Laxed out rides

[Murray]

Sure, anyone else from Auckland thinking of going down, can join me for a ride down to Hamilton?

You could always come down with the Auckland Ulysses group?? This is their info on the TOYRUN

INFO FROM AUCKLAND ULYSSES

Sun- 2nd Mar CAMBRIDGE TO HAMILTON CHILD CANCER TOY RUN. MEDIUM
This is a great chance to show our support and bring a little extra
joy to the lives of families who may need an extra boost. Some
of the children join the ride either as pillion or follow along in
the bus, surrounded by bikes off all types.
Their smiles remind us just why we make this annual run a part
of our calendar. Take a toy to be donated for the Child Cancer
Foundation. Buy a badge and be in the draw for great prices!

Departs Bombay AutoBahn, 8-30am.

[Kush_RR]

You could always come down with the Auckland Ulysses group?? This is their info on the TOYRUN

INFO FROM AUCKLAND ULYSSES

Sun- 2nd Mar CAMBRIDGE TO HAMILTON CHILD CANCER TOY RUN. MEDIUM
This is a great chance to show our support and bring a little extra
joy to the lives of families who may need an extra boost. Some
of the children join the ride either as pillion or follow along in
the bus, surrounded by bikes off all types.
Their smiles remind us just why we make this annual run a part
of our calendar. Take a toy to be donated for the Child Cancer
Foundation. Buy a badge and be in the draw for great prices!

Departs Bombay AutoBahn, 8-30am.

Great that sounds like a plan. thanks for the info mate.

[ZeroIndex]

Carver and I did the 22 from Ngaruawahia to Pokeno this afternoon... I need to get more confidence in my bike

[caseye]

More likely you need to make sure you absolutely don't try to keep up with carver! Until you are comfortable with your skills and abilities.
Not worth the risk mate, just ain't worth it.

[ZeroIndex]

haha yeah... definitely not trying to keep up with him. Riding at my own pace and loving it... although I know my technique for turning right isn't as good as my left turns.

[MarkH]

Sunday 2 March Waikato Ulysses Branch Ulysses
Annual CCF Toyrun starting at Cambridge 11.00am

Be careful in Cambridge - gotta watch out for a mad fucker in a white truck with Anchor signage delivering milk!

[ZeroIndex]

I think I've done two toy runs... I don't think I'll be attending another one... reminds me too much of peak hour traffic in Auckland. :facepalm:

[Murray]

Sunday 2 March Waikato Ulysses Branch Ulysses
Annual CCF Toyrun starting at Cambridge 11.00am and ending at Hamilton Garden Place - all welcome.

Leaving from Kingsgate Hotel Hamilton Carpark 9.30 and going via Peacocks road, Mystery Creek, Maungatautari Rd, across dam at Karipiro and back up into Cambridge

Make the effort - I have put a calender entry in so please register

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=3193&day=2014-3-2

Updated route being taken - nice easy pootle

[Kush_RR]

Just a reminder for Sunday - Forecast is great

Awesome, will see you there.

[BigAl]

Anyone keen to attend this ride http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&ea=attend&e=3174&c=1

I'm planning to head over to Bethlehem through Matamata, do the ride to Whanga and prob come back Kopu Hikuwai. 320km all up.

Say meet at Hillcrest Caltex 8:45am Sat, sounds like a good one.

and hopefully then do the Toy Run Sunday.

[2smokes]

Look out for Bamby!:eek5:

[BigAl]

Look out for Bamby!:eek5:

:blink::sweatdrop

[St_Gabriel]

Anyone keen to attend this ride http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&ea=attend&e=3174&c=1

I'm planning to head over to Bethlehem through Matamata, do the ride to Whanga and prob come back Kopu Hikuwai. 320km all up.

Say meet at Hillcrest Caltex 8:45am Sat, sounds like a good one.

and hopefully then do the Toy Run Sunday.

You may wish to change the URL to click here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=3174&c=1). The link you posted is the link for if you are attending.

[ZeroIndex]

Well, I changed my brake/clutch fluid today, went to Raglan with Slicksta via Waingaro (from Ngaruawahia) went for a swim, and just washed my bike... quite a successful day. How is everyone else?

[Geeen]

I had 5 hours of Engineering maths..........

[ZeroIndex]

That sounds terrible... I'm actually now contemplating going to the toy run on Sunday... looks like I'll have to find a toy tomorrow

[Geeen]

I will be on the toy run, if you see a black speed trip with Neptune pipes thats me

[ZeroIndex]

are you doing the meetup at the petrol station before heading to cambridge? I'll probably gather there with the others (or wherever it is)

[Grashopper]

Will be at the toy run, too. :)

[Jantar]

I had 5 hours of Engineering maths..........
Hang on. Something isn't right here.
Isn't O week next week?
Who has any serious study before the end of O week? :nono:

[Geeen]

Hang on. Something isn't right here.
Isn't O week next week?
Who has any serious study before the end of O week? :nono:

Wintec classes have already started.. Us at Rotokauri dont really get an O week.....

ZeroIndex, I will most likely make my own way to Cambridge

[Murray]

are you doing the meetup at the petrol station before heading to cambridge? I'll probably gather there with the others (or wherever it is)

The meet up at the petrol station is for saturdays canteen ride - Post number 6760 by Bigal - the meet up for the toyrun is 9.30 kingsgate hotel carpark

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=3193&day=2014-3-2&c=all

[ZeroIndex]

The meet up at the petrol station is for saturdays canteen ride - Post number 6760 by Bigal - the meet up for the toyrun is 9.30 kingsgate hotel carpark

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=3193&day=2014-3-2&c=all
sweet, I managed to see it was at kingsgate hotel after I posted that. Will be looking for a toy today, cya then

[Murray]

sweet, I managed to see it was at kingsgate hotel after I posted that. Will be looking for a toy today, cya then

Nice to take a toy - but I believe they biff a number of them for hygenic reasons - so unless its newish your better of buying the $10 badge in support.

cheers

[Warr]

Am planning on heading out to the Orcia Cafe for a 'end of week celebration'.
Caltex Dinsdale @ 4.45 or a not later it it suits anyone !

[Kush_RR]

The meet up at the petrol station is for saturdays canteen ride - Post number 6760 by Bigal - the meet up for the toyrun is 9.30 kingsgate hotel carpark

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=3193&day=2014-3-2&c=all

At the toy run now.

[caseye]

A great run it was too. Thanks to the LOR for a fun filled pre event ride, hadn't been that way over the karapero Dam for over 30 years.
Good roads, nice bendy bits and into Cambridge in plenty of time.
Many thanks to Murray and Trina for having us and looking forward to them bringing that little ol GB up here for some r and r = Rest and replacement.
Nigel get a proper bear will ya, one that holds on!

[ZeroIndex]

A great run it was too. Thanks to the LOR for a fun filled pre event ride, hadn't been that way over the karapero Dam for over 30 years.
Good roads, nice bendy bits and into Cambridge in plenty of time.
Many thanks to Murray and Trina for having us and looking forward to them bringing that little ol GB up here for some r and r = Rest and replacement.
Nigel get a proper bear will ya, one that holds on!
Yeah, it was a good day... the Te Rapa Tavern was nice too. :) Also, my room looks amazing (although the floor is still a bit messy)... I went "shopping" after the the run.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c108/ZeroIndex/GOPR0006_1393816204472_high.jpg

This picture was taken with my new GoPro Hero 3+ Black Edition, and yes... my new 50" LED display is attached to my computer!

[Geeen]

I see you don't believe in overkill. Not a bad wee setup you have there....

[ZeroIndex]

I see you don't believe in overkill. Not a bad wee setup you have there....
Overkill decided what it was wearing was very 2013... so it had a makeover :cool:

[ZeroIndex]

Well, here's my first video... I filmed my whole trip from Ngaruawahia -> Waingaro -> Raglan followed by Raglan -> Whatawhata -> Ngaruawahia, and from all of that, I cut it down to Leaving Raglan + Divvy

Make sure you run it in 1080p for the best viewing experience :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALPcs42UrA4&list=UUNnpNR4kazyw0IAlmYZAWyA

[slofox]

Anyone riding today?

[awa355]

Well, here's my first video... I filmed my whole trip from Ngaruawahia -> Waingaro -> Raglan followed by Raglan -> Whatawhata -> Ngaruawahia, and from all of that, I cut it down to Leaving Raglan + Divvy

Make sure you run it in 1080p for the best viewing experience :)


Thats a good clear picture. I've posted a few clips, and found that finding music that suits the 'flow' without upsetting the copyright nazi's is the hardest part. What make of camera is yours?.

[ZeroIndex]

Thats a good clear picture. I've posted a few clips, and found that finding music that suits the 'flow' without upsetting the copyright nazi's is the hardest part. What make of camera is yours?.
GoPro Black Edition... Recorded in ProTune mode, 1080p SuperWide @ 48fps (although I dropped it to 30fps in GoPro Studio, since YouTube only posts @ 30fps). I went on a bit of a spending spree after the toy run last Sunday.

[awa355]

I've got the white edition. It doesn't have the quality lens that the black and silver editions have, but it was a gift so I cant complain. I tend to use the 720HD mode mostly.

[ZeroIndex]

I've got the white edition. It doesn't have the quality lens that the black and silver editions have, but it was a gift so I cant complain. I tend to use the 720HD mode mostly.
I was gonna buy the white edition, but they didn't have any stock... so yeah, call it fate if you will. Really pleased with it so far. My footage from yesterday was about 90 minutes, but I ended up cutting it down to 6 minutes as it was just me... and 90 minutes of slow/medium speed cornering didn't sound that appealing as a first video upload.

Well, time to go fix the wiring on my taillight. The original wiring that came with my new one is rubbish... so I bought one of those "lego blocks" so I can make it nice and sturdy (one of the plugs came out yesterday on my ride)

[slofox]

although I dropped it to 30fps in GoPro Studio, since YouTube only posts @ 30fps).


I record at 60fps, 720HD, on the RePlay and post that, as is, on Ewe Choob without obvious problems. Not sure how that works if they only do 30fps. Any ideas?

[G4L4XY]

Anyone riding tomorrow?

[sil3nt]

The white edition is essentially just a gopro 2. Which isn't exactly a bad thing.

By the way if anyone wants to lend me a camera for my trackday next weekend that would be awfully nice :yes: :msn-wink:

[ZeroIndex]

The white edition is essentially just a gopro 2. Which isn't exactly a bad thing.

By the way if anyone wants to lend me a camera for my trackday next weekend that would be awfully nice :yes: :msn-wink:
Sadly my new camera is too new / still on hp... so I can't really lend it out at this stage.

[G4L4XY]

Sadly my new camera is too new / still on hp... so I can't really lend it out at this stage.

hmmm ideas ideas haha. I'd love a GoPro, seen them a lot on 1-day etc lately, awfully tempting

[awa355]

The white edition is essentially just a gopro 2. Which isn't exactly a bad thing.

By the way if anyone wants to lend me a camera for my trackday next weekend that would be awfully nice :yes: :msn-wink:

I have a VHolder, which is the early Contours. Looks the same, operates the same, but is SD not HD. It will film for a couple of hours easy. I'm not using it, if you want to borrow it thats no problem. You would have to adapt a mount. I have a homemade mount that fitted the handle bars on my cruiser. Easy to adapt.

[JafaSaffer]

Anyone riding tomorrow?

We are doing Coro loop. Heading there from Auckland. Could always meet in in Kopu. Plan is to leave Auckland at 9.30 from Caltex at Bombay turn-off.

Meeting one other in Kopu at 10.30

[BigAl]

We are doing Coro loop. Heading there from Auckland. Could always meet in in Kopu. Plan is to leave Auckland at 9.30 from Caltex at Bombay turn-off.

Meeting one other in Kopu at 10.30

Thanks JS but was over that way last weekend so will stay close to home tomorrow, have a great & safe ride.

[JafaSaffer]

Thanks JS but was over that way last weekend so will stay close to home tomorrow, have a great & safe ride.

Thanks Pal,

Off to South Island on Tuesday as well. Heading down for National Ducati Rally in hammer Springs. Should be a mint trip!

[G4L4XY]

Crap I missed out :( 1199 think I'd get left behind anyway haha

[Hobbyhorse]

Murray we are looking at coming down to Te Rapa on Wednesday, in the motorhome .... can we use your parking spot again?

[Murray]

Murray we are looking at coming down to Te Rapa on Wednesday, in the motorhome .... can we use your parking spot again?

no problems see u wednesday

[Geeen]

I hope all the LOR associates are all in good shape and none of them were involved in the fatal on sh39 today..

[ZeroIndex]

I hope all the LOR associates are all in good shape and none of them were involved in the fatal on sh39 today..
I went up SH39 on Friday on my way back from Raglan... considering how well that road is maintained (concrete corners etc), it was really sad to hear about it.

[ZeroIndex]

Here's me testing out a new camera mount and some color filters


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLVoKddl19w

Also, I managed to pick up a screw in my rear tire on this trip... so I need to get that repaired today :(

Cya guys at the tavern around 5

[carver]

I hope all the LOR associates are all in good shape and none of them were involved in the fatal on sh39 today..

They ride too slow for a fatal


Here's me testing out a new camera mount and some color filters


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLVoKddl19w

Also, I managed to pick up a screw in my rear tire on this trip... so I need to get that repaired today :(

Cya guys at the tavern around 5

nice race boots in that clip!

[ckai]

nice race boots in that clip!

Thinking the same thing.

[Murray]

Good turn out last night 15+ people. made for a happy chef -not. Nice to have M/M Hobbyhorse visit again and welcome back to Jantar.

Rumour had it Carver was going to make a guest appearance but hes so damn fast he must have come and gone before anyone saw him?

[BigAl]

Nice to take a toy - but I believe they biff a number of them for hygenic reasons - so unless its newish your better of buying the $10 badge in support.

So true Murray, a work colleague found 15 rubbish sacks of NEW & used stuffed toys at a local dump.

They were labelled 2014 Toy run and I have seen the pics to prove.

A massive waste imo as they could have been onsold or donated.

[Hobbyhorse]

Enjoyed the night Murray .. thanks.

Rhys

[Voltaire]

Enjoyed the night Murray .. thanks.

Rhys

Hey whats goin' on, not supposed to go on actual rides anywhere....thats not very BFTPie.:facepalm:

[Hobbyhorse]

It is OK John I did not let the BFTP image down .... I rode down in the motorhome.

[Murray]

At least he rode on the road. we ride blah blah blah. John your on the open forum??? Whats wrong??

[Voltaire]

At least he rode on the road. we ride blah blah blah. John your on the open forum??? Whats wrong??

I did a laxed out ride in the Whycato last weekend, Down to Port Waikato, around by the Nikau caves and over to Meremere.

I post on the main forum when I'm at work and to see what the non riding majority are up to.

Hows your new bike?

[caseye]

I did a laxed out ride in the Whycato last weekend, Down to Port Waikato, around by the Nikau caves and over to Meremere.

I post on the main forum when I'm at work and to see what the non riding majority are up to.

Hows your new bike?

A lucked 0ut ride did ewe say????????
Can't get more than one official BFTP bike or rider in one place at the same time anymore, sadly.
Not for the purposes of a proper planned,attended BFTP ride, that's for sure.

[jmk]

Very disappointed to read about the toys. I can understand some but gosh so many bags full doesnt sound right.

[carver]

Good turn out last night 15+ people. made for a happy chef -not. Nice to have M/M Hobbyhorse visit again and welcome back to Jantar.

Rumour had it Carver was going to make a guest appearance but hes so damn fast he must have come and gone before anyone saw him?

Its a race to cum first

[BigAl]

Very disappointed to read about the toys. I can understand some but gosh so many bags full doesnt sound right.

Exactly, it is not right.

Apparently they get so many that they just dump a lot of them, whereas I'm sure there are other options.

The Waikato times have been shown the evidence so will be interesting if there is a story about it.

Bikers should be/have been notified not to bring them if they were just going to be dumped.

[Murray]

Hows your new bike?

New?? Its now officially 20 years old!! - Pretty much done everything I wanted to do on it now - new rear tyre last week made a big difference - really enjoying riding it now.

cheers

[STJim]

So true Murray, a work colleague found 15 rubbish sacks of NEW & used stuffed toys at a local dump.

They were labelled 2014 Toy run and I have seen the pics to prove.

A massive waste imo as they could have been onsold or donated.

The first point I need to make is that the Waikato Branch of Ulysses hands all of the toys over to Child Cancer.
A child cancer volunteer was responsible for dumping the unusable toys. unusable toys are anything that is dirty or appears used or has "Moth balls"
In future my understanding is that Child cancer will be asked to return what they access to be "unusable "toys to Ulysses and Ulysses will dispose of the same hopefully, to Salvation Army thrift shops or Saint Vincent de Paul's or other such.
You can be certain that we will not want this to happen again.

[caseye]

On ya Jim and the Waikato Ulysses boys and girls, seems a shame,understand the caution, but for the sake of perhaps a good old fashioned spin in a tub many of them could be quite safe and provide many more years of service to the kids they were meant for.

[BigAl]

The first point I need to make is that the Waikato Branch of Ulysses hands all of the toys over to Child Cancer.
A child cancer volunteer was responsible for dumping the unusable toys. unusable toys are anything that is dirty or appears used or has "Moth balls"
In future my understanding is that Child cancer will be asked to return what they access to be "unusable "toys to Ulysses and Ulysses will dispose of the same hopefully, to Salvation Army thrift shops or Saint Vincent de Paul's or other such.
You can be certain that we will not want this to happen again.

The Ulysses club did a great job, as they do every year organising and running the event.

Its just the stupidity and arrogance of the Child Cancer people to 1. dump surplus toys and 2. dump them clearly labelled.:facepalm:

[rustyrobot]

You've got to admit though, there's only so many children who want to receive a(nother) stuffed toy. Of course they look a lot better on the run than a little box of lego taped to the handlebars, but you could always get an op-shop toy for ride outift and a cool little present for the actual gift. We got two non-gender specific toys for the unofficial toy run down here.

Yeeees, they should be thankful for whatever, but it's also nice to give a thoughtful gift.

Having said that - it's not like I checked the dump to see if our donations turned up there.

[ZeroIndex]

If I ever find out the little kitty-cat that I bought got dumped, I'll be massively pissed off... I was considering keeping it for myself (to sit next to my computer...)

[ZeroIndex]

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11219244

so, weather is looking a bit crap for the weekend.

[STJim]

If I ever find out the little kitty-cat that I bought got dumped, I'll be massively pissed off... I was considering keeping it for myself (to sit next to my computer...)

If it was a new item that shouldn't have happened

[BigAl]

http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/9830908/Toy-run-in-doubt-over-dumping

[ZeroIndex]

Just passed my full motorcycle license test!!!

[BigAl]

Just passed my full motorcycle license test!!!

On your VTR?

Well done.

[ZeroIndex]

On your VTR?

Well done.
lol, not quite... used Slicksta's NXR125

[ZeroIndex]

Also, selling my Sony 32" LCD TV, since this is the Waikato thread, I figured I'd put it here.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=707568062

[Murray]

Just passed my full motorcycle license test!!!

Its taken how long???

Well done!!!

[STJim]

Jantar (also known as Malcolm Taylor) is staying with us at present. Malcolm will be here until Friday 4 April. I am proposing to host a Bar-be-cue that evening. If there is interest please let me know and I will put it up on the calendar.
I am thinking along the lines of either bring meat and a salad or desert plus own drinks or a charge of $10-15 and we supply everything. Please let me know your thoughts. Sorry I won't be at the "club rooms" tomorrow night but Malcolm will be there.

[awa355]

Jim, I'll be a starter. Whatever works easiest for you. I can either bring food or give the $15. The last B-que for the LOR creww was a goodie.

[Jantar]

Sat 29th? I'll be there. :yes:

[STJim]

Sat 26th? I'll be there. :yes:

26 th? I'am riding that evening with Ulysses

[ZeroIndex]

http://i.imgur.com/0CBZPNt.jpg


So yeah, thoughts so far are meeting at the Kingsgate Hotel (Garnett Avenue), Hamilton around 10:45am to leave at 11:00am. Will take us about an hour to get there. Should be good (weather forecast looks clear at this stage).

Will also add this to the standard calendar so we can estimate how many people will turn up.

[ZeroIndex]

Link to the calendar event.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=3214&day=2014-3-23

[IkieBikie]

cool bananas me and murray in but will leave early - got a concert to go to in auckland

[ZeroIndex]

cool bananas me and murray in but will leave early - got a concert to go to in auckland
Sounds good :)

[BigAl]

What route were you thinking of taking ZE?

I can show you an interesting way through Scottsmans Valley.

[ZeroIndex]

What route were you thinking of taking ZE?

I can show you an interesting way through Scottsmans Valley.
That sounds great... only getting back into bikes recently, I have no idea on interesting ways to get to places :)

[ckai]

cool bananas me and murray in but will leave early - got a concert to go to in auckland

You going to Lionel? The folks are going to that. We were trying to work out where they should park or if they park in Greenlane or something then catch a train.

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[Murray]

You going to Lionel? The folks are going to that. We were trying to work out where they should park or if they park in Greenlane or something then catch a train.

Sent from my C6903 using Tapatalk 4

Yep she talked me into it after a day at the clubrooms - Sunday night should get a park somewhere up Anzac Ave way I hope

[slofox]

I can show you an interesting way through Scottsmans Valley.

Mmmmm...went through there this afternoon. Pity about all those houses at the Tauwhare end, eh.

Always happier coming back towards Tauwhare than going the other way. For reasons I cannot begin to imagine. Just one of dem t'ings I guess. :drool:

[ckai]

Yep she talked me into it after a day at the clubrooms - Sunday night should get a park somewhere up Anzac Ave way I hope

She's a smart one. Getting ya when you're venerable :-) but I'll bet you'll be up the front singing ya nuts off! I'll let the folks know. They don't really know Auckland that well anymore. They know where vector is now which is a bonus!

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[IkieBikie]

http://i.imgur.com/0CBZPNt.jpg


So yeah, thoughts so far are meeting at the Kingsgate Hotel (Garnett Avenue), Hamilton around 10:45am to leave at 11:00am. Will take us about an hour to get there. Should be good (weather forecast looks clear at this stage).

Will also add this to the standard calendar so we can estimate how many people will turn up.

Possible afternoon shower - bit like cyclone lusi - yeah right

Link to the calendar event.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/ca...&day=2014-3-23

[BigAl]

Will also add this to the standard calendar so we can estimate how many people will turn up.

Sent you a pm ZE

[ZeroIndex]

Sent you a pm ZE: Since I live over Hillcrest I'd suggest meeting you lot at the Hillcrest Caltex. I'll be there ready to go at say 11:10am. Then I can guide you through Scottsmans out to Okoroirie.

I'd suggest coming through via Cobham drive would be easiest from Te Rapa.
Since I've already put the meeting place at Kingsgate Hotel (Garnett Avenue) for 10:45am to leave at 11:00am, the people on Te Rapa side can start from there, and we'll head across to the Hillcrest Caltex asap (11:10-11:15) to meet up with you and whoever else is on Hillcrest side of town. That's probably the easiest way to do it. I'll have my GoPro with me, so I should be able to get some decent footage :)

See everyone who's coming to the Blues Festival tomorrow.

A> 10:45am Kingsgate Hotel
B> 11:10am Hillcrest Caltex
C> 12:00ish Okoroire Hotel via Scotsman's Valley

[Murray]

Since I've already put the meeting place at Kingsgate Hotel (Garnett Avenue) for 10:45am to leave at 11:00am, the people on Te Rapa side can start from there, and we'll head across to the Hillcrest Caltex asap (11:10-11:15) to meet up with you and whoever else is on Hillcrest side of town. That's probably the easiest way to do it. I'll have my GoPro with me, so I should be able to get some decent footage :)

See everyone who's coming to the Blues Festival tomorrow.

A> 10:45am Kingsgate Hotel
B> 11:10am Hillcrest Caltex
C> 12:00ish Okoroire Hotel via Scotsman's Valley

50 minutes to okoroire via scotsman valley from hillcrest - bye bye you follow big al and I will see you IF you get there. leave kingsgate 10.45 not 11.00

[arcane12]

It's about time for your full licence -need to buy my Triumph dude
Suit you to the ground
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=708588514

That is nice. Bit rich for my blood right now though! And you are spot on, I am booked in just after Easter.

Anyone headed to Taupo to watch the superbikes? If I end up going I will be taking the car, need to get the bike checked, something looking odd with suspension on one side. Black 2-3cm large rubber(?) ring thing sitting on top of cylinder. Almost looks like a bump-stop or something.

[BigAl]

50 minutes to okoroire via scotsman valley from hillcrest - bye bye you follow big al and I will see you IF you get there. leave kingsgate 10.45 not 11.00

50mins is generous Murray, you can be in Tauranga in that time.

[Murray]

50mins is generous Murray, you can be in Tauranga in that time.

what? flying malaysian airlines?

[Geeen]

what? flying malaysian airlines?

Nah, you'd be a no show if you did that.... I can get to Tauranga in 45min in the car with a smooth run.

[ZeroIndex]

My latest bike video :) Sadly I ran out of room on my MicroSD card, and couldn't film the ride back (which I think was way more fun)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0XO7zPU7uE

[Warr]

Waikato Classic M/cycle Swap this Sunday 30th @ Rawhiti St. Forlongs Underground car park $8 to get in
Check this out .. It will be on display
http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/9859178/Turbine-bike-project-for-Frankton-show

[Murray]

What way did you come back?? If you had stayed with Nigel he would have taken you on some pretty neat roads (while he was still going)

[STJim]

50mins is generous Murray, you can be in Tauranga in that time.

To go from Hamilton to Tauranga in 50 mins can you tell me what your average speed would be. I hope you carry a detector otherwise if the nice man in the pretty car catches you may end up walking.:shit:

Of course I may be able to do a deal for you on a work licence. This will cost you at lear $1,000.00 and will not extend to your motorcycle.

[BigAl]

To go from Hamilton to Tauranga in 50 mins can you tell me what your average speed would be. I hope you carry a detector otherwise if the nice man in the pretty car catches you may end up walking.:shit:

Of course I may be able to do a deal for you on a work licence. This will cost you at lear $1,000.00 and will not extend to your motorcycle.

Just above 100kph and yes detector carried as mum warned me about talking to strange men in pretty cars.

re. work license, don't need one but thanks for the offer though :niceone:

[dinosaur]

50mins is generous Murray, you can be in Tauranga in that time.




Nah, you'd be a no show if you did that.... I can get to Tauranga in 45min In the car with a smooth run.

I love it when people have "my cocks bigger than yours" conversation on here

personally I go far too fast sometimes, but the time it takes to get from A-B is a pointless exercise, some one else is always a better story teller, or you never know what traffic you encounter.
The best rides are not always the fastest
and personally the quickest way is not always the best ride or drive

lifes too short - take the scenic route

[Geeen]

I love it when people have "my cocks bigger than yours" conversation on here

Cock size has nought to do with it. I was essentially agreeing with Al, with a smooth run, no traffic and a good run up the hill it doesn't take that long. I'm not the sort to engage in measurement contests, they don't prove anything and things end up escalating to unwanted levels.....

[ZeroIndex]

What way did you come back?? If you had stayed with Nigel he would have taken you on some pretty neat roads (while he was still going)
I have no idea what way we went back, but the roads were very pretty, and a lot nicer than the trip there. And yeah, Nigel lead us the way back. Once we got to Hamilton, he skipped off home to pick up his dog, and we hung out at the Te Rapa Tavern for a while.

[ckai]

I love it when people have "my cocks bigger than yours" conversation on here

I've always found it funny how ding-a-ling size is always compared amongst guys. It seems more logical to compare it amongst the ladies :devil2: That's how I swing anyway. Personally, I like to think it's not the size that matters, it's how "adaptable" it is to the situation...


50mins is generous Murray, you can be in Tauranga in that time.


Nah, you'd be a no show if you did that.... I can get to Tauranga in 45min in the car with a smooth run.

...but fuck me that's quick! From TA to Tauranga, the best I've done is 1:05 hrs but that's keeping under the ticket mark. Never had a clean ran in all my years. In saying that, I do know someone that has done TA to New Plymouth in 2 hours. That was moving just a little bit. I shall not reveal the time from Christchurch to Picton...

How's that for cock size?

Disclaimer: All times stated were undertaken by race car drivers in semi-controlled environment. Some wild life was harmed.

[Murray]

leaving from centre of Ham to centre of Tauranga NAH - From edge of Hamilton to bottom of Kaimais YEP with a good run

[Geeen]

It all comes down to where you measure from, I was meaning "edge to edge", and I have had days of seeing 3 cars the whole trip on state highways. Was cruising sorta semi legal. Most times its about an hour five plus or minus five...

[insomnia01]

"Moving average" is the key to getting anywhere in a hurry or if you want to be :first: maintaining the moving average over a length of time is even hardier ;)

[STJim]

Just above 100kph and yes detector carried as mum warned me about talking to strange men in pretty cars.

re. work license, don't need one but thanks for the offer though :niceone:

With respect the last time I looked the distance from Hamilton to Tauranga was 108 kms. To do that in 50 mins I think that you would need to be averaging something close to 130 kms per hour. Please correct me if My maths are wrong.

[BigAl]

With respect the last time I looked the distance from Hamilton to Tauranga was 108 kms. To do that in 50 mins I think that you would need to be averaging something close to 130 kms per hour. Please correct me if My maths are wrong.

Don't want to argue Jim, but you are assuming main roads and start and stop points. My route is under 100k with only one 50k area.

[Jantar]

Don't want to argue Jim, but you are assuming main roads and start and stop points. My route is under 100k with only one 50k area.
I have checked using both Google maps and map source, and the shortest route via any road from city centre to city centre is 105 km. To do it in around 50 mins at "Just above 100kph " you would need to find a route that was less than 83 km. A straight line (helicopter anyone?) is 81 km, so I would love to find the road that is nearly a straight line.

[sil3nt]

You lot are fkn boring :yawn:

[ZeroIndex]

You lot are fkn boring :yawn:
Yup, I don't advocate speeding, but this is getting old, real fast.

[BigAl]

I have checked using both Google maps and map source, and the shortest route via any road from city centre to city centre is 105 km. To do it in around 50 mins at "Just above 100kph " you would need to find a route that was less than 83 km. A straight line (helicopter anyone?) is 81 km, so I would love to find the road that is nearly a straight line.

:whocares:


You lot are fkn boring :yawn:

Best Post in awhile :first:

[sil3nt]

Had a good ride back following the roads you told me about Al. About half way through Taotaoroa Road the bike started handling like shit. Took the main roads home after that. Turns out the steering head bearing was quite loose.

I think Taotaoroa Road is one of the best around. Just needs to be longer!

[BigAl]

Quite good turning off just before the end into Whitehall rd and going over French Pass too, next time;)

[dinosaur]

You lot are fkn boring :yawn:

Best post yet

[insomnia01]

I think Taotaoroa Road is one of the best around. Just needs to be longer

having recently been down south isld ( again :innocent: ) I discovered the " Motueka Valley Highway " :yes::yes::yes: that is one piece of AWESOME road I'll be going back to try, there are lots of long flowing roads down there that grab you & tell you to " ride me again " :bye: Takaka Hill I didnt like ( pot holes & rough surface ) but would be great on a 600cc or motard could,nt really see what all the fuss was about with this road to be honest & like I say Mot Valley Highway was by far more exciting :drool:

[STJim]

having recently been down south isld ( again :innocent: ) I discovered the " Motueka Valley Highway " :yes::yes::yes: that is one piece of AWESOME road I'll be going backy to try, there are lots of long flowing roads down there that grab you & tell you to " ride me again " :bye: Takaka Hill I didnt like ( pot holes & rough surface ) but would be great on a 600cc or motard could,nt really see what all the fuss was about with this road to be honest & like I say Mot Valley Highway was by far more exciting :drool:

You need to come and ride the TT2000 with us next year.

[ZeroIndex]

OMG, just performed a bafflectomy on the Firestom this afternoon... it's like going from TV speakers to a 5.1 home theater system with a subwoofer, and THAT OVERRUN!!!

[Geeen]

OMG, just performed a bafflectomy on the Firestom this afternoon... it's like going from TV speakers to a 5.1 home theater system with a subwoofer, and THAT OVERRUN!!!

Very beneficial operation that, the aural delight it provides is priceless

[ZeroIndex]

Very beneficial operation that, the aural delight it provides is priceless
Yeah, my bike was running a bit rich, and debaffling it supposedly makes it run a little less rich... and yeah, sounds so sexy now

[insomnia01]

You need to come and ride the TT2000 with us next year.

I seem to have lost the thrill of endurance riding & prefer to just ride, even if it is all day :msn-wink: I make time to do the C1KC as I enjoy it & it always makes for a great day ride :niceone: the cock up with last years Southern cross & the uncertainty of future Grand challenges & the crap floating about regarding the Rustys has thrown me I think but the Sth isld has me hooked, Long Live SH6 :Punk::Punk::Punk:

[ckai]

having recently been down south isld ( again :innocent: ) I discovered the " Motueka Valley Highway " :yes::yes::yes: that is one piece of AWESOME road I'll be going back to try, there are lots of long flowing roads down there that grab you & tell you to " ride me again " :bye: Takaka Hill I didnt like ( pot holes & rough surface ) but would be great on a 600cc or motard could,nt really see what all the fuss was about with this road to be honest & like I say Mot Valley Highway was by far more exciting :drool:

Yeah that Valley road is good shit. I personally like SH6 around the lakes down the bottom end. Some tightish shit, but nice and flowing in general and when you get a split second to glance at the scenery out the corner of your eye, it's pretty special. I suppose that's why all the high-end car manufacturers use that section for ads. And it's well maintained.

Also, there's a section of road from Invergiggles and Alexandra that's cool. Only done that in a Mustang though, but the ridges are particularly fun.

[insomnia01]

i thought fitzgerald glade on your way to rotovegas was special but when your riding through km after km of the stuff down there, MAN !!! now thats COOL!!!! :Punk: Mt Aspiring national park is awesome for both views & roads ie: 6th gear crusing @ 130km lovely stuff, any of the passes will do also :niceone:

[ckai]

i thought fitzgerald glade on your way to rotovegas was special but when your riding through km after km of the stuff down there, MAN !!! now thats COOL!!!! :Punk: Mt Aspiring national park is awesome for both views & roads ie: 6th gear crusing @ 130km lovely stuff, any of the passes will do also :niceone:

Totally agree. And to think, most Kiwi's have no idea what it's like down there. Crazy stuff.

[Murray]

Biggest turn out at the Clubrooms for a long long time 20+ people and good to see Carver alive and well. Even ran out of space and some of us move to another table ( the people on it didnt take the hint and shift tho). Good to see Nev making another appearance and great to share a drink or 2 with so many good people.

Cheers all

[insomnia01]

Totally agree. And to think, most Kiwi's have no idea what it's like down there. Crazy stuff.

I'll be heading back down in March 2015 to do 2 things I never had a chance to do this time round 1) see milford sound from a helicopter 2) do the Mangapouri power station tour & Doubtful sound cruise :2thumbsup

[Murray]

I'll be heading back down in March 2015 to do 2 things I never had a chance to do this time round 1) see milford sound from a helicopter 2) do the Mangapouri power station tour & Doubtful sound cruise :2thumbsup

Done Doubtful sound helicopter and boat - Absolutely brilliant - would rate the power station/sounds trip far better than Milford (unless I was taking a bike through to Milford, which I havent done, only done it by car 2-3 times)

[insomnia01]

Done Doubtful sound helicopter and boat - Absolutely brilliant - would rate the power station/sounds trip far better than Milford (unless I was taking a bike through to Milford, which I havent done, only done it by car 2-3 times)

I went to do the power station tour but there were so many coaches etc it was unreal !!! :shit::shit::shit: the road into Milford sound was great on the bike not many people on the road, I was expecting more :bye: found some cool roads east of Mangapouri to play with only problem was they where resealing them so next year they should be in awesome condition to have a thrash on :yes::yes::yes:

[STJim]

After discussing this matter at the club rooms yesterday evening I am confirming that there will be a bar be que at our place 75 Lewis Street Glenview Hamilton at about 6.30 ish on Saturday evening. Bring own meat, a salad or desert to share and own drink. I will put this up as a calander item.:Punk:
Please note Jantar ( Malcolm Taylor ) from Alexandra is with us at present.

[Murray]

B B Q Saturday night
After discussing this matter at the club rooms yesterday evening I am confirming that there will be a bar be que at our place 75 Lewis Street Glenview Hamilton at about 6.30 ish on Saturday evening. Bring own meat, a salad or desert to share and own drink. I will put this up as a calander item.
Please note Jantar ( Malcolm Taylor ) from Alexandra is with us at present.


Sorry Jim - will be at night glo - have a good night

[ZeroIndex]

Well, here's my latest video. New friend I made (Adrian/Madrico) is on a BEAUTIFUL Aprilia RSV.

Made the silly mistake of disabling ProTune, which is why the recording looks a little less pretty than normal :P


http://youtu.be/cCVumTUzmjk

Hope the BBQ goes well, I have other plans for the night... but Jantar, was great meeting you and following you on the Oko run last Sunday. If I don't see you again before you head back down south, it was a pleasure :)

[ZondaX15]

I saw a familiar RSV4 that morning on the way to Tec. Then saw a familiar RSV4 and VTR coming back to Hamilton later that same day. Coincidence? I think not.

[ZeroIndex]

I saw a familiar RSV4 that morning on the way to Tec. Then saw a familiar RSV4 and VTR coming back to Hamilton later that same day. Coincidence? I think not.
The way back through Hamilton (returning from Raglan), we went Newcastle -> Brymer -> Grandview Rd... where were you?

[BigAl]

Anyone riding Sunday?

Wouldn't mind a decent run maybe down to Taupo and back.

[ZondaX15]

The way back through Hamilton (returning from Raglan), we went Newcastle -> Brymer -> Grandview Rd... where were you?

We were on Whatawhata road heading out to Raglan

[ZeroIndex]

Here it is :msn-wink:


http://youtu.be/7Mmo96tBWJM

[carver]

Here it is :msn-wink:



it wont play for me
red rep for wasting my time

[BigAl]

it wont play for me
red rep for wasting my time

Tosser !!!

[Kush_RR]

Trying out my new camera....Ride back from Silverdale yesterday

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efJILNsMb9A

[Grashopper]

it wont play for me
red rep for wasting my time

Aren't you just a little Miss Sunshine.

Don't worry,though, I green-repped him for you.

[Murray]

Tosser !!!

Why???

I can't play it either

[BigAl]

Why???

I can't play it either

Click the Youtube logo and it plays fine, only primary school level skills required

[Murray]

Click the Youtube logo and it plays fine, only primary school level skills required

Workplace computer has restriction on Youtube

Can your primary school level skill tell me how I bypass this

Oh and phone restricted too

[ZeroIndex]

Click the Youtube logo and it plays fine, only primary school level skills required
Yeah, some people have had trouble playing it... but it should work

[BigAl]

Workplace computer has restriction on Youtube

Can your primary school level skill tell me how I bypass this

Oh and phone restricted too

Must have gone to a better primary school than you as I learnt how to use google to search for stuff.

eg http://compnetworking.about.com/od/traceipaddresses/f/youtube-ip-addr.htm

[Rcktfsh]

Hamilton Motorcycle Club Prize Giving
Prize giving will be held at the club rooms tomorrow evening Thursday 3 March, 149 Seddon Road ( behind the Waikato Stadium ) Presenters will be 4 times World Road Race champion Hugh Anderson & 4 times World Speedway champion Barry Briggs. Barry will also have copies of his autobiography for sale. Doors open at 7.30 pm all welcome.

[carver]

Tosser !!!

homo!


Aren't you just a little Miss Sunshine.

Don't worry,though, I green-repped him for you.

tosser!

[Slicksta]

Trying out my new camera....Ride back from Silverdale yesterday

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efJILNsMb9A

What camera are you using?

[Kush_RR]

Originally Posted by Kush_RR View Post
Trying out my new camera....Ride back from Silverdale yesterday

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efJILNsMb9A



What camera are you using?

Its one of these Mobius Action Cameras that are getting really popular now- fraction of the price of a GoPro, but bloody brilliant if you ask me!

Heres a link for a comparison video-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqQ77nXSfVw

and heres a link if you're interested in buying one of these-
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mobius-ActionCam-Full-HD-Sports-Camera-1080P-30FPS-720P-60FPS-Pocket-Camcorder-/151071891306?pt=Camcorders_Professional_Video_Came ras&hash=item232c961f6a

I have posted some more test footage on my Youtube link.


cheers.

[BigAl]

Might go up to HD for last round of AMCC series

[sil3nt]

Forecast for 28 degrees tomorrow! Might give that a miss Al.

[v twin]

Might go up to HD for last round of AMCC series

What time you thinking of leaving hams Al

[Murray]

pete tells me a group are doing a ride to whangamata leaving bp thomas road 10am tomorrow

[BigAl]

What time you thinking of leaving hams Al

Might join the group to whanga as HD have entry fee plus love kopu hikauwai. 😃

[dinosaur]

pete tells me a group are doing a ride to whangamata leaving bp thomas road 10am tomorrow

Leaving at 9:30 BP Thomas Road, mostly cruisers
There and back. Have a couple who need to be back by 1:30

[v twin]

Might join the group to whanga as HD have entry fee plus love kopu hikauwai. 

Sounds like one of your 300 k rides :sick: I'll pass but will keep checking in for the shorter runs

[slofox]

Might join the group to whanga as HD have entry fee plus love kopu hikauwai. 

I woulda come on that one as well if it wasn't for...mutter mumble grrrnnngngngng*&^%$!#!! :angry:

[BigAl]

Sounds like one of your 300 k rides :sick: I'll pass but will keep checking in for the shorter runs
Not quite only 260ks:bleh:


Leaving at 9:30 BP Thomas Road, mostly cruisers
There and back. Have a couple who need to be back by 1:30
Great ride thanks guys were back right on 1:30 even after a leisurely lunch in whanga.:sunny:


I woulda come on that one as well if it wasn't for...mutter mumble grrrnnngngngng*&^%$!#!! :angry:
Yeah wondered were you were these days SF & can always help with your fuel fund if you want to join us next time.

[slofox]

Not quite only 260ks:bleh:


Great ride thanks guys were back right on 1:30 even after a leisurely lunch in whanga.:sunny:


Yeah wondered were you were these days SF & can always help with your fuel fund if you want to join us next time.

Your generosity is noted Al. But this time it was the necessities of other pursuits that got in the way.

[5150]

Last rays of sunshine and I am off my bike for next six weeks. My lower sleave started today. 16 hours estimated to finish. Self inficted I know, but man i am going to miss 2 ( and 3) wheels :(

[Murray]

My lower sleave started today. 16 hours estimated to finish. Self inficted I know, but man i am going to miss 2 ( and 3) wheels :(

sorry what does this mean??

[Murray]

The clubrooms will shift on Wednesday the 23rd of April for Saint Georges Day to the Londoner (Victoria Street) to parake in some good english beers (is there such a thing??). Those without an english background are more than welcome _ nice beers nice cheap menu

[sil3nt]

sorry what does this mean??I am guessing he is getting a mighty big tattoo. Not sure why he cant ride though!

[BigAl]

I am guessing he is getting a mighty big tattoo. Not sure why he cant ride though!

More likely he's knitting a jersey :facepalm:

[ckai]

I am guessing he is getting a mighty big tattoo. Not sure why he cant ride though!


More likely he's knitting a jersey :facepalm:

He doesn't ride in the winter because he has to do his knitting. He's quite good you know. His crochet skills are staggering though. You should check out all his doilies. I'm surprised his doesn't have one for his helmet!

[dinosaur]

Great ride thanks guys were back right on 1:30 even after a leisurely lunch in whanga.

Good ride. Nice to meet you Al
Got plenty of shiny stuff left on the road on the way over, gave the cruisers a bit of a push along.
Had the pillion break on on the way home, she wasn't so comfortable scraping in the corners

Sands cafe has certainly improved since I last stopped there

[Geeen]

I am guessing he is getting a mighty big tattoo. Not sure why he cant ride though!

Depending on how much he is getting done at once, it can be exhausting physically and mentally. The pain aspect isn't too bad, I rode to most of mine, but the next day I was a right off.

[dinosaur]

WTF?
Drink some fuckin concrete and harden up ya pussies
Tattoo's! And you come on here moaning it's too sore ....... Holy shit!

Next thing you know you'll moaning about having a sore arse from riding!
And we'll all be talking about bloody gel seats and sheepskin covers!!!!
It's a slippery slop to Wossyness

[sil3nt]

WTF?
Drink some fuckin concrete and harden up ya pussies
Tattoo's! And you come on here moaning it's too sore ....... Holy shit!

Next thing you know you'll moaning about having a sore arse from riding!
And we'll all be talking about bloody gel seats and sheepskin covers!!!!
It's a slippery slop to Wossyness
I ride a Honda so I got used to the sore arse thing pretty quick :buggerd:

[caseye]

Hey who's the chump??????????
Ya no who'es yer pick"in there froggy fella?
An did I see refernece to speeding and scaring pillions?

[5150]

Depending on how much he is getting done at once, it can be exhausting physically and mentally. The pain aspect isn't too bad, I rode to most of mine, but the next day I was a right off.

Sat through a 6.5 hour session, Got to the point that the skin started rejecting the ink. So we had to stop. I was booked for 8 hours. I was fucked by the time I got home. Half my lower forarm done. I have 12-14 more hours before it is finished. At the moment I feel like a pin cussion. Yes it was bit painfull but the end result will be well worth the pain and time. Reason I don't want to ride at least at the moment cause my arm is swolen and I don't feel like trying to stuff it into a tight leather jacket. Give it few days and it should settle down. 3 weeks from now another sesh, and then 2 weeks later last session and touch ups. it will be epic when its done. And if yer all nice, I might post a pic up on here.

[dinosaur]

Hey who's the chump??????????
Ya no who'es yer pick"in there froggy fella?
An did I see refernece to speeding and scaring pillions?

Frog! No I'm dinosaur
Scaring pillions - no, she just didn't enjoy it
Speeding! You don't have to speed to scrape the Triumph America on the windy road to Whanga

Of course none of us speed do we !!

[dinosaur]

I like the odd tat, but too many 'want to be's' are getting them now days
its becoming painfully obvious that those that self mutilate with tattoos meant solely impress others: suffers at the very least from an identity crisis, hence the reasoning behind attempting to express oneself with the cry for help. Add low EQ and lower IQ scores to the list.. according to research: http://therealnewsoftheworld.blogspo...s-and.html?m=1

[caseye]

I like the odd tat, but too many 'want to be's' are getting them now days
its becoming painfully obvious that those that self mutilate with tattoos meant solely impress others: suffers at the very least from an identity crisis, hence the reasoning behind attempting to express oneself with the cry for help. Add low EQ and lower IQ scores to the list.. according to research: http://therealnewsoftheworld.blogspo...s-and.html?m=1

LOL< down boy, there's a good Dino!
Nice reply, not too all in and not too over the top, you can stick around a while longer.

[ZeroIndex]

I had a great ride today. Hamilton to Waingaro Rd, up to the hotel (which was closed). Carried on up to Ngaruawahia, and then down the 39 with a couple of side roads.

Was good fun, and this clip is only two minutes long... although at some point I may release the full-length footage.


http://youtu.be/nea8O5NerfA

[carver]

can you re post the carpark stunting vid, that was awesome!

[5150]

I like the odd tat, but too many 'want to be's' are getting them now days
its becoming painfully obvious that those that self mutilate with tattoos meant solely impress others: suffers at the very least from an identity crisis, hence the reasoning behind attempting to express oneself with the cry for help. Add low EQ and lower IQ scores to the list.. according to research: http://therealnewsoftheworld.blogspo...s-and.html?m=1

So you calling me stupid wannabe with low Iq for enjoying body art and expressing my self? Nice. If thats the case, how did I get my PPL and CPL ?

[insomnia01]

And we'll all be talking about bloody gel seats and sheepskin covers!!!!


easy on Dino!! i just sat on my gel seat & sheepskin cover for @6500km over 10days in Sth & Nth isld's :msn-wink: made the journey enjoyable ...... I should get my Rider seat fixed really

[ckai]

I had a great ride today. Hamilton to Waingaro Rd, up to the hotel (which was closed). Carried on up to Ngaruawahia, and then down the 39 with a couple of side roads.

Was good fun, and this clip is only two minutes long... although at some point I may release the full-length footage.

How do you find GP shifting? I'm thinking we might do it with a mates track bike. Thought about it with the Daytona, but don't need to change gears that often :)

[ZeroIndex]

How do you find GP shifting? I'm thinking we might do it with a mates track bike. Thought about it with the Daytona, but don't need to change gears that often :)
I absolutely love it. shifting up (press down) while tucked or leant over seems a lot more effortless, and while you're leant over, you don't have to worry about getting your foot caught (I have size 12 feet).

Shifting down (press up), makes more sense, especially when coming up to a corner, as you are lifting your body up, so rotating your ankle at the same time seems a lot more natural than 1 down-5 up.

It all comes down to user preference though. I first started using race-shift pattern on my RG-150, followed by my FZR400. Those mods were easy (just had to switch the pivot 180 degrees for the shifter). For the Firestorm, I bought the VFR800 gear shift as I didn't feel like pulling out an angle grinder etc :pinch: You get people that swear by either side of the shifting pattern. I'd say: If you can try both, do it... and whichever you feel more comfortable with, go with that.

[ZeroIndex]

can you re post the carpark stunting vid, that was awesome!
I don't have that video anymore... and even if I did, I'd rather let the past be the past.

[BigAl]

[QUOTE=ZeroIndex;1130704107]I had a great ride today. Hamilton to Waingaro Rd, up to the hotel (which was closed).

Aprilla doesn't go around corners as well as the VTR eh? <_<

[ZeroIndex]

[QUOTE=ZeroIndex;1130704107]I had a great ride today. Hamilton to Waingaro Rd, up to the hotel (which was closed).

Aprilla doesn't go around corners as well as the VTR eh? <_<
My friend on the Aprilia has a royally fucked back... so he can't even slide his arse off the seat.

It also limits the ride time... so we can't exactly go and do the full 22, even with extra meds... although he really wants to.

[dinosaur]

So you calling me stupid wannabe with low Iq for enjoying body art and expressing my self? Nice. If thats the case, how did I get my PPL and CPL ?

Didn't call you anything!!!!!
Not sure how you got PPL or CPL? Are they some kind of STD?
If they are: yep I could probably tell you how you got those, just PM me and fill you in

[dinosaur]

easy on Dino!! i just sat on my gel seat & sheepskin cover for @6500km over 10days in Sth & Nth isld's :msn-wink: made the journey enjoyable ...... I should get my Rider seat fixed really

My Riderseat is awesome, progressive foam works a treat. Mac certainly does a good job

[dinosaur]

Could some one post a link to the Waikato tag

[5150]

Didn't call you anything!!!!!
Not sure how you got PPL or CPL? Are they some kind of STD?
If they are: yep I could probably tell you how you got those, just PM me and fill you in

Just sounded prejudgmental your comment that tattooed people have low IQ

PPL private pilots license

CPL Comercial Pilots License

[slofox]

Could some one post a link to the Waikato tag

Look up Forum/Meetings and Events/Waikato Tag-o-Rama. Top of your screen.

[Grashopper]

[QUOTE=ZeroIndex;1130704274]
My friend on the Aprilia...

I think I've met your friend. Say hello to him from me. Glad no penguins were harmed during the making of your video :)

[ZeroIndex]

[QUOTE=ZeroIndex;1130704283]

I think I've met your friend. Say hello to him from me. Glad no penguins were harmed during the making of your video :)
Ah yes, he mentioned you the other day and told me to pass on a hello too.

[Murray]

Boxing on at clubrooms 1.oo pm start Sunday Packiho ?? vs someone and then warriors hahahahahahahahaha

could be an entertaining beertime afternnoon

Go the chiefs saturday night - see ya in the greenzone

or londoner before hand at 6 pm

[Murray]

The clubrooms will shift on Wednesday the 23rd of April for Saint Georges Day to the Londoner (Victoria Street) to parake in some good english beers (is there such a thing??). Those without an english background are more than welcome _ nice beers nice cheap menu

Quiet night last night - 9 people venturing out on the night.

Next week - change of location as above

Ride safely this weekend if your out and about - 6 of us doing the forgotten highway, round Egmont to Palmie up towards Napier across gentle annie to taihape then back Monday - could be an "avoid the showers" trip

And we wont be going above 104 kms per hour off course

[insomnia01]

good luck to you guys & gals :sick: I think you'll be needed it this weekend :sick:

[ZeroIndex]

Quiet night last night - 9 people venturing out on the night.

Next week - change of location as above

Ride safely this weekend if your out and about - 6 of us doing the forgotten highway, round Egmont to Palmie up towards Napier across gentle annie to taihape then back Monday - could be an "avoid the showers" trip

And we wont be going above 104 kms per hour off course
I just rode home from Ohaupo... that was an exciting ride... loads of bike movement on the straights haha. Cops already seem out in force... saw about 5 of 'em, although the 4km over rule isn't in effect just yet.

2 pieces of good news: My jacket and boots work as advertised... and before you ask, no... I didn't crash. When I got home, my crotch, hands and legs were wet, but my socks and t-shirt were bone dry :rolleyes:

[Murray]

good luck to you guys & gals :sick: I think you'll be needed it this weekend :sick:

If metservice is any good we should be able to time most of the ride in the dry. eg leave hams earlry get to NP before 4 leave NP after 10 get to Palmie before 4 etc etc - no rain forecast for taumarunui today!!!

[Murray]

Great ride - only real wet spot was after whangamonama - gentle annie was a highlight (apart from Gillians bike breaking down and being left midway for AA service pickup). great nights in New Plymouth, Palmerston North and Taihape.

Londoner on Wednesday night for saint Georges day Special Pea,Pie and Pud $11, English quiz night (with spot prizes) Darts, Coaster flipping with prizes, English charades and enjoy a range of english beers from newcastle brown ale to Spitfire (sounds like a beer for Kerry). See you at the Londoner Wednesday

Oh heading down to New Plymouth on Friday to pick up Trinas new 1984 Katana 650 - very nice - may make an appearance at next weeks Wednesday night clubrooms

[MzTulip]

Great ride - only real wet spot was after whangamonama - gentle annie was a highlight (apart from Gillians bike breaking down and being left midway for AA service pickup). great nights in New Plymouth, Palmerston North and Taihape.

Londoner on Wednesday night for saint Georges day Special Pea,Pie and Pud $11, English quiz night (with spot prizes) Darts, Coaster flipping with prizes, English charades and enjoy a range of english beers from newcastle brown ale to Spitfire (sounds like a beer for Kerry). See you at the Londoner Wednesday

Oh heading down to New Plymouth on Friday to pick up Trinas new 1984 Katana 650 - very nice - may make an appearance at next weeks Wednesday night clubrooms

Goodness me you could almost call 1984 a late model Trina! I might make an appearance on Wednesday myself (about time I showed up again!). Great to hear you all got home safe and had a wonderful time xxx

[caseye]

Yep, despite a badly broken motorcycle we enjoyed our 4 days away with the team, awesome roads and great company made the whole 4 days brilliant, thanks again guys and girls, of course.
Hmm Wednesday night aye!

[ZeroIndex]

My latest excursion to Okoroire pub... filmed yesterday



http://youtu.be/2EfT-QP-1Gg


http://youtu.be/ZozkX0-B_yg

[Murray]

Londoner on Wednesday night for saint Georges day Special Pea,Pie and Pud $11, English quiz night (with spot prizes) Darts, Coaster flipping with prizes, English charades and enjoy a range of english beers from newcastle brown ale to Spitfire (sounds like a beer for Kerry). See you at the Londoner Wednesday


Reminder

Pea Pie & Pud - yum

[kb_SF1]

Might just have to pay a visit, that beer sounds like it might have something going for it.

[slofox]

Might just have to pay a visit, that beer sounds like it might have something going for it.


All the beers from Shepherd Neame are excellent. I used to sell them in my wine shop when I could get them. The Spitfire was first brewed in 1990 as a memorial - 50 years on from the B of B.

All that traditional English Ale is super tasty - even if you don't like 'em all. And there seems to be a gazillion of them.

[Murray]

off to pick up trinas new old bike tomorrow in New Plymouth - hope the weather gods are kind - if your interested first showing will be at wednesday nights club meeting (as long as its not persisting down)

[caseye]

off to pick up trinas new old bike tomorrow in New Plymouth - hope the weather gods are kind - if your interested first showing will be at wednesday nights club meeting (as long as its not persisting down)

Drive, ride safe guys, wish I'd been able to say we'd come along for company, but presently we're short a big bike.

[ZeroIndex]

...and my helmet arrived :bleh:

http://i.imgur.com/fjFKdQa.jpg?1

[BigAl]

Mean:niceone:

Going on the Ulysses poker run Sunday? Was good fun last year.

[kb_SF1]

Heading down to Taupo to the classic racing for the day, fine with a bit of cloud so :niceone:

[dinosaur]

Four of us riding the dry line, threading back roads avoiding the glut of traffic on main routes.
Did Hamilton to Cambridge, along the back of the river, Okarori then Kaimai's, Pyes Pa, some random back roads to Okeri falls, Rotorua, Tokorora, Old Taupo Rd to Arapuni, back roads home.

Some inclement weather but awesome ride

[Murray]

Well Trinas bike wont be making an appearance on Wednesday - unless Nigel brings it. Stored at his place before heading to Don's in the weekend for a bit of fine tuning here and there.

Nice ride back from New Plymouth on Friday though - missed all the heavy rain forecast and Trina looks really good on the bike - she did 150 kms riding back, I did the rest

[Murray]

...and my helmet arrived :bleh:



Darth Vader - looks cool

[slofox]

Ooo ooo ooo fine day! Might hafta ride later...

[insomnia01]

Four of us riding the dry line, threading back roads avoiding the glut of traffic on main routes.
Did Hamilton to Cambridge, along the back of the river, Okarori then Kaimai's, Pyes Pa, some random back roads to Okeri falls, Rotorua, Tokorora, Old Taupo Rd to Arapuni, back roads home.

Some inclement weather but awesome ride

Waipapa rd to Taupo, up past the race track through to Reporoa & Broadlands onto to Waiotapu & home via Ngongotaha great day for it ;)

[slofox]

Love those autumn rides.

Tron to Whatawhata to Ngaruawahia (trucks and fucking road works) to Huntly (west bank) to Rotowaro Rd (more road works) to Waingaro to Ohautira Rd to Raglan (and road works again) for a coffee and thence back to Tron.

Pilot Power 3 on the back is very nice to ride.

Can't ride tomorrow - rugrats...

[STJim]

If anyone is interested it the Tauranga Ulysses Easter Egg ride this Sunday ( postponed from March)
Waikato Ulysses has an organized ride. Meeting at Cambridge BP 9.00 am for a 9.15 am leave.

[Matt_TG]

What time does the ride leave Mt Maunganui? I assume it's from Nikau Cres in the Mount to the Hospital? Haven't seen any advertising for it at all - I know the original ride was cancelled due to "cyclone Lusi" ....

[ZeroIndex]

Slicksta bought himself a red Yamaha R125 on Wednesday night... so his first ride - to Raglan.

http://youtu.be/hotyKDNoOyM

[slofox]

Car vs bike (?) about 1.5km east of Waitetuna Valley Rd. Hope you are OK rider and everyone concerned.

There's a heap of fresh cowshit on the road as well from about Whatawhata westwards, especially on the hill section.

So if you're over that way, please take care, eh.

[carver]

Slicksta bought himself a red Yamaha R125 on Wednesday night... so his first ride - to Raglan.


You guys heard of lean angle?

[Slicksta]

You guys heard of lean angle?

http://i0.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/053/539/1275832084784.jpg

[insomnia01]

Car vs bike (?) about 1.5km east of Waitetuna Valley Rd. Hope you are OK rider and everyone concerned.

There's a heap of fresh cowshit on the road as well from about Whatawhata westwards, especially on the hill section.

So if you're over that way, please take care, eh.

old Te aroha rd is in great nick :headbang:

[slofox]

old Te aroha rd is in great nick :headbang:

Hmmm - haven't ridden that in ages. Maybe this week if the rain stops a bit.

[awa355]

if the rain stops a bit.

GEEZ Slo , ya gettin soft. :no:

[slofox]

Met a mufti copper today. Well, not face to face y'know. Red Mazda 6 (I think) coming down off the hill over to Raglan as I was going up. Used the instant on, the bastard.

Course, I never speed, so no problem. :whistle:

[5150]

Met a mufti copper today. Well, not face to face y'know. Red Mazda 6 (I think) coming down off the hill over to Raglan as I was going up. Used the instant on, the bastard.

Course, I never speed, so no problem. :whistle:

I think it's the same guy I saw about 4-5 days ago pull over a Blue / white GSXR Thou. I bet it wasn't for going too slow. :rolleyes:

[dino3310]

theres been a silver/grey mazda 6 out gordonton lately to

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[ZeroIndex]

I've been noticing quite a larger police presence on the road this month.

also, have a video:


http://youtu.be/h1jLee1dSFQ

[BigAl]

Anyone riding Sunday? :sunny:

[sil3nt]

Anyone riding Sunday? :sunny:
Saturday @ Hampton ;)

[slofox]

Anyone riding Sunday? :sunny:

Could do an am ride. Need to be back here by twelve latest. Could do longer tomorrow but.

[Murray]

Don the bike doctor is the man!! Trinas bike is starting to sound and go great. Few blingy bits and new fuel cock and a few little tidy up bits shouls have it on the road and flying next few weeks depending on parts arrival.

new parts from this supplier

http://www.internationalmotoparts.com/suzukimotorcycleparts

new screen from this supplier

https://www.louis.de/index.php?topic=artnr_gr&artnr_gr=10006536&typ_id=GS650G&lang=en

damn shame cant get the parts locally - i have searched and searched

[Kyu]

Hey guys, I'm new to Hamilton, started uni here and was just looking to see if people go for rides since I don't have anybody to ride with. I have been riding for a year and 3 months now and thought it would be cool to ride with people. Sorry if this is the wrong place to post :/ take care

[carver]

Hey guys, I'm new to Hamilton, started uni here and was just looking to see if people go for rides since I don't have anybody to ride with. I have been riding for a year and 3 months now and thought it would be cool to ride with people. Sorry if this is the wrong place to post :/ take care

well, its the right place if you like riding slow!

[caseye]

No, you are in the right place, welcome to the LOR, a great bunch of riders and mates, get along to the Tavern on a Wednesday night to meet the crew and the rides are posted here for most weekends.
Enjoy.

[sil3nt]

Hey guys, I'm new to Hamilton, started uni here and was just looking to see if people go for rides since I don't have anybody to ride with. I have been riding for a year and 3 months now and thought it would be cool to ride with people. Sorry if this is the wrong place to post :/ take careDid I see you riding out to Raglan the other week? Pretty sure I followed a ZXR250 over the raglan divy.

[Kyu]

No, you are in the right place, welcome to the LOR, a great bunch of riders and mates, get along to the Tavern on a Wednesday night to meet the crew and the rides are posted here for most weekends.
Enjoy.

Ah awesome :) I'll come along sometime! Which tavern? Or is it just called the tavern? Sorry haha

[Kyu]

Did I see you riding out to Raglan the other week? Pretty sure I followed a ZXR250 over the raglan divy.

Nah probably not, haven't been out to Raglan yet, but yesterday I rode behind someone on a Cbr to Tauranga.

[Supertwin Don]

Ah awesome :) I'll come along sometime! Which tavern? Or is it just called the tavern? Sorry haha

Te Rapa Tavern, Sunshine Av. - every Wednesday evening 5 - 7pm.

table between the pool tables and the street entrance:rolleyes:

[Kyu]

Te Rapa Tavern, Sunshine Av. - every Wednesday evening 5 - 7pm.

table between the pool tables and the street entrance:rolleyes:

Righto, sounds like a shady spy meet up or something haha, but sweet I'll see if I can come along before my test. Cheers guys

[slofox]

Righto, sounds like a shady spy meet up or something haha, but sweet I'll see if I can come along before my test. Cheers guys

Let me know if you wanna ride to Raglan some time.

[Kyu]

Let me know if you wanna ride to Raglan some time.

Will do :) I have heard that it's quite a good ride so I'm definitely keen.

[insomnia01]

Let me know if you wanna ride to Raglan some time.


is there anywhere else you go ??? :oi-grr:



Will do :) I have heard that it's quite a good ride so I'm definitely keen.

South Waikato is full of awesome roads :2thumbsup grab a map & start planning ;)

[slofox]

is there anywhere else you go ??? :oi-grr:

Yeah. Lots of places. But if I am pushed for time, I can do Rags back in under an hour without being too stupid.




South Waikato is full of awesome roads :2thumbsup grab a map & start planning ;)

Very true.

[Geeen]

Very true.

Plus its the "closest" to your place for a coffee..... :msn-wink::laugh:

[BigAl]

South Waikato is full of awesome roads :2thumbsup grab a map & start planning ;)

True but Raglan is the best short ride close to home if you live West side.