Saturday Winter (not the WNR)

[Flip]

Yes to both!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Did you make it to the brass?????????

Yes, still a bit under the weather Friday, but we made it.

We were cruising at 80 with no problems and got as fast as 100 kph. We almost passed a honda davidson at one stage until he realised he was about to be passed by a 60 year old bike and sped up.

The old girl does really good donuts in the snow. I did a few and got told off.

Not sure when we left, probably about 1030 and got home at 1750. If I was on the Harley I would have only been home about 45 min earlier, and I would not have been able to do donuts in the snow.

[gloplg]

Yes, still a bit under the weather Friday, but we made it.

We were cruising at 80 with no problems and got as fast as 100 kph. We almost passed a honda davidson at one stage until he realised he was about to be passed by a 60 year old bike and sped up.

The old girl does really good donuts in the snow. I did a few and got told off.

Not sure when we left, probably about 1030 and got home at 1750. If I was on the Harley I would have only been home about 45 min earlier, and I would not have been able to do donuts in the snow.

I've said it before you are a hoon!!!!!!!!!!!:scooter::cold::rofl::rofl:

BMer looks right in character in the snow. Probably the best suited machine for the conditions.

Hows the health now????????

[gloplg]

Sheesh, tell me about it! I had no voice for two days and for me, that's saying something ... or not as the case turned out to be. :)

I could make a comment, but being an emotionally sensitive older grasshopper, I won't:nya::nya:

[gloplg]

If the weather's good I'll try and make it this Saturday.

It will be good to have you along. I take it you will be riding your new bike??? The green less smokey option????:rofl::rofl:

[leopardskin]

great pics Flip - looks like loverly weather at the rally - blue skies!

[Flip]

Hi

Where we thinking about going this weekend? I'm still recovering from the flu which has really taken its toll on me. That and riding the old bike to the brass sick.

So I would like a short ride? DH or Wet's is fine with me?

[KiwiPhoenix]

I'm out this week, best I spend some time with the family, since I was away for the Brass! Safe riding!

[gloplg]

Hi

Where we thinking about going this weekend? I'm still recovering from the flu which has really taken its toll on me. That and riding the old bike to the brass sick.

So I would like a short ride? DH or Wet's is fine with me?

Lets see what the weather is like. I want a short ride for the same reasons.

It's been 3 weeks since I've had the honda out and I've got cabin fever!!!!

[Flip]

Lets see what the weather is like. I want a short ride for the same reasons.

It's been 3 weeks since I've had the honda out and I've got cabin fever!!!!

I can't go that long without a ride. When I was working overseas I used to rent a bike for the weekend just so I could get out on the road for a few hours.

I have a short Brass video to show you. Might bring my laptop if the weather is not raining.

[gloplg]

I can't go that long without a ride. When I was working overseas I used to rent a bike for the weekend just so I could get out on the road for a few hours.

I have a short Brass video to show you. Might bring my laptop if the weather is not raining.

I guess I'm just a woose then, because if it's too cold or too wet, I turn into a chicken (squark!)

A BRASS video, a short one at that..........Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.........:rofl::rofl: Why not transfer the BRASS video onto a plastic dvd so I may watch it in the warmth!!!!

[schrodingers cat]

Please explain 'Wets' route again. (too lazy to fossick around for the old thread)

[gloplg]

Please explain 'Wets' route again. (too lazy to fossick around for the old thread)

My understanding of "Wets" route, and I'm sure someone will correct me, Colombo St, Dyers Pass Rd, Summit Rd to Evans Pass, Port, round the bays, Gebbies Pass, back to town via Halswell/ Old Taitap Rd.

This Saturday we could use the first part of Wets, stopping at the Wheatshief, or Godley House. Depending on weather of course.

[schrodingers cat]

I like the ride to DH and I love the view etc from Godley House but find the atmosphere and service a bit Blehhhhhh.
Anyone else find that or is it just me (might as well paint a target on my forehead huh?)

I like the sound of your 'composite' ride - so long as all the walkers, MTB folks, paragliders and other assorted riff raff don't get the hump about nasty motorcycles spoiling their serenity.

[Flip]

Dyers pass has a little grit on it but its manageable.

Godley house has crap service, I believe the owners are looking to sell.

Im in but I won't be riding back into town.

[JellyBellyKelly]

i'm keen for a ride this weekend too - am on anti biotics so starting to feel slightly normal again. am sitting my full licence on tuesday so should get some riding in!!!!!!
i'll check here sat morning if i can get babysitter organised in time. what time do you usually meet and where? cheers

[schrodingers cat]

Have they added more grit to Dyers? Last weekend it was only a bit on 2 -3 corners near the top on the town side.

[neels]

Weather looks good, so I'm almost definately in for a ride on sat. Leaving from 1200 from BK? I might not make 1130 but I should be there before 1200


am sitting my full licence on tuesday so should get some riding in!!!!!!
He'd better lock up the green machine then huh?

[McWild]

What's Evan's pass looking like? I'd go and find out for myself but it's much easier to have others do it for me.

[Hurrie]

hey, I've been meaning to come on one of these rides for ages but either bike's been sick or i have since the start of the year :sick: but i'm keen to come this saturday if its a short ride (gotta get back to uni a cram for my exam on monday).
I havn't been on the bike much lately and i'm having withdrawal symptoms as a result so i shall see you guys at bk!!

[Flip]

i'm keen for a ride this weekend too - am on anti biotics so starting to feel slightly normal again. am sitting my full licence on tuesday so should get some riding in!!!!!!
i'll check here sat morning if i can get babysitter organised in time. what time do you usually meet and where? cheers

1130 BK Moorhouse ave.

[caz83]

I'm in too, my first ride with you KBers. C ya then!!

[Flip]

I might just bring the old bike and tag along at the back if its OK with yous'.

[kerryhare]

I am working so cant come along. Have a great ride.

[helenoftroy]

I'm in too, my first ride with you KBers. C ya then!!

Excellent caz! look forward to meeting you!:yes:

Might make it for a ride and a catch-up tomorrow

[Gibbo89]

hey ya'll. got my 250cc bike. should be tagging along at the back sometime soon. (sit my learners test on 21st of this month). sounds like i'll have some fellow newbies to hang at the back with once i get road legal!

[cruza]

Weather looks good, so I'm almost definately in for a ride on sat. Leaving from 1200 from BK? I might not make 1130 but I should be there before 1200


He'd better lock up the green machine then huh?

Things being quiet at work , I've taken saturday off , so I'm in for a 'quietish' ride,still got a bit of the cold I picked up riding home last sunday. I'll hang round neels if ya a tad late , but sounds like you'll make it in time.

Thankfully rummie is buying her own bike,........ quess you weren't in my diesel landcruiser when she changed from 5th to 1st gear at 90kph, I've had heart troubles ever since:blink:

[Gibbo89]

Things being quiet at work , I've taken saturday off , so I'm in for a 'quietish' ride,still got a bit of the cold I picked up riding home last sunday. I'll hang round neels if ya a tad late , but sounds like you'll make it in time.

Thankfully rummie is buying her own bike,........ quess you weren't in my diesel landcruiser when she changed from 5th to 1st gear at 90kph, I've had heart troubles ever since:blink:

wow, 5th to 1st. must have been 1 hell of a sound the truck made. not to mention the breaking it woulda done

[JellyBellyKelly]

how rude. it was a tank and didn't even hurt it. shocking. i'm sure it was only 5th to 3rd (typical male exageration!)
he still let me drive it afterwards, and his other "manual" car so can't have been that bad :)

[cruza]

wow, 5th to 1st. must have been 1 hell of a sound the truck made. not to mention the breaking it woulda done

yeah tell me, just shows how bullet proof those old toyota 3b diesels are. Anyway, Any ideas were I should hide me trumpy keys?...............:shifty:

[KiwiPhoenix]

yeah tell me, just shows how bullet proof those old toyota 3b diesels are. Anyway, Any ideas were I should hide me trumpy keys?...............:shifty:

Yep, give them to me!! :laugh:

[JellyBellyKelly]

and he's already let me ride the triple......... was VERY nice :love:

so my driving can't be that bad

[cruza]

Yep, give them to me!! :laugh:

mmmmm cupcakes:love:

[KiwiPhoenix]

and he's already let me ride the triple......... was VERY nice :love:

so my driving can't be that bad

:rofl:


mmmmm cupcakes:love:

I also love them! Will get my ass into gear and make some...

[JellyBellyKelly]

yay are you making some for HOT's party? can't wait to try them !
i'm making mini lemon meringue pies - just for JM :)

[cruza]

and he's already let me ride the triple......... was VERY nice :love:

so my driving can't be that bad

encouragement to keep ya going , and get ya licence............ must have worked

......also some deep breaths and prayers

[KiwiPhoenix]

encouragement to keep ya going , and get ya licence............ must have worked

......also some deep breaths and prayers

Now thats what you call support!

[cruza]

yay are you making some for HOT's party? can't wait to try them !
i'm making mini lemon meringue pies - just for JM :)

yay...... now to organise spuds to bring that yummy bottle of lemon.......drinkie??? stuff??? he had at the brass

[KiwiPhoenix]

yay...... now to organise spuds to bring that yummy bottle of lemon.......drinkie??? stuff??? he had at the brass

Now that would be good together!

[gloplg]

I might just bring the old bike and tag along at the back if its OK with yous'.

Might pay to bring the Harley unless you fancy piloting the BMer over the summit road. You could still potter along at the back with me!!:scooter::scooter:

[Flip]

GP the old wheel chair is going great now. After the Lindus pass at -6 deg nothing is a problem now. It's just slow.

I brought that UK Police motorcycle skills book. It is well worth a read, after I have finished it that is.

CU in tomorow.

[gloplg]

GP the old wheel chair is going great now. After the Lindus pass at -6 deg nothing is a problem now. It's just slow.

I brought that UK Police motorcycle skills book. It is well worth a read, after I have finished it that is.

CU in tomorow.

A great looking day today!!!:chase::2thumbsup

Looks like our destination is the Wheatshief.

Colombo st, Dyers Pass, Evans Pass, Port, Round the Bays.

C U all there!!!!

[neels]

Weather's good, looking good for mrs to be home at a reasonable time, so we'll see you there.

[schrodingers cat]

Me too




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[cruza]

What a mint morning, just screaming out , ta get the bike out of the garage , wrap up and go for a blat.

[leopardskin]

yip me too...

[cruza]

A great looking day today!!!:chase::2thumbsup

Looks like our destination is the Wheatshief.

Colombo st, Dyers Pass, Evans Pass, Port, Round the Bays.

C U all there!!!!

Least theres no chance of hail on the summit road today!!

[KiwiPhoenix]

Least theres no chance of hail on the summit road today!!

Yeah, someone want to tell me what that yellow thing is in the sky?? :rofl: Will be out later this afternoon to enjoy it!

[Spuds1234]

yay...... now to organise spuds to bring that yummy bottle of lemon.......drinkie??? stuff??? he had at the brass

Dropping hints much. I'll see what I can do.

[gloplg]

Least theres no chance of hail on the summit road today!!

NEVER give the weatherperson an aven break!!!!!

Fourteen bikes today plus Mrs Neels and Captain Flip, complete with the Enterprise. (Beam me up Phil.):rofl::rofl:

We enjoyed a good winters day ride to the Wheatsheaf. Thanks to all who made it an enjoyable ride. Hope to see you all next week. :ride::ride: safely!!!!!

[McWild]

Man what an awesome ride, had an absolute ball, save for the grit on Dyer's pass and the majority of Summit road. Don't like that road.
Was also so great to meet lots of new faces, and see some "young at heart" ones again cough Gary cough.

Would just like to add, since I didn't get a chance to say at the pub, Robertvi damn you can make that GN move for an L Plater, I was really impressed!

Also, can't stop looking at FZR1000s on Trademe... so much bang for buck it's unbelievable, what a bike.

Hope to see you all next week, though I might have my dear old mum on the back so it will be a <95kph trip for me haha.

[LittleAngel]

Really enjoyed the quick blat up and around the hills. :yes:

Even thought I've had the bike for ages, first time I've been up dyers, over summit and through gebbies on her. :blink::shit: :gob:

Was awesome!! :clap::2thumbsup

Love the sound of HOT's twin Pipes on the way back!! Neels - reckon I could get used to hearing those pipes more often - hint hint!!:shutup::innocent::p

Great to meet new faces! Hope the newbies enjoyed their rides!:yes:

[schrodingers cat]

Yes! Glorious ride.Quite a mix of bikes and riders.
Cas83 admitted that if she knew what the summit road was she wouldn't have attempted it. But now you do and you have. Can Do. We all started somewhere.




Also, can't stop looking at FZR1000s on Trademe... so much bang for buck it's unbelievable, what a bike.



Come over to the Dark Side McWild...

[robertvi]

Would just like to add, since I didn't get a chance to say at the pub, Robertvi damn you can make that GN move for an L Plater, I was really impressed!


:innocent: Thanks dude! That's made my day :D

Not enough horses to keep up on the home leg riding into a head wind - but who cares, what an awesome ride! Thanks everyone!

[cruza]

Love the sound of HOT's twin Pipes on the way back!! Neels - reckon I could get used to hearing those pipes more often - hint hint!!:shutup::innocent::p



I'd say it's a done deal............

[helenoftroy]

That was an awesome way to spend a sunny Saturday,& still time to do some chores & stuff!:yes:

[Flip]

It was great to get a nice day and get out on the bike today.

Cas83 did very well on the summit road, she started off slow but by the end her riding had improved 100%.

[dangerous]

Must a missed the most of ya's... by the time I got to the wheatie just a small group left, was the 1st time I rode the 250LC on the road (race bike) Rashika rode the XN turbo for something different... man the 80;s were good 100km and ya near getting blowen off and that old school riding position well ya sure wear a lot of stones etc from other traffic.

what and were do yas usually meet up at?

[caz83]

[QUOTE=schrodingers cat;1129781075]Yes! Glorious ride.Quite a mix of bikes and riders.
Cas83 admitted that if she knew what the summit road was she wouldn't have attempted it. But now you do and you have. Can Do. We all started somewhere.

Yea it was a bit nerve racking! But I guess it'll get easier! Good to meet everyone!

[caz83]

It was great to get a nice day and get out on the bike today.

Cas83 did very well on the summit road, she started off slow but by the end her riding had improved 100%.

Spot the learner! lol....and I don't know why the quotes on hea r goin funny....any suggestions?

[schrodingers cat]

Spot the learner! lol....and I don't know why the quotes on hea r goin funny....any suggestions?

With HTML you need an opening and closing bracket [ ] and [/ ]

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[Flip]

Spot the learner! lol....and I don't know why the quotes on hea r goin funny....any suggestions?

We were all learners some time. Did you notice the group was happy to wait at the top of Evans pass for us. It's no problem at all.

[Flip]

Must a missed the most of ya's... by the time I got to the wheatie just a small group left, was the 1st time I rode the 250LC on the road (race bike) Rashika rode the XN turbo for something different... man the 80;s were good 100km and ya near getting blowen off and that old school riding position well ya sure wear a lot of stones etc from other traffic.

what and were do yas usually meet up at?

I do like the XN its very cool.

1130 KB Moorhouse, weather dependent. See post 1 of this thread.

[FJRider]

Love the sound of HOT's twin Pipes on the way back!! Neels - reckon I could get used to hearing those pipes more often - hint hint!!:shutup::innocent::p



Speaking as a male ... the sound of those twin pipes is only one of the reason it's nice to follow HOT ... :yes:

[JellyBellyKelly]

Speaking as a male ... the sound of those twin pipes is only one of the reason it's nice to follow HOT ... :yes:

speaking as a female, it's rather nice to follow a man in leathers....... :love:

[KiwiPhoenix]

speaking as a female, it's rather nice to follow a man in leathers....... :love:

Anyone in particular my dear! :laugh:

[FJRider]

Anyone in particular my dear! :laugh:

Following any women in tight fitting leathers .... "who" is irrelevant... but some body shapes do suit tight fitting better ...

I would think she would have the same opinion on following male riders ... :yes: :lol:

[JellyBellyKelly]

Following any women in tight fitting leathers .... "who" is irrelevant... but some body shapes do suit tight fitting better ...

I would think she would have the same opinion on following male riders ... :yes: :lol:

absolutely!!!! :blip:

[gloplg]

It was great to get a nice day and get out on the bike today.

Cas83 did very well on the summit road, she started off slow but by the end her riding had improved 100%.

Yes very well done Carolyn!!!! Yes you did start slowly however as we said your improverment was noticable.:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

The Summit Road is one of the most challenging roads near Christchurch. You have ridden over it.

I hope we will see you as a regular on our rides.:ride::ride:

[helenoftroy]

Would just like to add, since I didn't get a chance to say at the pub, Robertvi damn you can make that GN move for an L Plater, I was really impressed!

Also, can't stop looking at FZR1000s on Trademe... so much bang for buck it's unbelievable, what a bike.

Hope to see you all next week, though I might have my dear old mum on the back so it will be a <95kph trip for me haha.
Agree that Robertvi punts that GN very well!!:Punk:

The FZR sure is a lot of bike for the $$,knew you would have a big grin when you came back.....:devil2:

Would be great to meet your mum McWild -hope she does come for a ride

Must a missed the most of ya's... by the time I got to the wheatie just a small group left, was the 1st time I rode the 250LC on the road (race bike) Rashika rode the XN turbo for something different... man the 80;s were good 100km and ya near getting blowen off and that old school riding position well ya sure wear a lot of stones etc from other traffic.
what and were do yas usually meet up at?
Was great to see you two!that was a nice wee bonus to have a quick catch-up

Following any women in tight fitting leathers .... "who" is irrelevant... but some body shapes do suit tight fitting better ...
I would think she would have the same opinion on following male riders ... :yes: :lol:
:laugh:Have to admit the leather clad rump of schrodingers cat was very easy on the eye in front of me, riding round the harbour

...he was doing some nice sliding the rear off the seat body positioning into the corners too......:whistle::niceone:

[caz83]

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Cool cheers

[caz83]

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Yes very well done Carolyn!!!! Yes you did start slowly however as we said your improverment was noticable.:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

The Summit Road is one of the most challenging roads near Christchurch. You have ridden over it.

I hope we will see you as a regular on our rides.:ride::ride:)

Yea thanks for babysitting me, lol will c ya again no doubt

[schrodingers cat]

very easy on the eye ...

:o :o :o :o :o Blush

[cruza]

:o :o :o :o :o Blush

better watch ya self at the party:shifty:

[schrodingers cat]

Weather forecast claims (HA!) the weather will be OK on Saturday. Not as nice as today but not like yesterday...
Sooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

Where to?

[gloplg]

Weather forecast claims (HA!) the weather will be OK on Saturday. Not as nice as today but not like yesterday...
Sooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

Where to?

Is anyone going to have any energy left after Petra's party on Friday?????:innocent::innocent:

Ok!!!!!!!!!! SatRide???????? GP's Route.:shit::rofl::rofl:

BK, Sumner (regroup near School For The Deaf), Evans Pass, Summit Road (regroup Sign of The Kiwi carpark), Gebbies Pass (regroup on Gebbies Pass Road just before the Wheatsheaf), around the bays to Port (regroup in layby just before the Tunnel), either through the tube or Evans Pass, to the Twisted Hop (or somewhere else).:drinkup:

Anyone else got a better idea?????????? Lets hear it please!!!!!!!!!

Seriously though if YOU have a ride you would like to do as a SatRide please let us know. I would like to have a better range of options for us all to enjoy. The reaction to the suggestion of Lees Valley proves to me that other riders would like different challenges as well.

Lees Valley is still on the agenda, later on though. If someone else wants to organise something earlier regarding Lees Valley then please go for it!!:2thumbsup:2thumbsup Please let us know if something is planned, because I would like to meet up from the Oxford end.

[robertvi]

So from the Sign of the Kiwi we go along the second half of Summit Road to Gebbies Pass? Sounds like a good plan :yes: I'm in if my lurgy has subsided sufficiently.

[gloplg]

So from the Sign of the Kiwi we go along the second half of Summit Road to Gebbies Pass? Sounds like a good plan :yes: I'm in if my lurgy has subsided sufficiently.

Is it the ordinary lurgi, or is it the "dreaded lurgi"???????????????????

[robertvi]

Is it the ordinary lurgi, or is it the "dreaded lurgi"???????????????????

As a recovering Spike Milligan fan I must definitely have the dreaded form (not sure I ever actually heard that episode though :D). I'll watch out for the dreaded batter pudding hurler during my convalescence as a precaution.

[cruza]

I should be in for a ride this sat , maybe we just do the other half of summit road that we missed last week? ie evans -lyttelton -governors -kiwi - gebbies - out to akaroa highway and back to town via old taitapu rd? Most people seemed to have a late lunch last week, so anyway food is good ,I'm keen to go .
Short bit of open road for the learners , but traffic should be going in other direction at that time.

[gloplg]

As a recovering Spike Milligan fan I must definitely have the dreaded form (not sure I ever actually heard that episode though :D). I'll watch out for the dreaded batter pudding hurler during my convalescence as a precaution.

As a goon fan from way back I have a collection of 100 or so shows in mp3 format if you are interested????:Offtopic::Offtopic: Watch out for the sound of the oven closing!!!!!!!

[neels]

As a goon fan from way back I have a collection of 100 or so shows in mp3 format if you are interested????:Offtopic::Offtopic: Watch out for the sound of the oven closing!!!!!!!
As long as we don't get caught up in the whistling spy enigma

I hate all that knocking.

Anyway, summit road sounds good, but I have been driving south of SOK and there is a lot of loose gravel around so a bit of care will be required.

[Iggy]

Well looks like I will make it for a ride this Saturday as my Duke has been idle these last few weeks due to a small mishap:o Just need to re-attach my lower fairng on Saturday morning and then am itching to ride again:woohoo: So will catch up with you all at the BK.

[robertvi]

As a goon fan from way back I have a collection of 100 or so shows in mp3 format if you are interested????

:Offtopic: Cool, yes definitely :D

[gloplg]

As long as we don't get caught up in the whistling spy enigma

I hate all that knocking.

Anyway, summit road sounds good, but I have been driving south of SOK and there is a lot of loose gravel around so a bit of care will be required.

Ying tong iddle I po

[neels]

Ying tong iddle I po
It's me, Eccles

[Flip]

:Offtopic: Cool, yes definitely :D

He's fallen in the water!

[gloplg]

He's fallen in the water!

You silly twisted boy

[neels]

You silly twisted boy
I have been inspired to play the last goon show of all for my 15 year old son.

He seems to be finding it suitably amusing.

I shall have to trouble you for your mp3's of goon shows gone by for his further amusement.

[TuonoTom]

I should be along tomorrow, meeting at 11.30 now are we? Where are we headed this week?

[Flip]

You are following us smelly two stroke NSR rider.

The other half of the summit road, see what GP posted last.

[KiwiPhoenix]

Have fun guys! I'm staying at home and being a woose (nah, need to catch up with some work at home) Got a costume to organise for next weekend!

[dangerous]

see what GP posted last.
"Ying tong iddle I po" !!!




Anyone else got a better idea?????????? Lets hear it please!!!!!!!!!.continue from Gebbies to Little river return to the weatcheif... town gives me the shits on a big bike ;)

[Peeteey]

As a recovering Spike Milligan fan I must definitely have the dreaded form (not sure I ever actually heard that episode though :D). I'll watch out for the dreaded batter pudding hurler during my convalescence as a precaution.

The Dreaded Batter Pudding Hurler? You're a long way from Bexhill-On-Sea! I'd be more worried about The Jet-Propelled Guided NAAFI ...
While you're holed up you could sift through the Treasure of Loch Lomond ...

Oh such addiction I've had all these years! I must dig out my old collection ...
Hey gloplg, if you do have some MP3s would love to also get a copy! I have heaps too somewhere. Must try to find it ...

[Peeteey]

As a goon fan from way back I have a collection of 100 or so shows in mp3 format if you are interested????:Offtopic::Offtopic: Watch out for the sound of the oven closing!!!!!!!

Yes Please!!!

[schrodingers cat]

continue from Gebbies to Little river return to the weatcheif... town gives me the shits on a big bike ;)

The actual Little River or a full size cardboard model moored 10 miles offshore to fool the enemy? (Blame Gloplg for starting it)

I'd join you for this bit of road.

Just worth mentioning that last week when we shot over Gebbes to rtn the ChCh via Tia Tapu, there were warning signs re grit on the Summit Road.

[Iggy]

Got to go for a warrant for my bike at 11am so hope to make it by 11.30am at BK, looks ok outside weather wise so should be a good day for a ride.:done:

[neels]

Weather looks good, I'm in.

Up Dyers and summit road to gebbies sounds good, out to LR would be ok too, back round the bays definately sounds like the go.


town gives me the shits on a big bike ;)
Maybe brickworks or speights ferrymead instead of the middle of the city?


Just worth mentioning that last week when we shot over Gebbes to rtn the ChCh via Tia Tapu, there were warning signs re grit on the Summit Road.
Yep, there's a reasonable amount of loose stuff from SOK to SOB, haven't been any further than that but it's usually round most of the shady corners from there on.

[Flip]

Sorry but I am out. Had some surgery on my elbow on Wednesday and I just cant face being jiggled on the bike this week. Might go for a little ride by myself latter in the day but it will be a very little ride just around home.

Drop in if you are going past.

[gloplg]

Needle nardle noo!!!!!

You lot are a worry........... must be signs of a misspent youth?????????????????

Yes there will be a lot of grit on the road today after the snow recently. We will have to ride to the conditions and yes I HATE grit on the road, it does nasty things for my laundry and blood pressure. (Old age you know.)

See you after 11.30

[robertvi]

Lurgi wins :( I'm out for this one. Have a safe ride everyone

[Flip]

Pics I took today

[Flip]

And a few more

[neels]

Excellent ride today, lovely day and lots of fun on the little bike.

Cheers gp for the cd, time to light the fire and be amused.

[gloplg]

A good ride and an enjoyable time socialising afterwards.:drinkup: A big thanks to Retroqueen and Dangerous for taking turns leading the group of 11 or 12 bikes.:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

[gloplg]

:lol:HOT Lady encouraging the next generation of Kiwibiker!!!!!!:lol:

[cruza]

Enjoyable couple of hours out really. speights ale house ferrymead was a good stop too, not just beer and hot chips......
First time on a big bore trailie for a number of years, Not a fire breathing XR, but reckon for a adv-rally bike that dr650 is pretty sweet HOT .........and it has electric start.
No doubt ryan will be a chatterbox bout bikes tonite........next generation kb'er in the making .

[Iggy]

Was a great ride with you all, apart from the one scary moment on top of the summit route with bloody loose grit on a blind bend:Oops:........managed to keep the shiny side up:sweatdrop.....Anyhow great to catch up for a chin wag and lunch at the Speights Ale House.

[Retroqueen]

Was a great ride with you all, apart from the one scary moment on top of the summit route with bloody loose grit on a blind bend:Oops:........managed to keep the shiny side up:sweatdrop.....Anyhow great to catch up for a chin wag and lunch at the Speights Ale House.
whole heartedly agree!!! the scary moment I think was shared by one and all and the company at speights was great. Nice way to spend a winters avo.....may there be plenty more.

There was a bit of discussion about other places we could go to eat. Tai tap hotel was mentioned and I know that is quite good. also the brickworks... anyone else got any suggestions for somewhere different that might be an option along some of the routes we take. I know theres a couple of good places in lytellton but since they closed off the parking out back , those places are tricky to get at. Needs to have visible parking and lunch food. Just thought we could start a wee list to see where else we can go......

[dangerous]

Was a great ride with you all, ohh yeah sorry man, didnt do the intro thing... gidday

unreal weather aye, eye a the storm maybe ;) hey anyone remember the blue ZX9 that was parked next to me at the Kiwi? seen him on the downward side of the Kiwi on the way home, bikes well munted and a sad looking fella chatting to the coppers (nice guy knows of KB to) Im thinking as the mess was on his side of the road some arse hole hit him head on...

speaking of safety... remember please people when group riding do NOT cut across the center line on right handers... in a group its highly likely some impatient prick could be or might be trying to pass. :)

[cruza]

With next week being Hots party , do we do a short ride and lunch somewhere? Probably be few out of town people floating round too.

[dangerous]

With next week being Hots party , do we do a short ride and lunch somewhere? Probably be few out of town people floating round too.

yeah good point... I gota a couple a spear bikes too, maybe a little river run then grub at the wheatie or the Tai Tapu?

[Iggy]

ohh yeah sorry man, didnt do the intro thing... gidday
No worries mate, will introduce myself when I see ya next time, maybe at Hots party next weekend.
unreal weather aye, eye a the storm maybe ;) hey anyone remember the blue ZX9 that was parked next to me at the Kiwi? seen him on the downward side of the Kiwi on the way home, bikes well munted and a sad wee looking chink chatting to the coppers (nice guy knows of KB to) Im thinking as the mess was on his side of the road some arse hole hit him head on...

speaking of safety... remember please people when group riding do NOT cut across the center line on right handers... in a group its highly likely some impatient prick could be or might be trying to pass. :)
Shit man thats not good aye, was just admiring that gleaming blue Kwaka and then this happens. Do you know if the rider is OK?

[cruza]

speaking of safety... remember please people when group riding do NOT cut across the center line on right handers... in a group its highly likely some impatient prick could be or might be trying to pass. :)


prob also mention bout tailgating new riders a foot off their rear wheel too D...........:bleh:

[helenoftroy]

unreal weather aye, eye a the storm maybe ;) hey anyone remember the blue ZX9 that was parked next to me at the Kiwi? seen him on the downward side of the Kiwi on the way home, bikes well munted and a sad wee looking chink chatting to the coppers (nice guy knows of KB to) Im thinking as the mess was on his side of the road some arse hole hit him head on...

Sad to hear...poor guy.That was one beautifully presented immaculate ZX9....not how any of us would want our day out to end:(

Nice wee ride,and I had a blat on the Hoon(...ops Speed!)Triple and the airhead Boxer:scooter: thanks guys!

Was nice to go somewhere different for a drink/snack,would be nice to try some different places

[caz83]

Hello peeps, I would have come but i had something else on. Mite c yas next weekend :-)

[dangerous]

prob also mention bout tailgating new riders a foot off their rear wheel too D...........:bleh:
hehe... yeah Im a c@#t at that.. but as you will have noticed I was positioned to pass but the door kept on being slamed in my face, just as well I held back (he was most apologetic)


Shit man thats not good aye, was just admiring that gleaming blue Kwaka and then this happens. Do you know if the rider is OK?yeah he was fine n dandy... but a good example why jeans (including dragons etc) are shit for protection.

[gloplg]

Someone mention Rittle River, lunch at Tai tap or Wheatsheaf???????

Sounds like a scheme!!!! Who is a starter??????????

[Flip]

Why not go to Akaroa for lunch?

[cruza]

hehe... yeah Im a c@#t at that.. but as you will have noticed I was positioned to pass but the door kept on being slamed in my face

Quess thats part of new faces on these rides, after a few years I know what to expect from you and others. Makes the ride more relaxed.
Have to say that retro is a pleasure to follow, very smooth and quick round the bays. Makes life less stressful.

That turbo is running quite nice now D , Be a shame to see it go , watching you today around the tight stuff it handles pretty well , for a bike of that era.
See there is a turbo gsx1400 on trademe at mo, looks nice work, complete with intercoolers.

[neels]

in a group its highly likely some impatient prick could be or might be trying to pass. :)
I might have done this, only because I was trying to catch up after I texted you about where we were ;)

(It wasn't because I wanted to give the 250 a good trash along the summit road, honest)


prob also mention bout tailgating new riders a foot off their rear wheel too D...........:bleh:
Oops, I'm probably guilty of that too :o

[cruza]

(It wasn't because I wanted to give the 250 a good trash along the summit road, honest)



Geez ,only a 250........ man you were humming along when I passed ya before governors

[gloplg]

Why not go to Akaroa for lunch?

Next week is HOT Lady's party, I think the idea was for a fairly short ride to leave plenty of time and energy for later.

Akaroa will still be there for the next ride if we want to go.

[helenoftroy]

Enjoyable couple of hours out really. speights ale house ferrymead was a good stop too, not just beer and hot chips......
First time on a big bore trailie for a number of years, Not a fire breathing XR, but reckon for a adv-rally bike that dr650 is pretty sweet HOT .........and it has electric start.
No doubt ryan will be a chatterbox bout bikes tonite........next generation kb'er in the making .

Just been looking at the photos,Ryans wee face is just sooo cute...hes gorgeous!

Theres something very awesome bout riding with your kids,you'll see one day I reckon cruza!:yes:

[maxf]

speaking of safety... remember please people when group riding do NOT cut across the center line on right handers... in a group its highly likely some impatient prick could be or might be trying to pass. :)

Dunno many pricks, but it's a good call anyway. Old farts like me tend to want the whole lane, and the Summit especially isn't forgiving if you've got to an evasive on something in the lane (cyclist, two cyclists, grit, shit).

Also remember your following distance is still set at minimum by your reaction time, no matter how good the brakes you've got - and you never know, the guy in front might have better brakes than yours, too... Does give me the willies when I get tailgated (cars or bikes) as the ABS on the old road whale is quite effective, and in an emergency I do just haul on the anchors and let the system earn its keep (and you can concentrate on direction and gaps too).

Also good ride today, but didn't mean to be the snob by not stopping at the Kiwi - the headstart on the bunch was good, got to do the road at an enjoyable 50-70 and not stress over the gravel or surface (first time I've done it this way) and you guys can fang as you see fit!

[dangerous]

Next week is HOT Lady's party, I think the idea was for a fairly short ride to leave plenty of time and energy for later.

Akaroa will still be there for the next ride if we want to go.Tend to agree, not that I know if I can go till minutes before, but if there are a few outer towners Ill try and sort the family out to meet up aswell.


Dunno many pricks, but it's a good call anyway. Old farts like me tend to want the whole lane,

Na mate, both times I came up behind you and passed you were keeping to a good line, was an easy pass for me.
Petra's lines are nice and fast LOL but like a few others it is a MUST to indercate your intensions when passing as a faster rider might be lining you up then ya pull out... wamo

[schrodingers cat]

Once again - a huge apology to Dangerous and a great big lesson for me.
I honesly did not know you were there. I was monitering where Cruza was and occasionally heard something but didn't get a glimsp of you in my mirrors. Usually if someone is 'hunting' in my mirriors I just get out of the way but you must have been tucked up in the blind spot.
Perhaps a toot on the horn might have been an idea?
Sorry to cause any frustration - no harm no foul and I'll know better next time.

[dangerous]

Once again - a huge apology to Dangerous and a great big lesson for me. Hey yeah ya said no worrys thanks, my posts are aimed at all that give a shit, wasnt hassling just you.
Most around here know I like to think I know it all and are the mutts nutts of riders.. but they also know its part toung in cheak and that I like to help improve all riders, even I still learn every day I ride, in fact as I have said the day I do think I know it all and stop learning is the day Ill end up in a smouldering heap. LOl I just cant help my self

[schrodingers cat]

Quite enjoyed watching you punt that turbo rocketship through the twisties...

[JellyBellyKelly]

Just been looking at the photos,Ryans wee face is just sooo cute...hes gorgeous!

Theres something very awesome bout riding with your kids,you'll see one day I reckon cruza!:yes:

think you've got another young admirer there hot - all ryan kept saying yesterday arvo was "and helen", and "helen's dirt bike", "and helen"..... was very cute! :yes:

[Mr Triple]

We missed the BK gathering time, due to picking up the rebuilt Tiger.... took her for a run, ticking some Km's off against the run in time... and came across this dodgy looking fella at the top of Gebbies,
A familiar face to many..... :)

[dangerous]

We missed the BK gathering time, due to picking up the rebuilt Tiger.... took her for a run, ticking some Km's off against the run in time... and came across this dodgy looking fella at the top of Gebbies,
A familiar face to many..... :)

yeah I know, ya rode (snobed) right past me at the Kiwi as I waited for the others... Triumph people think they are soooooooo smug ;)

[maxf]

.... is the day Ill end up in a smouldering heap. LOl I just cant help my self

Hey! No half measures or smouldering around here. Either flame on or chill out. :yes::yes:

[Mr Triple]

yeah I know, ya rode (snobed) right past me at the Kiwi as I waited for the others... Triumph people think they are soooooooo smug ;)

Didn't see ya, would have said gidday as it has been ages, although unlikely to spot you without your Guzzi. We will see you Saturday at the HOT gathering. :)

[Emlyn]

yeah I know, ya rode (snobed) right past me at the Kiwi as I waited for the others... Triumph people think they are soooooooo smug ;)

Oh! Shame I didn't see you D, we could have attached a photo of a REALLY dodgy fella on the thread if I had spotted you in time! lol :)

[cruza]

Just been looking at the photos,Ryans wee face is just sooo cute...hes gorgeous!

Theres something very awesome bout riding with your kids,you'll see one day I reckon cruza!:yes:

Can't wait!! Dad is itching to get a ttr50, Lucky too as he's mad on hunting and camping "bang bang the deer daddy"

life is good aye:yes:

Just hope he doesn't get my shite teeth.<_<

[cruza]

We missed the BK gathering time, due to picking up the rebuilt Tiger.... took her for a run, ticking some Km's off against the run in time... and came across this dodgy looking fella at the top of Gebbies,
A familiar face to many..... :)

huh? motor shit itself? is there a thread I missed

[dangerous]

huh? motor shit itself? is there a thread I missedyeah all those brit shier triples do it, just ask Ally Cat and Bren etc

[gloplg]

We missed the BK gathering time, due to picking up the rebuilt Tiger.... took her for a run, ticking some Km's off against the run in time... and came across this dodgy looking fella at the top of Gebbies,
A familiar face to many..... :)

Yes a real dodgy character, he burst into our group near the Wheatsheaf going sideways.

[Peeteey]

Speaking of dodgy characters, here's a couple of pics from the ride.

HOT very graciously battling on (with) my bike so that I can have great fun on hers :yes:, and one suspect fella who looks like the love child of Napoleon and Castro ...
Video to come if I can figure out how to edit ... :scooter:

[bismarck]

It was me :(
I was coming out from a blind corner, and there was a cyclist in the middle of the road. I couldn't manage to slow the bike down (was doing 30~40kph) so I headed toward to the gravel road and lost control.
I'm okay, I have abrasions on my right arm and the belly. An ambulance came and they dressed my wound, I also told the police what happened. The police asked me a few questions and gave me a breath test and let me go. My bike is a mess, and I don't know if I can fix it. I'm very sad about what had happened : (
My ninja:bye:

Here are some photos for you guys
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[bismarck]

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[bismarck]

The cyclist in the photo is not the one I was avoiding to. The one who got me down stopped and looked at me, and he went away :no:
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[helenoftroy]

It was me :(
I was coming out from a blind corner, and there was a cyclist in the middle of the road. I couldn't manage to slow the bike down (was doing 30~40kph) so I headed toward to the gravel road and lost control.
I'm okay, I have abrasions on my right arm and the belly. An ambulance came and they dressed my wound, I also told the police what happened. The police asked me a few questions and gave me a breath test and let me go. My bike is a mess, and I don't know if I can fix it. I'm very sad about what had happened : (
My ninja:bye:

Here are some photos for you guys
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ps. I'm not a chink.
Gutted for you buddy:no:

Your bike was stunning....but pleased you are OK

Thank you for the photos!

[Peeteey]

It was me :(
... I'm very sad about what had happened : (


I'm so sorry to hear about your crash man, glad you're ok, that's the important bit!
Your poor bike! That's heartbreaking.
So long as you're alive and well ... :yes:


I was wondering who the guy taking photos was ...

[dangerous]

The cyclist in the photo is not the one I was avoiding to. The one who got me down stopped and looked at me, and he went away :no: shit... it didnt look that bad aye, I dident stop cos you looked fine and I dident need the attention of your friends LOL.
Now I know someone that can get the bike looking like it was, if insured Id reconmend him to. As far as the cyclist is concerned, I would a boled the prick, least then he wouldent have 'went away'

[KiwiPhoenix]

Sorry about the bike, but like the others have said, at least you are ok!

[Mr Triple]

yeah all those brit shier triples do it, just ask Ally Cat and Bren etc

Ah man D, I know you have wanted this bike every since you saw it..... next time it packs up I am going to sell it to you! :)

Cruza, it was burning a bit of oil, 400ml per 1000km's and Triumph backed the warranty and rebuilt it. Turned out to be three cracked pistons.... I know have the 'upgraded' version of piston... the only cracked one now is the guy riding it! lol :

[KiwiPhoenix]

Ah man D, I know you have wanted this bike every since you saw it..... next time it packs up I am going to sell it to you! :)

Cruza, it was burning a bit of oil, 400ml per 1000km's and Triumph backed the warranty and rebuilt it. Turned out to be three cracked pistons.... I know have the 'upgraded' version of piston... the only cracked one now is the guy riding it! lol :

Ouch about the bike MrT, but as for the cracked up guy riding it :rofl:

[bismarck]

Thanks guys

I didn't hit anything but don't know why the tank came off

[Peach]

Am keen for next Saturday if the weather plays nice, depends where we go though, I might not be quite ready for a big ride just yet :S

[schrodingers cat]

Thanks guys

I didn't hit anything but don't know why the tank came off

That sucks. I'd cry if it happened to me. The cyclists up the hill are all a bit 'special' aren't they - sort of like big moving piles of shit. Sorry, I ment gravel

Thanks for uploading pics both good and bad.

[cruza]

yeah all those brit shier triples do it, just ask Ally Cat and Bren etc

What burn oil?

Thought the 1050's were pretty bullet proof.

[gloplg]

The cyclist in the photo is not the one I was avoiding to. The one who got me down stopped and looked at me, and he went away :no:
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Hey BM I think you must feel really bad about what happened. To have such a nice looking bike one second, and then after some idiot does something stupid, the bike looks very second hand................. I think you must feel gutted. Stick with it, it will look great again.

Did you get hold of the guilty party???????:spanking::spanking::bash::bash:

[The Shadow]

I enjoyed the brief ride last saturday - and enjoyed it at the pub even more.
Would love to come this saturday but have a meeting at 1 - unless you end up leaving early????

Was nice to meet HOT as well - i cant make the party on saturday as already have a function - but loook forward to seeing everyone soon.

[kerryhare]

i cant make the party on saturday as already have a function - but loook forward to seeing everyone soon.

Ya piker, you are going to the wrong function, these parties are NOT to be missed.

[Flip]

Not to be missed?

[kerryhare]

Not to be missed?

Thanks Flip. Have edited it now. That is what very little sleep does.

[Peeteey]

Am keen for next Saturday if the weather plays nice, depends where we go though, I might not be quite ready for a big ride just yet :S

Yay! Will be great to have you along.

This coming from someone who has only managed to make 1 Sat ride so far ... :shutup: :yes:

Hee hee

[Peeteey]

Video of last Saturday is up ...
Bit crap but you get the idea

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypKh-9CerjA

[Peach]

Video of last Saturday is up ...
Bit crap but you get the idea

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypKh-9CerjA

Video looks great, good job!

[leopardskin]

bad luck there ninja brother Bismarck

[KiwiPhoenix]

Any idea of what route you are wanting to do?? I may be in for this one!

[dangerous]

Any idea of what route you are wanting to do?? I may be in for this one!Dont mind me cos theres every chance I wont make it anyway, but hows this sound...


Option a) BK, Halswell, old TT rd, Litttle River, Hilltop... return to the TT pisser.
Option b) BK, Kiwi, Tedington, Gebbies, Little River, Hiltop... return to the TT pisser.

[cruza]

Dont mind me cos theres every chance I wont make it anyway, but hows this sound...


Option a) BK, Halswell, old TT rd, Litttle River, Hilltop... return to the TT pisser.
Option b) BK, Kiwi, Tedington, Gebbies, Little River, Hiltop... return to the TT pisser.

Looking this morning at the port hills covered in snow , me thinks there will be some more grit about by the end of the week . In central yesterday , glad I had a long day and got back to chch, .......everything is closed to snow today.

[dangerous]

.......everything is closed to snow today. fark me... parts of the world live like that all year round, yet nothing closes!!!

[Peeteey]

Hi kids, I need your advice ...

I've been hooked again on off roaders, well, dual purpose anyhoo. I'm trying to make my mind up between two models, an '86 XL600R with 50,000 odd and a '91 XR600 with 30,000 odd on it but 3000k ago had a complete engine rebuild, top and bottom.

What I'd love to find out is if there are any major differences between the two models? I know the XR is supposed to be sportier and the XL more of a work horse but what about weight, reliability, parts etc?

The XR attracts me because of the rebuild, I've always wanted one and it's in the south island.
The XL attracts me because I may be able to get it a bit cheaper but it's in the north island so kinda negates that. It also has passenger pegs plus the fitting for a top box which would be good. I'd like to put Gem on the back and to have somewhere to put our crap so she doesn't have to wear a backpack.

The XR is obviously in better nick, rebuild etc plus there's some surface rust on the XL. The XR may need new tyres for a WOF, too knobly possibly, which bumps the price up.
The XL's Ks are getting up there. Is there any maintenance or problems that may arise from an old thumper with 50,000k's on the clock?

Here's the XR:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=298230986&permanent=0

Here's the XL:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=298549566

Is it my imagination or does the XL look like it has a bigger tank? That's a plus if it does ...
I know footpegs and topbox are do-able to either models so really I'd love to know:

Weight difference
Comfort difference
Reliability difference
Running costs Difference

As most of you know, I'm not a racer. That doesn't mean I wouldn't love the XR to bits but if there's a large comfort difference then it may be enough to sway the vote.

Helen's DR felt just about right for me, not too heavy, not too big, plenty of beans with smooth delivery.

Thanks for any help!

Pete

[maxf]

Peety - my 2c (partly as an ex-XL250 owner but that was donkeys' years ago)

- XL looks like the ignition has been forced
- XL does have the aftermarket exhaust - may be good or bad but do know the original on the XL I had rotted out fairly thoroughly at <70000 kms. Guessing will effect the XL tuning vs stock and so power vs XR?
- XL does have rear frame so you might be able to get a Ventura if the topbox isn't big enough. XR - not likely?
- XL has longer pillion seat, XR is focussed on rider. XL probably has more spray protection for the pillion too
- XR definitely has higher clearance, no surprise
- XR has no chain guard, would need one to safely use pillion pegs. XL has no front chain guard (over drive sprocket) - probably less unsafe
- XL has larger headlight, but dunno if that really matters (night riding? actual brightness?)
- thinking from wear on XR engine cases it's been well used (and loved, probably) but deserved the rebuild?

I'd probably go for the XL personally (and if trying to justify it with a potential pillion passenger too!) - you can take the roadie bits off but it's hard to reverse-engineer them on (eg extended leverage on XR rear subframe); the major underlying mechanics - ProLink, RFVC donk - are largely the same just tweaked in different directions. Only other comment - run synthetic if you can, the early model 250 RFVC engine I had was eating its camshaft mounts at 90k as they were direct in the head. Synthetic would give you some leeway for the heat loading as well as the shear effects of the gearbox, but I guess the final call is whether the clutch would be OK with it.

So when do we watch out for a new Phantom Menace?

[cruza]

Hi peeteey

First I reckon you should not be a tight arse and spend some more coin, You like the dr650 of helens..........

Right out of the 2 on trademe . XL has battery, heavier flywheel , less power . getting old , probably better manners on the road. Few km's and owners so internals are a gamble. ...better off with a DR:yes:
XR. No battery , light flywheel , alot hotter in the power delivery. shit headlight, seat not comfy after a while. Engines are very strong and take abuse, which they are normally given.Has the later model engine that went right thru to 1999. 10 litre tank. dirt bike you can ride on road Be nice to see receipts for rebuild, speedo probably disconnected at some stage in its dirt bike life. Owned 2 (1993 & 1999) . lots of fun, bit loose on the road over 140ish. term them a
hoon bike.:innocent:

[neels]

Stuff about trail bikes
The XL's are more road friendly than the XR's, smoother although less powerful engine, lower seat height etc. Probably a better bet if you plan on road riding as well as off road, and better with a pillion.

Unless you know someone that can check it out for you, something closer to home you can actually have a look at would probably be a better bet.

If you want to take a XL for a ride to see what you think of it you can borrow mine for a play, it's only a little 250 and not road legal, but it might help to give you an idea of how they behave.

[JellyBellyKelly]

First I reckon you should not be a tight arse and spend some more coin, You like the dr650 of helens........:innocent:

and you who has been talking about getting a dirt bike for how long?????? just go buy one :) hehehe then i can have a turn :lol:

[helenoftroy]

Peeteey!its awesome you want a trail bike!

Sams XR650R is here in the garage if you want to give it a try,& you can take the DR out again any time......

Look at the Adventure/dual Purpose Bikes section -theres a thread -XR650R owners thread(for 600s too!)where you might like to move your post to

The guys over there will be happy to give you informative, honest feedback:2thumbsup

[helenoftroy]

and you who has been talking about getting a dirt bike for how long?????? just go buy one :) hehehe then i can have a turn :lol:

Yeah come on cruza!

you know you want too!:msn-wink:

[neels]

you know you want too!:msn-wink:
I think there are a few that want to...I'm even having vague thoughts about what would be required to road legal the xl.

Anyhoo, what's on for saturday?

If it's a bit crap up on the hills after the snow, how about tunnel-bays-gebbies, little river and back for those that want to or direct to tt pub for a change if there are a few newbies not keen on too much open road? Depending on the weather of course, looking a bit crap at the moment.

Perhaps keep it short so we can get emotionally prepared and suitably attired for HOT's later on...:drinkup:

[Peeteey]

Thank you everybody! What a bunch of darlings you are ... :yes:



Peeteey!its awesome you want a trail bike!

Sams XR650R is here in the garage if you want to give it a try,& you can take the DR out again any time......

Look at the Adventure/dual Purpose Bikes section -theres a thread -XR650R owners thread(for 600s too!)where you might like to move your post to

The guys over there will be happy to give you informative, honest feedback:2thumbsup
Crikey Helen, you're so generous with your bikes! That's very kind of you. I wonder if we could wrangle a little blat down the road on early Sat eve, maybe just before dinner, if that works for you? I'd be on my way to work and could stop by about 5.30-ish ...
Let me know, no worries if that doesn't suit ... I may be so in love by the end of the ride that I'll disappear with the bike and leave you my car and all my music gear as a trade! :lol:




If you want to take a XL for a ride to see what you think of it you can borrow mine for a play, it's only a little 250 and not road legal, but it might help to give you an idea of how they behave.
Thanks Neels, I may just take you up on that.
I did have, well, my neighbour had, an XL250 years ago and rode that all over the farm. At that point I was a little too small to reach the ground but such trivial things didn't stop me. Power wise it felt to me then like HOT's 650 did last weekend, now that I'm bigger and heavier and used to larger bikes ... how things change ...



Hi peeteey

First I reckon you should not be a tight arse and spend some more coin, You like the dr650 of helens..........

Yea yea! :rolleyes: I'm not limiting my budget for fun you know. Even $20 is pushing the limits right now so 3k is the absolute outer limits! Would preffer under 2k but that's not really going to happen ... *sigh* Why can't people just *give* me stuff?



Peety - my 2c (partly as an ex-XL250 owner but that was donkeys' years ago)


Thanks for the great info Max!

[cruza]

and you who has been talking about getting a dirt bike for how long?????? just go buy one :) hehehe then i can have a turn :lol:

Cool , Thats cleared the money I was saving for the wedding ..................:lol:

Still got that annoying squeak in the landcruiser too , so don't tell anyone I've had gearshift and dash out twice today trying to found it , :mad: when I could have been cleaning ya bike to sell..........

[cruza]

Yea yea! :rolleyes: I'm not limiting my budget for fun you know. Even $20 is pushing the limits right now so 3k is the absolute outer limits! Would preffer under 2k but that's not really going to happen ... *sigh* Why can't people just *give* me stuff?



Understand , sometimes false economy going too cheap .......repair bills can quickly out weigh a cheap buy some times. maybe tidy up and move on one of the other 2?

DR..........................DR.................... ..............DR...............................DR. .................................DR........:whistl e:

[helenoftroy]

Thank you everybody! What a bunch of darlings you are ... :yes:



Crikey Helen, you're so generous with your bikes! That's very kind of you. I wonder if we could wrangle a little blat down the road on early Sat eve, maybe just before dinner, if that works for you? I'd be on my way to work and could stop by about 5.30-ish ...
Let me know, no worries if that doesn't suit ... I may be so in love by the end of the ride that I'll disappear with the bike and leave you my car and all my music gear

That will be fine,just call round...lol music gear!...party.....:clap:

[Peeteey]

Understand , sometimes false economy going too cheap .......repair bills can quickly out weigh a cheap buy some times. maybe tidy up and move on one of the other 2?

DR..........................DR.................... ..............DR...............................DR. .................................DR........:whistl e:

:lol: You're not trying to tell me something are you? :D

Yep, have decided, once and for all, to sell the Katana. That's where the money is going to come from to pay for dirt bike. Was/am (hopefully) going to borrow cash off dad until I sell the Kat.
Have lots of spares to go with, including now a complete and working spare engine, carbs, electrics (coils etc), rims, sprockets and tyres. Reckon they'll help sell it. Rather, I *hope* they'll help.
Should be all up and running tomorrow if I get a good nights sleep :) Maybe even REG and WOF for Saturday ...

[Peeteey]

DR..........................DR.................... ..............DR...............................DR. .................................DR........:whistl e:

Speaking of that, here's one I keep coming back to ... I could be very happy with this I think, Gem can walk ... :D :whistle:

[McWild]

Understand , sometimes false economy going too cheap .......repair bills can quickly out weigh a cheap buy some times.

I can confirm this.

[Peeteey]

Speaking of that, here's one I keep coming back to ... I could be very happy with this I think, Gem can walk ... :D :whistle:

Hey! I can quote myself! Excellent ...

I forgot to put the link in:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=296847917

This is very tempting too, and it's local!

[Peeteey]

I can confirm this.

Me too, all the "fun" I've had with cheap stuff over the years is finally starting to grate just a little. I just want something that works ... Problem is I can't afford it!

Anyone have a spare rich benefactor? :D

[JellyBellyKelly]

Gem can walk ... :D :whistle:

what about getting gem a bike..................... i'm selling my 225 scorpio for a bigger ride :clap:

[kerryhare]

Where is the ride going this Saturday?

[leopardskin]

If it's a bit crap up on the hills after the snow, how about tunnel-bays-gebbies, little river and back for those that want to or direct to tt pub for a change if there are a few newbies not keen on too much open road? Depending on the weather of course, looking a bit crap at the moment.

i like neels idea if it ain't persisting down - rode down from nelson in the rain on sunday and i vaguely remember thinking at the time something about never doing this again.....

[Flip]

Sounds like a plan to me

[Iggy]

Video of last Saturday is up ...
Bit crap but you get the idea

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypKh-9CerjA

Hey man that was me you following, as you can see I was being rather cautious along the summit route, as rather gritty in some areas:shit:

[Iggy]

Where is the ride going this Saturday?

Hi Kerryhare the weather looks like its going to be crap for tomorrow but who knows by a miracle, we may sneak a couple of hours of dry weather for a quick ride. So watch this space for more details...............
Cheers Iggy

[Peeteey]

Hey man that was me you following, as you can see I was being rather cautious along the summit route, as rather gritty in some areas:shit:

I was glad to have you there! I remembered just how much I don't like that part of the road ... There's always gravel where you least expect it/don't want it.

Plus I got to geez at your pretty bike! :D

[cruza]

Hmmm , nice quiet morning at home for me , been outside and its a tad damp for this softie. see ya all tonite!!

[KiwiPhoenix]

Same here, staying warm was good!

[gloplg]

Same here, staying warm was good!

You are a pack of wooses.......................... Just like me

[KiwiPhoenix]

You are a pack of wooses.......................... Just like me

Nah, more like we are getting some well earned rest for the party tonight! :laugh:

[gloplg]

Nah, more like we are getting some well earned rest for the party tonight! :laugh:

How did the party go???????????????????

[cruza]

How did the party go???????????????????

awesome:cool:

[KiwiPhoenix]

awesome:cool:

*sings* you took the words right outta my mouth

:rofl:

[gloplg]

*sings* you took the words right outta my mouth

:rofl:

Marvin Lee O'Day watch out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:slap::nya::rofl::rofl ::rofl:

Anyway where to go this week if the weather is good?????????? Rittle River or Akaroa?????????????

[dangerous]

Marvin Lee O'Day watch out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:slap::nya::rofl::rofl ::rofl:?? thats" Marvin Lee Aday"

And fark his latest album is awesome, some what different from the usual...

[cruza]

dangerous was punting that way last week , I'm keen too if weather holds, been a while since I've done a blat ova the hill........and not so far away

[LittleAngel]

Weather meant to be good for the rest of the week - so if the sun is shining - I'm a starter for Akaroa. Been ages since I've been over there... Just hope there isn't too much gritty grit..
I'll be the slow one at the back - Not a lot of confidence over them hills....

[helenoftroy]

Pick me!! Pick me!!:wari::yeah:

Keen as...second hand gets operated on next Thursday(no riding for up to 6 wks after)
Casualty keen to come on the new BRP too

[dangerous]

- Not a lot of confidence over them hills....then ride em again and again untill the confidence is there, then you will wonder why ya ever had an issue with em.

[LittleAngel]

then ride em again and again untill the confidence is there, then you will wonder why ya ever had an issue with em.

That's the plan.... I have more confidence with that road than I used to, just the speed doesn't reflect it.... But you right... (dare I say it!! :shit::rofl:) the more times I ride over there the better I will get! :niceone:

Wonder if my trusty 'leading' partner will be there?

[neels]

Unless the plans change, I'm in, got to make the most of a NW day in winter.

Always keen for a spin to Akaroa, maybe even F&C for lunch.

[cruza]

That's the plan.... I have more confidence with that road than I used to, just the speed doesn't reflect it.... But you right... (dare I say it!! :shit::rofl:) the more times I ride over there the better I will get! :niceone:

Wonder if my trusty 'leading' partner will be there?

Long as ride is enjoyable and tyres stay on the deck , any speed is good.
sounds like akaroa it is then........I love it when a plan is hatched:shifty:

Supose if ya look at it HOT , this is the best time of year to get ya op done, most of the miserable weather happens from now on......

[dangerous]

That's the plan.... I have more confidence with that road than I used to, just the speed doesn't reflect it.... But you right... (dare I say it!! :shit::rofl:) the more times I ride over there the better I will get! :niceone:

If ya want any advice, help just ask... best road in the world for learning. :)

[gloplg]

So!!!!!!!!!!!.............Akaroa this week??????????? Via Dyers Pass and Gebbies Pass, or via Halswell???

[Transalper]

Quite likely I'll make it along this week, although I may just as easily go an hour earlier (on me own?) as a 12 noon depart feels like I'm wasting too much morning waiting.
I see shingle pulling me away from the main path at some stage... maybe on the way back... some extra Bays, Bossu Rd or at least the Western Valley rd... one/other or all the above.

[LittleAngel]

Long as ride is enjoyable and tyres stay on the deck , any speed is good.


I always enjoy riding... and I totally agree... if the tyres are where they are meant to be... then its a fucking great day! :lol:


If ya want any advice, help just ask... best road in the world for learning. :)

Ohhh thanks D - you aren't as gruff as you make out! :hug::lol: I may well ask for some advice.. Will chat to ya tomorrow :niceone:

[brp]

Hi kids, I need your advice ...

I've been hooked again on off roaders, well, dual purpose anyhoo. I'm trying to make my mind up between two models, an '86 XL600R with 50,000 odd and a '91 XR600 with 30,000 odd on it but 3000k ago had a complete engine rebuild, top and bottom.

What I'd love to find out is if there are any major differences between the two models? I know the XR is supposed to be sportier and the XL more of a work horse but what about weight, reliability, parts etc?

The XR attracts me because of the rebuild, I've always wanted one and it's in the south island.
The XL attracts me because I may be able to get it a bit cheaper but it's in the north island so kinda negates that. It also has passenger pegs plus the fitting for a top box which would be good. I'd like to put Gem on the back and to have somewhere to put our crap so she doesn't have to wear a backpack.

The XR is obviously in better nick, rebuild etc plus there's some surface rust on the XL. The XR may need new tyres for a WOF, too knobly possibly, which bumps the price up.
The XL's Ks are getting up there. Is there any maintenance or problems that may arise from an old thumper with 50,000k's on the clock?

Here's the XR:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=298230986&permanent=0

Here's the XL:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=298549566

Is it my imagination or does the XL look like it has a bigger tank? That's a plus if it does ...
I know footpegs and topbox are do-able to either models so really I'd love to know:

Weight difference
Comfort difference
Reliability difference
Running costs Difference

As most of you know, I'm not a racer. That doesn't mean I wouldn't love the XR to bits but if there's a large comfort difference then it may be enough to sway the vote.

Helen's DR felt just about right for me, not too heavy, not too big, plenty of beans with smooth delivery.

Thanks for any help!

Pete



What do you want to predominately use the bike for Peeteey ?

Carry passengers ? 4x4 level and up off road ?


Hot , Sam , discovered the XR's are designed for a 81 kg rider , if heavier really need to start looking at uprated springs for top shelf performance - , max load standard including clothing 100 KG (might be naked next time ya's see me cruising :D)

Hot judging by recent photos your DR looks to be dragging its ass end (unlike the rider) here's a good article for dialling in your suspension.
(Don't worry if on tippie toes when raised - easier off road to back up bike etc)

Xr needs to be dialled in for riders weight for easy going off road riding (super-sensitive) - or its the proverbial Pig !

http://borynack.com/XR650R/Cycle/suspension.htm

[Peeteey]

What do you want to predominately use the bike for Peeteey ?

Carry passengers ? 4x4 level and up off road ?


Hot , Sam , discovered the XR's are designed for a 81 kg rider , if heavier really need to start looking at uprated springs for top shelf performance - , max load standard including clothing 100 KG (might be naked next time ya's see me cruising :D)

Hot judging by recent photos your DR looks to be dragging its ass end (unlike the rider) here's a good article for dialling in your suspension.
(Don't worry if on tippie toes when raised - easier off road to back up bike etc)

Xr needs to be dialled in for riders weight for easy going off road riding (super-sensitive) - or its the proverbial Pig !

http://borynack.com/XR650R/Cycle/suspension.htm

Thanks BRP, am hopefully getting the bike tomorrow. Will ride it for a bit and try to fine tune the suspension ready for some warmer season :)

The idea of this bike, have bought the DR, is to use it predominantly off road. I'll still have the BMW for the road stuff and no, it'll not be 2 up. Just me bouncing around and falling off with a grin on my face :D

I also went for the lighter bike on purpose mainly because I like being able to throw it around and also because I get some RSI in the forearms sometimes and don't want to set it off struggling with a heavier bike.

The image of you cruising in the buff has put a rather disturbing image in my head but when combined with the image of Cruza licking Sam's XR's seat last weekend ... :sick:

Thanks for all the info, great to have so many knowledgeable people around!
Would you be up for a (gentle) ride maybe this Sunday arvo if the weathers not to crap?

[Transalper]

...Would you be up for a (gentle) ride maybe this Sunday arvo if the weathers not to crap?
I can manage that too.

[helenoftroy]

Quite likely I'll make it along this week, although I may just as easily go an hour earlier (on me own?) as a 12 noon depart feels like I'm wasting too much morning waiting.
I see shingle pulling me away from the main path at some stage... maybe on the way back... some extra Bays, Bossu Rd or at least the Western Valley rd... one/other or all the above.
Hope Sam makes it (party time tonight) hes been nagging me to take him to the shingle..... :yes:

If he doesnt I will ride the roadbike


Hot , Sam , discovered the XR's are designed for a 81 kg rider , if heavier really need to start looking at uprated springs for top shelf performance - , max load standard including clothing 100 KG (might be naked next time ya's see me cruising :D)
Hot judging by recent photos your DR looks to be dragging its ass end (unlike the rider) here's a good article for dialling in your suspension.
(Don't worry if on tippie toes when raised - easier off road to back up bike etc)
Xr needs to be dialled in for riders weight for easy going off road riding (super-sensitive) - or its the proverbial Pig !
http://borynack.com/XR650R/Cycle/suspension.htm
Thanks for the link brp,Sam has'nt really had the bike off road yet(apart from turning my driveway into a roost riddled motocross track)
Hes certainly more than 81kgs tho

My rear seems to be up for scrutiny atm!:moon::moon::moon:
...and you can help out with a "dragging ass end" brp?? no liposuction needed??:killingme
Is the world ready for a naked brp on a BRP??:shit:


Would you be up for a (gentle) ride maybe this Sunday arvo if the weathers not to crap?
The Boy & maybe his mum are:yes:

[Peeteey]

I can manage that too.

Yay! The bike is being delivered tomorrow about 2, Woo hoo! Now I have a whole new group of people I can annoy! :D



The Boy & maybe his mum are:yes:

Great, so hopefully there may be a few of us. It's supposed to rain Sunday tho ...
Am getting very excited about this bike, just hope I can ride 1/10th as well as I used to ...

[dangerous]

Via Dyers Pass and Gebbies Pass, or via Halswell???YEAH... which way as I will intercept again, be sure to txt me or Ill asume ya trying to dodge me like last ride ;)

[cruza]

YEAH... which way as I will intercept again, be sure to txt me or Ill asume ya trying to dodge me like last ride ;)

May join ya , see how the morning goes , .......full cooked breakie just about ready!!

[LittleAngel]

Ohhh Crappers!! :angry2::angry2:

I've had a change in plans so not able to make it ::crybaby::crybaby::crybaby::crybaby:


Hope to be there next week! :shifty:

Enjoy the ride !!! :niceone::Punk:

[dangerous]

Ohhh Crappers!! :angry2::angry2:
I've had a change in plans so not able to make it ::crybaby::crybaby::crybaby::crybaby:
Enjoy the ride !!! :niceone::Punk:
OHHHHH... you not piked? I was going to sit back with ya, did I scear ya away hehehe...
Ill most likely just touch the Hilltop and return, may send Rashika out after to meet up, weres the last stop? Tai Tapu?

[caz83]

if we're not going over the summit then i will definitely come??

[brp]

"Nice action" Peeteey - yeah great bike the DR thumper.


I've been roped (lol) into sailing tomorrow, have a cracker out on the trail !


Hot - Sam could check what the compression setting etc are set at - if he sets all compression to hard and backs it off anti clockwise one or two turns he should be sweet



..and you can help out with a "dragging ass end" brp?? no liposuction needed??
Is the world ready for a naked brp on a BRP??

Could get it looking perkier with the right positioning ...

Might be done for visual pollution by the ecilops if ride naked at the mo - being able to do the fly up on my Trade me purchased pants not a bad incentive to shed - had them 6 months though :D

[gloplg]

Looks like a great day for a ride. See you all at 11.30.

And no summit road today.

[caz83]

Looks like a great day for a ride. See you all at 11.30.

And no summit road today.

sweet c ya then. can i follow u again?!

[neels]

YEAH... which way as I will intercept again, be sure to txt me or Ill asume ya trying to dodge me like last ride ;)I did txt you eventually, it's a bit hard to read them when you're riding :scooter:


if we're not going over the summit then i will definitely come?? Bit frosty for the summit road today I think, probably a bit much grit around for it to be fun for anybody

See ya's there

[cruza]

so it will be out via halswell?

[Transalper]

Ahh, grit.... more of a challenge than gravel, but you're right, grit on seal is indeed less fun.

[dangerous]

No grit or shit to be seen, roads were mint considering the time of year and weather we have had. In fact so enjoyable while waiting for the group en route I did LR twice... then found em meandering along ;) up to the HT and down to Barrys... shit could keep going but alashad beter put an aperance in at home.

[gloplg]

sweet c ya then. can i follow u again?!

You did well today.

First time out with us was the Summit Road. Second time out with us to Akaroa. Thrown in the deep end twice!!!!!!!!!!

I think you are starting to get the idea on corners as well.:2thumbsup:2thumbsup You were definately cornering better towards the end of the ride.

See you next week???????????

[gloplg]

Some of today's pics

[dangerous]

First time out with us was the Summit Road. Second time out with us to Akaroa. Thrown in the deep end twice!!!!!!!!!!
best way to learn... the hard way is not so.

ps: IMHO the GN aint the best to learn on anyway so :niceone:

[neels]

Awesome day for a ride today, Saturdays have been good to us lately (well except last week, but there were other things afoot then anyway)

Hope you all didn't mind pootling along behind me 2 up on the old 600, the roads were pretty good considering the frost this morning although I did poke the nose tentatively around a few corners just in case, particularly when there was still frost on the grass on the way around to little river. Fish & chips were good, holy crap that place must do some business, it's a good day when you can sit outside in the sun in the middle of winter.

Good to see the L-platers punting the GN's along and still smiling at the end, with gloplg keeping an eye on caz and robert riding some nice lines from duvauchelle up to the hilltop on the way home. If you guys can cope with the last couple of rides you've been on you should be good to ride anywhere now. Remember most of us are still learning, I tried briefly to hang on to dangerous down from the hilltop but that wasn't going to happen, so I've still got some work to do too. :blink:

See ya all next time...

[dangerous]

I tried briefly to hang on to dangerous down from the hilltop but that wasn't going to happen, so I've still got some work to do too. :blink: on a on a 20+ yr old 600 and with pilion.. Id hope not, had you then I woulda been worried.

[neels]

on a on a 20+ yr old 600 and with pilion.. Id hope not, had you then I woulda been worried.
True, but I think even solo on a brand new R1 I'd still struggle to keep up. It is a bit hard to get your arse off the seat when there's a leg in the way though.

[helenoftroy]

Stunner of a day!

Enjoyed that very much,the GNs and their riders did well!

Life aint half bad when we get a beautiful winters day like today AND get to be out on our bikes:yes:

Great ride and good company:hug:

[Flip]

I also had a brillant day. Cheers all.

It was great that there was very little grit on the road. The learners did very well, how did the ride home go?

[robertvi]

great ride today! it felt much easier than my first ride to akaroa a while back. i think i leaned the ol' zimmerframe further into the corners today that ever before. :Punk: thanks everyone for the company

[JellyBellyKelly]

what an awesome day! sounds like you all had a great ride......

looks like i've sold the wee scorpio :bye: (thanks cruza) just waiting on $$$$ then off to get my new baby..... hoping it's gonna be a hot wee orange 650 but this week will tell all....:Punk:

[Transalper]

....
ps: IMHO the GN aint the best to learn on anyway so :niceone:

Totally agree, last time I jumped on a friends GN250 I found it totally not confidence inspiring.
IMHO you have a better experience on a VT250 Spada (http://www.bikepoint.co.nz/View/Used/HONDA-SPADA-250-1989/40168.aspx)or earlier VT250F if you can fit on one.
We tried a couple of other bikes (CBX250RS and GSX250) but when I found l the V twin Janet made huge improvements in her riding in a very short time. She even started following me into the shingle roads without hesitation on it.
The CBX250RS had shot suspension and was too revvy, the GSX was too revvy too.

[Flip]

Totally agree, last time I jumped on a friends GN250 I found it totally not confidence inspiring.
IMHO you have a better experience on a VT250 Spada (http://www.bikepoint.co.nz/View/Used/HONDA-SPADA-250-1989/40168.aspx)or earlier VT250F if you can fit on one.
We tried a couple of other bikes (CBX250RS and GSX250) but when I found l the V twin Janet made huge improvements in her riding in a very short time. She even started following me into the shingle roads without hesitation on it.
The CBX250RS had shot suspension and was too revvy, the GSX was too revvy too.

Well good on you both for going into print and criticizing the learners bikes.

You are both showing the real kiwi biker spirit.

Good on ya.

[Transalper]

lol, no offence intended. You could take from it that they are indeed doing really well, better than they realise considering their rides.
But yes the GN is probably still one of the most common choices, other than possibly the seat height I just don't know why. Marketing perhaps?

[Kickaha]

Totally agree, last time I jumped on a friends GN250 I found it totally not confidence inspiring.

A change of handlebars can make a big difference on those bikes, if the later GN still have the same bars as the earlier model they sit you to upright and to far back, lower flatter bars make a big difference to the feel of them

[robertvi]

"My GN don't like people laughin"

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lol, but seriously, it's good to hear your opinions about it - I can say it's a docile bike. as for general handling, I guess I will be able to comment on that when I upgrade to a different bike and get an impression of the difference.

[caz83]

I also had a brillant day. Cheers all.

It was great that there was very little grit on the road. The learners did very well, how did the ride home go?

brrrrrrrrrrrr lol longest ride i been on, sore and cold but i made it....

[schrodingers cat]

Encountered some very courteous car drivers on the ride yesterday.
I was actually quite happy to sit behind them on the way home til a long(ish) clear bit of road appeared but for the most part the drivers made quite an effort to pull over and let me through. Nice work car driver types!

[Flip]

Encountered some very courteous car drivers on the ride yesterday.
I was actually quite happy to sit behind them on the way home til a long(ish) clear bit of road appeared but for the most part the drivers made quite an effort to pull over and let me through. Nice work car driver types!

Probably the locals who know the bikes on this road are going to pass and let hem through.

They even let me through. There was a 4wd that pulled right over, but there was a audi who sped up to 130 as we came up behind him to try to stop us passing.

[dangerous]

Well good on you both for going into print and criticizing the learners bikes.

You are both showing the real kiwi biker spirit.

Good on ya.

lol, no offence intended. You could take from it that they are indeed doing really well, better than they realise considering their rides.But yes the GN is probably still one of the most common choices, other than possibly the seat height I just don't know why. Marketing perhaps?
Gezzz Flip... as TA says, our posts were an incouragment, shit dont get me started or Ill mention that the GN is a beter handler than your Hogley, I never saw the GNs going wide ;)

Now the GN is awesome to learn the basics on, but IMHO not the best at learing to corner at speeds in the twisties, I reccon they dont have enough weight on the frount end, thus many have lost the frount in shingle, this also means not a lot of bike feed back through the frount end, a must to get to know ya bike.

Kickaha's idea of different bars is a mint idea, eg: he races a GN125, a F4 classic thats handles aswell as the best, bars are one thing he changed.


"My GN don't like people laughin"

lol, but seriously, it's good to hear your opinions about it - I can say it's a docile bike. as for general handling, I guess I will be able to comment on that when I upgrade to a different bike and get an impression of the difference.
funny shit man, you got the attude keep it up and the motorbike will take you a long way.


brrrrrrrrrrrr lol longest ride i been on, sore and cold but i made it.... bloody oath, and that ride aint easy at the best of times, all conditions are throughen at ya, repeat, repeat again and then we will head for Jacksons on the coast aye?

[leopardskin]

i too really enjoyed ride yesterday, had to do a quick turn around at Akaroa to get back to Chch but what a great day for it - spent day today going from open home to open home being insanely jealous at all the bikes on the road! also thought Neels pace wasn't too bad out there on the ol XJ - easy rider to follow

[caz83]

You did well today.

First time out with us was the Summit Road. Second time out with us to Akaroa. Thrown in the deep end twice!!!!!!!!!!

I think you are starting to get the idea on corners as well.:2thumbsup:2thumbsup You were definately cornering better towards the end of the ride.

See you next week???????????

yup ill be thea, as your passenger this time :-) and thanks 4 ur patience....

[gloplg]

Awesome day for a ride today, Saturdays have been good to us lately (well except last week, but there were other things afoot then anyway)

Hope you all didn't mind pootling along behind me 2 up on the old 600, the roads were pretty good considering the frost this morning although I did poke the nose tentatively around a few corners just in case, particularly when there was still frost on the grass on the way around to little river. Fish & chips were good, holy crap that place must do some business, it's a good day when you can sit outside in the sun in the middle of winter.

Good to see the L-platers punting the GN's along and still smiling at the end, with gloplg keeping an eye on caz and robert riding some nice lines from duvauchelle up to the hilltop on the way home. If you guys can cope with the last couple of rides you've been on you should be good to ride anywhere now. Remember most of us are still learning, I tried briefly to hang on to dangerous down from the hilltop but that wasn't going to happen, so I've still got some work to do too. :blink:

See ya all next time...


Thanks for leading N.

You did such a good job there is a risk you could be there regularly.

[Flip]

shit dont get me started or Ill mention that the GN is a beter handler than your Hogley,

Hell now my bikes secret is out, thanks D.

[gloplg]

Hell now my bikes secret is out, thanks D.

Secret??????????? What secret??????????:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl: