Northland: N00BZ Northland Cafe Ride [Archive]

Yokai

25th November 2004, 15:52

I've added the ride to the events list

How's this as a route:

http://www.meths.net/map.bmp

Longdrop in Titirangi (8:45) - Pootle out to Helensville, up to Warkworth and onto Leigh ... Then back either to Piha (where I have some friends playing Ultimate or straight down the 1 into AKL - or even (dare I say it) to Kumeu for a little glass of wine in the evening ... ?

Yokai

Who's up for coming out on Sunday 28th from Auckland out west and then to Warkworth and back? Or the other way around (depending on nice Cafe's) This will be a SLOW ride (I'm a learner and don't like going super fast yet)

But would be lovely to see some of you out there...

Yokai

John

25th November 2004, 15:55

I'd love to but I can't that early, just let me be the first to know when the next one is.

Lucyloo

25th November 2004, 19:08

I wouldn't mind a bit of a blat on Sunday......as long as you don't mind riding with an "older woman"!
I haven't been riding for very long...am on my restricted, so don't like to go too fast either...well, most of the time anyway!
Let me know if you want to go and I"ll give you my mobile number.
Lucy.

Mr Skid

25th November 2004, 19:58

I could be keen also. I haven't spent much time looking at the scenery on rides lately, so a cruise could be just the ticket.

I was thinking about trying to organise something like this a while ago, but I'm too lazy and useless, so big ups Yokai.

Thining about a route, what about going up SH16 to Wellsford, then onto Leigh Sawmill cafe for lunch? I've heard it's quite a nice jaunt out to Leigh. What do ya think Yokai et al?

Antallica

25th November 2004, 20:07

Oh the joys of work.

Meh

Yokai

26th November 2004, 09:05

If there's anyone out there that wouldn't mind taking my GF on the back of their bike (no biggie - she'd like to come "maybe") could you let me know?

Yokai

Antallica

26th November 2004, 09:10

Not confident enough there mate?

Yokai

26th November 2004, 09:44

Not confident enough there mate?
Nope - I'm a Learner - not allowed to. I only just got the bike about 2 months ago.... gissabreak! ;-)

I'm all about the :ride:

Yo

Lucyloo

26th November 2004, 09:51

Good for you!
I sometimes think that we can feel as though we are pressured into doing things that we know we are not confident enough to do, or indeed legally allowed to. Nice to see that you know your limitations.
I guess it's when we try to ride beyond our capabilities that we can find ourselves in trouble....or worse, hurt!

Mr Skid

26th November 2004, 10:07

Nope - I'm a Learner - not allowed to. I only just got the bike about 2 months ago.... gissabreak! ;-)

I'm all about the :ride:

Yo

Unless she falls off you'll be fine.

I doubt that the police (if there are any) will be doing random checks of bike carrying pillions (unless of course you choose to affix your L plate)

My concerns would be if you've been riding for two months would be your ability to deal with the change of handling dynamics of a pillion.

I've been riding for around 6 months and have pushed my limits in a number of ways, but taking pillions still gives me the shits.

If you were to edit your post to ask if someone would be able to take your 21 year old sister, who has just returned from a modeling contract in Europe, and broken up with her boyfriend last week, you might get more takers. :sly:

Yokai

26th November 2004, 10:19

So - I've added it to the Events List ...

Sign Up - let us know who's coming ...

re: The Pillion thing... I'm 34 (just) and quite a boring man... I'd like to get really comfy with riding my bike before putting anyone on the back of the bike .... that said - the GF does have her own helmet, and will be able to get her hands on a jacket and some boots + knee armour.

Yokai

Devil

26th November 2004, 10:48

I might be tempted, but how the hell do you get to titirangi from the shore? And what is this "longdrop" you speak of? :P

vifferman

26th November 2004, 10:58

Who's up for coming out on Sunday 28th from Auckland out west and then to Warkworth and back? I'm tempted, but I'd have to (a) check it with my co-pilot, and (b) see what our commitments are like (no, I don't have a busy calendar, but there's an awful lot of chores to catch up with. :wacko: )

Yokai

26th November 2004, 11:05

I might be tempted, but how the hell do you get to titirangi from the shore? And what is this "longdrop" you speak of? :P

Long Drop is a cafe place that opens at 8:30 on saturdays... It is on Titirangi Road in Titirangi

To get there from the Onew interchange Wises tells me this:

1. Start: ONEWA (INTERCHANGE) Road, NORTHCOTE, Auckland 0
2. Proceed ONEWA RD INTERCHANGE, NORTHCOTE 0.3
3. Proceed NORTHERN MWY, NORTHCOTE 1
4. Proceed NORTHERN MWY, ST. MARYS BAY 2.7
5. Bear Left [ Turn 1 clockwise ] COOK ST INTERCHANGE, FREEMANS BAY 5
6. Turn Right [ Turn 1 clockwise ] COOK ST, FREEMANS BAY 5.1
7. Turn Right [ Turn 3 clockwise ] NELSON ST, FREEMANS BAY 5.4
8. Proceed NELSON ST, CITY CENTRE 5.7
9. Turn Left [ Turn 1 clockwise ] UNION ST, PONSONBY 5.7
10. Turn Right [ Turn 3 clockwise ] UNION ST INTERCHANGE, PONSONBY 5.8
11. Turn Right [ Turn 2 clockwise ] NORTH WESTERN MWY, PONSONBY 6.2
12. Proceed NORTH WESTERN MWY, NEWTON 7.3
13. Proceed NORTH WESTERN MWY, WESTERN SPRINGS 9.3
14. Proceed NORTH WESTERN MWY, MORNINGSIDE 10
15. Proceed NORTH WESTERN MWY, MT. ALBERT 11.2
16. Bear Left [ Turn 1 clockwise ] GREAT NORTH RD INTERCHANGE, WATERVIEW 11.5
17. Bear Left [ Turn 1 clockwise ] GREAT NORTH RD, WATERVIEW 11.8
18. Proceed GREAT NORTH RD, AVONDALE 13.3
19. Turn Right [ Turn 2 clockwise ] ASH ST, AVONDALE 14.2
20. Proceed ASH ST, NEW LYNN 15.6
21. Proceed RATA ST, NEW LYNN 15.8
22. Turn Right [ Turn 2 clockwise ] TITIRANGI RD, NEW LYNN 16.7
23. Proceed TITIRANGI RD, GLEN EDEN 16.9
24. End: TITIRANGI Road, TITIRANGI, Auckland 18 km 193 m

Devil

26th November 2004, 11:12

I'm tempted, but I'd have to (a) check it with my co-pilot, and (b) see what our commitments are like (no, I don't have a busy calendar, but there's an awful lot of chores to catch up with. :wacko: )
Come on FS. Whip her into shape. Or does the Viffer not like angry mosquitos hanging around? :P Plus, that means I might have someone to follow to titirangi heh

vifferman

26th November 2004, 11:25

Long Drop is a cafe place that opens at 8:30 on saturdays... It is on Titirangi Road in Titirangi

To get there from the Onew interchange Wises tells me this:

1. Start: ONEWA (INTERCHANGE) Road, NORTHCOTE, Auckland ..... blah blah blather blah etc etc...
24. End: TITIRANGI Road, TITIRANGI, Auckland 18 km 193 m
Or you can go the other way, via Greenhithe. :blink:

Or not.

Devil

26th November 2004, 12:16

Well it looks like ill be able to come along. I think.

Devil

27th November 2004, 14:28

Yokai: Want to post your cell number? Just in case?

swanman

27th November 2004, 15:32

Zapf

27th November 2004, 15:46

Long Drop is a cafe place that opens at 8:30 on saturdays... It is on Titirangi Road in Titirangi

To get there from the Onew interchange Wises tells me this:

1. Start: ONEWA (INTERCHANGE) Road, NORTHCOTE, Auckland 0
2. Proceed ONEWA RD INTERCHANGE, NORTHCOTE 0.3
3. Proceed NORTHERN MWY, NORTHCOTE 1
4. Proceed NORTHERN MWY, ST. MARYS BAY 2.7
5. Bear Left [ Turn 1 clockwise ] COOK ST INTERCHANGE, FREEMANS BAY 5
6. Turn Right [ Turn 1 clockwise ] COOK ST, FREEMANS BAY 5.1
7. Turn Right [ Turn 3 clockwise ] NELSON ST, FREEMANS BAY 5.4
8. Proceed NELSON ST, CITY CENTRE 5.7
9. Turn Left [ Turn 1 clockwise ] UNION ST, PONSONBY 5.7
10. Turn Right [ Turn 3 clockwise ] UNION ST INTERCHANGE, PONSONBY 5.8
11. Turn Right [ Turn 2 clockwise ] NORTH WESTERN MWY, PONSONBY 6.2
12. Proceed NORTH WESTERN MWY, NEWTON 7.3
13. Proceed NORTH WESTERN MWY, WESTERN SPRINGS 9.3
14. Proceed NORTH WESTERN MWY, MORNINGSIDE 10
15. Proceed NORTH WESTERN MWY, MT. ALBERT 11.2
16. Bear Left [ Turn 1 clockwise ] GREAT NORTH RD INTERCHANGE, WATERVIEW 11.5
17. Bear Left [ Turn 1 clockwise ] GREAT NORTH RD, WATERVIEW 11.8
18. Proceed GREAT NORTH RD, AVONDALE 13.3
19. Turn Right [ Turn 2 clockwise ] ASH ST, AVONDALE 14.2
20. Proceed ASH ST, NEW LYNN 15.6
21. Proceed RATA ST, NEW LYNN 15.8
22. Turn Right [ Turn 2 clockwise ] TITIRANGI RD, NEW LYNN 16.7
23. Proceed TITIRANGI RD, GLEN EDEN 16.9
24. End: TITIRANGI Road, TITIRANGI, Auckland 18 km 193 m

So is this long drop place at Titirangi shopping village? I don't know that area at all. :(

Mr Skid

27th November 2004, 16:19

So is this long drop place at Titirangi shopping village? I don't know that area at all. :(

"The Longdrop Bistro and Bar is located in the heart of Titirangi village"

(www.longdrop.co.nz)

Mr Skid

27th November 2004, 16:23

Weather permitting I'm in. Titirangi good start point for me as it's close by. :ride:
If someone wants to go pillion I'll do it. No probs for me. In fact I quite enjoy taking a pillion. Even if it's only part of the way.

I'll be expecting some good wheelies from you ok? You've had a week to practice, so no excuses! :Pokey:

Devil

27th November 2004, 16:43

So is this long drop place at Titirangi shopping village? I don't know that area at all. :(
I dont know the area at all either, so its going to be an adventure!
According the The Longdrops website, its at 421 titirangi road, and that map you posted has numbers on it, so yeah it looks like its right in the shopping centre area.

Ill see all you people there. Anyone leaving from the shore, give me a call
021 414 194 (matt). No idea how long it'll take me to get there so going to leave at 8am ish (from mairangi bay).

swanman

27th November 2004, 16:48

I have managed to get it a foot off the ground so far. And you! No more riding side tank style! What would your mother say? :laugh:

Mr Skid

27th November 2004, 17:29

I have managed to get it a foot off the ground so far. And you! No more riding side tank style! What would your mother say? :laugh:

No, that wasn't me on the tank, that was the other idiot on a rangi'd up cbr. I tried to catch up with him to give him what for, but he was just too fast..

dveus

27th November 2004, 19:04

As long as the weather looks good I'll be there. I have never been to Leigh via SH16 so will be good to learn another route to one of my favourite spots.

Lucyloo

28th November 2004, 05:55

Sorry guys, but I'm whimping out of this one. I don't mind riding in the rain, but not all day!
Have a good and safe ride.
Lucy.

Devil

28th November 2004, 05:58

*shrug* its not expected to rain all day.
Im up and about (obviously) and still planning on heading along.
If someone is going to call it off, please let me know by 8am

dveus

28th November 2004, 06:04

I'll be there

Antallica

28th November 2004, 06:10

Enjoy dudes, weather's looking stable up here.

swanman

28th November 2004, 06:13

I'll be there. The forecast is showers with extended fine spells. Good enough for me.

Devil

28th November 2004, 06:17

Okeedokee. So ill at least be looking for a GSX and an R1. *shivers* uh oh, meeting new people
/me hides.

Mr Skid

28th November 2004, 06:45

I'll be there. 'cos I'm hard. :bleh:

Yokai

28th November 2004, 07:10

I'm just leaving! YAY!

Antallica

28th November 2004, 07:11

So am I!

But for work....

figgit!@@#!@!

6Chris6

28th November 2004, 07:17

Put it off till 10am

The weather will be so much nicer and the all blacks will have finished playing!
And i could show you a much more interesting way to get to Kumeu (motorway sucks)

Two Smoker

28th November 2004, 08:01

im not going, got no $$$ :crybaby:

Devil

28th November 2004, 15:53

Well I had a ball. Bit drizzly in the morning, but dried up later on. Bikes going better on gas and feeling much more confident. yay!

avgas

28th November 2004, 16:02

have been a bit of a zombie this week and just found out bout this 2day, gimmie a bell someone if your doing another one as im all keen.
Cheers
Stew (021) 298 4184

Zapf

28th November 2004, 16:22

Yep it was great meeting you Devil and Yokai. Had a chance to try out the 650 on SH16 which was great, and the weather was good apart from the wind.

Attached some photos of the ride.

swanman

28th November 2004, 16:25

Devil

28th November 2004, 16:29

Yeah nice to meet you guys.
MikeL, nice pace on the ride back, enjoyed it very much!

2_SL0

28th November 2004, 16:52

goddamit, im going to have to get my A into G and catch up on one these rides. Glad you all had fun. :2thumbsup

MikeL

28th November 2004, 18:09

Well, another great ride. Had my doubts about the weather on the way up, but decided not to put the plastic pants on and was vindicated. Wind was a bit fierce though.
Great to meet some new people. Now I just have to try and remember the names... J/k - the medication keeps the Alzheimers at bay.
I think the Sawmill cafe is worth a second visit...

aff-man

28th November 2004, 19:00

Glad you guys had fun and no incidents. I had a beach tournament today at piha but hopefully can make the next one. C ya round :Punk:

Mr Skid

28th November 2004, 19:11

Nice ride. Wot happened at the end, bikes going everywhere!

That SH16 is underated I reckon especially between Helensville and Wellesford.

That barmaid at the Saw Mill, mmm nice.

Paperazzi you are a nutter, I have decided.

Nice to meet you guys. Damn you are a bright bunch, the structure of language and computer translation, well I never. :bleh:

Me, a nutter? How ever did you come to that conclusion? I felt I was riding quite slow today compared to last weekend.

This is comming from the rider that has to go around every roundabout 3-4 times..

It was nice to have a ride with a more casual pace for a change, sometimes a leisurely cruise is what's required.

Oh yes, and wasn't it a great idea of *mine* to go to the sawmill?

It was good to see people riding within their limits, we had no bins to report, and Yokai did a bloody good job riding at his pace, and not taking risks trying to keep up.

Lucyloo

29th November 2004, 07:33

Bugger!
I have to harden up!
Should have bitten the bullet and turned up too!
Glad you all had a good time.
If I promise not to be such a whimp will you let me come next time?
Lucy.

Devil

29th November 2004, 07:45

I was a bit sad to have to peel off and head home, I was having a great time on the way back. Cant wait to do it again. Although the missus wasnt too happy with me being away for so long... :o

Yokai

29th November 2004, 08:01

Me, a nutter? How ever did you come to that conclusion?

It was the shirt that gave it away...

Yokai did a bloody good job riding at his pace, and not taking risks trying to keep up.

Not my fault - that's the bike - not much top-end (actually seems to need some tweaking - I think I might have a slipping clutch or something, cos it wasn't running as well as when I went to Taupo ... Hmmmm - Oh well - Red Baron can sort it out over next weekend)

Had an absolute blast meeting you guys - Nice food - though would be nice to get somewhere a little easier for the fussy devils among us "I won't eat Ducks Livers" - wuss! (j/k)

The end was weird - I knew that Mike was gonna go off on his own, and then Zapf made that weird turn to follow him leaving two of us to make a weird U-Turn (my 3rd moment of the day {bastard UAV driver} - no bins though) ... I had a GREAT time - thanks - will organise another slow ride in the new year (probably something like Coromandel Loop) ...

Special Mention goes to Pap for wearing that shirt and teaching me how to counter-steer to get the bike going the way I want it to.
Oh - and also to everyone for waiting for me on the ride back ...

Yokai

Mr Skid

29th November 2004, 10:59

Bugger!
I have to harden up!
Should have bitten the bullet and turned up too!
Glad you all had a good time.

Yeah harden up you! :Pokey:

Even a wet group ride is still a good ride, as long as you've got decent wet weather gear.

If I promise not to be such a whimp will you let me come next time?

you could *even* organise your own KB ride if you really wanted..

Mr Skid

29th November 2004, 11:04

Special Mention goes to Pap for wearing that shirt and teaching me how to counter-steer to get the bike going the way I want it to.

Seeing as you liked my metrosexual shirt soooo much, I thought I'd put up as my avatar.

I thought you might have been taking the piss for a minute when you said you didn't know what counter steering was.. You certainly looked like you knew what you were doing before then.

Lucyloo

29th November 2004, 11:39

Yeah harden up you! :Pokey:

Even a wet group ride is still a good ride, as long as you've got decent wet weather gear.

you could *even* organise your own KB ride if you really wanted..

:o Yeah I know......point taken, and I promise not to whimp out of a ride again! It was the photo of "the shirt" that really made me sorry that I'd missed the ride!

Ooooo, me organise a ride??? Scary, very scary.....it would be a "nanna ride" probably too quiet for you boys :msn-wink: , but hey, if anyone is up for it, I will do my best! Anybody got any free days in the weekends before Christmas?
Luce.

Yokai

29th November 2004, 11:43

Seeing as you liked my metrosexual shirt soooo much, I thought I'd put up as my avatar.

I thought you might have been taking the piss for a minute when you said you didn't know what counter steering was.. You certainly looked like you knew what you were doing before then.

Cheers - I guess I look like I don't know what I'm doing now :blink:

I have enough weight to lean the bike for 1 corner, but 2 in opposite directions was difficult... Now I know how to flick myself upright again I feel much happier about going into a corner - Notice that my roundabout technique was better on the way back too! (Not that Swanman would have noticed with his round and round and round Parklife)

Hey Lucyloo - we missed you - woulda been coolness....

Yo ...

Lucyloo

29th November 2004, 11:52

Hey Lucyloo - we missed you - woulda been coolness....

I am SO kicking myself that I didn't come. The self flagalation that I have given myself today is enough punishment to ensure that it wont happen again.......actually the self flagalation part was quite nice ;)

jrandom

29th November 2004, 11:55

actually the self flagalation part was quite nice ;)

"Pie Iesu domine, dona eis requiem..."

Hitcher

29th November 2004, 12:06

"Pie Iesu domine, dona eis requiem..."
[Translation]: Hit me with your rhythm stick
Je t'adore, ich liebe dich
Hit me with your rhythm stick
Das ist gut, c'est fantastique
Hit me with your rhythm stick
C'est si bon, ist es nicht

[Apologies to Ian Dury]

Mr Skid

29th November 2004, 12:14

the self flagalation part was quite nice ;)

Err.. well if you're into pain, you're sure to experience some on a KB ride sooner or later..

Devil

29th November 2004, 12:15

Cheers - I guess I look like I don't know what I'm doing now :blink:

I have enough weight to lean the bike for 1 corner, but 2 in opposite directions was difficult... Now I know how to flick myself upright again I feel much happier about going into a corner - Notice that my roundabout technique was better on the way back too! (Not that Swanman would have noticed with his round and round and round Parklife)

Hey Lucyloo - we missed you - woulda been coolness....

Yo ...
Wont take long to learn, but you really dont need to shift your weight around much (if at all). Some people have quite different riding styles, some like to hang right off the bike, others keep their bum planted and might just shift their top half.
Eg. If you followed Paparazzi, he's doing is best to scrape his bum on the ground around the corner hehe. However, im pretty stationary on the bike, and just move my top half into the corner.

Tips to start with:
1) Try to keep your head/field of vision horizontal when cornering.
2) To start with, keep your body upright while corner, ie, not leaning into or out of the corner, you'll find this helps when changing directions.
When you start to get used to that, and not thinking about counter-steering at all, then you can start playing with body position.

Yokai

29th November 2004, 12:23

actually the self flagellation part was quite nice ;)
WE WANT VIDEO! (sorry ... couldn't resist)

Re: Countersteering...

Anyone got a clue how to stop me revving the bike going right? HEH!

Yokai

vifferman

29th November 2004, 12:28

WE WANT VIDEO! (sorry ... couldn't resist)

Re: Countersteering...

Anyone got a clue how to stop me revving the bike going right? HEH!

YokaiWell, if it's caused by your countersteering, then pull with the left hand instead of pushing with the right. But I'm sure it'll be only a very short time before you're not consciously counter-steering and the bike seems to corner by itself. Without also revving by itself...:msn-wink:

Hitcher

29th November 2004, 12:29

Re: Countersteering...
Anyone got a clue how to stop me revving the bike going right?
Yup. Don't turn that twisty thing on the end of righthand bar.

jrandom

29th November 2004, 12:31

Anyone got a clue how to stop me revving the bike going right? HEH!

Hold the throttle more lightly. Imagine it as a giant, erect nipple thrusting outwards from the steering head, which you must tweak with infinite precision.

Works for me...

And now anyone who wonders why I occasionally fall off in corners and lie in the road with a beatific smile under my visor needs wonder no more.

Oh yeah. Don't forget to lead with your shoulder. Point the appropriately-sided shoulder where your eyes are looking, and the bike will usually be conned into going that way.

Lucyloo

29th November 2004, 12:33

WE WANT VIDEO! (sorry ... couldn't resist)

Yokai

It's on the net if you look hard enough :eek:
Or you can call me up - 0900whipme :msn-wink:

vifferman

29th November 2004, 12:34

Oh yeah. Don't forget to lead with your shoulder. Chin.

Lead with your chin.
The shoulder will probably follow. (Or one would hope so...:confused2 )

Devil

29th November 2004, 12:36

Chin.

Lead with your chin.
The shoulder will probably follow. (Or one would hope so...:confused2 )
Or your chins...

jrandom

29th November 2004, 12:36

Chin.

Lead with your chin.
The shoulder will probably follow. (Or one would hope so...:confused2 )

That's the one.

It's been a while since anyone told me any proper techniquey things, so I just mentally visualised it, and it felt shoulder-ish.

Hitcher

29th November 2004, 12:39

Imagine it as a giant, erect nipple thrusting outwards from the steering head, which you must tweak with infinite precision.
Works for me...
At this point I am not entirely failed of words but am unsure for whom or what to feel the most pity: Your own sorry self; your newly-acquired Zeal; or Mrs Random. The good news, limited that it is, is that you are not an obstetrician.

jrandom

29th November 2004, 12:43

At this point I am not entirely failed of words...

I already done *told* you I like motorcycles. Did you think it was platonic?

Mr Skid

29th November 2004, 12:58

Eg. If you followed Paparazzi, he's doing is best to scrape his bum on the ground around the corner hehe. However, im pretty stationary on the bike, and just move my top half into the corner.

Yeah, don't copy my show pony antics. I'm just too much of a girls blouse to lean the bike particuarly far.

Sometimes I drop my inside shoulder a smidgen, if I'm not trying to get off the bike for a corner.

Somehow the ground feels that much closer, and I can tell my nervous little reptilian brain that it won't hurt as much if I fall off, as I won't have as far to fall.

Devil

29th November 2004, 12:59

Yeah, don't copy my show pony antics. I'm just too much of a girls blouse to lean the bike particuarly far.

Sometimes I drop my inside shoulder a smidgen, if I'm not trying to get off the bike for a corner.

Somehow the ground feels that much closer, and I can tell my nervous little reptilian brain that it won't hurt as much if I fall off, as I won't have as far to fall.
Bum sliders!

Mr Skid

29th November 2004, 13:04

It's on the net if you look hard enough :eek:
Or you can call me up - 0900whipme :msn-wink:

So do you *actually* ride your bike?

Or is it a purely a socially acceptable reason for you to wear leather goods in public, and explain away the bruises to family members and work colleges?

Lucyloo

29th November 2004, 13:57

So do you *actually* ride your bike?

Or is it a purely a socially acceptable reason for you to wear leather goods in public, and explain away the bruises to family members and work colleges?

Oh no, my cover has been blown!!!!! ;)

Yeah, I actually ride my bike...and love it! :ride: Wish I'd got one years ago!!!!! Bike that is!!!!

Zapf

29th November 2004, 14:11

It was the shirt that gave it away...

Not my fault - that's the bike - not much top-end (actually seems to need some tweaking - I think I might have a slipping clutch or something, cos it wasn't running as well as when I went to Taupo ... Hmmmm - Oh well - Red Baron can sort it out over next weekend)

Had an absolute blast meeting you guys - Nice food - though would be nice to get somewhere a little easier for the fussy devils among us "I won't eat Ducks Livers" - wuss! (j/k)

The end was weird - I knew that Mike was gonna go off on his own, and then Zapf made that weird turn to follow him leaving two of us to make a weird U-Turn (my 3rd moment of the day {bastard UAV driver} - no bins though) ... I had a GREAT time - thanks - will organise another slow ride in the new year (probably something like Coromandel Loop) ...

Special Mention goes to Pap for wearing that shirt and teaching me how to counter-steer to get the bike going the way I want it to.
Oh - and also to everyone for waiting for me on the ride back ...

Yokai

Yokai,
Heheh... sorry for that weird turn, just wondering what the others up to thats all. To stand the bike up more quickly and be ready for the next turn you can give it a bit of gas, then it'll stand up more quickly. And you should also go do the BRONZ course as well, damm good for learning to ride.

Attached is a file that might help u with some questions and riding.

Cya, Zapf

Zapf

29th November 2004, 14:12

Bum sliders!

ermm... taflon bum sliders

Mr Skid

29th November 2004, 14:57

Bum sliders!

ermm... taflon bum sliders

Yeah, keep it coming funny guys..

So what happened to your 19,000rpm redline Devil? :Pokey:

Yokai

29th November 2004, 15:13

Yeah, keep it coming funny guys..

I don't think that you actually bent the frame of your CBR binning it - it probably gets twisted as you shift all that weight about ...

As for Devil telling me to lead with my chin - surely that should be lead with your extremely large goatee :killingme:

Yokai
:bleh:

Devil

29th November 2004, 15:13

Yeah, keep it coming funny guys..

So what happened to your 19,000rpm redline Devil? :Pokey:
Didnt need it :D, most of the ride back was 8,000-14,000 hehehe. Yay for tuned for midrange.
Next time I'll show you the 19!

edit: hrm, yeah 14,000, not 12,000

Devil

29th November 2004, 15:14

As for Devil telling me to lead with my chin - surely that should be lead with your extremely large goatee :killingme:

Yokai
:bleh:
It keeps the wind out of the bottom of my helmet :D

Mr Skid

29th November 2004, 16:03

I don't think that you actually bent the frame of your CBR binning it - it probably gets twisted as you shift all that weight about ...

Hey there buddy, don't be letting your mouth write cheques your body can't cash!

Keep it up and I'll have mistress Lucyloo (aka The Punisher) administer a treatment!
:buggerd:

Lucyloo

29th November 2004, 16:16

Keep it up and I'll have mistress Lucyloo (aka The Punisher) administer a treatment!
:buggerd:[/QUOTE]

Your wish is my command :D
For a small fee of course! ;)

Yokai

29th November 2004, 17:06

Keep it up and I'll have mistress Lucyloo (aka The Punisher) administer a treatment!
:buggerd:

Your wish is my command :D
For a small fee of course! ;)

Your wish is my wish is my command your command. :-) I'm looking forward to it :soon:

Yokai :spudbooge

Mr Skid

29th November 2004, 17:25

Next time I'll show you the 19!
Sorry Devil, false neutrals don't count. :Pokey:

Yay for tuned for midrange.
Yay for tuned for top end powerrrrr (lock up your rice puddings)

Mr Skid

29th November 2004, 17:27

Your wish is my command :D
For a small fee of course! ;)
Will there be a KB discount for your services?

Lucyloo

30th November 2004, 06:49

Will there be a KB discount for your services?

Of course......and there is always the "group discount" too ;)

Yokai

30th November 2004, 08:54

Of course......and there is always the "group discount" too ;)
You mean if I can get a group of you to whip me I get a discount!?! AWESOME!
;)

Lucyloo

30th November 2004, 09:16

You mean if I can get a group of you to whip me I get a discount!?! AWESOME!
;)

You are a sick person!
I just KNEW there was a reason I liked you!

Mr Skid

30th November 2004, 11:12

You are a sick person!
I just KNEW there was a reason I liked you!

Yokai, I think you're in mate :niceone:

Devil

30th November 2004, 11:21

Step back Lucy! He's a vegematarian. Dodgy buggers those are!
:buggerd:

Lucyloo

30th November 2004, 11:22

Yokai, I think you're in mate :niceone:

As long as you have the $$ you are ALL in! :msn-wink:

Mr Skid

30th November 2004, 11:37

Step back Lucy! He's a vegematarian. Dodgy buggers those are!
:buggerd:

"Would you like extra meat with your no meat?"

crashe

30th November 2004, 15:01

I have only just found this thread.....
But I wouldnt have been able to make it as I was at a conference all day Saturday and Sunday.... but maybe the next one....

I shall have to keep my eyes peeled in these threads...lol. :ride:

Mr Skid

30th November 2004, 17:06

Lucyloo

30th November 2004, 21:00

I'd keep an eye on Lucyloo and Yokai as well :wacko:
Don't be jealous. I share! :grouphug:

aff-man

30th November 2004, 21:04

Mr Skid

1st December 2004, 00:15

Don't be jealous. I share! :grouphug:
Keep it clean - there are young, innocent, impressionable grrls and bois (like me) viewing this thread!

you guys and gals coming on saturday/thursday??
I'll be there for both.

It appears Lucyloo has a penchant for group 'activities' so I'd assume she'll be there also.

Lucyloo

1st December 2004, 06:51

[QUOTE=paparazziIt appears Lucyloo has a penchant for group 'activities' so I'd assume she'll be there also.[/QUOTE]

I'm kinda scared to meet you all now....I'm going to be such a disappointment to you all. But I have been told that I need to harden up, so look out for the spurs and whip tomorrow ;)

Yokai

1st December 2004, 07:29

"Would you like extra meat with your no meat?"
I loved that :

Please can I have the Hash Brown - No Meat...
"Would you like Salmon with that?"
Ummmm - no? No meat!

HAHAHAHA ....

A super militant vegematarian friend of mine once had a T-Shirt that said "The only meat I want in my mouth is my lover's" ...

As long as you have the $$ you're ALL in
Awwwww...... and I thought that was a special treat just for me!

:o

Yokai

Yokai

1st December 2004, 07:34

yokai yokai yokai, I will definatley have to come on the next one to keep an eye on you hahahahaha. You have totally mislead me and i have now recently had to change my view :shit: :shit: :killingme :killingme :killingme

Yup - that's me - "bend a mind a day" as a friend of mine says...

you guys and gals coming on saturday/thursday??
I can't make either day ... League on Thursday (Come to Galbraith's afterwards!) and practice on Saturday ...

Sorry guys and gals.

bike vs disc vs bike vs gf vs disc vs work vs bike vs OH F'KIT! :brick:

Mr Skid

1st December 2004, 07:40

I'm kinda scared to meet you all now....I'm going to be such a disappointment to you all.
If you ride like you talk I'm sure no one will be dissapointed.

But I have been told that I need to harden up, so look out for the spurs and whip tomorrow ;)
You do realise this is a motorbike ride, not a meet of the Kohimaramara Pony club?

aff-man

1st December 2004, 08:34

Yup - that's me - "bend a mind a day" as a friend of mine says...

I can't make either day ... League on Thursday (Come to Galbraith's afterwards!) and practice on Saturday ...

Sorry guys and gals.

bike vs disc vs bike vs gf vs disc vs work vs bike vs OH F'KIT! :brick:

Hahahahahaha what practice??? Who you playing for?? And if you are taking the bike to summer league then swing someone a txt afterwards we might still be playing silly bugggers in town :crazy: :crazy: