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Quasievil
22nd April 2004, 19:10
Hi All, I just put up a ride for Saturday 1st MAy, have a looky, hope some of you want to come along .
All the info, well all I can think of is on the calendar.
Cheers :moon:

6Chris6
24th April 2004, 07:47
I'll be keen if anyone else from jafa-land wants to go down and take the long way down to the Tron.
But won't do the main drag down and don't know the back way well enough myself.
Chris

Quasievil
26th April 2004, 08:44
Ya Comin or what ?? :spudwhat:

FzerozeroT
26th April 2004, 08:48
I have work till 4 but would be keen to play catch-up if you were on local roads

Quasievil
26th April 2004, 08:59
I have work till 4 but would be keen to play catch-up if you were on local roads

Yes we are local, have a looky at the event calendar to see the route we are taking.
Hope you can make it :spudbooge

sAsLEX
26th April 2004, 10:30
Sounds good. I willl help chris get lost again like on sat!!

6Chris6
26th April 2004, 18:39
Sounds good. I willl help chris get lost again like on sat!!
Hey, I don't need any help gettin lost thankyou, I've got that down :laugh:
But the BBQ sounds good and would be good to ride down with you bud

Quasievil
26th April 2004, 20:47
Hey, I don't need any help gettin lost thankyou, I've got that down :laugh:
But the BBQ sounds good and would be good to ride down with you bud

YAY !! :msn-wink: at least a couple of good ole blokes from Auckland are keen to venture south of the Bombays, Did I say BBQ , looks like Im cooking then, suppose I will throw a couple of beers in the fridge to !!! :beer:

Firefight
26th April 2004, 20:53
Yep I'am in, Chris and Alex shall we do 22 down to meet Mr Evil ?

Firefight, :wacko:

Lord Pac
26th April 2004, 22:05
might just tag along- weather permitting off course... :niceone:

Quasievil
27th April 2004, 08:02
Be good to have you along, :apint:

Cajun
27th April 2004, 12:22
Bugger Quasievil it had to be that weekend didn't it, i won't be able to come i be in auckland for the mighty V8's.

Ahhh well next time, i be over the weekend after tho, wanna get some crash bungs and look at getting a rear hugger made up for me bike

bikerboy
27th April 2004, 15:48
If weather is good i'll be along. I presume the Auckland boys will depart the Auto barn at some insanely early hour so i'll be bgood friday night.

FF, text me time and departure info so i' won't be late.

F4 is due for service after 600k ride last weekend, so may take Brutale again.

k14
27th April 2004, 16:43
F4 is due for service after 600k ride last weekend, so may take Brutale again.

Ohh, glad i'm not u, pretty hard decision. Hate it when you can't decide which bike to take :msn-wink:

6Chris6
27th April 2004, 17:46
Yep I'am in, Chris and Alex shall we do 22 down to meet Mr Evil ?

Firefight, :wacko:
Thats the only way down isn't it? :D
Cheers FF what time are we gonna need to leave to get down there for 10.30?
I realise though it's gonna be freeze ya nuts of AM

Quasievil
27th April 2004, 18:37
If you leave the Autobarn at 9.15-9.30 am time you will piss in for 10.30, We will meet at Boyd Honda which is on the main road into Hamilton on your right next to Road & Sport Suzuki.
Im hoping the weather improves otherwise in the interests of safety we will flag it for another saturday.
good to see some numbers coming !!!! YEEHAA!! :scooter:

6Chris6
27th April 2004, 19:37
If you leave the Autobarn at 9.15-9.30 am time you will piss in for 10.30, We will meet at Boyd Honda which is on the main road into Hamilton on your right next to Road & Sport Suzuki.
Im hoping the weather improves otherwise in the interests of safety we will flag it for another saturday.
good to see some numbers coming !!!! YEEHAA!! :scooter:
Not the way we go.
But it's much more fun!

MikeL
27th April 2004, 19:44
Not the way we go.
But it's much more fun!

On reflection I think the distance and time might have been a factor in my little contretemps on that road 6 weeks ago. I remember thinking at one stage that we would have to push it to get to Cambridge with time to spare.

Don't underestimate that road!

Quasievil
28th April 2004, 09:32
Ex Hamilton is around 240 kms + stops I think we will nail it in 4-5 hours easy + of course the trip from Auckland so it would be a day ride, did you want to leave earlier, or is 10.30am okay. If anyone wants to ring me go 0274 930-165
cheers Quasi

Draco
28th April 2004, 16:34
Bugga, bugga, bugga, :angry2: you'll have to count us out this time. Got work on saturday, and have committed to the ronnie run and a ride out afterwards on Sunday. Enjoy your day guys :2thumbsup

Firefight
28th April 2004, 16:51
Ex Hamilton is around 240 kms + stops I think we will nail it in 4-5 hours easy + of course the trip from Auckland so it would be a day ride, did you want to leave earlier, or is 10.30am okay. If anyone wants to ring me go 0274 930-165
cheers Quasi

am confused, 240kms 4-5 hours ? thats like an avg speed of 53 kph, how many stops are you planning ?

F/F

Coldkiwi
28th April 2004, 17:02
If weather is good i'll be along. I presume the Auckland boys will depart the Auto barn at some insanely early hour so i'll be bgood friday night.

FF, text me time and departure info so i' won't be late.

F4 is due for service after 600k ride last weekend, so may take Brutale again.

you poor bugger!

so how was the F4 feeling after 600kms in one day??? thats a fair bit of saddle time. Were you dreading climbing back on after the stops?

Quasievil
28th April 2004, 17:47
am confused, 240kms 4-5 hours ? thats like an avg speed of 53 kph, how many stops are you planning ?

F/F

Well it is if you do the math that way for sure , I did the loop two weeks ago, that ride is 295 kms from Auckland ,I meet them at Thames at 9.30, and I got home at 6.30pm so Auckland and hamilton being the same distance from thames (well 8 kms out) means 295kms over 9hours we averaged 32.77 so Im thinking given the carnage on that ride we were going a little faster, Yes ? so I reckon 4-5 hours, I mean by the time ya shag around :shake: get going have a chat :bash: have a bite ,fix a bike or two pick up the broken peices :thud: , wipe ya bum and all that stuff yup 4-5 hours easy :2thumbsup
Im thinking a stop or to is definately on the cards though, first Wharepapa south, second Tekuiti, then hammy.
We will time it though lol
Cheers

Andrew
29th April 2004, 10:56
Rain and thunderstomrs forcast for the weekend. I think I'll give this one a miss........

Firefight
29th April 2004, 11:08
Rain and thunderstomrs forcast for the weekend. I think I'll give this one a miss........


Maybe on your planet, but North waikato sunny and fine for saturday,btw parcel in the mail today.

F/F

Quasievil
29th April 2004, 16:28
Maybe on your planet, but North waikato sunny and fine for saturday,btw parcel in the mail today.

F/F

Nope it aint looking to bad so far

6Chris6
29th April 2004, 17:06
Happy birthday oh moderately evil one :spudwave: :banana:

Quasievil
29th April 2004, 21:26
Happy birthday oh moderately evil one :spudwave: :banana:

Thanks man ,cool of ya !!! :2thumbsup

bikerboy
30th April 2004, 12:39
Cruel CK, some of us are indecisive as well as semi punctual!

The ride on the f4 was fine. Didn't have and qualms about getting on after the stops. Worst part was last twenty ks in pitch dark with tinted visor!

Besides, 180 on the f4 is way more comfortable than on the brutale, :banana:

You going CK?

Sorry the above was all :Offtopic:

Quasievil
30th April 2004, 17:54
Well Ive just got of the prayin mat after a lengthy discussion with GOD so 2 boxes of TUI later :killingme he has told me he has soughted all in the favour of bikers across the planet for tommorrow. So there you have it from the top.
So at this stage GAME ON !!!!!!
be there or be square :eek:

So plan is 10.30 am at Boyd Honda Te Rapa rd hamilton
Ring me on 0274 930165 if ya like

Later bye :moon:

Quasievil
30th April 2004, 21:35
trying to keep it on the board:niceone:

FzerozeroT
1st May 2004, 07:07
there will be a BBQ at Road and Sport this morning, I might be manning it so say hi. Skinny guy with glasses

Quasievil
1st May 2004, 07:15
there will be a BBQ at Road and Sport this morning, I might be manning it so say hi. Skinny guy with glasses

Weather in Hamilton, no wind ,slighty overcast, all good for Bikes, as promised by god, So see you there.
I forgot about the BBQ at R&S

Firefight
1st May 2004, 07:23
Weather in Hamilton, no wind ,slighty overcast, all good for Bikes, as promised by god, So see you there.
I forgot about the BBQ at R&S



Won,t set foot in road & sport, but will be down reagrdless of weather, bombays , no rain slightly overcast, red sky this morn, but what the hell, last time we did otorohonga, Te kuiti, bennydale, etc, etc, tokoroa, it poured down , still had a good day..
see you at Boyds.

Firefight. :eek:

Quasievil
1st May 2004, 07:31
Won,t set foot in road & sport, but will be down reagrdless of weather, bombays , no rain slightly overcast, red sky this morn, but what the hell, last time we did otorohonga, Te kuiti, bennydale, etc, etc, tokoroa, it poured down , still had a good day..
see you at Boyds.

Firefight. :eek:


Good MAn, no such thing as bad weather just wrong clothes, yeap see you at Boyds :2thumbsup

Firefight
1st May 2004, 07:37
any Auckland riders going down, I am leaving home now, going for a ride for an hour or so will be at Autobahn 08.45 hours, will check for txs when there,

021 21 35978.

Firefight.

MikeL
1st May 2004, 13:01
Well, it's 1 p.m., pissing down and blowing a gale, and I'm at home and you lot are struggling to stay dry and stay on the road, and wishing you'd stayed at home like me :P
Nah, the only reason I'm here is because the builder is here to finish off the bathroom and my wife is working so I have to be here to tell him where to put the towel rails and not to forget to redo the grouting where it wasn't done properly...
Otherwise I'd be there with you (honest). Hope you have a great ride and no incidents.

Quasievil
1st May 2004, 13:06
Well, it's 1 p.m., pissing down and blowing a gale, and I'm at home and you lot are struggling to stay dry and stay on the road, and wishing you'd stayed at home like me :P
Nah, the only reason I'm here is because the builder is here to finish off the bathroom and my wife is working so I have to be here to tell him where to put the towel rails and not to forget to redo the grouting where it wasn't done properly...
Otherwise I'd be there with you (honest). Hope you have a great ride and no incidents.

Nah we flagged it, to damn wet so will postpone for saturday the 15th May, hope you make it

SPman
1st May 2004, 13:07
Well, it's 1 p.m., pissing down and blowing a gale, and I'm at home and you lot are struggling to stay dry and stay on the road, and wishing you'd stayed at home like me :P
Nah, the only reason I'm here is because the builder is here to finish off the bathroom and my wife is working so I have to be here to tell him where to put the towel rails and not to forget to redo the grouting where it wasn't done properly...
Otherwise I'd be there with you (honest). Hope you have a great ride and no incidents. Excuses, excuses! And getting a dig in at builders as well! :whistle:

Andrew
1st May 2004, 13:45
Maybe on your planet, but North waikato sunny and fine for saturday.

F/F

And just how many people joined you on this sunny and fine day? I hate to say I told you so..........
Instead I'll be constructive and give you this link for the weather in your area for next time:
http://www.intellicast.com/Local/IntlLocalStd.asp?loc=nzaa&seg=LocalWeather&prodgrp=Forecast&product=Forecast&prodnav=none&pid=none

Quasievil
1st May 2004, 15:07
And just how many people joined you on this sunny and fine day? I hate to say I told you so..........
Instead I'll be constructive and give you this link for the weather in your area for next time:
http://www.intellicast.com/Local/IntlLocalStd.asp?loc=nzaa&seg=LocalWeather&prodgrp=Forecast&product=Forecast&prodnav=none&pid=none


Yeap you got it right, optimistic I guess, anyway had a hell feed !!!!maybe in two weeks when we go again, hope you come :scooter:

Blackbird
1st May 2004, 15:50
If you guys do happen to be passing through Tokoroa on a run, you're always welcome to stop off for coffee and bikkies! Just send me a message a day or two before the run to check that I'm going to be here and I'll post directions. We spend a fair number of weekends at the bach just outside Coromandel and the same thing applies with calling in there too. My mobile is always switched on (025 304 156).

Cheers

Geoff

Firefight
1st May 2004, 16:07
And just how many people joined you on this sunny and fine day? I hate to say I told you so..........
Four hardy riders made it to Hamilton, meet with Mr/Dr Evil, who it turns out it not very evil at all, made us very welcome escorted us into town for a slap up feed, Marcus headed south to Rotovagas, we three returned back up 22, great fun..

Firefight.

Andrew
1st May 2004, 16:10
I have to say then, a better turn out than what I thought!!

6Chris6
1st May 2004, 16:55
Hope you have a great ride and no incidents.
Well........Almost
Got down there and almost all the way back untill i decided i was about due for my first bin :Oops:
I was just outside of Tuakau when i pulled out to overtake a cage, I think i must have slipped on white line as never made it past cage, just remember the back wheel tryin to overtake the front super motard styles then flyin over the front of the bike and sliding down the road hoping that it wasn't going to catch up with me (the bike that is).
Got rescued by FF and am now at his place feelin a bit sorry for myself but I'm OK.
:not: SaSlex. FF :not:
Cheers guys i woud've been F#$%ed without you!

Zed
1st May 2004, 17:14
OH NO Chris!!

I'm glad you're alright but how about Zed?? Repairable or write off?

Ghost Lemur
1st May 2004, 17:24
Glad to hear you're alright Chris. Sounds like it was somewhat spectacular, must have been an interesting sight from the cagers perpective. :gob:

Have you had a chance to look over the bike yet? Damage?


And here I was thinking a KB ride went off without a bin... :killingme

Zed
1st May 2004, 17:37
...And here I was thinking a KB ride went off without a bin...
Now GL, if you were a real KB biker you probably wouldn't have said that! :sneaky2:

Andrew
1st May 2004, 18:37
Hey glad you're alright mate! It sux when it happens to your new baby, but at least you had good mates to help you through it all.

k14
1st May 2004, 18:51
Guttered mate, how much worse are you for wear?? How did your protective gear hold up?? Hope you and your bike are alright.

Later

SPman
1st May 2004, 19:49
Oh no! 33% casualties! The rate is climbing :whistle:

Glad your'e OK Chris and hopefully not to much damage to you or your steed.

Lord Pac
1st May 2004, 20:04
yeah glad u ok! just one of those things mate- get back on the saddle as soon as you can- only way to go!

MikeL
1st May 2004, 20:29
Hey Chris
I know how you feel!! But the most important thing is no broken bones/permanent damage, eh? The bike can be repaired or replaced...

Best thing you can do is not dwell on it: learn from the experience, move on.

Glad you had some good friends with you to help.

Look forward to the next ride together.

Mike

erik
1st May 2004, 21:15
:eek5:

Jeeze, I hope you're ok Chris and I hope the bike isn't too badly damaged.

FzerozeroT
1st May 2004, 21:45
did the council have any signs out? :sweatdrop

Al
1st May 2004, 22:13
Damm.... Hope damage to yourself is minimal, the scoot can still be repaired... (please say yes!)
Take care

6Chris6
1st May 2004, 22:15
Firstly i'd like to say it's been really nice to get home and read all the supportive messages :grouphug:
It definately makes me feel a bit better.
My gear stood up really well to the bin and i've just got a bit of bruising/minor cuts which i think is very lucky for a highside.
My baby is looking a little worse for wear but luckily didn't flip or roll so it's just damage to L/H side :-
Smashed crankcase cover (i think thats what it is) snapped of pegs and gear lever, indicators etc and of course fairing damage but hopefully nothing too serious.
But where would i be without KB'ers?....Probably still sitting in a little pumphouse shed where saslex and i were waitin for the legend that is FF to rescue me (saslex called FF for me after making sure i was allright) and then took me to his house gave me warm dry clothes and gave me dinner (thankyou to Mrs FF and Mum FF) And MR who picked me and my bike up from Puke and drove me home to West Auckland.

I really can't thank you guys enough, well above and beyond the calll of duty.
Chris

merv
2nd May 2004, 10:11
did the council have any signs out? :sweatdrop

Dunno but I'm guessing the weather man had looked out his window and was telling TV and Radio to broadcast that it was wet outside.

merv
2nd May 2004, 10:13
Firstly i'd like to say it's been really nice to get home and read all the supportive messages :grouphug:
It definately makes me feel a bit better.
My gear stood up really well to the bin and i've just got a bit of bruising/minor cuts which i think is very lucky for a highside.
My baby is looking a little worse for wear but luckily didn't flip or roll so it's just damage to L/H side :-
Smashed crankcase cover (i think thats what it is) snapped of pegs and gear lever, indicators etc and of course fairing damage but hopefully nothing too serious.
But where would i be without KB'ers?....Probably still sitting in a little pumphouse shed where saslex and i were waitin for the legend that is FF to rescue me (saslex called FF for me after making sure i was allright) and then took me to his house gave me warm dry clothes and gave me dinner (thankyou to Mrs FF and Mum FF) And MR who picked me and my bike up from Puke and drove me home to West Auckland.

I really can't thank you guys enough, well above and beyond the calll of duty.
Chris

Glad to hear you are OK, but sorry about your bike. FF is certainly a legend.

Firefight
2nd May 2004, 10:31
Glad to hear you are OK, but sorry about your bike. FF is certainly a legend.


Thank you Merv, But the real legend is my buddy from Counties Honda, the same guy who rang and booked me dinner at the local restraunt while I was out rideing and had forgotten that I had promised Mrs FF a night out. This dude, is used to calls from me at all hours asking for all sorts of favours. In this case my wife had the only car we have that has a tow ball, so I needed someone to tow my bike trailer out to Harrisville to pick up the Z6, My mate and his Mrs were on their way out to dinner, but did not hesitate, he swung round picked me and my trailer up, safely negoitated the swarm of mad Jaffs heading home after the V8s and helped me get the Z6 on the trailer.

Firefight.

Quasievil
2nd May 2004, 10:50
Bad news about all this guys, Ive read all the threads and am just relieved that Chris is okay. I think that we made the right call yesterday not doing the run, Its a damn shame that there was a crash.
Its fantastic how you guys helped Chris, it makes it worth riding with guys like yourselfs on KB. Awesome !!

merv
2nd May 2004, 15:10
Thank you Merv, But the real legend is my buddy from Counties Honda, the same guy who rang and booked me dinner at the local restraunt while I was out rideing and had forgotten that I had promised Mrs FF a night out.
Firefight.

I hope this gives him a good plug then for people to go shop at his place. Bit far for us Wellingtonians but hopefully those in Auck area will pick up on it.

6Chris6
2nd May 2004, 17:14
Thank you Merv, But the real legend is my buddy from Counties Honda, the same guy who rang and booked me dinner at the local restraunt while I was out rideing and had forgotten that I had promised Mrs FF a night out. This dude, is used to calls from me at all hours asking for all sorts of favours. In this case my wife had the only car we have that has a tow ball, so I needed someone to tow my bike trailer out to Harrisville to pick up the Z6, My mate and his Mrs were on their way out to dinner, but did not hesitate, he swung round picked me and my trailer up, safely negoitated the swarm of mad Jaffs heading home after the V8s and helped me get the Z6 on the trailer.

Firefight.
Yes sorry, The guy was fantastic and didn't seem to bat an eyelid as the soaking wet biker got in the back of his car.
I'll certainly be going out of my way to give him my custom.
He certainly went out of his way for me!

FROSTY
2nd May 2004, 19:20
Glad to hear you're alright chris.
Hate it when a bit happens --but at least it wasn't a major :sunny:

aff-man
2nd May 2004, 23:48
Bugger mate it's great to hear that you are ok though. It looks like you suffered the exact damage as my bike like even the snapped gear peg bracket, so if you need any help getting it sorted give us a ring. Just bought a compressor/spray kit if you looking at doing it yourself. Hopefully you'll be up and at it again in a short space of time. And yes FF you are a legend :Punk:

Coldkiwi
3rd May 2004, 12:51
what I don't understand is why someone whos' such a nice guy and all round damn decent rider like Firefight keeps being the common factor on rides where people bin their bikes!

Sorry to hear about your off chris. Is your fuel tank ok? I've got the original tank of my 97 ZX-6R still sitting in my garage. paints blistered in a few spots but no dents. let me know if you need it. Hope to see you back on road soon!

Motoracer
3rd May 2004, 13:08
what I don't understand is why someone whos' such a nice guy and all round damn decent rider like Firefight keeps being the common factor on rides where people bin their bikes!

Thats only cause the guy just loves riding. If you notice another fact, which is that he is on almost every single ride that's on. So there's no surprise that he just happens to be there when most of these bins are happening.

MikeL
3rd May 2004, 13:16
Thats only cause the guy just loves riding. If you notice another fact, which is that he is on almost every single ride that's on. So there's no surprise that he just happens to be there when most of these bins are happening.

We knew that, but it's much more fun inventing a jinx...

Motoracer
3rd May 2004, 14:03
Yea but somethings aren't all that appropriate to joke about. Crashing is a really terrible thing and I am sure no one likes to be held responsible (even in a joke) for it. Just what I thought anyway.

White trash
3rd May 2004, 14:16
what I don't understand is why someone whos' such a nice guy and all round damn decent rider like Firefight keeps being the common factor on rides where people bin their bikes!



The same could be said about me!

Looks like we're two of a kind, Dave! At least I'm in good company.

Andrew
3rd May 2004, 14:18
what I don't understand is why someone whos' such a nice guy and all round damn decent rider like Firefight keeps being the common factor on rides where people bin their bikes!



From what I understand FF was at home when Chris had his bin. The only common factor here was that FF came to the rescue, just like all other times he has been there to rescue.

MikeL
3rd May 2004, 15:01
Yea but somethings aren't all that appropriate to joke about. Crashing is a really terrible thing and I am sure no one likes to be held responsible (even in a joke) for it. Just what I thought anyway.

Hey, if people started to take me seriously where would it end??

Anyway, I think FF can take a joke...

Firefight
4th May 2004, 07:50
[QUOTE=Coldkiwi]what I don't understand is why someone whos' such a nice guy and all round damn decent rider like Firefight keeps being the common factor on rides where people bin their bikes!


Thank you CK, a well thought out post, Unfortunatly this has been discussed before.I think perhaps a bit more research is in order. However I am to busy going for a ride to waste time telling you about it.

F/F

Coldkiwi
4th May 2004, 11:06
In retrospect FF, I think MR is on the money... its cause you and WT do so much damn riding (lucky buggers) that you're bound to be out there if someone has an off, regardless of whether you're in front, behind or go out as the recovery crew!

FROSTY
4th May 2004, 12:28
AWW gwan lets go with the jinx theory a lil longer :argh:
NOT

Coldkiwi
4th May 2004, 13:20
well you can't have a real jinx theory and then TALK about it! Come on.. everyone knows that.. its gotta be so super secret that no one actually knows what the jinx even is and is too afraid to ask about it for fear it will get them.

Sheesh!

White trash
4th May 2004, 15:56
In retrospect FF, I think MR is on the money... its cause you and WT do so much damn riding (lucky buggers) that you're bound to be out there if someone has an off, regardless of whether you're in front, behind or go out as the recovery crew!

I do about 1/4 of the riding I'd like to do and my prefered riding is done with a few close friends that travell at (almost) the same speed as me.

Similar to the ride you, Zed and Paco? took us on. Great fun, no one out of their depth or doing anything silly.

In a group ride the only one who feels worse about a bin than the organiser, is the binner. Mostly extremely apologetic for buggering someone elses day. I had an e-mail from two of the three crashers from my last group ride and both of them were extremely concerned that everyone else was put out by their mistake. But that's it, mistakes happen and everbody learns.

i believe that there is so much talent out there, especially on this forum, that it would be a crime not to continue group rides simply for the fear of someone crashing. The most enthusiastic group riders in my group are both new riders and it's staggering to watch their ability grow. Rowan (famed upside down GSXR400 crasher) said to me today, from Edinborough, that his riding had improved 4 times as fast riding with us as it would of by himself and despite his incident, he wants to know if I'll welcome him back? Ummm.........No? Get real, the guy is the future of motorcycling, even if a leg injury could spell an end to his career.

I will continue to organise group rides and make no apologies for anyone who crashes (unless it IS my fault) as it's part of learning and I want to see others succeed and perhaps learn from my experiences.

Whewww.....that was a bit long winded! :ride:

White trash
4th May 2004, 16:32
Oh yeah! That wasn't a dig at anybody, least of all you, CK.

I was just thinking about why I continued to host group rides when I prefered to ride with people I know.

Zed
4th May 2004, 17:59
Similar to the ride you, Zed and Paco? took us on. Great fun, no one out of their depth or doing anything silly.
It was CK, myself, and Vladi (on the beastly R1).

Must say, every time I witness a bin on a ride (5 or 6 now) or even on the track (2 on that last open day), I get that uneasy feeling inside...how much more does a newbie rider feel!? But like you say- accidents happen and hopefully will be turned into learning experiences for all. :bye:

Zed

Zed
4th May 2004, 18:05
well you can't have a real jinx theory and then TALK about it! Come on.. everyone knows that.. its gotta be so super secret that no one actually knows what the jinx even is and is too afraid to ask about it for fear it will get them.

Sheesh!
Didn't think that u were 1 2 b superstitious Mr CK? :whistle:

Coldkiwi
5th May 2004, 09:09
Didn't think that u were 1 2 b superstitious Mr CK? :whistle:

..niether did I :thud:

Group rides are great without a doubt. Helps keep my ego in check when riding with the likes of you jimmy!

White trash
5th May 2004, 09:11
..niether did I :thud:

Group rides are great without a doubt. Helps keep my ego in check when riding with the likes of you jimmy!

I'm a slug, brother! Wait till you meet Jimbo750! :crazy:

FzerozeroT
5th May 2004, 11:27
I was just thinking about why I continued to host group rides when I prefered to ride with people I know.

Well, you'll never get to know new people if you don't host group rides ay

k14
5th May 2004, 11:51
It was CK, myself, and Vladi (on the beastly R1).

how much more does a newbie rider feel!? But like you say- accidents happen and hopefully will be turned into learning experiences for all. :bye:

Zed

Well when I witnessed my first crash last year, mate got highsided into the other lane going over the port hills when I was about 20m behind him, I was scared shitless. I was shaking all over and could hardly sleep that night, but got over it about a day or two later. I've seen 2 other crashes since then and didn't get shaken up at all, but that might have been because the rider's weren't injured.

But at the end of the day there are always going to be crashes, just have to make sure that you aren't one of them.

Ride safe guys.

Coldkiwi
5th May 2004, 13:04
I'm a slug, brother! Wait till you meet Jimbo750! :crazy:

no, no, you misunderstood. I have this habit of thinking i'm getting slower :baby: and riding with someone like yourself reminds me I'm not so crap after all!! ;) ... Can't have my ego getting too deflated! :D

White trash
5th May 2004, 13:28
no, no, you misunderstood. I have this habit of thinking i'm getting slower :baby: and riding with someone like yourself reminds me I'm not so crap after all!! ;) ... Can't have my ego getting too deflated! :D

As I said, I'm no basis for comparison.

Nah, you guys get along bloody good. No way I was going to pass either you or Zedon a road I have no knowledge of.

Coldkiwi
7th May 2004, 12:55
hehe. likewise!!! I gotta say, its good to go out in a similarly skilled group. I only wish we'd been able to take the tour on some slightly more friendly roads that don't have so many suprises. ah well.. next time :)

(ok.. I'll be honest... I probably wouldn't be able to pass you on roads I knew better either... but I can live with that since you're getting rid of the gsxr anyway I can claim some dubious mechanical disadvantage!)