Hornet Swarm Night City

**Timmeh:P** · 23rd January 2012, 13:39

Originally Posted by English Kiwi

You feeling alright Timmeh:P

I have ulterior motives...

**Hellzie** · 23rd January 2012, 13:39

Originally Posted by Timmeh:P

Will be there tonight! Might not go to tomorrow. MAY let Hellzie take the striple out for a blat.

Woo, so looks like I WILL be out tomorrow on the striple.

**nzspokes** · 23rd January 2012, 14:14

I wont be there tonight but will try for tomorrow. Passed my R test so have lost the L.....

And found a bit of powa hiding in the bike today.

Good day to be me.

**LankyBastard** · 23rd January 2012, 15:48

As much as i'd love to come out tonight I have been held up at a job in the city far longer than anticipated today so will need to spend the evening in the office catching up on reports. Oh the joy!

Tomorrow however keen as!

**Timmeh:P** · 23rd January 2012, 16:00

Sorry, change of plans... wont make tonight, will be there tomorrow.

**Hellzie** · 23rd January 2012, 16:39

Originally Posted by nzspokes

I wont be there tonight but will try for tomorrow. Passed my R test so have lost the L.....

And found a bit of powa hiding in the bike today.

Good day to be me.

Congrats mate!

Originally Posted by LankyBastard

As much as i'd love to come out tonight I have been held up at a job in the city far longer than anticipated today so will need to spend the evening in the office catching up on reports. Oh the joy!

Tomorrow however keen as!

Slacker

Originally Posted by Timmeh:P

Sorry, change of plans... wont make tonight, will be there tomorrow.

Slacker

**LankyBastard** · 23rd January 2012, 17:17

Slacker

Some of us dont have the luxury of a day job

**Sharry** · 23rd January 2012, 23:00

It twas a very nice ride led by Cary and tailed by non other than TRACEY

We went via Maraerai Beach to Clevedon to find the Hotel had sent the chef home early due to lack of custom. So it was down to the local chippy that "stays open untill it closes" then to Kawakawa Bay for a stop and home via Kaiaua Rd and Mangatawhiri to SH2.
I got home at 23:30 all riden out with a very tender seat

**gijoe1313** · 24th January 2012, 01:16

Now that's something I like to read!

**Hellzie** · 24th January 2012, 06:18

Some of us headed home 'early' after din dins, via twilight road.

and this time there was no car up front, just my very dim high beam. Anyone on here know anything about lights?

**wanpo** · 24th January 2012, 08:00

Originally Posted by Hellzie

Some of us headed home 'early' after din dins, via twilight road.

and this time there was no car up front, just my very dim high beam. Anyone on here know anything about lights?

Dammit, now we have to listen to Gremlin talking about lights for 2 hours.

If you guys end wind up the ride with a Momo Tea (or Dennys), someone text me and I'll meet you there.

**Interceptor** · 24th January 2012, 08:17

Originally Posted by Sharry

It twas a very nice ride led by Casey and tailed by non other than TRACEY

We went via Maraerai Beach to Clevedon to find the Hotel had sent the chef home early due to lack of custom. So it was down to the local chippy that "stays open untill it closes" then to Kawakawa Bay for a stop and home via Kaiaua Rd and Mangatawhiri to SH2.
I got home at 23:30 all riden out with a very tender seat

To add that Andrew took the lead first from town through to Clevedon and then a loop of Twilight Rd before the eats. First time for me riding through to Kaiaua at night, such a different experience. Also, I now have a greater appreciation of what it is like leading up front at night with no bikes to follow and also keeping an eye on everyone behind me.

Cary aka "Casey".

**Gremlin** · 24th January 2012, 08:42

Originally Posted by Hellzie

Anyone on here know anything about lights?

Originally Posted by wanpo

Dammit, now we have to listen to Gremlin talking about lights for 2 hours.

But she asked?!

Hellzie, if you have a friendly VTNZ or similar they have the light boxes for testing lights, and ask if you can quickly check your adjustment. My local checks mine for free. Check your manual for how to adjust the beam (there should be knobs on the light somewhere).

Otherwise, find somewhere with a flat area against a white wall. Put your bike in front of the wall (metre or two away), then roll it backward. Low beam should slowly go down the wall, high beam will stay at the same height (as it should be level).

**Interceptor** · 24th January 2012, 09:03

I recommend having the engine running while you adjust the headlight. I spent a bit too long adjusting the VFR lights and killed the battery - doh!

**wanpo** · 24th January 2012, 09:08

Originally Posted by Interceptor

To add that Andrew took the lead first from town through to Clevedon and then a loop of Twilight Rd before the eats. First time for me riding through to Kaiaua at night, such a different experience. Also, I now have a greater appreciation of what it is like leading up front at night with no bikes to follow and also keeping an eye on everyone behind me.

Cary aka "Casey".

So you understand why we fight to ride at the back now then?

Also Sharry is paying you a compliment, saying you ride as well as Stoner.