Hawke's Bay weekend rides

**robertydog** · 28th March 2009, 20:22

Originally Posted by Dooly

What an awesome day at the track today. Some big buck bikes there.

Lots of crashes, but Dale & I managed to stay upright, despite the Daytona trying to flick me off after a botched downshift!!!
Ran out of brakes, got blue front discs but all good.
Did the last session using mainly the rear brakes, but thats cool, something to work on.
Good to have some decent hp now on the back straight.
Good way to run the bike in.

Brand new R1 under a week old there with all the bling. Sounds like a triple with that new fandangled firing set up it has.
Rob is in love.

Thanks to Rob being our pit bitch today.

Was good day i reckon. One of the better ones for me anyway.
Yes a very nice R1. I reckon $15000 i reckon of extras and talking to him more to come. and he hasnt even had it a week. The $5500 for exhaust pipes had me walking away shaking my head wondering how i could get Cindy a second job.
But any way well done to Tony and Dale. You guys had a good day and the smile on your faces told the story.

**Dooly** · 28th March 2009, 20:57

Originally Posted by robertydog

The $5500 for exhaust pipes had me walking away shaking my head wondering how i could get Cindy a second job.

Could you not organise for her to do double shifts?
I mean, it is for a good cause eh.

**stormy1** · 28th March 2009, 21:00

Had a really great day today, managed to stay right way up

. Had a shit first session, just couldnt get into it and let the track repairs on the apex's psyche me out.

Spoke to one of the riders who show you the lines, followed him around for a while in the second session to get my confidence then had a blast for the rest of the day!

Was a little frustrating at times with the VTR dropping a cylinder under hard breaking into turn one until the next right hander, something that will need resolving. Met plenty of friendly bikers at the meet who were helpful in trying to diagnose the problem and also lend tools.

Thanks Dooly and Tina for the hospitality shown to Karen and I Friday night, and for the ride there and back today Dooly, much appreciated. Was great to see Robertydog come through to watch and offer advice, and yes be our pit biatch

. Dooly rode really well and somehow made the Daytona really wide in the corners

Hey Tony W and the crew, I hope you had a great (and safe) ride to Aucks and back today. Let us know how it went ok.

**robertydog** · 28th March 2009, 22:22

Had a really good ride home today from Taupo. But was really thinking about how bad that road is getting. Constantly getting patched up. And the amount of tar coming up after the hot summer. Found the worst to be north of Tarawera. It wouldnt be a road i would not be to confident in the wet in that area.
They are still trying to fix the crap road just north of the summit. Been patched up and resealed so there is loose gravel every where. And also road works between the Rangitaki cafe and the pub, and some work on the side of the road on the plains, as the road is falling away.
Dillons hill is just about no more. They have just about carved that hill out and im guessing that they will be trying to get as much earth works done before the winter rain comes.

**Gixxer 4 ever** · 29th March 2009, 04:27

Thanks for the road report Rob. About to head to Hamilton for the day. They need to get the road sorted and start using the right product to keep it in good condition.

I have a feeling it might be a bit cold out there first thing. Best get out the Pollies.

Nice to read the report from the track. Another great day for the speed demands among us. Well done you two.

K best wake da Moooo

and hits the trail. Have a great ride here in the Bay today. Cheers

**robertydog** · 29th March 2009, 08:14

Stormy1 has just advised me there is a ride from Burga Fuel at 11.00am if anybody was interested.

**BigG** · 29th March 2009, 08:41

Had a good Day that sounded awesome guys good on you Dale keeping the bike upright, blue brake disks are in Tony be a bit soft now eh!
Rob that new are one looks a bit drab needs a good paint job by the looks, looks like the dood needs some power to pull his weight or were his leathers blown up with the wind

**robertydog** · 29th March 2009, 08:50

Originally Posted by BigG

Rob that new are one looks a bit drab needs a good paint job by the looks, looks like the dood needs some power to pull his weight or were his leathers blown up with the wind

The white, grey and red frame looked really quite nice. The photo didnt do it justice. yea hes a big bloke.

**schado** · 29th March 2009, 09:25

Originally Posted by sunday_ride_so_lets_boogy

B U R G E R F U E L - R I D E - @ - 1 1 A M.

**Dooly** · 29th March 2009, 09:31

Originally Posted by robertydog

Stormy1 has just advised me there is a ride from Burga Fuel at 11.00am if anybody was interested.

Feeling a bit rooted today, can barely move my leg.
Been looking at 30 bales of hay I'm meant to move to the hay shed uphill.
Just can't be fucked.
Think I'll stick here today, the missus' has gone out today after buying another horse yesterday.

If anyone's out and wants a pitstop/drink etc, pop in.

**schado** · 29th March 2009, 09:35

I'll show up. Gotta get some 98octane 1st. So might be 5 mins late.

Originally Posted by schado

**schado** · 29th March 2009, 14:11

That was fun. Nice roads. Perhaps could have done another 2 hours of that comfortably. Chalk me up for the next one. Cheers.

**robertydog** · 30th March 2009, 14:34

Seafield Road Hill Climb

When: Sunday, 19 Apr 2009
Where: SEAFIELD ROAD
District (Region): Napier/Hastings (HAWKES BAY)
Directions: SIGNPOSTED FROM BAYVIEW TURNOFF, ALSO FROM PUKETITRI ROAD END. ONLY 15 MINS FROM NAPIER!!
Sign in Starts: 09:00
Riders Briefing: 09:45
Classes: - INDIVIDUAL TIMED RUNS AT 1 MIN INTERVALS, NO SEPERATE CLASSES.
- OPEN TO RACE BIKES ALSO, NO REG/ WOF/ COMPETITION OR CIVIL LICENCE REQUIRED!! BIKES AND RIDING GEAR TO UNDERGO SAFETY CHECK.
Terrain: TIGHT(ISH) FLOWING SECTION OF UPHILL, GREAT ROAD CONDITION.
Organiser: Pacific Motorcycle Club
Contact:
BRENT NIELSON (brent_nielson@xtra.co.nz) 027 664 3763
DAVE LAWES 027 5399953
Other Details:
FREE SHUTTLE FOR SPECTATORS TO ACCESS THE MANY GREAT VANTAGE POINTS UP THE HILL, BBQ LUNCH, BURGER AND OJ($5) SAUSAGES ($1) SOFT DRINKS ($1) SUITABLE LEATHERS REQUIRED, AND APPROVED HELMET IN GOOD CONDITION. BACK BRACE ALSO RECOMMENDED. COST - $40 PER RIDER, $20 EACH EXTRA BIKE. GREAT FUN DAY, TARGETING ROAD RIDERS THAT WANT A GOOD SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR A CANE! NO PRIZES, NO JUDGING, JUST HEAPS OF FUN NO MATTER WHAT U RIDE OR WHAT TIMES YOU GET!!!