Wellington KB Ride Sunday 5 September Photos Here

**toads** · 6th September 2004, 19:36

Originally Posted by Jim2

We don't smell very good though. Wait 'til we get smell-o-vision digital cameras. Then you'd wish you'd never even seen us.

Well I'm sure Lynda won't love you for including her in that generalisation Jim LOL, awesome photos you guys, thanks for sharing

**matthewt** · 6th September 2004, 22:00

Originally Posted by merv

That MV1000 is a nice looking bike....

Hmmm...... I want one !!!!

LB · 7th September 2004, 05:29

Originally Posted by Deano

I led the quick guys on a bit of detour out of Martinborough (whoops, track knowledge not the greatest) so we hooked back up and found ourselves in the middle of the main bunch. These guys (and gals) were tootling along at a good pace, and not wanting to upset anyone, the quick guys filtered through in an orderly fashion to the front. The Gladstone Cliffhanger was good but the road was a bit messy in places.

Stopped at Masterton for gas, on to Carterton for lunch where Lynda gave a speech (mostly about bloody Ducati's and accessories - she's a walking advertisement).

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I couldn't figure out how come you guys passed us after the golf course (

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Hey, someone has to keep Ducati in business - the GP boys ain't doing much for sales!! (even though Capirossi led for about 10 seconds at Estoril!)

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LB · 7th September 2004, 06:13

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Thanks heaps to everyone for posting the photos. The one of me coming into Wainuioru is great Merv, it's now my wallpaper both home and work and has been emailed round almost every motorcyclist in creation.

Merv, I think you've more or less got most names right.

The whole weekend was a real buzz. Let's hope this coming weekend is fine.

Quasi: you up for a coffee at Taumarunui Saturday?

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LB · 7th September 2004, 06:16

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Merv: Yep, that's Dion on the MV 1000 at M/Borough, and the 748 belongs to Mooch. The red 996 belongs to et al. You've done a great job with the names.

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**merv** · 7th September 2004, 08:06

Originally Posted by toads

It's got little to do with the weather that some people around here don't wear protective gear, I was commenting on your general togetherness !! You all looked very well prepared and an altogether styly bunch

Maybe we've just got older and have got past the riding in jandals and T-shirt thing. Until 1973 I could ride around town without a helmet on (great way to dry your hair after a shower - I had hair then too and didn't live in Welly), then they made it compulsory no matter what speed zone you were in so I guess I've been sensible for over 30 years now.

**Blakamin** · 7th September 2004, 08:28

Originally Posted by Lynda Blair

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I couldn't figure out how come you guys passed us after the golf course (

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Yeah... that had me wondering for a long time

**Paul in NZ** · 7th September 2004, 08:43

Originally Posted by Blakamin

Yeah... that had me wondering for a long time

I saw them headed off down there and thought WTF????

I was guessing it was either a short cut (nope), I'd miss read the ride instructions (nope), a cunning ruse to ride some great roads real fast without us (nope) or they missed the turn off (yup) and missed the chance to annoy the golfers....

Cheers

**Motu** · 7th September 2004, 10:22

So how come someone on a black Commando was able to go unnoticed apart from Merv's camera?

**Blakamin** · 7th September 2004, 10:27

Originally Posted by Motu

So how come someone on a black Commando was able to go unnoticed apart from Merv's camera?

We noticed alright! couldnt miss it!

**merv** · 7th September 2004, 10:51

Originally Posted by Motu

So how come someone on a black Commando was able to go unnoticed apart from Merv's camera?

I shook hands with the guy, and as usual in a crowd promptly forgot his name. It wasn't someone I had met before. I was hoping someone would come forward and tell us his KB name so I could post it, but no such luck so far. I tried to take a pic of most of the bikes there.

**Paul in NZ** · 7th September 2004, 11:00

I'm even sadder Merv...

Had several chats with Commando man and the couple on the big GSX (also british affectionados) as I have a similar affliction and I either forgot to ask OR promptly forgot... Still... It was my birthday so......

Cheers

Paul N

**merv** · 7th September 2004, 13:13

Originally Posted by Lynda Blair

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Hey, someone has to keep Ducati in business - the GP boys ain't doing much for sales!! (even though Capirossi led for about 10 seconds at Estoril!)

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I haven't watched my recording yet, but did Cap knock Biaggi off or did Biaggi hit Cap? They both reckon the other guys was to blame as usual but it sounds like Cap got hit from behind and even our road code is clear on blame there.

**merv** · 7th September 2004, 13:16

Originally Posted by Lynda Blair

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I could hear your Neptune pipes coming about 2 weeks away so had no problem lining up on the road to get that pic. Glad you liked it.