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AUG/SEP ISSUE 84
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COMMITTEE 2014
CO-ORDINATOR: Jim Furneaux 971-2893021-2442091
SECRETARY: Sherriff Mike Payne 235-5535 [email protected]
TREASURER: John Maroulis 976-1079H479-8451W
QUARTER MISTRESS:
Jude Kerr 972-5755
COMMITTEE: Ross Alexander 938-2348 [email protected]
David Kerr 972-5755 021-769687
Maggie Bath 586-1343 [email protected]
EDITOR Les Prescott 5650-149
WEBSITE: www.ulysses.org.nz/wellington/ [email protected]
WEBMASTER: Mark Wilkins [email protected]
RUNS TEAM Warwick Austin 233-9711 [email protected]
John Maroulis 976-1079 [email protected]
Steve Klaui 526-9970 [email protected]
Maggie Bath 586-1343 [email protected]
Colleen Furneaux
971-2893 [email protected]
Trevor Taylor 04 5277332 [email protected]
Jude Benseman 04 9734772 [email protected]
Ross Alexander 04 9382348 [email protected]
Bill King 04 9719875 [email protected]
Daryn Short 563-8561 [email protected]
YouTube clip of the cars powered by Rolls Royce Merlin motors. Imagine the sound of that passing by. Then there is the sight and sound of the 48 cylinder Kawasaki motorcycle. 48 cylinders, 4,200cc, made from Kawasaki S1 250 motors and Jaguar distributors. Anyway I am now starting to freeze, if I hang about much longer I will be frozen solid just like an Alaskan wood frog…amazing little creatures, wood frogs. I used feel a bit like a wood frog when I get to work on those frosty early mornings we had last year. Thankfully this year has been a bit warmer. We recently had a social ride out to watch the sunset from the Bach around in Island Bay. It wasn’t too cold, well not compared to a winter morning ride, or our computer room. It was just a bit breezy around some of the bays, though. About 18 of us went on the ride with another 10 joining us for the meal.
Not that we saw the sun go down over the horizon. It was clear and sunny enough, it’s just that the sun goes down behind Red Rocks at this time of the year. We should have Googled it, but not to worry, it was a really enjoyable social occasion anyway.
Camp Mother, aka Colleen, is taking names of those interested in doing our Hanmer Springs trip in January. Accommodation is limited this year, although the camp will be letting us know of any cancellations, so get in quick, as this is a ride that is usually well subscribed. Hopefully she will hear me banging on the door and I can be let out now - I have done more than my 800 words.
Ride safe
Jimbo
Editor: “Perhaps this is what it should have looked like”?
Ulysses Wellington: Rides for August, September 2014. Meet 10am unless stated otherwise; full tank, empty bladder.
August 2014Ride Type Destination Meeting place Comments TEC17 AugustLong Ride
Bridge Café, Balance Plim Weigh Station
Out via Shannon, Aokautere, Manawatu Gorge; back via Pahiatua track, Shannon, or through Wairarapa.
Steve
31 AugustSocial Ride
Waikanae Beach for lunch Brown Owl Out via Akatarawa Hill Rd, back via Paekak Hill Rd
Other 9, 10 August
Taupo; Remembrance Run
September 2014Ride Type Destination Meeting place Comments RIC TEC
14 SeptemberLong Ride
Castlepoint 4am Brown Owl Dawn sunrise ride, then back for breakfast at Wild Oats café in Carterton
Warwick
28 SeptemberSocial Ride
Lunch at the Short Straw cafe Plimmerton Weigh Station
Out via Haywards Hill, SH2, Te Marua, Whitemans Valley to Short Straw. Disperse home from cafe
Jim
Mid Week Ride: May be offered on a fine Thurs morn; look out for Warwick’s email
Labour Weekend 25, 26, 27, 28 Oct: Trip thru the top of the south, inc Motorbike street races at Greymouth
� Sat 25th : Picton, Kaikoura, Waiau, Culverden, Amberley, Ashley, Oxford, Springfield (396km)Accom: Springfield YHA, ‘Smylies Accommodation’, Main Rd, Springfield; tel 03 3184700. (Colin)
� Sun 26th: Arthurs Pass, Greymouth for viewing street races and stay the night after (185km)Accom: Noah’s Place Backpackers, 16 Chapel St, Greymouth tel 03 7684868
� Mon 27th: Punakaiki, Westport, Murchison, Springs Junction, Hanmer Springs (351km) Accom: Hanmer Springs YHA ‘Kakapo Lodge’, 03 3157472
� Tues 28th: Waiau, Hundalee, Kaikoura (145km), Blenheim, Picton (301km from Hanmer to Picton Ferry
RIDER PROFILE Warwick Austen Ulysses # 7181 Current Rides Coordinator. Ed:How long have you been riding bikes? Ans:I started riding in my teens, however, a serious head injuy following an off when an 18 year old, meant bikes were ruled off my agenda by my parents. Next bought a bike 16 years later to use as a commuter for a temp job, selling it around 12 months later when the commute was finished. Returned to motorcycling 20 years after that, out of an interest in riding again, that was almost 8 years ago!Ed: What bikes have you owned? Ans:In my teens, started with a step-thru Honda 50 then a Francis Barnett 125,Kawasaki 100 trail bike and an Ariel Arrow 250. The latter caused the head injury.The commuter bike was a Honda 250 twin.
My more recent bikes since resuming riding in 2006 have been a Hyosung 650GT, Susuki SV 1000, Susuki DR 650 and my much loved and current bike, a Honda VRF800. Ed: If money were no object,what would be your dream bike Ans: My thoughts of owning a fast Ducati sport bike or a Goldwing or a ST1300 have long been overtaken by the practicalities of having a bike that I can handle safely and store in my garage, so I don’t think I would go past the VFR, it has the sports feel I enjoy, and a touring capability which I have been doing lots of, especially since retiring. Ed: What type of riding do you prefer Ans: I do like riding on my own and in groups. As Rides/ Run Coordinatorover the past year, I’ve enjoyed gaining experience in leading large groups as well. Ed: What attracted you to Ulysses Ans: It seemed a great idea to join a group to meet other riders, improve my riding skills, and have others to ride with. All this has been realised and more! Ed: Your most memorable ride? Ans: My most memorable rides have been long ones, over several days. The most recent was the trip to Invercargill, down the West coast which included side trips, and back through the East coast and centre, 3100K in all over 9 days. Loved it all! One other question comes to mind How long will I keep on riding? Not sure of the answer to this, though hopefully up to 5 more years or so. I am well aware of the heightened risks as one gets older. Warwick # 7181
Editor: There is an unprecedented rumour that Warwick has a new bike? Exactly the same as the old bike?? How could this be???
Good afternoon. Well it seems that, despite the drizzle around the Wellington area, the MetService did get the forecast pretty well spot on for the  Wairarapa - sunny, mild conditions.
The eight of us had a mix of wet and dry roads, diesel on the Rimutakas, cow poop, and a few slippery shady spots on the back roads.
Coffee and a muffin at Martinborough then through to Wainuioru.
All was going very well until Bernie decided to try an adventure ride into a ditch (to be fair, he was avoiding an oncoming car on the very narrow Lees Pakaraka Road). He's feeling a bit sore, and is now getting his ribs checked out at the After-hours Emergency Centre. The Beemer fared well - just a few scratches and twisted controls. He was able to ride back to Wellington.
Many thanks to the group for the company, and for getting Bernie back up on his way again so smartly.
Regards
Ross
October Newsletter:
As Graham, Woody and I will be cruising in Western Australia all through October,Please forward any articles/pictures to Mark as he will be issuing the Newsletter for October
TSS Red Baron
A Message from Stuart.
1. We now are Wellingtons largest Motorcycle shop2. We have the largest range of parts and accessories
3. And the largest range of tires in Wellington4. Parts and accessories now open SUNDAYS 9a.m. – 4p.m.5. SUZUKI – KTM – HYOSUNG – SPYDER6. Boulevard Cruiser rides every 2nd Sunday 9 a.m. from the shop
A sample of what’s on offer at your Local Suzuki Emporium.
INTERISLANDER GROUP RATES Ulysses Motor Cycle Club
Effective 01 July 2013 till 15 December 2014 Group Booking Reference: FA5485
The below rates are based on return travel, prices to date, inclusive of GST and subject to availability.
Off Peak Fares: Each WayAdult $43.00Premium Plus (Kaitaki and Aratere) $40.00 18yrs plusThe Cove (Arahura) $30.00 18yrs plus Children $25.00Motorcycle $39.00Car/Van up to 5.5 metres $126.00 Each half metre over5.5 metres $19.00
Off Peak Dates:01 July – 15 December 1301-06 February 1410 February – 16 April 1423 April – 15 December 14
Peak Fares: Each WayAdult $50.00Premium Plus (Kaitaki and Aratere) $40.00 18yrs plus The Cove (Arahura) $30.00 18yrs plusChildren $25.00 Motorcycle $49.00Car/Van up to 5.5 metres $144.00 Each half metre over5.5 metres $22.00
Peak Dates:16 -21 December 1313 – 31 January 1407-09 February 1417-22 April 14
Super Peak Each WayAdult $62.00Premium Plus (Kaitaki and Aratere) $40.00 18yrs plusThe Cove (Arahura) $30.00 18yrs plus Children $39.00Motorcycle $56.00Car/Van up to 5.5 metres $146.00 Each half metre over5.5 metres $30.00
Super Peak Dates:22 December 12 – 12 January 13
Group Booking conditions and instructions for members are:
Each reservation must be made direct with Interislander –
Logging onto: http://www.interislander.co.nz/ Booking/Group-Bookings.aspx
Putting FA5485 into group code box or
Phone 0800 878-898
Group Desk Hours: Monday – Friday 0900-1700
To access these rates members must quote group reference “FA5485”
Every reservation will be given an expiry/ payment date, required to be paid in full by that date
Space is subject to availability at the time of the booking request
Refunds Once paid for fares are 90% refundable if cancelled prior to check-in and non-refundable if cancelled after check-in.
Members to bring their own tie downs. Ulysses membership card to be shown at check in or retail fares charged.