Laxed out rides

[STJim]

( not too much drinking girls .... you know who I mean !! LOL )

Remember 0830 @ kingsgate - 0900 sharp departure ( will Kakes be on time ?? :bleh:)



You should have now been back for over 12 hours. Time to have writen a full trip report with photos. :laugh:

[insomnia01]

I bet their all still :zzzz: while some of us have to go to work..... Big "thank you's" to Mills & the organising grp for a cool weekend of great company,AWESOME roads & goodtimes :drinknsin thanks also to Pete for leading the charge, hats off to ALL the cruisers in the pack, you handled the roads & mileage like pro's :clap: not everyone can do those roads under those conditions & km's & make it look so easy ( you all looked very refreshed at the end of each day hats off to you ) pat yourselves on the back .... for those that wished they had come along, watch this space for next anniversary weekend rumour has it there's already a destination in the pipe line for next time :Punk::Punk::Punk:

[Murray]

You should have now been back for over 12 hours. Time to have writen a full trip report with photos. :laugh:

What goes on tour stays on tour!!

[5150]

They probably still nursing hangovers :shutup:

[philmc]

Yes a great three days. Big thanks to mills and team for organising a fabulous ride .Looking forword to an other already

[insomnia01]

What goes on tour stays on tour!!

anyone know where the "GOAT" ended up ? :killingme AWESOME DUDE !!!! :drinknsin

[STJim]

What goes on tour stays on tour!!

All I am looking for is a report on the "good things" that happened and lovely photos. The sort of things that you want to share.

[MzTulip]

Well, well, well, it can't all stay on tour Murray - but the odd rumour might come out! All in all it really was a fantastic weekend - perfect weather, people, scenery and most roads were good with a few distractions like horses and dead goats but nothing bad happened and apart from two of us, all stayed on the seal the whole way! I have a few pics to put up once I work out how to get them on here (technologically challenged).

Sorry Lonestar Napier for driving the other customers away on Saturday night but we really were having a great time! Sorry about all the laughter and spilt drink!

Thanks Masonic Hotel in Napier for having us - well recommended place to stay (awesome carpet aye Murray and plenty of history there) and secure garage bike parking for only $10.

Big big ride up from Napier to Waihou Bay on Sunday but lots of stops on the way, and the pub we stayed at was a very welcome sight when we got there. Thanks to Waihou Bay for staying open for us to party and sorry if we kept you up late. A few sore heads on Monday morning but the cooked brekkies were awesome!

A fun time on bikes had by all. I feel so lucky to be able to be living such a wonderful dream. Thanks Mils for organising it. The goat did make it back! Go Jacko! And White Is didn't blow its .... on us!

Bring on the next ride guys!

[mvw]

An awesome trip, I think the best ride I've ever been on. Thanks all, and do I win the prize for most drinks spilled?

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[ckai]

Sounds like a good 'un:Punk:. I was going to get you guys a police escort when you were in Napier from a mate who rides (first I was gonna get him to scare ya's ;) ) but got tied up with ripping plants and buildings down. Would have been a Kodak moment!

In the interests of research, how much do you guys reckon it would have roughly cost all up? Young families = plan for this type of stuff for the future. Unless you're crossing the border to the Mother Island, a trip like this would be roughly the same no matter where you go.

[Misred]

anyone know where the "GOAT" ended up ? :killingme AWESOME DUDE !!!! :drinknsin

lol.... WHAT A DUDE JACKO WAS EH!!! :doobey:....... the goat !!!! .... bleating mad !!! ...... sooo much fun was had .... AWESOME PEEPS to ride with.... can't wait for the next :woohoo:

[Misred]

Bring on the next ride guys![/QUOTE]

....... or girls Shona !!! .....I think thats the next plan on the riding calander, before shit weather rolls in.... looks like we could be taking an extra gal.... yayeee more the merrier :drinknsin

[BigAl]

Speaking of rides guys & girls, a few mates and I are planning a Coro loop ride on Waitangi Day.

Planning to leave at 9am BP Rototuna, all levels at the mo with a TEC and lead at intersections.

Several stops/regroups & lunch around Whitianga, 370kms return.:done:

[MzTulip]

Sounds like a good 'un:Punk:. I was going to get you guys a police escort when you were in Napier from a mate who rides (first I was gonna get him to scare ya's ;) ) but got tied up with ripping plants and buildings down. Would have been a Kodak moment!

In the interests of research, how much do you guys reckon it would have roughly cost all up? Young families = plan for this type of stuff for the future. Unless you're crossing the border to the Mother Island, a trip like this would be roughly the same no matter where you go.

A police escort would have got a few of the guys goin!

I put $116 (not all at once!) worth of 95/96 in my 650cc bike (and have a bit left after 1250km), $100 on 2 nights shared accommodation, and I'm too ashamed to say how much on food and drink but its fair to say my bike is cheaper to run than I am :rockon:. So if you don't drink anything - its not too bad price-wise to have such a fantastic time :woohoo:

[MzTulip]

Speaking of rides guys & girls, a few mates and I are planning a Coro loop ride on Waitangi Day.

Planning to leave at 9am BP Rototuna, all levels at the mo with a TEC and lead at intersections.

Several stops/regroups & lunch around Whitianga, 370kms return.:done:

I got a wedding to attend unfortunately. Great idea tho!

[MzTulip]

An awesome trip, I think the best ride I've ever been on. Thanks all, and do I win the prize for most drinks spilled?

277537

Bloody oath you do roomie - and for knowing the words to all those songs!

[\m/]

Speaking of rides guys & girls, a few mates and I are planning a Coro loop ride on Waitangi Day.

Planning to leave at 9am BP Rototuna, all levels at the mo with a TEC and lead at intersections.

Several stops/regroups & lunch around Whitianga, 370kms return.:done:
Nothing else on that day so I'm keen.

[mvw]

Speaking of rides guys & girls, a few mates and I are planning a Coro loop ride on Waitangi Day.

I'm keen, should be free that weekend.

[Damantis]

Speaking of rides guys & girls, a few mates and I are planning a Coro loop ride on Waitangi Day.

Planning to leave at 9am BP Rototuna, all levels at the mo with a TEC and lead at intersections.

Several stops/regroups & lunch around Whitianga, 370kms return.:done:

Hope the weather cooperates! metservice is showing rain from monday to wednesday! I've got a limited leave pass for riding from Sunday through to next Sunday and now the weather's looking dodgy! :angry:

[5150]

I'm keen, should be free that weekend.

Waitangi day is on Wednesday :shutup:

[BigAl]

Hope the weather cooperates! metservice is showing rain from monday to wednesday! I've got a limited leave pass for riding from Sunday through to next Sunday and now the weather's looking dodgy! :angry:

Yeah it's still a little far out to get a reliable forcast, fingers crossed eh?

[slofox]

Yeah it's still a little far out to get a reliable forcast, fingers crossed eh?

Metservice: Whitianga, Wednesday 6th - "Showers, Easterlies."

Bum. :angry:

[ckai]

A police escort would have got a few of the guys goin!

I put $116 (not all at once!) worth of 95/96 in my 650cc bike (and have a bit left after 1250km), $100 on 2 nights shared accommodation, and I'm too ashamed to say how much on food and drink but its fair to say my bike is cheaper to run than I am :rockon:. So if you don't drink anything - its not too bad price-wise to have such a fantastic time :woohoo:

That's not bad at all really. I would have picked the food, but more importantly "refreshments", would have been the big spender :)

[insomnia01]

more importantly "refreshments", would have been the big spender :)

At the Masonic we got a couple of handles in before Happy Hour finished ( $5 then back to 7$ :shit: ) then Murray found the jugs for $13 which worked out to 2 1/2 handles per jug :woohoo: :drinknsin @ Waihau Bay Lodge handles are $5 & I heard later on in the night some people got $5 dbles of top shelf :sick::sick: which ran out when the plug got pulled on the jukebox :shutup: hence the slow start the next morning :laugh:

My bill for the weekend worked out to $72.50 for both nights accommadation & spent $150-180 on petrol for 1324km's, dinner on Sat night was $7 & Sun was $22 with Breaky @$11.....

[wysper]

So basically, since I am essentially a non drinker, a trip like this would be pretty good value for money.

[mvw]

Waitangi day is on Wednesday :shutup:

Well done, that man!

I should be free that Wednesday, too.

[5150]

So basically, since I am essentially a non drinker, a trip like this would be pretty good value for money.

Cheap date right there ladies and gentlemen :laugh:

[slofox]

Yeah it's still a little far out to get a reliable forcast, fingers crossed eh?


Metservice: Whitianga, Wednesday 6th - "Showers, Easterlies."

Bum. :angry:

Latest forecast is more betterer...fine an' light winds. Map looks like it ought to clear for Wednesday too.

[MzTulip]

So basically, since I am essentially a non drinker, a trip like this would be pretty good value for money.

Yup, and I bet you'd still have a good time too!

[Damantis]

Anyone keen for a blat tomorrow? Was thinking a wee pootle out to Waitomo vis Kawhia / Harbour road.

[slofox]

Anyone keen for a blat tomorrow? Was thinking a wee pootle out to Waitomo vis Kawhia / Harbour road.

Nothing for me tomorrow.

I have to go up to Dargaville on Monay - for a funeral...and come back same day. Best I take me cushioned trousers - or grow a fatter arse quicklike.

[Damantis]

Nothing for me tomorrow.

I have to go up to Dargaville on Monay - for a funeral...and come back same day. Best I take me cushioned trousers - or grow a fatter arse quicklike.

Condolences for the funeral. You're riding up? Waiopua forest and the Maungamuka gorge aren't far from there though! Hope you get some time to squeeze in those excellent roads.

[Geeen]

Nothing for me tomorrow.

I have to go up to Dargaville on Monay - for a funeral...and come back same day. Best I take me cushioned trousers - or grow a fatter arse quicklike.

http://www.accesshealth.com.au/sample/p_donut_cushion__2055.jpg


:innocent::innocent::whistle::whistle::whistle:

[slofox]

Condolences for the funeral. You're riding up? Waiopua forest and the Maungamuka gorge aren't far from there though! Hope you get some time to squeeze in those excellent roads.

I lived up there for ten years so got to know those roads well. Which is how I met this guy whose funeral it is. Good friend back then. He's been sick for a while - we knew he wouldn't last long.

Doubt I'll have time to venture upwards.

[QUOTE=Geeen;1130491207 :innocent::innocent::whistle::whistle::whistle:[/QUOTE]

So is that a padded dunny seat then...

[Damantis]

Anyone keen for a blat tomorrow? Was thinking a wee pootle out to Waitomo vis Kawhia / Harbour road.

Ah well, if anyone wants to tag along, I'll be gassing up at Z Five Crossroads about 9.30 tomorrow morning

[slofox]

Nothing for me tomorrow.

I have to go up to Dargaville on Monay - for a funeral...and come back same day. Best I take me cushioned trousers - or grow a fatter arse quicklike.

I just spent eight of the last fourteen hours sitting on the back of The Vixen, wending my way to Dargaville and back. I bet my bum has right angle notch shaped kinks in it now...

Pretty rough ride really. Left at 5.00am thinking I might get some dry road to start with. But the rain started at 5 to 5, just as I was togged up...then further up it pissed down. Auckland motorway at 6.15am was still crazy but didn't stop at all.

North Shore and up to Brynderwyn, the cloud was on the ground, roads were wet and traffic was insane - fucking great truck and trailer units on those Narrow Roads to the Deep North. Lots more passing lanes than when I lived up there but still damn slow with the weather. Oh and the wind was blowing like hell as well.

Heading west of Maungaturoto, I could see the western arch ahead and once onto the Ruawai (pronounced "ROO WHY" by locals) flats, rain stopped.

Headed back in afternoon. Dry nearly all the way. But again traffic totally clogging that Northern highway - lucky to make 90km/hr without being a loony. Auckland was pretty rush hour (4.30pm) but survived it. Met heavy rain again once I hit Ngaruawahia. Again, really heavy wind gusts in Northland. I don't mind riding in windy conditions - in fact I quite like it - but there was one gust on the ROOWHY flats coming back that shunted us right across the lane. Never had that before.


One good outcome of the slower than usual pace is the fuel consumption which was about 12% better than usual...dunno why that should be...

[mvw]

I can't outdo Slofox's gripping tale of his harrowing commute, but it's time for me to cough up the tracks I recorded on the East Cape ride. If for no other reason than to partially recompense those I held up by fiddling with my alfresco charging circuit in a series of semi-successful attempts to keep the phone alive enough to record said track.

Day 1, yes I forgot to turn the bloody thing on until the first stop. The blank bit was Tuikaramea Rd, out to Ngahinapouri, then across Te Awamutu/Kihikihi and out Arapuni Rd to the spectacular Owairaka valley. Zig, zag before a last-moment right bend saves us from Mangakino and drops us into the loving arms of Whakamaru.

http://goo.gl/maps/6AUxa

Ok, look at map if you want to see where we (or, at least, I) went after that. Lake, trees, glipses of the mountains, all painfully pretty. Turangi, less so, but nature calls. More spectacle and a good pace to the next stop at Waiouru to fill up on sugar, salt, fat and quick-digesting carbs and to top up the bikes. No trouble finding the turn-offs that Milan described so carefully in the briefings and vroom vroom over Gentle Annie we go. Down to the expressway and cruise on up towards the waterfront. Stop and look at maps [Where's the bloody hotel? Dunno mate, let's try down there], park the bikes wander about on foot, where there hell is everyone, sod it, into the bar, come back out and finally remember to turn off the track. At which point everyone turns up with no bits missing! Choice day!

[BigAl]

Speaking of rides guys & girls, a few mates and I are planning a Coro loop ride on Waitangi Day.

Planning to leave at 9am BP Rototuna, all levels at the mo with a TEC and lead at intersections.

Several stops/regroups & lunch around Whitianga, 370kms return.:done:

Weather looks good tomorrow :sunny:, meet at 8:45am BP Rototuna.

See you there.

[Damantis]

Weather looks good tomorrow :sunny:, meet at 8:45am BP Rototuna.

See you there.

I think I might make this day one of my summer raod trip. Been wanting to get away for a while and think I might go down the coast after this ride and stay in Opotiki then head round the east cape. Then wherever my budget allows. Maybe to hastings and back ove rhe gentle annie road or something.

[BigAl]

Would if it was easy Dan, but adding to calendar appears not user friendly.

[Damantis]

Would if it was easy Dan, but adding to calendar appears not user friendly.

Fair enough! Do we know how many are going yet?

[insomnia01]

Been wanting to get away for a while and think I might go down the coast after this ride and stay in Opotiki then head round the east cape. Then wherever my budget allows. Maybe to hastings and back ove rhe gentle annie road or something.

LOR have just been there, road conditions better on the west side of east coast, road melting from midday on if weather stays the same as what we have had lately, gentle annie in good nick with little grit here & there ( watch out for the last 20km heading into taihape, road dodgy in parts ) Top10 holiday parks are cheap for a cabin, better chance of petrol at Waihau bay than Te araroa, next stop Tolaga bay for gas..... fireblade on Tiniroto rd :niceone: must do

[Damantis]

LOR have just been there, road conditions better on the west side of east coast, road melting from midday on if weather stays the same as what we have had lately, gentle annie in good nick with little grit here & there ( watch out for the last 20km heading into taihape, road dodgy in parts ) Top10 holiday parks are cheap for a cabin, better chance of petrol at Waihau bay than Te araroa, next stop Tolaga bay for gas..... fireblade on Tiniroto rd :niceone: must do

Which holiday park did you get a cheap cabin at? I wanna get to Opotiki or even Hicks Bay for the first night and round to Napier the next day. Am thinking of a cabin one night and roughing it another to keep the costs down

[insomnia01]

Which holiday park did you get a cheap cabin at? I wanna get to Opotiki or even Hicks Bay for the first night and round to Napier the next day. Am thinking of a cabin one night and roughing it another to keep the costs down

Waihau Bay Lodge is where we stayed but there's plenty of others all the way up the coast, Hicks bay could be $$$$ but worth a try or contact Pihi @ Maraehako Bay retreat 07 325 2648 i've never stayed there ( will be next month ) but Mills ( rideon ) has & recommends it, bunks,dorms & single rooms right on the coast

[BigAl]

Fair enough! Do we know how many are going yet?

Hard to tell, possibly around a dozen.

[slofox]

I'll have to pass on this one Al - used all me money on gas for the funeral run yesterday.

Also had a relay go tits up on the way home - the one that powers the distributiion block - from which run things like GPS and RD. Had to unplug both. The relay kept switching on and off all the time causing all sorts of grief.

Pulled the old one out this morning - yep, it's fucked all right. Seems under the seat is not as dry a spot as I had believed. The insides of the relay were a mess. I'm amazed it still functioned at all being full of rust and crap. Must have been like that a long time.

Still, new relay from Jaycars for $11.00 and all is go again. This time I have sealed around the lid of the relay with silicone. Might keep it drier. Maybe.

[rebel]

Waihau Bay Lodge is where we stayed but there's plenty of others all the way up the coast, Hicks bay could be $$$$ but worth a try or contact Pihi @ Maraehako Bay retreat 07 325 2648 i've never stayed there ( will be next month ) but Mills ( rideon ) has & recommends it, bunks,dorms & single rooms right on the coast

Is it recommended to do the coast road instead of opotiki-gisborne down the middle? What are the distances between fuel stops on the coast? I'm looking at doing the same ride as Damantis next week but don't know about fuel range (except after Taihape I'll head towards taumaranui and head to welly via worlds forgotten highway). cheers.
Damantis if you can do it next week and want another bike to tag along gimme a yell.

[insomnia01]

Is it recommended to do the coast road instead of opotiki-gisborne down the middle? What are the distances between fuel stops on the coast? I'm looking at doing the same ride as Damantis next week but don't know about fuel range (except after Taihape I'll head towards taumaranui and head to welly via worlds forgotten highway). cheers.
Damantis if you can do it next week and want another bike to tag along gimme a yell.

jump on google maps or motowhere.com which will give you km's so you can work out route, through the Waioeka gorge or around the coast either is awesome :yes: West to east, petrol available at Waihau Bay 91 & 95, Te araroa 91 only I think but opening hours a bit :crazy: phone them before hand, ruatoria if your keen :shit: Tokomaru bay 91 only & eft pos or credit card only, Tolaga bay 91 & 95 available, from memory Waihau bay to Tolaga bay is @173km

[Damantis]

Hard to tell, possibly around a dozen.

Should be mint as long as the wind buggers off.Blowing a gale out there at the the mo

[BigAl]

Speaking of rides guys & girls, a few mates and I are planning a Coro loop ride on Waitangi Day.

Planning to leave at 9am BP Rototuna, all levels at the mo with a TEC and lead at intersections.

Several stops/regroups & lunch around Whitianga, 370kms return.:done:

Yep wind meant to drop.

[Pumbaa]

looks good for tomorrow im in for the corro loop was on call for work but did a swap for last saterday so have tomorrow free :scooter:

[BigAl]

Great ride around the Coro loop today, 10 bikes to start with.

Awesome roads and company, thanks guys, will post some vid links tomorrow:woohoo:

[mvw]

Great ride around the Coro loop today, 10 bikes to start with.

Awesome roads and company, thanks guys, will post some vid links tomorrow:woohoo:

Great ride, Al. Thanks for organising!

[Maha]

Great ride around the Coro loop today, 10 bikes to start with.

Awesome roads and company, thanks guys, will post some vid links tomorrow:woohoo:

To start with? :blink:

[BigAl]

To start with? :blink:

Yeah Kev peeled off to visit a mate.

[Murray]

SUNDAY MARCH 3rd is the 4th annual
BIKES BBQ & the BLUES - thats our celebration of all things motorcycling and what a great day it is.
See the website for details
www.bikesBBQblues.co.nz

Devonport - tis a good day

[Geeen]

March 3rd is also the date for the Waikato toy run......

Not sent from an iDevice

[BigAl]

Link of 1 vid from the Coro loop ride.

http://youtu.be/G0nEpgu-jtw

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[slofox]

Link of 1 vid from the Coro loop ride.

http://youtu.be/G0nEpgu-jtw



You're not gunna tell me you went through Whitianga without retrieving the tag are you lads..?

[MzTulip]

Waihau Bay Lodge is where we stayed but there's plenty of others all the way up the coast, Hicks bay could be $$$$ but worth a try or contact Pihi @ Maraehako Bay retreat 07 325 2648 i've never stayed there ( will be next month ) but Mills ( rideon ) has & recommends it, bunks,dorms & single rooms right on the coast

Maraehako Retreat is fantastic - we stayed there last March on the Boyds Ride. Its not far south of Waihau Bay. Mind the steep ride down the hill to the retreat tho its a bit hairy!:sweatdrop

[Grant`]

3rd of March if i read the posteri saw correctly is a bikes and hot rod show in tauranga also for anyone interested.

[Murray]

3rd of March if i read the posteri saw correctly is a bikes and hot rod show in tauranga also for anyone interested.

Don't you mean this - in New Plymouth

http://www.bikesbluesandhotcars.com/

[BigAl]

You're not gunna tell me you went through Whitianga without retrieving the tag are you lads..?

Oops I think we may have forgotten SF :facepalm:

Here is another short vid of us leaving Tairua.

http://youtu.be/rzBjHl9tDi8

[slofox]

[QUOTE=BigAl;1130495307]Oops I think we may have forgotten SF :facepalm:

QUOTE]

Can't trust blardy hoons to do anyfink can ya!

Tell ya what, buy me new sprockets and chain and I'll go get it for ya! :whistle:

[rideon]

Maraehako Retreat is fantastic - we stayed there last March on the Boyds Ride. Its not far south of Waihau Bay. Mind the steep ride down the hill to the retreat tho its a bit hairy!:sweatdrop

For a girl .............LOL :bleh:

[Damantis]

Oops I think we may have forgotten SF :facepalm:

Here is another short vid of us leaving Tairua.

http://youtu.be/rzBjHl9tDi8

I ended up staying in Mt Maunganui after leaving my wallet there at the BP then riding 100kms before realising and going back to retreive it! . Then I rode to just north of Taupo, Across to Taumarunui, through Forgotten Highway to Stratford and stayed at Onaere Bay ( between Waitata and Urenui ) for a couple of nights while I rested my weary ass.

[Grant`]

Don't you mean this - in New Plymouth

http://www.bikesbluesandhotcars.com/

To be honest i dont know just caught it in passing when i was in tga..

[arcane12]

Doh, I won't be coming to the pub meets anymore (well I guess I missed a fair few anyway) as I am now in charge of the after work kid pick up run. And I don't fancy wrangling a 5 year old and a 9 month old and a beer ;)

[mvw]

And I don't fancy wrangling a 5 year old and a 9 month old and a beer ;)

A shame, since that happens to be one of the Masters-level challenges. :shutup:

[arcane12]

So... anything on this weekend? Looks like good weather. I am getting a new tyre on Staurday am, so might be looking for an excuse to scrub it in - I may have to take a pootle over to rags, or somewhere like that...

[Murray]

Paeroa races this weekend but I'm tied up with pre 49 Hotrods at the Hotel

Open display of Hotrods at the Hotel Saturday up to 160 cars $5 entry or $10 family

Man they are oh so nice!!!

[kevie]

SUNDAY MARCH 3rd is the 4th annual
BIKES BBQ & the BLUES -

Didn't say the start times on site ...... texted the organizer and he said it starts 11am till 4pm.

Hoping to ride up to it too, want to do an article on it for Longriders Mag in USA

[Damantis]

Thought I might go up to Hampton Downs for a looksie either Sat or Sunday morning from Hams via highway 22 to Mercer. Either day is good for me so if anyone is keen to make a group ride of it then gimme a yell. Prefer Saturday as am gagging to get on the bike but Sunday could also be the go.

[BigAl]

What's on at Hampton Dan?

I'm keen to get a ride in, any day would suit.:niceone:

[ckai]

What's on at Hampton Dan?

I'm keen to get a ride in, any day would suit.:niceone:

Playday (I think). A lot of shinangans and free entry for spectators. It's pretty much a display day. Superkarts are gonna be blasting around. If I wasn't prior booked I would have been in.

[Grant`]

Yeah as mentioned above, Playdays - Big Bike Day Out, running Saturday and Sunday with trackdays on both days along with trade stalls and a bbq/band on the Saturday night and Camping on site allowed also. Should be a good event.

[Grashopper]

Hehe, when you guys ride back on Sunday, that slow GN with a discreet hidden L might be me on my way back from AKL. :scooter:
Give me a wave when you fly past. This one :wavey: not the kiwibiker one :)
Might stop at HD to have a look on Sunday morning.

[JafaSaffer]

I could be keen to hook up with you folks at HD

[Damantis]

I could be keen to hook up with you folks at HD

About time!

[Damantis]

What's on at Hampton Dan?

I'm keen to get a ride in, any day would suit.:niceone:

Maybe even a sweaty promo girl or two to make some lascivious ole perves happy too!

[JafaSaffer]

About time!

Yes indeed.. been up and running since last weekend. Went to Paeroa txt me the details.

[Damantis]

Yes indeed.. been up and running since last weekend. Went to Paeroa txt me the details.

You'll need to txt me your number tho. I replaced my phone and lost some contacts that weren't on the Sim-card

[arcane12]

Hmm, I could be keen. I have promised to take a friend out for a driving lesson this weekend, but might be able to work it around, depending on where and when! :)

[Damantis]

Hmm, I could be keen. I have promised to take a friend out for a driving lesson this weekend, but might be able to work it around, depending on where and when! :)

Me and Al will leave BP Rototuna about 9.30 on Saturday morning if you're keen

[wysper]

Are the LOR doing the Toy Run?

[Geeen]

Are the LOR doing the Toy Run?

I had planned to, but now gotta go to tauranga and install a new ht amp for the mother in law:banghead:

Not sent from an iDevice

[wysper]

I had planned to, but now gotta go to tba and install a new ht amp for the mother in law:banghead:

Not sent from an iDevice

That will teach you for being an expert in a technical area LOL

[arcane12]

Hehe, when you guys ride back on Sunday, that slow GN with a discreet hidden L might be me on my way back from AKL. :scooter:
Give me a wave when you fly past. This one :wavey: not the kiwibiker one :)
Might stop at HD to have a look on Sunday morning.

Should I ask about the kiwibiker wave...?


Me and Al will leave BP Rototuna about 9.30 on Saturday morning if you're keen

Ok, I will plan on being there. Is there a thread for the Toy Run? I googled it, and it's the Ulysses run on Sunday 11am-1pm?

[mvw]

Me and Al will leave BP Rototuna about 9.30 on Saturday morning if you're keen

What time back? Itching for a ride but got to be downtown Hamilton at 1pm.

[5150]

Are the LOR doing the Toy Run?

I am going :)

[Damantis]

What time back? Itching for a ride but got to be downtown Hamilton at 1pm.

Whenever we get bored I guess. It's gonna be stinking hot so I'm taking some shorts and plenty of water. You could always gap it at 12 ( or 12.30 if youre in a hurry. :headbang: ) I need to be home by 3ish for another committment anyway. Will prob take an hour and a half to get there depending on the route we take.

[Grant`]

Looking forward to a ride on the track Sunday feels like forever, shame it won't be on my track bike. :-(

[mvw]

You could always gap it at 12 ( or 12.30 if youre in a hurry. :headbang: )

Think I'll sit this one out. Thanks though.

[arcane12]

Anyone have any info on the Ulyses Toy Run? Google (What's on Hamilton) says there is one tomorrow (24th) but the Ulyses site, and Cambridge site (which I would be more inclined to trust?) says 3rd of March (next Sunday). 9:30am (leave at 11) Alpha street Cambridge to Garden place (at 1pm).

[STJim]

Anyone have any info on the Ulyses Toy Run? Google (What's on Hamilton) says there is one tomorrow (24th) but the Ulyses site, and Cambridge site (which I would be more inclined to trust?) says 3rd of March (next Sunday). 9:30am (leave at 11) Alpha street Cambridge to Garden place (at 1pm).

I can confirm that Toy run is next Sunday 3 March, as set out in the Ulysses web site . Tomorrow Ulysses has a run down towards New Plymouth as set out on their web site.
I suggest that you should be out at Cambridge at about 10 am The Auckland drill team will have a demonstration.

[Supertwin Don]

Thanks to all those who came out - I managed a couple of whiskeys before I fell over !
(next time please take some flies home with you - I'd love to get rid of them !! ):clap::clap:

[Teflon]

Hello all.

Can you please contact me via message if you have seen a black/blue 954 Fireblade with a full Zero Titanium exhaust - possibly on the back of a trailer.

Cheers

[Warr]

Hello all.

Can you please contact me via message if you have seen a black/blue 954 Fireblade with a full Zero Titanium exhaust - possibly on the back of a trailer.

Cheers
Sorry to hear that Cory .. Bummer

[Murray]

Looks like a few are keen to do the toyrun and have a look at the 600+ bikes that generally go on the run.

We will be leaving Kingsgate Hotel carpark about 9.00 ish heading over Eastside and picking up Nigel by 9.30ish and heading out past Mystery Creek to Cambridge - A nice leisurely ride and good charity to support

[arcane12]

I'll be there (on the run). Dunno if I will be headed out with your guys, or with my mate. Where is the eastside hook up? The Caltex?

[Murray]

I'll be there (on the run). Dunno if I will be headed out with your guys, or with my mate. Where is the eastside hook up? The Caltex?

just past the roundabout heading towards cobham drive - out front of some motel

[n3Xro]

just past the roundabout heading towards cobham drive - out front of some motel

Me and anther guy would be keen to tag along if possible, seems like a good chance to get out of town for a ride. Is it open to anyone?

[slofox]

Me and anther guy would be keen to tag along if possible, seems like a good chance to get out of town for a ride. Is it open to anyone?

Yes. Always.

[arcane12]

just past the roundabout heading towards cobham drive - out front of some motel

That sounds like the gardens motel on grey. I might have to turn up there as my friend has not been answering texts :p

[Murray]

At the Toyrun on Sunday flyers for this event were handed out

http://events.tauranga.govt.nz/all-events/tabid/1651/id/4848/tctl/3550_ViewEvent/Default.aspx

Having just had the Hot rods on display at the hotel they are pretty damn impressive and this one says "bikes" as well. Thought maybe we could do a round trip of it and head up through Paeroa through to Waihi and down to Tauranga and then the Mount for the show and back over the Kaimais??

Any interest?? - if so I will put in calendar

[caseye]

Many thanks to the LOR for a great ride and Toy Run on Sunday, had a blast and even two up on the ol coal burner we weren't too cramped.
Made sure that the club rooms were still serving good beer and food on Saturday evening, which they were!

[JafaSaffer]

Whenever we get bored I guess.

Hey I'm heading around the Coromandel Sunday if you guys want to meet up in Kopu let me know.

[kevie]

BUTTTTTTTTTTTTT I did get up to the BIKESBBQBLUES in Takapuna, hit rain at the Bombays and rained all the way to the Harbor Bridge and then was just a light drizzle at the event venue, then the sun came out just before start time and turned into a glorious day.

I chatted to the organizer and he said the numbers were down this year (possibly cos it rained near the start, and because there appeared to be a lot of other events happening) But still, it looked to be a reasonable crowd there.

There was a pretty good range of bike makes and models, and a couple that were aaahhhmmmmm different.:weird:

I roughly counted around 200 bikes on show, a 'mean ass' gorgeous chopper won the top bike.

Haven't heard how much was raised as yet.

but the event was well organized and ran like clockwork.... well done.

[arcane12]

At the Toyrun on Sunday flyers for this event were handed out

http://events.tauranga.govt.nz/all-events/tabid/1651/id/4848/tctl/3550_ViewEvent/Default.aspx

Having just had the Hot rods on display at the hotel they are pretty damn impressive and this one says "bikes" as well. Thought maybe we could do a round trip of it and head up through Paeroa through to Waihi and down to Tauranga and then the Mount for the show and back over the Kaimais??

Any interest?? - if so I will put in calendar

How much are they asking for at the door? I am interested, if I can organise the rest of my weekend around it...

---edit---

Gold coin donation seems to be the asking price

[Leyton]

Wow, you guys are still posting and going! Awesomeness! :)

[Grant`]

Good to see your still in the land of the living Leyton. You hear Dave Webb now living in Raro?

[Mrs JMK]

Looks like it must be time for a Laxed Out Riders reunion :soon:

[BigAl]

Hey I'm heading around the Coromandel Sunday if you guys want to meet up in Kopu let me know.

Kopu at 11am sounds like a plan Jaffa.

Will update later in the week.

[Geeen]

For all you LOR's that did the toy run (not me, I had my bike apart) here is a link to my dropbox of the photos I took

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/c9iizsck7wvebeo/7wl2Ya8zyc?m

[Leyton]

Good to see your still in the land of the living Leyton. You hear Dave Webb now living in Raro?

Hehe yeah man, Still living :) Yeah Dave has been there for a while :) My wife and I are going for a Holiday over there next month, so will catchup with Dave for sure :)

[Leyton]

Looks like it must be time for a Laxed Out Riders reunion :soon:


:2thumbsup

I do not have too much riding left on my registration before I go on holiday, but this month, and early next month I should get the odd ride in :). Then I better lay into the bike over winter doing the valve shims and what ever else needs doing :) (Prolly nothing)

[Murray]

Hey I'm heading around the Coromandel Sunday if you guys want to meet up in Kopu let me know.

Wasnt looking at going up that far - turning east at Paeroa


Gold coin donation seems to be the asking price

You got it in $1 or even $2


Wow, you guys are still posting and going! Awesomeness! :)

in many different ways - the clubrroms is still open on Wednesday nights (if you allowed out)

[Murray]

Very good turn out last night at the Clubrooms and good to see Leyton again and get to say hello to Jantar , a visitor to the area.

General consensus was TIME TO RIDE so its a go for the trip over to the Mount for a Look-See at the Hot Rod and Bike display (Gold Coin Entry)

Ride is in the calendar and forecast is gooed.
Register if you are coming and dont want us to leave without you or otherwise see you Sunday morning.


http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=3072&day=2013-3-10&c=all

About 280 kms

[Jantar]

...
General consensus was TIME TO RIDE so its a go for the trip over to the Mount for a Look-See at the Hot Rod and Bike display (Gold Coin Entry)

......
About 280 kms

Mmm. I'm leaving around 08:30 for the Coro and Whitianga. Maybe I'll come back via the Kaimais. If you folk are planning to stop somewhere on the way back where would that be? I'll check this thread before I head out tomorrow.

[Murray]

Mmm. I'm leaving around 08:30 for the Coro and Whitianga. Maybe I'll come back via the Kaimais. If you folk are planning to stop somewhere on the way back where would that be? I'll check this thread before I head out tomorrow.

generally stop at the look out on the Kaimais prob be there bout 1.30 - 2.00 pm - wouldnt wait for us though.

Theres always the clubrooms (Te Rapa) 4-4.30 and catch the Blues playing the Bulls or jusrt have a coldie

cheers

[Damantis]

Kopu at 11am sounds like a plan Jaffa.

Will update later in the week.

I'll decide in morning if I'll come out too but a bit tight for cash as we bought a new car today. Also an targetting to do the next playday at Hamptons on March 29th if the bike group doesnt fill up by the end of next week. Will txt in the morning if am keen.

[Jantar]

I must read threads with more care. I went for a ride today. Had lunch at Whitianga, then down to Waihi. Back roads to Matamata, and arrived home about an hour ago. Saw plenty of bikes too.

[Misred]

I have to thank the public who were stuck behind me at the Wairere Iintersection this avo.... my bike just died on me while waiting for the very long changing system of the lights! .... after holding up the cars through one fase, I got the bike in gear and moved it off to the side. I called for help!!.... they came... DEAD BATTERY!!!! flatmate pushed it all the way home.... thanks KV. Took the Battery out and shot down to Boyds... they were just closing! $70 later :) new battery in ..... and all powered up... YUS! Hell thought I woudn't be riding tomorrow..... Whew....!!!

[Warr]

I have to thank the public .... ....... Hell thought I woudn't be riding tomorrow..... Whew....!!!
Phew .. good save eh. Pleased you were able to get it sorted so quickly :)

[Damantis]

I have to thank the public who were stuck behind me at the Wairere Iintersection this avo.... my bike just died on me while waiting for the very long changing system of the lights! .... after holding up the cars through one fase, I got the bike in gear and moved it off to the side. I called for help!!.... they came... DEAD BATTERY!!!! flatmate pushed it all the way home.... thanks KV. Took the Battery out and shot down to Boyds... they were just closing! $70 later :) new battery in ..... and all powered up... YUS! Hell thought I woudn't be riding tomorrow..... Whew....!!!

If there is a reason the battery died, the next battery may suffer the same fate!

[Warr]

If there is a reason the battery died, the next battery may suffer the same fate!
Lets not worry Donna unduly :)
2007 bike owned for ~ 2 years, Probably original battery. So a 6 year old battery, therefore you are running on borrowed time.
Replace battery and it'll be good for another 6 years ... :)

[Misred]

If there is a reason the battery died, the next battery may suffer the same fate!

Hope not!.... will keep an eye on it!

[Misred]

Lets not worry Donna unduly :)
2007 bike owned for ~ 2 years, Probably original battery. So a 6 year old battery, therefore you are running on borrowed time.
Replace battery and it'll be good for another 6 years ... :)

thats what I thought .... Yip new Battery .... all good ... I hope :drool:

[Gmack]

Hey Guys

New to Kiwibiker.co.nz and heard bout your group - Laxed Out Riders. Just getting back into riding again after a few years off the bike and keen to maybe head out with ya's sometime if you dont mind.

Cheers

[Misred]

Hey Guys

New to Kiwibiker.co.nz and heard bout your group - Laxed Out Riders. Just getting back into riding again after a few years off the bike and keen to maybe head out with ya's sometime if you dont mind.

Cheers

Hi, Welcome. we are riding tomorrow,.... check out earlier postings by Murray with the link... should be a great day!.... or if you would like to meet the gang at our clubhouse on a Wednesday night from 5pm to 7.30pish you are welcome to join us :)

[Matt_TG]

I might be able to catch up with you guys at the hotrod and bike show tomorrow - my 16 year old is sitting his BHS at midday in the Mad Soundz carpark on Hewletts Road after a bit of tuition. We will head to the show after that depending on his frame of mind (depends if he passes or not I guess!). Look for a blue FJ1200 two up.

[Gmack]

Hi, Welcome. we are riding tomorrow,.... check out earlier postings by Murray with the link... should be a great day!.... or if you would like to meet the gang at our clubhouse on a Wednesday night from 5pm to 7.30pish you are welcome to join us :)

Hey

Yeah sure - might try pop along sometime - where bouts you guys meet up on a Wednesday?

[MzTulip]

I have to thank the public who were stuck behind me at the Wairere Iintersection this avo.... my bike just died on me while waiting for the very long changing system of the lights! .... after holding up the cars through one fase, I got the bike in gear and moved it off to the side. I called for help!!.... they came... DEAD BATTERY!!!! flatmate pushed it all the way home.... thanks KV. Took the Battery out and shot down to Boyds... they were just closing! $70 later :) new battery in ..... and all powered up... YUS! Hell thought I woudn't be riding tomorrow..... Whew....!!!

Sorry to hear that girlfriend - had to happen when you were on your own by the sounds of it! Glad its all sorted - people are generally really good especially when they see a damsel in distress as good lookin as you are! Ride safe the morrow :2thumbsup

[MzTulip]

Hey

Yeah sure - might try pop along sometime - where bouts you guys meet up on a Wednesday?

The Te Rapa Tavern. Tim puts on a great beer and burger meal for only $9.50 (plus normal bar menu) Come join us :2thumbsup

[BigAl]

Kopu at 11am sounds like a plan Jaffa.

Good ride today guys, 6 of us made trip over to Whitianga for lunch.

Sure was hot, will post links to a couple of vids when uploaded.

How did the tga ride go?

[mapsanji]

was a good ride so thanx guys... we went to Okoroire for a quick beer:sweatdrop lots of people and a live band as well.

[mvw]

How did the tga ride go?

Also baking hot! A few of the regulars plus a new face made for 5 bikes + 1 pillion going over, plus one more bike joining at the hot rod show for the return journey. Everything was so brown and dry. Traffic a bit slow at times, but a nice, relaxing and incident-free ride.

[Damantis]

Good ride today guys, 6 of us made trip over to Whitianga for lunch.

Sure was hot, will post links to a couple of vids when uploaded.

How did the tga ride go?

expensive day for Jaffasaffa tho! :Police: At least he wasn't walking. That would have sucked.

[BigAl]

Yeah Dan although there would have been a few takers to ride his bike home eh?

[JafaSaffer]

expensive day for Jaffasaffa tho! :Police: At least he wasn't walking. That would have sucked.


Yeah Dan although there would have been a few takers to ride his bike home eh?

Well not that expensive.. I was very polite... :o She said she could have impounded it...

[Misred]

Hey

Yeah sure - might try pop along sometime - where bouts you guys meet up on a Wednesday?

We meet at the TE RAPA Taven.... from 5pm to around 7.30-8pm.

[ckai]

Anyone going to the Hampton Downs round of the NZSBK this weekend?

[wysper]

We meet at the TE RAPA Taven.... from 5pm to around 7.30-8pm.

I might try and pop down this week. Haven't caught up with you disreputable lot for a while.

[Misred]

I might try and pop down this week. Haven't caught up with you disreputable lot for a while.

You do that... would be good to see ya :beer:

[\m/]

Anyone going to the Hampton Downs round of the NZSBK this weekend?
I will most likely be going there on the Sunday.

[Gmack]

We meet at the TE RAPA Taven.... from 5pm to around 7.30-8pm.


Sounds good, I wont be there til around 6ish though...?

[arcane12]

Anyone going to the Hampton Downs round of the NZSBK this weekend?

Is there a one day pricing, or is it $25 for one or two?


I will most likely be going there on the Sunday.

I was worried about the weather - it was showing rain for Sunday in the long range forcast, but today it shows Sunday as fine. Let's hope that doesn't change.

[wysper]

You do that... would be good to see ya :beer:

I have got a leave pass, so should see you there this evening. I should get there round 5.30

[ckai]

I will most likely be going there on the Sunday.


Is there a one day pricing, or is it $25 for one or two?



I was worried about the weather - it was showing rain for Sunday in the long range forcast, but today it shows Sunday as fine. Let's hope that doesn't change.

Well, I have a ticket that I won and aren't going to use anymore if one of you wants it? It's a bit of a full on weekend and I wanted to go with Brooke but she's booked up on both days. Was going to head up with someone but thought I'd might as well share the love instead :love: Just let me know. Personally, I'd like someone that hasn't/wouldn't normally go to use it but at the end of the day I want it used. And if you haven't been before, stand at turn 4 (corner before the big dipper hairpin) and get up close and personal - unless that put a bloody tent there. That's the spot that got me hooked.

As for pricing, it does just say $25 for the two days for a adult on the ticket. Surely they'd have a single day pricing though. Probably $15.

[Grant`]

We meet at the TE RAPA Taven.... from 5pm to around 7.30-8pm.
And i still haven't made it along yet... Would be nice to meet a few more people.

[Geeen]

Just rock on up to the ride on Sunday. Its all good.

[Grant`]

Just rock on up to the ride on Sunday. Its all good.

I have been on one of the rides, just there not every week and majority have fallen on times i have ended up being busy lol.. Just shitty timing really.

[Geeen]

I have been on one of the rides, just there not every week and majority have fallen on times i have ended up being busy lol.. Just shitty timing really.

I'm on the TA side of Hams and am free most weekends, so let me know if you want to go for a blast

[Grant`]

I'm on the TA side of Hams and am free most weekends, so let me know if you want to go for a blast

Sweet bud sounds good to me :-)

[Wayz]

Hey guys, I'm new to kiwibiker, very interested in joining you wonderful lot for a ride,
Any room in the team?:niceone:

[mvw]

Hey guys, I'm new to kiwibiker, very interested in joining you wonderful lot for a ride,
Any room in the team?:niceone:

Absolutely! We usually ride Sundays, perhaps a bit less often in winter, but all welcome.

[Murray]

No planned ride for LOR this weekend - Races are on at Hampton Downs over the weekend and I know a number of people are heading that way.
Have a good - and safe - weekend

[slofox]

No planned ride for LOR this weekend - Races are on at Hampton Downs over the weekend and I know a number of people are heading that way.
Have a good - and safe - weekend

And. of course, now that The Vixen is back up to speed, it threatens to piss down on Sunday anyway...:angry2:

[leathel]

And. of course, now that The Vixen is back up to speed, it threatens to piss down on Sunday anyway...:angry2:

I really would like it to stay fine on Sunday... but man we need the rain... If things go like the last chances of rain it will stall then get a few spits.

[arcane12]

And. of course, now that The Vixen is back up to speed, it threatens to piss down on Sunday anyway...:angry2:

I saw that... it was something I was worried about. That weather system has been a bit volitile, so they keep changing the prediction about Sunday. Last look I had it looked light but that could easily change. Still at two days out the predictions start getting closer to the truth.

[slofox]

I saw that... it was something I was worried about. That weather system has been a bit volitile, so they keep changing the prediction about Sunday. Last look I had it looked light but that could easily change. Still at two days out the predictions start getting closer to the truth.

Looking at Met Service's three day rain forecast just now, it looks as though the middle of Sunday is about when it turns to custard...might get in an early morning ride still. Maybe.

[ckai]

Still have this ticket for the racing this weekend. There's bound to be someone that doesn't want to pay anything to get through the gate

[wysper]

Still have this ticket for the racing this weekend. There's bound to be someone that doesn't want to pay anything to get through the gate

Sure, I COULD take a free ticket off your hands, but what's in it for me:lol:

[arcane12]

Looking at Met Service's three day rain forecast just now, it looks as though the middle of Sunday is about when it turns to custard...might get in an early morning ride still. Maybe.

I like metvuw.com It take a little grey matter, but give you a better idea of what to expect. It looks like the pink stuff is over the waikato most of sunday, so it will be a craps shoot all day.


Still have this ticket for the racing this weekend. There's bound to be someone that doesn't want to pay anything to get through the gate

Heh, that sounds like me. But maybe someone more deserving will put thier hand up. Plus with the rain on Sunday...

Anyone headed up tomorrow?

[ckai]

Sure, I COULD take a free ticket off your hands, but what's in it for me:lol:

A kick in the teeth. :-) sorry if you give me more time I'll come up with something better :-D







Heh, that sounds like me. But maybe someone more deserving will put thier hand up. Plus with the rain on Sunday...

Anyone headed up tomorrow?

Na grab it mate if you're going up. I may be in Hamilton tomorrow morning so if you want me to drop it somewhere or you want to meet me somewhere let me know

[slofox]

Got a ride in this morning - whilst the dry is still around.

So good to get out on a fully fit bike again. Reminds me why I ride.

[arcane12]

Na grab it mate if you're going up. I may be in Hamilton tomorrow morning so if you want me to drop it somewhere or you want to meet me somewhere let me know

Cheers, but I might miss it this time. My saturday got busy, and sunday looks a little terrible.


Got a ride in this morning - whilst the dry is still around.

So good to get out on a fully fit bike again. Reminds me why I ride.

Nice. I got out for 10 minutes today - beer run, but hey, it's out! Plus I went all the way across town for said beer, so even better ;)

[slofox]

Nice. I got out for 10 minutes today - beer run, but hey, it's out! Plus I went all the way across town for said beer, so even better ;)

Went Whatawhata, Pirongi, Otorohanga, back via Ouruwhero Road, Pokuru Road to Te A and then home via Paterangi Rd.

Not much traffic, no LEO's, dry road, not too many new patches of seal. All made for an "interesting" ride...

[5150]

I took the Bonnie out yesterday and got rear ended on Forrest Lake lights :( Not Happy about it. Now have to wait to see if the bike is repaired or written off :weep:

[BigAl]

I took the Bonnie out yesterday and got rear ended on Forrest Lake lights :( Not Happy about it. Now have to wait to see if the bike is repaired or written off :weep:

Gutting mate, hope you weren't injured.

What did the driver have to say for themselves and I hope they have insurance.

[ckai]

Gutting mate, hope you weren't injured.

What did the driver have to say for themselves and I hope they have insurance.

"sorry didn't see you" seems to be the same crap.


I took the Bonnie out yesterday and got rear ended on Forrest Lake lights :( Not Happy about it. Now have to wait to see if the bike is repaired or written off :weep:

Bloody shit that! Always wondered what it'd be like to get rear-ended on a bike. You gonna buy back if they worse happens?

[5150]

We were both turning left onto Te rapa on the free turn. She was looking right and thought I was already gone. She had insurance so that part all sorted. They will pay out no matter what. Bike doesn't look to bad, bent rear fender and broken lights. but It was in gear and it lurched forward. i rode it back to Hamilton Motorcycle centre but it made funny noises. They will asses it next week and advise the insurance company. Will know next week. i am ok, didnt fall off

[St_Gabriel]

... and I hope they have insurance.
I personally never give a flying fuck in they dont have insurance, in fact I prefer it if they didnt, it means they personally get reamed thoroughly by my insurance company and may remember the lesson a little longer. :buggerd: (This of course on the proviso that the rider is comprehensively insured)

And 5150, hope it all turns out for the best

[awa355]

I personally never give a flying fuck in they dont have insurance, in fact I prefer it if they didnt, it means they personally get reamed thoroughly by my insurance company and may remember the lesson a little longer. :buggerd: (This of course on the proviso that the rider is comprehensively insured)

And 5150, hope it all turns out for the best

You dont give a flying fuck for registration either :scratch: I have just done a 740k ride on my scooter ( see scooters ) and one chap there has a shed full of bikes and one rego. Reckons he doesn't ride each bike long enough to get caught.

[arcane12]

I took the Bonnie out yesterday and got rear ended on Forrest Lake lights :( Not Happy about it. Now have to wait to see if the bike is repaired or written off :weep:

Bugger! That really blows. Glad to hear you are ok, at least.

[BigAl]

Any ride organised for this Sunday Murray & co?

[slofox]

Any ride organised for this Sunday Murray & co?

I can probably do a morning bit...if it's early enough.

[Damantis]

Any ride organised for this Sunday Murray & co?

I can sneak out for an hour or three.

[mvw]

I'm keen.

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[Murray]

Any ride organised for this Sunday Murray & co?

There was/is some talk of heading over to Whitianga to catch the last of the Beach hop - but I know a number of the group are already over there on the Saturday night - partying hard so I'm led to believe. May head over but not sure

[Geeen]

I could be keen for that, keep us updated....

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[wysper]

I could be keen for that, keep us updated....

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Any excuse to show off your new boots ay!


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[BigAl]

I can probably do a morning bit...if it's early enough.

Apart from Whiti any other suggestions guys, maybe 2-300ks with a nice coffee stop in between.

9:30ish early enough?

[slofox]

Apart from Whiti any other suggestions guys, maybe 2-300ks with a nice coffee stop in between.

9:30ish early enough?

I'd need to be back by 11.30 - 11.45. But I could always do part of the run. We could probably do 200k in two hours couldn't we..? :whistle:

[Geeen]

I'd need to be back by 11.30 - 11.45. But I could always do part of the run. We could probably do 200k in two hours couldn't we..? :whistle:

But what about the coffee?!?!

[Geeen]

Any excuse to show off your new boots ay!


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Shush! I gotta break them in first...

[slofox]

But what about the coffee?!?!

I was thinking that would include a coffee break. :innocent:

[Geeen]

I was thinking that would include a coffee break. :innocent:

Oh, that's OK then:sweatdrop

[Damantis]

I was thinking that would include a coffee break. :innocent:

We could tape a travel mug to your helmet and run a tube into it. You might look like the motorcycling equivalent of some redneck American at a baseball game wearing one of those caps with a beer cans and straws on the sides but the photos would be priceless! :yes:

[Damantis]

Apart from Whiti any other suggestions guys, maybe 2-300ks with a nice coffee stop in between.

9:30ish early enough?

Or maybe just Waingnaro Rd and across to Raglan rd and back.

[slofox]

Or maybe just Waingnaro Rd and across to Raglan rd and back.

That would suit me OK.

[BigAl]

That would suit me OK.

That also sounds good Dan, post meeting place & time.

I've got a late night at a function but will endeavour to make it if I can.

[Damantis]

That also sounds good Dan, post meeting place & time.

I've got a late night at a function but will endeavour to make it if I can.

Caltex Dinsdale 9.15-9.30 then?

[slofox]

Caltex Dinsdale 9.15-9.30 then?

Sounds good to me - straight across the road! I be there at 9.15.

[Geeen]

If the wife doesn't keep me in bed I will probably show

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[Damantis]

Sounds good to me - straight across the road! I be there at 9.15.

just to gas up and do the tyre pressure etc ( at least, that's what I'll tell Mrs Mantis ) ;)

[Damantis]

Glad Neville's fine. Dunno about his parking skills though!

Video link to come!!!

[Warr]

Glad Neville's fine. Dunno about his parking skills though!

Video link to come!!!
Waiting to hear more ....

Sent from m

[BigAl]

Yeah Dan the rides you lead are not short of incidents:oi-grr:

They don't call him roadrash for nothing.

[Geeen]

His bike got tired half way round a corner and decided to have a lie down in some bushes

Not sent from Jupiter

[Damantis]

Yeah Dan the rides you lead are not short of incidents:oi-grr:

They don't call him roadrash for nothing.

lol. Ah well, shit happens.

http://youtu.be/9FwsbPAJgJc

[slofox]

Apologies for diving off before the truckie arrived Neville et al. Had to deliver the cash bags to my ex-employer at midday - didn't want him thinking I had absconded with the loot (pathetic though it was). I did see the towie at the top of the hill though, on his way to pick up the bits.

Hope you are well today Neville.

Let's know what happens to the bike.

[Geeen]

Ex employer? Does that mean you are in the same boat as me??

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[onelittlenurse]

Hey guys, are there any rides organised for this weekend?
Im keen and have saturday and sunday off...
Hopefully this nice weather holds up
anybody got any ideas? my bikes serviced and ready to go :scooter:

[Murray]

Few of us away heading up to Cape Reinga on bikes. Anyone riding over the weekend have a good one

[Maha]

Few of us away heading up to Cape Reinga on bikes. Anyone riding over the weekend have a good one

Seems to be a popular destination this weekend.

[insomnia01]

Seems to be a popular destination this weekend.

was popular on the 11th of march too, 93 starters for the Southern Cross Road Rally :brick: awesome week though

[5150]

TODAY:....... Bonnie lives again :)

[BigAl]

TODAY:....... Bonnie lives again :)

Better go for a ride then, anyone keen Sat preferably?

[5150]

Better go for a ride then, anyone keen Sat preferably?

Unfortunately looks like Friday will be the only day I can ride, and as it is I might have to shoot accross to Whangamata to check out a car for the missus. Might take the Bonnie over.

[JafaSaffer]

I could do a ride or two the weekend. Let me know your plans Al

[5150]

Better go for a ride then, anyone keen Sat preferably?

Bonnie sporting a new rear end ;)

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[BigAl]

Looks good 5150.

I shot out to kawhia today via Ouruwhero rd to Otorohanga.

Not much traffic on the back roads but she sure was hot.

Prolly not going to get out Sat/Sun as family have other ideas, but if you are out & about take care.

[wysper]

Bonnie sporting a new rear end ;)



Looking good 5150!

[Damantis]

My wife said I should get out for a ride this weekend.

I should be grumpy more often!

[BigAl]

I'm thinking about going on this Sunday poker run Dan and its for a good cause.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=3077&day=2013-4-7&c=all

Weather looks good.

[Damantis]

I'm thinking about going on this Sunday poker run Dan and its for a good cause.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=3077&day=2013-4-7&c=all

Weather looks good.

Might be keen. What's it about?

[Murray]

Don't have a bike to ride on!!

Go on the poker run

[caseye]

Don't have a bike to ride on!!

Go on the poker run

Butt yer still with us me ol mate and that IS the main thing.

[Geeen]

Don't have a bike to ride on!!

Go on the poker run

Have we who didn't go on the Easter ride missed something??

[BigAl]

Might be keen. What's it about?


Don't quote me but I believe you get a playing card at start, then get informed of next stop to go to at your own pace, route. There you get another card and another destination.
Eventually after 5 or so stops you end up back at the start or another end point and compare your hand of cards.

[Warr]

26 for BBQ dinner!!
Wonderful evening spent sharing dinner, drinks and conversation with family and friends. Thanks for coming over guys. :-)

[mvw]

26 for BBQ dinner!!
Wonderful evening spent sharing dinner, drinks and conversation with family and friends. Thanks for coming over guys. :-)

Rather, thank you and Sue! A most enjoyable evening.

[Supertwin Don]

+1 to mvw

Trina's "bubbles" seem to have had an effect on Meryl this morning :rolleyes:

[Murray]

Have we who didn't go on the Easter ride missed something??

Yes, watch out for young pregnant women coming up hill on a medium bend having morning sickness out a car window and drifting onto your side of the road and clipping you in the middle/left of your lane.

At least they built them old bikes strong so surprisingly little damage - mirror, indicators, engine gaurd (both sides) and on right side guard pushed into the rotor cover and right hand exhaust header

[Murray]

+1 to mvw

Trina's "bubbles" seem to have had an effect on Meryl this morning :rolleyes:

Had an effect on her last night too!!!!

[Geeen]

Yes, watch out for young pregnant women coming up hill on a medium bend having morning sickness out a car window and drifting onto your side of the road and clipping you in the middle/left of your lane.

At least they built them old bikes strong so surprisingly little damage - mirror, indicators, engine gaurd (both sides) and on right side guard pushed into the rotor cover and right hand exhaust header

Geez, not a fun time by the sounds....:eek5::crazy:

[ZondaX15]

So like, are there any younger riders that don't ride trail bikes and not Tupperware sports bikes? I've seen a few around, but I'm either riding my Ducati or in the car. The universe just doesn't want me to see other trail bikers when I'm on mine. I ride that fairly noticeable and noisy old Yamaha DT200 smoker. And I'm 17. thought I should say that because age has been known to put some people off...

[Warr]

Anyone else interested in heading to the Huntly Stock Cars tonight ?

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[5150]

I am thinking heading off to Raglan tomorrow moring, maybe via Huntly / Waignaro. Coffee and then back to Hams. Anyone keen? Thinking leaving around 10am pending weather

[jmk]

Anyone else interested in heading to the Huntly Stock Cars tonight ?

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Did you go??? was a great nights racing, really enjoyed it

[FLUB]

I've arranged the following ride on Saturday 20th April for the SpyderRiders group. Below is the text as posted on the SpyderRiders meetup site where I have confirmations from 13 Spyders. I’m also posting this on the Fat Bikers forum, so there may be a few two-wheelers joining us.

Anyone is welcome to join us if you are not too embarrassed to be seen with a bunch of Spyders (a web??).

Cheers,

John

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A ride around a few of the Waikato boutique cheese makers. Beginning at Boyd Motorcycles, Hamilton.

Leave Boyd's at 0930 sharp.
1050 ~ 1130 Arapuni Swing Bridge and/or have a coffee at Rhubarb Cafe.
1145 ~ 1215 Over the Moon Cheese Putaruru to sample cheeses in their tasting room and maybe buy some to take home.
1230 ~ 1330 Lunch at the Okoroire Hotel.
1400 ~ 1415 Kaimai Cheese Company (a shadow of its former self, no longer making cheese on site).
1515 ~ 1600 The Cheese Barn at Matatoki for afternoon coffee and maybe a Ploughman's Platter (my favourite). The plan is for riders to travel home independently from here.

If you want to see a map and riding directions please email me at john.jennings@farmside.co.nz with your request and I'll send it through to you. I haven't be able to work out how to put a link to my Google route plan on here yet. I'll also have plenty of printed copies at the start of the ride.

Please make sure that you have a full tank of fuel at the start as the total journey is around 220km. Fuel stops at Putaruru, where there are BP, Z and Challenge gas stations. It's another 117km to Matatoki, with Mobil 5km up the road.

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[Damantis]

So like, are there any younger riders that don't ride trail bikes and not Tupperware sports bikes? I've seen a few around, but I'm either riding my Ducati or in the car. The universe just doesn't want me to see other trail bikers when I'm on mine. I ride that fairly noticeable and noisy old Yamaha DT200 smoker. And I'm 17. thought I should say that because age has been known to put some people off...

Most weekends there is always a few, if not more, planning a ride somewhere. Just turn up and introduce yourself.

[Murray]

I've arranged the following ride on Saturday 20th April for the SpyderRiders group. Below is the text as posted on the SpyderRiders meetup site where I have confirmations from 13 Spyders. I’m also posting this on the Fat Bikers forum, so there may be a few two-wheelers joining us.

Anyone is welcome to join us if you are not too embarrassed to be seen with a bunch of Spyders (a web??).

Cheers,

John

************************************************** ****************

A ride around a few of the Waikato boutique cheese makers. Beginning at Boyd Motorcycles, Hamilton.

Leave Boyd's at 0930 sharp.
1050 ~ 1130 Arapuni Swing Bridge and/or have a coffee at Rhubarb Cafe.
1145 ~ 1215 Over the Moon Cheese Putaruru to sample cheeses in their tasting room and maybe buy some to take home.
1230 ~ 1330 Lunch at the Okoroire Hotel.
1400 ~ 1415 Kaimai Cheese Company (a shadow of its former self, no longer making cheese on site).
1515 ~ 1600 The Cheese Barn at Matatoki for afternoon coffee and maybe a Ploughman's Platter (my favourite). The plan is for riders to travel home independently from here.

If you want to see a map and riding directions please email me at john.jennings@farmside.co.nz with your request and I'll send it through to you. I haven't be able to work out how to put a link to my Google route plan on here yet. I'll also have plenty of printed copies at the start of the ride.

Please make sure that you have a full tank of fuel at the start as the total journey is around 220km. Fuel stops at Putaruru, where there are BP, Z and Challenge gas stations. It's another 117km to Matatoki, with Mobil 5km up the road.

************************************************** ****************

Sounds like a good ride - pity I dont have a bike at the moment and are working all day/night Saturday. LOR's planned rides are usually Sundays but hopefully some of the group may join with you. Say Cheese!!

[wharekura]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/157828-Skills-Based-Road-Rider-Training-Hamilton-Sat-13-or-Sun-14-April-only-30?highlight=roadsafe

For those that are boycotting Auckland V8's, there is a course tomorrow and Sunday for those like me that need to sharpen up on things like cornering. Subsidised by the council, so may as well get something for the rates.

[wysper]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/157828-Skills-Based-Road-Rider-Training-Hamilton-Sat-13-or-Sun-14-April-only-30?highlight=roadsafe

For those that are boycotting Auckland V8's, there is a course tomorrow and Sunday for those like me that need to sharpen up on things like cornering. Subsidised by the council, so may as well get something for the rates.

Sunday has been cancelled, which ruled me out. Both lots are on Saturday now.

[Warr]

For the keen ones :) Up 22 to Nikau Caves and down gravel to TeAkau Landing back to 22 and over Raglan Divi
Meet Caltex Dinsdale, Whatawhata Rd 9.22 for a 9.30 leave

Edit .. If you arent confident on gravel, then plenty of tarseal heading back on 22 :)

[STJim]

I am taking a short ride fr Ulysses on Sunday 12 May, staring 1 pm sharp from Whawhata Gas an doin a circle around the outskirts of The Tron and finishing with Coffee at the car museum cafe In Rail Side Avenue.
Any one interested is welcome to join me.

[arcane12]

Sounds like a great way to celebrate mother's day/my birthday (happy mother's day mum) but unfortunately I am also attending a birthday party for my daughter the same day (yes a very busy day). Have fun though, and I'll be sure to keep an ear out for any weather delays, or the like!

[kb_SF1]

The Metzler tyres Elephant Run is on this Sunday 5 May, always a good day usually finish at Kaiaua pub with some good prizes.
Details are in the calendar.

[Juniper]

How noob friendly would the ride be?

[Damantis]

The Metzler tyres Elephant Run is on this Sunday 5 May, always a good day usually finish at Kaiaua pub with some good prizes.
Details are in the calendar.

Will def get out in the morning tho, as Saturday looks like the only dry part of the weekend. Maybe a trip up to Dury Tyres for a new front. Antone keen to tag along, let me know as I'll probably head back to Hams via SH22

[Murray]

Bikes now officially written off - hope to have new one on road in next couple of weeks and then all good to ride again!!!

[ckai]

Bikes now officially written off - hope to have new one on road in next couple of weeks and then all good to ride again!!!

Bugger mate... Or is it? :-) you gonna get something along the same lines?

It seems like they've taken ages to confirm is a write off too. Can't even remember what happened.

Sent from one of those touch do-hickies

[Supertwin Don]

Bikes now officially written off - hope to have new one on road in next couple of weeks and then all good to ride again!!!

A COUPLE OF WEEKS! (and I thought you were coming out to finish it off this weekend..........) I know paint takes time to dry, but can you wait that long!!! :laugh:

[Geeen]

Bikes now officially written off - hope to have new one on road in next couple of weeks and then all good to ride again!!!

Bugger, Sorry to hear that. At least you get the fun of breaking in a new one.....

[kb_SF1]

Bikes now officially written off - hope to have new one on road in next couple of weeks and then all good to ride again!!!

Whats it to be, a honda, hd or even a triumph?

[kevie]

Whats it to be, a honda, hd or even a triumph?

tries to imagine Murray on a HD .......... :clap::scratch:


sorry to hear about your crash ...... trust Insurance will be good and pay a decent amount out for it so you can get something good without having to add too much out of pocket.

[Murray]

Bugger mate... Or is it? :-) you gonna get something along the same lines?


At least you get the fun of breaking in a new one.....


Whats it to be, a honda, hd or even a triumph?


tries to imagine Murray on a HD .......... :clap::scratch:


Triumph Trophy 1200 - 1995 ready to hit the roads soon

[ckai]

Triumph Trophy 1200 - 1995 ready to hit the roads soon

:Punk: Welcome to the club :banana: