Under 250cc group ride - anyone keen?

[Addict]

I went on my first group ride last thursday on my cbr 250, felt like a bit of a knob around all thest frigin fast bikes so thought i might put this out there.

I am keen on a easy cruise with other bikes of similar power, thinking something like a 1 to 2 hour jaunt through the country around some nice corners.

Possibly the coast road to miranda or papakura-clevedon-maraetai-botany finish up at cock and bull or something?


Suggestions?

Mike

Final route:

Depart 10:30
Stop clevedon & Kaiawa & finally Cock & Bull.

(AARRGGHH, fuck it I am having insane difficulty tryiny to stick in a google map!!! so fuck it!)

Chapel rd -whitford - maraetai - clevedon - kaiawa - miranda - maramarua - hunua - clevedon - wellsford - botany.

Hope to see you all there and safe riding.

Mike

[Tink]

I went on my first group ride last thursday on my cbr 250, felt like a bit of a knob around all thest frigin fast bikes so thought i might put this out there.

I am keen on a easy cruise with other bikes of similar power, thinking something like a 1 to 2 hour jaunt through the country around some nice corners.

Possibly the coast road to miranda or papakura-clevedon-maraetai-botany finish up at cock and bull or something?


Suggestions?

Mike

That might just be good for me.... keep me posted... away till thursday, but free next weekend, unless we ride to Pauanui!!!!

[The Everlasting]

Yeah,sounds like a good idea,maybe meet somewhere central,and then go from there?

[brendonjw]

Yep sounds good so count me in, im always up for a ride out those ways. I cant do next sat due to fam xmas thing but im keen for a ride on sunday if anyones interested :scooter:

[gilly]

I went on my first group ride last thursday on my cbr 250, felt like a bit of a knob around all thest frigin fast bikes

Yes, would like a cruise at a 250cc speed.

But don't give up on the Thursday night rides, I'll be back with the south auckland lot in a couple of weeks, I ride a bit like the nana I am and it would be great to have some company at the back.
Don't worry about keeping up with the big sports bikes thats not what the group rides are about ;)

[Addict]

Ok, next sunday then.

Route suggestions?

[The Everlasting]

Probably no good for me next sunday,but I reckon we should have plenty more learner rides,cos you can't compare a piddly 45hp against all those 180hp+ Sports bikes that most of the experienced riders have.

[Dean]

Yeah im down for next Sunday, can I be Tail end Charilie?

[Hiflyer]

Yeah im down for next Sunday, can I be Tail end Charilie?

You will have to be your slow anyway :scooter::sweatdrop;)

[Hiflyer]

That might just be good for me.... keep me posted... away till thursday, but free next weekend, unless we ride to Pauanui!!!!

Take the long way round, through coromandel town (SLIGHT detour) and I'll come haha.

[Dean]

You will have to be your slow anyway :scooter::sweatdrop;)

Yes that is why im as slow as a snail I can only go 20kph max boosted out with nitrous so I will be TEC sweet.

[steel001]

Keen to join the ride as well if thats cool, whereabouts are ya headed?

Kaiaua is always a good ride, or could go further say Kaiaua , Miranda, Ngatea, Thames.....Pauanui ;)

[Hiflyer]

Yes that is why im as slow as a snail I can only go 20kph max boosted out with nitrous so I will be TEC sweet.

Why are you slow? i didn't give you a reason :crazy: na all good man I understand that you dont want to waste us all and embarass us..


Keen to join the ride as well if thats cool, whereabouts are ya headed?

Kaiaua is always a good ride, or could go further say Kaiaua , Miranda, Ngatea, Thames.....Pauanui ;)

I like this idea!

[Dean]

Why are you slow? i didn't give you a reason :crazy: na all good man I understand that you dont want to waste us all and embarass us..

What bike do you have?
Its going to be a nice hot day so im going to cruise.
If you can convince everyone to do this route : kaukop, wellsford, mangawai then back to silverdale I will buy you lunch, you cant say no to country fried chicken.

[ReigN]

Me and the cuz might be keen depending on time, got church in the morning for an hour, otherwise be allll good!:rockon:

[Mully]

Can I come if I take out three of my spark plugs?

[Addict]

I think Meet at botany in front of robert harris, about 10:30?, head off when all there, to clevedon via maraetai stop for break and re-group. then head off to miranda/Kaiaua or somthing near with food/coffee - suggestions?
Then if still keen for twisties then turn around and go back or cruise back via maramarua meet & finish up at pub in drury?

Dean - north shore is a long way for me how about everyone else? I will go with majority.

ReigN - is 10:30 to early for you?

Mully - I bit of experience could be helpfull, I guess the road belongs to everyone so if you wanna come along sure, but don't expect me to try to keep up with you if you get sick of the pace.

Mike

[skinman]

Original ride sounds great
Now, if I just hide the L plate.....

[Scotty595]

Sound good. I could be keen. Depends on times/dates etc as work is always screwing with my desire to go for a normal ride in the Weekend

[brendonjw]

I think Meet at botany in front of robert harris, about 10:30?, head off when all there, to clevedon via maraetai stop for break and re-group. then head off to miranda/Kaiaua or somthing near with food/coffee - suggestions?
Then if still keen for twisties then turn around and go back or cruise back via maramarua meet & finish up at pub in drury?

Mike

I did this route last weekend, but from clevedon went out to kawakawa bay and then round the coast to miranda before heading back along state highway 2 (maramarua) back to botney, i think the round trip was close to 170K with some nice scenery on the way :scooter:

[Dean]

Can someone please post a picture of the route Addict suggested two posts above me from google maps, to inform those not so fond of the area/route.

[gijoe1313]

Usually the learner friendly rides used to start from BP Botany (being a servo and all) since it was easy to get to and then straight into Whitford for some nice rides out!

Good to see some people taking the initiative and sorting out something! If'n I'm free, would be glad to tag along and help (showing the route or being TEC ...)

[Mully]

Mully - I bit of experience could be helpfull, I guess the road belongs to everyone so if you wanna come along sure, but don't expect me to try to keep up with you if you get sick of the pace.

You clearly aren't aware that I ride like a little pig-tailed girl.

[Thaeos]

So this is happening on Sunday the 13th? I'm definitely keen if I don't have to work.

[Addict]

Sorry dean here goes - hope this works.
http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=miranda+hot+springs&daddr=-36.897744,175.01358+to:588+Chapel+Rd,+East+Tamaki, +Manukau+2013+(Robert+Harris+Cafe)&hl=en&geocode=Ff1JyP0dNkhzCikPmeic2GFtbTGRSQg6kebd3Q%3B% 3BFaZwzP0ddP1sCiEzJiuLOdR5KykHuYBlnkwNbTENUSafO1H7 LQ&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=11&via=1&sll=-36.980615,175.064392&sspn=0.3335,0.724411&ie=UTF8&ll=-37.040928,175.137177&spn=0.333235,0.986023&z=11

[Addict]

You clearly aren't aware that I ride like a little pig-tailed girl.

Come along then! would be great to meet someone who rides at my pace:yes:

[wisefxx]

im keen. would be cool if someone could keep me posted 021 132 8099

cheers
tim

[steel001]

Definately keen, have taken that route only once before but it was an awesome ride, hopefully the weather will be in our side.

[KiWiP]

Sounds like fun, I've not been on a group ride before so slow, cruizy, no stress would be good.

[brendonjw]

I Agree with Gijoe about starting from the BP station, that way anyone who wants to do last min tire presure check or fuel top ups can :sweatdrop plus it looks like we are getting a fair bit of interest for it and with the Xmas shopping starting up at botney it will be pretty busy outside Robert harris i think :yes:

[Tink]

Take the long way round, through coromandel town (SLIGHT detour) and I'll come haha.

Mmm never done that before... the road was not to bad up here yesterday, will be home on thurs and hopefully back on bike Saturday for the night... might try the loop if weather is good for sunday.

[brendonjw]

And the group ride guide for those who havent read it yet (just thought someone should post it up)

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=107628

[Addict]

Good point brendon, would hate to get mashed with a cager in a carpark before we even start! meet at bp good idea me thinks.

[brendonjw]

Hey Addict, do you want to edit your first post with the time and route that we are thinking of doing?

[carlosliu]

Im keen to join this ride. Just need to know where is the BP Botany station. :wacko:

[ReigN]

ReigN - is 10:30 to early for you?

Mike

Hey Mike,

Church is at 10am so may have to give it a miss or catchup wit ya'll at some point aye. Otherwise, if ya'll don't mind us rocking up with our 'L' plates though then all good, will have a talk to the cuzzy anyways:woohoo:

Cheers

ReigN

[brendonjw]

Im keen to join this ride. Just need to know where is the BP Botany station. :wacko:

Its pretty much on the corner of Chapel RD and Ti Rakau

http://www.wises.co.nz/#c/-36.92884/174.916527/18/

[CookMySock]

And the group ride guide for those who havent read it yet (just thought someone should post it up)

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=107628Yeah I had decided not to say anything here, but you learner and restricted doods should adhere to this document religiously until you have enough experience to make up your own mind in the 1/4 second that you will have. I have heard of these sort of rides come back with literally half the bikes on a trailer, so don't let your guard down. And have fun, kthx.

Steve

[Thaeos]

http://www.metservice.co.nz/towns-cities/auckland

Says it'll be raining on the Sunday.

[Dean]

http://www.metservice.co.nz/towns-cities/auckland

Says it'll be raining on the Sunday.

Because it will be raining this Sunday, next Sunday Addict, next Sunday!!!

[gijoe1313]

:rofl: I remember a wee whiles back when I was on my chewfiddy, a mad few of us still learning like you ... went and rode in the wettest, most intolerable day for newbies to ride out on! Mad we were!

But yes, all for the best to have the better weather to ride in! Keep at it!

[McJim]

:rofl: I remember a wee whiles back when I was on my chewfiddy, a mad few of us still learning like you ... went and rode in the wettest, most intolerable day for newbies to ride out on! Mad we were!

But yes, all for the best to have the better weather to ride in! Keep at it!

I cannot begin to imagine what kind of loonies you rode with that would be out in monsoons!....wait a minute....it's all coming back to me now....

[Donor]

:rofl: I remember a wee whiles back when I was on my chewfiddy, a mad few of us still learning like you ... went and rode in the wettest, most intolerable day for newbies to ride out on! Mad we were!


I cannot begin to imagine what kind of loonies you rode with that would be out in monsoons!....wait a minute....it's all coming back to me now....

You guys were crazy to have ridden with a complete n00b on a dodgy 2 stroke in such crap weather back then...

...Oh wait...

Anyhoo - if'n I can swing it, I may tag along.

[brendonjw]

http://www.metservice.co.nz/towns-cities/auckland

Says it'll be raining on the Sunday.

I have enough trouble trusting the forcast for tomorrow let alone 5 days out :bash:. But if its right it does say clearing in the middle of the day

Depending on how it turns out I was thinking we could turn this into a regular thing, maybe every 2nd weekend with the ride days alternating between saturday and sunday for anyone that always has to work a particular day.
Thoughts or suggestions?

[Grasshopperus]

Addict, count me in!!!

That route looks fine to me, one day I'll scout out the route to Big Bay, it looks like it could be an epic group-ride

Keep updating this thread

GIJoe, I think I met you at Drury Performance Centre a couple of weeks ago, you were sorting out a new tyre for the Wellington Bikoi. It'd be good to have someone experienced along for the ride. "Nana, nana, nana" :laugh:

[Addict]

In regards to the weather, wet riding around twisties aint my idea of fun.

That said it could all clear up before then.

How about someone with a bit more computor nouse post a voting thingie between saturday and sunday for this ride.

[Addict]

Brendon - Keen for the regular thing as long as its a good and sensible ride -never been this route before.

[DidJit]

Bit of friendly advice from another 2fiddy rider: stick to the backroads as much as possible. The number of :Police: patrolling is inversely proportional to the State Highway's number — i.e. S.H.1 = lots, S.H.25 = not quite as many. Don't ask me how I discovered this.

You may want to alter your route somewhat and take the Hunuas back from Mangatawhiri to Drury. The roads are more interesting than the motorway anyway. Something like this (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=miranda+hot+springs&daddr=Gelling+Rd+to:Ararimu+Rd+to:-37.143624,174.969463+to:Waihoehoe+Rd&geocode=Ff1JyP0dNkhzCikPmeic2GFtbTGRSQg6kebd3Q%3BF Re7yf0dT4FvCg%3BFXhByf0dOvNtCg%3B%3BFWrYyf0dNo5tCg&hl=en&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=3&sz=14&via=1,2,3&sll=-37.126723,174.974184&sspn=0.050572,0.111494&ie=UTF8&ll=-37.056273,175.035553&spn=0.404953,0.891953&z=11)...

Also, for those who haven't done Kawakawa Bay to Kaiaua before, there are some gnarly corners in there that aren't sign posted, so take your time.

[brendonjw]

Mike - good and sensible sounds good to me, i dont have money to be throwing away on speeding fines (or unnessecary bike repairs.)

Didjit - You definitly have a point there mate, did it for the first time 2 weekends ago and some of those corners seem to turn back on themselves, but its still a great road to just putt along on and enjoy the scenery. :scooter:

[Addict]

Bit of friendly advice from another 2fiddy rider: stick to the backroads as much as possible. The number of :Police: patrolling is inversely proportional to the State Highway's number — i.e. S.H.1 = lots, S.H.25 = not quite as many. Don't ask me how I discovered this.

You may want to alter your route somewhat and take the Hunuas back from Mangatawhiri to Drury. The roads are more interesting than the motorway anyway. Something like this (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=miranda+hot+springs&daddr=Gelling+Rd+to:Ararimu+Rd+to:-37.143624,174.969463+to:Waihoehoe+Rd&geocode=Ff1JyP0dNkhzCikPmeic2GFtbTGRSQg6kebd3Q%3BF Re7yf0dT4FvCg%3BFXhByf0dOvNtCg%3B%3BFWrYyf0dNo5tCg&hl=en&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=3&sz=14&via=1,2,3&sll=-37.126723,174.974184&sspn=0.050572,0.111494&ie=UTF8&ll=-37.056273,175.035553&spn=0.404953,0.891953&z=11)...

Also, for those who haven't done Kawakawa Bay to Kaiaua before, there are some gnarly corners in there that aren't sign posted, so take your time.

Looks pretty hard out. you or anyone else thats going done that ride before? I think someone at the front who has done this route before would be a good idea.

[Str8 Jacket]

A bit of fear never hurt anyone! Try riding in the rain, all you have to do is be a bit smoother with the throttle and don't go riding like a wannabe chipmunk, oh I mean Rossi.
Its like all things, once you've got the hang of it you'll be sweet as! Practice makes perfect and all that blah... :niceone:

[Thaeos]

What about this (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=whitford&daddr=clevedon+to:Kaiaua+to:Miranda+to:hunua+to:Cl evedon&geocode=FUFCzP0dYLttCilzpwn9-LNybTHM15bTu3Ycew%3BFSWRy_0do91uCilpfK-4sbFybTETcBJinW-muw%3BFeW7yf0d089yCil1nItOxqFybTFEeKwtL-QgBA%3BFQqayP0d7h5zCinlDETY5V9tbTEPl2zen4lfuQ%3BFQ kryv0dhm1vCim95S7rr6VybTFv0Rm30PeLNA%3B&hl=en&mra=ls&sll=-37.091335,175.092545&sspn=0.403122,0.891953&ie=UTF8&ll=-37.049149,175.241547&spn=0.403346,0.891953&z=11)

And about the rain, I'll ride in it, I just don't have any wet weather gear so I'll be soaked after 20 minutes... soo don't want to do that again till I have some better suited gear.

[Str8 Jacket]

And about the rain, I'll ride in it, I just don't have any wet weather gear so I'll be soaked after 20 minutes... soo don't want to do that again till I have some better suited gear.

Trust me, even when you do get wet weather gear you'll still get soaking wet!

If you learn to 'ride to the conditions' ANY conditions on any road then you'll be sweet as in the rain. Better to learn how to ride well in the shit weather when your still a noob on a smaller bike. You can never have too much experience when riding a motorbike, trust me!! :yes:

[DidJit]

Looks pretty hard out. You or anyone else that's going done that ride before? I think someone at the front who has done this route before would be a good idea.

There'll be some folks who've done those roads before.


What about this (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=whitford&daddr=clevedon+to:Kaiaua+to:Miranda+to:hunua+to:Cl evedon&geocode=FUFCzP0dYLttCilzpwn9-LNybTHM15bTu3Ycew%3BFSWRy_0do91uCilpfK-4sbFybTETcBJinW-muw%3BFeW7yf0d089yCil1nItOxqFybTFEeKwtL-QgBA%3BFQqayP0d7h5zCinlDETY5V9tbTEPl2zen4lfuQ%3BFQ kryv0dhm1vCim95S7rr6VybTFv0Rm30PeLNA%3B&hl=en&mra=ls&sll=-37.091335,175.092545&sspn=0.403122,0.891953&ie=UTF8&ll=-37.049149,175.241547&spn=0.403346,0.891953&z=11)

Nice.


Trust me, even when you do get wet weather gear you'll still get soaking wet!

'S true.

[brendonjw]

Ive done this route once (apart from the Hunua part) did it by myself and its not too demanding, ya just got to be careful and take more time in some parts. Its not that scary :scooter:

[gijoe1313]

Aye that be me! And I do recognise that zxr being wanting for a new chain and sprockets! :msn-wink:

Yep, no probs, I cut my teeth on the group 250 rides ... great opportunity to meet new peeps and to sensibly gather skills and ride to new places! So, I have no problem with helping out. Shucks, my lil'ol'hornet really wants to come out and play with other chewfiddies again! :scooter:

[Thaeos]

Well I'm pretty sure you can get actually 100% waterproof overgear. What am I saying, of course you can. As for how long it lasts I dunno..

[brendonjw]

Not sure if i'll be able to make it now guys n gals, my Grandma passed away last night so it will depend on whats happening when

[gijoe1313]

Righto, if weather is good on Sunday, I will be there and more than happy to lead/TEC etc. if you want! 10am is always a good meet time with 10.30am being start of riding!

(Saturday .. I be helping out a friend with ... bike stuff naturally!)

[Hispid]

The weather looks good enough.

http://nz.weather.yahoo.com/auckland/2348079/

I'll be there.

[brendonjw]

Ok i wont be there, had a stone go through my radiator tonight :spanking::nono::argue::Oi::Pokey: :angry2: I got it to the shop this evening but dont think it will be ready until monday :(:girlfight::weep:
I did ride the route today however, theres a couple of places they have just laid some new seal and haven't swept all the stones off (just before Kiaua? Sp) and they were doing some resealing just before the 2nd passing lane between whitford and beachlands. Other than that just watch some of those corners just out of kawakawa bay as they really are 30kph corners.

Have fun guys, i'll be up for a ride next weekend if anyones keen :clap:

[gilly]

Can someone update the first post please with meeting place and time.

Ta.

Gilly

[Ragingrob]

Yep just a warning that out Miranda/Coromandel way there are a few unsigned areas of light gravel on the road surface, fine for those with 4 wheels but keep your eyes peeled if you're on 2, try to slow and straighten up before you come across any gravel that appears.

[Addict]

Can someone update the first post please with meeting place and time.

Ta.

Gilly

Tryed to stick in a map and gave up - arsehole computer! - but have updated first post.

Did you go to the SATNR last night?

[Maha]

Tryed to stick in a map and gave up - arsehole computer! - but have updated first post.

Did you go to the SATNR last night?


Re First Post...
You mean Whitford eh?........not Wellsford?

[steel001]

Well done on orgaising this guys, would really like to join you but have torn the ligaments in my leg, never knew running was such a dangerous sport.

Have fun, ride safe.

KaiaUa is a mint place for those that haven't been, anyone like it so much they want to buy a place down there I have a couple for sale...

[Hiflyer]

Re First Post...
You mean Whitford eh?........not Wellsford?

Na man as with every KB ride there'll be a detour <_<

[wisefxx]

whats the start point. sorry new to auckland

[brendonjw]

whats the start point. sorry new to auckland

Do you know where Botany is? (East Auck)
Its the BP station on the corner of Ti Rakau and Chapel Rd

http://www.wises.co.nz/l/botany/#c/-36.928505/174.915004/16/

[Thaeos]

So this (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Chapel+Rd&daddr=Whitford,+Auckland+to:Maraetai,+Auckland,+Ne w+Zealand+to:Clevedon,+Auckland+to:Kaiaua,+Waikato +to:Miranda,+Waikato+to:Maramarua+to:Hunua+to:Clev edon,+Auckland+to:Whitford,+Auckland&hl=en&geocode=FX-CzP0dCARtCg%3BFUFCzP0dYLttCilzpwn9-LNybTHM15bTu3Ycew%3BFecvzf0dg-xuCin1qk65XrZybTHBD6DPDX-ooQ%3BFSWRy_0do91uCilpfK-4sbFybTETcBJinW-muw%3BFeW7yf0d089yCil1nItOxqFybTFEeKwtL-QgBA%3BFQqayP0d7h5zCinlDETY5V9tbTEPl2zen4lfuQ%3BFV WNx_0djOZxCimX0AFNFV5tbTG5KRZuy4YZXA%3BFQkryv0dhm1 vCim95S7rr6VybTFv0Rm30PeLNA%3BFSWRy_0do91uCilpfK-4sbFybTETcBJinW-muw%3B&mra=ls&sll=-37.140614,175.402222&sspn=0.781633,1.366425&ie=UTF8&ll=-36.934903,174.938951&spn=0.024492,0.042701&z=15) is the route? It doesn't seem to work properly when embedding, always displays the control panel on the left side and stuff up the top.

[Addict]

Yea thats pretty close to the route i was thinking of.

[Addict]

Re First Post...
You mean Whitford eh?........not Wellsford?

HaHa, yep whitford.

[Dean]

I cant make it, bike is still at mechanics should of had it back by now but oh well. Have fun all the best take some pics if possible too.

[gilly]

Tryed to stick in a map and gave up - arsehole computer! - but have updated first post.

Did you go to the SATNR last night?

Nope, had to work. Hope to make it next week.

If its not raining I'll be there tomorrow, but will probably split off around Drury on the way home to attend a 21st birthday.

C u all there.

[Thaeos]

Turns out I have to work, hope you guys have a good ride.

[KiWiP]

:angry2::angry2::angry2: Sun is shining and looks a great day for it but helmet not arrived so won't be able to join.
Have a real good , safe time.

See you all at the next one? there will be a next one I hope!

[DidJit]

Nice one Gijoe1313! :niceone: And good onya, Addict, for organising. :2thumbsup Was fun. :scooter:

[gilly]

Thanks Gijoe1313 and DidJit for looking out for us 250 riders. Ta Addict for organising.

Great ride and good company AND I even took the Hunua's in 3rd gear (mostly) wahoo!

Some good learning twisties and a bit of a blat (thats 115 for me and 150 for hubby). Perfect weather.

Now time for a nana nap.

[carlosliu]

Sorry, I didn't come. But I rode the same route in early morning and saw you guys when I passed clevedon around 11am.

GIJoe is the one easy to identify, :msn-wink:, I did wave to you guys. :headbang:

[gijoe1313]

Well done everyone for a safe and enjoyable ride out to the wop wops and some parts of the back and beyond :yes:

Was good to hear some good learning and reflecting on experiences occurred and getting to know the way your bike behaves.

I was pretty well chuffed when everyone was pretty keen to keep on following me! But, thats the way to do it, ride often as you can and learn more about the this tricky motorcycling thing we do! :first:

Dunno about the rest of you, but I was picking a lot of bugs off my visor today! :pinch:

[carlosliu]

Dunno about the rest of you, but I was picking a lot of bugs off my visor today! :pinch:
Confirmed! Lots of bug...

[Hispid]

Thanks guys for organising this. Had a hairy moment on the bend back there but looking forward to the next ride.

[Dean]

Hope you all had fun and learnt new things:), hopefully I can come if there is a next Sunday ride. Maybe this time up north?..

[Donor]

Well, gutted that I peeled off just after Ararimu, but alas my eldest boy and his breakfast parted ways, so it was a rapid journey back to home to clean him up and hose the back seat off... :(

From what I was able to see, some awesome and sensible riding happening - good stuff!

[gilly]

my eldest boy and his breakfast parted ways


Hmmmm, what does this say about your driving?????

[Donor]

Hmmmm, what does this say about your driving?????
What can I say - those bloody bikers, get me in the zone every time - oh, and don't feed the kids bloody rolled oats! :nono:

[Grasshopperus]

Yo, I'm glad I met up with all you guys at around 1:30pm. Had a blast heading back to Clevedon, got home and found I had some pretty serious fork problems. Looks like I need some new seals eh? Boots and fairings were covered in oil when I got home.

Probably lucky I didn't cark it.

That black rubber ring is supposed to be inset into the fork, OMFG it's not :(

Gonna go see Mike Old at Drury Perforance Centre, he's my hero.

[awa355]

Well done everyone for a safe and enjoyable ride out to the wop wops and some parts of the back and beyond :yes:

Was good to hear some good learning and reflecting on experiences occurred and getting to know the way your bike behaves.

I was pretty well chuffed when everyone was pretty keen to keep on following me! But, thats the way to do it, ride often as you can and learn more about the this tricky motorcycling thing we do! :first:

Dunno about the rest of you, but I was picking a lot of bugs off my visor today! :pinch:

Hi I have just latched onto this thread. I'm looking at going for a run this Tuesday or Wednesday. either afternoon or evening. I'm based in Te Awamutu and ride a 250 single. Had thought of either out to Kawhia or up to Te Akau via the raglan rd , returning thru the Waingaro rd. About 1-2hrs

If any body is interested, let me know and I'ill go when ever it suits the majority. Had thought we could meet up at Ohaupo and follow the side roads .

There are plenty of roads between Ham/ Camb/ Te A. that suit an easy run at 80-100 ks. with lots of cornering fun without breaking the sound barrier. Anyone who's keen takes responsibility for themselves.

[Grasshopperus]

=
I was pretty well chuffed when everyone was pretty keen to keep on following me! But, thats the way to do it, ride often as you can and learn more about the this tricky motorcycling thing we do! :first:


gigjoe, your riding uniform is so distinctive that it can very easily be recognized which is real handy if you're known to be on a ride that's worth joining.

Sunday 20th to Big Bay, who's keen?

[Dean]

gigjoe, your riding uniform is so distinctive that it can very easily be recognized which is real handy if you're known to be on a ride that's worth joining.

Sunday 20th to Big Bay, who's keen?

Where's big bay? :blank:

[Maha]

Where's big bay? :blank:

Manakau Heads Oi!....ya'll love out that way.

[Addict]

Damn what an awesome ride! Thanks joe really appreciate the tips.

[gijoe1313]

Actually, its thanks to you guys for making it happen - I was chatting about the dearth of chewfiddy rides lately and was going to start them up myself. It was great to see you all taking the lead on this!

Riding in a group has its pitfalls, but the positives to be gained when everyone keeps it rubber side down is a massive bonus in terms of making friends, learning new things and above all, riding!

Plenty of roads to explore!

[gilly]

Hi Guys. Would love to ride next weekend but I'm going under the surgeons knife on Friday (fixing cartilege in me knee) and will be out of commission for at least a week.
If your heading out to Big Bay you go right by our door, perhaps you'd like to drop in for lunch?
:wavey:

[brendonjw]

gigjoe, your riding uniform is so distinctive that it can very easily be recognized which is real handy if you're known to be on a ride that's worth joining.

Sunday 20th to Big Bay, who's keen?

Dont know where Big Bay is but im keen (providing i have a new radiator in by then :argue:

[Thaeos]

Was pretty disappointed I couldn't come, hope to be there next time, sounds like it was a sweet ride.

[sl8er4lyf]

I'm in auckland, and keen! hows abut planning another one of these rides?

[Ragingrob]

I'm in auckland, and keen! hows abut planning another one of these rides?

Nobody's stopping ya ;)

[brendonjw]

Grasshopperus has mentioned going out to Big Bay this sunday, im keen so theres the start of another one there (providing the radiators in by then :nono:

[Hiflyer]

Dam sundays, I work sundays! . . . . Just make my own rides then :angry:

[kave]

Why Big Bay? Wattle Bay is just around the corner and is nice and secluded. Go via the lighthouse, the roads are a bit rough but they are twisty as hell and great fun.

[Fatt Max]

Hey guys,

Certainly up for some of this. I'll bring the pies....

[Grasshopperus]

Why Big Bay? Wattle Bay is just around the corner and is nice and secluded. Go via the lighthouse, the roads are a bit rough but they are twisty as hell and great fun.

I just saw Big Bay on google maps and thought, hey that could be cool. If you say Wattle Bay is better then that's the destination :)

[DidJit]

Why Big Bay? Wattle Bay is just around the corner and is nice and secluded. Go via the lighthouse, the roads are a bit rough but they are twisty as hell and great fun.

Watch for loose gravel on those side roads, especially coming up to intersections with the main road.

[Addict]

Sounds like a nice jaunt! Where/when you wanna meet?

[brendonjw]

Have fun guys, my radiators still not done :mad:

[Grasshopperus]

How about 10am at the Papakura Mobil gas station on Great South Road

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps/place?cid=9220787496730489582&q=mobil,+great+south+road&hl=en&cd=1&cad=src:pplink&ei=gdAqS4KNKYnUowTzzuTjCA

I'm going to bring swimming togs if it's warm enough :cool:

Anyway, will check this thread during the weekend so lemme know

[gilly]

Hhhhmmmm buff men in togs. Might have to go for a Sunday drive :whistle:


Can't ride for a few weeks, but will join you guys early in the new year. Keep up the rides please.

[KiWiP]

How about 10am at the Papakura Mobil gas station on Great South Road


Is this a go? I'm keen [Learner ride, speeds etc]

Will also bring togs but sorry Gilly nothing buff to see here fat, old and pasty white :sick: LOL

[The Everlasting]

Won't be able to attend tomorrows one,but next week I'm in!

[Grasshopperus]

Is this a go? I'm keen [Learner ride, speeds etc]


Well, I'll be waiting there at 9:45am ready to leave at 10am and keen for a good ride.

[Donor]

Well, I'd be keen to accompany you, but alas I have just finished a session on the lagers, and have a fun filled day of household chores ahead of me. (Thank god for spell checkers)

So to those riding tomorrow, take care, and ride safely.

Will try to get along on a few rides with you newer folk this year, the 250 rides I used to go on definitely made me a better rider, especially the mentoring I got from some KB folk who took the time to show me better ways of doing things on the road. (And still do!)

Donor.

[KiWiP]

Sorry guys having to bail. :( Horrible time on motorway so come off and going home. Need a licence, big bike, and a lot more experience. :baby:
play safe :)

[Grasshopperus]

Well, went on an awesome solo group ride this morning. Addict did turn up but on his Volvo quad and therefore disqualified himself.

From Papakura to Wattle Bay was 74Km and took just under an hour. It's a fast run for the first 60Km and then gets twistier and gravelier but still fun.

Wattle Bay is real nice, would be keen to take a ride out there again some day.

Anyway, when I got to the beach there were like 30 sexy, naked, horny cheerleaders who all wanted a good hard ride on my bike. I obliged them till I ran out of salt. YOU ALL MISSED OUT!

[Dean]

Anyway, when I got to the beach there were like 30 sexy, naked, horny cheerleaders who all wanted a good hard ride on my bike. I obliged them till I ran out of salt. YOU ALL MISSED OUT!

:drool: Darker da berries sweeter da juice, where they coke bottles, come on now dont starve a brutha!

Next ride can I come along and bring my mums Nissan Pararie Joy station wagon? or should I say pimp mo-bile. Extendable seats:blip: Air con:blip: playboy hubcaps:blip:
Interior neons:blip:
Homemade Tinted windows:blip:
Old panasonic tape radio with Marvin Gaye's best hits collection:blip:

[The Everlasting]

Anyone keen for a ride over the weekend?

[Dean]

Anyone keen for a ride over the weekend?

yup where to?

[The Everlasting]

yup where to?



Possibly out to the Maraetai area,I wanted to go there today,but I got lost......:laugh:



but otherwise open to suggestions.

[Dean]

LoL no worries.

Choose a ride you want to do then confirm it, post a reply.

Edit: Ride to leigh?
Ride to wattle bay lighthouse?
Ride to wellsford?
Muriwai to mangawai?

[Grasshopperus]

I'm keen for a ride tomorrow morning. Was thinking something like a coast-to-coast run of Maraetai to Wattle Bay, that'd be cool. Maybe 3 hours there and back.

Probably be keen around 10am Saturday morning.

How's about 10am at Botany BP (the link from first page of this thread). Leave at 10:15am??

[The Everlasting]

Ready for a ride now....



headin up to muriwai,then well see.

[jasonzc]

anyone riding sunday 27th?

[steel001]

anyone riding sunday 27th?

Heading to Kaiaua through Clevedon tomorrow if anyones keen?

[blonderider]

Is anyone riding on Sunday 3rd Jan 2010???? Would suggest 1st or 2nd, but if your partying hard, then hang overs are bound to be present.

Meet at K-Mark / BP Botany heading somewhere for brunch????

[gilly]

I'm keen, where you wanna go?

[The Everlasting]

I'm riding everyday for the rest of the week,so whenever..:p

[Dean]

Is anyone riding on Sunday 3rd Jan 2010???? Would suggest 1st or 2nd, but if your partying hard, then hang overs are bound to be present.

Meet at K-Mark / BP Botany heading somewhere for brunch????

yea sure, im partying 1st n hangover 2nd so 3rd I should be good. Brunch sounds nice.

[gilly]

So . . . me and hubby turned up late. Did anyone else turn out today?

[The Everlasting]

Nope.:( I had to work....

[Phreak]

Anyone keen for a ride this weekend (09/01/2010 or 10/01/2010)...? My bike needs a good run - and so do I!

[brendonjw]

Anyone keen for a ride next weekend? I've just got my bike back and finished making a radiator gaurd for it so time to put a bit more time on it :woohoo:

Thinking of the Clevdon - Kawakawa bay - Kiawa (sp) Miranda route, but am also interested in that manukau heads one a few of you went on a couple of weeks back.

[Grasshopperus]

Anyone keen for a ride next weekend? I've just got my bike back and finished making a radiator gaurd for it so time to put a bit more time on it :woohoo:

Thinking of the Clevdon - Kawakawa bay - Kiawa (sp) Miranda route, but am also interested in that manukau heads one a few of you went on a couple of weeks back.

Yes and yes. I'll start a new thread this week and we'll get a ride sorted out.

[The Everlasting]

Sunday the 17th is good for me..

[Addict]

Anyone riding on saturday?

[brendonjw]

I hope to get out both days (inbetween shopping and rock clmbing) so not sure if it will be morning or afternoon on either day :sweatdrop My modem at home died last night :angry2: so if anyone wants to go for a ride (or keep me updated on potential rides) my number is 021415512, im based in Pakuranga

[Grasshopperus]

OK, starting a new thread for a ride tomorrow.
Addict
Phreak
The Everlasting
Brendonjw

You're all invited!

[brendonjw]

Leaving from where at what time :D

[Thaeos]

Going for a ride this afternoon if anyone wants to come! (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/116980-Ride-this-afternoon-early-evening) Might also come on this ride tomorrow that you're organising for tomorrow, tomorrow.

[The Everlasting]

Yeah,that's 200km return..:p

[Grasshopperus]

Hi guys,
I've started this thread for a ride tomorrow.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/116966-AKL-250cc-group-ride-this-Saturday-%2816-Jan%29