Laxed out rides

[awa355]

That'll be a nice way to spend the day... Enjoy. There's a nice cafe in Bennydale :2thumbsup

More importantly for old riders, there's a loo along side the cafe. :laugh::laugh:

[awa355]

That'll be a nice way to spend the day... Enjoy. There's a nice cafe in Bennydale :2thumbsup

Had a good (but cold) ride today. I've put up a brief report under my Waikato rides thread.

[awa355]

From a quick run around Pirongia between showers this morning.

Bell road.
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w420/awa355/sunday%202.jpg

An old Coupe in Pirongia.
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w420/awa355/sunday%204%202.jpg

Livestock wandering on the road. One young heifer just behind these two, udders bouncing along nicely.:bleh:
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w420/awa355/sunday%206%202.jpg

[eldog]

An old Coupe in Pirongia.
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w420/awa355/sunday%204%202.jpg


I like the countryside south of the Bombays, nice to see it. I cant get there for a while yet. :brick:

I have no idea what this one is but.....

Got one very similar in my street, some sort of Ford Flat head V8 I think, comes out for a spin on the odd occasion.
Narrow tyres etc, but sounds both lazy and cool when it starts off. Never in a rush.
Got to wonder about those tyres. The people have a few other classic cars too.

I will have a better look at it next time I see it.

[eldog]

More importantly for old riders, there's a loo along side the cafe. :laugh::laugh:

Its like a bowling alley, the running water sounds made it easier....

The locals were a bit suspicious as usual, but the service was excellent.

[awa355]

The coupe in my pic is a 38/39 Chevvy. (I think).

Here is a video of that ride last week after playing with Live movie maker. Have also posted it in my rides thread but dont think anyone much views that.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-vhUTa06x8

[eldog]

The coupe in my pic is a 38/39 Chevvy. (I think).
Cool,
I will have to check out the one in my street, they only bring it out on rare occasions.

Reminds me I want to go to the Southward Car Museum again.

Last time, there was a very nice gentleman you kindly showed us under the bonnet of several cars.
He was Sir Len Southwards' mechanic. He only helped out on Sundays from memory.

He was full of info - I like going to these types of places and meeting the people who can show you around a bit.
Only things I would have liked to do more was to listen to some of the engines run - apart from driving or being driven around.

Going to make a list of places to visit in NZ for this type of thing now that my Mbike Bucket list is almost complete.
Will try and do it by bike - Nth Is anyway.

Thanks Awa355 - can you post a link to your rides thread
Just seen your video - reminds me I got to figure out how to do that, and make dvds of some of the videos I have (non mbike)
keep up the good work. Normally I don't like music over the bike, quite liked this one though it was COOL (temperature as well)
I would be worried about the black ice myself so taking it easy/smooth is the way to go.

[Moi]

...Livestock wandering on the road. One young heifer just behind these two, udders bouncing along nicely...

I am surprised, you not only a married man but a grandfather to boot and you're not supposed to notice such things.... :laugh::laugh:

The photo of Bell Road is a stunner :first:

[awa355]

I am surprised, you not only a married man but a grandfather to boot and you're not supposed to notice such things.... :laugh::laugh:

The photo of Bell Road is a stunner :first:

Sometimes some nice stills come off the GoPro. This is of the Mangakino lake. I use one note to snap the stills as I roll through a video playback.
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w420/awa355/mang%201.jpg

[frogfeaturesFZR]

Cheers, great photo's. :yes:
Missed the video with the bouncing udders though ?:laugh:

[ZeroIndex]

I might go for a nice ride to Kawhia tomorrow morning

[awa355]

Cheers, great photo's. :yes:
Missed the video with the bouncing udders though ?:laugh:

She was the clearest of the walkers/runners on the video, could well be married to some big local buggar. :shit:

[awa355]

I might go for a nice ride to Kawhia tomorrow morning

What model bike will you be on? I might head out there myself later.

[ZeroIndex]

What model bike will you be on? I might head out there myself later.
ZX14, my friend will be on a repsol Honda

[awa355]

Thought if I saw the bike/s I'd say hello, but since posting I've looked at other roads between Oto and Rangitoto that I might go exploring. Last day of my AL before work and its too nice to waste.

[ZeroIndex]

Thought if I saw the bike/s I'd say hello, but since posting I've looked at other roads between Oto and Rangitoto that I might go exploring. Last day of my AL before work and its too nice to waste.
Fair enough, have a good one

[awa355]

I had to travel down to Tekuiti for a hospital appointment so chose to ride down. Was great clear winter sunshine. Parked up down there, got the business done and came out to the carpark. Then I remembered that not only had I forgotten to take the GoPro off the bike, I had left it running. Buggar, that kills any chance of getting some nice late afternoon footage on the return trip. :doh:

I left it going and decided to take a chance. As it was, the camera was still recording when I got back home. Quite pleased, 14.4GB over 2hr 21min and still going. :niceone: Out of town I turned left into Oparure road, then into Fullerton rd. The late sun on the countryside was brilliant. Only drawback was riding into the sun which made for some awfully dark corners to ride through. I tried to get some stills off the GoPro to show the effects of the sun shining through the trees but the camera is setup for the emphasis to be on the road, and I'd left my camera at home.

Here are a few photos.
Fullerton rd.
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w420/awa355/2_3.jpg

Huarua rd.
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w420/awa355/3_2.jpg

Fullerton rd.
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w420/awa355/8_2.jpg

Fullerton rd.
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w420/awa355/4_3.jpg

At Waitomo I turned right and then left onto Huarua rd. this comes out on the Waitomo road just short of Oto. There is a lovely view over the farmland from this road but unfortunately, the bike wasn't looking towards the road side.

A nice 'crisp' day but a reminder to myself to always carry a camera.

[insomnia01]

Looking good mate !! :woohoo: what type of Gopro you using ? I presume you have a remote as well ?

[Moi]

At least your forgettery is working perfectly, even if other bits are wearing out... you poor old buggar! :lol:

A nice day yesterday and a wee bit warmer...

[awa355]

Looking good mate !! :woohoo: what type of Gopro you using ? I presume you have a remote as well ?

It is a basic Hero 3 white model. When my wife said you decide which one you want and I'll buy it for you for Christmas, I did the right thing and selected the cheapest model as I figured it would do the job and not come with whistles and bells that I would never use. In hindsight, I should've picked the silver model as they have a superior lense for low light usage and a few more options in the settings. Spent a small fortune on genuine mounts etc then settled on a $3.40 pipe clamp fixed to the upper fork.
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w420/awa355/P1030738.jpg

http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w420/awa355/DSC00882.jpg

The gopro site says the remote pulls about 10% more life from the battery, but my experience is that it drains more. I dont use the remote very often.

This wee clip is from Fullerton road. Only 60sec's.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xCMiLLqIzQ&feature=youtu.be

[IkieBikie]

Got nothing to do tomorrow - pop down to Okoroire and meet up with Maha

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/175271-Okoroire-Tomorrow-(June-28)

[eldog]

[QUOTE=awa355;1130877160]This wee clip is from Fullerton road. Only 60sec's. QUOTE]

Took me a while but now I see the telephone poles are on the wrong side. :whistle:

[awa355]

Got nothing to do tomorrow - pop down to Okoroire and meet up with Maha

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/175271-Okoroire-Tomorrow-(June-28)

I will if I get enough sleep in the morning after work.

[Murray]

Put it away in your dairy's Sunday week

RIDE UPDATE - Meeting up with that Fat Bikers group


Off we jolly well go again for a feed and a social at the L&P Cafe in Paeroa. Its also Flub's birthday so make sure you all bring a long a little gift for the big man or there will be trouble.

Here's the deal:

WHEN Sunday 19th July 2015

MEET WHERE Kingsgate Hotel Hamilton or if your really keen Caltex Bombay - 9.30am meet up 10.00am roll

MEET TIME 9.15am, 9.45am roll - May travel to Paeroa via Orini if Don's coming along

Riders can hook up with us along the way otherwise we will see you in Paeroa.

[awa355]

Weather as sharp as it is the next couple of nights, I'm pleased (in one sense) that I had to hold off doing my midnight ride to Welly for breakfast tomorrow night. So, tomorrow I will get out late morning and go exploring more roads between here and Tekuiti.

My weekend off, so on Sunday I might well take a ride around the Waipa/Waitomo roads.

[insomnia01]

Weather as sharp as it is the next couple of nights, I'm pleased (in one sense) that I had to hold off doing my midnight ride to Welly for breakfast tomorrow night. So, tomorrow I will get out late morning and go exploring more roads between here and Tekuiti.

My weekend off, so on Sunday I might well take a ride around the Waipa/Waitomo roads.

Where you heading on sunday?

[awa355]

Where you heading on sunday?

Not sure. Either out to the coast, Kawhia/Harbour rd/ Waitomo, or through Bennydale/ Whakamaha/ Old Taupo rd?. I'd leave about 10-11am so less chance of ice in the shadows. (Waitomo-Te anga would likely hold ice all day).

A shorter enjoyable ride would be some of the back roads I have ridden lately down to Tekuiti, a bite to eat there, and return via side roads to Waitomo/ Oto. Roads all in good condition, Probably wouldn't suit the hi speed riders tho. I used to always be looking for long rides over roads I hadn't ridden before, now, I'm quite happy to re ride local roads and this time of year about 2-3 hours out on the bike is a good winter's ride.

[awa355]

It was a buggar, I didn't want to go out but the wife finally pushed me out the door and sent me on my way. So I did. A short 100ishk's and a couple of roads ridden that I had always gones past previously. I will write up a short report under the ride reports later.
Today's tikitour was to suss out a couple of roads to go back to on Sunday. Here is a photo and a short clip from todays ride.

Have to post this pic taken from Lurman road, as an attachment, as photobucket is down. The clip is a brief look at Sircombe road.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tm0848F7hY

I will probably make today's ride part of a Sunday run to Tekuiti. Most likely leave Te A about 10.30.

[awa355]

6 am and I'm sitting in front of a roaring fire while the frost outside is still building up. Thinking about the bike ride later this morning. :cold::cold:
That damn sun had better get working before too long. :(

[ZeroIndex]

Yup, know what you mean, I'm in front of the fire... Planning on Kawhia later in the morning/lunch time

[Moi]

6 am and I'm sitting in front of a roaring fire while the frost outside is still building up. Thinking about the bike ride later this morning. :cold::cold:
That damn sun had better get working before too long. :(

Did wonder if it would be a wee bit white your way, considering what it's like here... :cold:

Promises to be beautiful blue-dome day :2thumbsup

[awa355]

240 k's all brilliant roads and barely 20k of highway in the lot. Back of Oto, Kopaki, Mokauiti, Piopio, Waitomo. Will write something later. Only stopped twice to take photos, This was all about the bikes and the ride. A bit of ice in the dark patches, a million corners, good weather, fantastic day out.
Two mates out for a good run.

[ZeroIndex]

Just got back from Kawhia. Was an amazing ride... Possibly one of my best. I just seemed on point today

[Murray]

Put it away in your dairy's Sunday week

RIDE UPDATE - Meeting up with that Fat Bikers group


Off we jolly well go again for a feed and a social at the L&P Cafe in Paeroa. Its also Flub's birthday so make sure you all bring a long a little gift for the big man or there will be trouble.

Here's the deal:

WHEN Sunday 19th July 2015

MEET WHERE Kingsgate Hotel Hamilton or if your really keen Caltex Bombay - 9.30am meet up 10.00am roll

MEET TIME 9.15am, 9.45am roll - Route probably direct - route home To be decided.

If your keen on a breakfast ride

[Murray]

Showers becoming fewer. Winds turn strong S'ly, eases

Hopefully the showers become fewer early - feeling hungry already

[eldog]

Showers look like are here all day today at least.

a good time to catchup on stuff

getting the bike ready for the next ride is the plan.

Maybe down Waikato way next.

Well the weather has changed, WAS pissing down earlier, sky all grey and dull. Now its stopped and looking brighter out West.
maybe a ride is on after all.

[leathel]

Just about time to sort the bike and gear..... Of the the Bombay meet point for the fatties ride

Blue sky out the window ATM, still might put the wets on the bottom half just in case :D

[nzspokes]

Just about time to sort the bike and gear..... Of the the Bombay meet point for the fatties ride

Blue sky out the window ATM, still might put the wets on the bottom half just in case :D

Pissing down here.

[leathel]

Pissing down here.

yeah I see that on the radar, looks to get as far south as Takanini, I will be there rain hail or shine :)

[caseye]

We're leaving now. c u there mate.

[leathel]

Not a drop of rain for the trip for me :D

Great ride, Love the Tahuna road :D Did enjoy the trip to and especially home Via Kaiaua, Clevdon and Hunua, Some nice back roads traveled

Cheers Flub for the drink :D

A few pics, inside ones a tad blurry But its all I had

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd316/leathel-one/20150719_095914.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/leathel-one/media/20150719_095914.jpg.html)

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http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd316/leathel-one/20150719_112840.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/leathel-one/media/20150719_112840.jpg.html)

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd316/leathel-one/20150719_112937.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/leathel-one/media/20150719_112937.jpg.html)

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http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd316/leathel-one/20150719_134217.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/leathel-one/media/20150719_134217.jpg.html)

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd316/leathel-one/20150719_143848.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/leathel-one/media/20150719_143848.jpg.html)

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd316/leathel-one/20150719_143907.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/leathel-one/media/20150719_143907.jpg.html)

:)

[ZeroIndex]

So, I've been meaning to post links to my recent vids, but didn't get around to it... so here's a heap of them together!

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[awa355]

Not a drop of rain for the trip for me :D

Great ride, Love the Tahuna road :D Did enjoy the trip to and especially home Via Kaiaua, Clevdon and Hunua, Some nice back roads traveled

Cheers Flub for the drink :D

A few pics, inside ones a tad blurry But its all I had

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd316/leathel-one/20150719_143907.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/leathel-one/media/20150719_143907.jpg.html)

:)

Who owns the imitation of my 250 Virago?? :laugh: The back rest has to go. Good to see a decent turnout. Nice photos.

[FLUB]

That's Leathel's.

[leathel]

Who owns the imitation of my 250 Virago?? :laugh: The back rest has to go. Good to see a decent turnout. Nice photos.

Who copied who.... what year is yours :P

Ohh and you need another 3 engines to get close to the CC's

Not a back rest just something to strap gear for two people to for the long trips..... very handy, My Daughter wants a top pad added to it so she can rest back on it :P

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd316/leathel-one/20141130_075645.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/leathel-one/media/20141130_075645.jpg.html)

[awa355]

Do the low bars mean a forward stretch? I dislike the looks of the high pull backs on the little Yammy, but have to admit, they make for a comfortable ride.

A few more cc's would be useful, however what I have is what I ride. The 250 is an easier bike to ride through corners compared to the XVS650 I had. Miss the shaft drive tho'.

[leathel]

Do the low bars mean a forward stretch? I dislike the looks of the high pull backs on the little Yammy, but have to admit, they make for a comfortable ride.

A few more cc's would be useful, however what I have is what I ride. The 250 is an easier bike to ride through corners compared to the XVS650 I had. Miss the shaft drive tho'.

The bars have a quite natural feel, found a pic from a cancer fundraising ride that shows the riding position

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd316/leathel-one/10985449_10205537275744295_8911268031460611702_n.j pg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/leathel-one/media/10985449_10205537275744295_8911268031460611702_n.j pg.html)

[insomnia01]

Damn Auckland traffic :angry2:

[awa355]

Might get out tomorrow and ride some of the minor roads around the Te Akau district, come back via back roads between sh22 and Huntly. A bit of gravel involved. Should be a fine day.

[slofox]

Even I got out today. And yesterday. 'bout time, been off it since May really - apart from a couple of little pootles...

[awa355]

Even I got out today. And yesterday. 'bout time, been off it since May really - apart from a couple of little pootles...

There is a section somewhere in this forum for newbies to introduce themselves fella. :cool:

Had a fantastic ride around the Te Pahu district. Sorting out some photos now, so will post a ride report later tonight.

Photos and short report under the Waikato rides thread.

[ckai]

Even I got out today. And yesterday. 'bout time, been off it since May really - apart from a couple of little pootles...

Thought you must have been hibernating! Even I've been riding lately!!!! Although it's only TA to Cambridge for the past 4 weeks as I transitioned the new owners of mum's business. Has been interesting - rode all 3 of the bikes in the family because they've all been sitting there not running for months and months.

Mine had a shat battery. Not bad going since it's been sitting for so bloody long and it's the original (5 years). New battery, but then the engine warning light wouldn't go off. I think that's now fixed by looking at the exhaust valve. Well, it was off yesterday so we'll see the next time I ride if it's still good.

Then, the old mans bike wouldn't start. Turned out rats had eaten the wiring! $200 later, which was bloody lucky really, and that ones sorted. The only one that didn't have problems was mum's KTM.

I worked out riding in sub-0 mornings, with only leather gloves, is a bit bloody rough. The digits hurt a bit defrosting. She's been FUCKEN fresh the last month riding. Character building though :baby:

[insomnia01]

headed off to Taupo last Monday via Waipapa rd BAD IDEA !!! the 1st large down hill section before the dam had me fish tailing all over the place, was white from one side of the road to the other, black ice is mean stuff :shutup: :sweatdrop

[Maha]

headed off to Taupo last Monday via Waipapa rd BAD IDEA !!! the 1st large down hill section before the dam had me fish tailing all over the place, was white from one side of the road to the other, black ice is mean stuff :shutup: :sweatdrop

Ever stopped on the bridge before the dam? if not, do so next time, it is such a long way down. I tried to take a photo once but I could keep the phone still. It's the highest bridge I have been on.

[awa355]

Ever stopped on the bridge before the dam? if not, do so next time, it is such a long way down. I tried to take a photo once but I could keep the phone still. It's the highest bridge I have been on.

In one of my ride reports I mentioned using the zoom feature to get a shot of the bottom.:rolleyes::rolleyes: I have a photo somewhere of a crane reaching out with one of the arches during construction.

[Maha]

In one of my ride reports I mentioned using the zoom feature to get a shot of the bottom.:rolleyes::rolleyes: I have a photo somewhere of a crane reaching out with one of the arches during construction.

It was being painted a few months ago, they were (I guess) hanging underneath water blasting. Na ah for me, wow that's a long way down, a road cone looked the size of a single Lego block, even Anne had to hang onto the car when attempting to look over.

[Murray]

Hope to get a group from Hamilton to head up on the Sunday 16th August

http://nzmotorcycleshow.co.nz/

Will Kerry's Laverda be the best bike in the show??

[kb_SF1]

Hope to get a group from Hamilton to head up on the Sunday 16th August

http://nzmotorcycleshow.co.nz/

Will Kerry's Laverda be the best bike in the show??

sorry i'm not going to be there, a bit warmer over the ditch that weekend :second:

[awa355]

I'm thinking about doing a night ride to Kawhia tonight. It will be a full moon, scattered clouds, no rain, no frost. If I go, will leave about 8pm.

Hoping to get some photos from the lookout, and maybe of the harbour under the full moon. Will be cool but dry.

[frogfeaturesFZR]

I'm thinking about doing a night ride to Kawhia tonight. It will be a full moon, scattered clouds, no rain, no frost. If I go, will leave about 8pm.
Hoping to get some photos from the lookout, and maybe of the harbour under the full moon. Will be cool but dry.

Cool ? Actually bloody cold, if we believe the weather guys.
Good luck, and if your hands stop shaking, post up some photo's.
Take a thermos of hot coffee !

[awa355]

Got back about 10pm. Was quite mild, never felt cold until the last 20k from home. I'm disappointed in the photos. Took two point & shoot cameras and neither 'night' modes worked that well. Had the gopro recording stills but this has no night time capability so not worried about the 991 pics taken on that.

Reflected light from the Oparau road house.
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w420/awa355/Oparure.jpg

Will do a report and post some pics up in my Waikato Rides thread shortly.

[Supertwin Don]

Hope to get a group from Hamilton to head up on the Sunday 16th August

http://nzmotorcycleshow.co.nz/

Will Kerry's Laverda be the best bike in the show??

I'm up for this - Kingsgate Hotel @ 0900, Huntly Z petrol station @ 0930 - that OK with you?

[ZeroIndex]

Did a cool ride, Coro Short Loop with my friend on his 2011 Respol Honda Fireblade... moved my GoPro from my helmet to a dash-style mount... I must say, I'm impressed with the way the mount works so far
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[G4L4XY]

Did a cool ride, Coro Short Loop with my friend on his 2011 Respol Honda Fireblade... moved my GoPro from my helmet to a dash-style mount... I must say, I'm impressed with the way the mount works so far

What mount are you using on the tank? Love the vid btw! Changing down to first gear, must be a monster! I'm usually in 3rd riding through those corners haha

[ZeroIndex]

What mount are you using on the tank? Love the vid btw! Changing down to first gear, must be a monster! I'm usually in 3rd riding through those corners haha
It's all about throttle control... plus: My Yoshi R55 full system sounds great at higher revs :D

I've actually got it mounted to the fairing stay (the metal part that runs from the frame to behind the gauges), using the rollbar mount with an aluminum curved extender bar.

[G4L4XY]

It's all about throttle control... plus: My Yoshi R55 full system sounds great at higher revs :D

I've actually got it mounted to the fairing stay (the metal part that runs from the frame to behind the gauges), using the rollbar mount with an aluminum curved extender bar.

I should've done something more like that rather than depending on the suction cup :(

[awa355]

It was tough out there, but someone had to do it. :apumpin: I made it home. :scooter::scooter::scooter:

http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w420/awa355/Untitled%20picture%203_1.jpg

[Maha]

It was tough out there, but someone had to do it. :apumpin: I made it home. :scooter::scooter::scooter:



I know where that is, used that road many a time before moving down this way... we're in Te A working at the moment, until Thursday.

[awa355]

A couple more from a short run around the local roads. Dont have to go far to see some lovely rolling farmland and great roads.

http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w420/awa355/76.jpg

http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w420/awa355/74.jpg

[ZeroIndex]

A couple more from a short run around the local roads. Dont have to go far to see some lovely rolling farmland and great roads.


Nice pictures... I never think to pull over and take a good snapshot of my surroundings... I'll see if I can muster the will to pull over next time :)

[insomnia01]

Arapuni Rd to Pukeatua down Oreipunga Rd/Maungatautari Rd/Roto-rangi Rd/ Parklands Rd into Puahue Rd & Kihikihi @95km loop :Punk::Punk::Punk:

[awa355]

Nice pictures... I never think to pull over and take a good snapshot of my surroundings... I'll see if I can muster the will to pull over next time :)

On a slower bike you tend to notice the country a lot more. My days of being the local 'Hotshot' are long gone. :mellow:

[Murray]

I'm up for this - Kingsgate Hotel @ 0900, Huntly Z petrol station @ 0930 - that OK with you?

Yep all good - 4 at least that I know of leaving from Kingsgate and caseyes meeting us up there. New rider and suzie 250 intruder making its first big ride.

Come on guys and gals its a great show (even without Kerry's bike)

[awa355]

What was the show like?. I was restricted to a short "run around the block, just to keep the battery up". Two hours later,,,:shifty::shifty::shifty:

O'Shea road, across the Waipa at Pirongia.

http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w420/awa355/2.jpeg

http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w420/awa355/DSC01493%20800x600.jpg

[IkieBikie]

What was the show like?.

Shows on this weekend

[awa355]

Shows on this weekend

Oh dear, I had better rip the last couple of months page's off the calender. :doh:

A short clip from my 'round the block' spurt on Sunday.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjIKs_oFbSI&feature=youtu.be

[Murray]

I'm up for this - Kingsgate Hotel @ 0900, Huntly Z petrol station @ 0930 - that OK with you?


Yep all good - 4 at least that I know of leaving from Kingsgate Don at Huntly and caseyes meeting us up there. New rider and suzie 250 intruder making its first big ride.

Come on guys and gals its a great show (even without Kerry's bike)

Forecast is a few showers but hey its a pretty straight up ride there. whose going - great show if your into classic bikes and bikes in general

[awa355]

WoF and rego up to date this morning, glorious day but stuck looking after the grand daughter so will get away somewhere tomorrow.

[Murray]

Hope to get a group from Hamilton to head up on the Sunday 16th August

http://nzmotorcycleshow.co.nz/




I'm up for this - Kingsgate Hotel @ 0900, Huntly Z petrol station @ 0930 - that OK with you?

Forecast is getting better and better - bikes it will be

Showers clearing. Southeasterlies later. Sunday 16th August

[ZeroIndex]

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[Murray]

few of us went up to the classic and custom bike show. for those that didnt make it you missed something pretty good.

Good turn out from the public

Nice Katana was my pick of show. Trinas bike 2nd in in picture 4

[caseye]

Good pics there Murray. You guys coming to the Raglan Run?
Photo shoot for Abby.

[ZeroIndex]

Good pics there Murray. You guys coming to the Raglan Run?
Photo shoot for Abby.
What Raglan run?

[caseye]

What Raglan run?

It's a run to Raglan so Abby can do a photo shoot using the bikes as subjects.
Anyone is welcome to come along, usually there is a Hamilton contingent.

[awa355]

When is that Raglan run?.

Filled up the lawnmower fuel tin this morning, came home, looked at the lawns, and promptly emptied the gas into the bike tank. Took the 250 out for a local ride. It can be quite an art, cold starting the Virago if it has been sitting for too long.
An open neck leather jacket is bloody cold after the high wrap around collar of the cordura jacket. Just a T shirt on under the leather jacket didn't help matters much I guess.

I might get out somewhere tomorrow for a few hours. I had thought of heading out Raglan way then turning off to Te Mata, Bridal falls, Ruapuke roads. Both require some back tracking unless you dont mind gravel, but all are great riding and doubling back through those corners etc, just doubles the fun.

[FLUB]

Raglan Run with the Fat Bikers MC. All welcome,

Sunday 30th August.
Meet at the Bombay Caltex, 0930 for a 1000 roll.
Join up with Waikato riders at Ngaruawahia BP at 1100 -1130.
Raglan Hotel for a feed at around 1230.

[ZeroIndex]

Raglan Run with the Fat Bikers MC. All welcome,

Sunday 30th August.
Meet at the Bombay Caltex, 0930 for a 1000 roll.
Join up with Waikato riders at Ngaruawahia BP at 1100 -1130.
Raglan Hotel for a feed at around 1230.
Hmm... Since I live in Ngaruawahia and 11am gives me enough time to sleep in, if it's not raining, I'll be there :)

[caseye]

Come on awa, get along next Sundee you'll have a blast, no one rides too quick.Can't.
Going to be a cracker of a ride.

[awa355]

Come on awa, get along next Sundee you'll have a blast, no one rides too quick.Can't.
Going to be a cracker of a ride.

Can't, I'll be working all night and sleeping through the morning/early afternoon. I would enjoy the ride, but sitting in a pub eating and drinking while out with the bike is not my thing. I cannot see any point in wasting a riding day by leaning on a table.

However, if it's a good day and I get my head down early, I might get out and meet up at Ngahuawahia to do the ride bit. It would be good to meet you and a few others.

[Murray]

Good pics there Murray. You guys coming to the Raglan Run?
Photo shoot for Abby.

Should be there FB Cadet Nigel may even have his new bike???

[caseye]

Should be there FB Cadet Nigel may even have his new bike???

Yeah it would be good to get to shake your hand and match names to people awa.Not always a pub mate, often just somewhere for a nosh before continuing on or heading home.
Murray, LOL, "Cadet" Love it, ol Nig el he won't like being called a cadet.
te he he. Dropped by to see you guys yesterdee, but you's wasn't inn! Welly wasn't it?

[ZeroIndex]

I'll just leave this here :)

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[awa355]

Showing 200kph on a public road isn't the brightest of ideas.

[buggerit]

[QUOTE=awa355;1130894092]Showing 200kph on a public road isn't the brightest of ideas.



+1, we don't really want the law and the do gooders seeing these kind of displays on our favourite local roads, a lot of us
like to maintain a low profile when attempting to clear a fuel blockage:msn-wink:

[guzzi_moto]

eek, it's going to he hard going back to a hyosung after this.

[Slicksta]

Showing 200kph on a public road isn't the brightest of ideas.

At least he is getting good fuel economy

[awa355]

That section was filmed on a closed road... :rolleyes:

Fair enough, I hadn't seen the fences down the sides of the road. Not knocking the video, I enjoyed it, just hide the speedo next time.

[awa355]

At least he is getting good fuel economy

6.2km/l ????

[Maha]

Showing 200kph on a public road isn't the brightest of ideas.




+1, we don't really want the law and the do gooders seeing these kind of displays on our favourite local roads, a lot of us
like to maintain a low profile when attempting to clear a fuel blockage:msn-wink:

Years ago the Police use to watch this site, the bragging and heroic talk found a good number being looked at closely, on one occasion, eight lost their licence from one group ride. Easy pickings when they (the cops) know where the ''offending'' is taking place on a regular basis.

One cop car followed three of us to the start point of one of my group rides. I had posted (as ride organiser) where I would meet up for fuel, that's when we noticed the cop car across the road from the servo. He followed us for 10-12 km to the start point, where he came and talk to us about how we conduct ourselves on the road. We were parked up at Hooten reserve, a captive audience really.

[insomnia01]

An " Associate " of the MFSC say no more ....:whistle:

[awa355]

Will the ride to Raglan on Sunday take the Waingaro rd from Narrow whakea? (can't spell). If so, I will ride through to there and meet up.

[slofox]

Nice day - for Whakamaru Rd.

South to Whakamaru for coffee and the pie then over the dam and back up to Old Taupo and north via that route. Back home via Arapuni Road.

There are some areas on Waipapa Rd where the sun hasn't shone for a bit which are wet and slippery looking. Oh a bit of chip loss in places.

Pity I have to work tomorrow. I'd do it again.

[ZeroIndex]

I had a good ride today... Hamilton to Okoroire Pub via Karapiro (and back), and then out towards Raglan and then a right up to the Waingaro Hotel and back to Ngaruawahia.

Sadly my GoPro charger on my bike decided to stop working, so I didn't get any footage because my GoPro battery was flat :(

http://i.imgur.com/fxRM8xH.png

http://i.imgur.com/jE7bF7W.png

[awa355]

You should've got the Waikato tag while at Oko. Would have been a cracker day for a run. I get 2hr 20min from my gopro battery. Dont lose the little side cover, I have one coming for mine, $16.00. I will be taping it to the body in future.

[ZeroIndex]

You should've got the Waikato tag while at Oko. Would have been a cracker day for a run. I get 2hr 20min from my gopro battery. Dont lose the little side cover, I have one coming for mine, $16.00. I will be taping it to the body in future.
I never pay attention to the tags. I have a wired USB power cable on my bike specifically installed for my GoPro... but I think the fuse may have blown.

[carver]

Showing 200kph on a public road isn't the brightest of ideas.

I know, especially when we all know it can do 280+, makes the rider look soft!


An " Associate " of the MFSC say no more ....:whistle:

Once a mormon.....

[carver]

On a side note, been on here 10 years in 2 days. Its not what it used to be back in 06-08

[Madness]

Its not what it used to be back in 06-08

Apparently...


i have a brand new dt 175
it has 500 odd km on the clock,its a good bike, but its...
SLOW, very slow, no powerband, nothing, not much torque, it seems like 1/2 the power of a AG200!
what can i do to improve its performance, why is it so slow from standard?
thanks
carver:doh:

[ZeroIndex]

So, what's this weather doing? Is there a ride tomorrow?

[Murray]

Clearing becoming fine. Fat Bikers ride to Raglan meeting at BP Ngaruwahia 11-11.30

[ZeroIndex]

Clearing becoming fine. Fat Bikers ride to Raglan meeting at BP Ngaruwahia 11-11.30
Sweet, looking forward to it

[awa355]

6am, just home from work and the rain hasn't let up all night here in Te Awamutu. It is not looking like clearing any time soon, I'll give this Raglan meet up a miss.

[Murray]

Still raining and Caseye has pulled the plug. I will make a decision closer to time - dont really like Raglan road in the wet with the idiots on that road.

Heres a ride to think about

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/175913-1KC-1-000Km-Cruise

[Moi]

6am, just home from work and the rain hasn't let up all night here in Te Awamutu. It is not looking like clearing any time soon, I'll give this Raglan meet up a miss.

OK, so telling you that Saturday was a blue-dome day in Brugge isn't going to make you feel any better... and the beer we had, before catching the train back to Lille, was very nice as well... might as well rub it in properly!

[awa355]

OK, so telling you that Saturday was a blue-dome day in Brugge isn't going to make you feel any better... and the beer we had, before catching the train back to Lille, was very nice as well... might as well rub it in properly!

At least we're not dodging bullets and other terrorist type entertainment. Glad the trip is going well.

[Supertwin Don]

Congratulations to the Fat Bikers - a COMPLETELY DRY run, including some WARM SUNSHINE ! :banana:
(Sorry Murray, Trina et al....)

[leathel]

Congratulations to the Fat Bikers - a COMPLETELY DRY run, including some WARM SUNSHINE ! :banana:
(Sorry Murray, Trina et al....)


Yup twas a relaxing ride, dry roads, Cruizy pace, back roads on the way home, Nice food served quick and a great bunch of fellow bikers for company what more could you ask for (Damn shame for all those that pulled out)

Abby should have a few nice pics too for her project. I am ready to do that again :D

[caseye]

Rub it in why dontcha$%#@! lol. Glad it turned out good, damned cages.

[ZeroIndex]

I was up in time, but after not seeing any updates to whether it was going ahead or not, I went back to bed lol... I should've made it out. Oh well, there's always next time

[eldog]

I had forgotten what nice roads you have, todays ride reminded me of how fortunate you are.:woohoo:

[Maha]

On a side note, been on here 10 years in 2 days. Its not what it used to be back in 06-08

Talked about your infamous bridge crossing just last night (too non KBer's) oh and that car bonnet surf thing (which Mom really loved) oh and your ride to the cape on that scooter passing real bikes on the gravel.

[carver]

Talked about your infamous bridge crossing just last night (too non KBer's) oh and that car bonnet surf thing (which Mom really loved) oh and your ride to the cape on that scooter passing real bikes on the gravel.

Yeah, my arse still hurts from the judge!

[FJRider]

Yeah, my arse still hurts from the judge!

Was he too big for you .. ?? :Offtopic:

[G4L4XY]

Anyone riding this mon-tues-wed? Haven't been out for a while, keen for a wee blat. Might head over to Whanga-Thames area

[awa355]

Typical Waikato spring,

sun, rain,

http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w420/awa355/weather%201.jpg

and cows!

http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w420/awa355/weather%203.jpg

Why is it, you can ride for 2 hours and the 'nano-second' it takes to cross a 4m cow pad provides 80% of the crap stuck to the motor and exhausts?? :weird: I know glue was made from hooves once, but somebody missed a golden opportunity with cow shit. :(

[Murray]

Finally looks like we are going to get a good day on a Sunday - must be time for a ride - leaving 11.00 ish for a bite to eat somewhere. Maybe Okoroire - any ideas anyone??

[insomnia01]

Finally looks like we are going to get a good day on a Sunday - must be time for a ride - leaving 11.00 ish for a bite to eat somewhere. Maybe Okoroire - any ideas anyone??

Ohope was magic last weekend good day for a loop

[caseye]

Long as it's dry we'll head thataway Muzza.

[G4L4XY]

Ended up heading to Whangamata via Paeroa and Waihi yesterday. Weather was good, nice and dry, good temperature. Not a lot of traffic either, I did pass a ute which looked to have a big cooler loaded on the back, then after stopping in Whanga for a bit I caught up to the same ute heading out towards Hikuai. Seen signs of a few slips too through the Karangahake gorge and heading through to Thames.
Couple of close calls, one just out of Gordonton where I found a cager on my side of the road (oncoming) for no apparent reason (got my heart pumping afterwards) and just general noobness of oncoming overtaking maneuvers.

[Jantar]

I was at Te Rapa tavern last night. Where was everyone? :blink:

[awa355]

I was at Te Rapa tavern last night. Where was everyone? :blink:

Riding??? Nah, sitting at home watching the rain running down the window pane. <_<

[Murray]

I was at Te Rapa tavern last night. Where was everyone? :blink:

I was in Whangarei, Nigel was probably out on his new bike - will be there next week to catch up. Welcome back. We will be heading to Okororie for a wee pootle leaving kingsgate Hamilton 11.00 am

[ZeroIndex]

I was in Whangarei, Nigel was probably out on his new bike - will be there next week to catch up. Welcome back. We will be heading to Okororie for a wee pootle leaving kingsgate Hamilton 11.00 am
On what day?

[awa355]

Sunday I would imagine.

[Murray]

Sunday I would imagine.

You would be right

[awa355]

I have been off work with a chest infection and ongoing asthma. Went out this morning sunny but a bitterly cold wind. If the weather is okay I will try and make it to the ride tomorrow.

I will ride through to Oko from Hamilton, have a chat then carry on. I'm going to continue onto Litchfield, Wiltsdown, Waotu, Maungatautari roads.

[G4L4XY]

What's the plan for tomorrow, where are you guys heading to?

[awa355]

What's the plan for tomorrow, where are you guys heading to?

Okoroire, going by Murray's last post.

[awa355]

We had a good ride today, five of us left Hamilton and meandered down through the Scotman Valley/Walton roads to Matamata, out to Te Poi and rolled up the the Okororie pub. About 20 bikes were parked up and we caught up with other riders from the l.O.R group.
I was pleased to meet caseye for the first time. Always nice to put a face to a name.

From here, I went my own way back through Putaruru, Arapuni while the rest were still deliberating the way home as I left. Hope everyone got back okay.

Arriving,
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w420/awa355/oko%20jpeg%201.jpg

Leaving,
"I want to go in front"

"You went in front last time. I'm going first"

"I dont care, my bike's bigger than yours"

"Well, you can get ya own bloody tea tonight then"
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w420/awa355/oko%20jpeg%202.jpg

A good ride today.

[Moi]

Arthur, trust the ride helped the chest infection, a great day for a ride.

Can't say quite the same for us with the weather - was showery on and off, a couple quite heavy, then cleared for a while... but still enjoyed the day in Wuppertal riding the schewebahn... and trying German sausage rolls...

[caseye]

Great catching up with awa finally, also and of course meeting up with the usual suspects from the LOR at Oko!
Slipped out of Dorkland at about 10.30am'ish and arrived moments after the LOR guys from the Tron just after 12 O'clock.
Noice bike there Nigel.
Always a pleasure arriving at Oko, been my home pub for the best part of thirty years.
Weather was a bit overcast and cool heading down, but on the way home, the only cold bit was as usual going up the West side of the Waikato through Ngaruawahia and Huntly under the hills in the shade and right next ot the biggest outdoor fridge ( The Mighty Waikato River)
Not too many fools out there today, had a great weekend of riding as we both headed down to Raglan on Saturday, the $20 buck pizza from the Raglan Pub was Owesome! Road was clear and traffic light, cept for of COURSE the bloody van with a horse float on the back, right through the up hill windy bits, not once did they make use of the shoulder to let the 3 thousand cars behind them through, mongrels.

[Slicksta]

Lovely day for a ride on the 22

http://i60.tinypic.com/2ps56qc.jpg

http://i60.tinypic.com/11lixia.jpg

http://i60.tinypic.com/23ijj2h.jpg

[caseye]

Well done that man.
Good looking little ol Nonda an all.

[awa355]

Lovely day for a ride on the 22

Brilliant bike for the west coast roads. I looked hard at the 150 Honda and the Kawasaki 150 dual purpose bikes earlier this year, then decided to go with the 250 cruiser for now. The Honda shop here in Te A have (or did have) a container load of the adventure cross tread tyres to fit the 150 Honda. The Honda was $4,000+orc. The Kwaka was 5G plus costs.

Tomorrow, I am going to ride some of the side roads between the Raglan rd and the upper harbour.

[Slicksta]

Brilliant bike for the west coast roads. I looked hard at the 150 Honda and the Kawasaki 150 dual purpose bikes earlier this year, then decided to go with the 250 cruiser for now. The Honda shop here in Te A have (or did have) a container load of the adventure cross tread tyres to fit the 150 Honda. The Honda was $4,000+orc. The Kwaka was 5G plus costs.

Tomorrow, I am going to ride some of the side roads between the Raglan rd and the upper harbour.

Yeah the guys down at Hamilton Honda where brought the bike offered me a few sets for nothing, apparently they come in with the tires but are often sold as farm bikes so they take them off and have them sitting around.

Got this bike for $4070 with ORC good deal from Honda Hamilton :)

Sadly I can only ride Mondays during the day

[awa355]

Got out today. Weather was not the sunniest, but still a good run. Just posted a few words and photos under the Waikato Rides thread.

[awa355]

147k from Te Awamutu to Otorohanga and back. Clocked it today,

Long road.

http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w420/awa355/Long%20rd..jpg

[Maha]

Looks like a road to be taken ....leisurely? :blink:

[eldog]

147k from Te Awamutu to Otorohanga and back. Clocked it today, Long road.

Looks like nice weather for it.

is that the road for the 1KC?

[awa355]

is that the road for the 1KC?

No, Long road is a short road which runs between Ngaroma rd and Bayley road. About 5k, need grading badly.

[eldog]

No, Long road is a short road which runs between Ngaroma rd and Bayley road. About 5k, need grading badly.

Long Road is a Short Road, WTF

no wonder I get lost South of the Bombays:laugh:

[Maha]

Long Road is a Short Road, WTF

no wonder I get lost South of the Bombays:laugh:

Sometimes, Bridge Street does have a bridge.

[eldog]

Sometimes, Beach Road doesn't have a beach.

Sometimes, Island Road doesnt have an island.

Its the English language, plans/places change and I reckon sometimes the original surveyors had a sense of humour

This might stimulate some to look around the waikato and spot strange/brazzare names and places. Get out and ride there

[Maha]

Billy Connolly once said about the song The Hills of Donegal, that the place was like a Billiard table.

Anyway...Laxed out rides eh ;)

[eldog]

The Hills of Donegal
Anyway...Laxed out rides eh ;)

I am very re-laxed when i ride.
Maybe there's a Sam Hunt verse some where

Weather this weekend should be a cracker for riding.....

[G4L4XY]

I'm heading over to do the Coro-loop tomorrow. Anyone want to join?

[ZeroIndex]

I'm heading over to do the Coro-loop tomorrow. Anyone want to join?
If I had a rear tire that had tread on it I'd be keen... have fun

[G4L4XY]

If I had a rear tire that had tread on it I'd be keen... have fun

Nawww, well thanks anyway :)

[carver]

If I had a rear tire that had tread on it I'd be keen... have fun

I think they will be ok with you running slicks!

[awa355]

Weather permitting, I'm looking at a ride tomorrow, Whatawhata about 9.30 thru to Ngaruawahia, Glen Massey, Rotowara rd, Waikokowai rd, Rotongaro rd, and Glen Murray rd back onto SH22. From there, I might turn right and ride the side roads into Onewhero, maybe ending up at Port Waikato.

If on my own, I will turn right off Glen massey onto Churchill road (a few k's of gravel on this road).

[WNJ]

Weather permitting, I'm looking at a ride tomorrow, Whatawhata about 9.30 thru to Ngaruawahia, Glen Massey, Rotowara rd, Waikokowai rd, Rotongaro rd, and Glen Murray rd .

rode this last week ,roads were in good nic but a bit of loose metal around newly done section by glen massey to be cautious of, no signage about road works,

[awa355]

Had a good run today. Dull overcast skies, but no rain. I followed the route as in my earlier post but turned off Glen Massey rd onto Tikotiko rd. The state of SH22 in places is getting bad. Some major resurfacing is needed before too long.

This pic is looking back across Lake Whangape from Tikotiko road.
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w420/awa355/pic%201_1.jpg

[Madness]

The state of SH22 in places is getting bad. Some major resurfacing is needed before too long.

I did a run south last weekend from Mercer to Huntly. It's like an obstacle course in places. :facepalm:

[Damantis]

Anyone getting out tomorrow? Have just fitted new tyres and gonna head to vtnz for a warrant, then maybe raglan for an ice cream.

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[HACHET]

So what's happening in the world of the LOR THese days, been away for a while but back with a new bike

[Moise]

I did a run south last weekend from Mercer to Huntly. It's like an obstacle course in places. :facepalm:
The Tuakau - Raglan road is no longer a State Highway. So it isn't maintained to even the very minimal standard of secondary state highways.

It is due for some safety improvements along the same lines as the south Coro loop.

[awa355]

The Tuakau - Raglan road is no longer a State Highway. So it isn't maintained to even the very minimal standard of secondary state highways.

It is due for some safety improvements along the same lines as the south Coro loop.

Is that just your impression, or are improvements actually going to be done? Would be nice to have all those sunken/dropped corners rebuilt.

[Moise]

I read something on line recently, I'll see if I can find it again and post a link.

It's one of my favorite rides, but parts of it are really not fun anymore.

[slofox]

After a prolonged period of ill health, I finally got out on the bike today. About time. Certainly improves the outlook on life.

[awa355]

After a prolonged period of ill health, I finally got out on the bike today. About time. Certainly improves the outlook on life.

Should've posted something here, we could have shown no sympathy at all. :2thumbsup Glad to see know you are up and running again.

[frogfeaturesFZR]

After a prolonged period of ill health, I finally got out on the bike today. About time. Certainly improves the outlook on life.

Physical and mental theraphy !:laugh:

[leathel]

Fat Bikers Pie and Pint run is on this Sunday

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/176353-Fat-Bikers-quot-Pie-and-Pint-quot-ride?p=1130911030#post1130911030

For those that are keen see you at the second stop at Ngarawahia BP or Catltex Bombay for the start :D

[ZeroIndex]

Managed to get out today for a quick ride.
Ngaruawahia -> Waingaro -> Raglan and then back to Hamilton to watch the new MotoGP round.

This season has been amazing so far!

[slofox]

Physical and mental theraphy !:laugh:

More Wednesday and Thursday. I hope.

[ZeroIndex]

More Wednesday and Thursday. I hope.
Does anyone know when the Honda Hamilton Twilight Rides start again?

[ZeroIndex]

Does anyone have any info on that crash near Kawhia the other day?

[Moise]

Here: www.raglan23.co.nz/2015/makomako-road-fatal-motorcycle-crash/

[ZeroIndex]

Here: www.raglan23.co.nz/2015/makomako-road-fatal-motorcycle-crash/ (http://www.raglan23.co.nz/2015/makomako-road-fatal-motorcycle-crash/)
hmmm... I was wondering if it's the same corner my friend crashed on a couple of months back

[ckai]

So what's happening in the world of the LOR THese days, been away for a while but back with a new bike

Shit! How many times did you have to try your password and login??? :lol:




This season has been amazing so far!

Has it what! Bloody insane racing. Thank god for dodgy downloads that get uploaded quick otherwise I'd miss everything. I have to avoid all the news that pops up onto my feeds until I can get my hands on the race. The last 2 races have been pretty impressive. I'm not a fan of Pedrosa but his last 2 efforts have warranted a nod.

[Moise]

hmmm... I was wondering if it's the same corner my friend crashed on a couple of months back
Unlikely I'd say, there's a fair few corners on that road!

I hope your mate was OK.

[ZeroIndex]

Unlikely I'd say, there's a fair few corners on that road!

I hope your mate was OK.
He's ok now... at the time he broke 4 ribs and got a punctured lung. Apparently he was the 5th or 6th crash on that corner this year... and that was a few months ago now

[Moise]

Parts of that road are really sketchy - almost smooth tar and very slippery when wet. Would be interesting to know whether the road surface was a factor in those crashes.

Funny how the cops never say the road conditions were to blame, just speed and booze.

[slofox]

...has been sealed. :blink: After seven years of riding over the three little bits of gravel, I went through there today and they were all sealed up. Never thought I'd live to see the day.

[ZeroIndex]

...has been sealed. :blink: After seven years of riding over the three little bits of gravel, I went through there today and they were all sealed up. Never thought I'd live to see the day.
Yep, it is definitely a nice and well-deserved change. Odd how they still have the 30kph signs though.

[Damantis]

Yep, it is definitely a nice and well-deserved change. Odd how they still have the 30kph signs though.
Saves the effort of bringing them back in six months time when the road is fucked again.

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[G4L4XY]

Does anyone know when the Honda Hamilton Twilight Rides start again?

I got a text the other day so I'd say it's started again

[awa355]

...has been sealed. :blink: After seven years of riding over the three little bits of gravel, I went through there today and they were all sealed up. Never thought I'd live to see the day.

That road just wont be the same. :cry::cry: Thankfully. :2thumbsup

[WNJ]

I got a text the other day so I'd say it's started again

What nights are the rides ? Leaving from ?

[awa355]

Took the bike to work last night. Riding home at 6am, no frost, no fog but still bloody cold! ;)

[caseye]

Took the bike to work last night. Riding home at 6am, no frost, no fog but still bloody cold! ;)

WAIT till Mid Summer for that sort of risky riding, lol, froze em off aye?

[awa355]

I've ridden through winters over many years but pick my times these days. Worst was riding Putaruru to Rotorua in the early '90's. The old road had more corners back then, more shaded and I'm sure the frosts were heavier and more frequent then. A couple of corners around the 'Highland Hills' farm would hold a good frost throughout the day. Rode a CX500 back then.

[G4L4XY]

What nights are the rides ? Leaving from ?

Thursday nights, 5:30pm meet. 6pm leave. Go into the Honda shop to sign up to the weekly text

[WNJ]

Took the bike to work last night. Riding home at 6am, no frost, no fog but still bloody cold! ;)
I work nights, ride between 35-80kms to Hamilton every night,( 80kms long way), been finding it warm between 3-4 in morn when I ride home,( fckn xpress way is so dark at that time of morn not one single light between Horitiu n Taupiri ) great race track though :shutup:

[awa355]

I am riding out to Raglan tomorrow with a diversion to the end of the Bridal Veil Falls rd and back again. Same with Ruapuke rd until the gravel, then continue to Raglan.

Will leave the Te A caltex stn about 9.30 and take the Te Pahu road out to the Raglan road. (be there about 10.)

Sunday; 200k and home by lunchtime. Carried on pass the Bridal Falls and looped around Kawhia Te Papatapu roads back to Ruapuke rd (there and back) then back home. Weather was iffy at the start, but turned out good. Took a few photos so will post them and a word or two in my Waikato rides thread. Just have to mow the lawns now before my wife gets home from her work and finds out I've been away riding.

[Murray]

The LOR group have always attended this charity ride and its on again

http://www.silver-bullet.co.nz/event.php?id=12504

make the effort and always a good turn out - and Milans not here to win all the raffles

[caseye]

The LOR group have always attended this charity ride and its on again

http://www.silver-bullet.co.nz/event.php?id=12504

make the effort and always a good turn out - and Milans not here to win all the raffles

Oh good, count us in mate.

[ZeroIndex]

Whangamata ride on Friday
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[ZeroIndex]

The LOR group have always attended this charity ride and its on again

http://www.silver-bullet.co.nz/event.php?id=12504

make the effort and always a good turn out - and Milans not here to win all the raffles
Oooh, went to this last year... was a much nicer ride than the stupid Toy Run... and I feel a lot more confident in the money getting put to good use, rather than binning thousands of toys. Added to my calendar

[kb_SF1]

sorry to miss this one, heading down to the burt so have a :banana:good one

[Murray]

The LOR group have always attended this charity ride and its on again

http://www.silver-bullet.co.nz/event.php?id=12504

make the effort and always a good turn out - and Milans not here to win all the raffles

Leave Kingsgate Hotel back car park 9.15am as its just around a few corners from there

[Damantis]

The LOR group have always attended this charity ride and its on again

http://www.silver-bullet.co.nz/event.php?id=12504

make the effort and always a good turn out - and Milans not here to win all the raffles

Count me in. Going paintballing the day before so looks like a good weekend!

[Damantis]

Thinking of riding up with my son on the back tomorrow leaving Hams around 1030 if anyone else is keen to make a ride of it.

[slofox]

Any ride tomorrow, Sunday 1st? Have a day off for once.

[G4L4XY]

Any ride tomorrow, Sunday 1st? Have a day off for once.

Whangamata-Thames?

[slofox]

Whangamata-Thames?

Plans have been changed...only have the morning. Bastards!

[WNJ]

I riding 22 this arvo, taking long way to work

[Maha]

Plans have been changed...only have the morning. Bastards!

Lemme guess, Raglan for a short black?

[caseye]

Lemme guess, Raglan for a short black?

Saw plenty of fat blacks in Raglan last time I was there but no short ones.
Bout time you guys graced a LOR ride, howz about coming up for the Special needs School run, it's always a good meet.

[slofox]

Lemme guess, Raglan for a short black?

A little more complicated than that, but basically, yes...

Scotsman Valley Rd and return (always faster than the ride out) onto SH3 to Te A then back via Paterangi to Whatawhata then home then to Rags for the cofee. And return. But basically, as I said, Yes.

:yes:

(Was a nice ride)

[Maha]

Saw plenty of fat blacks in Raglan last time I was there but no short ones.
Bout time you guys graced a LOR ride, howz about coming up for the Special needs School run, it's always a good meet.

Would love to, but we're off to Brisbane for two weeks on Sunday, when we get back, we're home for one night then off to Masterton for a weeks work so that's November taken care of. Work in Hamilton the first two weeks of December then it's Xmas.....yah!

[rideon]

The LOR group have always attended this charity ride and its on again

http://www.silver-bullet.co.nz/event.php?id=12504

make the effort and always a good turn out - and Milans not here to win all the raffles

Murray mate ....thinking that maybe I should flick you a few $$ and you could get me a couple raffle tickets :)

OR.....

Maybe I could jump on the new beast and get up for the ride ( preferred option really )

[FLUB]

The LOR group have always attended this charity ride and its on again

http://www.silver-bullet.co.nz/event.php?id=12504

make the effort and always a good turn out - and Milans not here to win all the raffles
We'll be there and if all goes well I'll have my license back and be riding again ☺

[caseye]

Murray mate ....thinking that maybe I should flick you a few $$ and you could get me a couple raffle tickets :)

OR.....

Maybe I could jump on the new beast and get up for the ride ( preferred option really )

Oh! Ewe barsteward you! Nice work that, talk about rubbing it in. Noice bike, I'm sure Murray will be out rubbing ol Windies Corners rump, telling her it's OK it's just a sprint!
Flubby me ol mate, you'd better be there, wouldn't be the same without ya.

[Murray]

Fat Bikers are making the effort

Yes indeed, November already and the FBMC are back on the road for a meet, greet, eat and all for a good cause. Its an early start but well worth it....

Here's the details for those heading down from Auckland:

When Sunday 22nd November 2015

Meet Point Meet Caltex Bombay 7:45am (Yes 7!..:45…… I did say early) role out 8am

Waikato crew to head to Kingsgate Hotel back car park for a 9am meet for a 9:15am departure to school


Come on all you past and present LOR riders lets get out there

[Murray]

Murray mate ....thinking that maybe I should flick you a few $$ and you could get me a couple raffle tickets :)

OR.....

Maybe I could jump on the new beast and get up for the ride ( preferred option really )

Nice - what year is it??? Bout time you popped up for a visit again isn't it??

cheers

[ZeroIndex]

Another note: http://www.framautolitedragway.co.nz/events/108-2015-KAWASAKI-GOOD-TIMES-ALL-BIKE-DAY.html

15th November

[ckai]

Murray mate ....thinking that maybe I should flick you a few $$ and you could get me a couple raffle tickets :)

OR.....

Maybe I could jump on the new beast and get up for the ride ( preferred option really )

Well, here's an old face. Where the hell have you been kicking it? Good to see you've finally got some taste back :)


Fat Bikers are making the effort

Yes indeed, November already and the FBMC are back on the road for a meet, greet, eat and all for a good cause. Its an early start but well worth it....

Here's the details for those heading down from Auckland:

When Sunday 22nd November 2015

Meet Point Meet Caltex Bombay 7:45am (Yes 7!..:45…… I did say early) role out 8am

Waikato crew to head to Kingsgate Hotel back car park for a 9am meet for a 9:15am departure to school


Come on all you past and present LOR riders lets get out there

Should really make an effort for this. You guys have been talking about this for years and we've always been tied up.

[rideon]

Nice - what year is it??? Bout time you popped up for a visit again isn't it??

cheers

2008 ....it's got 26k on the clock. Goes real sweet and quite a bit more economical than the red one...and a bit quieter too.....It has factory panniers and a pack rack as well . They'll get put to good use in the new year with a 5 day SI tour all booked in ....can't wait to hit those west coast roads and pass's. :ride:

Gonna be up in the tron for four days in the last week of January. Will catch up at the "club" then :drinkup:

[Damantis]

Another note: http://www.framautolitedragway.co.nz/events/108-2015-KAWASAKI-GOOD-TIMES-ALL-BIKE-DAY.html

15th November

Has been fluctuating between rain and sunshine the last couple of days. Always a great day.

[wharekura]

Nice - what year is it??? Bout time you popped up for a visit again isn't it??cheers
Miss the rides with you fellas. Maybe I should do a rental for a weekend.

[Murray]

Miss the rides with you fellas. Maybe I should do a rental for a weekend.

Hello David, been a while since you have been off the bike now and with summer heading our way maybe time to take it up again.

Hope the weather clears for Meremere this weekend, Nigel may take his Kwaka versys down the track??

[Murray]

The LOR group have always attended this charity ride and its on again

http://www.silver-bullet.co.nz/event.php?id=12504

make the effort and always a good turn out - and Milans not here to win all the raffles

Weathers slowly improving - get that bike out of the garage - Fat Bikers meeting at Kingsgate Carpark 9.00ish to head to school 9.15ish

Rain clearing, leaving cloudy periods. Southwesterlies - was rain all day forecasted yesterday.

[ZeroIndex]

Went exploring today... managed to find Nikau Cave and Cafe after wading through a few km of gravel. The ZX14 seemed to enjoy it... so did I

[rideon]

Went exploring today... managed to find Nikau Cave and Cafe after wading through a few km of gravel. The ZX14 seemed to enjoy it... so did I

Done the gravel stretch down to Port Waikato ....that's a cool pice of scenery too and while on gravel ....Kawhia to Raglan is great trip too ...generally a good smooth limestone base with 80 clicks on a sport bike easy to maintain ( until you sneak up on a grader maintaining the road )

[Murray]

The LOR group have always attended this charity ride and its on again

http://www.silver-bullet.co.nz/event.php?id=12504

make the effort and always a good turn out - 50-60 bikes


Leave Kingsgate Hotel back car park 9.15am as its just around a few corners from there


Fat Bikers are making the effort

Yes indeed, November already and the FBMC are back on the road for a meet, greet, eat and all for a good cause. Its an early start but well worth it....

Here's the details for those heading down from Auckland:

When Sunday 22nd November 2015

Meet Point Meet Caltex Bombay 7:45am (Yes 7!..:45…… I did say early) role out 8am

Waikato crew to head to Kingsgate Hotel back car park for a 9am meet for a 9:15am departure to school


Come on all you past and present LOR riders lets get out there


Weathers slowly improving - get that bike out of the garage - Fat Bikers meeting at Kingsgate Carpark 9.00ish to head to school 9.15ish

Rain clearing, leaving cloudy periods. Southwesterlies - was rain all day forecasted yesterday.

Got the tanks filled, tires pumped up, bikes ready - A very well worthwhile cause and the organisers go to a lot of effort to make for a great day. Just hope the weather stays good or I might just stay at the school all day and eat their beaut bacon & egg toasties??

nah - its ride time

[leathel]

The Forecast is looking loads better than a few days ago :D

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd316/leathel-one/leathel-one004/HN%20Schools%20run.gif (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/leathel-one/media/leathel-one004/HN%20Schools%20run.gif.html)


Look forward to it, It would be great do be as lucky as last time with the raffles (some great prizes too)..... But I can't see that happening as I usually win nothing

[Murray]

The LOR group have always attended this charity ride and its on again

http://www.silver-bullet.co.nz/event.php?id=12504



Yep metservice has changed this morning the rain has gone

and now - A few showers, especially in the morning. Southwest.

[FLUB]

I've not been so lucky with the raffles this year. Hopefully that will change on Sunday.

[leathel]

I've not been so lucky with the raffles this year. Hopefully that will change on Sunday.

And lucky you where, Fat Bikers nearly took em all :D

[gsxr&crf450]

where does your group advertise up coming rides? Thx John

[FLUB]

where does your group advertise up coming rides? Thx John
LOR rides right here within this thread. Fat Bikers (FBMC) also have their own web page (www.fatbikersmc.co.nz) on which they show upcoming rides.

[awa355]

Went for a ride 'around the block' this afternoon. Finished up at the Walter Scott Reserve off Pekanui road. It is a 2 hour walk around this small reserve, so I will go back next weekend and take a wander through it. A couple of photos from today's ride.

Looking back from the start of the walking track.
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w420/awa355/old.jpg

Even miles away from anywhere (well, 10m in actually), i keep getting told where to go.:psst:
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w420/awa355/scott%20res.jpg

A bit further towards the top of Pekanui road.
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w420/awa355/pukenui%201.jpg

About 2k of gravel to the carpark.
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w420/awa355/scott%20rd.jpg

[Murray]

FBMC are having there Xmas bash and included in that is a ride to Kawhia on Saturday 12th December - For any LOR riders who want to join their ride we are looking at meeting them at Whatawhata at approx 11.45.

If you are a member of FBMC or interested in being part of their group they do have their own website and more details of their Xmas outing are available within there, in the calendar area. (Even though it comes under Dec 2016 meetings, rides & events)

[caseye]

FBMC are having there Xmas bash and included in that is a ride to Kawhia on Saturday 12th December - For any LOR riders who want to join their ride we are looking at meeting them at Whatawhata at approx 11.45.

If you are a member of FBMC or interested in being part of their group they do have their own website and more details of their Xmas outing are available within there, in the calendar area. (Even though it comes under Dec 2016 meetings, rides & events)

See ya NEXT Year TOO then Murray.
Already looking forward to this years Christmas bash at the Kingsgate, last years was a doozie.
It does,(refer to the 2016 events) guess we should get the ol web master Mr FM hisself to amend that at some point in time.

[sil3nt]

...has been sealed. :blink: After seven years of riding over the three little bits of gravel, I went through there today and they were all sealed up. Never thought I'd live to see the day.

Rode it today and it is amazing! Saw a repsol in a ditch with a group of about 20 stopped. Some of those corners do sneak up on ya! The crash was on one of the signposted 45s though :pinch:

[caseye]

Rode it today and it is amazing! Saw a repsol in a ditch with a group of about 20 stopped. Some of those corners do sneak up on ya! The crash was on one of the signposted 45s though :pinch:

Repsol, says it all.
Can't just enjoy the road and not fall off, got to push it.

[ZeroIndex]

Repsol, says it all.
Can't just enjoy the road and not fall off, got to push it.
Try not to be a cunt?

[Moise]

Rode it today and it is amazing! Saw a repsol in a ditch with a group of about 20 stopped. Some of those corners do sneak up on ya! The crash was on one of the signposted 45s though [emoji14]inch:
There's a blind, left hander that tightens just where you think you it's going to open up. That's nearly caught me a couple of times.

It's a great section of road but you need to be wide awake if you're pushing it.

[caseye]

Try not to be a cunt?

LOL,na the truth hurts, but not as much as being the idiot that falls off a marked up go fast machine on a road that is clear, dry and open. Point taken Moi, but still, open road visibility and speed should go hand in hand.

[Moi]

... Point taken Moi, ...

Why am I being dragged into this?

[nzspokes]

LOL,na the truth hurts, but not as much as being the idiot that falls off a marked up go fast machine on a road that is clear, dry and open. Point taken Moi, but still, open road visibility and speed should go hand in hand.

People fall off all kinds of bikes. Nothing to do with the type.

[Moi]

There's a blind, left hander that tightens just where you think you it's going to open up...

Your comment made me go and have another look at this...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkAtWiRq8Q0

[awa355]

Phil and I had a good day out. Around Maungatautari, Waotu, Old Taupo, Whakamaru, Bennydale. 260k.

http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w420/awa355/Phil.jpg

[eldog]

Your comment made me go and have another look at this...

Yeah and now you have reminded me I still go no idea about cornering :facepalm:
or gear changes or riding in general:violin:

More practise required at Xmas :niceone:

[eldog]

Phil and I had a good day out. Around Maungatautari, Waotu, Old Taupo, Whakamaru, Bennydale. 260k.

Nice, Did you stop at the Bennydale Cafe? (Wooden Heart IIRC)

I did a trip to Te Kuiti from Akl and back yesterday. Roads are in quite good condition apart from the little corners just after the Te Kawa intersection (it was wet there)

Rode backwards again did you AWA? :bleh: show off.

[Moise]

Your comment made me go and have another look at this...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkAtWiRq8Q0
Hmm, I thought the vanishing point was where the sides of the road appear to merge, not when the corner becomes blind! But I could well be wrong ...

[Moise]

Phil and I had a good day out. Around Maungatautari, Waotu, Old Taupo, Whakamaru, Bennydale. 260k.

http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w420/awa355/Phil.jpg
You do have some nice roads down there. Must plan an overnight trip this summer.

But then Coro is just over an hour from home, so can't complain [emoji1]

[awa355]

You do have some nice roads down there. Must plan an overnight trip this summer.

[emoji1]

Last Autumn I was looking at re enacting a July midnight ride (done 23 years ago) from Putaruru to Wellington for breakfast. A combination of work uncertainties and a further 20+ years of learned common sense prevailed and I pulled the plug on that ride.

However!, I haven't completely come to my senses yet so have another ridiculous but slightly more appealing ride in mind.

Next April I am looking at a Friday midnight ride from Putaruru (central) to Gisborne to pick up a Saturday morning Herald from a local dairy. :drool: Breakfast down on the water front then a leisurely ride home perhaps via the Napier road. The roads should be far more interesting at night than SH1, the weather a bit more predictable and settled. Tonight I will be checking my work roster to confirm my rostered weekend off that month. Probably the 15th April.

Will have to review the route, Put to Gis is only 3 1/2 hrs. I might go south at Rotorua and swing by Murapara.

[ZeroIndex]

Last Autumn I was looking at re enacting a July midnight ride (done 23 years ago) from Putaruru to Wellington for breakfast. A combination of work uncertainties and a further 20+ years of learned common sense prevailed and I pulled the plug on that ride.

However!, I haven't completely come to my senses yet so have another ridiculous but slightly more appealing ride in mind.

Next April I am looking at a Friday midnight ride from Putaruru (central) to Gisborne to pick up a Saturday morning Herald from a local dairy. :drool: Breakfast down on the water front then a leisurely ride home perhaps via the Napier road. The roads should be far more interesting at night than SH1, the weather a bit more predictable and settled. Tonight I will be checking my work roster to confirm my rostered weekend off that month. Probably the 15th April.

Will have to review the route, Put to Gis is only 3 1/2 hrs. I might go south at Rotorua and swing by Murapara.
Memories of a late night trip to Tauranga, in the infamous days of the Mormon Few. Queen's Birthday Weekend, can't remember what year, but would've been around 2006-2008.

We camped on the beach!

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

[Moise]

I drove the Old Taupo Rd from Toke on my way back to Auckland today. Much more pleasant than SH1 but you have to watch out for trucks during the week.