TCWNR - Wellington 2006/2007

**wayne708** · 22nd November 2006, 09:10

yup,should be able to make it tonight

**Skunk** · 22nd November 2006, 09:13

I'm out. Maybe next week.

**sels1** · 23rd November 2006, 07:09

Another excellent night out. 20something bikes headed up to the top of the 'Takas. Some head back from there while the rest cruised down to the Tin Hut for an ale and chips. Thanks to Pistol Pete who played sweeper. Nice to see a new face or two as well. My pillion was well impressed. It was his first time on a motorbike and he was grinning all night. He not only enjoyed the riding, but the good company too. We stopped at a servo on the way home, and he came out clutching a Bike Trader mag - I think we have a convert!

**VasalineWarrior** · 23rd November 2006, 09:11

Thanks for filling in as resident ''Uncle'' for the ride sels-for those of you who turned back at the top, the wairarapa was really nice and hot beauty afternoon for a beer. Grand total of two cars and a couple of bikes on the entire hill on the way back too so no hold ups.

MikeyG lost his hill virginity too, welcome to the club!

**jumma** · 23rd November 2006, 09:37

Great night and a great ride, awesome turnout. Was my first mid week crossing of the Taka's and I was overwhelmed by the lack of traffic, had the whole road to myself and didn't have to make any dodgy overtaking moves.

Won't be there next week, I'll be playing on Takaka Hill

**sinned** · 23rd November 2006, 16:25

My first ride up the Taka's. I turned back at the top as didn't want to come back in the dark and the bike had just hit the 1000ks mark. It went in today for the service and is still there. Something is loose in the clutch and parts are required so I will get it back tomorrow. Might have been a good thing I didn't go all the way on the ride. I new Suzuki broken down wouldn't be a good look.

My ride up the hill was harder than I wanted. Sels1 waved me and a group past and I had no one to follow but a few behind; so the pressure was on. Sorry guys if I held you up. Then I get passed with Sels1 carrying a pillion: grrrrrrr. I need more practice.

A great ride though. Next time I will go all the way.

**wayne708** · 23rd November 2006, 17:22

Yeah great ride last night,but must remember to change my dark visor for those after dark rides back. Only had a pair of clear glasses so had to ride with visor up, seems like every bug on the Wairarapa plains wanted to commit suicide inside my helmet.

**phoenixgtr** · 24th November 2006, 07:50

The bugs were crazy. I havent collected that many on a ride since last xmas in Marlborough

**MikeyG** · 24th November 2006, 09:06

Originally Posted by phoenixgtr

The bugs were crazy. I havent collected that many on a ride since last xmas in Marlborough

Yeah I left my helmet vents open and am sure I inhaled a swarm or two.

**phoenixgtr** · 28th November 2006, 08:51

The weather is questionable for tomorrow at the moment. Fingers crossed people

**Wasp** · 28th November 2006, 10:31

if the weather is fine and anyone wants a pillion i'll pay a tank of gas and dinner - i really REALLY need to ride a bike

**phoenixgtr** · 28th November 2006, 10:40

Originally Posted by Wasp

if the weather is fine and anyone wants a pillion i'll pay a tank of gas and dinner - i really REALLY need to ride a bike

Mate, if the weathers fine and you can get to Avalon I'll let you have a blast on my bike if you want. I can't take you as a pillion though. Shes too small for 2

**Hitcher** · 28th November 2006, 11:49

I don't mind taking pillions. As long as they can stand a bit of luxury and are prepared in return to be compliant.

**sels1** · 28th November 2006, 13:31

Originally Posted by Wasp

if the weather is fine and anyone wants a pillion:

Well the weather is fine here on the Chatham Is at the moment....(even if the internet is very slow) If I am home in time (and I should be) and weather is ok I dont mind a pillion......especially if he buys beer!