Wgtn -> Castlepoint Ride - Sun 30 July 06

[skelstar]

Should be bloody brilliant weather this weekend so Im going to propose a ride over to Castlepoint this Sunday.

Pace: I would say medium to quite brisk :blip:. Im the medium part.

Time: Meet at Rimutex at 10am for a 10:15am depart.

[Str8 Jacket]

Can you please not mention how lovely the weather is supposed to be this weekend. I cant go riding as I need to sort out new brake pads :(

[skelstar]

Its going to be primo. Not as good on Sunds but should be great.

[Str8 Jacket]

Its going to be primo. Not as good on Sunds but should be great.

Thanks. I'll be sure to show you my gratitude when I see you tonight! :p

[Wasp]

hmmmm my rear is getting dangeroulsy low now....

i might have to give it a miss :bye:

next time i guess (will have 2x new tyres 1x new fork seal and 1x rear brake by then :D)

[James Deuce]

hmmmm my rear is getting dangeroulsy low now....



So many mental images, so little time...

Can't come along, I'm on-call. Have fun folks.

[Kendog]

Damn, not going to make this as we are catching up soccer games on Sunday.

Mrs KD may be keen, will check.

[Slides]

Dammit, I'll be working... :bye: :bye:

:whocares:

[knight rider]

I'm in count me in I could do with a blast on Sunday

[Deano]

Can you please not mention how lovely the weather is supposed to be this weekend. I cant go riding as I need to sort out new brake pads :(

You can't do that Saturday ?

[Str8 Jacket]

You can't do that Saturday ?

Nah, I wish I could but I cant do them myself yet.... My mans completely snowed under with study and work so Merv is going to show me how to do them but he's busy Sat so Sunday it is.... But thats cool, life could be much worse!

[cowpoos]

Should be bloody brilliant weather this weekend so Im going to propose a ride over to Castlepoint this Sunday.

Pace: I would say medium to quite brisk :blip:. Im the medium part.

Time: Meet at Rimutex at 10am for a 10:15am depart.

text carl....he'll be keen to get his new toy out for a run!!

[Freakshow]

Might be able to make it as bike fixed and new chain. However 10am what happened to the Sunday morning Sleep in!!!

[knight rider]

sorry i have to pull out of this one. my front shocks are feeling a bit dodgy. to me the feel loose like they are not tight but they are also making a noise when they are being pushed down. Hopefully I haven't bent them :(

[skelstar]

Weather sounds 'ok' over the hill. Webcam in gladstone doesnt show anything to be terribly worried about: http://www.wmac.org.nz/gladstoneweather/

Not the nicest day so suggest we meet as intended. See y'all there.

[Str8 Jacket]

Arrgh, I WANT to go, but the wind it is mocking me along with those dark clouds over Hataitai. Glenn is yelling obscenities at me from the bedroom, he's convinced himself the weather is worse than poos.... Im gonna have to give this one a miss sorry Skelstar. :(

[adam666]

well, hope yall have a great ride! :bye:

and the weather stays friendly

hope to be able to join ya all soon!

cheers
Adam

[merv]

Arrgh, I WANT to go, but the wind it is mocking me along with those dark clouds over Hataitai. Glenn is yelling obscenities at me from the bedroom, he's convinced himself the weather is worse than poos.... Im gonna have to give this one a miss sorry Skelstar. :(

Just got out of bed myself so not going either. Forecast is for strong winds so it is mocking you. Next Sunday maybe?

[skelstar]

The winds were quite 'vigorous' I was a little worried about coming home quite frankly. For this reason I came home early (from the fish) while the fast-crew continued on.

On ya's to those who gave it a nudge.:niceone:

[jimbo600]

Well I'm glad I went along to that. Cool farkin ride with some cool cunts. Wx in Castle Point was good, a tad windy but good. Good to see Suglite along too (met us at the point). A little bit of averything for everyone. Stunts, slow sections, fast sections, beer and biffo.

[stevedee]

Dang ! Missed this.

[Hitcher]

A bit different today to Friday night...

[Deano]

A little bit of averything for everyone. Stunts, slow sections, fast sections, beer and biffo.

Might need to take some tissues next time if Sug is coming along - seems he likes to make people cry. :bye:

"You're not even fast...":tugger: :killingme

[Burger]

Pretty sure I saw you lot between Martinborough and Featherston when myself and another rider were on our way back after our lovely eggs.

Nice to give you guys the wave after a while. Next time I should be there...

[skelstar]

Yeah that was us. Nice looking bike bro...I dont know why I didnt think of you when I saw it. Maybe trying to keep up with the others :).

[Burger]

Thanks, I'd like to say the same but I was busy trying to not look a fool in front of everyone.

Nice ride though, my first time over the hill on a bike, absolutely loved it too!

[skelstar]

Really?!?!? I f*cking hated it today :).
The coffee and company was excellent though.

[sugilite]

I just got home from my mates in Wellie, was a cold wet ride back! unlike the fine weather we got for the KB ride earlier in the day!
It was a great ride!
I really enjoyed getting the flow on with you guys. I thought we were a well matched team and the pace was really sweet. :yes:
Loved watching the stunts on the way back, I even saw the ZX9R's front wheel lofted in the air at one stage there :niceone:

[Insanity_rules]

[QUOTE=Wasp]hmmmm my rear is getting dangeroulsy low now....

And whats your tire like :killingme

[Sparky Bills]

I slept in too:angry:

Oh well, Hoping the weather is better next weekend.

Whats this i hear about a biffo??

[Wasp]

And whats your tire like :killingme

Lower ;)

10char

[Deano]

Whats this i hear about a biffo??

Anyone know of a local guy with short man's disease who rides a blue ZXR636?

He didn't appreciate being overtaken on the Taka's.

[cowpoos]

Anyone know of a local guy with short man's disease who rides a blue ZXR636?

He didn't appreciate being overtaken on the Taka's.
so did jimbo lash out with his origarmi skills again??

[Str8 Jacket]

Anyone know of a local guy with short man's disease who rides a blue ZXR636?


What did this "local" person look like? Middle aged and maybe a receding hair line?...

[Deano]

What did this "local" person look like? Middle aged and maybe a receding hair line?...

Probably about 30 y/o - it was only a 'heated' discussion, not biffo. (not me - I was in the background trying not to laugh)

He didn't take his helmet off so couldn't see his hair.

Do you know him ? Had a three day growth - stocky build. Cordura gears.

[Str8 Jacket]

Do you know him ? Had a three day growth - stocky build. Cordura gears.

One of our National Office guy's came into a meeting one of my meetings this morning he rides a new/ish blue 636... He was moaning to one of the older bike riding managers about his ride over the Taka's on the weekend. Something along the lines of "those a-holes have no regard for anyone but themselves"... I thought of you lot right away and tried not to laugh. A coincedence (sp?) maybe?

[skelstar]

Did he have reason to complain Deano? :)

I dont think I can condone that kind of behaviour young man!!!

[Deano]

One of our National Office guy's came into a meeting one of my meetings this morning he rides a new/ish blue 636... He was moaning to one of the older bike riding managers about his ride over the Taka's on the weekend. Something along the lines of "those a-holes have no regard for anyone but themselves"... I thought of you lot right away and tried not to laugh. A coincedence (sp?) maybe?

No coincidence. That'll be him.:yes:


Did he have reason to complain Deano? :)


We were coming up behind him and he was right behind a car - Jimbo and Sug went round him and the car, into a left hander. I'm sure he moved over when he saw Jimbo coming and may have tried to pull out and chase him, but for a big green Kwaka in the way.

Anyway - I didn't think it was too dodgy, and upon reflection those manouvres always look worse from behind.

But - the guy got to vent his spleen - then told to f**k off.

[Deano]

"those a-holes ........ I thought of you lot right away

Should we be concerned about this comment ?

[merv]

Should we be concerned about this comment ?

Nah you guys own the road. Str8's just acknowledging that.

The other dude needs to harden up and learn to watch his mirrors a bit more.

I had a dumbass grizzle at me one time riding through Masterton he was slow as and hanging on the centreline. When he stops to give way at a roundabout I legally pull up beside him on the left and then take off when its clear (faster than him of course so passed him with that manouever). We stop later on the ride he moans his arse off at me about passing him on the left - I just told him to read his road code about passing when stationary or when indicating a turn. Some f'wits are just so self righteous when they don't know enough about the real rules.

[Fatjim]

One of our National Office guy's came into a meeting one of my meetings this morning he rides a new/ish blue 636... He was moaning to one of the older bike riding managers about his ride over the Taka's on the weekend. Something along the lines of "those a-holes have no regard for anyone but themselves"... I thought of you lot right away and tried not to laugh. A coincedence (sp?) maybe?

Bugger, I wasn't even there. Now I'm really pissed I missed the ride.


AAARRRGGGGHHHHHH

[jimbo600]

Did he have reason to complain Deano? :)

I dont think I can condone that kind of behaviour young man!!!

Did he fuck. Anyone who knows us round here knows that we ride fairly hard, but with reasonable care towards cagers. Last thing we want is to piss em off. Cunt was jut all boohooey cos he got learnt. I thought he pulled up to say gidday not carry on like a big woman.

[skelstar]

You guys have passed me before (obviously), but never in a 'malicious' way...hes just got issues it seems.

Was nice of you to let me get to the hill first on the way up though Jimbo :niceone:

[Str8 Jacket]

Should we be concerned about this comment ?

No, not at all. No mates Nig, he is. Sounded more like he was jealous...

[Fatjim]

Apart from seeing Deano almost running Mikey and Drew off the tukas the other week I've never seen them do anything particularly dodgy. In fact for "quick" riders, Deano and Jimbo ride like nana's really.

[flame]

I just got home from my mates in Wellie, was a cold wet ride back! unlike the fine weather we got for the KB ride earlier in the day!
It was a great ride!
I really enjoyed getting the flow on with you guys. I thought we were a well matched team and the pace was really sweet. :yes:
Loved watching the stunts on the way back, I even saw the ZX9R's front wheel lofted in the air at one stage there :niceone:


That was a cool naana's ride! Good weather, pretty good road conditions and great company (apart from the dude on the top of the Taka's on the way back....ohh and the old drunk that near spat his falsies at me at the pub! Thanks Skels for organising it, was a shame you didn't carry on with us, you woulda had a blast. Next time eh. Good to meet you again Sugilite. Will have to do that trip again real soon.

[sugilite]

Yeah, it was a top ride eh Flame!
Some people pm'ed me asking if I'd taken my 9 on the ride lol, for the record, no I did not ride my racebike that some times mascarades as a road bike, I was on my road bike that sometimes mascarades as an race bike lol (the 1989 ZXR750)
It was none other than flame lofting the front wheel on her 9! No wheelies on the 750 from me, I just sat back and got given the learn on the stunts section of the ride :yes:

As for that guy on the GN636 lol
Both Jimbo600 and I gave cry baby a good 3 meters passing him on the outside nice and safe, even he had to admit we had not put him in any danger what so ever.
For the record it was me he had the biggest issue with, apparently I'm going to crash any ride now, I'm a real cunt and I was not that fast anyway. I'm sure he was in a good position to tell for 2.5 corners.
I had to tell him to stop dribbling and fuck off as he seemed to be setting up camp beside us :nono:
Anyways, once Jimbo600 and I passed him and some traffic we did get a chance to flow a little bit between traffic blocks and had a moderately rapid ascent of the hill and a moderate wee battle. It was just low key fun as far as we were concerned. Not like we had any slides or anything resembling a close call.

I've only been told off 3 times now on the hill, once by Mr Fuck, so who cares, this time by MR GN636, again :whocares:
The other time was very well deserved. I was only 19 years old at the time.
I was told off by someone I really respected, so that was even a bigger ouch.
I was sick of riding up front on my own all the time, so I had this brainwave to start at the back of a vic club ride at the bottom of the rapa side coming up....there were between 15 and 20 riders, so I gave them what I thought was a OK lead and set of in pursuit, I had my head down and when approaching that 1st decent right hand hairpin I looked up from my bubble and realized I was going really quick and they had all bunched up for the corner, so I ended up having to go up the inside and I passed the entire club in one corner, ooppppsss!
Mark Baraclough the senior most member absolutely tore strips off me at the top, as mentioned, it was well deserved. That guy taught me a lot about lines over the hill so I was really disappointed I'd pissed him off :pinch:

[VasalineWarrior]

[QUOTE=sugilite]
For the record it was me he had the biggest issue with, apparently I'm going to crash any ride now, I'm a real cunt and I was not that fast anyway. I'm sure he was in a good position to tell for 2.5 corners.


If your unsafe and are going to crash soon because of an erratic riding style then that doesnt say much about the rest of us, as your about the smoothest 'fast' person I know. Tell him to go for a ride with Mikey next time, it'll scare the crap out him :blah:

[Wasp]

better still, get mikey to pillion him :blip:

[Uncle B]

Anyone know of a local guy with short man's disease who rides a blue ZXR636?
Oooohhhh!! I know this guy.
I was out doing a few quiet runs (yeah right) on the hill when I came across Mr Blue Meanie to be what looked like practising as well. I waved to him and carried on doing my own thing.
I had enough so I was on my last run down the hill going at what I would call an easy pace when Mr Blue Meanie came wazzing up behind me.
Now we all have some sort of competitive bone lurking within, so I did what anyone one of us would do and increased the pace to see what Mr Blue Meanie had.
He reacted by staying with me.
Game on me thinks.
So chocks away I let her rip and do a not so shabby run down the hill, get to the bottom straights, do a mirror check......no Mr Blue Meanie.
I slow down, pull over and stop just as Mr Blue Meanie comes into sight.
I wave to him as he goes by, and I'm still not sure if he waved back or gave me the finger.

I agree with Jimbo that, Quote..."Anyone who knows us round here knows that we ride fairly hard, but with reasonable care towards cagers. Last thing we want is to piss em off. Cunt was jut all boohooey cos he got learnt."

Mr Blue Meanie I think your learning days have just begun. :finger:

[knight rider]

I noticed alot of people talk about how they are fast they are over the takas. My question is what is considerd fast? i have a mate who says he can do it in 7 1/2 mins on his tl1000s. Has anyone ever timed them selves? what is the fastest time over the hill on a 250? where do you time your self from? do you stick to the speed limit? just curios. I love playing on the takas on Sundays but I know I am no match for most people but I still ride as hard as I can over it :)

[sugilite]

Fast is usually the next fastest rider to yourself!

I don't look at the speedometer on winding roads myself.

I've never timed myself over the hill. I don't think there is an official register for times. I'm not sure such a thing would be a good idea either!:nono:

I reckon you know your going fast enough when you have a smile on ya dial :yes:

[Dafe]

The blue kwaka 636. That tosser never waves.

He's only pissed at us coz we make his riding skills look bad!
He'll calm down if he can learn to ride with pace. Till then, Any faster is an inconsiderate A-hole.

Thanks for the blat to Martinborough guys, Pace was alot faster than I normally ride on the roads, but I agree, The riding was respectful of other vehicles.

How was the hill coming back over? I was thinking it would be getting pretty damn windy.

[Pex Adams]

I noticed alot of people talk about how they are fast they are over the takas. My question is what is considerd fast? i have a mate who says he can do it in 7 1/2 mins on his tl1000s. Has anyone ever timed them selves? what is the fastest time over the hill on a 250? where do you time your self from? do you stick to the speed limit? just curios. I love playing on the takas on Sundays but I know I am no match for most people but I still ride as hard as I can over it :)

Supposably Fat Jim are talking about organising a time trail. Just to the top... The only problem is he would only do it, if the Cafe at the Top was open!

Anyways, it would be a hell of a lot more interesting than watching Dafe throw a 89 CBR250 of the wharf at the Vodafone Fest.

[Fatjim]

I hear they'll be selling pies soon too.

[Sparky Bills]

I think this story is far from over.

[James Deuce]

Is that the Satin Blue 636?

Grumpy little guy who spits when he shouts?

Next overtake is going to involve reaching over and tapping his kill switch.

[Sparky Bills]

I hear they'll be selling pies soon too.


SWEEEEEEET!!:innocent:

[Deano]

Is that the Satin Blue 636?

Grumpy little guy who spits when he shouts?

Next overtake is going to involve reaching over and tapping his kill switch.

Seems this guy has been making friends wherever he goes !!

[Hitcher]

Seems this guy has been making friends wherever he goes !!
Presumably he isn't "one of us", or if he is, he has yet to defend himself.

[knight rider]

Uncle B and Fat Jim are talking about organising a time trail. Just to the top... The only problem is Fat Jim would only do it, if the Cafe at the Top was open!

Anyways, it would be a hell of a lot more interesting than watching Dafe throw a 89 CBR250 of the wharf at the Vodafone Fest.


time trials?? I'd be keen to stand on the side & watch that :yes:

[VasalineWarrior]

I noticed alot of people talk about how they are fast they are over the takas. My question is what is considerd fast? i have a mate who says he can do it in 7 1/2 mins on his tl1000s. Has anyone ever timed them selves? what is the fastest time over the hill on a 250? where do you time your self from? do you stick to the speed limit? just curios. I love playing on the takas on Sundays but I know I am no match for most people but I still ride as hard as I can over it :)

Anything approaching 5mins flat is a quick lap time on the hill on the upper hutt-top side. Not sure about feathers-top side as its not quite as fast and is a little longer. Downhill, no idea but suspect it may be a little slower

[Hitcher]

I recall a thread once in the dank and dark mists of time that noted some ludicrously quick bridge-to-bridge times for the Takas. Many I suspect were recorded in those more gentle times before horse floats and SUVs on the wrong side of the road...

[Pickle]

This is starting to get dangerous, someone is going to get hurt & i hope I'm no where near any of you when it happens.
And just for the record both our 636's are green

[Dafe]

I bet nobody will beat Fatjim's uphill climb time.

Not once I've whispered in his ears that there's pies at the cafe.

Although Pex will be hot on his tail!



However, Once I mention there is Chocolate!!!!

UNCLE B will smoke all your Asses!!!!!!

[Str8 Jacket]

I bet nobody will beat Fatjim's uphill climb time.

Not once I've whispered in his ears that there's pies at the cafe.



Oh I dont know! If its a race for pies then I would definately give it my best! One day I'll keep up with you guy's. One day.

[Deano]

This is starting to get dangerous, someone is going to get hurt & i hope I'm no where near any of you when it happens.
And just for the record both our 636's are green

Yet your signature implies you like to live on the edge ?

Everyone's ability is different and what you might find dangerous may be a walk in the park for someone else.

[James Deuce]

And just for the record both our 636's are green

It's not them I'm worried about!

I'm tired of being thoroughly embarrassed by those damn KLX's.

[Pickle]

Everyone's ability is different and what you might find dangerous may be a walk in the park for someone else.

Im talking about the way everyone is going on about how fast they can go over the Taka's, yes I like to ride fast but I do it in such a way that I'm not encouraging others to try & keep up or try things i can do when I know their ability is not to any sort of level where they can safely keep up. This thread seems to be encouraging riders with a leser ability than your own & others you ride with to ride at a speed where an accident is the most likely outcome.
How would you feel when a learner see's you racing off into the distance & thinks if he can do it so can I - normal outcome of this is a trip to hospital.

Hey ride fast & hard but think about who you are influencing & their ability.

As for who can go over the Taka's the fastest:whocares:

[Pickle]

It's not them I'm worried about!

I'm tired of being thoroughly embarrassed by those damn KLX's.

Sorry Jim they are not KLX's but lowly powered KLR250's

[Str8 Jacket]

As for who can go over the Taka's the fastest:whocares:

I wish that I could go over the Taka's faster... But that's purely for the adrenaline rush as I suspect is the same for everyone else?!

[James Deuce]

Sorry Jim they are not KLX's but lowly powered KLR250's

Splutter! You DOUBLE BASTARD

[Hitcher]

The Takas should always be treated with the respect they deserve. They are demanding enough to fully test a rider of any ability and pretty unforgiving for anybody who gets it wrong, or who encounters somebody else who has got it wrong. Anybody who safely pilots their ride to the top and down again deserves respect. The speed or the size and number of pies involved should always be a secondary consideration to personal comfort and safety.

[Fatjim]

The speed or the size and number of pies involved should always be a secondary consideration to personal comfort and safety.

I think I'm in for the speed/size/pies ratio winner!

[skelstar]

Rarely do hear direct competition on these forums (or in my threads :)) regarding peice of road. General banter maybe, but not serious. This is why Ive never seen an actual time stated, or hear of one being recorded on this forum (or real life).

Anyone who is making it their mission to be faster than everyone else on that hill needs the head checked.

[Deano]

yes I like to ride fast but I do it in such a way that I'm not encouraging others to try & keep up
Hey ride fast & hard but think about who you are influencing & their ability.



Fully agree with you, and I/we have actively discouraged 'newbies' from trying to keep up.

Having said that - many bikers have been attempting to get over that hill as quickly as possible for many years, and will continue to do so for many years to come.

As long as they keep making sportsbikes, some riders will continue to push their limits, regardless of what anyone says to them.

[Wasp]

Fully agree with you, and I/we have actively discouraged 'newbies' from trying to keep up.

Yeap, and I greatly appreciate it; my first trtnr/kb ride was out to wainui coast with Madboy, Deano and a few others - madboy pulled me over and told me to take it at my own pace - because of this I instantly respected him and still do respect him today.

When out riding with the some of the faster guys I let them go do their thing - it doesnt bother me at all.

[jimbo600]

Well everyone knows I'm the fastest anyway. I also like to impress newbs by showing them how fast I am, and how I can lane split at 100kmh. :rofl:

Actually I like to impress newbies on the condition I keep my bike in, and by waving to cars that pull over, and by waving to them for being out on a bike. As for timed events, the only one I'm interested in is the Gladstone hill climb which is a controlled event, to which I might add Deano is the current Welly hardcore champ. (Till next time boyo)

As for bragging who the quickest up the hill is, well thats like bragging who can lay the biggest turd, because no two days are the same and and the end of the day who cares.

[Sparky Bills]

Actually I like to impress newbies on the condition I keep my bike in, and by waving to cars that pull over, and by waving to them for being out on a bike. As for timed events, the only one I'm interested in is the Gladstone hill climb which is a controlled event, to which I might add Deano is the current Welly hardcore champ. (Till next time boyo)

As for bragging who the quickest up the hill is, well thats like bragging who can lay the biggest turd, because no two days are the same and and the end of the day who cares.


Couldnt have said it better myself!:rockon:
Thats the real way to influence newbies:sunny:

[madboy]

A time is objective - but as stated, what or who do you compare it to? Words like "quick" "fast" etc are subjective. It's your own opinion that matters, no one else's.

[skelstar]

I came back from a track day and was stoked how fast I went over the hill. Felt bloody fast, but I still would have had to wait some time for someone to come along that was slower than me.

Its all relative as you say.

If I can keep up with someone who I respect for a part of the climb, then Im happy.

[merv]

The problem with what Pickle has said is you have absolutely no control over what anyone else choses to do. Pickle no doubt you have passed other bikes on the hill - once you did tootle past me on your KLR when we were all poncing about following Paul on his Guzzi as runs leader one day for example.

Now if I was some noob unknown to you and decided to chase off down the hill after you whether you are on your ZX or KLR and crashed before you realised I was trying to stay with you how can you say "yes I like to ride fast but I do it in such a way that I'm not encouraging others to try & keep up or try things i can do when I know their ability is not to any sort of level where they can safely keep up"? As soon as you pass anyone they may all of a sudden think their prowess is under threat and take off out of their depth. Do you slow down immediately you pass? Yeah right!! What if you don't see them doing this behind you?

The point is biking is a rather individualistic thing and we cannot be responsible for people we don't know and you can't ride the bike for them. Sure talk to our own noobs and encourage them to develop skills before they get out of their depth and I think the KB crew are doing that well. Otherwise lead by example and try not to do things too dumb ourselves.

[Fatjim]

Well everyone knows I'm the fastest anyway.

Only to the first corner. :gob:


As for bragging who the quickest up the hill is, well thats like bragging who can lay the biggest turd, because no two days are the same and and the end of the day who cares.

Mate here's another competition I might win.:shutup:

[jimbo600]

Only to the first corner. :gob:


Thats because normally after the first corner me and my bike have parted company.

[knight rider]

I recall a thread once in the dank and dark mists of time that noted some ludicrously quick bridge-to-bridge times for the Takas. Many I suspect were recorded in those more gentle times before horse floats and SUVs on the wrong side of the road...

bridge - bridge time??? are they the bridges at the ends of the long straightish roads?

[knight rider]

a mate said he can do bridge - bridge in 7 1/2 mins is that quick?

[Hitcher]

bridge - bridge time??? are they the bridges at the ends of the long straightish roads?
From the bridge by Kaitoke gardens to the first of the twin bridges on the Featherston side (or vice versa). And seven-and-a-half minutes may or may not be quick...

[Deano]

The point is biking is a rather individualistic thing and we cannot be responsible for people we don't know and you can't ride the bike for them. Sure talk to our own noobs and encourage them to develop skills before they get out of their depth and I think the KB crew are doing that well. Otherwise lead by example and try not to do things too dumb ourselves.

Spot on Merv.


a mate said he can do bridge - bridge in 7 1/2 mins is that quick?

There was a thread about this as Hitcher has pointed out - from memory, 7.5 minutes was about as quick as I recall from the thread, the likes of Dave Hiscock ???? Not as much traffic back then though...and bikes not as fast or refined.

[roogazza]

There was a thread about this as Hitcher has pointed out - from memory, 7.5 minutes was about as quick as I recall from the thread, the likes of Dave Hiscock ???? Not as much traffic back then though...and bikes not as fast or refined.

It wasn't 7.5 minutes !!! and i certainly wouldn't post that sort of stuff on here. Ask me on the road one day , I've got forty years of stories Gaz.

[Pickle]

The problem with what Pickle has said is you have absolutely no control over what anyone else choses to do. Pickle no doubt you have passed other bikes on the hill - once you did tootle past me on your KLR when we were all poncing about following Paul on his Guzzi as runs leader one day for example.

Now if I was some noob unknown to you and decided to chase off down the hill after you whether you are on your ZX or KLR and crashed before you realised I was trying to stay with you how can you say "yes I like to ride fast but I do it in such a way that I'm not encouraging others to try & keep up or try things i can do when I know their ability is not to any sort of level where they can safely keep up"? As soon as you pass anyone they may all of a sudden think their prowess is under threat and take off out of their depth. Do you slow down immediately you pass? Yeah right!! What if you don't see them doing this behind you?

The point is biking is a rather individualistic thing and we cannot be responsible for people we don't know and you can't ride the bike for them. Sure talk to our own noobs and encourage them to develop skills before they get out of their depth and I think the KB crew are doing that well. Otherwise lead by example and try not to do things too dumb ourselves.

Point Taken

[Deano]

It wasn't 7.5 minutes !!! and i certainly wouldn't post that sort of stuff on here. Ask me on the road one day , I've got forty years of stories Gaz.

Sounds good to me.

Are your initals GC ?

[roogazza]

Sounds good to me.

Are your initals GC ? G C ????????? nah !

G N , M D knows me !

[jimbo600]

Jeez if brown love boy on the blue 636 was upset about us on the hill he'd pop an ovary if he rode with these guys http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtM9grPU6Jc&NR

[Wasp]

I think i saw said short fat guy on blue 636 at the melling light this morn - thought it was fatjim on his firestorm at first :rofl:

[James Deuce]

thought it was fatjim on his firestorm at first :rofl:

Scale model.

[Colapop]

scale & model
Hmmm two words that don't wouldn't sit well with Jimmie...

[Fatjim]

Scale and model.

You mean elle Mac smelling like a fish.

Sounds good to me :)