Learner Ride to Taupo (Saturday 11 Feb 2012)

[MSTRS]

good to know :first:


Nah was more like :second::bleh:

Please, miss...I want to fart and I don't know the number :shit:

[The Singing Chef]

Please, miss...I want to fart and I don't know the number :shit:

You must spread....

[OCD Legend]

On another note, I really should pack...

I'm PACKED!!!! :eek: (anyone that knows me will find it hard to believe I have waited until the last minute (night before is extremely late for OCD me) to pack) now I need :sleep:

[Maha]

Cook the man some eggs ...

Yup, sounds like a plan!

I can cook 'em but cant lay 'em....:niceone:

[Maha]

I'm PACKED!!!! :eek: (anyone that knows me will find it hard to believe I have waited until the last minute (night before is extremely late for OCD me) to pack) now I need :sleep:

Three still up here.... Big Daddy Rob has gone to bed.

[OCD Legend]

Three still up here.... Big Daddy Rob has gone to bed.

yep I know I need :sleep: but I'm too excited... it's like Christmas Eve

[Maha]

yep I know I need :sleep: but I'm too excited... it's like Christmas Eve

Your roomy is still awake....:niceone:

[blue rider]

well, the bike is clean, i am cooking dinner, i got sandwich stuff for tomorrow....the cat is sorted....yes packing now that i still need to do.

time....flies so fast...

[The Singing Chef]

and I still haven't packed :no:

[Phreak]

and I still haven't packed :no:

Now why doesn't that surprise me...? Gees, even I have!

Cant wait to see you guys soon!!! :Punk:

[Maha]

well, the bike is clean, i am cooking dinner, i got sandwich stuff for tomorrow....the cat is sorted....yes packing now that i still need to do.

time....flies so fast...

....and um....the chocolate?

[blue rider]

....and um....the chocolate?

oh dear.......oh dear......oh ....oh....mhhhhh i could still make some quickly

[blue rider]

sorry will have to be without cranberries........no stock.....

[Maha]

sorry will have to be without cranberries........no stock.....

....and you call yourself a chocolate maker.....pppfffft.....:shifty:

[MSTRS]

Amateurs, eh? Pffft.....

[blue rider]

....and you call yourself a chocolate maker.....pppfffft.....:shifty:

i call myself cute opinionated and lovly.....and sometimes i make chocolate.....

[OCD Legend]

i call myself cute opinionated and lovly.....and sometimes i make chocolate.....

I think I may have found a new bestie - so long as it's milk chocolate :drool:

[OCD Legend]

Your roomy is still awake....:niceone:

Woohoo another party animal

[blue rider]

dear Maha,

i am writing to you re the Cranberrie Chocolate, which apparently is your favorite. Unfortunately it was somehow overlooked that the stock of cranberries was depleted and we are now having to make do.

i will however make up for the shortcoming upon my return to Auckland ( i shall be on travels over ze weekend) and make a rather large slab for you which you then don't have to share.

again dear Maha,

i am very sorry that you will have to eat other chocolate tomorrow. But let me assure you that i will make ze other chocolate before i pack my thingies for my weekend travel tonight, and the quality will be of the finest as always.

kind regards
Blue Rider

[blue rider]

I think I may have found a new bestie - so long as it's milk chocolate :drool:

sorry it is dark, but sometimes white, but always good and rarely enough.

[The Singing Chef]

sorry it is dark, but sometimes white, but always good and rarely enough.

Mines always white - maybe just a chef thing :confused:

[blue rider]

Mines always white - maybe just a chef thing :confused:

i think it is sleepy times for you today, you shall be in better form tomorrow lovely

[Hellzie]

Time to pack me thinks. I'm going for the "it will be warm enough I won't need a jumper." option.

And if my bum gets cold I will turn the daytona on and sit on the pillion seat for five minutes. That thing gets so hot I thought my ass was on fire last night. That thing's not made for pillioning I can tell you that much.

[The Singing Chef]

i think it is sleepy times for you today, you shall be in better form tomorrow lovely

I can't sleep, I still haven't packed! :shit::soon:

[OCD Legend]

I can't sleep, I still haven't packed! :shit::soon:

come on - all you need to pack is the cameras... (you are recording for your 21st aren't you :bleh:)

[Maha]

Woohoo another party animal

Undate: Shes.....:sleep:

[nzspokes]

Sleeps over rated.

[Rehab]

Hi all. This ride must be coming up pretty soon no? Guess I better hurry up and buy a bike and some gear! Should probably get my learners permit sorted too. Anyways, if someone could let me know the actual date that'd be great. I've read the whole thread and it doesn't seem to be listed anywhere and hasn't been mentioned in any post.
Thanks.

[nzspokes]

What time do we meet?

Whos group am I in?

[blue rider]

Hi all. This ride must be coming up pretty soon no? Guess I better hurry up and buy a bike and some gear! Should probably get my learners permit sorted too. Anyways, if someone could let me know the actual date that'd be great. I've read the whole thread and it doesn't seem to be listed anywhere and hasn't been mentioned in any post.
Thanks.

this confuses me much.....it is english, but i don't understand it? :wait:

[The Singing Chef]

Hi all. This ride must be coming up pretty soon no? Guess I better hurry up and buy a bike and some gear! Should probably get my learners permit sorted too. Anyways, if someone could let me know the actual date that'd be great. I've read the whole thread and it doesn't seem to be listed anywhere and hasn't been mentioned in any post.
Thanks.

Next year bro - 31st of February

[Rehab]

this confuses me much.....it is english, but i don't understand it? :wait:

Ironie with a little bit of Sarkasmus :msn-wink:

[nzspokes]

Screw sleep, AMA supercross just came on.

[blue rider]

Ironie with a little bit of Sarkasmus :msn-wink:

ahhhh dachte ich doch, aber ich war mir nicht sicher......ahhhhh

[Rehab]

Next year bro - 31st of February

Oh sweet. I thought it was tomorrow in which case I'm totally fucked since my bike's in a thousand bits in the back yard and I broke my leg today. Lucky.

[Rehab]

ahhhh dachte ich doch, aber ich war mir nicht sicher......ahhhhh

Jetzt können Sie sicher sein.... or can you?

[The Singing Chef]

Screw sleep, AMA supercross just came on.

Yea screw sleep! I just found the porn channel! :niceone:

[The Singing Chef]

Oh sweet. I thought it was tomorrow in which case I'm totally fucked since my bike's in a thousand bits in the back yard and I broke my leg today. Lucky.

Yea na bro you are all good!

[OCD Legend]

Oh sweet. I thought it was tomorrow in which case I'm totally fucked since my bike's in a thousand bits in the back yard and I broke my leg today. Lucky.

cheers bro - just have another drink to numb the pain

[blue rider]

Jetzt können Sie sicher sein.... or can you?

should I? sicher sein?

[Rehab]

should I? sicher sein?

Be sure. Be safe. Meh, all the same thing innit?

[nzspokes]

Yea screw sleep! I just found the porn channel! :niceone:

Theres a porn channel?

[The Singing Chef]

Theres a porn channel?

Channel 69 :Punk:

[OCD Legend]

Channel 69 :Punk:

and Mike is sitting next to me holding the remote tentatively....

[nzspokes]

Anybody know the code for Parental block?

[Rehab]

and Mike is sitting next to me holding the remote tentatively....

I just tried it just in case and it wasn't porn, it's Benny Hinn's religious programming. Not much use for wanking, but it's fixed my leg. Woop.

[OCD Legend]

I just tried it just in case and it wasn't porn, it's Benny Hinn's religious programming. Not much use for wanking, but it's fixed my leg. Woop.

but has it fixed the bike????

[The Singing Chef]

and Mike is sitting next to me holding the remote tentatively....

It is his birthday remember!


Anybody know the code for Parental block?

Try 6969


I just tried it just in case and it wasn't porn, it's Benny Hinn's religious programming. Not much use for wanking, but it's fixed my leg. Woop.

Woo hoo and Hallelujah! haha

[Newbi]

Have a funtastic time everyone. Be safe, sexually I mean :laugh: Catch ya on the next one maybe:msn-wink: P.s Don't touch the white sauce, it's rancid:msn-wink::laugh:

[Rehab]

but has it fixed the bike????

Shit dunno. Hang on a tick.....

Yeah it has. Thanks Jesus, you're alright with me - as the song goes.

And if it is Mike's birthday he's lucky because all the very bestest most awesome people I know were born on the 10th Feb.

[The Singing Chef]

See you all in the morning :Punk: You had best be ready Scott!

[OCD Legend]

It is his birthday remember!

that was so 2 days ago :bleh:

[Rehab]

"Good night faggots" is such a pleasant way to end the day. See ya'll in the morning. I'm running 15 minutes late (just in case).

[blue rider]

" I'm running 15 minutes late (just in case).

cheers, that gives me a chance to get there in time......nite nite

[nzspokes]

See you all in the morning :Punk: You had best be ready Scott!

No staying power these youngsters.

[Phreak]

See you all in the morning :Punk: You had best be ready Scott!

Lol I was BORN ready MoFo!

[Phreak]

BOOM - page 8 and directly to the gutter :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh: it's gonna be a looooong 9 weeks :bleh:

I can't sleep so I was reading through the whole thread again, this post caught my eye...

We're up to page 88 and most of the posts have still been lewd, crude, and not for the fragile of mind...!
(and yes, most of them have been by our faithful Chef...!)

See you all in 9 hours, 20 minutes... (or thereabouts!)

:Punk:

[Armi]

So just got home from a wedding, not sure where we're meeting. Is it the big as rest stop on the left hand side heading south on the motorway?

Here: http://g.co/maps/5gsz3

[Phreak]

Yeah, the big BP Autobahn (with the McD's etc.) on the left between the Papakura and Drury offramps. Ride Brief at 9:30, then 10am departure time.

See you when you get to Rangiriri! :Punk:

[The Singing Chef]

I can't sleep so I was reading through the whole thread again, this post caught my eye...

We're up to page 88 and most of the posts have still been lewd, crude, and not for the fragile of mind...!
(and yes, most of them have been by our faithful Chef...!)

See you all in 9 hours, 20 minutes... (or thereabouts!)

:Punk:

I will not apologise either! :laugh:

[Phreak]

Hahahaha wouldn't expect you too, Chef!

Well, today is the day! The skies down here in Hamilton are a little overcast, the ground is a little damp, but I think it looks like it's gonna clear... Please Please PLEASE everyone be safe out there, the roads haven't seen much rain for a little while, the hot sun tends to bake all the tar up to the surface of the seal, and now that it's a little wet it can be really slippery in places. Remember, there's no rush today, it's about the journey more than the destination! Can't wait to see every one of you, perve at your bikes, tell stories and get plonked tonight! (AND you all better be nice to my GF, Nicole, she's gone all nervous now!!!)

See you all in a little over 2 hours!

:Punk:

[nzspokes]

Is it time to go yet?

Nek minit....

[Phreak]

Hello from Taupo! Everyone made it safely, sitting in the outdoors eating area, talking bollocks and trying to organise food!!! Lol heaps of pics taken so far, I've taken a few on my phone, will upload when I get home...

So stoked to see everyone agani! :Punk:

[OCD Legend]

Hello from Taupo! Everyone made it safely, sitting in the outdoors eating area, talking bollocks and trying to organise food!!! Lol heaps of pics taken so far, I've taken a few on my phone, will upload when I get home...

So stoked to see everyone agani! :Punk:

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[Ntoxcated]

Yeah right!

[The Singing Chef]

so all the kill switches are turned off lol, was going to do more but people get funny about their bikes. will video the carnage tomorrow.

[Newbi]

Hahahahaha, that's freaking awesome lol, look forward to the vid.:laugh:

[ynot slow]

What can you say?A great event well organised byMark and Ann,and a great crowd to boot.Was bloody great to be there,and the love shown by those who know who they are will be cherished by myself.I am in awe of you guys with relay event and rest assured will be there in spirit,I hope you raise heaps for cancer society,as they do a magnificant job,and you deserve a huge pat on the back.The relay IS NOT just about me,many others have been there and will continue to require help an support from the society.Please ride safe,as said an awesome weekend and well organised,and if and this isn't to sound morbid,if I don't meet some of you again,I am truley blessed to have met you and call you my friends,kia kaha to you all.Oh and the Paraparas(SH4) IS A PRIMO BIKE ROAD.

[Phreak]

Ahhh, home safe and sound, and shattered. Cant be f**ked putting up a big spiel about how awesome the weekend was right now, will do so tomorrow when I feel 100% again... :doctor:

[nzspokes]

Huge thanks to Mum and Maha. Awesome weekend. Way to much fun. Im so tired now.

The CBX went perfect, reminds me how good she is. But will be her last long ride with me.

Looking forward to the next L ride.

Is it time yet?:eek:

[The Singing Chef]

Bloody great weekend, will write up a blog in the next few days about it! Thanks Maha and Mom I had a damn good time, thank God I could ride this time!

[blue rider]

To sing with the Chorus....awesome awesome awesome, oh lordi oh lordi oh lordi please let there be another one, and another ............

great trip, amazingly beautiful company, great company, thanks Maha, thanks MoM,

and thanks to Ynotslow/Tony to come and spend the evening with us.....always a pleasure

[OCD Legend]

Awesome weekend, topped off with a nice bubble bath and now enjoying a bourbon (hubby had to go out and buy coke cos someone drank it all while i was away) and perusing the photos - may just have to ransom some off for the cancer walk fund :msn-wink:

[Rehab]

I'm home too. Wasn't meant to be, but my undies were all wet by Oteha Valley and I couldn't see. Pulled off the m'way to change visors and just kinda kept going until I got here. Cheers for the offer Grant - next time.

[nathanwhite]

To add my voice into the mix, well done maha/mum for a awesome and safe weekend that worked out just fine (going the wrong way notwithstanding)

Looking forward to the next one etc etc. :laugh:

Processing my photos now.... havent counted but there is about 200 odd pictures.

[Rehab]

Adding my huge thanks to Maha and Mom for an awesome weekend. Thanks to Scott for a fine job at the front of Group 1. Thanks to all the girls who bought sugary alco-pop that I stole so I didn't have to drink my shit beer. Sort of thanks to those JD club people that provided a drink that stripped the enamel off my teeth but also cleaned my chain. And thanks to she who shall remain nameless for "accidently" locking the keys in the boot of the support vehicle so we could have a nap after lunch.

Awesome to meet Tony at last too. Turns out all the lovely things everyone says about the man are true - love it when that happens.

Can't find the thread for the next ride yet? Chop chop Maha, time's a wastin'.....

[The Singing Chef]

Adding my huge thanks to Maha and Mom for an awesome weekend. Thanks to Scott for a fine job at the front of Group 1. Thanks to all the girls who bought sugary alco-pop that I stole so I didn't have to drink my shit beer. Sort of thanks to those JD club people that provided a drink that stripped the enamel off my teeth but also cleaned my chain. And thanks to she who shall remain nameless for "accidently" locking the keys in the boot of the support vehicle so we could have a nap after lunch.

Awesome to meet Tony at last too. Turns out all the lovely things everyone says about the man are true - love it when that happens.

Can't find the thread for the next ride yet? Chop chop Maha, time's a wastin'.....

Next one planned is "Learner ride to Spain" Keep an eye out for it.

[Mom]

What a fabulous weekend! Home safe and dry ( cars dont require wet weather gear). The rain was crappy most of the way home from Mercer so others that had gear failure got wet and a bit chilly. Still a hot cup of coffee and a change of clothes soon sorted that. All the norf contingent are on their way home. Millie has a sister for company tonight. The girls are in the pool room swapping notes :lol:

Thanks to everyone for making the weekend so cool. Am tired so will leave the lies and bullshit for another time :sunny:

Sleep well guys :sleep:

[Maha]

Another best time had...wet bits here and there when we got home thanks to Rainy Auckland (it was like that we left yesterday :confused:)
Every other part of the ride was sunny and dry...:niceone:

That $10 per head for food worked well...18 large pizzas delivered in 40 mins...all got eaten and enough bacon/eggs/hash browns/sausages bread/butter was bought with the rest to feed 25 people this morning (must remeber tongs next time)
Great to see Tony...John and Janet...jokes and laughs over a couple of beers.

We have a tent here..its in an orange bag/and a green towel...doesn't smell like anyone I know...:shifty:
Pics to load
The next Ride is in the mnaking...wont wait so long this time...maybe 6-7 weeks

Thanks to eveyone who came on the ride (settle Matt :eek:) you are the ones that make the time away a pleasure.

Mark

Edit: Just a little tease pic....Mr Hunk himself! :bleh:

[Maha]

The two lunch spot chosen were on the money...
Boscos at Te Kuiti had our tables reserved and the Oko was awesome...warm and sunny (but wheres the fuckin key? :rolleyes:)

Stopped at Bennydale..now everyone can say they have been there....what a cool road!!
Whakamaru Cafe' was the last stop before taking the moss road...opps, I mean Kaahu road onto Poihipi road.

[The Singing Chef]

Damn I won't have a big boys bike by then :wait:

this is what i am looking at though.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-448045132.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-448277864.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-447074621.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-445120111.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-446250301.htm

The SV1000 is a damn nice bike though!

[Maakz]

Hey y'all, at home chilaxn having cleaned Mellow Yellow. What a mish. BTW I had a superb outing with y'all, esp trading durty durty double entendres. awww uz ARE my peoples! - To re-iterate the sentiments of other posts, BIG ups to Maha and Mom for a superb ride. :niceone: My apologies :scratch: for gapping it pronto from the Mercer watering hole without sharing the luv-i'm not one for goodbyes-sides, i figure we'll be seeing each other soon enuff. Thanks to y'all for humouring me and the 'tractor' and for looking out for us on the ride, appreciated and noted. blue rider, gurl - you ROCK ! :Punk: Tony ya spunk, anytime babe xx :msn-wink: Awesome eclectic bunch of people and rides-you lot are choice. :niceone...btw can't wait to sample some more of Moms home cured dead pig. mmmmmm

[Mom]

btw can't wait to sample some more of Moms home cured dead pig. mmmmmm

Interesting experiment. I have learned ALOT about makin bacon. The next batch will be better. This was too salty for my taste, but I guess washing all the excess salt off before smoking would have fixed that :laugh:

[blue rider]

Interesting experiment. I have learned ALOT about makin bacon. The next batch will be better. This was too salty for my taste, but I guess washing all the excess salt off before smoking would have fixed that :laugh:

id did work cut up small mixed in the beans.....:bleh:

[Mom]

id did work cut up small mixed in the beans.....:bleh:

I have a recipe somewhere for boston baked beans 'n bacon :D

[blue rider]

I have a recipe somewhere for boston baked beans 'n bacon :D

does it come in a pie?.....hungry again.....

[Maakz]

Meh, tad salty but hey...dead pig was tasty as. Woulda been the $hit with sum lettuce and tomato ala BLAT stylez, next time, i'll be ur quality assurance gurl Mom :lol: Just like i'll volunteer myself as Q.A for Blues choccy confections...mmmmmmm

[blue rider]

Meh, tad salty but hey...dead pig was tasty as. Woulda been the $hit with sum lettuce and tomato ala BLAT stylez, next time, i'll be ur quality assurance gurl Mom :lol: Just like i'll volunteer myself as Q.A for Blues choccy confections...mmmmmmm

well now you are just greasing it :laugh:

[OCD Legend]

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[Maakz]

Well dah..i want to be the one who gets to sample the foodie gudness..it's how i roll don'cha know. Just giving uz a heads up that um freely available should ya be in need of a 'sampler'..there is much i would do for some salty dead pig....just sayin. lol

[The Singing Chef]

Well dah..i want to be the one who gets to sample the foodie gudness..it's how i roll don'cha know. Just giving uz a heads up that um freely available should ya be in need of a 'sampler'..there is much i would do for some salty dead pig....just sayin. lol

Want some white sauce?

[OCD Legend]

Well dah..i want to be the one who gets to sample the foodie gudness..it's how i roll don'cha know. Just giving uz a heads up that um freely available should ya be in need of a 'sampler'..there is much i would do for some salty dead pig....just sayin. lol

Remember girls - YouTube gino cooks nude :second:

[blue rider]

Remember girls - YouTube gino cooks nude :second:

true, but he is hiding behind all that kitchen counter.....one could say that he is partially clothed :laugh:

[OCD Legend]

true, but he is hiding behind all that kitchen counter.....one could say that he is partially clothed :laugh:

oh Lordy - use your Imagination :devil2:

[Maakz]

Jah, ol 'GINO' un piccolo needs ta lose the apron and twirl for me:drool:...but yes-nice perv if i must say so OCD. Just like the caramel hottie in the window last night, nice guns on show:eek:..Singing Chef, i lurvvvvvvvvvv me sum white sauce-bring it on baby purrrrrrrrrr:msn-wink:

[blue rider]

oh Lordy - use your Imagination :devil2:

i am not going to post pictures of vegetables again....

OHHHHHH LORDI.......Ohhhhhh LordI.........OOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHH Lordi........:bleh:

[Maakz]

:killingme:drool::killingme:drool::killingme:drool ::killingme:drool::eek::eek::eek::eek:

[blue rider]

i should change my signature....i really should. but then tomorrow I might amuse myself with someone else than lordi.....oh my oh my oh my

[Maha]

Anyone notice the ''love bikes''?....:love:

[blue rider]

Anyone notice the ''love bikes''?....:love:

they are nosing or is is it rubbering it?

[3leaves]

:done::Punk::laugh::drinknsin:niceone:

Thank's for another awesome weekend. A truly great group of people. We learn so much from these rides, Thank you all for your help and advice. Lordi:bleh:Lordi:bleh:Lordi:bleh:.
You are all Mental:drinkup:

Can't wait for the next one.:niceone:

we could only manage 3 Guinness this evening. Sleeps now,:sleep:

Till we ride again.

3leaves Plus 1.

[blue rider]

:done::Punk::laugh::drinknsin:niceone:

Thank's for another awesome weekend. A truly great group of people. We learn so much from these rides, Thank you all for your help and advice. Lordi:bleh:Lordi:bleh:Lordi:bleh:.
You are all Mental:drinkup:

Can't wait for the next one.:niceone:

we could only manage 3 Guinness this evening. Sleeps now,:sleep:

Till we ride again.

3leaves Plus 1.

was good to see you again.....and is not us mental was +1 who started it

[OCD Legend]

:done::Punk::laugh::drinknsin:niceone:

Thank's for another awesome weekend. A truly great group of people. We learn so much from these rides, Thank you all for your help and advice. Lordi:bleh:Lordi:bleh:Lordi:bleh:.
You are all Mental:drinkup:

Can't wait for the next one.:niceone:

we could only manage 3 Guinness this evening. Sleeps now,:sleep:

Till we ride again.

3leaves Plus 1.

sleep sounds SO good right now

[Maha]

:done::Punk::laugh::drinknsin:niceone:

Thank's for another awesome weekend. A truly great group of people. We learn so much from these rides, Thank you all for your help and advice. Lordi:bleh:Lordi:bleh:Lordi:bleh:.
You are all Mental:drinkup:

Can't wait for the next one.:niceone:

we could only manage 3 Guinness this evening. Sleeps now,:sleep:

Till we ride again.

3leaves Plus 1.
No free glass for you then....learner...:eek:
Its so cool to see you guys turn up and add so much to the weekend with that wicked sense of humour..:niceone:

[OCD Legend]

was good to see you again.....and is not us mental was +1 who started it

+1 started a few things if I recall correctly :msn-wink:

[blue rider]

she did, i can still hear it...

[Maakz]

Yeah 'Shamrock' and 'Snatch' ...you two revved us up good and propers, ergo all inhibitions and good taste went out the window! Good value uz are...always good ta kick round with yaz. Right you lot, gotta get ma perv on watchin me sum Spartacus-then to beddy bye byes i go. Sweet Dreams all you acolytes of LORDI!!! lol...:devil2::devil2::devil2:

[scorpio girl]

Like everyone else has said, huge thanks to Maha and Mom for organising this, letting me and Dad/Big Daddy/Rob stay on friday night, etc etc etc. You guys rock! Am not quite 'home', made it to mum & dad's at one tree point for the night which is good enough for me... stopping was good, it's been a mammoth day/weekend and I'm shattered!

So many firsts for me this weekend:
-first long ride
-first group ride
-first time riding in the rain (and my gear is waterproof I discovered, whoop!)
-first time on all those beautiful middle of nowhere roads!
-first time eating Sabine's chocolate and Mom's bacon. Yum!
Probably more but my brain is just not working properly lol

Was awesome to meet you all, such a fun weekend, just wish I was going to be around for the other trips that are in the pipeline. I was only half joking though when I said that I'd plan my trips back around the L's angels rides... I am going to lurk and live vicariously through you in the meantime hahahaha

OK going to bed now before I fall asleep on the keyboard :sleep:

[Phreak]

Just a little tease pic....Mr Hunk himself! :bleh:

You just had to do that, didn't ya? Gees, like I don't cop enough flak already...?!?

[Mom]

Not naming anyone mind, but remember Dick at the Oke Koke Koral? Well I have it on really good authority that Dick strikes again and someone cant get into her house 'cos her keys are at mine on her bike :rofl:

*snigger* I am going to bed, totally knackered but grinning like mad. Thanks Dick :laugh:

[blue rider]

Not naming anyone mind, but remember Dick at the Oke Koke Koral? Well I have it on really good authority that Dick strikes again and someone cant get into her house 'cos her keys are at mine on her bike :rofl:

*snigger* I am going to bed, totally knackered but grinning like mad. Thanks Dick :laugh:

Dick is a very special person......she really is....:not: :not: :not:

[newhere]

Not naming anyone mind, but remember Dick at the Oke Koke Koral? Well I have it on really good authority that Dick strikes again and someone cant get into her house 'cos her keys are at mine on her bike :rofl:

*snigger* I am going to bed, totally knackered but grinning like mad. Thanks Dick :laugh:

:killingme:brick::facepalm:

[blue rider]

:killingme:brick::facepalm:

now dear, don't be to hard on yourselfs,

your efforts deserve a :first:

[Maha]

We will get back to the San Marino this year...but the Saturday day trip will be different...:msn-wink:

[MSTRS]

Glad to hear all enjoyed the weekend (was Bernie there?) and got home safe if not dry.
Met a load of new victims...oops, I mean faces...that I haven't a hope in hell of remembering. Well...there WAS a short person with strange legs...
Great to catch up with you guys. It was real, indeed.

[Maha]

Ok I found the tent/towel owner...clearly seen on Braedens bike in pic 1...:niceone:
Its here at our house.
...and a Lordi shot.:rolleyes:

[scorpio girl]

:killingme:brick::facepalm:

Poor Carmel, what a day!... dad reckons he even remembers you saying "I must remember to take my keys" :laugh:

[Rehab]

Ok I found the tent/towel owner...clearly seen on Braedens bike in pic 1...:niceone:
Its here at our house.

Ah, that would explain it. Thought it had gone the same way as that can of drink that went bouncing down the m'way. The towel's not mine though.

(Anyone else "accidently" leave stuff places so you've got an excuse to visit people? Although now I think about, it I have lost an awful lot of socks, undies and toothbrushes trying that - next visit lasts long enough to hear 'nah I threw it in the bin so fuck off')

And this one's for Dick - maybe look here...??257390

[newhere]

Ah, that would explain it. Thought it had gone the same way as that can of drink that went bouncing down the m'way. The towel's not mine though.

(Anyone else "accidently" leave stuff places so you've got an excuse to visit people? Although now I think about, it I have lost an awful lot of socks, undies and toothbrushes trying that - next visit lasts long enough to hear 'nah I threw it in the bin so fuck off')

And this one's for Dick - maybe look here...??257390

......if only I could blame it on the dog!!! :laugh:

[Phreak]

I think the towel is chefs, you might wanna burn it if I know him at all!

[nzspokes]

Guess what just turned up at my place....

[Ntoxcated]

......if only I could blame it on the dog!!! :laugh:

We have a cat named Skunk that I always blame it on :shifty:

[Maha]

I think the towel is chefs, you might wanna burn it if I know him at all!
I could origami it into a chef like figure and we could burn it on the next ride.


Guess what just turned up at my place....

A bike?..A set of keys?...Braedens can of drink?

[Phreak]

Guess what just turned up at my place....

Lol did I get the delivery address for my new fairings wrong?

[OCD Legend]

(Anyone else "accidently" leave stuff places so you've got an excuse to visit people?)
257390

The name CHEF springs to mind :bleh:

[The Singing Chef]

I could origami it into a chef like figure and we could burn it on the next ride.



A bike?..A set of keys?...Braedens can of drink?

ha i think it is mine actually ... lol. will plan on coming up sometime soon

[Timmeh:P]

Thanks to Maha and Mom! :rockon: Getting the new toy out for a play was a blast. Thanks Grant for leading the gang to Taupo and letting me ride your pride and joy!

Just a couple of observations I made during the trip.

Be more careful overtaking other vehicles!! Grant and I were a little shocked while following one of the groups back to Auckland - the whole group overtook on a blind crest!!! :facepalm:. There were other moments I spotted people overtaking in silly spots to make sure they were not left behind. Always plan your overtaking manoeuvres, don't rely on others to asses it for you.

The larger group format doesn't work well. I think it's better to keep groups of no more than 6 - 8. However if it is a large group riding together, would be best if less experienced riders were closer to the front of the group with experienced riders at the back.

I am not trying to single anyone out here, everyone should ride at there own pace and not feel pressured to ride past their limits. :niceone:

I really enjoyed it! Thanks again for organising it, looking forward to the next one.

[MSTRS]

Be more careful overtaking other vehicles!! Grant and I were a little shocked while following one of the groups back to Auckland - the whole group overtook on a blind crest!!! :facepalm:. There were other moments I spotted people overtaking in silly spots to make sure they were not left behind. Always plan your overtaking manoeuvres, don't rely on others to asses it for you.

The larger group format doesn't work well. I think it's better to keep groups of no more than 6 - 8. However if it is a large group riding together, would be best if less experienced riders were closer to the front of the group with experienced riders at the back.



*mentor hat on* as I am surprised to hear this of a trip that was designed for learners...and I know that Maha's rides of this nature are well run.

Yep. Learner riders should not be expected to keep up. The lead rider needs to set the pace based on the likely speed of the slowest rider. It is easiest to do that if the inexperienced are near the front where the leader can follow them in his/her mirrors. If the front of the group 'jumps' then the tail-enders should not feel forced to do so too, but rather wait for a better opportunity. After all, are they going to lose the leading group, who will either slow down a little to allow the catch-up, or will wait at a turnoff?

Pack riding is what you have described, and is best done on one's own. <_<

[Maha]

I take those comments onboard...
I will lead the next ride (thats me and my group of pace setters)
I personally made a wrong call in letting someone lead a group that had never done that before...my fail on that.
And thats no judgement on the lead rider..theres more to leading a group ride than leading a group ride.
I will also limit the next ride to 21 so that each group will have 7 riders.
Each group will have a mix of rider ability/pace to consider.

I learned stuff on this ride for sure.

All power to Gremlin for leading the ride from Oko to Mercer...
For him to stay behind a truck tralier uniton the motorway sitting on 95kph, must have been difficult..:eek:
Morrinsville to Ohinewai was a real pleasure.:niceone:

[yungatart]

It was great catching up with friends, old and new, on Saturday night.
Thanks for your hospitality people.

[Grant`]

Be more careful overtaking other vehicles!! Grant and I were a little shocked while following one of the groups back to Auckland - the whole group overtook on a blind crest!!! :facepalm:. There were other moments I spotted people overtaking in silly spots to make sure they were not left behind. Always plan your overtaking manoeuvres, don't rely on others to asses it for you.



*mentor hat on* as I am surprised to hear this of a trip that was designed for learners...and I know that Maha's rides of this nature are well run.

Yep. Learner riders should not be expected to keep up. The lead rider needs to set the pace based on the likely speed of the slowest rider. It is easiest to do that if the inexperienced are near the front where the leader can follow them in his/her mirrors. If the front of the group 'jumps' then the tail-enders should not feel forced to do so too, but rather wait for a better opportunity. After all, are they going to lose the leading group, who will either slow down a little to allow the catch-up, or will wait at a turnoff?

Pack riding is what you have described, and is best done on one's own. <_<

I had forgotten all about that till you reminded me. I take it Tim you saw me facepalm my helmet and shake my head and then slow right down so not to be caught up in anything should it have occured...

Said 'problem' occured that a slow truck was going up a hill, which was fine as there was room for 1-3 bikes maybe to get past safely at the given passing point, but the whole group apart from the TEC went past this truck coming up to the crest of the hill which would of just been carnage if oncoming traffic had decided to make itself known at any point during the manoeuvre. The fact that leader past was fine but people have to stop acting like sheep, we had some similar instances on the cape trip, people need to think for themselves is it a safe time to pass or do i need to wait for another gap to become available.

But great time (along with some grumpy moments) hopefully had by all and a nice little blast at the end to clear the cobwebs our towards the end of the trip which really made it all worthwhile...

Awesome to catch up and lovely to meet the new missus Scott, looks like she will well and truely keep you out of trouble!:msn-wink:

And to all the nay sayers on wearing leather, by time I had been rained on from just after harbour bridge to Warkworth i only had a couple of damp patches compared to Carmel (who i believe is now known as DICK) being soaked through to the bone who was wearing cordura hehe.

[Grant`]

It was great catching up with friends, old and new, on Saturday night.
Thanks for your hospitality people.

Thanks for the awesome welcome and licking to greet me with :wings:

[Grant`]

Also big ups to Matamata Panelworks for coming out and breaking into the car (Via AA type call out) and doing it so quickly and efficiently with no fuss! Would use for a call out again lol.

[Gremlin]

With the large group, yes, after we set off I thought I should have checked what speed you wanted me to do. Cars and SUVs caused a bit of a mess splitting the group apart, but I halted a few times to get the group uh... re-grouped. I had 2 behind who had no problem, but then kept losing the rest, even though I ended up doing 60-70 at times :confused:

Truck was a necessary evil, as I didn't want to split the group in case someone couldn't/wouldn't overtake (and I wouldn't know), besides, they were doing 93kph pretty much on the dot, which allowed the group to re-group and cars to get out of the middle of the pack.

Anyway... re quantity of groups, I don't see a problem in having more, I know I organised some day rides with 6 groups, 24 learners divided amongst them, but the trick is to keep each group small. Sometimes I could see a long queue behind, if the terrain allowed, but couldn't tell who it was, and whether they were the middle or the end, or the lights were the cars... sure were plenty of Porsche's etc out there.

Absolutely agree re comments overtaking (or pulling out into intersections - and anything really). Each person must individually decide if it is safe for them to proceed. That's why there are points to re-group, TEC etc.

Maha... I don't think the person to person corner marking worked well. I've seldom seen it work over the years (not you, this is over all the group rides I've been on), and you only need one person to muck it up for a number of riders to get lost (especially if amongst the remaining people only the rear people know the route). Having a group of pointers seems to work better... but you just need the extras to be able to do it.

[Grant`]

Maha... I don't think the person to person corner marking worked well. I've seldom seen it work over the years (not you, this is over all the group rides I've been on), and you only need one person to muck it up for a number of riders to get lost (especially if amongst the remaining people only the rear people know the route). Having a group of pointers seems to work better... but you just need the extras to be able to do it.

I remember a certain persons GPS telling him to stop on a corner which was not even the one we were taking on the cape trip lol :laugh:

[Timmeh:P]

*mentor hat on* as I am surprised to hear this of a trip that was designed for learners...and I know that Maha's rides of this nature are well run.

Yup, as I said Maha and Mom did a fantastic job! And the ride was well aimed at learners.


Yep. Learner riders should not be expected to keep up. The lead rider needs to set the pace based on the likely speed of the slowest rider. It is easiest to do that if the inexperienced are near the front where the leader can follow them in his/her mirrors. If the front of the group 'jumps' then the tail-enders should not feel forced to do so too, but rather wait for a better opportunity.

Agree 100%


Pack riding is what you have described, and is best done on one's own. <_<

We rode down to Taupo in groups of 6 - 8. Worked really well.


I take those comments onboard...
I will lead the next ride (thats me and my group of pace setters)
I personally made a wrong call in letting someone lead a group that had never done that before...my fail on that.
And thats no judgement on the lead rider..theres more to leading a group ride than leading a group ride.
I will also limit the next ride to 21 so that each group will have 7 riders.
Each group will have a mix of rider ability/pace to consider.

I learned stuff on this ride for sure.

All power to Gremlin for leading the ride from Oko to Mercer...
For him to stay behind a truck tralier uniton the motorway sitting on 95kph, must have been difficult..:eek:
Morrinsville to Ohinewai was a real pleasure.:niceone:

Maha you did a great job! :first:

[Virgil]

Guys, I just wanted to add my note of appreciation to everyone involved in organising and running the Taupo ride. It was wonderful to meet so many new people, and put faces to names, and the friendlyness and welcoming shown by everyone was just outstanding.

At a little bit of an awkward point in my life, I felt the need to be with friends, and I do feel that I have just inherited a whole bunch of simply awesome friends - beyond that even, there is a sense of family bonding the whole group, including others talked about lovingly even though they were not there.

I like my new family :-) I simply can't wait for the next ride - Is it time yet?

Cheers
Virgil (the no-longer virgin)

[blue rider]

Yup, as I said Maha and Mom did a fantastic job! ........


Maha you did a great job! :first:

i agree with the above......praise be:devil2:

[Gremlin]

I remember a certain persons GPS telling him to stop on a corner which was not even the one we were taking on the cape trip lol :laugh:
Yes, over the 80,000 odd km Karen (Zumo 550) and I have been together, I've been wrong a few times and sometimes she's been wrong a few times. The really hard part (like missing a turn yesterday :facepalm:) is figuring out who's turn it is to be wrong, BEFORE it's too late.

I've never succeeded there, yet. :ride:

[MSTRS]

We rode down to Taupo in groups of 6 - 8. Worked really well.



So the home leg didn't follow the pattern? Often happens - I have lost count of the rides I've been on that started well, and ended 'fragmented', shall we say. Part of the human condition as it relates to bikers, I suppose.

By pack riding, I mean like the gangs tend to do. The structure is that all do what the others do at the same time (you'd think they were all roped together). It leaves no room for error and can be deadly...

[Timmeh:P]

Gremlin you did a good job with the number of riders! There were moments were the group split because of bike malfunctions, traffic and junctions etc etc. Nothing you could have done to avoid these splits in the group.

[Maha]

Guys, I just wanted to add my note of appreciation to everyone involved in organising and running the Taupo ride. It was wonderful to meet so many new people, and put faces to names, and the friendlyness and welcoming shown by everyone was just outstanding.

At a little bit of an awkward point in my life, I felt the need to be with friends, and I do feel that I have just inherited a whole bunch of simply awesome friends - beyond that even, there is a sense of family bonding the whole group, including others talked about lovingly even though they were not there.

I like my new family :-) I simply can't wait for the next ride - Is it time yet?

Cheers
Virgil (the no-longer virgin)

You bring cookies so you're welcome anytime...can we call you Gerry now, that lady at the Oko got away with it...:laugh:

[blue rider]

It was great catching up with friends, old and new, on Saturday night.
Thanks for your hospitality people.

t'was lovely you after all that time of virtual interaction.....hopefully we meet again.

[Grant`]

I take those comments onboard...
I will lead the next ride (thats me and my group of pace setters)
I personally made a wrong call in letting someone lead a group that had never done that before...my fail on that.
And thats no judgement on the lead rider..theres more to leading a group ride than leading a group ride.
I will also limit the next ride to 21 so that each group will have 7 riders.
Each group will have a mix of rider ability/pace to consider.


I disagree to some of that, anybody in there doing a Lead or Tec role is only there to create a safe riding environment - people on the rides have to take some responsibility for there riding as well learner or experienced...

Passing something is not an issue if the leader believes the group is capable of it and in this case majority of the roads we were on at the time were straight enough to accomplish it (extremely safely), the group passing as a bunch of grapes on the blind crest is not the leaders fault the fault lies with those riders in my eyes, yes the leader may need to slow down and wait for people to get there own suitable passing area for a complete re-group, as straight after this blind crest tec and my group got past with no trouble.

Maybe I am misguided here but thats my thoughts.

[scorpio girl]

I had 2 behind who had no problem, but then kept losing the rest, even though I ended up doing 60-70 at times :confused:

That's because number 3 was me, and try as I might I just could not keep up... it's the corners that slow me down as I'm not confident yet doing them at speed and didn't want to push myself, although having said that I learned HEAPS this weekend so am feeling more confident now... on the straights the wee scorpio was full throttle trying to gain some ground lol


Guys, I just wanted to add my note of appreciation to everyone involved in organising and running the Taupo ride. It was wonderful to meet so many new people, and put faces to names, and the friendlyness and welcoming shown by everyone was just outstanding.

At a little bit of an awkward point in my life, I felt the need to be with friends, and I do feel that I have just inherited a whole bunch of simply awesome friends - beyond that even, there is a sense of family bonding the whole group, including others talked about lovingly even though they were not there.

I like my new family :-) I simply can't wait for the next ride - Is it time yet?

Cheers
Virgil (the no-longer virgin)

I also agree whole heartedly with this, very well said :)

[blue rider]

to scorpio girl...

you where in front of us (maakz, 3leaves, +1 and my self) for quite some time, i think you did well.

the point is to have fun on these rides and get home safely, you did that, so mission accomplished. :first:

[Grant`]

Thank you to Sabine for arranging for car break in and also the chocolate I had a few pieces of, was very nice :msn-wink:

[blue rider]

Thank you to Sabine for arranging for car break in and also the chocolate I had a few pieces of, was very nice :msn-wink:

t'was ma pleasure :rolleyes:

[Gremlin]

That's because number 3 was me, and try as I might I just could not keep up... it's the corners that slow me down as I'm not confident yet doing them at speed and didn't want to push myself, although having said that I learned HEAPS this weekend so am feeling more confident now... on the straights the wee scorpio was full throttle trying to gain some ground lol
Ah, OK, explains that then. One of the two commented we kept losing people, but I said, I'd rather have it at 3, than at 10, as I can keep a better eye on it.

You just need to get out there and practise :niceone:

[Maha]

That's because number 3 was me, and try as I might I just could not keep up... it's the corners that slow me down as I'm not confident yet doing them at speed and didn't want to push myself, although having said that I learned HEAPS this weekend so am feeling more confident now... on the straights the wee scorpio was full throttle trying to gain some ground lol



And that all that is expected...I was behind you on the Ohinewai road (as were three others) and I really enjoyed that part of the ride.

[scorpio girl]

to scorpio girl...

you where in front of us (maakz, 3leaves, +1 and my self) for quite some time, i think you did well.

the point is to have fun on these rides and get home safely, you did that, so mission accomplished. :first:

Thanks Sabine, yep, mission definitely accomplished :) Thanks for your tips, they were much appreciated and have really helped me already :yes:


Ah, OK, explains that then. One of the two commented we kept losing people, but I said, I'd rather have it at 3, than at 10, as I can keep a better eye on it.

You just need to get out there and practise :niceone:

That's the plan! :niceone:


And that all that is expected...I was behind you on the Ohinewai road (as were three others) and I really enjoyed that part of the ride.

Thanks Mark, this weekend has been fantastic for me, I have learnt so much and am feeling a lot more confident. One of the biggest things for me was riding in the rain, I had been avoiding that because I was scared, having spent a lot of the afternoon riding in it yesterday I'm feeling way better about that.
So again, HUGE thanks to you and Anne for organising such a great event! :)

[blue rider]

pictures to prove it happened :bleh:

[blue rider]

this happened also

[blue rider]

and more happenings

[Rehab]

I will lead the next ride (thats me and my group of pace setters)
I personally made a wrong call in letting someone lead a group that had never done that before...my fail on that.

I think that's a bit unfair on the leader of that group. What happened with passing the truck wasn't his fault and over the course of the weekend I don't recall him doing anything that struck me as dangerous. Learner or not, someone in charge of a vehicle is an adult and should be able to make their own decisions. I was concerned a couple of times during the ride on both days that there was a serious amount of sheep activity going on, where the job of choosing the corner speed/entry point/line etc etc was not being made individually, but rather by the person ahead. By person ahead I don't mean the leader, I mean the person immediatly ahead - who could also be a learner.

Given that was happening, I believe Scott did a stellar job of keeping the speed etc safe and the only thing that needs changing is reminding people that they MUST be making their own choices at all times. Yeah, they're there to learn, but that doesn't mean copying exactly what the person in front of you is doing. I wouldn't want to lead if I thought that anything I did would result in someone else crashing because they were copying me rather than thinking for themselves.

The corner decision thing is a bit subjective since my mind reading skills aren't what they used to be when I was a Jedi. However, you don't get a better example than watching a line of bikes pass a truck over a blind crest when only the first two could do it safely. Well, that and I did shake my head a couple of times when someone near the front would start doing tyre warm-ups because they were bored and the action spread back through the pack like they were chained together.

We are all responsible for our own actions out there. While the more experienced have the added responsibility of being watched and copied and listened to (whether they want or even deserve to be) at the end of the day if you pass a truck or ride through gravel on a corner and end up a mushy paste, you can only blame the person who made the desicion to do it.

[OCD Legend]

:innocent: my camera obviously has a mind of it's own :devil2:

[Mom]

It was great catching up with friends, old and new, on Saturday night.
Thanks for your hospitality people.

Hugs lovely! Was so yummy to see you, its been far too, far too...


Said 'problem' occured that a slow truck was going up a hill, which was fine as there was room for 1-3 bikes maybe to get past safely at the given passing point, but the whole group apart from the TEC went past this truck...

And there was a ride rule broken right there.

Never mind, this was a good learning curve for all of us, lessons have been learned, good times have been had, and we all got home safely. The last one to arrive would be DICK, I reckon she should be just about there now :laugh:


At a little bit of an awkward point in my life, I felt the need to be with friends, and I do feel that I have just inherited a whole bunch of simply awesome friends - beyond that even, there is a sense of family bonding the whole group, including others talked about lovingly even though they were not there.

I like my new family :-) I simply can't wait for the next ride - Is it time yet?

Cheers
Virgil (the no-longer virgin)

You know you have done it now though eh? No friggen hope for you at all :eek:
Was lovely to meet you, next time you bring cookies make sure I actually take one would you mind, I simply wandered off and forgot. Sorry about that I was focussed on breakfast :confused:


:innocent: my camera obviously has a mind of it's own :devil2:

:rofl: Nice pics

Brings to mind 3leaves at Rangariri, now that really was funny shit :devil2:

[nzspokes]

Lol did I get the delivery address for my new fairings wrong?

No. LOL.

This...

[Grant`]

No. LOL.

This...

Awesome another bike to the collection, I would love another bike but so can't condone spending money on 2 rego/warrants :(

[nzspokes]

I take those comments onboard...
I will lead the next ride (thats me and my group of pace setters)
I personally made a wrong call in letting someone lead a group that had never done that before...my fail on that.


I respectfully wish to disagree. I strongly believe my group was very well lead. But this I will PM you about later.

Having recently been a poorly lead ride that was plain dangerous I feel I know a bit about it.

Scott did a very good job apart from one small error in GPS reading. I doubt I could have done as well. That is the last I will say publicly on it.

The corner marking situation does need work if big groups are used. When I marked the turn off 27 I stopped well short of the turning bay to give riders room to turn. But no body stopped after. I had to wait for the TEC (maha) to come through before I could carry on.

And maybe in future we use per printed maps. GPS may seem like a good idea but maybe not.

[Rehab]

Brings to mind 3leaves at Rangariri, now that really was funny shit :devil2:

Was it a shit? Wow, that was clever - standing up and everything. No wonder that ute driver looked so horrified...

[The Singing Chef]

I think that's a bit unfair on the leader of that group. What happened with passing the truck wasn't his fault and over the course of the weekend I don't recall him doing anything that struck me as dangerous. Learner or not, someone in charge of a vehicle is an adult and should be able to make their own decisions. I was concerned a couple of times during the ride on both days that there was a serious amount of sheep activity going on, where the job of choosing the corner speed/entry point/line etc etc was not being made individually, but rather by the person ahead. By person ahead I don't mean the leader, I mean the person immediatly ahead - who could also be a learner.

Given that was happening, I believe Scott did a stellar job of keeping the speed etc safe and the only thing that needs changing is reminding people that they MUST be making their own choices at all times. Yeah, they're there to learn, but that doesn't mean copying exactly what the person in front of you is doing. I wouldn't want to lead if I thought that anything I did would result in someone else crashing because they were copying me rather than thinking for themselves.

The corner decision thing is a bit subjective since my mind reading skills aren't what they used to be when I was a Jedi. However, you don't get a better example than watching a line of bikes pass a truck over a blind crest when only the first two could do it safely. Well, that and I did shake my head a couple of times when someone near the front would start doing tyre warm-ups because they were bored and the action spread back through the pack like they were chained together.

We are all responsible for our own actions out there. While the more experienced have the added responsibility of being watched and copied and listened to (whether they want or even deserve to be) at the end of the day if you pass a truck or ride through gravel on a corner and end up a mushy paste, you can only blame the person who made the desicion to do it.

Good post, yea I agree everybody should "ride their own ride" per say and choose their own entry points and braking points as I only brake for tight corners so I wouldn't want people copying me, needless to say though, I think Armi did a great job on his 150, I saw him in my mirrors the whole time, apart for when he stopped whilst going up a hill.

Was it me they were copying when I was playing around with weighting the pegs and standing up? That would be a sight to see when everyone started to copy that...:facepalm:


I think with staying on the same line as the person in front, should only be done if the said person has good lines and are not riding like a lunatic, my lines were pretty good throughout that trip and Armi was trying to follow them so he can get the idea of seeing through the corner and when it is best to turn in etc... will wait till he posts to see what he thought about following lines.

Will post more later as I am at work and really should start cleaning something haha.

[Grant`]

I think with staying on the same line as the person in front, should only be done if the said person has good lines and are not riding like a lunatic, my lines were pretty good throughout that trip and Armi was trying to follow them so he can get the idea of seeing through the corner and when it is best to turn in etc... will wait till he posts to see what he thought about following lines.



Following someones lines is not something I would advocate to anybody unless you plan on running off the road with them if they get it wrong. You should always be aware of the person in front of you that is a given! But you should be scanning the road the same as they are looking for your own line, checking the road condition for the line you are planning on taking, your entry point, apex, and exit points to a corner.

Following someones line is a great form of Target Fixation and not something you want to get into the habit of doing.

[The Singing Chef]

Following someones lines is not something I would advocate to anybody unless you plan on running off the road with them if they get it wrong. You should always be aware of the person in front of you that is a given! But you should be scanning the road the same as they are looking for your own line, checking the road condition for the line you are planning on taking, your entry point, apex, and exit points to a corner.

Following someones line is a great form of Target Fixation and not something you want to get into the habit of doing.

Yea but to get an idea of good lines I would say it helps, depending on who I am riding with I will follow their lines but usually take my own, especially on the ATNR where the pace is pretty quick and I know how my bike corners and what the limits are but if I am trying to learn from somebody (Mind you I usually do it on the racetrack) and they are at a comfortable pace I will tail them till I feel uncomfortable.

But definitely don't focus on the person, you should be looking at vanishing points, road conditions, camber, corner speed, distance between riders etc... maybe another way of putting it across is doing small lessons that people can work on, so for example, a page on the correct line for a corner and showing and describing when you should turn in etc... so that people can practise that with their own knowledge. I will make more intelligable posts when I am at home, finished now so that will be shortly.

[yungatart]

Thanks for the awesome welcome and licking to greet me with :wings:

You're welcome! You don't need to worry till I bark...or start sniffing your....


Hugs lovely! Was so yummy to see you, its been far too, far too..

And you! Look after that pale emaciated thing you call a leg, huh?


Following someones lines is not something I would advocate to anybody unless you plan on running off the road with them if they get it wrong. You should always be aware of the person in front of you that is a given! But you should be scanning the road the same as they are looking for your own line, checking the road condition for the line you are planning on taking, your entry point, apex, and exit points to a corner.

Following someones line is a great form of Target Fixation and not something you want to get into the habit of doing.

I agree!
First rule of group riding "RIDE YOUR OWN RIDE!"
Still as Mom says, it was a learning curve and no harm done, thank goodness!

[Maha]

I think that's a bit unfair on the leader of that group. What happened with passing the truck wasn't his fault and over the course of the weekend I don't recall him doing anything that struck me as dangerous. Learner or not, someone in charge of a vehicle is an adult and should be able to make their own decisions. I was concerned a couple of times during the ride on both days that there was a serious amount of sheep activity going on, where the job of choosing the corner speed/entry point/line etc etc was not being made individually, but rather by the person ahead. By person ahead I don't mean the leader, I mean the person immediatly ahead - who could also be a learner.

Given that was happening, I believe Scott did a stellar job of keeping the speed etc safe and the only thing that needs changing is reminding people that they MUST be making their own choices at all times. Yeah, they're there to learn, but that doesn't mean copying exactly what the person in front of you is doing. I wouldn't want to lead if I thought that anything I did would result in someone else crashing because they were copying me rather than thinking for themselves.

The corner decision thing is a bit subjective since my mind reading skills aren't what they used to be when I was a Jedi. However, you don't get a better example than watching a line of bikes pass a truck over a blind crest when only the first two could do it safely. Well, that and I did shake my head a couple of times when someone near the front would start doing tyre warm-ups because they were bored and the action spread back through the pack like they were chained together.

We are all responsible for our own actions out there. While the more experienced have the added responsibility of being watched and copied and listened to (whether they want or even deserve to be) at the end of the day if you pass a truck or ride through gravel on a corner and end up a mushy paste, you can only blame the person who made the desicion to do it.


I respectfully wish to disagree. I strongly believe my group was very well lead. But this I will PM you about later.

Having recently been a poorly lead ride that was plain dangerous I feel I know a bit about it.

Scott did a very good job apart from one small error in GPS reading. I doubt I could have done as well. That is the last I will say publicly on it.

The corner marking situation does need work if big groups are used. When I marked the turn off 27 I stopped well short of the turning bay to give riders room to turn. But no body stopped after. I had to wait for the TEC (maha) to come through before I could carry on.

And maybe in future we use per printed maps. GPS may seem like a good idea but maybe not.

Where have said that Scott did anything but a good job?

''I take those comments onboard...
I will lead the next ride (thats me and my group of pace setters)
I personally made a wrong call in letting someone lead a group that had never done that before...my fail on that.
And thats no judgement on the lead rider..theres more to leading a group ride than leading a group ride''.

[Phreak]

Um... Yeah...

Maybe putting someone without a great deal of experience out in front isn't such a great idea, but I was never uncomfortable with it, nor was I overly taxed by worrying about those behind me. I was checking my mirrors plenty, keeping sight of my TEC most of the time (although I think 7 bikes is about the limit for doing this), and when the group got a little too far seperated due to a hill or tighter corners that some riders might not have been comfortable with, I held out my arm in a 'slowing down' motion, then decelerated, to allow the group to reform nicely. I made sure to keep my speeds completely acceptable at all times. I appreciate the fact that it was a learner ride, so not everyone is going to be at the same skill level, but when I asked each member of my group how they felt about my leading, everyone was happy and had no problems. The only time I think I might have been in error was passing a truck on a fairly long straight section, admittedly it was up a bit of a hill, but he was doing 80 and slowing, so I thought it would be okay to get everyone past. In future if I'm allowed to take the lead again I will remember this, and accommodate to suit.

Yes, I missed the turn before the dam, I was following the GPS and it showed the route I had spent 2 hours setting up, not once was it mentioned to me that the cafe we were intending on stopping at was off this route. All I was told, in which I should have asked for clarification, was that we were going to be stopping at the cafe, not the dam. I should have asked whereabouts said cafe exactly was, instead of assuming it was further down the road past the dam. When I realised my error, we were already a fair distance down the road, and probably should have turned back, but instead made a group decision (with group 2 as well) to carry on. However, I gladly take the blame for this, and it will serve as a good lesson for me. Had this error not been made, the rest of the day would have gone a lot smoother, as I think the next stage (and the plan of 'marking' corners) would have been explained at the cafe where we were supposed to be stopping. But, hindsight is a fickle thing. 'Nuff said.

The ride down on Saturday was one of the best rides I have ever personally had, the countryside was spectacular, and I fully intend on doing the trip again (probably on my own though next time) to take it all in again. I sincerely hope everyone had as good a time as I did, and I'd be more than happy to lead any more group rides in the future. They say the best way to learn is by doing, don't they?

Oh, and on a side note, I've just been speaking to Nicole, who says she had a great time too, she asked me to say thank you to everyone for making her feel welcome, and she hopes to see you all again very soon! We're already planning on doing a trip up north (in the car) to visit a few of you, pending finances and time off from work of course. I'm gonna be busy as all hell now that the V8's are almost upon us again, as I'm supervising the track build and event management... But it's gonna be awesome! If anyone is coming down to the race, I'd love to catch up with you!!!

So yeah, all in all, the weekend away for me was really fun, I'd like to say a great big huge special THANK YOU to Maha and Mom for putting it all together in style again, so good to catch up with a whole bunch of awesome people, great to see Tony (you're still the single greatest inspiration in my whole life!), John and Janet (miss seeing you guys more often for sure! Definitely gonna come down and visit soon!), as well as Gremlin at the Oki-koki pub (you do seem to get around a lot, message me when you're in the Waikato again!), and look forward to seeing you all again real soon!

Take care, ride safe! :Punk:

[Rehab]

Where have said that Scott did anything but a good job?

''I take those comments onboard...
I will lead the next ride (thats me and my group of pace setters)
I personally made a wrong call in letting someone lead a group that had never done that before...my fail on that.
And thats no judgement on the lead rider..theres more to leading a group ride than leading a group ride''.

I think that saying it was a wrong call to let him lead inferred that he shouldn't have been leading. At least that's how I read it. Saying that it's no judgement on him isn't the same as saying he did a good job, just that you don't judge him for doing a bad one.

Not having a go or anything silly, just leaping to Scott's defence in case anyone else (particularly him) assumed you weren't happy with his leading.

Now I read it again I see how I misunderstood what you were saying. But it has prompted a good discussion and a bit of food for thought for next time so all good eh?

[Maha]

Everyone just shut the hell up as I am working on the next one...its well underway and will be two nighter with a 313km Saturday ride...
It will be a Friday/Saturday and Sunday.

[Phreak]

If it's before the end of April, I won't be able to attend, due to work commitments - ie. the V8's...

[Grant`]

Yea but to get an idea of good lines I would say it helps, depending on who I am riding with I will follow their lines but usually take my own, especially on the ATNR where the pace is pretty quick and I know how my bike corners and what the limits are but if I am trying to learn from somebody (Mind you I usually do it on the racetrack) and they are at a comfortable pace I will tail them till I feel uncomfortable.

But definitely don't focus on the person, you should be looking at vanishing points, road conditions, camber, corner speed, distance between riders etc... maybe another way of putting it across is doing small lessons that people can work on, so for example, a page on the correct line for a corner and showing and describing when you should turn in etc... so that people can practise that with their own knowledge. I will make more intelligable posts when I am at home, finished now so that will be shortly.


You need to be very careful at how you explain your self to people as 'Follow my lines' doesn't tell someone how to go around the corner or give them the tools, they still need to be taking into account that they still need to ride there own ride and know the fundamentals of going around a corner and this is where Maha makes it very clear on saying that these rides are to provide a safe riding environment only, not mentoring people...

My biggest cock up in riding was being self taught and thinking the fact that I hadn't had an accident made me a good rider, I had people show me lines but I still wasn't negotiating a corner properly for anything they said to matter and realistically if your taking into account the entry point, apex and exit of your corner you can negotiate a corner from anywhere in your lane and/or change your line mid corner.

[Phreak]

My pics...

[Maha]

If it's before the end of April, I won't be able to attend, due to work commitments - ie. the V8's...

Daylight savings ends April 1...maybe the 6th 7th and 8th?

[Phreak]

And a couple more...257508257509

[Grant`]

My pics....


Mmmmm sexy predator!

[Rehab]

I think with staying on the same line as the person in front, should only be done if the said person has good lines

But how do you know if the person in front of you has good lines or not? At a track you can be pretty sure because they've got 'Intructor' on their nametag and know the track inside out, and if they are demonstrating they adjust to your pace, not expect you to ride theirs.

Unless you know the person well, and their experience, and what other people you trust say about their riding, you can't be sure. If they don't know the road they have to be pretty bloody good to get it right every single time without fail. I'm also sure there are some incredibly talented riders out there that couldn't teach someone to do what they do if their life depended on it.

The problem is that it's pretty difficult to know what you don't know. Passing on advice and helping people out is great if you've got the experience to do it. Telling someone to 'do what I do' is a huge call and certainly not something I would be comfortable doing. I could quite happily go the rest of my life without being woken at 2am by thoughts of the guy that died following me because I fucked up and he followed me into a wall.

Before anyone gets their knickers in a knot, this isn't aimed at anyone. I had a great time at the weekend and all concerned did a terrific job. But if being a bit of a grumpy bastard for a para or two helps someone not crash, then it's worth the pixels.

Must be time for a joke about wanking now surely :msn-wink:

[Phreak]

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Mmmmm sexy predator!

Lol I knew you'd like that one! Print it out, hang it on the wall at the head of your bed, and ogle it when your on top of your missus! :msn-wink:

[Maha]

I get to take a certain green/black Suzuki out for fang (opps I mean pootle) when I can...its park alongside the pool table so for the week at least.......its mine...:eek:

[Grant`]

Lol I knew you'd like that one! Print it out, hang it on the wall at the head of your bed, and ogle it when your on top of your missus! :msn-wink:

I already have one of those, me in full 1 piece coming around corner at taupo, blown up to slightly bigger than a3 - so way ahead of you!

[Grant`]

I get to take a certain green/black Suzuki out for fang (opps I mean pootle) when I can...its park alongside the pool table so for the week at least.......its mine...:eek:

Does mean skids au!

[The Singing Chef]

You need to be very careful at how you explain your self to people as 'Follow my lines' doesn't tell someone how to go around the corner or give them the tools, they still need to be taking into account that they still need to ride there own ride and know the fundamentals of going around a corner and this is where Maha makes it very clear on saying that these rides are to provide a safe riding environment only, not mentoring people...

My biggest cock up in riding was being self taught and thinking the fact that I hadn't had an accident made me a good rider, I had people show me lines but I still wasn't negotiating a corner properly for anything they said to matter and realistically if your taking into account the entry point, apex and exit of your corner you can negotiate a corner from anywhere in your lane and/or change your line mid corner.

Yea sorry was scattered at work, for me it was a mixture of both so having seen the theory and then going out on a ride and actually putting it into practice, so as Maha says it is not a mentored ride, how about getting a "mentor approved" sheet of paper dictating on the safest way to take a corner and have them practice it on their ride perhaps?

I would only suggest it in cases of extremely bad riding mind you, because I have heard about people running way wide and taking corners in rather interesting ways but then again that is just me.

I do think that everyone there is an adult and should be able to make their own decisions, especially for corners and passing opportunities.

[Maha]

Does mean skids au!

Woodcocks beakons then....:wari:

[The Singing Chef]

But how do you know if the person in front of you has good lines or not? At a track you can be pretty sure because they've got 'Intructor' on their nametag and know the track inside out, and if they are demonstrating they adjust to your pace, not expect you to ride theirs.

Unless you know the person well, and their experience, and what other people you trust say about their riding, you can't be sure. If they don't know the road they have to be pretty bloody good to get it right every single time without fail. I'm also sure there are some incredibly talented riders out there that couldn't teach someone to do what they do if their life depended on it.

The problem is that it's pretty difficult to know what you don't know. Passing on advice and helping people out is great if you've got the experience to do it. Telling someone to 'do what I do' is a huge call and certainly not something I would be comfortable doing. I could quite happily go the rest of my life without being woken at 2am by thoughts of the guy that died following me because I fucked up and he followed me into a wall.

Before anyone gets their knickers in a knot, this isn't aimed at anyone. I had a great time at the weekend and all concerned did a terrific job. But if being a bit of a grumpy bastard for a para or two helps someone not crash, then it's worth the pixels.

Must be time for a joke about wanking now surely :msn-wink:

I think that having to be bloody good to ride unknown roads at a good pace with good lines is a little wrong, if you are taking the right lines and taking in all of the information in that you can, you can read every corner and adjust yourself to the speed of each, though it does get into quite an advanced technique, once you have the basics down you improve with leaps and bounds.

And you can see if somebody is riding a good line by the way they take the corner, are they completely relaxed and looking through the bend, taking (generally) one solid line through a corner and not braking half way through or being all over the place, there is a lot that gives it away.

Hmm, wanking... :msn-wink:

[Phreak]

I reckon, if I get as many hours over the next couple of months as I did this time last year, I might look at one of these...

Definitely gotta Repsol it though!!!

Click here... (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-448448528.htm)

[The Singing Chef]

So anyhow, where I learnt a lot is from this site.

Now it is from someone who has done 2 - 3 police motorcycle courses, raced in a few different countries and is an instructor in the ART days held at Pukekohe. There is a fair amount of reading but it goes into detail about how to control your bike and corners etc...

www.abbiss.co.nz

[Grant`]

Woodcocks beakons then....:wari:

Just watch the ground clearance, much more than a snail height and you will be grinding pegs :bleh:

[The Singing Chef]

I reckon, if I get as many hours over the next couple of months as I did this time last year, I might look at one of these...

Definitely gotta Repsol it though!!!

Click here... (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-448448528.htm)

Nice! I am looking at either an Sv1000 or 650, or a VTR 1000. Will see how I feel.

[Hellzie]

I think that having to be bloody good to ride unknown roads at a good pace with good lines is a little wrong, if you are taking the right lines and taking in all of the information in that you can, you can read every corner and adjust yourself to the speed of each, though it does get into quite an advanced technique, once you have the basics down you improve with leaps and bounds.

And you can see if somebody is riding a good line by the way they take the corner, are they completely relaxed and looking through the bend, taking (generally) one solid line through a corner and not braking half way through or being all over the place, there is a lot that gives it away.

Hmm, wanking... :msn-wink:

If you're looking at the bike in front of you to follow their lines, you're not looking far enough forward to process unknowns up ahead. The rider up front will be able to adjust their line, and you'll end up riding right over the pot hole, or the possum or whatever else happens to be on the road. No point looking at bike in front as your brain can't process and make adjustments in time.

[The Singing Chef]

Just watch the ground clearance, much more than a snail height and you will be grinding pegs :bleh:

Haha it is like OCD's bike which is a lowered Er6f, her husband grinds away the pegs when he rides it quite easily.

[The Singing Chef]

If you're looking at the bike in front of you to follow their lines, you're not looking far enough forward to process unknowns up ahead. The rider up front will be able to adjust their line, and you'll end up riding right over the pot hole, or the possum or whatever else happens to be on the road. No point looking at bike in front as your brain can't process and make adjustments in time.

Na you would use your peripheral vision, or should be anyway. That's what I would do with Scott since I was right behind him and if I was looking at him directly I would have come off a few times <_<

[Rehab]

I reckon, if I get as many hours over the next couple of months as I did this time last year, I might look at one of these...

Definitely gotta Repsol it though!!!

Click here... (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-448448528.htm)

"last of the non oil burning blades"? Get an 08 one then - a 1000cc two stroke would be mental.

[The Singing Chef]

"last of the non oil burning blades"? Get an 08 one then - a 1000cc two stroke would be mental.

I wouldn't ride an 1000cc 2 stroke! :mellow:

[Hellzie]

Na you would use your peripheral vision, or should be anyway. That's what I would do with Scott since I was right behind him and if I was looking at him directly I would have come off a few times <_<

:facepalm: Yeh, but the other way round. Your peripheral vision should be on the rider in front and your focus should be on doing your own line, which is much further forward. So I think we're saying the same thing judging by your second sentence..:Punk:

[Rehab]

I wouldn't ride an 1000cc 2 stroke! :mellow:

Poof.




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[The Singing Chef]

:facepalm: Yeh, but the other way round. Your peripheral vision should be on the rider in front and your focus should be on doing your own line, which is much further forward. So I think we're saying the same thing judging by the bit in italics...:Punk:

Yea I meant use your peripheral vision to watch the rider lol :weird: :laugh:

[The Singing Chef]

:facepalm: Yeh, but the other way round. Your peripheral vision should be on the rider in front and your focus should be on doing your own line, which is much further forward. So I think we're saying the same thing judging by your second sentence..:Punk:

If you re-read what I had said I go on to say that if I was watching Scott directly, as in focussing on him then I would have been in trouble. Which implies that I would be using my peripheral vision to watch him.


Poof.




7 8 9 10

Homo :laugh:

[Grant`]

:facepalm: Yeh, but the other way round. Your peripheral vision should be on the rider in front and your focus should be on doing your own line, which is much further forward. So I think we're saying the same thing judging by your second sentence..:Punk:

I think this sums up what I am trying to say with easily misunderstanding what your point is and why Maha doesn't provide mentoring just a safe riding environment..

To easy to misconstrue something....

[Phreak]

One thing I really did like about being out in front was that I had to choose my own lines - which are far from perfect, I know, but they seem to work okay for me most of the time!

I can definitely see how easy it would be to fall into the trap of following a leader's bad lines though, or anyone elses for that matter, which is why everyone should 'ride their own ride' as they say. Of course, if you do happen to have a really talented rider in front of you (as I did when Maha led me home from Taupo last time we were there) I learnt a great deal from imitating his lines, all the while trying to see why he took them, learning about late apexing and so forth. So I think there are pro's and con's of both sides of the coin, but reality is that most riders aren't hugely talented and will make mistakes every now and then with their lines (unless they know every corner of every road in the whole country!)

Me, I just like being out on the road. Whether it's in a group format or not, riding is riding. We learn from our mistakes, and we learn from other peoples mistakes, but mostly we learn from other people praising us! Cause no-one likes being told they're shit at something. Everyone loves being told they're awesome. Same principles apply here I think.

:Punk:

[Rehab]

A bit of porn for ya Scott. Waaaay better than that Gino cooks crap the girls were watching...



http://www.motogprecords.com/hondas-1000cc-motogp-contender-unveiled-3815

[Hellzie]

If you re-read what I had said I go on to say that if I was watching Scott directly, as in focussing on him then I would have been in trouble. Which implies that I would be using my peripheral vision to watch him.

Yeh, I got that, which is why I said, I think we're saying the same thing, judging by your second sentence.

Change of topic: bum sex.

[The Singing Chef]

Yeh, I got that, which is why I said, I think we're saying the same thing, judging by your second sentence.

Change of topic: bum sex.

Lube first? or panadol after?

[Rehab]

Change of topic: bum sex.

Good luck - I tried to change it to wanking a while back, but these eggs just want to talk about bikes. On Kiwi Wanking no less....

[jaffaonajappa]

wots ur number?

[The Singing Chef]

wots ur number?

0900346158

[jaffaonajappa]

sounds like it was another Awesome weekend - even if the last three or four pages of discussion should have been shifted to a different "Leading group rides" kinda thread.

Have a question. My better half is gaining confidence on her GN250. But its a pig dog of a bike on the open road. Doesn't like to corner at speed (it IS a GN after all), doesn't like to sit on 110kmh for too long, and is comfy at only 90 really.

So the question is this. After reading pages about cornering lines and so forth....just how fast were you guys going?

[jaffaonajappa]

0900346158


Bro. I know you......youve probably given me a Mardi Gras enrollment phone number.

[The Singing Chef]

sounds like it was another Awesome weekend - even if the last three or four pages of discussion should have been shifted to a different "Leading group rides" kinda thread.

Have a question. My better half is gaining confidence on her GN250. But its a pig dog of a bike on the open road. Doesn't like to corner at speed (it IS a GN after all), doesn't like to sit on 110kmh for too long, and is comfy at only 90 really.

So the question is this. After reading pages about cornering lines and so forth....just how fast were you guys going?

Only the speed limit, but if there was a bike that wasn't able to go 100 I am sure the leaders would have slowed to 90 to accommodate.

[The Singing Chef]

Bro. I know you......youve probably given me a Mardi Gras enrollment phone number.

Haha shit you are onto me :shifty:

speaking of which, would be good to see you out for a ride bro!

[jaffaonajappa]

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Mmmmm sexy predator!



This is wrong on 2 levels. If not several levels.

1. Honda.
2. Northland.

[Phreak]

I kept my top speed at 100, if a corner was signposted I slowed down appropriately. Not hugely slowing down, admittedly, but keeping the average pace more than comfortable. Although, in saying that, there was a section of unpainted road that I took a lot slower, because it was a lot less comfortable to navigate without a centre line (without taking focus off what was in the distance to look down at how far over the lane you might be...)

[Ntoxcated]

Haha it is like OCD's bike which is a lowered Er6f, her husband grinds away the pegs when he rides it quite easily.

I most certainly have not :innocent:

[Timmeh:P]

Ha! Well moral of this story everyone... It's better to use lube than panadol. Reduce the risk of injury and the next ride will be even better! :eek:

[Rehab]

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Mmmmm sexy predator!

This is what was conjured up in my mind....

257522

[Phreak]

Mmmmm porn.... :drool:

257523

[The Singing Chef]

I kept my top speed at 100, if a corner was signposted I slowed down appropriately. Not hugely slowing down, admittedly, but keeping the average pace more than comfortable. Although, in saying that, there was a section of unpainted road that I took a lot slower, because it was a lot less comfortable to navigate without a centre line (without taking focus off what was in the distance to look down at how far over the lane you might be...)

We all found it quite a comfortable pace, but yea those unpainted roads took a bit more concentration lol


I most certainly have not :innocent:

Hahaha I am sure if someone tried they could drag their balls through a corner, it is rather low. :rolleyes:

[Grant`]

So the question is this. After reading pages about cornering lines and so forth....just how fast were you guys going?


This was all in the group riding, so sub 100kph speeds.

[Timmeh:P]

sounds like it was another Awesome weekend - even if the last three or four pages of discussion should have been shifted to a different "Leading group rides" kinda thread.

Good to have this discussion here... A kind of rider debrief thing. We all learn from it and the next ride will be safer and more enjoyable. :Punk:

[Grant`]

This is wrong on 2 levels. If not several levels.

1. Honda.
2. Northland.

The honda wasn't in norfland when that foto was taken Au!

[Phreak]

"last of the non oil burning blades"? Get an 08 one then - a 1000cc two stroke would be mental.

I prefer the look of the '07 model. '08 front fairing / nosecone just looks plain fugly!

[Phreak]

The honda wasn't in norfland when that foto was taken Au!

Nope, it was in Whakamaru if I remember correctly!

[Grant`]

This is what was conjured up in my mind....

257522

Well it is kind of sexy, don't know if it would be as comfortable riding her for 700k as my predator though.

[jaffaonajappa]

The honda wasn't in norfland when that foto was taken Au!

Not all northland Predators are Honda's tho loll. ok sorry mate.
Ive actually got a wee weak spot for 2 Hondas.
an NC30 for me.
a 400 Shadow for the missus...low seat and not too heavy/powerful. They actually look ok (for a cruiser) and I'm thinking will be ultra reliable.

But...threadhjacking, sorry.

Missus and I would be very keen on the next ride. She might still be on the GN, but manages 100 okay. just not comfy at 110. I'd have to bring the 150 which keeps up No worries.! :niceone:

[Grant`]

Nope, it was in Whakamaru if I remember correctly!

Correct it was!

[Rehab]

Well it is kind of sexy, don't know if it would be as comfortable riding her for 700k as my predator though.

My last girlfriend was from another planet, so I can recommend shagging an alien species. Just don't try and communicate with the fuckers....

[Grant`]

Really good thought, all Lead riders/TEC's go the weekend before and do a recce of the route so everybody knows where they are going on the given day hahahahaha.

No GPS failures! no corner marking required and dang it we get an extra ride that I am sure could be blasted out in a day :msn-wink:

[jaffaonajappa]

My last girlfriend was from another planet, so I can recommend shagging an alien species. Just don't try and communicate with the fuckers....


Women should be treasured and spoken of more highly than this.

My misses joined KB about 15 minutes ago.

Im now farked.

/Wave

[Phreak]

Really good thought, all Lead riders/TEC's go the weekend before and do a recce of the route so everybody knows where they are going on the given day hahahahaha.

No GPS failures! no corner marking required and dang it we get an extra ride that I am sure could be blasted out in a day :msn-wink:

I'll second that idea!

You're paying for the gas though, right...? Lol :laugh:

[The Singing Chef]

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SV650 09' 9k
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SV1000 04' 4.5k Start price
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VFR800 08' 7k

[The Singing Chef]

Women should be treasured and spoken of more highly than this.

My misses joined KB about 15 minutes ago.

Im now farked.

/Wave

My deepest condolences!

[Rehab]

Women should be treasured and spoken of more highly than this.

She was. For a bit.


My misses joined KB about 15 minutes ago.

Im now farked.

/Wave

Shit, start deleting your old posts. Only 700-odd to get through....

[Phreak]

I quite like the VFR, but it's probably too much of a tourer for you...

[Grant`]

I'll second that idea!

You're paying for the gas though, right...? Lol :laugh:

Well alternatively, we could go in the car lol can't believe i just said that out loud...... no you can pay for your own gas and mine your the one doing 2 jobs rich bastard.

[Grant`]

I quite like the VFR, but it's probably too much of a tourer for you...

From my understanding, bike is phenomal will do everything so well its boring as sin and has no personality to it.

[Phreak]

Lol I'm only doing two jobs to try get back on top of all my bills!!!

(Dad always told me "If it's got tits or tyres, it'll cost you money!" - he wasn't wrong!)

[Rehab]

boring as sin and has no personality to it.

Ok, can we STOP talking about my last girlfrind now please? It's making me all teary...

[The Singing Chef]

From my understanding, bike is phenomal will do everything so well its boring as sin and has no personality to it.

That easy? Yikes, personality is a big thing, like how my GSX is an unstable hoar, gutless and overall shit. That's what I call personality, but I want a nice bike with a better personality lol

[Phreak]

Ok, can we STOP talking about my last girlfrind now please? It's making me all teary...

Bahahaha!!!

Okay, I better get some sleep, supposed to be starting that 'work' thing again at 5:30...

Night all. :sleep:

[Armi]

I think with staying on the same line as the person in front, should only be done if the said person has good lines and are not riding like a lunatic, my lines were pretty good throughout that trip and Armi was trying to follow them so he can get the idea of seeing through the corner and when it is best to turn in etc... will wait till he posts to see what he thought about following lines.

I have been called upon!

While I was behind the Chef, which was most of the time, I didn't really follow his line at all. He goes too wide for my liking. I keep a watch on him out the corner of my eye and ride the line that I feel comfortable with but I was trying to stay a bit wider for longer than I'm used to for a later apex like the Chef was doing.

At one point I taught myself why a middle of the corner apex is bad. Coming around a right hand corner my wheels were nearing the centre line when I noticed a truck coming the other way, taking up all the space possible on it's side of the road. I straightened up and continued cornering further towards the outside of my side of the road. Lesson learnt.

[Rehab]

I have been called upon!

While I was behind the Chef, which was most of the time, I didn't really follow his line at all. He goes too wide for my liking. I keep a watch on him out the corner of my eye and ride the line that I feel comfortable with but I was trying to stay a bit wider for longer than I'm used to for a later apex like the Chef was doing.

At one point I taught myself why a middle of the corner apex is bad. Coming around a right hand corner my wheels were nearing the centre line when I noticed a truck coming the other way, taking up all the space possible on it's side of the road. I straightened up and continued cornering further towards the outside of my side of the road. Lesson learnt.

Pleased to hear all of that. Good on ya

[Armi]

wots ur number?

Hi Jaffa! I had a feeling I would see you again someday, if you come on the next ride. You lent me your trailer to pick up my FXR150 last year and I broke one the straps. Fixed it though of course.

[newhere]

they are nosing or is is it rubbering it?

Snogging maybe with some grinding... :msn-wink: :laugh:

[The Singing Chef]

I have been called upon!

While I was behind the Chef, which was most of the time, I didn't really follow his line at all. He goes too wide for my liking. I keep a watch on him out the corner of my eye and ride the line that I feel comfortable with but I was trying to stay a bit wider for longer than I'm used to for a later apex like the Chef was doing.

At one point I taught myself why a middle of the corner apex is bad. Coming around a right hand corner my wheels were nearing the centre line when I noticed a truck coming the other way, taking up all the space possible on it's side of the road. I straightened up and continued cornering further towards the outside of my side of the road. Lesson learnt.

Nice to see you have your own head about you bro! Lessons like that are always fun :mellow: Yea it takes awile to be comfortable out wide, after my crash my cornering was shit but I'm back now :eek:

[jaffaonajappa]

Hi Jaffa! I had a feeling I would see you again someday, if you come on the next ride.

Yeah mate - I remember...and got the PM, just I wasn't online for them months. Yep, Trailer still works - still in WOF too, yell out if ya need it. All good.

Im thinking FXR and R15 riding times at the next group ride. Pressure free, but good fun. Catch you round.

[newhere]

Also big ups to Matamata Panelworks for coming out and breaking into the car (Via AA type call out) and doing it so quickly and efficiently with no fuss! Would use for a call out again lol.

don't let me near the keys and we should be fine lololol <_<

[The Singing Chef]

Yeah mate - I remember...and got the PM, just I wasn't online for them months. Yep, Trailer still works - still in WOF too, yell out if ya need it. All good.

Im thinking FXR and R15 riding times at the next group ride. Pressure free, but good fun. Catch you round.

You didn't have an R1 did you by any chance?

[jaffaonajappa]

You didn't have an R1 did you by any chance?


Nah mate. R1 is for pussies.I got the big block special edition. R15.

Its like an R1, just cooler.

[The Singing Chef]

Nah mate. R1 is for pussies.I got the big block special edition. R15.

Its like an R1, just cooler.

Yea I have seen people ride them in jandals so it must be for pussies haha.

[swbarnett]

Daylight savings ends April 1...maybe the 6th 7th and 8th?
Easter?

Sounds bloddy good to me, I'm not on-call that weekend. Sign me up.

Where ya thinking of heading?

[blue rider]

Everyone just shut the hell up as I am working on the next one...its well underway and will be two nighter with a 313km Saturday ride...
It will be a Friday/Saturday and Sunday.



a two nighter.....how sexy is that :innocent::shutup:

[newhere]

Well lovelies - I am finally home - yes - at my house - AND FINALLY INSIDE lol!!! :laugh::laugh::laugh: Thanks to Grant (my hero :msn-wink:) I had a nice warm bed and was not homeless after my second fuck up yesterday. Its fair to say I have well and truly earned the nick name 'double dick' (no Chef you aren't allowed to make dodgy jokes - its not like that :bleh:)

I would like to say THANK YOU to everyone, I had an incredible weekend, the roads were amazing and the company was just outstandingly fantastically incredible, the 'naughty table' I had sore guts from laughing so so so so so hard, lordi lordi lordi will never have the same meaning to me ever again :killingme.

The food was fab, the accommodation was fab, the routes were fab (even if we diverted somewhat), the rest stops were fab, it was sooo cool to hang out with the cape crew and to get to know the new guys and girls too. Virgin nailed it - it feels like a family to me :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :love: :love: :love:

Besides the few hiccups (OF COURSE IT HAD TO BE ME THAT REALLY FUCKING HICCUPED IT ALL :o) it was a superfuckingfragilisticfuckingfantasticsuper weekend and I hope everyone had as great a time as I did.

Scott - your lady and her baby are neat, I really enjoyed meeting them - PS: she fit right in so beware :devil2: mwhahahaha

Extra special mention (of course including love and hugs) for Maha and Mom for organising such an awesome weekend, the leaders and TEC's because you rock so hard (its a neat but tough job and it wouldn't be the same without you), Tony it was great to see you - thinking of you with extra love and extra hugs, the naughty table you boys and girls are fucking outrageously funny and I will be giggling my arse off like a school girl about our shit talk right up till we do it all again, and Grant` for :innocent: nah seriously for staying :calm: when I locked the fucking stupid key in the fucking stupid keyless fucking boot :o