Coro loop on a cruiser or large sports tourer?

[MotoGirl]

Not that I ride a cruiser or do the Coro loop, but I've noticed the bikes frequenting this ride are more of the sporty variety.

Correct me if I'm wrong but I'm interested to know why I don't see many threads about the Goldwing club (for example) going for a blast around the Coro.

[McDuck]

Not that I ride a cruiser or do the Coro loop, but I've noticed the bikes frequenting this ride are more of the sporty variety.

Correct me if I'm wrong but I'm interested to know why I don't see many threads about the Goldwing club (for example) going for a blast around the Coro.

Because the coro loop is made up of tight corners and perfect road serface (mostly) which cruisers do not need to thrash thir mashine.

[jrandom]

Because the coro loop is made up of... perfect road serface...

*pisses himself laughing*

[jrandom]

I'd love to do the Coro loop on a cruiser. Any cruiser riders out there who want to meet and swap with a GSX1400 for the day?

[Ralph]

Not that I ride a cruiser or do the Coro loop, but I've noticed the bikes frequenting this ride are more of the sporty variety.

Correct me if I'm wrong but I'm interested to know why I don't see many threads about the Goldwing club (for example) going for a blast around the Coro.

No don't see much on the cruiser front round there, Though I have seen them now and again just not in big groups.
Would be a good day out, make one slow down and take in some of those magnificent views.

[Usarka]

What views?

A few cruiser riders i know complain about scraping bits going through the tight twisties over the hill.....

[MidnightMike]

On our loop on Wednesday we saw a couple out there.

They were doing quite well, but the ground clearance they had was shocking.

Id hate to do a loop on a cruiser tbh, some parts of the road are just too tight for bikes like that.

[xwhatsit]

I'd love to do the Coro loop on a cruiser. Any cruiser riders out there who want to meet and swap with a GSX1400 for the day?

That is a crusier, you wally :bleh:

Certain bits are exceedingly tight and twisty. I'd guess you'd be getting the shits even on a 1000cc sprotsbike through those particular bits, let alone a long-wheelbase cruiser. I'd love to try an RG50 or NSR50 through some sections.

Cruisers aren't in complete absence, however, I just don't think so many of them do the whole lot. There's some stunning open road there, but there's a lot of road that just isn't very cruisy. Not so appealing to your average cruiser out for a sunny Sunday ride. I know plenty of cruiser riders that would enjoy doing the whole thing, though. I'm sure there's many floorboard-scrapers on KB who would be the same.

[jrandom]

That is a crusier, you wally :bleh:

Bollocks.

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[Taz]

Because cruiser and touring bike riders don't feel the need to skite about how they did the coroloop 3 seconds faster than the last time. To us the coro loop is just another road like all the others in NZ. To sports bike riders it's Philip Island. I rode the coro loop a few weeks back did the 309 and back from Coroglen to Tapu but didn't need to write a post about it??

[jrandom]

I rode the coro loop a few weeks back did the 309 and back from Coroglen to Tapu but didn't need to write a post about it??

If you re-read the OP, you'll note that it's not about crusier riders posting regarding the Coro loop, it's about not seeing any crusiers out and about on those roads.

Don't be so prickly.

[Taz]

Correct me if I'm wrong but I'm interested to know why I don't see many threads about the Goldwing club (for example) going for a blast around the Coro.


Is that right???:Pokey:

[Mountlocal1]

Bollocks.

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One word.... Respect!

[jrandom]

Is that right???


I've noticed the bikes frequenting this ride are more of the sporty variety...

Clubs organise rides via threads on internet forums.

The point of the OP was that no, there are not, in fact, many cruiser riders out on the Coro loop, as a general rule.

I've noticed the same thing when I ride there.

[nodrog]

..... perfect road serface (mostly) ....

:clap:you must have some really shit roads where you are bro!


... Any cruiser riders out there who want to meet and swap with a GSX1400 for the day?

yeah mate im keen, i'm just a cruiser :scooter:

[jrandom]

yeah mate im keen, i'm just a cruiser :scooter:

You want to take Betty around the Coro loop while I ride your K6?

You're welcome if you want to bro.

:)

[McDuck]

:clap:you must have some really shit roads where you are bro!



Never ridden around whakatane have you?

[nodrog]

You want to take Betty around the Coro loop while I ride your K6?

You're welcome if you want to bro.

:)

whats Betty like at gravel hill sprints? thats how "mint" the road was last time i went through there.


Never ridden around whakatane have you?

mate i'm from Norfland, land of the "who dug a fucken hangi pit in the middle of the corner", farkatane cant be that bad?

[jrandom]

whats Betty like at gravel hill sprints?

Better than a K6!

:laugh:

[McDuck]

mate i'm from Norfland, land of the "who dug a fucken hangi pit in the middle of the corner", farkatane cant be that bad?

Yes it can.


Oh and the coro roads were AA++ when i went round at the start of december.

[nodrog]

Better than a K6!

:laugh:

meanie head! :crybaby:

[MotoGirl]

...but didn't need to write a post about it??


...it's not about crusier riders posting regarding the Coro loop, it's about not seeing any crusiers out and about on those roads.

Get over it you two! :spanking:

[MotoGirl]

To sports bike riders it's Philip Island.

This is definitely an attitude I've noticed and for many it's the only place to go. The repetitiveness of doing the same ride is what made me think I never see cruiser/sport tourer riders doing that particular route. I guess it's the difference between checking out scenery and going for a blat.

[turtleman]

North Shore Cruiser Group are going around the Coro Loop this weekend....

[Swoop]

Seen plenty on the loop. Just not in large groups, but in 2-3 bike mini-groups. Quite often two up and they all appeared bloody happy!

[avgas]

The Fazer gets a bit crossed up there. The XS850 was a hoot round there though.

[Taz]

Get over it you two! :spanking:

You started it! :lol:

[MIXONE]

The Coro loop is heaven on earth and if the sight of road signs warning of many corners to come doesn't get the hair on the back of your neck rising it's time to hop back in the car:yes:
I actually like the idea of a fang round the Loop on a cruiser cause it would be fun at a lot lower speed and therefor a better chance of keeping my licence.

[MotoGirl]

I actually like the idea of a fang round the Loop on a cruiser cause it would be fun at a lot lower speed and therefor a better chance of keeping my licence.

You raise a valid point. I've just not seen too many riders with the urge to keep their licences!

[saul]

There were crusiers everywhere. :2thumbsup

I see them all over the place, from harley's to intruders.:hug:

[Big Dave]

I'd say the Goldwing group eg (which isn't a cruiser) can't be arsed with the KB Sprotsbike Power Rangers any more.

Theres squillions out there.

[MotoGirl]

I'd say the Goldwing group eg (which isn't a cruiser) can't be arsed with the KB Sprotsbike Power Rangers any more.

Theres squillions out there.

Yes, KB is like the middle road between old codgers and fast riders.

[Big Dave]

Yes, KB is like the middle road between old codgers and fast riders.


I did my Fat Boy test around Corro. One of the best circuits I've done.
The best one included the dirt on the Buell.

[deanohit]

Would be a good day out, make one slow down and take in some of those magnificent views.
Hell, if you want to do that, come on the 250 ride tomorrow!
Won't be much speeding when your riding with GNs, a FXR150, my Zongshen and other various toofiddies mate!:2thumbsup

[MIXONE]

Yes, KB is like the middle road between old codgers and fast riders.

At 50mumble does that mean I'm in the best of both worlds:cool:
I still love scraping anything I can but know how to cruze and take in this great playground we have:yeah:

[terbang]

Different strokes for different folks and horses for courses and all that. Been around the loop countless times on Hayabusa, dualsport (the back road way) and my 25 year old (handle and scrape way worse than any cruiser) 1100. Had a blast on every one of them, riding the twisties, taking in the scenery, big rooster tails in the gravel and enjoying good coffee and company. Aint that what riding a bike is all about..?

[The Pastor]

the reason is becuase cruisers dont have usd forks. No usd = no cornering ability.

[johnnyflash]

Because cruiser and touring bike riders don't feel the need to skite about how they did the coroloop 3 seconds faster than the last time. To us the coro loop is just another road like all the others in NZ. To sports bike riders it's Philip Island. I rode the coro loop a few weeks back did the 309 and back from Coroglen to Tapu but didn't need to write a post about it??

too true, its just another nice road to enjoy to us, and if you dont see cruisers there often then you aint watching at the right times :laugh: we do it but just not every weekend, we have too many other roads to explore:yes:

[doc]

the reason is becuase cruisers dont have usd forks. No usd = no cornering ability.

Do you know what usd forks are. Who says Goldwings don't handle ?

[Disco Dan]

Saw a few 'big bikes' when I was down there, the faithful ZX11 can handle the tight twisties just dandy... :yes:

Only thing that got me was seeing a sign saying "15kmph corner" :gob: - lets just say I took a double take!! Was no problem - the only problem I had was entering my route in 'backwards' and my satnav telling me to do a u-turn the whole way around!!! :doh:

[The Pastor]

Do you know what usd forks are. Who says Goldwings don't handle ?
skidmark does lol

[Motu]

Not that I ride a cruiser or do the Coro loop, but I've noticed the bikes frequenting this ride are more of the sporty variety.


And you haven't noticed adventure bikes out there either? They were probably doing 309 or the Tapu road as you went flying past.I haven't done it much since they sealed the Whitianga road to Coromandel.Once they made it a sealed loop the traffic went up and it was like being in Auckland.

[bane]

Do you know what usd forks are. Who says Goldwings don't handle ?

please dont feed the trolls!




Last outing on the loop was Waitangi day, and certainly saw a few Harleys and 2 up bikes (and of course my bike is more tourer than sprot).

I must have done the loop 20+ times now - still learning and enjoying. It really is a fabulous piece of road (that requires the appropriate amount of respect).

Road was sweet on Wednesday, apart from some non-sign posted grit just south of Whangamata.

[beyond]

Umm, I reckon my GSX1400 could be termed a large sports tourer and IMHO it's designed for the Coro loop. Twisties, ohhhh, ohhhh and ooohhh..... it loves them and so do I. The Coro hill and over from Tairua to Whitianga is just awesome on the 1400. It thrives on the tight stuff and yep, you get to pirouette on the sharper corners but man it;s so much fun. :)

[Waylander]

the reason is becuase cruisers dont have usd forks. No usd = no cornering ability.

Are you really that stupid or do you just like to pretend cause it's the 'cool' thing to do in NZ?

Coro loop is good fun on a cruiser. So what if I have to take corners slower than warp 9. I'de be there quite often if the bikes were working and I had money.

It's crazy fun on the VMax as well.

[Squiggles]

i saw a large group of cruisers out there a few weekends back, they were heading south of coro as i went north, mostly harleys, but a few classics too

[The Pastor]

Are you really that stupid or do you just like to pretend cause it's the 'cool' thing to do in NZ?

Coro loop is good fun on a cruiser. So what if I have to take corners slower than warp 9. I'de be there quite often if the bikes were working and I had money.

It's crazy fun on the VMax as well.
its like the new ninja250, its absolute crap because it dosent have usd forks.

btw the usd thing is a p/t of skidmark

[deanohit]

Saw a big group up there today, must've been 10-15 bikes there.

[vfxdog]

Noticed a bunch of Gold Wings, HD's and those funny BMW cruisers today on my way out of here to watch the classics at Puke. I'm sure those folk all did well and had a great day- several thousand Maui campervans seem to cope just fine.
Mind you- now the hols are over there are a few bald stony bits being opened up on the hill between Kopu and Tairua, so if you love your paintwork and forks, go the other way.

[Rockbuddy]

Saw a big group up there today, must've been 10-15 bikes there.

Yep there were 11 of us we did the loop and had a great day:rockon:

[bmz2]

Yep ,we were there today ,16 of us , nz cruiser group m109s,goldwing ,vmax,
c90's and vulcuns. The loop is a easy ride really:msn-wink: .No problems on a cruiser.Just have to get off a few times and push it around some corners:niceone:

[Rockbuddy]

Yep ,we were there today ,16 of us , nz cruiser group m109s,goldwing ,vmax,
c90's and vulcuns. The loop is a easy ride really:msn-wink: .No problems on a cruiser.Just have to get off a few times and push it around some corners:niceone:
dont forget the motoguzzi and the harley

[bmz2]

Yep there were 11 of us we did the loop and had a great day:rockon:

I counted 16, sorry 16 people, 11 bikes plus two left at Thames

[bmz2]

dont forget the motoguzzi

Yes and a motoguzzi, and a vespa:lol:

[Rockbuddy]

there was a buell and a harley as well how could we forget the vespa:lol:

[johnnyflash]

Yes and a motoguzzi, and a vespa:lol:

But a turbo charged Vespa, (either that or the said cruiser couldnt be bothered changing out of 1st :-)

[SlowHand]

Bollocks.

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Hey, don't you think the side stand makes the bike lean a bit too far?

[Ixion]

I've pootled all round those roads on the Uberpharter. I don't know if that classes as a sports tourer (von Klunken refuses to respond to any designation other than schnell-panzer) but it's certainly *large*

Why would one suppose that crusiers or sports tourers (large or otherwise) would have any problems?

In fact, those sort of roads are exactly what tourers are built for, and they are right in their element - while sprotsbikes are not and keep complaining about the quality of the roads.