Returning rider, Auckland North Shore (Jin)

[Jin]

Hi everyone I recently returned to riding after a long break since uni days. Got a CBR600RR which has been great fun. Already done about 6k kms over a period of a month I missed riding so much :)

[fridayflash]

welcome Jin

thats a fair effort..6k in a month, do you get to commute?

[DamianW]

G'day mate, cracking effort :up:

[Jin]

Thanks im not working at the moment so making the most of the weather and getting used to being back in the seat. Have been doing a lot of day trips out of auckland like matakana/leigh, kaipara, southhead, raglan, coro loop etc.

I have booked some pro rider courses as I have heard that returning riders feature highly in the accident stats. I only slid once when i previously used to ride which was 10 minutes after getting a new rear tire. Was specifically instructed to take it easy around corners but being young and stupid i thought it didnt apply to me :) Have proper gear this time around too full leathers. At 39 years old i feel a lot less invincible that in my younger days~!

If anyone on the shore is keen to join me for a ride let me know!

[caseye]

Welcome Jin, a few over thataways, the new tyre thing is most definitely NOT overated. Glad you survived it the first time.
Enjoy the site and don't, please, don't feed the trolls.

[Fastmark]

Welcome Jin
I suspect you found a few muscles you had forgotten about doing that sort of mileage, walking normally again yet;)

[Jin]

Welcome Jin
I suspect you found a few muscles you had forgotten about doing that sort of mileage, walking normally again yet;)
My ass is fully broken in now. Middle and ring fingers are still struggling tho. In the mornings they cramp up so have been soaking in hot water to loosen them up. Yeah im soft :)

[fridayflash]

My ass is fully broken in now. Middle and ring fingers are still struggling tho. In the mornings they cramp up so have been soaking in hot water to loosen them up. Yeah im soft :)

not soft jin, just honest! lol i take it you mean sore fingers on clutch hand? in the dirtbike world some guys fit rekluse clutches (centrufugal) now thats soft :devil2:

[Gadget1]

Thanks im not working at the moment so making the most of the weather and getting used to being back in the seat. Have been doing a lot of day trips out of auckland like matakana/leigh, kaipara, southhead, raglan, coro loop etc.

I have booked some pro rider courses as I have heard that returning riders feature highly in the accident stats. I only slid once when i previously used to ride which was 10 minutes after getting a new rear tire. Was specifically instructed to take it easy around corners but being young and stupid i thought it didnt apply to me :) Have proper gear this time around too full leathers. At 39 years old i feel a lot less invincible that in my younger days~!

If anyone on the shore is keen to join me for a ride let me know!

Hi Jin

I'm in a similar situation to you regarding work currently and am in your neck of the woods.

Have you ridden State Highway 16 to Wellsford? Perhaps we could tee up a ride sometime.

[Jin]

not soft jin, just honest! lol i take it you mean sore fingers on clutch hand? in the dirtbike world some guys fit rekluse clutches (centrufugal) now thats soft :devil2:
Yes my clutch hand. It hasnt had as much work as my right hand it seems lol


Hi Jin

I'm in a similar situation to you regarding work currently and am in your neck of the woods.

Have you ridden State Highway 16 to Wellsford? Perhaps we could tee up a ride sometime.
I have done S16 a few times now. Its a great stretch of road. A nice trip i have taken is through matakana / leigh / wellsford / S16. I'll send you a PM to tee something up.

[Tazz]

not soft jin, just honest! lol i take it you mean sore fingers on clutch hand? in the dirtbike world some guys fit rekluse clutches (centrufugal) now thats soft :devil2:

Other than the part where they have to accelerate downhill to disengage it :laugh:

[The End]

Yes my clutch hand. It hasnt had as much work as my right hand it seems lol


I have done S16 a few times now. Its a great stretch of road. A nice trip i have taken is through matakana / leigh / wellsford / S16. I'll send you a PM to tee something up.

Keen to tag along if possible - Honda gathering - I'm free most Fridays or on weekends

[Gadget1]

Keen to tag along if possible - Honda gathering - I'm free most Fridays or on weekends

Heh, waddaya mean "Honda gathering"?!?

[The End]

Heh, waddaya mean "Honda gathering"?!?

Got confused and could've sworn it said you were on a Honda too

[Gadget1]

Got confused and could've sworn it said you were on a Honda too

Lol, no problem.

It's starting to stack up for a group ride though. We'll be needing to look at the group riding "rules" if there's any more takers...

[Jin]

Keen to tag along if possible - Honda gathering - I'm free most Fridays or on weekends
Absolutely welcome! I can do Fridays or Sundays.


Lol, no problem.

It's starting to stack up for a group ride though. We'll be needing to look at the group riding "rules" if there's any more takers...
Ive never ridden in a group so unsure what the rules are. Starting points and top speed? If anyone has a radar they would be most welcome! Ive already got a ticket and would like to avoid more of them :)

[Gadget1]

Absolutely welcome! I can do Fridays or Sundays.


Ive never ridden in a group so unsure what the rules are. Starting points and top speed? If anyone has a radar they would be most welcome! Ive already got a ticket and would like to avoid more of them :)


Sunday's looking much better weather wise and just kidding about the group ride rules plus I'm not into riding fast.

What's a good time for you The End at for example, Caltex Albany Mercari way?

[Jin]

Keen for a ride tomorrow if the weather is good. Im free all day so can do a short or long ride.

[Gadget1]

I just checked the weather, it's looking ok.

Meet up where and when?

[Gadget1]

My wife has just reminded me of something I completely forgot about. Maybe another time.

[Jin]

Hey no problem Gadget1. I usually head out around 10am most days so whenever suits you :thumbsup: