Learner friendly 250 ride 10/9/06

[rookie]

Kiwibiker? More like KiwiPikers to those who didn't get off their chuffs and tootle on down to BP Botany! :headbang: 'nuff said :done:


Yes...well....i did actually turn up....just i was a bit early (8.40am), so turned around and went home by which time it was time to go back. I was wet anyway so i flagged goin back. I was dam gutted though when the weather cleared up...still am

[Searchin']

Yes, I think we all learned our lesson and are keen to go the next one.

[Fub@r]

Well I'm now going to have to review my riding style after the last learner friendly ride. Ever since the last one I've been getting the occassional knock in the handle bars.

Looking at it closely today it appears that during the ride to Kaiaua I have successfully managed to warp my front disc :done:

[McJim]

Looking at it closely today it appears that during the ride to Kaiaua I have successfully managed to warp my front disc :done:

Mmmm I've seen people do that on 4 wheels - most of the time caused by holding the brake hard while the bike/car is stationary - not riding technique but holding bike still technique causes that....unless the brake discs are just shit and they warped with the heat of being used.....

[gijoe1313]

Yes...well....i did actually turn up....just i was a bit early (8.40am), so turned around and went home by which time it was time to go back. I was wet anyway so i flagged goin back. I was dam gutted though when the weather cleared up...still am

Good on ya rookie, but why the heck did you turn around? You always know theres a mad bunch of idjits on bikes who'll turn up! :innocent: Oh wait, you did turn up!

Ah well, hope to catch ya next time - wet or shine! :yes:

[gijoe1313]

Well I'm now going to have to review my riding style after the last learner friendly ride. Ever since the last one I've been getting the occassional knock in the handle bars.

Looking at it closely today it appears that during the ride to Kaiaua I have successfully managed to warp my front disc :done:

Crikey! I always knew you were seriously warped! Now you gone and inflicted it on your poor Ginny! Ah well, parts are going to be plentiful and relatively cheap for you.

I guess you must be the Gorilla on a Ginny!

[Fub@r]

Crikey! I always knew you were seriously warped! Now you gone and inflicted it on your poor Ginny! Ah well, parts are going to be plentiful and relatively cheap for you.

I guess you must be the Gorilla on a Ginny!

Went to a mechanic today and he reckons that the disk and rim are bent!!!!!!!!! There could be a chance that when I got a decent front tyre that when taking the old tyre off the shop I went to could have bent it. Priced a new rim today and they come in at a whopping $660!!!!!!!!!

Problem is how can I prove it? Or where I can find a good secondhand one

[McJim]

Went to a mechanic today and he reckons that the disk and rim are bent!!!!!!!!! There could be a chance that when I got a decent front tyre that when taking the old tyre off the shop I went to could have bent it. Priced a new rim today and they come in at a whopping $660!!!!!!!!!

Problem is how can I prove it? Or where I can find a good secondhand one

Quick - sell it on Trade me and buy an FXR150........wot? Only kidding - there are a few bike wreckers up on Barry's Point Road - unlikely they'll have front wheels though coz that's the wheel that usually gets munted first.

So $660 for the front wheel? that means the rest of the bike is only worth $2,800 new?

I'd get some second opinions from other suzuki dealerships man.

[Jeaves]

you could possibly have the wheel straightend!? ,theres a couple of cage wheel repair shops around that may be able to do it . Cost me $100 to have a 17" mag repaired (had quite a big kink in it) .

[Maverick]

Hey guys,
Sorry for the delay, Im pretty under the weather at the mo,
I have got another ride in mind, will be not this weekend but the one after, (in keeping with the fortnightly pattern) Day, time, and location to be PM'ed.
I will send invitations over the next few days out to the "Usuals"

Mav :rockon:

[Hellraiser]

Went to a mechanic today and he reckons that the disk and rim are bent!!!!!!!!! There could be a chance that when I got a decent front tyre that when taking the old tyre off the shop I went to could have bent it. Priced a new rim today and they come in at a whopping $660!!!!!!!!!

Problem is how can I prove it? Or where I can find a good secondhand one

What part of 05 did you buy the bike?

[Maha]

If any of you want a ride this weekend...i was thinking about meeting up with some of you at Albany and ride some Rodney roads, any takers? just a thought?...

[Searchin']

I had a lot of fun riding SH16 from Wellsford to Hellensville. Plenty of sweeping bends and good road.

[toymachine]

I love redhills road -> bethells -> scenic drive... then down to home in swanson. Next time i'm going to right through scenic and out towards Piha... some awesome long high speed corners and massive straights..

[ArcherWC]

So next time i'll keep my mouth shut then.


HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

The world is obviously about to come to an end
John, you couldnt keep your mouth shut if it was sowen together

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[rookie]

I have got another ride in mind, will be not this weekend but the one after, (in keeping with the fortnightly pattern) Day, time, and location to be PM'ed.
I will send invitations over the next few days out to the "Usuals"

very wise mav...good call



I had a lot of fun riding SH16 from Wellsford to Hellensville. Plenty of sweeping bends and good road.

i agree...its a very nice tidy road with good open corners...well monitored though.


I love redhills road -> bethells -> scenic drive... then down to home in swanson. Next time i'm going to right through scenic and out towards Piha... some awesome long high speed corners and massive straights..

yep another nice road...although can be a bit damp with moss, gravel etc


went for a ride today with a bunch of good dudes along a nice route to kawakawa bay...nice scenic ride.
My mate let me ride his vtr1000...i have to say....very....very...rememorable

[Theatre]

No kidding about well monitored, Woodcocks used to be awesome before the police swarmed it. Im also quite a fan of scenic drive. For 50kph jollies Beach rd is great, theres always some cager moping along at 40 though. Fern Glen North has some challenging corners (as long as a cager doesnt decide that he prefers your side of the road :mad: ) and Glendowie is good fun for mucking around in.

[ArcherWC]

Hey guys,
Sorry for the delay, Im pretty under the weather at the mo,
I have got another ride in mind, will be not this weekend but the one after, (in keeping with the fortnightly pattern) Day, time, and location to be PM'ed.
I will send invitations over the next few days out to the "Usuals"

Mav :rockon:

Hey Mav, sorry i missed the last ride (club MX was on), can you add me to your list please

Cheers

[Searchin']

Oh yes, me too please.

[Hellraiser]

Hey Mav, sorry i missed the last ride (club MX was on), can you add me to your list please

Cheers


Don't do it Mav you don't want to look like your organising a hero parade instead of a ride

[ArcherWC]

Don't do it Mav you don't want to look like your organising a hero parade instead of a ride

I didnt say add you, now did i