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Tink
29th November 2009, 14:35
I am not particularly to the harbour bridge on a windy day, and I wasn't going to pass up going to Puhoi, so jumped on bikes Saturday morning, and headed north, not a long ride about 88km, but roads I don't know and wind.

The bummer was didn't even go to the pub!!!!! GO FIGURE:argh:
Mom
29th November 2009, 14:49
Well done you! I told you you could do it!
p.dath
29th November 2009, 15:12
The Puhoi pub us such a great hang out for bikers. Real friendly and a great atmosphere.

How come you didn't go?
The Everlasting
29th November 2009, 15:15
I was on the motorway today,it's really rather scary with heavy winds,I prefer not to use motorways at this stage.
gwigs
29th November 2009, 15:27
I was on the motorway today,it's really rather scary with heavy winds,I prefer not to use motorways at this stage.

When its windy like that you need to create a low profile,
lay down over the tank and tuck in behind your fairing or screen if you have one and try to relax ,dont stiffen up ,it just takes a bit of getiing used to.
The Everlasting
29th November 2009, 15:37
When its windy like that you need to create a low profile,
lay down over the tank and tuck in behind your fairing or screen if you have one and try to relax ,dont stiffen up ,it just takes a bit of getiing used to.


Oh yeah,I wasn't doing that. Thanks for the tip..:)
Danae
29th November 2009, 16:06
Oh yeah,I wasn't doing that. Thanks for the tip..:)

Try not to pull in the clutch emergency brake style either when you get a particularly heavy gust of wind. The final drive/flywheel combo (I believe) is creating a gyroscopic force which is helping to keep the bike upright. Cut that off and you will become a lot more unstable.
Chisanga
29th November 2009, 16:18
I am not particularly to the harbour bridge on a windy day, and I wasn't going to pass up going to Puhoi, so jumped on bikes Saturday morning, and headed north, not a long ride about 88km, but roads I don't know and wind.

The bummer was didn't even go to the pub!!!!! GO FIGURE:argh:

You can always go up the North Western and take the Upper Harbour Highway if you don't feel like taking the bridge..... quite a bit longer but safer if you are not used to the wind :)
GOONR
29th November 2009, 16:22
I am not particularly to the harbour bridge on a windy day, and I wasn't going to pass up going to Puhoi, so jumped on bikes Saturday morning, and headed north, not a long ride about 88km, but roads I don't know and wind.

The bummer was didn't even go to the pub!!!!! GO FIGURE:argh:

So you did the bridge?!
Tink
29th November 2009, 16:24
The Puhoi pub us such a great hang out for bikers. Real friendly and a great atmosphere.

How come you didn't go?

Because my friends (kbr's) live around the corner and they were having a party!!! And we had to get back on sunday for a trademe buyer. Plus we go there enough lol


When its windy like that you need to create a low profile,
lay down over the tank and tuck in behind your fairing or screen if you have one and try to relax ,dont stiffen up ,it just takes a bit of getiing used to.

I am pretty good in the wind now, but my bike is light, and a cruiser, if I was on a sports bike different story. Took the north western, then highway 17... albany highway etc... nice fun roads.
Tink
29th November 2009, 16:24
So you did the bridge?!

LOL NOOOOO!!! I did text you to say we were heading up... :P
Maha
29th November 2009, 16:31
Now let me get this right.
The thread title says, Made it to the Puhoi Pub.
But you didnt? is that correct?
GOONR
29th November 2009, 16:31
LOL NOOOOO!!! I did text you to say we were heading up... :P


Arrggh, bullshit, I've changed my mobile number but hadn't updated my profile... :Oops:, done now! I've spent half the day cleaning the bike, the other half drinking beer:drinkup::drinkup:
Howsie
29th November 2009, 16:38
I am pretty good in the wind now, but my bike is light, and a cruiser, if I was on a sports bike different story.

I did the bridge today also, its no different on a sports than a cruiser, possibly easier on a cruiser???? I just hunker down, keep the throttle on and go. Stay loose and let the bike move then bring it back if it gets too far out.

Its lots of fun!! At least you were out in this weather, the only way to get used to it is to ride in it. Cant let it stop you too much. :woohoo:
Howsie
29th November 2009, 16:39
And I did make it to the Puhoi Pub!
Tink
29th November 2009, 16:39
Now let me get this right.
The thread title says, Made it to the Puhoi Pub.
But you didnt? is that correct?

We rode past it... lol


Arrggh, bullshit, I've changed my mobile number but hadn't updated my profile... :Oops:, done now! I've spent half the day cleaning the bike, the other half drinking beer:drinkup::drinkup:

:doh: Another time.
Tink
29th November 2009, 16:43
And I did make it to the Puhoi Pub!

Nice!!!! Well I will be going again... prob a lot over summer :)
Mom
29th November 2009, 16:54
We rode past it... lol

I take it back :sunny:

Get yourself over that bridge girl!
Tink
29th November 2009, 17:08
i take it back :sunny:

Get yourself over that bridge girl!

one day mom!!!!!
GOONR
29th November 2009, 17:16
I take it back :sunny:

Get yourself over that bridge girl!

I agree!! Once you have been over the bridge once you will ask yourself what the fuss was all about.. Believe me, I've been there. four months ago I was petrified of the bridge, now I go over twice a day in rush hour. Even lane split if I'm in the right frame of mind. But like I have said before, pick your first day, make sure its nice with no wind. That will give you the confidence, no looking back after that.
Tink
29th November 2009, 18:00
I agree!! Once you have been over the bridge once you will ask yourself what the fuss was all about.. Believe me, I've been there. four months ago I was petrified of the bridge, now I go over twice a day in rush hour. Even lane split if I'm in the right frame of mind. But like I have said before, pick your first day, make sure its nice with no wind. That will give you the confidence, no looking back after that.

Thats the thing... its been quite windy the last few months, well here anyway. I don't like traffic at the best of times, mainly because I can't get her up to 100km without it sounding like crap. PS the massey/albany run is more fun!!!
oldguy
29th November 2009, 18:35
I am not particularly to the harbour bridge on a windy day, and I wasn't going to pass up going to Puhoi, so jumped on bikes Saturday morning, and headed north, not a long ride about 88km, but roads I don't know and wind.

The bummer was didn't even go to the pub!!!!! GO FIGURE:argh:

Hey hey hey well done gal, don't worry about not going to the pub, you didn't miss anything, its over rated anyway, just a bunch of leather clad bikers hang out there anyway.:msn-wink:
GOONR
29th November 2009, 18:38
Thats the thing... its been quite windy the last few months, well here anyway

Know what ya mean, I was lucky and had a few really nice days a couple of weeks after I got the bike so did my first run over then.
Itchy_Kiwis
9th December 2009, 20:24
I often go to the Puhoi Pub .
usually i walk there for two reasons
first i can drink as much as i want and then just stagger home cause i live 500m down the road
second i would feel a bit out of place with my L plate parked up with the other bikes so i usually park out the front of the shop and walk the rest of the way LOL :banana:
Edbear
9th December 2009, 20:35
I agree!! Once you have been over the bridge once you will ask yourself what the fuss was all about.. Believe me, I've been there. four months ago I was petrified of the bridge, now I go over twice a day in rush hour. Even lane split if I'm in the right frame of mind. But like I have said before, pick your first day, make sure its nice with no wind. That will give you the confidence, no looking back after that.

If you follow me over I'll break all the wind for you and you can cruise behind me in comfort... :niceone: