(09) 250/learner riders doing the westpac ride?

[zeocen]

I was just wondering how many learners or 250'ers are going to be attending this? Some bastard who shall remain nameless decided to shed light of this astounding ride to me in the weekend and I'm pretty much 100% going.. I was just wondering if there were others of the 250 ride groups who were going. I'm scared of riding next to 1499 bikes that are more expensive than mine, I need people I trust to ride next to! :dodge:

So yeah, who's heading to it !?

[Jeaves]

I'll poodle along if you like , being thinking about going.

Dont know if you can trust me though :scratch: :2thumbsup

[Fub@r]

I really want to go but I get married the day before and I'll probably end upo being divorced if I went. Will go next year :)

[paturoa]

Its a tame ride for anyone and everyone, all sorts of bikes from scoots thru to trikes. You'll love it.

[Donor]

Who was this aforementioned bastard?

Name him, so we can beat him senseless with loose women, and drown him in a vat of horribly expensive imported beer!

Oh, and I'll be there!

[Chisanga]

I'm there too mate, hopefully Donor will be over his bike inadequacy issues by then but just in case i'll bring a few packs of tissues for him :rofl:

[tide]

I'm going...

Although not sure if you want to be riding amounst a group of learners... :dodge:

[placidfemme]

I may be going... Still not 100% certain... depends on how much Sam bitches at me... but I'm keen :)

[McJim]

I'm going on a 250 but I'm not a learner no more.

The missus is going and she still has her yellow plate of pride.

[gijoe1313]

I'm just upping my post count so I can get to 1000 posts :tugger: Actually this sounds like a fine excuse to go for a ... bike ride! :whistle: My pillion has been chomping at the bit to go out too!

And lordy, lordy, lordy - will an electric mango square appear again on my little ol'Hornet :innocent:

But...it's for the children! Oh, the humanity of it all! :grouphug:

Now, where's da details, I'm a lazy git! :scratch:

[Minnie]

yep, im comin too, L plate an all, theres no way i can miss seeing so many bikes all in the same place!!!!!!!!

[zeocen]

Woo, so there will be some familiar faces, woot!
I just hope I don't bang into an aprilia or something from staring at it too long

[tide]

I just hope I don't bang into an aprilia or something from staring at it too long


Yeah you gotta be careful of target fixation... :dodge:

[frogfeaturesFZR]

Sunday 11th, starts at Karaka, finishes unitec north shore

[gijoe1313]

Yeah you gotta be careful of target fixation... :dodge:

Oi! How did you know about my run-in with a power pole that jumped out at me? :o Oh wait...darn...:doh: "Binning practice with Dover"

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=33845&highlight=binning+practice

gosh...that seems like a lifetime and tight orifice long ago (cue : SW soundtrack ) ... just re-read that thread myself and wondered how the heck I learnt to ride a bike in the first place! :lol:

Apologies for dragging thread off topic (again...and again and...:whistle:)

So...it's in Karaka as a jump off point ... now... exactly where in Karaka? :scratch:

[frogfeaturesFZR]

NZ Bloodstock centre, close to motorway on ramp. 1500 + bikes, just listen for the noise.....:rockon:

[crashe]

Whats with the '09 in the title? Are you preparing in advance?

(09) is the auckland area code......... :whistle:......
But then you already knew that aye....:yes:

[gijoe1313]

I thought it was the 9th run! :doh: Ruh-roh Shaggy, I did it agaaainnnn!

[zeocen]

WTF does the Akl area code have to do with anything???
If the author of the thread is trying to be a smarty pants with the location of the ride then there are "Area Selection" options at the beginning of a thread creation.
I hate that radio station that say shit like.. and the weather in the "07" today is..bla bla bla.... where the fuck is the "07".. why cant they just say the Waikato or whatever??

Well I think the reason most people say it is because most people know the area codes, with all due respect I don't think 2 numbers associating to an area is hard to remember. I looked for an area selection quickly and didn't see one so I just slapped (09) at the top. I wasn't trying to be a "smarty pants".

Hardly something to get your knickers in a twist about, christ.

[mynameis]

Ok I might be in for it and will probably tag a mate or two along aye. If shore homies wana ride along together might be fun.

We could meet up at Cycletreads and then go to Autoban south whatever. Baah hit back!

[WarlockNZ]

I'll be there ... no L plate tho .. i don't have to wear one no more :Punk:

[Donor]

WTF does the Akl area code have to do with anything???
If the author of the thread is trying to be a smarty pants with the location of the ride then there are "Area Selection" options at the beginning of a thread creation.
I hate that radio station that say shit like.. and the weather in the "07" today is..bla bla bla.... where the fuck is the "07".. why cant they just say the Waikato or whatever??

Jesus... head to station and crack an amp of Medazepam dude...

[McJim]

Jesus... head to station and crack an amp of Medazepam dude...

No - remember Speedie was born with a full licence, a big bike, full internet capabilities, experienced in computer forums and knowing how to drive an ambulance. He was never a learner at any stage of his development. He will therefore attempt to bully those that are new to something on the basis of a lack on knowledge about motorbikes or forum protocol.

the man can do no wrong and obviously is not trying to compensate for anything (like being a shortarse, having a small dick, being a closet gay or not getting any recently).:shutup:

[Blondini]

I am going..Look out for the fxr150 with a big L plate catching the breeze..I am sure that is whats slowing me down....:nono:

[Mamba]

I,m goin, can you PM me the details

[Chisanga]

I,m goin, can you PM me the details

PM sent :)

[Prof - R]

when is this ride

[Scorpygirl]

when is this ride

All the details are on the homepage and in the calendar on the left hand side of the homepage.

Hope to see you there.

[Chisanga]

But if you can't be bothered looking it's on the 11th Feb :)

[McJim]

We have to remember in Club 250 that there are a few noobs not fully acquainted with the site navigation. I've been on here 8 months and I'm still surprised at stuff.

[Swoop]

Sunday 11th, starts at Karaka, finishes unitec north shore
That means there will be a lot of confused riders around. There isn't a Unitec on the north shore... Mt Albert, perhaps!

[klingon]

That means there will be a lot of confused riders around. There isn't a Unitec on the north shore... Mt Albert, perhaps!

Finishes at AUT Akoranga campus (north shore). Fortunately you can't miss 2000 bikes so just follow them to the finish line :)

[crashe]

For the noobies....... ride in stagger formation.....
and just remember to keep your hands near the brake lever... and those on two-strokes cover the clutch.

You will be riding at a very slow speed while this run is on...... usually around 40kph..... but it can get lower to 20kph is some parts. Occassionally thou it may go up to 60kph....

As you approach Wellesly St off-ramp it goes down to a single lane...... so it does get a tad crunched in that area..... so please take it real easy.
All the city riding is really slow...... so again take it easy....

Sometimes the speed gets up for a little bit and then all of a sudden we come to a stop.....

Just ride safely............ and keeps an eye out for other riders.

If in doubt of how safe you feel then do ride at the rear of all the bikes riding.......
(lots of HOGS ride at the rear of the pack)
As you come along the motorway..... you get to see a awesome sight...... thousands of bikes ahead of you....


Please ride safe....... and enjoy yourself out there riding with so many bikes.

Just dont be silly and try to do wheelies or stoppies.... this is a organised ride so behave....

As noobies this will be a first to ride with so many bikes around you...
so at the beginning as you get on your bike and put on your helmet and gloves etc. take a few deep breathes in and breathe out.... at the start is very slow as everyone is trying to get their place in the run.... so sit back and wait until the way is clear.

You noobies will be fine.

Oh one little hint...... dont sit too close to the rider in front of you... allow them some space in case they have to stop suddenly.

If a rider holds their LEFT hand up..... it means get ready to stop.....
as traffic is coming to a holt on the motorway.

[Lucy]

Man that sounds like fun, wish I could go.

[pocketcracker]

Quick Question Guys ... WHERE IS Papakura Nah Jokes i know where that is But where is The Autobahn Where Kb's Meet before riding to the Bloodstock Centre. Im in whanagrei thinking very seriously about riding down day break tommorow Morning then do the ride then on to pohoi Make a day of it , as it will be my first time meeting the Clan ! Put a face to the names ..Specialy mc Jim .. He gets talked about alot !

[Karma]

It's up to you guys eh, but it's a slow ride, and you could always group up and make sure you give each other enough room, I doubt it'll be a problem.

[McJim]

Just a note that McJim and Chickadee won't be there after all so don't hang about waiting for us anywhere!

Enjoy yourselves and don't run into the rider in front. (And trust the rider behind to do the same!)

[Donor]

Just a note that McJim and Chickadee won't be there after all so don't hang about waiting for us anywhere!

Enjoy yourselves and don't run into the rider in front. (And trust the rider behind to do the same!)

Say it ain't so!!!

[Street Gerbil]

I'll be there along with my trusted L plate.
My plan to divorce her went astray when I showed up at the testing center only to learn that I have to book the test a month in advance. Stupid me!

[gijoe1313]

Just a note that McJim and Chickadee won't be there after all so don't hang about waiting for us anywhere!

Enjoy yourselves and don't run into the rider in front. (And trust the rider behind to do the same!)

Is this the Scottish Rider That Shall Not Be Named freeing us from his zone of influence? 'Tis a charitable and most hospitable boon you have given us!

We will ride in honour of your gift and pay it forward! :yes:

[Theatre]

I'll be there as well, should be interesting, its my first ride since coming back! All plans to ride today got thwarted by a call up for my mate's cricket team.

[pocketcracker]

Awsome Day Guys .. Weather Played its part fora good part of the day .. Had a blast, specially meeting the people behind the names .. Finished the day off with a ride to pohoi Pub for tea and drinks ..

Thanxs to the 2 guys who decided to bin .. On way to auckland ..

Mental note to self .. When entering te hana .. Bridges .. Dont hit roving cows .. Or stopped cars !

Just brought brand new ray j's gear yesterday .. Walked away not a scratch on me ..

Bike Damage .. Front & Rear L/H Indercators .. L/H foot peg Mount .. All in all a good day .. Just wish had a knife at the time could have got sum nice steaks from that beasty ..

Cant wait till next ride ..