Waikato: Laxed out rides [Archive] - Page 8

Leyton

8th January 2010, 20:47

Havent ridden since the monday before christmas. Girlfriend is working so i got no excuses although i am sure i will find one.

Only I have a valid excause for Sunday and that is, I just bought a boat! LOL So my rich's are dwindling :)

However, That has not stopped me before LOL! So if I feel the itch on Sunday, count me in :P As I am now, I want to sleep!! but I cant, I have serious hours of Forza3 ahead of me :)

Murray

9th January 2010, 06:24

only i have a valid excause for sunday and that is, i just bought a boat! Lol so my rich's are dwindling :)

however, that has not stopped me before lol! So if i feel the itch on sunday, count me in :p as i am now, i want to sleep!! But i cant, i have serious hours of forza3 ahead of me :)

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ckai

9th January 2010, 06:43

Only I have a valid excause for Sunday and that is, I just bought a boat! LOL So my rich's are dwindling :)

However, That has not stopped me before LOL! So if I feel the itch on Sunday, count me in :P As I am now, I want to sleep!! but I cant, I have serious hours of Forza3 ahead of me :)

Actually, I'm the only one with an excuse :) So if I ride will that screw all your excuses up for the rest of your life?:laugh:

What sorta boat, hopefully not one of those pofter "fishing" ones. If it can't pull up a skiier, it's not worth having. I find it's cheaper to just use someone elses, especially if you use it more than them haha

Quasievil

9th January 2010, 07:31

Actually, I'm the only one with an excuse :) So if I ride will that screw all your excuses up for the rest of your life?:laugh:

What sorta boat, hopefully not one of those pofter "fishing" ones. If it can't pull up a skiier, it's not worth having. I find it's cheaper to just use someone elses, especially if you use it more than them haha

Yeah I feel like a ski.......hint hint

sil3nt

9th January 2010, 15:28

Only I have a valid excause for Sunday and that is, I just bought a boat! LOL So my rich's are dwindling :)

However, That has not stopped me before LOL! So if I feel the itch on Sunday, count me in :P As I am now, I want to sleep!! but I cant, I have serious hours of Forza3 ahead of me :)I think you need to take all of us on a Laxed out fishing trip! Then have some laxed out Forza action afterwards. I have to pick up Forza 3 as soon as i sell Assassins Creed 2.

Leyton

9th January 2010, 18:55

What sorta boat, hopefully not one of those pofter "fishing" ones.

LOL, Its a 10ft Launch with a welded reinforced aluminium hull .. LOL Aka, Dingy :)

Least can be said about the trailer... I got it up past 60km/hr, and no shit, the trailer wanted to do flips!! So lucky I did not get onto the motorway like that. Turned out the axle plate was bent and the wheel was turned in by 2 degrease!!!

So after taking fuel can, removing motor and making a makeshift, that is now a perminent motorstand in my little baby rav4, I deflated the offending tyre and dragged the bitch down the motorway.. with no lights, rego, warrent.. it was scary..... The tyre was chewing out all the way home :)

So now I have a trailer rebuild job coming on... at first it was just the drawbar LOL :) On the bright side, the motor starts first pull :) boat is great.

Down side, I am $500 shorter in my balance then I thought I would be due to forcasted repairs and miss calculation of balances. Plus side is.. I phoned the guy who sold me lot and had a bit of a bark about the fact that he had not disclosed the fact that the axle plate was bent (Due to someone probably backing into the trailer)

Crikey!!! So backroads home it was. It took 4hrs :)

The Flux Capacita

9th January 2010, 20:49

I could be keen for a laced out ride tomorrow as it will be my last before I head to Texas

sil3nt

10th January 2010, 13:17

Excellent ride out there! Good turn out with 15-20 bikes. Decided to do Te Pahu Road on the way back as well since i love it. Hope we can get this many numbers for another ride :yes:

mapsanji

10th January 2010, 13:48

agree...awsome day it was besides haveing a close one on one of the corners but yea lesson learned.

insomnia01

10th January 2010, 18:26

Good turnout today people !!! AWESOME great to see some new faces

Murray

11th January 2010, 06:36

Agree to all above - great day nice ride back - good to see new faces and a few older ones back again!! Nice little group followed Trina back all the way so good to see people out for a nice laxed ride with good weather and good company.

cheers for the day guys and girls.

ckai

11th January 2010, 07:19

You can all go screw yourselves!!! Bastards LOL

The turnout reminded me of the old school days. Obviously Jan-Feb is our riding months (well not mine anyway)

Yeah I feel like a ski.......hint hint

I would offer to supply your fix but if I ain't getting on the water, ya can get stuffed :) I was thinking of going for a wakeboard the other weekend and was just gonna hang on with one hand, until Brooke reminded me of my hip. Screw it.

It's tragic, the boat hasn't gone out all summer so I think I may have to look at sorting that problem next month. Open invite if it goes on the water.

Spazm

11th January 2010, 11:13

This will make ya feel better ckai.. 1wheelriot and i took a leisurely ride back via Awakino

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=-37.769222,175.262318&daddr=Te+Kowhai+Rd+to:Te+Pahu+Rd+to:kawhia+to:Taha roa+Rd+to:Mangatoa+Rd+to:Manganui+Rd+to:Mairoa+Rd+ to:Oparure+Rd+to:Fullerton+Rd+to:Waitomo+Valley+Rd +to:Tuhikaramea+Rd+to:Forest+Lake+Rd&hl=en&geocode=%3BFbkZwP0dUiRxCg%3BFSMhvv0dqYBwCg%3BFXAwu _0d64prCik7WsgH_i0TbTGYED-ROdEVJw%3BFb6tuP0dtbtrCg%3BFfVetv0d00pqCg%3BFZIJsv 0dZupoCg%3BFfcjtv0dlz9uCg%3BFa7ztv0dlphvCg%3BFU3Ut _0daOFvCg%3BFWaduP0dCiBwCg%3BFaIPv_0dBORxCg%3BFXqv v_0dFkpyCg&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=0&sz=14&via=1,2,4,5,7,8,9,10,11&sll=-37.773632,175.248327&sspn=0.038874,0.104628&ie=UTF8&ll=-38.21013,175.457153&spn=1.236612,3.348083&z=9

You can add an extra 60km to that for how far 1wheelriot went... we got back at about 5-ish

Good turn out, great ride :niceone:

insomnia01

11th January 2010, 12:34

This will make ya feel better ckai.. 1wheelriot and i took a leisurely ride back via Awakino

I would have been keen for the extended run, but I doubt the owner would have been impressed with all the additional kms & lack of rubber left on the tyres, although there dosen't seem to much tread on the rear as it stands :scratch:

Spazm

11th January 2010, 16:22

I would have been keen for the extended run, but I doubt the owner would have been impressed with all the additional kms & lack of rubber left on the tyres, although there dosen't seem to much tread on the rear as it stands :scratch:

ya might have had to clean the dust of it too from the 13km of gravel :)

Next time

slofox

11th January 2010, 16:57

ya might have had to clean the dust of it too from the 13km of gravel :)

'snot 13km - 'sonly 12.3km...I measured it last time I went through...

Noice ride...

Spazm

11th January 2010, 17:03

'snot 13km - 'sonly 12.3km...I measured it last time I went through...

Noice ride...

Maybe so, but it 'Felt' like 13km and i'm pretty sure some parts of it had more than it's fair share of dust... So i'm calling it 13k... :p

Spazm

11th January 2010, 17:08

Mind you, Hachet went through a 20mtr section of gravel and probably got just as much dust and gravel on his bike as we did... aye Hachet :)

HACHET

11th January 2010, 17:18

Mind you, Hachet went through a 20mtr section of gravel and probably got just as much dust and gravel on his bike as we did... aye Hachet :)

I wondered who would be the first to bring this up (bastard) my excuse for the off road action !!!! I disregarded all of the signs that I did not see yet everybody else did this situation is called (a blonde moment). And that's that

Spazm

11th January 2010, 17:47

I wondered who would be the first to bring this up (bastard) my excuse for the off road action !!!! I disregarded all of the signs that I did not see yet everybody else did this situation is called (a blonde moment). And that's that

:) you're welcome... You did make the most of the amount of gravel you had available to you.

slofox

11th January 2010, 17:51

Maybe so, but it 'Felt' like 13km and i'm pretty sure some parts of it had more than it's fair share of dust... So i'm calling it 13k... :p

When I went through the gravel was spread all over the road - no "dry" wheel tracks to use...so it felt like about 130km to me that day...

I really got into the section south of Waikawau once the road opened out a little - and the Awakino gorge bit as well...:devil2:

Spazm

11th January 2010, 18:03

When I went through the gravel was spread all over the road - no "dry" wheel tracks to use...so it felt like about 130km to me that day...

I really got into the section south of Waikawau once the road opened out a little - and the Awakino gorge bit as well...:devil2:

the gravel section was suprisingly good yeasterday

yeah after Waikawau the road really does flow and gets a good groove on :)

Leyton

11th January 2010, 18:47

rideon

12th January 2010, 09:01

Any one interested in an overnighter trip heading New Plymouth way, round the mountain, Forgotten hiway area? Prolly gonna leave 2ish on friday & just head south. Find accom & food when tired n hungary. Get home sometime Sat aft. Nothing planned or booked , just gonna ride !!! Weather looks Ok so far .........:ride:

insomnia01

12th January 2010, 11:41

rideon

12th January 2010, 17:06

This is an AMAZING ride report ................definatley worth a read , pretty ( i mean pretty) good pics esp pages 5 or 6 from memory

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=533442

Leyton

12th January 2010, 17:49

This is an AMAZING ride report ................definatley worth a read , pretty ( i mean pretty) good pics esp pages 5 or 6 from memory

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=533442

Yep, I got to get me self a russian mail order bride!

ckai

12th January 2010, 18:03

This is an AMAZING ride report ................definatley worth a read , pretty ( i mean pretty) good pics esp pages 5 or 6 from memory

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=533442

Those first pics look like the road from Long Way Round. Crazy, crazy shit. Spazm will be drooling haha

Spazm

12th January 2010, 18:18

:) i saw that thread .... niiiiiice... I'd love to ride around Russia, Eastern Europe, South America & Africa. maybe do a warm up lap of Australia... Now where did i put that winning lotto ticket ???

mister.koz

13th January 2010, 08:01

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/116770-Join-us-on-FaceBook-and-win!

Mate of mine's running a promo, he's got lots of cool stuff, show you some at the pub :D

Murray

13th January 2010, 08:13

Burger deal back on tonight. Im supposed to be doing a 6am-11pm shift today & tomorrow so not sure that I can make it tonight. depends on how busy bar & restauarnt look???

ckai

13th January 2010, 12:03

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/116770-Join-us-on-FaceBook-and-win!

Mate of mine's running a promo, he's got lots of cool stuff, show you some at the pub :D

I meant to ask you AGES ago...is the website your handy work? I didn't actually know he was local.

Burger deal back on tonight. Im supposed to be doing a 6am-11pm shift today & tomorrow so not sure that I can make it tonight. depends on how busy bar & restauarnt look???

hmmm, I need to bulk up on food since I can't eat tomorrow. It'll either be this or do the KFC thing we did last week. Trina was spot on when she said Rototuna is good. I can burn of the kg of fat by not having anything tomorrow ahah

Might see you guys down there. Might not.

mister.koz

13th January 2010, 12:12

I meant to ask you AGES ago...is the website your handy work? I didn't actually know he was local.

Nah, not my handywork i don't have the eCommerce customer base to make CCD processing viable, getting there tho.

He's local, a good dude and he's got good stuff :) my zero gravity screen come from him, and a few other trick bits. Definately local.

I think leyton got his clearskins from him too.

ckai

13th January 2010, 12:30

He's local, a good dude and he's got good stuff :) my zero gravity screen come from him, and a few other trick bits. Definately local.

I think leyton got his clearskins from him too.

He seems to do reasonable prices. In saying that, I'm looking at getting some Techspecs, screen and Comp Werkes tail light so it's gonna be cheaper for me to get them shipped from the states together (and he only stocks the screens). If I was getting just the screen I would probably go with him. Might have a chat with him to see if I can give him some of my money.

mister.koz

13th January 2010, 12:33

He seems to do reasonable prices. In saying that, I'm looking at getting some Techspecs, screen and Comp Werkes tail light so it's gonna be cheaper for me to get them shipped from the states together (and he only stocks the screens). If I was getting just the screen I would probably go with him. Might have a chat with him to see if I can give him some of my money.

Yeah give simon a buzz, he's got ways and means of combining things with good pricing, i've been surprised a few times :)

ckai

13th January 2010, 13:15

is it just me or is the "group page" playing silly buggers? Gone back to not showing if new posts are up and the last post dates are up the crap.

Murray

13th January 2010, 13:44

Its just you - still the same as it was with the date thing (wrong) but the cross to the left should be highlited to show any threads that have been posted to and not read since you last vistsed the "group page"

sil3nt

15th January 2010, 15:46

Anything on for this sunday? Weather should be good only a few spots of rain in the afternoon.

slofox

16th January 2010, 18:19

Well, if it ain't raining, I'm gunna do THIS (http://www.motowhere.com/maps/route/Round-Lake-Rotorua)...

Be leaving pretty early - maybe 7 - 8 am...

ckai

16th January 2010, 20:10

Well I ain't riding but I'm heading to brekky. The wife wanted to double me on the back of her bike (I can't pull in the clutch lever)....crazy tart :wacko:

slofox

17th January 2010, 20:18

Well, if it ain't raining, I'm gunna do THIS (http://www.motowhere.com/maps/route/Round-Lake-Rotorua)...

Done. About four hours to complete including a couple of stops for coffee and bum denumb procedures...really gotta do something about that seat...

Nice round the back of Lake Rotorua and nice through SH36 to Pyes Pa...apart from tons of traffic...mostly slow traffic...

Murray

19th January 2010, 14:15

STJim

19th January 2010, 17:00

All very quiet on the laxed out front? Weather for this weekend
Saturday 23
A few showers. West or southwest winds.

Sunday 24
Occasional showers. Winds mainly westerly

Whose riding Sunday? I have a wee idea to head up to Miranda, Clevedon and back down through Te Kawhata way. Talk about it at pub tomorrow

I put up a post in the community pages. I am R I C for a Ulysses ride on Sunday leaving 1.00 pm from Te Awamutu Caltex Will be a tour of back country roads in the Northern King Country. In invitation is extended to anyone who would like to join us

Murray

22nd January 2010, 08:58

ckai

22nd January 2010, 11:05

Where is everybody?? Reasonable turn out at pub on Wednesday and 16 bikes on our last ride two weeks ago and all seems to have gone into hibernation again. I know we are all waiting for Cameron to come back but do we really miss him that much.

If the weather is OK Sunday Trina and I are tossing up on the Ulysses ride or a bit of an exploritry ride out Tahuna way and up waiti road onto Old Hill Road and Top road? Through to Miranda? and back. Anyone done the waiti/top road roads???

If we do that we will leave 11ish from hotel but a decision will be made weather dependent!!

Of course everyone misses me. The proof is in the pudding...I turn = heaps of bikes, I don't = :(

:lol:

We're heading off the Mansfield this weekend to watch cages race. Interested to see the new setup down there which is meant to be top notch (well anything is better than what they had).

I might give Hamilton Motorcycles a call next week to see if they have an update for my bike. Then it'll give me a goal for my hand. At the moment I can't even wrap my fingers around the bar. All I'm aiming for is 3 fingers at least to wrap and the strength to hang on :)

But yeah I have to admit, everyone is being very slack after that big turn out. Anyone care to share why? Come on, you can tell me. The Dr will sort it out...

kb_SF1

22nd January 2010, 16:14

Only 1 day in Hn this week, and not many more last week, work is back into overload so will be interested in a ride on Sunday. It's a bit of chain saw work tomorrow. :drool:

The Flux Capacita

22nd January 2010, 16:17

good to see everyones making the most of the weather and goin on some good rides:)...in the meantime i'm havn a sweet time in Texas mucking around on farm bikes

Leyton

23rd January 2010, 02:09

Hey all

Whats the route for this weekend, any decided for LOR ?

Leyton

Leyton

23rd January 2010, 02:09

Hey all

Whats the route for this weekend, any decided for LOR ?

Leyton

Murray

23rd January 2010, 07:06

Hey all

Whats the route for this weekend, any decided for LOR ?

Leyton

Will Ive got where we are looking at going in above posting. Still waiting on someone to let me know if waiti,top road etc is sealed. Google doesnt zoom in far enough??

slofox

23rd January 2010, 07:33

Will Ive got where we are looking at going in above posting. Still waiting on someone to let me know if waiti,top road etc is sealed. Google doesnt zoom in far enough??

Street view is available for some of Waiti and all of Top. But the pics are hard to decipher - I'll look again on the work puter - might be better on LCD widescreen...both roads look narrow and have no centre line markings...pics taken on a manky gloomy day by the looks...

diggydog

23rd January 2010, 10:03

slofox

23rd January 2010, 10:29

hi all, by looking at motorcycle tour maps it shows sealed at start and then goes into gravel for the rest of the road, but this book maybe out dated 2005 (NEW ZEALAND MOTORCYCLE ATLAS). I googled in on waiti rd but no luck.

Agreed. Waiti looks sealed part way then unsealed. Top looks sealed. At least at the time when Street View was taken...

Murray

25th January 2010, 07:54

Good wee ride yesterday 5 bikes, 6 people, 250 kms. Found Waiti Road went up it for about 5 kms and hit the gravel. Josh went on solo for about 4-5 kms and came back to tell us its very scenic but a real goat track, so we flagged it and went elsewhere and ended up doing some of the ride we did with Ulysses through to Kaiuia for a meal stop and coffee etc. Back through Ngtea and then Trina led and got us completely lost through some nice countryside with canals etc etc. Got back on highway 29 somewhere near Patahuna (I think) and then back through Morrinsville. All in all a good ride and a great day to be out riding. Pub stop at the end we decided rides need to go on the calendar so next week we are looking at Okaroire via Karapiro and Hobbiton and back via back road Matamata Te Aroha. I will put on Calendar DONE

carver

25th January 2010, 18:31

smoky

25th January 2010, 21:39

sweet, i might go check it out

While out that way try coming back on the Ohinewai Road from SH27 over this awesome hill to Matahuru valley - it's gravel but freaken wicked ride/drive.
You can stop at the top of the hill and walk up the road to the TV pillion at the top - massive view, you can see the whole of the Hauraki and Coromandel Peninsular disappearing in the distance, the view out the other side takes in nearly all the Waikato Basin.
Once off the gravel the ride is pretty good.

Murray

27th January 2010, 07:13

Come on guys and girls Calendar entry is up! Whose riding??? Pub Tonight Yahooo

ckai

27th January 2010, 09:54

Come on guys and girls Calendar entry is up! Whose riding??? Pub Tonight Yahooo

I might as well throw my name down to get things rolling. Unless something happens I'll be there for brekky and I'll be doing my damnedest to ride as well. Not doing the wet though. Wet for my first ride is not gonna make it fun.

Murray

27th January 2010, 09:58

It will be fine

Saturday 30
Fine weather. Southeast breezes.

Sunday 31
Showers developing later. Southeasterlies

sil3nt

27th January 2010, 16:20

I just picked up some new BT45s for the little old ninja. Don't think i can get them fitted in time though.

rideon

27th January 2010, 20:52

insomnia01

28th January 2010, 07:10

Come on guys and girls Whose riding???

Scooter still in the shop :crybaby::crybaby::crybaby: But :soon: VERY :soon:
IT WILL BE ALIVE :devil2::devil2::devil2:

STJim

28th January 2010, 08:02

We're doing the Chateu 2 plateu charity ride - Taupo sat night, Chateu- forgotten highway - Mt Taranaki , Stratford on Sunday , home via road from Awakino 2 Kawhia . Going two up - can't wait
If weather Dodgy will catch you guys on Sunday.

Rideon
See you at the Chateu. Weather is now looking ok for the weekend. Where are you staying in Stratford?

rideon

28th January 2010, 17:48

Rideon
See you at the Chateu. Weather is now looking ok for the weekend. Where are you staying in Stratford?

Not sure - Family of the guy we are riding with I think , not sure if its stratford or closer to New plymouth. See you Sunday morning ...........

BikerDazz

28th January 2010, 18:14

HI there chaps and chapettes
I'd be keen to tootle along on your ride if ok...

ckai

28th January 2010, 18:58

HI there chaps and chapettes
I'd be keen to tootle along on your ride if ok...

Na get stuffed. We don't want your kind
:laugh:

After my little ride today to see how I'll handle it, I'm definitely gonna be there. I'll be shagged after it but I'll just cruise along.
:scooter:

STJim

29th January 2010, 08:11

Na get stuffed. We don't want your kind
:laugh:

How Rude . Ckai with repect you response is less than appropriate and not very funny at all.

Murray

29th January 2010, 08:14

How Rude . Ckai with repect you response is less than appropriate and not very funny at all.

He's like that

smoky

29th January 2010, 12:34

He's like that

Yeah - him and his kind

(what's 'his kind' again - the kind that fall off. or the kind that go fast, or the kind that do both, or the kind that ride Honda's...)

STJim

29th January 2010, 13:27

Yeah - him and his kind

(what's 'his kind' again - the kind that fall off. or the kind that go fast, or the kind that do both, or the kind that ride Honda's...)

Nice I think but not the but about Honda's What about the kind that ride zooks?

ckai

29th January 2010, 14:46

How Rude . Ckai with repect you response is less than appropriate and not very funny at all.

haha I'm sure Dazz got the joke, if not he can insult me on Sunday. Sarcasm is still the lowest form off humour. ;)

Dazz, just so you know, you are more than welcome to come along on Sunday. You will warmly welcomed with open arms (from Murray the Honda rider) - Sorry Murray couldn't resist. haha. But if the weather is dodgy maybe you'll get a hug from Rideon. He's very huggable :hug:

Yeah - him and his kind

(what's 'his kind' again - the kind that fall off. or the kind that go fast, or the kind that do both, or the kind that ride Honda's...)

LOL My kind or Dazz' kind? My kind just fall off. We don't know how to go fast. And we're not allowed to ride Honda's.

Nice I think but not the but about Honda's What about the kind that ride zooks?

What are zooks?

BikerDazz

29th January 2010, 17:11

[QUOTE=ckai;1129628279]haha I'm sure Dazz got the joke, if not he can insult me on Sunday. Sarcasm is still the lowest form off humour. ;)

Dazz, just so you know, you are more than welcome to come along on Sunday. You will warmly welcomed with open arms (from Murray the Honda rider) - Sorry Murray couldn't resist. haha. But if the weather is dodgy maybe you'll get a hug from Rideon. He's very huggable :hug:

Well I do tend to suffer a lot of exclusion - being witty, talented and incredibly beautiful has had it's drawbacks over the years.:innocent:

Or is your problem with my ride - you know it takes a speshil person to tame the wild Scorpio beast :scooter:

ckai

29th January 2010, 17:15

[QUOTE=ckai;1129628279]Well I do tend to suffer a lot of exclusion - being witty, talented and incredibly beautiful has had it's drawbacks over the years.:innocent:

Or is your problem with my ride - you know it takes a speshil person to tame the wild Scorpio beast :scooter:

Hahhaha. I would say I know the feeling but I'm neither talented or witty - incredibly beautiful is another story.

I just don't wanna get nipped by the mighty scorpio.

BikerDazz

29th January 2010, 17:22

Well to be honest I'm not that witty and fairly talentless, but it sounded good at the time.
And the Scorpio, like my dogs, is more of a licker than a nipper.

sil3nt

29th January 2010, 17:28

Looks like its going to rain. I will still be keen though!

ckai

29th January 2010, 17:58

Looks like its going to rain. I will still be keen though!

Holy crap, boy is it what! I want be riding if it's raining but I'll turn up in the mourning.

Murray

30th January 2010, 07:18

ckai

30th January 2010, 10:48

Tomorrow
Sunday 31
Cloud thickening and scattered rain spreading from the east in the afternoon. Southeasterlies

It will stay dry same as it has all week with some rain at night. For such a beautiful man Ckai you sure are soft.

The rain melts my plastic and silicone. It is looking better than what it said yesterday.

On a related note, when the metservice recommends the number of "layers of clothing", at what temperature would they every recommend "0 Layers of Clothing"? 30+?

slofox

30th January 2010, 11:18

On a related note, when the metservice recommends the number of "layers of clothing", at what temperature would they every recommend "0 Layers of Clothing"? 30+?

I had over 30C at my place the other day but when I got home all the neighbourhood women still had all their clothes on...buggrit

So I guess it must be 35+...

carver

30th January 2010, 18:54

Na get stuffed. We don't want your kind
:laugh:

After my little ride today to see how I'll handle it, I'm definitely gonna be there. I'll be shagged after it but I'll just cruise along.
:scooter:

scared he'll show you boys up?

ckai

30th January 2010, 19:40

scared he'll show you boys up?

Being scared is the lack of realisation for the inevitable...

carver

30th January 2010, 19:44

Being scared is the lack of realisation for the inevitable...

nice answer.....

go the scorpion

BikerDazz

31st January 2010, 08:39

I assume that the ride's been cancelled (goddamn the pishting weather)?

diggydog

31st January 2010, 08:48

oh no it's raining, that sucks i was looking forward to going 4 a blat.
r we still going or we go to pub.

diggydog

31st January 2010, 08:53

whats the weather 4 tomorrow monday ?

pc220

31st January 2010, 08:57

It only a few showers , looks like its clearing slowly down this way. Youll be right.

sil3nt

31st January 2010, 09:42

You lot could have at least turned up for breakfast :bleh:

Four of us were there.

Too wet for a ride as everyone has figured and i think my clutch is almost dead. As are my tyres.

sil3nt

31st January 2010, 09:43

You lot could have at least turned up for breakfast :bleh:

Four of us were there.

Too wet for a ride as everyone has figured and i think my clutch is almost dead. As are my tyres.

ckai

31st January 2010, 15:58

was planning on turning up for brekky.

I think tomorrow is gonna be just as bad although, today was meant to be not bad and tomorrow crap. So maybe the weather has come early. A ride tomorrow may be on the cards. May work on the dog kennel though. Big decisions.

smoky

31st January 2010, 19:31

Went out for a ride, my self and a mate, a bit wet, a bit slippery - just a bit of a ride around Te Pahu, Pirongia, Te Awamutu, Back to Hamilton. A good day to practice wet weather riding, not too cold and not much wind
Think I spotted a black kwaka 250 on our way out of town from Dinsdale - could that of been you Sil3ntwar on your way into town?

sil3nt

31st January 2010, 19:37

Yep that would have been me heading in for brekky. Wondered what two bikes were doing heading out towards raglan that early in the morning on a shit day :lol:

smoky

1st February 2010, 07:11

.......Wondered what two bikes were doing heading out towards raglan that early in the morning on a shit day :lol:

We're doing the South Island in March, so need to get some practice in just in case it rains while we're down there

Murray

1st February 2010, 07:20

rideon

1st February 2010, 19:56

Saturday - Cambridge, Rotorangi, Parawera, Mangakino, Bennydale, Taumaranui, Turangi, Taupo.
Sunday - Tokaanau, National Park, Chatuea, Taumaranui, FORGOTTEN HIGHWAY, Stratford, New Plymouth.
Monday - New Plymouth - Hamilton up main drag

Did someone say something about rain?? Only hit a little bit of misty drizzle for first bit if SH 43 then a shower of rain just past Pio Pio today BUT we rode in some pretty big winds at times !!
Wicked 3 days away on the bike. Can Thoroughly recommend the Chateau 2 plateau ride. Well organised , great venues , awesome prize pool :2thumbsup

carver

2nd February 2010, 05:45

Sure was wet - great day to go to the pub and watch the 20/20 final from a fine New Plymouth. Have postponed Okaroire until next Sunday and redone the Calendar for it.

Least Trina and I got in a small ride Saturday arvo.

Welcome back Mr Carver, how was Aussie???

wicked, lots of flooding the closer you got to the middle, and the closer to the outside, the more chance of a bushfire

slofox

2nd February 2010, 06:47

wicked, lots of flooding the closer you got to the middle, and the closer to the outside, the more chance of a bushfire

Are you going to publish your ride report, Carver?

carver

2nd February 2010, 19:00

drive report?
haha, it has been filmed, got 40 mins to make into 10 min with a new brand name too....

il do it after my case....

Murray

3rd February 2010, 14:26

Some people a bit conspicuous by their absence. There must be Love in the Air for at least a couple of the LOR group that I know of. Come on calander is up for ride on Sunday. Get out of bed and show some interest.

Forecast looks OK

Friday 5
Fine. Light winds and sea breezes.

Saturday 6
Fine. Light winds and sea breezes.

Sunday 7
Mainly fine. Light winds, then southeasterlies developing late afternoon or evening with the chance of a shower.

slofox

3rd February 2010, 14:34

I'll see if I can work the training session round this one Murray...ya nevva know...

sil3nt

3rd February 2010, 19:41

Come on slofox we need you!

I think 2nd2last1 wants to do an evening ride this friday if anyone is interested. Will depart when i finish work just after 4. Havent finalised anything yet as he has to get his bike going and i have to make sure mine isn't dead.

ckai

3rd February 2010, 20:27

smoky

4th February 2010, 08:43

Get out of bed and show some interest.

Nah, better not - Murray and Jim will get me if they catch me riding

smoky

4th February 2010, 08:43

Get out of bed and show some interest.

gnidir em hctac yeht fi em teg lliw miJ dna yarruM - ton retteb ,haN

Murray

4th February 2010, 15:08

Nah, better not - Murray and Jim will get me if they catch me riding

Did you not recently post a thread about the speed of some riders you were following??? Obviously you must have been the passeneger!!

smoky

4th February 2010, 15:10

Did you not recently post a thread about the speed of some riders you were following??? Obviously you must have been the passeneger!!
Obviously .......

2nd2last1

4th February 2010, 18:56

Finally back on the road and running good. If anyones keen for a ride tomorrow night feel free to come along. Will prob meet at Rototuna New World carpark around 4.00pm. Will be just a cruise. Destination currently unknown. Can discuss on the night but was thinking possibly Miranda or Kawhia or something??? but any suggstions welcome.

sil3nt

4th February 2010, 19:29

I say Miranda. Just did Kawhia the other week!

2nd2last1

4th February 2010, 22:42

anyone else keen or is it just the two of us???

Murray

5th February 2010, 08:46

Would if I could but have plans tonight. All very quiet at the moment for some reason. Even Leyton has not been on the site all week???
Hope people can make it for the ride on Sunday??

Fine, with areas of morning cloud or fog. Light winds and sea breezes

Autech

5th February 2010, 16:07

ckai

5th February 2010, 19:52

So where's everyone meeting on sunday? Read back but couldn't find the details....

Kingsgate Conference thingy place :) I never remember the proper name. Murray can tell ya. Dunno what time. It should be on the calendar though.

sil3nt

5th February 2010, 20:44

5 hour ride. After 9 hours of work :crazy:

2nd2last1

5th February 2010, 22:00

lol you must be well... FU**ED mate!!!

slofox

6th February 2010, 07:19

Orgamanised. See yiz Sunday...

Quasievil

6th February 2010, 07:37

Kingsgate Conference thingy place :) I never remember the proper name. Murray can tell ya. Dunno what time. It should be on the calendar though.

Kingsgate Hotel
9.15-9.30 for brekky $10 for full buffet or 10am for ride

ckai

6th February 2010, 08:06

Kingsgate Hotel
9.15-9.30 for brekky $10 for full buffet or 10am for ride

There ya go. The guy that turns up once in a blue moon knows more than me.

ckai

6th February 2010, 08:07

Orgamanised. See yiz Sunday...

Good to hear. I'll be eating my hashies. :drool:

Murray

6th February 2010, 08:13

So where's everyone meeting on sunday? Read back but couldn't find the details....

Welcome to the site and thread, hope you can make it tomorrow! I think all info is on the calendar and you can register on it if you want. Just gives us an idea whose coming and should we wait a wee bit longer before we leave if someone whose registered hasnt shown up. Brekkie is optional at $10 per person. 9.30ish should be a good time tomorrow as I think we will have about 120 Asians eating at 9.00ish. Any questions just ask. You will also see in the calendar we meet Wednesdays for a natter and a beer/soft drink. Also welcome to Craig who joined us Wednesday night and seems like he will be joining us tomorrow!!

All looks good

slofox

6th February 2010, 10:23

You fullas want me to be the 200+km/hr lead out or the 70-km/hr TEC?

ckai

6th February 2010, 11:09

You fullas want me to be the 200+km/hr lead out or the 70-km/hr TEC?

We've moved on from the 200+ lead. We thought it was a bit too slow to be classed as Laxed Out, so we now aim for an average lead speed of 237km/hr. We've found it's the optimal speed for aerodynamic efficiency especially if we keep within 2 1/8 inches from each other. It gives the back guys a bit of a sling shot. Kinda like using the moon to land on a meteorite.

It's perfectly safe too. So feel free to lead. It has to be exactly 237 though.

slofox

6th February 2010, 11:24

We've moved on from the 200+ lead. We thought it was a bit too slow to be classed as Laxed Out, so we now aim for an average lead speed of 237km/hr. We've found it's the optimal speed for aerodynamic efficiency especially if we keep within 2 1/8 inches from each other. It gives the back guys a bit of a sling shot. Kinda like using the moon to land on a meteorite.

It's perfectly safe too. So feel free to lead. It has to be exactly 237 though.

Shit - I've only ever had it up to 212...might have to be TEC instead huh?

Doncha think 2 1/8 inches is a little lax? Can't we get it closer than that? I mean, thats nearly 60mm. Don't be such a bunch of pansies! You'll be wearing lycra next...

ckai

6th February 2010, 13:23

Shit - I've only ever had it up to 212...might have to be TEC instead huh?

Doncha think 2 1/8 inches is a little lax? Can't we get it closer than that? I mean, thats nearly 60mm. Don't be such a bunch of pansies! You'll be wearing lycra next...

hahah funnny you should mention lycra. I was thinking of waxing up and donning the skin tights for tomorrow.

212 will be alright for TEC, although Murray likes to have a jelly wrestle with anyone that wants to give it a go. It's good, and also a little disturbing, to watch.

Autech

6th February 2010, 14:07

Welcome to the site and thread, hope you can make it tomorrow! I think all info is on the calendar and you can register on it if you want. Just gives us an idea whose coming and should we wait a wee bit longer before we leave if someone whose registered hasnt shown up. Brekkie is optional at $10 per person. 9.30ish should be a good time tomorrow as I think we will have about 120 Asians eating at 9.00ish. Any questions just ask. You will also see in the calendar we meet Wednesdays for a natter and a beer/soft drink. Also welcome to Craig who joined us Wednesday night and seems like he will be joining us tomorrow!!

All looks good

Roger that, I'll skip breakfast I think as my work eats there all the time but see you there at 9.30

Dodgy1

6th February 2010, 17:06

Roger that, I'll skip breakfast I think as my work eats there all the time but see you there at 9.30

Fuckin shift work....:mad:.....another ride I'm missin out on. Actually thats probably a good thing cos my lycra is in the wash....:gob:....have a good one ladies...:headbang:

BikerDazz

6th February 2010, 17:19

I'll also miss the feed but will be there 10-10:15 for take-off:woohoo:

sil3nt

6th February 2010, 18:07

The feed is worth it guys! Not entirely sure if i will make it. Hope i can go along though.

ckai

6th February 2010, 20:40

I suppose I'll eat by myself then. I'll be the loner in the corner

BikerDazz

7th February 2010, 20:37

Great day out today thanks guys - good weather, good roads, good company.
Cheers to Murray for organising things.
I look forward to the next one.

Murray

8th February 2010, 07:00

Yep, great day for riding. Still dont know how we lost Johnathon?? we left car park over 5 minutes after him and waited a number of places. Sorry bout that but may pay to fill up before arriving?? Nice to see some new faces with Dazza, Jamie, Stephen all coming along and good to see slofox and Ckai back out with us. 12 bikes left 11 made it out of Hamilton for a good ride with good company. Don't know where all the regulars have got to Leyton still missing in action, spazm gone missing in action? David was there but couldnt do the ride as he was working! I'm away next weekend so if someone wants to organise a ride go for, nice bunch of guys (and girls) keen for Sunday rides! See you all at the pub Wednesday if you can make it.

ckai

8th February 2010, 07:28

Yeah it was good to go for a ride. And a bit of a decent one at that. Needed to see what the body could do. I'm not sure about riding next week but we'll see what happens. If I do ride, and no one has come up with a route, I may even try and come up with one. We shall see.

And Dazz, you weren't joking about being pretty ;) And sil3nt, what happened? You wait somewhere else?

jmk

8th February 2010, 07:35

Good to see you back riding Ckai :)

We went for short ride to Te Awamutu in the afternoon

insomnia01

8th February 2010, 09:13

[QUOTE=Murray;1129639938]I'm away next weekend so if someone wants to organise a ride go for QUOTE]

I should be back on board for a blast this weekend & if nothing is organised I would be more than happy to lead a loop somewhere :innocent::yes: , scooter is out of rehab just awaiting collection....

slofox

8th February 2010, 11:54

Yesterday will be the last LOR for me for a bit - back to the d'Auckland weekly regime next week...

I have two hours worth of vid footage from yesterday. I'll see if I can cobble a sensible five or so minutes from it and post it up in the next few days...

Autech

8th February 2010, 15:02

Cheers for bringing me along yesterday, was a great ride! Definately up for another if you'll have me back :P

Dodgy1

9th February 2010, 04:31

back to the d'Auckland weekly regime next week...

I'm almost afraid to ask :crazy:

ckai

9th February 2010, 19:46

Good to see you back riding Ckai :)

We went for short ride to Te Awamutu in the afternoon

Yeah thanks. Was a little tentative but it'll be good once my own wheels arrive.

Cheers for bringing me along yesterday, was a great ride! Definately up for another if you'll have me back :P

Na get...hung on, I got in trouble the last time I said that.

"You a definitely welcomed back" :hug:

;)

2nd2last1

9th February 2010, 23:11

Well, one too many accidents means my pride and joy is now up for sale. Take a look at http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/118413-1998-GS500E-For-sale?p=1129641152#post1129641152 will prob take $2200 if you mention your from LOR so if you know anyone whos keen PM me!

Spazm

10th February 2010, 06:30

Bugga mate thats no good.. :(

How'd you manage to buckle the wheels and keep her upright ?

sil3nt

10th February 2010, 06:57

It was an impressive feat i must say. He was riding just in front of me and an island jumped out of nowhere (i didn't see it either) all i see is some sparks and his bike coming down out of the air. I think the van behind us got the best view of it all.

Murray

10th February 2010, 08:01

Can't make pub tonight and away with the BFTP group on the weekend so catch you all up next Wednesday. Ride safe

cheers

STJim

10th February 2010, 08:27

Yeah thanks. Was a little tentative but it'll be good once my own wheels arrive.

Na get...hung on, I got in trouble the last time I said that.

"You a definitely welcomed back" :hug:

;)

Much nicer

Spazm

10th February 2010, 09:24

an island jumped out of nowhere (i didn't see it either)

Was that the North Island or the South Island that jumped out in front of ya's ?? or one of those other pesky pacific islands ?? :)

Murray

10th February 2010, 09:29

Anyone looking for a ride over the weekend have a look at the BFTP calander entry. If you head that way on Sunday I might catch up with you!!

ckai

10th February 2010, 10:56

Was that the North Island or the South Island that jumped out in front of ya's ?? or one of those other pesky pacific islands ?? :)

............:lol:

scracha

10th February 2010, 17:29

Yep, great day for riding. Still dont know how we lost Johnathon?? we left car park over 5 minutes after him and waited a number of places. Sorry bout that but may pay to fill up before arriving?? Nice to see some new faces with Dazza, Jamie, Stephen all coming along and good to see slofox and Ckai back out with us. 12 bikes left 11 made it out of Hamilton for a good ride with good company. Don't know where all the regulars have got to Leyton still missing in action, spazm gone missing in action? .

Nice to meet ya'll (and see some very old faces). Broken down bubba bike rider phoned me up Sunday evening to say they'd made it home OK.

BikerDazz

10th February 2010, 17:50

;)
Na get...hung on, I got in trouble the last time I said that.

"You a definitely welcomed back" :hug:

;)[/QUOTE]

Next thing you'll be telling him that he's pretty too!
We'll be sure to keep you in front on future rides; bit worried what you might get up to if allowed to 'go behind' ;)

By the way, my headlight problem was easy fixed - bit embarrassing really - you know how there's a switch that goes headlight, parklight, off? well...um... yeah, it was um like off:eek5:

ckai

10th February 2010, 20:05

Nice to meet ya'll (and see some very old faces). Broken down bubba bike rider phoned me up Sunday evening to say they'd made it home OK.

Good to know. They were along way from it.

Next thing you'll be telling him that he's pretty too!
We'll be sure to keep you in front on future rides; bit worried what you might get up to if allowed to 'go behind' ;)

By the way, my headlight problem was easy fixed - bit embarrassing really - you know how there's a switch that goes headlight, parklight, off? well...um... yeah, it was um like off:eek5:

hahah na mate, I just leave those comments for you.

Interesting that you can even turn it off.

2nd2last1

10th February 2010, 21:42

Bugga mate thats no good.. :(

How'd you manage to buckle the wheels and keep her upright ?

lol hrrmm yeah.. i looked down to see what time we were getting back into hams after a 5 hour ride then HELLO!!! Airborne... then landed nicely back on the road and carried on like nothing had happened.. was a bit random to be honest!!! I was pretty gutted coz I thought I was riding really well then just let my concerntration slip for just a moment!
was a slow ride home thats for sure!!! Lucky sli3ntwar was able to act as protection so I wasnt rammed from behind! (on ya mate!)
but yeah, i think that bike is cursed... or maybe I should just stop riding altogether!!! lol.... Nah!

Murray

11th February 2010, 15:32

Anyone organising a ride for this weekend?? Nothing up on calander!

Following weekend is Paeroa races and we have had a group go up in the past! Is anyone interested and I believe Ulysses also have some going up so may join with them for a ride on the Sunday.

If you havent been to the Paeroa race meet you need to do it!

Weekend after that I think is the Toyrun from Cambridge to Hamilton. Be part of 600-800 (or more bikes)

Autech

11th February 2010, 17:18

;)Na get...hung on, I got in trouble the last time I said that.

"You a definitely welcomed back" :hug:

;)

Explain this inside joke?

I'm up for the Paeroa races already, who's going?
Next thing you'll be telling him that he's pretty too!
We'll be sure to keep you in front on future rides; bit worried what you might get up to if allowed to 'go behind' ;)

By the way, my headlight problem was easy fixed - bit embarrassing really - you know how there's a switch that goes headlight, parklight, off? well...um... yeah, it was um like off:eek5:[/QUOTE]

2nd2last1

11th February 2010, 18:27

By the way, my headlight problem was easy fixed - bit embarrassing really - you know how there's a switch that goes headlight, parklight, off? well...um... yeah, it was um like off:eek5:[/QUOTE]

haha lmao.. NICE!!! at least you didnt pay $80 for them to look at it, then tell you that, The first step for it to work is that you need to turn it on!!!

BikerDazz

11th February 2010, 19:51

Bummer mate.
Moral of the story though is that most accidents happen close to home.
I guess you spent 5 hours being vigilant on the ride then relaxed as the ride was coming to an end and whammo.
Reminder to us all - the ride aint over till your parked up and off the bike.
Don't lose heart, you'll be right.

lol hrrmm yeah.. i looked down to see what time we were getting back into hams after a 5 hour ride then HELLO!!! Airborne... then landed nicely back on the road and carried on like nothing had happened.. was a bit random to be honest!!! I was pretty gutted coz I thought I was riding really well then just let my concerntration slip for just a moment!
was a slow ride home thats for sure!!! Lucky sli3ntwar was able to act as protection so I wasnt rammed from behind! (on ya mate!)
but yeah, i think that bike is cursed... or maybe I should just stop riding altogether!!! lol.... Nah!

BikerDazz

11th February 2010, 19:57

Explain this inside joke?

It's just ckai playing hard to get, then coming on hard and strong - must be all that hair's got him confused.

Okay, okay, I requested attendance at the last ride, ckai said na, piss off; I turned up and he said I was pretty then he's cuddling up to you - dunno if I should be jealous or what!:oi-grr:

ckai

11th February 2010, 20:32

It's just ckai playing hard to get, then coming on hard and strong - must be all that hair's got him confused.

Okay, okay, I requested attendance at the last ride, ckai said na, piss off; I turned up and he said I was pretty then he's cuddling up to you - dunno if I should be jealous or what!:oi-grr:

haha, I thought you may get me confused with a chick so I chopped the locks off. Now I look like Britney Spears. Well maybe not (I think I have a better ass).

As for the ride this weekend, I'm pretty much out. Saturday I'm up in the Land of Dork and Sunday is catching up on the shit I didn't do on Saturday.

Autech

12th February 2010, 15:23

Lol! Funny stuff...

I'm hoping to catch a ride with someone on Sunday as I have to work tommorrow :(

mister.koz

12th February 2010, 16:25

Wait.. isn't sunday guaranteed dodgey day?

BikerDazz

12th February 2010, 16:54

Lol! Funny stuff...

I'm hoping to catch a ride with someone on Sunday as I have to work tommorrow :(

I might be free for a cruise earlier in the day - weather permitting - but cause it's valentines day the Missus is making (read whipped) into seeing a fag as movie in the afternoon "Valentines Day"!:oi-grr:

haha, I thought you may get me confused with a chick so I chopped the locks off. Now I look like Britney Spears. Well maybe not (I think I have a better ass).

Now that's disturbing :eek5:

ckai

12th February 2010, 21:18

Wait.. isn't sunday guaranteed dodgey day?

Na, I think the crap past over us real quick. The weekend is meant to be good now.

I might be free for a cruise earlier in the day - weather permitting - but cause it's valentines day the Missus is making (read whipped) into seeing a fag as movie in the afternoon "Valentines Day"!:oi-grr:

The movie doesn't look that bad. It has Jessica Alba in it :drool:

ckai

12th February 2010, 21:19

BikerDazz

13th February 2010, 15:06

The movie doesn't look that bad. It has Jessica Alba in it :drool:

And Jessica Biel; I still haven't recovered from seeing her awesome body in that dumb "Chuck and Larry" movie.
However, I will spoil the missus's romantic time if I start drooling at the screen :sweatdrop - could backfore badly on me:bash:

Autech

13th February 2010, 15:26

Haha, ahh the joys of being single... Weather is somewhat sheet atm hopefully she'll be good enough tommorrow for a jaunt.

smoky

13th February 2010, 18:35

So who took the new VFR for a spin today?

Leyton

14th February 2010, 11:14

Most attention my bike will be getting today is a well overdue sponge bath (5-6 weeks overdue) she has multiple bugs over her

carver

14th February 2010, 14:55

And Jessica Biel; I still haven't recovered from seeing her awesome body in that dumb "Chuck and Larry" movie.
However, I will spoil the missus's romantic time if I start drooling at the screen :sweatdrop - could backfore badly on me:bash:

keep it on track guys

HACHET

14th February 2010, 18:10

How is the rehabilation coming along ckai

ckai

15th February 2010, 06:47

How is the rehabilation coming along ckai

Not bad, can ride again but want my own bike. Little finger is giving me problems. The more I bend it the more it overlaps with the next one. Don't have enough strength in it to keep it apart.

Getting there though. The hip is pretty much sorted. Can't sit for hours on end though (i.e. long rides)

carver

15th February 2010, 18:18

I checked out waitai road, not bad, pretty narrow though

mister.koz

16th February 2010, 05:13

I checked out waitai road, not bad, pretty narrow though

Where abouts is that? maps.google.com doesn't like the name

Murray

16th February 2010, 07:08

Out near Tahuna

Murray

16th February 2010, 08:41

jmk

16th February 2010, 13:15

Cant do Sunday but at this stage the 28th is good for us ;)

STJim

16th February 2010, 15:05

Theres a calendar entry up for the Toyrun on Feb 28th. register if interested and we will arrange a time to head down to cambridge as a group. Only a short ride but 100's and 100's of bikes and a good charity and big thumbs up to the biking community from the public.

Anyone interested in Paeroa races on Sunday??. I believe Ulysses are heading up early. Jim can you provide details please

Ulysses is heading for Paeroa on Sunday Leaving Hillcrest Caltex at 9.00 am Any one from this group is welcome to ride with us only requirement is to sign in with us sign in form includes a warrenty that your bike is warranted registered and roadworthy and that you are licenced for its capacity. As long as the warrenty is signed no further checks are made unless I happened to notice a bald tyre. Try and rock up at about 8.50 am This will put us in Paeroa at about 10.00am.
Cost at Paeroa is $25.00. At this stage I don't know what Sundays weather hs in store for us.

slofox

16th February 2010, 16:48

At this stage I don't know what Sundays weather hs in store for us.

Metservice 7 day rain forecast looks clear for Sunday

STJim

16th February 2010, 17:05

Metservice 7 day rain forecast looks clear for Sunday

Are you Comming?:

BikerDazz

16th February 2010, 18:21

keep it on track guys

Ooh, sorry bout that ... back on track

Quasievil

16th February 2010, 19:03

keep it on track guys

BWAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Carver the Authoritarian

Classic !!

Quasievil

16th February 2010, 19:07

Ulysses is heading for Paeroa on Sunday Leaving Hillcrest Caltex at 9.00 am Any one from this group is welcome to ride with us only requirement is to sign in with us sign in form includes a warrenty that your bike is warranted registered and roadworthy and that you are licenced for its capacity. As long as the warrenty is signed no further checks are made unless I happened to notice a bald tyre. Try and rock up at about 8.50 am This will put us in Paeroa at about 10.00am.
Cost at Paeroa is $25.00. At this stage I don't know what Sundays weather hs in store for us.

You fucking Joking, I can ride with the Ulysses, but I have to sign a form and you have the right to check my bike to ride on our public road??
Not likely Jim

Autech

16th February 2010, 19:47

Any other groups heading to Paeroa?

scracha

16th February 2010, 20:56

You fucking Joking, I can ride with the Ulysses, but I have to sign a form and you have the right to check my bike to ride on our public road??
Not likely Jim
Sounds like Ullysses. I mean, they bent over for ACC.

Ratti

16th February 2010, 21:01

Sweetheart, its an invitation not an order.

NOthing stopping you making your own way to Paeroa. Other 'clubs', and i really mean patched groups, have rules about what you're allowed to wear/ride if you want to ride with them.
I'm a member of Ulysses here in Hutt, and if I didnt agree with the 'rules' I wouldnt bother. And neither should you.

smoky

16th February 2010, 21:55

Ulysses is heading for Paeroa on Sunday Leaving Hillcrest Caltex at 9.00 am Any one from this group is welcome to ride with us only requirement is to sign in with us sign in form includes a warrenty that your bike is warranted registered and roadworthy and that you are licenced for its capacity. As long as the warrenty is signed no further checks are made unless I happened to notice a bald tyre.
Wow thats sounds like an exciting ride - riding with Jim and the Ulysses ............... on a whole bunch of big long straight roads to Paeroa. Mind you I wouldn't pass the scrutineering would I Jim

Last time I did a ride with Ulysses in Hamilton I have to be honest and say I nearly feel asleep on my bike - they are verrrrrry safe riders

Ratti

16th February 2010, 21:59

lol. great for nana riders like me. but not so great for a different style of rider.

Quasievil

16th February 2010, 22:28

Sweetheart, its an invitation not an order.

Sweetheart ??? you for real

I would rather pluck my eyes out with a hot teaspoon that have you lot tell me what to do and how to do it.
Riding with the Usillycruz was never an option for me on Sunday.

I have yet to crash on the road in 30 years............I know Jim cant say the same and he will check the bikes, sheeeeesh as if

mister.koz

17th February 2010, 07:08

Might do a paeroa ride (via tauranga & maybe pyes par) on sunday - would be starting at 730 or so.

[Edit] No roll call - ride at your own risk

Ratti

17th February 2010, 07:43

Sweetheart ??? you for real
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I would rather pluck my eyes out with a hot teaspoon that have you lot tell me what to do and how to do it.
Riding with the Usillycruz was never an option for me on Sunday.

I have yet to crash on the road in 30 years............I know Jim cant say the same and he will check the bikes, sheeeeesh as if

Sure Im for real. what's got your bee buzzing Sweetheart?
I repeat, Ulysses is an option/invitation and obviously not for you.
Good to know you have avoided crashes for so long, do you mentor newbies or just ride for yourself?
Saw quasimoto writtten on a couple of sets of leathers at ACC protest yesterday, must be the ones you sell? Nice sets they were.

Quasievil

17th February 2010, 07:54

Sure Im for real. what's got your bee buzzing Sweetheart?
I repeat, Ulysses is an option/invitation and obviously not for you.
Good to know you have avoided crashes for so long, do you mentor newbies or just ride for yourself?
Saw quasimoto writtten on a couple of sets of leathers at ACC protest yesterday, must be the ones you sell? Nice sets they were.

Damn stop calling me Sweetheart, its wrong on every level.

my bee buzzing, as per Jims post, yes not for me, if someone is going to check my bike they better have a qualification to do it and or a better riding capability and knowledge than me, otherwise the word ridiculous springs to mind quickly.
I actually started the Mentor programme on KB, and I left as it became more about the "mentor" tag and Ego than riding ability, I dont have anything to do with it.
Do I mentor, no, I will offer help if someone asks for it tho
Yes Quasimoto is our business, and yup its good, and its the best specification in New Zealand, which Im please about.

Ratti

17th February 2010, 11:11

Ok Darling, I will stop calling you Sweetheart.

Fair comments regarding bike inspections. I dont know the folk in question, but am assuming all it means is bike has to be WOFfd and rego'd.

So- can I still think of you as 'sweetheart' Darling? But just not say it in front of any KB'rs

insomnia01

17th February 2010, 11:40

You fucking Joking, I can ride with the Ulysses, but I have to sign a form and you have the right to check my bike to ride on our public road??
Not likely Jim

its only a indemnity form with emergency contacts in case of an emergency & they don't go around doing pre-ride checks on your bike

Last time I did a ride with Ulysses in Hamilton I have to be honest and say I nearly feel asleep on my bike - they are verrrrrry safe riders

Nothing wrong with being safe in a group ride environment ( their groups are generally 15 + riders )

I know most of the riding commitee & they do tend to cater well for all levels of rider ability, after having down a few runs you start to see which run leaders offer rides that are of interest to you & best suit your own riding level

To be far, there are some old fellas in there that really know how to ride & could easily run circles around some KB members I have ridden with, but at the end of the day YOU have the ability to either turn up for the ride & enjoy it for what it is OR stay at home with your hand down your pants OR do your own thing.... its that simple fellas !!!

mister.koz

17th February 2010, 13:43

I reckon riding groups have their own culture, if you don't like it then don't be part of it.

ckai

17th February 2010, 14:46

Damn stop calling me Sweetheart, its wrong on every level.

Gotta agree. You are certainly not a sweetheart. Charming on the other hand...

Ok Darling, I will stop calling you Sweetheart.

Fair comments regarding bike inspections. I dont know the folk in question, but am assuming all it means is bike has to be WOFfd and rego'd.

So- can I still think of you as 'sweetheart' Darling? But just not say it in front of any KB'rs

:lol:

... at the end of the day YOU have the ability to either turn up for the ride & enjoy it for what it is OR stay at home with your hand down your pants OR do your own thing.... its that simple fellas !!!

Yip. Just the same as "read what you want" etc etc. I see every bodies points though.

But enough about everyone else, lets talk about me...has anyone seen a new blue 675 floating around? It seems to have been misplaced :wacko:

mister.koz

17th February 2010, 14:50

...

But enough about everyone else, lets talk about me...has anyone seen a new blue 675 floating around? It seems to have been misplaced :wacko:

Seems like there's a bit of a typo there must be the hand strain/injury, i have corrected for you:

But enough about everyone else, lets talk about me... I'm :wacko:

mister.koz

17th February 2010, 14:53

I have yet to crash on the road in 30 years............

*cough* old *cough*

slofox

17th February 2010, 15:07

Be MORE than 30 years since I crashed on the road...now carparks on the other hand...

Murray

17th February 2010, 15:10

I have yet to crash on the road in 30 years

Paeroa street circuit is a road and like some one else on KB there is video evidence!!!

Quasievil

17th February 2010, 15:35

Paeroa street circuit is a road and like some one else on KB there is video evidence!!!

Nope dont count it was a race............... common !!

I have race crashed 4 times in the last 12 months does that kill my story ?

smoky

17th February 2010, 18:38

Sweetheart, its an invitation not an order. ........
I'm a member of Ulysses here in Hutt, and if I didnt agree with the 'rules' I wouldnt bother. And neither should you.

To be far, there are some old fellas in there that really know how to ride & could easily run circles around some KB members I have ridden with, but at the end of the day YOU have the ability to either turn up for the ride & enjoy it for what it is OR stay at home with your hand down your pants OR do your own thing.... its that simple fellas !!!

I reckon riding groups have their own culture, if you don't like it then don't be part of it.

Flippin heck people!!!

Where's your sense of humour?
I've only been on two rides with the Uselessesss and it was incredibly lame - and you're right; each to their own, I don't have to join them, but that doesn't mean we can't take the piss out of them, a bit of light hearted fun!!

I had a good laugh last time I went out with them - we were shown who the mentors were in case we wanted to follow them and pick up some tips - one mentor was such a shocker she couldn't even maintain 55ks around a 55k corner

And I'm sure Jim's a good rider - but I did have a smile on my face when we over-took him on his ST on the open road, in the ute with the boat on the back

I guess they can all have the last laugh when I kill myself with the reckless way I ride - so I need to get my laughing in now

mister.koz

18th February 2010, 04:27

Flippin heck people!!!

Where's your sense of humour?
I've only been on two rides with the Uselessesss and it was incredibly lame - and you're right; each to their own, I don't have to join them, but that doesn't mean we can't take the piss out of them, a bit of light hearted fun!!

I had a good laugh last time I went out with them - we were shown who the mentors were in case we wanted to follow them and pick up some tips - one mentor was such a shocker she couldn't even maintain 55ks around a 55k corner

And I'm sure Jim's a good rider - but I did have a smile on my face when we over-took him on his ST on the open road, in the ute with the boat on the back

I guess they can all have the last laugh when I kill myself with the reckless way I ride - so I need to get my laughing in now

Ha! yeah man good point :) my sense of humour has been a little strained, been getting up at 4 and working till 4 all week - hello training.. sigh...

ckai

18th February 2010, 07:23

Seems like there's a bit of a typo there must be the hand strain/injury, i have corrected for you:

hahah, yeah my left hand is so keen to get back into typing that it just goes crazy.

I must apologise for not coming to the pub last night. We were a little busy...having a baby :Punk: I said to Brooke I would just pop out to have a drink but she wouldn't have a bar of it. A bit selfish really. It was all about her.

Both mum and bubs are doing good, although Dad got home at 1am so is running a little lean. Should be interesting since I have to pay the staff today and also train someone up to do it.

I suppose 6 hours will be plenty of sleep for the next several months.

All I need is the bike to turn up now.

insomnia01

18th February 2010, 09:57

Congrats to you both, hope mum & bubs are doing well :woohoo::woohoo: I remember when my daughter was born cruising down Cameron street in Tauranga doing doughnuts around every single roundabout @ 2am in my trusty TRIUMPH 2.5

STJim

18th February 2010, 11:27

You fucking Joking, I can ride with the Ulysses, but I have to sign a form and you have the right to check my bike to ride on our public road??
Not likely Jim

Quasie
I don't think you actually read my post. Attached for your information is our sign in sheet. All we are interesed in is the singed disclaimer. I have no interest what so ever in checking bikes or licences unless I happened to see a bald tyre or something else that was in my face.
Let me posse the question .Would you ride with someone you Knew had a bald rear tyre or would you tell them to very nicely to "go away " I don't think so.
The purpose of our sign in sheet is to prevent any claim against Ulysses as a club. If an uninsured bike is damaged we don't want to wearing the bill.
This is purely self presevation for our club which is a New Zealand wide incorporated body.
Also by puting the previous post up I wanted to prevent any problems from all those people who are obviously snmarter and much cleverer than I am and to whom would regard a reasonable request to sign our warranty form as in some way being a slight on their ability.
You don't like it well then the invitation isn't for you. Hopefully we won't see you at 9.00 am on Sunday .

STJim

18th February 2010, 11:38

Wow thats sounds like an exciting ride - riding with Jim and the Ulysses ............... on a whole bunch of big long straight roads to Paeroa. Mind you I wouldn't pass the scrutineering would I Jim

Last time I did a ride with Ulysses in Hamilton I have to be honest and say I nearly feel asleep on my bike - they are verrrrrry safe riders

When you have your licence back we would be happy to have you.
I'll let you kbnow when there is a fast ride comming up . If you are able to keep up with Lou ana Alan the the drinks would be on me. The ride you are slinging off about was a very large ride with riders of all ability.

STJim

18th February 2010, 11:40

its only a indemnity form with emergency contacts in case of an emergency & they don't go around doing pre-ride checks on your bike

Nothing wrong with being safe in a group ride environment ( their groups are generally 15 + riders )

I know most of the riding commitee & they do tend to cater well for all levels of rider ability, after having down a few runs you start to see which run leaders offer rides that are of interest to you & best suit your own riding level

To be far, there are some old fellas in there that really know how to ride & could easily run circles around some KB members I have ridden with, but at the end of the day YOU have the ability to either turn up for the ride & enjoy it for what it is OR stay at home with your hand down your pants OR do your own thing.... its that simple fellas !!!
I have invited Smoky to come and test his abilites against Lou Brown . If he can keep up the drinks are on me.

STJim

18th February 2010, 11:43

hahah, yeah my left hand is so keen to get back into typing that it just goes crazy.

I must apologise for not coming to the pub last night. We were a little busy...having a baby :Punk: I said to Brooke I would just pop out to have a drink but she wouldn't have a bar of it. A bit selfish really. It was all about her.

Both mum and bubs are doing good, although Dad got home at 1am so is running a little lean. Should be interesting since I have to pay the staff today and also train someone up to do it.

I suppose 6 hours will be plenty of sleep for the next several months.

All I need is the bike to turn up now.
Congratulations life will never be the same again

STJim

18th February 2010, 11:49

And I'm sure Jim's a good rider - but I did have a smile on my face when we over-took him on his ST on the open road, in the ute with the boat on the back

This intersts me. I'm not saying it didn't happen. It's just that I have no recollection. Date time and place please.

insomnia01

18th February 2010, 12:57

I have invited Smoky to come and test his abilites against Lou Brown . If he can keep up the drinks are on me.

I understand he has the Aprillia singing @ the moment :sweatdrop:sweatdrop

smoky

18th February 2010, 13:56

where's your sense of humour gone Jim??

I'll let you kbnow when there is a fast ride comming up . If you are able to keep up with Lou ana Alan the the drinks would be on me

I have invited Smoky to come and test his abilites against Lou Brown . If he can keep up the drinks are on me.
I'm very disappointed in you Jim, I never thought you'd be the type to irresponsibly encourage that kind of competition on the road

I don't consider myself a fast rider (just a quicker rider than yourself and few others who like to lax out a bit) nor is the dinosuarous bandit I ride up to ripping around like a lunatic ?? A number of the riders who meet at the pub with you on Wednesday would confirm their ability to leave me behind. And I don't think you should equate a fast riding as a good rider either.

But yeah - let me know when there's a quicker ride, I would be interested in meeting other riders, especially riders who like to ride a bit quicker

One thing i have learnt in life Jim - there is always someone faster than you, it's not a race Jim

This intersts me. I'm not saying it didn't happen. It's just that I have no recollection. Date time and place please.

Can't recall dates, but we were on our way home from fishing in the Hauraki, came across you and another bike on the Tahuna - Gordington Road
You and your mate were doing a respectable 90-100, we were probably being totally irresponsible - I think we got up to 115 at one stage
And I wonder why I lost my licence

STJim

18th February 2010, 14:48

I understand he has the Aprillia singing @ the moment :sweatdrop:sweatdrop

It certainly was last night out around some twisty backroads. The Ulysillys evening ride ran about 120-130 km's. I was TEC . My excuse is that I was following a huge Zook cruiser.

STJim

18th February 2010, 15:24

where's your sense of humour gone Jim??

I'm very disappointed in you Jim, I never thought you'd be the type to irresponsibly encourage that kind of competition on the road

I don't consider myself a fast rider (just a quicker rider than yourself and few others who like to lax out a bit) nor is the dinosuarous bandit I ride up to ripping around like a lunatic ?? A number of the riders who meet at the pub with you on Wednesday would confirm their ability to leave me behind. And I don't think you should equate a fast riding as a good rider either.

But yeah - let me know when there's a quicker ride, I would be interested in meeting other riders, especially riders who like to ride a bit quicker

One thing i have learnt in life Jim - there is always someone faster than you, it's not a race Jim

Can't recall dates, but we were on our way home from fishing in the Hauraki, came across you and another bike on the Tahuna - Gordington Road
You and your mate were doing a respectable 90-100, we were probably being totally irresponsible - I think we got up to 115 at one stage
And I wonder why I lost my licenceI think there is almost a sniff of hypocrisy about this post. Not certain just smells like it.

We are going to run a poker run around about ANZAC weekend. The run will be in support of St John's. Cost about $15.00 $10 of a st John's badge and $5.00 for the pot plus a few spot prizes.
Poker cars are collected at various locations. Riders make their own way. Everyone rides "their own ride" Thought it may interest you.

Tahuna - Gordonton Road? Not sure which road you mean. Didn't think there was a Tahuna -Gordonton Road. Also there are at least 2 other Silver ST's in and around the Tron. Do you remember what the other bike was or what colour Helment and jacket the ST rider was wearing?
If it wasn't me there is a good chance I will know who it was.

smoky

18th February 2010, 15:34

We are going to run a poker run around about ANZAC weekend. The run will be in support of St John's. Cost about $15.00 $10 of a st John's badge and $5.00 for the pot plus a feww spot prizes.

I haven't done a poker run before - sounds interesting

...... $5.00 for the pot plus a feww spot prizes.
Thats a bit cheap isn't it?
Didn't figure you for someone who would indulge in illegal substances - we are learning a bit about you today aren't we

BikerDazz

18th February 2010, 16:35

I must apologise for not coming to the pub last night. We were a little busy...having a baby :Punk: I said to Brooke I would just pop out to have a drink but she wouldn't have a bar of it. A bit selfish really. It was all about her.

Both mum and bubs are doing good, although Dad got home at 1am so is running a little lean. Should be interesting since I have to pay the staff today and also train someone up to do it.

I suppose 6 hours will be plenty of sleep for the next several months.

All I need is the bike to turn up now.

Hey, congrats bro!

Now, the thing is, you need to get your priorities right ... like us older codgers, cancel the bike and forget about freedom and self-indulgence for the next 20 years, like sad bastards like me did. Then you're kids will be grown up and you can get back to having fun and spending money on yourself again!

BikerDazz

18th February 2010, 16:39

Bit of a delayed reaction here but ...

BWAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Carver the Authoritarian

Classic !!

The guy usually comes off sounding like a bit of a tool so must give him credit for sounding growed up.
And I'll just let my new Jessica Biel super awesome avatar speak for herself - yum, yum, yum :drool:

mister.koz

18th February 2010, 16:40

Hey, congrats bro!

Now, the thing is, you need to get your priorities right ... like us older codgers, cancel the bike and forget about freedom and self-indulgence for the next 20 years, like sad bastards like me did. Then you're kids will be grown up and you can get back to having fun and spending money on yourself again!

Unless u can have both of course :D

HACHET

18th February 2010, 19:50

well done ckai & brooke i know what it is like, but now you will have sleepless nights shity nappies, warming the milk unless its coming naturally and forget getting out on the bike ckai your life as you knew it is now officially over. children wear you down from your health to your wallet but you will enjoy most part of it and there will be times when you wonder why why why you chose to go down this path.

just a little baby humour there seriously though hope the baby and brooke are well, what was your hoice of name.

smoky

18th February 2010, 20:04

My two little ones (4 & 6) are the best thing that has happened in my life, yes it does restrict your life style a lot, but well worth it
Just remember in the middle of all the chaos that often ensues - take some time to enjoy them - they don't stay babies for long

ckai

18th February 2010, 21:57

Thanks everyone. Both Brooke and bubs are doing well. He seems to enjoy his roomy beds which I hope doesn't mean I have to buy the little bugger a double bed just for him to sleep. He seems to be quite a chilled out dude but it's only been a day :) so we're waiting for the shock to kick in for him!

Name is Lachlan too but I would say he's very rarely gonna be called that (asshole, little shit and a few other ones I'm picking :D).

Life will change for us but it won't be to an extreme. Both Brooke and I are gonna use our bikes as a break time while the other looks after him. And it's also why the grandparents live next door :) See, we're not stupid.

Smoky, good advice about enjoying them while they're babies. The folks were telling me they reckon as parents you rush around too much.

Of course we'll see how it all turns out. And he certainly won't be a stay home kid. We've already got a road-trip booked next month to Invergiggles for 2 weeks... in a '69 Mustang, so he can appreciate v8 rumble early. THAT should be interesting.

scracha

18th February 2010, 22:53

Kiddies. Ullysses. Whatever next. The joys of knitting perhaps?

Ratti

18th February 2010, 22:57

Kiddies. Ullysses. Whatever next. The joys of knitting perhaps?

I can do that.
first youpark your bike in the shed.

nah, forget it

Murray

19th February 2010, 08:54

Congratulations Cam & Brooke. All the best and well done!!! (both of you)

Autech

19th February 2010, 16:55

ckai

19th February 2010, 20:32

Poor Kid! Being subjected to an old push-rod gas guzzling V8 at such a young age! I implore you to swap said Mustang for a quality Nissan and show the youngster true engineering :P

Good god! Nissan as engineering??? You obviously don't get out much haha. The only "engineering" they've done that's impressive is the GTR and that's engineered by the nerds at microsoft :lol:

Can't go past the handling of a rear engined german ;) defies all the laws of physics.

But back on track. For obvious reasons I'm not going to Paeroa. I know a few mates that are but that's no help to ya.

Autech

20th February 2010, 12:22

Good god! Nissan as engineering??? You obviously don't get out much haha. The only "engineering" they've done that's impressive is the GTR and that's engineered by the nerds at microsoft :lol:

Can't go past the handling of a rear engined german ;) defies all the laws of physics.

But back on track. For obvious reasons I'm not going to Paeroa. I know a few mates that are but that's no help to ya.

Not to mention the Pistons pointing the wrong way!!!

Well I've sold out the bike for an invatation of a deck chair and a ride there with the Uncle in his 4 wheeler, but its not like the ride to Paoroa is very interesting anyway :D

smoky

20th February 2010, 13:05

Good god! Nissan as engineering??? You obviously don't get out much haha.
You obviously have a different interpretation of engineering - apart from the brilliant computerisation of fuel control and timing, the advantage rice burners have over boat anchors is the fact that they are engineered better - much better

ckai

20th February 2010, 13:17

You obviously have a different interpretation of engineering - apart from the brilliant computerisation of fuel control and timing, the advantage rice burners have over boat anchors is the fact that they are engineered better - much better

Totally agree that american muscle is crap but you can't deny the engine sound and classic looks.

I'm all for handling over straight line speed hence why I paid extra for a Subby wagon instead of a SS Commy or anything similar. And why I'm always loved Porsche because they can make a car do what it technically shouldn't. That's engineering.

Nissan on the other hand...well...to me they've only had one impressively engineered car and that's the GTR (which is disturbingly insane) and the Skylines. But I'm a Subby/Mitsi fan. Besides Nissan gave us the Micra!!! :gob: Almost as bad as the Fiat Multipa :sick:

haha

Autech, the pistons being the wrong way is the same as only have 3 cylinders in a bike :D

smoky

20th February 2010, 13:59

Totally agree that american muscle is crap but you can't deny the engine sound and classic looks.

It's a funny world; I often wonder what it is I like about some cars - I've owned 3 different chev's, a couple of holdens and coons, a few other classic cars like P4 & 5 rovers, super snipes, BMW, Alpha Romeo as well as an NSX Honda and a 2.5 GTS T4 Skyline (and a GTE 2.5)

Each car has something about it I enjoy, the old Rover P4 has nothing that resembles performance - lumbering around on cross-plys and setting up a ton of british steel to take a corner - it goes slow, it weighs too much, but smells like a real car, sitting in armchair comfort, the interior finished with leather, wood and rich red carpet, the body is gloriously contoured with flowing lines and stylised appendages, framed with real chrome - it goes beyond mere driving and takes you to a higher plane ........ Motoring

Yet the skyline offered a different experience; balance and grip, it gave you the confidence as you chucked it into the corner, never mind how its finished, who cares how it looks, as you find the gear shift perfectly placed, the clutch perfectly adjusted for a quick shift, the electronics respond in nano second adjusting for a more aggressive timing to deliver maximum power, the motor sings with a perfect race note as you floor it thru the apex and control the drift out. The awesome stereo pumps my favorite tune and the AC maintains a level of comfort forgotten by most performance cars.

But yep - I would opt for well presented well tuned Chev (even a Mustang but don't tell anyone) regardless of the fact they don't do corners, drink a well dry if you want to use any power, and generally have a poor level of comfort, they just do it for me
Right next door to Boyds motorcycles this morning was the mintest bestest every Imparla station wagon i have ever seen

Autech

20th February 2010, 18:36

carver

21st February 2010, 06:52

Well said smoky, its ALL in the feel, the very reason I spent thousands keeping my Pulsar NA rather than slapping a turbo on her; the easy way... CONSTANTLY get hate directed at her, but love it all the more because of it

keep it on track guys...or il mod ya asses

as for being fast...I aint too slow, but i only have the DR for now

smoky

21st February 2010, 08:48

...or il mod ya asses

Just like a certain Judge was out to 'mod your ass'

smoky

21st February 2010, 08:49

...or il mod ya asses

Just like a certain Judge was out to 'mod your ass'
'ssa ruoy dom' ot tuo saw egduJ niatrec a ekil tsuJ

ckai

21st February 2010, 10:05

Each car has something about it I enjoy, the old Rover P4 has nothing that resembles performance - lumbering around on cross-plys and setting up a ton of british steel to take a corner - it goes slow, it weighs too much, but smells like a real car, sitting in armchair comfort, the interior finished with leather, wood and rich red carpet, the body is gloriously contoured with flowing lines and stylised appendages, framed with real chrome - it goes beyond mere driving and takes you to a higher plane ........ Motoring

"You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to smoky again."

:niceone:

Ah, now Carver, we are on track. We're talking about the passion of driving/riding and enjoying the trip, not so much the destination. The old man, has a '54 Jenson 541, only one in the world. Absolutely ugly as sin, but he loves it. Which is exactly what you're saying Smoky. Each drive/ride stirs you a different way. Hence my love for the Trumpet.

smoky

21st February 2010, 14:11

Ah, now Carver, we are on track. We're talking about the passion of driving/riding and enjoying the trip, not so much the destination..

I often see competent riders messing around on small under powered pieces of crap, or wallowing around on boat anchor bikes, and wonder what the find enjoyable about it, but like Carver has told me on a few occasions - it's about the ride, you can find something good or worth while about any bike .... even an ol bandit (maybe not Honda's though)

ckai

21st February 2010, 15:36

I often see competent riders messing around on small under powered pieces of crap, or wallowing around on boat anchor bikes, and wonder what the find enjoyable about it, but like Carver has told me on a few occasions - it's about the ride, you can find something good or worth while about any bike .... even an ol bandit (maybe not Honda's though)

No certainly not Honda's. haha

rideon

21st February 2010, 17:42

No certainly not Honda's. haha

Settle petals ...............

Murray

22nd February 2010, 11:44

So what type of bike was Sheriff riding when winning at paeroa??

Quasievil

22nd February 2010, 12:25

So what type of bike was Sheriff riding when winning at paeroa??

The same sort that Sandra Staminova has replaced two engines on

hehehehe

sil3nt

22nd February 2010, 14:14

Fresh tyres, front disc and WOF so im ready to go riding again! New tyres are pretty bloody good.

Murray

22nd February 2010, 15:21

Toyrun on this weekend, its in the calendar - probably go for a ride afterwards -

rideon

22nd February 2010, 16:12

Toyrun on this weekend, its in the calendar - probably go for a ride afterwards -

Will need to, to let the bike cool down. Slowish crawl from CB to HAMS never good on the cooling system, but its for a good cause. Prolly be there, X2

Sad news about the sidecar rider, crash was right where we were !! Put a dampener on what was a great day ...........

Autech

24th February 2010, 12:31

Will need to, to let the bike cool down. Slowish crawl from CB to HAMS never good on the cooling system, but its for a good cause. Prolly be there, X2

Sad news about the sidecar rider, crash was right where we were !! Put a dampener on what was a great day ...........

Yeah, was a very scary crash

Murray

25th February 2010, 08:50

For those interested we are looking at leaving the Kingsgate Hotel at 9.00 am and taking a alterantive route thru to Cambridge to get there some time after 10 to go on the Toyrun (its in the Calendar). 6-800 bikes last year and a very worthy cause.

carver

25th February 2010, 21:48

Murray

26th February 2010, 07:02

Of course you can come, even without a toy - might want to buy the badge for $10 though

STJim

26th February 2010, 08:30

can i come if i dont bring a toy (i never have in the past)

Love to have you

rideon

26th February 2010, 16:13

can i come if i dont bring a toy (i never have in the past)

Why ..........isn't sidewinder coming???:laugh:

Leyton

26th February 2010, 17:00

I have my traditional horse :) or was it a donkey ? I really cant remember mow :(

Quasievil

26th February 2010, 17:03

can i come if i dont bring a toy (i never have in the past)

Common Carver bloody conform will ya, bring a damn toy dude, make a kiddy happy

Leyton

26th February 2010, 17:30

Common Carver bloody conform will ya, bring a damn toy dude, make a kiddy happy

$12 for the warehouse dude :)

STJim

26th February 2010, 17:30

The Child Cancer foundation have made a special request for Games and Puzzles.
With soft toys all soft toys unless brand new are put through acommercial washing machine .
Please don't bring any with electrical or mechanical parts.

carver

27th February 2010, 18:35

Common Carver bloody conform will ya, bring a damn toy dude, make a kiddy happy

il go raid my sisters room then

kb_SF1

28th February 2010, 19:19

Thanks guys & girls a great day, really enjoyed the toy run and the trip out to Nikau Cafe and from the web site a cave trip would be a great day out. http://www.nikaucave.co.nz/

Left you at Huntly to get the next Waikato tag.

See you Wednesday night, there are a couple of bar tab vouchers to clean up.

caseye

28th February 2010, 19:27

He, he, hey Kerry nice trumpy mate, pity it wasn;t the old girl but we can't have everythng aye.
Cheers the Waikato Laxed Out Riders for allowing a couple of Dorkland interlopers amongst you to day.
Thanks to Murray and Trina for being our hosties with the mosties, a fantastic couple of days with good mates and good times a happening.
Pleased to see so many bikes out today for the Cancer Kids.
Hope to see some more Waikato Laxed Out guys and girls up here in Dorkalnd in two weeks time for the Westpac Rescue Ride from karaka to the north Shore,motorway all the way.