Windy Wellington

**jumma** · 14th November 2006, 11:58

Well, my bike just fell victim to the wind of Wellington.
Had been watching it nervously from work the entire morning, when she began wobbling and before I could run out and save her she was lying on her side. Was very relieved to find only a scratched bar end and a wee mark on the muffler which rubbed off

God bless naked bikes!

So, to all you others out there on two wheels today, take care.

**skelstar** · 14th November 2006, 12:00

Go the nekid bikes!

**jumma** · 14th November 2006, 12:17

Originally Posted by skelstar

Go the nekid bikes!

I'll say. Just got a text from a mate of mine whose GSX250 has blown over, again! Recommended he take the fairing off so he stops spending money on decoration.

**skelstar** · 14th November 2006, 12:19

Trust me...fairings are pretty usefull at 180+...apparently.

**jumma** · 14th November 2006, 12:51

Originally Posted by skelstar

Trust me...fairings are pretty usefull at 180+...apparently.

So I hear, and i believe it too, but until I've got them myself they're just decoration. My mates had to fork out twice for cracked fairings now, don't think he will a third time. So for the time being I'm happy without them.

**Bloody Mad Woman (BMW)** · 14th November 2006, 13:02

The fairing saved my bike - the bottom bit is munted - not bothering to replace that -- but the middle section - having a plastic welder look at it tomorrow.

I have to wait until I get home and see if my bike is still on its stand!! Bugger I work until 7pm tonite!! Think I will get a friend to drive by lol!
Oh why did I move from Hawkes Bay???!!! Apparently today it is 26 deg, sunny, no wind or rain!! wonder what that's like??

**apteryx_haasti** · 14th November 2006, 13:53

Originally Posted by Bloody Mad Woman (BMW)

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Oh why did I move from Hawkes Bay???!!! Apparently today it is 26 deg, sunny, no wind or rain!! wonder what that's like??

Tell me about it! I've been in Brisbane for the last 7 days - watching people cruise around on their bikes. No wind. HArdly any rain (not so good for them, but nice if you're visiting), 33 degrees there yesterday.

I left my bike in my parents garage while I was away, and I'm not even going to go and pick it up today, it's too nasty on the Eastbourne road. Went through in my car before and got hit by waves coming over the road and there's all kinds of crap washed onto the road as well. BLAH!

Was hoping for a good day today so I could go for a ride, do some washing, mow the lawns...before heading back to work tomorrow...

Take care everyone riding today - it's a crap one.

**Deano** · 14th November 2006, 14:01

Rimutakas are apparently closed to bikes, vans and light vehicles.

**Kinje** · 14th November 2006, 14:17

I can confirm that. Just seen a press release come through my email. Closed to all motorcycles, high sided vehicles, vans and light vehicles.

A truck was blown over near the summit, and authorities were considering closing the road. Keep an eye on it

I find aa roadwatch site good for the main roads. http://www.aaroadwatch.co.nz/index.html

**skelstar** · 14th November 2006, 14:19

Originally Posted by Deano

Rimutakas are apparently closed to bikes, vans and light vehicles.

....and Nana's

Thats not good. Another email to Dina maybe in order?

**Deano** · 14th November 2006, 14:24

Originally Posted by skelstar

....and Nana's

Thats not good. Another email to Dina maybe in order?

Come on man.......live dangerously....I'm driving...she'll be right.

If it is too windy I will turn back, just for nana eh ?

**skelstar** · 14th November 2006, 14:25

Umm...I was worried of Simon.

**Matt** · 14th November 2006, 14:27

There's a couple of bikes on the ground on The Terrace too - I rode in this morning and it was fine, think I'll get a lift home in the bosses cage though!

Matt

**MSTRS:Me** · 14th November 2006, 14:28

Originally Posted by Bloody Mad Woman (BMW)

Oh why did I move from Hawkes Bay???!!! Apparently today it is 26 deg, sunny, no wind or rain!! wonder what that's like??

It's 27 in Tamatea - down from 29.5.....getting windy now tho. We'd like to send it back. And if you guys must export stuff, can you at least send it offshore - the provinces are not interested.