BIKEOI Taranaki

**GSXR Trace** · 7th November 2009, 10:06

so it sounds like most are heading down on the 16th, are there any other crazies who are going down and back on the 17th? If you are looking for someone to ride with send me a PM, there are 4 of us heading down at the moment. We will be leaving early, and won't be racing down, and probably having breaky on the way. And then turning around and heading home after the protest

**tommygun** · 7th November 2009, 10:27

Makes a bloody long day....no good for my old arse that....lol. Enjoy your ride down.

**GSXR Trace** · 7th November 2009, 17:06

Makes for a good day if you ask me! A ride of decent distance and looking at a huge amount of bikes - how could i complain!

**taff1954** · 8th November 2009, 07:45

Originally Posted by tommygun

Makes a bloody long day....no good for my old arse that....lol. Enjoy your ride down.

I'm with Tommygun.. It's me lubago do'nt ya know?

I'll be heading off a bit earlier than Naki Rat & co as well, my son, who's riding down with me wants to visit some mates on the way, so may see you somewhere along the road.

**tommygun** · 8th November 2009, 11:31

Might leave about 10ish, havent firmed much up yet. Will be stopping at the Wanganui BP just before town for a refill and smoko etc other than that nothing else planned.

**taff1954** · 9th November 2009, 17:44

OK, so we had a good turn out for the local ride last Tuesday, and we've got a good few heading to Wellington next week, but what else can we do to keep the pressure on in the 'Naki?

We could of had a chance this morning, unfortunately only found out an hour in advance that Tony Ryall and Jonathan Young were visiting the hospital today, but there has to be something else.... doesn't there? (Thinking of Shane Ardern for one - he could do with a visit)

**tommygun** · 9th November 2009, 18:31

Originally Posted by taff1954

(Thinking of Shane Ardern for one - he could do with a visit)

All good, As long as there are no tractors around. My bikes too pretty to be squashed if he gets all fired up...lol

**twistemotion** · 9th November 2009, 19:47

Originally Posted by taff1954

OK, so we had a good turn out for the local ride last Tuesday, and we've got a good few heading to Wellington next week, but what else can we do to keep the pressure on in the 'Naki?

I agree, we have to keep the momentum going, even after the 17th, so any local or regional action would be good. Maybe protest action with placards/banners at public places with all the necessary info of the campaign for the uninformed public to see.

I'm having a tough time in the office with the apathetic and ignorant bunch of sheeple (even motorcyclists/scooterists). I'm trying to educate them why were protesting. Some even try to find excuses not to make submissions to ACC, so they're trying to justify their apathy and laziness.

It's so easy to lie to these zombies, no wonder National think they can get away with it.

**Patrick** · 9th November 2009, 19:58

Without going back over the whole thread.... anyone have an spare bed/floor or two in Welly?????

**naphazoline** · 9th November 2009, 20:02

Originally Posted by taff1954

OK, so we had a good turn out for the local ride last Tuesday, and we've got a good few heading to Wellington next week, but what else can we do to keep the pressure on in the 'Naki?

We could of had a chance this morning, unfortunately only found out an hour in advance that Tony Ryall and Jonathan Young were visiting the hospital today, but there has to be something else.... doesn't there? (Thinking of Shane Ardern for one - he could do with a visit)

What about poster sized statistics with an eye catching logo,to post around our local shops and towns? If it hasn't already been suggested.

**twistemotion** · 9th November 2009, 20:10

Originally Posted by naphazoline

What about poster sized statistics with an eye catching logo,to post around our local shops and towns? If it hasn't already been suggested.

Good idea, maybe Taff knows if BRONZ or someone else has already made something like that. I'll help with putting them up and whatever else.

**paulmac:Me** · 10th November 2009, 06:11

I'm telling local riders doing the one day ride on the 17th to meet at Action Suzuki on glover road at 7 on the 17th. 7-30 departure. Shop will be open for a coffee. Should be back in the naki bout 6- 7 pm !

**GSXR Trace** · 11th November 2009, 18:40

I don't mean to be a prude - but isn't 7:30 departure a little late to get a group ride to wellingotn for a 11:30 departure - considering we are meant to be trying to be very legal so that they cannot have any backlash against us?

**nadroj** · 11th November 2009, 18:48

Originally Posted by GSXR Trace

I don't mean to be a prude - but isn't 7:30 departure a little late to get a group ride to wellingotn for a 11:30 departure - considering we are meant to be trying to be very legal so that they cannot have any backlash against us?

Thats leaving from Hawera at 7-30 so nearly an hour up the sleeve.