Mid-week rides

**slydesigns** · 4th February 2010, 15:52

they go out every wednesday night from 6pm... bp metro (the one by the plaza and copshop).

**road king** · 4th February 2010, 16:22

Originally Posted by slydesigns

they go out every wednesday night from 6pm... bp metro (the one by the plaza and copshop).

can anyone tag along or is it for CDMTC members only?

**slydesigns** · 5th February 2010, 11:26

Maria and I are no longer members and they tolerate us.

Ok, from the attitude on the last ride Sarah doesn't (we are lower than the maggots on 3 week old cow carcass), but the rest do!

Very friendly group and a good safe pace without being boring as well.

Wednesday just been ended up out at a Foxton beach cafe.

**Little Smurf** · 5th February 2010, 13:03

Originally Posted by slydesigns

they go out every wednesday night from 6pm... bp metro (the one by the plaza and copshop).

Not every wednesday night dude, The club organise cafe rides every fortnight and they are specific to Club members, sometimes we get people coming along cause they want to join the club, but other than that it's not really public knowledge hence why when you join the club you get the newsletter of all our events.

There is a few from the club that do their own Wednesday night cafe rides and these are every other Wednesday night.

**slydesigns** · 5th February 2010, 15:45

hmmm... perhaps I should remove mention of it then. My bad

**Little Smurf** · 5th February 2010, 17:46

Sweet as, dont worry about it glad you enjoyed the ride. Don't let a minority bother you,

you go becasue you enjoy it, becasuie it's not all about them! You are right there is some good people in the club and we have a lot of fun and its what you make of it too. We are there to ride with like minded people who look out for each other when we are out and about, plain and simple

**86GSXR** · 11th February 2010, 20:09

Indeed.

Heading up to Opunaki next Thursday to pick up the Daytona and drop off the Tiger if anyones at a loose end and wants a cruise. Bonus is that Kerry's installing a turbocharger into a Rocket which should be an interesting learning experience

Just post up if you're keen and I'll put up a ETD closer to the time.

**chanceyy** · 11th February 2010, 20:18

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

Indeed.

Heading up to Opunaki next Thursday to pick up the Daytona and drop off the Tiger if anyones at a loose end and wants a cruise. Bonus is that Kerry's installing a turbocharger into a Rocket which should be an interesting learning experience

Just post up if you're keen and I'll put up a ETD closer to the time.

Pity work has to get in the way .. however bonus is hog ride to parliment on tues and off to Paeroa on friday ... will get to have a decent ride on the bike (and test the panniers )

**86GSXR** · 11th February 2010, 20:40

Two very worthy mid week rides. Take care on the roads and lets hope the idiots stay at bay

Yes, now we must get those two Tigers out when work doesn't get in the way!

Got some stats on the Daytona earlier, nice.................

All shim clearances within specification. Leakdown tests and compression show engine in excellent condition.
Cyl One 5% 2.200bar 104psi
Cyl Two 6% 2.100bar 106psi
Cyl Three 5% 2.150bar 105psi

**chanceyy** · 11th February 2010, 21:28

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

Two very worthy mid week rides. Take care on the roads and lets hope the idiots stay at bay

Yes, now we must get those two Tigers out when work doesn't get in the way!

Got some stats on the Daytona earlier, nice.................

All shim clearances within specification. Leakdown tests and compression show engine in excellent condition.
Cyl One 5% 2.200bar 104psi
Cyl Two 6% 2.100bar 106psi
Cyl Three 5% 2.150bar 105psi

for sure .. either sat or sunday afternoon after I get back from the Tri .. will need hot choccy by then

mind you have to get up around 3.30am sunday morn to get to welly for the start

good news on the daytona though

**86GSXR** · 17th February 2010, 08:56

Had a great ride last night to Foxton Beach then up to Tangi. We were checking out the launching ramps for when I finally get the boat in the water. Nothing beats these summer nights riding thats for sure. Speaking of, quite keen to check out City Honda's Thursday night cafe rides http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...onda-Cafe-Ride

Weather dependant I'm going to head to Opunaki via the Para's, Taumarunui, and the Forgotton Highway tomorrow. I need to get a few more kms on the Tiger before Kerry gets to work. Anyone keen, post away otherwise I shall do a solo cross country

**86GSXR** · 19th February 2010, 00:42

Excellent days motorcycling! Didn't quite achieve the kms I'd like to have but there we go. Headed out at 9 am yesterday morning with 19005 kms on the Tiger and dropped it off at Kerry's with 19537.

On the way I managed Feilding for fuel and latte where I'm sure I had a convo with Mike Nash about the Tiger

Next up was Halcombe Hill, Marton Resevoir, Turakina Valley, Fordell and the Paraparas stopping at the lookout for 5 mins. Quite a few roadworks involving taking out some great corners. Why do they have to do that? If it ain't broke, don't fix it I say!

Straight through to Taumarunui for lunch then it was into the Forgotton Highway

I spent 15 mins at Grubs memorial. It's difficult to do this road without some contemplation and sadness at the loss of this man.

A short stop at Whanga then straight into Stratford and up to New Plymouth where there was some weather brewing. I took a quick trip to the waterfront and looking down towards Opunaki sure enough, looking ugly. At that moment the rain swept in so it was on with the wets and down the Surf Highway to be warmly welcomed by Kerry, Mary, and canine

The Tiger was whisked onto the lift followed by the always informative and fascinating catch up and coffee. Daytona unveiled and, hang on, what's that hugger doing on there? Shit says Kerry, I've put it on the wrong bike, better leave it there then eh

Nah, just kidding, a wee present from Barry

Huge thanks Baz, looks great

Turns out the Daytona has had quite a few mapping 'tweaks' and I'm asked to road test her. Not a problem! So in due course I'm on the road and wow, massive difference through all the range! Genius!

Get to Wanga's and am met by Barry as I can't remember how to get to the house

Great catch up with Baz and Mel and a great

over the superb stuff taking place in the garage

Back on the road at 1130 in heavy rain but no worries. No

and it's pretty awesome playing with what feels like a new bike at that time and place.

Great 700+ km day out.