3rd Annual H.O.G. Toy Run (7 Dec 2008)

**shano** · 7th December 2008, 18:28

I had the single banger BSA, I thought my old girl was going to spit the dummy for a bit. I was listening for the rattle but she pulled through, maybe doesnt matter what the age of technology things still break down ... All in all it was a great ride with a great group

**sporty 883** · 7th December 2008, 18:29

great photos - is there any chance that i could get copies of some of the HD riders involved???????

**Nasty** · 7th December 2008, 18:49

Originally Posted by sporty 883

hi people - total number of bikes counted 750 from mana, total dosh handed to sallies $8,500.00................................... along with 3 trucks filled with toys!!!!!!!!!

Cheers - Dubz (Wellington HOG)

hey chick .. was a great run and methinks along with others fantastically organised ... well done to Wellington Hog ... look forward already to next years record breaker!!

**et al** · 7th December 2008, 19:13

Fantastic occasion - thanks to organisers etc, top effort. Would that 750 bikes counted be way more than last year? Could have done with a bit of a cooling breeze - my bike got fairly hot, saw 114 degrees on gauge at one stage, but no worries.

**nudemetalz** · 7th December 2008, 19:50

Excellent day, also well done to HOG and cops

Even a 2009 technology Moto Guzzi Griso didn't like the slow crawling at some points also but nay mind.
The only real downer for me was I lost a glove (RHS one). Picked up my helmet which was next to the bike and went to leave Mana, only had one glove. Really strange. So, although it was nice and cool on my hands, would rather have been wearing them !!!
So if anyone has seen a short, black glove from Mana, let me know please.

Was rapt to win a prize for the newest Euro Bike but after figuring out I coudn't transport the excellent coffee table book on Choppers home easily, I located the Sally Army guy and gave it to him to donate to some little kid who will have their day brightened when they receive it as a pressie

**325rocket** · 7th December 2008, 19:52

it was a good ride and well organised but i do have to say some of those "HOG" guys ride like total wankers.

good to see so much money going to a good cause.

**cheshirecat** · 7th December 2008, 19:52

Originally Posted by sporty 883

hi people - total number of bikes counted 750 from mana, total dosh handed to sallies $8,500.00................................... along with 3 trucks filled with toys!!!!!!!!!

Cheers - Dubz (Wellington HOG)

My first toy ride,

Congratulations to the organisers and the Police plus all the wavers.
Pity about those two buses trying to push their way in off the Petone off ramp. All they had to do was wait a couple of hours
Put a quick slidy thingy on youtube below

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHhuCsgB2Ow

**nudemetalz** · 7th December 2008, 19:56

Some pics...

**Paul in NZ** · 7th December 2008, 20:12

Originally Posted by cheshirecat

My first toy ride,

Congratulations to the organisers and the Police plus all the wavers.
Pity about those two buses trying to push their way in off the Petone off ramp. All they had to do was wait a couple of hours
Put a quick slidy thingy on youtube below

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHhuCsgB2Ow

Yes - what the hell was with those guys - bloody wankers....

**Hailwood** · 7th December 2008, 20:13

Originally Posted by 325rocket

it was a good ride and well organised but i do have to say some of those "HOG" guys ride like total wankers.

Seemed to me that there were a lot of non HOG riders who didnt have a clue on how to ride in a large group if you want to be accurate....a fair few sportsbikes seemed to think it was acceptable to cut in and out of a staggered line

Never mind maybe next year they will have learned how to ride

Well done DJ and all...a bloody good ride

**Hailwood** · 7th December 2008, 20:14

There is a phone call in tomorrow morning about said bus wankers and their lack of courtesy

**325rocket** · 7th December 2008, 20:19

Originally Posted by Hailwood

Seemed to me that there were a lot of non HOG riders who didnt have a clue on how to ride in a large group if you want to be accurate

fair call..

**STOLLI R1** · 7th December 2008, 20:21

So that was my first HOG toy run. I don't think I've ever ridden with that many bikes, ever! I didn't encounter any muppets and everyone was grinning most of the time. It would seem the R1 can put up with towning about, showing 98 degrees at the hottest part. My wee son arrived at the events centre a short time after we did, and nearly passed out at the number of bikes! He's only 2 but is mad about bikes, big or small. Big thanks to everyone at HOG, the Police and all the event sponsers who made the day run so smooth and for getting a whole heap of bikers in one spot doin' good.