Cold Kiwi 3 - 5 September 2010

[Hinny]

As for the KB congregation spot, have a look at these instructions and map in this post earlier in this thread (now -was that confusing?)
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...post1129772726

That would be bottom of the hill, turn right and on the right., Right?

[davebullet]

That would be bottom of the hill, turn right and on the right., Right?

Right. I mean affirmative.

[Moki]

Right. I mean affirmative.

Hey bullet- you gonna make the KC this year? I reckon the orange thingy would do well on the hill climb!

[davebullet]

Hey bullet- you gonna make the KC this year? I reckon the orange thingy would do well on the hill climb!

I just emailed you at work buddy! I'm coming!

I will stay overnight in Hunterville then head up on the saturday morning. I think Mr. W is also thinking of staying in Hunterville as well (odd we both have relations there, but then again Mr. W and I are odd people). I also hear Mr. W has bought himself a Gonzo too!

I won't be bringing Speedy - I don't have a rack. Instead I'll bring the good old trusty packhorse SV.

I've just convinced Nick to come as well.... If I can just convince Timmay, then the 'duck gang can ride again.

Maybe we should ask Lauren, Kelly and their german student friend if they need a lift

[Reckless]

Waving is for pussies. I'd go to the Cold Kiwi, but it might be a little too cold for me.

Yep to cold and I'm ova roaring bikes at 3am LOL!! About 14 of us are Motel ling it in Taupo might drop in on Sat though if I can spot a KB sign or flag LOL!!

[MarkH]

Hopefully it won't be as cold as last year.....

The same weather as last year would be good - it was lovely and fine & sunny on Saturday and quite warm throughout the day. There was a pretty white layer of frost over everything when I got up both mornings too. It's got to be cold anyway - otherwise it would be called the Mild Kiwi.

[Bren]

AAAH well....wifey says yes to me......

I say....If my bike can become at least semi legal....

Where my gear....where is it...oh thats right my tent is still drying from the cold duck....must pack it up.....and my pack sxtill aint been unpacked from the duck....wasnt there a 1L milk in there....oh well...yoghurt anyone????

Oh and my house is always open if a south island rabble wants to crash...(hint to Shrek, Mista and GB)...save ya bastard payin some other plonker to put you up after ya get off the boat!

[miSTa]

We're all sorted thanks Bren. Thought GB was going to be in touch, he was talking about dropping in on our way up not that we know when. Mind you he is a slack bugger at times...

[SuperSonic]

Yep looking good too, planets are all lining up nicely. Got a tent that won't leak the frost inside. Just going to wait a see what the weather is going to do then booking my tickets.
Who is going on Friday? ANyone??

[dori]

Ill be there, cant wait. Comin down on Friday from Hamilton, haven't met any of you KB lads yet, nor have I done the CK, so it'l be a good chance to say g'day.

Hope it doesn't rain all weekend.

Ill be the drunk guy with the black jacket. lol.

[nallac]

It's got to be cold anyway - otherwise it would be called the Mild Kiwi.

As long as its cold and not wet..Don't want it to be the Wet Kiwi...

Ill be the drunk guy with the black jacket. lol.

LOL....So you'll be easy to find........

[NUTBAR]

am a norf islander now.....
and it looks like I am not working then..
So I will be there...
How cold can it be...?

to answer your question. it was -4*c at 09:00 on the sunday morning last year, there were some bikes, i wont mention any models( harleys, buels) that needed jump starting that morning, lol. so i guess you could say it was mild.

[nallac]

to answer your question. it was -4*c at 09:00 on the sunday morning last year, there were some bikes, i wont mention any models( harleys, Buells) that needed jump starting that morning, lol. so i guess you could say it was mild.

thats what i'm not looking forward too.......specially since my batterys not that crash hot

[crazyhorse]

I think the rain is easier to handle than last years cold

But what the heck, I've been there in all sorts of weather, cold, warm, wet and snow..... and its still fun. Buggar! I can't get there this year

[Laava]

I was told that it was -7 and -8 last year. Felt like it anyway.
Here is a great tip! When your bike is that cold and you feel it will struggle to go[Ducati owners this means you! Hehehehe!] go over to the beverage stand and get a cup of hot water and pour it carefully over your battery. This works. Don't mention it!