North Shore Riders

[hellokitty]

Any ladies on the shore that would like to go for rides?
My friends all ride motorcross/enduro and think I am mad riding on the road!
Just looking for people to go for cruisy rides, I am no speed demon.....
Any one? :yes:

[rie]

NASS is on the north shore I believe. Not a women-exclusive thing though. I would love to come along to a ride if you get some organised (I am rubbish at organising anything; it's a miracle I get myself from A to B sometimes) :) :)

[hellokitty]

I am not worried about the women only thing, I just thought it may be weird riding with guys and leaving the husband at home with the kids....... (tried to imagine how I would feel if he was off riding with a bunch of women and not me - I don't think I would like that!!)

Anyway, what suburb are you in? And what is NASS ??

[p.dath]

Info about NASS from the Wiki:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/wiki/North_Auckland_Street_Skills

It is a free skills training session that includes a ride. I'll guestimate there is 4 or 5 woman that come along each week.

[rie]

Suburbs have no relevance when you have motorsickle! :D
Mr. Hellokitty should realise that it's a male dominated hobby so you're going to be around men all the time anyway.

[hellokitty]

Suburbs have no relevance when you have motorsickle! :D
Mr. Hellokitty should realise that it's a male dominated hobby so you're going to be around men all the time anyway.

Mr Hellokitty is awesome, and trusts me completely, I feel bad when I go off riding and leave him at home with the kids - but they are his kids, not mine :yes:

[hellokitty]

Info about NASS from the Wiki:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/wiki/North_Auckland_Street_Skills

It is a free skills training session that includes a ride. I'll guestimate there is 4 or 5 woman that come along each week.

I have heard of that, unfortunately, I have a really demanding job, and I would be far too tired to do an evening training session. I believe that it is too easy to screw it up and have an accident when you are too tired - mentally and physically.

[p.dath]

I have heard of that, unfortunately, I have a really demanding job, and I would be far too tired to do an evening training session. I believe that it is too easy to screw it up and have an accident when you are too tired - mentally and physically.

You can always do jusy the car park exercises - you should be pretty safe at low speed. :)

[BoristheBiter]

You could try the Sunday ride.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=96387

We are all different speeds so we wait for each other.
My other half rides as well and she is no speed demon and she is always complaining that no other women come along.

[hellokitty]

Oooooooooh count me in! If your partner is there and doesn't speed, I am keen. I hate trying to keep up with the big bikes, I am on a 250!!
When is the next ride??

[p.dath]

Oooooooooh count me in! If your partner is there and doesn't speed, I am keen. I hate trying to keep up with the big bikes, I am on a 250!!
When is the next ride??

You want to know when the next Sunday ride is ... well ... it is on Sunday.

[hellokitty]

Well I gathered that - is it every Sunday?

[p.dath]

Well I gathered that - is it every Sunday?

:) Pretty much. Just watch the Sunday ride thread. That is where people say wether they are coming along or not.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=96387

[Beth Stewart]

hellokitty. This is the lady with the Harley sportster that you sent an email to. I do not live on the shore but can just pop over the Greenhithe bridge or meet you half way. I am very tempted to offer you a ride on my bike to try her out, maybe in a quiet carpark or street, but wouldnt mind meeting you first. I have just got back to riding after many years and have a very patient friend who rides with me. I go for short rides often and am just starting to venture further so know how you are feeling. The Wed Kiwibikers that meet at the Shell Westgate and then ride over to Albany would be very helpful also. The guys there have been so supportive and respectful encouraging me. But I dont think I will ride much at night with them as I can ride during the day and I really just need the milage.

[BoristheBiter]

Oooooooooh count me in! If your partner is there and doesn't speed, I am keen. I hate trying to keep up with the big bikes, I am on a 250!!
When is the next ride??

What do you mean by doesn't speed? we all ride at our own speed and wait for whom ever is slower. the last 3 is normaly my other half , p.dath then me but we are going at open road speed.
Just come along and see if you like it.

[hellokitty]

What do you mean by doesn't speed? we all ride at our own speed and wait for whom ever is slower. the last 3 is normaly my other half , p.dath then me but we are going at open road speed.
Just come along and see if you like it.

I do the speed limit, which isn't as fast as other bikers I know.

[hellokitty]

hellokitty. This is the lady with the Harley sportster that you sent an email to. I do not live on the shore but can just pop over the Greenhithe bridge or meet you half way. I am very tempted to offer you a ride on my bike to try her out, maybe in a quiet carpark or street, but wouldnt mind meeting you first. I have just got back to riding after many years and have a very patient friend who rides with me. I go for short rides often and am just starting to venture further so know how you are feeling. The Wed Kiwibikers that meet at the Shell Westgate and then ride over to Albany would be very helpful also. The guys there have been so supportive and respectful encouraging me. But I dont think I will ride much at night with them as I can ride during the day and I really just need the milage.

Hi! It would be cool if you wanted to go for a ride, and if you maybe one day would let me have a go on your bike, that would be awesome! I do have a full license if you were wondering.
Even just to sit on it and feel the weight would be really helpful, give me an idea of how heavy your bike is. To be honest I would probably be nervous as hell riding your beautiful bike!!
I am happy to go out west to meet you, it is a ride I do quite a lot.
I did think about doing the Wednesday night ride, but I have a stressfull job and am too tired to do it, I would not have enough concentration to ride safely.
If you want to go for a ride just let me know - I work all week but am free on the weekends

[p.dath]

I do the speed limit, which isn't as fast as other bikers I know.

As BorisTheBitter says, I'm frequently at the back. I've recently come to realise the I have a large error in my speedo, and while I think I've been doing the limit, I'm actually going about 6km/h slower. :(

[BoristheBiter]

I do the speed limit, which isn't as fast as other bikers I know.

That's fine. i have to stay to the speed limit (too many points) but it is very hard to do.

as for the weight of a bike the rule of thumb is the weight of the bike should be no more than 3 times your body weight.

[Beth Stewart]

Hi hellokitty, that would be great. I will be free on Sunday at around midday and the weather is fine. Would that time suit you and just trying to think of somewhere to meet? I also dont mind coming over the shore. Have you done the run up to Helensville? Thats one I do thats really mint. We could meet up at the Shell at Westgate?

[hellokitty]

Hi hellokitty, that would be great. I will be free on Sunday at around midday and the weather is fine. Would that time suit you and just trying to think of somewhere to meet? I also dont mind coming over the shore. Have you done the run up to Helensville? Thats one I do thats really mint. We could meet up at the Shell at Westgate?

Cool! Lets meet at Shell Westgate at midday? I will be the one in the pink jacket on a silver Suzuki Intruder. I have done the Helensville ride, I do prefer open road to motorway for sure.
I will give you my cell phone number in a message

My husband had a good idea - he said that I should hire a HD sportster one day (and not try to ride yours) so that if anything happened I wouldn't be damaging someones pride and joy, I would just be damaging a bike shops rental and insurance would cover it.

But I would like to sit on your bike to get an idea of the weight :yes:

[hellokitty]

as for the weight of a bike the rule of thumb is the weight of the bike should be no more than 3 times your body weight.

that s good to know - thanks

[mattian]

apparently I ride a womans bike ..... do I qualify?

[Beth Stewart]

Hey I dont mind who turns up to come for a ride. I thought we could just go for a short ride up to Helensville and back, no pressure. I have found that the speed limit to some is 10klms faster than the speed limit signs and I often get left behind. I am also slow on the corners but getting better. Lol!!!

[hellokitty]

great! look forward to meeting you on Sunday

[rie]

as for the weight of a bike the rule of thumb is the weight of the bike should be no more than 3 times your body weight.

that is a baseless assumption espoused by the authors of the illustrious road code. what about all the harley riders who happily cruise around on 300kg+ bikes? personally, as a 45kg rider i find that almost everything i want to ride is more than 3 times my weight. i just ride what i want to ride.

[MadDuck]

Any ladies on the shore that would like to go for rides?

Yeah I could have my arm twisted. Next two weekends are out for me sadly but after that I am back with a vengence :yes:

[MadDuck]

as for the weight of a bike the rule of thumb is the weight of the bike should be no more than 3 times your body weight.

Oh my. I just saw this post. So my bike is 256kg....oops. I may need to eat more pies!

[hellokitty]

that is a baseless assumption espoused by the authors of the illustrious road code. what about all the harley riders who happily cruise around on 300kg+ bikes? personally, as a 45kg rider i find that almost everything i want to ride is more than 3 times my weight. i just ride what i want to ride.

I guess it comes down to experience and confidence

[hellokitty]

MadDuck - cool, lets see what is happening in 2 weeks?

[BoristheBiter]

that is a baseless assumption espoused by the authors of the illustrious road code. what about all the harley riders who happily cruise around on 300kg+ bikes? personally, as a 45kg rider i find that almost everything i want to ride is more than 3 times my weight. i just ride what i want to ride.

like i said it is just a rule of thumb.

[Tink]

Oh my. I just saw this post. So my bike is 256kg....oops. I may need to eat more pies! haha ... I am looking at a much heavier bike eventually, def more than 3 x my weight... but its all low down weight... and ps I don't want to eat more pies MD funny... I would love to ride on the weekend with you guys... my cell is on my profile.. :)

[rie]

like i said it is just a rule of thumb.

I don't mean to pick on you personally, it's just a rule of thumb suggested in the Road Code that has absolutely no meaning, especially given Nick Smith's recent nonsensical comments that the increased ACC levies "reflect how bigger cc bikes are usually heavier therefore people can't control them" (quote not exact but you get the idea). Several things wrong with that statement that is plainly obvious.

I would suggest that a better rule of thumb may be that if you can control it at stationary and low speeds, and you can pick it up off the ground when it's down, it's not too heavy for you.

[BoristheBiter]

I would suggest that a better rule of thumb may be that if you can control it at stationary and low speeds, and you can pick it up off the ground when it's down, it's not too heavy for you.

on saying that then 90% of riders have bikes that are to big for them.

I was just meaning that it is a considation to make when buying a new bike.

[hellokitty]

I am test riding bigger bikes this weekend, so if all going well will be up for a ride next Saturday or Sunday - anyone keen? Beth? Rie? Rocketgal68?

[hellokitty]

Yay for me! I just traded the 250 for a 750 = just waiting on the bank for the rest of the money then I will pick it up on Saturday next week!!!!!!!!!!

[p.dath]

Yay for me! I just traded the 250 for a 750 = just waiting on the bank for the rest of the money then I will pick it up on Saturday next week!!!!!!!!!!

Yay for you! And what is this 750 you're about to aquire?

[p.dath]

Yay for me! I just traded the 250 for a 750 = just waiting on the bank for the rest of the money then I will pick it up on Saturday next week!!!!!!!!!!

Yay for you! And what is this 750 you're about to aquire?

[hellokitty]

it is a Honda VT750 like the pretty white one with flames, but silver. Is only a few months old and I am getting it for 3 grand below normal retail as it has a scratched back guard.
Ha! I could easily scratch a guard on a new bike myself, so I thought I would take the deal.

[rie]

it is a Honda VT750 like the pretty white one with flames, but silver. Is only a few months old and I am getting it for 3 grand below normal retail as it has a scratched back guard.
Ha! I could easily scratch a guard on a new bike myself, so I thought I would take the deal.

That's true. I guess if you can scratch a guard without scratching anything else it's likely that it wasn't dropped per se.

[hellokitty]

That's true. I guess if you can scratch a guard without scratching anything else it's likely that it wasn't dropped per se.

It looks like the bike was backed into something, ( the scratches are on top of the guard and the back of the indicators) kinda like the time I backed my GN250 into my stepsons car and busted the brake light :yes: which is why I am not concerned about it - I think as it is not "perfect" then I won't get upset if I do scratch it.

[Beth Stewart]

Hi Cat, sorry I havent been checking this part of the forums. Glad to hear about your bike. Sounds pretty!!! LOL. Hope to get my fender put back on my bike this week as I got it back from the chromers and the welding job on it was MINT. Unable to even tell. Big Kiss for my panelbeater! Havent been too keen riding without my rear left indicator. How are you set for this Sat? And any idea where you would like to go?

[zealchick]

Hi I am out west but i'm happy to meet on the shore and ride with the girls. I 've been going to nass too for a couple of months and its awesome, would be great to have a few more women coming along. I could ride over with Beth :-)

[hellokitty]

Hi Beth, I am good for this Saturday afternoon, not sure where to go though - any ideas?
Zealchick - you are more than welcome too :yes:

[Beth Stewart]

Hi how about meeting at Burger King carpark, Westgate, around 12.30pm and heading up to Helensville, stop for coffee, then Kaukapakapa, Dairy Flat then down to Albany. Or we could make it shorter? I should imagine Albany carpark on a Sat afternoon would be very busy to meet up there. And I am not too familiar with Albany to suggest anywhere else. If we meet up over the shore we could do the ride in the opposite dirrection. I really one day want to cruise around the waterfront, Mission Bay, St Heliers. Be a biker chick!!!!

[Beth Stewart]

Hi weather forcast for Sat looks like rain. Keep you posted.

[hellokitty]

Hi how about meeting at Burger King carpark, Westgate, around 12.30pm and heading up to Helensville, stop for coffee, then Kaukapakapa, Dairy Flat then down to Albany. Or we could make it shorter? I should imagine Albany carpark on a Sat afternoon would be very busy to meet up there. And I am not too familiar with Albany to suggest anywhere else. If we meet up over the shore we could do the ride in the opposite dirrection. I really one day want to cruise around the waterfront, Mission Bay, St Heliers. Be a biker chick!!!!

Westgate at 12.30 sounds good - is a nice "warm up" ride for me to settle down before I meet up with you. Albany would be too busy and I know where I am going now! Sounds like a good ride too through Helensville - will be nice to do it on the 750.
I did the waterfront last weekend after coffee at that cafe with the motorbikes - deus ex machina (or something) - got some funny looks as I seemed to be the only female riding (a couple of pillions but I was the only rider). We should do that another time.

[Beth Stewart]

Hi Cat sorry I cant make it on Sat. My kids are taking me out for mothers day lunch. It was meant to be a surprise but when I said that I was going out riding they had to tell me. Maybe another time.

[hellokitty]

Hi Cat sorry I cant make it on Sat. My kids are taking me out for mothers day lunch. It was meant to be a surprise but when I said that I was going out riding they had to tell me. Maybe another time.

Thats ok - nice that they are taking you out :yes: we'll do it another time

[ShereeW]

Hey there, just reading these posts, been a while since they were put up - (new to this site too) but I am keen as mustard to find some fellow chic's to go for rides with. I'm in Stanmore Bay - anyone up this way? I'm on L plates and brand new so you'd have to be patient LOL
Cheers
Sheree

[MadDuck]

Hey there, just reading these posts, been a while since they were put up - (new to this site too) but I am keen as mustard to find some fellow chic's to go for rides with. I'm in Stanmore Bay - anyone up this way? I'm on L plates and brand new so you'd have to be patient LOL
Cheers
Sheree

Welcome to the site. I am in Stanmore Bay. I havent followed the thread for a while as I kind of got busy. I am more than happy to hook up with you if you want to head out for a ride.

Feel free to PM me.

[Blinkwing]

Welcome to the site. I am in Stanmore Bay. I havent followed the thread for a while as I kind of got busy. I am more than happy to hook up with you if you want to head out for a ride.

Feel free to PM me.

I'd be interested in joining in some of these rides too. :)

[MadDuck]

I am not really an organiser of rides but am happy to help a learner or two to gain some experience on the open road.

[Blinkwing]

I'm not really looking for organised rides, just a bunch of random people riding together sounds good to me.

[rie]

I'm not really looking for organised rides, just a bunch of random people riding together sounds good to me.

...the difference being...

[hellokitty]

I'd be interested in joining in some of these rides too. :)

I still want people to ride with (which is why I started the thread) as my husband's kids are with us every weekend so he can't ride with me......

[Phreak]

Once the sun starts coming out more often I'll be out on the roads again... Started a thread here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/117619-Biker-Boyz!-250cc-rides-and-stuff!) for friendly rides, had some great times out last summer!

:-)

[hellokitty]

Once the sun starts coming out more often I'll be out on the roads again... Started a thread here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/117619-Biker-Boyz!-250cc-rides-and-stuff!) for friendly rides, had some great times out last summer!

:-)

Is it for 250cc bikes only? :blink: though I am sure a 250 sports bike would beat my 750 cruiser....

[Phreak]

Nah, last big ride we went on one of the chaps brought out his big cruiser... So long as you dont race off and leave us all behind! I used to ride with the groups with the big sports bikes, and trying to keep up with them was just plain dangerous... Hence the 'Biker Boyz' group! The way I see it, we promote a 'safe, hassle-free' environment for learners, whilst still having fun! I have had encouraging messages from other more experienced riders, some of whom are keen to help out with tips and stuff... Personally, I can't wait for summer to come back again so I can be out riding every weekend!

See the link above for any details of upcoming rides...


:Punk:

[MadDuck]

Hence the 'Biker Boyz' group!

Thats really cool and good on you for starting this group. This thread however was started in "Biker Angels" so there may be a few ladies out there would just feel a bit more comfortable riding with other ladies "to begin with".

[hellokitty]

I am always the one being left behind! My husband had a CBR1000 and he was always leaving me behind.
I like to cruise........

[Phreak]

Yeah, I get that, but just thought I'd mention... Of course we welcome those of the fairer gender as well!

:yes:

(Edit: can't even remember who came up with the name 'Biker Boyz' but its stuck, even though we aren't all guys! LOL)

[rie]

Hey all, metvuw seems to think that Saturday (and Sunday, kind of) are looking pretty clear:

http://metvuw.com/forecast/forecast.php?type=rain&region=nz&noofdays=7

I would love a cruisey ride with some coffee stops along the way. Been so busy I just don't have time for a day-long journey round the coro nor do I have the energy to be blasting around taunting the authorities.

Would the L-platers be intending on doing 70km/h or 100km/h? What sort of experience/comfort-level are we at?

[hellokitty]

I would love a cruisey ride with some coffee stops along the way. Been so busy I just don't have time for a day-long journey round the coro nor do I have the energy to be blasting around taunting the authorities.

Would the L-platers be intending on doing 70km/h or 100km/h? What sort of experience/comfort-level are we at?

I am keen for Sunday - not sure what is happening on Saturday, practice at Rosebank Speedway - not sure if I am going yet.
But keen for a ride with coffee stops !!!!!!!!

[ratfink]

Hi Sheree.
Wonderful to hear you have a bike. look forward to seeing you on the road.:blink:

[Blinkwing]

Wow I feel like an idiot. Didn't even notice this was in 'Biker Angels'

:slap:

[hellokitty]

Wow I feel like an idiot. Didn't even notice this was in 'Biker Angels'

:slap:

:yes: I originally wanted to ride with some ladies but guys are good too :yes:

[zealchick]

Cool I might tag along if the weather is good... i'd be keen on Sunday :-)
How far do you normally go?

[BoristheBiter]

Cool I might tag along if the weather is good... i'd be keen on Sunday :-)
How far do you normally go?


Whats this? are you to good for us now?:bye:

[zealchick]

Whats this? are you to good for us now?:bye:

Absolutely not.....just be short for time on this Sunday :innocent: oops...its somebodies birthday this weekend isn't it?? Might have to make the effort huh :msn-wink:

[BoristheBiter]

Absolutely not.....just be short for time on this Sunday :innocent: oops...its somebodies birthday this weekend isn't it?? Might have to make the effort huh :msn-wink:

Looks like its going to piss down anyway.
Might be just a day for the pub.

[zealchick]

Looks like its going to piss down anyway.
Might be just a day for the pub.

Yeah not looking that flash huh?
Sounds good for the pub!

[MadDuck]

Sounds good for the pub!

...or Ducks ;)