2007 WestPac Helicopter Run

[RT527]

Here`s a couple more , I hope this is as close as any of us gets to the Westpac chopper .

You want to try standing in front of it as it lands on you...well just in front of you....well about 30 feet away....still your standing there going thank god my chin strap on my helmets done up...whats that cheif.....your *&() straps not %^&$ #$
......sorry cheif what did you say?.... at this point i was fuk my chin straps not done up.

Anyways its pretty cool watching it come in on your point.

[jtzzr]

You want to try standing in front of it as it lands on you...well just in front of you....well about 30 feet away....still your standing there going thank god my chin strap on my helmets done up...whats that cheif.....your *&() straps not %^&$ #$
......sorry cheif what did you say?.... at this point i was fuk my chin straps not done up.

Anyways its pretty cool watching it come in on your point.

If it`s anything like when it took off , yeah it`s kinda windy and kinda noisy too , like following a Harley with screaming eagles only the chopper took off into the distance.

[Lteejay]

What an amazing day The sight and sound of that many bikes will lull me to sleep tonight I think. The sound under the Wellesley St overpass - wow.
Meet a few new KBers today and I'm not even going to try to list everyones names - but nice to meet you all. Thanks to Niksta for showing the way out there.

I hope its on next year as I will be there with bells on

[oldguy]

Got me pics sorted also had some video footage but dont know if I can be ass editing it.
http://www.filmloop.com/cgi-bin/bv/b...xtAds=1&px=FL2

[raster]

Mikey62, I feel like we've been spotted.
May even be Russell bottom left.

Off TV3 News
They mention more than 2000 bikes

[jtzzr]

Got me pics sorted also had some video footage but dont know if I can be ass editing it.
http://www.filmloop.com/cgi-bin/bv/b...xtAds=1&px=FL2

Some awesome pics John , can you edit it and make me look 30kgs lighter , and handsome ooh ooh and perhaps maybe a more chisled chin , Thanks mate

[Donor]

Saw cameras for One News at Akoranga, buggers didn't show anything, and the Mrs taped bloody Disney channel instead of TV3!!

Anybody record the story on 3 that might be able to YouTube it?

[Mom]

Odd feeling, doing 130+ kph down the motorway and having a wailing police siren come up behind one and give a thumbs up as he tootles past. Every innate instinct was shrieking "Eeeek!" .

Yep that was cool, what got me was the cops set the pace!..........we were near the front of the pack and still had to hurry to stay in the hunt.....but what about the in city speeds.........now that really was amazing.......LOL

[oldguy]

Some awesome pics John , can you edit it and make me look 30kgs lighter , and handsome ooh ooh and perhaps maybe a more chisled chin , Thanks mate

did you see the one of me, paturoa posted some pics and I just happen to be in one of them I like taking them not being in them

[cowboy]

What an awsome day. Meet some old friends, made some new ones. Hop it hapens again next year And to those that dont like it

[T.I.E]

sounds like yall had a great day out. nice work, couldnt be there, still runnning in my beast, but hope to be down for the next one.
glad yall had a great time.

[Mom]

thats one nasty arse in the first picture.... woops... great day though!

Cheers to wickedone and mrs wickedone lol for making sure I did not get lost!!

...just lost my wheels and found the ground on the way home though

Ok young man........the arse in question is known to me.(no it is not mine!!!)........LOL.....want to be introduced?.......
I was impressed that you got yourself there and to Puhoi and wherever it was that you took a "rest" from 2 wheels........what is with that?

[jtzzr]

did you see the one of me, paturoa posted some pics and I just happen to be in one of them I like taking them not being in them

Are you the woman in pink on the trike or just a little bit more to the left?lol Might see you tomorrow.Pm me if your keen.

[thehovel]

I am glad you all enjoyed the ride, It WILL happen next year write it in your calender now. I can't promise that there will be nearly 1500 bikes next year unless you spread the word. Next year HOG will have their national rally not in Auckland.It was great to see and HEAR the Harleys, they are not my cup of tea but it was a good turn out because they were there!!!! You make this ride what it is, MORE BIKES MORE RIDE!! Also it has been suggested that the Auckland Rescure Helicopter Ride be called by it's correct name because West Pac is a bank (and sponcor) but people think that we are supporting a bank and don't realise that what we are supporting is a NON government supported venture!!! Yes the number was nearly 1500 bikes. Regard Richard

[Scorpygirl]

I am glad you all enjoyed the ride, It WILL happen next year write it in your calender now. I can't promise that there will be nearly 1500 bikes next year unless you spread the word. Next year HOG will have their national rally not in Auckland.It was great to see and HEAR the Harleys, they are not my cup of tea but it was a good turn out because they were there!!!! You make this ride what it is, MORE BIKES MORE RIDE!! Also it has been suggested that the Auckland Rescure Helicopter Ride be called by it's correct name because West Pac is a bank (and sponcor) but people think that we are supporting a bank and don't realise that what we are supporting is a NON government supported venture!!! Yes the number was nearly 1500 bikes. Regard Richard

Thanks Richard, to you and Bob, and everyone that organised this ride. Yes, it needs to be promoted differently but the bikers hearts are still there. Good luck for next year. I will be there to help sell more badges and Rhino will be there to marshall!!!