Dunedin 250s

[blairh]

Hi guys! I'm keen to go for a good ride tomorrow (Saturday), nothing too insane but up for a bit of fun.. maybe head south, or in to Central a bit.. Roxburgh/Lawrence etc.. Weather forecast is looking fantastic so I'd say just take it as it comes.

Anyone keen to come with me? It's much more fun riding with others and I'm keen to meet a few more local 250 riders!

If you're keen, post in here or PM me and we can work out a route that suits.


Those on bigger bikes of course welcome to come too but I'm aiming this at the more n00b riders that aren't quite fast enough for the main Dunedin Rides thread yet! =)

[hayden123]

Hi

Yeah I'd definitely be keen but I'm still waiting for my bloody bike to get fixed. They're waiting on another part to come in from Japan so they say. Maybe in a few weeks when it's running and legal (rego, wof). It's annoying too because I'm heading up to central this weekend anyway to go fruit picking but now have to drive my mum's corona.

[blairh]

Oh gutted, was hoping you'd be able to come - we need to meet eventually! haha.. what's wrong with your bike? Gimme a PM when it's back up and running.

[Lasrean]

Hi Blair

Yeah, It'd be good to go for a ride. Bit tied up tomorrow, I'm sorry to say, but I'd be keen to take a raincheck on that...

Taieri Plains makes for a good ride, so long as there aren't too many impatient tin-tops out and about. What route did you have in mind?

Cheers

Jim, aka Lasrean

[blairh]

Wasn't really sure, was just keen to get on the bike, hit the road and see where I end up! I've only been on a couple of big rides before so probably sticking to fairly main routes.. down to Milton, head inland towards Roxburgh.. see how far we can go before we have to come back!

I've gotta be back in town by about 5pm at the latest (goin out for tea) so probably leave mid morning.

I'm always up for a ride though, so PM me when you're free =)

[Bjaq]

Hey Blair,

Thanks for the invite for a ride tommorow, would love to come but i've already got a fishing trip locked in! Also my wee scorpio 225 may battle to hold on to the ninja a bit. May get back too you later tonight if the fishing falls through.

How are you finding the ninja? I've loved learning on my scorpio from zip experiance at all, but now 4 months on i wish it had a bit more bite around 100kmph, i want to buy a dirty cbr, but torn on the idea it's going to be 20 years old!

Anyway, keep me informed of rides as am keen to have a nudge. Enjoy it!

Btw, i went from Dunedin to Outram, up to Hindon, then to Middlemarch, and back via Maccrays quarry and then Palmerston to home the other day which was fantastic and tons less cars than the main routes around.

Cheers

Ben

[blairh]

Also my wee scorpio 225 may battle to hold on to the ninja a bit. May get back too you later tonight if the fishing falls through.
Yeah please do - I've only had the bike for just over 2 months (my first bike) so riding fairly conservatively too, I'm sure you can keep up.. I certainly won't be in any hurry!


How are you finding the ninja? I've loved learning on my scorpio from zip experiance at all, but now 4 months on i wish it had a bit more bite around 100kmph, i want to buy a dirty cbr, but torn on the idea it's going to be 20 years old!
I'm loving it. I've done just over 2000km now so it's fully run in, so I can really start pushing it hard - I'm always suprised how much power it has for a 250! (Not that I have anything to compare it to). I'd be interested to ride with you and see how it goes!



Btw, i went from Dunedin to Outram, up to Hindon, then to Middlemarch, and back via Maccrays quarry and then Palmerston to home the other day which was fantastic and tons less cars than the main routes around.
Yeah that sounds like a good trip.. I'd be keen to do it with you (haven't been on many of those roads before so good to do it with someone else) - let me know when you're next free!

[hayd3n]

yea fishin 2 morow yaya

[helmet-hair]

I am keen to join something like this when able. This week end not good for me. Have a good trip and report back on your return.

[blairh]

I am keen to join something like this when able. This week end not good for me. Have a good trip and report back on your return.

Cheers - I think I need a bit more time to give everyone time to keep the day free etc...

How are you all looking for next Saturday (weather permitting) ?

[helmet-hair]

Weather permittting, I'm there. Just let me know the meet point & time.

[blairh]

Sweet, will do - keep an eye on this thread =)

[hayd3n]

hint
go to thread tools and subscribe to thread
easy 2 find

[helmet-hair]

Sweet, will do - keep an eye on this thread =)


Subscribed - see you next saturday, all going to plan of course.

[Bjaq]

Hey man,
It looks like most people are busy, but turns out the water up the coast is really murky and so diving is off, so if you're keen for a casual ride up to middlemarch tommorow 12ish, then i'm keen. Or just save it for next saturday, what ever suits!
Cheers
Ben

[newbould]

sounds good. I have thought of organising a rally - "250 under 250"!! Gold coin entrance procedes to helicopter rescue or whatever. But that would take a whole lot of organising. Tomorrow too short notice for me too and unfortunately have work next weekend so you guys enjoy the trip. Thanks for the private mail - I would have missed the posts otherwise.
Scorpios rule (until I get my full !!!!):rolleyes:

[NighthawkNZ]

I would... but I already in Alex...:doh:

[blairh]

Hey guys, awesome to see there's plenty of interest. Obviously I've left it way too late to organise something for tomorrow, but I'm definitely keen to work something out for next weekend.. then perhaps we can make it a regular thing =)

I'm looking forward to riding with other 250's, I'm sick of being left behind by the big bikes! Also a good way for us to share tips/tricks etc and get advice (although we're all noobies, I'm sure we have learned a lot already!)

I'm actually doing the ride right course next Sunday, I've been told it's the best thing you can ever do.. anyone else doing this / have done it?

Ben, gimme a txt on 021 225 2474.. I was hoping to leave about 11ish, as I need to be back in town by 5pm and better to be safe! Definitely keen for a ride though =)

[blairh]

I have thought of organising a rally - "250 under 250"!! Gold coin entrance procedes to helicopter rescue or whatever. But that would take a whole lot of organising.
That's a really good idea - definitely something to look at when we get a good group together =)

[NighthawkNZ]

definitely keen to work something out for next weekend..

I'll be at the magpie madness and be half cut... :whistle:

I am also organising weekly rides durning the week on Thursdays... Meet at the Southern Tavern... all info on Southern Rider (http://www.southernrider.co.nz)

[blairh]

Right guys, here's the plan! So far there's just a couple of us, but if anyone else is keen to tag along that would be awesome.

Plan is to meet at BP Connect Southern (on the 1-way heading south) at 12 midday.

We're thinking we'll go to Middlemarch and back, but we can always detour if we find something fun along the way!

Let me know if you're keen, otherwise just show up at 12 and we'll see who's there =) Feel free to txt me on 021 225 2474 if you're running a bit late etc.

Google Maps - http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&saddr=-45.885124,170.500903&daddr=middlemarch&hl=en&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=0&sz=16&sll=-45.883287,170.503864&sspn=0.011546,0.027895&ie=UTF8&t=h&ll=-45.883287,170.503864&spn=0.011546,0.027895&z=16

[scumdog]

There must be another Dunners ride today, just had about 15 -20 bikes go past my place about 30mins ago, all sorts'n'sizes, possibly heading for the Catlins Coastal Route.

[blairh]

Oh sweet - it's an awesome day for it =)

[Heineken]

Hey fella a ride would have been mint, only found out today though, and I need at least a weeks notice, but I'm real keen for a run with other 250's :Punk:
Go The Ninjaaaaaa:rockon:

[blairh]

Hey all, we just got back from an AWESOME ride - will definitely do a repeat next Saturday if the weather is good so keep it free!

[helmet-hair]

Hey all, we just got back from an AWESOME ride - will definitely do a repeat next Saturday if the weather is good so keep it free!


Saw you and couple other going through the gardens intersection 4:15ish. must have been hot in all the gear.

[JimO]

I'm actually doing the ride right course next Sunday, I've been told it's the best thing you can ever do.. anyone else doing this / have done it?

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one of my boys did last weeks course and the other is doing next weeks one he will be on a vtr250....looks good and i may do it early next year

[NighthawkNZ]

one of my boys did last weeks course and the other is doing next weeks one he will be on a vtr250....looks good and i may do it early next year

Xaria did it last year and found it really good, learnt heaps for nOOb

[blairh]

Cool, I'm looking forward to it =)

And yes - it was bloody hot in leathers today!!

[KelvinAng]

I'm actually doing the ride right course next Sunday, I've been told it's the best thing you can ever do.. anyone else doing this / have done it?

It's awesome! I enjoyed it. The actual practical riding segments of it is pretty much just reinforcing what you had done for the Basic Handling Test, but it's fun doing it in groups and good knowing how your own bike handles the "obstacles".

The theory segments are very informative. Last week's class was very responsive and engaging and helps make the lessons funny.

I would say it's a good course to attend!

[Chri5tina]

Sounds cool!!

[blairh]

Yep I'm looking forward to it =)

[ColonelSponz]

Sorry man was up in welly for the weekend...man so jealous of the roads up here. Did a drive (in a cage) over teh Rimutakas and wow...look awesome for riding! So yeah, gimmie a PM and I'll be keen for a ride eh. Bike is in the process of being put back together so not sure what state I'll turn up in.

[blairh]

All good man =) Fingers crossed weather is good on Saturday

[blairh]

Forecast isn't looking good - heavy rain on Saturday..

[helmet-hair]

Forecast isn't looking good - heavy rain on Saturday..

Saw the long range forecast myself, not looking great at all. Hope Sunday is a good day for Ride Right, morning meant to be dry with showers as the day goes on.

[hayd3n]

the weather shoud be allright tomorrow
windy in town but beautiful out taieri mouth

[blairh]

Well.. I had a fantastic day today at the Ride Right course. Got to say, the instructors were all really helpful - gave enough criticism to be helpful, without being too harsh!

It covers everything from counter-steering, emergency braking, cornering, basic safety.. there was a great range of bikes too.

If you haven't done the course I definitely recommend it - the best $60 you'll part with.. and a really fun day!

Was good to meet up with a few of you KB'ers too and have a good ride out to Taieri Mouth =)

[helmet-hair]

Well.. I had a fantastic day today at the Ride Right course. Got to say, the instructors were all really helpful - gave enough criticism to be helpful, without being too harsh!

It covers everything from counter-steering, emergency braking, cornering, basic safety.. there was a great range of bikes too.

If you haven't done the course I definitely recommend it - the best $60 you'll part with.. and a really fun day!

Was good to meet up with a few of you KB'ers too and have a good ride out to Taieri Mouth =)

I'll second that!! Was good to get home and out of the hot gear in the end. Great meeting you, catch you again soon.

[blairh]

Haha yep - sorry I didn't wait for you on the way back, it was starting to rain so thought I'd better get home!!

[helmet-hair]

Haha yep - sorry I didn't wait for you on the way back, it was starting to rain so thought I'd better get home!!

No problems there, thought you might do that, so, I took the motorway at Green Island to get home quicker myself.

[Andy250]

Hi, I'm also keen for a ride to anywhere really. Rode to Middlemarch yesterday (saturday) was damn windy, about 25 knots. I have to work most fine days but will keep an eye on here and hopefully come along

[JimO]

Well.. I had a fantastic day today at the Ride Right course. Got to say, the instructors were all really helpful - gave enough criticism to be helpful, without being too harsh!

It covers everything from counter-steering, emergency braking, cornering, basic safety.. there was a great range of bikes too.

If you haven't done the course I definitely recommend it - the best $60 you'll part with.. and a really fun day!

Was good to meet up with a few of you KB'ers too and have a good ride out to Taieri Mouth =)

that was my boy Aaron on the vtr 250, he had a great time as well, his twin bro did the course a couple of weeks ago

[KelvinAng]

Well.. I had a fantastic day today at the Ride Right course. Got to say, the instructors were all really helpful - gave enough criticism to be helpful, without being too harsh!

It covers everything from counter-steering, emergency braking, cornering, basic safety.. there was a great range of bikes too.

If you haven't done the course I definitely recommend it - the best $60 you'll part with.. and a really fun day!

Was good to meet up with a few of you KB'ers too and have a good ride out to Taieri Mouth =)

Was it Ray who delivered the theory sessions? I thought he was one funny bloke who has the gift of making boring classroom bike lessons interesting. Pity it's only available to Dunedin!

[helmet-hair]

Was it Ray who delivered the theory sessions? I thought he was one funny bloke who has the gift of making boring classroom bike lessons interesting. Pity it's only available to Dunedin!

Yeah, it was Ray. He did make the day go well and made everyone relaxed and able to participate. Learnt plenty, almost think they should make it compulsory. Don't know why it is only dunedin.

[KelvinAng]

Yeah, it was Ray. He did make the day go well and made everyone relaxed and able to participate. Learnt plenty, almost think they should make it compulsory. Don't know why it is only dunedin.

From what I know, the Ride Right Otago courses are joint efforts, conducted on a volunteer basis by the guys from Otago Motorcycle Club and BRONZ (Bikers Rights Organisation NZ) Otago and partly subsidised by ACC. Auckland supposedly had something similar, which is what the RRO courses are modelled after.

I suppose motorcycle clubs elsewhere in NZ could get together and do something like this... though they need guys like Ray to pull off the boring classroom bits without putting everyone to sleep!

In Singapore where I was originally from it is compulsory to go through lessons like these and then a riding test before being awarded a "learner" license equivalent - except that it would stretch out to about 15 hours over a few days, and conducted by wankers who think they know everything.

[hayd3n]

not much happening here !!

[blairh]

Yeah! I rode to Timaru and back last Saturday to see my brother, was a bit last minute so didn't post on here... weather looks crap for this weekend =(

[hayd3n]

im gonna go for the thursday rides 6:30 meet at southern tavern

[Daphilps]

Yeah! I rode to Timaru and back last Saturday to see my brother, was a bit last minute so didn't post on here... weather looks crap for this weekend =(
and you didn't come visit :spanking: I'm crushed.:lol: we are only 15mins north of Timaru ya know. and Always a spare bed here.hope ya had a good Xmas:niceone:

[blairh]

and you didn't come visit :spanking: I'm crushed.:lol: we are only 15mins north of Timaru ya know. and Always a spare bed here.hope ya had a good Xmas:niceone:

Aww man it didn't even cross my mind!! Sorry =( Next time!

[blairh]

Hey guys.. has been a while since we were on here... who's keen for a ride in the next few days? Even if it's just a blat out the taieri mouth road etc, I'm not making good enough use of this great weather!!

[Bjaq]

Hey, yeah defiantly, hit a message or text if you've got an idea. Super keen.

[blairh]

Hi all.. as usual, no warning.. we're going to go for a nice quiet ride this afternoon at 3-4ish.. if you're keen give me a txt or post on here =)

[dblancer]

Sorry about yesterday Blairh!
It came out nice just after all that rain too. But by then it was time to have afew drinks :2thumbsup

Damn Ill have to cut my hours back so I can get out with you guys!

My aim is to get my experience up this summer. sub 500kms at the mo and Im just dying for more...

[blairh]

No worries man, another time =) I'm pretty wasted today so don't think I'll get out on the bike! Perhaps tomorrow though..

Just gimme a txt any time you're free and we'll try to work something out. I start back at work on Monday anyway- so perhaps we'll have to do some good evening rides.

[blairh]

Hey all.. anyone know when the next track day is in Invercargill or Timaru? (I gather these are the two closest tracks)..

I'm really keen to get on a track day and have a go.. would be great if we could get a group of us 250 noobs to one!

[blairh]

Dan and I had a great ride out to Taieri Mouth and back tonight - was great to meet you =)

So who's keen for a good 250 ride out there on the next fine evening? Weather's meant to be crap tomorrow..

[blairh]

Ride tomorrow... no idea where, but the weather is looking good so I'm keen to get out there. Txt me on 021 225 2474 or post on here if you're keen =)

[NOWOOL]

Anytime you wanna do a ride in Middlemarch area I'm game. I know all the roads and the trouble spots and the local police officer is a friend of mine.

[blairh]

the local police officer is a friend of mine.

haha, I can see how that could be handy..

[hayd3n]

Hey all.. anyone know when the next track day is in Invercargill or Timaru? (I gather these are the two closest tracks)..

I'm really keen to get on a track day and have a go.. would be great if we could get a group of us 250 noobs to one!

post on dunedin rides someone will be able to help you there

[blairh]

Time to get this thread cranking again... any of you keen to go to the Brass Monkey? I'm tossing up whether or not I'm "hard enough" hehe..

[hayd3n]

track day next weekend at levels

[DunerzNick]

G'day,
I will be keen to meet a few local riders and go on a bit of a ride at some stage when I get a little more experience under my belt and some decent protection. I just got license last Monday and bought a vtr 250 on thursday. Hardly got off it since then but I am still very amateur...

[JimO]

hi Nick attend a Ride Right course when they start up again after winter, well worth it

[dblancer]

The bike now spends too much time under cover and not enough time having fun!!!

Im keen for a ride when people are.

I did a big ride up to Wanaka with my Dad (VStrom 1000), massive confidence builder, loving the corners now.... got to access the GPX's inner 10,000 rpm power whine alot... gorgeous sound.

[hayd3n]

The bike now spends too much time under cover and not enough time having fun!!!

Im keen for a ride when people are.

I did a big ride up to Wanaka with my Dad (VStrom 1000), massive confidence builder, loving the corners now.... got to access the GPX's inner 10,000 rpm power whine alot... gorgeous sound.

join www.southernrider.co.nz and check out what they have to offer:scooter:

[blairh]

Perhaps we should organise a 250 ride for a couple of weekends away from now? Good weather only of course :p Who's keen?

[cerberus]

Sounds good, queens birthday weekend is coming up soon, should have the bandit well and truly fixed by then.

[blairh]

Ahh true, I forgot about Queens Birthday weekend - perfect! So who's in? Who has ideas for where to go? :)

[Bjaq]

Hey I'd be keen for a bast! I haven't really taken my wee bike out for a proper ride since i went for a weekend trip over to Milford Sound and round home via Invercargill and the Catlins at the end of summer (had a ride on a BMW GS 1200 during the trip and it was very hard to go back to the scorpio lol). I'll have a think about where we could go too...

[blairh]

Wow yeah I can imagine going from a BMW GS to the Scorpio could be a bit tough!! Fingers crossed the weather is good this weekend, keep an eye on this thread for meeting details etc..

[blairh]

Weather's not looking good :( Snow on Sat/Sun/Mon...

[fatzx10r]

Weather's not looking good :( Snow on Sat/Sun/Mon...

that's normal for the brass

[blairh]

that's normal for the brass

You guys are going to freeze your nads off.. have fun!

[hayd3n]

hey dudes
im planning on having a saturday ride meet at southern say 11am to early or late?
we will decide which way to go depending on weather and who shows
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hope to have bike on wednesday arvo yay
ill post this on that other site to
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[blairh]

If the weather's good I'd be keen, 11 sounds like a pretty good time, since it gets dark so early at the moment! What ideas do you have for where to go? Just the smaller bikes, or lots of people going?

Weather forecast at this stage says "Cloudy periods, light winds" although Friday and Sunday are both raining so we'll see!!

[hayd3n]

If the weather's good I'd be keen, 11 sounds like a pretty good time, since it gets dark so early at the moment! What ideas do you have for where to go? Just the smaller bikes, or lots of people going?

Weather forecast at this stage says "Cloudy periods, light winds" although Friday and Sunday are both raining so we'll see!!

all are welcome ill have to behave as my bike just finishing a rebuild and new front disks/pads so ill have to take it easy

[hayd3n]

get up get up!!!!!!!!!!!!! get on ya bike and enjoy this day

[screaminRR]

Hey all. Great to meet all you guys and girl :) Had lots of fun. Looking forward to many more rides!!!

[fatzx10r]

Hey all. Great to meet all you guys and girl :) Had lots of fun. Looking forward to many more rides!!!

like wise mate

[hayd3n]

yes a was a great day good to see the sun shining a tad

[screaminRR]

Yeah the little sun we did had was pretty good. Windchill was the main killer! Can anyone say fingertips on fire? :)
Regardless of how cold it was, I enjoyed it. Should do it again once we pull the sun outta the clouds :blink:

[hayd3n]

Yeah the little sun we did had was pretty good. Windchill was the main killer! Can anyone say fingertips on fire? :)
Regardless of how cold it was, I enjoyed it. Should do it again once we pull the sun outta the clouds :blink:

can you say heated grips?

[screaminRR]

can you say heated grips?

Yeah yeah haha, OR some decent gloves that aren't as thin as paper haha :shit:

[hayd3n]

minus 2 here
be careful out on them road
im off to work time to warm up the bike:cold::scooter:

[DunerzNick]

Mate and I rode past a group stopped at the Dunedin end of three-mile hill thisafternoon..
Was that anyone on here?
Cheers

[hayd3n]

Mate and I rode past a group stopped at the Dunedin end of three-mile hill thisafternoon..
Was that anyone on here?
Cheers

not me i was busy helping move some stuff to mosgiel

[DunerzNick]

A classmate and I are doing the Middlemarch loop today if anyone is interested. We are both on 250's.
My contact details are in my profile.
Cheers

[blairh]

Hi all. Has been AGES since I've been on here, but thought it was about time we did another 250 ride! Who's free this weekend?

[Bjaq]

Hey man, sorry been away over summer and etc, but back into it now and keen for a ride next time the weather is nice! Just sitting my full licence on Thursday and I have a spanking GSR600 sitting in the garage waiting for me to be able to ride it! Can't wait. Let me know if you're keen sometime.

[hayd3n]

hope yall enjoyed the wonderfull weather this past month

[dblancer]

Good weather but they just laid down grit recently.
Real pain in the a55.
Hoping for some good riding soon.

[dblancer]

Good weather but they just laid down grit recently.
Real pain in the a55.
Hoping for some good riding soon.

[DrunkenMistake]

Haha, I live down Mac bay, the grits all good if you have to ride your bike daily for work ect, but the moment that sh!t gets dry, your no better off on the corners haha

[blairh]

Bumping this back up to the top.. weather is good again and it's time to dig my bike out of the garage. Poor thing hasn't been ridden much lately! Any 250 riders in Dunedin keen to get out there?

[tigertim20]

Bumping this back up to the top.. weather is good again and it's time to dig my bike out of the garage. Poor thing hasn't been ridden much lately! Any 250 riders in Dunedin keen to get out there?

why stick to just the 250s?

there is a ride that leaves the from the carpark of the southern bar (by the oval), arrive 6:15 ish, and they leave at 630. destination decide on the day by those who turn up. all riders all bikes, all capacities welcome. its a ''ride your own ride' deal, ride your own pace and nobody minds.

turn up there next week