Laxed out rides

[Murray]

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!

Probably the best part of SH22 is south from Heatheringto road. I would say Heatheringto road may be the bigger challenge and you know we will always look after her. Good to see you got the bikes up and going again!

Some reason the Calendar is not responding as it should and Trina's having trouble registering and I tried to edit and it bounced back????

[IkieBikie]

Calendar working now for ride on Sunday!!!

[roadrash_69]

Probably the best part of SH22 is south from Heatheringto road. I would say Heatheringto road may be the bigger challenge and you know we will always look after her. Good to see you got the bikes up and going again!

Some reason the Calendar is not responding as it should and Trina's having trouble registering and I tried to edit and it bounced back????

Looks like everyone was having issues and seems to be somewhat fixed now

[Murray]

Sunday 17
Increasing high cloud. Light winds.

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.

Calendar up
Weather update
Today
Saturday 16
Fine, with a frosty start. However, brief morning showers possible about the coast. Cold southerly breezes.
Sunday 17
Increasing high cloud. Light winds.

Need to ride when you can over the Winter - will see those coming tomorrow!!!

[sil3nt]

Weather update
Today
Saturday 16
Fine, with a frosty start. However, brief morning showers possible about the coast. Cold southerly breezes.
Sunday 17
Increasing high cloud. Light winds.

Need to ride when you can over the Winter - will see those coming tomorrow!!!Just picked up my bike so hopefully both of us can make it :woohoo:

[mikemike104]

Nana gave me a wind up, see you guys tomorrow!

[sil3nt]

We were about to leave but the fucking 250 won't start. Think a wire has gone on the kill switch. Can't get in there because the head of the scew has be stripped.

I am pissed off. Have spent over $1000 getting this POS fixed and it still won't run.

[roadrash_69]

woohoo what a weekend and what a ride today, more new faces (to me) and again thanks for letting me tag along.

Hope everyone got home safe and sound. Hope ya bike ok nanahc. Look forward to next time. :scooter:

[Scream]

We were about to leave but the fucking 250 won't start. Think a wire has gone on the kill switch. Can't get in there because the head of the scew has be stripped.

I am pissed off. Have spent over $1000 getting this POS fixed and it still won't run.

Have you tried kicking it? Works on the gixxer..

[sil3nt]

Have you tried kicking it? Works on the gixxer..I was thinking lots of fire might make it work.

[Damantis]

Was a great day for a ride but I have my son every other weekend. Ah well, I hope next weekend is as dry as this one.

[Murray]

One of the strangest LOR rides we have had. It seems with the colder weather cars don't need to look anymore. Trina nearly wiped out entering Ngarawahia from Kowhai way with 5 bikes going past a car just comes from the intersection on the left doesnt look and straight across. Drivers door lined up and fishtail and stopped just short of car who merrily went on there way. Nanahc a slow off and drop on the side of the road heading to Raglan, little bit of damage and very muddy gear. Nigel came and went. Insominia made a re-appearence and good to see him. I believe Milan had another car pull out in front as we did on the way back at Whatawhata. Bloody cold and yet Raggers was warm. 9 bikes in total and pretty good roads - All good fun but watch out for those cars

[insomnia01]

SHIT !!! :weep::weep: Looks like all the hangups where either behind me or after I had left :weep::weep: not much fun sitting at the front with all those open roads :2thumbsup:2thumbsup great to catch up with you lot again :niceone: will need to do it again sooonnnn :wait::wait::wait:

[Maha]

What is the name of that Cafe' in Pirongia where you guys stop? On the main road.
Can't find it on Google...only the Persimmon Tree shows up.

[sil3nt]

What is the name of that Cafe' in Pirongia where you guys stop? On the main road.
Can't find it on Google...only the Persimmon Tree shows up.
This one? https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Pirongia,+Waikato,+New+Zealand&hl=en&ll=-37.990572,175.200766&spn=90.990309,186.152344&sll=-40.900557,174.885971&sspn=23.177002,46.538086&oq=pirongia&t=w&hnear=Pirongia,+Waikato,+New+Zealand&z=3&layer=c&panoid=hYGFc1ipA5BI6ix6w7QMUw&cbll=-37.990572,175.200766&cbp=13,-270.5721901423805,,0,3.6801269738210607

[Maha]

This one? https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Pirongia,+Waikato,+New+Zealand&hl=en&ll=-37.990572,175.200766&spn=90.990309,186.152344&sll=-40.900557,174.885971&sspn=23.177002,46.538086&oq=pirongia&t=w&hnear=Pirongia,+Waikato,+New+Zealand&z=3&layer=c&panoid=hYGFc1ipA5BI6ix6w7QMUw&cbll=-37.990572,175.200766&cbp=13,-270.5721901423805,,0,3.6801269738210607

Yeah thats the one...:niceone:

[Murray]

Yeah thats the one...:niceone:

When you heading through????

[Maha]

When you heading through????

...officially not until the end of August Murray..
But one fine day between now and then we might get down there sooner.
Got an over night group ride happening, but, for the life of me, I could not think of name of that place.
We stopped there on our way back from the Naki in May..soaking wet! :rolleyes:

[rideon]

One of the strangest LOR rides we have had..............................................


not too mention the suicidal sparrow that t-boned my ankle early in the ride , and the hawk & pheasant that trina nearly mowed down. Certainly one of our more eventful outings...............

The idiot that pulled out of bridal veil falls rd, right in front of me, just did not see me , until after I had given him the one finger salute, as I passed his drivers door on my side of the road, under braking!! Thank god for a little spidey sense's, a little experience and watching for front wheels turning !! Close enough , but not too much of a sphincter clenching moment - have had worse self induced ones :eek:

[roadrash_69]

not too mention the suicidal sparrow that t-boned my ankle early in the ride , and the hawk & pheasant that trina nearly mowed down. Certainly one of our more eventful outings...............

The idiot that pulled out of bridal veil falls rd, right in front of me, just did not see me , until after I had given him the one finger salute, as I passed his drivers door on my side of the road, under braking!! Thank god for a little spidey sense's, a little experience and watching for front wheels turning !! Close enough , but not too much of a sphincter clenching moment - have had worse self induced ones :eek:

..and while we are on this topic that big &^%$& quarry truck that decided he owned both sides of the road !! Got my 1 finger salute as well ! Nearly took out 500cc if he had of got the 2 of us that saw him in the nick of time :)

[nanahc]

So this is what happens when your street bike decides it wants to try and be an adventure bike ( i swear it had nothing to do with the rider cocking up and making a right muppet of himself :whistle:)

Cheers for everyone's concern and help picking my bike up, sorry for the inconvenience but some of you looked tired and i thought you could use a break :killingme

[rideon]

Doesn't look so bad with all the mud and grass pulled out of EVERWHERE :msn-wink: Maybe a pic of the riding gear would let everyone know you really did go 'off-road' LOL

All jokes aside, glad it was just a minor lapse and that no major damage to bike or person resulted - apart from that thing called pride.

[nanahc]

Doesn't look so bad with all the mud and grass pulled out of EVERWHERE :msn-wink: Maybe a pic of the riding gear would let everyone know you really did go 'off-road' LOL

All jokes aside, glad it was just a minor lapse and that no major damage to bike or person resulted - apart from that thing called pride.

HAHA yeah the old pride is feeling a bit tender. :violin: i believe mikey has some photos of my muddy gear, havent seen them yet, maybe he can post them for us to have a laugh at. still trying to get it all out of my gear, trying to wash it off has just seemed to soak it into it :facepalm:

But all an all its all good, i was able to walk away and ride away so i cant complain, hopefully its lesson learned and ill be more careful in the future.

[ckai]

Plans for a ride on Sunday? Metservice says crap Metvuw says maybe. The old man is keen for another blat although if there is high precipitation we'll be poofters.

[Murray]

No planned ride this weekend

Sunday 24
Rain easing to showers early morning, and winds changing lighter southwest. Showers clearing later.

[roadrash_69]

Plans for a ride on Sunday? Metservice says crap Metvuw says maybe. The old man is keen for another blat although if there is high precipitation we'll be poofters.

yeah metservice doesn't like sunday and saturday looks like its downgraded again :(

[mikemike104]

Keep us posted on how NAC Insurance treat you too.

[sil3nt]

Keep us posted on how NAC Insurance treat you too.I have the 250 insured with them so will be good to hear feed back on them as well.

[BigAl]

If the insurance company write it off may be worth buying back as fairings could be plastic wielded, new stickers etc....
Doesn't look like much other damage.
What happened? Too quick, lost grip.....
Hope it gets sorted for you.

[nanahc]

Keep us posted on how NAC Insurance treat you too.

We already disscused this, im not with NAC im with Swann

[nanahc]

If the insurance company write it off may be worth buying back as fairings could be plastic wielded, new stickers etc....
Doesn't look like much other damage.
What happened? Too quick, lost grip.....
Hope it gets sorted for you.

The shop dosnt seem to think its to bad and they recon its in mint nick so i doubt it will be written off, i wont let them lol.
As for what happened, im not really sure now, i think i lost sight of where the corner was going so thought i was going in to hot so i braked to slow down a bit and then lean in but the rear locked up and i was skidding away and by the time i got it straightened up i was heading off the road and not long after hitting the grass it went down. shouldnt have brake, should have just leaned it over but i didnt think i would make it.

[insomnia01]

should have just leaned it over but i didnt think i would make it.

Counter steer, counter steer, push,push, push..... I remember having a chat with you @ Kingsgate about this type of evasive action before we took off on the ride, worth practising I reckon :whistle:

[caseye]

We already disscused this, im not with NAC im with Swann

My wife and I are both insured with SWANN, when she had a nasty accident on her first bike they were fantastic.
Like all insurance companies they will try to get out of things like excess but stay on top of them and they will perform well.
All our dealings with them were professional, courteous and productive.
We are still both insured with them and these days both our bikes are classed as classics, so it costs less and as and added bonus our gear and the gear of any pillions is insured for up to $1500.00 for the pillion and up to $3000.00 for ours.
Any off that you can walk away from is a good one and the learning is invaluable, talking about any sort of action / reaction is ok but the best thing is to go out with an experienced rider/trainer and let them show you(demonstrate) what they are saying, you get it much faster that way and it sticks.
Hope you're back on the road soon.

[mikemike104]

We already disscused this, im not with NAC im with Swann

oh yeah... I remember now. Still.... keep us posted.

[kevie]

If the insurance company write it off may be worth buying back as fairings could be plastic wielded, new stickers etc....
Doesn't look like much other damage.
What happened? Too quick, lost grip.....
Hope it gets sorted for you.

mate done that with a writeoff..... got the bike for next to nothing and got the fairings from Auckland aftermarket.

Your ones for a ZX6 are around $500 by the looks of it
http://fairingsolutions.co.nz/nocategory-c-0.html?yearto=0&yearfrom=1999&keywords=&bikemodels_id=37&makes_id=3&sort=&osCsid=374b878d99d948ebb1ac185b0034a4dc

[nanahc]

mate done that with a writeoff..... got the bike for next to nothing and got the fairings from Auckland aftermarket.

Your ones for a ZX6 are around $500 by the looks of it
http://fairingsolutions.co.nz/nocategory-c-0.html?yearto=0&yearfrom=1999&keywords=&bikemodels_id=37&makes_id=3&sort=&osCsid=374b878d99d948ebb1ac185b0034a4dc

Plus the $185 shipping lol. yeah ive already been looking around just incase. it just seems ridiculous the idea of writing off a bike like that over some bits of plastic. but that can be the way of things. thanks anyway for the link.

[kevie]

Plus the $185 shipping lol. yeah ive already been looking around just incase. it just seems ridiculous the idea of writing off a bike like that over some bits of plastic. but that can be the way of things. thanks anyway for the link.

Yeh I recon ..... but then the insurance companies seem to look at the cost of Genuine Farings I think ... when in a lot of cases the aftermarket ones are a fraction of the price and dont look too much different.

Yet at same time they sometimes rebuild a bike when one would be positive its gonna be written off ...... think sometimes they toss a dice and decide from the dice roll :lol:

[5150]

Interesting article re Hamilton-Raglan road. Mr Slowfox will be able to provide more insight through his travels via this road

http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/7162395/Destroyed-new-seal-to-be-repaired

[slofox]

Yeah. Bit of the old "early onset male pattern baldness" involved there for sure.

I like this bit..."these sections on SH23 will be attended to within the next couple of weeks, when suitable weather opportunities present themselves. "

Like January 2013. Could be a loooooooong wait...

I do like that asphaltic concrete bit though. Pity it hasn't been dry for the past month.

[Murray]

Looks like it could be a pearler of a weekend

Saturday 30 Mainly fine with morning frosts and light winds.
Sunday 1 Mainly fine with morning frosts and light winds.

Will discuss a ride at clubrooms tomorrow and if consensus is good calander entry will be put up Thursday

WHOSE KEEN????
ANY SUGGESTIONS???

[roadrash_69]

Looks like it could be a pearler of a weekend

Saturday 30 Mainly fine with morning frosts and light winds.
Sunday 1 Mainly fine with morning frosts and light winds.

Will discuss a ride at clubrooms tomorrow and if consensus is good calander entry will be put up Thursday

WHOSE KEEN????
ANY SUGGESTIONS???

Kawhia loop with Waitomo Caves for lunch ?

[ckai]

WHOSE KEEN????
ANY SUGGESTIONS???

Captain Slow (aka Dad:)) and I are keen. He seemed keen last week but the weather was rubbish. Good to see. Now we just have to wait until the Boyd's sale to get Mum some gear as well (although she won't go near anything that Dad's riding!).


Kawhia loop with Waitomo Caves for lunch ?

See, every time I've ridden that rode it's always been in real shit condition and makes the ride crap. A shame since it's got some cool scenery.

[5150]

Captain Slow (aka Dad:)) and I are keen.

Wow.... Is James May your dad???

[ckai]

Wow.... Is James May your dad???

No. Jeremy Clarkson is a unoriginal poaching wanker. Ya have a guy around for tea and he steals all your shit!

[insomnia01]

WHOSE KEEN????
ANY SUGGESTIONS???

+1 where do you want me to lead you this time :bye: then again I could play the part of TEC :innocent:

[Murray]

+I could play the part of TEC :innocent:

:lol::lol::lol: Your bike doesnt go that slow :lol::lol::lol:

[insomnia01]

:lol::lol::lol: Your bike doesnt go that slow :lol::lol::lol:

:killingme:killingme:killingme got me a pillion now !! :shit::shit::shit: I need all the practise I can get :brick::brick::brick: its rather tricky I tell yah !!! :2thumbsup:

[Murray]

Yep weekend is going to be a beaut. Get those bikes ready!!!


Saturday 30 Fine with morning frosts and light winds.
Sunday 1 Fine with morning frosts and light winds

[nanahc]

Yep weekend is going to be a beaut. Get those bikes ready!!!


Saturday 30 Fine with morning frosts and light winds.
Sunday 1 Fine with morning frosts and light winds


I would if i could but unfortunately im still waiting on mine :cry:

[rideon]

:killingme:killingme:killingme got me a pillion now !! :shit::shit::shit: I need all the practise I can get :brick::brick::brick: its rather tricky I tell yah !!! :2thumbsup:


thats nice for you ............what's his name :lol:

[Damantis]

See, every time I've ridden that rode it's always been in real shit condition and makes the ride crap. A shame since it's got some cool scenery.[/QUOTE]

I rode it ( for the first time ) about 6 weeks ago and it was okay. A couple of dodgy spots where it had been repaired and the seal hadn't been swept but unless new holes have appeared, it should be even better now.

[Murray]

Sunday 1st July

Nigels Ride

heading up to the Manakau Heads lighthouse via whatever way Nigel takes us. Approx 300km

Probably stop at Waiuku for coffee on way up or back.

Trip home will be pretty much straight back down motorway, the fun will be getting there

Its in the calendar

[insomnia01]

thats nice for you ............when's Emma Stone comming along ?

I fixed that 1 for yah :yes:

[rideon]

very good ......:clap:

[ckai]

I fixed that 1 for yah :yes:

If I'm gonna be following you, I'd prefer this to be the case:

http://willitsuck.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/amy-adams-backside.jpg

[insomnia01]

:lol::lol: You behind me !!!! :killingme:killingme Do you think your blue flannel can keep up ? behind me... :killingme:killingme

[wharekura]

anyone else enjoying the wind gusts. i go to lunch from rotokauri to terapa and the exposed roads are fun.

[ckai]

:lol::lol: You behind me !!!! :killingme:killingme Do you think your blue flannel can keep up ? behind me... :killingme:killingme

I'm just talking about the first 10 meters after we pull out from the kerb :)

And mine sounds better than yours so :bleh:

[Murray]

anyone else enjoying the wind gusts. i go to lunch from rotokauri to terapa and the exposed roads are fun.

What happened to you on the Thames run, I thought you registered. We all waited for you???

[wharekura]

What happened to you on the Thames run, I thought you registered. We all waited for you???
I really wanted to go, but we're flicking off the house so was replacing gutters, painting, landscaping...o the joy. I realised the work wasnt going to finish in time - so i unregistered. Sorry.

The great 250 will reappear sometime soon to slow u bugas down.

[Murray]

Tomorrow Saturday 30
Fine with morning frosts and light winds.
Sunday 1 Fine with morning frosts and light winds

No reason not to ride, 6 bikes so far going including Ckais dad and Nigel
Regsiter if coming so we know to wait for you!!

[Damantis]

176 kms according to google.

[Murray]

Probably Te Kowhai, Ngaruawahia to SH22 then?
176 kms according to google.

dont think we will be on SH22 for that long??? (if at all - Nigel will reveal all on Sunday) Will hopefully not reveal all but tell us which way we are going

[mapsanji]

..any which way sounds good to me as long as I can enjoy what ever comes my way...:wings:

[slofox]

In Auckland all weekend. Besides, no income = no money for gas...:mad:

[insomnia01]

could be a wet & frosty ride tomorrow guy's :cold: keep your wits about yah & enjoy :wavey:

[roadkillnz]

I'm so glad I got heated grips installed this week. Should be a fun ride!

[roadrash_69]

I'm so glad I got heated grips installed this week. Should be a fun ride!

Yes indeed! I am now hunting for my gloves thermal liners :cold:

[Murray]

could be a wet & frosty ride tomorrow guy's :cold: keep your wits about yah & enjoy :wavey:

Where you get the "WET" bit from. leaving at 10.30 shouldnt be to bad if anything like today!!
SUNDAY
Fine, with morning frosts. Easterly breezes.

You not coming and bringing pillion?????

[Damantis]

could be a wet & frosty ride tomorrow guy's :cold: keep your wits about yah & enjoy :wavey:

Wore jeans, thinking, "she'll be 'right" Was so cold I couldnt feel my thighs when I got home. Definitely wearing cordura with the thermal lining tomorrow! :eek5: Should be dry most places by 1030, just gotta look out through anywhere that doesn't get any sun in the winter.

[insomnia01]

Where you get the "WET" bit from

You not coming and bringing pillion?????

Weather could turn on yah on the way home :innocent: She's still in training :bash: cant go more than 50k without stopping


Wore jeans, thinking, "she'll be 'right" Was so cold I couldnt feel my thighs when I got home. Definitely wearing cordura with the thermal lining tomorrow! :eek5: Should be dry most places by 1030, just gotta look out through anywhere that doesn't get any sun in the winter.

did SH22 from Mercer to Raglan yesterday very :cold: in spots didn't help with me hotgrips crapping out :angry2:

[roadrash_69]

Since I was first there and had no idea where to go :violin: but got there an hour before everyone.
I decided to build a lighthouse and a staircase .. ran out of time so couldn't tar seal road.

http://i45.tinypic.com/2qvs9zl.jpg

[sil3nt]

Just got home. Took the same way home down SH22.

Feeling a bit sore after that ride!

[Damantis]

Since I was first there and had no idea where to go :violin: but got there an hour before everyone.
I decided to build a lighthouse and a staircase .. ran out of time so couldn't tar seal road.

http://i45.tinypic.com/2qvs9zl.jpg

That's a shit hot lighthouse!

[roadrash_69]

That's a shit hot lighthouse!

lol I saw you behind me then gone.. Thinking about it did everyone turn off at Ngaruawahia ? Blinked I missed it!

[Damantis]

Apparently some went via Te Kowhai ( left after theBase ), the rest went left at Ngaruawahia. I almost followed you before realising those behind us had tuned left. I flashed my lights and took the next left. We waited at Glen Murray Rd for ya but figured you'd gone ahead. Never mind. Still a good ride huh?

[roadrash_69]

Apparently some went via Te Kowhai ( left after theBase ), the rest went left at Ngaruawahia. I almost followed you before realising those behind us had tuned left. I flashed my lights and took the next left. We waited at Glen Murray Rd for ya but figured you'd gone ahead. Never mind. Still a good ride huh?

It's frustrating when you are not from this area. Was really hoping to catch up to the lead 4 but they smoked us off too fast. But oh yeah for sure was a great ride. Only the last bit was windy for me .. some extreme landscapes .. menacing when coming around a corner and seeing such a long way down.. (don't look there.. but it's SOOOO FAR DOWN !!! ) .. Fun ! Was nearly gonna turn around when I saw you all but my warmth was depleting and so was the petrol .. switched on reserve just before Waiuku coming back.

[roadkillnz]

Thanks everyone for a good days riding through some new roads.

Here's some photos from today for anyone interested
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[roadkillnz]

Some more photos
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[Damantis]

It's a lovely spot allright.

[roadkillnz]

And the last pic.

Managed to hit 260km on the Buell, and still hadn't hit reserve. Stopped at Mercer Mobil, 11.5 litres for that distance. Not too bad.

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[nanahc]

Well i got my quote to fix the bike, $3883 and thats repairing the fairings not replacing them, they put things on i hadnt even thought of, genuine parts are filthy expensive, i priced up doing it my self with some nicer aftermarket parts
and could do it for $1301 give or take a couple of hundred for the fairings. still waiting to hear from the assessor.

Turns out my head bearing is f&*$ed which maybe one of the reasons i havent felt comfortable leaning it over to much, VTNZ just passed it for a warrant in May, dont know how fast they can go away but knowing what i know now about them its been like that for a while, was just stupid and doubted myself so i didnt get it checked.
Live and learn.

[Murray]

Was really hoping to catch up to the lead 4 but they smoked us off too fast.

You mean "we got caught at the lights". Something we need to be aware of as generally when we have "lost" someone its usually within Hamilton. Route was via Te Kowhai so we should have turned off at the Harvey Normans roundabout but since no-one waited at the roundabout and a couple of bikes went stright through we followed and turned off at Ngarawahia to meet up at the Glenn Murray intersection, as planned. Waited there for you and again in Waiuku where we stopped for a bite to eat and coffee and a big beer for Nigel.

A good days ride 320km and bloody cold coming back!! 12 bikes left for the ride - good numbers and again good to see faces that have riden with us in the past

[5150]

I was out and about and saw few familiar bikes heading to Kings Gate Hotel. A Buell and a VFR400 :)

I have to admit I was bit jealous not being able to join. Damn, thats a last time I put my Reg on hold. 3 mnths is a long time without a bike :facepalm:

[ckai]

It's frustrating when you are not from this area. Was really hoping to catch up to the lead 4 but they smoked us off too fast. But oh yeah for sure was a great ride. Only the last bit was windy for me .. some extreme landscapes .. menacing when coming around a corner and seeing such a long way down.. (don't look there.. but it's SOOOO FAR DOWN !!! ) .. Fun ! Was nearly gonna turn around when I saw you all but my warmth was depleting and so was the petrol .. switched on reserve just before Waiuku coming back.

I had a bit of a laugh when we passed you when we were nearly there. Mighty impressive that you cruised all the way out there to catch up haha. It certainly was a bit nippy in places.

Rule of thumb, never try and catch up. Slow down and catch the people behind you. That way you'll have at least one other person to say "stuff it, lets go to the pub in Dargaville instead" :)

Gotta say, we stopped at EVERY pub on the way up looking for you too. Nigel was wobbling a bit by the end of it. Bloody poms, they just can't handle their cold beer!

:lol:


Thanks everyone for a good days riding through some new roads.

Here's some photos from today for anyone interested...


Some cool shots there.


You mean "we got caught at the lights". Something we need to be aware of as generally when we have "lost" someone its usually within Hamilton. Route was via Te Kowhai so we should have turned off at the Harvey Normans roundabout but since no-one waited at the roundabout and a couple of bikes went stright through we followed and turned off at Ngarawahia to meet up at the Glenn Murray intersection, as planned. Waited there for you and again in Waiuku where we stopped for a bite to eat and coffee and a big beer for Nigel.

A good days ride 320km and bloody cold coming back!! 12 bikes left for the ride - good numbers and again good to see faces that have riden with us in the past

We sorted it in the end. I was just happy that the Ngaruawahia to Huntly road wasn't as foggy as the day before!

I was feeling it by the time we got home and the tinted visor was pretty much at the end of it's usefulness. I was getting worried when I started seeing my headlight on the road. That's pretty much the sign that you should have a clear one on.

[sil3nt]

I was out and about and saw few familiar bikes heading to Kings Gate Hotel. A Buell and a VFR400 :)

I have to admit I was bit jealous not being able to join. Damn, thats a last time I put my Reg on hold. 3 mnths is a long time without a bike :facepalm:Don't recall seeing any bikes going towards Kings Gate. Where did you see me?

[5150]

Gotta say, we stopped at EVERY pub on the way up looking for you too. Nigel was wobbling a bit by the end of it. Bloody poms, they just can't handle their cold beer!




Should this thread be renamed to "Laxed out pub crawls"???

[5150]

Don't recall seeing any bikes going towards Kings Gate. Where did you see me?

I was standing at the lights (Vardon/Te Rapa) Outside spotlight and I am sure i saw your bike head towards Kings Gate Hotel

[5150]

Don't recall seeing any bikes going towards Kings Gate. Where did you see me?

I was standing at the lights (Vardon/Te Rapa) Outside spotlight and I am sure i saw your bike head towards Kings Gate Hotel

Then I saw the Buell at the lights by the old Turners Car Auction building (where the go carts now reside)

[roadkillnz]

I was standing at the lights (Vardon/Te Rapa) Outside spotlight and I am sure i saw your bike head towards Kings Gate Hotel

Then I saw the Buell at the lights by the old Turners Car Auction building (where the go carts now reside)

That would have been me on the Buell - hoping I'd make it on time. I'd spent 5 mins at the Mobil Avalon drive, waiting for the tyre pressure gauge.

[5150]

That would have been me on the Buell - hoping I'd make it on time. I'd spent 5 mins at the Mobil Avalon drive, waiting for the tyre pressure gauge.

Nice sound of the V-Twin and a bit of Oomph to go with it :niceone:

[roadkillnz]

Nice sound of the V-Twin and a bit of Oomph to go with it :niceone:

Thanks, it puts a big grin on my face every time.

[ckai]

I was out and about and saw few familiar bikes heading to Kings Gate Hotel. A Buell and a VFR400 :)

I have to admit I was bit jealous not being able to join. Damn, thats a last time I put my Reg on hold. 3 mnths is a long time without a bike :facepalm:

Ride if you wanna ride. Just be prepared to pay the fine if you get caught. What is is? $200 or $150 (+ the demerits).


Should this thread be renamed to "Laxed out pub crawls"???

Only when we're waiting/looking for someone. I think it's good dedication on our part. We're like the Marines...no one gets left behind or we're drunk trying ;)

Disclaimer: LOR does not endorse or condone riding while under the influence of any substance that can affect your ability to balance your bike. Doing so may lead to public ridicule and having to ride in nothing but a pink cape.

It's also just plain silly.

[Damantis]

[QUOTE=ckai;1130350311]Ride if you wanna ride. Just be prepared to pay the fine if you get caught. What is is? $200 or $150 (+ the demerits).

The only other downer of riding unregistered is that no insurance company would pay out if you binned it.

[sil3nt]

Ride if you wanna ride. Just be prepared to pay the fine if you get caught. What is is? $200 or $150 (+ the demerits).

The only other downer of riding unregistered is that no insurance company would pay out if you binned it.Don't know why people think this is the case. Insurance can not be denied solely because your rego is out.

Even searched out a thread that explains it http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/110820-Registration-and-insurance?highlight=insurance+rego

[Damantis]

Don't know why people think this is the case. Insurance can not be denied solely because your rego is out.

Even searched out a thread that explains it http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/110820-Registration-and-insurance?highlight=insurance+rego

It's only the warrant of fitness that really matters and even then more that it is in a warrantable condition than even actually having a warrant.

Luckily the ACC still pays out for medical treatment too even if we haven't paid the levy!

[ckai]

Don't know why people think this is the case. Insurance can not be denied solely because your rego is out.

Even searched out a thread that explains it http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/110820-Registration-and-insurance?highlight=insurance+rego


It's only the warrant of fitness that really matters and even then more that it is in a warrantable condition than even actually having a warrant.

Luckily the ACC still pays out for medical treatment too even if we haven't paid the levy!

Even with the WOF, if it didn't cause the accident, it's irrelevant BUT of course Insurance Companies being insurance companies some will use that to not pay out. There are some good ones out there. And if you're with a broker they'll argue for ya.

[insomnia01]

I leave you guys to do 1 LOR ride by yourselves & the whole thing falls apart :angry2: I lead from the front & riders fall over behind me :crybaby: .... whats up with you dudes ?? !!! I'm just gonna have to attend more LOR rides just to keep the crew on the straight & norow :facepalm:

[Murray]

Blame the POM:killingme:killingme:killingme

[roadrash_69]

Well i got my quote to fix the bike, $3883 and thats repairing the fairings not replacing them, they put things on i hadnt even thought of, genuine parts are filthy expensive, i priced up doing it my self with some nicer aftermarket parts
and could do it for $1301 give or take a couple of hundred for the fairings. still waiting to hear from the assessor.


When you find out give us an ETA will be good to see ya back on the saddle !!! If insurance is paying you need them to follow through because you just know once they start something else will be found!!! Cheaper is not always better.

[nanahc]

When you find out give us an ETA will be good to see ya back on the saddle !!! If insurance is paying you need them to follow through because you just know once they start something else will be found!!! Cheaper is not always better.

This is true, i just really dont want the fairings repaired. i want them replaced. still waiting to hear back from the insurance company though.

[insomnia01]

Blame the POM:killingme:killingme:killingme

:drinknsin

[Murray]

while at the clubrooms last night the girls suggested maybe a wee pootle out for lunch on Sunday as
Sunday 8
Fine with southerly breezes.

So I have to work Saturday and Sunday but should be able to get away by noon on the Sunday so how about a ride out Te Pahu road, Pirongia, te Awamutu, over the hill (Pokuru Road) and lunch at the cafe in the middle of Otorohanga (the big one that does sandwiches, pies etc etc meals etc) and then back anyway you like. Nice easy 150-175 km ride with some good roads.

Leave 12 NOON
Whose keen???

Calendar up

[5150]

while at the clubrooms last night the girls suggested maybe a wee pootle out for lunch on Sunday as
Sunday 8
Fine with southerly breezes.

So I have to work Saturday and Sunday but should be able to get away by noon on the Sunday so how about a ride out Te Pahu road, Pirongia, te Awamutu, over the hill (Pokuru Road) and lunch at the cafe in the middle of Otorohanga (the big one that does sandwiches, pies etc etc meals etc) and then back anyway you like. Nice easy 150-175 km ride with some good roads.

Whose keen???

Calendar up

I am in for the pies and sandwiches :banana:

Now.... does anyone have a room for 95kg pillion? :love:

[insomnia01]

Whose keen???

+1 :chase:

[wharekura]

ideal for me and the wee 250 :scooter:

[mvw]

Whose keen???

Choice! Champing at the bit.

[roadrash_69]

while at the clubrooms last night the girls suggested maybe a wee pootle out for lunch on Sunday as
Whose keen???

Calendar up


I'm keen ... got stuck in Wellies extra day cause of fog can't wait to see what all the fuss has been about.

[sil3nt]

If I can't find a ride to the snow I will be there. Might bring the 250 out for a run.

[Damantis]

while at the clubrooms last night the girls suggested maybe a wee pootle out for lunch on Sunday as
Sunday 8
Fine with southerly breezes.

So I have to work Saturday and Sunday but should be able to get away by noon on the Sunday so how about a ride out Te Pahu road, Pirongia, te Awamutu, over the hill (Pokuru Road) and lunch at the cafe in the middle of Otorohanga (the big one that does sandwiches, pies etc etc meals etc) and then back anyway you like. Nice easy 150-175 km ride with some good roads.

Leave 12 NOON
Whose keen???

Calendar up

Might see if wifey wants to jump on the back.

[insomnia01]

if today is anything to go by it should be a great day for it tomorrow :headbang:

[ckai]

We'll be joining you again. I'm also bringing a friend of mum's on the back as well (that's if she can find her gear). She gave us a call when we suggested it to her and her response: "I was gonna go to church by that's much better" :lol: Love it.

EDIT: Forgot to mention that we'll meet you guys at Pirongia. As much as Te Pahu road is fun to ride, it doesn't really make sense us heading to Hamilton when Pirongia is 5 mins away.

[insomnia01]

We'll be joining you again. I'm also bringing a friend of mum's on the back as well (that's if she can find her gear). She gave us a call when we suggested it to her and her response: "I was gonna go to church by that's much better" :lol: Love it.

EDIT: Forgot to mention that we'll meet you guys at Pirongia. As much as Te Pahu road is fun to ride, it doesn't really make sense us heading to Hamilton when Pirongia is 5 mins away.

Bloody Triumph owners :baby:

[Damantis]

We'll be joining you again. I'm also bringing a friend of mum's on the back as well (that's if she can find her gear). She gave us a call when we suggested it to her and her response: "I was gonna go to church by that's much better" :lol: Love it.

EDIT: Forgot to mention that we'll meet you guys at Pirongia. As much as Te Pahu road is fun to ride, it doesn't really make sense us heading to Hamilton when Pirongia is 5 mins away.

Reminds me of a motivational poster ...

[insomnia01]

Amen to that :ride:

[ckai]

Bloody Triumph owners :baby:

haha. It my defense, it gives me an extra 20 mins to clean it ;)


Reminds me of a motivational poster ...

Amen brother :devil2:

[Geeen]

I might add another Trumpy to the mix, just so ckai's 675 doesn't feel left out.

[carver]

http://www.freeporn.rs/ntvideo/11360/

Best root I have been on in ages

great ride

[nanahc]

http://www.freeporn.rs/ntvideo/11360/

Best root I have been on in ages

great ride

WTF, why did that link send me to a porn site LOL.

[STJim]

http://www.freeporn.rs/ntvideo/11360/

Best root I have been on in ages

great ride

I should have known better, the use of the word'root' instead of route was the give away. Completly unnecessary.

[ckai]

I might add another Trumpy to the mix, just so ckai's 675 doesn't feel left out.

He does get a bit lonely. I'm just waiting for wifey to earn shit loads of money so I can get him a "sister" ;)


http://www.freeporn.rs/ntvideo/11360/

Best root I have been on in ages

great ride

hahah amen and that concludes the sermon for today.

[Damantis]

http://www.freeporn.rs/ntvideo/11360/

Best root I have been on in ages

great ride

A "Rick Roll" would have been funnier. :clap:

[carver]

nothing too offensive this time, but I got you all! ha ha!

[philmc]

Good ride today.good turnout of bikes.second half of the ride doun a bit borring due to the trouble of following the riders in front and not looking where the lead rider had just gone aroundthe corner.Next ride i will stay with TEC and hopefully stay on the right course. Good ride back with STJIM andsaw a good bit of the south waikato.

[roadrash_69]

Had a great ride again.. look forward to seeing you all again on the next run even the NORMAL ones! muhahahaha

[Sidewinder]

The group that is behind the original thread by this name have requested that the site Moderators keep this incarnation of the laxed out rides thread closer to the thread topic. So from now on any posts about racing should be posted in the Racing forum, any posts about crashing, juvenile heroics, waving your arse at the law, pissing contests etc can be posted in PD. Basically if it's not about a relaxed ride or socializing around the Hamilton area it doesn't belong in this thread.

The Moderators will be keeping a close on this thread from now on.

what everoi shane, you dont even know!

[Geeen]

He does get a bit lonely. I'm just waiting for wifey to earn shit loads of money so I can get him a "sister" ;)
.

Sorry bout the no show, ended up in town having coffee with Wysper and well, you know what Harley riders are like. :innocent::lol:

[ckai]

Good ride today.good turnout of bikes.second half of the ride doun a bit borring due to the trouble of following the riders in front and not looking where the lead rider had just gone aroundthe corner.Next ride i will stay with TEC and hopefully stay on the right course. Good ride back with STJIM andsaw a good bit of the south waikato.

So it was your fault!!! hahah. I turned around and thought "where's the other 10"? Nice bit of entertainment that was.


Sorry bout the no show, ended up in town having coffee with Wysper and well, you know what Harley riders are like. :innocent::lol:

I tell ya what, Harley's riders have a lot to answer for. Tassel wearing, latte sipping...

[insomnia01]

well that was interesting :facepalm: 5mtrs in 1st gear immediate LEFT TURN & still you guys F%$#K it up :bash::bash: fess up whoever it was following me & didnt notice the other +5 riders in front of them TURN LEFT, your up for a grp :spanking: whoever you are...

[rideon]

well that was interesting :facepalm: 5mtrs in 1st gear immediate LEFT TURN & still you guys F%$#K it up :bash::bash: fess up whoever it was following me & didnt notice the other +5 riders in front of them TURN LEFT, your up for a grp :spanking: whoever you are...


Lots of finger pointing at the cafe , but no admissions of guilt :nono: whoever was leading over the bridge just out of Pirongia....... :ar15:

LOR - for Laxed out riders - not for ones who get Lost On Route ............as quoted interesting ride but lets try and keep it on track next time - LOL

Great ride home through the eastern back roads all the way to Ararpuni Dam . Lots of options when you get in there , good roads , no traffic, great bit of NZ real estate !!

[roadrash_69]

Lots of finger pointing at the cafe , but no admissions of guilt :nono: whoever was leading over the bridge just out of Pirongia....... :ar15:

LOR - for Laxed out riders - not for ones who get Lost On Route ............as quoted interesting ride but lets try and keep it on track next time - LOL

Great ride home through the eastern back roads all the way to Ararpuni Dam . Lots of options when you get in there , good roads , no traffic, great bit of NZ real estate !!

hahaha Lost on Route ..
I was 50/50 on following you guys when we left the cafe but the hill was too tempting :) another time maybe.

[rideon]

hahaha Lost on Route ..
I was 50/50 on following you guys when we left the cafe but the hill was too tempting :) another time maybe.

Does that now make you 2 for 2 on the 50:50 following plan ???? LOL

Lost On Route was courtesy of Sorrel boy , my take on the new name was not so PC .............:psst:

[roadrash_69]

Does that now make you 2 for 2 on the 50:50 following plan ???? LOL

Lost On Route was courtesy of Sorrel boy , my take on the new name was not so PC .............:psst:

Don't get ya .. I did say that i was 50/50 .. then tempted other way

[wharekura]

great ride on sunday - good 2 c the familiars - phil mark milan nigel trina murray. however i was foolish to think i could be in the mid pack - cause who ever i followed (grey hornet), got us "diverted". next time i stick to the back pack where i belong :)

Regarding what we were talking about @ the cafe - heres that article that stopped a recent $400k mistake http://www.nzherald.co.nz/residential-property/news/article.cfm?c_id=76&objectid=10701270

[carver]

great ride on sunday - good 2 c the familiars - phil mark milan nigel trina murray. however i was foolish to think i could be in the mid pack - cause who ever i followed (grey hornet), got us "diverted". next time i stick to the back pack where i belong :)

Regarding what we were talking about @ the cafe - heres that article that stopped a recent $400k mistake http://www.nzherald.co.nz/residential-property/news/article.cfm?c_id=76&objectid=10701270

I know a bit about that area, I have done a bit of work there between 2007-2011

All the soil there is fill from rototuna area, pembertons dumped it there as they had a go at covering over the wetlands.
It was super soft through there! The houses wont move because of the massive piles they sit on.
The sewer for that area is fucking deep and is all fucked.
Each house has a private pump station because of the ground fall fucking up the levels.
Thats what you get with greed!

[wharekura]

The houses wont move because of the massive piles they sit on.
We went to look for house around that area because we are upgrading (downgrading to you royalty-blood readers) and the first sign of trouble was the manhole covers that seem to rise above cracked concrete. Then the 2nd sign was the cracked drive ways. The third sign is a new build with cobble stones with no sign of concrete.

there were more signs than the 2nd coming of Christ - so I decided to do due diligence and didnt have to look far.

[roadrash_69]

cause who ever i followed (grey hornet), got us "diverted". next time i stick to the back pack where i belong :)


hahaha this is "nearly funny"

[5150]

I think this thread should be renamed "Disorganised Rides" after reading through last couple of pages.......... Just sayin'

[ckai]

great ride on sunday - good 2 c the familiars - phil mark milan nigel trina murray. however i was foolish to think i could be in the mid pack - cause who ever i followed (grey hornet), got us "diverted". next time i stick to the back pack where i belong :)

Regarding what we were talking about @ the cafe - heres that article that stopped a recent $400k mistake http://www.nzherald.co.nz/residential-property/news/article.cfm?c_id=76&objectid=10701270

I was wondering how was riding the Hyo-Cruiser.


I know a bit about that area, I have done a bit of work there between 2007-2011

All the soil there is fill from rototuna area, pembertons dumped it there as they had a go at covering over the wetlands.
It was super soft through there! The houses wont move because of the massive piles they sit on.
The sewer for that area is fucking deep and is all fucked.
Each house has a private pump station because of the ground fall fucking up the levels.
Thats what you get with greed!

Oh yes, Tennis Land is an interesting area. I've did a few jobs there years back when it was still developing (Farnborough was still split in 2) and there was some shocking builders in the area. Some stuff on the ridgeline is alright but the flats are fun. There's still some decent properties their that are alright though.

BUT, there is actually a crap load of areas in Hamilton like that. It's the nature of the area. A good developer can sort it out. Others obviously don't care. To be honest, it comes down to the size of the area. A big area, i.e. Huntington, the developer has to do things properly since they have years and years of future sales and they can't afford to have previous purchasers bitching and stopping new purchasers.

Smaller developments can get away with a lot more if they're on to it and develop all their sites quickly.

Nature of the beast unfortunately.


I think this thread should be renamed "Disorganised Rides" after reading through last couple of pages.......... Just sayin'

It's because we didn't have your shinning light to guide us! Anyway, it was organised, some people are just worse than women at following directions ;)

[5150]

It's because we didn't have your shinning light to guide us! Anyway, it was organised, some people are just worse than women at following directions ;)

My shining light? Mate, I couldn't find my way out of a paper bag. What you need is Edbear and his new Military quality torch that he is showing off in the Rant and Rave threads.

[insomnia01]

what I can't figure out is obviously someone mid pack lost sight of the front grp ( even though we only travelled 5 mtrs & turned ) & decided to carry on through Pirongia & beyond as the newly nominated leader of the grp & then lost TEC :confused: if this person had of pulled over & waited we all would have caught up seeing as we turned around.... funny part was Milan,Nigel, myself & others cut through Te kawa rd to get onto Pokuru rd to meet up with the lost riders when bugger me here comes Murray,Trina & Jim with the middle of the grp christ knows where :weep:

[Murray]

what I can't figure out is obviously someone mid pack lost sight of the front grp & decided to carry on through Pirongia & beyond as the newly nominated leader of the grp :weep:

Confuses me to? you would think that the said rider or riders would have thought "wheres the bikes in front that just left??" I mean Pirongia is a long main street and bikes don't just disappear.

Or maybe they were just toooo laxed out and were riding with eyes closed???

Made for an interesting ride anyway and hope the guys (and girl) that went home back over the hill enjoyed the ride.

[ckai]

what I can't figure out is obviously someone mid pack lost sight of the front grp ( even though we only travelled 5 mtrs & turned ) & decided to carry on through Pirongia & beyond as the newly nominated leader of the grp & then lost TEC :confused: if this person had of pulled over & waited we all would have caught up seeing as we turned around.... funny part was Milan,Nigel, myself & others cut through Te kawa rd to get onto Pokuru rd to meet up with the lost riders when bugger me here comes Murray,Trina & Jim with the middle of the grp christ knows where :weep:


Confuses me to? you would think that the said rider or riders would have thought "wheres the bikes in front that just left??" I mean Pirongia is a long main street and bikes don't just disappear.

Or maybe they were just toooo laxed out and were riding with eyes closed???

Made for an interesting ride anyway and hope the guys (and girl) that went home back over the hill enjoyed the ride.

It is funny in a comical way you have to admit. Said rider I bet has figured out a few things and even had the responsibility of leading the pack which not many get to do due to the "I might hold up people".

After a round is shouted by all those directly and not directly involved we can move on ;)

The more I think about it, the more I actually find it bloody funny...

"Shit, those 5 riders in front must have taken off doing 200km/h. Either that, or there were beamed up by Clingon's. Yeah that'll be it. It is now my duty to make sure the group get to the destination without further loses. God I hope I don't get beamed up. I don't have my good underwear on"

:rolleyes:

[Murray]

:killingme:killingme

Jeez the weeknds looking good again

Saturday 14 Fine spells. Northerlies developing.
Sunday 15 Cloudy periods. Northerlies

I thought we could leave the carpark - go past reception, at the road TURN RIGHT go to the set of lights TURN LEFT WHEN ARROW POINTING LEFT GOES GREEN. Ride down Te Rapa straight heading North. Go through set of lights with Bunnings on your right. At the race course entrance (ON YOUR LEFT) TURN RIGHT ( where theres a big waikato can on a pole) and stop there for a quiet bevie and something to eat.

Anyone think they can follow the route or keen. Milan will lead and I will tail end charlie so no-one gets lost.
:killingme:killingme:killingme

Will discuss possibilities of a wee sunday ride at clubrooms tomorrow. I think this time of year 200kms max is about right

[5150]

:killingme:killingme

Jeez the weeknds looking good again

Saturday 14 Fine spells. Northerlies developing.
Sunday 15 Cloudy periods. Northerlies

I thought we could leave the carpark - go past reception, at the road TURN RIGHT go to the set of lights TURN LEFT WHEN ARROW POINTING LEFT GOES GREEN. Ride down Te Rapa straight heading North. Go through set of lights with Bunnings on your right. At the race course entrance (ON YOUR LEFT) TURN RIGHT ( where theres a big waikato can on a pole) and stop there for a quiet bevie and something to eat.

Anyone think they can follow the route or keen. Milan will lead and I will tail end charlie so no-one gets lost.
:killingme:killingme:killingme

Will discuss possibilities of a wee sunday ride at clubrooms tomorrow. I think this time of year 200kms max is about right

Ferk, I'd get lost in the hotel carpark...... Where are me keys? :(

[5150]

Looks like the clubrooms are closing/shifting in the near future :weep:

http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/7250539/Tavern-and-patrons-set-for-move

[ckai]

Ferk, I'd get lost in the hotel carpark...... Where are me keys? :(

I was reading it and was getting lost...then I remembered Bunnings wasn't down by Mitre 10. Honest mistake. Honestly.


Looks like the clubrooms are closing/shifting in the near future :weep:

http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/7250539/Tavern-and-patrons-set-for-move

I read that this mourning. I thought it was funny how the wangana (sp?) said being associated with a bar wasn't appropriate. Obviously they're not a real university. This is one of the rules.

[wharekura]

I thought it was funny how the wangana (sp?) said being associated with a bar wasn't appropriate. Obviously they're not a real university. This is one of the rules.I agree, at auckland uni '98'ish not only was the student bar compulsary along with georgie pie, but so was the green room afterwards - but i didnt inhale.

[5150]

I agree, at auckland uni '98'ish not only was the student bar compulsary along with georgie pie, but so was the green room afterwards - but i didnt inhale.

Ahh, good old days of Hilcrest Tavern and The Bongos :weep:

[caseye]

Cripes they can't close the local, me and the wife have only just got around to calling the tavern "our Local" an we live in far off Sarf Dorkland.
We'll be there when it reopens, for sure, for sure.
Whats this I hear about you L.O.Riders getting lost??????
This Saturday coming , that'd be the 14th of July, the Fatt Bikers MC will be arriving at the Muddy at about 12ish for a feed and a bit of a get together for the middle of winter Gut Buster Ride, any and all L.O.R's are welcome to come along and join in.

[nanahc]

What time do you guys and gals have your feed at the club? il have to come join you sometime, be interesting to finally see where my grandfather used to drink religiously.
ETA on the bike is 3 to 5 weeks :crybaby: plus a weekend or 2 for me and my mate to change the head bearing. Sucks being of the road.

[Murray]

What time do you guys and gals have your feed at the club? il have to come join you sometime, be interesting to finally see where my grandfather used to drink religiously.
ETA on the bike is 3 to 5 weeks :crybaby: plus a weekend or 2 for me and my mate to change the head bearing. Sucks being of the road.

generally from about 5.00ish to about 7.30ish
new bar being worked on now and will not be far from the current bar. Be interesting as owner wants to keep regular patrons so assume it will still have all the TV's(including in the toilet), a sporting theme and same sort of promotions etc

[Murray]

This Saturday coming , that'd be the 14th of July, the Fatt Bikers MC will be arriving at the Muddy at about 12ish for a feed and a bit of a get together for the middle of winter Gut Buster Ride, any and all L.O.R's are welcome to come along and join in.

You going?? being a cripple and all. Or will Gillian pillion you??

[5150]

generally from about 5.00ish to about 7.30ish
new bar being worked on now and will not be far from the current bar. Be interesting as owner wants to keep regular patrons so assume it will still have all the TV's(including in the toilet), a sporting theme and same sort of promotions etc

where is the new bar going? Or is it a secret?

[ckai]

generally from about 5.00ish to about 7.30ish
new bar being worked on now and will not be far from the current bar. Be interesting as owner wants to keep regular patrons so assume it will still have all the TV's(including in the toilet), a sporting theme and same sort of promotions etc

He's come to realise that it's a sports bar and nothing else. All you have to do is look at how many people frequent the place. If there was hardly anyone going there, then yeah, change it up. But it's plain stupidity to change something that's working so well.


where is the new bar going? Or is it a secret?

Muzza can confirm this but by the sound of it, I got the impression he was building a new one. That or significantly redoing another place. It's in the old "Payless" building down the road. Plenty of car parking and space :devil2:

[5150]

Muzza can confirm this but by the sound of it, I got the impression he was building a new one. That or significantly redoing another place. It's in the old "Payless" building down the road. Plenty of car parking and space :devil2:

Yes, but will it be easy to find from Kings Gate car park?:confused:

[Murray]

I have been told it will be a new build and pretty much at the right hand end are of the main staright at the racecourse. so heading north at the roundabout near the current pub you would take a left and then another left. No main road frontage and would need to keep current locals because it won't be a pub that can advertise to and have drive past traffic

[5150]

I have been told it will be a new build and pretty much at the right hand end are of the main staright at the racecourse. so heading north at the roundabout near the current pub you would take a left and then another left. No main road frontage and would need to keep current locals because it won't be a pub that can advertise to and have drive past traffic

What a weird place to put it. In an industrial area. You are right, he better prays all the current locals will follow. This whole fiasco might allow people to explore other options for a pint. Fingers crossed they stick around tho

[Murray]

What a weird place to put it. In an industrial area. You are right, he better prays all the current locals will follow. This whole fiasco might allow people to explore other options for a pint. Fingers crossed they stick around tho

A lot of his business is the local industry and Te Rapa area and the only real opposition is Gables which is not much cop. However I agree that its a big call to go off the main roads

[caseye]

Well, once it's done we'll head on down to our adopted local and let you guys down there in the Tron know how to find it , proper like.

[IkieBikie]

Sunday not looking so good so no ride planned

Saturday 14 Fine spells, but cloud increasing in the evening.Northerlies.
Sunday 15 Cloudy, with showers developing. Northerlies strengthening.

However if you are looking for a group ride there is a Ulysses ride on
Sun 15th July Nikau Caves Café via Rotongaro. Leave Horsham Downs BP 10.30am.

Or there is this for Saturday a meet up at Muddy Waters and I believe Murray and Nigel are currently representing us (don't know why them :killingme ) Leaving from Kingsgate Hotel Carpark 12 - 12.30ish meeting up with them at Mercer.

http://www.fatbikersmc.co.nz/fbmc-gut-bucket-race-day-ii-14th-july-2012/

FBMC Gut Bucket Race Day II – 14th July 2012
This will be a chance to challenge yourself against your fellow FBMC members. There will be prizes and bragging rights for the winner so its all on.
What Else – Bring a camera and $5
After the main event we will head down to Muddy Waters for a feed and a social.



ON ANOTHER NOTE WE ARE HAVING A NIGHT OUT SATURDAY 4th AUGUST
ITS IN THE CALENDAR SO PLEASE REGISTER SO WE CAN BOOK

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=3018&day=2012-8-4&c=all

[Geeen]

However if you are looking for a group ride there is a Ulysses ride on
Sun 15th July Nikau Caves Café via Rotongaro. Leave Horsham Downs BP 10.30am.


Also a RAT ride ending up at Nikau caves Sunday....

[jmk]

A night out sounds great have registered but put us down for 2 :)

[Murray]

Wiil do and Don has registered thats another 2

[Murray]

ON ANOTHER NOTE WE ARE HAVING A NIGHT OUT SATURDAY 4th AUGUST
ITS IN THE CALENDAR SO PLEASE REGISTER SO WE CAN BOOK

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=3018&day=2012-8-4&c=all

On another another note the day after the night out (Aug 5th) theres a ride up to the classic bike show if anyone is interested.
It is already in the calendar

[BigAl]

Night out on the 4th sounds good Murray & Trina, pretty sure I can get a leave pass.:2thumbsup

[Murray]

Thats 11 or 12 registered so far

PLEASE register if coming as we will want to make booking later this week!!!

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=3018&day=2012-8-4&c=all

[STJim]

Murray I have just registered. Heather is probably coming as well 90% certain.

[Warr]

I too have registered & can you make it for the 2 of us :)

[MzTulip]

Oh yeah, please put me down for two I gotta hot arse date, cheers, Tulip:niceone:

[Murray]

Thats 15 people now - will be a good night

[BigAl]

Oh yeah, please put me down for two I gotta hot arse date, cheers, Tulip:niceone:

Chillies can do that to you;)

[Murray]

No ride planned for Sunday

Sunday 22
Becoming cloudy and scattered rain developing. Easterlies

If any one looking to do something you could try this

July
Sun 22nd David Coy’s economy run. A good test for you and your bike. Cambridge BP, 10.30am.

Bit of fun where you fill your tank and calculations are done for petrol used against mileage

DONNAS' MAKING RESTAURANT BOOKING SO PLEASE REGISTER IF COMING ALONG!!! CALENDAR 4TH AUGUST

[slofox]

No work til 5pm today. Got a bit of gas in the tank. Anyone wanna go ride? Leave maybe midday? Perhaps Raglan or summat? Reply if interested.

[jmk]

Boyds sale is next week starting 26 July, happy shopping

[slofox]

Boyds sale is next week starting 26 July, happy shopping

You s'pose they got cheap petrol?

[wharekura]

Got 6F today but think ill keep the scooter as i like everything about it except the top speed. Again thanks to trina and murray for the initial coaching session around 9 months ago.

[Murray]

Congratulations - easy peezie eh???

[Murray]

Looks like the clubrooms are closing/shifting in the near future :weep:

http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/7250539/Tavern-and-patrons-set-for-move

Discussion at clubrooms Wednesday night "Who is 5150??", "has he been down on a Wednesday night?", "has he been on a ride with us??" "did he go under another handle on KB at some stage"

Can you enlighten us all with answers to the above please??

[BigAl]

Clue 1 - He rides a Honda:cool:

[jmk]

You s'pose they got cheap petrol?


I wish, we would be first in line on opening :eek:

[sil3nt]

I need a helmet. And I have thursdays off. Will be there first thing I think!

[Geeen]

No work til 5pm today. Got a bit of gas in the tank. Anyone wanna go ride? Leave maybe midday? Perhaps Raglan or summat? Reply if interested.

I would have, but I had secret squirrel stuff to take care of :shifty::msn-wink:

[wharekura]

Congratulations - easy peezie eh???Was too easy and quick compared to the restricted 6mths ago. He did question the cc of the bike but fortunately the cc detail is on the rego.

[awa355]

You s'pose they got cheap petrol?

Oh for the days when cars didn't have anti syphoning devises. I can still remember the taste of petrol coming up the plastic hose too fast. Took about 3 bottles of Waikato to get rid of the taste. :weep::weep:

[ckai]

DONNAS' MAKING RESTAURANT BOOKING SO PLEASE REGISTER IF COMING ALONG!!! CALENDAR 4TH AUGUST

We're still deciding on this. Was planning for the whole family to come along (the folks as well) but Mummy is anti-social. So if it's not too late, hopefully I'll be able to confirm if we're coming or not tomorrow (Sunday). Would bringing a 2 year old be an asshole? :)


Boyds sale is next week starting 26 July, happy shopping

Excellent. Was wondering when that was happening.


Got 6F today but think ill keep the scooter as i like everything about it except the top speed. Again thanks to trina and murray for the initial coaching session around 9 months ago.

:niceone:


Discussion at clubrooms Wednesday night "Who is 5150??", "has he been down on a Wednesday night?", "has he been on a ride with us??" "did he go under another handle on KB at some stage"

Can you enlighten us all with answers to the above please??

He's like the Stig but was cooler since he rode a trumpy. Now he doesn't know if he's cool or gay ;)

[5150]

He's like the Stig but was cooler since he rode a trumpy. Now he doesn't know if he's cool or gay ;)

That decision was made for me when the trumpy decided to be patriotic and blow it self up. Typical Pom, quit at the crucial moment :facepalm: As for Honda.... It was a safe and sensible choice :baby:

[5150]

Discussion at clubrooms Wednesday night "Who is 5150??", "has he been down on a Wednesday night?", "has he been on a ride with us??" "did he go under another handle on KB at some stage"

Can you enlighten us all with answers to the above please??

Haven't been to the clubrooms as yet. Problem for me is that Wednesday night is my night with the kids so unfortunately the timing is all wrong. Been to one or two "Laxed out rides" tho I think they were just members going on their own while there wasn't anything official planned in the calendar. And yes, we have met once at the Cambridge Toy run about 2 years ago. you turned up on your cruiser and parked right next to my old GS1100 BMW. We had a wee chat. I think you might have had Donna on the back for the Toy Run

[kevie]

Haven't made it to a Wednesday club/pub meet yet either

Actually been a tad quiet lately, been busy then have been laid out for the last 11 days with pneumonia (cost me a short spell in Waikato Hospital) poor bike will be in withdrawal, hasn't been out of the shed for 12 days now.

[kevie]

oooohhhh and while Im here ..... The "Longriders Magazing" in USA published the Hamilton Normal School Ride article this months edition that I sent them :) along with a few pics so LOR is famous in USA now hahhahahaha.

Longriders us a good (becoming International) mag and is free to download monthly from their site http://www.longridersmagazine.com/

[ckai]

Just registered for the Eating Session. Who ever is doing the booking, can we +3 on top of my name please? May even be another one but I'll find that out today.

EDIT: Me +4 now. I'm so popular I have my own entourage! Also speak up if you have any objections to me breaking mini-me. No offense taken but you will have to buy me a drink! We can find a sitter but was thinking of introducing him to turkish :)

[Murray]

taking into account partners etc looks like we now have about 20 and Nigel says hes probably a goer so could be 22+. Booking will be made Wednesday night from the clubrooms so add your name now or you may be sitting in the toilet for your meal!!! Great effort guys (and gals) heres to a great night out. GO THE MIGHTY CHIEFS FRIDAY NIGHT

[wharekura]

GO THE MIGHTY CHIEFS FRIDAY NIGHT
go the Chiefs! Pity clubroom nite wasn't this Friday.

[Murray]

Donna has advised that booking has been made for 22 people. For that number they have advised that it will be a set menu - so I imagine reduced choices of an entree a main and a dessert. also been informed it is not byo so drinks at cook could be a 7.30 swill. Also the owner of the cook has also advised that he will put on an antipasto platter. Meeting there from 6.00 onwards

[sil3nt]

Went to Boyds the other day to check out helmets before the big sale. Tried on an XR1100 as it would be on sale for $500. Fit was tight but felt good. Got to the sale just before 12 and was the first one in so went straight to the Shoei Helmets. Tried the XR1100 in the same size but this one felt different. More pressure points.

Had a look at the HJC helmets and tried on the R-PHA 10. Fit was perfect and incredibly light. With an extra tinted visor, pinlock insert and some rain repellent for the visor I couldn't say no. $400 so cheaper than the Shoei. Marie probably won't be too happy with me but who cares :bleh:

Some seriously good deals down there. First year I have been able to go. Might head again tomorrow morning before work.

[ckai]

Donna has advised that booking has been made for 22 people. For that number they have advised that it will be a set menu - so I imagine reduced choices of an entree a main and a dessert. also been informed it is not byo so drinks at cook could be a 7.30 swill. Also the owner of the cook has also advised that he will put on an antipasto platter. Meeting there from 6.00 onwards

I'll have steak, eggs and chips please :) oh, with hummus (gotta make it authentic).

How big is the place?

[ckai]

Went to Boyds the other day to check out helmets before the big sale. Tried on an XR1100 as it would be on sale for $500. Fit was tight but felt good. Got to the sale just before 12 and was the first one in so went straight to the Shoei Helmets. Tried the XR1100 in the same size but this one felt different. More pressure points.

Had a look at the HJC helmets and tried on the R-PHA 10. Fit was perfect and incredibly light. With an extra tinted visor, pinlock insert and some rain repellent for the visor I couldn't say no. $400 so cheaper than the Shoei. Marie probably won't be too happy with me but who cares :bleh:

Some seriously good deals down there. First year I have been able to go. Might head again tomorrow morning before work.

We're probably looking at going this arvo. I have an 1100 and Brooke has been wanting one so was gonna look into them. She only wants a particular colour so if they don't have any we're not fussed. She has a perfect Shoei as the mo' used stuff all and was only upgrading because of the price.

[sil3nt]

We're probably looking at going this arvo. I have an 1100 and Brooke has been wanting one so was gonna look into them. She only wants a particular colour so if they don't have any we're not fussed. She has a perfect Shoei as the mo' used stuff all and was only upgrading because of the price.From memory they have 3 smalls an an XL or two. The smalls came in a plain grey and a grey and silver design. The rep said they may have different colours at the warehouse so best to ask.

[wharekura]

the boyds sale was packed, and i got there at 12:20pm today - a queue to pay. i have an alternative source to purchase, but i got stuff from the sale as it was that cheap. the only caveat is i think its "as is" sales, so no returns. from what i saw today, i doubt there will be much selection by sat.

i could of easily got leather pants (150$) and leather jacket ($100) but RESISTED, and from the comments I heard as I walked out, many others too had to resist.

[sil3nt]

the boyds sale was packed, and i got there at 12:20pm today - a queue to pay. i have an alternative source to purchase, but i got stuff from the sale as it was that cheap. the only caveat is i think its "as is" sales, so no returns. from what i saw today, i doubt there will be much selection by sat.

i could of easily got leather pants (150$) and leather jacket ($100) but RESISTED, and from the comments I heard as I walked out, many others too had to resist.My receipt says I was out of there at 12:08. They opened 10 minutes early as everyone was ready to go. Like you I had to resist buying anything else!

[slofox]

Thought I might take a cruise this arvo - 39 to Otorohanga and back round Pokuru.

If anyone's interested be at Caltex Dinsdale 'round midday.

[Geeen]

Thought I might take a cruise this arvo - 39 to Otorohanga and back round Pokuru.

If anyone's interested be at Caltex Dinsdale 'round midday.

Gotta sit on my arse and do nuthin at work!:crybaby: Woulda been a great day for it

[slofox]

Gotta sit on my arse and do nuthin at work!:crybaby: Woulda been a great day for it

Yeah - it's tough being employed...:whistle:

[Geeen]

Yeah - it's tough being employed...:whistle:

Just counting the days till I leave...........

[ckai]

From memory they have 3 smalls an an XL or two. The smalls came in a plain grey and a grey and silver design. The rep said they may have different colours at the warehouse so best to ask.

All the 1100's went on the first day! When I saw you this mourning I was waiting for them to give me a price on a "non-clearance" 1100. The cheapest they could do was $700 so Brooke's a little disappointed. Stick but oh well, she just has a year to save :)


the boyds sale was packed, and i got there at 12:20pm today - a queue to pay. i have an alternative source to purchase, but i got stuff from the sale as it was that cheap. the only caveat is i think its "as is" sales, so no returns. from what i saw today, i doubt there will be much selection by sat.

i could of easily got leather pants (150$) and leather jacket ($100) but RESISTED, and from the comments I heard as I walked out, many others too had to resist.

haha the old man didn't resist. Mum got some gear but Dad went big and spent $600 so some impressive textiles even though he already has gear! Light years better than his old stuff so he's happy.

[slofox]

Just counting the days till I leave...........

Well, I can reassure you that the ride was damn fine - albeit a little cool at times. Oh and apart from when the line of cars I was barrelling up behind suddenly stopped...seems there was a truck broken down on the top of the hill right on the corner and traffic was down to one lane. Just as well these bikes have good brakes.

Ah well, best I save up for more gas.

[sil3nt]

All the 1100's went on the first day! When I saw you this mourning I was waiting for them to give me a price on a "non-clearance" 1100. The cheapest they could do was $700 so Brooke's a little disappointed. Stick but oh well, she just has a year to save :)
Thought I saw you with an HJC Box?

Turns out it was my visor that was wrong as the pinlock holes were in the wrong place so the insert wouldn't fit properly. Stole one of the visors off another helmet there. Still not convinced the insert is sealing against the visor though. Will have to test it tomorrow.

[ckai]

Thought I saw you with an HJC Box?

Turns out it was my visor that was wrong as the pinlock holes were in the wrong place so the insert wouldn't fit properly. Stole one of the visors off another helmet there. Still not convinced the insert is sealing against the visor though. Will have to test it tomorrow.

That was mum's. We're too upmarket for HJC now ;) When I put the old man's one on I wasn't sure it was sealed properly either. Got him to put it on, stuffed a towel around the bottom and told him to breath like a dirty old man on viagra. Didn't fog so sorted.

You looked at turning the pins around? Tighten it up a bit?

Was the visor not on the helmet though? Seems weird that it was wrong.

[STJim]

I am wrapped that we have a Super 15 final in Hamilton. Unfortunately that result means that Heather and I will now be helping out at the Stadium on Saturday night instead of dinning out with all you good people. The Rotary club that I belong to has contract with Montana catering to run Hospitality Tents a the Stadium. We will be very busy serving up very expensive beer to all the thirsty punters. Enjoy Saturday night.

[Murray]

We will see if we can move the time for dining forward a little due to the final being on. perhaps if we meet 6.00ish at the Cook and then head over as soon as most have arrived. Means we may get out and across to the Eastside to watch the 2nd half (for those that want to???).

[ckai]

We will see if we can move the time for dining forward a little due to the final being on. perhaps if we meet 6.00ish at the Cook and then head over as soon as most have arrived. Means we may get out and across to the Eastside to watch the 2nd half (for those that want to???).

Do we have an idea of what time you want to get to the restaurant if we're going straight there? More for a backup plan then anything. Best be prepared though.

[Murray]

Do we have an idea of what time you want to get to the restaurant if we're going straight there? More for a backup plan then anything. Best be prepared though.

somewhere between 6.30 and 7.00 oclock probably - who knows?? Might just have to need in a wee transistor radio?? We are looking at heading to the Cook to be there just after 6

[ckai]

cool :banana::banana::wari:

[rideon]

This could be something worth thinking about heading down to ................feel an overnight roadie coming on :ride:

http://www.bikesbluesandhotcars.com/

[BigAl]

somewhere between 6.30 and 7.00 oclock probably - who knows?? Might just have to need in a wee transistor radio?? We are looking at heading to the Cook to be there just after 6

Good food, company and a comprehensive win for the chiefs, well done Murray.:headbang:

[Supertwin Don]

+1 to Big Al
excellent night out, thanks to Donna for a good choice of restaurant - not too expensive and great food.:2thumbsup
(afraid I'm not really bothered who won)

[jmk]

Ditto here, a great night, thanks Donna and co for restaurant choice.

[caseye]

Awesome night out, with great company and a bloody cracker of a game to boot. Well done guys and girls of the LOR.

[ckai]

Gotta agree with every one else. Good night out. Disappointed in my other half not "sucking it up" so we could pop back to the Cook as well. I dunno, some people just think of only one person :)

[5150]

some people just think of only one person :)

I think of 3

Me, Myself and I :yes:

[Murray]

Who can name the LOR rider featuring in the Bike Rider magazine??
Don't ask him about his gearbox!!!:apint:

[Murray]

Saturday 11 Areas of morning cloud or fog, then fine breaks. Rain developing during the evening. Northeasterlies gradually freshening.
Sunday 12 Rain, easing to a few showers during the morning with winds turning lighter northerly.
Monday 13 Rain or showers. Light winds.

Talk at clubrooms last night was "its about time for a ride"
Sunday forecast does not look good so maybe a decision will be made on the day.

If anyone interested and weather looks OK meet at the Kingsgate Hotel Carpark at 11.00 am and might go for a pootle to Okoroire.

No promises but if anyones keen turn up and see if anyones there. Could be a good afternoon to spend at the clubrooms????

[Murray]

For anyone wanting a great night out the Hotel is running a Kiwi Music night

Usual price $65 per person, for LOR & KB people, partners and friends we are doing it for $50.

This includes

Live Band playing NZ hits from Dragon, Herbs, Creation, Mi-Sex, DD Smash, OMC, Sharon O'Neill, Shona Lang, Jenny Morris, Split Enz, Mark Willaims, Patea Maori Club etc etc etc Then dance music til late

Cost includes A full Buffet dinner and is on 31st of August, Dinner from 6.30 show starts at 8.00pm

Get a group together or let me know for a booking!!!

[wharekura]

For anyone wanting a great night out the Hotel is running a Kiwi Music night!
Is the venue licensed? (i.e. can I get booze) and is there further discount if arrive in drag?

[Murray]

Is the venue licensed? (i.e. can I get booze) and is there further discount if arrive in drag?

Yes it is licensed - not BYO though - Drag:banana::banana: will cost you more:bleh:

[wharekura]

On a more serious note, now I have 6F - im naturally after a slightly bigger cruiser type bike, less than a 600cc due to rego costs. My current sights are on a honda shadow 400cc buts its in the south island. so am looking for something similar like a drag star, bollyvard etc.

Even if theres something at a shop - which suits me better 'cause then i can trade in the mighty (but trusty) hyo.

Is there much of a power difference from 250cc (mine screams on 8k rpm doing a wopping 110km) to a 400cc?

[St_Gabriel]

On a more serious note, now I have 6F - im naturally after a slightly bigger cruiser type bike, less than a 600cc due to rego costs. My current sights are on a honda shadow 400cc buts its in the south island. so am looking for something similar like a drag star, bollyvard etc.

Even if theres something at a shop - which suits me better 'cause then i can trade in the mighty (but trusty) hyo.

Is there much of a power difference from 250cc (mine screams on 8k rpm doing a wopping 110km) to a 400cc?

Dont compromise capacity for what you really want, realistically you are talking around 2 bucks a week difference in rego cost. Have you thought of trying something different from a cruiser? Not necessarily full on sports either.

[ckai]

Dont compromise capacity for what you really want, realistically you are talking around 2 bucks a week difference in rego cost. Have you thought of trying something different from a cruiser? Not necessarily full on sports either.

Totally with you on that one. No point missing out on something you're gonna love riding just because some prick says it's too "dangerous" and charges you accordingly. If didn't have the daytona because of the rego...no, it's just not worth thinking about:weep:

To be honest, I pay less rego now since they put it up over a year then before. It just made me more realistic as to when I actually ride.

Go for a ride on what you really want, then work backwards. If you feel a 400 is little difference to a 600+, there's your answer.

[St_Gabriel]

To be honest, I pay less rego now since they put it up over a year then before. It just made me more realistic as to when I actually ride.


Just checked and since i put the rego on hold for winter, I will now be "in front" in the event of a ticket (havent figured in the cost of the points but currently not a concern)


am looking for something similar like a bollyvard


Is that like an Indian manufactured Suzuki?

[5150]

Well boys and girls. Only 8 days until my bike his fully legal again. Road and LOR rides await :)

[insomnia01]

Apart from STJIM, anyone else looking at doing the C1KC in November ?? start & finish in Turangi for us northerners :innocent: 1000km of awesome roads :woohoo: details in meetings & events

[5150]

Apart from STJIM, anyone else looking at doing the C1KC in November ?? start & finish in Turangi for us northerners :innocent: 1000km of awesome roads :woohoo: details in meetings & events

I saw the flyer for that. Would love to since no Rusty Nuts this year. Just need to work out my budget

[insomnia01]

you best start saving then :shutup : if paid & registed by 25/10/2012 gets you a year bar :scooter::scooter::scooter:

[Murray]

For anyone wanting a great night out the Hotel is running a Kiwi Music night Usual price $65 per person, for LOR & KB people, partners and friends we are doing it for $50.
This includes Live Band playing NZ hits from Dragon, Herbs, Creation, Mi-Sex, DD Smash, OMC, Sharon O'Neill, Shona Lang, Jenny Morris, Split Enz, Mark Willaims, Patea Maori Club etc etc etc Then dance music til late
Cost includes A full Buffet dinner and is on 31st of August, Dinner from 6.30 show starts at 8.00pm


Looks like Don & meryl are going and Milan has a group of 4 so should be fun

[wharekura]

Looks like Don & meryl are going and Milan has a group of 4 so should be fun
Patea Maori club? -almost tempting, but it may mean after 1 2 many wakatoos that ill go up on stage and swing a poi - or 4 u older fellas, put on some white gloves and do the bop

[caseye]

What could possibly go wrong with doing something like that? LOL! Sounds like it's going to be a great night, have fun you lot.

[Murray]

Weather looks crap again this weekend but Nigel wants to ride "rain, haile or Snow". these were his words. So if anyone keen to join him on Sunday - 11.00 am departure from Kingsgate Hotel carpark, ride to Okoroire, route dependent on weather

[Murray]

Weather looks crap again this weekend but Nigel wants to ride "rain, hail or Snow". those were HIS words. So if anyone keen to join him on Sunday - 11.00 am departure from Kingsgate Hotel carpark, ride to Okoroire, route dependent on weather

Update on Sundays forecast

Sunday 19
Fine spells, but a few showers developing during the morning.Rain developing at night. Freshening northerlies

[kb_SF1]

Just over the flu stuff but if reasonable up for a ride.

[caseye]

Don't you go catching another DOSE! gallivanting abart on that ol Laverda.
Have fun mate.

[kb_SF1]

Only take it out in fine weather now, got to keep it clean and polished so the Bonne gets the works outs now.

[Murray]

Good wee ride on Sunday down to Okoroire - pretty much headed staright down there with 3 of us riding, Nigel, Neville and myself (bunch of softies you lot). Got a little wet but not to bad. Had a nice bite to eat and waited for rain to stop and headed back. Pretty much as soon as we left it stopped raining and roads were dry all the way home, so we had a wee blast through Walton on the way back and a fun ride home. 1400cc's are definately faster than 750cc and Nigel looks a lot smaller from a long way back.

Roll on a fine weekend!!!!

[kb_SF1]

Glad you had a good one, this weekend is starting to look better, so we will see.

KB

[Mrs JMK]

I spent close to 3 hours on a gn :shit::shit:

yes I picked up the courage and decided now is the time :yes:

Is rather embarassing though when you say you have your own bike and you havent seen it for so long that you cant remember what colour it is!!!

[roadrash_69]

1400cc's are definately faster than 750cc and Nigel looks a lot smaller from a long way back.

Roll on a fine weekend!!!!

Since I didn't go right to the back .. I was keeping you all safe at 100 ;)

Yes a fine weekend would be good .. I have the "Forgotten Highway" on my radar if anyone is keen.

[caseye]

I spent close to 3 hours on a gn :shit::shit:

yes I picked up the courage and decided now is the time :yes:

Is rather embarassing though when you say you have your own bike and you havent seen it for so long that you cant remember what colour it is!!!


Ah Sharon, but you do now, aye! Hope it was a lot of fun.
Long overdue to hear you've been out and about.
Ride safe bikie.

[ckai]

Good wee ride on Sunday down to Okoroire - pretty much headed staright down there with 3 of us riding, Nigel, Neville and myself (bunch of softies you lot). Got a little wet but not to bad. Had a nice bite to eat and waited for rain to stop and headed back. Pretty much as soon as we left it stopped raining and roads were dry all the way home, so we had a wee blast through Walton on the way back and a fun ride home. 1400cc's are definately faster than 750cc and Nigel looks a lot smaller from a long way back.

Roll on a fine weekend!!!!

It's actually looking like a mint weekend http://www.metservice.com/towns-cities/hamilton. Should really get the old boy back out on his steed so he can try his new levers and flash new threads.

[5150]

It's actually looking like a mint weekend http://www.metservice.com/towns-cities/hamilton. Should really get the old boy back out on his steed so he can try his new levers and flash new threads.

Yes. I defiantely be up for a ride this weekend. Bike finally legal tomorrow. (It's been a Loooong 3 mnths) So roll on a nice weekend cause I want to scrub my new tires in :yes:

[roadrash_69]

It's actually looking like a mint weekend http://www.metservice.com/towns-cities/hamilton. Should really get the old boy back out on his steed so he can try his new levers and flash new threads.

So true... that weather forecast is a ticket to ride all week long now !!!

[Murray]

Saturday 25
Fine with morning frosts. Light winds.
Sunday 26
Cloudy periods. Northerly breezes

Any ideas where anyone wants to ride??? - approx 200-250kms