Laxed out rides

[Maha]

Thats all good , but while one old lady was "learning" her way around the Waikato , 8 other bikers waited for well over an hour, in the sun, on the side of the road, wondering WTF had happened !! 1 even rode all the way back to the Pauanui turn-off, looking for an off, given that there were 2 learner ladies not present , or an outta gas scenario. Very happy that was not the situation , but still .............!!
Heard of a map ??
Apologies for not having someone at the offending intersection , but one mistakingly thought that a sign post with Kopu to the left, & Whitianga/Tairua to the right might have been a clue ??? :facepalm:

That sort of thing happened on our group ride to Kawhia...all was going good until an intersection we went passed (sh22) had me wondering?
So I turned my group around thinking I had got it wrong (we were heading for Narrower here at the time) and we doubled back taking in a very scenic route on the way to port waikato...stopped just past Nikau Cafe.
THATS when we got the map out....:lol:
No cell phone coverage out there.

All in all, it was glorious day and the road was mint, never been there before and the detour was worth it.
I was pissed at myself for getting it wrong more than anything...new roads and shit!

[slofox]

That sort of thing happened on our group ride to Kawhia...all was going good until an intersection we went passed (sh22) had me wondering?
So I turned my group around thinking I had got it wrong (we were heading for Narrower here at the time) and we doubled back taking in a very scenic route on the way to port waikato...stopped just past Nikau Cafe.
THATS when we got the map out....:lol:
No cell phone coverage out there.

All in all, it was glorious day and the road was mint, never been there before and the detour was worth it.
I was pissed at myself for getting it wrong more than anything...new roads and shit!

You need a Zumo, Maha...:whistle:

[Maha]

You need a Zumo, Maha...:whistle:

Rumour has it that some of us might be heading for Te Kuiti this weekend for a day ride....is Zumo served there I wonder?

[insomnia01]

Thats all good , but while one old lady was "learning" her way around the Waikato , 8 other bikers waited for well over an hour, in the sun, on the side of the road, wondering WTF had happened !! 1 even rode all the way back to the Pauanui turn-off, looking for an off, given that there were 2 learner ladies not present , or an outta gas scenario. Very happy that was not the situation , but still .............!!
Heard of a map ??
Apologies for not having someone at the offending intersection , but one mistakingly thought that a sign post with Kopu to the left, & Whitianga/Tairua to the right might have been a clue ??? :facepalm:

Seems Ghost rider TEC strikes AGAIn !!!! could make the LOR EC trip interesting for him

[ckai]

It wasn't in the plan , but it appears our 2 learner ladies and the designated TEC were led astray. He knows who he is & this is not the first time he has wandered. :Oops::Oops::Oops::Oops::Oops:


hahahahahahahah :clap::lol::killingme That's funny shit! I blame you lot for assuming though :bleh: When I came on that ride a few months back to the cafe out Thames way I nearly screwed up the left after the new Kopu bridge.

[IkieBikie]

Seems Ghost rider TEC strikes AGAIn !!!! could make the LOR EC trip interesting for him

It appears him has pulled out of the trip

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=3046&day=2013-1-26&c=all

Bit of jesting taken the wrong way maybe???

[Maha]

You guys must be mean as...hes no longer coming on our north trip in a couple of weeks, plus deleted his post/s from the thread...
Anyone want to join the fast (opps, I mean non learner) group?

[BigAl]

Bugger I missed the ride, sounds like an epic, going up the coast instead of back to Kopu :killingme

[Murray]

You guys must be mean as...hes no longer coming on our north trip in a couple of weeks, plus deleted his post/s from the thread...


Wasn't even on the ride so cannot comment except things may have been taken the wrong way (no pun intended :oi-grr:)

[JafaSaffer]

Wasn't even on the ride so cannot comment except things may have been taken the wrong way (no pun intended :oi-grr:)

:killingme wrong way indeed!:clap:

[bones135]

Well i went back up the coast....but only cos i had to. :clap:
Cant see what all the fuss is about, cant we all just play nice.

[Misred]

Holy moly.... we scared him off :chase: .... oh well easy come easy go :ride:

[Misred]

Well i went back up the coast....but only cos i had to. :clap:
Cant see what all the fuss is about, cant we all just play nice.

er.... think rideon tried that as he pm him and said lets put it behind us and have a beer.... 'NO THANKS' was his reply! :girlfight:

[bones135]

er.... think rideon tried that as he pm him and said lets put it behind us and have a beer.... 'NO THANKS' was his reply! :girlfight:

Oohhhhhhh ok then well some just dont like playing fair huh, never matter....all good fun :banana:

[Misred]

Oohhhhhhh ok then well some just dont like playing fair huh, never matter....all good fun :banana:

yip .... all fun... time to drop the subject and get on with riding :2thumbsup

[bones135]

yip .... all fun... time to drop the subject and get on with riding :2thumbsup




With all due respect to all concerned.....THAT has to be the most intelligent post here in some time. :Playnice:

[ckai]

er.... think rideon tried that as he pm him and said lets put it behind us and have a beer.... 'NO THANKS' was his reply! :girlfight:

I'll take his beer, and to make him feel better while drinking it I'll let yas know you're a bunch of meany wankers :cool:

Should try and drag our asses down tomorrow night.

Sent from one of those flashy touch thingies on a app dohicky

[JafaSaffer]

yip .... all fun... time to drop the subject and get on with riding :2thumbsup


Indeed... So we are planning on heading to the drags on Sunday... Why don't you guys join us there?

[Misred]

Indeed... So we are planning on heading to the drags on Sunday... Why don't you guys join us there?

thats food for thought .... will see want happens toward the end of the week :drinkup:

[rideon]

Indeed... So we are planning on heading to the drags on Sunday... Why don't you guys join us there?

Will discuss at club meeting (Te Rapa Sports Bar) tomorrow night, amongst other issues I dare say - do we turn left or right when heading North or is that South LOL

[ckai]

thats food for thought .... will see want happens toward the end of the week :drinkup:

Shit it'd be funny seeing you blast down a strip :scooter:

[Misred]

I'll take his beer, and to make him feel better while drinking it I'll let yas know you're a bunch of meany wankers :cool:

Should try and drag our asses down tomorrow night.

Sent from one of those flashy touch thingies on a app dohicky

Yes you should drag your sorry ass down to the club. and bring that touchy thingie :msn-wink:

[Misred]

Shit it'd be funny seeing you blast down a strip :scooter:

never under estimate a girl :rockon:

[ckai]

Will discuss at club meeting (Te Rapa Sports Bar) tomorrow night, amongst other issues I dare say - do we turn left or right when heading North or is that South LOL

That's your first mistake, North is always uphill. So if you're going downhill, you're heading south. But the other rule of thumb is south is always behind you. So clearly if you're going down hill you're heading west because south down + south behind cancels each other out. Personally the "south behind" rule just sounds silly so I always go up north is up and south is down. Easy.

[JafaSaffer]

Will discuss at club meeting (Te Rapa Sports Bar) tomorrow night, amongst other issues I dare say - do we turn left or right when heading North or is that South LOL

As long as "they" go the correct way down the strip I dare say it will be fun..:rofl:


thats food for thought .... will see want happens toward the end of the week :drinkup:

just let us us know. I'll PM you guys my mobile number

[Misred]

That's your first mistake, North is always uphill. So if you're going downhill, you're heading south. But the other rule of thumb is south is always behind you. So clearly if you're going down hill you're heading west because south down + south behind cancels each other out. Personally the "south behind" rule just sounds silly so I always go up north is up and south is down. Easy.

can you repeat that please .....:whocares:

[ckai]

can you repeat that please .....:whocares:

Bloody chicks...never understand directions :devil2:

[Misred]

Bloody chicks...never understand directions :devil2:

:Oi: ..... actually I do .... its the bloody MEN :dodge: :eek5:

[JafaSaffer]

:Oi: ..... actually I do .... its the bloody MEN :dodge: :eek5:

and you did not get lost!

[bones135]

Ummmm is anyone ever really lost???? We always end up somewhere......whether its where we want to be is beside the point. :clap:

[onelittlenurse]

Ummmm is anyone ever really lost???? We always end up somewhere......whether its where we want to be is beside the point. :clap:

Sometimes, its the places that you end up while being 'lost' that are the best :cool:

and who minds being lost anyway, when the company is great ;)

[bones135]

Sometimes, its the places that you end up while being 'lost' that are the best :cool:

and who minds being lost anyway, when the company is great ;)


Totally agree....not that i got lost but the company was great & i had a ball.....
Thats the main reason i tagged along so mission accomplished :cool:

[Damantis]

http://youtu.be/49fLGpjAGGg

And http://youtu.be/a9qjKZV1GQ8

[ckai]

http://youtu.be/49fLGpjAGGg

And http://youtu.be/a9qjKZV1GQ8

Is that using one of them cheap "action cams"? Or are they called "Camshots"? Looks similar picture to what my one puts out.

[Murray]

Indeed... So we are planning on heading to the drags on Sunday... Why don't you guys join us there?

Any details?? Like time & cost entry and particpation? just entry
May be a few of us heading up for a looksee.

Good night at the clubrooms - Good to see Cameron, Brooke and family, nice to meet with Doug (arcane12) and all in all about 16 of us there.

Upcoming definite rides
November 25th Special needs school charity run
December 16th Ride and BBQ at Jims
January Auckland Ann - East coast long weekend 10 bikes already

[bones135]

http://youtu.be/49fLGpjAGGg

And http://youtu.be/a9qjKZV1GQ8

Looed bloody good to me.....thinking serioulsy about getting one myself

[Damantis]

Is that using one of them cheap "action cams"? Or are they called "Camshots"? Looks similar picture to what my one puts out.

It's a Chinese clone of what's called an MD80. Not bad for $29 though!

[JafaSaffer]

Any details?? Like time & cost entry and particpation? just entry
May be a few of us heading up for a looksee.

There is no spectator fee and $30 to run your bike on the strip if its not a Kawasaki. Weather is not looking to flash so I am not sure what the story is if it rains.

But check this out:


KAWASAKI “GOOD TIMES” DAY
SUNDAY 4TH NOVEMBER 2012
FRAM AUTOLITE DRAGWAY, MEREMERE
10:30 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M.

 Be there to see the new 2013 model Ninjas plus other new Kawasaki road bikes
 Take your own bike for a run down the strip
 Bring your Ninja 250 – we have a category for you including those Ladies riding a Ninja 250
 We have numerous prizes to be won if you have a go
 See Nick Cole’s ZX-10R and Alan Thoresen’s “Black Thunder” run the strip as well as stock ZX-14R and ZX-10R plus Laurie Webster’s pro stock ZX-10R and Ian Wilkins’ Afterburner II
 BBQ sausages and coffee available all day
 If you ride a street bike, join us! We welcome all
 If it’s a Kawasaki, you can run the strip for free
 Refer to www.kawasaki.co.nz for rules and conditions

Someone else claims the line “Just do it” but it’s just that simple to have a “Good Time”. You just have to be there!

 Join us!
 See the Kawasaki model range for 2012/13, including the new Ninja 300r and the new 636cc Ninja ZX-6R
 Have a try down the strip
 Watch others do the same, including some fast Kawasakis
 Action starts at midday
 Gates open at 10:30 a.m.

Its from this post: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/153010-Kawasaki-quot-Good-Times-quot-Drag-Day

[arcane12]

Any cruisers out on that ride, or just sports/standard bikes?

[Misred]

http://youtu.be/49fLGpjAGGg

And http://youtu.be/a9qjKZV1GQ8

Very cool, thanks for the footage :clap:

[Misred]

Any details?? Like time & cost entry and particpation? just entry
May be a few of us heading up for a looksee.

Good night at the clubrooms - Good to see Cameron, Brooke and family, nice to meet with Doug (arcane12) and all in all about 16 of us there.

Upcoming definite rides
November 25th Special needs school charity run
December 16th Ride and BBQ at Jims
January Auckland Ann - East coast long weekend 10 bikes already

Yip damn good turn out... always great to meet new riders .... :2thumbsup

[Misred]

Any cruisers out on that ride, or just sports/standard bikes?

Doesn't matter... any bike is good :2thumbsup.. its about friends and having fun :banana:

[5150]

Doesn't matter... any bike is good :2thumbsup.. its about friends and having fun :banana:

Except when they fuck off and leave you in the dust :lol:

[insomnia01]

Had Breakfast at a very nice cafe in Fielding on Sunday Morning after the 4 points of the Compass Poker run

you should be in HOT form for the C1KC then ? :headbang:

[Murray]

Sunday 4
Fine with southwesterlies

Looks like a good day to pop up and watch some of the fun at the drags. me and Trina leaving from the Kingsgate by bike (as long as my fork seals not pissing itself - will check out tomorrow) at 10.30ish if anyone else interested in popping up for a look

 Have a try down the strip
 Watch others do the same, including some fast Kawasakis
 Action starts at midday
 Gates open at 10:30 a.m.

Action starts midday so may have to tiki tour up there

[Murray]

Any cruisers out on that ride, or just sports/standard bikes?

Let me think who rides cruisers in our group - Glenn does and comes on occasional rides, Don does and comes on occasional rides, Wharekura Dave does and comes on occasional rides - Im always a cruiser but thats me and not my bike, Trina's generally a cruiser as well - Its about the ride for us.

new page - so repeat - looking at heading to dragstrip as shown on previous pages leaving 10.30 sunday from Kingsgate Hotel carpark. (bike dependant) weather looks mint

[JafaSaffer]

Sunday 4
Fine with southwesterlies

Looks like a good day to pop up and watch some of the fun at the drags. me and Trina leaving from the Kingsgate by bike (as long as my fork seals not pissing itself - will check out tomorrow) at 10.30ish if anyone else interested in popping up for a look

We should be 3 or 4 bikes from Auckland who ride together. One or two of us may even do a run down the strip.

[Maha]

Might see ya there also...mmmmmm hotdogs!

[wharekura]

Except when they fuck off and leave you in the dust :lol:Nigel doesnt do that.

[wharekura]

Let me think who rides cruisers in our group .... Its about the ride for us. Its about the ride for me too and like to go slow as 1. bike is slow, 2. i am slow, 3. only been riding a year, 4. dont want to get lost so stay close to murray. The best scenic ride for me was to kaiaua - referred to as "bonding with mark time".

[mvw]

Its about the ride for me too and like to go slow as 1. bike is slow, 2. i am slow, 3. only been riding a year, 4. dont want to get lost so stay close to murray. The best scenic ride for me was to kaiaua - referred to as "bonding with mark time".

For those that don't remember or didn't hear, that's when Murray and Glenn went above and beyond in getting me home, after which Tony and Dave did the same with my old bike after it suddenly decided to convert itself into a cruiser. LOR at it's finest, gentlemen. :niceone:

[kevie]

Any cruisers out on that ride, or just sports/standard bikes?

I have 2 cruisers ..... havent been on a ride for a wee while tho .... health and other minor issues ggggrrrrr soooooooo need to get out on one lol working a lot of weekends now too

[Misred]

Great day up at Meremere... 4 bikes left Kingsgate and headed up through the back of Huntly... premo road :Punk:
Watched a couple of our Auckland bravo's skin it up the straight ..... good stuff to watch :wari:

[JafaSaffer]

Great day up at Meremere... 4 bikes left Kingsgate and headed up through the back of Huntly... premo road :Punk:
Watched a couple of our Auckland bravo's skin it up the straight ..... good stuff to watch :wari:

Thanks for ya support we had a blast!

[STJim]

you should be in HOT form for the C1KC then ? :headbang:

I am already to go. See you on Saturday morning 6.30 am

[insomnia01]

I am already to go. See you on Saturday morning 6.30 am

:Punk::Punk: Damn good looking Loop !!!! You & me both should total @ 1500km by the time we are done :thud: Gremlin is another story :weird: See you there

[rideon]

THE INAUGRAL LOR ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND CRUISE !!!! !!!!!


Route has been set, accommodation planned & tentatively booked , good weather on the way , after all it will be summer, so here are the details you all need for the moment :

Anniversary weekend - January 26th - 28th 2013

Route :

Day 1 - Hamilton - Whakamaru - Turangi - Taihape - Napier via the recently sealed Gentle Annie - 455 Kms

Day 2 - Napier - Wairoa - Gisborne - East cape as far as Waihau bay - 450 Kms

Day 3 - Waihau Bay - Opotiki - Rotorua = Hamilton - 340 Kms

DEPARTURE - Kingsgate Hotel - 9.00 AM Sharp


Accommodation :

Saturday 26th - Art Deco Masonic Hotel - Napier

$105 double/twin share
$95 single

You need to book ASAP as it is a long weekend. Doubles and twin shares can be finalised when exact numbers & who is coming is known. When you book by Ph or e-mail, mention LOR to get the discount negotiated. $10 per bike for secure under cover parking also available. Also of note is that they have a free cancellation policy. Hotel is on Marine Parade & very close to all amenities

Link to Hotel for booking - masonic.co.nz


Sunday 27th - Waihau Bay Lodge

Cabins only - 4 booked that have a double & 2 singles each = 16 beds. 1 more cabin can be booked if required, but we'll need to be quick. Again, configuration details can be finalised when numbers & riders known ( Its only 1 night folks :grouphug:)

$30 per cabin - bedding & towels provided.

Very nice pub only a step or two away , Fish n chips if you want, and more importantly - GAS !! - which we will all need.

No website, but if you google map - Waihau Bay lodge, & street view it, you will get the idea.

This will be a ride your own ride with maps supplied & a main re-group at lunchtime OR venue/location, to be advised. There will not be a TEC nor a rider waiting at intersections, Day 1 & Day 2 will both be a full days ride, but very do-able for all that have ridden with us.

Ride will be posted in the Calender shortly - Please Register ASAP & don't forget to book in at the Masonic.

Ride is filling up nicely - so far 12 bikes confirmed. There is still a few places left @ Waihou Bay, so if you are thinking of coming along, you'd better get in sooner rather than later. Looking like an epic trip is on the cards :niceone:

[Geeen]

Hi All, MysticEagle and myself are going to grab a coffee in Rags on Saturday. We'll be leaving at middayish, anyone who wants to come is welcome. Meet at Caltex Dinsdale. Definite time TBA

[JafaSaffer]

Hi All, MysticEagle and myself are going to grab a coffee in Rags on Saturday. We'll be leaving at middayish, anyone who wants to come is welcome. Meet at Caltex Dinsdale. Definite time TBA

We were considering going Sunday. Gotta work on Saturday.

[MystikEagle]

We were considering going Sunday. Gotta work on Saturday.

I could probably swing Sunday if it will work better for everyone...

[Geeen]

We were considering going Sunday. Gotta work on Saturday.

I'm happy to do either, although the weather looks like packing up on Sunday.

[JafaSaffer]

I could probably swing Sunday if it will work better for everyone...

Will come down from Pukekohe so can meet you folks on State Highway 22 somewhere or just hook up in Raglan. But plan to what suits you.

[Geeen]

We were going to do the "scenic" ride to Rags, Could meet at Naike somewhere.

[MystikEagle]

I'm happy to do either, although the weather looks like packing up on Sunday.

What weather site do you look at? Metservice reckons fine with light winds... Could change though, still a few days away

[JafaSaffer]

We were going to do the "scenic" ride to Rags, Could meet at Naike somewhere.

That Sounds like a plan. I'm riding with Mongolian tomorrow night (green zx10) reckon he will be keen as well.

[JafaSaffer]

What weather site do you look at? Metservice reckons fine with light winds... Could change though, still a few days away

Lets confirm details Friday sometime. Will have better idea of weather as well.

[Geeen]

What weather site do you look at? Metservice reckons fine with light winds... Could change though, still a few days away

http://www.accuweather.com/en/nz/hamilton/256405/daily-weather-forecast/256405

This is the same provider that powers my phone. Usually pretty good

[MystikEagle]

Lets confirm details Friday sometime. Will have better idea of weather as well.

Ok by me.

Out to the country tomorrow night so hopefully can find a hill with enough reception to use internet on my phone... All the technology we have and still have places with no service! :wacko:

[Geeen]

Lets confirm details Friday sometime. Will have better idea of weather as well.

Sounds like a plan Stan. (Just coz it rhymes)

[MystikEagle]

http://www.accuweather.com/en/nz/hamilton/256405/daily-weather-forecast/256405

This is the same provider that powers my phone. Usually pretty good

Awesome site! Added to bookmarks...:yes:

[ckai]

Awesome site! Added to bookmarks...:yes:

http://metvuw.com/forecast/forecast1.php?type=rain&region=nzni&tim=84

Better site...never wrong* (although not as pretty ;) ) That's obviously just for Sunday at 7pm though. Shows ya how windy it'll be too :)

*5 day+ forecasts are not too bad but 3 days out are always spot on.

[Geeen]

http://metvuw.com/forecast/forecast1.php?type=rain&region=nzni&tim=84

Better site...never wrong* (although not as pretty ;) ) That's obviously just for Sunday at 7pm though. Shows ya how windy it'll be too :)

*5 day+ forecasts are not too bad but 3 days out are always spot on.

You tempted to bring sonic on Saturday?

Not sent from an iDevice

[MystikEagle]

http://metvuw.com/forecast/forecast1.php?type=rain&region=nzni&tim=84

Better site...never wrong* (although not as pretty ;) ) That's obviously just for Sunday at 7pm though. Shows ya how windy it'll be too :)

*5 day+ forecasts are not too bad but 3 days out are always spot on.

I prefer this one to be honest, used this site alot when planning horse treks etc...

http://metvuw.com/forecast/forecast.php?type=rain&region=nzni&noofdays=7

[ckai]

You tempted to bring sonic on Saturday?

Not sent from an iDevice

I was thinking about it while the wife and kids are away (she's riding it otherwise!) but Mummy dearest finally brought herself a ride and I'll be breaking that in for her. I would have brought it but there's a plan to head to Tauranga so I can get the old man a hand to bust a wall.

Her bike is bloody fun to ride though :Punk:

[ckai]

I prefer this one to be honest, used this site alot when planning horse treks etc...

http://metvuw.com/forecast/forecast.php?type=rain&region=nzni&noofdays=7

It's always good to look at different ones though...if the majority say is good weather...choice. If the majority say its shit and metvuw says is sweet...choice :D

[5150]

You tempted to bring sonic on Saturday?

Not sent from an iDevice

I will be keen if you guys do Saturday.

The Bonneville needs a decent ride :)

let me know the details

[Geeen]

I will be keen if you guys do Saturday.

The Bonneville needs a decent ride :)

let me know the details

Will post them here.

[JafaSaffer]

Will post them here.

We have another option for Sunday to run to the Waikato. So if ya all prefer to go to Raglan on Saturday then do so, Then you can always meet us on Matamata on Sunday around 10am.

[arcane12]

Nice. I am looking to get out this weekend so one (or both of these) would be a good excuse to get a bit more time in on the bike.

Looking foward to hearing the plan for Saturday!

[JafaSaffer]

Nice. I am looking to get out this weekend so one (or both of these) would be a good excuse to get a bit more time in on the bike.

Looking foward to hearing the plan for Saturday!

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[arcane12]

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[JafaSaffer]

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I do, but if you can make both why not! :2thumbsup

[5150]

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You want to do WHAT with me???? :crazy:

[bones135]

HMMMMMMM.....must be something in the water over the hill......i used to think it was the Coromandel Green......NA.....:killingme

[JafaSaffer]

Just ignore us IT geeks... we are all a bit :crazy:

[bones135]

lol oh trust me mate.....us Coromandelites have our moments too, sure as hell helps in this world :brick:

[5150]

Just ignore us IT geeks... we are all a bit :crazy:

Just as well. And here I thought that my bike was misfiring...:sweatdrop

[Geeen]

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For others like me this site will make sense of those 1s and 0s

http://www.roubaixinteractive.com/PlayGround/Binary_Conversion/Binary_To_Text.asp

[Geeen]

Righto, Unless it meets with massive objections this is the plan for Saturday.
Meet at Caltex Dinsdale 11:30, Ride to Raglan via this route

Link to Map (https://maps.google.co.nz/maps?saddr=-37.796221,+175.239625&daddr=-37.74081,175.15225+to:-37.6299603,175.1630893+to:-37.57269,175.15251+to:Main+Rd%2FState+Highway+23&hl=en&ll=-37.70501,175.063705&spn=0.315631,0.676346&sll=-37.703924,175.054779&sspn=0.315636,0.676346&geocode=FYNGv_0dyfFxCg%3BFfYewP0depxwCimZsqmz_CRtb THB7ZUGYe8AEw%3BFfjPwf0d0cZwCinPl-pJ2TttbTFFjm_mhd4wPg%3BFa6vwv0dfp1wCindW5CE-ThtbTEB05MGYe8AEw%3BFTzuvv0dRJVsCg&t=h&mra=ls&via=1,2,3&z=11)

Have a coffee and talk shite, then back to Hams as we see fit.

[slofox]

Righto, Unless it meets with massive objections this is the plan for Saturday.
Meet at Caltex Dinsdale 11:30, Ride to Raglan via this route

Link to Map (https://maps.google.co.nz/maps?saddr=-37.796221,+175.239625&daddr=-37.74081,175.15225+to:-37.6299603,175.1630893+to:-37.57269,175.15251+to:Main+Rd%2FState+Highway+23&hl=en&ll=-37.70501,175.063705&spn=0.315631,0.676346&sll=-37.703924,175.054779&sspn=0.315636,0.676346&geocode=FYNGv_0dyfFxCg%3BFfYewP0depxwCimZsqmz_CRtb THB7ZUGYe8AEw%3BFfjPwf0d0cZwCinPl-pJ2TttbTFFjm_mhd4wPg%3BFa6vwv0dfp1wCindW5CE-ThtbTEB05MGYe8AEw%3BFTzuvv0dRJVsCg&t=h&mra=ls&via=1,2,3&z=11)

Have a coffee and talk shite, then back to Hams as we see fit.

Right...:shifty:

[5150]

Righto, Unless it meets with massive objections this is the plan for Saturday.
Meet at Caltex Dinsdale 11:30, Ride to Raglan via this route

Link to Map (https://maps.google.co.nz/maps?saddr=-37.796221,+175.239625&daddr=-37.74081,175.15225+to:-37.6299603,175.1630893+to:-37.57269,175.15251+to:Main+Rd%2FState+Highway+23&hl=en&ll=-37.70501,175.063705&spn=0.315631,0.676346&sll=-37.703924,175.054779&sspn=0.315636,0.676346&geocode=FYNGv_0dyfFxCg%3BFfYewP0depxwCimZsqmz_CRtb THB7ZUGYe8AEw%3BFfjPwf0d0cZwCinPl-pJ2TttbTFFjm_mhd4wPg%3BFa6vwv0dfp1wCindW5CE-ThtbTEB05MGYe8AEw%3BFTzuvv0dRJVsCg&t=h&mra=ls&via=1,2,3&z=11)

Have a coffee and talk shite, then back to Hams as we see fit.

I will be there. See you at Caltex :)

[BigAl]

Sounds good, wouldn't mind a ride tomorrow.

[arcane12]

Sounds like a blast :)

[Damantis]

( won free tix ) but am keen to get out for a while on Sunday.

[Pumbaa]

i think i rember how this goes
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[5150]

i think i rember how this goes
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[MystikEagle]

I shall do my best to be there :)
Will be good to get some more hours on teh bike!

[mvw]

Righto, Unless it meets with massive objections this is the plan for Saturday.
Meet at Caltex Dinsdale 11:30, Ride to Raglan via this route

Link to Map (https://maps.google.co.nz/maps?saddr=-37.796221,+175.239625&daddr=-37.74081,175.15225+to:-37.6299603,175.1630893+to:-37.57269,175.15251+to:Main+Rd%2FState+Highway+23&hl=en&ll=-37.70501,175.063705&spn=0.315631,0.676346&sll=-37.703924,175.054779&sspn=0.315636,0.676346&geocode=FYNGv_0dyfFxCg%3BFfYewP0depxwCimZsqmz_CRtb THB7ZUGYe8AEw%3BFfjPwf0d0cZwCinPl-pJ2TttbTFFjm_mhd4wPg%3BFa6vwv0dfp1wCindW5CE-ThtbTEB05MGYe8AEw%3BFTzuvv0dRJVsCg&t=h&mra=ls&via=1,2,3&z=11)

Have a coffee and talk shite, then back to Hams as we see fit.

Excellent, see you at Caltex.

[Misred]

wow check this guy out............http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQ1vVD6iP-w

[slofox]

Nice ride all...

[Pumbaa]

in plain txt this time

is anyone going to big boys toys on sunday would be interested in tagging along for the ride

[BigAl]

Yeah great ride today, blew the cob webs out;)

Thanks for organising Geeen.

[slofox]

...blew the cob webs out;)



I noticed that. :whistle:

[arcane12]

Great ride! Can't wait for tomorrow, Raglan part 2.

[JafaSaffer]

Great ride! Can't wait for tomorrow, Raglan part 2.

I'm doing a club ride tomorrow so wont join you guys in Raglan. But enjoy.

[arcane12]

Um, so who is going to rags tomorrow? Or is everyone off to big boys toys?

[Pumbaa]

dont have to be big boys toys just in for a ride on sunday
whats with the raglan thing on sunday any more details

[sil3nt]

What time tomorrow for raglan? Could be keen for an early morning run over there and back before lunch.

[Geeen]

wow check this guy out............http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQ1vVD6iP-w

Very inspiring vid. Great post!!

Good ride today, great to put a face to some of the names on here.

[arcane12]

I am keen for something if somebody wants to make a plan. My day is pretty free so happy to work around others.

Just to get the discussion started how about: 10am Dinsdale Caltex with a quick run over to Raglan for a coffee?

[5150]

Nice ride all...

It was a nice ride alright. I was suprised at the speed and handling of the Bonnie. And I thought I would be stuck at the back the whole day :o

Now garage beckons and new mods await ;)

[MystikEagle]

Thanks for an awesome ride today guys! Was a neat road and great to put some names to faces :yes:

Sorry again for holding you guys up... I'm slowly conquering those damn corners lol

[5150]

10am Dinsdale Caltex with a quick run over to Raglan for a coffee?

Very tempting :shifty:

[5150]

Thanks for an awesome ride today guys! Was a neat road and great to put some names to faces :yes:

Sorry again for holding you guys up... I'm slowly conquering those damn corners lol

You weren't holding anyone up. Everyone was riding their own pace. And we all catch up every few km's. Overall good days ride

[MystikEagle]

You weren't holding anyone up. Everyone was riding their own pace. And we all catch up every few km's. Overall good days ride

It was great! I loved that everyone waited and re-grouped at the intersections. I really enjoyed myself! Seriously appreciate it guys! :2thumbsup

[Geeen]

It was great! I loved that everyone waited and re-grouped at the intersections. I really enjoyed myself! Seriously appreciate it guys! :2thumbsup

No problems, thats what we're here for :yes:

[slofox]

Bit of vid here...it is much better viewed on Ewe Choob though. Blow it up to full screen and select 720p. Wait for a bit after those selections and you won't have buffering delays.

The sound track was supposed to be that music overlaid on the original road noises but for some reason, Ewe Choob, it its infinite wisdom, dropped the original bits in favour of the music...

The original footage is recorded with a RePlay XD camera set to 720p and 60fps.

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/MmXYJys_cH0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[Pumbaa]

sweet as 10 am it is at caltex dinsdale but how about Kawhia for coffee its about 80km from hamilton

[5150]

Bit of vid here...it is much better viewed on Ewe Choob though.

Nice vid Mr Fox :niceone:

[arcane12]

Bit of vid here...it is much better viewed on Ewe Choob though.

Awesome video :)


sweet as 10 am it is at caltex dinsdale but how about Kawhia for coffee its about 80km from hamilton

Sure sounds great!

[Pumbaa]

was it you arcane12 that was asking were all the cruisers were the other week if it was i have one so in no great hurry to get anywere

[mvw]

sweet as 10 am it is at caltex dinsdale but how about Kawhia for coffee its about 80km from hamilton

I'm keen, Kawhia by preference but either is good.

[Pumbaa]

sweet see you at 10

[arcane12]

Yup, that was me. I'll be there on my Boulevard.

[insomnia01]

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[Murray]

No ride planned for this weekend

Saturday 17
Widespread rain developing in the morning. Northwesterlies strengthening.
Sunday 18
Occasional showers. Northwesterlies turning southwest

Definite ride next weekend 25th November for local special needs school charity ride (usually a good ride and good numbers)

When I get more info from Mrs JMK I will put up in the calendar

[Mrs JMK]

Meet at Hamilton North School, Warwick Ave (off Sandwich Rd)

$5 entry


9.30 Ceremonies, tea/coffee

Registration

1000 Kick stands up

1230 Bikes returning and open to public for gold coin donation

Sausage sizzle, raffle, spot prizes and badges for sale

All proceeds go towards supporting the students with special needs who attend the school

[Mrs JMK]

For the first time in 5 years we wont be supporting this ride due to prior commitments

[Maha]

No ride planned for this weekend

Saturday 17
Widespread rain developing in the morning. Northwesterlies strengthening.
Sunday 18
Occasional showers. Northwesterlies turning southwest

Definite ride next weekend 25th November for local special needs school charity ride (usually a good ride and good numbers)

When I get more info from Mrs JMK I will put up in the calendar

Thank god we are heading to the winterless north tomorrow....:scooter:

[Murray]

Thank god we are heading to the winterless north tomorrow....:scooter:

Not much better in Northland
Saturday 17
Cloud increasing, and rain developing. Northwesterlies strengthening.
Sunday 18
Rain clearing. Northwesterlies changing lighter southwest

[Murray]

Its now in the Calendar

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=3049&day=2012-11-25

Is it just me or doe's Insomnias maps on this page make it very, very slow to do anything???

Mr & Mrs JMK - I'm disgusted

[arcane12]

Its now in the Calendar

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=3049&day=2012-11-25

Is it just me or doe's Insomnias maps on this page make it very, very slow to do anything???

Mr & Mrs JMK - I'm disgusted

Great! Pity about the clash with the Safe Rider course. I will have to see if I can make it to this, though prior commitments may have me out :doh:

A few more posts any those maps will be gone :innocent:

[ckai]

Its now in the Calendar

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=3049&day=2012-11-25

Is it just me or doe's Insomnias maps on this page make it very, very slow to do anything???

Mr & Mrs JMK - I'm disgusted

Just you and your dial up :)

[Mrs JMK]

Mr & Mrs JMK - I'm disgusted

Haha Murray ;)

Its called weekend away without kids and me putting up with Mr JMK for 22 years :eek5:

[Murray]

Just you and your dial up :)

Whats dial up?? I've tried tightening the strings between the cans but that hasnt helped???

[ckai]

Whats dial up?? I've tried tightening the strings between the cans but that hasnt helped???

Is it the cotton string or the upgraded nylon? The nylon is at least 5/8ths faster.

[carver]

when you see the kms of cheese cutters on the waikato expressway, give some thought to me building them

[rideon]

Whats dial up?? I've tried tightening the strings between the cans but that hasnt helped???

you know the older you get, the bigger the cans you need -try that :laugh:

[Murray]

RIDE FOR SUNDAY. Its in the Calendar

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=3049&day=2012-11-25


Saturday 24 Fine spells and a few showers. Light winds.
Sunday 25 Fine with light winds.

[mikemike104]

I forget if it ever had its own thread, if so I can't find it.. does anyone have a link or info on the ACC sponsored ride day in December in Hamilton, I remember its over 2 days (weekend, perhaps the 15th - 16th?). A mate just bought a bike and I was planning on going with him.

[big john]

These days the wife & I ride a trike (2000 Vulcan), always looking for a laid back cruize...Give me a yell.

[slofox]

I don't start work until 3.00pm tomorrow (Monday). Anyone interested in a ride in the am sometime?

[STJim]

I forget if it ever had its own thread, if so I can't find it.. does anyone have a link or info on the ACC sponsored ride day in December in Hamilton, I remember its over 2 days (weekend, perhaps the 15th - 16th?). A mate just bought a bike and I was planning on going with him.

Yes you have the dates right. I am certain that it is actually run by Hamilton City Council. Cost approx $20. I suggest that you phone the Council for more details. Therre are two seperate trainings. You have a choice of either the Saturday or the Sunday.

[Supertwin Don]

Hi, Guys,

Took longer in Raglan than expected - then got lost in Hamilton trying to find the school, so went home!!

All safe and sound.

May see you Wednesday

[arcane12]

Yes you have the dates right. I am certain that it is actually run by Hamilton City Council. Cost approx $20. I suggest that you phone the Council for more details. Therre are two seperate trainings. You have a choice of either the Saturday or the Sunday.

There was something in the local mag about some sort of training based up at the uni? Have thrown it out in a fit of tidyness :facepalm:

[MystikEagle]

There was something in the local mag about some sort of training based up at the uni? Have thrown it out in a fit of tidyness :facepalm:

Hamilton motorcycles have the info on that one. 15Th and 16th December

[5150]

Good ride yesterday and for a well worthy cause too :)
Nice to meet more smiley faces, and some MAD Harley riders too lol :killingme

[ckai]

I forget if it ever had its own thread, if so I can't find it.. does anyone have a link or info on the ACC sponsored ride day in December in Hamilton, I remember its over 2 days (weekend, perhaps the 15th - 16th?). A mate just bought a bike and I was planning on going with him.

Right, all the details for this:

As ME said down below it's the 15th or 16th of December at the Uni

15 Dec is for fresh riders so those on learners, restricted or just joined the big leagues and recently got their full. Under 3 years experience and bikes up to 600cc

16 Dec is for Full licence riders more than 3 years experience and who like to hoon around on the death machines known as over 600cc.

Cost = $30
To register call Roadsafe Motorcycle Training 04 232 0110

Source: Out of the local paper that we've keep so mummy dearest can do one of them.


Hamilton motorcycles have the info on that one. 15Th and 16th December

How'd you enjoy yesterday? Was it you that busted your bike? If it was you were riding well. Brooke enjoyed it. She said she wish she did it when she started riding like you so she didn't form all her bad habits. Reckons it should be compulsory for everyone starting (I agree). Even those that have been riding a while like the group she was in.

[MystikEagle]

How'd you enjoy yesterday? Was it you that busted your bike? If it was you were riding well. Brooke enjoyed it. She said she wish she did it when she started riding like you so she didn't form all her bad habits. Reckons it should be compulsory for everyone starting (I agree). Even those that have been riding a while like the group she was in.

Yesterday was awesome! I learnt so much! Didn't bust the bike, it just decided it had had enough and started running like shit again... It will be going in for a decent service next week. As well as getting a fork seal done. Damn bike is getting rather expensive now :(

It is well worth it. I think you would be far better off doing something like that then the basic handling skills. I just wish it was longer, maybe 2 days. That way we could learn more and work on things that were more difficult.

[ckai]

Yesterday was awesome! I learnt so much! Didn't bust the bike, it just decided it had had enough and started running like shit again... It will be going in for a decent service next week. As well as getting a fork seal done. Damn bike is getting rather expensive now :(

It is well worth it. I think you would be far better off doing something like that then the basic handling skills. I just wish it was longer, maybe 2 days. That way we could learn more and work on things that were more difficult.

That's right, Brooke said your bike was spluttering or something along those lines. Agree that you should have to do something like that instead of BHS. The BHS is "tough" in some aspects (slow-speed stuff) but, lets face it, it's a bit of a joke for real world riding. Funny thing is, if you did the slow speed stuff yesterday, you pretty much have included the test in their. Plus, you get the added benefit of cornering and all the other stuff.

Good you liked it. A heap of people, including Brooke, are apprehensive about jumping on a track to learn. From what Brooke told me there was a bit covered if you were new. There's other advanced courses that make your brain explode with the amount of content they cover in a day. It takes about a week after for you to process all the info from that one day! I think that's the good thing about cramming so much into those training days though. Sure you miss out of working on certain things and forget but if you start practicing straight away, it all comes back to you and it means it'll stay with you. That's my theory anyway :) Besides, it makes you wanna go back for more training (and pay them more money) haha

[insomnia01]

I have withdrawn myself from this tour :( I have called the Masonic hotel & removed my name from their list of confirmed bookings :weep::weep::weep:

[rideon]

I have withdrawn myself from this tour :( I have called the Masonic hotel & removed my name from their list of confirmed bookings :weep::weep::weep:

Bugger - now who's going to show us where the Cape is .......:msn-wink:

Thanks for the update mate , next time huh ??

[MystikEagle]

That's right, Brooke said your bike was spluttering or something along those lines. Agree that you should have to do something like that instead of BHS. The BHS is "tough" in some aspects (slow-speed stuff) but, lets face it, it's a bit of a joke for real world riding. Funny thing is, if you did the slow speed stuff yesterday, you pretty much have included the test in their. Plus, you get the added benefit of cornering and all the other stuff.

Good you liked it. A heap of people, including Brooke, are apprehensive about jumping on a track to learn. From what Brooke told me there was a bit covered if you were new. There's other advanced courses that make your brain explode with the amount of content they cover in a day. It takes about a week after for you to process all the info from that one day! I think that's the good thing about cramming so much into those training days though. Sure you miss out of working on certain things and forget but if you start practicing straight away, it all comes back to you and it means it'll stay with you. That's my theory anyway :) Besides, it makes you wanna go back for more training (and pay them more money) haha

BHS is 5 or 10 kmph around a carpark, nowhere near enough experience to let you out on the road! (Although I can't talk as had my learners for at least four years before buying the bike and then rode it home from hastings...) We did the cone weave and a u-turn and practiced braking, all are in the BHS. Then we got the cornering, the safety skills for on the road, throttle control etc etc
I was very nervous when I came down the road and saw the track for the first time, really started to freak! But the guys were so good about everything, took it real slow the first time out and then we just got into the rythm, learnt more and everything became easier!
I don't think I will be getting much sleep the next few days, my brain is just spinning with information. My coach gave me a whole heap of printouts which is awesome, will give me plenty to study if I feel like I forgot something. And I will probably understand the Twist of the wrist books more now too. I just want to get out on the bike and ride and ride and ride... :)

[ckai]

BHS is 5 or 10 kmph around a carpark, nowhere near enough experience to let you out on the road! (Although I can't talk as had my learners for at least four years before buying the bike and then rode it home from hastings...) We did the cone weave and a u-turn and practiced braking, all are in the BHS. Then we got the cornering, the safety skills for on the road, throttle control etc etc
I was very nervous when I came down the road and saw the track for the first time, really started to freak! But the guys were so good about everything, took it real slow the first time out and then we just got into the rythm, learnt more and everything became easier!
I don't think I will be getting much sleep the next few days, my brain is just spinning with information. My coach gave me a whole heap of printouts which is awesome, will give me plenty to study if I feel like I forgot something. And I will probably understand the Twist of the wrist books more now too. I just want to get out on the bike and ride and ride and ride... :)

haha I know the feeling.

It's good when you break your virginity. The first time is always the scariest but most memorable :lol: It's addictive.

Brooke's exactly the same. She was talking about riding over to Raglan :) I think seeing the photo's they took of her helped a lot as well. Some cool shots.

[Geeen]

Not to mention the notes Karel emailed through tonight......

[MystikEagle]

haha I know the feeling.

It's good when you break your virginity. The first time is always the scariest but most memorable :lol: It's addictive.

Brooke's exactly the same. She was talking about riding over to Raglan :) I think seeing the photo's they took of her helped a lot as well. Some cool shots.

Over to Raglan is an awesome ride! Let me know if/when she decides to go, I might come along too...

They didn't take many photos of me :( I'm waiting for Al's photos to go up on facebook

[MystikEagle]

Not to mention the notes Karel emailed through tonight......

Haven't read them yet. Probably leave that until my brain has recovered a little :)

[ckai]

Not to mention the notes Karel emailed through tonight......

You put ya name down for CSS yet? ;)


Over to Raglan is an awesome ride! Let me know if/when she decides to go, I might come along too...

They didn't take many photos of me :( I'm waiting for Al's photos to go up on facebook

Will do. One guy took quite a few photos of Brooke. We had a bit of a giggle. There was one of her from behind which there wasn't of for many others and she reckons it was because she was going so slow he had time to follow her!

[Geeen]

You put ya name down for CSS yet? ;)

I would love to, its a $$ issue why I havent yet. Its a definite want to though


Will do. One guy took quite a few photos of Brooke. We had a bit of a giggle. There was one of her from behind which there wasn't of for many others and she reckons it was because she was going so slow he had time to follow her!

Sure, I can't think of any other reason why a male photographer would take a photo from behind a chick on a bike......:innocent:

[slofox]

Over to Raglan is an awesome ride!

Target time for that ride should be 20 - 25 minutes...:whistle:

[ckai]

I would love to, its a $$ issue why I havent yet. Its a definite want to though



Sure, I can't think of any other reason why a male photographer would take a photo from behind a chick on a bike......:innocent:

Yeah I saved for all the ones I did for a few months. You've got 4...plenty of time :) The bastards keep making you wanna come back for more. Then it all comes together in Level 3. Sneaky, very sneaky :)


Target time for that ride should be 20 - 25 minutes...:whistle:

You tried it blind folded yet? haha. Or did the new seal screw up your mojo? Not used to the smooth surface.

Any ride this weekend? Don't even know what it's gonna be like.

[slofox]

You tried it blind folded yet? haha. Or did the new seal screw up your mojo? Not used to the smooth surface.

Any ride this weekend? Don't even know what it's gonna be like.

Blindfolded, eh...Hmmm - never thought of that! The new seal makes it much more betterer.

Sunday should be fine according to Metservice this morning. AND I should be around Sunday as well.

[arcane12]

Rain Saturday and Monday. I hope the weather doesn't shift.

I will probably miss any ride this weekend, but might try to squeeze a quick blat out to get that tag this weekend as no-one else has yet (didn't want to get too greedy, give others a chance to play!)

[MystikEagle]

Will do. One guy took quite a few photos of Brooke. We had a bit of a giggle. There was one of her from behind which there wasn't of for many others and she reckons it was because she was going so slow he had time to follow her!

Lol. What was she riding? I'm a shocker for names and can't say I remember her...

[ckai]

Lol. What was she riding? I'm a shocker for names and can't say I remember her...

Blue Daytona with gold wheels. Puttering around getting in the way of all the faster guys :) She wasn't in your group, she was in one of the 'A' groups.

[MystikEagle]

Blue Daytona with gold wheels. Puttering around getting in the way of all the faster guys :) She wasn't in your group, she was in one of the 'A' groups.

That will be why I don't remember her then! Did she get to do the lap of the track with one hand for countersteering? I might have to try that if/when I get on another track...

[Geeen]

She was in my group, was going really well from what I could see.

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[ckai]

That will be why I don't remember her then! Did she get to do the lap of the track with one hand for countersteering? I might have to try that if/when I get on another track...

haha yeah she did. Freaked out with it as she'd never done that before. I thought everyone had tried going around corners with one hand :) It is a good exercise. Can do it in a large car park too. The twist of the wrist video has a very good example of counter steering. I really should dig around the computer to find it again.


She was in my group, was going really well from what I could see.

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Yeah, you could see she improved towards the end of the day. Her last sessions she was a shocker though. Just didn't look with it and wondered why such a dramatic change. It turned out her first couple of laps were great and then her feet went to sleep and everything snowballed. That's what ya get for having a bung ankle :)

It'll be good to see the difference in her riding on the road.

[Murray]

Just for your info Dons racing his drag bike at Tokoroa on Sunday.

Might do a wee loop down old taupo road or something and end up stopping there for a while??
$15 entry though - cost for me and trina = about 3 jugs of beer on a hot Sunday arvo:drinkup:

http://www.nzdra.co.nz/


Saturday 1 Mainly fine. Westerlies developing.
Sunday 2 Cloud increasing, drizzle developing

Pub meeting tomorrow will discuss plans for a ride then

[Mrs JMK]

How was the charity ride this year?

[Murray]

How was the charity ride this year?

Pretty good - about 12 of us and 40 odd bikes in total. Did the heatherington road, SH22, Raglan road loop. Good bbq at end and all in all a good day.

[arcane12]

Just for your info Dons racing his drag bike at Tokoroa on Sunday.

Might do a wee loop down old taupo road or something and end up stopping there for a while??
$15 entry though - cost for me and trina = about 3 jugs of beer on a hot Sunday arvo:drinkup:

http://www.nzdra.co.nz/


Saturday 1 Mainly fine. Westerlies developing.
Sunday 2 Cloud increasing, drizzle developing

Pub meeting tomorrow will discuss plans for a ride then

Sunday: ewww. Though looking at the forcast maps, I am hoping for late arvo rain. I did the family fun day last year in the rain... not fun.

[Brooke]

Not to mention the notes Karel emailed through tonight......

If I PM you my email address can you please forward that email to me, I mustn't be on her list as I don't have it (as Ckai just said, I mustn't be cool enough:Punk:)


Blue Daytona with gold wheels. Puttering around getting in the way of all the faster guys :) She wasn't in your group, she was in one of the 'A' groups.

As you can all tell Ckai's good at keeping things you tell him to himself, mind you, could have been easily made from an observation

[Geeen]

Sure, I'd be happy to

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[Murray]

It is December 16th and now in the calendar

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=3053&day=2012-12-16

YOU MUST REGISTER SO WE KNOW HOW MUCH TO SPEND ON FOOD & BEVERAGE

Thanks Jim, most enjoyable last year and looking forward to it again this year.

[cameron.new]

Anyone going to Hampton Downs on Sunday?

A mate and I will be heading there from Hamilton. Look out for a Ninja 300 with a new exhaust and a CB900F :)

[Murray]

No planned ride for LOR group this weekend -
on offer is
Tokoroa drags where Don will be racing his dragbike
Hampton Downs

Anyone else want to post up a ride - please do so

Saturday 1 Mainly fine, becoming cloudy at night. Westerly breezes developing.
Sunday 2 Patchy drizzle developing, turning to rain at night. Humid northwesterlies.

[arcane12]

Might be worth to note the Auckland fullas doing a ride down to rags on Sunday.

[Murray]

Oh just remembered if you are bringing a partner can you let us know in this thread as it may not be obvious from your registration - partners welcome (hope thats OK Jim)

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=3053&day=2012-12-16&c=all

[MystikEagle]

I just had a thought! I hope it is ok for me to invite myself to the christmas ride? I really just wanted to do the ride and thought it could be a good way for me to meet some more local bikers...

[rideon]

I just had a thought! I hope it is ok for me to invite myself to the christmas ride? I really just wanted to do the ride and thought it could be a good way for me to meet some more local bikers...

you are more than welcome, will be good trip around the southerm part of the Waikato & good time of year to be meeting new riders. Don't be shy :drinkup:

[Supertwin Don]

Hi, guys, well, I'm afraid you missed the action yesterday.
I know it's been a bad weekend for bikers, but I didn't expect to come close to joining them!:gob::innocent:
A piece of debris from the other bike took me out at about 190kph at the top end of the strip.
A couple of mashed fingertips, assorted grazes and bruises, and (now) a bike that won't be out until next season! Will post some pictures when I get the bike home.:doh:

[ckai]

Hi, guys, well, I'm afraid you missed the action yesterday.
I know it's been a bad weekend for bikers, but I didn't expect to come close to joining them!:gob::innocent:
A piece of debris from the other bike took me out at about 190kph at the top end of the strip.
A couple of mashed fingertips, assorted grazes and bruises, and (now) a bike that won't be out until next season! Will post some pictures when I get the bike home.:doh:


Bug...gaar

[Murray]

A piece of debris from the other bike took me out at about 190kph at the top end of the strip.
A couple of mashed fingertips, assorted grazes and bruises, and (now) a bike that won't be out until next season! Will post some pictures when I get the bike home.:doh:

You should have practised a few more dance moves on Friday night, you might have missed the debris if you had.

Happy to hear you are well

[\m/]

Hi, guys, well, I'm afraid you missed the action yesterday.
I know it's been a bad weekend for bikers, but I didn't expect to come close to joining them!:gob::innocent:
A piece of debris from the other bike took me out at about 190kph at the top end of the strip.
A couple of mashed fingertips, assorted grazes and bruises, and (now) a bike that won't be out until next season! Will post some pictures when I get the bike home.:doh:
Glad you are (mostly) ok, hope your bike isn't too badly damaged.

[Murray]

PLEASE ENSURE YOU REGISTER AS WE NEED TO KNOW HOW MUCH TO SPEND ON F&B

Counting STjim, Rideon, Don & Warr as 2 people each

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=3053&day=2012-12-16&c=all

[Murray]

Pity Insomnia couldnt make it but it does mean there is still room for a couple of bikes.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=3046&day=2013-1-27&c=all

[MystikEagle]

you are more than welcome, will be good trip around the southerm part of the Waikato & good time of year to be meeting new riders. Don't be shy :drinkup:

Awesome! Thanks for that. I am freshly single so could do with a distraction...

[arcane12]

I am keen on the Xmas ride, but am still trying to figure out my availabilty. Would it be ok for me to put my name down and pony up the cash, and then just do my best to be there?

The east cape ride - I am assuming the biggest cut off for that would be accomodation? My keeness is only limited by the idea of trying to do 400km's in a day on the Boulevard! :shit:

[Murray]

I am keen on the Xmas ride, but am still trying to figure out my availabilty. Would it be ok for me to put my name down and pony up the cash, and then just do my best to be there?

Just let us know on the Wednesday before if you can??

East Coast trip uuummmmmhhhhh - hopefully your sitting problems may be sorted by then or otherwise this trip may sort it for you???

[mvw]

PLEASE ENSURE YOU REGISTER AS WE NEED TO KNOW HOW MUCH TO SPEND ON F&B]

I won't be coming on the ride, but will be at the BBQ (with my daughter).

[arcane12]

Ok checked my calendar and made a spot so I am in. Signing up! :Punk:

[Murray]

Crying out for a wee pootle

Sunday 9
Sunny spells. Light winds.

Some are away on the Boyds ride but no reason not to have a wee pootle.

Okoroire burger looks good??? Anyone keen???

[ckai]

Crying out for a wee pootle

Sunday 9
Sunny spells. Light winds.

Some are away on the Boyds ride but no reason not to have a wee pootle.

Okoroire burger looks good??? Anyone keen???

mmm possibly. Either Brooke or I :) I won tickets to the racing on Saturday so I'll be going to that and maybe have to catch up on the lawns on Sunday.

Will have a chat with the clan on Monday about the xmas party. Might even get the old man and mummy dearest to go on the ride. Couldn't think of a better way to ride her bike for the first time :)

[arcane12]

Crying out for a wee pootle

Sunday 9
Sunny spells. Light winds.

Some are away on the Boyds ride but no reason not to have a wee pootle.

Okoroire burger looks good??? Anyone keen???

Sounds like a nice wee pootle. My pland fell through (well, never eventuated), so I'm keen. I might have to plan in a side trip to Shunter's yard by myself on the way back. Been meaning to go see the place for a while. Only so many beer's you can have with the brewer before you really want to go see the brewery!

--edit--

Not that I'm saying I want to go only by myself, if anyone else tags along (and they are open when we go) feel free!

[Murray]

I might have to plan in a side trip to Shunter's yard by myself on the way back. Been meaning to go see the place for a while. Only so many beer's you can have with the brewer before you really want to go see the brewery!.


sounds like a good plan to visit the brewery on the way back you will have to lead us there though.

RUN FOR SUNDAY IS NOW IN THE CALENDAR

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=3055&day=2012-12-9&c=all

[caseye]

Damn this kids stuff, I got to go see a bleed'n horse on Sunday for my daughter.
Otherwise I'd have been a starter for this wee pootle.
Enjoy Oak O and of course the brewery.

[arcane12]

Hmm, can't find open details for Woodside Estate Cafe on the website. I might give them a call. I am pretty sure the cafe (which has Shunters Brewery beers on tap) is open on Sundays, I just don't know when they shut. I will also try to find out who might be brewing that day.

They are located just off SH1B just past Matangi (coming back from Cambridge way) at 130 Woodside road. Will post again tomorrow with more info.

[Murray]

PLEASE ENSURE YOU REGISTER AS WE NEED TO KNOW HOW MUCH TO SPEND ON F&B

Counting STjim, Rideon, Mark, Don & Warr as 2 people each

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=3053&day=2012-12-16&c=all

New page so bumpity bump and update

[arcane12]

My wife is trying to make me go on this. (I have been dithering about it, and she is trying to make my mind up for me!)

So, I guess I should look at booking accomodation! Looks like the prices went up, and all the cheap rooms are booked. Plus the online booking thing seems to charge different rates for breakfast depending on the room? $15/$30/$20. :wacko:

Or should I book through an agent, or even just call them?

[Murray]

My wife is trying to make me go on this. (I have been dithering about it, and she is trying to make my mind up for me!)

Or should I book through an agent, or even just call them?

You could call direct and say you are with LOR group and have a special rate for the group OR IT IS possible that we ensure we get some twin rooms get 2 people in a room as a number of single guys (mark, martin, phil, slicksta??) are booked - Might be time to sort the accom at Napier out - will talk with Milan next Wednesday at pub meeting - I would leave it a while as I am sure we will find a bed for you. Waihou Bay is pretty much bunk rooms so all booked

[MystikEagle]

My wife is trying to make me go on this. (I have been dithering about it, and she is trying to make my mind up for me!)

So, I guess I should look at booking accomodation! Looks like the prices went up, and all the cheap rooms are booked. Plus the online booking thing seems to charge different rates for breakfast depending on the room? $15/$30/$20. :wacko:

Or should I book through an agent, or even just call them?

I'm still trying to decide about this ride too. Not overly keen on hitting the roads on a public holiday...

[arcane12]

Argh! Now I've done it - I emailed them to book a room. If I have to pay a little extra for twin share nevermind. Signed up in the calendar.

As to a ride on a public holiday - yeah getting out on the roads on a public holiday can be scary, but I think with care can be managed. Plus the cops are doing better at raising awareness to take extra care over those times, so hopefully it can be just as safe as getting out there on any other weekend with all those crazy cages! :eek5:

[Murray]

I'm still trying to decide about this ride too. Not overly keen on hitting the roads on a public holiday...

Remember it is only Auckland Anniversary weekend so not to sure how much traffic will be heading Napier and East Coast way. Think most will be going Northland Coromandel, maybe Rotorua so we should avoid nearly all of it

[Murray]

Argh! Now I've done it - I emailed them to book a room. If I have to pay a little extra for twin share nevermind. Signed up in the calendar.


Theoretically say you and Mark shared a twin room (2 beds) you should pay 1/2 the cost each so should be cheaper. In Hotel accommodation usually you start paying extra with 3 or more people to a room.

[insomnia01]

got a email from King Rusty today advising that the GC is on again for 2013 ( 19/20th Oct 2013 ) & SCRR is on for March 2013... anyone here looking at doing the SCRR ? I've never done it before but am very tempted to give next year a good crack as starting point for CP1 is Cape Reinga ( CP2 Cape Egmont, CP3 East Cape & finish CP4 @ Bluff ) for those that have done it before, how do you plan the transfer to SI & what timeframe do you allow for the transfer ? all ideas/thoughts greatly appreciated :msn-wink: Might make the LOR east coast trip after all :shifty::shifty::shifty:

[ckai]

I'm still trying to decide about this ride too. Not overly keen on hitting the roads on a public holiday...

General rule of thumb:

Unless you're on the road at the very start and very end of the holiday period, it's actually the best time since every other bugger is already at their destination, lying on the beach, drinking Slippery Nipples.

Of course, we all know how shit it is to travel with every one else at the start and end though.

But like Murray said, since it's anniversary weekend, not many will be heading in the same direction.

[5150]

got a email from King Rusty today advising that the GC is on again for 2013 ( 19/20th Oct 2013 ) & SCRR is on for March 2013... anyone here looking at doing the SCRR ? I've never done it before but am very tempted to give next year a good crack as starting point for CP1 is Cape Reinga ( CP2 Cape Egmont, CP3 East Cape & finish CP4 @ Bluff ) for those that have done it before, how do you plan the transfer to SI & what timeframe do you allow for the transfer ? all ideas/thoughts greatly appreciated :msn-wink: Might make the LOR east coast trip after all :shifty::shifty::shifty:

Pardon the ignorance. is that Rusty Nuts run? I would be keen on that

[arcane12]

Ok it sounds like at the very least the cafe should be open and there will a brewer there on Sunday so depending on our timing we may get a nose in. :)

[insomnia01]

Pardon the ignorance. is that Rusty Nuts run? I would be keen on that

Yep, thats the one !!! no GC this year so made a 1500km ride out of the C1KC :mobile: Looking forward to 2013.... Have you done a SCRR before ?

[insomnia01]

Bugger - now who's going to show us where the Cape is .......:msn-wink:

Thanks for the update mate , next time huh ??

Plans have changed AGAIN, name added to list & booking with Masonic done...... Now where's the cape again ? !!!! :eek:

[Warr]

Plans have changed AGAIN, name added to list & booking with Masonic done...... Now where's the cape again ? !!!! :eek:
Good to hear. Look forward to you being along :)

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[slofox]

Any rides tomorrow? Or shall I just go on this route by myself?

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[sil3nt]

Any rides tomorrow? Or shall I just go on this route by myself?

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[Supertwin Don]

Hi, Guys and Girls,

Check out the video on vimeo.com (search "don irvine") - sorry, but I don't know how to set up links!

This is why I won't be riding much this side of Christmas.

[ckai]

Hi, Guys and Girls,

Check out the video on vimeo.com (search "don irvine") - sorry, but I don't know how to set up links!

This is why I won't be riding much this side of Christmas.

That must have been a serious hit to the noggen

<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/55140564?badge=0" width="500" height="281" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen="" mozallowfullscreen="" allowfullscreen=""></iframe> Don Irvine's crash at Tokoroa Thunder (http://vimeo.com/55140564) from David Kelly (http://vimeo.com/sandpit) on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com).

[BigAl]

F&$#% hell, you were lucky to walk away from that one don.:mellow:

What was the bit off the other bike?

Should have been picked up at scruteneering.

[5150]

It looked to me like a drive belt snapped and blew the cover clean off.

[slofox]

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This is one great ride. Well worth the 12km of gravel to get to it. Or you could come up from Awakino and then turn around when the seal ends and ride it each way if gravels frightens you. Today the gravel was thin with easy riding in wheel tracks, no sliding round, easy 60k on a sporty. The odd ball-rattling corrugation though...best to be standing up for those bits. :crazy:

There's about 30km of pure twisties between the gravel and SH3. Sealed, not that wide but OK, not a lot of traffic at all - maybe three vehicles in all through there today.

Then there's the gorge on the way home. After the narrower bit, it feels a mile wide and sweepy rather than twisty. Pity about the tanker and trailer infestation...All in all, it's a great day's ride.

Only one bad moment. On the way home, between Pio Pio and Te Kuiti I got behind two litttle jeepy things, front one doing 85 - 90. Back one following real close. Eventually the straight bit comes. I wait for Mr 2 to pass but he hovers behind. So I think (as one does) that I had better zip past both. Which I did. Then just as I moved by Mr.1, a clearing appears on the other side of the road. With a parked patrol car in it. And an active radar machine. And here's me at the top of a passing move and just a tad over the speed limit. :whistle: Oh shit. What does one do? In my case I moved back into lane and slowed, as nonchalantly as I could under the circumstances, down to a more moderate velocity. Ever looking in the mirror to see if he was of a mind for pursuit...which did not happen.

Still, I hate being on the wrong side of the road so I like to get past and back on my side of the road ASAP...it's safer that way y'know.coughcough :rolleyes:

Took a bit of vid in there but it turns out a bug had met with the lens protector, varnishing it with spooge, which, sadly, obfuscated the pics a bit. Bugger.


Video. Not the best quality the XD can produce - bug spooge on lens, not vertically aligned, facing a little low...maybe I should have checked the camera first...

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This is one great ride. Well worth the 12km of gravel to get to it. Or you could come up from Awakino and then turn around when the seal ends and ride it each way if gravels frightens you. Today the gravel was thin with easy riding in wheel tracks, no sliding round, easy 60k on a sporty. The odd ball-rattling corrugation though...best to be standing up for those bits. :crazy:

There's about 30km of pure twisties between the gravel and SH3. Sealed, not that wide but OK, not a lot of traffic at all - maybe three vehicles in all through there today.

Then there's the gorge on the way home. After the narrower bit, it feels a mile wide and sweepy rather than twisty. Pity about the tanker and trailer infestation...All in all, it's a great day's ride.

Only one bad moment. On the way home, between Pio Pio and Te Kuiti I got behind two litttle jeepy things, front one doing 85 - 90. Back one following real close. Eventually the straight bit comes. I wait for Mr 2 to pass but he hovers behind. So I think (as one does) that I had better zip past both. Which I did. Then just as I moved by Mr.1, a clearing appears on the other side of the road. With a parked patrol car in it. And an active radar machine. And here's me at the top of a passing move and just a tad over the speed limit. :whistle: Oh shit. What does one do? In my case I moved back into lane and slowed, as nonchalantly as I could under the circumstances, down to a more moderate velocity. Ever looking in the mirror to see if he was of a mind for pursuit...which did not happen.

Still, I hate being on the wrong side of the road so I like to get past and back on my side of the road ASAP...it's safer that way y'know.coughcough :rolleyes:

Took a bit of vid in there but it turns out a bug had met with the lens protector, varnishing it with spooge, which, sadly, obfuscated the pics a bit. Bugger.

Yip, tis a good road. Nothing gives you the feeling of racing at Isle of Man like fence posts on the inside of corners on the edge of the road :) Makes for easy apex though:niceone:

[Murray]

PLEASE ENSURE YOU REGISTER AS WE NEED TO KNOW HOW MUCH TO SPEND ON F&B

Counting STjim, Rideon, Don & Warr as 2 people each

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=3053&day=2012-12-16&c=all


SUNDAY 16TH DECEMBER XMAS RIDE AND BBQ

Sunday 16
Dry. Light winds.

Issued: 2:10am 10 Dec


New Page Bumpity Bump - need to know numbers by Thursday (after Wednesday nights pub meeting)

[Warr]

got a email from King Rusty today advising that the GC is on again for 2013 ( 19/20th Oct 2013 ) & SCRR is on for March 2013... anyone here looking at doing the SCRR ? I've never done it before but am very tempted to give next year a good crack as starting point for CP1 is Cape Reinga ( CP2 Cape Egmont, CP3 East Cape & finish CP4 @ Bluff ) for those that have done it before, how do you plan the transfer to SI & what timeframe do you allow for the transfer ? all ideas/thoughts greatly appreciated :msn-wink: Might make the LOR east coast trip after all :shifty::shifty::shifty:

CP1 Cape Reinga March 11 2013
CP2 Cape Egmont March 12th 2013
CP3 East Cape March 13th 2013
CP4 Bluff March 16th 2013
http://new.rustynuts.co.nz/Rides/TheSouthernCross/12thSouthernCrossEntryForm.aspx

[insomnia01]

CP1 Cape Reinga March 11 2013
CP2 Cape Egmont March 12th 2013
CP3 East Cape March 13th 2013
CP4 Bluff March 16th 2013
http://new.rustynuts.co.nz/Rides/TheSouthernCross/12thSouthernCrossEntryForm.aspx

got that info already Warren looking for folk that have done the event before, I only see the transition on the ferry the real hurdle ie : timing for ferry crossing morning/evening or early morning crossing, as you can see we'll have 3days to get from East Cape lighthouse to Bluff :laugh::shifty:

[MystikEagle]

got that info already Warren looking for folk that have done the event before, I only see the transition on the ferry the real hurdle ie : timing for ferry crossing morning/evening or early morning crossing, as you can see we'll have 3days to get from East Cape lighthouse to Bluff :laugh::shifty:

Easy as pie! Done it in the car in two days, slept a few hours on one side and then on the ferry. Done it going both north and south. I wish I could join you but I don't think my ass would cope...

P.S. I took the earliest crossing on the ferry both times. Less traffic etc and easier to sleep :) Oh, and the water tends to be calmer too if your of the sea sick variety like myself...

[Warr]

got that info already Warren looking for folk that have done the event before, I only see the transition on the ferry the real hurdle ie : timing for ferry crossing morning/evening or early morning crossing, as you can see we'll have 3days to get from East Cape lighthouse to Bluff :laugh::shifty:
Geoff (aka Blackbird) who used to live in Tokoroa, He has written a log of his Southern Cross adventures .. Will see if I can find a link to post.

I have booked leave for the event and plan to do something like Wednesday after East Cape, get to Picton for the night and then
Thursday Picton - Dunedin is 8.5 hours giving a day up my sleave and on Saturday Dunedin - Bluff is 2.5 hours.

Here is his Log
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/12630-Southern-Cross-the-tale-of-3-newbies

Insomnia01 .... Perhaps we should create a new thread rather than clutter up the LOR pages :)

[insomnia01]

Geoff (aka Blackbird) who used to live in Tokoroa, He has written a log of his Southern Cross adventures .. Will see if I can find a link to post.

I have booked leave for the event and plan to do something like Wednesday after East Cape, get to Picton for the night and then
Thursday Picton - Dunedin is 8.5 hours giving a day up my sleave and on Saturday Dunedin - Bluff is 2.5 hours.

Here is his Log
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/12630-Southern-Cross-the-tale-of-3-newbies

Insomnia01 .... Perhaps we should create a new thread rather than clutter up the LOR pages :)

Know Geoff well, have spoken with him already & looking at making up a timetable.... no need for the thread I'm sorted, I thought there was more riders amongst those that read LOR threads that had done it before obviously I got it wrong

[Murray]

A thought for an overnighter Feb 9/10 if anyone interested. Or maybe we join up for a wee while???

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/155046-L-s-Angles-Ride-to-the-Naki-(Feb-9-10)-2013?highlight=angel

I think Nev wanted to do something like this?? WHO???

[insomnia01]

was thinking of hooking up with them for a wee blat :eek: coffee at Mokau then head back on some roads of discovery

[Murray]

looks like 20-25 people now attending - looking for to a relaxing Sunday arvo with a few beers and some good food!!

For those that want to finish the ride and drop bikes at home and car it to Jims (like we plan to do) his address is 75 Lewis street, Glenview. Sometime around 3.30ish to 4.00ish.

See you at Whatawhata at 12.30

[sil3nt]

Everyone needs to get down to Hamilton Motorcycles and test ride their demo fleet.

Just took the 2013 ZX6R out and was blown away by how good it is. Also took an Arai out for a demo. Excellent helmet shame about the price.

They have the following available to demo:

Ninja ZX6R
Ninja ZX10R
Ninja ZX14 (pretty sure its this and not the concours)
Ninja 650
Ninja 300

Demo fleet is in shop until Tuesday apparently.

[arcane12]

Hey, Can you put me down as 3? Me, the Wife, and 2 kids (1 x 5yrs, and 1 x 6mo).

--edit--

For Sunday I mean! :)

[Murray]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=3053&day=2012-12-16

Sunday 16Mostly sunny. Light winds.

Issued: 12:58pm 13 Dec

[Murray]

Wednesday 19th December is last pub meeting before Christmas. It has kindly been organised that on this night the clubrooms will donate a couple of platters of food for the LOR group!!

Probaably about 6.45 - if you dont turn up I will eat the lot (fat biker member)

[MystikEagle]

looks like 20-25 people now attending - looking for to a relaxing Sunday arvo with a few beers and some good food!!

For those that want to finish the ride and drop bikes at home and car it to Jims (like we plan to do) his address is 75 Lewis street, Glenview. Sometime around 3.30ish to 4.00ish.

See you at Whatawhata at 12.30

I'm assuming it will be ok to just bike there? I live a bit far out of town to warrant going home to get the car... Anyone else going straight there that I could follow? (I don't know Hamilton very well :sweatdrop)

[wysper]

Hey, Can you put me down as 3? Me, the Wife, and 2 kids (1 x 5yrs, and 1 x 6mo).

--edit--

For Sunday I mean! :)

Oh come on man, get them all out on the demo fleet!

[wharekura]

See you at Whatawhata at 12.30
misses and i mite pop in to jims and say hi and for me to introduce wife to the lot i disappear with on the occasional sundays. will bring own drink but be happy to contribute $.

[Murray]

I'm assuming it will be ok to just bike there? I live a bit far out of town to warrant going home to get the car... Anyone else going straight there that I could follow? (I don't know Hamilton very well :sweatdrop)

No probs at all, i am sure some will go straight there if not most.

[Geeen]

I'm assuming it will be ok to just bike there? I live a bit far out of town to warrant going home to get the car... Anyone else going straight there that I could follow? (I don't know Hamilton very well :sweatdrop)

Its just around the corner from my place, if you remember where that is

[mvw]

I'm assuming it will be ok to just bike there?

Damn straight!

[MystikEagle]

Its just around the corner from my place, if you remember where that is

Sure do! Thanks guys! :)

[5150]

Anyone riding today? Was thinking coffee in Rags or similar.

[kevie]

Been a mad last few months so time I shelved al the jobs and things I need to do and get out with the group for a ride. Will toodle along on the ride too and wife and I plan to come to the BBQ as well..... (will have to run home to pick her up after the ride as shes not been well and not feeling up to wiggly windy roads).

[Murray]

Been a mad last few months so time I shelved al the jobs and things I need to do and get out with the group for a ride. Will toodle along on the ride too and wife and I plan to come to the BBQ as well..... (will have to run home to pick her up after the ride as shes not been well and not feeling up to wiggly windy roads).

Cool, be good to catch up again

[slofox]

Anyone riding today? Was thinking coffee in Rags or similar.

Not today. But tomorrow..? Morning?

[5150]

Not today. But tomorrow..? Morning?

Early morning could be goer. Raglan for the tag maybe?

[Pumbaa]

hi i will try to attend the ride but not the bbq have other comitments for to night hope to see you there

[Damantis]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=3053&day=2012-12-16

Sunday 16Mostly sunny. Light winds.

Issued: 12:58pm 13 Dec

Got other commitments this afternoon though so will not come for BBQ

[arcane12]

I'd just like to say a big thank you! It was a great day, and an awesome BBQ. It was fun riding with such a cool bunch of people. Special thank to Murray for setting it all up, and Jim for being the best host. :2thumbsup

Hope to see you all out there again soon! (I'd write more, but I was running out of superlatives).

[MystikEagle]

I'd just like to say a big thank you! It was a great day, and an awesome BBQ. It was fun riding with such a cool bunch of people. Special thank to Murray for setting it all up, and Jim for being the best host. :2thumbsup

Hope to see you all out there again soon! (I'd write more, but I was running out of superlatives).

+1

I had alot of fun, I'm just sorry that my bike ran out of fuel and buggered up the tail end charlie... Hopefully I get her fixed for next time!

[Geeen]

+1

I had alot of fun, I'm just sorry that my bike ran out of fuel and buggered up the tail end charlie... Hopefully I get her fixed for next time!

Oh no! Doesn't sound like you're having a good week. Hopefully things will improve tomorrow.