Regular weekend rides

**R-Soul** · 19th April 2011, 11:46

Originally Posted by javawocky

This does not constitue a race report - I expect a full report - and where the the vids the rest o ya? Coming soon I hope.

Was thinking about you guys circulating at speed while I tried to pry the oil filter off Scarlet - who ever did the service before me probably looked like a gorrilla and didn't know to put oil on the rubber seal. Had to resort to screwdrivers through the top, what a mess, but she's all good now.

Well, the first session was busy drying out, to pretty dry by the end. the second session was dry and awesome, and the third and fourth were WET. The rain after the first session was enough to knock out my elcheapo camera. The vid I took of the first session (the only one) , the camera was badly placed, and you dont see much except my butt. So I will spare you all having to watch it for 20 minutes by not posting it.

Ah well, we live and learn,. Next time, it will go inside my helmet.

During the one dry session, I was having so much fun, that I scraped my footpeg (the hero knobs) twice, (and I think I scratched the side of my exhaust - because those scratches were not there before, and they are an identical angle to teh scrape on the hero knobs). Although I STILL have 2mm of chicken strips? Go figure...

**Latte** · 19th April 2011, 11:55

Originally Posted by R-Soul

Well, the first session was busy drying out, to pretty dry by the end. the second session was dry and awesome, and the third and fourth were WET. The rain after the first session was enough to knock out my elcheapo camera. The vid I took of the first session (the only one) , the camera was badly placed, and you dont see much except my butt. So I will spare you all having to watch it for 20 minutes by not posting it.

Ah well, we live and learn,. Next time, it will go inside my helmet.

During the one dry session, I was having so much fun, that I scraped my footpeg (the hero knobs) twice, (and I think I scratched the side of my exhaust - because those scratches were not there before, and they are an identical angle to teh scrape on the hero knobs). Although I STILL have 2mm of chicken strips? Go figure...

Red VTR, stripey helmet? Pics of your bike show it pretty damn close to decking out at the hairpin... very cool.

**OutForADuck** · 19th April 2011, 17:29

Originally Posted by R-Soul

Although I STILL have 2mm of chicken strips? Go figure...

Difference between tires and bikes ground clearance (dynamic clearance of course).

We get strung up on chicken strips, but seriously they only thing they can show you is that you need better lines

so you don't run off the side of the tires!!! I would say grinding out the pegs whilst still having tire left would be a good indicator.

P.S. Take a quick peek at the latest article on my site.

**BoristheBiter** · 19th April 2011, 17:31

Originally Posted by OutForADuck

Difference between tires and bikes ground clearance (dynamic clearance of course).

We get strung up on chicken strips, but seriously they only thing they can show you is that you need better lines

so you don't run off the side of the tires!!! I would say grinding out the pegs whilst still having tire left would be a good indicator.

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MMMMMMMMMM chicken strips, I'm having them for tea tonight in a hot/sour sauce.

**DEATH_INC.** · 19th April 2011, 19:28

Originally Posted by OutForADuck

Ok guys,
Its time to get organising a ride for Good Friday (Thanks Tania, Great Idea

). Schedule and route below is open to discussion and contribution. Format also, but remember if its arranged on here its known by them and shall I say we need to ensure its a civilised ride.

Plan: Meet up early'ish Friday the 22nd of this month (Good Friday) for breakfast. Ride as a group from there through some lovely roads, over to the Coromandel and back via Kawakawa bay. We will do a lunch stop on the way and finish, hopefully for a coffee stop at Clevedon on the way back, after which we can all go our own way (I'll be leading a procession to the motorway for those that dont' know there way from there).

START: Meet from 8am through to 9am for breakfast at Autobarn services on the southern motorway (before the Drury off ramp) If in doubt this is where we are starting (-37.08715, 174.93968)

Depart: 9am sharp

Route: according to this link

Lunch: somewhere we decide? suggestions?

Coffee at last stop: Clevedon (Expected time of arrival 4:30pm)

Total Distance and Travel Time: 4:35 hours with a total distance of 351Km

Who is welcome: Anyone and everyone, BUT we expect you to be able to maintain an open road speed on back roads. Think competent rider, that can maintain an average speed of at least 80Kph across varied roads.

Whose Responsible: YOU ARE, this is NOT an organised group ride, we will do everything we can as mates to ensure you are heading in the right direction and safe, but YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE for your riding, bike, safety and not getting lost et al.

Whose the Organisers: YOU are contribute here and lets get this going

Sorry, this has to be said. This ride is F*cken dangerous for those without the experience or common sense to respect the road. FFS PLEASE be careful if you haven't done this before, or even if you have.
Post up if you're going to go so those 'organising' it, and those thinking of going know how big the group is going to be. It's important.
Enjoy the ride, it's an awesome bit of road, but lets have EVERYONE back safe and sound.
Thank you.

**BoristheBiter** · 19th April 2011, 19:43

Originally Posted by DEATH_INC.

Sorry, this has to be said. This ride is F*cken dangerous for those without the experience or common sense to respect the road. FFS PLEASE be careful if you haven't done this before, or even if you have.
Post up if you're going to go so those 'organising' it, and those thinking of going know how big the group is going to be. It's important.
Enjoy the ride, it's an awesome bit of road, but lets have EVERYONE back safe and sound.
Thank you.

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every road is dangerous for those without the experience or common sense to respect the road.
This ride is no different to the Sunday rides we go on.

**zx rider** · 20th April 2011, 09:00

Originally Posted by zealchick

Weather is looking good for Friday

Hi Tania,

shall we ride down to the Autobahn together? I'll be leaving around 7.45 from Glendene. Is the Shell at Te Atatu North open at 8am? Could see you there, maybe Glen too. Cheers, lance

**OutForADuck** · 20th April 2011, 10:51

Originally Posted by zx rider

Hi Tania,

shall we ride down to the Autobahn together? I'll be leaving around 7.45 from Glendene. Is the Shell at Te Atatu North open at 8am? Could see you there, maybe Glen too. Cheers, lance

Good call for the westies, Lance.. I'l meet you there as well.. or we could meet at the Rosebank/Patiki rd service station on that corner (where we meet for the Paeroa races)??? I'm guessing that Emil would join as well and maybe a couple others.

**DEATH_INC.** · 20th April 2011, 11:32

Originally Posted by BoristheBiter

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every road is dangerous for those without the experience or common sense to respect the road.
This ride is no different to the Sunday rides we go on.

No, I disagree. Look at the history for coromandel rides on this site. Don't be a smartass and take heed, this road will bite back.

**BoristheBiter** · 20th April 2011, 11:57

Originally Posted by DEATH_INC.

No, I disagree. Look at the history for coromandel rides on this site. Don't be a smartass and take heed, this road will bite back.

Well go and take it to another thread. this one is about organised rides on a Sunday or a longer ride with the same people on a different day not the pros and cons of some road.

Good bye.

**DidJit** · 20th April 2011, 13:29

Originally Posted by BoristheBiter

Well go and take it to another thread. this one is about organised rides on a Sunday or a longer ride with the same people on a different day not the pros and cons of some road.

Good bye.

With all due respect, I don't think you know why Death_Inc. posted that. Without getting into it and starting up a KB shitfight/stirring up painful memories, everyone agrees that all roads deserve respect and can be dangerous; DI is just pointing out that this particular stretch of road deserves a lot of attention (from everyone IMHO) and wants everyone back safe and sound.

It's just a friendly "heads up."

**zealchick** · 20th April 2011, 13:30

Originally Posted by zx rider

Hi Tania,

shall we ride down to the Autobahn together? I'll be leaving around 7.45 from Glendene. Is the Shell at Te Atatu North open at 8am? Could see you there, maybe Glen too. Cheers, lance

Hi lance

I probably won't make it to autobahn for breakfast....tis a little bit early for me, So i'll probably leave home bout 8.15 so i'm there in time for a 9am departure:-)

Looking forward to a good ride:-)

**DEATH_INC.** · 20th April 2011, 15:26

Originally Posted by DidJit

It's just a friendly "heads up."

Thanks, that's exactly it. Boris, you can take it as you will, but I'm just offering a 'heads up' for those that are going. I (and others I'm sure) don't want to see another rip thread from a coro loop ride.
I'll say no more and leave you to organise it. Have a good ride

**OutForADuck** · 20th April 2011, 16:25

Your thoughts are appreciated DEATH and noted. This is a dangerous road and we treat it with respect don't worry, partly why we noted in original message that this won't be a race and that riders are expected to take responsibility for their safety.

the roads that are the most fun are often the ones that need respect.

I thank you fir reminding those on here to come along and bring an attitude of enjoyment tempered with respect for the dangers of our sport.