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Old Steve
3rd July 2010, 17:46
[EDIT] Old Steve clocks up 6000 km - 25/7/2010

(see later post)


Went for a ride to Katikati this morning. My wife drove her new car, and we had coffe and scones up in the balcony cafe in the main street. Nice morning ride.

On the way home my odo clicked over 5000 km that I have ridden in the 18 weeks since I got the bike. I'm having a ball, just sorry that I didn't start biking years ago.

Only 5 weeks until I can take my 6R test!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And counting.
Stylo
3rd July 2010, 17:55
Went for a ride to Katikati this morning. My wife drove her new car, and we had coffe and scones up in the balcony cafe in the main street. Nice morning ride.

On the way home my odo clicked over 5000 km that I have ridden in the 18 weeks since I got the bike. I'm having a ball, just sorry that I didn't start biking years ago.

Only 5 weeks until I can take my 6R test!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And counting.

Well done Steve, I got a mate who has an '89 XT600 from new and still got it, just clocked over 170,000km and still chuggin' along ..........
duckonin
3rd July 2010, 18:02
Good stuff Steve, sounds like you are enjoying your rides keep it up..
slofox
3rd July 2010, 18:05
Went for a ride to Katikati this morning. My wife drove her new car, and we had coffe and scones up in the balcony cafe in the main street. Nice morning ride.

On the way home my odo clicked over 5000 km that I have ridden in the 18 weeks since I got the bike. I'm having a ball, just sorry that I didn't start biking years ago.

Only 5 weeks until I can take my 6R test!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And counting.

Good for you Steve...there ain't nuffin' like it - I just love it meself - still - after 42 years on two wheels. Nothing can compare...nothing.
CookMySock
3rd July 2010, 18:20
Only 5 weeks until I can take my 6R test!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And counting.That went quick ay. ;)

Steve
Stylo
3rd July 2010, 18:55
Good for you Steve...there ain't nuffin' like it - I just love it meself - still - after 42 years on two wheels. Nothing can compare...nothing.

Until, you get your Pilots License ....that was a good day , never forget the party that night !
SMOKEU
3rd July 2010, 21:03
Nothing like winter to dampen your spirits.
trailblazer
3rd July 2010, 23:32
thats awesome. Keep it up
not2slow
5th July 2010, 12:27
Good on ya young fella! Might see ya on the road once i get myself on two wheels and off the Learners! whoo!
gw555
5th July 2010, 16:23
good on you!!

5000km is a good first number 100000 is coming............................
madmal64
5th July 2010, 16:47
Well done that man. Wish I had ridden 5000 km this year so far. Only managed to get out once in June for a quick 600 km ride.
Keep it up.
Scorp
6th July 2010, 14:33
Went for a ride to Katikati this morning. My wife drove her new car, and we had coffe and scones up in the balcony cafe in the main street. Nice morning ride.

On the way home my odo clicked over 5000 km that I have ridden in the 18 weeks since I got the bike. I'm having a ball, just sorry that I didn't start biking years ago.

Only 5 weeks until I can take my 6R test!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And counting.
Congratulations mate, and good luck for the 6R. Not that you'll need it.

Bet you've been eyeing up these (http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2010models/2010-Hyosung-GV650Aquila-AvitarFIb.jpg) down at Bay City, they look even more beautiful in the flesh.
Old Steve
9th July 2010, 21:01
Bet you've been eyeing up these down at Bay City, they look even more beautiful in the flesh.

Had a look and a sit on the new Hyosung ST7 before I went down to Christchurch earlier this week. Bay City Motorcycles are one of the few dealerships to have one on the shop floor. Now that's something to lust after. But out of my budget unfortunately. I'd have to settle for something very 2nd hand if I went for a bike of that size.

But everyone needs something to dream about.
Old Steve
25th July 2010, 16:56
Went for a ride with the club today, just a small group of us but we had a fantastic ride. Went up behind Whakamarama into the Kaimai foothills, then down to Waihi beach and the Bowentown lookout, out on Trig Rd and into Waihi from the Whangamata Rd, on to Paeroa, across to Te Aroha for lunch, then home via the Te Aroha Rd and the Kaimais.

At 120 km/hr along Te Aroha Rd I clocked up 6000 kms riding. Thats in 21 weeks of bike ownership. Feeling good!!!
Scorp
26th July 2010, 11:22
Went for a ride with the club today, just a small group of us but we had a fantastic ride. Went up behind Whakamarama into the Kaimai foothills, then down to Waihi beach and the Bowentown lookout, out on Trig Rd and into Waihi from the Whangamata Rd, on to Paeroa, across to Te Aroha for lunch, then home via the Te Aroha Rd and the Kaimais.

At 120 km/hr along Te Aroha Rd I clocked up 6000 kms riding. Thats in 21 weeks of bike ownership. Feeling good!!!
Nice one Steve. You covered a good chunk of my practice route on your Bowentown to Waihi section. I love the run along Trigg Road, though it can be a bit wet and mossy at the Waihi end. Hope to join up soon.
Old Steve
26th July 2010, 19:45
.... though it can be a bit wet and mossy at the Waihi end.

Yeah, we all had a little sphincter exercise when going up the side of the hill in the shade just before the Landlyst Rd turnoff.

On the strength of that little tail looseness yesterday, I delivered the bike to Bay City Motorcycles today to have a new rear tyre fitted. Also, making sure the bike is in WOF condition for when I try my 6R test in a week or two.
Eyegasm
27th July 2010, 10:31
Nice going Steve.

I just checked my back tyre and it looks like it'll need replacing too.

Although I am being useless and haven't booked in for the 6R, yet in 7 months
I have clocked up close to 18,000kms. I love commuting!!!
Ratti
27th July 2010, 18:42
Eyegasm, pull up your pants, go get your restricted.

Or should that be pull up your socks and go get your restricted???