Rimutaka Hill run to Martinborough (Sun 13 Sept 09)

[KrazyGixxerBoy]

Certainly was a great day in the Rapa. My partner and me went to Cape Palliser (in the car). Was absolutely beautiful weather.
Didn't see as many bikes as we thought we would though. Only 2 or 3 passed us over the Taka's and we passed them as they parked up at the top. None between Featherston and Martinborough. There were prolly around 30 - 40 bikes (only guessing) on the square around Toppy's just before midday. On the way to the Cape a couple of HD's came the other way and that was it.
By the time we got back to Martinborough the place was dead.
Not a bike to be seen. That would have been around 4pm. What time does Toppy's close?
The trip back over the hill was a drag. Huge queue of cars. Oh to have been on the bike.

Mate, I bet you were gutted to be in the cage with the weather the way it was! Don't know when Toppys closes, but we left MartinB about 3ish and it was still open. Was farkin beautiful ova there eh! ...hopefully a sign that summers on the way! Bummer you missed the ride, hopefully you make it out next time.

[Quasi]

, you're not wrong Cole! ...kind stuck though...we wanted to catch up with Quasi and she was sitting behind AJ on the Yella Monsta! ...was a two for one deal so we had no choice.

Hahaha.
Great news - no more two for one deals as the Buell is back (well nearly, - the part is on its way). Anway - everyone was starting to depart Toppys about 3.30 when we went past - guess they wanted to keep moving while the road was still warm. Absolutely awesome day to ride and great company. Cheers Guys.

[Maki]

Hey, I went for a pootle yesterday and saw you guys between upper and lower Hutt. I hope to be able to make time to go out for a kiwibiker group ride soon.

[KrazyGixxerBoy]

Hey, I went for a pootle yesterday and saw you guys between upper and lower Hutt. I hope to be able to make time to go out for a kiwibiker group ride soon.

Haha, was that you that we were hooning with along the motorway? Was a great ride, hope to catch up soon.

[325rocket]

Hey, I went for a pootle yesterday and saw you guys between upper and lower Hutt. I hope to be able to make time to go out for a kiwibiker group ride soon.

Haha, was that you that we were hooning with along the motorway? Was a great ride, hope to catch up soon.

haha, classic.
i thought i was going to run you over at the Hutt lights. might catch you on the next ride.

[Maki]

haha, classic.
i thought i was going to run you over at the Hutt lights. might catch you on the next ride.

I was trying to shift into 2nd but got neutral and had the bike bouncing off the rev limiter Glad you were paying attention and didn't rear end me.

[KrazyGixxerBoy]

I was trying to shift into 2nd but got neutral and had the bike bouncing off the rev limiter Glad you were paying attention and didn't rear end me.

didn't notice all this happening....I was 2km's up the road after giving my old gixxer the gas and taken off! muwahahaha.

[325rocket]

I was trying to shift into 2nd but got neutral and had the bike bouncing off the rev limiter

And the front wheel bouncing off the ground haha.


im having real problems getting used to the short levers i put on my bike, its really hard to get a good launch (as you probably noticed at the porirua lights)

so whos up for a ride this weekend???

[Maki]

And the front wheel bouncing off the ground haha.


im having real problems getting used to the short levers i put on my bike, its really hard to get a good launch (as you probably noticed at the porirua lights)

so whos up for a ride this weekend???

Getting a good launch on the R6 is a bitch too. It does not have much welly below 8000rpm but after that it goes apeshit.

Yes, I really struggle with that front wheel sometimes. There has been a time or two when it didn't come down straight after a shift into 2nd or 3rd and I have had a little tank slapper. The R6 has no steering damper.

I would love a ride this weekend if the weather is decent.

[KrazyGixxerBoy]

If the weathers good, i'm in too! Prob have to be the same time Sunday though as I'll need a bit of recovering from the rugger on Sat nite!

[Maki]

Brilliant, I will be there if I can.

[KrazyGixxerBoy]

Very surprised AJ hasn't been on here to defend his honour from some of the earlier posts! ...Hopefully catch you guys on sunday!

[StoneY]

Brilliant, I will be there if I can.

Ahh it was YOU who accompanied me to the KGB (Kennedy Good Bridge- not KrazY)
pleased to 'meet' ya man make sure you bowl along next sunday

[Quasi]

Very surprised AJ hasn't been on here to defend his honour from some of the earlier posts! ...Hopefully catch you guys on sunday!

Hey - stop picking on AJ

[Cloggy]

I would love a ride this weekend if the weather is decent.

How about a 700km ride?
Going for a ride with Wuzards on Saturday, through the Wairarapa back roads to Waipukurau, across to Woodville, over the Saddle track, around the back of Palmie, across the Pahiatua Track and back down to Welly through some more back roads.
See tread here: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...d.php?t=105790