Novice Cruise, Sunday 23rd Jan

[Sparky]

Are there any other novice riders out there who would like to join us, Jaybee and I (both new members)are going on a cruise on Sunday 23 Jan (weather permitting), starting from the Manurewa Botanical Gardens.
Planned route will be Brookby, Whitford, Maraetai, Clevedon, Kawakawa Bay, Kaiaua, Miranda,back onto SH2, Waitakaruru, Maramarua, Mangatawhiri, Happy Valley, Paparimu, Hunua and finish at Papakura with a few stops along the way to regroup and admire the scenery.
The idea is to meet a few fellow novice riders who can't or don't like to try to keep up with the big boys. :shit: All other welcome too of course. :2thumbsup
Jaybee and I are novices with old bikes and new licences (2 Months), wish it was the other way around ;)
We cruise between 70 and 100K and slow down for those "SCARY" corners (with the odd squirt to keep the engine cool) :ride:
So if anybody would like to come along that would be great. We'll meet at the Manurewa Botanical Gardens Carpark at 10 O'clock and depart about 10.30, finish at the car park opposite the Karaka Horse Sales yard by the Papakura on ramp.

[justsomeguy]

Would love to join you.

But I need to be back in Mt Roskill before 4pm.

Would that be possible?

Also I don't have a clue where this meeting point is.

How far from Mt Roskill is it ?

[Sparky]

Manurewa is the next off ramp after Manukau City, turn Left at top of ramp and the gardens are right there, as far as being back on time?? You can always peel off if it getting too late and take a shorter route home or if others like we could meet at 9.30, love to see you there

[John]

hmm, I may be interested - I will get back to you on it, since its abit of a trek to get there, but neither the less!

I'll keep you posted.

[aff-man]

can i come... i am a bit of a nana :devil2: :devil2: :devil2:






(hmmmm mates 21st the night before so how early we talking)

[Sparky]

sure you can come, the more the better, i figured 10 o'clock meet is good, time for some to get there without waking the neighbours :msn-wink:

[justsomeguy]

Seems to be a growing number of souls attending.......

So is it 9:30 or 10 ?

I'll probably be late either way........

[jaybee]

toss A coin but guess we gotta all wake up so 10 would be better yeah :baby:

[Lucyloo]

Count me in please!

[Devil]

Could be tempted, will have to see next week.

[crashe]

Yeah I could be in.... just depends on a few things.....
But will let you know nearer the time....

[Yokai]

Sounds good to me!

[El Dopa]

Yeah, sounds good. Sign me up.

[justsomeguy]

Hi Sparky remember to keep the first post updated and post the meeting time and place In big letters to make it easier to take in at a glance.

[Sparky]

Thanks justsomeguy, looks like there will be a few bikers coming, just hope the weather is fine.

Just to confirm time and place:

Sunday 23rd January
Manurewa Botanical Garden carpark
Meet at 10 o'clock

Look forward to meeting you all,cya there :2thumbsup

[Lucyloo]

Probably bringing a few "ring-in's" with me too.
Hope that is ok!
Luce.

[Devil]

Is this the one? The Auckland Regional Botanical Gardens, off at Hill Rd, Manurewa. I'll probably come along.

[crashe]

YES Devil..... you have got the right place....

[Odin]

I might be there, lots of things up in the air for the weeken at this point though. So not sure. If not all the best and may the weather behave...

;)

[Sparky]

Sure that's OK,the more the merrier.

[justsomeguy]

I might be there, lots of things up in the air for the weeken at this point though. So not sure. If not all the best and may the weather behave...

;)

Hey no excuses you gotta come, the only thing that gets away with messing with us is the weather.

[Yokai]

I'll be there - weather being good.... I'm looking for an excuse to get away from Mrs Y (she's revising - UGH!)

[Devil]

I'll be there - weather being good.... I'm looking for an excuse to get away from Mrs Y (she's revising - UGH!)
Yay! someone to terrorise! :whistle:

[Sparky]

I'll be there - weather being good.... I'm looking for an excuse to get away from Mrs Y (she's revising - UGH!)

Any excuse to go riding is a good excuse :2thumbsup

[justsomeguy]

Added to the calendar,

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2005-1-23&e=420&c=1

[aff-man]

Any excuse to go riding is a good excuse :2thumbsup

Well if i do come my excuse will be (depending on how saturday goes) my last big ride on the mighty (yet not mighty enough) kwaka zxr400 hahaha

[Devil]

Well if i do come my excuse will be (depending on how saturday goes) my last big ride on the mighty (yet not mighty enough) kwaka zxr400 hahaha
You must come! and let me ride it toooooo ;)

[erik]

I'll be there! Just got a WOF today, haven't ridden much in the last couple of months. Looking forward to it. My brother on his zzr250 might come too.

[justsomeguy]

Hi erik,

Please try to bring your bro along....... if he can't come atleast get his ZZR along...... would love to compare his and mine and maybe swap rides for a little while :spudbooge

[Ranzer]

Heh ok then, I (Erik's brother) should be there =) It's been too long since I've been on a proper ride... too much darn commuting.

Not sure how much of a challenge my bike is up to though ;P I should really give it some sort of tune up if I could just pull myself away from my computer long enough...

[jaybee]

kool looks like will be a great day , best we bring out the sunshine godesses with there swim suits on to keep the sun glowing for us :scooter: :headbang:

[justsomeguy]

I'm coming whatever the weather............. if it starts to hail I'll just ride slower........ :headbang:

Hey can those of you with digital cameras that can take decent at least 1024x768 size pics please bring it along.......

Cos it looks like this is going to be a decent turnout.

Excellent job Jaybee and Sparky :first:

[jaybee]

no probs there wid the camera, hardly go anywhere with out it,

[aff-man]

Umm here is the deal-io . I got a mates 31st up at omana so i really don't know if i can make the 10am start off. I't's like 2 hours or whatever and so that's means i'll have to leave at 8am on sunday morning. (probably not gonna happen) i'll see what i can muster but yeh it aint looking to flash at the moment.

[Motoracer]

Just looking at the rider training day thingie that someone has put up in another thread and I was wondering. Do you guys want me to come along for this one to try to answer any riding related questions that you might have? Or do you guys want to follow my lines etc on the road? (I'll adjust my pace to suit your needs).

Let me know and I'll organise something.

[Devil]

Just looking at the rider training day thingie that someone has put up in another thread and I was wondering. Do you guys want me to come along for this one to try to answer any riding related questions that you might have? Or do you guys want to follow my lines etc on the road? (I'll adjust my pace to suit your needs).

Let me know and I'll organise something.

Speak up noobs. We've got a racer here, theres nothing better than seeing the lines people take into corners.

[Mr Skid]

Just looking at the rider training day thingie that someone has put up in another thread and I was wondering. Do you guys want me to come along for this one to try to answer any riding related questions that you might have? Or do you guys want to follow my lines etc on the road? (I'll adjust my pace to suit your needs).

Let me know and I'll organise something.
What would you do this ride on?

A GSXR race bike with slicks?
A TZR that needs a rebuild?
A FXR that needs an engine?
Your PHaT MTB?

[Two Smoker]

Just looking at the rider training day thingie that someone has put up in another thread and I was wondering. Do you guys want me to come along for this one to try to answer any riding related questions that you might have? Or do you guys want to follow my lines etc on the road? (I'll adjust my pace to suit your needs).

Let me know and I'll organise something.

I second that.... if you want ill come along.... cant really afford to go fast :(

Hey MR, let me know what bike your taking so i know what bike to take (maybe turn up in you van???)

[Motoracer]

If you guys want me to come, I am coming as a tame rider, only out there to help you guys out. I have no interest in showing off or riding fast in this event.

I'll most probably be on a FZR400 road bike.

[jaybee]

If you guys want me to come, I am coming as a tame rider, only out there to help you guys out. I have no interest in showing off or riding fast in this event.

I'll most probably be on a FZR400 road bike.


well all are welcome the more bikes the better , goes with saying you guys have the experiance so yeah come share it, just have to wait up for us, but yeah all about meeting and discussing ideas and stories eh :sneaky2: so see you and two smoker there

the SR is gutless so wait 4 me on the hills !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :doh:

[Motoracer]

well all are welcome the more bikes the better , goes with saying you guys have the experiance so yeah come share it, just have to wait up for us, but yeah all about meeting and discussing ideas and stories eh :sneaky2: so see you and two smoker there

the SR is gutless so wait 4 me on the hills !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :doh:

You don't have to worry about the pace. Just do your own thing and have a look at what we are doing. Sparky's whole idea was for a ride without feeling intimidated by the faster guys. We will make sure that you do not dissapear in our mirrors. Then we'll ride behind you as well, to maybe give you a few pointers if you need or want them.

[Lucyloo]

You don't have to worry about the pace. Just do your own thing and have a look at what we are doing. Sparky's whole idea was for a ride without feeling intimidated by the faster guys. We will make sure that you do not dissapear in our mirrors. Then we'll ride behind you as well, to maybe give you a few pointers if you need or want them.

I hope this is what actually happens.
If it's going to turn into another boy racer type ride, I wont be coming.
Just want a comfortable cruise on Sunday, with some like minded people. :)

[enigma51]

Might see everyone on sunday of course depending on a few must do things this weekend

[enigma51]

I hope this is what actually happens.
If it's going to turn into another boy racer type ride, I wont be coming.
Just want a comfortable cruise on Sunday, with some like minded people. :)

Dont worry there will always be people that have the same idea as you :rockon:

[jaybee]

I hope this is what actually happens.
If it's going to turn into another boy racer type ride, I wont be coming.
Just want a comfortable cruise on Sunday, with some like minded people. :)


no probs there Lucyloo me and sparky are at your pace !!so you just make sure you turn up grrrrrrrrrrr now you been told :shit: reoooow :o

[Motoracer]

I hope this is what actually happens.
If it's going to turn into another boy racer type ride, I wont be coming.
Just want a comfortable cruise on Sunday, with some like minded people. :)

If you are referring to a KB ride as "another boy racer type ride", then I think you have the wrong perception of what an average KB ride is like. Everyone is entitled to his or her opinion and I respect yours' but is it based on experience or just rumors?

[Devil]

I hope this is what actually happens.
If it's going to turn into another boy racer type ride, I wont be coming.
Just want a comfortable cruise on Sunday, with some like minded people. :)
Looks like there will be plenty of people cruising around. Feel free to poke people with a stick if they're going to fast.

[jaybee]

If you are referring to a KB ride as "another boy racer type ride", then I think you have the wrong perception of what an average KB ride is like. Everyone is entitled to his or her opinion and I respect yours' but is it based on experience or just rumors?




have experianced a KB ride from the AB Papakura and by the time we got to Puke we were left behind and thats the idea behind this ride people at our pace learners and novices as well as experiance to guide some of us from trainer wheels to R1's and have fun around what we all enjoy doin and thats 2 wheels of freedom :mellow:

[Motoracer]

have experianced a KB ride from the AB Papakura and by the time we got to Puke we were left behind and thats the idea behind this ride people at our pace learners and novices as well as experiance to guide some of us from trainer wheels to R1's and have fun around what we all enjoy doin and thats 2 wheels of freedom :mellow:

So what if someone has a big bike or is a faster rider. Yes we go fast on KB rides, yes we have competitiveness when riders with similar skill level are riding together. However when it comes to public safety, we do not act like idiots like most boyracers do. We do not drag race each other in the middle of the town or do donuts in the middle of the street etc etc.

All I meant with that post was comparing us to boyracers is wrong in so many ways and it is almost offensive.

[Motoracer]

I think it is fair enough to not interfere with Sparky's well organised plan for a Sunday cruise. As for the n00b training idea that I was sujesting, that'll have to be the next Sunday.

I have put up a new thread about it: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=8087 (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=8087)

[Lucyloo]

If you are referring to a KB ride as "another boy racer type ride", then I think you have the wrong perception of what an average KB ride is like. Everyone is entitled to his or her opinion and I respect yours' but is it based on experience or just rumors?



Experience!

[Lucyloo]

I certainly did not mean to offend anyone by my post, and if I have done so I apologise.
I have however been on KB rides before and in my opinion there is definately a "hoon" element involved in some of them.
I have no problem with anyone riding as they feel that they want to. I however am still newish to riding and like to take things at a slower pace......it's probably an age thing.......if I was a 20 year old boy, with a different bike, I would probably feel differently.
I know to avoid those particular rides that I think may not be my cup of tea.
As this ride was listed as a novice cruise I thought that it would fit the bill.
All I was saying was that if the type of ride was going to change, let me know, cause I wont join you as I know that I wont enjoy myself.
I am always keen and eager to get advice from more experienced riders and if anyone at any stage on a ride can give me some advice to improve how I ride then it would be gratefully accepted.
Apologies again if anyone was offended!
L.

[Devil]

I certainly did not mean to offend anyone by my post, and if I have done so I apologise.
I have however been on KB rides before and in my opinion there is definately a "hoon" element involved in some of them.
I have no problem with anyone riding as they feel that they want to. I however am still newish to riding and like to take things at a slower pace......it's probably an age thing.......if I was a 20 year old boy, with a different bike, I would probably feel differently.
I know to avoid those particular rides that I think may not be my cup of tea.
As this ride was listed as a novice cruise I thought that it would fit the bill.
All I was saying was that if the type of ride was going to change, let me know, cause I wont join you as I know that I wont enjoy myself.
I am always keen and eager to get advice from more experienced riders and if anyone at any stage on a ride can give me some advice to improve how I ride then it would be gratefully accepted.
Apologies again if anyone was offended!
L.
You get used to seeing who's going to come on the ride and you can tell from there usually. Even though there may be a TS or MR appearance, the majority of people are noobs on 250's, so I dont think you've got anything to worry about on this ride. Besides, you wont be last in the group, Yokai's coming :D
*ducks*

[Lucyloo]

You get used to seeing who's going to come on the ride and you can tell from there usually. Besides, you wont be last in the group, Yokai's coming :D
*ducks*

That was my point. I knew that this would be one of the slower ones, and that I would have a good time....as I have had on other KB rides.

The reference to Yokai's riding was a little unfair.....although probably true :laugh:

Looking for to Sunday!

[Devil]

The reference to Yokai's riding was a little unfair.....although probably true :laugh:

Looking for to Sunday!
Those guys with funny accents need a bit of ribbing now and then :D
:banana:

[Motoracer]

OK, let's put aside the misunderstandings.


I certainly did not mean to offend anyone by my post, and if I have done so I apologise..

I understand that you did not intend to cause offence with that post. However if we go into depth of why we dislike being associated with boyracers, I am sure you will come to understand where I coming from as well. But we'll just leave at that for now.


I have however been on KB rides before and in my opinion there is definately a "hoon" element involved in some of them.
I have no problem with anyone riding as they feel that they want to. I however am still newish to riding and like to take things at a slower pace......it's probably an age thing.......if I was a 20 year old boy, with a different bike, I would probably feel differently.

Definetly fair enough!! Though, I am sure from what I have heard of Velox's riding, you do not need to be a boy. A girl can ride pleanty hard and fast.


I know to avoid those particular rides that I think may not be my cup of tea.
As this ride was listed as a novice cruise I thought that it would fit the bill.
All I was saying was that if the type of ride was going to change, let me know, cause I wont join you as I know that I wont enjoy myself.

That is absolutly fair enough as well! I won't be attending this ride as it is not my cup of tea quite frankly. I was only going to come to help others. However I came to the conclusion that it is in everyone's best interest to organising a seperate event for helping out n00b riders.


I am always keen and eager to get advice from more experienced riders and if anyone at any stage on a ride can give me some advice to improve how I ride then it would be gratefully accepted.
Apologies again if anyone was offended!
L.

Apology accepted.

[Lucyloo]

However I came to the conclusion that it is in everyone's best interest to organising a seperate event for helping out n00b riders.

And that is VERY much appreciated. Thank you! :)



Apology accepted.

Phew! Friends again??? :hug:

[Motoracer]

Phew! Friends again??? :hug:

:niceone: :hug:

[blownae92]

Hi
Will L platers be able to come along to this?

[Yokai]

Of course - I'm an L-Plater!! So's Lucyloo!!

[Devil]

Of course - I'm an L-Plater!! So's Lucyloo!!
Just...the L plate seems to disappear occasionally :whistle:

[Yokai]

You get used to seeing who's going to come on the ride and you can tell from there usually. Even though there may be a TS or MR appearance, the majority of people are noobs on 250's, so I dont think you've got anything to worry about on this ride. Besides, you wont be last in the group, Yokai's coming :D
*ducks*

My SRV's all sorted now... And anyways - I like to pootle ... If I wanted to race I'd go to Puke ... :bleh:

:Pokey:

And that's pretty true - half the time it's cos I'm fiddling with the iPod before we move off from somewhere... Heh ... I am gonna take things NICE AND EASY and at my pace (Mrs Y's a little paranoid) ...

Oh, and Devil? :kick:

[enigma51]

With all this going on about newbies and not so new and fast riders and slow riders etc etc etc etc Can I still join in? I might go faster than most (Only because of the cc size but then again two smoke is usualy faster than me when he is on his 125) But I regroup with everyone at intersections. In any case I dont mind riding with "slow" people and I dont expect people to keep up with me as I dont try and keep up with people that are faster than me. Ride with in you ability I say

[Devil]

With all this going on about newbies and not so new and fast riders and slow riders etc etc etc etc Can I still join in? I might go faster than most (Only because of the cc size but then again two smoke is usualy faster than me when he is on his 125) But I regroup with everyone at intersections. In any case I dont mind riding with "slow" people and I dont expect people to keep up with me as I dont try and keep up with people that are faster than me. Ride with in you ability I say
Absolutely, no-one is excluded, just be prepared for a cruise.

[dveus]

Hey guys, Im staying out at Miranda this weekend, so will have no net access, can one of you guys txt me what time you'll be going through and i will tag along.

Cheers,
Mat. 027 2096079

[enigma51]

Absolutely, no-one is excluded, just be prepared for a cruise.

And the problem with that is :hug:

[justsomeguy]

Was at MotoHaus this afternoon and met DangerDave there.......... he said he may be able to attend.......

Imagine that being covered by a journalist hehehehe :headbang: We must be special :cool2:

[justsomeguy]

MR TS and others please come along...... you guys have loads we can learn.

As for the other ride can we make it a Saturday the 29th??? Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please

[MacD]

Absolutely, no-one is excluded, just be prepared for a cruise.

Well the Mrs and I were planning on heading to Kaiaua for fish and chips so we'll probably tag along too :scooter:

[Two Smoker]

MR TS and others please come along...... you guys have loads we can learn.


We will see, ill let the thread progress a bit more.....

[enigma51]

We will see, ill let the thread progress a bit more.....

Dude please come I want to see the K5 :Punk:

[Riff Raff]

Dude please come I want to see the K5 :Punk:
If you want to see the K5 you will have to go to TS's gargre and look at it there, or at least look at most of it..... Warning tho - it's not a pretty sight and has been known to reduce a grown man to tears!

[2_SL0]

Ok OK OK, I feel it is time to shed some light on this. Sparky, Jaybee,GET READY for a news flash. I believe the people you thought you were riding with on a KB ride, was INFACT a group of Triumph and Aprilla riders. You pulled into AB and literally pulled out behind the Triumph people before anyone had a chance to say hi. (These were not slow old Triumphs.) So infact I dont think you have been on a KB ride. :confused2

[Sparky]

Howdy Guys and Girls, seems there are quite a few people who like the idea of a cruise so it will be great if all of you people turn up on Sunday, As stated in the beginning we are definitly not goig to go fast so Lucyloo you got the right idea. Lets just cruise, enjoy the scenery and chat. If more experienced rider are willing to share their knowlage, that is coooool. But if Motoracer wants to do that as a seperate trip I will probably one of the first people to sign up. So Mototracer thanks, let us know what's happening.
As for"L" plates is concerned: HEY I"VE GOT ONE TOOO, that's what the ride is all about so come along and meet us all and get a few more K's on the clock. That's as far as I see it the only way to learn to enjoy our bikes and ride with others. dveus, I'll text you on the day if you like as we will regroup a few times before we get to Miranda and we'd love to have you tag along the rest of the way. So I hope I answered most concerns people might have and love to see as many of you as we can. Thought we'd travel in small groups and have a few stops along the way so we all can catch up.
Lets have a happy run guys :shifty:

[Sparky]

Ok OK OK, I feel it is time to shed some light on this. Sparky, Jaybee,GET READY for a news flash. I believe the people you thought you were riding with on a KB ride, was INFACT a group of Triumph and Aprilla riders. You pulled into AB and literally pulled out behind the Triumph people before anyone had a chance to say hi. (These were not slow old Triumphs.) So infact I dont think you have been on a KB ride. :confused2


:doh: well now we feel realy stupid, never mind it was a good day to drool over nice bikes.
We'll have to try it again, Hmm NEWBIE's ay :Oops:

[2_SL0]

Didnt mean to make anyone feel stupid dude, but I went on that ride and I am THE WORLDS SLOWEST RIDER, (apart from Crashe, hehehe) the fast guys are up the front, I never felt any preassure to speed up, I went at my pace. They wait for you at all the turn offs. I would say its good if there is a couple of you at the back, wont be so lonely, hehehe. But you ride at your pace. :ride:

[jaybee]

Ok OK OK, I feel it is time to shed some light on this. Sparky, Jaybee,GET READY for a news flash. I believe the people you thought you were riding with on a KB ride, was INFACT a group of Triumph and Aprilla riders. You pulled into AB and literally pulled out behind the Triumph people before anyone had a chance to say hi. (These were not slow old Triumphs.) So infact I dont think you have been on a KB ride. :confused2

someone yell at me on Sunday if i do the same thing again aye :disapint: must be alsimas setting in :unsure:

[Sparky]

Didnt mean to make anyone feel stupid dude, but I went on that ride and I am THE WORLDS SLOWEST RIDER, (apart from Crashe, hehehe) the fast guys are up the front, I never felt any preassure to speed up, I went at my pace. They wait for you at all the turn offs. I would say its good if there is a couple of you at the back, wont be so lonely, hehehe. But you ride at your pace. :ride:

:2thumbsup no worries i feel stupid the best of times :yes: suppose we should have checked and introduced ourselfs, but when we arrived everybody took of so......... Never mind a great day for a ride.
Sounds like everyone is claiming to be slow :lol: hmm we'll see on sunday . By what standard are we gauging "slow" :sly:

[crashe]

well if Judderbar and I both make it.... it will be slow..
Judderbar is the king of slow and Im the queen of slow...

[enigma51]

So that nobody rides off on the wrong group lets give a short description of the type and color of your bike. Ill start K3 gsxr600 Alstare paint colors (For those of you that dont watch supersport that is Yellow and purple) it has a scraped exhaust and right hand side fiaring. I wear silver spool leather and a silver shoei helmet.

[justsomeguy]

Don't worry.... just turn up and meet at the carpark........ KB'ers usually take really good care of fellow riders..........

Me: Black ZZR and everything else except for a green helmet

[crashe]

well ya cant miss my bike......
Its the black and white Virago cruiser... :scooter:
My helmet is white with a rainbow sticker and a AA sticker on the back.
Oh yeah and I am vertically challenged....lol

Just park up near the food place, but not in the disabled carparks.....
and just ask the riders "Are you a KB'er?"
They will either answer you "Yep" or look at you blankly... then you will know if you got the right group or not...lol

[SPman]

I might come along too! After Xmas/new year, just cant really afford any more points for a while! (knew I should have bought that detector!) A nice relaxed ride might just be the go .

[jaxda]

Might just have to organise myself and turn up for this also. :ride: I'll be the one on the red Zeal with the circa 1970's brown leathers. :o Should be a good day for it. :sunny:

[erik]

Cool, another Zeal :)

[Motoracer]

I can't afford to come tomorrow AND next Sunday sorry. I am on a strict budget to prepare for Paeroa.

Have fun you lot! :niceone:

[Posh Tourer :P]

I'll be there, I need a ride after the past two weeks without...

It may be an idea to set a few ground rules if we have lots of newbie riders, just to keep things flowing along. The best group rides work when the person(s) in front are in charge. They choose the places to stop, and everyone regroups at that point, not inbetween at your own whim. As long as the people up the front are sensible enough, this works, and in my experience, this is how a KB ride normally happens. There may be fast guys up the front, but they always stop at the intersections.

Also, a little group etiquitte for those who don't know it yet:
When riding behind someone, particularly on straights, ride in a staggered pattern ie first person on right hand wheel track, second on left hand wheel track etc. This gives you more stopping room... Around twisties this obviously falls apart, but well....
Be careful passing people unless you know them. Overtaking can be a great source of confusion when you are riding in a group. It is probably better to overtake as if the bike infront was a car, and go into the other lane.
Particularly on more organised rides (this may not qualify so much) it is the responsibility of the people at the back and front to make sure everyone is ok. If anyone does have a crash/breakdown, don't all immediately stop. Make sure you can park your bike safely off the road if you have to stop (even if it is 1km up the road), and you won't all create a hassle for the rest of the traffic. Usually the leader of the group will be stopping regularly anyway, so there shouldnt be any need for everyone to stop at the particular point that an incident takes place.

[Lord Pac]

the fast guys are up the front, I never felt any preassure to speed up, I went at my pace. They wait for you at all the turn offs. I would say its good if there is a couple of you at the back, wont be so lonely, hehehe. But you ride at your pace. :ride:

BUMP :Punk:

[justsomeguy]

I'll be there, I need a ride after the past two weeks without...

It may be an idea to set a few ground rules if we have lots of newbie riders, just to keep things flowing along. The best group rides work when the person(s) in front are in charge. They choose the places to stop, and everyone regroups at that point, not inbetween at your own whim. As long as the people up the front are sensible enough, this works, and in my experience, this is how a KB ride normally happens. There may be fast guys up the front, but they always stop at the intersections.

Also, a little group etiquitte for those who don't know it yet:
When riding behind someone, particularly on straights, ride in a staggered pattern ie first person on right hand wheel track, second on left hand wheel track etc. This gives you more stopping room... Around twisties this obviously falls apart, but well....
Be careful passing people unless you know them. Overtaking can be a great source of confusion when you are riding in a group. It is probably better to overtake as if the bike infront was a car, and go into the other lane.
Particularly on more organised rides (this may not qualify so much) it is the responsibility of the people at the back and front to make sure everyone is ok. If anyone does have a crash/breakdown, don't all immediately stop. Make sure you can park your bike safely off the road if you have to stop (even if it is 1km up the road), and you won't all create a hassle for the rest of the traffic. Usually the leader of the group will be stopping regularly anyway, so there shouldnt be any need for everyone to stop at the particular point that an incident takes place.

Good Job mate...... can't wait 14 hours left :devil2:

[Sparky]

So who doing the countdown??? :rolleyes: 13 Hours to go, well the bike got a full tank of fuel, oil, water hmm what else??checked the tyres, battery etc so I think its ready. Got the maps for those who need them, riding gear etc and still worrie I am forgetting something. :unsure:
Now all we need is that beautifull sunshine and a good turnout of fellow bikers and we'll have a great day. :yeah:
Looking forward to meeting you all. And if anybody needs to contact me after I leave in the morning you can text or call me on: 021-728158 :mobile:
Well I am of to see a video so we'll catch you all tomorrow.

[Goddess of Goof]

:first: Now all we need is that beautifull sunshine and a good turnout of fellow bikers and we'll have a great day. :yeah:
Looking forward to meeting you all. And if anybody needs to contact me after I leave in the morning you can text or call me on: 021-728158 :mobile:

Hey I will be there too - with my little old 250cc FZR Yammy which I have re-purchased back - cos I loved it so much.....

This was the bike I rode after being away from motorcycling for 20 years, and it was more fun than you can shake a stick at. !!

Coming with SP Man and a friend also, so should be a great day. See you all there.

:ride:

[Motoracer]

Haven't seen you for a while BF! Welcome back and congrats on the 2 fiddy!! :)

[jaybee]

So who doing the countdown??? :rolleyes: 13 Hours to go, well the bike got a full tank of fuel, oil, water hmm what else??checked the tyres, battery etc so I think its ready. Got the maps for those who need them, riding gear etc and still worrie I am forgetting something. .


I no ..................................The Camera !!

[Sparky]

I no ..................................The Camera !!

Its packed and ready, you know me never leave home without it
Even remembered spare batteries :cool2:

[enigma51]

Is there a fuel stop at the botanical gardens

[Sparky]

Is there a fuel stop at the botanical gardens

Yeah there is a gas station nearby:niceone:

[Devil]

Is there a fuel stop at the botanical gardens
I was going to ask the same thing.
My bike has a fairly short range (150km)

[enigma51]

I was going to ask the same thing.
My bike has a fairly short range (150km)
A 250 should get more than just 150

[enigma51]

If any one wants tips on riding etc etc etc ask as I know some people dont like being told they are doing something wrong

[Sparky]

Well folks see you all out there, I am leaving now, so here is looking forward to a great day :sunny:

[El Dopa]

Fo those of you who may have worried about my disappearance, I had
a minor low speed bin in gravel at the side of the road in Clevedon. I am fine, bike is bent but rideable. Will start another thread to let you know the details.

Hope you all had a good day. I didn't have anyone's cellphone no. 'til i got back into town, so I couldn't contact anyone.

[MikeL]

Sorry to hear of your little incident, El Dopa. A similar thing happened to me some time ago at the Kaiawa toilet - they had put some new gravel down and it was a lot deeper than before. I ended up with my right ankle trapped under the bike. Fortunately no damage to me or the bike but I needed help to lift it off!

The ride today was great. Only problem was the frequent stops. Normally I don't mind but the only way to keep cool today was to keep moving, and within a minute of stopping I was dripping with sweat. I did ask if anyone would mind if I took my leather pants off but I got a funny look so decided not to...

And then at a stop on the way back I noticed the XJR slowly tilting over as the sidestand dug into the melting tar.

But an enjoyable ride with some good roads and good company. Thanks, everyone.

[Yokai]

We _were_ worried about you - but by the time we'd really figured that you weren't with us, we were at Kaiaua. Glad to hear that you are OK... Anything that we can do to help?

What a great ride though - nice to finally meet some people, and a great crowd ...

[justsomeguy]

And then at a stop on the way back I noticed the XJR slowly tilting over as the sidestand dug into the melting tar.



Hmmmm.... it was spooky seeing your stand sinking into the road............:(


Very nice ride........

I got late (as usual)......... reached the car park by 10:50......... no one there......

So did some riding around until I found an internet cafe...... went and printed out Sparky's map

highlighted the route, stuck it to my tank and took off........ was a lot of fun trying to catch up....... did my best with my less than 1000kms riding experience..... was trying to do a steady 110 on the straight bits.......

Got passed by some dude on a silver GSXRSomething... was big enough to be a 1000,

I never even saw the fella in my mirrors........ he just appeared next to me passed me and dissapeared ahead........

Caught ZApf and others waiting for ELDopa, they were getting quite worried by this time and I think one of them went to find you........glad to know you're safe.

Anyway I managed to carry on and the rest of you know the rest

CAN THOSE FELLAS THAT TOOK THE PICS PLEASE POST THEM????

[MikeL]

A few pix...

[justsomeguy]

Hey....... in pics 1 & 2 is that Frosty? and Danger Dave?


Where did they go?

Did they come for the ride????

[Waylander]

:brick: Damn i wish i could have shown up for this one. Sounds like it was fun and i would have been one of the younger guys on one of the bigger bikes :yeah: ohwell maybe next sunday :ride:

[justsomeguy]

Next Sunday is the big one....... looking forward to meeting The MR........ so far from what people say he seems like a mythical creature.......

[aff-man]

Sorry i couldn't make it... looks like you guys n gals had fun..... The 21st kinda left me in no condition to try play catch up. Hopefully will be on the next one :Punk:

[justsomeguy]

hmmmm missed that yellow mohawk.......... by the way I got to give you the Road Code back.......

[justsomeguy]

Please can I have more pics?

There;s so many of you online on this thread at the mo.... fingers crossed...

[crashe]

Yep that was Frosty in Pic 2.... he ummm rode out on his new bike on his way to work in Devonport.... a sort of tikitour trip for him....lol
So I do hope that he made it to work riding with one hand....lol

Yep a great day riding.... I was just cruising at 80 to 90km most of the time.... 100 on the straights.... much slower on the corners... but it was great.... for me to find the right lines on the corners....

There was just one patch right on the windy corner where the tarseal had totally melted.... was wondering about Two Smoker hitting it.... but he saw it in time...

26 bikes in all when we all sat down for fish-n-chips... well Zarf showed up late, but he was running tail end charlie, well thats his story...lol.

I absolutely thoroughly enjoyed the ride it was a nice casual pace....
Looking forward to see more pic's.

It was also great to see Riff Raff back out on her bike... Riff I hope your neck is ok tonight.... particulary after one bump on the road... and I was most impressed how you didnt want to have a ride on the back of that trailer, when it pulled out right in front of you.... impressive braking skills.....

The best part was to see Riff Raff challenging a Kid on a go-kart for a race in Papakura carpark.... ummmm the kid won.... but Riff raff gave it a good go for the first lap....to be overtaken on the straight....lol

[changing_man]

Well, my first KB event and the trusty GN let me down... again. So why does everyone think they run and run?!

Many thanks to:

Sparky and Jaybee for organising
JayBee for offering to escort me whilst I found out if Frostie's (first) attempt to fix the problem helped - sorry for not sticking with you, JB, I had to find out if the problem was sorted which meant opening up the throttle...
The biker who helped out El Dopa (see http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=156998#post156998 for that story!) who kindly escorted me back to town with El Dopa's bike loaded up in his truck - whilst I figured out the only way to ride it was to use half-throttle or less, otherwise it just died...

But most of all Tony Frost (he's grrreeeeaaaaattttt! Maybe only the poms will get this, but ho ho ho all the same) for completely fixing the GN. Maybe he can elaborate on the technical details, seeing as I am mechanically challenged, but basically he fully stripped the carb, reset the fuel mixture from Coleman's last effort, found a loose wiring (for the coil?), and spotted a piece of wire in the spark plug where there shouldn't be any bits of wire at all.

So no problems at all on the ride home from his yard - it's mint. At least as mint as it ever was :)

See you next time, hopefully!

Mike

[Waylander]

.....But most of all Tony Frost (he's grrreeeeaaaaattttt! Maybe only the poms will get this, but ho ho ho all the same)....

Mike

not only poms will get it if they are clever :eyepoke:

[MikeL]

Please can I have more pics?


How about these...

[justsomeguy]

How about these...

thanks......

[Waylander]

How about these...
that guy in the red jacket in the last pic looks like one of my old work mates from texas........ twin stranger perhaps? lol

[2_SL0]

Nice cruise in the sun. :scooter:

[MacD]

Please can I have more pics?

Here's a few more...

We had a great day, thanks Sparky. :apint:

[FROSTY]

But most of all Tony Frost (he's grrreeeeaaaaattttt! Maybe only the poms will get this, but ho ho ho all the same) for completely fixing the GN. Maybe he can elaborate on the technical details, seeing as I am mechanically challenged, but basically he fully stripped the carb, reset the fuel mixture from Coleman's last effort, found a loose wiring (for the coil?), and spotted a piece of wire in the spark plug where there shouldn't be any bits of wire at all.

So no problems at all on the ride home from his yard - it's mint. At least as mint as it ever was :)

See you next time, hopefully!

Mike
Hey mike it was my pleasure dude
With a GNOOO its just a matter of aplying common sense.
To tell ya the truth Im not sure which thing fixed the bike but im leaning more and more towards that loose connection

[FROSTY]

Yep that was Frosty in Pic 2.... he ummm rode out on his new bike on his way to work in Devonport.... a sort of tikitour trip for him....lol
So I do hope that he made it to work riding with one hand....lol

I definitely positively was not there. It must have been my doppleganger
being as I'm under strict doctors orders not to use that arm for anything strenuous.
My doppleganger said to tell you lot it was good to meet ya all. Sorry he couldn't join ya but he'd been riding since 6.30am and had to head off to work.

[El Dopa]

We _were_ worried about you - but by the time we'd really figured that you weren't with us, we were at Kaiaua. Glad to hear that you are OK... Anything that we can do to help?

What a great ride though - nice to finally meet some people, and a great crowd ...

Yeah, I'm really sorry about the lack of communication. Next time we maybe need to spread the mobile no's around a bit more.

I've had a quick look at the bike. Needs: a new mirror and mirror pole/stand? Possibly a bit more difficult than it appears at first glance, just 'cos it broke off near to the clutch/base, and a new front left indicator bulb and cover.

Also, the steering has been bent back into shape, mostly. But I want to get it checked in case it has the potential to develop into something serious.

Apart from that it seems to be all cosmetic.

[Posh Tourer :P]

We _were_ worried about you - but by the time we'd really figured that you weren't with us, we were at Kaiaua. Glad to hear that you are OK... Anything that we can do to help?

What a great ride though - nice to finally meet some people, and a great crowd ...

_You_ might not have noticed until Kaiaua, but the "Most Observant KBer" was aware of this fact since Clevedon. We left there long after you did, and left Mike waiting there just in case.... There were mutterings about him going home anyway, don't know where they came from :S

[Posh Tourer :P]

Got passed by some dude on a silver GSXRSomething... was big enough to be a 1000,

I never even saw the fella in my mirrors........ he just appeared next to me passed me and dissapeared ahead........

He caught up to me just before Kaiaua..... Should I be able to keep him off my arse through the corners? :devil2:

Twas GSXR1000, but he didnt wanna stop at Kaiaua

[Posh Tourer :P]

Piccies.....

[Riff Raff]

Well today's ride was great. I met up with everyone at Clevedon after deciding at the last minute to come along for a "short" blat. Good to see so many people turn up, and especially so many 250s and newer riders. Well done guys for organising the ride - I bet you didn't expect so many people. This created a little bit of a logistical problem, but on the whole I think the ride went pretty well.
Neck was pretty good for most of the ride - there were a few nasty bumps I went over that caused me to wince, but all in all pretty good.
By the time we all got back to Papakura I wasn't quite ready for the ride to end - so I took on a kid in a go kart while everyone was fart arsing around trying to decide whether they were going home or going for a bit more of a blat. Does anyone have pics of that?
So then TS, Dveus, Zapf, Justsomeguy and myself headed to Bombay Autobahn where we caught up with SPman, Bestfun and their friend. After a beverage and long natter, TS, Dveus, Zapf and myself headed out to Tuakau, then a short blat down 22, turned round and then out to Port Waikato (nice ride to PW, btw) before heading home. So good to be back on my bike after 6 weeks. I'm also soooooooooo ready for a bigger bike. Thanks everyone. I had a blast today. :banana:

[El Dopa]

Seems to be a demand for slower, less hectic rides, judging by todays turnout.

So whens the next one?

[justsomeguy]

Seems to be a demand for slower, less hectic rides, judging by todays turnout.

So whens the next one?

Next Sunday thanks to MR, then there's the Jaffa meet on the 3rd, you can come down to meremere on the 4th...... and we're sure to have organised something else by then........... at KB the fun never stops........

[dveus]

Hey guys, Im staying out at Miranda this weekend, so will have no net access, can one of you guys txt me what time you'll be going through and i will tag along.

Cheers,
Mat. 027 2096079

Thanks to whoever it was that texted me, I didn't notice it until about 5pm, Luckily I had managed to get up early this morning and meet up with everyone at Clevedon.

[Sparky]

:2thumbsup What a great day for a ride!!! I loved seeing that many people turn up this morning. Thank you all for coming and supporting us newbies.
The only problem is that now I am jalous, all those beutifull bike :love:
I hope everybody had a good day I know I did. Sorry to hear about the little mishap el dopa but good to hear it worked out OK. Thanks to those who took it upon themself to stop at the intersections and guide us along the way and the advise we picked up along the way. If that what KB rides are about I want more of them :yeah: And yes I did get a photo of that gokart race, good bit of fun to end the day.
Jaybee and I went home for a coffee after that, I see some people didn't quite have enough and continued riding. Maybe I should join a longer ride next time because when I came home the house was empty (wife and kids gone to the Movies) so back on the bike for another ride and a visit.
Anyway here are some pics I took (59 in total), thank you all for a great day
Untill next time
I

[enigma51]

Thanks every one for the ride I had to leave early as there was problems at work that needed sorted out TS good to see you again espically on the 125

[Sparky]

dunno what happened to the pics so i'll try again

[Devil]

twas a good ride today. I wasn't so knackered after it as I was after the last KB ride I was on! Niec scenery, haven't been around the are before.

Nice to meet those of you who I hadn't met. Im just worried about what DangerDave is going to do with those pics of me he took with my bike. WILL I BE FAMOUS??? :P

Enjoyable cruise, sorry to here about your incident El Dopa.

[jaybee]

awesome day was great to get out wid you lot , was bloody tired though have a new born :baby: thats kept me up for a week now wid no sleep , well a lil shut eye , hence was pretty quiet like a mouse, but lets catch up on some sleep and meet again ,


who wants more piccys ???????

[jaybee]

Well, my first KB event and the trusty GN let me down... again. So why does everyone think they run and run?!

Many thanks to:

Sparky and Jaybee for organising
JayBee for offering to escort me whilst I found out if Frostie's (first) attempt to fix the problem helped - sorry for not sticking with you, JB,

no prob dude , good to see all is fixed now !! c u again sumday

[2_SL0]

awesome day was great to get out wid you lot , was bloody tired though have a new born :baby: thats kept me up for a week now wid no sleep , well a lil shut eye , hence was pretty quiet like a mouse, but lets catch up on some sleep and meet again ,


who wants more piccys ???????


I know the feeling, we have a 1yr old, the wee fello grabs naps all thru the day and keeps us up thru the night, lolol. :yes: :2thumbsup

[Posh Tourer :P]

Seems to be a demand for slower, less hectic rides, judging by todays turnout.

So whens the next one?

Why don't you all turn up to the rides then? I turn up and there's no-one to be slower and less hectic with!! Apart from MikeL occasionally.....

It's not that scary, really......Unless you pick an obviously fast ride......

[Goddess of Goof]

:yes: An awesome day, complete with wonderful scenery, excellent company, and a bloody good ride as well......Well for those whose bikes stayed the course "////><" of course.

Our 250cc / Learners and Friends group is in great shape .....

What more could anyone want !!


Thank you to Sparky who had the idea and organised it, and to all who contributed, and those who attended.

A great bunch, and hope to see you all again soon.

DO IT AGAIN :yes: DO IT AGAIN - SOOOOOON :yes:

Oh - and I still love my ikkle baby bike - even though the seat's as hard as crap...
And it needs constant gear changing to even get up the hills at all....
And it vibrates --- mmmm hhhhh mmmm - They say "never go backwards" but I reckon a lot of riders would love to have their first bike back again. Agree ???

[Posh Tourer :P]

More piccies

[Sparky]

Just uploaded all my pics for the day to Webshots, sorry Jaybee yours slipped through too. If you like to have a look click here: :cool2:

http://community.webshots.com/album/257434796uskvRi

or copy/paste into browser. I hope it worked.

[Zapf]

Good to see all the old and new faces... thanks for a fun day and hopefully see u all again!

And Justsomeguy... go DO that BRONZ course! :)

[ajturbo]

Well today's ride was great. I met up with everyone at Clevedon after deciding at the last minute to come along for a "short" blat. Good to see so many people turn up, and especially so many 250s and newer riders. Well done guys for organising the ride - I bet you didn't expect so many people. This created a little bit of a logistical problem, but on the whole I think the ride went pretty well.
Neck was pretty good for most of the ride - there were a few nasty bumps I went over that caused me to wince, but all in all pretty good.
By the time we all got back to Papakura I wasn't quite ready for the ride to end - so I took on a kid in a go kart while everyone was fart arsing around trying to decide whether they were going home or going for a bit more of a blat. Does anyone have pics of that?
So then TS, Dveus, Zapf, Justsomeguy and myself headed to Bombay Autobahn where we caught up with SPman, Bestfun and their friend. After a beverage and long natter, TS, Dveus, Zapf and myself headed out to Tuakau, then a short blat down 22, turned round and then out to Port Waikato (nice ride to PW, btw) before heading home. So good to be back on my bike after 6 weeks. I'm also soooooooooo ready for a bigger bike. Thanks everyone. I had a blast today. :banana:


FINALY... good to see you got out there matey!!! :wavey:
hope you don't sufer to much over the next couple of days!
:ride: :ride:
take it easy ........ :yeah:

andy

[Sparky]

I see DangerDave had a good day, seen his report and pics?

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=157498#post157498

[Riff Raff]

Just uploaded all my pics for the day to Webshots
Wow, heaps of happy snaps. Well done! :)

[Lucyloo]

Thank you to everyone for a great day.
It was fantastic to have a relaxed ride with so many bikers.
L.

[crashe]

Great pictures taken by everyone.......

Dang it, I need a digi camera....

[Two Smoker]

Well everyone, thanks for the ride :niceone: I had a great time... That was virtually a KB ride, the only thing missing was a few of the fast guys, and Death doing wheelies....

I hope that everyone saw that KB rides are generally organised and people wait at the intersections for others....

If you want to come on a normal KB ride, you basically only need to be able to do the speed limit (100kmh) because there are others that do this on KB rides rather than going balls out.... So now you guys wont be scared :niceone: If it is going to be a fast ride, the organiser of the ride will say on the thread that is will be a fast ride, and not recommended for slower riders... But if you see a ride being organised and it doesnt have that warning, by all means pop along.... I wont have my 600 on the road for a while, so there will always be a smaller bike there....

Thanks for all the pics, and sorry if i broke your camera with my ugly RG150 hehehe.....

[El Dopa]

Why don't you all turn up to the rides then? I turn up and there's no-one to be slower and less hectic with!! Apart from MikeL occasionally.....

It's not that scary, really......Unless you pick an obviously fast ride......

Well, this is the first one I went on, 'cos i'm still on my L's (not for long, with a bit of luck), and it happened to coincide with me feeling confident enough in my own abilities to stretch my wings a bit.

That's why I've not been out and about before.

Still, when there's another one, drop me a PM if you're going, and we'll form a rearguard.

[Riff Raff]

ducks from RR :crazy:
Leave me out of your fussin and a feudin!

[SPman]

Still, when there's another one, drop me a PM if you're going, and we'll form a rearguard.
Me too - its quite fun just doodling along at the back, taking it easy.

[Posh Tourer :P]

Well, this is the first one I went on, 'cos i'm still on my L's (not for long, with a bit of luck), and it happened to coincide with me feeling confident enough in my own abilities to stretch my wings a bit.

That's why I've not been out and about before.

Still, when there's another one, drop me a PM if you're going, and we'll form a rearguard.

That wasn't particularly aimed at you, it was aimed at everyone who won't come out on KB rides.

Unfortunately I like riding at 110-120, and going relatively fast around corners, so i end up caught in the middle, without enough top speed to keep up with the slower "faster" guys.... Irritating....

I'll certainly note when I'm going, but there won't be many, cos I've not had much spare time recently, and I'm going on holiday in March....

[2_SL0]

That wasn't particularly aimed at you, it was aimed at everyone who won't come out on KB rides.

Unfortunately I like riding at 110-120, and going relatively fast around corners, so i end up caught in the middle, without enough top speed to keep up with the slower "faster" guys.... Irritating....

I'll certainly note when I'm going, but there won't be many, cos I've not had much spare time recently, and I'm going on holiday in March....


Hhmm I wonder who that was hehehe :whistle: :) :o

[Posh Tourer :P]

Hhmm I wonder who that was hehehe :whistle: :) :o

Dunno..... :sneaky2:

Whoever it was, it gave me something to think about rather than just riding on my own like I normally end up doing at times :D