And Vincent time again!!!

[magg]

Hey to all!

Just checkin who is goin to the rally. Its on next weekend.
And hopefully its gona be as hot as last year.

Hope to meet up with sum kiwibikers there,.

Cheers,
magg

[Nivlac]

Hey to all!

Just checkin who is goin to the rally. Its on next weekend.
And hopefully its gona be as hot as last year.

Well, if the motorcycle gods are smiling upon me... and the part I am waiting for arrives from Aussie in time... then the wife and I shall be there.
Here's hoping for another scorcher. We're looking forward to sitting in the river drinking beer again.

Calvin

[Nivlac]

Part arrived, bike is almost reassembled... I will know tonight if she's gonna be running well enough to get us there and back. For a change I haven't got any spare parts sitting around after reassembly so here's hoping.

BTW, I have a mate who's bike is also off the road at the moment but he and his missus are keen to come down... does anyone know if the Vincent is one of the rallies to have the "Must arrive on a bike" rule? I remember there being plenty of cars parked on the side of the road leading to the site last year so I assume they'll be fine if they drive the tin top down... but it would be a long way to go to get turned away at the gate just 'cos bike wasn't running.

[White trash]

I went to the 20th anniversary in 2004 along with Jimbo, Busa Jim and Fizzerman. The most wicked good weekend in modern history although it was a little cold. 880km down there on the Friday. 880km back on the Sunday. Simply the best riding roads in the country and the friendliest folks you'd ever hope to meet.

Gutted I'm missing another one.

[mummy rider]

Hi yes your friends will be fine with taking down a car, but I understand that instead of parking on the road down to the site cars will directed into a paddock along side the site. There will be a bike and trailer to take gear into the site.

[Nivlac]

Hi yes your friends will be fine with taking down a car, but I understand that instead of parking on the road down to the site cars will directed into a paddock along side the site. There will be a bike and trailer to take gear into the site.

Thanks, thats great to know... I didn't think there'd be a problem.

I doubt I'll make it all the way down tomorrow night after work, can anyone recommend a good place to stay around Twizel/Tekapo area? Preferable a cabin or backpackers so we don't have to pitch the tent and pack it again in the morning. Somewhere that won't mind us arriving about 8-9pm

BTW
I am happier than a pig in mud today, got the bike fully re-assembled last night and she seems to be running fine (although I'm always a little paranoid about gasket seals etc leaking)... and with a day to spare, how good is that. Nothing like these last minute repair jobs.

[scumdog]

Thanks, thats great to know... I didn't think there'd be a problem.

I doubt I'll make it all the way down tomorrow night after work, can anyone recommend a good place to stay around Twizel/Tekapo area? Preferable a cabin or backpackers so we don't have to pitch the tent and pack it again in the morning. Somewhere that won't mind us arriving about 8-9pm

BTW
I am happier than a pig in mud today, got the bike fully re-assembled last night and she seems to be running fine (although I'm always a little paranoid about gasket seals etc leaking)... and with a day to spare, how good is that. Nothing like these last minute repair jobs.

Carry on another 20km to Omarama - the pub on the corner on the laft as you get into the town there will do you a deal of $25 for bed and breakfast - and give you a good spot to park the bike. (will that's what it was like last time I was there)

[thehollowmen]

You already know I'll be there

[Rashika]

ah well...cant make it to EVERYTHING, so I wont be there
ya know bills and the like... fkn government
Next time...
I'm a bit bummed out that I wont see me ole mates SD and CB tho

[scumdog]

ah well...cant make it to EVERYTHING, so I wont be there
ya know bills and the like... fkn government
Next time...
I'm a bit bummed out that I wont see me ole mates SD and CB tho

Don't have a premature grieving, if our plans (like us two could ever PLAN anything?) hold we'll go to the Vincent Friday, leave on Saturday a.m. and drive up to Rangiora in my lorry to the Musclecar Madness thing.... if our plan holds

[Rashika]

Don't have a premature grieving, if our plans (like us two could ever PLAN anything?) hold we'll go to the Vincent Friday, leave on Saturday a.m. and drive up to Rangiora in my lorry to the Musclecar Madness thing.... if our plan holds

REALLY?????

AWESOME! I think...
Staying where?

[scumdog]

REALLY?????

AWESOME! I think...
Staying where?

Camping at the venue - unless a KBer has a nice lawn nearby????

[miSTa]

Scummy, my parents have a B&B in Rangiora if you want a place to stay.

[miSTa]

To get the thread back on topic, going to give the Vincent a miss this year - going for a solo ride on Sunday (something I've not done in a long long time).

[hondav2]

Is the Kraut going to the Vincent Toddy