Ruh-roh, I've done gone done it now.

[Gwinch]

That's right. I purchased my first bike! Had her for just over a week now and it's been a bloody brilliant just over a week. Couldn't really ask much more given the limitations I imposed on myself that I wanted a four-stroke sporty upright commuter (having learnt to ride on a TZR, which ain't exactly ideal for anything but Sunday blats). Fully insured now so no more fear when leaving the driveway... which leads to me having done the Beachlands/Maraetai/Clevedon loop a few times on her now. Next stop, Kaiaua Bay!

Without too much further adieu, I bring you greetings from Maraetai Beach! The lovely girl in blue is named "Charlene", by the way.

<img src="http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/4797/charlene7hs.jpg">

p.s guess you guys & gals will be seeing me on the 250 and south/eastern rides now. I can't vaaaaait. :yes:

<a href="http://homepages.xnet.co.nz/~zeocen/ride/24-1-07/gwinchbike.jpg">edit: That picture was taken with my phone. This one is taken with zeocen's camera, much nicer!</a>

[Chisanga]

Nice bike :) I am in Bucklands Beach and free most afternoons/evenings with a few exceptions so if you want to go for a ride send me a PM.

Have fun and safe riding :)

[N4CR]

nice ride mate i love the hornet 250's great commuters and can move nicely too :) always wanted one over the zxr but couldn't afford it. ultimately zxr was better choice for thrashing but still... hornet is just awesomely practical!
same here i ride rather briskly in teh country but do slow cruises through the urban areas out your way at nights most of the time gimme a heads up if you need company on ya rides lol.

[Keystone19]

Awesome Gwinch! About time too...

[Karma]

Wednesday night mentor ride?

[Motoracer]

Nice! :yes:

[zeocen]

I am TOTALLY going to stalk that colour bike now.
One of them will have to be you.

[gijoe1313]

Ohh yeah, feel the love! Great looking ride there mate! The more Hornets pootling around the better - would love to give it the Mk I eyeball, seeing as I'm out Takanini ways and always blatting around where I can! :woohoo:

Looks mint and I bet it rides as good as it looks :msn-wink: Anything you want to know, drop me a PM! :sunny: :scooter:

You might like to check out :

http://www.hondahornet.co.uk/

[zeocen]

Found him!!

Nowhere to hide from the NINJA!

<img src=http://homepages.xnet.co.nz/~zeocen/ride/24-1-07/bikes3.jpg>

[WickedOne]

Awesome, another Hornet on-board!!!

[Gwinch]

<a href="http://homepages.xnet.co.nz/~zeocen/ride/24-1-07/">Wednesday shenanigans with zeocen. He takes photos at odd times.</a>

You guys are right, the Hornet is a sweet deal. :) Our trip out to Kawakawa Bay was an absolute pleasure... apart from the excessive roadworks between Clevedon and Kawakawa! A lady told us the gravel was much better but it really wasn't. :( But! I more than halved the chicken strips from the previous owner with my complete lack of riding experience (I think it's just touching 1,000kms). So we're doing fairly well there I think.

Private messages are being sent out if any of you want to hook up for a ride. Got the day off today and I have very itchy feet. ;)

[Gwinch]

same here i ride rather briskly in teh country but do slow cruises through the urban areas out your way at nights most of the time gimme a heads up if you need company on ya rides lol.

Heads up given, thanks for the ride tonight. ;)

First time in the dark. Couple of new moments like not being able to see the road due to oncoming headlights. Not my favourite but looking elsewhere on the road is something I'll have to get used to.

Wasn't too slow, was I?

[kiwifruit]

congrats on the new ride :)

[u4ea]

awesome gwinch!!!!your new gal in blue is a looker mate!!!!and bet she puts a big smile on your face when you give her what for..........:Punk:

[N4CR]

heads up given, thanks for the ride tonight. ;)

first time in the dark. couple of new moments like not being able to see the road due to oncoming headlights. not my favourite but looking elsewhere on the road is something i'll have to get used to.

wasn't too slow, was i?

ya did well mate just keep at it :) do a carpark session or two in a few weeks and you'll be roarin! lucky you didn't hit that tar.. bejesus it was fun though haha.

zx-10r drift edition i think. crazy ****.

[_intense_]

Tsk, posting pics of ur lady, naked as well! :2thumbsup:

Charlenes a sexy little honda!