Auckland University bike & scooter club

[klyong82]

I got some pictures from our Kaiaua Trip. The weather was great and thanks to all bikers for making this a wonderful trip (16 bikers together)

[bomma]

Hey guys,
cheers Kim for getting the pictures up and bringing a camera!! Just like Kim said, it was a beautiful day and thanks HEAPS to all the riders that came along! I had heapsa fun and I know that everyone who came did as well. Special thanks to Maverick (the guide and lead pack head), Stephen (guy hus idea it was to have the ride and second pack lead) and Justin (for being the tail-end charlie and making sure nobody died).

We had a chat with Don Clark at Wild West Honda this morning and he loved the idea of backing this club so much that he have offered a 10% discount for members on parts, services, apparel etc. (basically everything but bikes) which is AWESOME!! We will also be working closely with them so that we can get members along to some of their organised events such as Basic Servicing/Maintenance Lessons and Learner Days.

Don has also offered us great ideas about other organisations that we could get in touch with so we are getting onto that too. Thanks Don.

Members will also recieve free High-Visibility vests to wear (if they choose to) courtesy of ACC, who were wooed by Dan Walker's charm and smooth talkin'. What a President aye!! We have 150 vests so if you want one get in touch with one of us and we will arrange a pick up or drop off.

Cheers,
Nish.

[gijoe1313]

Good to see so many bikers out there pootling along - and the drooling over the usual bike porn was a given. Fair took my breath away to see another little ol'Hornet on the ride!

Big ups to everyone for making sure it was a fun-filled and safe event, though I thought that luvverly Duc being laid down at our BP stop gave me pause (there but for the grace of God go I... )

Good to see people riding within their comfort and capabilities (no auditioning for Crusty Demons like me! ) Good formation discipline and no crazy yahoo antics - I'll put in another mention again here about the life saving head checks.

They are called life saving for a reason! 'Nuff said

I think some of these members are mad enough to join me on one of my ubiquitous "pootles" Muwahahahha!

I forgot to ask for a membership form ... do they accept post-grads?

And ... any excuse for a ride!

[dman]

I forgot to ask for a membership form ... do they accept post-grads?

Just remember to talk slowly to the others....

[klyong82]

Big ups to everyone for making sure it was a fun-filled and safe event, though I thought that luvverly Duc being laid down at our BP stop gave me pause (there but for the grace of God go I... )

Here is the pic of the lovely Ducati 999 noticed the bent foot brake level and some scratches on the fairing. Oouch !!

[Hanne]

Here is the pic of the lovely Ducati 999 noticed the bent foot brake level and some scratches on the fairing. Oouch !!

OOOh, too painful to look at!

Thanks for the pics, Kim, and hopefully it won't be too long until we are out for another ride like this.

Keep safe,
Hanne

[Phurrball]

Looks like some great rides you've all been having!

Still waiting on a paint-job and new helmet to get back on the road, then I'll be along for a blatt.

(Tho I did manage to flag the Mrs' FXR today! Yay - first time on 2 wheels since my wee Princes St bin...)

[timphy2]

any chance i can join up? ill try and make it to the next meeting. Nice idea.

[klyong82]

any chance i can join up? ill try and make it to the next meeting. Nice idea.

Hi there,
Just PM "Nish" (bomma) and ask him to include you in his email list for the next event so you can pop by.

For those who want better quality photos taken that day just PM me with your email address and I will send them to you.

Hanne, I hope you got back safely that day. My apologies for getting you confuse turning onto the onramp.

[bomma]

Looks like some great rides you've all been having!

Still waiting on a paint-job and new helmet to get back on the road, then I'll be along for a blatt.

(Tho I did manage to flag the Mrs' FXR today! Yay - first time on 2 wheels since my wee Princes St bin...)

Hey man if you are lookin out for a helmet, then may i suggest that you join up the club and enjoy a 10% discount at Wild West Honda on all their apparel? $3 could save you heaps

On a different note, cheers guys for all the great feedback on the club and the rides and stuff!! Its awesome to see that the club has really kicked off. There is a lil wee scooter run on this weekend but no bike outings. Just to let you all know also that there might be a General Meeting of the clubs' members weekend after the one coming up, so i hope the weather gods are generous and let us have it in mean sunshine!! Will update as i get more details.

Cheers,
Nish.

[Metalor]

I need to geta new helmet! fucken dropped mine outside uni on Friday! GRRRRRRRRRRRR

[bomma]

I need to geta new helmet! fucken dropped mine outside uni on Friday! GRRRRRRRRRRRR

Hey Courtney, you wudnt happen to be about 5' 8", have long brown hair (down to like near waist or lower back) and have a beard n moustache combo (bordering on goatee) would ya? Coz if that is you that i have seen hanging round plt then let me kno and ill come say hi next time i see you

Bummer bout the helmet man, it sucks how they go after one hit (whether it be a drop from your hand or (god forbid) from a flight off the back of a bike).

Cheers,
Nish.

[Metalor]

Hey Courtney, you wudnt happen to be about 5' 8", have long brown hair (down to like near waist or lower back) and have a beard n moustache combo (bordering on goatee) would ya? Coz if that is you that i have seen hanging round plt then let me kno and ill come say hi next time i see you

Bummer bout the helmet man, it sucks how they go after one hit (whether it be a drop from your hand or (god forbid) from a flight off the back of a bike).

Cheers,
Nish.

Heya mate, Yea I'm about 5'8" with long light brown hair but I don't have a moustache.... only have a goatee part under my chin. You'll be able to recognise me cos I'll have a leather biker jacket on with some sort of metal shirt underneath and black jeans black boots etc... oh, and I'll be carrying my park rack bag around aswell. Come say hello if ya see me!

Yea, I put the helmet up on my mirror but I mustn't have put it on right cos it fell off to hit the concrete. There's no crack it it, just a couple of marks, but I'd rather not risk it and just pay the $150 for a new one.

[gijoe1313]

Here is the pic of the lovely Ducati 999 noticed the bent foot brake level and some scratches on the fairing. Oouch !!

Owwwwwww! Owwwie ow ow ow! That is so... how could you... why on earth... but... and...

[McJim]

Ducatis are meant to be ridden - and the odd drop is part and parcel of riding a bike.

for example I shot down the southern motorway today and courtesy of one of those big quarry trucks I collected a stone on the front of my helmet. Thought that was it until I discovered my left indicator had copped one too. So my Ducati has got a left indicator held together with Super Glue.

Not too unhappy - if I'm gonna ride it shit is gonna happen - even to a Ducati.