Back on two wheels - yay

[Riff Raff]

Was chatting to Backfire on MSN today and told him my neck was feeling pretty good today and I was really tempted to get on my bike and just go for a little ride. Well he suggested I ride round to his place (a couple of kms away) for a coffee and to see how it felt. Before he knew what hit him I was logged off MSN, had the bike out warming up and threw my gear on. Well that short ride felt pretty good, so after a couple of hours of drinking coffee and solving the world's problems, I hopped back on my bike and went for a short ride.
Headed through Hunua Gorge, a quick fiddle to find reserve and then a quick detour to Hunua Shell to fill up. Felt pretty good so far so I headed back to Papakura via Ponga Road - that would be a great road if it wasn't so bumpy and didn't have so many patches of loose gravel. Nevertheless it was devoid of traffic so I happily nana'd over at a top speed of 80kph.
On the whole it was pretty good, the only real time I felt discomfort was an extended wait at an intersection where I noticed the weight of the helmet on my neck.
So, fortunately, my head didn't fall off, and whilst there is a little bit of discomfort now, it is totally offset by the feeling of inner wellbeing I've got from getting out on my bike. :banana: :banana: :banana:
I think I would probably be the happiest wee cherub on the planet right now!! :D :) :spudbooge :2thumbsup :ride:

[merv]

Good on ya mate!!

[Firefight]

Was chatting to Backfire on MSN today and told him my neck was feeling pretty good today and I was really tempted to get on my bike and just go for a little ride. Well he suggested I ride round to his place (a couple of kms away) for a coffee and to see how it felt. Before he knew what hit him I was logged off MSN, had the bike out warming up and threw my gear on. Well that short ride felt pretty good, so after a couple of hours of drinking coffee and solving the world's problems, I hopped back on my bike and went for a short ride.
Headed through Hunua Gorge, a quick fiddle to find reserve and then a quick detour to Hunua Shell to fill up. Felt pretty good so far so I headed back to Papakura via Ponga Road - that would be a great road if it wasn't so bumpy and didn't have so many patches of loose gravel. Nevertheless it was devoid of traffic so I happily nana'd over at a top speed of 80kph.
On the whole it was pretty good, the only real time I felt discomfort was an extended wait at an intersection where I noticed the weight of the helmet on my neck.
So, fortunately, my head didn't fall off, and whilst there is a little bit of discomfort now, it is totally offset by the feeling of inner wellbeing I've got from getting out on my bike. :banana: :banana: :banana:
I think I would probably be the happiest wee cherub on the planet right now!! :D :) :spudbooge :2thumbsup :ride:



hey Sue, great to hear your back on the bike, and guess what your not the only ambo back on a bike today, Speedmedic got the chance to ride a decent bike this afternoon, but I'll let him tell you all about that.

Will you be up for a ride Tuesdayish ?, let me know, Ia'm on leave from 08.00hours Tuesday Morning.

F/F :crazy:

[manuboy]

Back into it eh? Congrats - just in time for the shit hot weather as well...:yeah:

Don't take it the wrong way - but about .25 millseconds after you created the thread, the sites Apache Server and the MYSQL database breathed a sigh of immense relief... :shit:

[Riff Raff]

Will you be up for a ride Tuesdayish ?, let me know, Ia'm on leave from 08.00hours Tuesday Morning.
F/F :crazy:
My bike will be getting it's WOF on Tuesday (due in Dec) so I can hopefully go and do my full licence in the next few weeks.
Also I don't know how I'll be just yet at faster pace with wind buffeting. Didn't want to try that today - was just so happy to be back on bike and going for nana ride. Might go for a short blat tomorrow and see how I go. Don't want to overdo things before going back to work.

[Riff Raff]

Don't take it the wrong way - but about .25 millseconds after you created the thread, the sites Apache Server and the MYSQL database breathed a sigh of immense relief... :shit:
:lol: He he, I bet there's a whole lot of KBers breathing sighs of relief too! I'd like to attempt whoredom before going back to work tho....

[Firefight]

My bike will be getting it's WOF on Tuesday (due in Dec) so I can hopefully go and do my full licence in the next few weeks.
Also I don't know how I'll be just yet at faster pace with wind buffeting. Didn't want to try that today - was just so happy to be back on bike and going for nana ride. Might go for a short blat tomorrow and see how I go. Don't want to overdo things before going back to work.

fair enuff, let me know if you change your mind.

F/F :crazy:

[Riff Raff]

fair enuff, let me know if you change your mind.
F/F :crazy:
Believe me if I feel ok I'll be dragging you out kicking and screaming for a ride!!! Not that you'll object I'm sure...

[NinjaBoy]

Good to hear you're back on the bike again. Just in time for the sunny weather. Hey good luck for the full license test, although I don't think you'll need it.

Hope to be out with you soon. :ride:

Gah

[toads]

glad to hear you are up and about again, good luck with the licence!

[Storm]

Stoked to hear the good word. Best of luck with both the license and the whoring. Just how much has your post count gone up over the period you've been debiked? :laugh:

[Zapf]

hay. congrats. great to hear u are able bodied on the bike

just take it easy aya... , maybe one of those helmet neck brace things might help support the weight.

See ya .... out and about hopefully.

[Riff Raff]

I think I will rival RR as happiest camper here today.
It's a double Yay day!!! :banana:
FF you're a bloody legend. :2thumbsup:

[Coyote]

Good to hear your back on the bike

You'll be pulling wheelies in no time :eek:

[StoneChucker]

Thats so cool to hear, if you take it bit by bit you'll be out for the whole day in no time. :ride:

I went for a nice ride, all be it solo, up the Takas, to Martinborough, up the gladstone hill, water tower road and to Masterton. Saw a little of the airshow from the sidestreets. Back through Martinborough and home over the hill again. I just suffer quite badly from allergies, with the current crap in the air. :crazy: I'm rubbing my eyes as we speak :o

Ride safe.
Dave.

[Posh Tourer :P]

Just how much has your post cunt gone up over the period you've been debiked? :laugh:

Isnt that the sort of thing you get *after* you become a whore?

[Riff Raff]

Good to hear your back on the bike
You'll be pulling wheelies in no time :eek:
Actually bike was so eager to go this morning that she pulled a very small one down my road!

[Skunk]

Good to hear Riff Raff. :yeah: :Punk:

[crazylittleshit]

congrades If your up for a ride in future Im keen. :msn-wink:

[Firefight]

So big thanks to FF.. your:banana: :banana: :banana: :yes: :cool: :2thumbsup


no worries Glen, glad you got to ride a proper bike, your welcome anytime man, just hope your own pride and joy is sorted soon..

F/F :wacko:

[John]

congradulations on your 'getting back into it' I cant imagine how you or the others feel not riding for so long, I've got withdrawal already after a day - what ever you do ride safe and take care!!

[Two Smoker]

no worries Glen, glad you got to ride a proper bike, your welcome anytime man, just hope your own pride and joy is sorted soon..

F/F :wacko:

BAH!!! You're only worthy of saying that if you owned a Gixxer.... :shifty:

Great to see you back on the bike RR!!!! :D If only i could say the same about me :crybaby:

[MSTRS]

Good to hear, RR. And it was such a nice day too.

[Motoracer]

Good on ya Riffy!!! :Punk:

[inlinefour]

I tell you there is nothing better for me after a bad day working in the Inpatient Psychiatric Unit than a bloody good spin on my bike. Helps sort out my attitude , which becomes a problem if the weather is crap :angry2:

[Coyote]

Actually bike was so eager to go this morning that she pulled a very small one down my road!
Booyah! :headbang:

[Hitcher]

Another down back up. Excellent news! Keep at it! As the Romans said:

Fiat lux (oh, sorry, that's Latin for car wash)
Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes (no, those were that lovely gay couple we met in Rarotonga)
Sic transit, gloria mundi! Yes, that's the one -- the illness will pass and you'll feel better by Monday!

[Roadrash]

Just got my bike back together too, tank seems to be holding fuel this time,
so why am i on here you ask , i have no idea, going for a ride.......
:done: :done: :done: :done:

[Firefight]

BAH!!! You're only worthy of saying that if you owned a Gixxer.... :shifty:
:crybaby:


Yeah, yeah what ever Chris :eyepoke:

F/F

[avgas]

good on ya, riding allows you to ignore all pain

[Ms Piggy]

I think I would probably be the happiest wee cherub on the planet right now!! :D :) :spudbooge :2thumbsup :ride:

Great news my dear!! :2thumbsup Good on ya!

[aff-man]

Good on ya..... SOOOOOOO this means you'll be riding to the monthly meet in a couple of weeks. Maybe you could show us some of that a-for-mentioned egarness your bike seems to be displaying :2thumbsup :2thumbsup :ride:

[Two Smoker]

Yeah, yeah what ever Chris :eyepoke:

F/F

LOL, im not going to stop hassling you until you get a better bike.... (Namely a K5 GSX-R600, ive got one for sale if you want.... 1 lady owner only ever used for sunday rides to church... A little bent, but nothing polish wont take out :shutup: )

[Posh Tourer :P]

LOL, im not going to stop hassling you until you get a better bike.... (Namely a K5 GSX-R600, ive got one for sale if you want.... 1 lady owner only ever used for sunday rides to church... A little bent, but nothing polish wont take out :shutup: )

I WANT some of that polish......

[Waylander]

:crybaby: i want my bike legall dammit, i miss her!!! stupid moving company :argh:

[SPman]

I WANT some of that polish......

Me too.......!

[Firefight]

LOL, im not going to stop hassling you until you get a better bike.... (Namely a K5 GSX-R600, ive got one for sale if you want.... 1 lady owner only ever used for sunday rides to church... A little bent, but nothing polish wont take out :shutup: )


keep hassling Chris, need all the imput I can get before I make up my mind !
got it down to two bikes, I guess you know which ones :yeah:

F/F :ride:

[FROSTY]

yep ones a mighty xj900

[ajturbo]

good one Riff Raff!
out on the bike....... :Punk: :Punk: :Punk:
glad you have taken the first step!!!
take it easy and have lots of fun...
hope to see you on a ride again some day!.... with your FULL licence! :first:

andy

[Riff Raff]

Yesterday I intended on just going for a short blat and meeting up with the novice riders in Clevedon. I ended up doing the rest of the ride with them, and then went for another blat with a few of the guys afterwards. Once I got back on the bike, I almost had to be prised off with a crowbar because I was enjoying it so much. And best of all neck is feeling ok this morning - just the usual twinge that I haven't quite managed to get rid of yet. So watch out world, I would appear to be back!

Thanks everyone for your well wishes. :hug: