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The Flux Capacita
24th November 2009, 15:29
I'll be there briefly 2morow:) gota try get some people to fill in this survey before i spend the next 3 days writing 6000 words on the whole thing

2nd2last1
24th November 2009, 15:37
if only I were 18 then I'd be there, February is coming round soon!

Sidewinder
24th November 2009, 15:42
if only I were 18 then I'd be there, February is coming round soon!

you dont have to be 18 to get in tho

sil3nt
24th November 2009, 16:03
And 16 is the legal age to have fun with sidewinder....

Warr
24th November 2009, 16:19
.....
Hopefully Elvis the Pelvis may get out in time to come for a few quiets tomorrow, sounds like he might enjoy a few.

Best wishes Cam!!
Have been to see him today. He is all happy apart from being confined up there.
Waiting on having a scan so he hasnt got a release date yet, but lots-a standing is probably off the agenda for a while :)

rideon
24th November 2009, 16:28
I spent 8 water sodden hours just to get there. Worse conditions ever in the desert road. :yawn:

BLAH BLAH BLAH - shudda come wif us - only one light short shower all the way home - forgotten highway ROCKS !!! Good stop at the Whangamomana as well.
:sunny: :2thumbsup

The Flux Capacita
24th November 2009, 18:02
I left at 12...was slightly damp to wanganui and thru the paraparas (just the road) then after that it was sunny all the way home:)

Sidewinder
24th November 2009, 18:06
And 16 is the legal age to have fun with sidewinder....

i wont say anything if ya younger tho...

insomnia01
25th November 2009, 07:09
:yawn:

- forgotten highway ROCKS !!! Good stop at the Whangamomana as well.
:sunny: :2thumbsup

I will be doing SH43 next week after having gone around the East Cape :2thumbsup:2thumbsup then down to welly town for a few days :whistle: not to sure which way to come home yet, will need to :zzzz: on that one

Murray
25th November 2009, 07:11
:yawn:

BLAH BLAH BLAH - shudda come wif us - only one light short shower all the way home - forgotten highway ROCKS !!! Good stop at the Whangamomana as well.
:sunny: :2thumbsup


I left at 12...was slightly damp to wanganui and thru the paraparas (just the road) then after that it was sunny all the way home:)

YEAH YEAH YEAH - My forecast reading was wrong, somehow thought wet weather was coming from the West. Kerry left Welly about 3/4 hour before me but got the heads up from a driver at Waiouru and had a dry trip through National Park. Me no such luck. Took me 2 days to get the black dye off my hands from my wet gloves!

Murray
25th November 2009, 07:15
Have been to see him today. He is all happy apart from being confined up there.
Waiting on having a scan so he hasnt got a release date yet, but lots-a standing is probably off the agenda for a while :)

What wards he in and how long do you think he will be there. Bored to tears I bet!!

Sidewinder
25th November 2009, 07:45
think for some random reason i might even come down to the pub tonight...

wysper
25th November 2009, 08:46
think for some random reason i might even come down to the pub tonight...

coz you got no home to go to now?

Sidewinder
25th November 2009, 08:49
coz you got no home to go to now?

no because i dont feel like cooking dinner

The Flux Capacita
25th November 2009, 18:35
thanks guys for filling out my survey...just in case i missed anyone heres the link...competition is open till friday and the draw will be monday 30th...

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1129535351#post1129535351

Murray
26th November 2009, 08:22
Talk of possible pootle to kawhia

Unfortunately my bike is back in the shop. needs a new sump gasket and cannot get one until next week

2nd2last1
26th November 2009, 21:49
bugger bout that Murray...
what route will we be taking??? i've gotta be back for work by 2.. r yas doing mister.koz route on motowhere??? (http://www.motowhere.com/maps/route/quick-spin)

2nd2last1
27th November 2009, 13:51
thought i'd go out for a quick blast today after my interview... Interview went well the ride didnt. Came off on one of the turns on the Wainaro bit of road.. T'was about a 25-35km corner and no signage so I came round at 80-90kms... Sharp corners and high speeds dont mix!!!
came off (fuck it) and now need to replace a few things.. Headlight, dash, possibly new bars and a seat and fucked my new Helmet I bought...
thatll teach me i geuss... will try make the Coro loop on Mon if I can get my bike in a resonable state by then...

carver
27th November 2009, 14:51
thought i'd go out for a quick blast today after my interview... Interview went well the ride didnt. Came off on one of the turns on the Wainaro bit of road.. T'was about a 25-35km corner and no signage so I came round at 80-90kms... Sharp corners and high speeds dont mix!!!
came off (fuck it) and now need to replace a few things.. Headlight, dash, possibly new bars and a seat and fucked my new Helmet I bought...
thatll teach me i geuss... will try make the Coro loop on Mon if I can get my bike in a resonable state by then...

haha, just tip it over more next time.
and learn how to read the road n00b

carver
27th November 2009, 14:52
Talk of possible pootle to kawhia

Unfortunately my bike is back in the shop. needs a new sump gasket and cannot get one until next week

your bike is forever in the shop!

2nd2last1
27th November 2009, 15:15
haha, just tip it over more next time.
and learn how to read the road n00b

yeah insted of doing that for some reason i put it up str8... coz its best to turn the corner in a straight line:weird::weird::weird::brick:

Murray
27th November 2009, 15:22
your bike is forever in the shop!

bit like being in court?

2nd2last1
27th November 2009, 15:28
bit like being in court?

...:lol:....

sil3nt
27th November 2009, 15:31
That waingaro road does have some pretty bad corners. I almost got caught out on a couple the other month. Sucks to hear though dude but glad your alright. Expect me to give you a lot of shit tomorrow at work :)

The Flux Capacita
27th November 2009, 15:51
my bike has to go back to honda briefly...wind blew it over when i was visiting my supervisor at uni on Thursday...needs a new muffler (really liked my carbon fibre one) and a new front break lever...other than that it's all good

sil3nt
27th November 2009, 15:59
So whos doing the kawhia run sunday? I thought i saw a calendar event the other day but its now gone. I wouldn't mind going along.

rideon
27th November 2009, 16:14
thought i'd go out for a quick blast today after my interview... Interview went well the ride didnt. Came off on one of the turns on the Wainaro bit of road.. T'was about a 25-35km corner and no signage so I came round at 80-90kms... Sharp corners and high speeds dont mix!!!
came off (fuck it) and now need to replace a few things.. Headlight, dash, possibly new bars and a seat and fucked my new Helmet I bought...
thatll teach me i geuss... will try make the Coro loop on Mon if I can get my bike in a resonable state by then...

Photo's or it didnt happen :msn-wink:

STJim
27th November 2009, 16:54
bit like being in court?

Murray that was very unkind to poor Caver

2nd2last1
27th November 2009, 17:16
lol I DID IT TO FIT IN WITH CKAI AND SPAZM!!! its been a few bad weeks for the LOR!!! yep will upload pics tonight!!!
i'm fkn gutted though just sucks having a good looking bike looking like shit from doing something silly!!!

Leyton
27th November 2009, 17:21
Sharp corners and high speeds dont mix!!!

I know the corners you are talking about dude, They are the ones closer to the Wainaro end ? They are the forever tightening off camber ones :)

Late apexing sorts those bitch's out!, and slow down yeah, read road.

I noted two weekends ago when I went for a blast out Wainaro there the road was in shit repair and super slidey, I assume that was also a contributing factor.

Glad you are ok dude, that is the main thing!

Oh P.S, Orini does not have any more rocks on the road :) So if anyone wants a blat out there they do not have to pack em selfs on the agregate, or in my case distroy tyres.

BikerDazz
27th November 2009, 17:31
thought i'd go out for a quick blast today after my interview... Interview went well the ride didnt. Came off on one of the turns on the Wainaro bit of road.. T'was about a 25-35km corner and no signage so I came round at 80-90kms... Sharp corners and high speeds dont mix!!!
came off (fuck it) and now need to replace a few things.. Headlight, dash, possibly new bars and a seat and fucked my new Helmet I bought...
thatll teach me i geuss... will try make the Coro loop on Mon if I can get my bike in a resonable state by then...

Bummer mate ... doesn't sound like you got hurt though, so useful lesson learned?

2nd2last1
27th November 2009, 23:02
Bummer mate ... doesn't sound like you got hurt though, so useful lesson learned?

yeah not hurt... yip definately a leson learned... dont over do yourself, read the road and always slow well before the corner.. will be good to get back on the bike and do that road again and ajust my way... i've stiill got alot to learn about riding and I have to be sure not to be over confident!!! Thanks alot to the guy on the Duc Monster that stopped too... he made getting back on alot easier... cheers

2nd2last1
27th November 2009, 23:14
so heres the damge... lil scratch to the guard, shattered and bent headlight, fucked dash, and bent handle bars. Also will need new seat(its just scratched the cover) and thats about it :shutup:

The Flux Capacita
28th November 2009, 11:11
so heres the damge... lil scratch to the guard, shattered and bent headlight, fucked dash, and bent handle bars. Also will need new seat(its just scratched the cover) and thats about it :shutup:

good to see your not scathed...damage doesn't look to bad in the pics...if you had fairing it would be a whole different story<_< good luck with the repairs

2nd2last1
28th November 2009, 12:04
good to see your not scathed...damage doesn't look to bad in the pics...if you had fairing it would be a whole different story<_< good luck with the repairs

na na its not bad all replaceables... yeah the rear fairings not to bad. I think the bike did a bit of a flip so jst really damaged where in landed on the front!! my helmets fucked to.. I think i might of used my head to cushion my fall!!!:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

mapsanji
28th November 2009, 12:33
That waingaro road does have some pretty bad corners. :)
I agree.... did that road for the first time today and boy what a awsome road eccept for a few dodgy corners, almost lost it...over the blind hill and then a sharp bend to the right so farkin close :gob: and NO warning signs!!!

2nd2last1
28th November 2009, 12:38
I agree.... did that road for the first time today and boy what a awsome road eccept for a few dodgy corners, almost lost it...over the blind hill and then a sharp bend to the right so farkin close :gob: and NO warning signs!!!

yup that sounds about right!!! I had my front brake locked up then hit the gravel on the side of the road!!! see any skid marks did ya???:shifty:

mapsanji
28th November 2009, 12:57
nah not really... was concentrating too hard on the corners:laugh:

carver
28th November 2009, 14:18
yeah insted of doing that for some reason i put it up str8... coz its best to turn the corner in a straight line:weird::weird::weird::brick:

you misunderstand me.
tip it over further and hang off, gently use your rear to scrub off speed


bit like being in court?

your bike has been in the shop way more than i have been in court

rideon
28th November 2009, 19:28
your bike has been in the shop way more than i have been in court

Yeah - but at least the bikes gonna come outta the shop every time :laugh:

Murray
29th November 2009, 07:25
Murray that was very unkind to poor Caver

He was being a bit unkind to a classic bike rated 3rd in all time greatest bikes

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2nd2last1
29th November 2009, 11:39
well the weathers looking like shit for Monday so have decided to postpone the loop ride for a later date possibly in Jan... what day suits??? weekday or a Sunday???

carver
29th November 2009, 13:19
Yeah - but at least the bikes gonna come outta the shop every time :laugh:

maybe the policewomen need to service me better


He was being a bit unkind to a classic bike rated 3rd in all time greatest bikes



yawn...

greatest bike of all time

GSXR750!

STJim
29th November 2009, 18:22
well the weathers looking like shit for Monday so have decided to postpone the loop ride for a later date possibly in Jan... what day suits??? weekday or a Sunday???

I can feel a "Coro Loop " coming on. Thinking 30 December or 5 January.:yes:

carver
29th November 2009, 18:31
I can feel a "Coro Loop " coming on. Thinking 30 December or 5 January.:yes:

I will be out of the country on my "holiday" so you guys should be safe!

2nd2last1
29th November 2009, 22:08
I can feel a "Coro Loop " coming on. Thinking 30 December or 5 January.:yes:

what about 6th of Jan???? do ya feel a Wed???

STJim
30th November 2009, 08:04
what about 6th of Jan???? do ya feel a Wed???

The 6th of January is the one day I can't do. We need to see an exchage student we hosted for 3 months earlier thuis yeat of home at Auckland airport on that day and its back to work on the 7 th of January

sil3nt
30th November 2009, 08:36
Sunday or Monday or i can't go :cry:

Dodgy1
30th November 2009, 12:28
I can feel a "Coro Loop " coming on. Thinking 30 December or 5 January.:yes:
30th of Dec I'll be in if you guys go that day:rockon:

ckai
30th November 2009, 12:43
lol I DID IT TO FIT IN WITH CKAI AND SPAZM!!! its been a few bad weeks for the LOR!!! yep will upload pics tonight!!!
i'm fkn gutted though just sucks having a good looking bike looking like shit from doing something silly!!!

hahah see now that's support.

Well I'm out of the hospital (got out wednesday). Was gonna go for a ride on sunday then remembered I didn't have a helmet...or bike...and can't lift my right leg to walk up stairs let alone swing over a bike :D

but it's better being at home where i can watch bike dvds that jamroll lent. Bloody good actually.

Still waiting on scan for the arm which I'll need to get before thursday otherwise if it need surgery, they'll have to break it again.

But hopefully the bike will get sorted shortly, and i can get back on it as soon as i can walk without two crutches (give me 2 weeks :))

Dodgy1
30th November 2009, 12:52
hahah see now that's support.

Well I'm out of the hospital (got out wednesday). Was gonna go for a ride on sunday then remembered I didn't have a helmet...or bike...and can't lift my right leg to walk up stairs let alone swing over a bike :D

but it's better being at home where i can watch bike dvds that jamroll lent. Bloody good actually.

Still waiting on scan for the arm which I'll need to get before thursday otherwise if it need surgery, they'll have to break it again.

But hopefully the bike will get sorted shortly, and i can get back on it as soon as i can walk without two crutches (give me 2 weeks :))

Nice to hear your back on ya feet bro:woohoo:

Murray
30th November 2009, 13:04
hahah see now that's support.

Well I'm out of the hospital (got out wednesday). Was gonna go for a ride on sunday then remembered I didn't have a helmet...or bike...and can't lift my right leg to walk up stairs let alone swing over a bike :D

But hopefully the bike will get sorted shortly, and i can get back on it as soon as i can walk without two crutches (give me 2 weeks :))

Youve still got Brookes bike to practise on havent you???

2nd2last1
30th November 2009, 13:13
hahah see now that's support.

Well I'm out of the hospital (got out wednesday). Was gonna go for a ride on sunday then remembered I didn't have a helmet...or bike...and can't lift my right leg to walk up stairs let alone swing over a bike :D

but it's better being at home where i can watch bike dvds that jamroll lent. Bloody good actually.

Still waiting on scan for the arm which I'll need to get before thursday otherwise if it need surgery, they'll have to break it again.

But hopefully the bike will get sorted shortly, and i can get back on it as soon as i can walk without two crutches (give me 2 weeks :))

glad to hear you're back at home! do ya know how long it takes for a pelvis to heal completely???

STJim
30th November 2009, 15:33
30th of Dec I'll be in if you guys go that day:rockon:

Shall I put it up on the Calender as an Event for 30 December?
The main concern I have on the Coramandel at that time of year is the number of Cages on the road.

rideon
30th November 2009, 15:48
Shall I put it up on the Calender as an Event for 30 December?
The main concern I have on the Coramandel at that time of year is the number of Cages on the road.

Personally think that a coro loop between Christmas & new year is not great time. LOTS of traffic , LOTS of cops, LOTS of idiots & sticky runny tar. February would be the go I reckon, esp for a group ride on the loop.

2nd2last1
30th November 2009, 15:52
Shall I put it up on the Calender as an Event for 30 December?
The main concern I have on the Coramandel at that time of year is the number of Cages on the road.

i'd be keen for 30th but yeah not sure bout he cager side of things!!!

ckai
30th November 2009, 16:21
Nice to hear your back on ya feet bro:woohoo:

Cheers mate


Youve still got Brookes bike to practise on havent you???

:) Yip. seriously we did talk about this and was saying her's would probably be better to get on and off to start with (lower). I think riding her bike will get me back on a bike sooner than waiting to jump on the Daytona due to position.


glad to hear you're back at home! do ya know how long it takes for a pelvis to heal completely???

3 mths! It's kinda a big thing but they've been surprised at how much I'm walking etc so I'm picking I'll be sorted sooner than that. What's slowing me down is the cramp in my leg ang the sore back. If it wasn't for them I'd actually be walking without the sticks now.


Personally think that a coro loop between Christmas & new year is not great time. LOTS of traffic , LOTS of cops, LOTS of idiots & sticky runny tar. February would be the go I reckon, esp for a group ride on the loop.

I'd be keen for coro in Feb as long as it's before mini-me is due. I think that would be the icing on the cake for Brooke if I missed the birth of our 1st :)

STJim
30th November 2009, 17:11
Personally think that a coro loop between Christmas & new year is not great time. LOTS of traffic , LOTS of cops, LOTS of idiots & sticky runny tar. February would be the go I reckon, esp for a group ride on the loop.

I am heavely committed with Ulysses in Feburary and March.
I have suggested 30 December on the basis that it is a working day, not New Years Eve and most of the Holiday makers will have reached their destination.
We did a Coro Loop on Easter Sunday last year and traffic wasn't too bad.

Will discuss further at the pub meeting on Wednesday.
The alternitive would be to head South or East on 30 December:ride:

mister.koz
30th November 2009, 18:28
I am heavely committed with Ulysses in Feburary and March.
I have suggested 30 December on the basis that it is a working day, not New Years Eve and most of the Holiday makers will have reached their destination.
We did a Coro Loop on Easter Sunday last year and traffic wasn't too bad.

Will discuss further at the pub meeting on Wednesday.
The alternitive would be to head South or East on 30 December:ride:

26th & 27th is a write off for coro, so is 30th and 31st seriously i wouldn't even bother, it wont be fun!

28th and 29th however are normally ok but better still would be on the 20th of december, the madness starts after xmas.

Conversely if you leave at 7am on any busy day you will miss allot of the traffic until the ride home and if you hit whanga's or coromandel at about 11 then you will be through the chaos and heaving away from where everyone wants to be :)

The Flux Capacita
30th November 2009, 21:30
i'm gona be road tripping around that area in my van after boxing day...if traffics to busy should just make an overnite stop somewhere to chill

carver
30th November 2009, 21:38
watch the road works on the coro at that time of year, its a good time for re sealing and finishing budgets

caseye
30th November 2009, 21:43
The BFTP riders are doing the Coro loop this coming Sunday, any of you guys who want to come for a ride are more than welcome, just go check out this thread
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2009-12-6&c=10&e=2170
and make yourselves known as laxed Out Riders.Be a pleasure to have any of you who want to, come along.

JamRoll
1st December 2009, 09:27
but it's better being at home where i can watch bike dvds that jamroll lent. Bloody good actually.


I'm glad you're enjoying them. It was good catching up with you both the other day.

One fine weekend I reckon a few us should deal to that retaining wall and clothes line. Who's up for a few hours on the end of a spade?

STJim
1st December 2009, 09:32
26th & 27th is a write off for coro, so is 30th and 31st seriously i wouldn't even bother, it wont be fun!

28th and 29th however are normally ok but better still would be on the 20th of december, the madness starts after xmas.

Conversely if you leave at 7am on any busy day you will miss allot of the traffic until the ride home and if you hit whanga's or coromandel at about 11 then you will be through the chaos and heaving away from where everyone wants to be :)

I would be happy to do Tuesday 29 December if there is interest. Would be leaving the Tron at 7.00 am for Breakfast at Thames.
Otherwise would be happy as an alternative to do about a 400 km tiki tour somewhere south or east of the Tron where holiday traffic won't be such an issue.

2nd2last1
1st December 2009, 13:44
I'm glad you're enjoying them. It was good catching up with you both the other day.

One fine weekend I reckon a few us should deal to that retaining wall and clothes line. Who's up for a few hours on the end of a spade?

maaaaaaaaaaaate ur dreeeeamin!!!!
na, as longs theres a cold one waiting!!:apint:

JamRoll
1st December 2009, 14:48
maaaaaaaaaaaate ur dreeeeamin!!!!
na, as longs theres a cold one waiting!!:apint:

Haha, whinging Aussies are welcome! And yes, there will definitely be some :drinknsin unless you're gonna be :scooter: home 'cos you don't want the :Police: on your case!

ckai
1st December 2009, 16:21
I'm glad you're enjoying them. It was good catching up with you both the other day.

One fine weekend I reckon a few us should deal to that retaining wall and clothes line. Who's up for a few hours on the end of a spade?

it's interesting the attitude they have towards crashing. gives you a bit of a "pep-talk really" :laugh:

We should be sweet with the wall etc. I only need to lay the pipe and back fill with the tractor. For the clothesline I need to decide what to do with the knee high grass... haha

JamRoll
1st December 2009, 21:15
We should be sweet with the wall etc. I only need to lay the pipe and back fill with the tractor. For the clothesline I need to decide what to do with the knee high grass... haha

haha, I'd love too see you try and get up on to that tractor!

Actually, no it was hard enough watching you get up from the couch :thud:

Spazm
2nd December 2009, 06:01
it was hard enough watching you get up from the couch :thud:

Yeah that takes like 10 minutes.. i've nicely found a picture that looks very similar to you at the moment :)

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ckai
2nd December 2009, 07:08
haha, I'd love too see you try and get up on to that tractor!

Actually, no it was hard enough watching you get up from the couch :thud:

hahah it doesn't help that the old man was trying to be a hero on it a few weeks back and bent the step back.


Yeah that takes like 10 minutes.. i've nicely found a picture that looks very similar to you at the moment :)

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It's nothing on when I was trying to get into bed the other day when the cramp was bad. Take 20 mins...literally. I was keen for a little action but by the time I got in Brooke had fallen asleep. That's just cruel!

mister.koz
2nd December 2009, 07:19
It's nothing on when I was trying to get into bed the other day when the cramp was bad. Take 20 mins...literally. I was keen for a little action but by the time I got in Brooke had fallen asleep. That's just cruel!

is that why she fell asleep? :shutup:

ckai
2nd December 2009, 07:42
is that why she fell asleep? :shutup:

hahaha bastard!

kb_SF1
2nd December 2009, 19:14
At tonights pub meeting the topic was what next on the acc levy increase :shit:

We have had great local protest, a even greater protest in Wgtn, Akld has done the Mission Bay protest and done some great work at the National Party public meeting on Monday night, CHCH have a protest ride this weekend.

To keep the preasure on locally and make sure the local pollies know that we are not going to lie down and accept the lies, deciet and blatant rip-off increase we decided to meet at the Te Rapa Tavern at 4:30 on Saturday to discuss and plan the next steps.

Why face to face, acc and their friends do not need to know whats next. :shifty:

If you want to make sure you don't get hit 3 times next year, bike & car acc increases and a further $0.97 cents per $100 of your wages going to acc you might want to contribute.

STJim
2nd December 2009, 19:29
Details of a Christmas ride and barbeque are to be found on the Community Pages for The Waikato Laxed out riders group

Brooke
4th December 2009, 18:26
They say good things take time, but considering the good thing wouldn't have taken the time it took him to get into bed I couldn't be bothered waiting. :buggerd:

smoky
5th December 2009, 20:22
had a wicked ride today - did the back roads thru Pokuru - Waitomo Valley Road then the back road to Poipoi - then down to Stratford, and back up the Forgotten World Highway, back Taumarunui, Waitomo to Hamilton

There was no rain, good roads, and very light traffic

We live in a spectacular country don't we, the views were awesome, the bush was lovely, we saw mountains, sea, all sorts of trees including kauri, old pubs, rivers and streams, rolling country side. No cops.
Some days just happen well.

1wheel riot
5th December 2009, 20:36
an some good looking birds:msn-wink::msn-wink::msn-wink:

Spazm
5th December 2009, 20:57
had a wicked ride today - did the back roads thru Pokuru - Waitomo Valley Road then the back road to Poipoi - then down to Stratford, and back up the Forgotten World Highway, back Taumarunui, Waitomo to Hamilton

There was no rain, good roads, and very light traffic

We live in a spectacular country don't we, the views were awesome, the bush was lovely, we saw mountains, sea, all sorts of trees including kauri, old pubs, rivers and streams, rolling country side. No cops.
Some days just happen well.

Sounds awesome... Can't wait to get back on a set of wheels one day hopefully soon

smoky
5th December 2009, 23:27
an some good looking birds:msn-wink::msn-wink::msn-wink:
Very nice native species of bird

All those corners were a bit hard on the ol tyres though Josh :eek5:

Damantis
6th December 2009, 09:00
Hey, I'd be keen to come along on any planned group rides out of Hams over the summer. do i need to join groups etc?

smoky
6th December 2009, 09:06
Hey, I'd be keen to come along on any planned group rides out of Hams over the summer. do i need to join groups etc?

best thing to do would be pop down to the Te Rapa tavern on Wednesday night, burger and beer for $7 (I think) - and meet some of the group.

carver
6th December 2009, 16:57
how was your ACC meeting?

I was busy doing this

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no ACC levies on that!

Leyton
6th December 2009, 22:59
no ACC levies on that!

No, but the ACC Motorcyle crash stats include your fuckups so we pay :P Bastard!!:bash: hehe oh that looks fun!

My weekend ride was from Hamilton to Tauranga, then to Rotorua, visiting family and friends :) With my new tankbag YAY!! :) Oh it is soo weird riding with it! But it fits my shoes and shorts and is great for those not so twisty rides :)

caseye
7th December 2009, 06:40
You guys missed a fantastic Coro run.Traffic minimal, other bikes coming our way on our side,Just Once, good company and awesome roads and scenery.
I'll post it here next time we're doing it, just in case .

ckai
7th December 2009, 06:58
had a wicked ride today - did the back roads thru Pokuru - Waitomo Valley Road then the back road to Poipoi - then down to Stratford, and back up the Forgotten World Highway, back Taumarunui, Waitomo to Hamilton

There was no rain, good roads, and very light traffic

We live in a spectacular country don't we, the views were awesome, the bush was lovely, we saw mountains, sea, all sorts of trees including kauri, old pubs, rivers and streams, rolling country side. No cops.
Some days just happen well.

totally agree. we have some awesome roads and scenery. You gotta get out there and explore. Nothing like charging through tree-lined twisties, hearing your bike. Just like riding through tunnels only a million times more betterer :)

insomnia01
7th December 2009, 12:18
Having just spent a week touring this lovely Island of ours it sure puts life into perspective when you see what nature has layed down before us literally at our doorstep... we all hear of Canyons that are as wide as Masterton, Waterfalls higher than the commentary box at the cake tin & of course Highways with no limits, but to be frank there is a REAL beauty out there one we can visit anytime we fancy, it won't cost the earth & you can get there within a few hours of leaving home, One you can share with that special someone or by yourself... which everway you want to serve it up our Island is FOOKIN AWESOME PEOPLE !!!

So when you are out enjoying the roads this summer just keep in mind how wonderful NZ is :headbang::headbang::headbang:

slofox
7th December 2009, 13:35
I did this ride yesterday morning - just under four hours duration (one coffee stop), all at legal speeds mostly anyway. It was very tempting to continue north and go round the top once I hit 25A...BUT I had stuff I had to do in the middle of the day so like a good boy I returned to do my duty...fukkit!


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kb_SF1
7th December 2009, 19:37
A small group with some good ideas, will discuss off line.

wysper
8th December 2009, 10:30
Man - I have forgotten what it is like to just go for a ride for fun.
A ride that isn't a commute to work.

smoky
8th December 2009, 13:24
A small group with some good ideas, will discuss off line.

We should form a political party, put candidates up in the Hamilton electorates, and campaign on common sense issues like ACC, like no wire rope barriers in Waikato roads, like stopping police harassment.
There should be a congestion charge on all vehicles except bikes on the Coro loop, Kawhia Harbour and Waingaro to 22 roads - reducing the amount of other vehicles using those routes (even think about making the Coro loop one way). that should dramatically reduce the amount of accidents on our roads for motorcyclists

I'm sure there's a bunch more policies we could come up with that would appeal to the general populous

Who's with me on this

carver
8th December 2009, 19:10
We should form a political party, put candidates up in the Hamilton electorates, and campaign on common sense issues like ACC, like no wire rope barriers in Waikato roads, like stopping police harassment.
There should be a congestion charge on all vehicles except bikes on the Coro loop, Kawhia Harbour and Waingaro to 22 roads - reducing the amount of other vehicles using those routes (even think about making the Coro loop one way). that should dramatically reduce the amount of accidents on our roads for motorcyclists

I'm sure there's a bunch more policies we could come up with that would appeal to the general populous

Who's with me on this

Are you sure?

Leyton
8th December 2009, 21:47
I'm sure there's a bunch more policies we could come up with that would appeal to the general populous

Who's with me on this

You have my vote for transport minister Smokey always have, now just have to find a way to get you into paliment.

The Flux Capacita
8th December 2009, 22:13
thats how the maori party was formed...do you think there's enough bikers for a biker party? or at least an MP representing motorcyclists

Leyton
9th December 2009, 07:45
do you think there's enough bikers for a biker party? or at least an MP representing motorcyclists

LOL, I like it!

insomnia01
9th December 2009, 10:27
or at least an MP representing motorcyclists

Goffs a Triumph man !!

smoky
9th December 2009, 17:54
Goffs a Triumph man !!

Goffs a dick who's never done a days work in his life, never done anything constructive just played politics. And it shows

jafar
9th December 2009, 22:16
We are on for the pre xmas ride, meeting @ the Autobahn Papakura 6.00 pm. Hope to see you guys there :niceone:

Dodgy1
10th December 2009, 10:18
Are you sure?

The Right Honorable Mr Carver MP.....Mate that has got a seriously awsome ring to it.....Ya got my vote dude:headbang:

Leyton
10th December 2009, 13:22
Yay's got me some tires booked in for my bike 10:00am on Sat $500, front and back a nice set of Pirelli Angel ST's front and back.

On that note, I looked at my current tyres! They still have some life left in them but oh well :P

Will hold into my front tyre and maybe my back incase I get seriously poor one day.

smoky
10th December 2009, 15:48
Yay's got me some tires booked in for my bike .... a nice set of Pirelli Angel ST's front and back.


I checked them out on their website - apparently they have an image of an angel embossed on part of the center tread..... so an angel in the tread? lets hope it helps?
Apparently after about 1000ks the angelic image wears away, leaving a demonic image in it's place (depending on how you ride)

I'd be keen to see them once you've got them on (hold on though.......has anyone actually seen Layton on his bike for a while?)

Described as a hooligans tyre?

Murray
10th December 2009, 16:45
Yay's got me some tires booked in for my bike 10:00am on Sat $500, front and back a nice set of Pirelli Angel ST's front and back.


Where you getting them from

carver
10th December 2009, 17:56
Where you getting them from

you want some for the CB?

carver
10th December 2009, 17:57
The Right Honorable Mr Carver MP.....Mate that has got a seriously awsome ring to it.....Ya got my vote dude:headbang:

I have had a few idea's actually, i miss the Mc Gilliguddy serious boys

ckai
10th December 2009, 20:17
Yay's got me some tires booked in for my bike 10:00am on Sat $500, front and back a nice set of Pirelli Angel ST's front and back.

On that note, I looked at my current tyres! They still have some life left in them but oh well :P

Will hold into my front tyre and maybe my back incase I get seriously poor one day.

the sound like a sissy tyre LOL :devil2: A bit of a novelty with the angel print I have to say. It'll be interesting to see what you think of them on the R6.

Leyton
11th December 2009, 08:01
I'd be keen to see them once you've got them on (hold on though.......has anyone actually seen Layton on his bike for a while?)

Described as a hooligans tyre?

LOL I been off on my own little missions :) Indeed they have Angel in the tread pattern that turns into a demon once it has been worn off hehe

Leyton
11th December 2009, 08:01
Where you getting them from

Boyds :), Cheers Warren.

Leyton
11th December 2009, 08:03
the sound like a sissy tyre LOL :devil2: A bit of a novelty with the angel print I have to say. It'll be interesting to see what you think of them on the R6.

Yeah, they are supposed to be a good all rounder for such as myself. Should get some better millage out of them in the middle :P I thought I would be the odd ball out and go for a tyre that no one has tried yet hehe

Reviews on the net rave on about them so I am keen to give them the test :)

The Flux Capacita
11th December 2009, 09:27
Sounds like a good tyre...i'd look for one with a harder compound rubber in the middle so it lasts longer but soft compound on the edges for better grip...cool with the logo's appearing on it though...what if you do a burnout?

Leyton
11th December 2009, 10:04
what if you do a burnout? Then it turns into a demon quicker :P

As far as I am aware they are not a multi compound but people have been saying that they wear really good so it will be very interesting :) I am looking forward to having oodles of wet weather friendly tread in the middle

insomnia01
11th December 2009, 12:52
What do they change into when they come into contact with Gravel ?? Bikeatron maybe??? :shit::shit:

Murray
11th December 2009, 14:57
Perhaps Pussyatron

STJim
11th December 2009, 16:08
Perhaps Pussyatron

So Murray it is true "that you don't play nice with others'

JamRoll
11th December 2009, 20:49
Yeah, they are supposed to be a good all rounder for such as myself. Should get some better millage out of them in the middle :P I thought I would be the odd ball out and go for a tyre that no one has tried yet hehe

Reviews on the net rave on about them so I am keen to give them the test :)

Dude, you should go to something like the Avon Storms or Pilot Road2's that have the harder compound in the centre. I saw some of the Angels on a touring bike and thought they were a bit of a marketing ploy, but the guy riding on them said they were good in the wet and were excellent for touring/communting. Do you really want a wet weather touring tyre on your razor sharp sports bike over summer??? :scratch:

Leyton
11th December 2009, 21:12
What do they change into when they come into contact with Gravel ?? Bikeatron maybe??? :shit::shit:

They change into a hairy yetti :)

Leyton
11th December 2009, 21:16
Do you really want a wet weather touring tyre on your razor sharp sports bike over summer??? :scratch:

Yeah I am starting to ponder that myself after the further reading I am doing, but I figure I will just have to get em hotter :P, Or just ride a bit more sensible on the road. It was either those or rosso's and yeah absolutely the stupid branding in the middle is just stupid and the promo video's are just wanky yet many do swear by them, BUT! my bike weighs in at around 170kg, touring bike a lot heavyer than that.. so yeah, I might change my mind come tomorrow and get the Rosso's :)

2nd2last1
12th December 2009, 00:45
I checked them out on their website - apparently they have an image of an angel embossed on part of the center tread..... so an angel in the tread? lets hope it helps?
Apparently after about 1000ks the angelic image wears away, leaving a demonic image in it's place (depending on how you ride)

I'd be keen to see them once you've got them on (hold on though.......has anyone actually seen Layton on his bike for a while?)

Described as a hooligans tyre?

I thought you were taking the piss to start with but no... lol

pretty cool if ya ask me!!!

rideon
12th December 2009, 10:26
They change into a hairy yetti :)

Thought that was the rider ...........LMAO

Murray
12th December 2009, 10:28
Theres a calendar entry up for a protest ride in Auckland starting at the Viaduct 10 am. Saturday 19th - Anyone interested??? We could do that then finish up back at Jims place for his Xmas BBQ. (wonder who will be dressing up as Santa???)

Hands up who wants to go!!

And Oh Yeah Leytons piked out on his angels

Leyton
12th December 2009, 11:04
And Oh Yeah Leytons piked out on his angels

Yeah I bailed on that crazy idea LOL, Thanks Jamroll for the advice! I done some more digging and found only good words about the angels came from Touring riders with bikes and bellys heavyer than I, about 80-100kg more bike and rider than I am packin so a bit too touring orientated for my bikes temperment.

I ended up getting some pilot powers :) And I must say, it is insanely amazing how much a different set of tyres makes LOL, Much smoother ride home in the rain and the tyres acually feel round :)

Will lube chain soon and take my tyre preasure once it has cooled down as a bench mark.

Spazm
12th December 2009, 11:49
I ended up getting some pilot powers :) And I must say, it is insanely amazing how much a different set of tyres makes LOL, Much smoother ride home in the rain and the tyres acually feel round :)


Did you end up getting a set of pilot power 2ct's ?.. i loved my 2ct's they lasted me near on 10,000km

Leyton
12th December 2009, 12:25
Did you end up getting a set of pilot power 2ct's ?.. i loved my 2ct's they lasted me near on 10,000km

Not %100 sure on that, they just say Pilot Power's on the side :) I will try and find out a little more for you later on :) I can not wait until the dry and I can start getting some grip into them.

JamRoll
12th December 2009, 12:48
Not %100 sure on that, they just say Pilot Power's on the side :) I will try and find out a little more for you later on :) I can not wait until the dry and I can start getting some grip into them.

Insomnia popped round today and said he bumped into you at Boyds getting the Powers put on :2thumbsup If they are 2cts you will get amazing mileage (or kilometerage? :lol:) as Spazm said. I had over 11,000 on my first set and just changed my second set after 8,000.

I just looked at my Power Ones which are dual compound as well, but it doesn't say 2CT on the side. Maybe Michelin have dropped their single compound stuff and it's all 2CT now?

Have fun on them Leyton. Take it easy while you get used to the new feel and feedback you will get from them, and then you will find your confidence in them go through the roof :ride:

Spazm
12th December 2009, 13:02
I just looked at my Power Ones which are dual compound as well, but it doesn't say 2CT on the side. Maybe Michelin have dropped their single compound stuff and it's all 2CT now?

What have you got Power Ones on ?? Surely not your gixxer !?

slofox
12th December 2009, 13:35
I use Pilot Road 2ct's on the sv and get around 15,000 km per set. Expect less from the Powers - softer compounds.

Can't fault the PR's - very stable.

Leyton
12th December 2009, 13:55
Have fun on them Leyton. Take it easy while you get used to the new feel and feedback you will get from them, and then you will find your confidence in them go through the roof :ride:

Ahhh, mine will not be the CTs then, Just the powers. I opted for sponge tyres and will go harder if I need to on my next set :)


I already feel very good about these tyres :P And it was in the rain, and they are just brand new! LOL the ride was soo much smoother on the streights and the very VERY lite angles I was riding on the cautious way home hehe, hope it is dry roads tomorrow, might go on a short loop out to Matamata0r or perhaps around that lakey thing next to Huntly, cut across then back down 22 but I would not mind getting 150km of SH in before hitting the twistys again.

Spazm
13th December 2009, 12:18
Ahhh, mine will not be the CTs then, Just the powers. I opted for sponge tyres and will go harder if I need to on my next set :)


I already feel very good about these tyres :P And it was in the rain, and they are just brand new! LOL the ride was soo much smoother on the streights and the very VERY lite angles I was riding on the cautious way home hehe, hope it is dry roads tomorrow, might go on a short loop out to Matamata0r or perhaps around that lakey thing next to Huntly, cut across then back down 22 but I would not mind getting 150km of SH in before hitting the twistys again.

Just looked at the Michelin website again and interestingly it say the 2cts are softer on the sides than normal it doesn't say they're harder than normal in the middle.. so you might find they get squarer later rather than wearing out faster as the sides might not wear as fast.. or you'll just have to faster through corners to keep em rounded :)

Leyton
13th December 2009, 12:24
t.. or you'll just have to faster through corners to keep em rounded :)

Lol Yeah I learnt that lesson on my old tyres and started to do all my fun out of corners instead of on the streights :)

Well I have just completed 230km on my new tyres, And I must say, the scrub in process is quite a journey! hehe

They started off fairly slippery, poor on the brakes. By the time I got to SH22 after nice scenic twisty route I took I was getting it over to where I was on my old pair and they are really starting to shine now :) Unlike my last pair, the Pilot Powers seam to produce a more stable exit under power, and even into corners once they had gone around the block a few times seam to stick alot better than my dunlops already.

They are a funny ol tyre, my bike now rolls into the corners as apposed to drops into them :) And the ride overall on the streights is alot smoother and noticeable at higher pace compair to my Dunlops I had on previous.

I also notice that my gearing is taller... I think that is the extra tread I now have LOL. So for what I want I am happy with em so far :)

The wear test is next :), still got my chicken strips on my entire front wheel tyre though hehe. Summary : Kick ass!

I will post the route, it's acually quite the nice mix of tight arse downhill and uphill twisty, with very nice views. The road was very good about %90 of the way. Little bit of gravel but to be honest, I only noticed it changed to gravel once I tried to slow down because wanted to read a sign! LOL 80-100km stuff and probably only 8km of it ?

Will turn it into a laxed ride for another day like today where there is cloud cover and not soo hot.

mister.koz
13th December 2009, 12:57
Just looked at the Michelin website again and interestingly it say the 2cts are softer on the sides than normal it doesn't say they're harder than normal in the middle.. so you might find they get squarer later rather than wearing out faster as the sides might not wear as fast.. or you'll just have to faster through corners to keep em rounded :)

Your bang on :) 2cts are the same in the middle.

JamRoll
13th December 2009, 14:28
What have you got Power Ones on ?? Surely not your gixxer !?

Yup :eek: the PO's are a little softer in the middle than the PP 2CT but a shit load softer on the sides = lots of fun in the corners!

Maybe I am a bit ham-fisted with my braking and throttle control but my second set of PP 2CT's got a bit squirmy at times, so I thought I would give the Ones a go. I luv em :love: but we'll see how far I get on a set. They were virtually the same price as PP's too!

smoky
13th December 2009, 15:43
I use Pilot Road 2ct's on the sv and get around 15,000 km per set.

You know that twisty thing on the handle bars, you should try using it a bit more, it's fun

15,000 from a set of tyres, thats indecent, do you get off and push it around corners or something

Leyton
13th December 2009, 16:01
15,000 from a set of tyres, thats indecent, do you get off and push it around corners or something

You half your tyre wear by riding on the back wheel, that could be his secret :)

Leyton
13th December 2009, 16:23
What do you reckon boys and girls ?, Set a date on this one ?

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OMG! It almost looks like a raindere how applicable!

JamRoll
13th December 2009, 17:57
What do you reckon boys and girls ?, Set a date on this one ?
...OMG! It almost looks like a raindere how applicable!

...OMG! If you tilt your head to the left it looks like a rabbit getting rogered by a garden gnome! (seriously)
:puke:

JamRoll
13th December 2009, 17:59
Ahem ... on a more serious note, I don't know those roads so I could be keen for a change of scenery.

HACHET
13th December 2009, 19:19
Lol Yeah I learnt that lesson on my old tyres and started to do all my fun out of corners instead of on the streights :)

Well I have just completed 230km on my new tyres, And I must say, the scrub in process is quite a journey! hehe

They started off fairly slippery, poor on the brakes. By the time I got to SH22 after nice scenic twisty route I took I was getting it over to where I was on my old pair and they are really starting to shine now :) Unlike my last pair, the Pilot Powers seam to produce a more stable exit under power, and even into corners once they had gone around the block a few times seam to stick alot better than my dunlops already.

They are a funny ol tyre, my bike now rolls into the corners as apposed to drops into them :) And the ride overall on the streights is alot smoother and noticeable at higher pace compair to my Dunlops I had on previous.

I also notice that my gearing is taller... I think that is the extra tread I now have LOL. So for what I want I am happy with em so far :)

The wear test is next :), still got my chicken strips on my entire front wheel tyre though hehe. Summary : Kick ass!

I will post the route, it's acually quite the nice mix of tight arse downhill and uphill twisty, with very nice views. The road was very good about %90 of the way. Little bit of gravel but to be honest, I only noticed it changed to gravel once I tried to slow down because wanted to read a sign! LOL 80-100km stuff and probably only 8km of it ?

Will turn it into a laxed ride for another day like today where there is cloud cover and not soo hot.

glad to see you have tyres now no excuse for not getting out, the reason your bike now rolls into corners is because every different make of tyre has a different profile so you will get different characteristics with each tyre.
the route looks interesting.

carver
13th December 2009, 21:13
WTF is wrong with you guys?
you can drag knee on sports touring tires these days

they are that good.
just run max PSI

smoky
13th December 2009, 21:20
OMG! It almost looks like a raindere how applicable!



...OMG! If you tilt your head to the left it looks like a rabbit getting rogered by a garden gnome! (seriously)
:puke:

Are you guys on something? Or just hadn't had anything for a very long time...??

2nd2last1
13th December 2009, 22:11
...OMG! If you tilt your head to the left it looks like a rabbit getting rogered by a garden gnome! (seriously)
:puke:

:lol::lol::lol::killingme:killingme:killingme: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

hahaha took me a little while but that is funny!!! lmao

Leyton
13th December 2009, 22:22
Ahem ... on a more serious note, I don't know those roads so I could be keen for a change of scenery.

Sweet :), Yeah I thumbled my way through memorys of previous rides to get that one :) The only ones I did not really know is the one out the back of Huntly power station and the detour to SH22 :) just lovely, and plenty of twistys for you twisty lovers I am sure you will not be dishapointed. Around the lake it is very twisty but blind twisty so not soo enjoyable but it is a lake in the middle of nowhere and that kinda made it cool :)

Leyton
13th December 2009, 22:24
...OMG! If you tilt your head to the left it looks like a rabbit getting rogered by a garden gnome! (seriously)
:puke:

HAHAHAHHA ROFL!!! It really does LOL...

Roger Rabbit LOL

ckai
14th December 2009, 06:34
OMG! It almost looks like a raindere how applicable!

Can't see this...


...OMG! If you tilt your head to the left it looks like a rabbit getting rogered by a garden gnome! (seriously)
:puke:

But saw this straight away :D maybe it says something about TA people...


glad to see you have tyres now no excuse for not getting out, the reason your bike now rolls into corners is because every different make of tyre has a different profile so you will get different characteristics with each tyre.
the route looks interesting.

Hachet mate, how ya been? You get that helmet changed yet?

Agree about the tyre shape. I'm not a pirelli man anymore but a michy. Nicer profile in my opinion. The new ride will get swapped out straight away for 2cts. They even go reasonably well off road (jumping sux though).

sil3nt
14th December 2009, 06:53
So i just noticed that Leytons ride is pretty much exactly the same one i did when i came out on my only laxed out ride. Excellent ride though! Shame yah missed it at the time Leyton!

Spazm
14th December 2009, 06:53
The new ride will get swapped out straight away for 2cts. They even go reasonably well off road (jumping sux though).

You just need more practice :p i'm pretty sure they'll do offroad fairly well :niceone:

Spazm
14th December 2009, 06:56
So i just noticed that Leytons ride is pretty much exactly the same one i did when i came out on my only laxed out ride. Excellent ride though! Shame yah missed it at the time Leyton!

Hey yeah.. i'ts not far off being the entire route we did that day

ckai
14th December 2009, 07:01
You just need more practice :p i'm pretty sure they'll do offroad fairly well :niceone:

I just get that front wheel up


Hey yeah.. i'ts not far off being the entire route we did that day

Bloody leyton trying to reinvent the wheel again and taking credit...typical.:second:

Spazm
14th December 2009, 07:47
I just get that front wheel up

Yeah.. and try not to let the rear wheel go over the top of the front wheel unless you get a bit more air to complete the manouver.. and on that point i don't know many people on motorcycles that land a forward flip on their wheels, Bit more practice you might be the first :niceone:

HACHET
14th December 2009, 07:49
Can't see this...



But saw this straight away :D maybe it says something about TA people...



Hachet mate, how ya been? You get that helmet changed yet?

Agree about the tyre shape. I'm not a pirelli man anymore but a michy. Nicer profile in my opinion. The new ride will get swapped out straight away for 2cts. They even go reasonably well off road (jumping sux though).

No i have not got round to doing yet the shoei is on trade me at the moment and i am looking at the new 2010 arai quantum range

ckai
14th December 2009, 09:58
Yeah.. and try not to let the rear wheel go over the top of the front wheel unless you get a bit more air to complete the manouver.. and on that point i don't know many people on motorcycles that land a forward flip on their wheels, Bit more practice you might be the first :niceone:

Where there's a will...


No i have not got round to doing yet the shoei is on trade me at the moment and i am looking at the new 2010 arai quantum range

yours was the xr-1000 wasn't it? What didn't you like about it? I tried on a xr1100 and it was comfy, but apparently they're a big difference. I'm gonna try on a 1000 to see the difference.

The quantums are cool lids. Some wicked designs too.

Leyton
14th December 2009, 16:46
Hey yeah.. i'ts not far off being the entire route we did that day

Yeah I figured it would just about be identical :) Except for the SH22 venture ?

Leyton
14th December 2009, 16:47
Bloody leyton trying to reinvent the wheel again and taking credit...typical.:second:

I try :)

tehe

HACHET
14th December 2009, 17:01
Where there's a will...



yours was the xr-1000 wasn't it? What didn't you like about it? I tried on a xr1100 and it was comfy, but apparently they're a big difference. I'm gonna try on a 1000 to see the difference.

The quantums are cool lids. Some wicked designs too.

the xr1000 that i got does not fit as well as i thought it did at the time i bought it, but in saying that they are quiet and have good all round vision. i made a costly mistake when i got it, i should have stuck with the arai tried and tested well hopefully get some cash back when i sell it.
how is your situation going hows the healing coming on, whats happening with the bike insurance etc. I saw eric coming out of hamiltom m/cycles last week, could be the 2010 675 on the cards.

ckai
14th December 2009, 17:48
the xr1000 that i got does not fit as well as i thought it did at the time i bought it, but in saying that they are quiet and have good all round vision. i made a costly mistake when i got it, i should have stuck with the arai tried and tested well hopefully get some cash back when i sell it.
how is your situation going hows the healing coming on, whats happening with the bike insurance etc. I saw eric coming out of hamiltom m/cycles last week, could be the 2010 675 on the cards.

Yeah always the way really. When you love something karma gets pissed off at you for play with the other side.

As for me, mashed up hand which no ones knows what to do with, but a new toy arrives in Feb. Trying to at least sort out gear so when I can swing the leg over a bike I can work out what I can or can't do.

Hopefully the rides don't bloody stop as soon as I get the bike. I need to get some time in riding before the little one arrives (in Feb also - should be a good month :D)

smoky
14th December 2009, 18:34
Hey yeah.. i'ts not far off being the entire route we did that day

There's been a few rides thru there - I don't know how many of you remember Wednesday night rides (instead of the pub), a group of us went up past the power station and out to 22 on that route - it was dark and bit wet, that road gets very slippery, had a few riders worried.

Came back the same route with Honda club once, a dick 2 up on an old CBR1000 over took and ended up on the grass, he almost came off.

But a good road

Spazm
14th December 2009, 19:10
There's been a few rides thru there - I don't know how many of you remember Wednesday night rides (instead of the pub), a group of us went up past the power station and out to 22 on that route - it was dark and bit wet, that road gets very slippery, had a few riders worried.

Came back the same route with Honda club once, a dick 2 up on an old CBR1000 over took and ended up on the grass, he almost came off.

But a good road

I remember that there were wednesday night rides but i never rode on one of them.. Those roads are all good & can easily alot of riders out who aren't paying attention or overcooking it. time to get another bike and get back on them ... maybe this coming weekend.. maybe

JamRoll
15th December 2009, 08:16
...time to get another bike and get back on them ... maybe this coming weekend.. maybe

Another red Daytona for you Spazm? Or maybe a 1198s :Punk:

Spazm
15th December 2009, 09:51
Another red Daytona for you Spazm? Or maybe a 1198s :Punk:

We'll see .. maybe the Red 675 Daytona @ Hamilton Motorcycles

My old Daytona should be up for Auction at Hamilton Turners next Wednesday

insomnia01
15th December 2009, 10:13
Or maybe a 1198s :Punk:

I hear the 1198s demo is a weapon for $42K !!!

Buddy took it for a blat a few weeks ago got off all :crybaby::crybaby: would not surpirise me if he turns up at home on it then I'll get all :angry2::angry2:

I'm going to be working through Xmas/ New Years not going anywhere till later in the year, if you are itching for a ride in the weekends ( Can do the Friday & Monday stat days also ) give me a PM & we can hook up, looking at @ 200-250km rides nothing overly big or overnight as I am house sitting x2 palaces & feeding animals so need to stay local... any cc or rider ability welcome just no morons SORRY MFSC :gob::gob:

slofox
15th December 2009, 11:03
There's been a few rides thru there - I don't know how many of you remember Wednesday night rides (instead of the pub), a group of us went up past the power station and out to 22 on that route - it was dark and bit wet, that road gets very slippery, had a few riders worried.

Came back the same route with Honda club once, a dick 2 up on an old CBR1000 over took and ended up on the grass, he almost came off.

But a good road

Heatherington Road yes?

I like that road but prolly not at night in the wet...been through early morning in the fog though - was OK...

kb_SF1
17th December 2009, 21:36
A group are going up to support the BRONZ ACC:argh: Christmas card event at the Viaduct on Saturday morning. We are meeting in Garnett Ave outside The Hotel about 7:20 for 7:30 AM depart.
If you are able to support this iconic event please register at (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=2304&day=2009-12-19), there are 66 bikers currently registered.

We will arrive about 9:15 and park one bike to a parking space and then enjoy some coffee & biker food while socilising before leaving at 10 to ride up Q st, across Grafton Bridge, onto Park Ave and into the Domain for a park-up.

All over by 11:30 and there are some non motorway options for the trip back to the Ton :2thumbsup before the BBQ.

caseye
17th December 2009, 21:50
Hey hey guys, nice to see you all doing hte bit for the BRONZ, see you all on Satdee morning then.

The Flux Capacita
18th December 2009, 09:57
Hey hey guys, nice to see you all doing hte bit for the BRONZ, see you all on Satdee morning then.

Sounds like fun, if I find my keys today I'm in

slofox
18th December 2009, 10:10
Sorry team - working - as bloody usual...

Dodgy1
18th December 2009, 10:41
Sorry team - working - as bloody usual...

Me too :argh: I've been working on all the fuckin protest days and am getting a little miffed just quietly :argh: I am however wearing my protest shirt when ever I ride :2thumbsup

Leyton
18th December 2009, 21:17
I am going to bed soon in prep for this :)

I think it might be wet and I could not find any dry stuff at the warehouse :( However..

I did find another requirement for tomorrow...

LOL

Leyton
18th December 2009, 21:34
Oh and if the fuckers will not turn off there stereo (They usally do not until 3am) I will not be coming :(

carver
18th December 2009, 21:41
I am going to bed soon in prep for this :)

I think it might be wet and I could not find any dry stuff at the warehouse :( However..

I did find another requirement for tomorrow...

LOL

oh my god....

rideon
18th December 2009, 21:53
I did find another requirement for tomorrow...

LOL

you may have just confirmed a few suspicions..........didn't realise we were heading to a mardi-gras LMAO :buggerd: :rofl:

The Flux Capacita
18th December 2009, 23:20
Mean I found my keys today, c u guys tomorow or today or whatever

ckai
19th December 2009, 06:28
anyone riding on sunday or heading to brekky? I feel like riding...but tough shit because i can't! haha ha. keen on brekky though. I think the wife might be heading to the land of dork tomorrow so might tag along. big brekky might help with the journey if anyone is keen.

Leyton
19th December 2009, 14:32
I think I am all ridden out for this weekend LOL, was a good run down 22 today.

1x Driftwood so far from the beach ?
2x Possum
1x Kittie
1x Headgehog
1x Tree branch that had fallen across the road, big ups to Josh for moving it !
1x Blind driver pullin out of gas station :P

Good little ride with the Acc protestors, and big ups Mom, and a few others from Auck's whom got this all organised

More pictures in the private comunity, I should have waited for the rest for the SH22 photo, soz guys.

Leyton

:2thumbsup

Leyton
21st December 2009, 12:01
Seal = Getting better, Still a bit stoney leading up and away from the loose sealed areas but one gets a little more warning as you approach the hairy corners now so it is great :)

Went the back RD to Naguhawah-he-a? then back road to Huntly, Heatherington to SH22, then to Wainaro back road to Raglan, then divi on the way back.

Nice ride:scooter:

Tinsel is still on the bike!! LOL

Piolt powers = Awsumness, Then got quite humm spongey when they got hot but they still stick like glue and are showing signs of good even ware. I am getting these again! quite happy with them.

End of report :) Now to wash the cage, and maybe the bike.. but I cant be arsed putting the tinsel back on there for Xmas :P

STJim
22nd December 2009, 14:20
See the attached Link
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=115574
Lunch at the Coroglen on Wednesday 30 December 2009:wari:

Murray
23rd December 2009, 06:36
Be away from 27th until ??. Off to discover the far north with Rideon, Misred, Warr & Clair and wifey.

Pub night tonight lets make it a festive one since we are away next week and those doing the above ride may not be back in time next Wednesday.

caseye
23rd December 2009, 06:49
Hope you guys will be calling us on the mobile if your'e close enough to stop for a cuppa or whatever, have a safe ride everyone.

ckai
23rd December 2009, 06:57
Be away from 27th until ??. Off to discover the far north with Rideon, Misred, Warr & Clair and wifey.

Pub night tonight lets make it a festive one since we are away next week and those doing the above ride may not be back in time next Wednesday.

right, I'm coming tonight. let's see how many people we can get. I'll hand out the high-5's for the bone break game.

Codeine and beer gives you a soft fuzzy feeling in side so :beer:

I suppose i better tell my driver.

Murray
23rd December 2009, 07:05
Hope you guys will be calling us on the mobile if your'e close enough to stop for a cuppa or whatever, have a safe ride everyone.

You never reply to your mobile. Did you get my text yesterday???

Spazm
23rd December 2009, 08:58
I'll come down to the pub tonight... bring my new girl down :)

Murray
23rd December 2009, 09:00
I'll come down to the pub tonight... bring my new girl down :)

Whats happened to Tracey???

Spazm
23rd December 2009, 09:09
Whats happened to Tracey???

:) oh yeah.. i still have Tracey as well.. but this new girl lets me ride her for longer and harder and i know exactly where the on switch and the be quiet switch is :p

Murray
23rd December 2009, 09:10
:) oh yeah.. i still have Tracey as well.. but this new girl lets me ride her for longer and harder and i know exactly where the on switch and the be quiet switch is :p

Sounds great where can I get one :2thumbsup:2thumbsup

Spazm
23rd December 2009, 09:16
Sounds great where can I get one :2thumbsup:2thumbsup

You already have one or two locked up in your garage don't you !? :niceone:

ckai
23rd December 2009, 09:23
:) oh yeah.. i still have Tracey as well.. but this new girl lets me ride her for longer and harder and i know exactly where the on switch and the be quiet switch is :p

my ex-girl was a bitch. I obviously did something to piss her off because the last time i was only riding her a short time, she threw her ass in the air and bucked me off! Made me injure my right testicle.

I'm not having any of that shit so I dumped her. :oi-grr:

Leyton
23rd December 2009, 09:28
:) oh yeah.. i still have Tracey as well.. but this new girl lets me ride her for longer and harder and i know exactly where the on switch and the be quiet switch is :p

Not to mention you can always count on her turning over

Leyton
23rd December 2009, 09:30
I'm not having any of that shit so I dumped her. :oi-grr:

What a biTcH!

Well I have to replace one of my girls earings today, they started cracking!! (Mirrors) :)

Good ol Yamaha Warrenty :)

Getting my $$$ worth hehe

Spazm
23rd December 2009, 09:47
my ex-girl was a bitch. I obviously did something to piss her off because the last time i was only riding her a short time, she threw her ass in the air and bucked me off! Made me injure my right testicle.

I'm not having any of that shit so I dumped her. :oi-grr:

Yeah.. i loved my ex but she got too expensive to keep :( on the other hand it's always better to go to a younger fitter girl and break her in :p

ckai
23rd December 2009, 10:13
What a biTcH!

Well I have to replace one of my girls earings today, they started cracking!! (Mirrors) :)

Good ol Yamaha Warrenty :)

Getting my $$$ worth hehe

bloody yamahahahaha's. they don't make em like they used too do they?

carver
23rd December 2009, 20:18
bloody yamahahahaha's. they don't make em like they used too do they?

that is really quite shit to be honest.
so much for quality~

Give me a uh.....

ZX14?

Leyton
23rd December 2009, 20:29
so much for quality~





Yep, now I question what cracks could be in the motor LOL 2 years of warrenty dude, no worrys :)

carver
23rd December 2009, 20:30
Yep, now I question what cracks could be in the motor LOL 2 years of warrenty dude, no worrys :)

my mates SRX600 Imploded like that, cracking the casing!

Leyton
23rd December 2009, 20:36
Yikes!!! , I guess it can happen to anybike hehe only rev my bike to 15,000k for short periods of time so it cant be that bad!!! hehe

smoky
23rd December 2009, 22:43
Yikes!!! , I guess it can happen to anybike hehe only rev my bike to 15,000k for short periods of time so it cant be that bad!!! hehe

Buy a Suzuki

Leyton
23rd December 2009, 22:56
Are you suggesting a bandit ? by any chance :P hehe

ckai
24th December 2009, 07:08
Yikes!!! , I guess it can happen to anybike hehe only rev my bike to 15,000k for short periods of time so it cant be that bad!!! hehe

you wouldn't have an issue with a trumpy ;) they don't even know what 15k looks like....mmmmm torque :banana:

STJim
24th December 2009, 14:14
Buy a Suzuki

Smokey
You wouldn't be selling yours by any chance?
Have been wondering if you were all right - have heard boo from you for a few weeks.
Cheers

ckai
24th December 2009, 17:27
:Offtopic: for those that have requested, photos of the manly scar in my "The Crash" album. They've wired across my knuckle so I can't move it so no riding for me until they take the wires out in about 3 weeks.

I hope you lot will be riding because I'll be gagging for 1 by then.

rideon
24th December 2009, 18:49
Buy a Suzuki

so it can sit in the shed for 3 months LOL .......................

smoky
24th December 2009, 21:35
Smokey
You wouldn't be selling yours by any chance?
Have been wondering if you were all right - have heard boo from you for a few weeks.
Cheers

I have been too busy to make it to the pub on Wednesday nights, but still around. shredded a tyre on the forgotten world highway a couple of weeks ago, but I have too many demerit points currently - and with all the silly season traffic and police out at the moment, I'd rather take the time to spend with wife and kids. Might do a boxing day ride somewhere, or one of those days between xmas and new years

STJim
26th December 2009, 15:36
I have been too busy to make it to the pub on Wednesday nights, but still around. shredded a tyre on the forgotten world highway a couple of weeks ago, but I have too many demerit points currently - and with all the silly season traffic and police out at the moment, I'd rather take the time to spend with wife and kids. Might do a boxing day ride somewhere, or one of those days between xmas and new years

Smoky
The story I have heard is that a nice man came and took your licence off you for 3 months If that trure riding on boxing day wouldn't be a good idea.
please correct me if I have got the story wrong and put an end to the nasty rummors

smoky
26th December 2009, 17:15
Smoky
The story I have heard is that a nice man came and took your licence off you for 3 months

Yep - sadly I have racked up 105 points from Oct 07 until Oct 09, I was less than 5 days away from the first ticked dropping off the two year limit. I got two tickets a week apart in October
For the record - none on the bike


please correct me if I have got the story wrong and put an end to the nasty rummors

the rummors are still nasty
And I did get out on my bike today, nice day for a ride

STJim
27th December 2009, 20:28
the rummors are still nasty
And I did get out on my bike today, nice day for a ride

Smoky It's not worth getting caught. Stay off it. If it's any help I am happy to collect the machine from you and store it in my garage for you until your suspension is up
If you are caught the penality will be 6 months disqualification. you will be not be eligible for any form of work licence and the bike will be imponded for 28 days and then confiscated.
I repeat it's not worth the risk.:Oi:

Murray
29th December 2009, 20:18
hi guys, wee spill up on the northern trip, me trina, donna & milan all ok, Warren sore ankle only and a few scrapes only on bike. be safe on the roads the tarseal is melting big time up north

STJim
29th December 2009, 20:47
hi guys, wee spill up on the northern trip, me trina, donna & milan all ok, Warren sore ankle only and a few scrapes only on bike. be safe on the roads the tarseal is melting big time up north

What happened - tell us more.
Cheers

smoky
29th December 2009, 21:07
hi guys, wee spill up on the northern trip, me trina, donna & milan all ok, Warren sore ankle only and a few scrapes only on bike. be safe on the roads the tarseal is melting big time up north

Not again? what's the boy up to?




P.S for those who have my cell number - my phone is not working sorry

ckai
29th December 2009, 22:33
hi guys, wee spill up on the northern trip, me trina, donna & milan all ok, Warren sore ankle only and a few scrapes only on bike. be safe on the roads the tarseal is melting big time up north

right, that's it, I'm officially calling marshal law and banning us all from riding!

because obviously we can't :)

Either that or we're trying to take over the Mormons. We'd have to be winning now surely???

Good everyone is OK. Keen to hear the goss when we catch up next.

I'm looking at buying some training wheels for the new ride. Anyone else keen? ;)

caseye
30th December 2009, 06:40
It happens all to quickly, glad everyone is OK.

Murray
30th December 2009, 14:22
Nothing major, on the road too tutukaka and just hit a little gravel on a bend where it shouldnt be. Rode all the way back no probs, just a few more scratches where there was some already

Leyton
30th December 2009, 14:30
I'm looking at buying some training wheels for the new ride. Anyone else keen? ;)

We should be brooming the road first and blocking car access, sealing up colvits and putting hay bails on the outsides of the corners as limiting our bikes to 90km/hr and only going out in the dry.

I agree :)

slofox
30th December 2009, 17:43
We should be brooming the road first and blocking car access, sealing up colvits and putting hay bails on the outsides of the corners as limiting our bikes to 90km/hr and only going out in the dry.

I agree :)

And get a man to walk in front, waving a red flag and ringing a bell..?

smoky
30th December 2009, 21:49
And get a man to walk in front, waving a red flag and ringing a bell..?

I think I ran him over today ....... came a round a corner and there he was.....never mind

STJim
31st December 2009, 09:26
I think I ran him over today ....... came a round a corner and there he was.....never mind

I hope you were on foot or someone else was driving

smoky
31st December 2009, 09:32
I hope you were on foot or someone else was driving
Did Back road to Pokuru, Waitomo Valley road, back road to PoiPoi, then Bennydale, Whakamaru, Old taupo road to karipiro Scotmans vlly, matamata, Old Te Aroha road, back on some back roads to Whitehall and thru to Morrinsvile to Hamilton. 470ks (and all on foot Jim)

slofox
31st December 2009, 09:48
Did Back road to Pokuru, Waitomo Valley road, back road to PoiPoi, then Bennydale, Whakamaru, Old taupo road to karipiro Scotmans vlly, matamata, Old Te Aroha road, back on some back roads to Whitehall and thru to Morrinsvile to Hamilton. 470ks (and all on foot Jim)

So it was you I saw running along that road...man you can sure run fast - I had to do 160 to pass...:whistle:

insomnia01
31st December 2009, 11:04
Did Back road to Pokuru, Waitomo Valley road, back road to PoiPoi, then Bennydale, Whakamaru, Old taupo road to karipiro Scotmans vlly, matamata, Old Te Aroha road, back on some back roads to Whitehall and thru to Morrinsvile to Hamilton. 470ks (and all on foot Jim)

Watch out big fella the General is watching you :sherlock: shhh Jims coming

STJim
31st December 2009, 19:39
Did Back road to Pokuru, Waitomo Valley road, back road to PoiPoi, then Bennydale, Whakamaru, Old taupo road to karipiro Scotmans vlly, matamata, Old Te Aroha road, back on some back roads to Whitehall and thru to Morrinsvile to Hamilton. 470ks (and all on foot Jim)

If you get caught I'll do you a special price for a gulity plea .You won't have any other choice. It will be a shame to see the Bandit confiscated though.
I suspose theres always a silver lining to every cloud. You will then be able to buy a Honda when the disqualification ends
cheers:third:

smoky
31st December 2009, 22:35
You will then be able to buy a Honda when the disqualification ends

You saying I'm gay?

smoky
31st December 2009, 22:36
When he gets home - here's a challenge for him on his Jog

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smoky
31st December 2009, 23:02
Happy new year

Leyton
1st January 2010, 08:45
The wasp's last outing for 2009 on New Years Eve

CAUTION : Contains references that the R6 might be getting dirty, Viewer disgresion is advised.


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insomnia01
1st January 2010, 11:26
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ONE & ALL :drinknsin:drinknsin:doobey::doobey::drinknsin

slofox
1st January 2010, 12:37
'appy New Year all...

Decided I like SH30 through Bennydale...noice on a summer's day.

STJim
1st January 2010, 13:16
You saying I'm gay?

You said it not me

insomnia01
1st January 2010, 20:01
'appy New Year all...

Decided I like SH30 through Bennydale...noice on a summer's day.

did you go through Waimiha as well ?? nice little detour if time allows

Murray
6th January 2010, 08:04
Christmas & New year (Eric's pressie should last for many Christmas'es to come) over and now time to start seriously looking at some rides with the weather being good.

Pub night tonight!! Be there and lets set up a wee ride for Sunday - Kawhia or Waihi or something????

lets get going again - the roads are calling!!!!

Spazm
6th January 2010, 09:20
With my first 1000km out of the way now it's time to find some of those good roads back :)

Waiting on a good weekend for this http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=hamilton&daddr=Te+Araroa+Rd+to:Rutene+Rd+to:-38.061067,176.500854+to:hamilton&hl=en&geocode=FZllv_0dq55yCim5T2kgsBhtbTHxP2zWfMKMWQ%3BF eppwv0dQpafCg%3BFWr6sf0dsI-cCg%3B%3BFZllv_0dq55yCim5T2kgsBhtbTHxP2zWfMKMWQ&mra=dpe&mrcr=1&mrsp=3&sz=8&via=1,3&sll=-38.130236,176.846924&sspn=3.020316,4.916382&ie=UTF8&z=8

Leyton
6th January 2010, 09:26
Pft thats nothing man :P Not even worth the consideration as a ride.. so on that note, I might pass on that one :P Yes sure... hehe

Dakar anyone?


With my first 1000km out of the way now it's time to find some of those good roads back :)

Waiting on a good weekend for this http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=hamilton&daddr=Te+Araroa+Rd+to:Rutene+Rd+to:-38.061067,176.500854+to:hamilton&hl=en&geocode=FZllv_0dq55yCim5T2kgsBhtbTHxP2zWfMKMWQ%3BF eppwv0dQpafCg%3BFWr6sf0dsI-cCg%3B%3BFZllv_0dq55yCim5T2kgsBhtbTHxP2zWfMKMWQ&mra=dpe&mrcr=1&mrsp=3&sz=8&via=1,3&sll=-38.130236,176.846924&sspn=3.020316,4.916382&ie=UTF8&z=8

Murray
6th January 2010, 09:56
[QUOTE=Leyton;1129594108]The wasp's last outing for 2009 on New Years Eve

CAUTION : Contains references that the R6 might be getting dirty, Viewer disgresion is advised.

Is a quite moment better than a quiet moment before riding?? Or do you mean its quite a moment that you arr riding. nice vid, funny how when you focus on the road at the bottom of the screen it looks like all the stones are flying??

Leyton
6th January 2010, 10:37
[QUOTE=Leyton;1129594108]Is a quite moment better than a quiet moment before riding?? Or do you mean its quite a moment that you arr riding. nice vid, funny how when you focus on the road at the bottom of the screen it looks like all the stones are flying??

Lol nah before :) The camera picked up the road surface a bit too well and managed to focus itself on the little stones at times LOL, it was mounted on my frame slider for added protection to the bike :)

ckai
6th January 2010, 12:05
Christmas & New year (Eric's pressie should last for many Christmas'es to come) over and now time to start seriously looking at some rides with the weather being good.

Pub night tonight!! Be there and lets set up a wee ride for Sunday - Kawhia or Waihi or something????

lets get going again - the roads are calling!!!!

hahah that's funny. I just came on to ask what the hell was happening with everyone and there being no talk of rides. Greater minds think a like ah ;)


With my first 1000km out of the way now it's time to find some of those good roads back :)

Waiting on a good weekend for this http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=hamilton&daddr=Te+Araroa+Rd+to:Rutene+Rd+to:-38.061067,176.500854+to:hamilton&hl=en&geocode=FZllv_0dq55yCim5T2kgsBhtbTHxP2zWfMKMWQ%3BF eppwv0dQpafCg%3BFWr6sf0dsI-cCg%3B%3BFZllv_0dq55yCim5T2kgsBhtbTHxP2zWfMKMWQ&mra=dpe&mrcr=1&mrsp=3&sz=8&via=1,3&sll=-38.130236,176.846924&sspn=3.020316,4.916382&ie=UTF8&z=8

I'm in for next weekend. Wires come out next week apparently so I'll be able to wrap my finger around the grip :) maybe not since I don't think it's gonna be bending for at least a week after. Crap, and I need a helmet...time to chase insurance.

rideon
6th January 2010, 12:26
hahah that's funny. Wires come out next week apparently so I'll be able to wrap my finger around the grip :) maybe.....

You only need a finger ??? LMAO:slap:

Murray
6th January 2010, 12:35
First to the pub tonight, get an outside table or 2. weather is preemo for a cold lemonade outside

kb_SF1
6th January 2010, 12:43
see you there

kb_SF1
6th January 2010, 12:45
see you there :drinkup::beer:

Leyton
6th January 2010, 12:50
First to the pub tonight, get an outside table or 2. weather is preemo for a cold lemonade outside

I guess that will be me :)

HACHET
6th January 2010, 13:49
i might even make it down the pub later

slofox
6th January 2010, 13:55
If there IS a ride this Sunday, even I might be able to get along. My bum bones will probably have recovered by then...:crazy:

Murray
6th January 2010, 14:25
If there IS a ride this Sunday, even I might be able to get along. My bum bones will probably have recovered by then...:crazy:

Looks good for one!!!!

ckai
6th January 2010, 14:33
i might even make it down the pub later

Holy shitballs batman :gob:

Murray
6th January 2010, 14:34
Holy shitballs batman :gob:

What about you Robin

ckai
6th January 2010, 14:34
You only need a finger ??? LMAO:slap:

I thought I'd give it a work out to bring it back up to strength. As it is, my other fingers would kick it's ass...and that's just mean.

ckai
6th January 2010, 14:36
What about you Robin

Well, I was thinking it. Was thinking I could have bicycled over but I was told I wasn't allowed to pedal on a bike only an excer-cycle. What's the bloody difference?!

I shall see how the lady feels.

wysper
7th January 2010, 08:18
So, did ya go?

Murray
7th January 2010, 08:33
So, did ya go?

Where were you?? Good turn out last night, good to see Quasi along as well!!. Pity about the Xmas NY break putting a stop on the burger deal, will check if its back on next week and let you all know. Calendar entry is up for Kawhia ride on Sunday but typically the weather looks a bit dodgey when we all want to ride. never mind we can make a call on the day and see what its like and whose keen!!

ckai
7th January 2010, 12:26
So, did ya go?


Where were you?? Good turn out last night, good to see Quasi along as well!!. Pity about the Xmas NY break putting a stop on the burger deal, will check if its back on next week and let you all know. Calendar entry is up for Kawhia ride on Sunday but typically the weather looks a bit dodgey when we all want to ride. never mind we can make a call on the day and see what its like and whose keen!!

Exactly! Pop down for brekky on Sunday at least Wysper if you can't do that ride.

I've been holding out for some hash browns for about 2 months now. I'm getting the shakes. I might even be able to cut up my own food (wires coming out Thursday)!

rideon
7th January 2010, 12:39
damn - missed the ride to Kawhia. Know the weather was better today but a little short notice huh ! LOL:bash:

Murray
7th January 2010, 12:46
damn - missed the ride to Kawhia. Know the weather was better today but a little short notice huh ! LOL:bash:

Yeah bit short so will do it all again Sunday!!!

slofox
8th January 2010, 06:46
Question re Motowhere - which I know lots of us use.

Is there a quick way to delete multiple points? Sometimes the stupid map assumes you have used a different route than you actually have and it fills in the wrong roads. Individually deleting all the points it has put in can take about three weeks. I'd like to be able to just "undo" the last step...but I can't seem to find any way to do so.

Any ideas anyone?

Ta.

insomnia01
8th January 2010, 10:19
mister koz is the man for this info

Murray
8th January 2010, 13:41
Forecast getting better and better for Sunday - Dust off those gears. Its in the calendar - new riders welcome

Waikato
10 Day Regional Forecast
Today
Friday 8
Fine spells increasing. Southwesterlies.
Tomorrow
Saturday 9
Fine weather, southwest breezes dying out at night.

Sunday 10
Fine at first but becoming cloudy in the afternoon and showers developing. Rain at night. Fresh northwesterlies developing

Leyton
8th January 2010, 17:20
Any ideas anyone?

Ta.

I export it as a .gpx, Delete half the txt file, and reimport it :P Hehe

sil3nt
8th January 2010, 20:30
Havent ridden since the monday before christmas. Girlfriend is working so i got no excuses although i am sure i will find one.