Riding from Auckland back to Wgtn

**crashe** · 8th November 2006, 15:40

Originally Posted by terbang

No thats cool I was just looking for an excuse to ride the bus to work. Still would be keen for a ride though if some of you are heading down south for a bit..

Do you know where Frosty works in devonport.......?

He is at that car salesyard on the left hand side heading into Devonport on a corner... by the set of lights... Cant remember the name of the car yard thou.
we can all meet up there at 1pm and wait for str8 jacket to get there.

Then all head down the southern motorway and refuel up at BP Autobahn for the ride down south.... that will give str8 jacket a wee break in getting to know her new bike.

**MikeyG** · 8th November 2006, 17:19

I can escourt you into wellington just in case you get lost

**slimjim** · 8th November 2006, 17:34

and if you are parking over on monday in taupo, i too got no prob's in riding with you from turangi on tuesday , from feilding so its only about 3hrs to turangi ,then back down , nothing like a good crusie, can ride til welly, with you, just lets us know ,

**Fatjim** · 8th November 2006, 17:40

Originally Posted by MikeyG

I can escourt you into wellington just in case you get lost

Mikey, she's on a 4 hundy now. She don't hang with you 2fiddy boys anymore.

**sunhuntin** · 8th November 2006, 19:39

if your coming down desert highway, im happy to meet you at the bulls turn off, escort you as far as levin or so, depending on the time you get there. [i gotta start work at 3, so yeh.] beemer might be able to meet you in levin. if you come via taranaki, youll be likely going right past my work place. again, im happy to ride with you, time depending.

ill flick you a txt on monday night if you want? im a slow-ish rider as well, fastest ill go happily is 110, slowest is about 80k. im still getting used to the virago as well. only been out of town once. your very brave to jump on and ride it. i dont think id be able to. but well done!

**Colapop** · 8th November 2006, 19:47

I'll meet you at Mobil Karori after work if you like...

**skelstar** · 8th November 2006, 19:54

You Aucklanders wont know whats hit you.

on ya for helping out wee Hels for us

LOL

**DMNTD:Me** · 9th November 2006, 04:23

Hey ya....if the weather's sweet I might ride with ya to Taupo if ya need company. I need to learn some of the roads and would simply shoot over to Tauranga after.
Shoot me a PM if keen

**cowboyz** · 9th November 2006, 05:20

Originally Posted by DMNTD

Hey ya....if the weather's sweet I might ride with ya to Taupo if ya need company. I need to learn some of the roads and would simply shoot over to Tauranga after.
Shoot me a PM if keen

make sure you have some of our currency on you once you get past that hill. We dont use your funny northland dollars down here.

**Str8 Jacket** · 9th November 2006, 06:07

Originally Posted by sunhuntin

if your coming down desert highway, im happy to meet you at the bulls turn off, escort you as far as levin or so, depending on the time you get there. [i gotta start work at 3, so yeh.] beemer might be able to meet you in levin. if you come via taranaki, youll be likely going right past my work place. again, im happy to ride with you, time depending

ill flick you a txt on monday night if you want? im a slow-ish rider as well, fastest ill go happily is 110, slowest is about 80k. im still getting used to the virago as well. only been out of town once. your very brave to jump on and ride it. i dont think id be able to. but well done!

That'd be cool. Slim jim has offered to ride from Turangi to Wgtn with me....I'd like to leave Taupo as early as possible on Tuesday morning. Im thinking about 8ish so im no to sure what time id be your way....

Im extremely nervous about riding it back but I figure i'll just take it easy and cruise...

**Str8 Jacket** · 9th November 2006, 06:13

As for all you Aucklanders, WOW, thanks so much for all the offer of help. I really dont mind who picks me up from the airport but I have PMed TLVD and I will get him to pick me up and take me to Frosty's....

Basically I want to go straight from the airport to Frosty's pick up the bike then start heading outta town. Stop somewhere by the Bombays (or wherever) for lunch then start the journey to Taupo. It would be awesome to meet some of you guy's and whoever is interested in riding to Taupo is welcome. I dont mind if theres 1 person or 20 people come along, its just really comforting to know that there will be at least one person with me to Taupo.

Im gonna stay at Jas's (meeky mouse) on Monday night then head out earlyish (8am) towards Wgtn via the Desert Rd. If anyone could escort me out of Taupo that'd be awesome too. Slimjim has offered to ride from Turangi to Wgtn with me. PM sent mate!

Thanks guys!!!

**Colapop** · 9th November 2006, 06:25

You'll be safe as with all that help and escorts. Just take your time and enjoy the ride. The Welly crew shall organise a ticker tape parade.

**Str8 Jacket** · 9th November 2006, 06:29

Originally Posted by Colapop

You'll be safe as with all that help and escorts. Just take your time and enjoy the ride. The Welly crew shall organise a ticker tape parade.

Yeehaa! Its a shame the FZR doesnt have air horns.... yet!

**slimjim** · 9th November 2006, 07:29

all good , plan to hook up with Str8 Jacket at thee petrol station in turangi and cruise on back down , so am keeping toe's crossed for fair morning weather , hummmm sticky tar aaaaarrrrr haha