Laxed out rides

[slofox]

Yep nice cruisey day and great pies

Just over 30 bikes by my count and a good FBMC number and a poor Waikato LOR turnout - need to get some of those bikes dusted off guys & gals

I woulda come but I was in fucking d'Auckland...again. :angry:

[ckai]

Yep nice cruisey day and great pies

Just over 30 bikes by my count and a good FBMC number and a poor Waikato LOR turnout - need to get some of those bikes dusted off guys & gals

Brooke and I were blasting around in "her" new toy that her Daddy brought the family. Bloody fun those supercharged mini's...even more fun with a roll cage ;)
:banana:
I had to have a laugh when I got home. The old man asked me if it was you that was riding around this area with a big swag of bikes. I told him it was the ride I had already mentioned to him. He said he was thinking about joining in but kept getting distracted and forgetting. Bloody old buggers! Mum was no better.

The good news is I got a WOF on Sonic II last week so now I just need get the rego, then palm off the kids. I'm bloody well going to make it my mission to get both the parents and Brooke on a ride this summer.

[insomnia01]

The good news is I got a WOF on Sonic II last week so now I just need get the rego, then palm off the kids. I'm bloody well going to make it my mission to get both the parents and Brooke on a ride this summer.

:killingme this should be good

[Geeen]

The good news is I got a WOF on Sonic II last week so now I just need get the rego, then palm off the kids.

I'm taking the Speedy for a "criuse" to Rottenvegas last weekend of the school holidays if you need an excuse for a coffee....

[ckai]

I'm taking the Speedy for a "criuse" to Rottenvegas last weekend of the school holidays if you need an excuse for a coffee....

Might be a go. When's the school holidays?

[slofox]

Might be a go. When's the school holidays?

This week and next week. Which is why I am on extended "Grampa" duties...:crazy:

[Geeen]

Might be a go. When's the school holidays?

Now, was thinking either the 12th or 13th of October...

[Geeen]

This week and next week. Which is why I am on extended "Grampa" duties...:crazy:

Same time I'm on semester break at Tech, I get to look after my 2 24/7.......:weep:

[slofox]

Same time I'm on semester break at Tech, I get to look after my 2 24/7.......:weep:

Ahhh...lucky bugger!

[dinosaur]

Yep nice cruisey day and great pies

Just over 30 bikes by my count and a good FBMC number and a poor Waikato LOR turnout - need to get some of those bikes dusted off guys & gals

Well my pillion didn't get her arse ready until 10:30 so we headed straight to Kihikihi - no one there so figured you guys had left already, off to Waingaro - caught up with all the Auckland lot ....... but no LOR?
Where'd ya all go after the pies?

[Murray]

Where'd ya all go after the pies?

Where else but to "the clubrooms" to wash them down :apint::apint::apint:

[Murray]

Some of us went up last year and had a great day - its on again this year so lets get a group together. Who knows Don may have his bike ready and racing

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/161226-Kawasaki-quot-Good-Times-quot-Drag-Day-3-November

Last year they had some of their new bikes on display and allowed little pootles on them

Calendar entry in

Free for spectators

[5150]

Hey Murray

When is the Hamilton Special School charity ride? That must be pretty close too??

[Murray]

Hey Murray

When is the Hamilton Special School charity ride? That must be pretty close too??

Usually last week in November, I will PM Mrs JMK for dates as she usually lets us know.

It is a good ride and a good day out

Cheers

[BigAl]

Anyone up for a ride this weekend?

Bike is now legally on the road and weather is looking good:woohoo:

[slofox]

Anyone up for a ride this weekend?

Bike is now legally on the road and weather is looking good:woohoo:

Fucked for this weekend. But I am about to embezzle myself out of $20 and blast over to Rags and back...:devil2:

[G4L4XY]

Fucked for this weekend. But I am about to embezzle myself out of $20 and blast over to Rags and back...:devil2:

If you ever want some company I'm quite happy to come for a ride out to ol' rags err except today I is working

[slofox]

If you ever want some company I'm quite happy to come for a ride out to ol' rags err except today I is working

Next time I go I'll pm you first.

Was a cool ride today though...(hurhurhur)

[insomnia01]

Anyone up for a ride this weekend?

Bike is now legally on the road and weather is looking good:woohoo:

East cape for me :niceone: I hope the weather holds :nono:

[G4L4XY]

Next time I go I'll pm you first.

Was a cool ride today though...(hurhurhur)

Yeah it is a really nice ride out there, especially those really windy parts mm mm mmmm

[5150]

Anyone up for a ride this weekend?

Bike is now legally on the road and weather is looking good:woohoo:

Might be in with a grinn. Lets keep in touch.

[BigAl]

Might be in with a grinn. Lets keep in touch.

Cool, Sunday at this stage suits best.

[BigAl]

Thinking about heading out to Kawhia for lunch, leaving mid morning either Sat or Sun depending on who's keen and forecast.

Anyone interested?

[5150]

Thinking about heading out to Kawhia for lunch, leaving mid morning either Sat or Sun depending on who's keen and forecast.

Anyone interested?

Might be keen on sunday, weather permitting. Tomorrow i have family engagments all morning

[BigAl]

Ok J suits me, will update tomorrow night.

[BigAl]

Anyone who wants a morning trundle out to Kawhia for lunch, meet at caltex dinsdale (whatawhata rd)

Tomorrow, Sunday 10am.:cool:

[kevie]

Was a good run out to Kawhia today :) thanks guys, I finally decided stuff all the friends that want me to run round after them Im going for a ride :) and enjoyed it

[BigAl]

Yeah it was an awesome day Kev and quite interesting taking Nics hypermotard for a blat on the way home;)

[5150]

Bugger. I had to go on a mission today, so didn't get to do much riding as such. But it was well worth effort. Stay tuned, as more to come :shifty:

[Mrs JMK]

24 November

Will post more details when I know them

[5150]

24 November

Will post more details when I know them

Sweet. I am definately in for this one :)

[leathel]

Anyone heading up to the pink ribbon ride Sunday? It was canned but some of us Fat Bikers have stepped up to add the man power they were short of so its all go again, I would rather ride than marshal but its better to marshal than have no ride on at all :)

http://www.wima.org.nz/pages/Pink_Ribbon.php

:)

[Murray]

24 November

Will post more details when I know them


Sweet. I am definately in for this one :)

Calendar entry set up - will update as Ms JMK supplies details

BOOK IN FOR IT NOW!!!!

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=3095&day=2013-11-24

[5150]

Calendar entry set up - will update as Ms JMK supplies details

BOOK IN FOR IT NOW!!!!

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=3095&day=2013-11-24

done and dusted :)

[Murray]

Anyone heading up to the pink ribbon ride Sunday? It was canned but some of us Fat Bikers have stepped up to add the man power they were short of so its all go again, I would rather ride than marshal but its better to marshal than have no ride on at all :)

http://www.wima.org.nz/pages/Pink_Ribbon.php

:)

Last night at the clubrooms (another good turnout) Shona expressed interest in getting out on the bike this weekend so Trina, Shona and I will be heading up to the pink ribbon ride - weather permitting. Leaving Kingsgate hotel carpark 8.00 am so we have plenty of time to get there (find the place) and have a look at hopefully the large number of bikes and do our bit.

Ideally we head back early enough to spend the afternoon at the clubrooms to watch the "great race"

No calendar entry but if you want us to wait for you let us know your coming

[leathel]

Last night at the clubrooms (another good turnout) Shona expressed interest in getting out on the bike this weekend so Trina, Shona and I will be heading up to the pink ribbon ride - weather permitting. Leaving Kingsgate hotel carpark 8.00 am so we have plenty of time to get there (find the place) and have a look at hopefully the large number of bikes and do our bit.

Ideally we head back early enough to spend the afternoon at the clubrooms to watch the "great race"

No calendar entry but if you want us to wait for you let us know your coming

pretty easy to find from Mt Wellington off ramp and being early will make it easy to get raffle tickets or badges etc. :P

https://maps.google.co.nz/maps?saddr=Unknown+road&daddr=Allison+Ferguson+Dr,+Mt+Wellington,+Auckland +1072&hl=en&ll=-36.889506,174.841061&spn=0.077983,0.110378&sll=-36.922724,174.846125&sspn=0.019487,0.027595&geocode=FainzP0d0NhrCg%3BFc8wzf0dnvBrCimR3GU1nUkNb TH65oddq5YndA&oq=bombay+&t=h&mra=pr&z=13

At this stage the front that is on us Saturday will be gone by 1 am leaving a good day for a ride Sunday :D

[MzTulip]

Last night at the clubrooms (another good turnout) Shona expressed interest in getting out on the bike this weekend so Trina, Shona and I will be heading up to the pink ribbon ride - weather permitting. Leaving Kingsgate hotel carpark 8.00 am so we have plenty of time to get there (find the place) and have a look at hopefully the large number of bikes and do our bit.

Ideally we head back early enough to spend the afternoon at the clubrooms to watch the "great race"

No calendar entry but if you want us to wait for you let us know your coming

KAKES started first time - ain't she great?! See you Saturday - before 8am of course :yes:

[Murray]

kakes started first time - ain't she great?! See you saturday - before 8am of course :yes:

sunday!!!!!!!!!

[Murray]

If your looking for something to do or watch labour weekend

Hampton Downs - over 250 bikes registered already

http://www.barrysheenetranstasman.co.nz/latest-news/64-barry-sheene-2013-oct-25-26-27th-2013

[IkieBikie]

PINK RIBBON RIDE leaving Kingsgate at 8.00am Sunday

sounds like we may be meeting up with some bikes Bombay BP on the way through.

Support a great charity
We had 8 riders for the blue prostrate ride - would be nice to see at least as many supporting the girls cause.

[Murray]

rina, Shona and I will be heading up to the pink ribbon ride - weather looks good. Leaving Kingsgate hotel carpark 8.00 am so we have plenty of time to get there - meeting some Auckland guys/gals at BP Bombays at 9.00 and then go have a look at hopefully the large number of bikes and do our bit.

Ideally we head back early enough to spend the afternoon at the clubrooms to watch the "great race"

No calendar entry but if you want us to wait for you let us know your coming

UPDATED QUOTE ABOVE!!!

http://www.wima.org.nz/pages/Pink_Ribbon.php


COME ON GUYS MAKE THE EFFORT FOR A GOOD CAUSE

or you could always mow your lawns:yawn::yawn::yawn:

[leathel]

http://www.metvuw.com/forecast/forecast1.php?type=rain&region=nzni&tim=30

still looking good on Metvuw for the weather :D

[Pumbaa]

hi guys
will try and attend tomorrow will gas up at z in huntly hope to see you there

[MzTulip]

Had a good time taking part in the Pink Ribbon Charity Ride in Auckland today. Was good to be out on the bikes - not as windy as thought it might be. Got a little wet on the way up at Bombay, but were blow dried by the time we got to the Auckland Netball Centre and was warm and sunny on the 20km ride to Western Springs. Thanks to Murray and Trina, Phil and Glenn for your company - special thanks to Phil for literally picking me up at the Bombay gas station when KAKES decided to lay down ... again :facepalm:

[arcane12]

Sounds like a bit 'o fun! Can't wait to get the bike back, getting a reasonable service done by people what know what they are doing before the big ride up north! (And specifically asked for them to give the belt a look to be sure).

[Murray]

Had a good time taking part in the Pink Ribbon Charity Ride in Auckland.

We arrived at 9.50 ish and already heaps of bikes there and they kept on rolling in - official count was 410 bikes and many had pillions. Cool ride through St Helliers and along the water front, the viaduct and up hobson street to K road then onto Western springs for speeches etc - Raised nearly $8k for the cause.

All lights were fixed on green throughout and every zebra crossing had someone in pink to stop people wandering onto the roads. A few cars sneaked in here and there but nothing major. Amazing sight seeing bikes all the way around the waterfront!!

Congrats to the organising committee and thanks to the police - an exceptional job done by all

2nd Sunday in October next year - a definite must go ride!!!

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/161370-WIMA-Auckland-Pink-Ribbon-ride/page4?p=1130624373#post1130624373

Post #49 has a few pictures

[Juniper]

Anyone for a learner speed jaunt tonight or tomorrow night?


Oh and where's a good place to eat here in Hamilton.

[Murray]

Anyone for a learner speed jaunt tonight or tomorrow night?


Oh and where's a good place to eat here in Hamilton.

Clubroom night for LOR riders at Te Rapa Tavern tonight - there meals are pretty good and cheap
5.30 -7.30 ish

Might see ya there

[dinosaur]

Me and couple of others are doing the Coro loop Saturday

Meeting Thomas Road BP 9am

Be nice if we had a good group

[Juniper]

Clubroom night for LOR riders at Te Rapa Tavern tonight - there meals are pretty good and cheap
5.30 -7.30 ish

Might see ya there

Must not be the one I'm outside. Place looks like it's been dead a while.

:-(

Hungry!!

[BigAl]

It has relocated to sunshine ave I believe.

[Juniper]

It has relocated to sunshine ave I believe.

Eh I'm lost lol.

Having a bite drink and smoke at some random Irish pub

[BigAl]

Eh I'm lost lol.

Having a bite drink and smoke at some random Irish pub

Fair enough the weather is shit out there today.

[Juniper]

Fair enough the weather is shit out there today.

Kinda gutted I was after biker company and talking shit with food and a beer

[BigAl]

Me and couple of others are doing the Coro loop Saturday

Meeting Thomas Road BP 9am

Be nice if we had a good group

Would normally be keen as but hoping to get out with the Hmcc on Sunday, Te Anga loop ride.
Anyone keen for a Sunday ride 20 October BP Tristram 10am, not a learner/novice ride.

[arcane12]

Kinda gutted I was after biker company and talking shit with food and a beer

Doh! If you found an Irish pub you are way off course. Depending on the end of town, you could be a hop skip and a jump from some real good beer ;)

I love how the irish pub down my end of town (with all the other pubs) looks as old and dark as the one that has been around for yonks!

I guess it's a bit late now for advice :/ Better luck next time? Or are you in town for a bit?

[arcane12]

Would normally be keen as but hoping to get out with the Hmcc on Sunday, Te Anga loop ride.
Anyone keen for a Sunday ride 20 October BP Tristram 10am, not a learner/novice ride.

*google's Te Anga* That's a fair ride. I might pass :) Plus the whole not for novice thing ;) And I plan on being somewhat hung over sunday... :whistle:

[Juniper]

Doh! If you found an Irish pub you are way off course. Depending on the end of town, you could be a hop skip and a jump from some real good beer ;)

I love how the irish pub down my end of town (with all the other pubs) looks as old and dark as the one that has been around for yonks!

I guess it's a bit late now for advice :/ Better luck next time? Or are you in town for a bit?

Around tomorrow as well. Hopefully meeting up with chick biker from Tauranga for a ride after work. Weather pending. Done my wet ride for the day.

Jap place I went to for food was nice. I'm on motel road apparently it's called.

Not objecting to a liquid lunch though if the offers out there.

[Juniper]

Would normally be keen as but hoping to get out with the Hmcc on Sunday, Te Anga loop ride.
Anyone keen for a Sunday ride 20 October BP Tristram 10am, not a learner/novice ride.

*sigh* one day I'll be able to play with the big kids.

[leathel]

*sigh* one day I'll be able to play with the big kids.

20 or so Fat bikers at Papakua RSA for a beer and feed...just got back.... Bit far north but was a good night....and a dry ride :D

Saturday we are off to Taupo for the night ;)

[Juniper]

20 or so Fat bikers at Papakua RSA for a beer and feed...just got back.... Bit far north but was a good night....and a dry ride :D

Saturday we are off to Taupo for the night ;)

Yeah that came up on my calendar but work has me here.

Aww I could say hi to my Dad who owns a motel down there but I have training on Sunday :(

[leathel]

Yeah that came up on my calendar but work has me here.

Aww I could say hi to my Dad who owns a motel down there but I have training on Sunday :(

some are leaving early Sunday to be back for the Metzler ride .... not me I want to sleep in :P

[arcane12]

Around tomorrow as well. Hopefully meeting up with chick biker from Tauranga for a ride after work. Weather pending. Done my wet ride for the day.

Jap place I went to for food was nice. I'm on motel road apparently it's called.

Not objecting to a liquid lunch though if the offers out there.

I am stuck out at Huntly this week for work, other wise I'd be there. I am in town tonight for a work dinner, but plan on sneaking off for a quite one when I can at House on Hood (st). If you are looking for somewhere you can get a nice pint and some fancyish food, I can recommend the Good George on Sommerset street. Or just go for a pint, great beer!

[Supertwin Don]

Didn't make it to the clubhouse last night - double booked! and Meryl was working!
but she says "thank you" for the birthday wishes - I'm still working on the (chocolate) birthday cake !!

[Mrs JMK]

Here are the details

Sunday 24 November 2013

Hamilton North Special School
End of Warwick Ave (off Sandwich Road)

9:30 Ceremonies, tea/coffee
Breakfast and Registration Starts $5 per person:

10:00 Kick stands up.

12:30 Bikes returning and open to
public for gold coin donation

There are spot prizes to be won and there will be badges for sale.

I do have a flyer if you pm your email address, they are happy if posters could be hung up at workplaces etc.

[Juniper]

I am stuck out at Huntly this week for work, other wise I'd be there. I am in town tonight for a work dinner, but plan on sneaking off for a quite one when I can at House on Hood (st). If you are looking for somewhere you can get a nice pint and some fancyish food, I can recommend the Good George on Sommerset street. Or just go for a pint, great beer!

Sounds good.

Will see when and where my ride with Annie (bikerannie) finishes up.

[Juniper]

My play date fell through :(

Anyone IN Hamilton want to go for a dawdle tonight? Anythings better than staying in my fish smelling motel room!!

[haydes55]

My play date fell through :(

Anyone IN Hamilton want to go for a dawdle tonight? Anythings better than staying in my fish smelling motel room!!



If you find some fish in there I'll have it ;)

I haven't got time for a ride tonight unless you want an 8pm ride.

[slofox]

Anyone riding this morning?

[Murray]

Here are the details
Sunday 24 November 2013

Hamilton North Special School
End of Warwick Ave (off Sandwich Road)
9:30 Ceremonies, tea/coffee
Breakfast and Registration Starts $5 per person:
10:00 Kick stands up.
12:30 Bikes returning and open to
public for gold coin donation
There are spot prizes to be won and there will be badges for sale.
do have a flyer if you pm your email address, they are happy if posters could be hung up at workplaces etc.

Updated calendar

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=3095&day=2013-11-24

PM - Mrs JMK if you want to get the flyer

[Murray]

Me and couple of others are doing the Coro loop Saturday

Meeting Thomas Road BP 9am

Be nice if we had a good group


Anyone riding this morning?

Have you guys met??

[slofox]

Have you guys met??

Nah. Besides, I don't have enough time or gas money to do the loop...:mellow:

[arcane12]

Nah. Besides, I don't have enough time or gas money to do the loop...:mellow:

Bah, timing. No one at dinsdale so I went home. Octoberfest soon, so maybe next time!

[slofox]

Bah, timing. No one at dinsdale so I went home. Octoberfest soon, so maybe next time!

I set out for a ride but had to turn back due to getting sick. Bastard.

[BigAl]

Good ride today around 20 bikes.

288764

[ckai]

Good ride today around 20 bikes.

288764

Was this "The Red Bike Only Ride"? Haha

Sent from my HTC Sensation using Tapatalk 4

[BigAl]

Was this "The Red Bike Only Ride"? Haha

Sent from my HTC Sensation using Tapatalk 4

Not quite, all the fan bois were gathered around the blue ones.:woohoo:

[ckai]

Not quite, all the fan bois were gathered around the blue ones.:woohoo:

I know the feeling. When you have a Blue Beast, having to push through the crowds to get to your bike is just one of those things you have to live with.:scooter:

[Murray]

Good ride today around 20 bikes.

288764

What ride was that????

[BigAl]

What ride was that????

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/99556-Laxed-out-rides?p=1130625587#post1130625587

[wysper]

I know the feeling. When you have a Blue Beast, having to push through the crowds to get to your bike is just one of those things you have to live with.:scooter:

I had a blue one once, but got sick of pedaling it! Lot less fun without the engine.

[ckai]

I had a blue one once, but got sick of pedaling it! Lot less fun without the engine.

So you'll know what we mean? Crowds gather don't they?

:cool:

[wysper]

So you'll know what we mean? Crowds gather don't they?

:cool:

yep, especially with me in lycra.

[Murray]

If your looking for something to do or watch labour weekend

Hampton Downs - over 250 bikes registered already

http://www.barrysheenetranstasman.co.nz/latest-news/64-barry-sheene-2013-oct-25-26-27th-2013

Could be a good weekend there - weathers looking so-so

[Geeen]

yep, especially with me in lycra.

Did you have to..... Hahaha

[carver]

yep, especially with me in lycra.

keep this thread on track

[mvw]

Back from a 3-day ride.

Day one was Hamilton - Pirongia - Te Kuiti - Taumaranui - National Park - Waiouru - Feilding - Waipukurau - Maraukakaho. It only really started raining around Taumaranui, but there was a dry patch at the north end of SH54 - that's a fun little bit of road, eh? Conditions from Feilding on ranged from wet and windy to incredibly wet and windy. I learned why not to tuck your jacket cuffs into your gloves. A car slid off the road but nothing too serious. The bike *hummed*.

Day two, Hastings - Napier - Taupo - Rotorua - Ngongotaha - Pyes Pa - Tauranga. Napier had the heaviest rain I have ever ridden through - I would have stopped but it was an expressway and I had serious doubts the driver behind me could even see me. Encountered another accident, this time arriving as car with considerable damage to the front departed at speed and another (presumably less-guilty) party decided that hazard lights made it ok to pull a U-turn without worrying about traffic coming around the corner. Fortunately my pessimistic outlook meant I was not only able to straighten up and come to a near-stop in the shallow stream mislabelled as a "road" in Google maps (Michelin, I want to have your babies) and even managed to sound a warning toot instead of thumbing the indicator cancel as I usually do. Conditions ranged from torrential to merely damp, improving considerably from Taupo on. I learned that there are different degrees of "wet road" and even got pretty used to them. Rattled around Tauranga and up the coast for a little bit.

Day three was basically just straight home. Great to catch up with family and old friends and have some fun on the bike. :niceone:

[Juniper]

Back from a 3-day ride.

Day one was Hamilton - Pirongia - Te Kuiti - Taumaranui - National Park - Waiouru - Feilding - Waipukurau - Maraukakaho. It only really started raining around Taumaranui, but there was a dry patch at the north end of SH54 - that's a fun little bit of road, eh? Conditions from Feilding on ranged from wet and windy to incredibly wet and windy. I learned why not to tuck your jacket cuffs into your gloves. A car slid off the road but nothing too serious. The bike *hummed*.

Day two, Hastings - Napier - Taupo - Rotorua - Ngongotaha - Pyes Pa - Tauranga. Napier had the heaviest rain I have ever ridden through - I would have stopped but it was an expressway and I had serious doubts the driver behind me could even see me. Encountered another accident, this time arriving as car with considerable damage to the front departed at speed and another (presumably less-guilty) party decided that hazard lights made it ok to pull a U-turn without worrying about traffic coming around the corner. Fortunately my pessimistic outlook meant I was not only able to straighten up and come to a near-stop in the shallow stream mislabelled as a "road" in Google maps (Michelin, I want to have your babies) and even managed to sound a warning toot instead of thumbing the indicator cancel as I usually do. Conditions ranged from torrential to merely damp, improving considerably from Taupo on. I learned that there are different degrees of "wet road" and even got pretty used to them. Rattled around Tauranga and up the coast for a little bit.

Day three was basically just straight home. Great to catch up with family and old friends and have some fun on the bike. :niceone:

Awesome trip report. Thank you for thàt.
Which do you dislike more : rain or wind?

[BigAl]

Back from a 3-day ride.

Good stuff Mark, the weather has been real changeble eh.

[mvw]

Which do you dislike more : rain or wind?

I usually dislike wind more (as a daily commuter, I'm kinda used to rain). On this trip the wind was strong but reasonably steady and the debris had already blown away. The wash from oncoming big trucks was worse.

The rain was mostly just uncomfortable (gloves and boots filled up) but from a safety aspect I was most conscious of the reduced visibility. A new Pilot Road 3 on the back last week ... wow ... crazy-good traction in the wet.

Overall, I think the rain made the trip less enjoyable.

[Juniper]

I usually dislike wind more (as a daily commuter, I'm kinda used to rain). On this trip the wind was strong but reasonably steady and the debris had already blown away. The wash from oncoming big trucks was worse.

The rain was mostly just uncomfortable (gloves and boots filled up) but from a safety aspect I was most conscious of the reduced visibility. A new Pilot Road 3 on the back last week ... wow ... crazy-good traction in the wet.

Overall, I think the rain made the trip less enjoyable.

I'm the same with that wind rain commuting part.


Wind really scares the shit out of me. I'll happily be doing 50-70 in a 100 if its sideways wind. Ive often been tempted to stop and just hide behind my bike.

[5150]

Who is up for a ride to Rags for a coffee before lunch today?

[bones135]

Who is up for a ride to Rags for a coffee before lunch today?

Awesome day for a pootle, would love to but got too much happening here. Next time maybe :)

[Murray]

What a weekend!! 100+ Mustangs staying with us at work - a couple of long days and looking forward to a beer sometime after 7.30 tonight.

Since tomorrow is the only day off over this long weekend me and trina and our chef on his wee 150 think a cruise (I mean cruise) out to Raglan tomorrow morning for coffee is in order. Leaving the Kingsgate Hotel carpark at 10.30ish

If you feel the need please feel free to join us, forecast looks OK maybe a shower but not much to worry about.

Might see Trina in her new leathers:banana::banana:

Need to get out

[arcane12]

What a weekend!! 100+ Mustangs staying with us at work - a couple of long days and looking forward to a beer sometime after 7.30 tonight.

Since tomorrow is the only day off over this long weekend me and trina and our chef on his wee 150 think a cruise (I mean cruise) out to Raglan tomorrow morning for coffee is in order. Leaving the Kingsgate Hotel carpark at 10.30ish

If you feel the need please feel free to join us, forecast looks OK maybe a shower but not much to worry about.

Might see Trina in her new leathers:banana::banana:

Need to get out

Next time (maybe, that time of the year methinks). Up in Auckland tomorrow. I am looking foward to a good chance to get onto the bike again.

[Leyton]

You never know... someone might turn up on their dinosour 850 :)

[Murray]

Some of us went up last year and had a great day - its on again this year so lets get a group together. Who knows Don may have his bike ready and racing

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/161226-Kawasaki-quot-Good-Times-quot-Drag-Day-3-November

Last year they had some of their new bikes on display and allowed little pootles on them

Calendar entry in

Free for spectators

Sunday 3 Nov
Fine. Light winds.

Plan is to leave Kingsgate Car park 10.00 a.m. - I will be going up by car as I have to continue on to Auckland for Conference starting 3.30pm. I think Trina is heading up by bike and Don will be giving it a blast!

[2smokes]

Day off Saturday.:banana: Anyone up for a ride to rags. Planning on gassing up at Z 0900.

[5150]

Day off Saturday.:banana: Anyone up for a ride to rags. Planning on gassing up at Z 0900.

Yup. I am up for that. Have to be back by 12ish tho. :)

[2smokes]

Yup. I am up for that. Have to be back by 12ish tho. :)

Sweet. See you there.

[5150]

Sweet. See you there.

Is that Z at Dinny roundabout?

[2smokes]

Is that Z at Dinny roundabout?

Roger. I'll be there just before 9 on the ol' sevenfiddy.

[5150]

Roger. I'll be there just before 9 on the ol' sevenfiddy.


Sweet. Blue SV Thou here

[Geeen]

Sweet. Blue SV Thou here

What happened to the Bonnie??

[5150]

What happened to the Bonnie??

Traded down as it was costing me too much in repayments. :(

Plus missus wasn't comfortable on the backe on longer trips.

Still have the chair and Scout in the garage awaiting restoration

[BigAl]

Cool, back to a real bike then:msn-wink:

If I can get organised I will try and meet up.

[5150]

Cool, back to a real bike then:msn-wink:

If I can get organised I will try and meet up.

Sweet. Would be good to catch up with you again :)

[Damantis]

I'm heading up sometime after 9 if anyone wants to make a ride of it.

[Geeen]

I'm heading up sometime after 9 if anyone wants to make a ride of it.

Most likely going, in the car though :weep: Wife and kids want to come

[G4L4XY]

I'm wondering if I could delay my planned trip with the mrs in order to make this one. Mind if I join?

EDIT: This is for the raglan trip btw

[Murray]

I'll be up there for a while in car while heading through to Auckland for work. Don will be doing a few runs on his dragbike

[2smokes]

I'm wondering if I could delay my planned trip with the mrs in order to make this one. Mind if I join?

EDIT: This is for the raglan trip btw

The more the merrier. I've got stuff to do on the home front as well so I want to be home by lunch.

[5150]

I'm wondering if I could delay my planned trip with the mrs in order to make this one. Mind if I join?

EDIT: This is for the raglan trip btw

Not at all. See at Zeeee :)

[G4L4XY]

Yeah I need to be home early as well so works for me. C at Z!

[Supertwin Don]

Definitely planning on taking the race bike up there Sunday morning - but probably via the Road Knights Swap meet at Taupiri.
Should be there about 10 - 1030
Remember if you ride a Kawasaki they'll let you on the strip for free!!!!

[arcane12]

Definitely planning on taking the race bike up there Sunday morning - but probably via the Road Knights Swap meet at Taupiri.
Should be there about 10 - 1030
Remember if you ride a Kawasaki they'll let you on the strip for free!!!!

Lets see how hung over I am, as to when I head back down from Auckland! :)

[5150]

Good ride today Gents :)

[G4L4XY]

Good ride today Gents :)

Yes it was

[2smokes]

Good ride today Gents :)

Good ride despite the weather. Nice to ride with a bunch of guys that are not out to kill themselves!
Another one soon.

[5150]

Good ride despite the weather. Nice to ride with a bunch of guys that are not out to kill themselves!
Another one soon.

Defo... :yes:

[kevie]

Never knew there was a coast to coast ride up this way :facepalm: .... spotted the poster in our local takeaway shop.

http://surf2surfrescueride.blogspot.co.nz/

Trouble is, it is the day before the school fundraiser ride ......And our priority needs to be in supporting the school ride ........ is anyone planning to go on this one? Doing 2 rides is aa full on weekend.

I have done the Woodville Lions coast to coast a couple times and was a good ride.

[bones135]

Never knew there was a coast to coast ride up this way :facepalm: .... spotted the poster in our local takeaway shop.

http://surf2surfrescueride.blogspot.co.nz/

Trouble is, it is the day before the school fundraiser ride ......And our priority needs to be in supporting the school ride ........ is anyone planning to go on this one? Doing 2 rides is aa full on weekend.

I have done the Woodville Lions coast to coast a couple times and was a good ride.

I could well be keen on this, can easily be in Waihi by 9, would be a great ride.

[insomnia01]

Never knew there was a coast to coast ride up this way :facepalm: .... spotted the poster in our local takeaway shop.

http://surf2surfrescueride.blogspot.co.nz/

Trouble is, it is the day before the school fundraiser ride ......And our priority needs to be in supporting the school ride ........ is anyone planning to go on this one? Doing 2 rides is aa full on weekend.

I have done the Woodville Lions coast to coast a couple times and was a good ride.

could be a starter for this,

[BigAl]

$20 per rider proceeds to Westpac Air Ambo
Organised by Nv Motorcycles Morrinsville
Sign on from 9am, leaving at 10am
$500 prize money
3 check points inc lunch stop, finish at Council Cafe
This sat 9th. These are good fun.

Can someone put in calendar, ta muchly.

Also remember Hmcc quiz night to raise funds for Nic Cole, Friday 8th.
Seddon rd club rooms 6:30, cheap beer & BBQ, $20 entry.

[Warr]

$20 per rider proceeds to Westpac Air Ambo
Organised by Nv Motorcycles Morrinsville
Sign on from 9am, leaving at 10am ..............
Where is this event leaving from please ?

[BigAl]

Where is this event leaving from please ?

NV motorcycles, 131 Thames street, Morrinsville.

[G4L4XY]

I'm going to Whangamata on Sunday if anyone would like to join? Will be going 2up so no wheelies or knee downs

[IkieBikie]

Don't forget to get the Sunday off for this ride

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=3095&day=2013-11-24&c=all

24 November

[G4L4XY]

Don't forget to get the Sunday off for this ride

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=3095&day=2013-11-24&c=all

24 November

I'll be away on my trip to the cape during that weekend :(

[5150]

Any one riding around Hamilton this weekend? Rags etc?

[Murray]

No Bike - in the shop!!

[BigAl]

Any one riding around Hamilton this weekend? Rags etc?

Come on the poker run J.

[insomnia01]

Any one riding around Hamilton this weekend? Rags etc?

not Hamilton but a 1000km of NZ finest on the C1KC :banana: 0630 start tomorrow @ Putaruru should finish at Okoroire hotel @1930 :woohoo:

[G4L4XY]

Any one riding around Hamilton this weekend? Rags etc?

Come for a ride to whangamata! Expand your horizons lol

[slofox]

Any one riding around Hamilton this weekend? Rags etc?

Back tyre's fukt, innit...no riding for me for a bit.

[arcane12]

Any one riding around Hamilton this weekend? Rags etc?

no plans yet, but was thinking of getting out. Could do Rags, otherwise might go pick up the Tag :)

[BigAl]

NV motorcycles, 131 Thames street, Morrinsville.

Good ride today, 46 bikes and only lost a couple of Hondas one by car and one through fence.
Plus Harley with a blow out, some good scratching roads.

[Murray]

Good ride today, 46 bikes and only lost a couple of Hondas one by car and one through fence.
Plus Harley with a blow out, some good scratching roads.

was that the poker run? Who organised that?? Not the poker run that sadly featured on the news and in the newspaper??

[BigAl]

was that the poker run? Who organised that?? Not the poker run that sadly featured on the news and in the newspaper??

No not same Murray but in the same area.

Pretty much sensible behaviour but as with large groups got to keep one eye ahead and one behind IYKWIM

[Damantis]

I'm free most of both days. Wouldn't mind going out Kawhia / Waitomo way. If anyone has a better idea, then share.

[BigAl]

I'm free most of both days. Wouldn't mind going out Kawhia / Waitomo way. If anyone has a better idea, then share.

Yeah I'd be keen for a ride mate, Sunday would suit best.

[Murray]

Come on guys and gals - ride next Sunday 24th

Always a good one and 5 registered so far - working this weekend so see you all next Sunday

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=3095&day=2013-11-24&c=all

[deeknow]

I'm free most of both days. Wouldn't mind going out Kawhia / Waitomo way. If anyone has a better idea, then share.
Hey lads. Kawhia/Waitomo loop sounds great, I'd also be keen on a Sunday outing.

[Damantis]

Hey lads. Kawhia/Waitomo loop sounds great, I'd also be keen on a Sunday outing.

I have another mate on a Yamaha MT01 who's keen but yet to confirm. How does 9.15 at BP Glenview sound? Depart by 9.30 via Rukuhia road through to Ngahinapouri, Pirongia, Kawhia road, then Harbour road, around to Waitomo for lunch or a snack etc then back to Hams by about 3pm?

[BigAl]

Sounds good, i know a good cheap place in Oto for lunch.

[Damantis]

Sounds good, i know a good cheap place in Oto for lunch.

See ya tomorrow then.

[deeknow]

How does 9.15 at BP Glenview sound? Depart by 9.30...
Sweet. C yaz there.

[Damantis]

Should get hot later.

[BigAl]

Good ride today, thanks Dan.

Very nice MV, Dean:niceone:

[Damantis]

Good ride today, thanks Dan.

Very nice MV, Dean:niceone:

I better go check my hoses now it's cooled down. Was hard pressed to keep you two in sight today. Think I need a faster bike ... or bigger Nads!

[leathel]

Was hard pressed to keep you two in sight today. Think I need a faster bike ... or bigger Nads!


As long as you don't ride past your comfort level... better to let them go and wait for you than push past your limit ;)

[deeknow]

Al and Dan - thanks for the company today, ruddy great day to be out riding, the three different bikes seemed to work out real well across the varying terrain and conditions. Awesome stuff.

The loop was in pretty good condition huh, earlier on in the ride we were talking about how surprisingly few bikes you get on it but turned out the bike count was probably higher than cars. We almost joined an impromptu road-side party at the Teharoa Road junction there too

:banana:

[5150]

Al and Dan - thanks for the company today, ruddy great day to be out riding, the three different bikes seemed to work out real well across the varying terrain and conditions. Awesome stuff.

The loop was in pretty good condition huh, earlier on in the ride we were talking about how surprisingly few bikes you get on it but turned out the bike count was probably higher than cars. We almost joined an impromptu road-side party at the Teharoa Road junction there too

:banana:

Bastards, nice hot day, and i was sanding down the bathroom. Things we do to keep the wife happy. :facepalm:

[slofox]

Bastards, nice hot day, and i was sanding down the bathroom. Things we do to keep the wife happy. :facepalm:

You should all have fine riding weather as long as my bike is off the road. As soon as I get it sorted, the weather will turn to shit again...:brick:

[5150]

You should all have fine riding weather as long as my bike is off the road. As soon as I get it sorted, the weather will turn to shit again...:brick:

might have to come around one night and hide your spark plug leads then :whistle:

[xjrider]

Hey all am trying to organise a ride from hamilton out to port waikato via SH22 and te akau is an awesome scenic route and barely any traffic. Some pretty hair corners mind you not for the faint at heart. Was thinking make a day of it grab some fish n chops from the port and then cruise on back. How's the 24th sound y'all? Note: All who participate in this ride please wear the right gear and make sure your bikes are legal thanks! Anyone keen comment bellow I don't mind accommodating for the newer riders.

[caseye]

So are you the bike Police?
Going for a ride with a bunch of mates is just that. To go as far as telling people not to turn up if their bikes are not road legal imply s that you are responsible and believe me if you go down that road and anything happens the poo poo will make something of it, as will ACC.

[BigAl]

Hey all am trying to organise a ride from hamilton out to port waikato via SH22 and te akau is an awesome scenic route and barely any traffic. Some pretty hair corners mind you not for the faint at heart. Was thinking make a day of it grab some fish n chops from the port and then cruise on back. How's the 24th sound y'all? Note: All who participate in this ride please wear the right gear and make sure your bikes are legal thanks! Anyone keen comment bellow I don't mind accommodating for the newer riders.

Credit for organising and posting up a ride but as Caseye said forget about stipulating legality, ie road worthiness.

Might see you out there sometime.:msn-wink:

[5150]

Hey all am trying to organise a ride from hamilton out to port waikato via SH22 and te akau is an awesome scenic route and barely any traffic. Some pretty hair corners mind you not for the faint at heart. Was thinking make a day of it grab some fish n chops from the port and then cruise on back. How's the 24th sound y'all? Note: All who participate in this ride please wear the right gear and make sure your bikes are legal thanks! Anyone keen comment bellow I don't mind accommodating for the newer riders.

There is a charity ride on the 24th which is posted up in the calendar. Check it out. I think you will find that most guys will be participating in that. But would love to do the Port Waikato any other time with you :)

[leathel]

Hey all am trying to organise a ride from hamilton out to port waikato via SH22 and te akau is an awesome scenic route and barely any traffic. Some pretty hair corners mind you not for the faint at heart. Was thinking make a day of it grab some fish n chops from the port and then cruise on back. How's the 24th sound y'all? Note: All who participate in this ride please wear the right gear and make sure your bikes are legal thanks! Anyone keen comment bellow I don't mind accommodating for the newer riders.

are you sure the fish n chip shop is still going, was out there last week and it wasn't open at 5 pm?

[STJim]

So are you the bike Police?
Going for a ride with a bunch of mates is just that. To go as far as telling people not to turn up if their bikes are not road legal imply s that you are responsible and believe me if you go down that road and anything happens the poo poo will make something of it, as will ACC.

Please remind me not to ride with you.
3 or 4 years ago I was Rider in charge for a Ulysses ride out of Hamilton. One of our members had a very smooth back tyre. It was a fine day so I said nothing. On the way home his wife rode pillion with someone else while he nursed his bike home with the canvass showing on the rear. It is very reasonable on a group ride to ask for a minimum standard of Registration a Warrant of Fitness and a current licence for the class of bike you are riding. On a group ride if one bike goes down others could be taken out as well.

[STJim]

Credit for organising and posting up a ride but as Caseye said forget about stipulating legality, ie road worthiness.

Might see you out there sometime.:msn-wink:

Please see my post above. With great respect may I suggest you think about your own safety before you suggest riding with others who may be happy to ride machines that are not road worthy.

[sil3nt]

Please see my post above. With great respect may I suggest you think about your own safety before you suggest riding with others who may be happy to ride machines that are not road worthy.Please explain to me how having a rego makes a bike any safer?

I remember going on a ride with you and I mentioned my rego was out by 1 day. You and your wife both shot daggers at me and said that if you had known that beforehand I wouldn't have been allowed to come on the ride :laugh:

There have been all sorts of dickheads out on the laxed out rides it is easy to stay clear of them on the road.

[BigAl]

Please see my post above. With great respect may I suggest you think about your own safety before you suggest riding with others who may be happy to ride machines that are not road worthy.

Agreed if I saw something inherently dangerious or just unnoticed like a bald tyre/real loose chain I'd be sure to mention it but not in a overbearing way.

Certainly would not inspect licenses or look for registration/wofs as that would certainly appear overbearing/dictatorial.

[5150]

Certainly would not inspect licenses or look for registration/wofs as that would certainly appear overbearing/dictatorial.

Otherwise you pretty fast run out of people to ride with.

[leathel]

It swings both ways.... you may not have a warrant but the bike is safe as houses or you may have a warrant that is still current but your tires are now bald (I did 10,000 k's between last warrants) and not safe.... but it meets the std of a current warrant and Reg

A social ride with a group of people that are just going the same way is all most of the rides are.... Each bike rides to his skill set and to his equipment level....

If you slate people who's warrant has expired but the bike is still well maintained but then let a current WOF through that has not been maintained well is it a safer group of riders? I think not.

If someone has not got the coin to Reg his bike and is willing to take the risk of a ticket but the bike is well maintained is he being unsafe?

[deeknow]

If you're worried about personal safety, and who isn't, the best strategy surely is to give those you don't know some distance until you get a handle on their ability to handle the bike in whatever shape its in. Is there anything else you need to worry about really? (road conditions aside)

[xjrider]

Lol sorry if I sounded like bike police just want to make sure everyone is safe that's all, because the last thing anyone wants to do is call someones wife saying her husband wont be coming home. All I can say is anyone is open to attend but I. Will. Not be held responsible lol and as for the port thing I was pondering on that and thought maybe just go to te akau coast its a good couple of hours long who's keen??

[leathel]

Lol sorry if I sounded like bike police just want to make sure everyone is safe that's all, because the last thing anyone wants to do is call someones wife saying her husband wont be coming home. All I can say is anyone is open to attend but I. Will. Not be held responsible lol and as for the port thing I was pondering on that and thought maybe just go to te akau coast its a good couple of hours long who's keen??

It is a great ride up through there.... just keep an eye out for stock, tractors etc as it is Rural, Some use it as a race track and suffer the consequences. I love the road and all its bumps, dips, and cracks in the road...adds to the experience :D

I have other rides to attend that weekend.

[BigAl]

Lol sorry if I sounded like bike police just want to make sure everyone is safe that's all, because the last thing anyone wants to do is call someones wife saying her husband wont be coming home. All I can say is anyone is open to attend but I. Will. Not be held responsible lol and as for the port thing I was pondering on that and thought maybe just go to te akau coast its a good couple of hours long who's keen??

I'll hoping to be on the charity ride, 9:30 Sun Ham North school, $5 donation, if I'm allowed out :rolleyes:

Check it out as it is a 2ish hour ride and often around the same area, Sh22, all levels of ability.

[5150]

I'll hoping to be on the charity ride, 9:30 Sun Ham North school, $5 donation, if I'm allowed out :rolleyes:

Check it out as it is a 2ish hour ride and often around the same area, Sh22, all levels of ability.

Nice :)

I will have someone to follow again :niceone:

[STJim]

Please explain to me how having a rego makes a bike any safer?

I remember going on a ride with you and I mentioned my rego was out by 1 day. You and your wife both shot daggers at me and said that if you had known that beforehand I wouldn't have been allowed to come on the ride :laugh:

There have been all sorts of dickheads out on the laxed out rides it is easy to stay clear of them on the road.

I actually don't recall that conversation but she would have reacted more than me. Personally "don't now how to shoot daggers" my ancestors would have carried "DirKs" but personally I cannot stand the sight of blood. A raised eyebrow would have been more likely. I also never check registrations or warrants. I would now send someone home if the tyre was noticeably worn or for lack of gear e.g. no jacket or bare legs and jandels or even 'German Helmets"

[STJim]

Agreed if I saw something inherently dangerious or just unnoticed like a bald tyre/real loose chain I'd be sure to mention it but not in a overbearing way.

Certainly would not inspect licenses or look for registration/wofs as that would certainly appear overbearing/dictatorial.

I agree that I wouldn't check licences. I would have an issue if I knew a particular rider was disqualified of suspended. The group I usually ride with has a sign in sheet which includes a warranty that the machine is registered and warranted.

[2smokes]

I actually don't recall that conversation but she would have reacted more than me. Personally "don't now how to shoot daggers" my ancestors would have carried "DirKs" but personally I cannot stand the sight of blood. A raised eyebrow would have been more likely. I also never check registrations or warrants. I would now send someone home if the tyre was noticeably worn or for lack of gear e.g. no jacket or bare legs and jandels or even 'German Helmets"

Wow!
I'm with you 110% about keeping my bikes safe. However, YOU would send someone home! How have you lived this long? You must be able to run really really fast.

[STJim]

Wow!
I'm with you 110% about keeping my bikes safe. However, YOU would send someone home! How have you lived this long? You must be able to run really really fast.

No I am a really big old guy with a very big bike. The group I often ride with ( Ulysses ) wouldn't hesitate to send a rider packing if it was an obvious safety issue and it was our ride. a decision made by the rider in charge would be supported by the rest of the group. Never had to do it in but should have in one instance with a bald tyre.

[awa355]

I am going to do this charity ride on Sunday, not on the scooter but tonight I stole keys to a 250 a couple of houses down. The owner will be at work tomorrow, so I'll whip the bike into my shed and give it a check over.

It has a wof and rego, so far no one's said anything about a hot bike :facepalm::facepalm: so I guess I'll be okay.

[STJim]

I am going to do this charity ride on Sunday, not on the scooter but tonight I stole keys to a 250 a couple of houses down. The owner will be at work tomorrow, so I'll whip the bike into my shed and give it a check over.

It has a wof and rego, so far no one's said anything about a hot bike :facepalm::facepalm: so I guess I'll be okay.

Shouldn't be a problem. just remember " to ride it like you stole it" haha:Police::scooter:

[awa355]

Shouldn't be a problem. just remember " to ride it like you stole it" haha:Police::scooter:

I took it for a ride today after adjusting the chain, tyre pressures etc. Told the owner I'd take it around the block before returning it two houses down. The block took 75k to ride around. The first time in 18 months on a motorbike. After the scooter it was fantastic to sit on a bike again. I rode it like a nana tho. Couldn't believe how fast 100kph seemed. :eek:

[5150]

IThe block took 75k to ride around.

I suppose TA is out in the outback. :lol:

[philmc]

Sorry will have to withdraw from sundays ride ,need a new rear brake rotor .Hopefully will be back on the road sooner rather than later,with this good rideing weather upon us.

[arcane12]

Doh, just noticed my rego runs out today. I had better stay off the road till i sort it out. :(

[sil3nt]

Doh, just noticed my rego runs out today. I had better stay off the road till i sort it out. :(:facepalm:

[5150]

I am out unfortunately too. But mine is due not to the bike but my 8 hour tattoo session yesterday. I am a walking dead today and sore as fuck. :no: Better sleep it off . I know it's a piss poor excuse but don't know if I could handle my bike today. Might come out and hang out with you guys at the school tho. (only walking distance from my place)

[caseye]

Please remind me not to ride with you.
3 or 4 years ago I was Rider in charge for a Ulysses ride out of Hamilton. One of our members had a very smooth back tyre. It was a fine day so I said nothing. On the way home his wife rode pillion with someone else while he nursed his bike home with the canvass showing on the rear. It is very reasonable on a group ride to ask for a minimum standard of Registration a Warrant of Fitness and a current licence for the class of bike you are riding. On a group ride if one bike goes down others could be taken out as well.

Jim, we have ridden together more than once.My point is that to imply you are "organising" a ride and are prepared to send riders home for simply not having a reg or warrant does make it the business of the Police and the ACC. Who are desperate to try in court anyone they can tag as "responsible" for organising a ride where someone is hurt / injured.
I've headed up plenty of rides and I'd never allow an unsafe bike to go on one, that goes with saying.
Our Op has clarified and I'm sure has got the point by what he said.

[kevie]

Sorry didnt make it to the charity ride ..... had it all planned to be there but ended up today was the only free day to get down to sort my sisters headstone :( hopefully the next one.

Planning to be showing my bike at RIDES in DA PARK in Hamilton next weekend tho.

[ZondaX15]

I saw a bunch of you guys riding out to Raglan yesterday. It's a shame I was going the other way.

[5150]

Sorry didnt make it to the charity ride ..... had it all planned to be there but ended up today was the only free day to get down to sort my sisters headstone :( hopefully the next one.

Planning to be showing my bike at RIDES in DA PARK in Hamilton next weekend tho.

RIDES in DA PARK???


Do tell more .....:scratch:

[kevie]

RIDES in DA PARK???


Do tell more .....:scratch:

Its a fundraising event on the 30th at the lake domain in Hamilton, with truck rides, trucks, cars and motorbikes can be displayed and family orientated events.
starts 2pm and runs till about 9pm

The organization is on facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rides-In-Da-Park/147581365400673

I attended last year and my bullie took out "Best Jappo" and also "Peoples Choice" the top prize for the bikes category.

[BigAl]

Thinking of shooting over to Whitianga Sat, weather dependent, to have a look at Thunder beach mcycle show.

Would like to leave early say 9am.

Anyone keen?

[Bean]

so far no one's said anything about a hot bike

She certainly is hot... and riding great after a service ;)

[G4L4XY]

Anyone got the pleasure of not working Monday and want to go for a ride? I'm thinking rags but I'm open to whateverrrrr

[5150]

Anyone got the pleasure of not working Monday and want to go for a ride? I'm thinking rags but I'm open to whateverrrrr

I have been off my bike for a week and a half now, so hanging out for a ride this weekend. Monday unfortunately I am slave to the grind.... :(

Hopefully Sunday I will get to take my baby out :yes:

[G4L4XY]

I have been off my bike for a week and a half now, so hanging out for a ride this weekend. Monday unfortunately I am slave to the grind.... :(

Hopefully Sunday I will get to take my baby out :yes:

Ahh damn, I'd been keen but I'm working the weekend this time :(

[insomnia01]

I have been off my bike for a week and a half now, so hanging out for a ride this weekend. Monday unfortunately I am slave to the grind.... :(

Hopefully Sunday I will get to take my baby out :yes:


Anyone got the pleasure of not working Monday and want to go for a ride? I'm thinking rags but I'm open to whateverrrrr

dont forget the 4km tolerance begins Sunday 1st :shutup:

[G4L4XY]

dont forget the 4km tolerance begins Sunday 1st :shutup:

lol if anyone is speeding it's most likely a bit more than 4km anyway haha

[BigAl]

Didn't get out today as weather was pretty shit, but maybe heading east tomorrow.

Anyone else keen for a half day ride, 9 / 9:30 ish?

[sil3nt]

I went out today. Rode to the end of Te Pahu road and back (from Whatawhata). Too bloody windy. Was a bit scary in places. Would like to say I can join you Al but the chances are I won't be awake at that time.

[Damantis]

Didn't get out today as weather was pretty shit, but maybe heading east tomorrow.

Anyone else keen for a half day ride, 9 / 9:30 ish?

but my radiator needs attention and still haven't gotten round to it. Had planned to take it into Honda Hamilton today but had a DJ gig last night and slept most of today. If I can get it in there during the week, maybe I'll be back on road next weekend.

[wharekura]

DJ gig last night ...
wifey is coin counter for a lot of the bars in cowtown cbd - what bar did u gig at?

[Damantis]

wifey is coin counter for a lot of the bars in cowtown cbd - what bar did u gig at?

East Auckland. Finished at 1 then home just after 3, jacked up on 4 red bulls, took another hour to get to sleep! Good times.

[slofox]

I'll go get a new tyre and WOF this week. (All being well... I hope.) Then I can be out and about again. So get yourselves ready for some shitty weather - it's bound to turn to shit once I am mobile again :angry:

I figure if I don't buy anyone Christmas presents and don't eat for a week, I can afford the tyre...:innocent:

[G4L4XY]

I'll go get a new tyre and WOF this week. (All being well... I hope.) Then I can be out and about again. So get yourselves ready for some shitty weather - it's bound to turn to shit once I am mobile again :angry:

I figure if I don't buy anyone Christmas presents and don't eat for a week, I can afford the tyre...:innocent:

If your luck is that bad please dont fix your bike :P

[slofox]

If your luck is that bad please dont fix your bike :P

I exaggerate for effect you unnerstand...(I hope).

[G4L4XY]

I exaggerate for effect you unnerstand...(I hope).

Yes I "unnerstand" hence the ":P"

[Bean]

Anyone got the pleasure of not working Monday and want to go for a ride? I'm thinking rags but I'm open to whateverrrrr

I finish at 3pm Monday, would be keen to go for a ride after that if you haven't got your feet up n having a beer by then :rolleyes:

[BigAl]

East Auckland. Finished at 1 then home just after 3, jacked up on 4 red bulls, took another hour to get to sleep! Good times.

I thought you'd be the Taylor Swift concert:p

[wysper]

Took my daughter (10) out to Te Uku yesterday on the back of the sporty. She loved the wee pootle. Saw a fair few bikes out there.
Was good to see. Those turbines look huge even from Te Uku. They must be massive up close.

[insomnia01]

naki for me via Mt Dampner awesome day for riding :headbang:

[slofox]

Got me new tyre on...:devil2:

Now watch it rain... :ar15:

[Geeen]

Got me new tyre on...:devil2:

Now watch it rain... :ar15:

It is forecast to be raining and thunderstorms for the rest of the week.........

[slofox]

It is forecast to be raining and thunderstorms for the rest of the week.........



See post #6451...

[Geeen]

See post #6451...

We just to collectively use the force to make gas money available and have fine weather:msn-wink:

[slofox]

How nice to be back on the road...took a little ride to sort out the new tyre early this morning. Funnily enough, the 4km tolerance thing didn't seem to make any difference. :whistle:

Nothing like those S20's.

[G4L4XY]

Ahh the S20's. I think you should wear em in proper today, to raglan I say!

[slofox]

Ahh the S20's. I think you should wear em in proper today, to raglan I say!

Have grand-daughter all day. She's a bit little to pillion yet. However, I did go half way this morning on the tyre scrub mission...

[G4L4XY]

Have grand-daughter all day. She's a bit little to pillion yet. However, I did go half way this morning on the tyre scrub mission...

You didn't tell me there was roadworks out them ways slofox! I had a really crappy ride out, my front tyre pressure was really low the cornering was poo, chucked some air in for the trip and WOW what a difference, it actually turns corners, I love those series of tight corners, that passing lane, passing a car mid corner hanging off the side of the bike then to straighten up for the next right hander oh yes!

[ckai]

Took my daughter (10) out to Te Uku yesterday on the back of the sporty. She loved the wee pootle. Saw a fair few bikes out there.
Was good to see. Those turbines look huge even from Te Uku. They must be massive up close.

Na, they're FUCKEN massive! Went for a peddle up there last year or the year before. I thought they were big but when you get up close and personal it's on another level. The track the goes up to the very top passes right beside a few. You really appreciate the size. And it's like being in an airport.

They're bloody impressive beasts. Recommend a trek up there at least once.

[Damantis]

Provided the forecast isn't as wet as it looks. Even just a loop round Ngaruawahia to raglan and back would do. Anyone keen, just sing out.

[Mongolian]

Provided the forecast isn't as wet as it looks. Even just a loop round Ngaruawahia to raglan and back would do. Anyone keen, just sing out.

Keen for a bit of a squirt if the weather is good, where you wanna meet a north fool like me?

[Damantis]

Keen for a bit of a squirt if the weather is good, where you wanna meet a north fool like me?

Might flag it for now and see if it dries up after lunch. If so, I might head up to Mercer and down 22 to Raglan.

[slofox]

Buzzed down to Otorohanga to retrieve the Waikato tag this morning - left 6.30am to beat the rain (most of it anyway). A little damp close to Oto (and a little shimmy of the new rear tyre on the wet road :blink:). Other than that, nice to ride that early - little traffic, cool air, generally peaceful.

Can't do any more today - usual trip to d'Auckland looms. :angry:

[Damantis]

Keen for a bit of a squirt if the weather is good, where you wanna meet a north fool like me?

Turned the key, pushed the button, then wouldn't start. Flat battery. Just got it out of the workshop. A re-cored radiator and $400 later. They asked if I'd had trouble starting as it was slow to turn over for them and I said It had been starting fine. They replaced the stator and rectifier only a few months ago so hopefully it's just the battery. Seriously though, I'd think if they noticed it was slow to turn over they'd just put a multi-meter on it to check for something obvious while it's in the workshop for something else? Bit pissed off really. :(

[G4L4XY]

Turned the key, pushed the button, then wouldn't start. Flat battery. Just got it out of the workshop. A re-cored radiator and $400 later. They asked if I'd had trouble starting as it was slow to turn over for them and I said It had been starting fine. They replaced the stator and rectifier only a few months ago so hopefully it's just the battery. Seriously though, I'd think if they noticed it was slow to turn over they'd just put a multi-meter on it to check for something obvious while it's in the workshop for something else? Bit pissed off really. :(

I've had to fork out for a new battery after a workshop had my bike for a month, the battery was fine beforehand. Not sure whose responsibility that is.

[Murray]

Looks like Mark & Gillian are coming down from Auckland to the clubrooms tomorrow night (Wednesday). Hope to see a few there!!!!

5.30ish to 7.30ish - Te Rapa Tavern (new one in sunshine ave)

[insomnia01]

A re-cored radiator and $400 later

$400 for a recored radiator ??!!! I hope not, tell me its not true :spanking:

[Damantis]

$400 for a recored radiator ??!!! I hope not, tell me its not true :spanking:

The out-work to get the radiator fixed was only $121.50 The rest of the invoice was two and a half hours labour Remove fairings, remove cam chain tensioner and check cam chain for wear ( Will need doing next year ) , check for coolant leaks, remove radiator and send for repair, refit to bike, add inhibitor ($29.50!!!) and bleed system, start and run bike, refit fairings and test ride.

Add GST, hand personal lubricant to customer and ask to bend over before asking "Cash, or eftpos?"

And now it turns out the regulator they fitted in January is fried and somehow not under warranty after 10,000kms and 11 months. Can't wait for the next thrilling invoice!

[BigAl]

Bugger Dan, was there a warranty on the regulator?
Sometimes electrical components can be fried by other stuff in the system, even though if you'd had it sourced And fitted by HH I'd expect them to help you out.
Did you talk to Grant1?

[caseye]

Thank you Jim for your most generous offer tonight, without me glasses I really didn't cotton on , until you told me, good on you!
Hope all goes well up North.
Looking forward to the Cambridge/Hamilton Toy run and riding with you and the WLOR again.
Enjoyed catching up with those of the WLOR who attended tonight, home safe an sound after a non eventful ride down and up state (joke) highway 1 full of bleed'n roadworks and obnoxious car drivers.
Still first ride at night for some time and have to admit it was enjoyable.
Will look to doing this more often over summer, might even be able to persuade hobbyhorse and others to come down on occasion.
S'OK Trina he'll be fine with us next week.

[insomnia01]

The out-work to get the radiator fixed was only $121.50 The rest of the invoice was two and a half hours labour Remove fairings, remove cam chain tensioner and check cam chain for wear ( Will need doing next year ) , check for coolant leaks, remove radiator and send for repair, refit to bike, add inhibitor ($29.50!!!) and bleed system, start and run bike, refit fairings and test ride.

Add GST, hand personal lubricant to customer and ask to bend over before asking "Cash, or eftpos?"

And now it turns out the regulator they fitted in January is fried and somehow not under warranty after 10,000kms and 11 months. Can't wait for the next thrilling invoice!


toured Sth isld earlier this year & covered over 7500km in 2 weeks, got within 10km from home & puntured my radiator :facepalm: $75 to re-core radiator fitted myself & added a fender extender to front guard, sometimes doing your own work is far cheaper !!!!! But I'd still be having words with HH if I was you :innocent: never been back there since I was ignored as a paying customer sometime ago :bash: never looked back since going to Boyds :sunny::sunny::sunny:

[xjrider]

Anyone keen for a ride today? Im thinking rotorua

[ckai]

And now it turns out the regulator they fitted in January is fried and somehow not under warranty after 10,000kms and 11 months. Can't wait for the next thrilling invoice!

I like me Mum's trick, ring up the manufacturer/distributor and ask how long do they expect their products to last if they owned it. Then tell them how long it did last. She got a new F&P washing machine when her 7 year old machine spat the dummy. They said it would last over 10 years and didn't argue at all. She's got a heap of stuff sorted like that.

As for the regulator, under a year is a joke. Hell, if Triumph can replace 4+ year old regulators free of charge, under 12 months is a no brainer. Warranty or no warranty.

[xjrider]

Anyone keen? Thought I might shoot off to rotorua for a bit

[Geeen]

If I didn't have to grab my kids at 12:00 I would be keen but Ah well.

[xjrider]

Anyone else?

[BigAl]

Anyone riding this weekend? I'm keen to get out preferably Sunday.

Weather looks primo:cool:

[xjrider]

Im keen mate

[Damantis]

Bugger Dan, was there a warranty on the regulator?
Sometimes electrical components can be fried by other stuff in the system, even though if you'd had it sourced And fitted by HH I'd expect them to help you out.
Did you talk to Grant1?

The stator they fitted at the same time as the regulator is fried also. They only replaced the stator because it's best practice to do both at the same time?
Grant will sort something but it's still going to cost me even if he passes on the parts at cost. Whites supplied the stator and are denying it's a fault with the stator and blaming the regulator. The regulator was an aftermarket one from some place in Auckland who reckon 11 months and 10,000kms is somehow more than one should expect from their product??? :no: Maybe if it was second hand, that shit might fly but for a brand new product, I don't think so.

The plot thickens...

[xjrider]

Where are we going bigal

[5150]

Anyone riding this weekend? I'm keen to get out preferably Sunday.

Weather looks primo:cool:

I would, but I am getting more ink work done on my sleave on Saturday so might be too sore to ride for few days

[BigAl]

Where are we going bigal

Will see who is interested and look at some routes, thinking 2-300 clicks.

[insomnia01]

The stator they fitted at the same time as the regulator is fried also. They only replaced the stator because it's best practice to do both at the same time?
Grant will sort something but it's still going to cost me even if he passes on the parts at cost. Whites supplied the stator and are denying it's a fault with the stator and blaming the regulator. The regulator was an aftermarket one from some place in Auckland who reckon 11 months and 10,000kms is somehow more than one should expect from their product??? :no: Maybe if it was second hand, that shit might fly but for a brand new product, I don't think so.

The plot thickens...

I've been through 3 of each over the past 6 or so years, the current regulator is a aftermarket heavy duty option which has (touch wood) lasted the longest.... there is a guy in Huntly that does rewinds but I only got @27000km from it but either way you should be getting more k's from it than 10km

[insomnia01]

I would, but I am getting more ink work done on my sleave on Saturday so might be too sore to ride for few days

who do you go to?? I'm getting the itch back for more work & have some ideas I have collected over the years.....

[Geeen]

who do you go to?? I'm getting the itch back for more work & have some ideas I have collected over the years.....

This guy is coming over for the tattoo festival in Feb, he is insanely good. Hence the usual TWO YEAR waiting list
http://www.mytats.com/frame_set.htm He migt have some spots left, Check here http://www.tattooart.co.nz/

[5150]

who do you go to?? I'm getting the itch back for more work & have some ideas I have collected over the years.....

I searched high and low for an artist that I would be happy with, and there are few excellent ones out there. I found Hamish at Black Swallow Tattoo Studio in Powels Rd. He is great artist, he listen to me, offered his suggestions and done a great job so far. He charges $100 per hour or you can book a whole day slot for $500. And his work is awsome.

[xjrider]

Hey all just woke up and looked outside and WHAT A BEAUTIFUL DAY! So im gonna go out for a ride to whitianga for lunch and a swim. Anyone is welcome to attend it wont be a race just cruise(may open her up a smudge on the straights). Who's keen my fellow bikie brethren.

[xjrider]

The loops is about 450km via paeroa

[BigAl]

Got to finish building my fence today sj rider, but looking at a Sth Waikato loop tomorrow if anyone interested.

[slofox]

Got to finish building my fence today sj rider, but looking at a Sth Waikato loop tomorrow if anyone interested.

I might be able to do part of your ride tomorrow Al. What time you leaving, where ya going?

[Bean]

Hey all just woke up and looked outside and WHAT A BEAUTIFUL DAY! So im gonna go out for a ride to whitianga for lunch and a swim. Anyone is welcome to attend it wont be a race just cruise(may open her up a smudge on the straights). Who's keen my fellow bikie brethren.

It's FANTASTIC -dam it .... too slow checking KB, hope you had a great ride :lol:

[sil3nt]

I might head out tomorrow as well. Got a new suit to break in :woohoo: