Chch Wednesday Night Cruises 2009-10

**Bren** · 20th September 2009, 23:18

Well, I should have a bike by the first ride (04 GSX250)....so will be there with bells on...(hopefully)

**gammaguy** · 21st September 2009, 00:51

Mc Wild said:

So I keep riding, and I spot a few sheep on the side of the road. I of course do the manly thing to do, and I pull over and take a photo of my bike next to the sheep with my phone.

those dang sheep are getting smart huh.next thing we know they will have laptops too!!

**Dave-** · 21st September 2009, 07:55

10 days!

10 char!

**cruza** · 21st September 2009, 15:28

Originally Posted by glanvillejon

Just bought my new 1200 Bandit, up from the ole GN250! I will definately be there for a cruise, look forward to meeting you all!
Jon.

You'll be pleased , they are a great all rounder , even known to give other bikes a hurry up round the hills

. See ya on some of the rides

**Oakie** · 21st September 2009, 19:14

Originally Posted by glanvillejon

Bandits Rule!

Mmmm. Bandits!

**SpeedMonger** · 21st September 2009, 19:35

Originally Posted by cruza

You'll be pleased , they are a great all rounder , even known to give other bikes a hurry up round the hills

. See on some of the rides

Is that why you went Italian? To let the rest of us catch up? hehe

**Spuds1234** · 21st September 2009, 21:26

Originally Posted by The Hornet

Is that why you went Italian? To let the rest of us catch up? hehe

We only catch up though when it breaks down. Atleast thats my experience with Italian bikes.

**cruza** · 22nd September 2009, 20:56

Originally Posted by Spuds1234

We only catch up though when it breaks down. Atleast thats my experience with Italian bikes.

Fair comment, you get the odd niggle now and again , but if that really bothers you , ya just steer clear and buy something else.

**cruza** · 22nd September 2009, 21:07

Originally Posted by The Hornet

Is that why you went Italian? To let the rest of us catch up? hehe

You'll keep mr hornet

. Hope ya coming to the odd rally this season

**gloplg** · 22nd September 2009, 22:19

Originally Posted by Flip

I left the scooter at Rolling Thunder. Don't need it this weekend. They say it will only take a week to fix, but the bike is rideable now. About time you got a bike then you could take me on the back....
I could borrow a mates BMW the ME109 as I call it. It might be fixed it might not. Given you are going to Diamond Harbour I can always walk down to the pub from home.

Hi Flip good to hear you are ok. Shame about your mount. Bloody car drivers don't see smaller vehicles even if they are harleys. Bring the 109 along on wednesday the ride will do you good!!!!

See you all on Wednesday. Travel safely

**phoenixgtr** · 24th September 2009, 08:50

Diamond Harbour via Tai Tapu & Gebbies

A nice easy one for the first we ride. We know that all of these roads are clear from grit, so it should be a good ride. We'll regroup in Halswell on Halswell Rd, just after turning off Sparks Rd. We'll take Old Tai Tapu Rd to make it a little interesting (will get someone to stop on the corner so everyone can see where to turn). Regroup again at the carpark when when turn off onto Gebbies Pass. From there we'll head all the way to Godley House.

Anyone who wants to take a different route, or wants to get there with a bit of pace, then go for it, but leave early.

If there's any newer riders who'd like a more experienced rider to follow them (or vice versa) and give them some tips then come see me at th BK carpark and we'll find someone (I'll be the one in the red leather jacket yelling at you all)

See you next week!!!

**glanvillejon** · 24th September 2009, 10:06

I just did that ride on Monday and road was pretty good, apart from a bit of shit from cows at beginning of Gebes pass. I will be there on Wednesday, twill me my first time on the Wed night rides. See you all there!

**Transalper** · 24th September 2009, 10:24

Originally Posted by phoenixgtr

...If there's any newer riders who'd like a more experienced rider to follow them...

I'm not so keen on that idea.
When I take a new rider under my wing I prefer to have them follow me, I ride quietly and keep an eye on them in my mirror so as I'm not pulling away in to the distance.
So if there's a nervous rider that thinks they would gain more confidant doing it that way round then that is an option.

Fingers crossed for nice weather.

**glanvillejon** · 24th September 2009, 10:27

Originally Posted by Transalper

I'm not so keen on that idea.
When I take a new rider under my wing I prefer to have them follow me, I ride quietly and keep an eye on them in my mirror so as I'm not pulling away in to the distance.
So if there's a nervous rider that thinks they would gain more confidant doing it that way round then that is an option.

Fingers crossed for nice weather.

I am a new rider and would probably feel more comfortable following an experienced rider. I think this would be more beneficial for me to watch and learn.