Laxed out rides

[Leyton]

Eeek, Was just going to say give me the gas for the little Starlet and I will drive you down so you can ride up on Sat.

I would have suggested Rav4 but that thing would cost around $70 to get to Napier, and $70 back compaired to the startlet being humm prolly around $80 round trip.

Labour charge :

1 Pie + V per 150km

Oh Shit...

I just realised a flaw in that plan, I have booked the 6 in for a Service on Sat :/

[rideon]

Eeek, Was just going to say give me the gas for the little Starlet and I will drive you down so you can ride up on Sat.

I would have suggested Rav4 but that thing would cost around $70 to get to Napier, and $70 back compaired to the startlet being humm prolly around $80 round trip.

Lahbour charge :

1 Pie + V per 150km

Both of those fuel costs still cheaper that the VTR LOL thanks for the offer dude - going down with Murray & Trina nxt weekend if all the stars line up :sherlock:

[Leyton]

I have attached the Predicted Sunday Weather at 12pm 10knot winds

[Leyton]

Both of those fuel costs still cheaper that the VTR LOL thanks for the offer dude - going down with Murray & Trina nxt weekend if all the stars line up :sherlock:

Good as gold, Starting to feel sorry for you not having your bike for soooOO long! hehe

[Squid]

I have attached the Predicted Sunday Weather at 12pm 10knot winds

Ooooo looks pretty. :wari:
"It will be blue with some funky yellow its about the edges and chatams".
Look out for black spiky things on mountain tops and if your flying this weekend. :sherlock:

Yeah... back to studying I go... :bash:

[Murray]

change in route to get to Okoroire on Sunday. Out through leamington, past karapiro right down maungatautari road over the dam at the end, onto SH1, turn off SH29, turn right totmans road, then langlands road to Okoroire

and i dont think we have done the maungatautari road stretch before (well I haven't anyway)

Will make it a bit shorter and different to accommodate all. (Mr Dom, Mr Wysper, Mr CKAI maybe Mr Slofox etc)See you Sunday, leaving the Hotel 11 pm

Good turn out last night and welcome to the 2 new ladies (Rosemary and Jinny, I think?) hope to see you ride with us soon.

[mister.koz]

Sweet,

I wont be attending on sunday, my flatmates are racing in taupo so i am going along to serve as ballast :)

[Murray]

Sweet,

I wont be attending on sunday, my flatmates are racing in taupo so i am going along to serve as ballast :)

Ballast?? Does that mean sidecars???

[mister.koz]

Ballast?? Does that mean sidecars???

No, i am crazy, not nuts!

Cars :bleh:

[slofox]

Errrmmmm later leaving time might just cut me out guys - I have to be back in the Tron at 1.00pm. buggrit...will think about it.

[mister.koz]

Errrmmmm later leaving time might just cut me out guys - I have to be back in the Tron at 1.00pm. buggrit...will think about it.

If you want a bit of a ride, we will be leaving around between 8 & 9 on sunday to go to taupo, so far 3 bikes confirmed, will be a cruizy ride. Not many out-of-the-way roads though, could pick you up at your shop on the way through?

[slofox]

If you want a bit of a ride, we will be leaving around between 8 & 9 on sunday to go to taupo, so far 3 bikes confirmed, will be a cruizy ride. Not many out-of-the-way roads though, could pick you up at your shop on the way through?

Won't be at the shop - have a Sunday Slave to do that now...

Which roads you taking?

[mister.koz]

Depends on the other guys, but i was hoping to do it either way:

this route (http://www.motowhere.com/maps/route/Taupo-for-races)

The other guys don't know the roads (neither do i) but they probably care more about getting lost than i do hehe. I am just there for the roads, racing is secondary.

But it would be fun to go round the track as a passenger in the batty.

[mister.koz]

Another option is back via arapuni road and Te awamutu, dunno...

[slofox]

mmmm...I think I just go out by myself this weekend. Bloody dancing gets in the way again...

[wysper]

Found a babysitter, juggled the party responsibilities - i am on my way

YAY

[insomnia01]

[QUOTE=mister.koz;1129265876]Depends on the other guys, but i was hoping to do it either way:

The other guys don't know the roads (neither do i) but they probably care more about getting lost than i do hehe. I am just there for the roads, racing is secondary.


Do you mind if I join you fellas through to Taupo?? I'll take you through western access if you like !! meet up in Te awamutu @ 9.3 - 10.00 I'll peel off once we get to Taupo....

[carver]

Found a babysitter, juggled the party responsibilities - i am on my way

YAY

is she hot?

[mister.koz]

[QUOTE=mister.koz;1129265876]Depends on the other guys, but i was hoping to do it either way:

The other guys don't know the roads (neither do i) but they probably care more about getting lost than i do hehe. I am just there for the roads, racing is secondary.


Do you mind if I join you fellas through to Taupo?? I'll take you through western access if you like !! meet up in Te awamutu @ 9.3 - 10.00 I'll peel off once we get to Taupo....

That sounds like a great plan :) will get the exact times and drop u a message, cheerz dude.

[wysper]

is she hot?

She's my sister in law. :crazy:

[Murray]

If you want a bit of a ride, we will be leaving around between 8 & 9 on sunday to go to taupo, so far 3 bikes confirmed, will be a cruizy ride. Not many out-of-the-way roads though, could pick you up at your shop on the way through?

Leaving at that time be careful of the shady patches (prob doesnt need to be said). -5 degrees last night and the ice in the shady spots of the hotel carpark have only just finished melting now (11.10 am). One of the reasons the rides leave a little later than they did over the summer months.

[smoky]

A couple of us can't do Sunday, so are going around Coro loop tomorrow

Anti clockwise;
Meeting BP Thomas Road Hamilton 9:45
Then across to Paeroa, Whangamata, Whitianga for lunch
Then Cormandel township, Thames
PM me if you want - or just turn up

[carver]

A couple of us can't do Sunday, so are going around Coro loop tomorrow

Anti clockwise;
Meeting BP Thomas Road Hamilton 9:45
Then across to Paeroa, Whangamata, Whitianga for lunch
Then Cormandel township, Thames
PM me if you want - or just turn up, or text me 021 229 3981

il try to meet ya there.

still getting used to the gixxer though

[smoky]

il try to meet ya there.

still getting used to the gixxer though

You'll get bored dude, we're to slow for you man

[carver]

You'll get bored dude, we're to slow for you man

all good, il be with pathos, and i dont want the cops chasing me there

[wysper]

Long term forecast looks great for Sunday (21st) so if anyone interested lets look at doing this route. leave Hotel at 11.00 (allows for frosts etc to dry out). Can meet at Hotel if $10 breakfast wanted at 9.45 and just talk some crap until 11.00 for those interested!!

I will try to make it for brekkie too.
Hope the weather is like it has been the last few days.
I was working in my singlet yesterday!!
Don't worry, I will wear more than just my singlet to brekkie :done::laugh:

[Squid]

Don't worry, I will wear more than just my singlet to brekkie :done::laugh:

*sits and waits for Koz to make some snide comment about a g-string or similar* :blip:

[Leyton]

What time is this breakfast again ?

I feel like a good munch :) I have not eaten much in the past few days hehe this should be ultra special. Will take my GOOD camera and take some before ride shots too for you guys.

[smoky]

Enjoyed the ride today
5 of us left hams - meet up with about 30 riders from Auckland.

The Coro was clean and very little traffic, no cops, no problems, good ride
EDIT - seems it wasn't as good a ride for others behind us, sad to hear about the incident on the Kopu

[JamRoll]

[QUOTE=wysper;1129268414]Hope the weather is like it has been the last few days.
I was working in JUST my singlet yesterday!![QUOTE]

Whoa! I've heard of casual Friday at work, but that just sounds perverted :lol: haha

I'm out for tomorrow guys. I went for a short blat to fill up the gixxer but found my rear was completely toast (the tire that is). Just when a perfect weekend for winter riding arrives! Anyways, have fun...I'm not jealous ... not in the least... I have plenty of things I'd rather be doing :crybaby:

[wysper]

Whoa! I've heard of casual Friday at work, but that just sounds perverted :lol: haha



I did think of clarifying that a little more - there were workboots and pants involved... but where would the fun be in that. :whistle:

[The Flux Capacita]

ahhh i thought the Laxed out ride had been moved...just to be clear where does everyone meet up sunday morning before heading off? and what time? i'm keen for some group rides again

[Leyton]

The met was the Hotel this morning, The guys left at around 10:30. I went there for breakfast but no ride.

[carver]

The met was the Hotel this morning, The guys left at around 10:30. I went there for breakfast but no ride.

i only ride in bed!

guess the bike i rode on today!

[Leyton]

I want my bike back WAHHHHHH!!!!! Nice Photo

[smoky]

i only ride in bed!

guess the bike i rode on today!

CB1000R perhaps

[carver]

CB1000R perhaps

haha, bang on

[smoky]

we'red you ride - doesn't look like Raglan, is it some where south of Pirongia

[slofox]

I have been bleating on about ice for the last week, but this morning was something else again...
Went down south central waikato and traversed more patches of white frost than I have ever seen anywhere, including in and around Christchurch many years ago.
Taotaoroa Road was covered in the stuff anywhere the sun had not reached (this is 10am - 11.00am). Arapuni Road from Putaruru to Kihikihi was little better.
'twas a careful ride indeed (and bloody cold too for the first half anyway).
Anyone else have a similar experience?

[carver]

we'red you ride - doesn't look like Raglan, is it some where south of Pirongia

thats around the lakes on horsham downs road.

have this one too, the exposure is a bit out

[insomnia01]

I have been bleating on about ice for the last week, but this morning was something else again...
Went down south central waikato and traversed more patches of white frost than I have ever seen anywhere, including in and around Christchurch many years ago.
Taotaoroa Road was covered in the stuff anywhere the sun had not reached (this is 10am - 11.00am). Arapuni Road from Putaruru to Kihikihi was little better.
'twas a careful ride indeed (and bloody cold too for the first half anyway).
Anyone else have a similar experience?

The top of Waipapa rd right down to the dam... the first steep decline was covered in the white stuff ( low gear & forget the brakes ) the 2nd decline was'nt sooo bad around the dam was ok but , from there through to Managkino you had to watch some corners... Pohipi rd was OK

Lucky to did'nt come with me Mr Koz !!

[Misred]

awesome ride yesterday guys.
Yes nasty ice hiding there in the shadows!!
Oko hotel was full of bikes and classic cars. great place to be.

[Murray]

ahhh i thought the Laxed out ride had been moved...just to be clear where does everyone meet up sunday morning before heading off? and what time? i'm keen for some group rides again


The met was the Hotel this morning, The guys left at around 10:30. I went there for breakfast but no ride.

Meet at Kingsgate Hotel Carpark for leaving time 11.00am - bit later than in the summer due to allowing a bit longer for the ice to melt. Cool ride Sunday, welcome to Kerry on his 73 Laverda (beautiful looking bike) and pity your mate was 2 hung over to ride. 5 of us went all the way down the west side of Karapiro onto SH1 then SH29 to Okoroire where every man and their dog and bike and MG or classic car was there (Warren and Claire joined us there). Had a coffee and upto Matamata for a bite to eat (the weather was fine!!!) and Warr led us back through Scotsman vally (I think). A great cruisey ride in mint weather!! C U Wednesday for those coming and I am out for this Sunday (heading to Napier to pick up Milans bike).

[mister.koz]

The top of Waipapa rd right down to the dam... the first steep decline was covered in the white stuff ( low gear & forget the brakes ) the 2nd decline was'nt sooo bad around the dam was ok but , from there through to Managkino you had to watch some corners... Pohipi rd was OK

Lucky to did'nt come with me Mr Koz !!

Yeah sorry dude, i couldn't get back to the forum before the morning, was a chaotic weekend. It ended up that we had a not-so-familiar rider on a track breed gsxr600 so we didn't go very far past 100km at all and we had to take the main highways :weep: black and white ice everywhere around taupo, beautiful ride though! had to stop a few times to pull over and put my hands on the exhaust!

Got a new diablo3 for the rear and it gripped pretty well on the ice. One of the other guys got crossed up in front of me :crazy: but pulled it back in so it was sweet, he was shitting kittens. He is a really experienced rider and our speed was pretty low (~30) on a soft right (75k corner) just goes to show that good tires at the right pressures are invaluable!

Taupo track day was cool (car), i was ballast for a few runs, we had an sti that spun a good few circles and just about took us out, was bloody awesome! My mate with the batty decided not to come because he was a little worried about the service condition of his car, and bruising it i think, but my mate with the escort went hard and took on an sti (spinner) and an evo (smoker) and won! (4wd + turbo + huge power + aircon + cd player vs worked 1600 sport '79 escort built for hillclimbs) bloody awesome! :2thumbsup

[mister.koz]

thats around the lakes on horsham downs road.

have this one too, the exposure is a bit out

Nice bike dude, borrowed?

[NDORFN]

I have been bleating on about ice for the last week, but this morning was something else again...
Went down south central waikato and traversed more patches of white frost than I have ever seen anywhere, including in and around Christchurch many years ago.
Taotaoroa Road was covered in the stuff anywhere the sun had not reached (this is 10am - 11.00am). Arapuni Road from Putaruru to Kihikihi was little better.
'twas a careful ride indeed (and bloody cold too for the first half anyway).
Anyone else have a similar experience?

I went basically the same route as you but at about 2pm. There was STILL big patches of frost and black ice. It wasn't so bad out on Arapuni Rd, but Bucklands Rd was fucken nuts... there was an area of tight curves where the ice was so thick I could see the sheen from it. I think it was caused by the frost melting off the shrubs on the bank next to the road in late afternoon when they finally get some sun and flowing onto the road, only to freeze shortly after when the sun goes down. There had been grit laid aswell! I don't think I've ever speed up and slowed down so many times in one ride!

[slofox]

I went basically the same route as you but at about 2pm. There was STILL big patches of frost and black ice. It wasn't so bad out on Arapuni Rd, but Bucklands Rd was fucken nuts... there was an area of tight curves where the ice was so thick I could see the sheen from it. I think it was caused by the frost melting off the shrubs on the bank next to the road in late afternoon when they finally get some sun and flowing onto the road, only to freeze shortly after when the sun goes down. There had been grit laid aswell! I don't think I've ever speed up and slowed down so many times in one ride!

Yer - I left Buckland Road out of my ride - been up there before!!

[slofox]

had to stop a few times to pull over and put my hands on the exhaust!



You pussy!!! (you wanna try out my Oxford heated grips..?)

[Spazm]

Ckai & I did a recon run down to Awakino via some great back roads yeasterday (1130am - 4pm)..

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=hamilton&daddr=Pokuru+Rd+to:Kawhia+Harbour+Rd+to:Marokopa+R d+to:Mangatoa+Rd+to:Manganui+Rd+to:-38.131856,175.229187+to:hamilton&hl=en&geocode=%3BFeAJu_0d_bZxCg%3BFTzGuf0dNq5rCg%3BFdUqu P0dlkZrCg%3BFQc_tv0dKjtqCg%3BFf8Isv0dpOtoCg%3B%3B&mra=dpe&mrcr=1&mrsp=6&sz=11&via=1,2,3,4,6&sll=-38.164795,175.283432&sspn=0.376288,0.615234&ie=UTF8&ll=-38.313646,175.295105&spn=1.502074,2.460938&z=9

Awesome roads down that way .. especially Mangatoa Rd & Manganui Rd (would be near perfect if it didn't have 6km of loose stone gravel rd in the beginning of it)
No ice grit on the roads, awesome views, 40km of magic road and we only saw maybe 4 cars going either way.. We would have come back via the back road Paddy showed us (Piopio - Waitomo)but we had to be back early and i was pretty sure they would grit the hell out of those roads

[Spazm]

On the Mangatoa Rd from the Gravel to the Seal.. Backcountry

132774

[smoky]

On the Mangatoa Rd from the Gravel to the Seal.. Backcountry

132774

Very nice trip down that way - if you turn off at Waikawau Rd and a couple of click down the road it comes to a dead end, and there's a tunnel thru the hill to the beach - worth a look if you go that way again

[Spazm]

Very nice trip down that way - if you turn off at Waikawau Rd and a couple of click down the road it comes to a dead end, and there's a tunnel thru the hill to the beach - worth a look if you go that way again

Sweet.. Might have to go have a look down there sometime.. Might be a nice quiet beach to go to in the summer aswell

[carver]

Nice bike dude, borrowed?

i like to use the term, temporarily stolen

[kb_SF1]

Murray and the group, thanks for a great ride on Sunday good roads and company. I'll be on for another one in a few weeks.

kb

[Leyton]

Hey thanks for the breif riding tips Re slow speed curving, I welcome all and ANY experience!! So Please enlighten me more and more when you see fit!

Cheers!

You have done some very nice work on your motorcycle! :) Looks great

[Sidewinder]

Hey thanks for the breif riding tips Re slow speed curving, I welcome all and ANY experience!! So Please enlighten me more and more when you see fit!

Cheers!

You have done some very nice work on your motorcycle! :) Looks great

not a problem mate

[Leyton]

not a problem mate

Hahaha
yeah I suppose I probably should have Quoted "kb_SF1" :)

[Sidewinder]

Hahaha
yeah I suppose I probably should have Quoted "kb_SF1" :)

be like that then cuz ill give you the learn anyday!
go on the loop?

[Murray]

Heads up for anyone looking for gear

BOYD's MOTORCYCLE GEAR CLEARANCE BONANZA

Thurs July 2nd 12-6pm, Fri 9-6pm Sat 9-4pm

Some of the stuff is under 1/2 usual price

[Leyton]

I am down for that! hehe Need to score me a helmet :)

[Dreamflyer]

any 250 learners wanna get together and have a newbie ride sometime?

[Misred]

yeah i want some new better fitting pants!!

[Murray]

any 250 learners wanna get together and have a newbie ride sometime?

Read back a bit further (or even the start). We tend to meet on Sundays at the Kingsgate Hotel Carpark at 11.00pm (winter) and 10.00 pm (summer). Rides in Summer are generally every week, winter is pretty much lesser numbers and weather dependent. There is also a Calander entry for every Wednesday where anywhere from 10-20 people turn up at the Te Rapa tavern 5.30ish onwards for the $7 burger and pint deal and to talk bikes etc. So come along and meet up! (No drink driving allowed tho!)

cheers

[slofox]

yeah i want some new better fitting pants!!

The new pants I got from Quasi have to be the best fitting motorbike trou I have ever owned...

[Murray]

The new pants I got from Quasi have to be the best fitting motorbike trou I have ever owned...

But can you ballroom dance in them????

[slofox]

But can you ballroom dance in them????

Hmmmm now that's a thought...I could give the old pair to herself and we could have a ball......errr I mean dance...

[Dreamflyer]

Read back a bit further (or even the start). We tend to meet on Sundays at the Kingsgate Hotel Carpark at 11.00pm (winter) and 10.00 pm (summer). Rides in Summer are generally every week, winter is pretty much lesser numbers and weather dependent. There is also a Calander entry for every Wednesday where anywhere from 10-20 people turn up at the Te Rapa tavern 5.30ish onwards for the $7 burger and pint deal and to talk bikes etc. So come along and meet up! (No drink driving allowed tho!)

cheers

cheers man, might do that. its about time i start breaking into some rides etc

[wysper]

We tend to meet on Sundays at the Kingsgate Hotel Carpark at 11.00pm (winter) and 10.00 pm (summer).

<snip>

There is also a Calander entry for every Wednesday where anywhere from 10-20 people turn up at the Te Rapa tavern 5.30ish onwards for the $7 burger and pint deal and to talk bikes etc. So come along and meet up! (No drink driving allowed tho!)



Pretty sure Murray means 10am and 11am... but maybe there are some night rides I am unaware of. :scooter:

Still haven't managed to make one of the Pub nights yet..... family mumble mumble mutter...

[slofox]

Still haven't managed to make one of the Pub nights yet..... family mumble mumble mutter...

I never make the pub nights either..cause I'm BLOODY WORKIN' ARN I?

[Murray]

Heads up for anyone looking for gear

BOYD's MOTORCYCLE GEAR CLEARANCE BONANZA

Thurs July 2nd 12-6pm, Fri 9-6pm Sat 9-4pm

Some of the stuff is under 1/2 usual price

Just a reminder in case you missed it - Might have something for you there Wysper (and I got my am's and pm's right this time!)

[Misred]

i wont be at the pub tonight again.... working... oooh well... MONEY!

[Misred]

off to Napier with Murray and Trina.... looks like we going to get a wet ASS!!! :argh::argh:

[Leyton]

off to Napier with Murray and Trina.... looks like we going to get a wet ASS!!! :argh::argh:

I am off to A&E for that checkup I am allowed, I do not think the poor quility x-rays have shown up what has to be a cracked or fractured rib, Still damn sore from a couple of Wednesdays ago when I do certain movements it feels funny in the same ways if that makes sence hehe, sore as in 3-4/10 pain scale at the worst of times, 8/10 was then the doctor was pressing on it! 10/10 I would assume is being burnt alive.

All the best for the trip to Napier, Hope you guys find some sunshine that way hehe :)

If it is summer over there , let me know and I will move there.

Leyton

[smoky]

I am off to A&E for that checkup I am allowed, I do not think the poor quility x-rays have shown up what has to be a cracked or fractured rib, ....... sore as in 3-4/10 pain scale at the worst of times, 8/10 was then the doctor was pressing on it!


Never mind you - hows he bike healing up?

You should compare notes with War - he broke all his ribs right down one side.
Does it hurt when you breath in? That's a good sign they're broken

[Leyton]

Never mind you - hows he bike healing up?

You should compare notes with War - he broke all his ribs right down one side.
Does it hurt when you breath in? That's a good sign they're broken

Hahah yeah it does but not as much as last week :), It hurts to lift shopping bags and make left hand turns in the car hehe and much more activitys like sleeping :P

And yes, I did check on the bike's healing on the way to the doc today hehehe. It is doing well, It has had most of its parts replaced, they are just modifying a bit of the fairings for my frame sliders that are now wisely being installed :P, They need to buff out my hand marks on the tank still hehe other then that she is fine :)

Prolly get it out next week some time, I do not want it sitting outside the back as I think the rain is getting too it.

So when I get it back it should have had its first 1k service, new bits, and frame sliders :)

All I need to do now is get better so I can ride it without making myself worse!

Oh and a new helmet.

Leyton

[Misred]

we got back..... it rained all the way!!! :cold:

Had a great night in Napier tho... did a bit of a pub crawl! Beer, RTD's and Shooters!!! :apint:
then some dancing before we crawled out of the bar eeerrrr...trollied :innocent:

[Warr]

we got back..... it rained all the way!!! :cold:

Had a great night in Napier tho... did a bit of a pub crawl! Beer, RTD's and Shooters!!! :apint:
then some dancing before we crawled out of the bar eeerrrr...trollied :innocent:
Good to hear your all back safe ... Be time to go and warm up for sure :)

[Misred]

where is everyone!!!! :confused:
ooooh working of course.... you are :whocares:
C u lot tonight... :grouphug:

[Misred]

cool night at the pub tonight! :Punk:
Nice dog Adam n Jess!
we won a $50 bar tab ( thanks Murray :love:
Great to see Squid, he came later in the night. :niceone:
If the weather is ok on Saturday, we might head out to Rags for a coffee.
Leyton how are u ok???? we missed you. are the ribs giving you grief!!!! :hug:

[Leyton]

cool night at the pub tonight! :Punk:
Nice dog Adam n Jess!
we won a $50 bar tab ( thanks Murray :love:
Great to see Squid, he came later in the night. :niceone:
If the weather is ok on Saturday, we might head out to Rags for a coffee.
Leyton how are u ok???? we missed you. are the ribs giving you grief!!!! :hug:

Sounds like good night I missed, nah can deal with ribs, the flu has got me now hehe did not want to spread it around and best if I rest :) got bike back today, it looks great ! Bank balance is not hehe sat back on it and Omg I want to get riding again hehe happy to wait to better weather though , by then I have better gears. Going to get mini bike going next week and will start going nuts on that to eliminate any survival reactions I have hehe

[Murray]

Good to catch up with Squid (nice burn out and wheelie out of the carpark) on his borrowed bike.

Weather looks like shite for the weekend but need to get bike out of the shed so will be waiting for a clear spell (hopefully) for a quick blat. Raggers it may have to be at some stage??

[mister.koz]

Good to catch up with Squid (nice burn out and wheelie out of the carpark) on his borrowed bike.

Weather looks like shite for the weekend but need to get bike out of the shed so will be waiting for a clear spell (hopefully) for a quick blat. Raggers it may have to be at some stage??

Shoulda told me squid was coming down i would have hung around a little longer :)

i'm out this weekened but could be keep on a ride during work hours during the week.

[Murray]

Shoulda told me squid was coming down i would have hung around a little longer :)

i'm out this weekened but could be keep on a ride during work hours during the week.

It was a surprise for us to. Ckai's loaned him his hyosung, goes home after the weekend I think??

[ckai]

Good to catch up with Squid (nice burn out and wheelie out of the carpark) on his borrowed bike.

He's obviously put that turbo on, which should help me sell it :wari:

[Leyton]

He's obviously put that turbo on, which should help me sell it :wari:

I would have kept mine if I had of known you could fit a turbo too it off a Varga RMI-1 X/H reconnaissance bomber :headbang:

[Squid]

Good to catch up with Squid (nice burn out and wheelie out of the carpark) on his borrowed bike....

:Oops::gob:


He's obviously put that turbo on, which should help me sell it :wari:

Yeah it goes heaps better now, power stands in 2ed gear even!! :clap: It was abit of a trick to get it the turbo to fit in under the fairings though. :innocent:



Shoulda told me squid was coming down i would have hung around a little longer :)

If I had have known I was coming down I would have said something sooner lol.
Ah well. Next time.

[insomnia01]

...i'm out this weekened but could be keep on a ride during work hours during the week.

you should keep a eye out for Waikato Tag o rama, a good reason ( weather permitting ) to get out mid-week after work

[mister.koz]

you should keep a eye out for Waikato Tag o rama, a good reason ( weather permitting ) to get out mid-week after work

Good call dude :) i have a couple of ideas for trickery hehe.

[insomnia01]

Good call dude :) i have a couple of ideas for trickery hehe.

thats the story !!!!

[kb_SF1]

If showers stop as predicted mid morning I'm on for a coffee at raggers, the toy has had had a bit of maintanance, old bikes appreciate it.

A quick ride around the rural road test route and all is okay.

So looking for a bit of fresh air.:yes:

[Warr]

.....
So looking for a bit of fresh air.:yes:
Hey there.
A few of us were expecting Sunday to be dampish so opted on a small outing this afternoon.
As it turned out the rain turned up as soon as we put our gear on so we had a 60k round trip poodle in the rain and stopped back at The Cook for a warm up.
Our 2 L plate riders did very well in not entirely ideal condition.
Was a good test of our waterproofs tho some found them err not ideal. Something about soggy bottoms !!

And when I made it back home I showed my bike some love, washed it and gave the chain some extra love as the wet riding seemed to have depleted its lubricant.

[insomnia01]

Hey there.
A few of us were expecting Sunday to be dampish so opted on a small outing this afternoon.
As it turned out the rain turned up as soon as we put our gear on so we had a 60k round trip poodle in the rain and stopped back at The Cook for a warm up...

I had me firewood dropped of early so managed to get a quick fire 135km lap out of the morning....:woohoo::woohoo: I had heard that the road from Kawhia to Raglan had been tar sealed or something so decided to head out for a look :Oops::Oops: :gob::gob: WRONG !!!! hard packed alright but not best siuted to the shit conditions, it was bad enough riding SH31 as there was grit strips everywhere :argh::argh: all in all a good day for wet weather training which is good :scooter::scooter:

[Warr]

Who has Sky Sports 2 to watch MotoGp @ Laguna Seca Mon 6 Jul 08:25 ?

[Murray]

Who has Sky Sports 2 to watch MotoGp @ Laguna Seca Mon 6 Jul 08:25 ?

Thats a.m. isn't it????

[Leyton]

Yeeha, Just bought me a new engine for my minibike :) :scooter: $165.00inc. Complete engine with carb etc...

Next weekends project MoAhaha, Re assemble minibike.

Clutch bell and brake disk's need a scuff :) The poor ol bike has been sitting for yonks.

[Warr]

Thats a.m. isn't it????
Yes for sure 0825 hrs .. Should I be somewhere else at that time ?

[Warr]

Yeeha, Just bought me a new engine for my minibike :) :scooter: $165.00inc. Complete engine with carb etc...
Next weekends project MoAhaha, Re assemble minibike.
Clutch bell and brake disk's need a scuff :) The poor ol bike has been sitting for yonks.
Dont go scuffing those new leathers just yet !!

[Murray]

Yes for sure 0825 hrs .. Should I be somewhere else at that time ?

You could ring the Te Rapa tavern. I think they may open at 9.00. Thats a.m. if you have no where to be???

[Leyton]

Dont go scuffing those new leathers just yet !!

Fark that! :P Those are my poser leathers. Still got to get me self some sliders for them yet :), I will run the grinder over them before I put them on so I do not fling multen plastic over the leggings.

I am using my most bins wins leathers that already require the stitching fixed where the road had worn away hehe, Now my old HJC Helmet is officaly apart of the minibike gear hehe.

Still have not replaced the gloves, They have lived through 6? binnings in total so far. Doing well.

I found the missing screw to my sliders from my boots today!, it was on the drive way :) I thought it was silver.. it was just the ground downness hehe.

[Leyton]

How was the ride on Saturday Murray ? did you guys manage to get out ?

Might see how the fundage is looking this weekend, but I am in no hurry to get back on the road in winter to be perfectly honest. My tyres need one hell of a scrub from side to side, I need a good warm day, warm road clean twistys, learn the bike. I am not having much fun in the winter knowning I can not just throw her around like I did the Hyo. Take some time to learn it.

Leyton

[Murray]

Yeah it was good. Surprisingly very comfortable in the wet and quite warm. Only a wee tootle but totally raining the whole way. The girls did real well and all good!!!

[Leyton]

Yeah it was good. Surprisingly very comfortable in the wet and quite warm. Only a wee tootle but totally raining the whole way. The girls did real well and all good!!!

Very good!!! :) I attempted to adjust the preload on the bike but unable to notice anything by just sitting on it in the garage. I have softened it up so that it has a bit more stroke on the way up for my weight. Might help the back stay a bit more planted.

The front I am going to tie some cable tie's around the shiney parts of the forks and found out how much preload I can take off the front too.. but only really point in doing this when I have gotten used to the bike in the warmer weather. Else the adjustments now will not count in the summer..

[ckai]

Very good!!! :) I attempted to adjust the preload on the bike but unable to notice anything by just sitting on it in the garage. I have softened it up so that it has a bit more stroke on the way up for my weight. Might help the back stay a bit more planted.

The front I am going to tie some cable tie's around the shiney parts of the forks and found out how much preload I can take off the front too.. but only really point in doing this when I have gotten used to the bike in the warmer weather. Else the adjustments now will not count in the summer..
You doing sag settings on your own??? To me, if you want to do it right, it's a two person job unless you have some cool way of doing it.

How much do you weigh mate? Generally bikes come out of the factory for riders who are around the 75kg mark. I would have thought yours would be ideal for this. Me on the other hand is a different story (bigger bones you see).

Unless you know what you're doing or make really little adjustments, you can really make your bike handle like a pig. I have a mate that experienced this first hand. I'll see if I can find a really good link about suspension tuning. It's by far the best I've seen.

In my opinion, you shouldn't have a need to have different settings for summer and winter. Not for road use any way.

[ckai]

Give this a look (a little down the page)...

http://www.onthethrottle.com/content/view/73/40/

[smoky]

Fark that! :P Those are my poser leathers.

So you got some then - was that from the Boyds sale?

[carver]

i spent today trying to this in pissing rain and wind.
also did a few stream crossings and hill climbs!

most bins wins

[Sidewinder]

i spent today trying to this in pissing rain and wind.
also did a few stream crossings and hill climbs!

most bins wins

arh english?

[carver]

arh english?

i have no pics, but i did some mint rock hopping.
thats a world champ trying to do something i cant do....yet

[Leyton]

You doing sag settings on your own???


Yeah just fine adjustment on the rear... cant even test it during winter.. not to the summer/nice roads style anyhow thats what I mean. I just moved it one notch down.. do not even notice the change.. it would be in MM, not cm! A good summer learning the bike will help more then changing too much too soon.

I would like to work out how much the front shocks are compressing but I would feel better testing it all out in Summer when the winter shit arse road factor is taking out of the mix hehe

[Leyton]

So you got some then - was that from the Boyds sale?

Yeah dude! :) Thanks for pointing them out, Perfect fit!!. I am just not allowed to put on weight :P

[Leyton]

i have no pics, but i did some mint rock hopping.
thats a world champ trying to do something i cant do....yet

That looks like super fun dude :)

[The Flux Capacita]

anyone go riding today?

[Sidewinder]

anyone go riding today?

bro its kiwibiker not im a hard man biker.co.nz!

get it right bruce

[carver]

That looks like super fun dude :)

its super intense


anyone go riding today?

how ya been?

[Squid]

Came back from Tauranga last night, was the best night ride I've done in ages. Didnt rain too much and after I stopped at a petrol station and taped a peice of paper over the toooo bright dash it was all good :wari:

[Murray]

Came back from Tauranga last night, was the best night ride I've done in ages. Didnt rain too much and after I stopped at a petrol station and taped a peice of paper over the toooo bright dash it was all good :wari:

When do you head back??? Will we see you on Wednesday????

[ckai]

Came back from Tauranga last night, was the best night ride I've done in ages. Didnt rain too much and after I stopped at a petrol station and taped a peice of paper over the toooo bright dash it was all good :wari:

hahaha that's one of the reasons I rode with a tinted visor at night.

I should have told you how to dim it. Actually, I can't remember how to dim it!

[Leyton]

hahaha that's one of the reasons I rode with a tinted visor at night.

I should have told you how to dim it. Actually, I can't remember how to dim it!

:gob:

From memory you tap the select or reset button whilst the od is lit :)

[smoky]

:gob:

From memory you tap the select or reset button whilst the od is lit :)

I use to know a blonde you could tap like that, mind you she wasn't too bright - just tapped it for fun

[The Flux Capacita]

weather should be good this weekend...if my girlfriend doesn't make me go to auckland with her i'm keen to get the bike out...as long as the thing starts since it's been 3 weeks since i've ridin it...needs a new choke cable

[mister.koz]

I use to know a blonde you could tap like that, mind you she wasn't too bright - just tapped it for fun

Hehe, excellent :)

[Murray]

weather should be good this weekend...if my girlfriend doesn't make me go to auckland with her i'm keen to get the bike out...as long as the thing starts since it's been 3 weeks since i've ridin it...needs a new choke cable

Know the feeling - Had to crash start mine on Sunday Battery was just short on enough charge to starrt it and eventually died!! Yep I think a ride on Sunday sounds like a great plan, will discuss tonight at The Rapa and think up some sort of route! Whats the road to Kawhia like at the moment?????

[Spazm]

Whats the road to Kawhia like at the moment?????

Was heavily gritted when i went through there a couple of weeks back.. Insomnia has probably been through there more recently when he tried out the Raglan-Kawhia Rd (probably don't do that on the bike unless you've got yourself a new KTM Adventure, Offroad bike or like miles of Gravel Roads)

[The Flux Capacita]

Know the feeling - Had to crash start mine on Sunday Battery was just short on enough charge to starrt it and eventually died!! Yep I think a ride on Sunday sounds like a great plan, will discuss tonight at The Rapa and think up some sort of route! Whats the road to Kawhia like at the moment?????

haha i couldnt even get mine started with that on a full battery the best i could manage was a backfire, last resort to take it to the doctors.

where bouts you guys meet to talk about the Sunday ride?

[Murray]

haha i couldnt even get mine started with that on a full battery the best i could manage was a backfire, last resort to take it to the doctors.

where bouts you guys meet to talk about the Sunday ride?

meeting Wednesday nights at Te Rapa Tavern 5.30ish onwards $7 burger and pint of your choice deal. usually a catch up and talk bike stuff etc etc Generally leave from Kingsgate Hotel Carpark Sundays at 11.00 am ish during the winter.

Numbers been a bit down with the bad weather and people selling their bikes etc etc etc

[kb_SF1]

Road was okay 2 weeks ago, no works for a change. I'll let you know tonight and might have an answer for you battery sickness.

kb:yes:

[Misred]

Boss gave me the night off!!! to go to Ladies Motorcycle evening to learn Basic maintenance skills etc...:niceone:
Its free at Hamilton Honda, looking forward to it, it will be good to know more than just riding the bike :yes:
May come down for a drink first. :drinkup:

[The Flux Capacita]

well my bike is still at Honda till they get it started so i'l give the tavern a miss tonite, hope it's good to go Sunday

[carver]

Road was okay 2 weeks ago, no works for a change. I'll let you know tonight and might have an answer for you battery sickness.

kb:yes:

fuck kawhia, its shit!
heaps of grit last week, and its pretty spread out too

[Murray]

Few missing last night but good to see Dave & Chrissie again and Kerry, Jim, Mental trousers, Paddy etc etc

A few will be away Sunday but some are still keen for a ride so we will be looking at leaving the Hotel at 11.00 am. Destination still a bit up in the air, according to reports Kawhia does have some grit on the road but it is evidently marked?? Sundays forecast scattered rain clearing

Also of note 2nd August we are doing a combined ride with Ulysses to some place called Kaiuia or something like that (evidently the best fish & Chip shop in the Nth Island). So pencil that date in and weather permitting lets all try and get out for this ride. The Ulysses guys are pretty keen on it so please make an effort to join this ride.

Also of note for those who did not turn up last night we won another $50 bartab which was enjoyed by all.

Cheers all

[wysper]

Also of note 2nd August we are doing a combined ride with Ulysses to some place called Kaiuia or something like that (evidently the best fish & Chip shop in the Nth Island). So pencil that date in and weather permitting lets all try and get out for this ride. The Ulysses guys are pretty keen on it so please make an effort to join this ride.

Also of note for those who did not turn up last night we won another $50 bartab which was enjoyed by all.

Cheers all

Ride sounds good, will have to google Kaiuia!

Can you get coffee's on the bar tab?? Otherwise - no good for me :2thumbsup

[insomnia01]

...Whats the road to Kawhia like at the moment?????

As mentioned heavily gritted at the moment, not very enjoyable at all


...probably don't do that on the bike unless you've got yourself a new KTM Adventure, Offroad bike or like miles of Gravel Roads...

I was recently told that they had sealed this road which is the reason I went for a look, still very rideable as its had another layer of metal rolled into it..could be worth a look over summer


...Destination still a bit up in the air, accorcing to reports Kawhia does have some grit on the road but it is evidently marked??...

Not marked in all spots as I found out :sweatdrop:sweatdrop


...place called Kaiuia or something like that (evidently the best fish & Chip shop in the Nth Island)...

West side of the Firth of Thames with a good feed to be had, very popular spot over the summer months

[Misred]

Well I was very impressed with the Ladies Motorcycle Night last night. :2thumbsup
Quite a few ladies were there, prob would say around 50.:yes:
they really put on a great learning experiance from: what sort of riding gear to buy, tyre pressure, how to repair a flatty, chain maintenance, how to choose the a bike for you, and general maintenance.
Oh and a bit of FUN.... we got to do burnouts!!!! :headbang:
we had a slow scooter race!!!.... ummmm very hard to do after a couple of glasses of bubbles tho.. :scooter: :drinknsin
Not to mention the food and spot prizes....:niceone:
There was a bit of entertainment from the Hamilton Honda Boys as they did'nt want to feel left out with all the girls there, so they dressed up as Drag Queens!! what a laugh, its kinda hard to take them seriously when... ah heshe is explaining how to do Burn Outs! :girlfight:
Well done Hamilton Honda and Motorcycle Trader, was a great night and the first in NZ! :rockon:
ohhhh.... and Carver... you were the perfect DUMMY!! :laugh:

[Squid]

When do you head back??? Will we see you on Wednesday????

I flew down on weds sorry. :Oops: Should have said last week


hahaha that's one of the reasons I rode with a tinted visor at night.

I should have told you how to dim it. Actually, I can't remember how to dim it!


:gob:

From memory you tap the select or reset button whilst the od is lit :)

too little too late guys. Thanks all the same though....
Look on the bright side though, Im home again :beer: :2thumbsup

[Misred]

A few will be away Sunday but some are still keen for a ride so we will be looking at leaving the Hotel at 11.00 am. Destination still a bit up in the air, according to reports Kawhia does have some grit on the road but it is evidently marked?? Sundays forecast scattered rain clearing


Weather radar for Sunday looks like there will be a more than showers!!:eek5:

[Murray]

Waikato 10 day Regional Forecast
Thu 9 Fine weather. Light southeasterly winds.
Fri 10 Fine, with high cloud developing in the evening. Areas of frost in the morning,and fog patches possible. Light winds.
Sat 11 Cloud increasing in the afternoon and scattered rain developing. Southeasterlies strengthening.
Sun 12 Scattered rain clearing in the afternoon and becoming fine.Winds turning southerly and easing.

[STJim]

Also of note 2nd August we are doing a combined ride with Ulysses to some place called Kaiuia or something like that (evidently the best fish & Chip shop in the Nth Island). So pencil that date in and weather permitting lets all try and get out for this ride. The Ulysses guys are pretty keen on it so please make an effort to join this ride.



This will be a pottle througn lots of interesting back roads. Max speed 110 to 120 kms. Some of us from Ulysses will come for breakfast at the hotel on the Sunday morning. Otherwise start is at Rototuna BP at 10.30 am Assemble at 10.20 with a full tank of gas and an empty bladder.
I am the Ulysses runns leader for the day. On the way home I may opt for an interesting diversion through Bombay. The promise is that on the way home we will not touch State Highway 1 until Ngaruawahia.
cheers
Jim

[JamRoll]

Weather radar for Sunday looks like there will be a more than showers!!:eek5:


Waikato 10 day Regional Forecast...
Sun 12 Scattered rain clearing in the afternoon and becoming fine.Winds turning southerly and easing.

I know it is wet
And the sun is not sunny.
But we can have
Lots of good fun that is funny!

...a chocolate fish on Sunday for the first to name the author ;)

[Murray]

i know it is wet
and the sun is not sunny.
But we can have
lots of good fun that is funny!

...a chocolate fish on sunday for the first to name the author ;)

jamroll!!!

[ckai]

I know it is wet
And the sun is not sunny.
But we can have
Lots of good fun that is funny!

...a chocolate fish on Sunday for the first to name the author ;)

You riding on Sunday? Or you just giving out chocolate to little children?

[HACHET]

i will try and make it and give my new bash hat its virgin outing

[Squid]

I know it is wet
And the sun is not sunny.
But we can have
Lots of good fun that is funny!

...a chocolate fish on Sunday for the first to name the author ;)

Dr. Seuss, cat in the hat. :first:

[carver]

I know it is wet
And the sun is not sunny.
But we can have
Lots of good fun that is funny!

...a chocolate fish on Sunday for the first to name the author ;)

can i just have a chocolate man?

[ckai]

i will try and make it and give my new bash hat its virgin outing

I hear Team ZX10 is starting to get into uniform :clap:

[JamRoll]

You riding on Sunday? Or you just giving out chocolate to little children?
Yes, and No (only to immature two-wheeled adrenalin junkies!) ;)


Dr. Seuss, cat in the hat. :first:
Correct! I will have to find a flying fish so it can wing it's way down to Antarctica ... I mean Dunedin :p


can i just have a chocolate man?
Of course young man! (refer to first reply) :laugh:

[rideon]

Well folks , the VTR has made its last trip...........took it to Boyds & LEFT it there. :crybaby: Made me an offer I couldn't turn down in terms of $$ for a trade. Just gotta find something that stirs the soul ( on a budget!!) Hopefully won't be to long without a ride. Got a Bandit 1200 S for the weekend but felt like Poncho (ex chips) ridin it home. :argh:

[Warr]

Well folks , the VTR has made its last trip...........took it to Boyds & LEFT it there. :crybaby: Made me an offer I couldn't turn down in terms of $$ for a trade. Just gotta find something that stirs the soul ( on a budget!!) Hopefully won't be to long without a ride. Got a Bandit 1200 S for the weekend but felt like Poncho (ex chips) ridin it home. :argh:
Better head out tomorrow before the weather turns !!

[rideon]

Better head out tomorrow before the weather turns !!

Fancy a coffee in raggers latish morning if weather OK ??

[Warr]

Fancy a coffee in raggers latish morning if weather OK ??
Txt me for sure :)

[smoky]

. Just gotta find something that stirs the soul ( on a budget!!) Hopefully won't be to long without a ride. Got a Bandit 1200 S for the weekend but felt like Poncho (ex chips) ridin it home. :argh:

ease up ....... the bandit may surprise you :spanking:

[smoky]

Txt me for sure :)

And txt me dude - not sure what's happening tomorrow, but I may be up for a quick ride

[Murray]

Latest forecast

Sat 11 Cloud gradually thickening, and rain developing this afternoon. Easterly winds, rising to gale in exposed places during the afternoon, gusting 100 km/h tonight.
Sun 12 Occasional rain easing to a few showers in the afternoon and fine breaks developing. Strong gusty easterlies, gale in exposed places,turning more southerly and easing

[carver]

And txt me dude - not sure what's happening tomorrow, but I may be up for a quick ride

can i come daddy?

[Leyton]

I am riding to A&E for my checkup :) That is my ride for today hehe, Might commute on the R6 to the mall up the road too (400m)

[Misred]

can i come daddy?

no dummies allowed!!! :bleh:

[smoky]

can i come daddy?


depends on how hard you pull your self, you're too ugly for anyone else to do it for you

[ckai]

Well folks , the VTR has made its last trip...........took it to Boyds & LEFT it there. :crybaby: Made me an offer I couldn't turn down in terms of $$ for a trade. Just gotta find something that stirs the soul ( on a budget!!) Hopefully won't be to long without a ride. Got a Bandit 1200 S for the weekend but felt like Poncho (ex chips) ridin it home. :argh:

TRUMPY!!! You know you want to. Ask them to buy one from across the road.

So are you gonna buy some of those nice tan gears????;)

[carver]

no dummies allowed!!! :bleh:



depends on how hard you pull your self, you're too ugly for anyone else to do it for you

the bike i will be riding has heaps of pull.
enough to pull your end off

[Misred]

check out a couple of pics on my page of ladies night at hamilton honda.
They are a bit scary....:eek5:

[slofox]

check out a couple of pics on my page of ladies night at hamilton honda.
They are a bit scary....:eek5:

Some of those girls have got bloody hairy chests....

[Misred]

Some of those girls have got bloody hairy chests....

yup, in need of a wax i think.
I'm a bit worried really, they seem to have enjoyed their night out a bit too much...:girlfight:

[rideon]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dd531lBcNCE&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fuser%2Fejeklei nsman&feature=player_profilepage

Found some wicked pipes ........check it out :clap:

[slofox]

Found some wicked pipes ........check it out :clap:

I think that's about the sixth time I have seen that clip...

[Leyton]

That is insane EXTREAM dude!!!

[smoky]

check out a couple of pics on my page of ladies night at hamilton honda.
They are a bit scary....:eek5:

It just confirms everything I thought about Honda riders

[Murray]

We are flagging it for today - weathers too iffy and going shopping instead.



Waikato 10 day Regional Forecast
Sun 12 Rain easing this morning, then clearing this afternoon and fine breaks developing. Strong gusty southeasterlies, gale gusting 120 km/h about the Hauraki Plains and near the Kaimai Range,easing this afternoon.
Mon 13 Fine apart from a few cloudy periods. Southerlies dying out.
Tue 14 Fine at first, but cloud increasing from afternoon, and some rain at night. Northerlies developing.
Wed 15 Outbreaks of rain. Northwesterlies, strong and gusty at times in exposed places.
Thu 16 Rain easing to showers. Northwesterlies turning lighter westerly.
Fri 17 Rain with little wind.
Sat 18 Showers with light winds.
Sun 19 Showers. Little wind.
Mon 20 Showers with little wind.

Maybe a chance next Sunday!!!!!!

[JamRoll]

Weathers too iffy and going shopping instead.

Murray!!! :spanking:

[Spazm]

Is anyone yet to go out riding today ?

[carver]

Is anyone yet to go out riding today ?

i would, but im sick, maybe after i visit the doctor

[Spazm]

Oh well.. off for a ride myself then.. might see if there is anybody down at kingsgate at 11 then make like a baby & head out

[JamRoll]

Oh well.. off for a ride myself then.. might see if there is anybody down at kingsgate at 11 then make like a baby & head out

Hey dude, I would've been keen but thought the plug had been pulled. Didn't want to ride all the way from TA just to be Nigel No-mates! Hope the wind didn't turn your fairings inside out :rolleyes:

[rossw]

Hi

Can you tell me a bit more about the Sunday rides? I am outside Hamilton but might like to come in for a ride around the Waikato sometimes. What is on this Sunday coming?

[carver]

Hi

Can you tell me a bit more about the Sunday rides? I am outside Hamilton but might like to come in for a ride around the Waikato sometimes. What is on this Sunday coming?

depends on how slow you want to ride

[wysper]

Hi

Can you tell me a bit more about the Sunday rides? I am outside Hamilton but might like to come in for a ride around the Waikato sometimes. What is on this Sunday coming?

In winter, the ride leave from the Kingsgate at 11, if you get there earlier (9.45ish), Murray has organised a deal where you can get a hot brekkie for a tenner.

The ride was initally started for newer riders and is not a race. Roads are usually a mix of twisty and not so twisty so newer riders get a chance to build confidence and the more confident riders can still have a bit of fun and a fang.

Someone waits at turn offs and the faster guys don't mind if the have to wait an extra couple of minutes for the riders that are cruising or learning.

You are welcome to join us, keep an eye on the thread, especially while the weather is a bit iffy. The route is usually chosen on Wed nights at the pub!
Being a staunch family man I have yet to make one of those :blank:


depends on how slow you want to ride

Please excuse carver here, he has trouble understanding what these rides are about :rolleyes:

He is annoyed we can have fun below the speed limit :lol:

These rides are as much about the people that go on them as the ride.

Good fun.

[insomnia01]

Hi

Can you tell me a bit more about the Sunday rides? I am outside Hamilton but might like to come in for a ride around the Waikato sometimes. What is on this Sunday coming?

A long way to come for a ride mate!! that is if you still reside in Papakura.. Numbers are down during winter, fairly random ride destinations Summer's abit more active...

[Spazm]

Hey dude, I would've been keen but thought the plug had been pulled. Didn't want to ride all the way from TA just to be Nigel No-mates! Hope the wind didn't turn your fairings inside out :rolleyes:

No Worries :)

I just went for a short ride up SH22 and back .. no rain at all and the wind was not as bad as i thought it would be

[carver]

Please excuse carver here, he has trouble understanding what these rides are about :rolleyes:

He is annoyed we can have fun below the speed limit :lol:

These rides are as much about the people that go on them as the ride.

Good fun.

ah, not at all, just saying that if you want to go fast, ride with us:devil2:

[kb_SF1]

The grit on the Kawhia Road, there are 3 sections:

Intersection of Ngutunui Road & highway 31, 400m about before and 400m after, take it easy and stay in the wheel tracks.
Just after Te Kauri Lodge, signs up and 1800mm of it, okay in the wheel tracks.
The last patch is as you drop down to the harbour, signs up and about 700m mostly in mounds in the centre of the road.

Other wise the road is fine.:wari:

Sorry won't be able to make the pub or a Sunday ride this week may catch up next week.

kb

[Murray]

I've had a wee play round and put in a calendar entry for the ride on the 2nd August with Ulysses group.

Please register if interested!! And let me know whose coming for breakfast.

Hope the weathers good, could be a cool ride!!!!

[carver]

in a months time, i will be performing a dangerous stunt illegally on a public landmark.

who want to watch?

[mister.koz]

I've had a wee play round and put in a calendar entry for the ride on the 2nd August with Ulysses group.

Please register if interested!! And let me know whose coming for breakfast.

Hope the weathers good, could be a cool ride!!!!


in a months time, i will be performing a dangerous stunt illegally on a public landmark.

who want to watch?

I'm keen on both weather pending :)

You getting it on camera dude?

[rideon]

in a months time, i will be performing a dangerous stunt illegally on a public landmark.

who want to watch?

Be there for a gander :rofl: .................you riding over the top humps of the fairfield bridge?? Someone talked about doing it a few years back but whimped out :rolleyes:

[Warr]

Be there for a gander :rofl: .................you riding over the top humps of the fairfield bridge?? Someone talked about doing it a few years back but whimped out :rolleyes:
Fairfield Bridge was exactly what came to mind for me too! :wari:

[carver]

I'm keen on both weather pending :)

You getting it on camera dude?

of course!


Be there for a gander :rofl: .................you riding over the top humps of the fairfield bridge?? Someone talked about doing it a few years back but whimped out :rolleyes:


Fairfield Bridge was exactly what came to mind for me too! :wari:

im not saying a thing...but this will not be a cop out, once a date is set it will go ahead, but only without rain or high winds

[STJim]

I've had a wee play round and put in a calendar entry for the ride on the 2nd August with Ulysses group.

Please register if interested!! And let me know whose coming for breakfast.

Hope the weathers good, could be a cool ride!!!!

Looking forward to it. Murray closer to the time we will send an E-mail aroud Ulysses for breakfast numbers

[Sidewinder]

in a months time, i will be performing a dangerous stunt illegally on a public landmark.

who want to watch?

fairfield bridge?

[carver]

fairfield bridge?

well, where ever it is, i will need a hand to lift the bike up

[insomnia01]

in a months time, i will be performing a dangerous stunt illegally on a public landmark.

who want to watch?

Single OR Double Backflip on the Jog - R Spec?? :soon:

[mister.koz]

fairfield bridge?

That would be completely nuts on the gixxer... the jog would be pretty sweet :)

[Murray]

in a months time, i will be performing a dangerous stunt illegally on a public landmark.

who want to watch?

Mr Plod probably will!!!

C'mon give us a clue and why in a month?????

[slofox]

C'mon give us a clue and why in a month?????

That's when his Life Insurance kicks in...:whistle:

[mister.koz]

Mr Plod probably will!!!

C'mon give us a clue and why in a month?????

The plod is exactly why there wont be clues i am guessing :)

[carver]

Single OR Double Backflip on the Jog - R Spec?? :soon:

haha, thats in bits, im trying to get 100kph out of it


That would be completely nuts on the gixxer... the jog would be pretty sweet :)

or the beta techno!


Mr Plod probably will!!!

C'mon give us a clue and why in a month?????

in a month, season two is released, so thats the kick off


The plod is exactly why there wont be clues i am guessing :)

correct

[Squid]

in a months time, i will be performing a dangerous stunt illegally on a public landmark.

who want to watch?

North Island or South? :shutup: I await the vid with much anticipation :wari:

[carver]

North Island or South? :shutup: I await the vid with much anticipation :wari:

ah, in hamilton!

[Squid]

ah, in hamilton!

Poos. Will just have to wait for the vid then.

[Leyton]

Does anyone know the route for the August the 2nd ride ?, I have been unable to locate the destination and kean as to grow a beard by then and come along :)

[Murray]

Does anyone know the route for the August the 2nd ride ?, I have been unable to locate the destination and kean as to grow a beard by then and come along :)

You should have asked Jim last night. Have a look at the calendar for 2nd aug that tells a bit. Its up Miranda way and I think we are heading up via orini road etc etc

[Warr]

Does anyone know the route for the August the 2nd ride ?, I have been unable to locate the destination and kean as to grow a beard by then and come along :)
Oh to be beard one... If you go looking here (http://www.zoomin.co.nz/map/nz/franklin/kaiaua/) tis the destination :)

[Leyton]

Mint!!! Cheers for that you two. I now know roughly the route now :) Good enough for me!, I wonder if it is the route Paddy, Jess, Adam and I stumbled on when we go split from the group on the way to the hotpools hehe

:scooter:

[Murray]

Fri 17 Mostly cloudy, with areas of fog clearing this morning.Scattered rain developing in the afternoon. Easterly winds, turning southerly tonight.
Sat 18 Occasional showers with fine intervals increasing during the day. Fresh southwesterlies.
Sun 19 Long fine intervals and occasional showers, mainly in the west. Strong cold southwesterlies,easing a little at night.

Sunday could be OK for a wee pootle - anyone interested - any suggestions???

REMEMBER 2ND AUGUST RIDE!!

[mister.koz]

http://www.metvuw.co.nz/forecast/forecast.php?type=rain&region=nzni&noofdays=14

couple of mills of rain in the morning by the looks

Thinking raglan via pirongia for coffee back via waingaro rd (22) & ngaruawahia.

[ckai]

http://www.metvuw.co.nz/forecast/forecast.php?type=rain&region=nzni&noofdays=14

couple of mills of rain in the morning by the looks

Thinking raglan via pirongia for coffee back via waingaro rd (22) & ngaruawahia.

You and your bloody Raglan blats!!! I don't know, that's obviously the only roads ZX10's can handle! :woohoo:

Surely there's gotta be another quick blat of a similar distance and same twisties?? Then again, I'll probably be working on the house anyway so won't be able to come.

Ignore me...

[mister.koz]

You and your bloody Raglan blats!!! I don't know, that's obviously the only roads ZX10's can handle! :woohoo:

Surely there's gotta be another quick blat of a similar distance and same twisties?? Then again, I'll probably be working on the house anyway so won't be able to come.

Ignore me...

Ha! pirongia backroads to raglan up waingaro road (raglan side) aint been that way since Bryce and i went for a ride 6 in january :bleh:

Don't worry i will ignore you :)

[Spazm]

http://www.carjam.co.nz

Damn.. i might have to ride the old hyosung a little less

134848

643km/day or 234,286km/year ,:eek5:

mixed the 1 and the 2 around on 12,444km

[Squid]

On a totally different topic.... Im going tramping again this weekend :D

First tramp in the snow that Im not taking a board with me. Its going be epic:woohoo: :wari:

[Spazm]

First tramp in the snow that Im not taking a board with me

You know the board will make the downhill sections more fun :)

[Murray]

On a totally different topic.... Im going tramping again this weekend :D

First tramp in the snow that Im not taking a board with me. Its going be epic:woohoo: :wari:

YOU ARE JUST ONE BIG TRAMP!!:cold::doh::stoogie:

[ckai]

http://www.carjam.co.nz

Damn.. i might have to ride the old hyosung a little less

134848

643km/day or 234,286km/year ,:eek5:

mixed the 1 and the 2 around on 12,444km

That's actually quite a good website. Especially the Turners figures down the bottom. I still think they sell stuff way too low just to keep stock moving and get their fee.

[The Flux Capacita]

pirongia is a sweet ride...id be keen since i jnust got my bike back but murphys law not even 12 hours later and someones car knocks it over when it's parked so back to riding a frickn BMX again...:(

[Murray]

That sux big time!

[The Flux Capacita]

fuckn aye, slightly off topic but since im havn shit luck with my bike if any1 has any odd jobs they need doing or knows of any vaccancies anywhere i cod realy use the cash 2 get the bike runing again

[Sidewinder]

sale at ham honda up to 80% off everything get your asses of the net and down there 4 a perv. oh free sausage sizzel thats ehy im going

[Murray]

fuckn aye, slightly off topic but since im havn shit luck with my bike if any1 has any odd jobs they need doing or knows of any vaccancies anywhere i cod realy use the cash 2 get the bike runing again

Can you do Bar work 3-4 nights a week?????? from 4.30 to closing???

[tri boy]

sale at ham honda up to 80% off everything get your asses of the net and down there 4 a perv. oh free sausage sizzel thats ehy im going
Nah, I spent up large at Boyds sale.
Ham Honda has missed the boat by about a week.
(John must be laughing his tits off):killingme

[The Flux Capacita]

Can you do Bar work 3-4 nights a week?????? from 4.30 to closing???

Yeah sure, depends on which nites if i had 2 let my boss at dick smith knw but im sure i could arrange somethng, which bar?

[Warr]

Anyone not busy tomorrow interested in watching the Delayed MotoGP Coverage on Sky sports 3 at the TeRapa Tavern.
Murray sused out last race whether it was possible last race. So thinking of heading down there myself :)

[Leyton]

What time dude ? <--- DOH I You answered my question :P Tomorrow. And its at 9:00am :P Nah I better get to work hehe

I done a lap of the carpark but could not see anyone on my way back from my small ride today :)

Oh yeah, my old phone has died, My new number will be on my private details it is an 021.. will change it when I know the number :) hehe

[Leyton]

sale at ham honda up to 80% off everything get your asses of the net and down there 4 a perv. oh free sausage sizzel thats ehy im going

DAMN!!!


Hehe mind you, I too spent up at Boyds hehe


Hey did anyone go for a ride today ?, If so, where did you go, and what were the conditions like ?

[JamRoll]

Hey did anyone go for a ride today ?, If so, where did you go, and what were the conditions like ?

Lost Murray & Treena before we even started :) and then Koz, Pathos & moi went for a scratch over to Raglan and a little detour down Waignaro rd on the way back. Patchy drizzle around 2pm - no biggie tho. Good fun had by all!

What time did you come to the carpark? We didn't leave till about 11:45.

[carver]

sale at ham honda up to 80% off everything get your asses of the net and down there 4 a perv. oh free sausage sizzel thats ehy im going

i got some good alpinstars shit!

[Murray]

Lost Murray & Treena before we even started :)

Yeah we went and got some petrol and headed out Te kowhai? way (where Mr Rock had his burst) thinking to cut back and catch you at Raglan. Unfortunately Trina wasnt having to much fun being buffted around in the wind so was not a happy chappie. So we headed back.

Interestingly I had just replaced all the bulbs on my speedo and there was one missing in what looked like a warning (red) light so I put a new bulb in. Bloody thing lights like a Christmas tree when you hit 90kph exactly. Didn't matter what revs you were doing. Never seen this before a a real PITA. so taking it apart again and taking the bulb out!

WATCH OUT - JMK is still alive and registered for the Laxed Out MEETS Ulysses ride 2nd August. Welcome back from hybernation Mr&Mrs JMK

[mister.koz]

Was a good ride on sunday, short sprint over the divi. Thanks Jamroll and Pathos for waiting for me to get my groggy, sick butt out of bed hehe shame i couldn't come back with you guys over waingaro road - its a cool road :)

Distance forecast for weather looks fairly clear for this Sunday, am thinking of doing the blue lake run (http://www.motowhere.com/maps/route/Blue-lake-route), coro loop (http://www.motowhere.com/maps/route/Coro-loop-full) or just some twisties (http://www.motowhere.com/maps/route/South-Waikato-Piopio-backroads) leaving 9am if people are interested. Will discuss a meeting place at the pub this wednesday.

Not sure if i can attend yet (still sick) but good routes all the same :headbang:

[insomnia01]

I went scouting ( roads that is ) in the weekend around the the back of Lake Rotoma/ehu/iti found some nice roads around there,I came across a small section of gravel @ 12km but very ride able, home via Matata...I know some other roads from Murupara into Kawerau that can be hooked up with what I found in the weekend to generate a lap of @ 450-500km or less. My lap in the weekend was 324km

[mister.koz]

I went scouting ( roads that is ) in the weekend around the the back of Lake Rotoma/ehu/iti found some nice roads around there,I came across a small section of gravel @ 12km but very ride able, home via Matata...I know some other roads from Murupara into Kawerau that can be hooked up with what I found in the weekend to generate a lap of @ 450-500km or less. My lap in the weekend was 324km

Wicked man, should draw it up :)

[slofox]

I got next Monday off!! All day!! Woohoo!!
Soooooo, what's an interesting route to go round Lake Taupo from Hamiltron? I got all day...

[mister.koz]

I got next Monday off!! All day!! Woohoo!!
Soooooo, what's an interesting route to go round Lake Taupo from Hamiltron? I got all day...

Could do the forgotten highway (http://www.motowhere.com/maps/route/Taranaki-loop11017) :) Insomnia's got some real good routes around taupo (arapuni rd etc).

[insomnia01]

Wicked man, should draw it up :)

Yeah, thought about that but, what I was looking for was where did these roads go before posting anything, now that I have sussed that part I just need to hook it all together now so that I know kms involved guessing 450 - 500+ to do the entire lap ... I 'll see what I can make up on Motowhere so you fellas have some sort of idea

[mister.koz]

Yeah, thought about that but, what I was looking for was where did these roads go before posting anything, now that I have sussed that part I just need to hook it all together now so that I know kms involved guessing 450 - 500+ to do the entire lap ... I 'll see what I can make up on Motowhere so you fellas have some sort of idea

Mean, you rock dude.

[slofox]

Maybe I'll do this one...about 450 km

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[insomnia01]

if the weather is good then this weekend might be a goodtime to check it out.. :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

[mister.koz]

Maybe I'll do this one...about 450 km



Niiice looks like a good ride!

[Warr]

Anyone not busy tomorrow interested in watching the Delayed MotoGP Coverage on Sky sports 3 at the TeRapa Tavern.
Murray sused out last race whether it was possible last race. So thinking of heading down there myself :)
That plan sucked :(
Only person there when I arrived said they only had Sky Sports 1 & 2. Not 3 :(
Thems the breaks.....

[Leyton]

Damn ratchet dude!

[Warr]

Anyone interested in a copy of GP on USB ? Bring it along Wednesday night :)

[Leyton]

Oww :P I will not be making an apperence Wednesday night (Other prioritys) but I am VERY kean to get riding on Sunday with you guys :)

Riding in the Wind + Rain out Te Awamutu plus successfully navigating 7 moist and cold roundabouts, AND doing is smoother is setting my confidence back in place, and wow I ride differently now... and like Admin said.. smoother.. and its more enjoyable.. and it is! :headbang:

[mister.koz]

Oww :P I will not be making an apperence Wednesday night (Other prioritys) but I am VERY kean to get riding on Sunday with you guys :)

Riding in the Wind + Rain out Te Awamutu plus successfully navigating 7 moist and cold roundabouts, AND doing is smoother is setting my confidence back in place, and wow I ride differently now... and like Admin said.. smoother.. and its more enjoyable.. and it is! :headbang:

Smooth is good, regardless of speed. On the way back over the divi on sunday I was practicing waving from left to right corners without being on the seat, supported by the pegs and leaning with my knee on the tank, i don't know if i was going faster or slower than before but it was pure magic.

Who's admin?

[jmk]

WATCH OUT - JMK is still alive and registered for the Laxed Out MEETS Ulysses ride 2nd August. Welcome back from hybernation Mr&Mrs JMK

:gob::gob::gob: Shock horror so they have!!!!

[Leyton]

Smooth is good, regardless of speed. On the way back over the divi on sunday I was practicing waving from left to right corners without being on the seat, supported by the pegs and leaning with my knee on the tank, i don't know if i was going faster or slower than before but it was pure magic.

Who's admin?

Lol, Sorry I ment, Adam. hehe You!

I used to ride on the pegs on the Hyo, but after watching the vids closely I can see a slight wobble from left to right, got better towards the end and smoothed up a bit but traded that :P, It really does help to stabilize the bike but can mean a very bad highside if it was to so happen :/. When I first got the R6 I did it a we bit from time to time but I want to now see what style naturaly forms with this bike. The Hyo I learnt after riding upright like a n00b that hanging off that seat really did make that bike do what I wanted it to do, and it was happy to comply.

Weather for Sunday looks great!, I might get a tail bag before then so I can stick some warm cloths in there just incase.

Leyton:scooter:

[mister.koz]

Lol, Sorry I ment, Adam. hehe You!

I used to ride on the pegs on the Hyo, but after watching the vids closely I can see a slight wobble from left to right, got better towards the end and smoothed up a bit but traded that :P, It really does help to stabilize the bike but can mean a very bad highside if it was to so happen :/. When I first got the R6 I did it a we bit from time to time but I want to now see what style naturaly forms with this bike. The Hyo I learnt after riding upright like a n00b that hanging off that seat really did make that bike do what I wanted it to do, and it was happy to comply.

Weather for Sunday looks great!, I might get a tail bag before then so I can stick some warm cloths in there just incase.

Leyton:scooter:

The transfer is a tricky point and i mean "weight off the seat" not standing full-leg length :lol:

Depending on how you adapt to the bike, you will probably find you can lean out allot more on the r6 because of the turning mass of the engine it will be less inclined to move suddenly (compared to the 250) the better road contact will help too.

Admin pfft i aint no office lady although i'm told that i don't look too bad in a skirt :clap:

[ckai]

Anyone interested in a copy of GP on USB ? Bring it along Wednesday night :)
How'd you get it on USB and how big is it? I might be keen although I don't know how I'll be able to sit and watch it in front of the computer. I might see if I can work it on the TV.

[rideon]

Anyone interested in a copy of GP on USB ? Bring it along Wednesday night :)

Wouldn't mind a copy of this as well ....... shall I bring the, uuuum new bike or shall I bring the laptop to copy it too, on Wed night. Pretty stoked to finally get rid of the V 1.5 & get something that wants to be a real bike :scooter::woohoo:

[Warr]

Wouldn't mind a copy of this as well ....... shall I bring the, uuuum new bike or shall I bring the laptop to copy it too, on Wed night. Pretty stoked to finally get rid of the V 1.5 & get something that wants to be a real bike :scooter::woohoo:
Sweet as that you have your new ride :)
Still hoping to get my hands on the GP .... MT has the copy but wont be there tomorrow so I will try and get it before Tavern time ..... I hope :)

[Murray]

I've had a wee play round and put in a calendar entry for the ride on the 2nd August with Ulysses group.

Please register if interested!! And let me know whose coming for breakfast.

Hope the weathers good, could be a cool ride!!!!


6 registered (plus Trina makes 7) so far. don't forget!! This may be our big mid winter ride. In the calendar 2nd August. lets try and get good numbers and will be good to catch upwith some of you hibernators!!!!

[HACHET]

Wouldn't mind a copy of this as well ....... shall I bring the, uuuum new bike or shall I bring the laptop to copy it too, on Wed night. Pretty stoked to finally get rid of the V 1.5 & get something that wants to be a real bike :scooter::woohoo:

So what is the new bike

[Spazm]

So what is the new bike

Yeah.. what'd ya get ?

[insomnia01]

6 registered (plus Trina makes 7) so far. don't forget!! This may be our big mid winter ride. In the calendar 2nd August. lets try and get good numbers and will be good to catch upwith some of you hibernators!!!!


do you know the route that is been used for this ride?

[Misred]

Be there or missout!!! :2thumbsup

[Spazm]

Be there or missout!!! :2thumbsup

Guess we'll be there then :)

[The Flux Capacita]

how do you register? calander link doesn't seem to have it listed down...just something about motards