Canterbury Wednesday Night Ride

**FJRider** · 10th March 2012, 14:49

Originally Posted by Subike

look who is calling the kettle black trev

The only group I haven't been in is the fast group. What I haven't experienced ... I have witnessed.
I have had my periods (plural) of stupidity ... no doubt about that. Hindsight will often decree, what degree of stupidity is involved. (or our peer's)

**Gareth123** · 10th March 2012, 19:45

So guys, I'll be at bk tomorrow at 12. I'm gonna go for a ride to akaroa if anyone is interested in coming along.

**kerryhare** · 11th March 2012, 12:39

Originally Posted by Transalper

Saddens me that on this Wednesday Night Ride, a ride that was meant to help learners pick up some knowledge, that another rider appears to have run out of road yet again.
What's happening and why ??

On another topic, I'm thinking about lunch in Reefton via Lewis on either the 24th if weather look ok (or 31st as a backup date) this month. They be Saturdays. Anyone interested in a cruise there without breaking any speed limits ?

Might start a new thread closer to the day.
Thinking it would be 8:30am depart from the Peg for lunch about mid day at the Bakery/Cafe first on the left.

I would be keen for a ride to reefton. i love the lewis pass. I think you have a perfectly valid point about the wed night ride. I don't go on them anymore neither does JM.

**Gareth123** · 11th March 2012, 16:18

Originally Posted by Box of riddles

On a side note, I won't be around for a while, most of my electrics are rooted.

Whats up with your electrics? I've just finished tracking down a fault on my KLR. I hate electrics!

**Box of riddles** · 12th March 2012, 11:22

Originally Posted by Gareth123

Whats up with your electrics? I've just finished tracking down a fault on my KLR. I hate electrics!

indicators stoplights and ignition/dash lights dont work. i refuse to work with electricity, damn stuff is demon juice.

**neels** · 12th March 2012, 12:29

Originally Posted by Box of riddles

indicators stoplights and ignition/dash lights dont work. i refuse to work with electricity, damn stuff is demon juice.

With all of the above not working, it sounds like a blown fuse. You might have a squashed wire somewhere as a result of your off road adventures which has killed it.

If you need someone who's not scared of lectric stuff to have a look give me a yell.

**Box of riddles** · 12th March 2012, 13:48

i've already checked the fuses, making an insurance claim on it since im pretty much over my excess with new fairings + helmet. thanks for the offer though. Does anyone have any experience with icon helmets? i'm looking at bringing an airframe in.

**FJRider** · 12th March 2012, 16:08

Originally Posted by Box of riddles

indicators stoplights and ignition/dash lights dont work. i refuse to work with electricity, damn stuff is demon juice.

Have you checked the bulbs ... ???

**Jen** · 12th March 2012, 18:19

So Wednesday is looking like an awesome day, 22 degrees and moderate winds...can't beat that...where we off to?

**Transalper** · 12th March 2012, 19:02

Originally Posted by Jen

So Wednesday is looking like an awesome day, 22 degrees and moderate winds...can't beat that...where we off to?

Originally Posted by gloplg

....Next WNR Little River Pub via Barrys Bay anyone???????

Seems to be the go.
See ya all there.

**darkwolf** · 12th March 2012, 19:52

Originally Posted by gloplg

Burt Munro????????

Briefly back on my soapbox, what do our newer riders want, expect, need that causes them to join WNR?? Come on you newbies, take a risk and tell us.

Only thing that has been stopping me is that I've been told to keep clear of group rides until I am comfortable at my own speed. Now I'm comfortable at my own speed, I never seem to have a spare tank of fuel on a Wednesday night - the road seems to drink it on a Saturday and Sunday - one weekend I'll stay home and have fuel for the mid week.

**Gareth123** · 12th March 2012, 20:16

Originally Posted by darkwolf

Only thing that has been stopping me is that I've been told to keep clear of group rides until I am comfortable at my own speed. Now I'm comfortable at my own speed, I never seem to have a spare tank of fuel on a Wednesday night - the road seems to drink it on a Saturday and Sunday - one weekend I'll stay home and have fuel for the mid week.

Come along for a ride this Sunday. Not sure where we're going but it's bound to be a good trip. If the weather is nice.

**darkwolf** · 12th March 2012, 20:22

Originally Posted by Gareth123

Come along for a ride this Sunday. Not sure where we're going but it's bound to be a good trip. If the weather is nice.

No no. This weekend I have a decent excuse. Wife and I are moving into our first home this weekend. The fact that I've booked an advanced rider course with Mainland Motorcycle School for the evening after moving is likely to cause enough drama :P

**Gareth123** · 12th March 2012, 20:25

Originally Posted by darkwolf

No no. This weekend I have a decent excuse. Wife and I are moving into our first home this weekend. The fact that I've booked an advanced rider course with Mainland Motorcycle School for the evening after moving is likely to cause enough drama :P

Really? Congratulations! That's awesome! Let me know if you need help shifting your bike, I promise not to take it too far off the direct route