Kiwi Biker Harley rally anyone?

[AD345]

I'm guessing this never got off the ground last year (for those not paying attention this thread is 2008 up until this post)?


If anyone is interested in revisiting the concept again I don't mind putting some effort into organising it. Bear in mind that it would, of course, become a Harley & Victory rally - lets call it the Kiwibiker Yankbike meet.

I' thinking mid-Nov (not a lot of notice I know), 3 day weekend (yes, yes - time off work, what a bugger) and somewhere in the mid to mid-east of the NI. Maybe Taupo, Rotorua, Hawkes bay somewhere?

Fleshing out the concept off the top of my head cos
a) I'm bored

and

b) most of the other threads around the site tonight are just irritating me...

I'd be looking for a venue with a mix of 4 walls (cos I don't tent) and tenting (for those mad bastards that do).

Nov is also the Burt Munro so maybe most folk are already committed - I dunno

Nothing ventured, nothing gained and all that

[buellbabe]

Yes there was a fair amount of interest but for some reason it just didn't seem to happen. Like I said in this thread last year, mid-November (actually ALL of November) is out for me cos thats Buell Rally time and that would also count out a few other buellers who would otherwise be keen on a 'Yank-get-together'.

So if it does get off the ground I'm still keen but it will depend on prior committments

[Headbanger]

Should start a new thread so people don't have to wade through the bloat in this one.

[peasea]

Bear in mind that it would, of course, become a Harley & Victory rally - lets call it the Kiwibiker Yankbike meet.

...and if female riders of American bikes want to tag along we could call it the Yankslapper meet, right?

H and V Rally, sounds like a HAV!

Yes, there was some interest in this idea but the thread fizzled out for some reason.

November would be a toughie for many, with the BuMunCh in Invercargill, the Jokers hold an event in November usually and I think (might be wrong) there's the NRTC Maitai Rally in Nelson. Three events in one month makes it a busy one. Then there's the question of where to hold it?

Central NZ means Top of The South or Wellington/Wairarapa regions.

Input folks??

[AD345]

Yes there was a fair amount of interest but for some reason it just didn't seem to happen. Like I said in this thread last year, mid-November (actually ALL of November) is out for me cos thats Buell Rally time and that would also count out a few other buellers who would otherwise be keen on a 'Yank-get-together'.

So if it does get off the ground I'm still keen but it will depend on prior committments

Fair point

On further reflection I'm thinking (now) late Feb maybe early March

...and if female riders of American bikes want to tag along we could call it the Yankslapper meet, right?

H and V Rally, sounds like a HAV!

Yes, there was some interest in this idea but the thread fizzled out for some reason.

November would be a toughie for many, with the BuMunCh in Invercargill, the Jokers hold an event in November usually and I think (might be wrong) there's the NRTC Maitai Rally in Nelson. Three events in one month makes it a busy one. Then there's the question of where to hold it?

Central NZ means Top of The South or Wellington/Wairarapa regions.

Input folks??

You're right about Nov. See above.

You can do it in central NZ if you organise it (seriously - I'm not fussed either way and I'd still help, it would just be you leading) Otherwise I've got a few ideas for some places out on the East Coast that will mean everyone will have to ride at least SOME distance.

Should start a new thread so people don't have to wade through the bloat in this one.

Very good point - watch this forum.

[peasea]

Fair point

On further reflection I'm thinking (now) late Feb maybe early March


You're right about Nov. See above.

You can do it in central NZ if you organise it (seriously - I'm not fussed either way and I'd still help, it would just be you leading) Otherwise I've got a few ideas for some places out on the East Coast that will mean everyone will have to ride at least SOME distance.



Very good point - watch this forum.

East Coast? Kaikoura? Or are we talking the 'other' island. Hastings/Napier or actually East Cape way? That could be cool. Or were you thinking Wacker-tayne/BOP way?

[AD345]

East Coast? Kaikoura? Or are we talking the 'other' island. Hastings/Napier or actually East Cape way? That could be cool. Or were you thinking Wacker-tayne/BOP way?

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