CHCH - Arthurs Pass 27/11/05

[Jamiepo]

My bike will only do 150 km to reserve so I am gunna be one of those guys that rides from servo to servo like hes got a bladder problem.

well since I got the 4th cylinder working I am pretty sure that my fuel consumption is gunna go way down.

[dangerous]

OK.... as it seems theres going to be a few rock up for this ride and there is a bit of concern showing regarding cc's and new riders.
So Bren and myself had a quick chat and this is the basics as to what we came up with.

Meet up at The Yaldhurst pub @ 10:00am Sun
It would be good to be riding by 10:30.

Can all bikes please be full of gas at the meeting point and then everyone will need to top up at Springfield (this will allow the remaining ride to return back to Springfield before needing more fuel)

We will ride the 'Old West Coast rd' to Waddington then onto Springfield.
If everyone is happy to we will ride to the Viaduct lookout, then return to the Bealey pub for a drink and grub not to forget a good old chin wag (talk shit bout CX500's)

Right then, All riders ride at "their pace" and do not out ride it. Regular stops will be made for regroups, should the group split into two then someone will keep and eye out for the last riders.

Any Questions ask away...

As above..... lets do this shit

well since I got the 4th cylinder working I am pretty sure that my fuel consumption is gunna go way down.

Well the VF400f was well knowen for its love of fuel, but tell ya what for its year it was a bloody grunty trucker for a 400.
You will be right Jamiepo, theres a pump at the pass

PS: wrap up..... it will be cold

[Rashika]

wow...what a day!!

weather was goooood, even great I could say. Cool to start, but turned into a gorgeous day, especially as we got closer to the hills near springfield. Total count was about 18 I think, which included a few strays that popped a long for the ocassion, an old mate I hadn't seen for awhile Nice to catch up with him.
And really cool to meet the new blokes, like Sparrow, AdamB (? it was you on the Ducati?) and Jeff De Maori (FINALLY!!), Huntaway, and Jamiepoo ...Did I miss anyone?, altho I didn't get to chat to many AGAIN! Damn gotta do betta next time...
and as for the one who didn't show up...hmmmmmm Gav, where was you?!

post some pics soonish.

[gav]

Didn't post that I was going, did I? Ended up going to Timaru for a badminton tournament....

[Rashika]

Didn't post that I was going, did I? Ended up going to Timaru for a badminton tournament....

BADMINTON oh really darling..... thats a real bikers sport that one...

[gav]

Yeah, I know, only got second as well ....golf was yesterday,

[Fordy]

Good day, great company. Nice to meet some new people, and thankfully it wasn't too cold for just leathers n tee

[Rashika]

some piccies.... not perfect but I'm surprised I got as many as i did

Pic1: meet up at the Yaldie
Pic 2: rolling
Pic 3: Jeff TM
Pic 4: Dangerous
Pic 5: Sparrow & 30utd
pic 6: Jamiepo

[Rashika]

pic 1: two fiddies and a duc
2: Ms Sniper
3: AdamB
4: Flying Dutchman
5: SuzyQ (check the reflection in the visor out)
6: Transalper

[Suzi Q]

Great photos Rashika - love the one of me (Of course!!!). Had a great day, I am pleased I changed my mind and went. Should have been studying, should have been moving house but the ride was fantastic. The cop with the flashing lights gave me a hell of a fright! I was definitely in the groove coming home but my hands got really sore in the winter gloves.
Looking forward to the BBQ. great to meet a few more KB'ers and also to reconnect with Rob and Transalp.

[Suzi Q]

pic 1: two fiddies
2: Ms Sniper
3: AdamB
4: Flying Dutchman
5: SuzyQ (check the reflection in the visor out)
6: Transalper

Can I have a copy of my Photo?

[Rashika]

pic: 1 sniper
2: W650 (a tager on)
3: Arthurs Pass (awesome scenery & snow)
4: Bealey Pub
5: club 250
6: grubs up

[Transalper]

It was a good run, good people, good photos.
I'll be keeping my eye out for the next ride.

Good stuff.

[Skyryder]

All back safe and sound.

Couldn't make this one. Christmas do's etc have started.

Hope to be at the BBQ

Skyryder

[dangerous]

Yeah, I know, only got second as well ....golf was yesterday,

You are such an athletic chap..... were does all ya energy come from



Well.... what an awesome day, thanks to all those that rode, every one well behaved except for some dumb arse trying to do wheelies on a mates K4

Ms Sniper.... big good on ya for you, 1st time out on the open rd and it was not easy going at times you done bloody well on a bike that is not easy to learn on

Couple a pic's for ya all

#1 Girls bikes
#2 mans bike :spudbn:
#3 & 4 The Viaduct
#5 just after the Viaduct in the Otira Gorge
#6 Sparrow's 9 (have you ever cleaned it man)