W. A. R. T.

**Maha** · 7th February 2010, 19:35

That Lunch spot was brilliant, good call to stop there rather than further down the road.

**Maha** · 7th February 2010, 19:37

Originally Posted by AD345

Yeah we don't make many quiet getaways

The black one at the top (where your bikes were) is Mark's, the other one down below is Bretts. We shot straight from there down to Puhoi, after dealing with the bloody traffic I needed a rest stop all over again.

Put a few of them Harleys to shame eh?
Mint bikes man.
Yeah I was talking about the one closest to us.

**AD345** · 7th February 2010, 19:40

Originally Posted by Maha

Put a few of them Harleys to shame eh?
.

Modesty forbids....

**Laava** · 7th February 2010, 19:46

After we left the pub and went thru Tameterau, Jo said there were some people trying to refloat an Orca so we turned around to check it out and it was a drill with a big inflatable orca and a refloating device.
When you thinking of fitting them big ole apehangars Mark?

**Maha** · 7th February 2010, 19:55

Yeah I see what you mean Al....
Come to Jesus bars on a CB?......

**Mom** · 7th February 2010, 20:42

Originally Posted by AD345

Yeah we don't make many quiet getaways

The black one at the top (where your bikes were) is Mark's, the other one down below is Bretts. We shot straight from there down to Puhoi, after dealing with the bloody traffic I needed a rest stop all over again.

I think we passed you, or a few of you anyway in Wellsford on the way home. We stopped in Kaiwaka for me to buy some smoked fish

What a stunning day to be out and about.

**Maha** · 7th March 2010, 17:47

''What to do''? was asked around 11.30am this morning.
Ride to Piha? mmmmm never been there before so, yeah ok.
Head out through sh17 (damn its rough in places's along there) and onto the top of the North Western.
Exit at Ta Atutu and head out to where we think Piha is.
As it turned out, we were a bit off the beaten' track, ended up Mountain rd (I didnt know that road or where it went) so turned around after being a height of around 1000mts. Great view from up there though, right back over the city and out to Rangitoto.
Made our way back to Henderhole, got a burger and phoned GB who was already at Piha, I explained that we were lost and currently on Lincoln rd.
Had asked a you chap at Maccas (he seemed intelligent and spoke english) he pointed us in the right direction.
Nice road in (and out for that matter) I may let someone else tell the story about a certain 'broke bloke' who sang to us while there...

**Mom** · 7th March 2010, 18:15

There were a few things that will stick in my mind after our little jaunt out to Piha today for sure.

1. I did not realise the CB1300 was a motard

Not too often I do the short sharp intake of breath and clench everything I have at the same time on the back of Maha's bike unless some other road user is intent on taking us out, but I managed it today

Not sure what the front wheel hit at the apex of a fairly tight corner but it made for an interesting exit from the corner. Well done lovely man

2. The scenery out west is nothing short of spectacular.
3. Maps suck

4. We need a stebel on the CB
5. There is a particular bloke at Piha that needs to attend to his anger management. I really dont appreciate being stood over with finger pointed while being yelled at moments after removing my helmet at an Auckland beach. I dont much care if you are a Neighbourhood watch warden or what ever else you were yelling at me, next time I will not be so polite and most likely will tell you to FUCK OFF!

6. Best of the day though... Being serenaded (though he attempted to convince me it was busking) by a psychiatrically challenged gentleman at the cafe on the beach. Far canal he was funny! Absolutely gorgeous/halarious/harmless and annoying all at once. Before I could go and pay for his milkshake GB stepped up to the plate. Hope he found his way back to his Mothers bach in one piece.

Fantastic day!

**Maha** · 7th March 2010, 20:51

' I did not realise the CB1300 was a motard'

Twas nuffin" really, the sole of ma boot needed scrubbin' in anyway...

**Maha** · 22nd May 2011, 19:39

Opened the curtains this morning around 7.30 am and was greeted with blue skies/sunshine and an urge to ride.
Lets go and see George Formby in Paihia.
Left at 9.15 heading North...gas up at Wellsford. Spotted three Whangarei riders across the road. Grant/that chick on the green/black Gladious and a very nice SP1.
They must have got away early...

Tanks full ...next stop Maungatapere at the foot of Mangakahia rd (Twin Bridges rd)
Need a piss by then anyway, Anne used the Cafe' (yes theres a Cafe' there now) while I used the side of the building.

Twin Bridges rd was in stunning form (yes we paid our taxes, read sentence above)
Stopped at Kaikohe looking for something to eat...very limited options, a pie from the shop?..na fuck that, I can wait till Paihia.
Paihia greeted us with Sunshin/warm air and glass like water.
We found Mr George Formby's Cafe'..now if you ever want a supburb flat white etc, just around the corner from Formby's is this nice.....na jus kiddin'...you wont find a better coffee or smoothie. A must try when ever in the area.
Nice to meet you Mark, we'll swap recipies next time...

Could have settled in there to be honest but, we wanted to get back before dark geared up and hit the road.
Saw the Whanga's three around the Waipu area on the way home.
400 K's in absoluted beautiful riding conditions...

**Mom** · 22nd May 2011, 20:27

What a fantastic day out!

Bit nipply early on, the fog was intense, but clear skies indicated a fab weather day ahead.

NO secrets on here apparently, I had a leak at Maungatapere

Nice Cafe there now, but seething with more senior members of society, fresh from church

I was busting and simply had to wait while these lovelies made their way inside

The twin bridges road is better than I remember it, Millie loved the corners in there. I was on a mission to watch my right hand corner lines, as it has been pointed out to me I use the "racing line" and need to apex a bit later. Great road to practise that on I have to say. Millie handles like a dream

Bit wet in places, and the tinges of green indicate that care needs to be taken, but what a road

We took a bit of a long route to Paihia, but according to local feedback we made the right call, the road we planned on taking is ripped up and horrible with road works.

Speaking of roadworks, they are everywhere at the moment. I would have thought it a bit late in the year to be resurfacing roads, but what do I know? The Twin Bridges Road however, is in top condition

Rolled into Paihia,and turned down the road that houses george formby's cafe. Did not even have my helmet off before being accosted by this bloke

Makes a mean coffee

Thanks Mark, fantastic hospitality, I LOVE that "Everyone does Poohs" poster in your bog

**Maha** · 21st August 2011, 16:42

A chill was in the air, the sun was doing its best to entice the bikes to be wheeled out of thier resting spot..didn't take much to be honest, we had decided yesterday that tomorrow being today (Sunday) would be a ride day.
Paparoa/Oakleigh rd was a callin'. Had not been up that way for some time..
I remember thinking, that at one time, that road was my bestest (until I found another) but it still rates and today only cemented what a great bit of road it is.
Managed to check out a Cafe' at the Marsden Roundabout area...coffee and a little tart...

The coast road between Waipu and Langs was stunning...Langs beach doesn't get much better than it was today.
Lunch was at Mangawhai Tavern...more on that later.

**Mom** · 21st August 2011, 17:19

What a kerfufull some people can make of the simplest things. Nice older couple for company at lunch time, along with a gaggle of other bikers. Lucky the tide was running the right way or that woman may still be waiting for her food

Bit of a surprise though, this couple ordered childrens meals, they told us they were not bit eaters. When the meals were delivered the woman told them off for ordering a kids meal as they were only for 10 and unders! Nice customer service that I have to say, not.

As usual, Millie preformed wonderfully, lovely day to be out and about, albeit I managed to suffer from a bit of a brain fart, we came through unscathed.

**Maha** · 19th February 2012, 14:30

No time for Paeroa this year with Mom just getting back on the bike as of yesterday.
To nicer day though to be sitting at home bla bla'ing so the bikes got out again today...
I know, two days in a row WTF?
Myself/Mom and Blue Rider met up with Newhere and Grant at Mangawhai for spot of lunch.

I found a spot on my bike whilst Blue Rider had a shot at a real bike..