Anyone up for a ride on Sunday 6th???

[Arven]

Me and Atomic were thinking about going for a blast somewhere this sunday. Anyone keen? I was thinking the Coromandel run? Or maybe 22 again like last week... That was awesome.

Anyone interested on comming along?

[crashe]

Get a bike that you can have her on the back with ya.......
Then have a lovely day out there riding together...

[avgas]

Will get back to you on that one, i might get in the dogs box if i dont do something nice for the mrs before she goes back to Shanghai.

[Zapf]

sounds good I am keen on a ride this weekend... me got a new zorst to test out.

Coro loop sounds fun, but we need to start early.... As melting tar or hot hot sun is not fun.

[DarkDream]

You have my interest....

But is it Highway 22 or the coromandel loop.....have to agree with Zapf...hot hot sun is not fantastic unless your moving fast!!! :scooter: lol

[Lord Pac]

let us know which route and what time- could be persuaded...

[sAsLEX]

Gonna do some investigating on the likely hood of getting a bike for sunday.
Its my damn wedding anniversary though.. grrr how will i get out of this without a divorce?

take her out to dinner the night before and tell her you are going to get her her present on sunday.....

[Arven]

Right! sounds like a few people might be interested!

Well seing most of us did the 22 run the other week, we will make it the coromandel loop! I have never done it before either so someone else can lead! :P

What way do you guys normaly go to get to the coromandel loop? through Miranda and all that? or just the straight boring way?? How far is it in total do you think? (so i can give Atomic a rough quote on Gas money! Damn two strokes gobble the gas!)

If all goes well wit me we can meet early on sunday at the Autobahn cafe. Say at 9am?

[dss3]

i will most likely be keen, once ya get plans sorted i'll meet you at kopu and go from there...

ciao
_daryl

[Zapf]

PLACE TO MEET: BOTANICAL GARDENS CAR PARK - GET OFF AT ALFERSTON OFF RAMP (SOUTHEN MOTORWAY)

TIME: 9:00 AM LEAVING CARPARK AT 9:30 AM

ABILITY: ALL ABILITYS WELCOMED, WILL BE STOPPING AT ALL MAJOR INTERSECTIONS

THINGS TO BRING: COLD DRINK (IT'LL BE HOT), OPTIONAL (TOGS) WE CAN GO FOR A SWIM AT HOTWATER BEACH

FUEL: WE'LL BE STOPPING AT CLEVEDON FOR PETROL FOR THOSE THAT NEEDS TO FUEL UP

MY CELLPHONE NUMBER: 029 241 0185




I'll be happy leading... I know the way. However some of you riders will be faster than me, so up to u.

How about even eariler? like 8am? :P

and perhaps spend some time a beach between 12 and 4~5pm. As the sun would be the hottest then, and then continue back after that.

As for leaving the to the loop, maybe we can meet at the Botanical gardens @ Alferston off ramp instead? since we'll then be able to shoot off towards clevedon and towards maranda and join onto SH2 from there.

[Arven]

As for leaving the to the loop, maybe we can meet at the Botanical gardens @ Alferston off ramp instead? since we'll then be able to shoot off towards clevedon and towards maranda and join onto SH2 from there.

Well! sounds like you know the way there alot better than me! I dunno about meeting up even earlyer than 9... I do need the extra sleep on weekends!! :P

RIGHT! so were meeting at the gardens at 9am! Any other suggestions? ;)

[dss3]

Any other suggestions? ;)

Bring ya boardies.... i'll definitly be stopping for a swim somewhere!

[Zapf]

suggestions? ermm stop at Hot water beach for a swim. The carpark is right next to the beach, and there are showers right next to it.

I would hate to jump into the sea and then back into the leathers... salt + sweat... not nice...

[crashe]

Sounds like a neat ride guys, but I may not be able to make it..

Due to my granddaughter's other grandmother dying suddenly yesterday morning... (pnenomia (sp) and blood clot in leg caused heart attack) Whilst they, my daughter and her partner's family are all sorting out all the funeral stuff Im looking after the wee one... at odd times.....
So no confirming from me at all at this stage of the game.....

Will let ya know nearer the time.....

Zapf, Can you please pm me your cell ph number so that I can txt you on the morning. Thanks.

[Two Smoker]

Might come along..... if you dont mind a guy at the back pottering along....

Depends if i get a new tyre though :wacko: Sounds like MR has been "using" mine lol

[justsomeguy]

Hi Arven

Please update the first post in big letters so everyone knows where to meet.

And is this a ride for all abilities or just racers?

[Riff Raff]

Its my damn wedding anniversary though.. grrr how will i get out of this without a divorce?
Go for the divorce Glen! At least you'll get to ride as often as you want then!!! (pt)

[Motoracer]

Hi Arven

Please update the first post in big letters so everyone knows where to meet.

And is this a ride for all abilities or just racers?

All KB rides are for all abilities man, unless it is clearly stated otherwise.

I might come, I might not, We'll see.

[6Chris6]

Might come along, haven't ridden for a few weeks.
Going cold turkey :spudwhat:

[Firefight]

hey Felix, which way, clockwise or anticlockwise ?

F/F :confused:

[Rose Lee]

How fast is fast? love to come but you guys would get me lost. Have a fun ride.

[Motoracer]

hey Felix, which way, clockwise or anticlockwise ?

F/F :confused:

Go Anti! Go Anti!! Go Anti!!!

R. Lee: Pace would be quite fast up front then nice pace in the middle and a relaxed paced at the back. It's up t you if you want to come or not but if you do come, you'll be well looked after and wouldn't be ditched in the middle of no where.

P.S. Where is this Botanical Garden thingie??

[Two Smoker]

Go Anti! Go Anti!! Go Anti!!!

R. Lee: Pace would be quite fast up front then nice pace in the middle and a relaxed paced at the back. It's up t you if you want to come or not but if you do come, you'll be well looked after and wouldn't be ditched in the middle of no where.

P.S. Where is this Botanical Garden thingie??

Ill show you....

AND GO ANTI!!!! I should come, will check my rear tyre tomorrow first....

[DEATH_INC.]

Bugger can't be away all day to do the loop....have fun! :banana: :wari:

[Two Smoker]

Bugger can't be away all day to do the loop....have fun! :banana: :wari:

What about come for some of it????

[crashe]

How fast is fast? love to come but you guys would get me lost. Have a fun ride.

The guys always wait at intersections for you if you are behind them...
I am always at the back of the pack.... as is Juddarbar.
:wari: :banana: :wari: :banana:

[dss3]

What time do ya reckon you guys will be getting to Kopu? I will leave Ham's just over an hour before then. Leaving from McDonalds Te Rapa Straight should anothers wanna come across....

Catchya
Daryl

[dveus]

PLACE TO MEET: BOTANICAL GARDENS CAR PARK - GET OFF AT ALFERSTON OFF RAMP (SOUTHEN MOTORWAY)

TIME: 9:00 AM LEAVING CARPARK AT 9:30 AM

ABILITY: ALL ABILITYS WELCOMED, WILL BE STOPPING AT ALL MAJOR INTERSECTIONS

THINGS TO BRING: COLD DRINK (IT'LL BE HOT), OPTIONAL (TOGS) WE CAN GO FOR A SWIM AT HOTWATER BEACH

FUEL: WE'LL BE STOPPING AT CLEVEDON FOR PETROL FOR THOSE THAT NEEDS TO FUEL UP

MY CELLPHONE NUMBER: 029 241 0185




I'll tag along, but will probably only ride out to miranda then head back, have a few things I really orta do tomorrow.

[Zapf]

What time do ya reckon you guys will be getting to Kopu? I will leave Ham's just over an hour before then. Leaving from McDonalds Te Rapa Straight should anothers wanna come across....

Catchya
Daryl

not too sure.... can anyone tell me how long it takes to ride from clevedon to Kopu? at a reasonable speed?

I haven't timed it before... just rode..

[Zapf]

I'll tag along, but will probably only ride out to miranda then head back, have a few things I really orta do tomorrow.

cool see u there.

[Lord Pac]

Zapf you killing me with these early morning times :D

The devil and I Will leave NS at 9:00 and meet up with gazzar and mlcrisis- will meet you peeps at clevedon.

cheers!

[swanman]

Can't make it as doing some renovations to house that can't wait. Soz

[Quasievil]

Cant make it dam it, I hate missing rides !!!

Oh well if you need a feed just call we can do a BBQ of course, number 0274 855031
If ya end up this way that is !!!!:niceone:

[Zapf]

Zapf you killing me with these early morning times :D

The devil and I Will leave NS at 9:00 and meet up with gazzar and mlcrisis- will meet you peeps at clevedon.

cheers!

done.... see you at Clevedon or on the way there... its a short blast there from the meeting point anyway.

[Arven]

Great! I'm looking forward to this! Let’s hope the weather is OK for it!! Hate riding in the rain... If it’s pouring down tomorrow morning, don’t be surprised not to see me.. But then knowing my luck the weather will be crap here, but perfectly fine everywhere else... :angry2:

SO I will try my hardest to make it!

And Atomic has woosed out already. Moaning something about his pants being too big?... Maybe he's lacking something down there to fill them maybe???) :P

Anyhoo! See you people tomorrow morning bright and early!! (Doe!)

[Atomic]

Great! I'm looking forward to this! Let’s hope the weather is OK for it!! Hate riding in the rain... If it’s pouring down tomorrow morning, don’t be surprised not to see me.. But then knowing my luck the weather will be crap here, but perfectly fine everywhere else... :angry2:

SO I will try my hardest to make it!

And Atomic has woosed out already. Moaning something about his pants being too big?... Maybe he's lacking something down there to fill them maybe???) :P

Anyhoo! See you people tomorrow morning bright and early!! (Doe!)


Road rash isnt too nice all over your ass, I know first hand how important it is too have gear of the correct fitment....im not just being a bitch!
O and it wouldnt be too bad if there were more lusty nurses about but when some 60yrs+ overweight beast of nurse is picking tarmac out of your ass and scrubbing you in the shower................ :sick: ENOUGH SAID!

So unless you want to fork out for a set of leathers????


Have a good ride anyhow KBers.

[Waylander]

:cry: I wanna go for a ride!!!:cry:

[Zapf]

Road rash isnt too nice all over your ass, I know first hand how important it is too have gear of the correct fitment....im not just being a bitch!
O and it wouldnt be too bad if there were more lusty nurses about but when some 60yrs+ overweight beast of nurse is picking tarmac out of your ass and scrubbing you in the shower................ :sick: ENOUGH SAID!

So unless you want to fork out for a set of leathers????


Have a good ride anyhow KBers.

what! too big?

as long as you zip your pants to your jacket you should be ok. :) and tomorrow is a cruise... ! can't ride fast that whole way aya...

I was looking foward to ride with you :)

[Atomic]

what! too big?

as long as you zip your pants to your jacket you should be ok. :) and tomorrow is a cruise... ! can't ride fast that whole way aya...

I was looking foward to ride with you :)

Yeah the pants dont match the jacket so they dont zip together.
Im also broke and the girlfriend would be pissed off, would most likely even hunt us down in her cage!

However I was just looking up the directions incase I cant handle missing out and end up showing up for the ride! I had a bit of trouble searching on wises because its actually Botanic Gardens as opposed to Botanical Gardens which are located in Wellington! And its the Hill Rd off ramp as opposed to Alfriston! Trying to confuse us aye Felix?

Well I might show but who knows!

[Arven]

Aww, i'm just having you on Atomic. No insults intended! :)

The weather looks a bit dodgy, but i will see everyone at the gardens!

[2_SL0]

How did I miss this, bloody birthday partys + alcohol = Sleepy JB.

[crashe]

How did I miss this, bloody birthday partys + alcohol = Sleepy JB.

well hello there... and you would have been at the back with me today.... cos thats where I was....

[crashe]

well it looks like the lads are still out on the on the roads..

So here is what happened to me...lol

I arrived at the Botanical Gardens - Hill Rd and there was TS and MR waiting on the roadside... so I let them know I was going to refuel... I did this and came back and parked up on the side of the road... yep the lads didnt go into the park itself..lol..... A few others arrived (sorry guys I'm shocking at names) and then this older dude in his big 4x4 I think decided to knock MR off his feet.... well not literally but the dude's mirror clipped him... so we spoke to the dude.. he wanted the cops out there as we were parked on yellow lines... yeah ok... but shit the dude aimed for MR.

So when everyone arrived... off we headed to Cleavdon and picked up a few more lads.... headed out to Hunua and along the main road to Coromandel.... till we got to Kopu.

Well, some where along the way we all got separated... 5 of us ended up on the main rd and we meet up with TS and MR on the side of the road... we apparently missed the turn off.... tis a bugger when ya play follow the leader....lol. Well we had lost Zapf as well and another rider...
But Zapf knew we were heading to Kopu. Just out of Kopu the rain started to come down...

At the Kopu garage TS headed home due to the tyres on his bike....
I also decided to head back to Auckland and not hold the lads up in the windy roads, plus they would have been slippery and I aint keen on that.
Another guy (again sorry I forgot your name MikeL - thanks for telling me) left just ahead of me and I caught up with him. He turned off to go to Miranda etc.. I thought what the heck I would go that way, but he went for a fast blat... so I turned around and headed back up the main road to Auckland. (Hope he aint looking for me, but I lost site of him fairly quickly)

When I was heading back up the road after leaving Kopu, I spotted Zapf and another rider heading to the Kopu garage.. Zapf, that was me waving at ya :spudwave:

I stopped off up at BP Bombay Hill for McDon's...... and then cruised on up the motorway... then I get this cheesey smile from (?) as he rides past me....he was on the ride with us.

All the way back the rain had stopped... blardy typical.... but just as I put the bike in the garage and got inside it started to rain again.

I really need to try to remember names.... I really am a shocker at that.
Any one want to fill in the names for me..lol

[Motoracer]

Cheers for the ride lady and gents. Almost got collected on the side of the road by an elderly citizen on a 4X4 (scary combo) when I was just standing on the side of the road infront of the bikes. Luckily I jumped away intime and only the mirror managed to hit my shoulder...

Err, anyway. Awesome ride on awesome roads. Thanks for the company and great riding Arven and dss3.

Catch yous next time.

P.S. Do yous reckon I have another ride left in the rear tire? (have a look at the pic, no it's not from a burnout).

[crashe]

MR - replace that tyre...IMMEDIATELY or ASAP.

So you all ended up at Coromandel huh... did you all do the loop in the end as well?

[bane]

P.S. Do yous reckon I have another ride left in the rear tire? (have a look at the pic, no it's not from a burnout).


must have been ya brother... from evidence of today's ride, you never use the middle of the tyre :eek:

really enjoyed the ride - as usual, weather improved as headed over east. Temperature was far more pleasant than last week, but a little damp for the beach.

Hopefully will get a beach run in soon though :sunny:

[Two Smoker]

Well i need and want my 600.... Its very disheartening to have your bike banging the rev limiter only to watch the bikes infront pull away quickly :(

Rear tyre was stuffed (not as bad as yours though MR hehehe thats almost KK standards...) and my front brake pads are down to the steel.... so no more rides for a while guys sorry :( i havnt got any money to fix my bikes :(

How is that??? Three bikes, and none of them are rideable :crybaby:

[crashe]

Well i need and want my 600.... Its very disheartening to have your bike banging the rev limiter only to watch the bikes infront pull away quickly :(

Rear tyre was stuffed (not as bad as yours though MR hehehe thats almost KK standards...) and my front brake pads are down to the steel.... so no more rides for a while guys sorry :( i havnt got any money to fix my bikes :(

How is that??? Three bikes, and none of them are rideable :crybaby:

TS - How much is gonna cost ya to get all the bikes roadworthy:

RG150 back on the road....? Tyres and brakes

ZXR400 back on the road....? Brakes

K5GSXR600 back on the road....? and what ever is wrong with this bike.

Mind you you need ya full to ride the last two bikes lol.

[Arven]

YEAP! Thanks everyone! that was a MEAN RIDE! Love those roads! I agree with you Motoracer! I think they are my new Favorites! :2thumbsup

Now about that tyre! I was kinda worried for you on the way back, Doing 260kph down the straights looking at your back tyre with metal strips showing through! Problem was i couldnt quite catch ya to tell you!! :P

But all in all a Sucessfull ride! Thanks everyone for the great company...

[Lord Pac]

Nice one peeps :D! Good ride. :niceone:

Pics came out lousy- MR has better ones!

[bane]

TS - How much is gonna cost ya to get all the bikes roadworthy:

RG150 back on the road....? Tyres and brakes

ZXR400 back on the road....? Brakes

K5GSXR600 back on the road....? and what ever is wrong with this bike.

Mind you you need ya full to ride the last two bikes lol.

Crashe, arh ya trying to depress the poor man??

I heard you've got a new job Chris :2thumbsup hopefully see the gixxer back to all its glory soon.

[MikeL]

Another guy (again sorry I forgot your name) left just ahead of me and I caught up with him. He turned off to go to Miranda etc.. I thought what the heck I would go that way, but he went for a fast blat... so I turned around and headed back up the main road to Auckland. (Hope he aint looking for me, but I lost site of him fairly quickly)



That was me. Had spent the weekend at a friend's bach at Hahei and was on my way back home. Sorry to have left you behind, crashe, but I needed a bit of a blat... Rain on the Coromandel had made for a fairly slow journey up to that point. BTW went from Whitianga to Coromandel and back on Sat afternoon - weather definitely better on the west side. But all in all not the best conditions for doing the loop.

[crashe]

That was me. Had spent the weekend at a friend's bach at Hahei and was on my way back home. Sorry to have left you behind, crashe, but I needed a bit of a blat... Rain on the Coromandel had made for a fairly slow journey up to that point. BTW went from Whitianga to Coromandel and back on Sat afternoon - weather definitely better on the west side. But all in all not the best conditions for doing the loop.

Hey no worries Mike...
I was originally gonna go the way I ended up going...So no sweat....
I had fun passing heaps of vehicles when I turned back onto the main road... all the way back to the bottom of the Bombay's.
:wari: :banana: :wari:

[Two Smoker]

TS - How much is gonna cost ya to get all the bikes roadworthy:
RG150 back on the road....? Tyres and brakes
ZXR400 back on the road....? Brakes
K5GSXR600 back on the road....? and what ever is wrong with this bike.
Mind you you need ya full to ride the last two bikes lol.

RG150: $240 for the rear tyre
$65 for brake pads

ZXR400 to get back on the track: $200 odd for the Braided brake lines
$200 for the Carbon Race brake pads
$30 for Dot 4 brake fluid???

GSX-R600: OEM parts, about 10 grand
E-bay and the USA, about 3 grand (hopefully)

So whats that??? Somewhere in the region of $4-$14 grand :( Bikes are so awesome, but cost so much :crybaby:

And the ZXR400 will need new tyres soon..... another $400 lol.....

[crashe]

RG150: $240 for the rear tyre
$65 for brake pads

ZXR400 to get back on the track: $200 odd for the Braided brake lines
$200 for the Carbon Race brake pads
$30 for Dot 4 brake fluid???

GSX-R600: OEM parts, about 10 grand
E-bay and the USA, about 3 grand (hopefully)

So whats that??? Somewhere in the region of $4-$14 grand :( Bikes are so awesome, but cost so much :crybaby:

And the ZXR400 will need new tyres soon..... another $400 lol.....

Shit mate.... thats a lot of dosh...
The RG150 is the cheapest to get back on the road.

Someone mentioned above that you've got a new job, so hopefully you will be back on the road in a couple of weeks on the RG150.

And you are right... Bikes do cost a lot to maintain and to keep them on the road or tracks..

[dss3]

Yeah cheers all... another good ride and met some new faces. Glad that rain held off for the most part and had a good ride into Whanga's, down to Waihi and back again. Particularly good fun riding along with a MR and Arden through the windies in the dry. Untill next time.....

Catch ya,
_daryl

Oh and Arden don't forget you owe Paparazzi 150mm of fishing nylon! Way to smash shit off another mans bike dude! :shake:

[StoneChucker]

Cheers for the ride lady and gents. Almost got collected on the side of the road by an elderly citizen on a 4X4 (scary combo) when I was just standing on the side of the road infront of the bikes. Luckily I jumped away intime and only the mirror managed to hit my shoulder...

Err, anyway. Awesome ride on awesome roads. Thanks for the company and great riding Arven and dss3.

Catch yous next time.

P.S. Do yous reckon I have another ride left in the rear tire? (have a look at the pic, no it's not from a burnout).

Listen, you've met me, you know I'm a relatively decent guy and that I've got nothing against you, so don't get upset, but:

Riding on that tyre, at those or ANY speeds is irresponsible and immature... Jeezes you guys have JUST got your full. Yes, I know you're great on the track, but take it easy - you're not invincible. I still think that there are great cases of confidence exceeding ability, not only with this event...

Don't get me wrong, I just don't want to see you, or any other of you crazy Orks hurt, or more likely killed.

Dave
PS: Yes, yes, yes, I've STILL got jeans as riding pants, what's your point :shake:

[Arven]

... Particularly good fun riding along with a MR and Arden through the windies in the dry. Untill next time.....

Catch ya,
_daryl

Oh and Arden don't forget you owe Paparazzi 150mm of fishing nylon! Way to smash shit off another mans bike dude! :shake:

Arden?? Who is this Arden person?? I am known as ArVeN! Ok ok, i know its a stupid name, but I'm stuck with it now! Or you could just call me Mike... But thats just boring now isnt it! (and far too easy!)

OHH yeah so sorry for smashing up your bike Paparazzi! That fishing nylon must empty out the pockets! Realy sorry.. do you think i could pay it off in weekly installments?? :spudwhat:

[dss3]

Arden?? Who is this Arden person?? I am known as ArVeN!

Sorry about that Arvan... wont make that same mistake again mate..... :msn-wink:

[Mr Skid]

RG150: $240 for the rear tyre
$65 for brake pads

ZXR400 to get back on the track: $200 odd for the Braided brake lines
$200 for the Carbon Race brake pads
$30 for Dot 4 brake fluid???

GSX-R600: OEM parts, about 10 grand
E-bay and the USA, about 3 grand (hopefully)



Have you considered a RG/ZXR/GSXR mutant?

How's about a RG frame, repowered with a ZXR engine, ZXR forks, with GSXR brakes? And some crusty KB yellow fairings?

[Mr Skid]

OHH yeah so sorry for smashing up your bike Paparazzi! That fishing nylon must empty out the pockets! Realy sorry.. do you think i could pay it off in weekly installments?? :spudwhat:

Wanker! :Pokey:

Na it's ok, I've always got a heap of fishing line and cable ties on me most of the time - I occationally need to refresh the other bits of fishing line and cables ties holding other bits of my bike on/together.

And your right, I'm going to have to get some new knee sliders - I had some nice looking ones that came with my suit, wasn't thinking and went a bit too fast in a couple of corners, and now they're all scratched. :crybaby:

[Riff Raff]

Yes I realise this.. oh the torment...
ummm you mean "ride" bikes right??:cool:
Ummmm, you can ride whatever you like! But I think in this case I was talking about bikes!!!



P.S. Do yous reckon I have another ride left in the rear tire? (have a look at the pic, no it's not from a burnout).
Hmmm, I could do a big mumsy-type nag here, but I will just shake my head instead. Sudeep you are a worry! Just remember, if I have to scrape you off the road, I will be putting very big needles into you!!!
Reprimand over :hug: :wari:

[Motu]

Listen, you've met me, you know I'm a relatively decent guy and that I've got nothing against you, so don't get upset, but:

Riding on that tyre, at those or ANY speeds is irresponsible and immature... Jeezes you guys have JUST got your full. Yes, I know you're great on the track, but take it easy - you're not invincible. I still think that there are great cases of confidence exceeding ability, not only with this event...

Don't get me wrong, I just don't want to see you, or any other of you crazy Orks hurt, or more likely killed.

Dave
PS: Yes, yes, yes, I've STILL got jeans as riding pants, what's your point :shake:

I'll back you up on that one - just plain fucking stupid I'd call it...getting close to what we call a ''zipper'' a modern sports tyre is really thin when they get that low.If a vehicle comes into my workshop like that I have the power to call in the cops and get a sticker slapped on it as unroadworthy.It's not a calculated risk to ride with a tyre like that...just plain fucking stupid!

[Motoracer]

Listen, you've met me, you know I'm a relatively decent guy and that I've got nothing against you, so don't get upset

You speak the truth, so why would I get upset?

Tire looked OK before the ride, during lunch, it looked pretty worn but it still had rubber through out the tire. After that, I had to get home early in time for work so I upped the pace a bit and shot off back to Auckland with Arven. Only when I parked the bike on the driveway did I realise the tires true state. Am I stupid for doing that as Motu put it? Yes. That was my mistake, I will know better in the future.

Peace.

[V Twin Raver]

Only when I parked the bike on the driveway did I realise the tires true state.
Peace.

Something about that road I think aye MR?

[Motoracer]

Something about that road I think aye MR?

Yea, come to think of it. You'r right. It wasn't me, it was the road. The road I tell ya!

Awesome Pace yesterday BTW VTR! :niceone: (hey cool, I didn't know that spelt out VTR as well lol)

Good thing I didn't post a pic of the last person to have the tire at the same state eh?

[Zapf]

You speak the truth, so why would I get upset?

Tire looked OK before the ride, during lunch, it looked pretty worn but it still had rubber through out the tire. After that, I had to get home early in time for work so I upped the pace a bit and shot off back to Auckland with Arven. Only when I parked the bike on the driveway did I realise the tires true state. Am I stupid for doing that as Motu put it? Yes. That was my mistake, I will know better in the future.

Peace.

hahaha... I was suggesting that as the rubber started to peel and revealed rubber with a different colour that it might be down to the rubber for the steel casing.... guess we know now! :P I am sure you won't do that again soon!...

ermm imagine the sparks!