Chch Wednesday Night Cruises 2009-10

[Dave-]

HELEN! I THINK I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A LOVELY CANADIAN LADY ON THE BACK OF MY BIKE PLEASE! :D

I have gear also, and even have andrews spare gear to lend as well

[kerryhare]

Depending on where the ride is to, I might adventure out and bring the bike along to.

[Dave-]

i want to edit the tags to reflect mcwilds recent lack of input or participation into the wednesday night ride...

[gammaguy]

What a wonderfull ride tonight, it was so much fun following you guys up SH1.
I just love straights, and not just roads either.
All those young bodies clinging to their seats
Oh the view as TEC on my Panther was so erotic

wtf is a panther 120??

sounds like a typewriter......:eek5:

[Stone_Duck]

wtf is a panther 120??

sounds like a typewriter......:eek5:
I think a panther is the male equivalent of a cougar:whistle:

Great ride last night I must say the H-D XR1200 sounded awesome, close second was the VTR thou, I had a V-Twin symphony as I was leaving Amberley. Bliss.:headbang:

[Retroqueen]

I'm sure some will turn up for a ride next week...and the week after etc. etc.

Good ride tonight though I've been quite busy lately and wasn't really ready to organise or lead. Sorry I lead some astray


Just say so Phoenix.... there are others who will lead......:banana::banana:

[KiwiPhoenix]

Hey fellow KBers, first WNR with you guys and the bike goes pop lol. [Luckily l have a couple of spare's] l probably wont make it next week so l hope everyone has a good Xmas and see ya all next year.
Cheers Graham

Bugger about your bike! I know the feeling of a break down, thankfully it wasn't serious! Hope you get back on the road soon! Nice to meet you!


Depending on where the ride is to, I might adventure out and bring the bike along to.

:banana: I think you should just come out with us! I'll stick with you!!

Hey Roger, did you join us last night for the WNR??

[Dr Death]

I was thinking of all the WNR's last night. Unfortunately I had a booking to attended to. Was'nt happy when I got to Kiapoi & the buggers had cancelled.
By the time I got to BK you'd all long left.

Hope to c u all on Friday, I'll be riding for Ewan.

Paul

[neels]

A good night out last night, even if I did have to stop for gas after the plan changed from oxford to greta, haven't been through that way on a bike before. Interesting (?) chat with the owner of jap m/c dismantlers outside, & met a couple more new faces.

I'll probably be out with a spare seat next week if you need one, they'll have to put up with plodding along on the ol' 600 though.

[McWild]

Sorry you guys but have been too busy to organize helmets/gear for the girls,next week....:calm:!!
There will be 4 girls next week Sam & I can take 2 but would be awesome if there were 2 takers for pillions??

3 off the girls are lovely young Canadians on holiday, staying with me atm:hug:


HELEN! I THINK I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A LOVELY CANADIAN LADY ON THE BACK OF MY BIKE PLEASE!

I have gear also, and even have andrews spare gear to lend as well

:(

What a time to not have a going bike!



Seriously though should be run in by the new year.

Then I can teach you how to treat a lady, Dave.

Can give lessons to others, but it will cost you.

[KiwiPhoenix]

Oh god, you guys are going all soppy with the arrival of these chicks, what about the cool chicks that are already in the group! Ahem, me being one of them!?!? :lol:

[neels]

Oh god, you guys are going all soppy with the arrival of these chicks, what about the cool chicks that are already in the group! Ahem, me being one of them!?!? :lol:
Sad, isn't it. :wacko:

Did you manage to find your missing bits on the way home?

[KiwiPhoenix]

Yes I did!!! It was still intact, mostly. Will now have to think of a way to get it back on the bike, it's being held by a stretchy velcro strap!

All I can say is MEN!

[helenoftroy]

Hey HOT i can lend them the gear for next week, maybe a spare seat as well...


HELEN! I THINK I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A LOVELY CANADIAN LADY ON THE BACK OF MY BIKE PLEASE! :D

I have gear also, and even have andrews spare gear to lend as well



I'll probably be out with a spare seat next week if you need one, they'll have to put up with plodding along on the ol' 600 though.


:(

What a time to not have a going bike!

Seriously though should be run in by the new year.

Then I can teach you how to treat a lady, Dave.

Can give lessons to others, but it will cost you.
Lmao!awesome to have all these offers guys!!:hug:
Sam took 1 of the girls out on the Duc today & she came home with a huge smile!she had a ball:banana:

[fireliv]

Lmao!awesome to have all these offers guys!!:hug:
Sam took 1 of the girls out on the Duc today & she came home with a huge smile!she had a ball:banana:

As long as it was just a single ball.... I mean we would hate her to have Balls! :buggerd:

[gloplg]

As long as it was just a single ball.... I mean we would hate her to have Balls! :buggerd:

That could make life interesting all round

[gloplg]

Yes I did!!! It was still intact, mostly. Will now have to think of a way to get it back on the bike, it's being held by a stretchy velcro strap!

All I can say is MEN!

Good you found your "bit" and whats this about "MEN"?????

[gloplg]

:(

What a time to not have a going bike!



Seriously though should be run in by the new year.

Then I can teach you how to treat a lady, Dave.

Can give lessons to others, but it will cost you.

What bike are you "running in" McW?

[KiwiPhoenix]

All these guys are drolling over some hot chicks that HoT has staying with her, never mind the hot chicks that already ride with the group!

As I said, MEN

[Roger]

All these guys are drolling over some hot chicks that HoT has staying with her, never mind the hot chicks that already ride with the group!

As I said, MEN

I agree with you there KiwiPhonix, there are some HOT chicks already on the WNR!
Who is the yummy littleangel that sits of the back of the FJ1200 behind th old fella with all the hair? Man has she got an attitude, but wow, nice ass and rack! Im in love! Seen her a couple of times on the WNR

[KiwiPhoenix]

Can't remember her name, but can't say that I'm that way inclined!!! ROFL

[LittleAngel]

I agree with you there KiwiPhonix, there are some HOT chicks already on the WNR!
Who is the yummy littleangel that sits of the back of the FJ1200 behind th old fella with all the hair? Man has she got an attitude, but wow, nice ass and rack! Im in love! Seen her a couple of times on the WNR

My name was mentioned....... Sadly.... I know its not me as:
1. I don't have a nice ass or rack :whistle:
2. I haven't yet got to the WNR's :weep:
3. I have never pillioned..... :zzzz:

As you were.......

:lol:

[cruza]

Seriously though should be run in by the new year.

Then I can teach you how to treat a lady, Dave.

Can give lessons to others, but it will cost you.

:rofl::rofl:

[cruza]

Sam took 1 of the girls out on the Duc today & she came home with a huge smile!she had a ball:banana:

Its a vee twin thing right :innocent:

[helenoftroy]

Its a vee twin thing right :innocent:

Absolutely!!:devil2:

[Dave-]

I agree with you there KiwiPhonix, there are some HOT chicks already on the WNR!
Who is the yummy littleangel that sits of the back of the FJ1200 behind th old fella with all the hair? Man has she got an attitude, but wow, nice ass and rack! Im in love! Seen her a couple of times on the WNR

someones daughter?

someone who posts here?

this ought to be interesting lol.

[gammaguy]

when youse all get over the fact that there are also females in this world,and they are nice,soft,smell yummy,fit well on a pillion seat,can be fun to talk to and also some other things:hug: that...ahem...escape my mind right now..:whistle:

can anyone tell me where our last ride before santa time is going to?

anyone??

[R1madness]

Last ride before Xams.. how about a decent one... AKAROA?????

[gammaguy]

Last ride before Xams.. how about a decent one... AKAROA?????

i vote for that.:2thumbsup

[Tacoman]

Last ride before Xams.. how about a decent one... AKAROA?????


I am in !! we took a ride to devos last wednesday was good.

by the way heads up on road works before heading to burleighs flat 65km and 55km corner have heaps of grit there are some signs though.

Also between burleights flat and little river just by the pub tart seal with loose grit no warning sign . :2thumbsup

[Tacoman]

All these guys are drolling over some hot chicks that HoT has staying with her, never mind the hot chicks that already ride with the group!

As I said, MEN


true true... maybe those youngies should go to NZdating web looks they are desperate !! hhahah :whistle:

[Retroqueen]

little river just by the pub tart seal with loose grit no warning sign . :2thumbsup

Tart Seal :lol::lol::lol:
Must be specially for me
oh and BTW Us tarts never have warning signs......

[cruza]

Tart Seal :lol::lol::lol:
Must be specially for me
oh and BTW Us tarts never have warning signs......

:rofl::rofl::clap::niceone:

[KiwiPhoenix]

Tart Seal :lol::lol::lol:
Must be specially for me
oh and BTW Us tarts never have warning signs......

You're the biggest tart of them all RQ!!! :girlfight:Mind you it takes one to know one! :hug:

[fireliv]

I think we were actually looking at going to the Wheatchef again (only stopped there once all season I think) but can also have a duvouchelles group (I mean the road from there to Akaroa aint that interesting and its extra time....)

[Transalper]

....Wheatchef again (only stopped there once all season I think).....That's correct, only once this season so far.
Work breaks up Wednesday arvo for me so I should be up for this one.

[gloplg]

You're the biggest tart of them all RQ!!! :girlfight:Mind you it takes one to know one! :hug:

I mean what is a bloke to say:calm:

[leopardskin]

I agree with you there KiwiPhonix, there are some HOT chicks already on the WNR!
Who is the yummy littleangel that sits of the back of the FJ1200 behind th old fella with all the hair? Man has she got an attitude, but wow, nice ass and rack! Im in love! Seen her a couple of times on the WNR

i know if i seen a post like this that was refering to my daughter or family member i would be one pissed off person.
does noone else think this is totally inappropriate/offensive or am i being oversensitive?? i could be..been an emotional day
Darrell

[cruza]

i know if i seen a post like this that was refering to my daughter or family member i would be one pissed off person.
does noone else think this is totally inappropriate/offensive or am i being oversensitive?? i could be..been an emotional day
Darrell

Just roger being himself.

[Subike]

i know if i seen a post like this that was refering to my daughter or family member i would be one pissed off person.
does noone else think this is totally inappropriate/offensive or am i being oversensitive?? i could be..been an emotional day
Darrell

this is KB, political correctness does not exist here in any form.

[gloplg]

Great turnout today guys for Ewan's service. Something over 40 bikes looked impressive from the back. Thanks to all who turned up to give Ewan a sendoff.

Our HOT Lady did a great job in speeking for us at the service. Thanks Helen.:hug::2thumbsup

[FJRider]

i know if i seen a post like this that was refering to my daughter or family member i would be one pissed off person.
does noone else think this is totally inappropriate/offensive or am i being oversensitive?? i could be..been an emotional day
Darrell

Some posts are not all that they seem ...

[gloplg]

i know if i seen a post like this that was refering to my daughter or family member i would be one pissed off person.
does noone else think this is totally inappropriate/offensive or am i being oversensitive?? i could be..been an emotional day
Darrell

I agree that sometimes WNRers could pause before rushing into print about the attraciveness of a member of the opposite, however "the old fellow with all the hair" may choose to take exception with roger.

I think you are right about the appropriateness of the remarks. I also think you are right about this being an emotional day.:2thumbsup

[leopardskin]

i'm new so maybe i shouldnt jump into stuff here, just keep me trap shut lol keeps the bugs out that way - anyways....back on topic, we are not going to Akaroa on Wed night then?

[gammaguy]

im going to akaroa.:calm:

[Flip]

i'm new so maybe i shouldnt jump into stuff here, just keep me trap shut lol keeps the bugs out that way - anyways....back on topic, we are not going to Akaroa on Wed night then?

Maybee you should meet Rodger.... Have you checked his user page?

[fireliv]

Sweet, might just run 2 rides then!!

LOL not that I am one to decide this week- I aint even going!! However if I get through my haircut in time will at least try to make it to the wheatchef if some of the ride goes there

[leopardskin]

Maybee you should meet Rodger.... Have you checked his user page?

dunno what ladies see in that fella...making me reconsider using my "show us yer tits" opening line that used to work so well for me 25 years ago.

Akaroa or Wheatsheaf - I'll ride whereever with yous

[McWild]

Who is the yummy littleangel that sits of the back of the FJ1200 behind th old fella with all the hair? Man has she got an attitude, but wow, nice ass and rack! Im in love! Seen her a couple of times on the WNR

I am in awe of your bluntness. You are a god.

[R1madness]

Sounds like a few votes for Aka... so i will be going that way...

Ummm who said the bit from Dev to aka was not that interesting? (wo)man... thats one of the best bits, open and flowing, good vision thru the corners as well. It may be a little open for the smaller bikes but it is awsome on the bigger ones... even 2 up its only another 10 mins on the bike each way.

[Retroqueen]

Sounds like a few votes for Aka... so i will be going that way...

Those learners etc and those who don't want to tackle the hill (like the silly girl with the busted foot) .... How bout we stop at Little river....then we can all ride the same way for the Christmas ride. I know I know I shouldn't even be riding and if I get a cast on Monday I'll be out anyway but it's just a thought...
oh wait ..... :girlfight::girlfight: eeeekkkkkkk dare I say it.... spare seat anyone???
Only , ONLY, if I end up in a cast...

[R1madness]

Thats a good compramise i think.... so "I VOTE FOR THAT". Ride to Lil River, stop for those that want a coffee and cake, and carry on to Aka for those that would like to go further. Maybe a NO STOP uturn at Aka to go back to Lil River to meet up with the "coffee crowd" for the return back to town? It would mean a 40 - 60 min wait for us to return from AKA but thats about the normal "coffee club" stop anyway....

[Retroqueen]

works for me!!! cept the coffee shop shuts so its the pub for us and toasted sandwiches ..... but visor cleaner on the bar :banana::banana: so bugs cleaned off. If its a nice night I don't mind waiting for the others to make it back

[R1madness]

hehehe i say "coffee club" so noone thinks its a go to the pub and get pissed and ride home deal. oh and i like coffee hahaha....

[fireliv]

Sounds like a few votes for Aka... so i will be going that way...

Ummm who said the bit from Dev to aka was not that interesting? (wo)man... thats one of the best bits, open and flowing, good vision thru the corners as well. It may be a little open for the smaller bikes but it is awsome on the bigger ones... even 2 up its only another 10 mins on the bike each way.

Still think its boring.... but hey each to there own!

[neels]

I am in awe of your bluntness. You are a god.
Take no notice of Roger, he can talk it up as much as he likes but we all know he's just a big pussy.

[cruza]

Couple weeks ago on a wednesday, Rg and me did a reverse round the bays and ended up in ferrymead. $13 mains at little india was our pick, but speights ale house and few other choices there as well. Bit different, lil river seems bit dull for end of year WNR

[Retroqueen]

hehehe i say "coffee club" so noone thinks its a go to the pub and get pissed and ride home deal. oh and i like coffee hahaha....


Oh heck what sort of an impression have I been giving!!!!!! Coffee is available as well as toasted sandwiches :2thumbsup:2thumbsup

[Retroqueen]

Couple weeks ago on a wednesday, Rg and me did a reverse round the bays and ended up in ferrymead. $13 mains at little india was our pick, but speights ale house and few other choices there as well. Bit different, lil river seems bit dull for end of year WNR

Wasn't meant to sound boring..... just taking into account that the groups are getting large and there are some learners amongst the group who can't/won't go as far as Akaroa.
I won't risk doing the hills until my foot has a chance to heal a bit better.
Anyway I'll sit back and watch and see if a decision can be made and then just turn up if I can.........:whistle: :banana::banana: :whistle:

[kerryhare]

Those learners etc and those who don't want to tackle the hill (like the silly girl with the busted foot) .... How bout we stop at Little river....then we can all ride the same way for the Christmas ride. I know I know I shouldn't even be riding and if I get a cast on Monday I'll be out anyway but it's just a thought...
oh wait ..... :girlfight::girlfight: eeeekkkkkkk dare I say it.... spare seat anyone???
Only , ONLY, if I end up in a cast...

Brent might have a spare seat. Will ask him when he gets home from work.

[Flip]

I also have a spare seat if anybody needs a ride.

I don't mind where we go as long as there is time for a beer and a chat.

[Tacoman]

I was all keen to head with us to akaroa but wednesday is our break up day so by 6pm we will be already on to the tequilas !!! so enjoy the last ride of the year.

Retroquen you've done a nice job on the "tart" excuse my mexican french should haven been tar hee heheh I ve searched the real meaning of "tart"' I had a big laugh myself :banana::lol:

[Flip]

I forgot to say that I ran into Stanley, he has a new bike. A very spiffing one too at that.

[helenoftroy]

I forgot to say that I ran into Stanley, he has a new bike. A very spiffing one too at that.

Ooooh!!tell us more!!

Hope he comes & shows us this spiffing bike:2thumbsup

[Spuds1234]

Akaroa on the mighty FXR. Sounds like a go (Just dont tell Sexy Lexy).

Got the day off so no excuses this time, unless my parents decide to throw me and my bro a birday dinner.

[fireliv]

Got the day off so no excuses this time, unless my parents decide to throw me and my bro a birday dinner.

Is that the day you 2 became birds! Happy Birday!!

[phoenixgtr]

I'll try to make it on Wed but like Israel it's my last day of work.

Akaroa sounds like fun, but we will have to have a shorter stop as well. Some people just aren't keen to go that far. I guess Little River could be a go, and not so bad if you take Dyers & Gebbies to get there.

[Flip]

Ooooh!!tell us more!!

Hope he comes & shows us this spiffing bike:2thumbsup

Think black naked sports bike kind of cool. He was looking very happy when I saw him.

[gloplg]

Wasn't meant to sound boring..... just taking into account that the groups are getting large and there are some learners amongst the group who can't/won't go as far as Akaroa.
I won't risk doing the hills until my foot has a chance to heal a bit better.
Anyway I'll sit back and watch and see if a decision can be made and then just turn up if I can.........:whistle: :banana::banana: :whistle:

Why don't you just turn up and see who is keen to pillion a old duck with a walking stick. (Quack Quack):pinch::pinch:OOOOHHHH did I just put that in print. Must be time for :spanking::spanking:again!!!!!!!

[gloplg]

I forgot to say that I ran into Stanley, he has a new bike. A very spiffing one too at that.

STANLEY CHUNG!!!!!!!!!!!!!:bash: Come along on wednesday and show us your new bike:scooter::scooter:

[Spuds1234]

Is that the day you 2 became birds! Happy Birday!!

Sure was.

Stop being such a spelling nazi Liv, it was 3am this morning.

[Hey wait for me!]

I wanna come on the ride on Wednesday! but alas i'm not sure if my bike will be fixed by then or not.... mutter mutter @#!@#*#!@ better be! I loved the ride out through the Greta! Some great twisty turnys to keep oneself amused. A shame about the braking down on the way home bit.... I wasn't pushing the wee bike honest!! ok well maybe a little bit..

[Flip]

Why don't you just turn up and see who is keen to pillion a old duck with a walking stick. (Quack Quack):pinch::pinch:OOOOHHHH did I just put that in print. Must be time for :spanking::spanking:again!!!!!!!

I don't believe what you write and seem to get away with, do you enjoy pain?

You and Roger should get together.

Its raining here and I am cleaning up my desk at home, so if anybody with red hair asks I am not surfing KB. OK!

Oh. I usually have a spare seat on the back of the Roady if anybody needs it.

[Hey wait for me!]

Akaroa sounds great to me! :wari:

[gloplg]

I don't believe what you write and seem to get away with, do you enjoy pain?

You and Roger should get together.

Its raining here and I am cleaning up my desk at home, so if anybody with red hair asks I am not surfing KB. OK!

Oh. I usually have a spare seat on the back of the Roady if anybody needs it.

OUCH!!!!! Well what can I say?????????:innocent::rofl:

Are you offering RQ a seat on WNR:ride::2thumbsup

[Flip]

OUCH!!!!! Well what can I say?????????:innocent::rofl:

Are you offering RQ a seat on WNR:ride::2thumbsup

Well I have the biggest bike with the best most comfortable rear seat. Seems a shame to waste it.

Oh and don't say anything, you are in enough trouble as it is.

[gloplg]

Well I have the biggest bike with the best most comfortable rear seat. Seems a shame to waste it.

Oh and don't say anything, you are in enough trouble as it is.

I would have offered however RQ's bike is Sooooooo much more powerful than mine.............................................. ..............................:yes:

I'm always in IT. It's only the depth which changes!!!!:shutup::shutup:

[gloplg]

I wanna come on the ride on Wednesday! but alas i'm not sure if my bike will be fixed by then or not.... mutter mutter @#!@#*#!@ better be! I loved the ride out through the Greta! Some great twisty turnys to keep oneself amused. A shame about the braking down on the way home bit.... I wasn't pushing the wee bike honest!! ok well maybe a little bit..

I was at the back most of the time and I didn't see you. You must have been pedalling fairly quickly.

Weather looks good for WNR. Come on GUYS lets have a good turnout for Christmas!!!!!!

[Flip]

I was at the back most of the time and I didn't see you. You must have been pedalling fairly quickly.

Weather looks good for WNR. Come on GUYS lets have a good turnout for Christmas!!!!!!

What better than this time last year? I will bring the dog that will make 3 of us.

[Harvd]

Cant... Make ... It...

Ahwell going away on holiday is a reasonable excuse right?

[fireliv]

I wanna come on the ride on Wednesday! but alas i'm not sure if my bike will be fixed by then or not.... mutter mutter @#!@#*#!@ better be! I loved the ride out through the Greta! Some great twisty turnys to keep oneself amused. A shame about the braking down on the way home bit.... I wasn't pushing the wee bike honest!! ok well maybe a little bit..

Oh what happened 2 your bike?? hope its not 2 expensive!!

[E Ashmore]

i will be coming on this ride. and can have a spare seat for someone who wants a ride, preferable someone who wants a fast ride to akaroa, but i can try and go slow:scooter:

[gloplg]

i will be coming on this ride. and can have a spare seat for someone who wants a ride, preferable someone who wants a fast ride to akaroa, but i can try and go slow:scooter:

Welcome! I will be the one at the rear!!!!:gob:

[fireliv]

i will be coming on this ride. and can have a spare seat for someone who wants a ride, preferable someone who wants a fast ride to akaroa, but i can try and go slow:scooter:

You really dont post much huh!!

OK well if I get done before 8 might pop out to LR otherwise have a good ride!

[E Ashmore]

You really dont post much huh!!



nope i dont, im not online that much. dave just mentioned the hot canadian girls that HOT had staying with her and i thought id offer my pillion seat up for anyone who wants to ride:yes:

[gammaguy]

i will be coming on this ride. and can have a spare seat for someone who wants a ride, preferable someone who wants a fast ride to akaroa, but i can try and go slow:scooter:

anyone who wants to pillion on one of those things must be brave or very small.:bye:

like my machines,they are best enjoyed solo:scooter:

[Retroqueen]

Well I have the biggest bike with the best most comfortable rear seat. Seems a shame to waste it.


I've been a good girl and rested it up all weekend!!!!! Not amused it was a boring boring weekend. think flip seat is the best for my rear so will let ya know after I go back to surgeon.
:woohoo::woohoo: oh yay!!!

[Retroqueen]

nope i dont, im not online that much. dave just mentioned the hot canadian girls that HOT had staying with her and i thought id offer my pillion seat up for anyone who wants to ride:yes:

:crybaby::crybaby::crybaby::crybaby::crybaby: I thought ya wanted me on the back!!!! Poor wee bike:scooter::scooter::scooter:

[E Ashmore]

anyone who wants to pillion on one of those things must be brave or very small.:bye:

like my machines,they are best enjoyed solo:scooter:
you don't have to be small just able to hold on tight.
Petra if flip wont take you i will give it a go lol:innocent:

[helenoftroy]

I wanna come on the ride on Wednesday! but alas i'm not sure if my bike will be fixed by then or not.... mutter mutter @#!@#*#!@ better be! I loved the ride out through the Greta! Some great twisty turnys to keep oneself amused. A shame about the braking down on the way home bit.... I wasn't pushing the wee bike honest!! ok well maybe a little bit..
Let us know how its goin with getting your bike fixed....My sons 250 is sitting in the garage,he(Casualty) will be on my Duc this week:scooter:

Cant... Make ... It...

Ahwell going away on holiday is a reasonable excuse right?
You have a new bike!!nice!!

nope i dont, im not online that much. dave just mentioned the hot canadian girls that HOT had staying with her and i thought id offer my pillion seat up for anyone who wants to ride:yes:
Lmao!yes Dave has txted about your willingness young man!:blink:

as gammaguy says..... they are petite girls,but have only been on bikes once before(Sam has taken then out on the Ducati)...they loved the experience

Be gentle with the girls boys!!:Playnice:

[Spuds1234]

One of these days the girls will come across this thread and you lot will all be in trouble.

I'd offer to pillion someone on the FXR but I suspect that we would arrive at Little River just as everyone was leaving.

[Dave-]

Lmao!yes Dave has txted about your willingness young man!:blink:

as gammaguy says..... they are petite girls,but have only been on bikes once before(Sam has taken then out on the Ducati)...they loved the experience

Be gentle with the girls boys!!:Playnice:

eliot is more concerned about her coefficient of restitution

haha no one but eliot is going to get that....inverse tan....

[phoenixgtr]

Dave...you are a dork :zzzz:

[tupelo]

I wanna come on the ride on Wednesday! but alas i'm not sure if my bike will be fixed by then or not.... mutter mutter @#!@#*#!@ better be! I loved the ride out through the Greta! Some great twisty turnys to keep oneself amused. A shame about the braking down on the way home bit.... I wasn't pushing the wee bike honest!! ok well maybe a little bit..

Was that you I passed on the side of the road.. sorry was going to stop but it looked like you had it covered with your m8..plus I was so frozen to the bike I was afraid if I stopped I wouldn't be able to get back on again..

[Tacoman]

I'll try to make it on Wed but like Israel it's my last day of work.

Akaroa sounds like fun, but we will have to have a shorter stop as well. Some people just aren't keen to go that far. I guess Little River could be a go, and not so bad if you take Dyers & Gebbies to get there.

yea man I can say no to free bbq and drinks aye !!! thats a nice ride little river dyers and gebbies enjoy ur last day at work :rockon:

[E Ashmore]

eliot is more concerned about her coefficient of restitution

haha no one but eliot is going to get that....inverse tan....

/facepalm

i have a jacket if someone needs one. its quite small though

[Tacoman]

i will be coming on this ride. and can have a spare seat for someone who wants a ride, preferable someone who wants a fast ride to akaroa, but i can try and go slow:scooter:

good to see you posting, we still need to catch up for that "fast" ride to akaroa last time you had ur girl on back so no chance to hoon it a bit :Oops:

[E Ashmore]

good to see you posting, we still need to catch up for that "fast" ride to akaroa last time you had ur girl on back so no chance to hoon it a bit :Oops:

i wont be having a girl on the back for a while now. so anytime is good

[Hey wait for me!]

Yay my bike is sorted and will be fixed by tomorrow! :) I have a brand spanking new tank on it. There was a problem with the fuel tap under the tank. When the mounts for the hose are tightened it puts a bit of a stress crack in the tank, they had tried to sort it but a new tank was in order which is covered by warranty. It basically caused a vacuum so the fuel pump couldn't suck any fuel. When i looked on the side of the road i could see fuel in the lines and in the filter but without pulling the fairing off i couldn't tell that the fuel wasn't moving, so its sorted now :) Thanks for the offers too :)

[Retroqueen]

Yippie Yay yippie yay no Cast!!!!!
So long as I rest it as often as I can... I'm fine with the moon boot and some riding. So thanks eveyone for the offers but see ya Wednesday on the Purple Beastie...:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

[far queue]

see ya Wednesday on the Purple Beastie...:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:So who's the poor bugger whose "purple beastie" you'll be riding :whistle:

I know you lot meet at 6, but when do you normally head off? 6 is a bit of a struggle for me to make, but could make it a bit later if you'll still be at BK. I'd to come along for the last WNR of the year as my 1st WNR.

[gloplg]

So who's the poor bugger whose "purple beastie" you'll be riding :whistle:

I know you lot meet at 6, but when do you normally head off? 6 is a bit of a struggle for me to make, but could make it a bit later if you'll still be at BK. I'd to come along for the last WNR of the year as my 1st WNR.

We normally leave around 6.30pm

[far queue]

We normally leave around 6.30pm
Cheers, I can make that. See ya'll there.

[R1madness]

:rockon:Be good to see ya Owen. Takin the ST for a blast eh... Good on ya!
you know i often only just make it too. Hard to get away from the shop some evenings but it is worth the effort

[far queue]

:rockon:Be good to see ya Owen. Takin the ST for a blast eh... Good on ya!Nope - something else :shifty:


you know i often only just make it too. Hard to get away from the shop some evenings but it is worth the effortYep, it's a bugger when people like me turn up for a chat :D

[R1madness]

hahaha not realy its the only day i am "rude" and show people the door...
so what ya bringin... come on ... tell...
oh ok then i will wait til Wed then....

[Roger]

I know what he is going to be riding
I tested out the exhaust today
nice!
as for that pirple beast
that I have yet to score!

[helenoftroy]

Nope - something else :shifty:

Ooooh I mite know!!:woohoo:

It could be......British!:innocent:

Be good to see you

[Transalper]

..... I'd to come along for the last WNR of the year as my 1st WNR.So what is the 30th of December? Is no one riding that week? Did I miss something officially ending Wednesdays a week before the year ends?

No I don't read every single post anymore.

[fireliv]

So what is the 30th of December? Is no one riding that week? Did I miss something officially ending Wednesdays a week before the year ends?

No I don't read every single post anymore.

I would say that if you show up, someone will probably be there, just wont have the usual numbers........ phoenix and I will probably be around so may even be ther ourselves...

[cruza]

Nope - something else :shifty:



This I have to see:eek5: .
Keeping the st for rallies owen?

[Dave-]

ashmore and I might be in qtown for the 30th

will see.

[fireliv]

ashmore and I might be in qtown for the 30th

will see.

Aint you meant to be going with Phoenix the week after.... thats if his useless bestman sorts it..................

[E Ashmore]

ashmore and I might be in qtown for the 30th

will see.
Qtown has been confirmed by quentins mum, so if you want to head down there dave im keen. if phoenix could have his thing on new years that would be awesome. as i cant make the next week as im tramping up in the abel tasman:Oops:

[SVboy]

Farqueue-you cant bring your quadbike. wouldnt be right!

[helenoftroy]

Farqueue-you cant bring your quadbike. wouldnt be right!

....or ya bucket.....very tired legs pedaling:scooter:

:rofl::rofl::rofl:

[E Ashmore]

....or ya bucket.....very tired legs pedaling:scooter:

:rofl::rofl::rofl:
thats what we should put on mcwilds bike so he can make it through the whole ride

[Flip]

thats what we should put on mcwilds bike so he can make it through the whole ride


No the pedals would fall off and he would end up pushing it again.:innocent:

[far queue]

....or ya bucket.....very tired legs pedaling:scooter:

:rofl::rofl::rofl:Don't need to pedal, I have an engine :bleh:

[helenoftroy]

/facepalm

i have a jacket if someone needs one. its quite small though

Yes please!can you bring the jacket?that would be awesome:2thumbsup

Just about got the girls kitted out...just need 1 pair of small gloves,could anyone possibly bring a pair tomorrow night?

[Hey wait for me!]

I've got some spare gloves,a Balaclava and a good helmit if you want? Give me a text if ya like if you want them and i'll bring them along. Also have a pair of small ladies patched leather pants too?

[Hey wait for me!]

Whoops i guess having my cell number would help then eh lol 0274478007-Karl

[helenoftroy]

Whoops i guess having my cell number would help then eh lol 0274478007-Karl


I've got some spare gloves,a Balaclava and a good helmit if you want? Give me a text if ya like if you want them and i'll bring them along. Also have a pair of small ladies patched leather pants too?
Awesome!just the gloves would be excellent thanks Karl!

[Dave3362]

Will have spare seat on the Fj retro if needed. going alone wednesday

[E Ashmore]

Yes please!can you bring the jacket?that would be awesome:2thumbsup

Just about got the girls kitted out...just need 1 pair of small gloves,could anyone possibly bring a pair tomorrow night?

i shall bring the jacket then. just to make sure it is an xs if that will fit?

[helenoftroy]

i shall bring the jacket then. just to make sure it is an xs if that will fit?
Awesome!
Will be fine for any of the girls:2thumbsup

[E Ashmore]

Awesome!
Will be fine for any of the girls:2thumbsup

*highfives dave*

[fireliv]

Well when I left there were 4 very timid looking girls standing to one side wondering which leather clad bloke was about to take them for a ride........

Hopefully all went well!

[Bren_chch]

Well when I left there were 4 very timid looking girls standing to one side wondering which leather clad bloke was about to take them for a ride........

Hopefully all went well!

hahahaha!





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[gammaguy]

thanks for the ride tonight all,had a great time.

merry christmas to everybody,see you all next year!:cool:

[Roger]

Roger has a awesome ride to Little River tonight! That Ducati of miSTa make beautiful music, wow! :love:

Very nice to meet everyone. :2thumbsup

[far queue]

Well that's my WNR cherry popped. That was fun, I'll have to do it again some time. Cheers all, and merry xmas, etc.

[cruza]

Well that's my WNR cherry popped. That was fun, I'll have to do again some time. Cheers all, and merry xmas, etc.

Nice new ride ya got FQ, bit of a change , But still alot of fun to be had. :cool:

[Retroqueen]

Hey good ride everyone,
Was a little surprised when tail end charlie turned up at wheatsheaf corner minus one young GeForce but he soon scooted off to find him and not long later they were back.
Left the group to do their thing and watched Geforce's lines over gebbies. He followed me after Gebbies with Jmemonic behind and got some tips on riding the "right" lines around corners.
Steve W thanks for following us home and thanks to everyone who passed us for taking the time with the manoeuvre. By the time Geforce and I got home he had them lines sorted!!!
Excellant!!
Merry xmas everyone! :banana::banana::banana:

[gloplg]

Hey good ride everyone,
Was a little surprised when tail end charlie turned up at wheatsheaf corner minus one young GeForce but he soon scooted off to find him and not long later they were back.
Left the group to do their thing and watched Geforce's lines over gebbies. He followed me after Gebbies with Jmemonic behind and got some tips on riding the "right" lines around corners.
Steve W thanks for following us home and thanks to everyone who passed us for taking the time with the manoeuvre. By the time Geforce and I got home he had them lines sorted!!!
Excellant!!
Merry xmas everyone! :banana::banana::banana:

Sorry about that RQ. I will have to do better to avoid your walking stick.

HOT Lady how did your young Canadians enjoy themselves tonight??

[miSTa]

Roger has a awesome ride to Little River tonight! That Ducati of miSTa make beautiful music, wow! :love:

Very nice to meet everyone. :2thumbsup
Please you enjoyed your ride. :cool: Sorry I had to cable tie you to the pack rack though. Couldn't have other people having their way with you now could we? Especially with Dangerous hanging around the BK carpark.

[Roger]

Please you enjoyed your ride. :cool: Sorry I had to cable tie you to the pack rack though. Couldn't have other people having their way with you now could we? Especially with Dangerous hanging around the BK carpark.
Roger saw Dangerous in the carpark, Roger had terrible flashbacks! :( Roger wanted to barf at memories of Dangerous. :puke: Roger must have been very sad and lonely. :weep:

[phoenixgtr]

Perfect night for a ride. Just brilliant!! Have a good christmas everyone

[helenoftroy]

Well!I had 4 very very hyped up girls arrive home:banana::banana::banana:

They absolutely loved that!!Kendra,who was on Flips bike announced it was the most amazing thing shes ever done!!

So thank you so much E Ashmore,Flip & Dave3362 you made 3 Canadians very happy tonite....& they want to come on every ride till they leave!:calm:

Thanks to all you guys for loaning gear :hug:

Sorry bout my:doh: entrance to the carpark...bloody good rear brake on the Ducati!! Thanks R1 madness for speedo cable sort out.
Good to see Dangerous,Thunder(hiccup!) & suzi q...then I had an awesome ride,great night for it eh guys!
Far queue...rather cool bike,sounds good too,love gammaguys bike & the KTM:love:

Enjoyed the cruise home over Gebbies & Dyers with Neels,Hey wait for me & Leopardskin

Life is good when I can ride......:2thumbsup

[neels]

Lovely night out last night, great ride over to akaroa and most of the way back except for the corners looking straight into the sun and having no idea where the road went. Enjoyed the smell of 2 stroke in the air on the climb back up to the hilltop.

Slowly managing to attach names to faces, even with my sieve like brain after a few more outings I might remember more of you. :confused:


Enjoyed the cruise home over Gebbies & Dyers with Neels,Hey wait for me & LeopardskinHope I wasn't holding you guys up too much, I figured over gebbies was possibly quicker and definately more fun than around through halswell.

[KiwiPhoenix]

had a nice wee ride up to the hill top, not bad for a newbie!

E Ashmore, I promise by the end of Jan I will be doing the Duv run!

Lovely ride back into town where Flip was behind me for some of the way, probably the only time I'll be in front of him (granted it was through Halswell) :lol:

Nice to see you along on the ride Roger!!

[E Ashmore]

E Ashmore, I promise by the end of Jan I will be doing the Duv run!


il hold you to that. its not much further than hill top. cos you can stop at duv and have a drink and something to eat. or just turn round like we did yesterday :2thumbsup

After talking with flip and dave3362, i hope i can speak for all of us and say it was a pleasure to (now how do i say this with out being dodgy) take them for a motorcycle ride, and i for one am willing to take them on more rides if they so wish to (and dont mind coming on my bike)

[Transalper]

Hey HOT there's allways Lees Valley or Bossu if they want to get dusty.
I've got two DRs in my garage at the moment and yours makes seating for three... if they can handle the seats and are interested in another side of it all.
Actually they looked like they'd probably prefer the nice clean big bike sealed road experience.

[KiwiPhoenix]

il hold you to that. its not much further than hill top. cos you can stop at duv and have a drink and something to eat. or just turn round like we did yesterday :2thumbsup


Only thing is you have to come with me!! ;)

[Dr Death]

Would've been a cracker night last night to go for a spin but I had a xmas business dinner I had to attend. The DR's getting dusty & probably needs a run to blow the cobwebbs out. All going well I'll try to get out in the next week or two. Have just sold my business & are getting another up & running. Not enough hours in the day. Merry Xmas to All KBer's & have a safe new year in 2010. ( Paul )

[leopardskin]

Hope I wasn't holding you guys up too much, I figured over gebbies was possibly quicker and definately more fun than around through halswell.

was a great ride - was it worth cost of new tyre? hell yes - found large split in tyre when we got back to Little River ... Gebbies was more fun :)

[E Ashmore]

Only thing is you have to come with me!! ;)

its a deal.
anyone is welcome to come on kiwiphoenix's cherry popping ride before the end of jan:2thumbsup

[KiwiPhoenix]

its a deal.
anyone is welcome to come on kiwiphoenix's cherry popping ride before the end of jan:2thumbsup

:rofl:Yep, all welcome!!

[helenoftroy]

Hope I wasn't holding you guys up too much, I figured over gebbies was possibly quicker and definately more fun than around through halswell.
That was a purfect pace for the ride home....your a good rider!:2thumbsup



After talking with flip and dave3362, i hope i can speak for all of us and say it was a pleasure to (now how do i say this with out being dodgy) take them for a motorcycle ride, and i for one am willing to take them on more rides if they so wish to (and dont mind coming on my bike)
The girls all say thank you very much...it was awesome!:hug:Theyre still amped & buzzing today

Corine was very intrigued with your digital speedo Elliot!!:scooter::scooter::scooter:

[helenoftroy]

Hey HOT there's allways Lees Valley or Bossu if they want to get dusty.
I've got two DRs in my garage at the moment and yours makes seating for three... if they can handle the seats and are interested in another side of it all.
Actually they looked like they'd probably prefer the nice clean big bike sealed road experience.
Lol I like the sound of those rides!

...will run it past them,they are girly girls but have really embraced Kiwi culture & give everything a go!

They are from Winnipeg,where the temp atm is -34 !!!

[E Ashmore]

Corine was very intrigued with your digital speedo Elliot!!:scooter::scooter::scooter:

what was it bout my spedo she was intrigued about? because it tends to read faster than im actually going by about 12km/ph or so.:Oops:

[Spuds1234]

what was it bout my spedo she was intrigued about? because it tends to read faster than im actually going by about 12km/ph or so.:Oops:

Bit like the FXR speedo. Said I hit 140 on the way home. Reckon it would have been about 132.

I dont think I buttoned off the throttle more than 5 times on the way home.

A very good ride, the FXR is certainly a very capable bike. Its reminded me a thing or two about maintaining speed through the corners.

[helenoftroy]

what was it bout my spedo she was intrigued about? because it tends to read faster than im actually going by about 12km/ph or so.:Oops:
:lol:....She mentioned 150......

Bit like the FXR speedo. Said I hit 140 on the way home. Reckon it would have been about 132.

I dont think I buttoned off the throttle more than 5 times on the way home.

A very good ride, the FXR is certainly a very capable bike. Its reminded me a thing or two about maintaining speed through the corners.
You young man are a bucket racer in the making!You describe exactly how we ride the wee bikes on the track....

Go the mighty FXRs!!!:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

[fireliv]

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE! Wishing you all a great day and safe riding!:2thumbsup

[Ghost_Bullet]

Merry xmas all, was nice to get out last night, went home via the way we came, and enjoyed it muchly. Went to the warehouse at northwood to pick up some final supplies. Duh, I tell ya a mighty 240+kg bike laying on ya leg sucks. I for some stupid reason thought I had put the side stand down. It later appeared after the bike reached it's "you aint gunna stop me" moment, that I had not. No damage, apart from breaking the end off the clutch lever, the consolation of those pazzo levers is that the breaking point on them works. whew!!! lol.

All the best to all for the jolly season!!!! rock on!!!:2thumbsup

[E Ashmore]

:lol:....She mentioned 150......

:


I am 100% sure i never broke the speed limit and kept to the marked corner speeds:innocent:

[JMemonic]

:lol:....She mentioned 150......

ORLY, possibly she didn't see it at a couple of points I saw his bike in my rear mirror, given the pace I was setting on the way home until I saw a commodore that looked a little sus.



You young man are a bucket racer in the making!You describe exactly how we ride the wee bikes on the track....

Go the mighty FXRs!!!:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

Don't encourage him. Lexy needs that bike for a wee while longer.


I am 100% sure i never broke the speed limit and kept to the marked corner speeds:innocent:

Cough cough bullshit cough

[E Ashmore]

ORLY, possibly she didn't see it at a couple of points I saw his bike in my rear mirror, given the pace I was setting on the way home until I saw a commodore that looked a little sus.

Cough cough bullshit cough
ok ok 99% sure i didn't break the limit. there may have been a time i got to 105 but that was about it.:oops:

[Spuds1234]

ORLY, possibly she didn't see it at a couple of points I saw his bike in my rear mirror, given the pace I was setting on the way home until I saw a commodore that looked a little sus.

That was me catching up. I was setting the pace in the group catching up to you.

If he was speeding it was my fault.


Don't encourage him. Lexy needs that bike for a wee while longer.

Lexy's bike is safe for a wee while. I cant afford a jacket or pants to race in, nor can I afford to crash in my helmet.

[E Ashmore]

That was me catching up. I was setting the pace in the group catching up to you.

If he was speeding it was my fault.


yeah see i wasn't speeding it was alex. so:bleh:to you brent :girlfight:

[neels]

Went to the warehouse at northwood to pick up some final supplies. Duh, I tell ya a mighty 240+kg bike laying on ya leg sucks. I for some stupid reason thought I had put the side stand down. It later appeared after the bike reached it's "you aint gunna stop me" moment, that I had not.
Must be something about that shop, I did exactly the same thing there a while back, bent clutch lever and broken indicator and very red face at providing amusement to the staff outside having a smoke.

Merry Xmas everybody & safe travels on your holidays.

[Flip]

Must be something about that shop, I did exactly the same thing there a while back, bent clutch lever and broken indicator and very red face at providing amusement to the staff outside having a smoke.

Merry Xmas everybody & safe travels on your holidays.

Only thing worse is a 340kg motorcycle on your leg.

I was speeding, just a bit on the way home.

[Flip]

Well!I had 4 very very hyped up girls arrive home:banana::banana::banana:

They absolutely loved that!!Kendra,who was on Flips bike announced it was the most amazing thing shes ever done!!

So thank you so much E Ashmore,Flip & Dave3362 you made 3 Canadians very happy tonite....& they want to come on every ride till they leave!:calm:

Thanks to all you guys for loaning gear :hug:

Sorry bout my:doh: entrance to the carpark...bloody good rear brake on the Ducati!! Thanks R1 madness for speedo cable sort out.
Good to see Dangerous,Thunder(hiccup!) & suzi q...then I had an awesome ride,great night for it eh guys!
Far queue...rather cool bike,sounds good too,love gammaguys bike & the KTM:love:

Enjoyed the cruise home over Gebbies & Dyers with Neels,Hey wait for me & Leopardskin

Life is good when I can ride......:2thumbsup

Thanks, it's great to introduce some body new to riding. I did however feel a bit old, fat and grey at the time.

I really enjoyed the ride last night, one of the most enjoyable rides I have done in ages. It was really great to see soo many riders out so close the Christmas. Crowe wants to go to Riverton next week for a few days so I might not be around wed but if I am in town I will be be there for the last WNR of 09.

[laRIKin]

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE! Wishing you all a great day and safe riding!:2thumbsup

And to you are yours and to everyone else.
Keep the rubber side down and play safe in the crazy season.

[Paulus]

First WNR I've been on and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Very scary following some learners over Dyers Pass though. I thought I was going to have a front row seat to a head on several times.

[dangerous]

First WNR I've been on and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Very scary following some learners over Dyers Pass though. I thought I was going to have a front row seat to a head on several times.Yes... allways been my concern, hence why I dont often ride on the WNR, to many chiefs that have thier own opion of "how to ride" and to many learners. Its happened before and it will happen again, but I guess ya have to learn some how be it the hard way or easier.

[Retroqueen]

Duh, I tell ya a mighty 240+kg bike laying on ya leg sucks. I for some stupid reason thought I had put the side stand down. It later appeared after the bike reached it's "you aint gunna stop me" moment, that I had not. No damage, apart from breaking the end off the clutch lever, the consolation of those pazzo levers is that the breaking point on them works. whew!!! lol.


Well your just lucky your not in a moon boot!!!!!! That's almost exactly how my foot got broke!!! :eek5::eek5: Lucky Lucky :sweatdrop:sweatdrop

Merry Christmas everyone !!!

[Spuds1234]

Thanks, it's great to introduce some body new to riding. I did however feel a bit old... at the time.

No excuse for feeling that way when your taking a pretty wee thing like you had on the back of your bike for a ride.

[Gareth123]

No excuse for feeling that way when your taking a pretty wee thing like you had on the back of your bike for a ride.

Does your girlfriend know you thought she was "pretty"?

[JMemonic]

First WNR I've been on and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Very scary following some learners over Dyers Pass though. I thought I was going to have a front row seat to a head on several times.

Rest assured the last time I saw one of those new riders they were much more confident and smoother, they had the basic idea of the apex, had slowed down a lot in their rush to get everything done and were riding so much smoother.


Yes... allways been my concern, hence why I dont often ride on the WNR, to many chiefs that have thier own opion of "how to ride" and to many learners. Its happened before and it will happen again, but I guess ya have to learn some how be it the hard way or easier.

Ah D one day I am going to check your genetics to see if there is some relationship to bloody Katman in there. Yeap you are right there are so many ways to achieve the end result we all want and that is a live rider, not a bent or broken cager, I have said it before and I will say it again I believe you could offer so much knowledge to new riders, what I show a guy that works for me and what you might show them could be two completely different ways to achieve the end result, one method might suit a rider better than the other but they will never know th options available to them.

It often harder to put into words how we do what we do than it is to just get out and do it.

Now if we could convince some of the Mainland guys or any other such programme to come along it could be a win-win as the new guys might know where to go to get the tuition and the educators might get students.

[dangerous]

I have said it before and I will say it again I believe you could offer so much knowledge to new riders,
yeah and I often do, but one on one other wise they can get confused with what others say.
I am more than happy to do so on a WNR (providing I can get out) but as I hassle others about what they say to newer riders I cant really put my 2c worth in as it makes me out to be a know it all... hehe, I kinda over the years have mixed a bit racing lines into road riding (two toataly different styles really) and as I always say "works for me but may not for the next person" having said that safty and survivle is common, a no brainer and very very basic.


what I show a guy that works for me and what you might show them could be two completely different ways to achieve the end result, one method might suit a rider better than the other but they will never know th options available to them.
Interesting but I kinda agree. IMO there is really only one line to take on any one given corner, but there is many ways to position the body for that corner and this is were things differ cos riders come in all sizes and shapes, so some find differant positions beter suited to them, however for what I sugest is suited to almost all (bike style changes things to)



It often harder to put into words how we do what we do than it is to just get out and do it.defnitley



Now if we could convince some of the Mainland guys or any other such programme to come along it could be a win-win as the new guys might know where to go to get the tuition and the educators might get students.Well Lil'Ms Mr is Mainlands riding guy, and does get out for rides every so often, but I dont know if he is to keen to help out side of work, he preferes to ride for himself. Mainland have a gig comming up, so anything extra would be a confliction... Ill start a thread on the up comming rider training. http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1129585906#post1129585906

[KiwiPhoenix]

Being a learner is all about learning. I'm lucky in the respect that I knew all of you before I started learning so I picked up alot about your riding styles, rules of biking and getting to know you all. Other learners have to learn that and by coming along on the Wed night rides they do learn where they should be and how to ride within a large group. They have to find their place in the pack, I'm lucky that I already knew where I would be (at the back)!!

For me, most people have seen me riding and are happy to give me advice about what I do and when I do it, thankfully I take it as such, I try it out and if it doesn't suit, I'll try something else.

I can only comment for me, but I have to say that the level of support I have had from everyone on the Wed night rides has been awesome, I know my riding ability and I do try not to hold everyone else up, but thankfully they do understand that the "L" plate is just that, I'm learning so if they do get stuck behind me, they can overtake if it's safe to do so and they don't complain about it! I understand that the level of riding varies biker to biker so there is a wealth of knowledge to be had. It is easy for the more competent riders to become complacent about learners, but just remember you were a learner once and had to learn everything we have too! Rather than bitch and moan about the riding style of learners talk to them and find out where they are in their learning and help teach them about riding safely amongst the group. Riding in a group like ours is awesome as the people are very helpful and friendly!!!!

In saying that I'm confident enough to ask for help if I need it but there could be other people that wouldn't and these are the people that need the help not just someone saying that they should know how to fit in and know how to ride. They may not know the dynamics of the group but are too afraid to ask!! Cause, come on, some of you are scary!!! :lol:

[E Ashmore]

In saying that I'm confident enough to ask for help if I need it but there could be other people that wouldn't and these are the people that need the help not just someone saying that they should know how to fit in and know how to ride. They may not know the dynamics of the group but are too afraid to ask!! Cause, come on, some of you are scary!!! :lol:


there is no need to be afraid, really we are all soft and squidgey on the inside. the whole biker thing is just an image. :baby:

[TuonoTom]

there is no need to be afraid, really we are all soft and squidgey on the inside. the whole biker thing is just an image. :baby:

Pussy. HTFU.

[dangerous]

there is no need to be afraid, really we are all soft and squidgey on the inside. the whole biker thing is just an image. :baby:
shes not talking about a squid in a tootpast tube on a mass produced plastic rocket... pussys the lot of ya's ;)



Being a learner is all about learning.... Cause, come on, some of you are scary!!! :lol:
RIGHT wiffie, you are my target next ride... time to up ya skills, and ill expect no back chat, you are about to double ya speed in a corner :devil2:

[neels]

time to up ya skills, and ill expect no back chat, you are about to double ya speed in a corner :devil2:
Me too please ;)

I just need to remember to let the sporties go and hide somewhere near the back, and remind myself that I'm on an old 600 and can't keep up.

[dangerous]

Me too please ;)

I just need to remember to let the sporties go and hide somewhere near the back, and remind myself that I'm on an old 600 and can't keep up.

and lets not even start with the state of the rider ;)

[Dave-]

'bout that time again?

right'o

[E Ashmore]

shes not talking about a squid in a tootpast tube on a mass produced plastic rocket... pussys the lot of ya's ;)

its only a place to start we are poor students. once im rich il be able to afford the repair bills for an Italian bike. or maybe i just get one from my home country. triples do sound good :drool:

[gammaguy]

\ Enjoyed the smell of 2 stroke in the air on the climb back up to the hilltop.



im using vanilla oil at the moment.i may change to strawberry soon tho...;).

[Rashika]

its only a place to start we are poor students. once im rich il be able to afford the repair bills for an Italian bike. or maybe i just get one from my home country. triples do sound good :drool:

HA! poor students ride pushbikes or scooters! not gixxers ;)


im using vanilla oil at the moment.i may change to strawberry soon tho...;).

yum, nice! maybe I will try to find a babysitter for next week

[TuonoTom]

im using vanilla oil at the moment.i may change to strawberry soon tho...;).

Where do you get the flavoured oils? Or do you just mix it in with TTS? My family are slowly getting used to the smell of TTS in the morning ha ha.

[dangerous]

once im rich il be able to afford the repair bills for an Italian bike. hehe... ya wont be rich for long then, good ta see ya getting my lack of houmer now.




yum, nice! maybe I will try to find a babysitter for next weekYou going to brake out ya stroker and show Tom and GG what a real 2 stroke is?




Where do you get the flavoured oils? Or do you just mix it in with TTS? ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh... tommy tommy tommy :msn-wink:
ps: get ya self some Avgas + TTS

[gammaguy]

Me too please ;)

I just need to remember to let the sporties go and hide somewhere near the back, and remind myself that I'm on an old 600 and can't keep up.

i did a national championship season on an XJ 600 dude.they arent slow......

i guess these days they seem a little underpowered,but 72 HP aint too shabby.

REV IT!:devil2:

[gammaguy]

Where do you get the flavoured oils? Or do you just mix it in with TTS? My family are slowly getting used to the smell of TTS in the morning ha ha.

aromatherapy oils:niceone:

dont use too much!

gotta love the $2 shop in auckland where i stash up:msn-wink:

[neels]

i did a national championship season on an XJ 600 dude.they arent slow......

I guess D must be right then :lol:


and lets not even start with the state of the rider ;)

[gloplg]

Being a learner is all about learning. I'm lucky in the respect that I knew all of you before I started learning so I picked up alot about your riding styles, rules of biking and getting to know you all. Other learners have to learn that and by coming along on the Wed night rides they do learn where they should be and how to ride within a large group. They have to find their place in the pack, I'm lucky that I already knew where I would be (at the back)!!

For me, most people have seen me riding and are happy to give me advice about what I do and when I do it, thankfully I take it as such, I try it out and if it doesn't suit, I'll try something else.

I can only comment for me, but I have to say that the level of support I have had from everyone on the Wed night rides has been awesome, I know my riding ability and I do try not to hold everyone else up, but thankfully they do understand that the "L" plate is just that, I'm learning so if they do get stuck behind me, they can overtake if it's safe to do so and they don't complain about it! I understand that the level of riding varies biker to biker so there is a wealth of knowledge to be had. It is easy for the more competent riders to become complacent about learners, but just remember you were a learner once and had to learn everything we have too! Rather than bitch and moan about the riding style of learners talk to them and find out where they are in their learning and help teach them about riding safely amongst the group. Riding in a group like ours is awesome as the people are very helpful and friendly!!!!

In saying that I'm confident enough to ask for help if I need it but there could be other people that wouldn't and these are the people that need the help not just someone saying that they should know how to fit in and know how to ride. They may not know the dynamics of the group but are too afraid to ask!! Cause, come on, some of you are scary!!! :lol:

Well said KP:clap::2thumbsup:2thumbsup

[helenoftroy]

im using vanilla oil at the moment.i may change to strawberry soon tho...;).



yum, nice! maybe I will try to find a babysitter for next week

Mmm vanilla!!:love:
Gotta luv that 2 sroke aroma.....with a little extra you will have us girls purring on your tail:devil2:

laRIKin has just provided me with a replacement speedo drive & cable & fitted it on the Ducati,& a lighter/adjustable clutch lever,thank you so much!:hug:(I have horrific Carpel Tunnel Syndrome atm,any riding is a struggle so lighter levers help)

[gloplg]

A big thanks to RQ for opening her home to KBers yesterday!!!! Nice one Petra:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

[laRIKin]

replacement speedo drive & cable & fitted it on the Ducati,& a lighter/adjustable clutch lever,thank you so much!:hug:(I have horrific Carpel Tunnel Syndrome atm,any riding is a struggle so lighter levers all helps)

My pleasure.:ride:
Just done a wee ride on the old MKIII, so may bring it along on Wednesday.
So may have a spare seat, if needed.

SO where are we likely to be going?:corn:

[Dave-]

My pleasure.:ride:
Just done a wee ride on the old MKIII, so may bring it along on Wednesday.
So may have a spare seat, if needed.

SO where are we likely to be going?:corn:

yeah i pulled the fingers at you as you went up colombo just now while i was waiting for my new clutch cover, but you were being far too cool to see me. again.

[Subike]

Me too please ;)

I just need to remember to let the sporties go and hide somewhere near the back, and remind myself that I'm on an old 600 and can't keep up.

You are jesting for sure,
mmmmm,
anyways, Im moving back into town, so there is a high probability that I will be able to attend more WNR's in Febuary

[laRIKin]

yeah i pulled the fingers at you as you went up colombo just now while i was waiting for my new clutch cover, but you were being far too cool to see me. again.

Who are you?? :devil2: :Pokey: :laugh:


Sorry did not see you.
Don't normally check out blokes.

[200BUSA]

So is a ride planned for this Wed? I havent been on one for ages and im getting a bike Wed so would llike a ride asap.

[laRIKin]

So is a ride planned for this Wed? I havent been on one for ages and im getting a bike Wed so would llike a ride asap.

A GS1000?:devil2:

[200BUSA]

close but not quite

[200BUSA]

looked at lots, but have got a bike to keep me going till the new Busa comes.

[laRIKin]

Well done what every you got.
I did see you had bid on a GS1000.

[been_there]

So where are we going?

[Flip]

How about the whole summit road and end up in Sumner somewhere for a :drinkup:

How long does it take to get back from Franz? You can assume I will be doing it a sports bike speed and not Harley speed.

[leopardskin]

How about the whole summit road and end up in Sumner somewhere for a :drinkup:

i like that idea - did this about a week ago - was a great ride...apart from some loose metal on new road just before Sign of Kiwi - found myself on the grass at the side of the road ... quite exciting. Reckon there'd be plenty wanting a ride on wed night.

[TuonoTom]

aromatherapy oils:niceone:

dont use too much!

gotta love the $2 shop in auckland where i stash up:msn-wink:

Am off to the $2 shop today then ha ha. How much is not too much? Do you mix it up then pour the TTS + oil into the 2T tank?

[Iggy]

I will be there to meet up, as have bought a 98 Ducati ST2 4 weeks ago from R1MADNESS bike shop. Am really enjoying the ride on this bike :2thumbsup, would be very keen to do the summit route to sumner as suggested or what ever is decided. Cheers Iggy

[Subike]

If you do the sumit road, just remember that it is summer, holiday time,
and you will come across joggers cyclists, mountain bikers, tourists in campers, boy racers all out to enjoy the same road.
So expect more than just loose shingle on the blind corners.
Yes a great ride in the summer, but dont expect to be safe at any speed over say 80kph, so many possibilities of carnage

[gammaguy]

Am off to the $2 shop today then ha ha. How much is not too much? Do you mix it up then pour the TTS + oil into the 2T tank?

firstly i dont use TTS,im a ROCK OIL SYNTHESIS guy,have been for 25 years:rolleyes:

i use about 10ml per litre .sometimes a little more until i get the aroma i am looking for.just pour into teh oil tank.make sure it is oil not vanilla essence.

that would be bad:Oi:

BTW putoline already make a strawberry scented oil for injector systems:doctor:http://www.putoline.com/en/products/catalogue/segp_scooter/p2tmo/583/scooter/two-stroke-motor-oils/tt-scooter-scented/

[neels]

If you do the sumit road, just remember that it is summer, holiday time,
and you will come across joggers cyclists, mountain bikers, tourists in campers, boy racers all out to enjoy the same road.
So expect more than just loose shingle on the blind corners.
Yes a great ride in the summer, but dont expect to be safe at any speed over say 80kph, so many possibilities of carnage
When I was up there the other day there was quite a bit of loose gravel lying around between gebbies pass and kennedy's bush, as well as the newly sealed bit from SOK to marleys hill.

And as he said look out for cyclists, Le Race is not far away so there are heaps of roadies out training.

I'm probably away wed so won't make it :(

[helenoftroy]

How about the whole summit road and end up in Sumner somewhere for a :drinkup:

Great idea!love this bit of road!:woohoo:

I will be there to meet up, as have bought a 98 Ducati ST2 4 weeks ago from R1MADNESS bike shop. Am really enjoying the ride on this bike :2thumbsup, would be very keen to do the summit route to sumner as suggested or what ever is decided. Cheers Iggy
Awesome choice of bike you have made there!
Go the Ducatis:devil2:

[Iggy]

Awesome choice of bike you have made there!
Go the Ducatis:devil2:[/QUOTE]

Thanks, there is something about these Ducatis....they sure sound like a humming bird. R1madness asked me to tag along so will look forward to meet you and the rest of the gang.:2thumbsup

[Hey wait for me!]

I love it when a plan comes together! I'll be there with um... leathers on!:niceone:

[dangerous]

How about the whole summit road and end up in Sumner somewhere for a :drinkup:so through Hallswell, black tulip, up gebbies to the sumit and then turn left on to the sumit road?
and onto the sumner turn off.

[Hey wait for me!]

As i sit here surfing the web looking at what my next bike will be, I think to myself "What the hell will my next bike be??!!" I mean how on earth do you choose?? When buying a 250 you really are quite limited when you decide on style, performance, and new or used and finally you end up with a small list and you then take some for a ride and make your choice, relatively simple. Things seem to be a lot harder when you go from that to deciding on anything from a 250cc up to a 2300cc bike and there are hundreds of bikes to choose from new, let alone taking used bike's into consideration. I seem to see something and think "Thats the bike! yup i'll get one of those" until I then see something else and think "Hmmm but hey thats bloody nice too!" of course having a garage full of bikes would just lovely but reality unfortunately slaps thy self in the face and says "WHAP! just pick one dick!". How do you choose just one meat from a smorgasboard especially when out of the corner of your eye you spot the pudding?!

[Iggy]

As i sit here surfing the web looking at what my next bike will be, I think to myself "What the hell will my next bike be??!!" I mean how on earth do you choose?? When buying a 250 you really are quite limited when you decide on style, performance, and new or used and finally you end up with a small list and you then take some for a ride and make your choice, relatively simple. Things seem to be a lot harder when you go from that to deciding on anything from a 250cc up to a 2300cc bike and there are hundreds of bikes to choose from new, let alone taking used bike's into consideration. I seem to see something and think "Thats the bike! yup i'll get one of those" until I then see something else and think "Hmmm but hey thats bloody nice too!" of course having a garage full of bikes would just lovely but reality unfortunately slaps thy self in the face and says "WHAP! just pick one dick!". How do you choose just one meat from a smorgasboard especially when out of the corner of your eye you spot the pudding?!

Get a Ducati....I have no regrets!:msn-wink:...but then I am biased, everyone has an opinion on what bike is "the best" :devil2:

[Hey wait for me!]

Yeah well i really like Ducati's right from first being interested in bikes. I love Italian style, personality,quality and performance. For a while i thought i'd buy a SS750 but then i started looking at the 1000cc mark and then the like's of a Moto guzzi Breva,or Moto Marini Corsaro or a Aprilia Tuono tickle my fancy too. At the moment i'm very interested in a Aprilia Shiver. I have only sat on one at this stage. Bloody nice bike especially with ABS! A tad bit to high for me when i'm trying to touch the ground but in riding position very very comfortable!! Style,grunt,racing technology and quality. ooh nice!

[Iggy]

Yeah well i really like Ducati's right from first being interested in bikes. I love Italian style, personality,quality and performance. For a while i thought i'd buy a SS750 but then i started looking at the 1000cc mark and then the like's of a Moto guzzi Breva,or Moto Marini Corsaro or a Aprilia Tuono tickle my fancy too. At the moment i'm very interested in a Aprilia Shiver. I have only sat on one at this stage. Bloody nice bike especially with ABS! A tad bit to high for me when i'm trying to touch the ground but in riding position very very comfortable!! Style,grunt,racing technology and quality. ooh nice!

I had a Yamaha XJ 400 Diversion road bike for a couple of years but then when it came time for an upgrade, was spoilt for choice on what bike I wanted. I always liked Ducatis but did not think I could afford one until I spotted this minter Ducati ST2 for sale at R1madness bike shop (Just Motorcycles). It really comes down to what you can afford, how you can handle the extra weight and horsepower. Good luck on your choice of bike in the future and another thing just google on the bike reviews on any particular bike, as you will get an idea on how they perform by various owners and test riders. Cheers Iggy

[been_there]

As i sit here surfing the web looking at what my next bike will be, I think to myself "What the hell will my next bike be??!!" I mean how on earth do you choose?? When buying a 250 you really are quite limited when you decide on style, performance, and new or used and finally you end up with a small list and you then take some for a ride and make your choice, relatively simple. Things seem to be a lot harder when you go from that to deciding on anything from a 250cc up to a 2300cc bike and there are hundreds of bikes to choose from new, let alone taking used bike's into consideration. I seem to see something and think "Thats the bike! yup i'll get one of those" until I then see something else and think "Hmmm but hey thats bloody nice too!" of course having a garage full of bikes would just lovely but reality unfortunately slaps thy self in the face and says "WHAP! just pick one dick!". How do you choose just one meat from a smorgasboard especially when out of the corner of your eye you spot the pudding?!

You try the ones that make your top 5, if you can decide on a top 5.
I really like my Daytona, but would also like a more upright riding bike (cruiser or naked bike), a touring bike (for 2 up) and a motorxcross...
And a boss hoss just for the hell of it.

Just be like laRIKin and become a bike whore... :dodge: lol

[dangerous]

Yeah well i really like Ducati's right from first being interested in bikes. I love Italian style, personality,quality and performance. For a while i thought i'd buy a SS750 but then i started looking at the 1000cc mark and then the like's of a Moto guzzi Breva,or Moto Marini Corsaro or a Aprilia Tuono tickle my fancy too. At the moment i'm very interested in a Aprilia Shiver. I have only sat on one at this stage. Bloody nice bike especially with ABS! A tad bit to high for me when i'm trying to touch the ground but in riding position very very comfortable!! Style,grunt,racing technology and quality. ooh nice!

hate to piss on ya parade... but ya on ye 1st bike right? best you wait 27yrs and 300,000 k before ya start dreaming, in the mean time stick with the 250, then 400, 600/750, 1000... this over time, then you can be like me on a MM Corsaro :devil2::devil2::devil2:

[Dave-]

hey D, wanna keep that sort of thing out of this thread?

I just dont want you giving the new riders a bad impression on what acceptable riding is.

thanks :)

[far queue]

Meanwhile back on track ...

so through Hallswell, black tulip, up gebbies to the sumit and then turn left on to the sumit road?
and onto the sumner turn off.I was thinking - up and over Dyers Pass, past Sign of Kiwi to Gov Bay, Wheat Sheaf, Gebbies Pass, Summit Rd, straight ahead past Sign of Kiwi again, follow Summit Rd, down Evans Pass to Sumner = minimum distance to the twisties from BK carpark and maximum amount of twisties.

[KiwiPhoenix]

I won't be doing the ride on Wed night but will come and see you off! Got stuff to do unfortunately!

[dangerous]

hey D, wanna keep that sort of thing out of this thread?

I just dont want you giving the new riders a bad impression on what acceptable riding is.

thanks :)

and who are you again...?

[cruza]

and who are you again...?

No Show? :innocent:

[phoenixgtr]

Hmmm...I see the threads been nice and busy while I've been away. I like farqueue's idea. Should be along on Weds

[Footless]

tag along? I dont have a group that I regularly ride with. Who is the ride open to? Is this a club thing?

[FJRider]

tag along? I dont have a group that I regularly ride with. Who is the ride open to? Is this a club thing?

Anyone that shows up ... with or without a bike... :lol:

[helenoftroy]

Its for anyone who wants to come along and ride....Meet Wednesdays 6pm Burger King,Moorhouse Ave,leave at 6.30.:scooter::scooter::scooter:

You might like to read 1st posts of this thread

[Footless]

Thanks - will see you all on Wednesday

[Bren_chch]

Its for anyone who wants to come along and ride....Meet Wednesdays 6pm Burger King,Moorhouse Ave,leave at 6.30.:scooter::scooter::scooter:

You might like to read 1st posts of this thread


see u wednesday... will u be bringing ur wrist? :doctor:

[helenoftroy]

see u wednesday... will u be bringing ur wrist? :doctor:

I will bring my wrist,might even bring two...tho theyre both a bit second rate atm:nya:

[Roger]

I will bring my wrist,might even bring two...tho theyre both a bit second rate atm:nya:So I'll be out of luck for a bit of assisted hanky panky, slap and tickle then :tugger:

[E Ashmore]

As i sit here surfing the web looking at what my next bike will be, I think to myself "What the hell will my next bike be??!!" I mean how on earth do you choose?? When buying a 250 you really are quite limited when you decide on style, performance, and new or used and finally you end up with a small list and you then take some for a ride and make your choice, relatively simple. Things seem to be a lot harder when you go from that to deciding on anything from a 250cc up to a 2300cc bike and there are hundreds of bikes to choose from new, let alone taking used bike's into consideration. I seem to see something and think "Thats the bike! yup i'll get one of those" until I then see something else and think "Hmmm but hey thats bloody nice too!" of course having a garage full of bikes would just lovely but reality unfortunately slaps thy self in the face and says "WHAP! just pick one dick!". How do you choose just one meat from a smorgasboard especially when out of the corner of your eye you spot the pudding?!
as someone who just upgraded to a 600. i would suggest going japanese, they are great bikes and are relatively cheap. and as much as i hate to admit it dangerous is right, dont go straight to a huge powerful bike. going from a 250 with 30hp to a bike with over 150-180 hp is a huge step up. get a second had 600/750 and enjoy the ride. after you have more experience riding then get your dream bike.

[TuonoTom]

I have also just "upgraded". Get a smoker :devil2:

[McWild]

Just buy it for you...

Don't buy something for anyone else.


If it takes your fancy and you can afford it just go for it. They're all just bikes.

IMO the whole "don't buy a 1000cc you'll kill yourself" talk is absolute bullshit. If you have the mindset you already have everything you need.

My 2c.

[Dave-]

and who are you again...?

I'm just someone concerned about your blaise attitude towards safety on their ride, considering you're such a preacher of safety and good riding technique it suprises me to see you posting images of yourself recklessly flouting the law and safety.

D I hope for your red face's even more redder sake I never hear of you doing wheelies on my ride, cause you will be asked to leave.

[gammaguy]

I'm just someone concerned about your blaise attitude towards safety on their ride, considering you're such a preacher of safety and good riding technique it suprises me to see you posting images of yourself recklessly flouting the law and safety.

D I hope for your red face's even more redder sake I never hear of you doing wheelies on my ride, cause you will be asked to leave.

raises an interesting point there

i have seen a few "questionable"moves on the Wed Nite Rides but never dreamed of waving any big sticks or making any kind of fuss,preferring to get away from the riders concerned and letting them have their crash in private.

If there is a system in place re : policing and upholding of any standards,i would like to know who administers them,just for future reference.

as you were.....

[Hey wait for me!]

Well thanks for all the advice people, will take all of it into consideration when i make the move to the next bike :) Although i'm only riding a 250 at the moment i have actually been riding since i was 14, but i never got around to getting my full licence and have only owned small bikes and i haven't had a bike for the last 12 years. I thought that while i get my confidence back i'll start off again with a 250. For my height and weight I probably wouldn't get anything bigger than a 650/750 and something in a small frame too. I'd also love to give bucket racing ago one day too, it looks like a right royal bag of fun to me! I'm enjoying riding with the experienced riders on wednesday rides, following their lines and seeing how they ride. Its a great way to learn what to do and... ahem... in some cases what not to do...

[far queue]

I'm just someone concerned about your blaise attitude towards safety on their ride, considering you're such a preacher of safety and good riding technique it suprises me to see you posting images of yourself recklessly flouting the law and safety.

D I hope for your red face's even more redder sake I never hear of you doing wheelies on my ride, cause you will be asked to leave.:jerry::wari::corn:

[laRIKin]

Just be like laRIKin and become a bike whore... :dodge: lol

I heard that.:Playnice:

After 18 odd years with five bikes with the basically the same motor.

I needed a change, so had to kiss a few frog's until I got a Swan.(Duck does not sound right here).

Yes I really do like this bike more than the others.
But having done 9000 K's on the Duck to date.(not bad in 3 months one week)

I may have to trade again.:whistle:
Or buy another bike to share the K's with.:2thumbsup

We just did 800K's ride yesterday and was SDU's longest ride.
And a big thanks to miSTer and R1maddness.:2thumbsup

My advise to a new bike is.
Make a list of what you like and than talk to people that know about them. (older guys or gal's that have been riding for more than a few years)
Listen and listen, to what could be good and bad for you.
Test ride and think is this bike to much for ME at the moment.
Then talk and listen and think with your head and not your ego or dick.

[SVboy]

I'm just someone concerned about your blaise attitude towards safety on their ride, considering you're such a preacher of safety and good riding technique it suprises me to see you posting images of yourself recklessly flouting the law and safety.

D I hope for your red face's even more redder sake I never hear of you doing wheelies on my ride, cause you will be asked to leave.

FFS Dave-pull your head in!!!

[phoenixgtr]

Oh ffs. I'm getting sick of all this bitching and moaning and trolling. There's nothing wrong with an awesome wheely now and then as long as you're not putting other riders in danger!! Which leads me to my next point: If when on these rides someone does something that really upsets you (you're afraid for your safety) then we can talk to them politely and say "hey, could you not do that near me again?" Afterall, we're all human. We all like a thrill, but we all have our own boundaries :girlfight:

[dangerous]

I'm just someone concerned about your blaise attitude towards safety on their ride, considering you're such a preacher of safety and good riding technique it suprises me to see you posting images of yourself recklessly flouting the law and safety.

You missed my point... at your age and HWFM, pay attention to what the elders say, we been around and seen it all ya know... like I posted ride safe learn slow go up in CC's and make it to my age then doing a wheelie like I posted is no more unsafe that riding in a straight line.

IMO its les safe for a greenie (but learning well) like you to be flunting ya self on what is one of the fastest bikes on the road/hills than it is for a old cock like me doing a wheelie in a empty road with no one watching. (you do relise the young think cos you handle a R6 so can they)


D I hope for your red face's even more redder sake I never hear of you doing wheelies on my ride, cause you will be asked to leave.

Stop right there... who the hell do you think you are Dave "your rides" ask me to leave... not possible, you sound like lama solo? loan rider... do you think you are a gang leader some one important... ya not just like me... get over it man you will find it more relaxing.

The roads are free for anyone to ride, and dicks wont last long and thats with out even having to threten them like you just did me. You are young and green man... but a hell of a good prick aswell.

So just for you dave... when you grow up (takes 100,000s of kms and decades) you to will be able to do this... and this

[dangerous]

Oh ffs. I'm getting sick of all this bitching and moaning and trolling. There's nothing wrong with an awesome wheely now and then as long as you're not putting other riders in danger!! Which leads me to my next point: If when on these rides someone does something that really upsets you (you're afraid for your safety) then we can talk to them politely and say "hey, could you not do that near me again?" Afterall, we're all human. We all like a thrill, but we all have our own boundaries :girlfight:

Damn your getting older and wiser by the day... Dave should follow in your foot steps man.
Dont worry about the "bitching and moaning and trolling" its actually helpfull, no point in hiding the truth from up and comming riders, and it is the net, and being on this thread it will be taken in and riders will learn the easy way rather than not reading it and ending up in a heap.
Agree with ya commenting on someone that thretens ya safety. :2thumbsup


Well thanks for all the advice people, will take all of it into consideration when i make the move to the next bike :) Although i'm only riding a 250 at the moment i have actually been riding since i was 14, but i never got around to getting my full licence and have only owned small bikes and i haven't had a bike for the last 12 years. I thought that while i get my confidence back i'll start off again with a 250. For my height and weight I probably wouldn't get anything bigger than a 650/750 and something in a small frame too. I'd also love to give bucket racing ago one day too, it looks like a right royal bag of fun to me!
yeah IMO a older 600 even a VFR400 as next bike something that is easier and cheaper to repair... should the learning curve take a bump. And bucktracing is great for learning to.


FFS Dave-pull your head in!!!
HEY... LOL evin Im not that rude hehehe, kinda does get a point over tho, OHHH shit ok I was thinking it :whistle:


as someone who just upgraded to a 600. i would suggest going japanese, they are great bikes and are relatively cheap. and as much as i hate to admit it dangerous is right, dont go straight to a huge powerful bike. going from a 250 with 30hp to a bike with over 150-180 hp is a huge step up. get a second had 600/750 and enjoy the ride. after you have more experience riding then get your dream bike.
well said

[tupelo]

Damn your getting older and wiser by the day... Dave should follow in your foot steps man.
Dont worry about the "bitching and moaning and trolling" its actually helpfull, no point in hiding the truth from up and comming riders, and it is the net, and being on this thread it will be taken in and riders will learn the easy way rather than not reading it and ending up in a heap.
Agree with ya commenting on someone that thretens ya safety. :2thumbsup


yeah IMO a older 600 even a VFR400 as next bike something that is easier and cheaper to repair... should the learning curve take a bump. And bucktracing is great for learning to.


HEY... LOL evin Im not that rude hehehe, kinda does get a point over tho, OHHH shit ok I was thinking it :whistle:


well said I'm with you on this one D. As a learner absolutlely green to bikes, I want to be told straight up. I went riding with some WNR's on Sunday and one told me my lines were shit (Thanks Bren). I have been on WNR since Augast and usually ride in the middle somewhere yet no one has pointed this out before and to be fair I have never asked. My point is if I am seen doing something wrong or making bad choices I want some of the experienced riders to tell me and pull know punches. I would sooner have it this way than lose my head on a right hander!

I also got you point D. re when you put the k's under belt you will be able to ride like this...assuming you can be patient and hold to the wider learning curve instread of cutting corners. I am only a learner on a motorbike it doesn't make me some idiot that thinks if he see's a wheely I am going to rush out and try it on my self.

[KiwiPhoenix]

My point is if I am seen doing something wrong or making bad choices I want some of the experienced riders to tell me and pull know punches. I would sooner have it this way than lose my head on a right hander!

Not everyone has the confidence to do this and besides someone you barely know saying to you that your riding is crap, you wouldn't take it very well! Ok, I know I wouldn't!! That person may not know what you are like, what your attitude is to riding etc but thats the great thing about the Wed night rides is that you can ride your ride and eventually someone will tell you to pull your head in but you will take it in your stride.


I also got you point D. re when you put the k's under belt you will be able to ride like this...assuming you can be patient and hold to the wider learning curve instread of cutting corners.

Even putting the km's under your belt won't automatically make you a better rider. I've put about 4000km on my bike in the last 2.5 months but I don't believe that makes me a better rider than anyone else who has done any more or less. In my opinion it's about your attitude and your willingness to take on board what people are saying that will make your riding better and of course safer!


I am only a learner on a motorbike it doesn't make me some idiot that thinks if he see's a wheely I am going to rush out and try it on my self.

Same here! I have seen someone do a wheely past me and believe me it's not something that I really want to try!! It does look cool, but not for me!!

Just my 2c. ;)

[dangerous]

Even putting the km's under your belt won't automatically make you a better rider. I've put about 4000km on my bike in the last 2.5 months but I don't believe that makes me a better rider than anyone else who has done any more or less. In my opinion it's about your attitude and your willingness to take on board what people are saying that will make your riding better and of course safer!
very correct... its taken me 27 years and I still learn every time I ride, the day you stop learning is the day ya end up in a box.
In your case KP 4000k in 2.5 months is impresive, BUT what that can do is have you repeating bad habbits... ya need the break and time inbetween the kilometers.

tupelo... LOL you do ride like shit, but think about it, you have started at the deepest of deep ends, never riden in ya life and you buy a bike and ride dunedin to chch, I amazed you made it. Thats ok tho cos ya have to start somewere. Im not sure how to help due to your choice of bike, the body positing I like to promote wont work the same, or maybe it will, duno never spent much time on a cruser, IMHO a hard style to learn on. But keep listening and learning and like all those willing you will make it.

NB: body position has a serious lot to do with how you corner, its not just about lines. IMHO

[KiwiPhoenix]

very correct... its taken me 27 years and I still learn every time I ride, the day you stop learning is the day ya end up in a box.
In your case KP 4000k in 2.5 months is impresive, BUT what that can do is have you repeating bad habbits... ya need the break and time inbetween the kilometers.



You are right that you do learn something everytime you ride!!

Thats why when I ride I ask people to keep an eye on me and give me some advice if they think I need it!!;)

[Retroqueen]

In your case KP 4000k in 2.5 months is impresive, BUT what that can do is have you repeating bad habbits... ya need the break and time inbetween the kilometers.

tupelo... LOL you do ride like shit,

Hey D, Do what I did and take them aside and ask them if they would like me to see how they are doing!!!!
On Sunday four of us rode and seeing as there were two "experienced" (I'll never be experienced enough") riders and two learners I took it upon myself to ask them if they wanted any advice.
I had let the cobwebs fly by then and was more than happy to follow and watch.
KP has improved immensely and she will go far. At this point I didn't see any "bad habits" She keeps her head on the "right" side of the middle white line and doesn't stray too far. Time and more riding and watching will benefit her...
Tupelo had never been asked and like he said hadn't thought to ask. Cruiser or no cruiser ya still need to understand the lines.
So I simply asked him to follow my lines and exaggerated them so he could get an idea about what is meant by "apex" and not hanging your head over the white line..
did the same last week with GEForce.
Shrek will tell you i was a shocker when I first got onto the XJR last year. wonder I never lost my head they way i was going...
So you guys who are quick to slag off and give these young ones and new ones shit about their riding and I don't mean only Mr D.
Pull your heads in, take some time and ask them if they want help instead of intimidating them with your experience and so called prowess!!!!
an hour of your time and positive energy is what they need!!
Shit that seemed more like $2 worth but I said it now :2thumbsup:2thumbsup

[KiwiPhoenix]

KP has improved immensely and she will go far. At this point I didn't see any "bad habits" She keeps her head on the "right" side of the left hand line and doesn't stray too far. Time and more riding and watching will benefit her...

Thank you RQ!! It was definitely great to have you guys follow and give advice!


So you guys who are quick to slag off and give these young ones and new ones shit about their riding and I don't mean only Mr D.
Pull your heads in, take some time and ask them if they want help instead of intimidating them with your experience and so called prowess!!!!
an hour of your time and positive energy is what they need!!
Shit that seemed more like $2 worth but I said it now :2thumbsup:2thumbsup

Thats it, noone is just going to head up to someone and ask a stranger to watch them and give advice!! They will want to watch, then learn and then ask for help. Not everyone is like me and just starts to talk to people and ask questions!! I didn't get the name Bike W**re for nothing!! :whistle:;)

[stevewederell]

Only read the last two posts. At work and sleepy after feed of BK and about to hit more exciting paperwork...

To anyone who thinks or feels that my riding is shit, have stupid repetitive errors...you'd be right. I ( like many others I'm sure) will welcome comments and hints. I have had a lot of help from a number of riders and I have tried to correct my "style".

I consider myself to be a bit of a shit rider and that's why I'm happy to stay near the back and ride my own pace. I know the previous posts (that I haven't read) do not pertain to me, but any similar thoughts can be told to my face, help me get better. Posts and talking behind mine or anyone elses back helps no one and just tears down the cool community that we have.

Now lets all stop :girlfight:, have a :hug: and move on eh?

I think that comes to only $1.50 which is about all my lunch was really worth:beer:

[tupelo]

[QUOTE=dangerous;1129590283
tupelo... LOL you do ride like shit, but think about it, you have started at the deepest of deep ends, never riden in ya life and you buy a bike and ride dunedin to chch, I amazed you made it. Thats ok tho cos ya have to start somewere. Im not sure how to help due to your choice of bike, the body positing I like to promote wont work the same, or maybe it will, duno never spent much time on a cruser, IMHO a hard style to learn on. But keep listening and learning and like all those willing you will make it.

NB: body position has a serious lot to do with how you corner, its not just about lines. IMHO[/QUOTE]

D. LOL I opened myself up for that one...You just wait until I pick up my new Ducati 1000 Monster next week that I will be riding back from Nelson..:msn-wink::msn-wink::doh:

[kerryhare]

After reading all this, I don't think I will bother coming along on a Wednesday night ride for a very long time at least until I am a so called "experienced rider". which IMO will be a very long way off. I think there are some great teachers amongst the riders that go on the Wednesday night ride that I would love to learn off. RQ been one of them. I am always open to productive criticism. So if any one wants to take me under their wing I am all for it but it wont be on a Wednesday night.