Laxed out rides

[caseye]

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

Yeah carver, for once in your life lol do the right thing.
Cheers Quasi was a pleasure parting with those dollars and getting the benefits of being able to use fantastic gear. I'm definitely going to do something about those trou, too good not too.Once again many thanks .

[Autech]

What ever happened to that helmet cam footage from the last ride? I'll be heading around the loop this sunday if anyone is interested

[ckai]

What ever happened to that helmet cam footage from the last ride? I'll be heading around the loop this sunday if anyone is interested

It got used as evidence. You are so busted!!


:Police:

[Autech]

It got used as evidence. You are so busted!!


:Police:

And what is the charge orificer?

[ckai]

And what is the charge orificer?

oh hell, I thought I was gonna come up with something witty by now but I blame a lack of sleep. I did have something but alas, I forgot.

[kb_SF1]

I need to put a few kms on the bike before a service next week so if it anything like fine I'm off down to Benneydale via Pirongioa and Otohanga and back via Barryville, Wharepapa South & Kihikihi etc, about 280 kms.
Will be stopping for a coffee somewhere, so if your want to tag along I'll be leaving Caltex Dinsdale about 10:30 AM.

[sil3nt]

Moving on Sunday :cry:

[Murray]

Might be able to make it. Not sure as I am working Sunday morning. Don't wait for us!

Heres one for you Kerry

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=274584863

[kb_SF1]

Unfortunately I spent all my money on the bonne or I would have 1 of them. A real grunt machine, especially the 180 degree crank ones.:rockon:

[Autech]

oh hell, I thought I was gonna come up with something witty by now but I blame a lack of sleep. I did have something but alas, I forgot.

Its ok, it's the thought that counts after all

[ckai]

Its ok, it's the thought that counts after all
:niceone:

So who is actually riding on Sunday? Not that I'll be, still no bike (just making conversation :)). Although, I'm picking up more parts tomorrow for my bike that I don't have. I'm thinking that I should have enough to lie on the floor and make brooooom noises so I can get my fix.

Just my luck my bike will turn up and the weather will pack in.

[Murray]

When will your bike turn up?? and won't Brooke let you ride hers anymore???

Thinking about a Sunday ride for next week

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/115585-New-Motorcycle-Museum-and-Micro-Brewery!?highlight=bar

whose keen

[sil3nt]

When will your bike turn up?? and won't Brooke let you ride hers anymore???

Thinking about a Sunday ride for next week

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/115585-New-Motorcycle-Museum-and-Micro-Brewery!?highlight=bar

whose keenIf im not going to snowplanet then im keen!

[BikerDazz]

Thinking about a Sunday ride for next week
whose keen

Hey there Murray, that's looks like a great day out.
However, I was planning on going to the 'boys day out' at Mystery Creek that day, now dunno, will have to see...
oh yeah, have a stag do on the Saturday before so perhaps I won't be fit for any 2-wheeled adventuring! :apint:

[slofox]

What ever happened to that helmet cam footage from the last ride? I'll be heading around the loop this sunday if anyone is interested

It's still in the computer awaiting editing...so much footage it's proving hard to get it together...might just do a mish-mash combo...one day...I hope...maybe...

[Autech]

:niceone:

So who is actually riding on Sunday? Not that I'll be, still no bike (just making conversation :)). Although, I'm picking up more parts tomorrow for my bike that I don't have. I'm thinking that I should have enough to lie on the floor and make brooooom noises so I can get my fix.

Just my luck my bike will turn up and the weather will pack in.

Just got back from a nice jaunt to Kawhia, not too bad-a-ride but sick to death of slippery tar! Bring on cooler weather I say

I'm doing the coro loop tommorrow, meeting my mate at mercer at 8.30 tommorrow morning, hope to heck that I can get up early enough.

[ckai]

When will your bike turn up?? and won't Brooke let you ride hers anymore???

Thinking about a Sunday ride for next week

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/115585-New-Motorcycle-Museum-and-Micro-Brewery!?highlight=bar

whose keen

Well, because I'm special, they're actually making it special, or made it and it's on its way. Can't really remember which but it'll pretty much be the only one outside of the UK (until someone orders another). How dumb is that!? I'm gonna go see the dealer the week before I head down south to see where it's at. So that's in about 3 weeks. Hopefully I hear before then. I've got all the bling parts for it I want though! (fat good that is)

As for Brooke's bike...I've been riding it for little trips. Just not the same though :( I just want the more responsive brakes and handling :) It's been good to get my groove back though.

[sil3nt]

Probably took them 2 weeks to stop laughing at the colour choice! Everyone knows red is better :bleh:

[slofox]

Well, I'm gunna go ride tomorrow morning - not sure where just yet - bit sick of Raglan and back. Not sure when either but prolly earlyish since hafta leave for d'Auckland at 1.00pm...might go look for the local tag maybe. Won't have time for Coro loop but could do the bottom loop maybe...I'll see.

OK here it is...I'll leave Gull Norton Road at 8.00am...(I hope)

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[BikerDazz]

Probably took them 2 weeks to stop laughing at the colour choice! Everyone knows red is better :bleh:

But black is best - badder, faster, oh yeah :clap:

[smoky]

Just for locals - for your information;
Gillard rd - off Tuhikaramea Rd to Ngahinapouri
If you're planning on riding Gillard Rd at the moment, then be a bit careful of the unsign-posted loose stones they've put on the road, caught some one out today - totaled a ZX7, Riders pretty sore but ok
Wouldn't want to see anyone else become a victim

[ckai]

Probably took them 2 weeks to stop laughing at the colour choice! Everyone knows red is better :bleh:


But black is best - badder, faster, oh yeah :clap:

Yeah but who wants to be like you common folk? Every man and his poodle has a black or red bike. Such little imagination :) Sure, if I chose a colour that everyone has I'd have been riding it but 4 months now. But I consider myself just that little bit special...(and have to wait for forken ages for the privilege!)

Besides, have you not read under my user name? Nothing can argue with that. Signed, sealed, thank you please come again. :wari:

[BikerDazz]

Yeah but who wants to be like you common folk? Every man and his poodle has a black or red bike. Such little imagination :) Sure, if I chose a colour that everyone has I'd have been riding it but 4 months now. But I consider myself just that little bit special...(and have to wait for forken ages for the privilege!)

Besides, have you not read under my user name? Nothing can argue with that. Signed, sealed, thank you please come again. :wari:

you are a very speshil.
if you want an ugly blue bike that's your business! oh, hang on, what's the colour of mine again? oh yeah, oops.

[kb_SF1]

Good trip down through Benneydale and across to Wiapapa rd, only 1 small bit of road works and almost no traffic other than bikes. A bit cool in the middle but warmed up from Wharepapa.

A good group having a coffee at the Wharepapa cafe, bikes were nicely lined up, well done those guys.

Speaking of guys, 3 passed, or tried to on the way out to Pirongia, 1 passed, 1 pulled in on top of me and1 was behind, reason oncoming car and not enough clear room for the over take. They continued the same antics to Pirongia were they stopped. Certainly giving the acc propaganda some credibility.:doh:

Lots of twisties and interesting corners down that way and good for a group ride.:yes:

[mister.koz]

But black is best - badder, faster, oh yeah :clap:

:Punk: Go the black and fast :Punk:


Just for locals - for your information;
Gillard rd - off Tuhikaramea Rd to Ngahinapouri
If you're planning on riding Gillard Rd at the moment, then be a bit careful of the unsign-posted loose stones they've put on the road, caught some one out today - totaled a ZX7, Riders pretty sore but ok
Wouldn't want to see anyone else become a victim

Noooooo! not the green 7 :weep:

Did the 1/2 loop this weekend with another enthusiast, was great apart from the start of the kopu hikuai road being glass and the pilot powers being a tad on the slippery side! fun apart from that tho. Had some dude in a BMW suv.. thing... trying to hog the road on the Whanga > Waihi road, i know yer ass is huge but both lanes? he didn't last long :shifty: damn boat must have weighed 4 tonnes...

[slofox]

Had some dude in a BMW suv.. thing... trying to hog the road on the Whanga > Waihi road, i know yer ass is huge but both lanes? he didn't last long :shifty: damn boat must have weighed 4 tonnes...

Must be the same guy I got on the same piece of road late last year...I reckon he just drives up and down to piss people off...

[mister.koz]

Must be the same guy I got on the same piece of road late last year...I reckon he just drives up and down to piss people off...

Yeah hard to know, it's been a relatively common theme with BMW's (or drivers) for me.

Saw a MINT R8 Commodore at kopu-hikuai turnoff, he gave it shit to show off then pulled over to let us pass. I was most impressed, it would have been annoying if he'd slowed us up in those corners :)

[slofox]

Yeah hard to know, it's been a relatively common theme with BMW's (or drivers) for me.

Saw a MINT R8 Commodore at kopu-hikuai turnoff, he gave it shit to show off then pulled over to let us pass. I was most impressed, it would have been annoying if he'd slowed us up in those corners :)

When I did that loop, I went anti-clockwise. There was a BMW SUV tank-thing held everyone up on the section over Hikuai - Thames...had a line-up of ten or more cars behind and just pootled on without giving any space...

[mister.koz]

When I did that loop, I went anti-clockwise. There was a BMW SUV tank-thing held everyone up on the section over Hikuai - Thames...had a line-up of ten or more cars behind and just pootled on without giving any space...

Yeah and it can be hard to do frog jumps through 10 cars when everyone likes to climb in the boot of the car infront....

[Murray]

Anyone interested in doing the Westpac Charity run in Auckland on Sunday???

I'm thinking about it. Its evidently bigger than the Toyrun.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=2356&day=2010-3-14&c=0

[slofox]

Yeah and it can be hard to do frog jumps through 10 cars when everyone likes to climb in the boot of the car infront....

Perzackerly..I just waited 'em out...pity though - was a mint day...

[mister.koz]

Perzackerly..I just waited 'em out...pity though - was a mint day...

thats when a "wonder whats up this road 30 min excursion" goes down well :D

[insomnia01]

heres a few pics from my recent Nth Isld tour... awesome weather all round apart from some lite drizzle heading up the Mangamukas

[Murray]

Looks like theres a bit of a ride on Sunday leaving about 10ish from the car park. Heading out Coro way I believe, maybe taking in the bar/cafe mentioned above near Katikati. Whose interested??

[smoky]

suspension over, licensed and ready to roll, brake pads and oil/filter done this morning - Sth Isl here we come

but you should've seen the guys face at VTNZ when I complained his eye test machine was faulty - it was out of focus
'oh I don't think it's the machine sir'
opps, bugger

[insomnia01]

suspension over, licensed and ready to roll, brake pads and oil/filter done this morning - Sth Isl here we come

but you should've seen the guys face at VTNZ when I complained his eye test machine was faulty - it was out of focus
'oh I don't think it's the machine sir'
opps, bugger


Damn, wish I was coming with you fellas.... Enjoy the ride all the same Bro !!! :bye::bye::crybaby:

[ckai]

but you should've seen the guys face at VTNZ when I complained his eye test machine was faulty - it was out of focus
'oh I don't think it's the machine sir'
opps, bugger

haha I hope you threw your toys and really went to town? Just for shits and giggles. It would have been worth watching. Or it could be my sick sense of humour.

[smoky]

Damn, wish I was coming with you fellas.... Enjoy the ride all the same Bro !!! :bye::bye::crybaby:

there were a few invited (including yourself) but there's only Malcolm and I left - someone fell off their bike, someone broke their bike, someone broke their elbow, and another was broken by his missis, and one guy was - well....just plain ol broke

[smoky]

haha I hope you threw your toys and really went to town? Just for shits and giggles. It would have been worth watching. Or it could be my sick sense of humour.

yeah it would of been funny

But I was on my best behavior - I really needed my license back today. I thought I may have to have my glasses on my license, but tried with out them - if it's not on there it's one less thing for the wankers to fine you for if they pull you over

[Murray]

Cool ride on Sunday - 6 bikes 7 people left at 10.30ish and headed up to Coromandel Town for lunch. Great day for riding and great roads from Kopu north (only 2 of us had done it before). 330+ kms for the day and back in time to watch the Warriors capitulate again.

Cmon guys and gals need to get those rides in before the weather packs in!!

[TerminalAddict]

I did 1100 kms .. two people, 1 hornet :)

east cape, plus a bit

[STJim]

I did 1100 kms .. two people, 1 hornet :)

east cape, plus a bit

I can top that . I'm just back from completing the TT 2000 in the South Island 1,115 km's for day one and 1,125 for day 2 Did 3"flyers" to manage Brone Acheiver. It was a fantastic 2 day of riding in the Norther Half of the South Island

[ckai]

Cool ride on Sunday - 6 bikes 7 people left at 10.30ish and headed up to Coromandel Town for lunch. Great day for riding and great roads from Kopu north (only 2 of us had done it before). 330+ kms for the day and back in time to watch the Warriors capitulate again.

Cmon guys and gals need to get those rides in before the weather packs in!!

Well it's official. If I want to go on rides, I'm gonna have to take wife-ie's bike. I found out my bike is made...and sitting waiting for some friends to make the trip down under. It's obviously scared of the dark and doesn't want to go into a container by itself without someone to hold it's hand. So they reckon 6-7 more weeks...after it was ordered in November. Like Brooke said "I hope it's worth it".

No shit!

So when I come back from holiday, I shall be joining y'all for a ride.

[TerminalAddict]

I can top that . I'm just back from completing the TT 2000 in the South Island 1,115 km's for day one and 1,125 for day 2 Did 3"flyers" to manage Brone Acheiver. It was a fantastic 2 day of riding in the Norther Half of the South Island

Top effort :2thumbsup

[sil3nt]

Cool ride on Sunday - 6 bikes 7 people left at 10.30ish and headed up to Coromandel Town for lunch. Great day for riding and great roads from Kopu north (only 2 of us had done it before). 330+ kms for the day and back in time to watch the Warriors capitulate again.

Cmon guys and gals need to get those rides in before the weather packs in!!Ah thats awesome. I was thinking of turning up but it didn't look like anyone was going. My bike hasn't been ridden on proper roads for awhile. Its all been commuting for 10 minutes a day :(

[rideon]

First time for MISRED up that way, (other than on the back of mine). Great to see her riding with some real confidence. zipping past cars, taking on the corners & generally having a blast. :Punk: Lots of traffic for a non holiday weekend & that bridge coming home was jammed. Came home via Paeroa & Te Aroha. Was only about 5 k's longer & by far a better route than across the plains. Star & Garter @ Coro a great lil pub. Up n back to Coro a real good option if you don't want to do the full loop.
Last round of NZ bike champs @ HD raceway 27-28 March , think its only $12-15 to get in but don't quote me .

[BikerDazz]

[QUOTE but you should've seen the guys face at VTNZ when I complained his eye test machine was faulty - it was out of focus
'oh I don't think it's the machine sir'
opps, bugger[/QUOTE]

No Smoky, I reckon your right about the VTNZ machine - I've had a feckin hard time with it when I went in recently for learners and restricted. Both times I thought I was gonna fail! :shit:
And the joker there is not the most patient or customer-focussed ( I was gonna suggest he get a personality transplant) :shutup:
I'm gonna try the modern eye machine at AA next time...

[PaddyFZ1]

First time for MISRED up that way, (other than on the back of mine). Great to see her riding with some real confidence. zipping past cars, taking on the corners & generally having a blast. :Punk: Lots of traffic for a non holiday weekend & that bridge coming home was jammed. Came home via Paeroa & Te Aroha. Was only about 5 k's longer & by far a better route than across the plains. Star & Garter @ Coro a great lil pub. Up n back to Coro a real good option if you don't want to do the full loop.
Last round of NZ bike champs @ HD raceway 27-28 March , think its only $12-15 to get in but don't quote me .

Saw you guys comming down the hill just south of Coro. Didnt pick the group till i saw Murry at the back.
I was on my way home from "The end of the road Rally" A ride the Hamilton Motorcycle Club organise. Spent the night at Fletchers Bay, about 36 km of gravel once you get past Coleville. Beautiful scenery when you get up near the top.

[ckai]

No Smoky, I reckon your right about the VTNZ machine - I've had a feckin hard time with it when I went in recently for learners and restricted. Both times I thought I was gonna fail! :shit:
And the joker there is not the most patient or customer-focussed ( I was gonna suggest he get a personality transplant) :shutup:
I'm gonna try the modern eye machine at AA next time...

Unless they're changed the machines at AA, I'd be careful. The wife "failed" there since they have no adjustment or something. She went to the eye people and she had better than 20/20.

[insomnia01]

Is there a ride organised for this Sunday??

[BikerDazz]

Unless they're changed the machines at AA, I'd be careful. The wife "failed" there since they have no adjustment or something. She went to the eye people and she had better than 20/20.

Oh, is that right?
I'm sure my eyesight is good as too, although my mum did use to tell me that certain activities that I engaged in were bad for my eyes :shifty:

[dori]

Is there a ride organised for this Sunday??

Im keen if my new riding pants show up in the post before sunday :)

[mister.koz]

Unless they're changed the machines at AA, I'd be careful. The wife "failed" there since they have no adjustment or something. She went to the eye people and she had better than 20/20.

They use prism's to emulate distance, for people with any kind of prism effect in their eyes (like me for example) they are a complete nightmare, apparently there's 3 boards of english characters... coulda fooled me, i only saw 2 boards of chinese... car and bike licence, 6 eye tests in 4 years sigh!

[mister.koz]

Unless they're changed the machines at AA, I'd be careful. The wife "failed" there since they have no adjustment or something. She went to the eye people and she had better than 20/20.

They use prism's to emulate distance, for people with any kind of prism effect in their eyes (like me for example) they are a complete nightmare, apparently there's 3 boards of english characters... coulda fooled me, i only saw 2 boards of chinese... car and bike licence, 6 eye tests in 4 years sigh!

[ckai]

They use prism's to emulate distance, for people with any kind of prism effect in their eyes (like me for example) they are a complete nightmare, apparently there's 3 boards of english characters... coulda fooled me, i only saw 2 boards of chinese... car and bike licence, 6 eye tests in 4 years sigh!

Yeah and those people with beady little eyes too close together...like you... :D


and my wife :shutup:

haha

[Autech]

"Beady little eyes and flapping heads so full of lies"?

Ride this Sunday? I could be up for it providing I don't get too krunk on Sat night

[Quasievil]

Im Going for a little jaunt if anyone is keen on joining me, Mangakino direction back up old taupo
0275430329
Im cruising

[dori]

I just tried goin for a ride, my leg is a bit sore still, after last weeks crash. Next week im keen az for a cruise though.

cheers
Adam

[smoky]

Need to clean the bike today, done 4300K's last week - Bluff and back the long way. Yesterdays ride was from Wellington, over the Rima's to Cape Palliser back over the Rima's thru the Aka from Hutt to Waikanae, up to Stratford and thru the Forgotten Highway home

Need to have a rest today

[Smifffy]

Planning to head up to Tron for luncho, then mebbe home down SH3 & SH30

Back now:

Rode up SH1, avoiding as many of the looney Sunday drivers as possible - there seemed to be a glut of them between Karapiro & Cambridge. Went for lunch at 'House' (used to be loaded hog). Got a bit of sun out on the deck, while waiting for the food. Food was good, took a long time to come, and I think the waitstaff are still kinda learning. Decided to forego a couple of shopping type things I had planned on doing in the Tron, in order to spend a bit more time cruising.

Rather than take SH3, we tooled off down SH 23, and since I gassed up in Tron, we decided at the last minute to head out to Kawhia. On the way back from Kawhia, the clatterclank of the footboard scraping and springing up thru the corner was something new. :innocent:

Rocked on thru Otorohanga and Arapuni, then back to Tokalofa along Old Taupo Rd.

The ride presented plenty of waving opportunities :Punk: The group of Adv bikes coming out of Otorohanga looked like they had had a good time.

The refuel after lunch in Tron was exactly 10L, which even I was able to work out that we are getting approx 19 km/Litre 2- up. It has a custom single pipe rather than the standard twins, and I will get the ECU mapping checked at next service, so fuel economy may even improve.

http://preview.tinyurl.com/yhx7tyk

[Murray]

Seems like everyone did their own thing over the weekend. Couple of options for this weekend (Sunday) Hampton Downs NZ superbikes are racing and another option is

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=2433&day=2010-3-28&c=0

or you could just spend the day on the bank watching NZ play Aussie at cricket (If it goes into the 3rd day??)

Come down Wednesday (its in the calander) and lets see what everyone wants to do.


Friday 26
A few showers, mainly in the west. Westerly breezes.

Saturday 27
Long fine spells. Westerlies dying out.

Sunday 28
Dry with light winds

Ride while the weathers still good!!!

[insomnia01]

Come down Wednesday (its in the calander) and lets see what everyone wants to do.

Ride while the weathers still good!!!

Turned up Sunday without a soul to be seen anywhere hung around for awhile ( arrived @ 1000 left @ 1030 ) still nobody so :bye::bye: Ride while the weathers still good!! Sounds like another Tui ad to me or do you need to be at the pub on Weds to find out whats happening ??

[Murray]

or do you need to be at the pub on Weds to find out whats happening ??

Ideally someone at the pub on the Wednesday night will come up with a ride for the Sunday and post in the thread and it would also be good if they put a calander entry up as well for the LOR Sunday ride. Unfortunately I have not been there the last 2 Wednesdays and it appears nothing has been sorted as a group ride but smaller groups have done something on there own. Sorry that no one was there on Sunday insomnia I guess nothing was organised.

[rideon]

This thread has some of the best motorcycling Pics I have ever seen .........very talented rider & photographer. Captures the essence of being out there amazingly well !!!!

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=536451

[rideon]

oops above post got posted twice .....do have a look tho, pics in yellowstone national park pretty cool, as is most of them

:doh::doh::doh:

[mister.koz]

This thread has some of the best motorcycling Pics I have ever seen .........very talented rider & photographer. Captures the essence of being out there amazingly well !!!!

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=536451

Just awesome :) i am kawasaki green with envy

[smoky]

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=536451
Awesome photos, but if those lunatics keep riding on the wrong side of the road like that someone will come the other way and wipe them out

[Murray]

Ride on Sunday if anyone interested??? Have added it to the calendar. Heading up Heathringto Road (Huntly) onto SH22 then to Takapuna for the Bikes, BBQ and Blues festival

Forecast is good

[Autech]

I could be interested, will be going to HD for Saturday but maybe not on the Sunday

[kb_SF1]

sorry Murray i'll have to give the Sunday rides a miss for a couple of more weeks, off to SI this afternoon:yes:

[Murray]

sorry Murray i'll have to give the Sunday rides a miss for a couple of more weeks, off to SI this afternoon:yes:

Have a great time and watch out for low flying planes.

[Murray]

I could be interested, will be going to HD for Saturday but maybe not on the Sunday

I think Mister Koz, Milan & Donna and a few others are also going up Saturday.

[sil3nt]

Pretty sure i saw Murray and Trina on Te rapa straight around 4:30 as i was heading north to paintball. Hope ya had a good ride!

[Murray]

Was a great day for a ride and pity some more could not join us. The Bikes, Blues and BBQ was pretty good for a first year event. Good live music, good food, good atmosphere and lots of bikes coming and going. A real mixture of bikes and all good fun. Definately go again next year.

[TerminalAddict]

was a nice day of racing on Sunday at Hampton Downs .. although they need shade there desperately !!

[rideon]

Went Saturday & watched practice, qualifying & the first 5 races of the weekends programme. Some great viewing & wicked racing. Caught a few too many rays though, some shade would be good. Good day in Devenport with the blues n bikes event.

[Autech]

Went both days, great weekend! Good to see a Hyo doing well against the SVs too.

What are everyones plans this weekend?

[insomnia01]

What are everyones plans this weekend?

As of tomorrow morning 5 days touring the North Isld :Punk::Punk::Punk:

[STJim]

I am taking a Ulysses ride "Taumarunui The Long Way Round" Leaving Te Awamutu Caltex at9.30 am this Sunday 4 April. Morning tea at Whakamaru and then down the western Access Kuratau Junction and then accross the hill on SH 41 to Taumarunui. It will be an open ride across SH 41. Lovely peice of road . Lots of 55 km sweepers.
Lunch in Taumarunui to follow.
If interesed rock up on Sunday morning. Please note this ride will run at about 105 to 110 Km's Just under the radar.

[Murray]

Very small turn out last night and no ride planned so if anyone is looking for a ride on Sunday I suggest they go with Jims group as mentioned in previous post. Bit sad not seeing some of the regular faces anymore but so be it.

Heres a link to the official photos of the bike, bbq and blues ride 7 of us went to on Sunday. Twas a great day

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kiwirider/sets/72157623717986144/show/

[STJim]

Very small turn out last night and no ride planned so if anyone is looking for a ride on Sunday I suggest they go with Jims group as mentioned in previous post. Bit sad not seeing some of the regular faces anymore but so be it.

Heres a link to the official photos of the bike, bbq and blues ride 7 of us went to on Sunday. Twas a great day

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kiwirider/sets/72157623717986144/show/
Loved the photos Murray

[ckai]

I dunno if I'll be riding this weekend or not. Absolutely shagged after my 2 weeks down south. Might be getting a few things done on the house (again) since wifey and little1 are staying in New Plymouth for the weekend. Might drag wifey's bike out to give it some fresh air.

Keep us posted if anything else is planned. That way I can pick and choose whos doing the best route ;)

[BikerDazz]

Hey guys

Doing my restricted in 1 week - been counting it down for ages!

I assume it'll be pretty straight forward but would appreciate any feedback from anyone who has done their restricted in Hamilton recently.
Like the route they use, headset or watch for indicators, specific things they might look out for etc.

Cheers for any feedback (smartarse comments most welcome!)

All going well no more L-plate ...

[ckai]

Hey guys

Doing my restricted in 1 week - been counting it down for ages!

I assume it'll be pretty straight forward but would appreciate any feedback from anyone who has done their restricted in Hamilton recently.
Like the route they use, headset or watch for indicators, specific things they might look out for etc.

Cheers for any feedback (smartarse comments most welcome!)

All going well no more L-plate ...

The restricted one is a piece of cake. Check if the tester wants you to travel at 100 when needed. A small percentage of testers so stay at 70 max,but the logical ones want to see if you can handle "the speed" of 100, so it's best to ask before hand.

The restricted is a piece of cake though, just emphasis head turning and looking in mirrors, look down side roads and give yourself plenty of room.

As for the headset, they put some pressure on your ears and most of the testers can't even use them properly. My tester would speak before pushing the button! Which you can imagine is an asshole when they're only telling you one word instructions like right of left. I missed turns because of the moron. I thought if I gave him a lesson he might take offense. So just be prepared for it. I stopped and told the guy I couldn't hear anything so went to the indicators on the car. Much easier then putting up with him yelling down the radio. (The dick head asked me if I knew my right from left!!)

The u-turn would be the only tricky thing, usually done in a dead-end street though.

You'll be sweet, it's just like riding a bike :D

[ckai]

Hey guys

Doing my restricted in 1 week - been counting it down for ages!

I assume it'll be pretty straight forward but would appreciate any feedback from anyone who has done their restricted in Hamilton recently.
Like the route they use, headset or watch for indicators, specific things they might look out for etc.

Cheers for any feedback (smartarse comments most welcome!)

All going well no more L-plate ...

bloody double posting stupid bloody thing bloody bloody.

[rustyrobot]

Doing my restricted in 1 week - been counting it down for ages!

Good luck for the R test Dazz. I've got mine booked for the end of the month, so I'm keen to hear how (and where) it goes. When I booked I asked about the headset (or not) and they said, yes it would be someone in a car following with a headset. Just out of interest - did you have any trouble with the eye-sight machine? I could not for the life of me see three columns. Had to go and pay $20 to visit the optometrist who said my eyesight was fine. Went back to the AA and they said "oh yeah, it happens to lots of people". I'm thinking maybe I need to contact LTSA and suggest the machine has a once over or something because it seems unfair if lots of people are having to fork out $$$ to an optometrist for nothing.

Also - wondering if any of the Waikato Laxed Out riders have time free during the weeks to go riding between 9-3ish. Unfortunately most of my work is in the evenings and weekends (GRRR!), but would still like to have others to ride with. Have to work it around school drop-off and pick-up too. Just putting it out there.

[Murray]

Also - wondering if any of the Waikato Laxed Out riders have time free during the weeks to go riding between 9-3ish. Unfortunately most of my work is in the evenings and weekends (GRRR!), but would still like to have others to ride with. Have to work it around school drop-off and pick-up too. Just putting it out there.

Good luck there are a few around who may be interested but its hard enough to get LOR's to ride on Sundays lately. Seems hibernation has set in at the end of summer. For those interested will look at a route for Sunday at the pub meeting tonight (if anyone shows up - poorest turn out yet last week)

Friday 9
Fine with not much wind.
Saturday 10
Fine. Light winds.
Sunday 11
Mainly fine with not much wind.
Monday 12
Dry with light winds

[BikerDazz]

Good luck for the R test Dazz. I've got mine booked for the end of the month, so I'm keen to hear how (and where) it goes. When I booked I asked about the headset (or not) and they said, yes it would be someone in a car following with a headset. Just out of interest - did you have any trouble with the eye-sight machine? I could not for the life of me see three columns. Had to go and pay $20 to visit the optometrist who said my eyesight was fine. Went back to the AA and they said "oh yeah, it happens to lots of people". I'm thinking maybe I need to contact LTSA and suggest the machine has a once over or something because it seems unfair if lots of people are having to fork out $$$ to an optometrist for nothing.

Also - wondering if any of the Waikato Laxed Out riders have time free during the weeks to go riding between 9-3ish. Unfortunately most of my work is in the evenings and weekends (GRRR!), but would still like to have others to ride with. Have to work it around school drop-off and pick-up too. Just putting it out there.

Hey Rusty

Will let you know how I get on.
I really struggled with the eyesight machine too but it was at VTNZ - I had to close one eye to see the 1st column. My wife looked in, cause I told the joker there his machine was faulty, but she could see it fine (or so she reckons the smart b*tch!!).

I work gentlemen's hours - 7:45 -4:15 Mon-Fri so no good for riding during that time sorry

[mister.koz]

Hey Rusty

Will let you know how I get on.
I really struggled with the eyesight machine too but it was at VTNZ - I had to close one eye to see the 1st column. My wife looked in, cause I told the joker there his machine was faulty, but she could see it fine (or so she reckons the smart b*tch!!).

I work gentlemen's hours - 7:45 -4:15 Mon-Fri so no good for riding during that time sorry

Those machine's use prsim's to simulate distance, i can't see a thing through them - had to go to an optometrist for every licence and level grrr...

Good luck with your test!

[Murray]

Right! There is a ride on this weekend since the weather looks so good. Leaving Kingsgate Hotel Carpark 10.15 (at the latest) and this is where we are going

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/115585-New-Motorcycle-Museum-and-Micro-Brewery!?highlight=katikati

loaded into calendar.

Nice to see Leyton again last night and looks like he will be rdiing Sunday

[sil3nt]

Ah bugger will be in Taupo on Sunday :(

I am free Monday so i could be keen for a ride somewhere just give me a yell if ya want me rusty.

My restricted route (which i did end of last year) was this (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Enderley+Ave&daddr=Enderley+Ave+to:John+St+to:Spenser+Rd+to:Wor dsworth+Cres+to:Peachgrove+Rd+to:Peachgrove+Rd+to: Unknown+road+to:-37.773365,175.294939&hl=en&geocode=Feifv_0dGMpyCg%3BFRSnv_0dZNhyCg%3BFWapv_0d eNZyCg%3BFd61v_0dxtByCg%3BFWm9v_0dR9ByCg%3BFaG2v_0 dCLhyCg%3BFQeZv_0dLNJyCg%3BFdx-v_0dQRtzCg%3B&mra=mi&mrcr=7&mrsp=8&sz=18&sll=-37.77353,175.296199&sspn=0.002816,0.005681&ie=UTF8&ll=-37.774141,175.303216&spn=0.022524,0.045447&z=15)

Started at A. Pulled into carparking area at C. Road through to G where we stopped again ( i had roadworks on Spenser road so had to stick to 30 or 40). Then road to H where the test stopped (as in he had seen enough by then so didn't have to keep him in sight) and road back to the AA.

You may have a different route though!

No U-Turns for me just the smallish roundabout by the uni. Everything is explained before the test and there is no reason to be nervous. Make sure everything is working on the bike and ride safely! Turn your head to check down all the roads you pass and check both ways at the railway tracks.

[ckai]

Right! There is a ride on this weekend since the weather looks so good. Leaving Kingsgate Hotel Carpark 10.15 (at the latest) and this is where we are going

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/115585-New-Motorcycle-Museum-and-Micro-Brewery!?highlight=katikati

loaded into calendar.

Nice to see Leyton again last night and looks like he will be rdiing Sunday

Has he finished cleaning his bike? :lol: That place sounds interesting. Brooke suggested heading down for at least brekky on Sunday to catch up so we should see you guys there.

[BikerDazz]

Right! There is a ride on this weekend since the weather looks so good. Leaving Kingsgate Hotel Carpark 10.15 (at the latest) and this is where we are going

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/115585-New-Motorcycle-Museum-and-Micro-Brewery!?highlight=katikati

loaded into calendar.

Nice to see Leyton again last night and looks like he will be rdiing Sunday

Cool, I'm in.

Re: the pub night - I'm usually busy on Wednesday evenings but rolled on down to the Te Rapa Tavern about 3-4 weeks back; no bikes in the carpark and the place seemed quite busy so I didn't go in...

[BikerDazz]

My restricted route (which i did end of last year) was this (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Enderley+Ave&daddr=Enderley+Ave+to:John+St+to:Spenser+Rd+to:Wor dsworth+Cres+to:Peachgrove+Rd+to:Peachgrove+Rd+to: Unknown+road+to:-37.773365,175.294939&hl=en&geocode=Feifv_0dGMpyCg%3BFRSnv_0dZNhyCg%3BFWapv_0d eNZyCg%3BFd61v_0dxtByCg%3BFWm9v_0dR9ByCg%3BFaG2v_0 dCLhyCg%3BFQeZv_0dLNJyCg%3BFdx-v_0dQRtzCg%3B&mra=mi&mrcr=7&mrsp=8&sz=18&sll=-37.77353,175.296199&sspn=0.002816,0.005681&ie=UTF8&ll=-37.774141,175.303216&spn=0.022524,0.045447&z=15)

Started at A. Pulled into carparking area at C. Road through to G where we stopped again ( i had roadworks on Spenser road so had to stick to 30 or 40). Then road to H where the test stopped (as in he had seen enough by then so didn't have to keep him in sight) and road back to the AA.

You may have a different route though!

No U-Turns for me just the smallish roundabout by the uni. Everything is explained before the test and there is no reason to be nervous. Make sure everything is working on the bike and ride safely! Turn your head to check down all the roads you pass and check both ways at the railway tracks.

Cheers for that mate, very helpful.

Yeah, I'm sure it'll be easy peasy japanesey but ya never know, I have a talent for making basic things look incredibly complicated!

[Murray]

Cool, I'm in.

Re: the pub night - I'm usually busy on Wednesday evenings but rolled on down to the Te Rapa Tavern about 3-4 weeks back; no bikes in the carpark and the place seemed quite busy so I didn't go in...

tend to drive down that way sober drivers available. not to many bike there now. cheers the beer was nice and cold.

[rustyrobot]

I am free Monday so i could be keen for a ride somewhere just give me a yell if ya want me rusty.
Cool. I managed to re-jig things in my weekend so jumping on the Laxed Out Ride, but could still be up for a run on Monday (maybe grab that latest tag?) Will let you know closer to the time.


My restricted route (which i did end of last year) was ...
Thanks for that! Good to have a solid idea of the length of the ride. Yeah, by all accounts sounds like the R test is a doddle as long as you don't ride like you're trying to win a race. Might even drag out an old work hi-vis for the occasion, or perhaps that's brown-nosing it a bit too much?

[Autech]

Did my restricted a few weeks ago, piece of piss. Had to go buy some L's to do it though lol. Could be game tommorrow, will see what time I rise from bed, just scrubbing in my new Pirrellis atm so should really go.

[BikerDazz]

Did my restricted a few weeks ago, piece of piss. Had to go buy some L's to do it though lol. Could be game tommorrow, will see what time I rise from bed, just scrubbing in my new Pirrellis atm so should really go.

'Bout time you got round to doing the R test!
BTW, same route as sil3ntwar's test?

[Quasievil]

hi all , good ride today sorry I couldnt hang around for the whole thing, but here are some snaps of ya all

[BikerDazz]

Another great ride, thanks a lot again Murray for the organizing and being Mr TEC.

I had a blast!

[rustyrobot]

Another great ride, thanks a lot again Murray for the organizing and being Mr TEC.

I had a blast!

I agree. Thanks muchly Murray. Twas my first group ride - I love it! Nice to meet the great crew of people, see some new parts of the country and enjoy the hospitality of Browny's moto-museum and cafe. Riding with others isn't very good for my big-bike lustings though. Going to have to ramp up the savings plan methinks :D

[mikemike104]

Sounds like a lot of fun. I have done moving finally so am REALLY keen on the next ride (stops post to look at calander) :-( doesnt seem to be a LOR ride for ages, with the v8's etc etc :-)

Will keep my eyes open for the next one.

[Mudfart]

me too, im keen ,but i only get one weekend off a month! prolly by the time i gedt to come, ill be on a big bike.

[Autech]

Excellent ride! Glad to finally make it to another one.

Don't pine too much Rusty, just ride the arse off your 250 :D

I'm thinking of doing that ride again myself in three weekends time, anyone else keen? Weather depending of course.

[Murray]

Sounds like a lot of fun. I have done moving finally so am REALLY keen on the next ride (stops post to look at calander) :-( doesnt seem to be a LOR ride for ages, with the v8's etc etc :-)

Will keep my eyes open for the next one.

generally discussed on the Wednesday night get together to get an idea whose riding and any suggestions. hopefully appearing in the calendar Thursday. Not sure about this weekend as you have stated the V8's are on and people seem to be busy but will check out possibilities on Wednesday - may even just be a Raglan ride for coffee???

[insomnia01]

I'm thinking of doing that ride again myself in three weekends time, anyone else keen? Weather depending of course.

Give me a PM if you go ahead with this or whatever

[Autech]

Give me a PM if you go ahead with this or whatever

Roger that

[mikemike104]

3 weekends ........ isnt that.................................... opening weekend ?

[BikerDazz]

generally discussed on the Wednesday night get together to get an idea whose riding and any suggestions. hopefully appearing in the calendar Thursday. Not sure about this weekend as you have stated the V8's are on and people seem to be busy but will check out possibilities on Wednesday - may even just be a Raglan ride for coffee???

I'm usually busy on Wednesday nights but am keen for a ride Sunday, coffee to Raglan sounds a.o.k.
I'm keen to do the kawhia run sometime, though I guess you guys have done that a few times already

[mikemike104]

I'm usually busy on Wednesday nights but am keen for a ride Sunday, coffee to Raglan sounds a.o.k.
I'm keen to do the kawhia run sometime, though I guess you guys have done that a few times already

Ditto Rag's or Kawhia

Sunday would be great !

[sil3nt]

I would be keen if there is a Kawhia run. I've done the Raglan run a bit too much!

[BikerDazz]

Got rid of the L-plate today.
Test route was similar to that described by sil3ntwar.
Made one dumb mistake: Ruakura Rd 80 km zone - so busy trying not to go 5kph over the 50km speed limit that I was halfway along Ruakura Rd before I remembered I was in an 80km zone!!
The tester didn't have a great sense of humour when I told her i nearly had a heart attack realising what I dumb mistake I made - "it's very important to comply with the posted speed limit signs".

[steve_t]

Congrats BikerDazz! :niceone: 100 km/h legally now and no stupid L plate anymore :yes:

[sil3nt]

Got rid of the L-plate today.
Test route was similar to that described by sil3ntwar.
Made one dumb mistake: Ruakura Rd 80 km zone - so busy trying not to go 5kph over the 50km speed limit that I was halfway along Ruakura Rd before I remembered I was in an 80km zone!!
The tester didn't have a great sense of humour when I told her i nearly had a heart attack realising what I dumb mistake I made - "it's very important to comply with the posted speed limit signs".Thats crazy as when i was coming home today along that stretch of road i was wondering why everyone speeds everywhere else but this road where they only do 60. I think people miss the signs.

[BikerDazz]

Thats crazy as when i was coming home today along that stretch of road i was wondering why everyone speeds everywhere else but this road where they only do 60. I think people miss the signs.

I know the road and the speed limit there, just so focussed on something else I buggered it up!

[Autech]

The testers don't have much sense of humour do they?

[rustyrobot]

Got rid of the L-plate today.
AWESOME! Good one Dazz, that sucker was totally trying to tear itself off on the ride the other day, flapping around like nana's bloomers in a Wellington gale. Maybe we need to make a thread for 'uses for old L plates' (similar to the 'uses for old tyres' one). I suggest trying to shrink it in the oven and turning it into a blingin' necklace (or keychain for the less metro-sexual). Now... 90 days to freedom!!

[ckai]

Got rid of the L-plate today.
Test route was similar to that described by sil3ntwar.
Made one dumb mistake: Ruakura Rd 80 km zone - so busy trying not to go 5kph over the 50km speed limit that I was halfway along Ruakura Rd before I remembered I was in an 80km zone!!
The tester didn't have a great sense of humour when I told her i nearly had a heart attack realising what I dumb mistake I made - "it's very important to comply with the posted speed limit signs".

Top job mate. I hope you fully let out the "stinger" on your beast when you realized you were going to slow? haha


The testers don't have much sense of humour do they?

My R tester was reasonably relaxed didn't really joke with him though, but my Full Tester was a legend. Funny as hell (well for a tester) and was a biker too. Was telling me how he would fly past idiot car drivers at 120 just to scare the shit out of them. He had a giggle when I got confused with something while riding (didn't know which exit to take on a round-about).

He would be rare though. The Hamilton ones are dickheads I've heard.

[Murray]

Add my conratulations Dazz, now just got to get wifey off her bum and go for full license.

well done

[mikemike104]

I'm comeing to the tavan tonight to have a chat, cause I would like to go for a ride somewhere this Sunday as the wife is working.

[Murray]

I'm keen to do the kawhia run sometime, though I guess you guys have done that a few times already

With the Hotel really busy this weekend (V8's) I probably won't be riding and the following weekend I am off to the BFTP Motorcycle group rally in Napier. If you want to put up a calendar entry for a Kawhia run on Sunday go for it. Its pretty easy to do. Happy for you guys to meet in the carpark as per the norm.

Pub tonight yahoo!!!

[Murray]

By the way the pub may be a little busier than usual tonight. Greg Murphy is there doing a wee talk and some Q & A's and I believe a few giveaways/prizes?? I think hes there from 6-7pm.

[mikemike104]

Great to meet you all tonight, sorry I had to jet but will def turn up again for a beer, look forward to cruising with you.

[Warr]

Great to meet you all tonight, sorry I had to jet but will def turn up again for a beer, look forward to cruising with you.
Good to meet you there tonight & sure catch you down there again :)

[Murray]

Thoughts on a ride for Sunday are pretty mixed - most are busy weith V8's etc. Suggestions were raglan via Waingaro road (great piece of road ) or Kawhia. I won't be there but anyone interested turn up at 10.00 am at Kingsgate Hotel back car park.

[The Flux Capacita]

hey chaps...great to see some more 250cc riders in the group. I'll be down for next Sundays ride assuming my Honda is up and running from sitting still for 3 months.

Also what does rego cost these days? aparently it went up in April due to ACC levies...

[rustyrobot]

According to the NZ Transport Agency (former LTSA) website, they are still the same (as last year) at this point:
Petrol driven - over 61cc 86.00 (3 months) 164.41 (6 months) 321.24 (12 months)

Maybe someone who has just re-licensed can confirm what they paid?

[Quasievil]

hey chaps...great to see some more 250cc riders in the group. I'll be down for next Sundays ride assuming my Honda is up and running from sitting still for 3 months.

Also what does rego cost these days? aparently it went up in April due to ACC levies...

bro I got your new Motard here, when you picking it up ???

[ckai]

hey chaps...great to see some more 250cc riders in the group. I'll be down for next Sundays ride assuming my Honda is up and running from sitting still for 3 months.

Also what does rego cost these days? aparently it went up in April due to ACC levies...

Hope you had fun over in the land of plenty. Buy your rego now before it does go up (which I actually thought it was going up this month as well)


bro I got your new Motard here, when you picking it up ???

haha yeah Flux, buy it, Quasi wants a real bike :)

[jmk]

According to the NZ Transport Agency (former LTSA) website, they are still the same (as last year) at this point:
Petrol driven - over 61cc 86.00 (3 months) 164.41 (6 months) 321.24 (12 months)

Maybe someone who has just re-licensed can confirm what they paid?

Just paid $321.24 three days ago ;)

[mikemike104]

I'll be in the car park waiting at 9:50am, If I'm on my own.... I'll go by myself :-)

[BikerDazz]

I'll be in the car park waiting at 9:50am, If I'm on my own.... I'll go by myself :-)

I'll be down there at 10am, weather permitting etc...

[Dreamflyer]

Hey guys! Im back, and iv got another bike! looking forward to joining you all at the pub on wednesday, and riding sundays (ive got alot of riding catching up to do!!!). I'l see you guys all in the near future!!!

[sil3nt]

Will do my best to get down there tomorrow.

[mikemike104]

Thanks for today guys, it was loads of fun and I learned heaps too.

[BikerDazz]

Thanks for today guys, it was loads of fun and I learned heaps too.

Yeah, it was a good wee blast.
Cool to meet a couple more peps too.
Cheers guys.

[mikemike104]

I'm keen to go again this Sunday if anybody else is.

[insomnia01]

I'm keen to go again this Sunday if anybody else is.

Scooter should be back from the docs in time for a loop this weekend, weather dependant I 'll see you there

[PaddyFZ1]

I wont be there this week. Getting my fix at Hampton Downs on Saturday, at the next HMCC Training day.
All i have to do is wave a flag for half a day, then free track time for me.
Have a good ride all.

[ckai]

I wont be there this week. Getting my fix at Hampton Downs on Saturday, at the next HMCC Training day.
All i have to do is wave a flag for half a day, then free track time for me.
Have a good ride all.

I tried to get Brooke and a mate on that. Brooke came up with the "no insurance" excuse and my mate didn't get her ass into gear and buy some decent gear. Slackers.

Remember it's for C and B group only so you can only pass people doing 230km/h max :scooter:

[Murray]

I'm away at the Hawkes Bay BFTP group rally. Have a good weekend guys (and gals)

[STJim]

See the link below Alll welcome

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/122281-Poker-Run-Hamilton-Ulysses

[BikerDazz]

I'm not into the Ulysses poker run thing, but keen for a ride Sunday ,weather permitting.
Anyone else keen?

[Autech]

Too right I am, weather permitting... Any thoughts?

[mikemike104]

I'm gagging to ride.. what about kawhia ? or same as last week (that was awesome) or to the Mount and back or what about Mokau thru the gorge and over Mt Messenger and back woop!

[rustyrobot]

Are you all planning to meet at the same place? (Kingsgate) I would love to come but will have to see how far I get with moving house, but I have a friend who is keen to get his ViFfeR out and meet some new riders so would be cool if I could tell him where to find ya'll.

[BikerDazz]

Yeh lets meet at Kingsgate - I dunno 10 or 10:30 - perhaps see who turns up and how long people wanna ride; we can decide destination then...
Rusty, get stuck in Saturday with the moving, then you should be okay Sunday eh?

[ckai]

I'm gagging to ride.. what about kawhia ? or same as last week (that was awesome) or to the Mount and back or what about Mokau thru the gorge and over Mt Messenger and back woop!

If you wanna ride through the gorge go the back way. You go through a little town starting with 'M' on the west coast and the roads are awesome. You pop out just after the long straight before the service station in Awakino. It's a big ride though, about 350km round trip and takes 4 hours easy. Oh yeah, and there's that 10+ km gravel road :)

Why don't you head to Gizzy? ;) I've been meaning to do that ride for ages.

[Spazm]

If you wanna ride through the gorge go the back way. You go through a little town starting with 'M' on the west coast and the roads are awesome. You pop out just after the long straight before the service station in Awakino. It's a big ride though, about 350km round trip and takes 4 hours easy. Oh yeah, and there's that 10+ km gravel road :)

Sshhhh... !! Secret squirrel !! You don't want to tell everyone of that great road from Kawhia to Marokopa to Awaikno... that road is for people who truely appreciate a good road :p

Hey this must be my first post in 2 or so months .. oh well blame advbiker.com they're corruptionists in there :)

[Autech]

I think I'll join ya tommorrow, just went for a big ride today but still think I have another one in me :D

[BikerDazz]

If you wanna ride through the gorge go the back way. You go through a little town starting with 'M' on the west coast and the roads are awesome. You pop out just after the long straight before the service station in Awakino. It's a big ride though, about 350km round trip and takes 4 hours easy. Oh yeah, and there's that 10+ km gravel road :)

Why don't you head to Gizzy? ;) I've been meaning to do that ride for ages.

Not sure my wee commuter machine would be up to it.
That's is the sort of shit I'll be after when I get my big wheels in 3 months time though - prolly bout the same time your Daytona turns up:laugh:

[ckai]

Not sure my wee commuter machine would be up to it.
That's is the sort of shit I'll be after when I get my big wheels in 3 months time though - prolly bout the same time your Daytona turns up:laugh:

hahaha touche. The scorpio will be sweet for a mammoth ride. You can't let it boss you around like that. Show it who's boss :)

Spazm found out my bike is currently "in transit" somewhere. I like said "yeah probably on a lorry in the UK!" I'd cry if I had to wait another 3 months.

So what big bike you thinking of anyway?

[BikerDazz]

So what big bike you thinking of anyway?

Very, very keen on a black (of course) Bonneville SE.
The Mrs says I have been a good boy so I can have a new one!
Plus it'll stop me dragging her to Hamilton Motorcycles every 2nd Saturday to sit on the floor model and make brmmm brmmm brmmm noises!
Triumph all the way mate!

Shall we have a bet on whose bike arives first?

[The Flux Capacita]

I'm back in town from my trip to Texas, bike still runs after being stored for 3 months so count me in for tomorrow:)

[sil3nt]

If im awake im there. Would like to be in Huntly around 1pm so i might break off from the group depending on where we go.

[mikemike104]

If im awake im there. Would like to be in Huntly around 1pm so i might break off from the group depending on where we go.

GET UP ! Lets ride !!!!

[bigkev]

where are you heading ??

[ckai]

Very, very keen on a black (of course) Bonneville SE.
The Mrs says I have been a good boy so I can have a new one!
Plus it'll stop me dragging her to Hamilton Motorcycles every 2nd Saturday to sit on the floor model and make brmmm brmmm brmmm noises!
Triumph all the way mate!

Shall we have a bet on whose bike arives first?

Wow a bonny. I wouldn't have thought you'd be a Bonny guy. I love the cafe racer look so I would be a modded Thruxton is I was to get a Bonny based bike. This would be of course after I had a Stripple in the garage as well ;)

And no, I'm not making a bet. I'd loose!! hahaha I'm picking it'll be here by the end of next week. I can feel it.


I'm back in town from my trip to Texas, bike still runs after being stored for 3 months so count me in for tomorrow:)

That's impressive. Go the old school CBR! I bet you've messed the NZ twisties. ;)

[The Flux Capacita]

yeah they don't have many bends in America and I spent all my time riding farm bikes over there, real weird getting back onto a sports bike after riding dirt bikes for so long. left the group and went for a little spin through te pahu instead of kawhia (I got lost haha)

seems my riding has changed a bit over the months...not sure if it's better or worse yet but I seem to be riding a bit faster...and the bike rides like I was never gone.

one thing i'm trying to confirm...has ACC levies increased rego payments already or do they go up in July (have I still got time)

[mikemike104]

Great ride today, you didnt tell us where you were getting petrol mate so it made it quite hard for us to find you.

Bike rego costs here: http://www.nzta.govt.nz/vehicle/registration-licensing/fees.html

[BikerDazz]

Wow a bonny. I wouldn't have thought you'd be a Bonny guy. I love the cafe racer look so I would be a modded Thruxton is I was to get a Bonny based bike. This would be of course after I had a Stripple in the garage as well ;)

Au contraire, the bonny fits me exactly:
- the bonny has a classic look - I'm past my prime
- the bonny has a relaxed riding position - I don't have the energy I used to
- the bonny looks cool - I ... um, well yeah, try to look cool in a classic, mature sort of way:cool:

I plan to add a speed triple to the garage later on - when I feel up to managing such an awesome beast.



left the group and went for a little spin through te pahu instead of kawhia (I got lost haha)

Yeh, we couldn't figure where you went for gas; sorry to lose ya - next time eh?



5 bikes headed out to Kawhia today.
I plodded on a fair way behind everyone else - quite hard work for me and the scorpio on those windy, hilly and sometimes rutted roads. I just played it safe and tried to enjoy meself.

Cheers to Jonathan for hanging back with me on the return journey.
I assume the other 3 made it back a.o.k?

[ckai]

one thing i'm trying to confirm...has ACC levies increased rego payments already or do they go up in July (have I still got time)

"The ACC component of the motor vehicle license fee for a petrol car will increase from $168.46 to $198.46 from 1 July 2010 while the ACC petrol levy will remain at 9.90 cents per litre."

From this website http://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/government+announces+201011+acc+levy+rates

So you'll have to get in before July 1.

[Smiff-ta]

Hey Guys, who rides the Orange/Black Hyosung in Hamilton? And do you meet every wednesday at the Te Rapa Tav?

[insomnia01]

Good ride yesterday great to meet some new blood... felt somewhat out numbered with all them little 250's nipping at me heels !!

[Murray]

Hey Guys, who rides the Orange/Black Hyosung in Hamilton? And do you meet every wednesday at the Te Rapa Tav?

Yep we do but not many, if any, bring their bikes. Usually about 10-15 or more coming and going from 5-5.30ish onwards

[ckai]

Hey Guys, who rides the Orange/Black Hyosung in Hamilton? And do you meet every wednesday at the Te Rapa Tav?

Someone has a black and orange? I wanted one of them. Cool looking bikes.


Good ride yesterday great to meet some new blood... felt somewhat out numbered with all them little 250's nipping at me heels !!

I would have joined you lot like I was expecting to but still no wheels. Good to see more 250's out though.


Yep we do but not many, if any, bring their bikes. Usually about 10-15 or more coming and going from 5-5.30ish onwards

I'll definitely bring Sonic II down when the bloody thing arrives so all you guys can point and laugh at me saying "you waited 6 months for that?" and "you should have got a black one".

Only the hard core ride down (wearing their mittens and cardigans :)). Maybe you need a banner so new people can find ya haha. Actually, how do people find you down at the pub if there isn't bike gear lying around?

[mikemike104]

Actually, how do people find you down at the pub if there isn't bike gear lying around?

Good call, when I went down 2 weeks ago it was only cause I was in full kit that some kind soul came and asked if I was looking for LOR, otherwise with no other bikes there it makes it pretty hard to find anybody.

Want to come back on Wens nights but am at wintec from 5pm same nights for the next few months so looking forward to getting down there after that.

[Murray]

You look for the table with the most hamburger meal deals on it. generally at table to left in front of where the large screen comes down (look for the projector on the ceiling). There's also a row of low tables for diners (I think they are the only low tables in the bar). We will be around that area,

[Autech]

Yeah was a very good ride. Everyone just shot along at their own pace, had a truely aweful lunch then rolled on home home.
Good to ride with a majority of 250's as well, made a nice change.

Haha, your Blackbird does sound awesome though :love: Just pining for a few more ponies so I don't have to get stuck behind cruisers :scooter:
Any rides planned this Sunday?

[sil3nt]

Yeah was a very good ride. Everyone just shot along at their own pace, had a truely aweful lunch then rolled on home home.Lunch was excellent!! Awesome burger and awesome chips :bleh: Thankfully it wasn't me left behind this time getting gas!! Could be keen for a ride this weekend depends on how many turn out. I like the big rides!

[forest2]

:ar15::ar15::ar15:im a newbe to hams and looking for some people to ride with and maybe some companions for cold duck so was planning on coming down wednesday to see what you guys are all about and im another with a 250 :ar15

[BikerDazz]

I'll definitely bring Sonic II down when the bloody thing arrives so all you guys can point and laugh at me saying "you waited 6 months for that?" and "you should have got a black one".


What? Not black? What's wrong with ya?

[sil3nt]

:ar15::ar15::ar15:im a newbe to hams and looking for some people to ride with and maybe some companions for cold duck so was planning on coming down wednesday to see what you guys are all about and im another with a 250 :ar15Keep an eye on this thread of sunday rides!

[ckai]

Good to ride with a majority of 250's as well, made a nice change.

With any luck I'll be able to head down this weekend and screw your majority up. Can't let you 250's think you can run the show :laugh: You wait, when us Trumpy's come down we come down en masse!

It's much easier to take the ribbings when you have someone to comfort you. :hug:


Could be keen for a ride this weekend depends on how many turn out. I like the big rides!

Do you mean a decent amount of people or long rides? I like the decent amount of people most of the times then smaller groups every so often.


What? Not black? What's wrong with ya?

pffft black. I could have had one of those in November so where's the fun in that? :scooter:

[Murray]

I'm out for the weekend, have to work. There is a calendar entry up for the north, south, east, west run on Sunday which should be fun and run by Ulysses. For those newer to the group we do tend to ride a bit with the ulysses group from time to time and Jim (STjim) comes down on Wednesdays about 6.30ish and is a good man to have a chat with.

Note: sorrelboy has registered for the event
Note to Self: Remind sorrelboy on Wednesday night that the Sunday run meets at 9.30 am

[wysper]

Hey guys...

anyone here had much experience with the older F650s. The ones the called the funduro's that were designed by aprillia.
I am thinking about trading the SV on one.

Would love a GSX1400 but cant find enough cash - or find a gsx cheap enough. Depends on how you look at it really.

[sil3nt]

Do you mean a decent amount of people or long rides? I like the decent amount of people most of the times then smaller groups every so often.More people! Its good riding with 10-20 others. Although i do enjoy the small ones from time to time.

[BikerDazz]

Any plans to join the ACC protest ride in Aux on Saturday?

[Murray]

Working!!!:angry::angry::angry:

[Quasievil]

Hey guys...

anyone here had much experience with the older F650s. The ones the called the funduro's that were designed by aprillia.
I am thinking about trading the SV on one.

Would love a GSX1400 but cant find enough cash - or find a gsx cheap enough. Depends on how you look at it really.I had one a few years back, not a bad bike at all, very reliable with the rotax engine, cant go wrong if you want a 50/50 bike, it aint a fast bike or super good at anything but reliable none the less

[Autech]

Might even come for a beer tommorrow night... I'll probably end up with a 675 too ckai, though I plan on not putting mine into a ditch :D

[rideon]

[QUOTE=ckai;1129732381 You wait, when us Trumpy's come down we come down en masse!




:[/QUOTE]

yup , you sure do ........sorry couldn't help it but you left yourself wide open there LOL

[ckai]

Might even come for a beer tommorrow night... I'll probably end up with a 675 too ckai, though I plan on not putting mine into a ditch :D

Go on. You know you want too. But don't make the same mistake as me and not film it. I could have made shitloads from selling the footage to "Distroyed in Seconds".

It'll be interesting to see if you still have that opinion when you test ride other supersports. I didn't need too because I knew straight away but some people think they're a bit basic. They're friggin' awesome though. It'll be good to slowly take off the LOR with Trumpies. :wari: Too many jappa's around.


yup , you sure do ........sorry couldn't help it but you left yourself wide open there LOL

It goes back to that comforting thing with do to each other.

[Spazm]

I really should have claimed commision from Trumiph on your 675 ckai :)

I might come for the ride this sunday as the missus/supposedly better half, is timekeeping at pukekohe.

[wysper]

I had one a few years back, not a bad bike at all, very reliable with the rotax engine, cant go wrong if you want a 50/50 bike, it aint a fast bike or super good at anything but reliable none the less

might be the go then. It is in my price bracket at least, unlike the KTM :)

[insomnia01]

Theres a plan forming for a few KB'ers to ride the Forgotten Highway 23/5 if any of you fellas are interested look in meetings/Events for the thread should be cool

[ckai]

I really should have claimed commision from Trumiph on your 675 ckai :)

I might come for the ride this sunday as the missus/supposedly better half, is timekeeping at pukekohe.

Yes but it was my cool blue that sold even more :) I'm giving hamilton MC a tinkly today to see if they know when beastie is gonna arrive. If hell freezes over, expect to see me down there with some new wheels as well. I may bring myself to riding the wifes...dunno.


Theres a plan forming for a few KB'ers to ride the Forgotten Highway 23/5 if any of you fellas are interested look in meetings/Events for the thread should be cool

This may be a goer.

[smoky]

Theres a plan forming for a few KB'ers to ride the Forgotten Highway 23/5 if any of you fellas are interested look in meetings/Events for the thread should be cool

Sounds like a bit of me

[Murray]

Very good turn out last night and good to see some new faces and the Yamaha guys. Several are looking at doing the poker run ulysses ride on Sunday so thats the ride should anyone be looking to get out. Its in the calendar so get in there and register. Note the meeting place and time. 9.30 am meet at Commerce club which is in collingwood street.

[Spazm]

Yes but it was my cool blue that sold even more :) I'm giving hamilton MC a tinkly today to see if they know when beastie is gonna arrive. If hell freezes over, expect to see me down there with some new wheels as well. I may bring myself to riding the wifes...dunno..

You damn near stepped off my bike & in the door of a Triumph dealer for a daytona.. That should give me partial commision on your "cool blue" which sold even more :)

Still i'd recommend going and test riding the others to see just how beautiful a bike the daytona is (or not is, if your some kind of weirdo. :p)

[insomnia01]

:sunny:Whos riding this Sunday outside of the toyrun ?? Weather looks :sunny::sunny:

[Murray]

:sunny:Whos riding this Sunday outside of the toyrun ?? Weather looks :sunny::sunny:

Its not a toyrun, its a poker run!

[rustyrobot]

Its not a toyrun, its a poker run!

Does that mean Teddy has to stay at home?
206037

Blarg. I'm working anyway. Damn wage slavery.

I do have a question though... where would you H-town riders recommend for a WOF?

[insomnia01]

Its not a toyrun, its a poker run!

whatever :shutup::shutup:

[sil3nt]

Does that mean Teddy has to stay at home?
206037

Blarg. I'm working anyway. Damn wage slavery.

I do have a question though... where would you H-town riders recommend for a WOF?I always get mine done at Hamilton Motorcycles. I actually trust the WOF guy there.

[sil3nt]

:sunny:Whos riding this Sunday outside of the toyrun ?? Weather looks :sunny::sunny:I am keen for another ride. I think we should decide a route before we get to the carpark though!

[BikerDazz]

I am keen for another ride. I think we should decide a route before we get to the carpark though!

I might be up for summink...

[kb_SF1]

:yes:Poker run, always a good ride and someone else has done the hard work of deciding where to go.

[forest2]

yeah should be a good ride hope the weather holds out for us poker runs are also good to see all the different bikes people ride. im quite looking forward to seeing the great roads up here instead of the wellington roads and see what all the guys are about see you all sunday

[ckai]

I am keen for another ride. I think we should decide a route before we get to the carpark though!

Agree, it turns to custard if something is organised on the day only. Unless someone has something in mind, which, I suppose, you could say, means that someone has in fact organised something in some way. Or there abouts.

:D

[Autech]

Anyone wanna set up a side ride and skip the poker run? Weather is fine according to Xtra. If there's nothing else on I'll hit the poker run though

[Murray]

I think you will enjoy the poker run, heard a bit last night and its rumoured to be heading Kaimais way, Kawhia way, Raglan way so you will be on some good roads north, south, east and west

[insomnia01]

Small Grp doing Sth Waikato :yes: Lunch in TeKuiti Meet at Te awamutu Mobil Gas station Cnr of Arawata & Mahoe Street 10 - 1030 All welcome :innocent:

[Autech]

Alright Murray, the second you said Kaimai I was sold. May your rumours be true and your crops be plentiful

[sil3nt]

So what exactly is a poker run?

[kb_SF1]

;)Go to 4 different places, pick up a card at each and last card at the finish. Usually a prize for the best poker hand, spot and other prizes.

[wysper]

;)Go to 4 different places, pick up a card at each and last card at the finish. Usually a prize for the best poker hand, spot and other prizes.

so where do you go to draw new cards :rofl:

[ckai]

so where do you go to draw new cards :rofl:

So when are you bringing new beastie for a ride?? Yeah, I noticed ;) Or is it only for the gravel and dirt?

[wysper]

So when are you bringing new beastie for a ride?? Yeah, I noticed ;) Or is it only for the gravel and dirt?

Def roads too - I couldn't keep up with you guys on the SV - with my current NOOB status on the DR I would have no chance!! :scooter:

[sil3nt]

So what did everyone end up doing? I just did a short ride by myself. A little less than 200k. Though i would check out scotsman valley road and ended up in Te Aroha.

[dori]

I did a short ride by myself too, got to Mobil Te A a bit late, went to Oto on that back road, Kawhia, Pirongia and back home to Te A. Was a mint day for a ride.

[ckai]

Def roads too - I couldn't keep up with you guys on the SV - with my current NOOB status on the DR I would have no chance!! :scooter:

Hey, after what happened to me I'll definitely have NOOB status as well on the new bike. I certainly don't play at the front. I think the DR would probably be too quick for me :)

[ckai]

I did a short ride by myself too, got to Mobil Te A a bit late, went to Oto on that back road, Kawhia, Pirongia and back home to Te A. Was a mint day for a ride.

Only 3 people went on that ride. They headed south as well but sounded like it was a short ride.

[wysper]

Hey, after what happened to me I'll definitely have NOOB status as well on the new bike. I certainly don't play at the front. I think the DR would probably be too quick for me :)

The other thing to consider is the seat is little better than a board so I wouldn't be keen to do too many hours in one stretch. And since you guys are often out for several hours, I am not sure my arse would cope LOL
But it would be fun to catch up for a bit of a blat some time.

[JamRoll]

Only 3 people went on that ride. They headed south as well but sounded like it was a short ride.

Yup, gravel on inside of corner :shit: on Fullerton Rd ended my ride pretty smartly! I was amazed how gentle a low side can be, I'm ok but the poor bike has some good road rash. The crash knobs and rear bobbins did a great job of limiting the damage tho :yes:

[Spazm]

Yup, gravel on inside of corner :shit: on Fullerton Rd ended my ride pretty smartly! I was amazed how gentle a low side can be, I'm ok but the poor bike has some good road rash. The crash knobs and rear bobbins did a great job of limiting the damage tho :yes:

And were you still okay after your missus got a hold of you ?? :confused:

[ckai]

The other thing to consider is the seat is little better than a board so I wouldn't be keen to do too many hours in one stretch. And since you guys are often out for several hours, I am not sure my arse would cope LOL
But it would be fun to catch up for a bit of a blat some time.

Bloody oath we need too. A nice cruisy short ride for those that can't be assed (pun intended)


Yup, gravel on inside of corner :shit: on Fullerton Rd ended my ride pretty smartly! I was amazed how gentle a low side can be, I'm ok but the poor bike has some good road rash. The crash knobs and rear bobbins did a great job of limiting the damage tho :yes:

:) I was gonna say why it was short but thought I'd leave it for you. It was funny, I was reading a thread yesterday about someone that found gravel mid-corner and what to do about it. Do you guys have a club? haha.

Seriously though, I've been caught as well (Spaz was there for that too) and it's one of the things a bloody hate about riding bikes on our roads.


And were you still okay after your missus got a hold of you ?? :confused:

This is true. He does talk a little higher though.

[Spazm]

Seriously though, I've been caught as well (Spaz was there for that too)

What's with that ?? People crashing right in front of me or just behind me.

in the past 14 months or so:

watched people riding off the road/crashing behind me in my mirror:
Ckai 1 nearly 2
Pathos 1
Johnpom 1

People crashing right in front of me:
Mschvs & 1WheelRiot 1
Sid 1 - didn't manage to avoid getting caught up in this one as i was overtaking him at hampton downs motorsport park at the time
Jamroll 1

:(

[wysper]

What's with that ?? People crashing right in front of me or just behind me.

in the past 14 months or so:

watched people riding off the road/crashing behind me in my mirror:
Ckai 1 nearly 2
Pathos 1
Johnpom 1

People crashing right in front of me:
Mschvs & 1WheelRiot 1
Sid 1 - didn't manage to avoid getting caught up in this one as i was overtaking him at hampton downs motorsport park at the time
Jamroll 1

:(

Man, you gotta stop pushing people of their bikes!(not sure how you are doing the ones where they are following you... oil maybe..... you are on a trumpy after all *ducks*)

[Spazm]

you wait ...

One day i'll be riding in front or behind you... don't think i can make people fall off on willpower alone ... YET !!!
:shifty:

[ckai]

*** OFFICIAL LOR NOTICE ***

This is to hereby inform all LOR ride participants that the rider formally known as Spazm is banned from participation from all future LOR rides until such time as he can prove that his Jedi Mind Tricks are no longer a danger to his fellow riders.

The rider formally known as Spazm shall also henceforth be known as Voodoo for previous sins rendered.

[JamRoll]

*** OFFICIAL LOR NOTICE ***
...
The rider formally known as Spazm shall also henceforth be known as Voodoo for previous sins rendered.

Hey, thats a bit harsh. He should be allowed a second chance.

I think he should be allowed to come provided he is a minimum of 500m ahead at all times, has swept the road of all gravel and debris, fixed up any dodgy council repairs and tarsnakes, warmed all our tyres to the correct temperature before departure, and signposted any dangerous corners. :blink:

[ckai]

Hey, thats a bit harsh. He should be allowed a second chance.

I think he should be allowed to come provided he is a minimum of 500m ahead at all times, has swept the road of all gravel and debris, fixed up any dodgy council repairs and tarsnakes, warmed all our tyres to the correct temperature before departure, and signposted any dangerous corners. :blink:

These are in fact good suggestions Mr Roll. I shall amend...

[ckai]

*** AMENDMENT NOTICE ***

The rider known as Voodoo shall henceforth be required to:

1) Ride a minimum of 500m ahead at all times;
2) Sweep road of all gravel and debris;
3) Repair dodgy council repairs and tarsnakes;
4) Warm all participant tyres to the correct temperature before departure;
5) and signposted any dangerous corners,

for all LOR rides he wishes to participant on until past sins have been rendered void.

Failure to do so will result in the following disciplinary actions:

1) A jolly good spanking from Jamroll

[ckai]

So where's the ride for next weekend? Can't do this weekend and if the bike doesn't turn up by next week, I'm bloody well walking into the shop and grabbing a Street Triple as a loaner until it arrives.

[Spazm]

So where's the ride for next weekend? Can't do this weekend and if the bike doesn't turn up by next week, I'm bloody well walking into the shop and grabbing a Street Triple as a loaner until it arrives.

They don't have a street or speed triple in at the moment

[insomnia01]

[QUOTE=JamRoll;1129740157]Yup, gravel on inside of corner :shit: on Fullerton Rd ended my ride pretty smartly! I was amazed how gentle a low side can be, I'm ok but the poor bike has some good road rash. QUOTE]

Ride a Blackbird they come standard with AWD :scooter::scooter:

[Spazm]

*** AMENDMENT NOTICE ***

The rider known as Voodoo shall henceforth be required to:

1) Ride a minimum of 500m ahead at all times;
2) Sweep road of all gravel and debris;
3) Repair dodgy council repairs and tarsnakes;
4) Warm all participant tyres to the correct temperature before departure;
5) and signposted any dangerous corners,

for all LOR rides he wishes to participant on until past sins have been rendered void.

Failure to do so will result in the following disciplinary actions:

1) A jolly good spanking from Jamroll

Wow.. !! that's sooo much betterer.. Sounds like i'm a one man working bee to make rides safer :(

[Murray]

So where's the ride for next weekend? Can't do this weekend and if the bike doesn't turn up by next week, I'm bloody well walking into the shop and grabbing a Street Triple as a loaner until it arrives.

Thinking: up to Huntly along hetherington road onto sh22, down there to raglan road, to Raglan, coffee and back. couple of hours and great roads.

[Spazm]

Thinking: up to Huntly along hetherington road onto sh22, down there to raglan road, to Raglan, coffee and back. couple of hours and great roads.

That's a good set of roads.. :)

[ckai]

They don't have a street or speed triple in at the moment

Friggin' typical. I don't wanna take the 1000RR they have either. The colour just doesn't work with me.

So this shipment must have the Stripples on as well? Triumph NZ cocked that up a bit


Thinking: up to Huntly along hetherington road onto sh22, down there to raglan road, to Raglan, coffee and back. couple of hours and great roads.

mmmm, they are some good roads indeed. could be a goer.

[sil3nt]

We should hit Port Waikato! Only been there once and don't really remember it. Although that could be for a reason.

[BikerDazz]

Thinking: up to Huntly along hetherington road onto sh22, down there to raglan road, to Raglan, coffee and back. couple of hours and great roads.

Count me in for that

[BikerDazz]

So what did everyone end up doing? I just did a short ride by myself. A little less than 200k. Though i would check out scotsman valley road and ended up in Te Aroha.

I had a busy day so just did a short ride (90Km) later in the arvo by meself.
Went out through Te Kowhai, Ngaruawahia, Glen Massey, Huntly, Hakarimata Rd to Nga, Horotiu, River Rd etc.

[mikemike104]

aWWW I'm real keen on the above plans but have arranged a clay shoot Sunday so will do that. have fun

[rustyrobot]

I'd be keen on a Saturday ride if someone else is - my partner wouldn't be happy if I leave her at home with the boy on sunday (mother's day). Plus we have plans.

[Autech]

The 22 was in terrible shape a few weekends ago, I'd advise avoiding it if possible. The other roads Heatherington etc are all in real good nick though.
I've been doing a nice little loop up there where I ride up Rotowaro, left onto waikokowai, continue right up Waikokowai, straight on to Rotongaro, then left up Glen Massy and hook onto the 22.
Could use this route and then head on to Port Waikato

The Rotongaro road in particular is one of my most fav's.

[dori]

Yea im keen either day, sounds good if the weather is ok.

Highway 22 should be ok by now, im the contract engineer incharge of road marking on WDC reseals, they were sealed/painted about 6 weeks ago, if there is still loose chip ill make a scene at work :lol:

[ckai]

Yea im keen either day, sounds good if the weather is ok.

Highway 22 should be ok by now, im the contract engineer incharge of road marking on WDC reseals, they were sealed/painted about 6 weeks ago, if there is still loose chip ill make a scene at work :lol:

Excellent, always good to have an inside man ;)

[rustyrobot]

Excellent, always good to have an inside man ;)

Absolutely. Someone has to tell Spazm where the gravel to be swept up is.

[Warr]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/122932-Raglan-ride-16th-May


Who's in for a ride to Raglan, Kawhia and the surrounding area on Sunday the 16th?

Leaving the Autobahn, Papakura at 08.30 (thats in the morning), Raglan for a coffee, round the mountain to Kawhia for lunch, then a beer at Raglan in the avo.

Maybe pick up any Hamiltonians on the way (Limestone downs?)

Mostly gravel with a flounder in the farmers stream at Bridal Veil falls if it's practical and I promise not to blow up anything at home that prevents me coming this time (fingers crossed).

[Spazm]

Absolutely. Someone has to tell Spazm where the gravel to be swept up is.

So kind of you :)
Many others (not naming names, Ckai) would just let me go wandering off looking for gravel/grit everywhwere

[Spazm]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/122932-Raglan-ride-16th-May

Crikey.. They're keen to go round past bridal veil falls on that Gravel Road to Kawhia. & no i'm not sweeping all the gravel off the 33km of gravel roads :angry:

Edit: is the Kawhia Rd past bridal veil falls road open again ??

[Spazm]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/122932-Raglan-ride-16th-May

I don't have gravel tyres for my daytona at the mo there Warren & on those roads i'll just hold them up

They'd more than likely do something like this
http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Pakuranga,+Auckland&daddr=Klondyke+Rd+to:Baker+Rd+to:Matira+Rd+to:Ruak iwi+Rd+to:Bow+St+to:Kawhia+Rd+to:Raglan+Rd&hl=en&geocode=FcPGzP0dAFJsCim3Sh8u7EsNbTELUB1x34OpbA%3BF W4Axv0d2uFrCg%3BFf7gw_0dbB5rCg%3BFWZYwv0d80RrCg%3B Fca8wP0dprpsCg%3BFVwyv_0dFlVsCg%3BFbrgvP0dmL5sCg%3 BFQCIu_0dUgBsCg&mra=dpe&via=1,2,3,4,5,6&sll=-37.743028,174.958649&sspn=0.185969,0.308647&ie=UTF8&ll=-37.540494,174.876595&spn=0.186477,0.308647&z=12

[BikerDazz]

I'd be keen on a Saturday ride if someone else is - my partner wouldn't be happy if I leave her at home with the boy on sunday (mother's day). Plus we have plans.

I can't do Sat Rusty.
Mrs has got me going to Aux to see her fandamily.
However, a great opportunity to sneak off and have a look at Holeshot, AMPS and Motomail, shhhh....

[sil3nt]

Ah i forgot im busy watching the WRC this weekend. Will be at hampton downs on saturday and whaanga coast sunday.

[ckai]

Ah i forgot im busy watching the WRC this weekend. Will be at hampton downs on saturday and whaanga coast sunday.

You know the rally isn't at the Downs on Saturday? The only reason I know is that we're going up to watch the father-in-law race (he is very much not driving a rally car). It'll be good to see these guys (and the rally guys) on the track.

[STJim]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/122994-A-Great-Day-Out-Hamilton-Ulysses-Poker-Run-2-May-2010?p=1129742354#post1129742354
See the above link for the Poker run report

[sil3nt]

You know the rally isn't at the Downs on Saturday? The only reason I know is that we're going up to watch the father-in-law race (he is very much not driving a rally car). It'll be good to see these guys (and the rally guys) on the track.Huh?

Day 2 Saturday 8 May – Franklin / North Waikato
First Car in action
SS10 New Franklin 1 7:43am
SS11 Baker 1 8:33am
SS12 SKYCITY Te Akau Coast 1 9:11am
SS13 Hampton Downs Super Special 1 11:46am
Service Hampton Downs – Meet the drivers 12:05pm
SS14 New Franklin 2 12:49pm
SS15 Baker 2 1:39pm
SS16 SKYCITY Te Akau Coast 2 2:17pm
SS17 Hampton Downs Super Special 2 3:59pm
Service Queens Wharf – Meet the crews 5:10pm


The new Hampton Downs Motorsport Park provides a fantastic venue for two super special stages for the WRC and other rally crews on the brand-new race track, as well as the teams’ 15-minute remote service at midday. With cars being started in pairs 5 seconds apart, expect an exciting demonstration of the speed of different competitors as they tackle the tarmac circuit using gravel-spec Pirelli tyres.

The competitors in the Possum Bourne Memorial Trophy Rally also contest Rally New Zealand’s Saturday stages, including the super special stages at Hampton Downs.

Complementing the two WRC super special stages, a whole day of exciting motorsport action is guaranteed – drifting, freestyle motocross, speed comparisons, handicap saloon car races, WRC driving demonstrations, tyre changing competitions, driver autograph sessions and much, much more.

[Spazm]

You know the rally isn't at the Downs on Saturday? The only reason I know is that we're going up to watch the father-in-law race (he is very much not driving a rally car). It'll be good to see these guys (and the rally guys) on the track.

Yeah i'm gonna side with Sil3ntwar on this one .. the Hampton downs events calander has the WRC there on Saturday