250cc Owners Ride Sunday 16th April 2006

[SwanTiger]

250cc Owners Ride

Sunday 16th April 2006 departing Shell Westgate at 10:00am


Estimated Distance 350 – 400 kilometers
Approximate Duration 4 – 6 hours
Group Pace Slow and Medium with Tail End Charlie
(Slow is 70 - 100kmp/h and Medium is 100kmp/h - 130kmp/h)

Shell Westgate is on the corner of Don Buck Road and the SH16 / Hobsonville Highway round about beside Mc Donalds.

See the bottom of this page for more information on locating Westgate.

Ride Description
This is a unique opportunity for 250cc owners to ride and socialise with each other in a comfortable environment. The emphasis is on enjoyment and every effort will be made to ensure each rider is relaxed at their comfort level and part of the group.

The route will encorporate an adventurous nature, with a variation of roads and plenty of beautiful Northland scenery.

This is not a newbie ride however newbies are welcome so long as they are confident on the road. Any type and size of motorcycle is welcome also, so long as they stick with the group pace (within reason). This is a cruisey ride, don't feel the need to race another rider or prove anything. Enjoy yourself at your own pace.

Ride Suitability
This ride is suitable for anyone with open road confidence. We will be covering a lot of kilometers and will encounter various hazards that riders should be capable of dealing with. The general expectations are:



Capable of 100kmp/h (Slow)
Open road experience, 200km's or more is good
Comfortable riding for at least an hour at a time
Courtesy for other road users


These are simple expectations and most should be capable of meeting them. However if anyone is dangerous or shows a lack of courtesy for other road users they will be told to fuck off.

Weather Dependant
Although the threat of an odd shower will not cancel the ride, if there is a forecast and likelyhood of rain on the day it will be postponed.

The Route
We will take the classic Old North Rd, Peak Rd and then State Highway 16 until Wellsford. From there we will follow the coast up to Waipu and then loop around through some lovely roads and then head back to Wellsford and back down State Highway 16.

A printed map giving rough general directions will be provided.

Each intersection will be well marked by another rider, if you are unsure wait at the inersection for the marked Tail End Charlie to catch up. The “TEC” will remain at the back of the group for the whole duration of the ride. Slower riders do not need to worry about being left behind.

Rest and Refreshment Stops
We will make 4 stops in total over the day, approximately one every hour primarily to stretch the legs and to give people a chance to go to the toliet. One of the stops will be for lunch and will last around 30 minutes to an hour, at a guess.

Map of Westgate
Locating Westgate can be a daunting task if you are not from Auckland. You can use http://www.wises.co.nz/ to get directions from your location.

Use "Westgate Drive" as a destination on wises.

[SwanTiger]

Please make sure you register your attendance on the Calendar Event (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2006-4-16&e=799&c=1)

It would be nice to have a rough estimate on how many riders we can expect turning up. Also, any questions you may have, feel free to PM me or post here.

On another note, there will be no mean feed as the date has been brought forward. We will have to save the "mean feed" for the southern ride (part 2, according to Ducky :nya: )

[N4CR]

OH CAN I BRING MY GIXXER 5 MILLION? YOU GUYS ARE ALL SHIT AND NEED TO BE SHOWN HOW A REAL RIDER RIDEs.

[Qkkid]

OH CAN I BRING MY GIXXER 5 MILLION? YOU GUYS ARE ALL SHIT AND NEED TO BE SHOWN HOW A REAL RIDER RIDEs.
what the fuck :bleh: :moon: shit stirrer::killingme
Well NC4R you better come on the northern gixxer ride so i can meet ya and so you can show us 1000cc bikies up eh maybe give us the learn eh boy :dodge: :Oops: :sweatdrop :nya:

[N4CR]

what the fuck :bleh: :moon: shit stirrer::killingme
Well NC4R you better come on the northern gixxer ride so i can meet ya and so you can show us 1000cc bikies up eh maybe give us the learn eh boy :dodge: :Oops: :sweatdrop :nya:

Hey I'm having my fun till you guys figure out who I am ;) I have met you before mr crustard. :nono: :nya:

edit: I just printed out a gsx-r sticker I made up for the front of my boik.

[Qkkid]

Hey I'm having my fun till you guys figure out who I am ;) I have met you before mr crustard. :nono: :nya:

edit: I just printed out a gsx-r sticker I made up for the front of my boik.
gotcha boy mr Tristan laddddie:moon:

[Qkkid]

Hey I'm having my fun till you guys figure out who I am ;) I have met you before mr crustard. :nono: :nya:

edit: I just printed out a gsx-r sticker I made up for the front of my boik.
:nono: gotcha boy mr Tristan laddddie:moon:

[N4CR]

:nono: gotcha boy mr Tristan laddddie:moon:

Bet texmo pm'd ya ;) Just please don't say all 250 riders are shit as generalising like that is not cool.... See you there mr custard man!

edit: here is a sticker set for all you 250 riders to slip in under the radar. VIVA LA REVOLUTION!

[Qkkid]

Bet texmo pm'd ya ;) Just please don't say all 250 riders are shit as generalising like that is not cool.... See you there mr custard man!

edit: here is a sticker set for all you 250 riders to slip in under the radar. VIVA LA REVOLUTION!Me not blond buddy :yeah: ask him no pm from him worked it out for meself :stoogie: it was a bit of humour spb summed it up dont want to pick up pieces and take note all females are welcome because they dont have tostesterone :crazy: and yes there is 1or 2 250s coming ya ratbag but only by invite so i have covered me arse catcha on our ride add your vote to the 7th May sorry swannny me lad for hijacking ya thread ;)

[Whynot]

im keen to cruise along for this ... just gotta sort out my weekend plans to fit it in :D

[Folcan]

I would really like to come, as there hardly any rides that are slow to medium in which I propably fit in... but I Only been on one ride so far which was out to wellsford on that learners day I did about 260Km that day.. it was a very nice ride

[SwanTiger]

I would really like to come, as there hardly any rides that are slow to medium in which I propably fit in... but I Only been on one ride so far which was out to wellsford on that learners day I did about 260Km that day.. it was a very nice ride

You'd be most welcome and I don't think you'd have any problem keeping up on this ride. You'll gain plenty of open road experience too as we'll be traversing all sorts of different roads.

It'd be cool to see you there :headbang:

[N4CR]

I would really like to come, as there hardly any rides that are slow to medium in which I propably fit in... but I Only been on one ride so far which was out to wellsford on that learners day I did about 260Km that day.. it was a very nice ride

Hey mate, just come along, that is what these sort of rides are for! - Get some experience. I'm coming along just for the ride, if I get my bike back in time. I can remember you on the newbies ride, will be good to see you again.

[Nolan]

Count me in as long as i get my bike working on 4 cyclindars again:doh:
Got no idea:blink:, anyone else got a CBR and had a cyclindar problem?

[Folcan]

Sounds good.. It will be a good start to the school hoildays

[SwanTiger]

Count me in as long as i get my bike working on 4 cyclindars again
Got no idea, anyone else got a CBR and had a cyclindar problem?

I'm not a mechanic but I might be able to help you diagnose the problem, shoot me a PM.

Any and all are welcome, if you know of other people on 250's mention the ride to them as well.

[texmo]

Stink I will be at port waikato on a rally. Would be a good ride for the scooter, not very twiste though.

[BarBender]

Thanks for organising the ride Swanny
I'll be bringing a mate out with me if thats OK.

BB

[SwanTiger]

Thanks for organising the ride Swanny
I'll be bringing a mate out with me if thats OK.

Yep, any and all are welcome, whether they are a member of KB or not.

[Folcan]

Do they have to have a 250cc or is it as long as they keep with the group.. a friend I mean

[SwanTiger]

Do they have to have a 250cc or is it as long as they keep with the group.. a friend I mean

Basically the only requirement is that they stick with the group otherwise they'll probably get lost.

[steved]

Count me in as long as i get my bike working on 4 cyclindars again:doh:
Got no idea:blink:, anyone else got a CBR and had a cyclindar problem?You didn't happen to change your spark plugs recently eh?

[L.L. Cool M]

Assuming the weather is not too bad I may make an appearance. I think a 10am start is certainly going to be impressive to make, especially to get all the way out there by then. You really are trying to get us in (our respective, individual, not all in the same) bed by 9pm on Saturday night? I also think that a 6 hour ride could be a little on the long side for me.

:violin:

However, the Dannemora GP champion (since its inception in 06) backs down to nothing. Is there anyone from the Eastside Massif who wants to meet beforehand to ride out to the official meeting place?

[aff-man]

ok does it have to be a 250 OWNERS ride .... what if I got my hands on a 250??? Probably not by this weekend though.... hey N4CR you still got that fxr??

[SwanTiger]

ok does it have to be a 250 OWNERS ride .... what if I got my hands on a 250??? Probably not by this weekend though.... hey N4CR you still got that fxr??

No, read the original post for more information about the ride.

It clearly states any motorcyclist is welcome, however the ride is organised with 250cc Owners in mind.

Its more of a cruise though, no squidly didly racing my penis is bigger than yours bullshit.

Because we all know who is the fastest and has the biggest penis, don't we :spudbooge

[Qkchk]

Look like you have got yourself a great ride Swanny! Good organisition and prep, hope it all goes well for you.


PS Have you considered a plan of attack if someone comes off? Have you got someone with a trailer or knows how to deal with bins?

[SwanTiger]

Look like you have got yourself a great ride Swanny! Good organisition and prep, hope it all goes well for you.


PS Have you considered a plan of attack if someone comes off? Have you got someone with a trailer or knows how to deal with bins?

Thanks.

Good point about the bins, I haven't given it too much thought, although I have ensured our van is available (I use it to cart my buckets around) incase someone breaks down or bins.

Medically speaking though, the best I can do is bring some duct tape.

Will need to give that one a bit more thought.

[Folcan]

I dont see it posted anywhere... what time is this thing gonna start and wahts the estmated ending time.. its not gonna go till like 10pm or something lol

[SwanTiger]

I dont see it posted anywhere... what time is this thing gonna start and wahts the estmated ending time.. its not gonna go till like 10pm or something lol

Hi Folcan,

It is all in the original post:


Sunday 16th April 2006 departing Shell Westgate at 10:00am

Have a re-read or check out the calendar event as well. I'm estimating the ride time to between 4 and 6 hours with 4 stops. So this would mean we'd be back in Auckland around 4 - 5pm depending on how long we are at the stops.

I'm estimating the group to be between 10 and 20. The more riders the longer it takes to get everyone around. If there is around 10 - 15 I'm pretty confident we'll be back in Auckland by 5pm.

I checked out the roads again today and finalised a route. You relatively newbie riders are going to love what is in store and should feel spoilt.

80% of the route has virtually no traffic, is nicely sealed windy roads that go on forever. Stunning scenery.

[parsley]

Not sure if I'll make it or not. Just flown in from Europe and currently don't know my arse from my elbow, plus I haven't been on a bike in 5 weeks. I'll see how the jetlag's going by Sunday morning! :stupid:

[N4CR]

ok does it have to be a 250 OWNERS ride .... what if I got my hands on a 250??? Probably not by this weekend though.... hey N4CR you still got that fxr??

Yeah but it ain't mine... it is getting 're-possessed' tomorrow. Talk to thealmightytaco he has one as well as his nsr250 ;)

AND ON ANOTHER NOTE, THE ZXR RIDERZ OV KREIG ARE BACK :rockon: :doobey: :innocent: :gob: :blip: :yes: FUCK I'M HAPPY. SEE YOU HOMOS THERE

[aff-man]

Yeah but it ain't mine... it is getting 're-possessed' tomorrow. Talk to thealmightytaco he has one as well as his nsr250 ;)

AND ON ANOTHER NOTE, THE ZXR RIDERZ OV KREIG ARE BACK :rockon: :doobey: :innocent: :gob: :blip: :yes: FUCK I'M HAPPY. SEE YOU HOMOS THERE

I may have aquired a 250 :devil2: but it won't be ready for sunday unfortunatley.

[Qkkid]

I may have aquired a 250 :devil2: but it won't be ready for sunday unfortunatley.
:oi-grr: Me tooo can i come on your ride with my piece of shit:corn:

[SwanTiger]

:oi-grr: Me tooo can i come on your ride with my piece of shit:corn:

Yeah, we'll have to throw you in the slow group :wari:

[DMNTD]

Yeah, we'll have to throw you in the slow group :wari:

OWNED! :2thumbsup

[justsomeguy]

:oi-grr: Me tooo can i come on your ride with my piece of shit:corn:

iF IT'S qkchk'S LOANER THEN HELL YEAH WOULD BE GREAT TO SEE YOU ON A 250:done:

[Qkkid]

iF IT'S qkchk'S LOANER THEN HELL YEAH WOULD BE GREAT TO SEE YOU ON A 250:done:
:mega: show you roosters how to ride one handed:shake:

[justsomeguy]

:mega: show you roosters how to ride one handed:shake:

:Oi:

In all seriousness mate - if you're still medically one handed - stay at home. You've only got one set of hands - Colemans wont be able to do you a deal on a new one.

[Folcan]

It is all in the original post:





lol thanks I was looking further down for the time

Sounds like it will be another awesome day... just hope the weather is good

[duckaddict]

I checked out the roads again today and finalised a route. You relatively newbie riders are going to love what is in store and should feel spoilt.

80% of the route has virtually no traffic, is nicely sealed windy roads that go on forever. Stunning scenery.

woohoo... can't wait. Think we should decide a rain date now :yes: just incase.

3 more sleeps

.

[SwanTiger]

woohoo... can't wait. Think we should decide a rain date now just incase.

I am not sure what would make a suitable rain date as a lot of rides will be happening over the next few weeks. For instance, I will hopefully be up in Whangarei most of this weekend but will be coming back for this ride.

From what I have gathered the weather should be mostly fine with the possibility of a shower. However if things keep clearing up as they have started to today, then Sunday should be perfect.

I will post Saturday evening and Sunday morning updating the status of the ride depending on weather. It'll pay to check this thread before you leave incase you find no one there due to rain!

... Can't bloody wait to ride those roads again.

[Magua]

Not too many people signed up....I'll try my best to make it though. _b

[The Pastor]

Im coming too, but i have a 1985 gpz1000rx.... go me.


I'll bring my digi cam to!

[Madmax]

can the big boys come along part of the way
:mellow:

[duckaddict]

[B][CENTER]250cc Owners Ride
<snip>
This is not a newbie ride however newbies are welcome so long as they are confident on the road. Any type and size of motorcycle is welcome also, so long as they stick with the group pace (within reason). This is a cruisey ride, don't feel the need to race another rider or prove anything. Enjoy yourself at your own pace.
...
[/QUOTE=swanny]

[QUOTE=Madmax]can the big boys come along part of the way
:mellow:

As above, see you there and fingers crossed it doesn't piss.

:scooter:

[Magua]

"Mainly fine, chance morning drizzel", we should be sweet.

[GT250R]

Hey swanny
just trying to cinvince the wife tonight to let me go will let you know in the mornig bright and early good work for the 250cc set up!!:third:

[SwanTiger]

Hey swanny
just trying to cinvince the wife tonight to let me go will let you know in the mornig bright and early good work for the 250cc set up!!:third:

Awesome stuff.

If people aren't keen on a long ride then its easy enough to turn back from Wellsford or Mangawhai and head back towards Auckland. The ride will take up a good majority of the day, 4 - 6 hours, however it just depends on the overall pace and how long we stop for.

By the looks of it my Tail End Charlie is M.I.A so its plan B, which works just as good.

Look forward to seeing you all tomorrow.

[T.I.E]

ill be there looks like nice paced ride in my neck of the woods.
and don't mind hanging back or navigating as i know mangawhai/waipu cove/langs beach, etc.
im an ex kaiwaka boy.
but if you don't mind me tagging that would be cool.

[SwanTiger]

ill be there looks like nice paced ride in my neck of the woods.
and don't mind hanging back or navigating as i know mangawhai/waipu cove/langs beach, etc.
im an ex kaiwaka boy.
but if you don't mind me tagging that would be cool.

No problem at all, you'll probably know the route pretty well.

Basically up the coast from the Heads then over and around up over again down across and then home :hitcher:

[justsomeguy]

Depending on how tired I feel in the morning I may come.

If I do, I'm happy to be the tail end charlie for parts of the ride.

[InDeSkyz]

If it's relatively dry, I'll come for a couple of hours (have work in the afternoon).

[Nolan]

Ill be there, i dont know if i should though as the cbr is runnin rough atm.
Maybe someone with a mechanical brain will come and tell me whats wrong heh:rolleyes:
Just rode upto whangarei last night and came back today. Is like an hour and 20 mins fast from west auckland to whanga:devil2: ?

[SuperDave]

Whilst I still have my ZXR I think I'll rather come along on the gixxer to get some experience on it. Only collected it this evening so I'm a real newbie.

I've been quite the hermit for the past few months, so it'll be good to come along on a KB ride again.

[T.I.E]

Ill be there, i dont know if i should though as the cbr is runnin rough atm.
Maybe someone with a mechanical brain will come and tell me whats wrong heh:rolleyes:
Just rode upto whangarei last night and came back today. Is like an hour and 20 mins fast from west auckland to whanga:devil2: ?

nice to see the sped limit was in forced.:Police:
its great to see those set a good example:msn-wink:

[The Pastor]

nice to see the sped limit was in forced.:Police:
its great to see those set a good example:msn-wink:


He was just following the 3 second rule,:whistle: Gotta be there in 3 seconds! (or as close as possable ;) )

if anyone else asks;


THE RIDE IS OPEN TO ALL BIKES, SLOW TO MEDIUM PACE!

[justsomeguy]

THE RIDE IS OPEN TO ALL BIKES!

It's a 250 owners ride - dammit.

[SwanTiger]

It's a 250 owners ride - dammit.

It is meant for 250cc motorcycles, but that doesn't mean we have to exclude someone just because they ride something else.

Just common sense really.

Most of the bikes there will be 250's anyway, looks like at least 70 - 90% will be 250cc and a few nana's on 600 - 1000cc bikes.

[SwanTiger]

See you all there tomorrow - RIDE IS STILL ON, if you need to ask.

LEAVING 10AM, don't be late.

[justsomeguy]

It is meant for 250cc motorcycles, but that doesn't mean we have to exclude someone just because they ride something else.

Just common sense really.

Most of the bikes there will be 250's anyway, looks like at least 70 - 90% will be 250cc and a few nana's on 600 - 1000cc bikes.

Ok - will do my best to show up.

We can chalk out which bits I'll be TEC for then.

[LXS]

see you all in a few hours.

[SwanTiger]

Skys look good from up here, Metservice now says showers are likely however I'm going to ignore that and gamble on the fact 90% of the time they are full of shit.

[T.I.E]

cheers guys and gals wicked day out.
bloody rain though. just a small down pour. and slight side swipe 3 panels of damage on a car, a few extended corners, and dam those hyosong's can handle off road and on. not bad boys.

and it was nice to see crashe out there for most of the trip. good on ya.

and just wanna say cool to meet a few more guys and gals out there.

and swanny nice organising dude.:Police: and who is a lucky boy then :bleh:

[SuperDave]

Enoyed the ride. Thanks for organising it Swanny. Nice to meet some of you guys in person.

[Folcan]

Great ride swanny

As always I really had some fun out there in the country

[Magua]

Was a good ride, especially enjoyed the return trip down 16. I managed to catch up with some bikes for once. :D

[SwanTiger]

I hope everyone enjoyed themselves and had a good day, I sure did. Despite the rain and change of plans I don't believe we lost anyone.

No serious incidents and it was good to see most people keeping to their own pace.

I'm a bit annoyed with the rain as the roads only get decent after Wellsford, but the group pace was good and no one I saw was being stupid. :banana:

Thanks to T.I.E for helping out and tamming yourself and a thanks to Crashe as well, not only for stopping with me while I introduced myself to the very nice :police: but for helping out with TEC too.

Bloody good turn out, I had maps drawn up but in the end thought that it would be more effective to keep to the simple "no one at the intersection, wait for TEC". Seemed to work pretty well.

There will have to be a next time and hopefully no rain, more people to help direct would be sweet too.

Thanks to everyone for turning up.

[QUOTE=T.I.E]and dam those hyosong's can handle off road and on. not bad boys.
QUOTE]

Saw two more on the Highway, Husband and Wife, the Koreans are coming!

[crashe]

Cheers T.I.E and Swanny for those kind words.

So Swanny expect a few PM's to remind you of what YOU have to do next week... so best you do the you know what. :whistle:

I had a great ride today. I did do a couple of silly things cos I wasn't concentrating, so I told myself off.
But by the time I had reached Mangawhai my left leg was aching heaps.... so headed back down to wellsford and grabbed a quick feed and caught up with a mate at warkworth... which helped me as I was able to rest up the leg a bit. I finally got home at about 5pm and now have a ice pack on my knee...

Lots of new faces there today, but also great to catch up with those that I have meet before...

Yep I was the only one who ventured out there on their cruiser today...


Oh and WHAT RAIN.... ? I never saw a drop of it...

[duckaddict]

Thanks Swanny! Good stuff.

Shame we have to turn back cause of the rain, but still good. Don't mind having that map you've drawn up :rolleyes:

[vtec]

Sorry I couldn't come along, had my younger brother's 21st last night, and clean up was today. Just reading about the ride, and I want to hear the news.

What happened with the feds? Who/how sideswiped a car?

[justsomeguy]

Sorry I couldn't come along, had my younger brother's 21st last night, and clean up was today. Just reading about the ride, and I want to hear the news.

What happened with the feds? Who/how sideswiped a car?

There weren't feds, they were cops - or pigs as they're known around here by those who fought the law and lost.

The side swipe hmm....... I'll let the chap explain himself.

Hey you coming on a ride sometime? I need some lessons.

[Nicksta]

Was a fun ride today, thanks Swan and the others who were involved.... had some giggles swapping seats.... nice to ride a few new roads... I'll bring my own bike next time... :)

[Mrs Busa Pete]

you had a good size group there .the roads where perfect we made it to wipu before we got a shower not a big one thow . how far did you get before turning back the serface was damp betwen langs cove and wipu cove :2thumbsup for you effet hope most from your group do this ride several times for them selves

[T.I.E]

Oh and WHAT RAIN.... ? I never saw a drop of it...

we left Mangawhai and headed in land to langs, got about 2 ks into it. stopped the group at the top of the hill, knowing the twisties that lay ahead and the bad weather too, it was not a good mix. just as we turned about it just poured. i rode about 1k and was soaked.
thankfully we dried off before the kaukapakapa cafe/pub.

[Buster]

Big thanks to Swanny for organising the ride, was a good few hours in the saddle. It was good to finally meet some fellow KBers. Awesome roads and some good action to go with it. :weird: See you all on the next one :niceone:

[N4CR]

Good too see you all there, too many friggen hyosungs though, got boxed in at one stage.... :sick:

Hehehe, good fun though, nice cruise and apart from the breif rain 'twas good weather. And yes there is a ghost rider in training swapping seats at the moment :nono:

[Nicksta]

And yes there is a ghost rider in training swapping seats at the moment :nono:

Just sad the leathers had to get left at home today.... :D

[Nolan]

Yea good ride :ride:
I especially(sp?) enjoyed following superdave on his new gixer:clap:
I'd be keen for another, or a slightly faster ride:oi-grr::Police:

[BarBender]

Thanks guys - was a great to put faces to the tags.
Enjoyed the day - especially holding up two up Kwakas and doing the odd bit of off road. (T.I.E - Thanks for reminding me again brother!)

Took a detour via Bethells and Scenic Drive on the way home with a few guys and made it in time for roast lamb with the family.

Big ups Swanny - Looking forward to doing this ride again.

[Cookie]

Well done Swanny!

Sounds like a fun safe ride. Shame I couldn't be there. :angry:

[SixPackBack]

Was that you lot today...thought it was the chicks ride you wus going so slow.:cool:

[LXS]

haha spb.
Good ride, good turnout. Cheers Swanny.

[SuperDave]

Thought that was you SPB, I'm sure I went past you in the opposite direction more than once. You have a red and white helmet aye?

[N4CR]

Was that you lot today...thought it was the chicks ride you wus going so slow.:cool:

Yeah you didn't exactly hoon past either you old fart. I should have given you the bird. BUT YOU DIDN'T KNOW WHO I WAS HAHAHAAHAHAHAHA

[SwanTiger]

Was that you lot today...thought it was the chicks ride you wus going so slow.:cool:

Yeah I thought that was you on SH16 !!

Slow? from memory I saw a camper van full of tourist towing a trailor with its engine turned off over taking you. Good to see you finally managed to rid yourself of those trainer wheels :clap:

You could of joined us.

[SixPackBack]

Yeah I thought that was you on SH16 !!

Slow? from memory I saw a camper van full of tourist towing a trailor with its engine turned off over taking you. Good to see you finally managed to rid yourself of those trainer wheels :clap:

You could of joined us.

SPB.....KKK>Wellsford>5k's from KKK
250's....KKK>5k's

Total distance SPB...approx 100k's
250's...5k's

So your slow, talk a lot of SHITE, stop every 5 minutes to adjust your bunched panties.......however..:whistle:

Swanny, the camper van would have needed a scud missile up its ass.:bs:

N4CR, I slowed when seeing you...moments earlier the wind blast would have blown your bitch hips off the road.:spudwhat:

Superdave, your tripping.:blink:

Hope you enjoyed the ride Girls.:lol:

[The Pastor]

Here are the photos! (thumnail'd gallery)

http://www.lamason.info/ride16april06


The ride was awesome.

[BarBender]

Thanks for the photos Renegade. Awesome job.
See you at the next ride.

Stay safe.

Cheers

[Maha]

RAIN ??????????? Harden up you lot, you wont desolve in the rain, i was two up last weekend between Maungaturoto and Paparoa, it pissed down, so much so it looked white, but i kept going, got to Paparoa and stopped for a ciggy and laugh cause it was funny.......:sweatdrop ok, a little wet but you dry out huh? just stop under a tree, if theres none around, i dont believe you, theres always tree's riding in rain feels different i agree but fuck me! dont give up on cool ride, cos the rain wont last it will pass. Im coming on the next ride cos the pic's that renegade took look ok, but who is that 'tit' in the blue bandana?......:scratch:

[crashe]

Was that you lot today...thought it was the chicks ride you wus going so slow.:cool:



Oi you... I waved to you... and you are a snob... you didn't wave back:bash:


I was TEC all the way up to Wellsford....

[Ixion]

Nana was pleased that everyone (with maybe one exception) behaved sensibly, and got home safely!

The absence of the 300kph Litre Maniac Club was not missed, and this has confirmed my suspicion that rides should for safety be grouped by bike size/power.

Without the 600+ bikes to "egg people on" it was very noticeable that the 250 riders were quite comfortable at sensible speeds (between legal limit and licence losing). I noticed that the only times when people seemed to want to get carried away were when the 600 sprotsbike that was along went by at highish speed. He was actually behaving well , but just the "Ohh, look at him go, gee I wish I could go that fast" factor seemed to bring on less cautious riding for a bit. That, and a couple of other things not appropriate to mention here have made me reconsider my thinking about the wisdom of capacity restrictions for the inexperienced.

I do not know if it was the absence of big sprotsbikes (I think it was) but it was also very noticeable that riders were being quite slow and cautious in the corners. I saw nothing that would cause Nana alarm. There were a few instances where inexperience got people into difficulties, but they all emerged safely , albeit a bit shaken. I suspect that if there had been a contingent of bike sprotsbikes the "must keep up factor" would have meant that those instances would have turned into crashs.

As it was , everybody rode within their own limits and I think felt comfortable doing so. Which was fortunate in a way for me, since poor Ratty was well outclassed amongst all the 4 cylinders with twice his horsepower. But the slow pace in the twisty bits meant that if I got left behind on the straight bits I could catch it up on the corners without having to exceed Nana's immensely cautious safety margins.

Pity about the rain but I think it was the right decision, there were learners along and tackling tricky roads in the wet could have been unwise.

After the ride broke up at Kaucop, I went off on a wee exploration of my own to Mosquito Bay. No I'd never heard of it either, and wouldn't know now what it was called if there had not been a sign board. Disappointing but, 70km of (quite interesting) seal, 10km of gravel (bad gravel at that, I prefer less loose metal , 16 inch front wheel doesn't deal well with that) , just to finish up in a carpark. I hate it when that happens. "Walking track to beach". Bah, humbug.

Thank you Mr Swanny for organising it, well done all who participated , safe enjoyable riding.

[Maha]

Did you end up out at South Head Ixion?
Your rain comment is valid but im in the mind frame that if you out riding chance's are that the wet stuff will fall at some stage this time of the year so best deal with it, dont get spooked, RIC should find a place ( if RIC see's the black clouds ) and stop, not often the rain just appears out of nowhere. In my earlier post, the rain i spoke about, i saw it 10kms out and it was where i was going, made the decision that i will stop in Paparoa. Which i did, albeit the last 5 kms were at 40-50 kph, but i was laughing and thinking 'what the fuck are we doing' ?......... point is, adjust to the conditions, if it looks set in, yeah can it and go home, but a passing shower?...its going to get ya sometime, might as well get use that condition too......:grouphug:

[Ixion]

Well, I thought I was on the way to South Head. But when i got to the end of the road the sign board said Mosquito bay. So, I dunno.

For me, I'd happily have continued in the rain . About the first time ever I think I've turned back because of rain. But , having said that (a) I had waterproofs or leather and not everyone did, those in jeans were pretty wet and cold; and (b) it's a bit different when you are making the call on behalf of other people, some of whom were inexperienced. If the call had been to continue , and an inexperienced rider had crashed in poor visibility, I imagine that there would have been plenty quick to condemn the decision ('twas not my call BTW, I just went along with it) .

[Maha]

Point taken, maybe some of those riders should attend the BRONZE Ride Right Ride Safe day at Whenuapai airbase on the 30th.......last thing any of us want is broken bikes/people for the want of $45.........saw something yesterday that had me gob smacked, passing lane at Johnson's hill (where tunnel is being formed) two lanes of stopped traffic, but didnt worry the scooter club, passing over the double yellow's on a left hander with passing lanes being used north bound......:slap: very very close, at least Triumph rider went up the inside of us, now you tell me who had more brain cells/experience/skill ?

[N4CR]

THOSE YELLOWs ARE ACTUALLY QUITE WIDE AND THERE IS USUALLY ALOT OF ROOM, YOU CAN'T GO UP THE INSIDE THE WHOLE WAY AS THE MEDIAN WILL FORCE YOU INTO CARS AT SOME POINTS. AND ALSO PASSING ON THE LEFT IN THOSE SITUATIONS WHERE TRAFFIC IS MOVING A BIT CAN BE BAD WHEN THEY SWERVE TO THE LEFT BECAUSE THEY ASSUME YOU ARE PASSING ON THE RIGHT.

[Maha]

THOSE YELLOWs ARE ACTUALLY QUITE WIDE AND THERE IS USUALLY ALOT OF ROOM, YOU CAN'T GO UP THE INSIDE THE WHOLE WAY AS THE MEDIAN WILL FORCE YOU INTO CARS AT SOME POINTS. AND ALSO PASSING ON THE LEFT IN THOSE SITUATIONS WHERE TRAFFIC IS MOVING A BIT CAN BE BAD WHEN THEY SWERVE TO THE LEFT BECAUSE THEY ASSUME YOU ARE PASSING ON THE RIGHT.
All cars were stopped and i for one would never underpass traffic like that because fear of a vehicle moving to the left, yes you are right on that point, but if you could have seen this twat with his little flag on the top of his whippy flagpole, very unsteady,in the passing lane of oncoming traffic doing 100+km. He could not see what was coming being a downhill lefthander....guess he got home safely......... he's still a wanker....he looked like and rode like one for the 5 mins that i saw him.

[N4CR]

Ahhhhh okay I get ya now.

[The Pastor]

Did any one see my accident? Could you please give me a PM thanks.

[SwanTiger]

Nana was pleased that everyone (with maybe one exception) behaved sensibly, and got home safely!

The absence of the 300kph Litre Maniac Club was not missed, and this has confirmed my suspicion that rides should for safety be grouped by bike size/power.

Yes, it was quite interesting to observe the different group dynamic after being on many KB rides. Going from Kaukop to Wellsford I found the pace pretty good, 10 - 20kmp/h under what I would usually do but comfortable and enjoyable.

I'll definitely work on organising another 250cc ride but limit it to Medium Pace (100kmp/h - 130kmp/h). This seemed to be the average and most people were comfortable with it - the majority of the group seemed to stick togeather as well. Always a good thing as it means less stops.

I had drawn up maps however after seeing the turnout and the broad range of skills and engine capacities it would of been a waste of time.

If anyone wants to do the route by themselves sometime PM me and I'll send you a copy of the map.


Pity about the rain but I think it was the right decision, there were learners along and tackling tricky roads in the wet could have been unwise.

I think it was a wise decision, the route from that point on was fairly tricky but not impossible for a newbie to navigate. The rain would of increased the chances of an accident by 60%.

Shit happens. Bummer though as the "good part" was after Wellsford.

[Folcan]

Here are some pictures http://img105.imageshack.us/img105/2200/img43718pa.jpg/
http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/9789/img43752gx.jpg

[SixPackBack]

[quote=Ixion]The absence of the 300kph Litre Maniac Club was not missed, and this has confirmed my suspicion that rides should for safety be grouped by bike size/power.Without the 600+ bikes to "egg people on" it was very noticeable that the 250 riders were quite comfortable at sensible speeds (between legal limit and licence losing). I noticed that the only times when people seemed to want to get carried away were when the 600 sprotsbike that was along went by at highish speed.[quote]

A lot of those 250 riders would gladly swap for a 600 or 1000 Ixion.
Your post reeks of jealousy.

[Buster]

[quote=Ixion]The absence of the 300kph Litre Maniac Club was not missed, and this has confirmed my suspicion that rides should for safety be grouped by bike size/power.Without the 600+ bikes to "egg people on" it was very noticeable that the 250 riders were quite comfortable at sensible speeds (between legal limit and licence losing). I noticed that the only times when people seemed to want to get carried away were when the 600 sprotsbike that was along went by at highish speed.[quote]

A lot of those 250 riders would gladly swap for a 600 or 1000 Ixion.
Your post reeks of jealousy.
Damn straight most of us would swap. Just dont want to confuse intentions with capabilities thats all.

[u4ea]

you tell em.........dam true,they still look good in leathers....................:ride:

[Ixion]

A lot of those 250 riders would gladly swap for a 600 or 1000 Ixion.Your post reeks of jealousy...

Well, I have two 750s to back up little Ratty, so I do not think jealousy is relevant. And doubtless most 250 riders would gladly swap. The point is that many 250 riders would not be wise to swap. And the "my penis is bigger" bragging that seems, sadly, to be too often a part of the sprotsbike world, tempts the inexperienced into situations which they have not the experience to deal with. Freed from the bragadaccio of the litre bikes they can concentrate on riding , and hopefully mature into long term motorcyclists.

(And I must also point out that there are many riders of large capacity machines that give of their time and trouble to help new riders, and impart to them good and cautious safe riding practices. Power be to them, what goes round comes round). Perhaps Mr Sixpackback we will see you at the next newbie ride, helping to show new riders how to ride both fast and sensibly ? Messrs Weasel and gremlin will I am sure accept all such offers of help. But tution in wheelies will not be required. )

[N4CR]

A lot of those 250 riders would gladly swap for a 600 or 1000 Ixion.
Your post reeks of jealousy.

To be honest, I have more fun on my 250 (or 150's) than any 600 etc... I wouldn't mind one end of this year but a 250 is enough bike for me and probably will be for a very long time. And they hold their own in the twisties anyway :ride:

[SixPackBack]

To be honest, I have more fun on my 250 (or 150's) than any 600 etc... I wouldn't mind one end of this year but a 250 is enough bike for me and probably will be for a very long time. And they hold their own in the twisties anyway :ride:

Poof:buggerd: ..............

[Ixion]

I think that illustrates my point better than anything I could say.

[Maha]

Spoken like a true gent/diplomat Ixion............there are however, a few on here with lower cc bikes that think they are a cut above most others, they somehow leave themselves wide open for friendly fire, i also think that what SPB said had some truth, any 250 rider would like to step up, in a heartbeat, and im not knocking any smaller cc motorcycle, there are ppl on bigger bikes that think the same way as those i spoke about earlier, it can all get a bit segregated sometimes.. wheres Nelson Mandela ?........

[The Pastor]

Here are some pictures http://img105.imageshack.us/img105/2200/img43718pa.jpg/
http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/9789/img43752gx.jpg


Nice placement of the fizzer in the 2nd pic! Pointing its arse out just enough to cover up my warwonds!


Thought for next time, get a pic of the riders and jot down the names in order so we know who everyone is, Ive forgotten you all already :pinch:

[SixPackBack]

I think that illustrates my point better than anything I could say.

The only 200 hundred year old christian on the site.:rofl:
Lighten up old man.

[N4CR]

SPB are you just in here to take the piss out of 250 riders? If so just give it a rest and move onto another thread.

[SixPackBack]

SPB are you just in here to take the piss out of 250 riders? If so just give it a rest and move onto another thread.

Hell you getting all serious on us bitch hips:bleh:

[T.I.E]

they are 250 "L'' plate riders, yeah some think they know it all, but come on we know diffrerent, they will learn later on.

but it was a ride aimed at 250 riders and i told everyone to turn around as the weather was shit it poured, not rained pissed down. and i know the roads and was not interested in picking up a rider/s off the tar. they are bloody twisty and slippery it was not worth it. and when out with some "L"'s leaving the my balls are bigger than your at home is a good thing. i want them to have a good ride.

[N4CR]

Not everyone there was an L plate rider some of us are quite close to getting full liscences etc, cheers for the lift on the big honda though T.I.E ;)

edit: spb go rub your bike down or something...

[texmo]

I was told by tristan to post this here.
6th gear burn out on my cbr250rr one burn one tyre.

[T.I.E]

To be honest, I have more fun on my 250 (or 150's) than any 600 etc... I wouldn't mind one end of this year but a 250 is enough bike for me and probably will be for a very long time. And they hold their own in the twisties anyway :ride:

and i gotta say its more of a challenge riding a 250 than a thou. riding a bigger bike is easier, easier to pass cars etc. i found it harder riding a 250 having to think more about what i can do/ or can't. trying to pull up hills etc.
riding my cbr is way easier than my old 250 gpx, but i had more fun on that as it was a challenge.

[T.I.E]

Not everyone there was an L plate rider some of us are quite close to getting full liscences etc, cheers for the lift on the big honda though T.I.E ;)

edit: spb go rub your bike down or something...

but sorry it was not you guys i was worried about, hell you guys were fine. i was worried about the little man so to speak.

[BarBender]

they are 250 "L'' plate riders, yeah some think they know it all, but come on we know diffrerent, they will learn later on.

but it was a ride aimed at 250 riders and i told everyone to turn around as the weather was shit it poured, not rained pissed down. and i know the roads and was not interested in picking up a rider/s off the tar. they are bloody twisty and slippery it was not worth it. and when out with some "L"'s leaving the my balls are bigger than your at home is a good thing. i want them to have a good ride.

Good call on the day my man. Why? We were there.
Ixion - Three words for you - Go Ratty Go!!

[Ixion]

I quite like riding a small bike, especially when up against larger ones, you have to work at it. On a big bike it's easy to use the power to compensate for lazy technique - not meaning any offence ot anyone, just that on a 250 if you mess the corner up and come out slow you really notice it and curse because it means laboriously picking up that speed again. Whereas on a 750 you just tweak the throttle a bit harder and think nothing of it.

And N4CR is correct that it was not a newbie ride - but on such a ride the organisers must assume that there will be some inexperienced riders , and decisions such as continuing in the rain must be based on the least skilled , not the most skilled or even the average. The rain call off was the right decision in the circumstances,

[T.I.E]

[QUOTE=Ixion]I quite like riding a small bike, especially when up against larger ones, you have to work at it. On a big bike it's easy to use the power to compensate for lazy technique - not meaning any offence ot anyoneQUOTE]

i have become very lazy on the thou. so i know what ya mean, maybe i should have taken up the offer to ride the 250.

and the rain well dam i got soaked. took ages to finally dry off. but i hate wearing the wet weather stuff. and the undies didn't dry off till i got home, and not from wetting myself either

[Buster]

It was a good call T.I.E. No doubt about the decision being the right one. Some of us are experienced and some were newbies. The ride would have turned to shit had we kept going. It was a good pace apart from a few larger bikes inadvertantly egging people on. Hell I stayed with a busa through some twisties for a short time. Been riding for 16 years, aint nothing wrong with 250s, still learning all the time. Big ups to the organisers.

[Nicksta]

i have become very lazy on the thou. so i know what ya mean, maybe i should have taken up the offer to ride the 250.

and the rain well dam i got soaked. took ages to finally dry off. but i hate wearing the wet weather stuff. and the undies didn't dry off till i got home, and not from wetting myself either

Hehe... you did look like you had a funny wet patch on ya jeans... ;)

But thanks for taking Tristan pillion for a bit... let me stretch the legs on the ZXR.... hehe

That nasty shower was not nice to continue in, was a wise decision to turn back and we found some fun, dry roads in the end :) maybe next time i'll have my own 250 to ride!

[Back Fire]

maybe next time i'll have my own 250 to ride!

....... you're to slow for a 250.... you need a 600 at least to make up for it

[SuperDave]

Meh, didn't mean to egg anyone on so apologies if I caused any trouble. Was my first ride on the 600 so was keen to see what it could do, suprised myself as I got into it a lot sooner than I thought I would.

[Maha]

SO............. you turned around and still rode in the rain?
I take it that, it didnt stop raining once you turned around?
Seems like the jean wearer's made the call cos it felt yukky..........:cry:
Must have been scary doing a slow speed U turn on a wet road, well done.

[BarBender]

Meh, didn't mean to egg anyone on so apologies if I caused any trouble. Was my first ride on the 600 so was keen to see what it could do, suprised myself as I got into it a lot sooner than I thought I would.

Thanks for apologising - but it wasnt your fault that I decided to follow!! :blip:

Stay safe

[T.I.E]

SO............. you turned around and still rode in the rain?
I take it that, it didnt stop raining once you turned around?
Seems like the jean wearer's made the call cos it felt yukky..........:cry:
Must have been scary doing a slow speed U turn on a wet road, well done.

???????? man you don't let go , dam dog with a bone??????

i might give you a green rep for being annoying. nice work.

[T.I.E]

Hehe... you did look like you had a funny wet patch on ya jeans... ;)

But thanks for taking Tristan pillion for a bit... let me stretch the legs on the ZXR.... hehe

That nasty shower was not nice to continue in, was a wise decision to turn back and we found some fun, dry roads in the end :) maybe next time i'll have my own 250 to ride!

tristan was a great pillion hardly knew he was there. and as he was so skinny and light. oh i can hear the comments now.

and you were doing some nice riding although it did look like you were holding back.

[Buster]

Meh, didn't mean to egg anyone on so apologies if I caused any trouble. Was my first ride on the 600 so was keen to see what it could do, suprised myself as I got into it a lot sooner than I thought I would.
Was all good mate. Was good to see you using the straights to keep up... Just kidding.. just kidding!! Nice sounding bike btw. :mega:

[SuperDave]

Was all good mate. Was good to see you using the straights to keep up... Just kidding.. just kidding!! Nice sounding bike btw. :mega:


Was tossing up coming out on the zxr. Either way I think it would have been pretty much the same :bleh:

[duckaddict]

Thought for next time, get a pic of the riders and jot down the names in order so we know who everyone is, Ive forgotten you all already :pinch:

Not a bad idea :shifty:

[R6_kid]

I was told by tristan to post this here.
6th gear burn out on my cbr250rr one burn one tyre.

:gob: you told me it was a good one, but shit... you didnt tell me it was THAT good.

[texmo]

:gob: you told me it was a good one, but shit... you didnt tell me it was THAT good.
It was ok eh?