kb rally 4 ?

**StoneChucker** · 19th March 2006, 13:25

While lamenting over times of old, I remembered how much fun the KB Rallies were, especially the last one at National Park. Even though for me personally it won't ever stack up to that again, I thought it would be a nice idea to see old faces, and especially meet new ones.

There have however been a few innuendo's, over how KB has lost some of its cohesion, possibly due to a huge influx of new members (which is actually a good thing), or due to the apparent souring of the relationships of old ones. I don't see any reason why it should stay that way, when the best way to sweeten it, and prevent it in the future, is to meet members in person.

As I suggested, a KB Rally 4 would be ideal, but even organising your own / private rallies would be better than nothing (but not as enjoyable I would think). There was once talk of a South Island tour, where interested Nth Isld'ers would tour around, picking up or riding with any of you Sth Isld folk that were game.

These needn't be organised by one person alone (any rallies), and any Sth. or Nth. Isl. touring could be organised individually. I'm hoping that at some stage this could materialise. If not, KB may run the danger of becoming predominantly a faceless or impersonal net forum, which can deteriorate even further.

I doubt it's anywhere near there yet though, as there seem to be regular and well organised track days and such like

It's just a thought

Dave

**GSVR** · 19th March 2006, 13:51

I'd been keen on another one. Quasi's organised all of them up till now hasn't he?

It takes alot of organising and hardly anyone wants to commit till very close to the day so booking the venue is a nightmare.

Quasi is also very busy racing F3 selling Leathers etc. Are you volunteering to organise this one Stoney?

**Karma** · 19th March 2006, 13:56

Originally Posted by StoneChucker

KB may run the danger of becoming predominantly a faceless or impersonal net forum, which can deteriorate even further.

I doubt it's anywhere near there yet though, as there seem to be regular and well organised track days and such like

It's just a thought

I dunno about that...

I know that there will alway be somebody new to meet when I turn up for a ride, I just think quite of bit of KB has subdivided into little cliques, people you tend to ride with often, and perhaps not really getting to know many new people.

Me personally... I already know enough people who are faster than me... don't really need anymore

**inlinefour** · 19th March 2006, 14:09

Yea I agree with what your saying, maybe the concept of a rally would be a good thing. Reckon if we got to actually meet up on a rally then as we get to know others the B/S ?might decrease. If its not too far away from me and I'm not working I'd be keen to meet everyone on a ride

**beyond** · 19th March 2006, 14:22

Originally Posted by Weasel

I dunno about that...

I know that there will alway be somebody new to meet when I turn up for a ride, I just think quite of bit of KB has subdivided into little cliques, people you tend to ride with often, and perhaps not really getting to know many new people.

Me personally... I already know enough people who are faster than me... don't really need anymore

Hey Weasel,
You're always a good bloke to ride with. Steady, not stupid and you always ride the way you want to, not the way others "expect" you to. Good on you for helping out with Newbies and for being reliable.

As a new member, I have met many people in KB. Always have a good time but I do know many people don't like riding in groups of more than four or five and I do ride with some of these guys. Mostly, I think they like to ride at their own pace and keep the time of rides down.

I know I am always telling my missus I will be back at such and such a time and invariably, it's always an hour or two after that.

Larger groups tend to take longer to finish a ride and that's the nature of the beast. Socialising is great and so is catching up with new people, but some just want to get out there and ride and wind it up quicker.

The issue of accidents has been brought up often. Well, the simple answer, its summer and there are a lot more bikes out than ever before.

**Karma** · 19th March 2006, 15:08

Originally Posted by beyond

Hey Weasel,
You're always a good bloke to ride with. Steady, not stupid and you always ride the way you want to, not the way others "expect" you to. Good on you for helping out with Newbies and for being reliable.

Reliable? Cheers man...

Isn't this about the time that you say you can't see us having a future together and perhaps we should just be friends?

**oldrider** · 19th March 2006, 15:10

While we were talking at the Moto-Guzzi rally at Otematata last year, Skyrider and I thought it (Otematata) would be a good venue for a KB get-together/rally.

Why Otematata?

Because it has got a lot of reasonably priced accommodation and drinking, eating and socialising facilities available and it's central in the South Island at least.

Find a similarly placed North Island venue and we could easily set up bi-annual functions.

Perhaps Moto-Guzzi riders may like to comment on Otematata as a venue?

Well I have raised this as a suggestion. What do you reckon KBr's? :spudwhat: John.

**beyond** · 19th March 2006, 15:13

I'm happy to go on rides with ya any time mate.

My biggest problem is balancing the commitments and time with the better half. I could ride all day and every day.

Hey, just discovered while cleaning my bike that I've worn away half the side stand pavement foot. Wasn't my peg bolts scrapping all the time after all, even though they are badly worn again

Whoops, Hijacked the thread.

**froggyfrenchman** · 19th March 2006, 15:42

Would be keen to turn up to a central nth island kb rally! My face is a bit new to remember any of the old rallys.

**terbang** · 19th March 2006, 15:58

Yup me too..

**oldguy** · 19th March 2006, 16:12

I like the idea, would be keen if they did do an event, since I joined KB, I have been out on a couple of KB rides and have met some real great people, I think in away I'm looking for a group that I would fit into, people of around the same ability as my self, so you have to get out on some of these rides to meet more riders

**Quasievil** · 19th March 2006, 16:18

Okay I will organise one if ya want, I mean Im good at it, arent I ?
tell me when ??

**Colapop** · 19th March 2006, 16:26

Originally Posted by inlinefour

Yea I agree with what your saying, maybe the concept of a rally would be a good thing. Reckon if we got to actually meet up on a rally then as we get to know others the B/S ?might decrease. If its not too far away from me and I'm not working I'd be keen to meet everyone on a ride

Totally agree with that inline. This forum crosses over to 'real' life and getting to know each other in 'real' life is a benefit of this place.

**Goblin** · 19th March 2006, 16:29

Another Kb rally is a fantastic idea, not that I've been to one before...could count me in if it doesnt coincide with any other exsiting rallies or poker runs.

We could have games & races etc. for those members with...mmmm....grudges

and even....

JELLY WRESTLING!!! YEAH!!