Hawke's Bay weekend rides

[yungatart]

My son picked up an RGV 250 a few weeks back which needed new tyres. Brought a set at 'the usual place'. Then they wanted $90.00 on top of the price to fit them, or $50.00 if I took the wheels off. Took the wheels off and went to Beaurepaires, $10.00 a wheel while you wait.
Might head to Taupo Sunday, although looks like could be wet again.

$90...thats a bit OTT, isn't it?

Hush up about the rain will ya? I'm over wet race meetings....might see you there....

[BigG]

Are you a scary bunch?


I haven't got a bike at the moment but keen to come on a ride when I do if you like new ppl and don't bite too much!

Ya got to keep looking for the rides, this thread is in neutral most of the time, we need to get it kicked into gear.

Anyone planning to ride up to Paeroa this year?

I'm looking at going for the ride, cant say too see the raceing cos there aint much vantage point if ya get there late. What date is it?

[MSTRS:Me]

Paeroa is Sunday 20/2. Won't be going this year - YT and I will be at Vic club track day Manfield instead.

[Shorty_925]

Weather for the weekend in Taupo:

Saturday
12 Feb
Partly cloudy
Max 25°C
MIN 14°C

Sunday
13 Feb
Fine and cloudy periods, chance shower. Light winds.
Max 24°C
MIN 14°C

Hopefully it keeps on improving for a sunny weekned over there!

[BigG]

Short vid of ride to Tarawera Tavern last Sunday, so hot I rode with me Jacket open and got stung by a bee
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kVkQQP2OXQ

[Spyke]

nice ride bigG, first ride out puketap on my bike i got a bee sting. Must have looked funny pounding at my jacket like an ape .

On another note my bike has had a good service and putting the clutch plates in tonight so it will be all legal. yay for some proper rides!!!

My knee is still healing from an operation so i won't be able to ride to far for a little while but we'll see how it goes.

Whats the deal with getting your bike reregistered? cost 500 or so. Can you just drive in to vtnz and not have an appointment?

[Spyke]

Paeroa is Sunday 20/2. Won't be going this year - YT and I will be at Vic club track day Manfield instead.

Are you guys marshalling or riding?

[yungatart]

We be riding!!!


And mebbe a bit of marshalling thrown in....

[MSTRS:Me]

Are you guys marshalling or riding?

I'm riding and playing teacher for newbies.

[GMcC]

Anyone planning to ride up to Paeroa this year?

We could be planning on going up the Sunday Grumpy

[Conquiztador]

Option 1: The two day experience; Ride up Saturday the scenic route, crash somewhere, to races Sunday and then ride back home as fast as possible. Pack toothbrush.

Option 2: The one day experience; Up and down Sunday. Stay for racing, spend as little time riding as possible. Pack nothing.

Weather and other committments will decide if #1 or #2.

[Grumpy]

We could be planning on going up the Sunday Grumpy

Keep us posted.

[grantnz]

Ride up Saturday the scenic route, crash somewhere,


Your'e looking for somewhere to crash????

Manfeild sweeper is good, nice and comfy, lots of runoff, or Taupo turn 5. Ask RDjase

[Grumpy]

Option 1: The two day experience; Ride up Saturday the scenic route, crash somewhere, to races Sunday and then ride back home as fast as possible. Pack toothbrush.

Option 2: The one day experience; Up and down Sunday. Stay for racing, spend as little time riding as possible. Pack nothing.

Weather and other committments will decide if #1 or #2.

Option 3: Ride up Sunday. Stay for racing then home the scenic route. Stop somewhere for the night then finish the trip home Monday.

[Spyke]

I'm riding and playing teacher for newbies.

I hope you guys have a lot of fun. Wish i could make it, the track day is soo cheap and would love to gain some experience in a safer place.

I will probably goto watch the safe motorcycling thingy at royce hill if only i could take my bike there and ride.


keen to see some awesome pics of everything motorcycle that the 20th has to offer. I'll try take some pics at royce hill if i remember