KBer ride out to the movies to see "Torque"!!

**gav** · 24th January 2004, 11:33

Well, if you really want to impress, you'll be wanting this !!
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the star of the show is up for grabs on ebay!

**merv** · 25th January 2004, 08:09

Seeing I'm at the wrong end of the country again now (was at St Lukes last week when on holiday) I thought I'd better check the movie out last night. I won't say much to save spoiling it for you, but I see on the US Motorcycle Online they are bitching about sports bikes being used in the dirt, not realistic etc etc. I guess there is nothing new about that but hey how different is that to some of the old James Bond stunts where things have always done stuff you couldn't. As for the dirt scenes and the jump off the train it appeared to me they are using dirt bikes (long travel suspension etc) but dressed with bodywork to look like the sportbikes. That may have been CGI that they did it with or they could have made the bodywork panels up to match - I couldn't tell. Also I couldn't tell what kind of dirt bikes they were using.

The only other thing is there has been a definite shift in movie style since I was young. Back in the 70's ( I guess Jackrat would remember) there were bike movies but there was always the sex scenes too no matter how real. (James Bond always got his chick too) Remember Easy Rider, Little Fauss and Big Halsey and other such movies. Now though there is the full on bike action which to purists is somewhat unrealistic, the tough talking dudes, the violence and that's it. Quite a different culture altogether. The funny thing is, go back and watch Easy Rider again and man is it crap compared to what we thought at the time it was the coolest thing in town.

**Shade** · 25th January 2004, 11:37

Hey again,

At the moment, the session times for Torque are as follows.

Saturday 31st Jan

Torque -

10am, 2pm, 4pm, 9:30pm and 11:30pm (Lateshow).

It is my understanding that you will probably be aiming for the 10am session, which will then leave time for a nice ride out in the afternoon (for those who go).

Publicity will probably involve some photo's of the bikes and everyone who comes along. Probably be displayed around the complex on the information board, it will also probably be used in our marketing campaign which gets sent directly to the distributors (who ask us 'what have we done to promote the movie')

I have entered these times into the computer here, as soon as I open the sessions (probably tuesday) I can get your tickets and guarantee seats. The session isnt allocated seating, so first in first serve.

Generally 10am movies are not too busy, so the car park up stairs (Remember, level 4) should be all good to go.

For all those who enjoy some games of timeout, will be able to give you some tokens too.

**Motoracer** · 25th January 2004, 11:57

Originally Posted by Shade

For all those who enjoy some games of timeout, will be able to give you some tokens too.

Mean!! Shade, you are the man!

**Big Dog** · 25th January 2004, 14:31

Doh, I didn't see this until I already spent all my cash for the month.

Guess I will have to try to raise some currency somehow.

Anyone want to buy a tank of gas?

(ligit on my fuel card of course

)

If I can raise the capital I will be there.

**XRNR** · 26th January 2004, 00:33

Originally Posted by Motu

Just told some of my mates - and they are dead keen!! ...they'll be there sat morning with a Hiab truck and a cutting torch.

Hey... Ahh hh, If your looking for someone to do a bit of fencing, I have this mate...

**gav** · 26th January 2004, 07:47

Originally Posted by merv

As for the dirt scenes and the jump off the train it appeared to me they are using dirt bikes (long travel suspension etc) but dressed with bodywork to look like the sportbikes. That may have been CGI that they did it with or they could have made the bodywork panels up to match - I couldn't tell. Also I couldn't tell what kind of dirt bikes they were using.

Well, if you checked the post above yours it has an actual bike from the movie. They were using KTM Duke's with Aprilia bodywork, i made it easy for you, theres even a photo!

**Kwaka-Kid** · 26th January 2004, 08:57

YAY for shaede!!!

sweet as, MEET @ MOTOMAIL @ 9AM alright? is that an okay time? and leave by 9:20amish. yeah? someone finalise the plans.. i cant wait!

**Andrew** · 26th January 2004, 09:21

Originally Posted by Kwaka-Kid

YAY for shaede!!!

sweet as, MEET @ MOTOMAIL @ 9AM alright? is that an okay time? and leave by 9:20amish. yeah? someone finalise the plans.. i cant wait!

Yep thats the plan. I'm going to pre ride it today just to make sure I know where I'm going. This could be highly embarrasing, CK could back me up on that one!!

**Shade** · 26th January 2004, 13:56

Sweet, just checked the work roster -

Im not working till 2pm that day, so I'll be at Motomail with you guys that morning anyways, but wont be able to come on the afternoon ride

Will see you there!

Shade

**kasper** · 26th January 2004, 21:36

Hi there new user to KB I am the guy who was in Hamilton and now Tauranga who had the fur and ears on his crash helmet either as a jagaur or tiger also the guy with the tiger suit that could be riden legaly on a motor bike.

I am planing on coming to the sat 31st get to gether. and I was wondering if it is ok with you guys. also where is st lukes and how do I get there and how do I get to motomail from the tauranga high way?

kapser_nbs@hotmail.com

**Andrew** · 26th January 2004, 21:43

Originally Posted by kasper

Hi there new user to KB I am the guy who was in Hamilton and now Tauranga who had the fur and ears on his crash helmet either as a jagaur or tiger also the guy with the tiger suit that could be riden legaly on a motor bike.

I am planing on coming to the sat 31st get to gether. and I was wondering if it is ok with you guys. also where is st lukes and how do I get there and how do I get to motomail from the tauranga high way?

kapser_nbs@hotmail.com

1) Send me a pm and you are sure to be included.

2) Go to www.wises.co.nz to search for "Western Sprigs Rd", this is where Motomail is located.
Cheers
Andrew