Laxed out rides

[slofox]

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

Also true. Value for money ride, that one.

[insomnia01]

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

Short ride :shit: dont know thew meaning of the word sorry !!!!

[ZeroIndex]

I went for a nice blat to and from Raglan the other day with my Aprilia friend.


http://youtu.be/VYSCbofHsKU

[Damantis]

[QUOTE=ZeroIndex;1130725069]I went for a nice blat to and from Raglan the other day with my Aprilia friend.


Is that done with a chest mount?

[Murray]

I went for a nice blat to and from Raglan the other day with my Aprilia friend.



Did you see slofox on the way????

[ZeroIndex]

Did you see slofox on the way????
Sadly not. I might stop in at the Tav for a lil bit tomorrow

[Murray]

If anyone interested we looking at
heading to okoroire tomorrow sunday leaving 11 am.

[Hobbyhorse]

At what time do you think you will be there Murray ... Jan and I might arrive by car:eek5:

[Hobbyhorse]

A late night change of plans and it is unlikely we will be there Murray.

[caseye]

Sadly you weren"t Hobby cause we was and it would have been nice to catch up with you both. no worries always a next time. Was a good ride down, bloody cold in the am from Drkland to Tron but otherwise great riding weather. Lotsa hardlies at the Oko, but they behaved themselves so no drama's.
Enjoyed the ride and Gillian"s Kwakasaki performed faultlessly, took 6 weeks of weekends and after works to get it's gearbag out, replace all the munched bits and put it back tog ether, big thanks to my broinlaw Brian who really did the bulk of the mecanicing.
So we're definitely off on the "Long ride South" with the online forum FBer's on Satdee the 28th of this new month June. Trina's new machine will! I'm told be up and running so looking forward to riding with her and Murray again.
Hope to see you.

[STJim]

Last night at the club rooms ( Te Rapa Tavern) we discussed this event scheduled of Sunday 15 June.
Murray has also offered a Bikers $10 Breakfast at the Kingsgate Hotel that Sunday morning from 7.30 am. I have put the ride up as a calendar event, details are set out below.

Around The Hunua Ranges With Waikato annd Auckland Ulysses
Event location:Waikato - Hamilton Waikato Ulysses will leave from Rototuna BP at 9.15 am to meet with Auckland Ulysses at Bombay AutoBahn Café. Leaving AutoBahn café at 10.30 am for a scenic tour around the Hunua Ranges.
All bikes and riders welcome. This ride will be a very relaxed pace.

Jayne Mansell from Auckland Ulysses branch will lead the ride from the Autobahn café.

[IkieBikie]

still waiting for parts to get my new bike on the road:mad::mad::mad:

[caseye]

Ah come ON Murray!

[Murray]

Ah come ON Murray!

air filters arrived other parts have landed Yahoo

[caseye]

So we might find you out at the "shed" tomorrow arvo then?

[Murray]

So we might find you out at the "shed" tomorrow arvo then?

Working then on the piss watching all blacks at clubrooms. You coming down I have a spare room or 115

Sunday job put screen on and air filter in - be at orini sunday arvo

with any super luck other parts will arrive tomorrow???? The other parts have landed!!!!!

[caseye]

Working on a wee ride around the middle part of the Wai kat too, will call you when we get closer. Mate always a pleasure and a privilage stopping with you guys. But we'll be heading home before dark, got to go see brain at Waiuku before then.
Hope to see Trina's motorcycle looking much blingier soon.

[Murray]

Working on a wee ride around the middle part of the Wai kat too, will call you when we get closer. Mate always a pleasure and a privilage stopping with you guys. But we'll be heading home before dark, got to go see brain at Waiuku before then.
Hope to see Trina's motorcycle looking much blingier tomorrow.

Im picking the blingier and important parts will arrive monday tuesday so who knows what sunday week will bring

[Murray]

Last night at the club rooms ( Te Rapa Tavern) we discussed this event scheduled of Sunday 15 June.
Murray has also offered a Bikers $10 Breakfast at the Kingsgate Hotel that Sunday morning from 7.30 am. I have put the ride up as a calendar event, details are set out below.

Around The Hunua Ranges With Waikato annd Auckland Ulysses
Event location:Waikato - Hamilton Waikato Ulysses will leave from Rototuna BP at 9.15 am to meet with Auckland Ulysses at Bombay AutoBahn Café. Leaving AutoBahn café at 10.30 am for a scenic tour around the Hunua Ranges.
All bikes and riders welcome. This ride will be a very relaxed pace.

Jayne Mansell from Auckland Ulysses branch will lead the ride from the Autobahn café.


BUMP for anyone looking for a ride on Sunday

[Supertwin Don]

I think that Murray left here a happy bunny this afternoon - Trina's bike is now working as it should do !:banana:

[caseye]

I think that Murray left here a happy bunny this afternoon - Trina's bike is now working as it should do !:banana:

Awesome news that is Don, and well done that man, looking forward to seeing it and you guys I hope, tomorrow.

[Murray]

yep leaving Orini for a cupppa at muddy waters bout 1ish tomorrow see you there. Big nige might be making a guest appearence.

[IkieBikie]

Murray tells me its going to be like a new bike (not the one I rode back from NP) really looking forward to it. Thanks Don see you tomorrow

[dinosaur]

Murray tells me its going to be like a new bike (not the one I rode back from NP) really looking forward to it. Thanks Don see you tomorrow

How'd it go?

Mine was an awesome bike to ride back then, loved riding it

[caseye]

2 weeks to go! ya!
Noice bike there IkieBikie! Bloody beautiful actually.
Credit to that Master of motorcycle stroking ol Don!
Enjoyed the ride to the Muddy, went via Waiuku, picked up the broinlaw and came in the back way form Tuakau, great to see so many LOR and FBMC's there.
Another 500 K plus weekend under the M50's belt.

[Mrs JMK]

:(:(

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/10166379/Mercer-pub-engulfed-by-flames

[Murray]

:(:(

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/10166379/Mercer-pub-engulfed-by-flames

Knew I should have put my butt out properly (cigarette butt for you dirty minds) on Sunday

[Murray]

BOYDS sale on Thursday, Friday and Saturday

Always some good deals to be had

[insomnia01]

BOYDS sale on Thursday, Friday and Saturday

Always some good deals to be had

good time to make another bike purchase I think :msn-wink:

[ckai]

BOYDS sale on Thursday, Friday and Saturday

Always some good deals to be had


good time to make another bike purchase I think :msn-wink:

Brooke and I are heading over. Don't need anything apart from a duster but you never know. Always worth having a look. I suggested to Brooke we take our kit and see if we can take the Duke 390 for a blast. Meaning to do it for a while.

[insomnia01]

good time to make another bike purchase I think :msn-wink:

bean counter has given me the go ahead :banana::banana::banana: I see a 2nd BB coming home to the man cave :headbang:

[BigAl]

bean counter has given me the go ahead :banana::banana::banana: I see a 2nd BB coming home to the man cave :headbang:

BB? Buxom Blonde?

[insomnia01]

BB? Buxom Blonde?

already have one :bleh: best she not find out about the new intern :psst:

[Supertwin Don]

aka Don's birthday:drinkup: - 19 July, same place, same time as last year.
Basic BBQ provided, any special dietary requirements byo!

[ZeroIndex]

So... long story short, my bike shat itself, and the engine is rooted. Slicksta has graciously lent me his little Yamaha 125cc (YZF-R125), and today I went to Raglan with Carver (who managed to get his hands on the CBR125R). ENJOY!

http://youtu.be/IxRnXK6JlsA

[BigAl]

Hahahahahaha dragged off by cars :killingme

Seriously though what's gone wrong with the vtr?

Had it been serviced for like valve clearance, cam chain?

I thought those engines were bullet proof.

[nzspokes]

Hahahahahaha dragged off by cars :killingme

Seriously though what's gone wrong with the vtr?

Had it been serviced for like valve clearance, cam chain?

I thought those engines were bullet proof.

Stink. Did it have a CCT failure? From what ive read all they do is bend valves. And you can convert the auto CCTs to Manual, mine has that.

Ive got a bit of info on them if you need help with it.

[dinosaur]

So... long story short, my bike shat itself, and the engine is rooted. Slicksta has graciously lent me his little Yamaha 125cc (YZF-R125), and today I went to Raglan with Carver (who managed to get his hands on the CBR125R). ENJOY!


LMAO - i really enjoyed watching the ute drag you two off - bloody funny, you guys hard out and he just leaves you standing :bleh:

Dude what happened to your bike

[Murray]

So... long story short, my bike shat itself, and the engine is rooted.

Come on I know you want to put up pictures of your new mean machine!!!

Very, VERY nice

[sil3nt]

Bit of a monster I hear :msn-wink:

[ZeroIndex]

Will be video editing this evening... here's a picture to ease your minds.

http://i.imgur.com/N48ulwV.jpg

[nzspokes]

Will be video editing this evening... here's a picture to ease your minds.



Choice. Nice one Mate.

[BigAl]

Good looking Kwaka ZI, what exactly happened to the honda?

[ZeroIndex]

Good looking Kwaka ZI, what exactly happened to the honda?
CCT failed and screwed the valves or something like that...

Anyway, here's a teaser for when I have time to finish editing...

http://youtu.be/X2li9WfbLOA

[insomnia01]

anyone placing bets as to how long till the license is gone ? Ow Nice bike by the way.....

[G4L4XY]

The front looks like some sort of alien :P

[ZeroIndex]

anyone placing bets as to how long till the license is gone ? Ow Nice bike by the way.....
Fortunately I've grown up some since the Mormon Few Stunt Crew days... so if I keep my license forever, do I get a cash prize?

[nzspokes]

Fortunately I've grown up some since the Mormon Few Stunt Crew days... so if I keep my license forever, do I get a cash prize?

Glad you ended up with a shit hot bike.

[nortynurse]

Hey ... where and when do you guys meet up? I've just sold my 929 Fireblade and gone for a more comfortable SV650 and am really enjoying riding it about, going on some rides would be good. Any other girl riders go for rides?

[ZeroIndex]

Glad you ended up with a shit hot bike.
Yep, "Shit hot bike"... instead of just a "shit bike"



Hey ... where and when do you guys meet up? I've just sold my 929 Fireblade and gone for a more comfortable SV650 and am really enjoying riding it about, going on some rides would be good. Any other girl riders go for rides?

A few people meet up for food and drink at the Te Rapa Tavern on Wednesday evenings, although riding... apart from my daily commuting, whenever I have time on the weekends / it's sunny. Got a few friends that like to get out whenever they can for a ride to Raglan for a coffee and then head back... normally before lunch on Sat/Sun. If you want to tag along sometime, you're more than welcome to. Drop me a PM with your contact details and I'll text/call you next time we head out.

[ZeroIndex]

http://youtu.be/s1S6CitrIWM

[ckai]

Hey ... where and when do you guys meet up? I've just sold my 929 Fireblade and gone for a more comfortable SV650 and am really enjoying riding it about, going on some rides would be good. Any other girl riders go for rides?

Wifey rides, although the scary thing is I ride more than her at the moment. She's been wanting to get on the bike for ages now so maybe this will be a good excuse for her. I'll let her know. But the group has quite a few chicks as a whole.

Wow, 'Blade to SV. That's a jump.

[Murray]

A few of us are planning to meet up with these guys as below. A wee pootle for a bite to eat then whatever takes your fancy
A great bunch of people to meet up with!!

Yes indeed fatties, a July gathering that could be a bit cold, you may even lose your bearings in those kind of temperatures....
Meet at the L&P Cafe in Paeroa for a brunch 11.30 - 12.00 ish.
After our scoff we will then take a nice, easy ride up to the Kopu Tavern for a glug and more 'giving and taking of the shite'

Here are the details thus far...

WHEN Sunday, 27th July 2014

WHERE L&P Cafe, Paeroa

Once we have been fed we will then head to the Kopu Tavern for a glug (Auckland riders, weather and waistline permitting)

TIME Arrive at the L&P Cafe at 11.30 - 12 noon

AUCKLAND FATTIES - Meet at Caltex Bombay 9.30am for a 10am roll

SOUTH / WAIKATO FATTIES - Meet at New World Morrinsville at 10.45am for 11am roll.

Leaving Kingsgate Hotel carpark 10.15 if your interested

[insomnia01]

Fortunately I've grown up some since the Mormon Few Stunt Crew days... so if I keep my license forever, do I get a cash prize?

the prize is keeping the license therefore being able to ride whenever you like :2thumbsup I had a 07 ZX14 briefly a few years back & was looking at getting back on one but cant see that happening now :weep: Cool bikes :drool:

[Murray]

If your at a loss to do things on Sunday you might want to join up with this group for something different.

Sunday 20th July, 11am, Memorial Park, Victoria Ave, Cambridge.

This ride is being organised by the SpyderRiders but all two-wheelers are very welcome. The ride starts with names going into a hat, then one is pulled out and that person chooses the first destination. It can be a cafe, a nice view, a tourist attraction or just a good road. Whatever you want as long as it is only about a 40 minute ride. When you get there another name is drawn and the next destination chosen. This makes it a complete mystery tour. They tried this format around Auckland last month and it was a great success.

Don't forget ride up to Paeroa to join Fat Bikers Motorcycle Club for breakfast on 27th July leaving Kingsgate 10.15 for meet up Morrinsville 10.45

[Supertwin Don]

But only if you are in a suitable condition!:sick:
(LOR mid-winter BBQ Saturday night):drinkup:

[Murray]

I won't be going on the ride!!!

[ckai]

I won't be going on the ride!!!

You saying you won't be going on the ride because of the night before??:banana:

[Murray]

Thats about right!!

Good turn out at clubrooms last night, about 12 of us I think. Next week the Rapa are going to put a few platters of food on for us at 6.00ish so if your free come along and catch up

cheers and beers

[awa355]

If your at a loss to do things on Sunday you might want to join up with this group for something different.

Don't forget ride up to Paeroa to join Fat Bikers Motorcycle Club for breakfast on 27th July leaving Kingsgate 10.15 for meet up Morrinsville 10.45

What kinda ' fat biker ' waits untill midday to eat breakfast??? :Oi:

[caseye]

Well really it was going to be breakfast butt fatt bikers being what they are it's kinda turned into Lunch with a side of breeky.
Going to be a good day.

[FLUB]

I've no problem eating breakfast three times a day :-)


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[Murray]

aka Don's birthday:drinkup: - 19 July, same place, same time as last year.
Basic BBQ provided, byo! Orini


A few of us are planning to meet up with these guys as below. A wee pootle for a bite to eat then whatever takes your fancy
A great bunch of people to meet up with!!

Yes indeed fatties, a July gathering that could be a bit cold, you may even lose your bearings in those kind of temperatures....
Meet at the L&P Cafe in Paeroa for a brunch 11.30 - 12.00 ish.
WHEN Sunday, 27th July 2014
SOUTH / WAIKATO FATTIES - Meet at New World Morrinsville at 10.45am for 11am roll.

Leaving Kingsgate Hotel carpark 10.15 if your interested


If your at a loss to do things on Sunday you might want to join up with this group for something different.

Sunday 20th July, 11am, Memorial Park, Victoria Ave, Cambridge.
This ride is being organised by the SpyderRiders but all two-wheelers are very welcome. The ride starts with names going into a hat, then one is pulled out and that person chooses the first destination. It can be a cafe, a nice view, a tourist attraction or just a good road. Whatever you want as long as it is only about a 40 minute ride. When you get there another name is drawn and the next destination chosen. This makes it a complete mystery tour. They tried this format around Auckland last month and it was a great success.




Next week Wednesday night 23rd July the Te Rapa Tavern are going to put a few platters of food on for us at 6.00ish so if your free come along and catch up


Just a reminder of upcoming events/happenings

[awa355]

As an alternative for a ride on Sunday 27th, I'm going to leave the Te Awamutu Caltex stn about 10am. I've got a friends 250 Hyosung and will ride down to Piopio via the back roads of Waitomo. Have a bite to eat there then depending on the weather, return via Aria / Kopaki / Tekuiti / more back roads to Te A.
No highway riding so will just be a steady cruise. No gravel ( unless roadworks ). I've had a couple of other 250 riders that may be keen.

[Supertwin Don]

LOR successfully BBQ'd - thanks to all those who made it
- and there's not even much mess to clean up !:clap:

[Warr]

LOR successfully BBQ'd - thanks to all those who made it
- and there's not even much mess to clean up !:clap:
Thanks Don & Meryl for putting on another awesome event and to all who contributed to the meal it was tops !!

[Murray]

LOR successfully BBQ'd - thanks to all those who made it
- and there's not even much mess to clean up !:clap:

Glad to see your out of bed!!! An excellent night excellent company and brilliant food - pity you couldnt arrange for the chiefs to win as well!!!

[caseye]

Miracles take a bit longer aye Don.
Dat Spewsuki gunna be out to play on Sunday gents?
And Don are you and Meryl coming along?

[awa355]

Murray, a few posts ago I mentioned a ride I'm doing on the 27th, same day as the ' Fatties Breakfast ' ride. I'm still going down the back roads via Waitomo to Piopio and have a couple of learner riders on 250's, a ZX14 rider, a K1100, and maybe a couple of others from work.
Not trying to gate crash the Breakfast ride but this could be an alternative option. Cheers.

[leathel]

Looks like my Sunday is going to be free, was looking to busy but I can make space for a Fatties ride since they are always a great bunch :D

Karen may even be pillion on this one.

The weather even seams to be looking good not that that maters too much, been on plenty of wet group rides and the best of the best attend those :)

[Murray]

weather looks beaut for Sunday and yes Mark Kat will be out to play

[awa355]

How did the Fatties Breakfast ride go?

[Murray]

Primo,

6 bikes left Kingsgate beautiful weather then fog hit us before Morrinsville (picked up another rider) and we stuck to the main roads via Te Aroha until fog lifted about 3kms south of Paeroa. met up with Supertwin Don and Meryl at Paeroa along with about 25 other bikes and bikers. had a good feed and headed back via the forest road through Te Kauwhata.

Lot of fun and a good ride away.

[insomnia01]

you guys didn't go through Kopu @ 1-2PM?

[dinosaur]

you guys didn't go through Kopu @ 1-2PM?

No way man........ there's real corners on that road. :shit:

[insomnia01]

it was a primo day for it out there!!!!

[leathel]

you guys didn't go through Kopu @ 1-2PM?

Some of the Fatties went to the Kopu pub and would have been about then, then went in all directions for the trip home, Unfortunately the windy road trip home some of us picked turned out to be on wet roads, fortunately most of the rain had passed :)

[insomnia01]

seen a grp of @ 30 at the round about heading into Kopu AWESOME !! a good mix of steeds :Punk: no rain or even wet roads where I went.....

[Murray]

seen a grp of @ 30 at the round about heading into Kopu AWESOME !! a good mix of steeds :Punk: no rain or even wet roads where I went.....

Yep that would have been us - you should have stopped and had a coffee with us.

[insomnia01]

Yep that would have been us - you should have stopped and had a coffee with us.

Could of, should of but didn't :facepalm: first big outing for awhile need to get ride fit for the TT2000 in feb :shit: felt it yesterday by golly must be turning into a :crybaby:

[leathel]

seen a grp of @ 30 at the round about heading into Kopu AWESOME !! a good mix of steeds :Punk: no rain or even wet roads where I went.....

A few pic's from the ride..... All sorts of bikes for sure!


I missed taking pics of a few bikes...

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[wharekura]

Its time for me to give up motorcycling for a SUV for the mountain bikes.
If someone wants a gv250 '07 22k ODO, WOF and Reg till Feb15 with leather pants, jack, gloves, 2xhelmets (boots are fked) then make me an offer - otherwise its going on trademe or stay sitting in the shed for summer rides.
I have enjoyed my short years reliving my 20's but with my near misses, ppl continuing to txt while driving, the freezing cold, the pouring rain and the heart wrenching gales - I will miss it in an odd sort of way. As I will do you guys (and gals).

[Murray]

Its time for me to give up motorcycling for a SUV for the mountain bikes.
If someone wants a gv250 '07 22k ODO, WOF and Reg till Feb15 with leather pants, jack, gloves, 2xhelmets (boots are fked) then make me an offer - otherwise its going on trademe or stay sitting in the shed for summer rides.
I have enjoyed my short years reliving my 20's but with my near misses, ppl continuing to txt while driving, the freezing cold, the pouring rain and the heart wrenching gales - I will miss it in an odd sort of way. As I will do you guys (and gals).

Keep it in the shed David - days are getting longer and it will be calling you

[wharekura]

With my 2nd to last night commute last nite - had a close call so close that my headlights exposed the look of terror of the driver who was on my side and thankfully swerved out the way before I could think to myself, "typical"

The Gods are obviously not finished with me yet.

[carver]

Its time for me to give up motorcycling for a SUV for the mountain bikes.
If someone wants a gv250 '07 22k ODO, WOF and Reg till Feb15 with leather pants, jack, gloves, 2xhelmets (boots are fked) then make me an offer - otherwise its going on trademe or stay sitting in the shed for summer rides.
I have enjoyed my short years reliving my 20's but with my near misses, ppl continuing to txt while driving, the freezing cold, the pouring rain and the heart wrenching gales - I will miss it in an odd sort of way. As I will do you guys (and gals).

Smart move, you sound to soft for motorcycling

[wharekura]

Smart move, you sound to soft for motorcycling

Yes. And to top it off got a feminine SUV. By hey the wife likes it.

[Murray]

I know I spelt it wrong but it wont let me edit it

Generally a few or more head off for this - good fundraiser and generally a good turn out and bunch of people.

Organised by FBMC info from them as follows:

Here are the final details for this event. Ive consolidated the various threads into this one so as not to confuse anyone.
Be really good to support this ride as the FBMC. It was us that started this and we need to continue our support regardless of what has gone on. As always we are in this for the good of the cause, not personal kudos or 'hugs'...
So, here's the deal.....

Arrive at Pakuranga PlaceMakers 9:30am - Depart for Albany PlaceMakers at 10:30am. This year there will have Badges that can be pre ordered online & Raffles and Auctions at the Beginning & end for those who want to purchase, mobile Eftpos Food, Coffee ETC.... REMEMBER dress yourself & those bikes in BLUE!
Register at the address below for the ride, your badge and a raffle ticket.....

https://regonline.activeglobal.com/regi ... rtnewreg=1


FBMC Pre Ride Meet
Meet at the Waipuna Hotel Mt Wellington at 0900 for a 0915 role. Flub has asked the Spyders to lead us out as they grab attention. he will be Tail End Charlie.

[Murray]

And another ride to put in your calendar

Hamilton North Special School is having its 8th Annual Charity Motorbike run on Sunday the 23th November 2014. This is an event that is open to anyone that rides a motorbike and is to raise money to help children with Special Needs


We have always supported this and generally 30-40 bikes attend.

More info will be provided as we get closer

[caseye]

And another ride to put in your calendar

Hamilton North Special School is having its 8th Annual Charity Motorbike run on Sunday the 23th November 2014. This is an event that is open to anyone that rides a motorbike and is to raise money to help children with Special Needs


We have always supported this and generally 30-40 bikes attend.

More info will be provided as we get closer

Definitely be down for the school ride this year mate, missed last one.

[Tazz]

Any locals keen for a blat to raglan or something on sat? Keen to have a nose here (hamilton) and am free till early afternoon

[awa355]

Any locals keen for a blat to raglan or something on sat? Keen to have a nose here (hamilton) and am free till early afternoon

If you do go out to Raglan, turn off onto the Temata rd then into the Ruapuke road. About an extra 20-30ks and you will need to turn back when the seal on Ruapuke rd runs out. Lovely corners.

[Tazz]

If you do go out to Raglan, turn off onto the Temata rd then into the Ruapuke road. About an extra 20-30ks and you will need to turn back when the seal on Ruapuke rd runs out. Lovely corners.

Schweet. Cheers buddy. Will have a nose if I end up there (which is likely). Also looks like it might be a nice little loop to Kawhia (from SH39, not Raglan) and out down by Waitomo?

[slofox]

Schweet. Cheers buddy. Will have a nose if I end up there (which is likely). Also looks like it might be a nice little loop to Kawhia (from SH39, not Raglan) and out down by Waitomo?

That whole area has lots of good riding.

[roadrash_69]

Any locals keen for a blat to raglan or something on sat? Keen to have a nose here (hamilton) and am free till early afternoon

could be keen .... pick a petrol station u starting from and what time

[slofox]

Thought I might zip over to rags this morning - prolly leave Dinsdale Caltex about 10.00am.

[roadrash_69]

Make it earlier I'm having a coffee there now ;)

[Tazz]

could be keen .... pick a petrol station u starting from and what time

Ended up at the market in Tamahere.

Just getting geared up now - if you haven't gone yet slofox or if anyone is keen to give anywhere else a nudge? Awesome day.

[slofox]

Ended up at the market in Tamahere.

Just getting geared up now 021 298 5252 if you haven't gone yet slofox or if anyone is keen to give anywhere else a nudge? Awesome day.

Sorry bro - already been there and done that. Have other tasks this afternoon. Next time though...

[awa355]

Bill and I rode down to Whakamaru through the dam country, then returned via Old Taupo rd/ Mangatautari. Fantastic ride. Decided this morning and thought about posting here before leaving but wouldn't have had time for replies etc.

[Tazz]

All good. I'm heading back south tomorrow by the looks so if anyone is keen to come part way or has any suggestions yell out. At this stage I'm thinking that loop that comes out near waitomo and onto 4 then cutting across after the lake or maybe around the coast? What's better? I came up sh4.

Looks like it may be an early night for my sis so may head out tonight also.

I did a few side roads around raglan too. Thanks for tip. Gravel comes suddenly on the golf course road B-)

[awa355]

Where are you returning to?

[Warr]

All good. I'm heading back south tomorrow by the looks so if anyone is keen to come part way or has any suggestions yell out.......
Do you still have plans. Or anyone else got ideas.
Come up with a Petrol place and time to meet. Wouldn't mind Okoroire or Waitomo being on the route.

[Tazz]

Should have flicked me a text. Another awesome day riding.
Home is Picton

[slofox]

I have this Sunday off. Any rides planned?

[BigAl]

I have this Sunday off. Any rides planned?

Sorry mate marshalling at HD, which could be worth a look if you are up that way.

Rego on hold at the mo until Oct 1, which is not that far away.

[slofox]

Sorry mate marshalling at HD, which could be worth a look if you are up that way.

Rego on hold at the mo until Oct 1, which is not that far away.

No biggie - have fun at HD.

[G4L4XY]

Missing out on all this mint/cold weather. And such a nice day today! Being without two wheels sux

[slofox]

I might be riding a bit more in future - got a part time job, eh. More money to spend - after I pay off the fucking car bill, that is...:ar15:

[Warr]

Coro loop for anyone today ?

[slofox]

Was thinking of doing the lower loop but have had to alter plans to suit certain other persons...

[ZeroIndex]

http://youtu.be/6PXNXgastHc

[dinosaur]

overtook me at 4:30 - in my van just prior to the divi

[Murray]

14 SEPTEMBER

BLUE RIBBON PROSTATE CANCER RIDE
Generally a few or more head off for this - good fundraiser and generally a good turn out and bunch of people.

Organised by FBMC info from them as follows:

So, here's the deal.....

Arrive at Pakuranga PlaceMakers 9:30am - Depart for Albany PlaceMakers at 10:30am. This year there will have Badges that can be pre ordered online & Raffles and Auctions at the Beginning & end for those who want to purchase, mobile Eftpos Food, Coffee ETC.... REMEMBER dress yourself & those bikes in BLUE!
Register at the address below for the ride, your badge and a raffle ticket.....

https://regonline.activeglobal.com/regi ... rtnewreg=1




And another ride to put in your calendar

23RD NOVEMBER

Hamilton North Special School is having its 8th Annual Charity Motorbike run on Sunday the 23th November 2014. This is an event that is open to anyone that rides a motorbike and is to raise money to help children with Special Needs


We have always supported this and generally 30-40 bikes attend.

More info will be provided as we get closer

And another to catch up with More pies and more pints –

28TH SEPTEMBER

MEET: Caltex Bombay – 9.30am rolling at 10am sharp arriving at Viands Bakery,

FOR US MEET AT Kihikihi at
approx 11.30am ish, thereabouts, around then, that sort of time, you know then-ish..

DETAILS: From Bombay we will head south to Kihikihi to imbibe in a pie or 8 at our now well
established official pie house, Viands Bakery.Once we have eaten, burped, farted and got the crumbs out of our beards (same goes
for the guys) we will trundle over to the Arupuni Dam, stop for a quick look and a leg
stretch plus any other bodily functions that may be necessary.
From there its saddle up and head over to Putaruru (which I shall try and pronounce
properly on the day) and through to the Okororie Hotel for a pint and a chin wag.

Once all done its make your own way home, hopefully fed and watered with a smile
Cant wait for this one folks, lets do our thing and have a day out.

AND

SWAPMEET 19th OCTOBER

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/169130-Hamilton-Motorcycle-Cub-Bike-Show-and-Annual-Swap-Meet?highlight=swap

[ZeroIndex]

overtook me at 4:30 - in my van just prior to the divi

It was 3 of us... Were you in the silver van ruining the first few corners? :p

[Jantar]

And another to catch up with More pies and more pints –

28TH SEPTEMBER
Cheers Murray, count me in :D

[*Boot's*]

Im interested. need new front tyre new forks new brake signal for back brakes wof and reg and new vin'z, proper jacket pants and gloves…… um… oil change petrol, new chain and both sprockets…… probably new seats and all my fairings replaces….. rear spring squeaks like hell and i had to rip out the ignition plus petrol lock but it still runs sort of!!!!

So where and when? Can't make it this weekend for obvious reasons (no gas)

PS: just found and brought indicators for the front YUS!!!!! no more calling the cops because you thought I didn't indicate!!!! stupid car drivers!!!

Raglans always a nice ride, and the back roads around waignaro through narowahia gordonton morrinsville cambridge the lakes and back into the bottom of hamilton ? or vice versa….. Just nice having the winding roads first then cruising long straights after.

[*Boot's*]

…………………. ten characters

[*Boot's*]

who could you be referring to there?

shall we start a hamilton riders thread too?



Aye aye cap'n bit over the top don't ya think…. pick on a smaller prick you won't get hurt.

[*Boot's*]

yea man spot on!

I'm with you guys.

[sil3nt]

Your quoting shit from 5 years ago....

[awa355]

Two of us headed out from Hamilton about 10am. Rode the back roads through to French pass. No traffic, road in good condition and the rain stayed away. Left then right into Taotaoroa rd, still one of the best roads around but today there was a strong cross wind. Across sh29, Totmans and Langland rd to Okoroire.

We didn't bother stopping but cruised on to Putaruru. We were going to get a snack there but the town had a massive power outage so we rolled on out to the Oreipunga road just past the dam. This road was clean of roadworks and it was a steady run into Lemington. I turned left to Te A and Phill motored on to Hamilton. We were home by midday. A short ride but a good one.

Next Sunday is also a day off for me so I will probably head off down towards Whakamaru/ Atiamuri way. Maybe do a loop around Ongaroto Tirohanga roads and back through Whakamaru, Ngaroma on to Te Awamutu. If anyone is looking for a laid back ride, I 'll comfirm this one later in the week.

[leathel]

Next weekends ride is the Cold Kiwi for me :D

Bring it on!

[G4L4XY]

Anyone wanna go for a ride on Thursday? First ride after 6 weeks with no bike, need to "feel her out" and "feel out" my new leathers. I'm keen for anywhere, Raglan, Bakery, Pub, Strippers. Prefer somewhere with mad corners though.

[insomnia01]

Prefer somewhere with mad corners though.

Ohautira Road is in good nick at the moment

[dinosaur]

went thru there the other day two up - did a short burst from Hamilton, Waingaro to Raglan and back - awesome ride
Mind you there were more than one plonka cutting the corner impinging on my side of the road

[G4L4XY]

Ohautira Road is in good nick at the moment

Looks fun thanks!

[insomnia01]

Looks fun thanks!

hang a left when you meet SH22 & roar through to Pukekawa :headbang:

[G4L4XY]

hang a left when you meet SH22 & roar through to Pukekawa :headbang:

Sounds like I'm gonna get lost.

[slofox]

went thru there the other day two up - did a short burst from Hamilton, Waingaro to Raglan and back - awesome ride
Mind you there were more than one plonka cutting the corner impinging on my side of the road

You get used to that after a bit - specially on that road.


Sounds like I'm gonna get lost.

Not that easy to do although I did get lost out there myself once. Not for long though - and even though the "locals" looked at me a lot, I got out alive...they looked a little like they were slavering at the time...I dunno...

You follow it long enough you get back OK. There are roads signposted back to Mercer etc along there. Just take care, it can be tricky.

[leathel]

Sounds like I'm gonna get lost.

as stated above most roads that head out east are signposted, Rangariri out, mercer out or if you miss those out to Pokeno through the edge of Tuakau, If you turn to early out to Huntly Getting lost is half the fun (if you start with a full tank), there are a couple of no exit roads east as well but signposted no exit.

[insomnia01]

Sounds like I'm gonna get lost.

you'll be right :2thumbsup

[Murray]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/169082-2014-Blue-September-Charity-Ride

Thinking of leaving Kingsgate Hamilton 8.15am sharp heading to Caseyes place (if he will let us) and getting him to lead us to placemakers.

Anyone coming????

[slofox]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/169082-2014-Blue-September-Charity-Ride

Thinking of leaving Kingsgate Hamilton 8.15am sharp heading to Caseyes place (if he will let us) and getting him to lead us to placemakers.

Anyone coming????

With an early start, I might be able to do the first part of the ride anyway. Need to be back about 11.30.

So which interesting roads will this take us on eh?

[kb_SF1]

I'll be along:cool:

[G4L4XY]

you'll be right :2thumbsup

I went down Ohautira Road from Waingaro road. Nice cruisy road especially after not being on a bike for 6 weeks. Took it slow as i didn't know the road and also all my gear was squeezing the shit outta me. Then I found the road joins onto the road that heads out to raglan so I was like ohhh yeah a road I know...but it had already missed out all the good parts so i stopped for a coffee and headed back. good ride though.

8:15am is too early for me. I'm still defrosting at that time.

[Murray]

With an early start, I might be able to do the first part of the ride anyway. Need to be back about 11.30.

So which interesting roads will this take us on eh?

Given that we want to be at caseyes place pretty close to 9.30 (we need to be at placemakers by 10 at the latest (ride starts 10.30) we will be heading straight up) Kingsgate to Caseyes is 99 kms so no time to tiki tour. but be good to see you out again!! cheers. Hi Kerry good to hear from you again.

[slofox]

Given that we want to be at caseyes place pretty close to 9.30 (we need to be at placemakers by 10 at the latest (ride starts 10.30) we will be heading straight up) Kingsgate to Caseyes is 99 kms so no time to tiki tour. but be good to see you out again!! cheers. Hi Kerry good to hear from you again.

I'll see what I can do.

[philmc]

count me in also for next weekend.Always a good cause .

[Murray]

OK Ive been asked to set up calendar for this ride so here it is

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&ea=attend&e=3279&c=1

If you are intending to join please register as we may give you a couple of minutes and wait for you. Timing is important

see you Sunday and hope the weathers as good as it was today. long term forecast is great

[IkieBikie]

geez that was quick phil - be good to catch up again

[Murray]

Blue prostate cancer charity ride to Auckland Sept 14th

We have done this the last 3 years and a well run ride and a well worthwhile cause and a chance to meet up with some excellent people

11 registered so far - good stuff. Hobbyhorse are you meeting us in Hams or at Caseyes place. be good to catch up again Rhys.

I see you have registered Mark, are you coming down to Hams to lead us back to your place:killingme:killingme

link to register

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&ea=attend&e=3279&c=1

rumour has it there could be 300+ bikes

[Hobbyhorse]

Murray we will have visitors staying with us for the weekend and I am not just sure how the day will play out ... I may have to cut it short and see you at Pakuranga.

[Murray]

Forecast for Sundays starting to come right - was showers in Auckland clearing by lunchtime. Now its showers in Hamilton clearing by lunch time and fine in Auckland.

[caseye]

will be awaiting you and the gang from The Tron at home me ol mate. looking forward to a nice ride with a lot of mates on Sunday.

[Hobbyhorse]

Can you PM me your address and I will try and make it ... we do have house guests for the weekend so some negotiation may be needed.

[Murray]

http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/auckland-city-harbour-news/10476029/True-blue-bikers-support-cause

Please note so that no-one gets lost finding Caseyes place those leaving from Kingsgate Hamilton, we will regroup at fruit shop top of Bombays. Trina will lead us in from there (I nearly got lost last time)

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=3279&day=2014-9-14&c=all

[Murray]

After speaking with a few of the LOR group at the clubrooms tonight it appears that clicking on the link somehow automatically registers you in the calendar entry. Not quite sure how this happens but so be it. Anyway those wanting to join the blue ride for prostate cancer we are leaving sharp at 8.15 from Kingsgate Hotel Hamilton. We will do a count on departure and regroup just over the top of the Bombays at the fruit shop/restaurant (not the autobahn) from there we will ride as a group to caseyes place so he can lead us to placemakers pakuranga.

see you sunday

[leathel]

After speaking with a few of the LOR group at the clubrooms tonight it appears that clicking on the link somehow automatically registers you in the calendar entry. Not quite sure how this happens but so be it. Anyway those wanting to join the blue ride for prostate cancer we are leaving sharp at 8.15 from Kingsgate Hotel Hamilton. We will do a count on departure and regroup just over the top of the Bombays at the fruit shop/restaurant (not the autobahn) from there we will ride as a group to caseyes place so he can lead us to placemakers pakuranga.

see you sunday

yup it added me... but I wont be heading south to meet up, Will see you there :)

[Jantar]

After speaking with a few of the LOR group at the clubrooms tonight it appears that clicking on the link somehow automatically registers you in the calendar entry. Not quite sure how this happens but so be it. Anyway those wanting to join the blue ride for prostate cancer we are leaving sharp at 8.15 from Kingsgate Hotel Hamilton. We will do a count on departure and regroup just over the top of the Bombays at the fruit shop/restaurant (not the autobahn) from there we will ride as a group to caseyes place so he can lead us to placemakers pakuranga.

see you sunday

A very enjoyable ride despite the rain. It did cost me a bit though as I spent $215 on 2 items at the auction: $150 for a motorbike service, courtesy of the Motorcycle Doctors, and I'm sure they enjoy the trip to Alexandra to service my bike; and $65 for a Remington shaver (worth $140) that I don't really need, but tried to push the bidding up to something reasonable. I also won a $100 voucher for being the rider who had travelled the most distance, and 2 raffles. Well one raffle really, as one of the winning tickets wasn't mine. I was passed 3 tickets as the other Hamilton riders were leaving, and of course one of them was a winner, and I'll hand that prize over to the true winner on Wednesday night.

[caseye]

A very enjoyable ride despite the rain. It did cost me a bit though as I spent $215 on 2 items at the auction: $150 for a motorbike service, courtesy of the Motorcycle Doctors, and I'm sure they enjoy the trip to Alexandra to service my bike; and $65 for a Remington shaver (worth $140) that I don't really need, but tried to push the bidding up to something reasonable. I also won a $100 voucher for being the rider who had travelled the most distance, and 2 raffles. Well one raffle really, as one of the winning tickets wasn't mine. I was passed 3 tickets as the other Hamilton riders were leaving, and of course one of them was a winner, and I'll hand that prize over to the true winner on Wednesday night.



Great to put a name to a face Jantar,enjoy the ride home, hope the weather Gods are kinder than they were today, though having said that, we none of us got too wet.
Was a pleasant surprise to welcome hobbyhorse to our humble abode this morning, that BM'er is looking sharp as mate.
Always a pleasure riding with the Waikato LOR and the southern FBMC'ers, looking forward to the school charity ride with you guys.

[Murray]

A very enjoyable ride despite the rain. It did cost me a bit though as I spent $215 on 2 items at the auction: $150 for a motorbike service, courtesy of the Motorcycle Doctors, and I'm sure they enjoy the trip to Alexandra to service my bike; and $65 for a Remington shaver (worth $140) that I don't really need, but tried to push the bidding up to something reasonable. I also won a $100 voucher for being the rider who had travelled the most distance, and 2 raffles. Well one raffle really, as one of the winning tickets wasn't mine. I was passed 3 tickets as the other Hamilton riders were leaving, and of course one of them was a winner, and I'll hand that prize over to the true winner on Wednesday night.

What did I win

cheers for being so honest

[Murray]

Great to put a name to a face Jantar,enjoy the ride home, hope the weather Gods are kinder than they were today, though having said that, we none of us got too wet.
Was a pleasant surprise to welcome hobbyhorse to our humble abode this morning, that BM'er is looking sharp as mate.
Always a pleasure riding with the Waikato LOR and the southern FBMC'ers, looking forward to the school charity ride with you guys.

Next ride we will be on is the Viands pie shop and then to Okoroire on the 28th organised by FBMC. Will you be on it? If so a group of us will be heading over from Hamilton to meet up at Viands.

Jeez it was windy on Sunday - not the best of fun along the motorway!!

[Murray]

More pies and more pints �

28TH SEPTEMBER

If anyone wants to meet up in Hamilton we will be looking at leaving from Kingsgate Hotel carpark - 10.45

Auckland group arriving at Kihikihi at
approx 11.30am ish, thereabouts, around then, that sort of time, you know then-ish..

DETAILS FROM FATT MAX: we will head to Kihikihi to imbibe in a pie or 8 at our now well
established official pie house, Viands Bakery.Once we have eaten, burped, farted and got the crumbs out of our beards (same goes
for the guys) we will trundle over to the Arupuni Dam, stop for a quick look and a leg
stretch plus any other bodily functions that may be necessary.
From there its saddle up and head over to Putaruru (which I shall try and pronounce
properly on the day) and through to the Okororie Hotel for a pint and a chin wag.

Once all done its make your own way home, hopefully fed and watered with a smile
Cant wait for this one folks, lets do our thing and have a day out.

[insomnia01]

your not travelling very far are you :scratch:

[awa355]

If you're going through Putaruru, how about someone grabbing the tag from Domain rd and giving that a kick along.

[Murray]

your not travelling very far are you :scratch:

Hamilton - kihikihi - Putaruru - Okoroire - Hamilton google says 165kms

[FLUB]

For the guys riding down from Auckland it's a pretty long trip.

[insomnia01]

For the guys riding down from Auckland it's a pretty long trip.

I was referring to the Hamilton riders

[leathel]

I was referring to the Hamilton riders

The trip home from Okoroire isn't going to be all together, can be via anywhere for those that want to go further afield but 165K's is a Sunday ride :P

Of coarse I am heading from further away so will be doing more... :D

[Jantar]

I have somehow ended up with a spare copy of The Long Way Down, Ewan MacGregor and Charlie Borman's trip through Africa. If anyone wants it I can bring it on Wednesday evening or Sunday's ride.

[dinosaur]

I have somehow ended up with a spare copy of The Long Way Down, Ewan MacGregor and Charlie Borman's trip through Africa. If anyone wants it I can bring it on Wednesday evening or Sunday's ride.

Love to watch it dude - I'll see you on Wednesday

[dinosaur]

I went out on Saturday - looked fine....ish
Of course I knew it would rain but had my wet gear on, actually it bucketed down at stages, other times it was fine, but the road was very wet

I loved it, I was dressed warm enough, my expectation was to just cruise, interest was held by picking and riding the dry line, avoiding the shiny stuff, rainbows and paint. A few times when they were unavoidable the bike slipped or adjusted as i would of expected and there were no surprises
At times I was in the zone and the bike feed back gave me confidence to push it a bit - It was a really enjoyable ride

despite the wet


I've always been a advocate for getting out in the wet and learning some new skills

[Jantar]

Love to watch it dude - I'll see you on Wednesday
OK, I'll bring it Wednesday. Only thing is you'll have to read it rather than watch. It's the book :laugh:

[dinosaur]

OK, I'll bring it Wednesday. Only thing is you'll have to read it rather than watch. It's the book :laugh:

yeah I learned how to read 1nce

[Supertwin Don]

yeah I learned how to read 1nce

But spelling isn't your strong suit, eh?:rolleyes:

[Murray]

Doesnt look like I will be able to make Sundays ride. For those that do go - enjoy

[dinosaur]

But spelling isn't your strong suit, eh?:rolleyes:
Especially with Q's and U 's

[caseye]

Doesnt look like I will be able to make Sundays ride. For those that do go - enjoy

Mate, all OK down there? need anything, just gotta ask you know the rules. There ain't any, ya just gotta ask.

[Murray]

Mate, all OK down there? need anything, just gotta ask you know the rules. There ain't any, ya just gotta ask.

Yeah all good just might need to work - big convention on - will see how it goe's. I may be able to get away???

[Supertwin Don]

Not a good turn out for LOR - just Jantar and me!:whocares:
Good little ride, pretty much missed any rain/showers, seafood pie was AWESOME!!!!!:niceone:
Thanks to FB MCC - good bunch of people:Punk:

[insomnia01]

Not a good turn out for LOR

I've noticed LOR seems to be going through a change :shutup: having said that I haven't been on many if any rides for sometime :confused: summer may change that :niceone:

[Murray]

This from todays news

Police have dubbed the past two days as a "horror weekend" for motorcyclists in Waikato after a multitude of serious crashes, including one death. A man in his 70s was killed after his biked collided with a car on State Highway 25 north of Thames on Saturday.
Just a few hours later a motorcyclist and his passenger were airlifted to hospital following a collision with a car in Waihi.

Police say the crashes come just as Waikato officers gear up for an operation targeting motorcyclists in the district.

Waikato road policing manager inspector Freda Grace says police are deeply concerned at the number of fatal motorcycle crashes this year.

"As we gear up for summer and the traffic picks up on popular coastal routes, we want motorcyclists and all other road users to take a moment to remember that the road is a social space involving people."


Labour Weekend

http://www.barrysheenetranstasman.co.nz/

I believe $20 entry Sunday Monday $10 Saturday and a group of us will be looking at heading up on the Sunday

[BigAl]

I've noticed LOR seems to be going through a change :shutup: having said that I haven't been on many if any rides for sometime :confused: summer may change that :niceone:

Well it has been winter so lots of regos on hold.

[insomnia01]

Well it has been winter so lots of regos on hold.

Project SCOOTER is on hold till Aug 2015 so only have one to worry about

[G4L4XY]

It's been around a year since I've moved to Hamilton and I still haven't been to this LOR meeting thing. I can't for the life of me find the startup page which tells you where you meet and what happens on the night. Do you go for a ride or just meet up for a beer or two. The Te Rapa tavern is like a 5min bicycle ride from where I live.

[caseye]

Wednesday night 5 pm onwards at table between bar and pool tables by main door.
OK, might see you there tomorrow.

[G4L4XY]

Thanks Caseye, was there a ride included or just the beer?

[caseye]

Wednesday nights is usually just a meet, a pint and a burger, most Saturdays there's a ride look here for details.

[Murray]

Wednesday nights is usually just a meet, a pint and a burger, most Saturdays there's a ride look here for details.

Sundays are ride days Mr Caseye.

Upcoming will be Barry Sheen day at Hampton Downs, Labour Weekend, Hamilton North end special needs school charity run (November some date),

and we might see whose interested in this

http://www.wima.org.nz/ 12th October

This was a great ride last year, huge turn out, very well run and controlled.

Also looking to see if a group wants to get together to head down to Whanganui street races Boxing day.

Anyone is more than welcome to put a ride up and we do tag along with the Fat Bikers Club for their rides if they head south of Auckland.

Wednesday night can get anywhere from 6 to 15 people - generally a natter about biking and life in general, try and win some bar tabs and catch up.

You be there tomorrow Mark??

[caseye]

Op's, that right Sundaes is ride day.
No rain an I'm inn, otherwise I'll be off to Bathurst next Wednesday so not then either. Will be down for the school ride though, for sure. Ratbag out with the SASS as we speak.

[FLUB]

We're heading for Wanganui on Boxing Day so may try to keep up with you guys. May even drop in for a pint tomorrow night.

[Murray]

We're heading for Wanganui on Boxing Day so may try to keep up with you guys. May even drop in for a pint tomorrow night.

Make sure you go to the new Te Rapa Tavern - shifted a year ago to Sunshine Avenue - about 750mtrs from where the old one was.

[caseye]

Great to catch up with the LOR at the Te Rapa tavern tonight.
As always a pint and a burger for a tenner was fine fair and the talk quickly got to bikes and upcoming events.
Will be looking into some of those in the next few days lads.
Got a pic or two of those bewtiful Suzuki Bandits parked out back the Janty. Noted that the gold wing had moved out.
Typical, aye, Get all the to the Tron of an arvo to nearly get killed by some stupid 20 something year old tart with 3 kids lined up across the back seat, of the main Franklin roundabout, she just wasn't going to let me take MY line around and off the round about, she literally kept attempting to drive into me. Got to a point where I simply had to wave to the guy out on my right giving me all the room he could and swerve rather widely around the front of her, that or ride straight into her drivers door. Bitch, a smile on her face all the way, had watched me go onto the roundabout and didn't move until I was literally on her. Knew I was there, just didn't not give a flying fuck, I seriously thought about riding into her door hard enough to screw it completely but not so hard as to damage the bandit.
But Na, too much agro and stress for the kids, her, I'd have done it if she was on her own.
Tried to kill me she did, eyes wide open, assasins smile on dial, didn't once actually bring her car to a stop, kept attempting to hit me in the side.
Don't know how you lot ride around amongst those sorts down there everyday.
Yep Wanganui sounds good mate, Ratbag said, hummmmm, K!

[Murray]

good to hear you made it home.

Jeez you didnt tell us about that - should have got her number - deal to those bastards

yep looking at boxing day whanganui races staying afterwards palmie north then do hastings & gentle annie (now my favourite NI ride) staying Taihape (hopefully get the house) home next day - full on 2 days

expressions of interest welcome now as we will need to book

did it last year with 3 nights away and a real blast and good time 8 so far showing interest

good turn out tonight about 16 people total

travel safe home Mr Jantar, good seeing you up here again and look forward to catching up next year.

yeah dont know who owned the goldwing with sidecar - had a good look round the clubrooms but no real candidates

[Murray]

oh also looks like a few will be heading up to pink ribbon ride on 12th October - leaving times TBC

[FLUB]

5pm picked Kay up from work just around the corner from the tavern. Discussed going to the pub with Philmc (works with Kay). Went to Fairview Motors to get the car back from being serviced. Forgot about the pub!!!! :-(

We've got a motel booked in Wanganui after the racing but will certainly ride down with you all :-)

[Murray]

5pm picked Kay up from work just around the corner from the tavern. Discussed going to the pub with Philmc (works with Kay). Went to Fairview Motors to get the car back from being serviced. Forgot about the pub!!!! :-(

We've got a motel booked in Wanganui after the racing but will certainly ride down with you all :-)

Thought the Goldwing was yours??

[Murray]

This copied from their event page on FB:...

Start: Pokeno

It's back for 2014. Keep Sunday 19th October clear as the Metzeler Elephant Run makes its return for another year.

For those who haven't joined us before, the Elephant Run is a social ride taking in some of the best roads in the Upper North Island.

Entry is FREE and all makes and models of bikes are welcome, on any tyres. However, anyone riding on Metzeler tyres, goes into the draw to WIN some great prizes, including Metzeler tyres, NEO Ride Apparel, FFM Helmets, and much more.

This is a fun, unguided social event where you can ride at your own pace, meet up with your mates – plus be in to win some top prizes!

So get into your local Dealer today to get your METZELER tyres fitted, and be part of the legendary Elephant Run.

Keep an eye on our Facebook page for the latest updates. And feel free to give us any feedback on how you think we can make the Elephant Run even more enjoyable for the riders.

And here's the link to get to the Forbes and Davies Metzeler Elephant Run 2014 event on FB.

https://www.facebook.com/events/7212008 ... tif_t=like


I dont do the Farcebook thing so someone may want to have a look for times etc??

[FLUB]

Just says 9:30 am.

[FLUB]

Hamilton North Special School - 8th Annual Charity Ride

http://www.silverbullet.co.nz/event.php?id=11474

Sunday, 23rd November 2014

This is an event that is open to anyone that rides a motorbike and is to raise money to help children with Special Needs.

Hamilton North School is a Special School, which caters entirely for students with Special Needs. The students are aged from 5 – 21 years. All have an intellectual disability and some with various complex disabilities. They often live in foster homes or in residential homes for the disabled. They are a very disadvantaged group of young people.

The various planned educational opportunities the school offers would most definitely not be available to these youngsters without the help of community support through such fundraising events.

[Murray]

NORTH SPECIAL SCHOOL RIDE 23RD NOVEMBER


Thanks FLUB been waiting for info on the charity ride Mrs JMK usually lets us know.

I have set it up as a calendar entry for people to register. Its just around the corner from our meeting spot at Kingsgate Hotel

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=3282&day=2014-11-23

And I have tested it and it doesnt automatically register you

[buggerit]

NORTH SPECIAL SCHOOL RIDE 23RD NOVEMBER


Thanks FLUB been waiting for info on the charity ride Mrs JMK usually lets us know.

I have set up a calendar for people to register. Its just around the corner from our meeting spot at Kingsgate Hotel

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=3282&day=2014-11-23

And I have tested it and it doesnt automatically register you

Still a little cool for boobs on bikes isnt it?:corn::cold:

[caseye]

Definitely be down for this one, both Ratbag and I.

[Murray]

Still a little cool for boobs on bikes isnt it?:corn::cold:

Sorry bit slow on that one - care to explain???

[buggerit]

Sorry bit slow on that one - care to explain???

My appoligies,didnt read the post properly,thought it was the pink ribbon one:Oops:

[BigAl]

Hmcc have a ride this Sun heading down country, depart 10am sharp, BP Tristram st.

Hopefully weather cleared by then. :sunny:

Not for beginners.

[slofox]

Hmcc have a ride this Sun heading down country, depart 10am sharp, BP Tristram st.

Hopefully weather cleared by then. :sunny:

Not for beginners.

Metservice says cloudy with a few showers...how unusual.

[Jantar]

The Laxed out Riders
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g7/jantarml/001_zps015a6cc4.jpg (http://s52.photobucket.com/user/jantarml/media/001_zps015a6cc4.jpg.html)

[insomnia01]

The Laxed out Riders


looks like a Ulysses membership drive meeting ;)

[Murray]

http://www.wima.org.nz/ 12th October

This was a great ride last year, huge turn out, very well run and controlled.



If anyone is interested, heading off from Kingsgate Hotel carpark 8.30 (yes its early)

Forecast is showers:no::no::(:(

[leathel]

If anyone is interested, heading off from Kingsgate Hotel carpark 8.30 (yes its early)

Forecast is showers:no::no::(:(

Metvuw doesn't look too bad, way better than the pie and pint and we pretty much stayed dry :D

http://metvuw.com/forecast/forecast1.php?type=rain&region=nzni&tim=120

[STJim]

looks like a Ulysses membership drive meeting ;)

Why do you think that? Jantar and myself were the only Ulysses members present. I don't think the word Ulysses was mentioned all night.

[awa355]

Might even be another grey head there tonight.

[awa355]

Was going to attend my 1st ever lor meeting last night. However I had spent most of the day doodling around Hamilton on the scooter ( sussing out possible sites of the current tag, tyre kicking etc) and couldn't be bothered returning after tea.

Am off camping around the Waitakere's and Kaipara harbour from tomorrow for about 3-4 days. I was going earlier in the week but kept waiting for a clearer window regarding the weather. Got the scooter loaded up, Will be back in time to make an effort to attend next Wednesdays meeting.

[Damantis]

Anyone else want to make a group of it? Suggestions for a destination etc?

[Murray]

Hmcc have a ride this Sun heading down country, depart 10am sharp, BP Tristram st.

Hopefully weather cleared by then. :sunny:

Not for beginners.

Who won????

[Murray]

http://www.wima.org.nz/ 12th October

This was a great ride last year, huge turn out, very well run and controlled.




If anyone is interested, heading off from Kingsgate Hotel carpark 8.30 (yes its early)

(:(

Yes forecast is now sunny

Good ride, good cause - get back in time to watch last couple of hours of Bathhurst at the clubrooms.

Leaving 8.30 Kingsgate carpark - be fuelled and ready to go and it would be nice if someone knows where the Auckland netball centre is as I have a rough idea only.

huge turn out last year and great to ride though the scenic parts of Auckland (round the bays) with police escort and lights etc stopped at all intersections. very well run last year. Fat bikers group from Auckland will also be in attendance.

[slofox]

it would be nice if someone knows where the Auckland netball centre is as I have a rough idea only. .

It's behind Mt Wellington

Exit motorway at Mt Wellington, turn right onto Ellerslie Panmure. Left onto Jellicoe at roundabout, left onto Morrin, straight ahead into AMI netball grounds at roundabout.

[Warr]

Anyone else want to make a group of it? Suggestions for a destination etc?

Heading to Kawhia soon. 1pm Caltex Whatawhata Rd

[Damantis]

Heading to Kawhia soon. 1pm Caltex Whatawhata Rd
Bugger. I'm in taumarunui now. Heading to national park for a looksie then back to Hamilton. Have a good one.

[slofox]

Was the Coro lower loop (Kopu, Whangamata, Waihi, Paeroa etc) for me today. Got sick of waiting for a ride I could go on given limited riding time.

Nice ride overall. Pity about the rain between East end of Kopu and Whangamata. Rest of it was dry and pretty easy going. Not too many cars and NO loonies at all. That I saw anyway...

[jmk]

NORTH SPECIAL SCHOOL RIDE 23RD NOVEMBER


Thanks FLUB been waiting for info on the charity ride Mrs JMK usually lets us know.

I have set it up as a calendar entry for people to register. Its just around the corner from our meeting spot at Kingsgate Hotel

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=3282&day=2014-11-23

And I have tested it and it doesnt automatically register you

Was waiting till after school holidays as normally that is when they announce dates, looks like they maybe better organised this year. Thanks FLUB for details. Hopefully we can attend this year will know closer to the time.

[Murray]

Great ride to pink ribbon - pity only 4 bikes and 6 people went up.

Good article and picture in this mornings herald about page 9

Sunday coming swapmeet at the museum thingy off rifle range road. Dons drag bike will be there on display

Rememebr barry sheens motor racing labour weekend sunday at hampton downs - should be a great day

[kb_SF1]

I'll catch up with you guys in November, off to motogp:yes: tomorrow and not back until next month.

[Murray]

Sunday coming swapmeet at the museum thingy off rifle range road. Dons drag bike will be there on display

Rememebr barry sheens motor racing labour weekend sunday at hampton downs - should be a great day


Swapmeet on Sunday from 8ish to 4pm - worth dropping along for a look see

The Britten bike is supposed to be on display as well

[caseye]

Will see what Ratbag is up to and maybe head on down, time for a ride to clear the head.

[Vinz0r]

Swapmeet on Sunday from 8ish to 4pm - worth dropping along for a look see

The Britton bike is supposed to be on display as well

Is this open for anyone to come along?

[insomnia01]

Is this open for anyone to come along?

I would say it is no doubt Murray will be able to confirm.....

[leathel]

Will see what Ratbag is up to and maybe head on down, time for a ride to clear the head.

If I get my tweaking sorted I may join you, need to do a run to check out the fuel usage :)

[Murray]

Is this open for anyone to come along?

Surely is - or you can run your own stall for $15

there is a gold coin donation entry

The car one they ran there a while ago was huge with a lot of bike stalls as well so hoping this one is good??

Heres a link with all the info - hope it goes well!!

http://www.hamiltonmcc.org.nz/news.php?id=anytime4a70e91fd93b1

[Murray]

Will see what Ratbag is up to and maybe head on down, time for a ride to clear the head.

Let us know so we can co-ordinate - forecast not brilliant so maybe a dash down from the clubrooms during the fine periods

How was Bathurst?? - a bloody long day!!!

[Murray]

Been a bit quiet as of late

Went up to Hampton Downs for the classic bike racing and it was a good (but windy) day.

Dont forget next ride 23rd November - Special needs school charity ride.

Its in the calendar for you to register

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=3282&day=2014-11-23&c=all

Details

http://www.silverbullet.co.nz/event.php?id=11474

[FLUB]

I should be riding again by then. Hope it's as sunny as last year 😎

[2smokes]

I'm going for a ride.
I'll be taking something old and crappy so will be taking my time.
Plan is to gas up at BP Glenview 1000 Sun, then head out past mystery creek, karapiro, past the current tag, over the mountain, back thru Te A.

There will be a coffee stop along the way. Join in if you have the inclination.

[awa355]

I was going to put up a similar suggestion. Might join you. What will you be riding?

[slofox]

I was going to put up a similar suggestion. Might join you. What will you be riding?

Might turn up too - if I can get my arse out of bed in time...

[2smokes]

I was going to put up a similar suggestion. Might join you. What will you be riding?

Well.. I was going to take the TR500. It depends on my mood in the morning. You're welcome to tag along. Like I said I'm in no hurry, it doesn't do "slow" very well but I'll be stopping for pics and coffee!

[awa355]

I was coming on a 250, not the scooter but wont be coming for the ride today. Will get some jobs done at home first, then might poddle off out to Kawhia later.

[Murray]

Been a bit quiet as of late

Went up to Hampton Downs for the classic bike racing and it was a good (but windy) day.

Dont forget next ride 23rd November - Special needs school charity ride.

Its in the calendar for you to register

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=3282&day=2014-11-23&c=all

Details

http://www.silverbullet.co.nz/event.php?id=11474

This weekend!!!!!

Weather clearing during day

[philmc]

Wont be able to make the ride on sunday.Healing from surgery taking longer than I would like.Have an enjoyable ride

[FLUB]

Phil, it was only a week ago!! I'm not surprised you're not quite ready to ride.

[G4L4XY]

Is anyone riding tomorrow that's not going to the charity ride?

[caseye]

No, we're all going there!

[ZeroIndex]

Fuck it, I'm coming too!

[kb_SF1]

are you meeting at the car park first, if so what time?

[G4L4XY]

I'm lookin all over and finally see the answer to my question "2-3 hour mystery ride" Do I have to register there or can I register in the morning

[Damantis]

Fuck it! I'm coming too!

[Murray]

I'm lookin all over and finally see the answer to my question "2-3 hour mystery ride" Do I have to register there or can I register in the morning

register there = looks like weather may be A O K

9.30 register smoko etc 10 am ride

[Murray]

are you meeting at the car park first, if so what time?

Caseyes talking bout being at kingsgate 9ish so will leave from there 9.20ish if anyone doesnt know where off sandwiche road the school is

[ZeroIndex]

Twas a fairly decent ride... footage is processing now

[ZeroIndex]

Here ye go...

http://youtu.be/4T_9QS6YnZU

[caseye]

Awesome day for the Hamilton Norths Special needs School, this ride is a must for anyone who has never done it. Their hospitality and accommodating welcome is just the best.
This ride should be a must for anyone who has never done it and of course if you have, you'll be back again and again.
Weather, spot on.
Venue, plenty of room for all and enough of everything to go around.
Badges, maps, food for breaky all available and nothing too darned dear, thanks for that .
Ride itself, well other than perhaps a destination with a bit of a stretch and look at something it was brilliant, roads were dry and traffic light,riders rode with consideration and as far as I know no one got absolutely lost or distressed.
Coming back again next year.
Bring your mates, lets get this ride humming for the kids.
Love those Indians.

[leathel]

They certainly didn't look to bad, not sure on the front guard..


http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd316/leathel-one/20141123_124724.jpg


http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd316/leathel-one/20141123_124718.jpg

[Murray]

If any are interested a few or more of us are heading to the Kingsgate Dine & Dance night on Friday 12th December.

If anyone wants to come along and make a bigger group you are more than welcome.

Cost is a discounted $40 per person and includes a buffet dinner and the band Rocky Rhodes playing to late (a good dance band who play a lot of the old favourites)

Anyone interested please let me know.

I believe the Boss there will allow a bit of BYO wine or juice

[Murray]

Twas a fairly decent ride... footage is processing now

Good footage, nice picture - so who are the 2-3 people flashing past you (a bit crazily in one case)??

Great to see some past riders and visitors come and support the event. Even Phil turned up on his crutches, Caseye, Gillian, Leathal and FLUB from out of town. Dan, Rob, Kerry, Neville, Big al, Don & Meryl, Mark & Rosie, Nigel, Jonpom and Warren and any others Ive missed??- good on you all for supporting the cause.

Only 1 bike dropped on the day :shutup::shutup::shutup:

[ZeroIndex]

Also, my friend (on the Kawasaki Ninja 300) had his GoPro on him... here's his video too:

http://youtu.be/N3AbHaziJTk

[cameron.new]

Thanks for chucking the video up mate! Was a great ride but yea a stop in between would have been nice.

My last post was well over a year ago, but will start paying attention to whats going on around here :)

[ckai]

If any are interested a few or more of us are heading to the Kingsgate Dine & Dance night on Friday 12th December.

If anyone wants to come along and make a bigger group you are more than welcome.

Cost is a discounted $40 per person and includes a buffet dinner and the band Rocky Rhodes playing to late (a good dance band who play a lot of the old favourites)

Anyone interested please let me know.

I believe the Boss there will allow a bit of BYO wine or juice

The boss (mummy) actually rang up yesterday to check on spaces available because she was keen to do it as the staff end of year do. She was meant to get a rough idea on numbers yesterday night but don't know if she did. I'll check up and see if we can fit.

[Murray]

If any are interested a few or more of us are heading to the Kingsgate Dine & Dance night on Friday 12th December.

If anyone wants to come along and make a bigger group you are more than welcome.

Cost is a discounted $40 per person and includes a buffet dinner and the band Rocky Rhodes playing to late (a good dance band who play a lot of the old favourites)

Anyone interested please let me know.

I believe the Boss there will allow a bit of BYO wine or juice

This will be changed to 5th or 6th December. Will let you know after Wednesday - more lightly 6th???

[roadrash_69]

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