Katikati - Palmerston North (30 Dec)

[oscarnz]

I think I will, just got to find some dry gear now.......

I am sure you will find some. Sweet see you about 9ish

[86GSXR]

Found some!

[86GSXR]

What are you doing Sarge?

[NZsarge]

I think i'l ride 'till we hit rain then decide if i'm going further, rather not get the gear absolutely drenched as i'll have to ride to Palmy tomorrow.

[oscarnz]

I think i'l ride 'till we hit rain then decide if i'm going further, rather not get the gear absolutely drenched as i'll have to ride to Palmy tomorrow.

Put your flash rain jacket on Sarge, you will keep dry, just dodge the raindrops

[86GSXR]

Yeah. It's supposed to be 'lifting' on this side during the morning.

[NZsarge]

Put your flash rain jacket on Sarge, you will keep dry, just dodge the raindrops

Flash rain jacket is in for high performance modifications at the moment, otherwise the rain would have been much less of an issue for me.

[86GSXR]

It's not too bad here, should get better. And it's warm! I better get into the shower I suppose.

[NZsarge]

Yeah. It's supposed to be 'lifting' on this side during the morning.

Definitely getting a little lighter here in the southerly direction but not alot of change north. Having a good scan of the various sites this morning it sound to half pie ok'ish up the middle of the island, not very flash for upper to middle Hawke's Bay.

[oscarnz]

Flash rain jacket is in for high performance modifications at the moment, otherwise the rain would have been much less of an issue for me.

That makes sense now, was wondering why you were concerned about the rain

[86GSXR]

Whew, what a day Great ride folks, feeling quite knackered out. Excellent run through to Wanga's, Parapara's, Oakune with Oscar, Monamie and Sarge. Met Dog's for lunch then Waiouru, round the back to Taihape in the pouring rain, rest stop, Hunterville, Halcombe and home.

Not to be forgotton was the sight of a fully patched gang member popping a very impressive wheelie on his Harley. His visor popped off on touchdown but his Dad was right behind him (in the cage) to pick it up.

Excellent run. Can't seem to download pics tho!

[oscarnz]

Whew, what a day Great ride folks, feeling quite knackered out. Excellent run through to Wanga's, Parapara's, Oakune with Oscar, Monamie and Sarge. Met Dog's for lunch then Waiouru, round the back to Taihape in the pouring rain, rest stop, Hunterville, Halcombe and home.

Not to be forgotton was the sight of a fully patched gang member popping a very impressive wheelie on his Harley. His visor popped off on touchdown but his Dad was right behind him (in the cage) to pick it up.

Excellent run. Can't seem to download pics tho!

Totally agree awesome day, even with the rain in parts. Great to ride some new roads (paraparas), Thanks guys for a great day out.

[banditrider]

Me too. Just got back from Turangi, very cool ride. VERY wet all the way down, loved it (for some strange reason).

Had a couple of epics like that myself. After a while you "just get over it" and can start enjoying it.

His visor popped off on touchdown but his Dad was right behind him (in the cage) to pick it up.

No tears then?

[Monamie]

I had a great day out today-really enjoying finding out what my bike can do......and unfortunately it's a lot more than I can at this stage
Nice roads but heaps of traffic-not too much rain-pleased I put the plastic bags in my boots though
Thanks for the great company.

[dogsnbikes]

Was A awesome gesture having the crew meet me in Ohukune and had a A1 trip down from Katikati thru back of mangakino and western access no traffic piss all rain until after lunch when al put on his batman suit then it pissed down but it people that make a bad day not the weather and thepeople I was with were no less than fantastic once again thanks all