Puhoi or Mangawhai? (16 December)

[Maha]

How many ruddy traffic cops do you have up there in the norf anyway? I lost count on the way back but it was at least one on the way back to SH1 (Hecla saved my bacon on that one), two, maybe three outside Wellsford, two at least on SH16, one in Kaucop, one on Peak Rd and one on Old North.

The buggers are out of control, you need to do something about them, it spoils a good ride having Hecla screaming in my ear all the time.

Apart from that a very pleasant afternoon, thanks to all concerned.

Saw one pass me, lights/siren, on the north side of the Dome, just after three bikes past me....he was after two, and got them just short of Warkworth.....no names.

[Ixion]

All bar two were mufti, my figures are taken from the detector alerts. Some of the muftis I identified, but some I couldn't spot. There was another mufti set Hecla shrieking in Dome valley on the way norf.

Why are they not all on booze bus duty. The cops should make detection of drink driving their number one priority. Especially on the weekends, during the day. It is irresponsible to focus booze bussing in the small hours of the morning. Because the innocent public are not on the roads. They are on the roads at the weekend and should be protected. (I am not usually on the roads in the small hours either, but that is of course irrelevant).

All on duty traffic officers (HP, STU etc) should be rostered to permanent booze bus dutes at the weekends. Booze bus check points should be set up in towns and cities and that is where the traffic cops should be. And any general duties staff who are not attending to crimes (and who have radars in their cars). I would totally support such an arrangement, purely in the interests of stamping out drink driving of course.

[RiderInBlack]

Thanks Dudes and Dudettes. I really enjoyed that. Great ta catch-up with ya all. Yer I did find it funny that the cruiser park on their own. Made me think ya where on a different ride.
Had an awesome Cop free blast going back via Mangawhai/Kaiwaka Rd and Oak/Pap Rd.
Ya all have a fun and safe Xmas and New Year, ya here.

[Qkchk:Me]

What Cops?

We only saw 1 and that was on the backroad sortcut that the Mahas shows us on the way over..............

[nodrog:Me]

was awesome to catch up with you guys, and to meet some new faces. i got to do the Mangawhai to SH1 road 3 times, because i waited at the intersection for 5mins, no bikes turned up so i turned back to find out what the fark was going on, went all the way back to where i had passed Mommy as that was the last time i had seen you guys, how the fark did i know there is another road? all the normal people went the right way oh well, at least you know i care

[eliot-ness]

[QUOTE=Ixion;1343398]All bar two were mufti, my figures are taken from the detector alerts. Some of the muftis I identified, but some I couldn't spot. There was another mufti set Hecla shrieking in Dome valley on the way north

I reckon those detectors attract 'em. I didn't see a cop all day, Did the same run through the Dome, even more boring at 80ks, up to the pub, back down H16 to Kaukop, over to Silverdale and home via SH1.
Looked like a good turn out for the ride, must have been around thirty bikes there when I arrived. Couldn't stop for a chat unfortunately, the wife had other things planned for the afternoon.

[Bass]

Good day out - put more faces to names. Left a bit early as had a plane to catch (ours).
Came home via 16 and Peak Rd as you do. Came round a downhill right hander and there was a guy in leathers carrying a helmet standing on the roadside.
So I stopped (of course).
He had overcooked the corner on a Rocket 3, taken out a 5 wire fence and his bike was upside down, wedged behind a tree about 10 meters down a steep bank. He had come to rest beside the bike. The bank was steep enough that he had trouble climbing out.
He was unmarked and unhurt. He had already contacted friends who were arranging salvage.
There was nothing more I could do and so I left him to it after advising him to go and buy several lotto tickets. He was one very, very fortunate fellow and I think he realised that too.

[ManDownUnder]

LOL cheers all... was a bloody brilliant day out and I'll second the "what cops" question.

[nodrog:Me]

did sombody say "titties"?

[MadDuck]

Saw one pass me, lights/siren, on the north side of the Dome, just after three bikes past me....he was after two, and got them just short of Warkworth

Yes said orifficer gave me one hell of a fright...I thought OH SHIT ! Looked at speedo and realised he wasnt after me....pushed us all over to the left hand shoulder to chase the bikes gone before us

Great day as usual Mom and Maha. Look forward to the next one

[007XX]

Awsome day indeed...

Was a pleasure meeting finally with Unit (you lovely lady you!), Grahameeboy (cheeky bugger, sitting in front of me forever, and not introducing himself), Girlygirl (who was concerned that 007XY was a figment of my imagination )and Nodrog (who was very second hand ).

Very pleasant ride indeed, except that I still get so darn frustrated not being able to keep up with you fast lot, but like DMNTD said so wisely:
"you got to go slow, before you can go fast"

I bow to his wisdom ...for now!

Maha Man and Mom, gosh you two are awesome .

[nodrog:Me]

.....and Nodrog (who was very second hand ).
...

you should see me when i have a hangover

[jrandom]

Grahameeboy (cheeky bugger, sitting in front of me forever, and not introducing himself)

Yes, he was quite proud of that when he got home. I'm not sure why. He is an odd fellow.

"you got to go slow, before you can go fast"

Rule # 46 of the Biker Code states that one must always be polite to bisexuals on Hondas.

[007XX]

you should see me when i have a hangover

You mean to tell me you can actually get more zombie like?

Wow, that would certainly be a sight to behold...:

[007XX]

Yes, he was quite proud of that when he got home. I'm not sure why. He is an odd fellow.

It was funny as heck...he's such a nice guy too...It was really a pleasure to meet him, and Neil and him had an awesome chat about SVs of course...

Rule # 46 of the Biker Code states that one must always be polite to bisexuals on Hondas.

Jeepers mate! i wouldn't talk about Girlygirl that way, she looks to me like she could seriously hurt you...