Hornet Swarm Night City

[wanpo]

Shame we didn't get to have waffles but enjoyed the ride.

Scrubbed in my new front tyre quite nicely while our gixxer 6 rider behind me kept me guessing for most of the way, she'd disappear and just when I'd start to worry she'd suddenly reappear right on my tail. Looked like she was having fun riding tail end charlie.

And finally when I was leisurely riding home all by my lonesome, some dodgy GN250 appeared in front of me popping and sputtering and leaving me to choke on a cloud of black smoke before he switched to reserve. Thanks Toto!

Yeah, you looked disappointed. You're usually the one to come up the rear. No Homo (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=no%20homo).

[GSXR Trace]

Shame we didn't get to have waffles but enjoyed the ride.

Scrubbed in my new front tyre quite nicely while our gixxer 6 rider behind me kept me guessing for most of the way, she'd disappear and just when I'd start to worry she'd suddenly reappear right on my tail. Looked like she was having fun riding tail end charlie.

And finally when I was leisurely riding home all by my lonesome, some dodgy GN250 appeared in front of me popping and sputtering and leaving me to choke on a cloud of black smoke before he switched to reserve. Thanks Toto!



Yeah, you looked disappointed. You're usually the one to come up the rear. No Homo (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=no%20homo).

Haha never any need to worry about me!! And yes i was having fun... i do love my bike!! :yes:
But there was nothing stopping you doing the same! In fact, i thought you would start doing it as well!

[TOTO]

Ah you got you GN on the road then Toto??

yep, GN full power :)

[gale_wolf]

Yeah, you looked disappointed. You're usually the one to come up the rear. No Homo (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=no%20homo).
Plenty of fun to be had at the rear of the pack and no pressure to set a good pace, which is a good thing since I ride like a nana :D


Haha never any need to worry about me!! And yes i was having fun... i do love my bike!! :yes:
Ok, note to self, don't worry about the gixxer 6... and we all love our bikes :yes: Except gijoe1313 who hates mine, but he's just wrong!


But there was nothing stopping you doing the same! In fact, i thought you would start doing it as well!
Yup well since I was TEC last week I was doing exactly that, fun fun! Next time for sure.

[GSXR Trace]

Plenty of fun to be had at the rear of the pack and no pressure to set a good pace, which is a good thing since I ride like a nana :D


Ok, note to self, don't worry about the gixxer 6... and we all love our bikes :yes: Except gijoe1313 who hates mine, but he's just wrong!


Yup well since I was TEC last week I was doing exactly that, fun fun! Next time for sure.

haha! yip definitely no need to worry about the gixxer 6! And justin not liking a bike? what the hell? seriously what is up lately justin!? :facepalm: :shutup:

And you can shotgun TEC for the rest of the year... next year we can fight for it! haha :corn:

[Clean_up]

And justin not liking a bike? what the hell? seriously what is up lately justin!? :facepalm: :shutup:

He's got a girlfriend now :love: does funny thing to some men.

[GSXR Trace]

He's got a girlfriend now :love: does funny thing to some men.

Oh blame the chicks ah... never admit that guys are just damn temperamental will ya!

[gijoe1313]

It's just as well I got as much riding in as much as possible earlier! :innocent: Seems I am dividing a lot of my motive transport time between a cage and my bikes now! :bye:

But, I do have a master plan and a cunning idea so crafty, you could stick a tail on it and call it a weasel! :msn-wink:

[GSXR Trace]

But, I do have a master plan and a cunning idea so crafty, you could stick a tail on it and call it a weasel! :msn-wink:

well do divulge! :corn:

[Gremlin]

I didn't know you could get bicycles called weasels? I reckon he's getting a bicycle, its not like he rides far and frequently enough now to use an engine?

Of course we'll blame it on the chicks... :innocent: Except I have a lovely gf who understands I ride a lot... so I continue riding a lot. :scooter:

[TOTO]

He must be building a hornet trike

[madbikeboy]

Swarm Monday night, someone, anyone??

[Clean_up]

maybe, just hang around the library and look dodgey......something will happen :blink:

[steelphoenix]

Swarm Monday night, someone, anyone??

If you don't mind a noobie Scorpio rider, I'd like to join...

Is the plan as cunning as a fox what used to be Professor of Cunning at Oxford University but has moved on, and is now working for the UN at the High Commission of International Cunning Planning?

[gale_wolf]

If you don't mind a noobie Scorpio rider, I'd like to join...
Just follow this piece of advice and you too can join the fun:

maybe, just hang around the library and look dodgey......something will happen :blink:




Is the plan as cunning as a fox what used to be Professor of Cunning at Oxford University but has moved on, and is now working for the UN at the High Commission of International Cunning Planning?The plans are usually about as cunning as Baldrick solving his mother's low ceiling problem by cutting off her head ;)

[madbikeboy]

Yes, Scorpio should be no problem. However, if you'd like, I can put you on the back of Scoot for the first ride? Either or is all good.

Trace - if you're not there, I'm going to sit outside your apartment doing burnouts until the building manager tells me off...

[steelphoenix]

Just follow this piece of advice and you too can join the fun:

maybe, just hang around the library and look dodgey......something will happen :blink:

Weeeell, it depends on how dodgy you need me to look. I can do furtive, if that's suitable? :bleh: Mr Plissman :Police: might get suspicious, though...


Yes, Scorpio should be no problem. However, if you'd like, I can put you on the back of Scoot for the first ride? Either or is all good.

Depends how intense a ride we're talking. I'm a very noobie noob (L plate got 30/11), and I don't really want to go near the motorway yet, but distance is okay - I did a big loop today, from Mt Albert, through the city, Parnell, Remuera, St Johns, Ellerslie, Greenlane, down Gt Sth to Newmarket, through Khyber to New North, back to Mt Albert (AA Maps tells me it's about 33km). Was still raring to go when I got back, would have gone further, but had to go to work. :woohoo:


The plans are usually about as cunning as Baldrick solving his mother's low ceiling problem by cutting off her head ;)
So I should have suitably low expectations... But then, I've never been very good at plans either. :bleh: ;)

[madbikeboy]

Depends how intense a ride we're talking. I'm a very noobie noob (L plate got 30/11), and I don't really want to go near the motorway yet, but distance is okay - I did a big loop today, from Mt Albert, through the city, Parnell, Remuera, St Johns, Ellerslie, Greenlane, down Gt Sth to Newmarket, through Khyber to New North, back to Mt Albert (AA Maps tells me it's about 33km). Was still raring to go when I got back, would have gone further, but had to go to work. :woohoo:



Well, how about you turn up, and we'll work it out when you see who is riding. If it's the usual suspects, you'll have a nice time either riding or two up. I'm keen for anything so long as Movenpick is involved.

[steelphoenix]

Well, how about you turn up, and we'll work it out when you see who is riding. If it's the usual suspects, you'll have a nice time either riding or two up. I'm keen for anything so long as Movenpick is involved.
Sounds like a plan. :) I second the keenness for Movenpick... love that stuff! :)

[gijoe1313]

My cunning plan that slinks like a weasel has borne fruit! :devil2: Tomorrow, I shall be doing a coro loop, followed by a Hornet Swarm ride! :innocent:

Now lets plan a route, slap it dowh a gear, ride it around a roundabout, and fishtail off the mark! (oh wait, thats right - we don't work it out until we just about get set to leave!)

[zeocen]

I'm Working late yet again but I think this time I might finish in time! Got the camera in the bag also for some recordin'! Unfortunately I might move slower than a sloth due to Christmas feast at work. The bane of working with 55+ year old women is that they ALL bake and you must NEVER stop eating, "Go on, you need your energy! Have some mor blueberry cheesecake!"

Excuse me while I sing to Queen, it's a haaaaaard life~~~~

[wanpo]

I might skip tonight (or the first half of it)
I've been lazy with going to Iaijutsu for a few weeks now, and got a decent amount of riding in yesterday (around the track.)
But before you guys leave, if you could text me a target address and a rough time, I'll see if I can meet up for whatever evening delights you partake in (pearl tea, icecreams, etc)

[GSXR Trace]

Trace - if you're not there, I'm going to sit outside your apartment doing burnouts until the building manager tells me off...

Burnouts it is then I guess, hope you have enough tread on your tyres! I just flew back into town and my pint is in the naki... so I wont be coming for a ride!

text me if your in town for a bike or drink and ill see what im up to!

[gale_wolf]

Bum, I can't make it today. Other responsibilities take priority this week.

[Interceptor]

As long as the weather is ok then I am planning on being there for the ride tonight. See y'all soonish.

[zeocen]

Meanwhile, a lonely VFR waits...


I'm meant to be the one late

[zeocen]

And here be pics~

[steelphoenix]

:crybaby:

Where was everyone? I waited outside the Library from 6:30pm-7:30pm, and nobody was there...

[Sharry]

Oh sod dude, we must have left a split second before you got there:facepalm:

[steelphoenix]

Crap. Was 6:30pm the wrong time? I kinda assumed, since that was the time mentioned on the first post, and I couldn't find any other references to time... :facepalm: :(

[TOTO]

oh bugger, first post should be changed. Its meeting at 6:00 and leaving at 6:30 nowdays

[gijoe1313]

Oh poopers, sorry to hear about that steelphoenix! Normally I always post the meet place and time and the one time I don't do it, poor you gets left out!

Tell you what, next week, I'll shout you an ice-cream as post commiserations! :sweatdrop

I tried going back to the first post, but it appears there is a time limit to when you can change them! 2006 ... good golly! :gob: We've been doing this that long?

[TOTO]

better be a walnut Ice Cream

[TOTO]

i see 10 NOV 2008. 2006 I didnt even have a bike

[gale_wolf]

So where'd you all ride to, a decent 100km round trip this week? I'll try for next week.

[steelphoenix]

Meem. It's been that kind of week... :(

Oh wells, see you guys next week maybe (if I can con boyfriend out of the bike... :P).

[TOTO]

slightly less than 100k but some of us managed to do some adventure riding too - matt has the video :apumpin:

[steelphoenix]

Not going to be there this Monday coming, either. <_< Last-minute extras call...

[TOTO]

Not going to be there this Monday coming, either. <_< Last-minute extras call...

cool, what is the movie/ advert ?

[steelphoenix]

cool, what is the movie/ advert ?

Um... Power Rangers... :o :laugh: (they pay pretty well for featured extras)

[zeocen]

Sorry for not putting the vids up earlier - laptop died and I hadn't had time to set up the new one!

The first vid is a bit jerky due to rendering settings, and both vids have exposure issues due to it being 6.30 - 7pm~

Third installment shall be up tomorrow or something, features a certain GN250 goin' offroad!

Part 1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyrXyyq01bA&

Part 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPPQZLyxSVw

[Sharry]

Thanks Matt, goodness if only I knew you were talking to yourself all the way behind me and infront of me....

Yupsy the tail view of two VFRs was a sight beyond compare :drool:

http://www.1tail.com/productImages_thumbBIG/52454

[gijoe1313]

Well weather is looking dodgy for today, will do the wait and see approach! Anyhow, usual place, usual time ... which is :

6.00pm Meet outside Auckland Public Library in Lorne St. for 6.30pm departure

[zeocen]

I have a cracking migraine :(
But where are you guys going? I might meet up for a feed. So come south okay? :D Good!

[musicman]

Right so the coming Monday is the last Monday for 2010, what's the plan?

[TOTO]

Right so the coming Monday is the last Monday for 2010, what's the plan?

have you finally got the monday off do you ?

[musicman]

have you finally got the monday off do you ?

I think I'm only working until about 10am or something.

[gijoe1313]

Someone is keen for a swarm ride? :blink:

Well watch this space then! :innocent:

[TOTO]

there is a very tasty korean establishment around upper queen street that makes 100% yummy giant fried dumplings and other tasty things. maybe we can visit it :psst:

[gale_wolf]

Always keen. My new neighbours have a Thunder Ace and a Ninja 650. Will see if they want to come out for a spin too.

[musicman]

Someone is keen for a swarm ride? :blink:

I'm not just keen for a swarm ride, I'm keen for ANY ride! I want to go out and have a long ride in twisty roads! :crybaby:


there is a very tasty korean establishment around upper queen street that makes 100% yummy giant fried dumplings and other tasty things. maybe we can visit it :psst:

I'd rather we do more riding than eating..... if that's what everyone else wants too, of course.

[TOTO]

I'm not just keen for a swarm ride, I'm keen for ANY ride! I want to go out and have a long ride in twisty roads! :crybaby:

I'd rather we do more riding than eating..... if that's what everyone else wants too, of course.

you sound like a married man :facepalm:

[gale_wolf]

I'd rather we do more riding than eating.....
Sounds good to me. I eat too much anyway :facepalm: I'm plenty well-nourished, especially after xmas excesses :D What I need is more riding! :yes:

[TOTO]

ok bring your clear visors - we going to the cape and back :p

[musicman]

ok bring your clear visors - we going to the cape and back :p

I still need to work at 6am the next morning!!

I was thinking more Maraetai, or SH16 to Wellsford, or something similar with nice sealed roads.

[gijoe1313]

Right, it seems that the rest of you lot now have decided to get with the program and go riding ... well riding you want, riding you will get ...

I will utter the infamous words of ... "come, follow me ...." :devil2:

[zeocen]

Since it's the holidays do we have to meet in smelly town? Or can we meet somewhere better... like, say, Whitford!

[steelphoenix]

Me too? I promise to do my best to keep up... :yes:


I still need to work at 6am the next morning!!
Me too, except it's 0830... :bleh:

6pm at the Library, y/n?

[musicman]

It seems it's raining, so that's me out. I ain't gonna go try exploring my lean limits in the wet, not today. And I was so looking forward to going for a ride too! :crybaby:

[steelphoenix]

It seems it's raining, so that's me out. I ain't gonna go try exploring my lean limits in the wet, not today. And I was so looking forward to going for a ride too! :crybaby:

Yeah... I'm praying to the weather gods that they will clear it up before 6. We still have 4 hours, right? *crosses fingers*

[gijoe1313]

:facepalm: A little liquid sunshine and everyone ducks for cover! Why I remember back in the oide days, there was a time when newbies fresh on their L plates would ride in the driving downpour out in the twisties!

You need to get the practice in somehow! After all, you never know when the heavens open up and you need to keep riding through!:scooter:

Same place, same time at 6pm!

[gale_wolf]

Nice and sunny where I am, hopefully it'll stay that way for tonight's ride.

[steelphoenix]

If it was my own bike I was riding, I'd be totally keen. I just don't want to damage something I can't pay for... <_<

The weather seems to be improving, though! :sunny:

[musicman]

:facepalm: A little liquid sunshine and everyone ducks for cover! Why I remember back in the oide days, there was a time when newbies fresh on their L plates would ride in the driving downpour out in the twisties!

Yeah but that's because newbies lean the same whether it's raining or not, i.e. not at all!


Same place, same time at 6pm!

See you all there!! :woohoo:

[gijoe1313]

Well thanks to one and all for this year - everyone riding sensibly and enjoying themselves is what I like to see!

Tonight, great turn out - plenty of pillion riders and much mirth with the jibber jabber on various topics!

Will post up in more detail tomorrow! Tonight is chillaxing! :sunny:

[gale_wolf]

Nice pootlin' ride tonight, cheers all :woohoo:

[steelphoenix]

I had heaps of fun, thanks guys! I felt I learned quite a bit, and it really helped my confidence, especially with the cornering! Yay the Hunuas!

Stuff wot I lerned:
- If you think/feel you should be in a lower gear going into a corner, you should.
- If it looks like a corner is badly cambered coming up to it, it probably is. :facepalm:
- "Ride your own ride." I've really grokked that now.
- Follow the lines of more experienced riders. They probably have it more right than you do.
- It is really easy to change a rear/brake light. :woohoo:
- Leaning: I can do it. :yes:
- Squid = sportsbike rider with too little gear. Or anyone else similarly wince-worthy.
- "Ducati: Making mechanics out of riders since they were invented." :rofl:
- Why are Hondas gay? "Honda apparently rhymes with homo." :killingme

Got a massive scare when I was hooning along the motorway in convoy with people (gijoe1313?) at 100kph, and a Highway Patrol car zooms up past us. "Shiiiiit, did he see the L Plate?" :shit: Apparently not... *whew*

(I took a couple of pics, will post up in a bit).

[GSXR Trace]

thought one of the things you would have learnt was that on most occasions those guys eat and talk for longer than they ride! haha :shutup:

merry christmas and happy new year everyone! :innocent:

[Gremlin]

thought one of the things you would have learnt was that on most occasions those guys eat and talk for longer than they ride! haha :shutup:
Can I bite? :innocent:

Haven't seen you out riding for aaaaages. You even have the bike within 100km of you? :shutup:

[GSXR Trace]

Can I bite? :innocent:

Haven't seen you out riding for aaaaages. You even have the bike within 100km of you? :shutup:

just cause you haven't seen me doesn't mean i haven't been out riding the highways gremlin! I have other people to ride with other than you! :D AND they don't lead me down gravel twisty roads at night in the rain :ar15:

And yes, the bike is downstairs about 10m in direct line from me!! :bleh:

(is that a good enough biting response for you?)

[Gremlin]

just cause you haven't seen me doesn't mean i haven't been out riding the highways gremlin!
Well there's ya problem woman. Stop riding the highways, there are plenty of back roads... want me to show you some? :shutup:

[GSXR Trace]

Well there's ya problem woman. Stop riding the highways, there are plenty of back roads... want me to show you some? :shutup:

you really will say anything for a bite wont ya... Im good with my back roads around the naki/central north island thanks! Its just the auckland backroads I have begun to forget how to get to, but somehow there is a red flag going up as to you being the one to remind me how to get to them all!

[zeocen]

Anyone keen for a Sunday night swarm ride tonight?

[zeocen]

You're all a bunch of girls.

[gale_wolf]

Anyone keen for a Sunday night swarm ride tonight?
Would like to but got family stuff on. Being a dad to 2 young girls doesn't allow for much free time.


You're all a bunch of girls.
:yes: I blame all the X chromosomes and estrogen in my household...

Now I suppose being called a girl might get some kind of reaction from a guy but I'm guessing it's not terribly insulting to the actual girl riders among us?

[gale_wolf]

Anyone riding tonight?

[GSXR Trace]

] Now I suppose being called a girl might get some kind of reaction from a guy but I'm guessing it's not terribly insulting to the actual girl riders among us?

(Just so i don't disapoint... *bite*)

speak for yourself, being called a girl for not riding, doesn't make it any less offensive just 'cause you are of the female gender! :2guns: and more importantly, some of you getting called girls is offensive to us chicks! haha


Anyone riding tonight?

Nah, I rode last night... evidently that means im not a girl! :facepalm:

[gale_wolf]

(Just so i don't disapoint... *bite*)

speak for yourself, being called a girl for not riding, doesn't make it any less offensive just 'cause you are of the female gender! :2guns: and more importantly, some of you getting called girls is offensive to us chicks! haha
Fair enough, I stand corrected!


Nah, I rode last night... evidently that means im not a girl! :facepalm:
Well you look like a girl to me but I won't dare insult you by calling you a girl :p

[gijoe1313]

All systems are go for ride! FAB! Same place 6pm meet!

[TOTO]

me be there :)

[GSXR Trace]

Well you look like a girl to me but I won't dare insult you by calling you a girl :p

haha being a girl isn't the insult... saying not riding is acting like a girl is the insult! haha (really i was just reacting for the sake of it so as not to disappoint!)


Unfortunately i will not be making this ride for the next few months, despite saying i would be in the new year, because the running training programme ive registered for starts training at 6pm on a monday night... see you lot after april! haha might have to do a few weekends right though! and mum and dad are keen to come up again and do a few roads... still haven't shown them the northern loop or coromandel (although mum is slightly put off from that given the recent news), or out east... yeah pretty much they have done a few northern roads and thats it... so hopefully end of feb may do at least one weekend ride with them! (before im into my studies as a post grad! haha)

[musicman]

haha being a girl isn't the insult... saying not riding is acting like a girl is the insult! haha (really i was just reacting for the sake of it so as not to disappoint!)


Unfortunately i will not be making this ride for the next few months, despite saying i would be in the new year, because the running training programme ive registered for starts training at 6pm on a monday night... see you lot after april! haha might have to do a few weekends right though! and mum and dad are keen to come up again and do a few roads... still haven't shown them the northern loop or coromandel (although mum is slightly put off from that given the recent news), or out east... yeah pretty much they have done a few northern roads and thats it... so hopefully end of feb may do at least one weekend ride with them! (before im into my studies as a post grad! haha)

When are they coming up? I'm keen to do a northern loop on a Saturday this month... posted it in The Crew but it's a graveyard there as usual...

[GSXR Trace]

When are they coming up? I'm keen to do a northern loop on a Saturday this month... posted it in The Crew but it's a graveyard there as usual...

sorry bro wont be this month, will be end of feb at earliest
will post it when it is actually going to happen

[GSXR Trace]

Whose keen for a ride tonight?

[Sharry]

I would be but am going out for dinner with non bikers..... yes there are such people :blink:

[GSXR Trace]

Think you would have missed it anyway sharry... meeting time was 6pm my place... in the naki! haha

We just got home (10:30pm).... whose the girl now matt? :bleh: haha

[wanpo]

Unfortunately i will not be making this ride for the next few months

No difference there then aye?


We just got home (10:30pm)....

Pfft 10:30 :p

/troll

[GSXR Trace]

No difference there then aye?

haha pretty much :facepalm:

[zeocen]

Anyone up for a Wednesday night swarm ride?

[zeocen]

Okay then, what about tonight?

[GSXR Trace]

you are not too quick on the uptake when it comes to hints ah matt... :shutup:
:dodge:

[zeocen]

Oh I got the hint that they're all girlymen, just wondering if any of them would like to redeem themselves.

[TOTO]

zeocen actually wanting to ride, Gremlin working on bikes - the world is gone nuts. :facepalm:

[musicman]

zeocen actually wanting to ride, Gremlin working on bikes - the world is gone nuts. :facepalm:

Must be this hot weather frying everyone's brains.

[Gremlin]

zeocen actually wanting to ride, Gremlin working on bikes - the world is gone nuts. :facepalm:
Pffft, I can go one better. I even fixed what I was working on!! :gob:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/entry.php/1904-Finally-succeeded-in-fixing-something!

[GSXR Trace]

Oh I got the hint that they're all girlymen, just wondering if any of them would like to redeem themselves.

You do realise you don't have to wait for them to hold your hand to go for a ride right?


Must be this hot weather frying everyone's brains.

not bloody wrong there... try writing a bloody honours dissertation when all you want to do is jump in a pool! Hence why I have become a nocturnal honours student! haha or maybe just an insomniac!

[TOTO]

You do realise you don't have to wait for them to hold your hand to go for a ride right?


oh you got it totally wrong. He doesn't want to ride, just to yap around a table while munching tasty food and perving at cute asian girls. Actually that don't sound too bad :innocent:

[zeocen]

You do realise you don't have to wait for them to hold your hand to go for a ride right?

Uh, I've been out for a ride every evening this week, I'm just posting here to see if anyone wants to come with me. What's it like riding a bike while on the rag?

[gijoe1313]

Another excuse to get together and chinwag, with the usual spurious allegations of riding thrown in! :innocent:

Same time, same place! 6pm outside the Auckland Library!

[wanpo]

Uh, I've been out for a ride every evening this week, I'm just posting here to see if anyone wants to come with me. What's it like riding a bike while on the rag?

What's the bet he goes riding "every evening" except tonight?

[zeocen]

Sounds like a challenge! I'm under dressed but I'm sure I could make an appearance. I'd actually forgotten about it. Should have taken my camera to work :(

[Gremlin]

What's the bet he goes riding "every evening" except tonight?
I'd agree with that :shifty:

I can't... have to pick up goodies :yes:

[zeocen]

Anyone coming Northbound on the Southern Motorway there's a colossal crash just after the Hill Park onramp. All lanes are blocked so it could pay to leave a bit earlier.

[Gremlin]

luverly... I have collect my goodies from The Gardens... :facepalm:

Hopefully its somewhat cleared by 7.30pm

[zeocen]

Whatchu picking up?
You need to edit your sig too :P

[Gremlin]

Whatchu picking up?
You need to edit your sig too :P
A Touratech goody... Accessory Hub for plugging in lots of shit :woohoo:

[gale_wolf]

What's the bet he goes riding "every evening" except tonight?

Sounds like a challenge! I'm under dressed but I'm sure I could make an appearance.
So, challenge accepted then?

I'm in. I spoke to Toto earlier today, he said he'll be there.

[release_the_bees]

oh you got it totally wrong. He doesn't want to ride, just to yap around a table while munching tasty food and perving at cute asian girls. Actually that don't sound too bad :innocent:

This quote might have actually inspired me to come along to one of these!

[steelphoenix]

Still in Australia, that's all I have to say... Back in 2 weeks.

[GSXR Trace]

Still in Australia, that's all I have to say... Back in 2 weeks.

pfft, what sort of excuse is that! where's your commitment! :bleh: haha

*waiting for the remarks as to my consistent absence*

[Gremlin]

*waiting for the remarks as to my consistent absence*
you do it for us... :wait:

[TOTO]

What are we going to name the GS when it turns up ?

[GSXR Trace]

What are we going to name the GS when it turns up ?

who is getting a GS?

[kasper]

now that I've remembered about this damn thing I should get the bumble bee down to chase you hornets about.

[TOTO]

who is getting a GS?

guess :bleh:

[GSXR Trace]

guess :bleh:

well, if i had to guess, id say gremlin seeing as he has sold katie, and you are asking about naming the next one... am i right? :eek:

[Gremlin]

well, if i had to guess, id say gremlin seeing as he has sold katie, and you are asking about naming the next one... am i right? :eek:
Tis hard finding a name... first time I thought about it, the first name that popped into my head was Gertrude. You try thinking of a cute Gertrude huh?

Katie was Katie Holmes, Katy Perry and lots of cute Kates too.

edit: Perhaps Rachel. I mean, you don't think its a cute little chick when you see her, but no way in hell am I riding a guy. She's uh... big boned. http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-reviews/bmw/2010-bmw-r-1200-gs-adventure-ar81314/picture331771.html

edit2: Since she's hardly a little slip of a thing... Lara or Xena might be suitable... pointing to her capabilities?

[GSXR Trace]

Tis hard finding a name... first time I thought about it, the first name that popped into my head was Gertrude. You try thinking of a cute Gertrude huh?

Katie was Katie Holmes, Katy Perry and lots of cute Kates too.

edit: Perhaps Rachel. I mean, you don't think its a cute little chick when you see her, but no way in hell am I riding a guy. She's uh... big boned. http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-reviews/bmw/2010-bmw-r-1200-gs-adventure-ar81314/picture331771.html

edit2: Since she's hardly a little slip of a thing... Lara or Xena might be suitable... pointing to her capabilities?

i will take that as a "yes you are correct tracey"
and... they do not have the same ring about them, cause although your katie referred to cute chicks in your mind, it was also fitting into the KT-M of the bike... am i missing something for rachel to fit? because clearly lara and xena don't (yes i understand you are getting at the point that they are aggressive arse kicking chicks)
i say keep thinking :bleh:

[TOTO]

try your luck here Gremlin - http://www.20000-names.com/female_german_names.htm

[Gremlin]

Thanks Ms Tracey :bleh: I avoided Katie = KTM because I had nothing for the beemer. Rachel is for the R in R1200GSA. Although just thinking, Jess or Jessica could work?

[GSXR Trace]

Thanks Ms Tracey :bleh: I avoided Katie = KTM because I had nothing for the beemer. Rachel is for the R in R1200GSA. Although just thinking, Jess or Jessica could work?

haha your welcome, any time! and no rachel relying on R is a fail!
how about jesabela or jezabel? sort of has the gsa factor to it?

[gale_wolf]

Although just thinking, Jess or Jessica could work?
I dunno, Jessica sounds a bit like GSXR :yes:

[Gremlin]

I dunno, Jessica sounds a bit like GSXR :yes:
Well shit... until you said that, I hadn't thought of it at all... Now I can't use the names :crybaby:

Don't really like Tracey's suggestions either.

[wanpo]

Belinda?

Kinda sounds like Beemer, and is german

[GSXR Trace]

Well shit... until you said that, I hadn't thought of it at all... Now I can't use the names :crybaby:

BAHAHAHA sucker! all i can say is +1 to andy!


Don't really like Tracey's suggestions either.

screw ya then! haha :bleh:

[steelphoenix]

Back in NZ (let's just say there were 'issues' about me staying on). I've consoled myself with buying a new helmet. So, is Monday on?

[TOTO]

You should name it Helga :killingme

[GSXR Trace]

just sent in my draft :) ... wish i had my bike to go for a spin today! :(

[wanpo]

just sent in my draft :) ... wish i had my bike to go for a spin today! :(

Where is she? Wait... do you ride a guy or a girl bike?

[zeocen]

Anyone going to botany Honda suspension thing tonight? I am and I don't have work tomorrow so I can stay out! Yay!

[Gremlin]

Anyone going to botany Honda suspension thing tonight? I am and I don't have work tomorrow so I can stay out! Yay!
Its on the 20th you dolt. :weird:

[zeocen]

Oh man. What an idiot zeo. :(

[GSXR Trace]

Where is she? Wait... do you ride a guy or a girl bike?

She is definitely a bitch with attitude! :ar15: she doesn't like to piss around town, and loves the squeeze of the throttle! haha which may suggest why she was avoiding these monday night outings without concern, since you were all riding 10mins around town... now that you seem to have got your acts together she may decide to return when she gets the chance! haha
and she is still in the Naki... will be bringing her back up here monday after battle of the streets... so over a month to wait :(

[TOTO]

She is definitely a bitch with attitude! :ar15: she doesn't like to piss around town, and loves the squeeze of the throttle! haha which may suggest why she was avoiding these monday night outings without concern, since you were all riding 10mins around town... now that you seem to have got your acts together she may decide to return when she gets the chance! haha
and she is still in the Naki... will be bringing her back up here monday after battle of the streets... so over a month to wait :(

you can come and ride my GN if you want :niceone:

[GSXR Trace]

you can come and ride my GN if you want :niceone:

now that would be CHEATING on my girl! i wouldn't dare do that to her!
although im sure she would be happy with me spending a little time with one of her sisters or brothers... anyone? hahahaha

(and i dont have any gear to wear)

[gale_wolf]

now that would be CHEATING on my girl! i wouldn't dare do that to her!
although im sure she would be happy with me spending a little time with one of her sisters or brothers... anyone? hahahaha

I'm riding her big sister :love:
Need her every day though, sorry.



(and i dont have any gear to wear)
You got shorts, t-shirt, jandals, right? Apparently that's all you need for a gixxer anyway :weird:

[wanpo]

I can offer up a yellow hyosung 250, jacket (to match) and probably a helmet

[GSXR Trace]

I'm riding her big sister :love:
Need her every day though, sorry.
rub it in why don't you... what happened to sharing!


You got shorts, t-shirt, jandals, right? Apparently that's all you need for a gixxer anyway :weird:

yeah, problem is... i actually have a few brain cells, so don't just follow the "trend" if its ludicrous!


I can offer up a yellow hyosung 250, jacket (to match) and probably a helmet

What bloody planet are you from... who the hell thinks a hyo is a sister/brother to a gorgeous young thing like my girl?! :bleh:

[TOTO]

careful young lady, you are not riding a BMW or a Ducati, and yet already sound like a bike snob :nono:

[GSXR Trace]

careful young lady, you are not riding a BMW or a Ducati, and yet already sound like a bike snob :nono:

thats because i have style and am not mechanic... and a not snob, its called taste! :bleh:

[Gremlin]

My dear lady, style and taste are two words that should never ever be used by GSXR riders :sick:

[GSXR Trace]

My dear lady, style and taste are two words that should never ever be used by GSXR riders :sick:

yeah that is true, because then others may realise how amazing they are and won't be able to harass those of us that are more enlightened! :bleh:

[madbikeboy]

My dear lady, style and taste are two words that should never ever be used by GSXR riders :sick:

Pot, kettle...

Boys and girls, I had the best day of fun with my Lil Scoot. We went for a little ride with Toto in a nice rural community called Pukekohe. The people there are really nice to us cow clad folk, and are nice enough to provide a little playground where all sorts of naughtiness is encouraged.

Aside from Mistress Helga's House of Domination, there's also the racetrack. :)

A nice day out. Although my back tire is really, ahem, tired. It lasted 3 sessions. A record of sorts. Lance was nice enough to let me play on his 600 race bike, which was more fun than Helga's (well, almost). I did have a little moment. Mental note to self - Scoot has a little more power than a 600, and throttle control (or lack thereof) is best not practised in a place where there's a bend and the front wheel being 3 feet in the air isn't the best start for making the bend... Grass tracking is fun... But not at 175.

Ride tomorrow night? Anyone???

[TOTO]

Yea, i'm bringing the ginny along tonight :)

[wanpo]

I'm definitely there; 2 up.

[gale_wolf]

I'm sick today so won't be there :(
Just as well I got plenty of riding in yesterday.

[wanpo]

I thought Mondayitis was only a 9-5 disease :p

[TOTO]

TODAY WAS THE DAY WHEN WE GO TO THE BIG FEED PLACE (DONT KNOW THE NAME)...but its tasty :drool:

[zeocen]

What and where is this big feed place!? I can't stay late these days but I'm sure I can squeeze in dinner :p

[Gremlin]

Probably won't be there. Just got home and looking forward to a sleep. Been awake since midday yesterday. Don't you just love servers that blow up :(

[gijoe1313]

Well this may be the shortest swarm ride ever, just to go to the big feed place (to quote TOTO) :blink:

Weather took a downer, but as people know, I usually ride whenever, where-ever! These days, I'm not flying solo so have to take in account of my better half!

Spot you at the usual place, usual time - 6pm outside Auckland Public Library! :msn-wink:

Unless it buckets down then just go and find something else to do! :bleh: (read : picking up my girl in the cage!)

[GSXR Trace]

Well this may be the shortest swarm ride ever, just to go to the big feed place (to quote TOTO) :blink:

Weather took a downer, but as people know, I usually ride whenever, where-ever! These days, I'm not flying solo so have to take in account of my better half!

Spot you at the usual place, usual time - 6pm outside Auckland Public Library! :msn-wink:

Unless it buckets down then just go and find something else to do! :bleh: (read : picking up my girl in the cage!)

Oh man, i miss the big feed place... wait... what the hell are you talking about, where is this place? haha

and since when did a little rain stop you justin?! :blink:

[musicman]

Wait, hang on, did someone say big feed??

[GSXR Trace]

Wait, hang on, did someone say big feed??

Hahahaha you really will never leave the place now! :bleh:

[gijoe1313]

Bowing to demands placed by the weather, everyone go and bugger off and do your own thing tonight! :bleh:

RIDE TODAY IS CANCELLED!

So there! :bleh:

Yeah yeah, go tell it to the hand cause the face don't care! :weird:

[wanpo]

naww, but fair enough, I don't the miss would be too happy on the back. (Also I'm probably not too keen to ride much in the rain two up with my tyres the state they are)

[gale_wolf]

naww, but fair enough, I don't the miss would be too happy on the back. (Also I'm probably not too keen to ride much in the rain two up with my tyres the state they are)
Left too much rubber on the track yesterday?

[wanpo]

Left too much rubber on the track yesterday?

Not as much as this guy

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[TOTO]

Don't tell me you want a Honda CBR rr with extended swing arm now. that will be much more squid than I can eat. :puke:

[wanpo]

I wouldn't go near an extended swing arm, but it definitely makes for an interesting 5 minute youtube video.

[madbikeboy]

That guy can sure can ride.

Toto would kill him at Puke on the Ginny though.

Glad you guys cancelled the Swarm last night, I was looking at my bike thinking how much I hate riding in the rain...

[GSXR Trace]

My dad rung me late last night just to tell me how much fun he just had on my bike... and saying how awesome it is to ride because it just flicks through the corners... a little worried I may never get it back at this rate! haha

i miss my bike... oh well just one more month without it!
so where are you all getting out to this weekend?

[wanpo]

out? Have you seen the forecast? I wouldn't trust my tyres in the wet as they are (I'm saving up for new ones)

*warms up the playstation couch*

[Gremlin]

out? Have you seen the forecast?
:crazy: Its just sitting there... not moving... have to see how it pans out, I want to do a proper ride each day...

[Swoop]

She's uh... big boned. http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-reviews/bmw/2010-bmw-r-1200-gs-adventure-ar81314/picture331771.html
Are you getting prepared to join Ewan and Charlie on their next adventure "up the Americas'"?

[wanpo]

This happening tonight?

Weather looks good, and I'm getting the shakes from Momo-tea Withdrawl syndrome

[TOTO]

yea, I'll be there I hope :):eek:

[zeocen]

I'm keen too but can't stay all night. So I think dinner first is a good idea :D

[TOTO]

cool stuff chubby :bleh:

[gijoe1313]

Well you guys can sort yourselves out tonight! My mum is recovering from an operation and I've been drafted in to help at the shop! So no free time for me for a while!

Enjoy!

[Gremlin]

I'm keen too but can't stay all night. So I think dinner first is a good idea :D
So now we have to summon you to the ride? Make the ride go past your house, then you're there in a jiffy?

Left the Library and down to GiJoe's most excellent little shop (after a GSXR lost his way, and the tiny BMW had to show the way). Whilst consuming food, the zeocen was summoned, and appeared shortly later. He was on the ride long enough to eat, and as soon as the ride headed into the country, he returned home... guess it keeps the mileage down aye? :eek:

Wanpo's pillion had squeezed herself aboard the BMW (ok... so I could barely feel her presence), and with the suspension buttons pressed, 2 riders was configured. Out the back of Manukau to Clevedon, while waiting for everyone to catch up I turned my pillion into luggage (in the suspension settings of course), which softened the ride a bit.

Out to the coast, to see what damage the flooding had done, a brief pause for everyone else had her exclaiming the seat was sooo soft. Stopping in Maraetai for a yarn (as y'do), I declared to Wanpo that I had good news and bad news. The good news... she found it really comfortable. The bad? He was getting a BMW (he choked at this a bit). Flooding wasn't too bad on the road, except some pieces still had debris all over it.

Soon we could barely see each other, so off to Momotea for a round of drinks (Toto only ordered one!).

Then we went home. The end.

[TOTO]

Yea, good laughs all around :killingme

[wanpo]

I declared to Wanpo that I had good news and bad news. The good news... she found it really comfortable. The bad? He was getting a BMW (he choked at this a bit).

Sure I'll get one... if she pays. Although I think just about any pillion seat would be an upgrade from the cardboard, concrete and spike covered seat that is the Hyosung.

[Gremlin]

Well, she certainly knows what a nice pillion seat should be like. I've raised her standards :lol:

[gale_wolf]

Left the Library and down to GiJoe's most excellent little shop (after a GSXR lost his way, and the tiny BMW had to show the way).
Meh, it's been something like 10 years since the GSXR rider was last there! I was only out by one little street... not like stuck in a paddock in the middle of nowhere!

Anyway, conveniently the smell of food was enough for the BMW rider to follow his nose from there and takeaways were eventually consumed.

Oh and next time Gremlin will bring his official BMW pannier-foldout picnic table and gazebo. :D

Also, "tiny BMW", WTF? I reckon that beast looks like it ate my bike and was looking for seconds!


... Then we went home. The end.

Unfortunately we didn't find GiJoe's lost iPhone4 while we were out and about.

And Wanpo stayed out too late last night, he was late for a staff meeting this morning. Likely caused by lack of sleep due to nightmares about having to buy a BMW instead of a CBR-thou.
It looks pretty bad for Wanpo when his gf pokes the gixxer pillion seat and announces it to be heavenly-soft compared to the Hyosung.

[Gremlin]

It looks pretty bad for Wanpo when his gf pokes the gixxer pillion seat and announces it to be heavenly-soft compared to the Hyosung.
Wanpo's rear "seat" is a tail cowl in disguise...

[gijoe1313]

That was bloody hard work! You were all about riding and scoffing food and I was in pain and sweating buckets flipping burgers and making shakes! :doh:

Foot hurt like a mofo and I've been off these last couple of days resting it up! Ow ow and ow!

Ah well, guess it had to happen some time!

[Gremlin]

Getting old you mean?

[EJK]

That was bloody hard work! You were all about riding and scoffing food and I was in pain and sweating buckets flipping burgers and making shakes! :doh:

Foot hurt like a mofo and I've been off these last couple of days resting it up! Ow ow and ow!

Ah well, guess it had to happen some time!

Sorry to hear about that. Losing an iPhone... ouch. Hurt leg and flipping burgers not riding.... OUCH!
How did you hurt your leg anyways? How it happened? It's not motorcycle related, is it?

So....... Is this on tomorrow? :shifty:

[gijoe1313]

Monday was one of those classics, first I lost my iphone, my foot gave me grief - and I had to work a full shift in the shop on it! Just ow!

My girly has been understanding - providing I get another replacement iphone because its so ultra reliable in contacting me! (long story).

As for Gremlin, he can yuk it up now, but karma will sort him out big time! Can't wait to see how he gets his comeuppance!:weird:

[zeocen]

if you have house insurance you can claim it on contents

[GSXR Trace]

So....... Is this on tomorrow? :shifty:

its a monday night ride EJ - but you may be able to rope a few of these guys into another right before the week is out! have fun!

[zeocen]

Would anyone be keen for a Thursday night ride?

[gijoe1313]

My sore foot precludes any riding! Sort yourselves out! Been a week since I rode! Getting withdrawal symptoms now! :(

[steelphoenix]

:crybaby: Working late tonight - like the last three weeks. Next week... *plots*

[gale_wolf]

I've got my left ankle bandaged up, no riding for me. But more importantly it's my daughter's 4th birthday today so I'm doing lots of dad stuff with my little treasure.

[TOTO]

same time, same place as every monday. catch ya there :scooter:

[Gremlin]

Wanpo (with gf, and gf brought guest girlie that Toto carried), Toto, Me. They kindly waited for me, when I txted from Warkworth to say I was going to be there at 6.30pm (and I was a little late, stupid holiday traffic).

Down the Southern, through the back of Botany Downs, round the coast to Kaiaua for dinner (got there juuuuust before they closed, they were packing and cleaning while we ate). Lots of big slips north of Kaiaua on the coast, most of them blocking the northern lane (cliff), some even having to be negotiated carefully on the southern lane (sea side).

Wanpo's gf jumped on the back after Kaiaua, wanting to cheat on the Hyoslug with a BMW (and who would blame her), and off to Momotea for drinks.

Toto wasn't sure where guest girlie needed to be dropped off, so they all let me lead into the city... fools. Showed Toto a road or two he'd never used, got the girl home safe, then back home.

Over 400km doing two little rides and some errands. Eat that GiJoe :bleh:

[TOTO]

bikes, girls, roads, food, shaved orange, cream. Good night eh :woohoo:

[wanpo]

shaved orange, cream.

A Momotea recommended combination, I still think you should have gone with the egg pudding.

[gijoe1313]

Eat that GiJoe :bleh:

Obviously karma will deal to you! :whistle:

[gale_wolf]

Well my ankle's good enough to ride today, so rode in to work only to find that Wanpo was feeling a bit down, muttered about being disappointed that the CBR600 he rode in the weekend didn't live up to his expectations. Also it seems everyone Wanpo knows has a new bike and now he's got himself a bad case of "bike envy".

He had to drop a flatmate off at Holeshot to pick up a shiny new Street Triple, so I said as long as he was going to be there anyway he should test ride something else for himself. So he called them and lined up a ride on a 2009 Triumph 675 Daytona, rather spiffy looking in red.

I had been eyeing up a 'Busa last week for a test ride, said I'd be in this week and today would've been perfect, but the cheeky buggers went and sold it before I could even ride it. Imagine that, selling it to some guy who had the money right away, the cheek of it!

Anyhoo, I rode with Wanpo, short ride up to Albany, Paremoremo, Coatesville, and back again. The end. (No doubt he'll be along soon with his impression of the bike).

[wanpo]

(No doubt he'll be along soon with his impression of the bike).

Meh.

Was a very weird feeling bike, sorta pulled in any gear (event when I thought I was in 1st, but was in second... which is impressive on my part because there's a gear indicator) and still had a bite when it hit a power band at around 8k rpm, odd dual note engine noise, sounded like an inline 4 noise coming from the front and a v-twin note from the exhaust.

What ruined it for me though was the seating position, saddle was really high off the ground which was fine for me, both legs were mostly straight when stationary (I'm probably 6'1" tall.) Which also led to Gale Wolf almost dropping it as he saddled it with his gammy leg. But the tank is quite short and the bars are really low, so you're either curled in the back if you sit up against the tank, or fully stretched out if you're pushed to the back of the seat.

Rob at Holeshot said he'd get me on a GSXR 750 later in the week, which I sat on in the store and felt more at home on.

As far as I'm concened, if I get back on my Hobag and give a relaxed "aaah" the bike probably isn't for me.

[Gremlin]

As far as I'm concened, if I get back on my Hobag and give a relaxed "aaah" the bike probably isn't for me.
I'd agree almost 100%. The only issue is that you've done a lot of time on the Hyosung, very little on the other bike (so not quite a fair test). You do need to get on a potential bike and like it tho. When I test rode a new bike, getting on mine sucked in most cases.

Once you've changed bikes a few times, you'll also get more particular about finding faults, issues and reasons to buy or not buy each bike.

If you're not certain what you want, or requirements you have, then test ride a heap of bikes, naked, faired, different capacities, and see what you like.

[steelphoenix]

So he called them and lined up a ride on a 2009 Triumph 675 Daytona, rather spiffy looking in red.

EPIC BIKE ENVY. :drool:

Owner-of-Bike is away Monday, so no ride for me. Trying to make it to SASS...

[gijoe1313]

All this talk about new bikes ... makes me ... er, wait :o Bad boy!

Good to see you back on your bike again Gale (wow, sounds ghay) ... know what ya mean, been off bikes for a week myself ... and now riding again (albeit on my luvverly lil'ol'hornet).

Mmm riding .... :drool:

And also ... where was the takoyaki!? :blink:

[wanpo]

And also ... where was the takoyaki!? :blink:

It's not the same without you.

Testing a GSXR750 tomorrow and the CBR1000 on friday. Hopefully one of them fits me.

[zeocen]

As a 6'1 person myself the gsxr750 and CBR600/1000 were the most comfortable sport bikes I rode. I didn't even both riding the Daytona, just sitting on it made it feel like a piece of shit.

I think you'll feel pretty at home on a CBR1000 or 600, I found the 600 to be the most comfortable of them all - you could also maybe hold out for the new CBR600F that has clipons above the triple tree rather than back-breakingly below.

I almost signed on the dotted line after riding an 06 GSXR750 though, but in the end my sanity got the better of me - it was comfortable, but in the wide spectrum of other motorcycles out there, it wasn't THAT comfortable.

[gale_wolf]

Good to see you back on your bike again Gale (wow, sounds ghay)

Huh, yeah that nick's from a fave anime character... stick with GW then



... know what ya mean, been off bikes for a week myself ... and now riding again (albeit on my luvverly lil'ol'hornet).

Eh, where's the Predator?


And also ... where was the takoyaki!? :blink:
Doh, now I'm hungry!


Testing a GSXR750 tomorrow and the CBR1000 on friday. Hopefully one of them fits me.
I just got back from riding with Wanpo testing the GSXR750 on the same route. He's dropping it back to Holeshot now. The bike 'fits' him better than the Triple did, but I'm not sure it gave him that wow, I must own this feeling.


EPIC BIKE ENVY. :drool:
Patience grasshopper!


...If you're not certain what you want, or requirements you have, then test ride a heap of bikes, naked, faired, different capacities, and see what you like.
All good advice from Gremlin. Wanpo's pretty much determined to get another sports bike, it's a case of testing lots of them to find the right one.


As a 6'1 person myself the gsxr750 and CBR600/1000 were the most comfortable sport bikes I rode.
How'd you rate them compared to my 06 GSXR1000? Or have you forgotten what it was like, may I direct you to your review (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwY_q2Qa3go) of it? :D


I almost signed on the dotted line after riding an 06 GSXR750 though, but in the end my sanity got the better of me - it was comfortable, but in the wide spectrum of other motorcycles out there, it wasn't THAT comfortable.
Well it is a sports bike after all, comfort is relative, I'm sure scooters are comfy but he doesn't want one.

[wanpo]

Fark, was super tempted to sign away my earnings for the next x-years on a brand new GSX-R750. All my problems with it were minor and can be accounted for by changing how I ride slightly. (When standing at the lights, my right leg was resting against the engine casing)

Although that right peg gets DAMN hot, could almost feel it melting the sole of my boot. It wasn't even a hard ride...

Liked how effortless the power was, real smooth curve. Didn't smack you in the face with a power band like the 600s I've ridden. Has adjustable power settings, but why would I want anything but "The most power and response"

Suspension didn't transfer any little bump directly into my crotch like the daytona did.

I'm gonna call my test riding finished after I try the CBR1000 tomorrow. Will the GSXR750 be the runner up, or the winner?

[zeocen]

How'd you rate them compared to my 06 GSXR1000? Or have you forgotten what it was like, may I direct you to your review (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwY_q2Qa3go) of it? :D


I like the CBR better because it's easier on my legs, being a tall person. But I wouldn't be the best person to give opinions I guess, since I think any supersport bike has any road value due to our shocking roads. I much prefer sport tourers for a more plush ride! :love:

[TOTO]

. Has adjustable power settings, but why would I want anything but "The most power and response"



wet weather riding

[wanpo]

wet weather riding

wet...riding...? It's a Gixxer, squids don't go out in the rain ;)

[gale_wolf]

wet...riding...? It's a Gixxer, squids don't go out in the rain ;)
you know you want the gixxer 750, embrace your inner squid :yes:

[GSXR Trace]

wet...riding...? It's a Gixxer, squids don't go out in the rain ;)

you don't have to be a squid just cause you buy a gixer you know!

I have done a ridiculous amount of wet weather riding and gotten drenched to the core so many times I can't remember. One day we had been away on the bikes for almost a week (most days wet) that we decided to put on our togs on under our still wet gear from the day before, and went to the pools and then just chucked the gear back on over top afterwards... didn't make a bloody difference! haha

Gixers rock!

[gale_wolf]

Gixers rock!
+1 :yes:


I've just been out for a quick blat with Wanpo on his latest test ride. Couldn't get the grin off his face. He looks quite pleased with himself:

[wanpo]

I definitely want one.

The salesdude's attitude convinced me not to purchase one from them though.

trademe...trademe....

[zeocen]

Really? Where did you go?

I hope it wasn't Botany Honda! I'm sure they would love to throw a bike (and then some) at you!

That is one sexy bike, though...

[wanpo]

Cyclespot on the shore, dude called Grant
He was really reluctant to let me take it out, when I get back (after cutting the ride a little short due to weather) he's like "I was worried there for a little bit" and just a generally blasé attitude. Also he only really expressed interest in helping out in the slightest when I made that I had piles of cash and was looking for an impulse purchase.

Edit... hope someone there doesn't read this, but if they do. It would help if you made your potential customers feel valued. If only Holeshot next door had a CBR1000, I genuinely wanted to buy a bike off Rob (and what a beard)

[gale_wolf]

I've had a similar experience with Grant at Cyclespot in the past. I got my current bike from Holeshot next door, both Jamie and Rob there were great to deal with. I did a couple of test rides at Botany Honda, found them to be very helpful too.

[TOTO]

yea, that CBR suits you too Robbie. I hope you have the nerves of steel to be in control of such a beast (I don't).

Yea, when I got my small hornet from Holeshot the guys threre were always super helpful and I can vouch for them too. Cant vouch for cyclespot as I have never dealt with them. Judging a book by its cover tho is such a 20th century thing to do :facepalm:

[GSXR Trace]

my 2 cents worth: colemans are good, cause they treat me like a biker and not a chick that doesn't know shit like most shops! And they know me now! haha! and dan who use to work there in parts is not at cyclespot and he's good too!

I wasn't that impressed with holeshot when i got my current bike from them, ie choose to go elsewhere if i have an option

[TOTO]

anyhow lets not turn it into those finger pointing bash treads. Who is coming out for a ride on monday ?

[zeocen]

Get to Botany Honda man, mention you're a friend of Justin, Matt and Alan and you'll be instant family! That bike really is sex on wheels, I envy your wallet haha - if I were to go supersport that would definitely be the bike for me.

[Sharry]

I will be all in for Monday TOTO:scooter:

[Gremlin]

Either instant family or beaten out the shop with a really big stick. In all reality, it will be an evil grin, and before he knows it, he'll be jumping in the cupboard with us.

[gale_wolf]

Oh there's no doubt that, despite not yet owning a CBR thou, he's already mentally committed to doing so. He's firmly in the closet with the rest of the happy Honda riders already :D
When we stopped and I took that pic I cracked up as he said "oh man, I don't wanna get back on my bike now, it sucks."
We work together and now I get to listen to his endless drooling fanboi lusting after the bike, CBR this and CBR that... it started on Friday and there'll be no end in sight! It's all good though, it's nice to have a bike that you know you simply must own and owning it is within reach. Hmmm, I wonder what my next bike will be?

[zeocen]

You need a Hayabusa! Cause then we can swap bikes again and I can actually fit yours :D

I likey them busas~

[gale_wolf]

Yup, I still need to take one for a ride but a Busa is currently at the top of my wish list.
And Toto yep I should be good to go for Monday night's ride.

[zeocen]

I should be good too, it's my birthday today so I expect CAKE! on Monday :D

[wanpo]

I should be good too, it's my birthday today so I expect CAKE! on Monday :D

Only if you stay the entire night, otherwise we eat your cake

[zeocen]

:( I can't

[gale_wolf]

No cake for you then :p

Happy birthday :)

[TOTO]

yea happy birtday ZEO

[Sharry]

Happy Birthdayness Matt :woohoo:

[steelphoenix]

I can bring cupcakes? :)

[zeocen]

Thanks all!!
So are we all coming tonight then? I might work late so I can stay out later than usual.

[gijoe1313]

Happy benudeday zeo, as for me I am out due to family new year dinner - mum and dad have actually closed the shop for tonight! :gob:

[gale_wolf]

Another lunch-break blat with Wanpo, this time with him on a 2008 GSXR1000. I was tailing him again, and although he was noticeably faster through the corners on the GSXR it didn't give him the 'wow' that the CBR did.

[GSXR Trace]

Sounds like you boys are having good lunch breaks!

happy birthday matt! sorry was late on that one!

enjoy the cake and the ride! and don't think of me dying while running in this humidity!

[GSXR Trace]

Another lunch-break blat with Wanpo, this time with him on a 2008 GSXR1000. I was tailing him again, and although he was noticeably faster through the corners on the GSXR it didn't give him the 'wow' that the CBR did.

oh by the way... a friend of mine took the latest for a ride and said its even better to ride than the older models... maybe he needs to try the latest and greatest?!

[zeocen]

Naw. He just needs the CBR :D
So is anyone still turning up if our fearless leader is a no show? Just so I know if I should work late or not haha.

[GSXR Trace]

So is anyone still turning up if our fearless leader is a no show? Just so I know if I should work late or not haha.

nah i don't think ill turn up just because justin isn't going to be there! :bleh:

[wanpo]

I'll be there +2 (I think Sayaka's friend might be coming along again.)

GSXR was a lot of fun, but I would get in so much trouble if I had that bike.

On the CBR I was happy going slow, on the GSXR I wasn't happy till I was going fast (and something about it made me want to go faster).

[zeocen]

Well there's nothing for me to do here so off home I go! If you guys come south let me know and I'll meet you somewhere and *gasp* even stay the whole night!

[wanpo]

Well there's nothing for me to do here so off home I go! If you guys come south let me know and I'll meet you somewhere and *gasp* even stay the whole night!

Do you want me to bring you some birthday updog?

[Gremlin]

Good turn out... zeo didn't stay for the whole night either... no surprises there?

[steelphoenix]

We went out to Maraetai in hopes of kebabs and pizza, but apparently the outlet in question was still closed. So off to Clevedon with Toto in the lead, in hopes of finding suitable noms... which were also closed. Gremlin takes the lead (again) and we head off the the Clevedon Hotel, which is open!

Much snobbery about Beemers, (too much) delicious pizza, cupcakes for Zeo, geekery, and intense discussions about Wanpo's new bike choice, we left. Fun was had, and I'm beginning to like this riding-at-night thing! :)

[wanpo]

I'm beginning to like this riding-at-night thing! :)

When oncoming cars remember to dip their headlights it's almost pleasant... otherwise AARRRRGHHHHH MY RETINAS

[steelphoenix]

When oncoming cars remember to dip their headlights it's almost pleasant... otherwise AARRRRGHHHHH MY RETINAS

OK, true... my vision's bad enough already...

[gale_wolf]

It's not just oncoming cars... On the way out of Clevedon Gremlin's lights were so bright in my mirrors I found myself jinking left and right to find the best position to avoid being blinded and having my night vision completely buggered. Also sticking my elbows out to block the light hitting my mirrors helped with that. I'm assuming they were on lowbeam but it was probably due to the height of the BMW combined with my low(ish) mirrors. I wouldn't want to be travelling headlong towards Gremlin's lights on highbeam. Nice lights though, need to get me some of those :2thumbsup

[gijoe1313]

Sounds like a fun time had by all and getting some good riding in! Gotta take advantage of these long summery days!

I was with my family scoffing down a chinese banquet in Manukau Rd, actually was pining for the feel of two wheels on some nice roads ... :weep:

As for Mr.Wanpo, I dare say he will be the proud owner of a cibby soon! And the rounds of squid shall be heard thereafter!

[wanpo]

As for Mr.Wanpo, I dare say he will be the proud owner of a cibby soon! And the rounds of squid shall be heard thereafter!

Booked in an R1 for a test ride tomorrow. The ZX10 doesn't really appeal to me, but I'd like to complete the spectrum.

[gijoe1313]

Booked in an R1 for a test ride tomorrow. The ZX10 doesn't really appeal to me, but I'd like to complete the spectrum.

Sounds like a good excuse to ride a lot of bikes to me! :msn-wink: They can smell the money on you!

[Gremlin]

On the way out of Clevedon Gremlin's lights were so bright in my mirrors I found myself jinking left and right to find the best position to avoid being blinded and having my night vision completely buggered. Also sticking my elbows out to block the light hitting my mirrors helped with that. I'm assuming they were on lowbeam but it was probably due to the height of the BMW combined with my low(ish) mirrors. I wouldn't want to be travelling headlong towards Gremlin's lights on highbeam. Nice lights though, need to get me some of those :2thumbsup
They were worse the previous week. I knew the lights were way below where they needed to be (despite being given a wof right before I bought), so went to VTNZ to borrow their light unit. Set them to where the guys were happy, only to find they were incredibly high.

I think they are about right now, but yes... the lights are there to maintain daylight pace in the middle of the night, so I wasn't looking for the dullest lights I could find. Still, I know they are bright, so the driving lights and high beam were off, leaving the minimum on, low beam. :yes: Before I head south, another 4 lights will be fitted as well. :devil2:

Oh, and in other news, the majority of the group was happy and WANTED me to lead? Tracey... you're slipping...

[musicman]

We went out to Maraetai in hopes of kebabs and pizza...

...the Clevedon Hotel, ...delicious pizza...

There was PIZZA?! Where was this place in Maraetai with pizza, and where is this Clevedon Hotel?? Nobody told me there would be pizza!!

[GSXR Trace]

Oh, and in other news, the majority of the group was happy and WANTED me to lead? Tracey... you're slipping...

Sounds like its a good thing i have class until 7pm on mondays this semester... means there is some time for the rest of you lot to get your senses back! :weird:

[Gremlin]

There was PIZZA?! Where was this place in Maraetai with pizza, and where is this Clevedon Hotel?? Nobody told me there would be pizza!!
That's what happens when you don't come along for a little ride... :yes:

[zeocen]

The pizza was pretty damn good, we should go there again some time!

I got a text from Gremlin saying they were heading to Maraetai so I busted out there, thinking I was making good time because no one was around and I get a text from him saying Clevedon, so I bust out there!

I was still a sweaty mess from exercising and took ages to cool down, damn humidity! But the candle and the horrible birthday song made it all better (and being shoved free pizza by Sharry and Todd!).

The owner of that establishment seemed like a chill bloke, could be a new local!

Gremlin: Sorry I left early, the sheer force of your BMW's presence pushed me home!

[zeocen]

Also, for wanpo-san and his girly, I present a panel I did for a release of one of the latest Narutard chapters~

<img src="http://hellameke.com/dev/awesome/files/6/zabuza32.jpg">

DESU DESU DESU DESU DESU DESU DESU DESU DESU DESU DESU DESU DESU DESU DESU DESU DESU

:p