First Ride on the Road

[korowetere]

This morning, having got a jacket, gloves and helmet from AMPS (thanks Lou), I ventured out on the road for the first time!

This is just awesome.:niceone: I had an absolute blast out round Runciman Rd and Burtt Rd in Drury - both nice wide roads I know really well, with good seal and today at least very little traffic which was nice.

There is a lot to remember, I found, and the brain is buzzing from concentrating

- smooth throttling
- smooth gear changing
- LOOK where you want the bike to go (I got this after about 10 minutes and instantly felt much more comfortable
- countersteer into bends
- turn off the indicators after your turn
- grip the tank with your legs
- relax the grip on the bars
....

Phew!

[froggyfrenchman]

[QUOTE=korowetere]- turn off the indicators after your turn[QUOTE]

Aaaaaah yes. a common trick to forget amongst bikers. Well done with the ride and wishing you many more happy and safe rides

[zadok]

Onya mate. Keep the black bits at the bottom.:first: :ride:

[Indiana_Jones]

shot mate :D

It's scary going out there on the road for the 1st time........in fact it's still scary with the cage drivers around here lol

-Indy

[Firefight]

This is just awesome.:niceone: I had an absolute blast out round Runciman Rd and Burtt Rd in Drury - both nice wide roads I know really well, with good seal and today at least very little traffic which was nice


good on you man, thats the first one out of the way, all the best for the next rides, just watch out round that way atm, due to onion harvest there are a lot of townies in cages pottering around those roads in smoky old Homy vans

this happens every harvest time, and has caused some problems for our riders, these people are worse than your normal m/way cage drivers, you may have seen them camped out in the onion paddocks as you rode around.


F/F

[Mad Cow]

I am a newbie learning on the same roads, agree there is a whole shit load of stuff to think about when you are new! Might see you out there sometime!

[korowetere]

due to onion harvest there are a lot of townies in cages pottering around those roads in smoky old Homy vans

F/F
I wondered what all those vans were with kids piled in the back! Ah yes, the Nissan Homy, and my personal favourite, the Mazda Bongo.

Magnificent pieces of engineering....


I am a newbie learning on the same roads, agree there is a whole shit load of stuff to think about when you are new!
Speaking of sh*t, there was a whole lot of it on Burtt Rd this morning, some inconsiderate farmer had dropped it all over the road just where I wanted to try a "high speed run".:doh: (At the top of the hill heading towards Pukekohe, about 1km from the Runciman tennis courts)


Might see you out there sometime!
Yep, maybe we can go for a ride sometime once I've mastered basic handling :)

[Zed]

This is just awesome.:niceone: I had an absolute blast out round Runciman Rd and Burtt Rd in Drury - both nice wide roads I know really well, with good seal and today at least very little traffic which was nice.Those are some great roads to choose for your first ride koro, but one day you will have to venture onto the dredded motorway/state highway system and experience a different side of motorcycling, a rather depressing side at times...


There is a lot to remember, I found, and the brain is buzzing from concentrating

- smooth throttling
- smooth gear changing
- LOOK where you want the bike to go (I got this after about 10 minutes and instantly felt much more comfortable
- countersteer into bends
- turn off the indicators after your turn
- grip the tank with your legs
- relax the grip on the bars
....

Phew!Sounds like your brain was well exercised, did you remember to enjoy yourself by any chance? :shit: jk

[Mad Cow]

Yep, maybe we can go for a ride sometime once I've mastered basic handling :)[/QUOTE]

I will be in for that! Safety in numbers right?:niceone:

[oldrider]

The really dangerous time is when you learn to relax and you feel the confidence seeping in, then WAMMY it all goes to custard :spudwhat:
No one can teach you that it just happens. :wacko: Good luck. John

[Goblin]

I am a newbie learning on the same roads, agree there is a whole shit load of stuff to think about when you are new! Might see you out there sometime!
Not just when you're new either!

*The really dangerous time is when you learn to relax and you feel the confidence seeping in, then WAMMY it all goes to custard
No one can teach you that it just happens. Good luck. John*

Wise words John! Every time I start to feel confident I tend to remind myself of how it can turn to custard.:pinch:

Good for you Koro and good luck!!

[Leong]

Congrats guys. Yes cancelling those indicators takes some getting used to. I still forget occassionally - almost always after I'm distracted by something else. Went out to Kaiaua and then thru to Bombay today, almost came down your way but decided to turn around and go home thru the Hunuas instead. Gusty winds today!!

Have fun!!

[korowetere]

Gusty winds today!!

It sure was. After a nice couple of rides this morning a hua of a wind blew up early afternoon here.

So rather than braving that I pulled the fairings off and went to work with a fibreglass repair kit (courtesy Mitre10 Mega), to fix the cracks and missing bits of plastic in the old ZZR (legacy of John, the guy who owned it before Gremlin).

Good progress today, and with the drinking binges of the next couple of days I won't miss not being on the bike for a few days while I finish up the repairs.

There's a lot of bogging, sanding and painting to be done :)

[Grumpy]

Best thing about riding ...... it just keeps getting better!

[Sniper]

Congrats mate, ride safe.

[Gremlin]

to fix the cracks and missing bits of plastic in the old ZZR (legacy of John, the guy who owned it before Gremlin).
That was a team effort really... :innocent: Bit surprised you are fixing it right away... but up to you obviously...

Glad you have got out, bet you were buzzing for ages...

Did you get hold of a griplock, and what gear did you end up with?? HJC CL-14??

[korowetere]

Did you get hold of a griplock, and what gear did you end up with?? HJC CL-14??

Naah, Lou had some freebie Disc locks at Amps so I'll just use that.

HJC CL-14 Helmet on special at Amps for $200, nice Spidi leather gloves and a Dririder armoured jacket. Dririder armoured pants and Style Martin leather boots on order.

About $1200 all up, worth every penny I reckon.

[axion]

Congrats! Hope to get my bike learners and a bike in the new year sometime!

[Goblin]

RIP Scott.

Ghostly words now arnt they oldrider.
WHAT??????

[thehollowmen]

prayers and thoughts go out to him and his family

[Goblin]

This is a truely sad day.

So sorry to hear this.:bye: :weep: RIP Scott. Condolences to his family and friends.

[yungatart]

Gutted. Thoughts and prayers to family and friends.

[Grumpy]

Oh shit! RIP Scott. Shit. I'm so sorry to hear this.

[Scorpygirl]

RIP Scott. :weep: Ride free forever.

[MSTRS]

This is just soooo sad. Guy was doing everything right, all the right gear, was taking the time to think about, & put into practice, what he had been told. Shows how it can go wrong in a second.
P-l-e-a-s-e take care peoples.

[oldrider]

RIP Scott.

Ghostly words now arnt they oldrider.
Shit a brick, that really shocked me. That boy was doing things so right too.

RIP Scott, I only knew you on KB but you and your enthusiasm are sadly missed.

Ride on young fella, where ever you are, my prayers and thoughts are with you. John.

[SixPackBack]

RIP Scott.......collective KB love to family and friends on a particularly poignant demise.

[Mrs Busa Pete]

CARPENTER

Scott James. On January 5, 2006 (as result of motor accident); aged 30 years. Dearly loved elder son of John and Sue. Loved brother and brotherinlaw of Glen and Bonnie (Canada), Peter and Rachel (Katikati), and Andrew. Loving uncle to William. Remembered with Love always. A service will be held at Scott's Home, 854 Runciman Rd, R.D. 2, Drury, on Monday, 9 January, at 11am, followed by private cremation. In Lieu of flowers donations to Pukekohe St John Ambulance Fund c/- PO Box 703, Pukekohe would be appreciated. Grahams Funeral Service Tuakau Pukekohe Waiuku

• Published Saturday, January 07 2006
• First Published Saturday, January 07 2006
:psst:

[cher]

r i p deepest regards to family and friends :weep:

[onearmedbandit]

Maybe we could start a new thread (someone who knew Scott or spoke to him online) where all messages could be placed. If the family wants we could then print it off and supply it to the family to show our support.

[Firefight]

Maybe we could start a new thread (someone who knew Scott or spoke to him online) where all messages could be placed. If the family wants we could then print it off and supply it to the family to show our support.


I will be talking with his Dad tomorow, I will advise the site of their wishes,



Firefight

[Firefight]

hey Guys, have spoken with Scotts dad this morning, as you can imagine the family are devastated.

As hard as it may be for those of you that meet Scott, the family have asked that we do not attend the servcie.

His Dad felt that given the short time that Scott had been involved with Motorcycles, and given that the rest of the family have no conection with motorcycles they would prefer for us to to attend.

I can only ask that your respect their wishes.

His dad said he would be happy for us to add our wishes and thoughts to a letter/thread.

If someone can start a new thread and we add our thoughts/wishes and comments of the next few days, I will print them off and take them to him.

Again, I ask you to respect the familys wishes, despite your own feelings.


Dave(Firefight)

[crashe]

Thanks Firefight for that update......

Yep lets all respect the families wishes...