4 KTMs and a BMW do Whanga for lunch

[Phreaky Phil]

Bloody goats tried to have a go at me at the bottom of the Whanga saddle, he ran out(big billy) stopped turned went shit thats a big bike I went shit thats a big billy I tried telelapy telapefy (I tried to communicate with him)didnt work!! were he was going I was going, pulled on the anchors lucky I was on the Beema and he walked off up the ridge(I'm going to let him know what lead tastes like next weekend).

I needed a gun with me.It wasnt to be my day for wildlife, about 5 km after the lambs a Pukeko lifted off, swung right instead of left. Bad choice!! It hit my mirror (lucky it didnt brake it as its new), bounced off that into my shoulder. Bloody hell !! What next. Things happen in 3's so they say and I spent the rest of the day wondering what would be next.

[MXNUT]

.....................why is the school bus shelter missing a bit from the bottom left.

Which way do i go ?? ... left ... right ... or straight ahead

[That looks like fun]

Yes a good day in the Naki indeed, Two Beemers and a Triumph did the loop the opposite way round (no not sitting backwards on the bike ) and passed you fine bunch of gentlemen around the top of the Te Hora saddle. We went right to Ohura then back across the Waitaangas.
Good fun all round

[Phreaky Phil]

Yes a good day in the Naki indeed, Two Beemers and a Triumph did the loop the opposite way round (no not sitting backwards on the bike ) and passed you fine bunch of gentlemen around the top of the Te Hora saddle. We went right to Ohura then back across the Waitaangas.
Good fun all round

Yea. My Boss was on the triumph. ! Sounds like you had a good day too. I should have given you a couple of KTMs to even things out a bit. !!!!!

[That looks like fun]

He is coming along nicely Phil Although he did complain that his rest stops weren't as long as ours

[Phreaky Phil]

He is coming along nicely Phil Although he did complain that his rest stops weren't as long as ours

I think he's got the adventure bug bad ! Even talking about getting a real ADV bike. Well almost real (not a BMW)

[That looks like fun]

We had to give him some counselling after the Kiwi Rd. He didnt believe we still had roads like it in NZ let alone the dynamic Naki

[Phreaky Phil]

We had to give him some counselling after the Kiwi Rd. He didnt believe we still had roads like it in NZ let alone the dynamic Naki

He'd need full time therapy if he knew what's in the South Island then !!

[That looks like fun]

He was talking about getting a cruiser Nut I think we have him convinced to stay with the dark side, I told him we have cookies

[Aslan]

I took this picture especially for a good mate of mine, another Kiwi Biker, a BMW rider and (even with that) an all round good bloke.

This picture will hold fond memories for him from the TTTTT ride last year. Maybe he will want to come on line and explain the significance of it (clue why is the school bus shelter missing a bit from the bottom left....)

Steve your time starts now.......!!!!!!

Howdee Mike and fellow KBers - yes that School Bus Shelter and my 'ole faithful bimmer 'rubber ducky' had a minor altercation as I went into that corner too hot - distracted thinking 'how could they have sealed this excellent section of gravel!!!!!' by which time I was at the intersection began to take the left fork before realising Mt Damper is to the right. In that moments distraction followed by indecision I was in the pea gravel remaining from recent sealing working hard to stay upright - I came to a stop with a 'whump' as I collided with the bus shelter. I stepped off without a scratch - sadly same can't be said for the screen and tank of Rubber Ducky which connected with the shelter - ah well all part of the growing patina of my faithful GS

[Aslan]

PS - I like the 'Naki so much I plan to return again this year for Mike and Phil's next ride - don't expect I'll be setting a cracking pace just enjoying the ride / company - Ciao

[young1]

PS - I like the 'Naki so much I plan to return again this year for Mike and Phil's next ride - don't expect I'll be setting a cracking pace just enjoying the ride / company - Ciao

Looking forward to catching up with you again Steve.

M