Dunedin rides

**Xaria** · 15th February 2009, 10:28

Originally Posted by xknuts

PS; I forgot to take my camera, doh

I didn't take many photos, but what I have are here

**NighthawkNZ:Me** · 15th February 2009, 10:38

Originally Posted by xknuts

The OMCC organied a ride to Palmerston to meet the SMF coming South. 12 bikes eventually departed MCR leaving about 1.00pm. KB'ers NH, Xaria, Phaedrus, Hayd3n & myself amongst others ventured North via the Evansdale - Karitane loop road. I swear that road is getting worse for wear, esp for my kidneys. There are little tricky bits that can catch you out if you are not concentrating enuf. We turned off @ Goodwood & took the back road in to Palmerston, a nice winding scenic route arriving about 2.00pm at "Derail Cafe".
4 brand new Harleys (2 Soft tails, Dyna & Rocker) rumbled in soon after we had finished our espresso and it was hongi's all around.

4 brothers & an Uncle (Large back up truck sign written for the occassion) from Kaitaia. We stood around chewing the fat before heading South in convoy to regroup at the Pine Hill layby entrance to Dunedin.
There we met comedian "Pio" Terei who was waiting in a rental car as he had flown down from Auckland. He is on the "Eliminate Family Violence" Trust and is making appearances at selected Marae stops throughout the tour.
A slow convoy through Dunedin & on to the Shetland St Marae where we were officially welcomed with speeches, singing and entertainment.
The brothers then spoke individually about their cause then Pio talked of the work of the trust.
A very interesting afternoon for me as I had never been on a Marae b4. We didn't stay for kai but we would have been most welcome.
The tour heads to Bluff today, Queenstown 16th, Greymouth 17th etc Back to Kaitaia on 24th for a street parade.
PS; I forgot to take my camera, doh

Glad you enjoyed the experience of the Marae, and was it an honour to be accepted and welcomed like that.

The cause the were making aware is very important and as the Super Maori Fullas said its across all cultures and has to stop.

Anyway the ride was a nice ride and I also swear the Evansdale Karitane coast road is getting worse and worse as XKNuts mentioned it was hard on his kidneys and I just found it hard going all over.

photo's here

**Kemet** · 15th February 2009, 15:31

Annoyed that I missed that ride now.

Was doing overtime yesterday and didn't finish til 12 so wasn't going to get there in time to leave with you guys. Now realise that if I had taken the direct route instead of the scenic one, I could have caught up on you guys.

Hell! I could have even waited at the lay-by for yahs later. I live just up the road and come to think of it, I probably heard you all come back into town. Can see the road between the overbridge and that wide bend below it from the balcony.....

**Xaria** · 15th February 2009, 15:42

Group ride math: The more people, the more time waiting round. Coming back was the biggest group ride I have been in where bikes didn't get spread out for millions of miles.

Kemet: PM me your cell phone and I will let you know the timetable for any more rides

**GaZBur** · 20th February 2009, 09:13

Don't forget the OMCC Family Funday Mini TT and road ride this Sunday. See my previous post for the flyer with the details.
Also Monday night is OMCC prizegiving for 2008 at the Clubrooms at 7.30pm. If you aren't a club member yet I can promise you there are heaps of good events planned and its a friendly bunch, so just turn up and say hello to somebody.

**fatzx10r** · 20th February 2009, 09:16

Originally Posted by GaZBur

Don't forget the OMCC Family Funday Mini TT and road ride this Sunday. See my previous post for the flyer with the details.
Also Monday night is OMCC prizegiving for 2008 at the Clubrooms at 7.30pm. If you aren't a club member yet I can promise you there are heaps of good events planned and its a friendly bunch, so just turn up and say hello to somebody.

may have to pop out for a bit of a look.

**scorry** · 20th February 2009, 09:18

Originally Posted by fatzx10r

may have to pop out for a bit of a look.

you should be riding ya chicken lol

dunno if mike is gonna be riding yet cos his shoulder is playin up, yeah the excuses have started already haha

ill be there for sure, hangover and all

**fatzx10r** · 20th February 2009, 09:21

Originally Posted by scorry

you should be riding ya chicken lol

dunno if mike is gonna be riding yet cos his shoulder is playin up, yeah the excuses have started already haha

ill be there for sure, hangover and all

na i'll just cruz out on the road rocket if i do, i havnt been out for a ride for a while now.

i didnt know mike had buggerd his shoulder

**GaZBur** · 21st February 2009, 16:56

I just sent out this email to those on the OMCC newsletter list.
If you know anybody intending to go there tomorrow can you please phone them and advise them it's cancelled.

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I just got the word from Alan Henry that the Mini TT and Family Fun day for tomorrow Sunday is cancelled due to 4inches of standing water on the track.

Instead there will be a BBQ Pool and Darts tournament at the Clubrooms at 1pm tomorrow Sunday 22nd Feb.
Please attend this as its a good way to spend a wet day with a bunch of nice people and Nigel has already got the sausages, so we need to eat them.

I don't know if clubmans points can be earned on the pool table!

Gary B
for OMCC
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**scorry** · 21st February 2009, 17:58

oh that sound like it would have been great fun in the mud Gaz, oh well might have to give ya's the learn at pool lol yea right

**my_r32** · 27th February 2009, 15:08

Was just wondering if any local kbers are gonna head up to this on the 4th April? I just got given an entry form for it and am seriously thinking about doing it.

Have a small list of to do's first though.....

1. Find out if my gear has to zip together
2. Join OMCC
3. Buy/Get back protector from somewhere
4. See if insurance will cover me
5. Have a drink
6. ......hmmm sure there was something else

**GaZBur** · 27th February 2009, 21:13

Originally Posted by my_r32

Was just wondering if any local kbers are gonna head up to this on the 4th April? I just got given an entry form for it and am seriously thinking about doing it.

Have a small list of to do's first though.....

1. Find out if my gear has to zip together
2. Join OMCC
3. Buy/Get back protector from somewhere
4. See if insurance will cover me
5. Have a drink
6. ......hmmm sure there was something else

PM me your email address and I will send you a copy of the Feb OMCC newsletter with entry forms, Member application and details about the HAGD.

**scorry** · 4th March 2009, 20:45

Can everyone please have a look at this thread

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...81#post1965281

and please keep an eye out for this bike

thanks heaps

**hayd3n** · 4th March 2009, 21:47

Originally Posted by scorry

Can everyone please have a look at this thread

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...81#post1965281

and please keep an eye out for this bike

thanks heaps

ohh wtf such a shame there wont be many of these around
i only managed to Google a drawing

**fatzx10r** · 5th March 2009, 06:57

Originally Posted by scorry

Can everyone please have a look at this thread

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...81#post1965281

and please keep an eye out for this bike

thanks heaps

that suck's big time. will keep an ear out and spread the word. hope it get's found along with the low life that took it