Hawke's Bay weekend rides

**crazyhorse** · 27th May 2009, 15:06

Originally Posted by Dooly

We're staying right on the beachfront between Surfers & Broadbeach in an apartment.
Looks like it will be fine in a month.

Some great bike shops there.
Theres a road with all the franchises in it including Ducati/Triumph/KTM/Jap just out in a suburb LH heading back to Brissy.
Think its in Nerang???

Yes it is in Nerang. On a street called Lawrence Drive. It actually runs parallel to the M1, on the surfers side. Easy to find. All shops except the Suzuki shop - that is in Burleigh. I bought some new bike boots from the accessory store - so make sure you don't just look in the bike shops, they have separate accessory stores too. I could've bought a racing suit for $199! - that would've meant I wouldn't have had room for other shopping lol!
Bikes are really cheap over here. GSXR1000 K4 5,oookm only 8,000. A k7 for only $9500. unbelievable!

Its a great day today, am about to go outside and do some sun bathing - ha ha ha

**GurlRacer** · 27th May 2009, 15:47

I might be moving to the Gold Coast soon....

**Dooly** · 27th May 2009, 16:21

Originally Posted by crazyhorse

Yes it is in Nerang. On a street called Lawrence Drive. It actually runs parallel to the M1, on the surfers side. Easy to find. All shops except the Suzuki shop - that is in Burleigh. I bought some new bike boots from the accessory store - so make sure you don't just look in the bike shops, they have separate accessory stores too. I could've bought a racing suit for $199! - that would've meant I wouldn't have had room for other shopping lol!
Bikes are really cheap over here. GSXR1000 K4 5,oookm only 8,000. A k7 for only $9500. unbelievable!

Yep, spent some time in that road last year. Mainly at the Trumpy dealership and the Ducati one around the block a bit. Was amazed how many new bikes the places had on the floor.
Saw the accessory shops too, went into one had a gander.
Gonna make more of an in depth study this time round as we are'nt taking much in our bags this time round.

**crazyhorse** · 27th May 2009, 17:21

That's exactly what I did - everything rattled around on the way over, but its gonna be over full on the way home lol. Just hope I won't be over weight and it'll cost me an arm and a leg..... Lawrence Drive is my favourite place. And I always call into the 50's Headquarters - opposite side of the M1. Another good place to get Trail bike gear and clothes such as Jetpilot, Metal Mullisha, Fox, DVS etc, is Barties - on the main road into Burleigh, off the M1 - not far from the Suzuki shop. I know the GC really well - can you tell?

**Dooly** · 27th May 2009, 17:27

Originally Posted by crazyhorse

That's exactly what I did - everything rattled around on the way over, but its gonna be over full on the way home lol. Just hope I won't be over weight and it'll cost me an arm and a leg..... Lawrence Drive is my favourite place. And I always call into the 50's Headquarters - opposite side of the M1. Another good place to get Trail bike gear and clothes such as Jetpilot, Metal Mullisha, Fox, DVS etc, is Barties - on the main road into Burleigh, off the M1 - not far from the Suzuki shop. I know the GC really well - can you tell?

Indeed, prob as good or better than me.
Especially the bars and restuarants in Broadbeach I know well!
Dont need a map, know how to get everywhere. Will check out the Zooki place for a nosey.
We go over most years for a Winter break and sun.
Got stung 150 bucks for over weight suitcases last year.

**crazyhorse** · 27th May 2009, 17:39

EEEK!! hope I don't - that's abit excessive - and as I am travelling by myself, I can't share the weight with anyone either - buggar!! Well, nearly done all the shopping, so its blobbing time until Saturday arvo. Like you, I come over every year. Moved over here last year - that's another story, will fill you in sometime during a ride.

I'm hoping for fine weather on sunday...... praying actually LOL See ya then

**BigG** · 27th May 2009, 19:32

Allthis talk about Surfers and Broadbeach all I can afford is a tent at Waimarama and the little bike shops in Hastings and Napier.

**crazyhorse** · 27th May 2009, 19:50

Gee Sorry,

My theory is, if you want something bad enough, you can always make it happen. Nothing wrong with a tent at Waimarama though - or bike rallies.

**Wasp27** · 27th May 2009, 19:59

Originally Posted by Gixxer 4 ever

Blue skies …………… nothin, but blue skies ……………

Blue.....someone mentioned blue

Something's old...... something's new
someone's bought something blue
There used to be gold......or to some, could be yella
we're so pleased for you Big Guy...... your a lucky fella
We'll miss that song of the Arrow from his inline 4
when he screams up our street to knock on our door
Now there's a brand new sound in town...... so I've been told
could it be from a V Twin thats Big, Blue and Bold
What brand could it be...... that he would buy
I'll bet you anything...... it'll start with an 'S' and end with an 'I'

enjoy it mate...... you deserve it

**crazyhorse** · 27th May 2009, 20:07

Awhh, gee, that was sweet..... a poem! I'm impressed

**robertydog** · 27th May 2009, 20:22

I reckon you shouldnt be on the internet thing when you on holiday. Better things do do in surfers i reckon. Unles you you in a fancey cafe with all the extras.

**Dooly** · 27th May 2009, 21:32

Originally Posted by BigG

Allthis talk about Surfers and Broadbeach all I can afford is a tent at Waimarama and the little bike shops in Hastings and Napier.

Best a caravan George, tenting a bit wet this week.

**Dooly** · 27th May 2009, 21:33

Originally Posted by Wasp27

Blue.....someone mentioned blue

Something's old...... something's new
someone's bought something blue
There used to be gold......or to some, could be yella
we're so pleased for you Big Guy...... your a lucky fella
We'll miss that song of the Arrow from his inline 4
when he screams up our street to knock on our door
Now there's a brand new sound in town...... so I've been told
could it be from a V Twin thats Big, Blue and Bold
What brand could it be...... that he would buy
I'll bet you anything...... it'll start with an 'S' and end with an 'I'

enjoy it mate...... you deserve it

Pics Steve.

I hope the Gixxer has been passed down to the boy.

**Gixxer 4 ever** · 27th May 2009, 22:05

Originally Posted by Wasp27

Blue.....someone mentioned blue

Something's old...... something's new
someone's bought something blue
There used to be gold......or to some, could be yella
we're so pleased for you Big Guy...... your a lucky fella
We'll miss that song of the Arrow from his inline 4
when he screams up our street to knock on our door
Now there's a brand new sound in town...... so I've been told
could it be from a V Twin thats Big, Blue and Bold
What brand could it be...... that he would buy
I'll bet you anything...... it'll start with an 'S' and end with an 'I'

enjoy it mate...... you deserve it

Owww thats nice.

Thanks W.
Bloody hell you spilt the whole bean jar this time Mr Smith.
It is the plain Jane SV1000s In blue. Not black. I hate the black ones. Did I mention that? So Google SV1000s blue and you will see a gazillion that look like mine Tony. Blue not black.
I had to trade the Gixxer so I could pay for this one Dooly. Things are a bit tight at the moment. Anyway Patrick told me he didn’t like the Gixxer the last time he rode it.
So I have to run this twin in before I can see what it can do. It would have been a new Gixxer but times don’t allow for that, at the moment, so maybe next time. I am keen to try a twin. Very different to the inline 4.
Had 0ks on it at delivery and I ran up 80 or so tonight so another 920 to go before she gets new oil. I think I am going to enjoy this change. Hope Moooo likes the vibration . Not used to that. She could be very tired by the end of a good ride.
Time for sleep. Dream of Zuki things.