hope i remembered the name right) has a hoyosung going cheap.

Oh wow, you must be psychic! :-D

[BigAl]

Weds

kopu-hikuai-whangamata for lunch unless anyone has any other ideas

[slofox]

Weds

kopu-hikuai-whangamata for lunch unless anyone has any other ideas

What time you wanna go? I have the first half of the day available.

[BigAl]

Flexible maybe 9:30ish, how's that sound? I have another mate who's interested will confirm tonight.

Day off and nice weather what could be better :niceone:

[awa355]

Weds

kopu-hikuai-whangamata for lunch unless anyone has any other ideas

I could be a starter for this. Will confirm tonight.

If I do the ride, I'll hang a left at Waihi and swing by the Gate Pa cemetery to have a chat with the old man. ( I'm wearing his medals in the Dawn Parade ).

[slofox]

Flexible maybe 9:30ish, how's that sound? I have another mate who's interested will confirm tonight.

Day off and nice weather what could be better :niceone:

Sounds perfick to me. Where we meet then? I'd need to be back around 3.00pm - which should leave plenty of time if we are following BigAl. :whistle:

[5150]

Sounds perfick to me. Where we meet then? I'd need to be back around 3.00pm - which should leave plenty of time if we are following BigAl. :whistle:

At his speed you will probably do the loop twice ;)

[slofox]

At his speed you will probably do the loop twice ;)

At his speed I'd probably bust my ... bike.

[BigAl]

Jeez guys you'll get me a bad rap, can be just a gentle cruise tomorrow with plenty of regrouping which is fine by me to stretch the ole limbs.

How about 9:30am at the Caltex hillcrest and head over to TeAroha via Scotchmans.

Everyone welcome.:cool:

[5150]

Jeez guys you'll get me a bad rap, can be just a gentle cruise tomorrow with plenty of regrouping which is fine by me to stretch the ole limbs.

How about 9:30am at the Caltex hillcrest and head over to TeAroha via Scotchmans.

Everyone welcome.:cool:

So its 104km/h then :niceone: give or take +/- 60km/h

[slofox]

Jeez guys you'll get me a bad rap, can be just a gentle cruise tomorrow with plenty of regrouping which is fine by me to stretch the ole limbs.

How about 9:30am at the Caltex hillcrest and head over to TeAroha via Scotchmans.

Everyone welcome.:cool:

Nah we's only kidding...

I'll see yiz there then.

[awa355]

I'll be there. As said earlier, I will finish off coming back through Gate Pa. I hope to meet up with 'Old Steve' from Tga. Be good to put a face to a KB name. He may come out to meet us. Told him, we will probably be having lunch at Whangamata.

[sil3nt]

Will be there. Need to be back before 1 so not sure how much of the ride I can do.

[sil3nt]

If I don't stop for lunch I should be ok for the whole ride.

[\m/]

I'll probably go along as well, want to take the 750 for a good ride.

[slofox]

If I don't stop for lunch I should be ok for the whole ride.

Check with me if'n ya don't stop for lunch - I have a deadline too although not too early.

[slofox]

Well - dunno what happened there - couldn't find anyone at Te Aroha. Nor at Paeroa. Nor at Whangamata.

Arthur peeled off at Paeroa to go to Tauranga. I completed the ride myself - got back to The Tron about 1.00pm. Got some nice vid too. Although a smeared bug on the lens cover didn't help.

[BigAl]

Yeah we must have lost you near Te Aroha, we came in on the TA-Gordon rd & stopped to regroup then had to take a detour around the closed off main st & waited 10 mins or so.
I think you must have been in front of us. Sorry about that.
The kopu-hikuai was premo eh, very little traffic, stopped in Whanga at the bakery & then back via Waihi.
Got home around 2pm.
\m/ , Silent & me.

[\m/]

Was a great ride today, look forward to doing it again when I get the time.

[slofox]

Yeah we must have lost you near Te Aroha, we came in on the TA-Gordon rd & stopped to regroup then had to take a detour around the closed off main st & waited 10 mins or so.
I think you must have been in front of us. Sorry about that.
The kopu-hikuai was premo eh, very little traffic, stopped in Whanga at the bakery & then back via Waihi.
Got home around 2pm.
\m/ , Silent & me.

No worries.

Y'know I almost went round the blocked off bit but decided against it. Then Awa came by so I followed him out of Te A. I must've gotten in front of you guys coz I was back at 1.00pm. Shoulda followed my first thoughts I guess.

Sure like riding that loop, although I did get stuck behind an SUV in that nice uphill just after turning south to Whangamata. By the time I got by the corners were mostly all gone.

Oh and I hit a bird just before we got to Parker Road. I don't think it was very big but it felt big enough. Luckily I was slowing for the intersection. Hit me on the collar bone. 30 seconds earlier might have been...erm..."interesting"...shall we say?

Tyres were great - chicken strips shrank a bit.

[sil3nt]

That was my fault we left you two behind. I forgot to wait at one of the intersections and when I waited at the next one you must have taken a different route. We waited 5 minutes on the south side of Te Aroha then another ten on the north side. Sorry about that.

Someone text me at around 11:45 but I didn't check my phone until we got to Waihi which was at 1:00. We arrived in whangamata at dead on 12.

Was a fantastic ride. Awesome roads and next to no traffic. Can't wait to do it again. Did spend quite a bit of money today though.

[slofox]

Someone text me at around 11:45 but I didn't check my phone until we got to Waihi which was at 1:00. We arrived in whangamata at dead on 12.

Was a fantastic ride. Awesome roads and next to no traffic. Can't wait to do it again. Did spend quite a bit of money today though.

That was me. I was at Whangamata at the time - getting gas. And yeah, it does "spend quite a bit of money" dunnit?

Let me know next time you want to go.

[slofox]

4 minutes of boring ride video. Whangamata to Waihi - or part thereof.

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[nanahc]

[QUOTE=slofox;1130310800]4 minutes of boring ride video. Whangamata to Waihi - or part thereof.



Thats good quality video you got there, what kind of camera you useing? i just bought the gopro hd2 and its a good little camera for the bike.

[slofox]

[QUOTE=slofox;1130310800]4 minutes of boring ride video. Whangamata to Waihi - or part thereof.



Thats good quality video you got there, what kind of camera you useing? i just bought the gopro hd2 and its a good little camera for the bike.

It's the RePlay XD 1080. Filmed at 720p and 60fps.

[BigAl]

Nice vid SF, pity there were no other bikes in shot:chase:

[5150]

Nice video mr SF. Unfortunately I stopped using cameras on the road after a good friend of mine got done for speeding. The popo used his footage to prove he was speeding and done him for going 138 in 100km area. Poor bastard would have got off since it was a mufti and without a radar, so the speed would have been estimate only, but the popo saw the helmet cam and asked for the footage which silly mr friend handed over without argument. (don't know what the legality of the cop asking for footage is) So as a rule I try and avoid carrying anything on me that is likely to help the popos with prosecuting me if I do happen to go over the speed limit. Why make it easy for them I say

[slofox]

Nice vid SF, pity there were no other bikes in shot:chase:

Guess you lot were too slow to catch me up huh..? :whistle:

Actually, I usually go pretty easy through that bit. Met enough SUV's on my side of the road up there already.

[slofox]

Nice video mr SF. Unfortunately I stopped using cameras on the road after a good friend of mine got done for speeding. The popo used his footage to prove he was speeding and done him for going 138 in 100km area. Poor bastard would have got off since it was a mufti and without a radar, so the speed would have been estimate only, but the popo saw the helmet cam and asked for the footage which silly mr friend handed over without argument. (don't know what the legality of the cop asking for footage is) So as a rule I try and avoid carrying anything on me that is likely to help the popos with prosecuting me if I do happen to go over the speed limit. Why make it easy for them I say

No problems with the speed limit in that persnickular vid...and the speedo is rarely in view. Course there is a standard distance between white lines so speed can be estimated that way I suppose. As long as the replay is at the same fps as the original recording and how would you know that?

Anyway, I'm a law-abiding citizen I am...:whistle:

[5150]

No problems with the speed limit in that persnickular vid...and the speedo is rarely in view. Course there is a standard distance between white lines so speed can be estimated that way I suppose. As long as the replay is at the same fps as the original recording and how would you know that?

Anyway, I'm a law-abiding citizen I am...:whistle:

I wasn't suggesting you were speeding, and you are right, one can't see the speedo and there are no hints that you were breaking any laws. In my friends case, he was silly enough to mount his camera in a way that was partially showing the speedo, AND he was breaking the law by speeding. He can only blame him self. My point was that I chose not to have recording devices if they only end up being used against me. The other side of the coin tho is that one could be law abiding and some plonker in a cage pulls out and hits you. you then have evidence which can play in your favour if the accident has to be dsiputed in court.

[slofox]

I wasn't suggesting you were speeding, and you are right, one can't see the speedo and there are no hints that you were breaking any laws.

Oh, I didn't think that was your suggestion at all, 5150. But I am aware of footage being used to prosecute people so i understand your decision. Some clown recently posted up footage with the speedo showing some light speed reading...nuff said!

I don't post every piece of footage I shoot...ermmm...if you see what I mean...cough cough

[awa355]

I asked a cop if the police had the right to tell me to switch of a camera if it remained recording during a pull up. He said no they dont, and if asked to do so, ask under what law? A cop has got no right to ask you to hand over anything if it's not part of his reason for stopping you.

[5150]

I asked a cop if the police had the right to tell me to switch of a camera if it remained recording during a pull up. He said no they dont, and if asked to do so, ask under what law? A cop has got no right to ask you to hand over anything if it's not part of his reason for stopping you.

They can however ask you to hand over footage if they have a reasonable reason to believe is used for criminal activity. And if they believe you were filming your self commiting an illigal act, aka, illigal racing, careless display of speed etc, then they can use it against you in a court of law.

[onelittlenurse]

Hi there, laxed out riders
im keen to come for a wee ride,
happy to come to hamilton (I live in Paeroa)
but also keen to meet anyone living a bit closer to me to meet for a coffee and a wee look around the countryside:woohoo:
anybody out there??
I've had my GN about 2 months, never previously ridden, but recently did a trip out to Pauanui, through Whangamata and Waihi, with Ulysses
Awesome ride:eek:

[slofox]

Hi there, laxed out riders
im keen to come for a wee ride,
happy to come to hamilton (I live in Paeroa)
but also keen to meet anyone living a bit closer to me to meet for a coffee and a wee look around the countryside:woohoo:
anybody out there??
I've had my GN about 2 months, never previously ridden, but recently did a trip out to Pauanui, through Whangamata and Waihi, with Ulysses
Awesome ride:eek:

You woud be very welcome on any laxed out ride I am sure. Follow the thread and to see when rides take place.

[kevie]

Hi there, laxed out riders
im keen to come for a wee ride,
happy to come to hamilton (I live in Paeroa)
but also keen to meet anyone living a bit closer to me to meet for a coffee and a wee look around the countryside:woohoo:
anybody out there??
I've had my GN about 2 months, never previously ridden, but recently did a trip out to Pauanui, through Whangamata and Waihi, with Ulysses
Awesome ride:eek:

I agree ..... you would be very welcome ... Ive been a tad busy so havent been along on a ride lately :(

[ckai]

It's the RePlay XD 1080. Filmed at 720p and 60fps.

You've got another one!? How many camera's have you gone through now? Those RePlay's are nice units. Found out at high def, older PC's can't handle the footage though. Sorry, correction, old version of Windows Media player on old PC can't handle them.

[slofox]

You've got another one!? How many camera's have you gone through now? Those RePlay's are nice units. Found out at high def, older PC's can't handle the footage though. Sorry, correction, old version of Windows Media player on old PC can't handle them.

This is only the second camera I have had. The first was the ATC2K.

You are right about the windows problems. The RePlay's recording is in .mov format - apple/mac stuff. Windows is touchy about the opposition it seems.

[ckai]

This is only the second camera I have had. The first was the ATC2K.

You are right about the windows problems. The RePlay's recording is in .mov format - apple/mac stuff. Windows is touchy about the opposition it seems.

mmm, why did I think you have tried a few? Oh well, I'll go back to sleep. Didn't know it was recorded in .mov. That would explain a few things. We did some videoing inside the father-in-laws race car and when we were watching it back it was stuttering with no sound. Awesome picture when it was paused though :) I didn't really wanna put any other software on their laptop as it was only used for the car (might have retuned it or something the next time they plugged it in :laugh:)

[5150]

So who is riding this weekend? I have daughters birthday party on Sunday, but might be keen for a wee skoot on Saturday morningish for couple of hours.

[BigAl]

Busy Sat morning but hoping to go on Ham MCC mystery road trial on Sunday, 9:30 from club rooms in Seddon rd.
You get given a set of instructions to navigate to a remote lunch destination.
Good fun and prospective members would be welcome.

[5150]

You get given a set of instructions to navigate to a remote lunch destination.


Counts me out. Couldn't find my way out of a paper bag :facepalm:

[JakeTehMuss]

When is the next HMCC meeting next? Please tell me it wan't last night :facepalm:

[kb_SF1]

Looking at the Metzeler Tyres Elephant Run leaving from Pokeno on Sunday.

Register at Pokeno by the GAS station by 9:30 and off with instructions and last time wee elephants on the intersections where you turn, ended up at the Kaiawa pub for prize giving, no cost to participate.

A good social ride.

Forecast is for fine weather but will be cold first thing, read bloody cold.

KB

[BigAl]

When is the next HMCC meeting next? Please tell me it wan't last night :facepalm:

Last Night :laugh:, the first Thursday of the month.

[ckai]

Anyone get to ride in the weekend? Has everyone started to hibernate for the winter? (I never stopped!)

[5150]

Anyone get to ride in the weekend? Has everyone started to hibernate for the winter? (I never stopped!)

Rode to Auckland Airport and back last night. (There at 9pm, back at 3am) No traffic, no rain, tho wet roads

Reg going on hold on the 21st for 3 mnths so trying to get as much riding in as poss.

[slofox]

Anyone get to ride in the weekend? Has everyone started to hibernate for the winter? (I never stopped!)

Did Tron-Raglan-Tron yesterday morning. Mainly to test out the 016 Pro's on a damp and manky road. (See post under Tyres section http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/148885-BT-016-Pros).

[Scream]

Anyone get to ride in the weekend? Has everyone started to hibernate for the winter? (I never stopped!)

Went to a ProRider course in Taupo, rode up on Saturday which was alright, ended up raining during the course which was kinda crap, but still fun, and then I rode home from Taupo.. 2 hours of getting absolutely pissed on.. and not being able to see a thing at some points
But then I had an hour long scorching hot shower, which made the trip totally worth it :P

[ckai]

Rode to Auckland Airport and back last night. (There at 9pm, back at 3am) No traffic, no rain, tho wet roads

Reg going on hold on the 21st for 3 mnths so trying to get as much riding in as poss.

At least you would have had 'manageable' traffic at that hour. All I've managed to do riding wise was head into the post office 3 times last week (about 10 min ride). Of course I went the longish way. I was telling the wife the other day, it's stupid how I forget how much I enjoy riding (how's that for a complicated sentence?). It's also crazy how much my riding has changed with the lessons I've done.

I was having a giggle with her that when I do 'hook turns' (Keith Code thing), I make the classic rrrrrrrr bike soundjust 'cause they're so fun! haha. Simple minds.

My bike's been on hold for a while. Even changing the insurance to only be sit-in-garage type. It's criminal not to ride it but if the rego was the same as before I wouldn't worry. Even considered doing a few track days instead.


Did Tron-Raglan-Tron yesterday morning. Mainly to test out the 016 Pro's on a damp and manky road. (See post under Tyres section http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/148885-BT-016-Pros).

Just read up on the thread. I didn't know you have gone through that many sets! Bloody hell!

[5150]

At least you would have had 'manageable' traffic at that hour.

I had a 3 hour session in the ANZ 737 full motion simulator, but the only time I could do it was between 11pm-2am as that was the only time it was free. Decided it would be a nice adventure to take the bike. Especially that the traffic at those times is pretty much dead. So the ride to and especially from the airport in the middle of the night was actually fun. Didn't get much sleep last night and now am paying for it at work :(

[slofox]

Just read up on the thread. I didn't know you have gone through that many sets! Bloody hell!

I've had that bike two years this month. It had 9000k on it at purchase. It's now just ticked over 45,000k.

I don't buy 'em to polish in the shed y'know...:msn-wink:

[ckai]

Went to a ProRider course in Taupo, rode up on Saturday which was alright, ended up raining during the course which was kinda crap, but still fun, and then I rode home from Taupo.. 2 hours of getting absolutely pissed on.. and not being able to see a thing at some points
But then I had an hour long scorching hot shower, which made the trip totally worth it :P

How'd ya find the course? I've heard they're pretty good.


I've had that bike two years this month. It had 9000k on it at purchase. It's now just ticked over 45,000k.

I don't buy 'em to polish in the shed y'know...:msn-wink:

Yeah well, yours is only a Suzuki. :bleh: Now, if you had something with a bit more pedigree...

Mine's coming up 2 years as well, although mine had something like 10 km's on the clock and I've only just ticked over 10,000km's. Friggin' kid. The old man's is even worse. Since buying it off Brooke years ago I think he's put 300 km on it!


I had a 3 hour session in the ANZ 737 full motion simulator, but the only time I could do it was between 11pm-2am as that was the only time it was free. Decided it would be a nice adventure to take the bike. Especially that the traffic at those times is pretty much dead. So the ride to and especially from the airport in the middle of the night was actually fun. Didn't get much sleep last night and now am paying for it at work :(

Sleep's over rated.

[wysper]

Sleep's over rated.

Speaking as a parent, no its not! :laugh:

[slofox]

Yeah well, yours is only a Suzuki. :bleh: Now, if you had something with a bit more pedigree...

The lack of pedigree matches my own...:shifty:

[Scream]

How'd ya find the course? I've heard they're pretty good.

It was fun and pretty informative, some of it seemed fairly obvious and old news though, it includes a lot of things that people generally know such as counter steering.
I learned a few new things, it doesn't really help that I watched "Twist of the Wrist II" the night before though, kinda ruined some of the information for me.

We still did all the practical exercises even though it was raining, apparently also the first group she's had to ever do the braking exercises in the wet, which is mainly focused on just showing how inefficient the rear brake is.

The last thing of the day which was the cornering aspect of the program was the most fun, the track had started to dry up then and it was essentially free laps, great for someone who's never been on a track before.

Overall, I'd recommend it, I might go again another time just to drill in the skills and perhaps move onto the next course up or just go to a trackday.

[sil3nt]

It was fun and pretty informative, some of it seemed fairly obvious and old news though, it includes a lot of things that people generally know such as counter steering.
I learned a few new things, it doesn't really help that I watched "Twist of the Wrist II" the night before though, kinda ruined some of the information for me.

We still did all the practical exercises even though it was raining, apparently also the first group she's had to ever do the braking exercises in the wet, which is mainly focused on just showing how inefficient the rear brake is.

The last thing of the day which was the cornering aspect of the program was the most fun, the track had started to dry up then and it was essentially free laps, great for someone who's never been on a track before.

Overall, I'd recommend it, I might go again another time just to drill in the skills and perhaps move onto the next course up or just go to a trackday.Was that the $50 course?

[kevie]

Anyone get to ride in the weekend? Has everyone started to hibernate for the winter? (I never stopped!)

Got recalled in to work on Saturday (for 13 1/2 hours) so only riding I done was to and from work.

Sunday was busy family day so didnt get out then either

[Scream]

Was that the $50 course?

Not sure how much it was exactly but it was cheaper than usual due to ACC.

[ckai]

Speaking as a parent, no its not! :laugh:

I'm just getting myself prepped again for later on this year. :)


It was fun and pretty informative, some of it seemed fairly obvious and old news though, it includes a lot of things that people generally know such as counter steering.
I learned a few new things, it doesn't really help that I watched "Twist of the Wrist II" the night before though, kinda ruined some of the information for me.

We still did all the practical exercises even though it was raining, apparently also the first group she's had to ever do the braking exercises in the wet, which is mainly focused on just showing how inefficient the rear brake is.

The last thing of the day which was the cornering aspect of the program was the most fun, the track had started to dry up then and it was essentially free laps, great for someone who's never been on a track before.

Overall, I'd recommend it, I might go again another time just to drill in the skills and perhaps move onto the next course up or just go to a trackday.

Sounds like a good day. I've done a few training days in the wet (well they've started wet), and I always get a surprise at the riders that go balls out in the dry slow down a crap load in the wet. I find you learn heaps more in the wet about what you and your bike can do - to a point of course.


Got recalled in to work on Saturday (for 13 1/2 hours) so only riding I done was to and from work.

Sunday was busy family day so didnt get out then either

BIG haul that. A few of our staff do those sort of hours, including the big boss. I could never do it unless I owned the business or I got paid a crap load more.

[awa355]

I'm going to leave the Te Awamutu Caltex stn at 10am. Will ride out to Wharepapa sth, Seafund rd, Bailey rd, thru Ngaroma. Onto Hurimu rd ( about 8k's gravel), Mangare rd and on to the Arapuni-Kihikihi rd. Probably about 1-1 1/2hrs. I may return via Mangatautari, depends on the weather. My mob is 027 6923454.

If anyone is interested, turn up. If the weather is crap, I'll post just after 9 am to say the ride is canned.

[awa355]

Phill and I had a brilliant ride yesterday. The countryside was lovely in the Autumn colours. The roads were spot on.

One hairy moment just before Ngaroma. The last fews k's had been re sealed, and in one shaded corner, the rear did a wee slide on the loose chips. Wearing sunnies through the dark corners on a gray unmarked road with loose chips isn't the best way to read the road.

I had my new Contours camera running for a lot of the trip. Recorded almost 4GB's of corners and hills.

We came back through Mangatautari. The piece from Finlay park camp to the turn off to the school had been re sealed a short time ago. It is being repaired again so expect loose gravel on the corners.

A good ride :yes::yes:

[BigAl]

Yer it was certainly a good riding day once the sun came out.

Saw a lot of bikes out and about as I shot over to Putaruru and back via back roads to call on some mates.

[slofox]

Yer it was certainly a good riding day once the sun came out.

Saw a lot of bikes out and about as I shot over to Putaruru and back via back roads to call on some mates.

I saw a gazillion bikes out and about as I came back from d'Auckland in the wagon...:angry: Bastards!

[Scream]

No one saw an old 84 Katana around did they? My socially awkward father was going on about the amount of other bikes that he found himself grouped up with.

[BigAl]

No one saw an old 84 Katana around did they? My socially awkward father was going on about the amount of other bikes that he found himself grouped up with.

Nah mostly adventure bikes and cruisers for some reason, maybe all the sprots bikes where at HD.:confused:

[mister.koz]

People still on this ol dusty thread eh :shifty:

So i got a ride on sunday to stretch out the new z1000 and hopefully wear the tires out cause these ones are terrible...

Down the the 12 big rocks poking out of the sand - i think 2 of them fell over tho... Still its a nice coastline ride Maps up: http://www.motowhere.com/maps/route/St-Kilda-to-Williamstown-the-long-way

8am at the espy for a coffee and banter probably back around 6pm because i'll want to take a few hundred photos along the way.

Cheers!

[nanahc]

People still on this ol dusty thread eh :shifty:

So i got a ride on sunday to stretch out the new z1000 and hopefully wear the tires out cause these ones are terrible...

Down the the 12 big rocks poking out of the sand - i think 2 of them fell over tho... Still its a nice coastline ride Maps up: http://www.motowhere.com/maps/route/St-Kilda-to-Williamstown-the-long-way

8am at the espy for a coffee and banter probably back around 6pm because i'll want to take a few hundred photos along the way.

Cheers!


HAHAHA i clicked the link thinking i might be keen for the ride and then a map of Australia came up, dont think i have the time for this ride HA :laugh:

[awa355]

Here's a short clip taken on my ride last Sunday.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PC27QG8lKeA&feature=youtu.be


It was my 1st try with the new contours camera. I recorded in SD as my laptop hasn't the grunt to play HD.

Will probably look to go for a run this Sunday. Has anyone got a planned ride?

[rideon]

Here's a short clip taken on my ride last Sunday.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PC27QG8lKeA&feature=youtu.be


It was my 1st try with the new contours camera. I recorded in SD as my laptop hasn't the grunt to play HD.

Will probably look to go for a run this Sunday. Has anyone got a planned ride?


Te Kawa Crossroads to Waipapa Rd via Ngaroma Rd - One of the best bits of twisties in the Waikato IMO - great scenery , little traffic , the roads generally in good nick - superb!! If you've never done it, youre missing a real treat :)

[Murray]

If anyones looking for a ride on Sunday Ulysses are leaving Caltex in Te Awamutu at 10.30 heading via Waitomo to Kawhia for lunch. Again this is a very good ride and some excellent roads.

Nearly due for a mid winter LOR Breakfast and Ride - will let you know!!

Still good numbers attending the Te Rapa Tavern clubrooms on Wednesdays. See you there

[insomnia01]

looks to me like LOR are turning into a recruitment centre for Ulysses :psst::psst:

[awa355]

looks to me like LOR are turning into a recruitment centre for Ulysses :psst::psst:

It's not any one persons job to come up with a run. Post up a notice of where you're going on any Sunday and see if others want to join in.

I've done just that a couple of times. I also keep an eye on what the Ulysses are doing. Their runs are usually damn good. I'd go on their ride tomorrow, but as my bikes rego has just run out, I'll give it a miss. They like their ride participants to have legal machines.

[sil3nt]

It's not any one persons job to come up with a run. Post up a notice of where you're going on any Sunday and see if others want to join in.

I've done just that a couple of times. I also keep an eye on what the Ulysses are doing. Their runs are usually damn good. I'd go on their ride tomorrow, but as my bikes rego has just run out, I'll give it a miss. They like their ride participants to have legal machines.I went on a ride with STJim once. Both he and his partner were not to happy when I told them my rego had run out the day before. They said they wouldn't have let me on the ride if they had known :lol:

Ride was :sleep:

Actually do owe him $5 for lunch.

[slofox]

Actually do owe him $5 for lunch.

You slack-arse you! Go pay the man. :nono:

I got the morning to ride in tomorrow - need to be back around midday. Might be cloudy from looking at the metservice page but should be dry in the am. I hope.

Don't think I'll do the Ulysses thing though...10.30 start is leaving it a little late for me. Lazy bastards should get their arses out of bed earlier! :devil2:

[sil3nt]

You slack-arse you! Go pay the man. :nono:Haven't seen him since!

[STJim]

I went on a ride with STJim once. Both he and his partner were not to happy when I told them my rego had run out the day before. They said they wouldn't have let me on the ride if they had known :lol:

Ride was :sleep:

Actually do owe him $5 for lunch.

I forgotten what the set of your rego was. Lunch was our pleasure that day about 18 months ago if I recall.
Cheers

[mister.koz]

I'm still doing my coast ride if anyones keen hahahaha

[slofox]

I'm still doing my coast ride if anyones keen hahahaha

Hang on Adam - I'll just charter that jet and...


EDIT: Bad luck - it was already out on a flight.

[wharekura]

...They like their ride participants to have legal machines.I remember a ride out Mangakino with LOR and when we parked up by a cafe that sold cold pies, someone was going around checking the regos. I'm all for paying regos because if I have to pay then so should everyone else but what business is it of someone else besides law enforcement to do the checks - unless of course its in the "rules".

[mister.koz]

I remember a ride out Mangakino with LOR and when we parked up by a cafe that sold cold pies, someone was going around checking the regos. I'm all for paying regos because if I have to pay then so should everyone else but what business is it of someone else besides law enforcement to do the checks - unless of course its in the "rules". Then again it maybe in the rules as I recall Murray and Trina checking my license the first day I met them.

Its a hard position to be in as ride organisers - we had two unlicensed people come off on pye's par road one day. They came off because of inexperience. People organising a ride do hold some responsibility to the people who attend, even if its only a moral one. Personally i reckon that everyone owns their fate and responsibility is soley on them but the reality is that picking people out of a ditch sucks whether it was your responsibility or not.

The real question is where do you stop? pick a spot in the middle from;
Explaining to all riders that they are responsible for their life and should ride within their ability and not try to keep up.
and
Checking licences, registration, warrant of fitness, quality of gear, break disc thickness, shock absorber settings.

[5150]

Checking licences, registration, warrant of fitness, quality of gear, break disc thickness, shock absorber settings.

You forgot the ammount of fuel in the tank ;)

[slofox]

You forgot the ammount of fuel in the tank ;)

And the length of your...never mind.

[mister.koz]

You forgot the ammount of fuel in the tank ;)


And the length of your...never mind.

:shake: 12 chars

[Murray]

Then again it maybe in the rules as I recall Murray and Trina checking my license the first day I met them.

Can't remember that and can't think why we may have done it, if we did??? LOR have never checked anyones license or registration and as Adam said we believe in individual responsibility.

The only thing we ask for, is for people to not ride beyond their limit or ability and to be safe!!

[wharekura]

Can't remember that and can't think why we may have done it, if we did???I used the wrong words - "checking" should be "looking" :( It was the day that I wanted someone to check my great riding skills and I stated my background about having a 6L for over 20 years - then I showed that I still had the 6L.

[ckai]

It really comes down to if it's an organised event (ride) or not. It really pisses me off that people who organise events have to cover their asses first and foremost. All because if the shit hits the fan, people can't say "yip I'm responsible for myself".

Yeah if you organise something, you always want to "protect" the other participants but let's face it, if someone is riding like a tool in front of you, it's your responsibility to either pull back and let them do what they're gonna do so you don't get collected or pull them over (if you have the gonads), take their keys and tell them to piss off by themselves so they don't kill anyone else.

I always think of LOR as someone coming up with a destination and a route and others following. No structure and just a few mates chilling. Hence no need for checks cause no one needs to cover their ass.

More structure = more responsibility.

haha I do remember the shit-storm that followed from the Pyes Pa incident. That actually REALLY annoyed me. And I wasn't even there.

[5150]

haha I do remember the shit-storm that followed from the Pyes Pa incident. That actually REALLY annoyed me. And I wasn't even there.

Can you fill me in?

[sil3nt]

Can you fill me in?Chick without licence on a ninja 250 went wide on a corner and clipped a truck...dude following her collected her bike. He also had either no licence or wrong licence (was riding a 600 at the time I believe).

Wasn't involved in the ride only met the dude at a bike wreckers after the incident where he told me what happened.

Met the chick and her partner a few times as I grabbed a few things for my GPX 250 off them.

Haven't seen either party on KB or on a ride for a long time.

[Scream]

So I keep thinking about the LOR, and it's got me wondering:




Where do you go?
How long does the ride usually last for?
What sorta distance is the ride generally?
What pace does the group usually go at?


All in all, I'm keen to join in. :)

[mister.koz]

haha I do remember the shit-storm that followed from the Pyes Pa incident. That actually REALLY annoyed me. And I wasn't even there.


Chick without licence on a ninja 250 went wide on a corner and clipped a truck...

This is the reason i started going for closed rides :)

I am pretty sure she didn't clip the truck but she got rather close, nice girl, her partner was suitably pissed off but seemed like a good guy. I wore most of the shit for that.

Anyways, its a tricky game organising rides, people should be responsible for themselves and everybody should be having fun, most of all the people that go to the effort of organising a ride and looking after noobs - its a pretty awesome gesture really :)

[ckai]

Chick without licence on a ninja 250 went wide on a corner and clipped a truck...dude following her collected her bike. He also had either no licence or wrong licence (was riding a 600 at the time I believe).

Wasn't involved in the ride only met the dude at a bike wreckers after the incident where he told me what happened.

Met the chick and her partner a few times as I grabbed a few things for my GPX 250 off them.

Haven't seen either party on KB or on a ride for a long time.

The dude on the 600 got his bike repaired in under a week wasn't it? Bloody impressive and I don't think it cost him that much. Done all himself of course.

The chicks partner did a little rant on here for a while then dropped off. Blaming Koz for letting her ride or something? He seemed to cool down after a few days.


So I keep thinking about the LOR, and it's got me wondering:


Where do you go?
How long does the ride usually last for?
What sorta distance is the ride generally?
What pace does the group usually go at?


All in all, I'm keen to join in. :)

Varies
varies
varies
varies


:)

They're generally about half a days riding but that's with fluffing around and stops. Maybe a couple of hundy k's. The group goes sub-sonic speeds, Murray is the fastest. He usually goes so fast he rides the whole trip and ends up behind everyone again so no one gets lost :lol:

It really is your own pace. And if you seem to be going beyond your own pace...:Pokey:. There's so many varied speeds going on that you can always find someone to ride with at a speed you're comfortable with. Bloody good way to meet people.

I haven't been on a ride for AGES, but I think the super fast riders do their own thing now.


This is the reason i started going for closed rides :)

I am pretty sure she didn't clip the truck but she got rather close, nice girl, her partner was suitably pissed off but seemed like a good guy. I wore most of the shit for that.

Anyways, its a tricky game organising rides, people should be responsible for themselves and everybody should be having fun, most of all the people that go to the effort of organising a ride and looking after noobs - its a pretty awesome gesture really :)

I heard she was a nice girl ;) Dunno about the partner being "suitably" pissed. Pissed yes, but it was grossly misdirected. No way should you or LOR have been bitched at.

But that's not the point, you bored or something Koz? hahaha. Popping up here after, what, a year? Funny really, happened to land on the first page of this a few weeks back, with your post all those years ago thinking how you started up the rides and haven't been on for ages.

How's the riding country over there?

[Murray]

So I keep thinking about the LOR, and it's got me wondering:




Where do you go? Anywhere in Waikato area - sometimes further. rides on Sundays weather dependent
How long does the ride usually last for? Depends on stops for lunch etc. Try to leave by 10.30 latest and back 2-3 pm
What sorta distance is the ride generally? anywahere from 150-250 kms try to keep it at a tank of gas
What pace does the group usually go at? some faster riders some slower the pace of the group is dictated by tail end charlie who goes to the pace people are comfortable at - it is not a race and suitable for all levels of riders


All in all, I'm keen to join in. :)

No offficial group - but a number of us do meet at te rapa tavern wednesday nights about 5.30ish. sometimes rides planned then and generally if one is it goes in the calendar. Anyone welcome to suggest rides and rides leave from Kingsgate Hotel carpark

[mister.koz]

But that's not the point, you bored or something Koz? hahaha. Popping up here after, what, a year? Funny really, happened to land on the first page of this a few weeks back, with your post all those years ago thinking how you started up the rides and haven't been on for ages.

How's the riding country over there?

I haven't had a bike in about a year! Now i got my z1000 which lifts the front wheel a whole shitload easier than the ol zx10r++ hehe.

I am back on here out of curiosity mainly and to stir a bit haha, signed in to ask if there was a KB for victoria - turns out there are 4 similar sites and all of them are like google plus - empty and rarely used :/

Anyways. People gotta get riding :) i just had a 45min city ride on the 1000 - it was awesome!

[sil3nt]

Found it for yas :bleh:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/99556-Laxed-out-rides/page38

[wharekura]

Found it for yas :bleh:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/99556-Laxed-out-rides/page38
what the hell!? from the quick read i got from that is the guy is saying its all your fault for organising the ride and you only let the learner on because it was a chick?
And saying its a testosterone decision as all u fellas have 600cc+ bikes. Well I have a 250 hyosung which is just maybe a step up from the gn250, very much still a learner and one hell of an ugly middle aged male. So unless Murray likes the hyo or me (or both) then maybe the guys warped, emotionally charged post is correct.

Also, there is no point in trying to catch up to the lead pack as there is a TEC that will make sure 1. you dont get lost, 2. can give u feedback if u ride like crap, 3. saves money on tickets

[mister.koz]

The dude was pissed off, lost his bike, his mrs gained very real fear and bruises.... It was a long time ago - over it :)

[carver]

who gives a fuck about reg? it does not mean anything apart from paying "road tax"

[ckai]

I haven't had a bike in about a year! Now i got my z1000 which lifts the front wheel a whole shitload easier than the ol zx10r++ hehe.

I am back on here out of curiosity mainly and to stir a bit haha, signed in to ask if there was a KB for victoria - turns out there are 4 similar sites and all of them are like google plus - empty and rarely used :/

Anyways. People gotta get riding :) i just had a 45min city ride on the 1000 - it was awesome!

Suppose thats a reasonable excuse :) Hey, I like G+...all 10 of us have great conversations haha (Red Bull has some cool shit too)

[Murray]

No ride this weekend as everyone seems to have different agenda's over the long weekend.

HOWEVER - Shona is planning a ride the following weekend (weather permitting) 10th of June with a super cheapo breakfast deal from 9.00ish onwards and departing from Kingsgate Hotel at 10.30.

Keep an eye out for further details and make arrangements to join us

[nanahc]

Im looking to head over to Tauranga on Saturday to get me some wendys :clap:. looking to leave between 10 - 11:30. if anyone wants to come for a ride let me know.

[5150]

Im looking to head over to Tauranga on Saturday to get me some wendys :clap:

Better stiffen up that suspension for the trip back :whistle:

[mister.koz]

Im looking to head over to Tauranga on Saturday to get me some wendys :clap:. looking to leave between 10 - 11:30. if anyone wants to come for a ride let me know.

could go this way (http://www.motowhere.com/maps/route/Blue-lake-route)

[slofox]

could go this way

I could recommend that ride - I've done it meself before today. Between the back of the lake and Pyes Pa there is some mint riding.

Might do it again meself soon.

[ckai]

No ride this weekend as everyone seems to have different agenda's over the long weekend.

HOWEVER - Shona is planning a ride the following weekend (weather permitting) 10th of June with a super cheapo breakfast deal from 9.00ish onwards and departing from Kingsgate Hotel at 10.30.

Keep an eye out for further details and make arrangements to join us

Fingers crossed the weather is reasonable, finally got the old man to decide to come for a ride. I think it was the fact he had to buy a new battery tender because the bike was flat from lack of use. Hell I think he's only put 300km's on it since owning it for 3 years!

[slofox]

Fingers crossed the weather is reasonable, finally got the old man to decide to come for a ride. I think it was the fact he had to buy a new battery tender because the bike was flat from lack of use. Hell I think he's only put 300km's on it since owning it for 3 years!

'e wouldn't have much of a tyre bill then would 'e?

[ckai]

'e wouldn't have much of a tyre bill then would 'e?

haha na but he makes up for it by under utilizing his rego and insurance. Oh, and having to buy new batteries (prior to getting the tender) :)

[Murray]

Shona has put a calendar entry up re this weekends ride under WAIOMU beach cafe

Forecast for Waikato:
Sunday 10
A few showers. Fresh southwesterlies.

$10 full buffet breakfast available at Kingsgate Hotel Hamilton from 9.00ish onwards leaving at 10.30 sharp!

[ckai]

Shona has put a calendar entry up re this weekends ride under WAIOMU beach cafe

Forecast for Waikato:
Sunday 10
A few showers. Fresh southwesterlies.

$10 full buffet breakfast available at Kingsgate Hotel Hamilton from 9.00ish onwards leaving at 10.30 sharp!

I had to look up that place to find out where it is! Still don't know if I've been there (place not cafe - definitely haven't been there).

Might have to get to Kingsgate at 8:45(ish) to give me time to go through all the hash browns :) It's been a while and I'm out of practice a bit.

[rideon]

Might have to get to Kingsgate at 8:45(ish) to give me time to go through all the hash browns :) It's been a while and I'm out of practice a bit.


eatng hash browns is just like riding a bike - you never forget. Oh thats right ........its been a while since you've done either :msn-wink:

[ckai]

eatng hash browns is just like riding a bike - you never forget. Oh thats right ........its been a while since you've done either :msn-wink:

Not true, I thought I'd get some practice in before Sunday so went out and brought a box of hashies. I'm not a liber now :Punk:

[5150]

went out and brought a box of hashies.

Is it Hashish, Blond Hash, Californian Hash or Columbian Hash? :drool:


Friend with weed is a friend indeed ;)

[ckai]

Is it Hashish, Blond Hash, Californian Hash or Columbian Hash? :drool:


Friend with weed is a friend indeed ;)

Only you would go there :devil2:

Actually it was Jamican Blue:

"A multipurpose product that is suitable for any occasion. The right mix of moisture content means it is suitable for baking as well as direct combustion. Mild in flavour and yet also delivers a sustainable sensation"

At least that's what it says on the box.

[5150]

"A multipurpose product that is suitable for any occasion. The right mix of moisture content means it is suitable for baking as well as direct combustion. Mild in flavour and yet also delivers a sustainable sensation"

At least that's what it says on the box.

:drool::eek5::wacko:

[BigAl]

Shona has put a calendar entry up re this weekends ride under WAIOMU beach cafe

Forecast for Waikato:
Sunday 10
A few showers. Fresh southwesterlies.

$10 full buffet breakfast available at Kingsgate Hotel Hamilton from 9.00ish onwards leaving at 10.30 sharp!

Sounds like a good ride Murray.

Got to get a Wof on Sat so should make it Sunday.

[kb_SF1]

Just back from a wee ride on the toy, all well so looking at bring it along on sunday.

[Murray]

Updated Forecast for Sundays ride


Sunday 10
Fine spells, but a few showers also, especially in the west. Fresh southwesterlies

Weather looks good where we are heading - details in the calendar section

[jmk]

Sorry cant attend due to family commitments on Sunday, enjoy the breakfast and ride :cool:

[kevie]

Cant make it either ..... working tomorrow and off to Rotorua on Sunday.

[mvw]

Shona has put a calendar entry up re this weekends ride under WAIOMU beach cafe

Forecast for Waikato:
Sunday 10
A few showers. Fresh southwesterlies.

$10 full buffet breakfast available at Kingsgate Hotel Hamilton from 9.00ish onwards leaving at 10.30 sharp!

Regrettably, I don't feel well enough to join in.

Hope you all have a great ride!

[Damantis]

Wouldn't mind getting out tomorrow and meeting some new people if the weather looks alright in the morning.

[ckai]

Wouldn't mind getting out tomorrow and meeting some new people if the weather looks alright in the morning.

Well if it ain't, I'm gonna look like a tool eating a plateful of hash browns in leather.

[sil3nt]

250 still in shop. Been 4 weeks.

400 broke speedo cable on way back from checking up on the 250 :facepalm:

[roadrash_69]

Thanks for letting me bike and I tag along ... :)

[philmc]

Thanks shona for a great ride to day to Waiomu,the weather held of and we went over some great roads ,a couple of new ones and a fine time by all.:niceone:

[Geeen]

Well if it ain't, I'm gonna look like a tool eating a plateful of hash browns in leather.

You put hash browns in leather???? :blink::confused:

[Damantis]

Lucky with the weather and a good route there and back.

[ckai]

Thanks for letting me bike and I tag along ... :)


Thanks shona for a great ride to day to Waiomu,the weather held of and we went over some great roads ,a couple of new ones and a fine time by all.:niceone:


Lucky with the weather and a good route there and back.

It was a good ride. Good to finally see the new faces. The old man enjoyed himself too and says thanks to all, especially Murray for being his "buddy" :laugh:. He's now more than doubled the k's that he's done on the bike! Dunno if he enjoyed breakfast or the ride more though :)


You put hash browns in leather???? :blink::confused:

Yeah, they go all soggy in textile.

[slofox]

I'm sick to death of wet roads...:angry:

[5150]

I'm sick to death of wet roads...:angry:

Now you know why I put my Reg on hold for 3 mnths

[Murray]

Nice wee pootle on Sunday - looked a bit yucky at 9.30 but rain held off and roads were dry. Nice to see some new faces (and some of the older crew) in our first ride for a wee while. First time ride with us for Ron, Don and Nev (hope your bikes OK and it was just an oil overfill?) and 14 bikes in total. Cruisey roads and not to much twisty stuff on this ride but pretty hard to find any going to Thames. Excellent cafe, excellent food, excellent people - thanks Shona and leader of the pack Milan for an enjoyable ride! Where to and when Next???

[ckai]

Now you know why I put my Reg on hold for 3 mnths

Me too. Got a bit nervous when we stopped outside the police station though. Then i thought it was the best place to be :D

Sent from my HTC Sensation using Tapatalk 2

[wharekura]

...someone was going around checking the regos. I'm all for paying regos because if I have to pay then so should everyone else but what business is it of someone else besides law enforcement to do the checks...
http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/7092247/Council-eyes-up-your-car
Again, not a problem for me as I am a tax paying sucker as I am too tired and too old to "fight the system" - but hey, at least there will be more parks now at Christmas time at Te Awa

[ckai]

http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/7092247/Council-eyes-up-your-car
Again, not a problem for me as I am a tax paying sucker as I am too tired and too old to "fight the system" - but hey, at least there will be more parks now at Christmas time at Te Awa

mmm yes, I was reading this this mourning. I do like the line "it's about road safety". Well checking rego actually has nothing to do with road safety per se. Yes it's meant to "fund" safer roads in a way but not paying doesn't directly make the roads unsafe. So that argument is crap straight off. WOF is kind of another matter BUT as everyone knows having a WOF doesn't mean your vehicle is safe.

If they really were doing it for road safety they would be checking car condition first, i.e. tyres. If they look dodgy then they check WOF. No WOF = ticket. But this is why only the cops can ticket for unsafe motor vehicles, because only a trained person knows what is unsafe.

I do think tickets should be handed out for not having the minimum depth of tread on tyres especially during these winter months. Everything else is money gathering - pure and simple.

[roadrash_69]

http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/7092247/Council-eyes-up-your-car
Again, not a problem for me as I am a tax paying sucker as I am too tired and too old to "fight the system" - but hey, at least there will be more parks now at Christmas time at Te Awa

not a problem for me i always have a warrant and rego and if not the council (hamilton) let me off for a legit reason :) it was in the post!

[roadrash_69]

Nice wee pootle on Sunday - looked a bit yucky at 9.30 but rain held off and roads were dry. Nice to see some new faces (and some of the older crew) in our first ride for a wee while. First time ride with us for Ron, Don and Nev (hope your bikes OK and it was just an oil overfill?) and 14 bikes in total. Cruisey roads and not to much twisty stuff on this ride but pretty hard to find any going to Thames. Excellent cafe, excellent food, excellent people - thanks Shona and leader of the pack Milan for an enjoyable ride! Where to and when Next???

Bike ok, just from my description over the phone they think it could be oil is most probably coming from air filter over flow but they will check it out for me ..

[roadrash_69]

http://i50.tinypic.com/35laikm.png

Could be a brilliant weekend for 14+ bikes :)

[Murray]

Had a coffee with Nigel (sorrelboy) yesterday and although today doesnt look to hot Sunday should be good for a wee pootle.

Tomorrow
Saturday 16
Fine, with frosts in sheltered places. Southerlies dying out.
Sunday 17
Increasing high cloud. Light winds.

Thought lunch might be in order so plan is to leave Ham at 10.30 from Kingsgate Hotel Hamilton head up backroad to Huntly, do Heatherington road to SH22 south from there to Waingaro and through to Raglan for lunch in the beer garden of the big white hotel on the main street then back to Hams - Not a huge ride but a fun one.

See ya Sunday if your keen.

Calendar up

[sil3nt]

Got the 250 back finally. So now the 400 is in getting work done :facepalm:

Will see if Marie wants to head out. She hasn't ridden for months though so might not be the best idea to send her on SH22!