250cc Northland Loop - SATURDAY - 10 JANUARY 2009

[EJK]

Great turnout today. Have a safe one guys :niceone:

1. Gathering at Westgate
2. Double Ds
3. Gathering. Only a few 250s in a 250's ride
4. Kawasakis
5. Hornet 250
6. GSX1200

[EJK]

1. ER6-n
2. 999
3. 1000M
4. 7R?
5. 250R and dunno
6. VFR800

[EJK]

1. SV650
2. D900?
3. GSX-R1300. Quite a lean there.
4. Blue big bike
5. GSX-R
6. GSX-R600 & ZZR1100 (Hey Trace, what are you smiling about? :lol:)

[EJK]

1. ZX-6R SE
2. GSX-R1300
3. Another VFR800?
4. AN400(?)
5. ZZR250
6. ZX-6R

[EJK]

1. Street Triple
2. ST955
3. 250R
4. Another 250R
5. Cagiva 650
6. KTM 690(?) and CBR250(?)

Edit: Wow my 3000th post

[EJK]

1. VL250
2. SV1000
3. Ah forgot to upload this one. Street Triple.

Have a safe ride guys. Sorry about the photo size, I forgot to switch it to a bigger resolution before taking the photos.

So lets count...

Total of 33 riders.

Only eight 250s, 12 Mid Class bikes (400 to 800), seven Litre Class bikes (900 to 1050) and five higher than litre bikes and one more I couldn't get a photo of.

So much for a 250s ride!

[Qkkid]

Great ride total kms 640.Thanks for organising it TOTO:2thumbsup
No rain :chase:
Great day for riding:shifty:
And of course no tickets:bleh:
Thanks for the learn Crazy Steve:laugh:
I dont feel quite so bad knowing you gave Sixpack the learn as well in the Waipoua Forest:laugh:

[musicman]

Awesome ride, everyone! That was some crazy gravel! :crazy:

[Max Preload]

And down I go!

[Anarkist]

What an epic ride! 680kms in 11 hours for me.

Highlights of the day:

MaxPreload binning it in a rather large fashion. ZZR1100 over a bump and down the road sideways. Me being the first on scene arriving to him standing his bike up and retrieving his broken bits from the bushes.

Guy on the CBR250R looking green most of the afternoon, then topping it off by spewing all over the petrol tank on the way home.

$21 Steak & Chips lunch at Opononi Hotel/Cafe, which was more like a snack than anything else

Dude on the scooter keeping up with everyone through the twisties, leaning enough to scrape the muffler.

Motocross style 2 inch deep gravel roads causing some very slippery sideways bits. Who the hell decided that was a good idea?!

Me getting my first boot scrape through the very twisty mountains, and getting rid of most of the chicken strips on the front and rear.

The ride home with DucatiHard and partner, as well as the guy on the KTM. Nice meeting you guys, hope the ride down the motorway wasn't too wet!


Cheers to all for the ride. Really enjoyed that. Will be back for the next one!

:wari:

[Dakara]

I'm fucking stuffed! :done:

[Lula]

What a wicked ride thanks to all. It had a bit of everything, even a dead sheep on the road!!

[MarkH]

Dude on the scooter keeping up with everyone through the twisties, leaning enough to scrape the muffler.

Nah, not the muffler - the scraping noise is always the centre stand, but every time is scrapes there is that much less metal and a fraction more lean angle gained. :whistle:

From home back to home I did a total of over 700kms - but it was great fun, I would happily do it again. I probably only used about 40 buck worth of gas which is not so bad for such a great day out. I could have stayed home and spent the day on the computer, but it is much better to get out there and ride! :Punk:

I would like to offer a big thanks to TOTO for organising this ride :niceone:

[howdamnhard]

Thanks Toto for organising a fantastic ride,thanks EJK for the photos,thanks Luckylegs for showing me the way back and thanks to all others who helped to make it a great day. Was good to be able to put some faces to the names.

Highlight of the day,surviving my first tankslapper.

[GSXR Trace]

6. GSX-R600 & ZZR1100 (Hey Trace, what are you smiling about? :lol:)

fact that we come around a corner just cruizing, and there you are taking photos.... didn't even know you were gonna be there!

[GSXR Trace]

Awesome ride, everyone! That was some crazy gravel! :crazy:

crazy.... understatement!

[GSXR Trace]

good ride all and all guys... great weather for it, lots of great people hanging out etc etc, its really already been said.

However, i think we can learn three things from this ride... when someone stops at least two people should stop with them, also before the ride should specify hand signals for emergency/required stop, and also it to be known that the pointer does not leave an intersection until the TEC is there... but all turned out fine, but good to note for next time and hopefully remember

Well i decided to go for a run when i got home... you know how i said things happen in threes... well there was a bin, a throw up, and then on my run I stepped off a curb and twisted my ankle (which normally isn't that bad, however i have a past injury in that ankle). So am glad i left the run last night, until tonight, or else could have been a very uncomfortable ride today.... gutted!

thanks guys... enjoy the rest of your weekend!

[Chisanga]

1. VL250
2. SV1000
3. Ah forgot to upload this one. Speed Triple(?)

Have a safe ride guys. Sorry about the photo size, I forgot to switch it to a bigger resolution before taking the photos.

So lets count...

Total of 33 riders.

Only eight 250s, 12 Mid Class bikes (400 to 800), seven Litre Class bikes (900 to 1050) and five higher than litre bikes and one more I couldn't get a photo of.

So much for a 250s ride!

That last one is of me.... on a STREET Triple :)

[Chisanga]

1. Speed Triple(?)
2. ST955
3. 250R
4. Another 250R
5. Cagiva 650
6. KTM 690(?) and CBR250(?)

Edit: Wow my 3000th post

That first one is another Street :)

[Badger8]

crazy.... understatement!

That gravel was awesome! :2thumbsup
Went flying through at about 60-70k, get to the end and look in the mirror... hrm, where's trace gone? :blink: *pull over and wait* aah, there she is :D
Least ya didnt drop your precious in it, that's the main thing :yes:

Was an awesome day, and good to see some old faces, and meet some new ones. Far too many people to remember them all, so dont be offended if i forget by the next time we meet! :D

Glad to hear you limped her home alright MaxPreload, and hope you are still feelin alright now the adrenaline has worn off. The calbe-tie clutch did the trick eh? :laugh:

Hope you're fellin better now you're home Glice, i got a waterblaster if you need to get that sick outta your engine casing mate ;) Good to see you carried on like a trooper after that mate, more than many of us could have mustered i reckon :niceone:

Cheers Toto for sussin it out, always a pleasure to come on your rides mate :yes:

Til next time! :wari:

[Badger8]

Well i decided to go for a run when i got home... you know how i said things happen in threes... well there was a bin, a throw up, and then on my run I stepped off a curb and twisted my ankle (which normally isn't that bad, however i have a past injury in that ankle). So am glad i left the run last night, until tonight, or else could have been a very uncomfortable ride today.... gutted!

Bugger! Hope it heals up alright Trace. That'll learn ya for goin for a run, heheh.

Oh, and my flatmate was very upset that you ripped the tinsel off... so you are forgiven :devil2:

[Badger8]

Hey EJ, dont suppose you got a corner shot of the christmas hornet did ya? i need some cornering shots, heheh.

[TOTO]

Well KBeers it was a nice day today. Thanks to all of you who came out to play. had great fun meeting new people and catching up with the old friends.

Some of the highlights for me:

Turning up to westgate to find 20 bikers already waiting to go for a ride.

Having a good number of female presence certanly made the event more enjoyable and different :niceone:

Dry roads and tar-less corners was just brilliant. Couldnt have gotten a better riding weather than today.

biker family that did the ride with us - good people. The family member with the Hyosung - please be so kind not to overtake me from the left in the future as it scares me and I dont like being scared :playnice:

redhead police-woman giving a big grin or kaikohe :love: what is it about women in uniform - I dunno...

The whole KB crew that I havent met before - very nice meeting you and spending the day with you falks. Would gladly ride with any of you any day. Thanks for coming along and hope we see you on the next one :2thumbsup

Mr Ej being the photo man of the ride even if he didnt do the ride himself. O we salute you your Ej highness.

Mr and Mrs. Ducati*Hard - was nice to ride with you two kb celebrities. You trully deserve your fame for riding Hard...:eek:

QkChk and QkKid - cheers for the company. That green ninja of yours QkKid sure goes well for a 250cc...



Low lights:

Sorry abour yr paintjob Max - let me know if you want me to post or email you pics I took. How does your thumb feel ?

That damn gravel bit after the twin bridges :pinch: That was not fun. :angry2:

Glice having a :puke: moment on his bike...sorry to hear that buddy. Sorry we found it funny - you get a "take the piss out of anyone at anytime " card for next ten rides to make up for it.

My speedo going nuts on me (I think after that gravel) - basically shows me that I'm doing 40 - 50km/h when I taugh I'm doing 100km/h - wtf... :blink:


All in all a bloody primo day, great people, wicked twisties. Thanks all :clap:

[DUCATI*HARD]

1. ER6-n
2. 999
3. 1000M
4. 7R?
5. 250R and dunno
6. VFR800

very sneaky bro:shifty:




The ride home with DucatiHard and partner, as well as the guy on the KTM. Nice meeting you guys, hope the ride down the motorway wasn't too wet!

hey man,good to meet you too,,,see ya on the next corro loop bro:chase:


:wari:

[QUOTE=TOTO;1885186]

Mr and Mrs. Ducati*Hard - was nice to ride with you two kb celebrities. You trully deserve your fame for riding Hard

thanks for the ride today TOTO,,,Top man!!!RIDE ON!!!MR and MRS D*H

[DUCATI*HARD]

thanks to everyone for a great days riding!!!see yall next time:devil2:


MR AND MRS DUCATI*HARD:cool:

[EJK]

very sneaky bro:shifty:


I told no one that I'll be there just to make things safe! :cool: It was really cool to see you again bro


P.S. Yeah you don't want to end up like me a year ago :rofl:

[EJK]

That first one is another Street :)

Haha thanks for the correction. Two of em are very nice bikes



Hey EJ, dont suppose you got a corner shot of the christmas hornet did ya? i need some cornering shots, heheh.


Only eight 250s, 12 Mid Class bikes (400 to 800), seven Litre Class bikes (900 to 1050) and five higher than litre bikes and one more I couldn't get a photo of.


Oops... I think thats you.... :eek5: I tried the best to get every single one however the shutter time was abit long for one part...

[retro asian]

Phew~! What an epic adventure for me and my poor little cruiser.
Must have spent 60% of the time on full throttle, adn still had no chance of catching up :crybaby:

Loved the forest! Popped my "peg scrape" cherry on a right hander :wari:

Had an awesome time. Mad props to Murray and Badger for being the patient charlies behind me ....:2thumbsup...

[Dutchee]

1. VL250
2. SV1000
3. Ah forgot to upload this one. Street Triple.

Have a safe ride guys. Sorry about the photo size, I forgot to switch it to a bigger resolution before taking the photos.

So lets count...

Total of 33 riders.

Only eight 250s, 12 Mid Class bikes (400 to 800), seven Litre Class bikes (900 to 1050) and five higher than litre bikes and one more I couldn't get a photo of.

So much for a 250s ride!

I was possibly the bike you couldn't get a photo of. You had the camera down as I came around the corner. I was on a 250 ninja (blue) and left the ride at Wellsford. Had things to do and wasn't comfortable with the whole group ride thing. Not sure why I even turned up but enjoyed myself. Carried on riding and found Puhoi packed as they were having wood chopping there.
Maybe one day I'll come on another ride and be more relaxed, but think group rides aren't my cup of tea.
I'm amazed you didn't get rained on, did think of you when the skies opened up here.

[TOTO]

I was possibly the bike you couldn't get a photo of. You had the camera down as I came around the corner. I was on a 250 ninja (blue) and left the ride at Wellsford. Had things to do and wasn't comfortable with the whole group ride thing. Not sure why I even turned up but enjoyed myself. Carried on riding and found Puhoi packed as they were having wood chopping there.
Maybe one day I'll come on another ride and be more relaxed, but think group rides aren't my cup of tea.
I'm amazed you didn't get rained on, did think of you when the skies opened up here.


More riding is needed :yeah:

Thanks for joining us.

[Badger8]

I told no one that I'll be there just to make things safe! :cool:

Erm, i beg to differ... came round the corner, saw what looked like a bike and someone on the ground on the inside of the corner. Took me a sec to figure out wtf was going on eh... Was thinkin to myself "How the hell did someone bin and end up in there?"


Oops... I think thats you.... :eek5: I tried the best to get every single one however the shutter time was abit long for one part...

I was at the back of a line of 3 at that point, so may have missed the click. Oh well, next time :)

[TOTO]

Quote of the day yesterday:

"Hey TOTO, you may rest assured it is definately a 250 ride...coz I saw 250 on the speedo" :killingme

[Lula]

That first one is another Street :)

That would be me :banana:

[glice]

Cheers for another good ride. I had an awsome time, fuggin love those twisties, didnt want to stop. No worries about laughing, I was having a laugh myself.




I also have a tip for the hyobang rider. dont pass someone coming into a corner if you cant get round the corner quicker than them. You did that to me quite afew times and could have caused an accident.

[glice]

oh and cheers badger and trace for looking after me when my lunch came back up.

[Dakara]

I also have a tip for the hyobang rider. dont pass someone coming into a corner if you cant get round the corner quicker than them. You did that to me quite afew times and could have caused an accident.

Yea I have to 2nd that.... there was a lot of unnecessary passing on the ride which started to wear on my nerves. Especially on the corners.

I'm not referring to the Qk's and Duc's, they were moving ahead of the group and actually had the gas to get past, but on more than 1 occasion when I was happily sitting 1 or 2 behind the leader I'd get forced to the outside of my lane by someone trying to pass on a blind corner without the gas to do so... and for what? Because they didn't approve of my safe spacing? Or just so they could sit 1 spot further up the pack :spanking:

It's a group ride, we ride as a group, it's not a ride to show or try and prove something. That's why I enjoy Toto's 250 rides.

Sorry to add a negative post after such a great ride, but it seems I wasn't the only victim of such annoying maneouvers and it's somthing I'd like to avoid on future rides.:done:

[GSXR Trace]

oh and cheers badger and trace for looking after me when my lunch came back up.

your welcome! glad you were okay... hows the clean up gone?

[GSXR Trace]

Yea I have to 2nd that.... there was a lot of unnecessary passing on the ride which started to wear on my nerves. Especially on the corners.

I'm not referring to the Qk's and Duc's, they were moving ahead of the group and actually had the gas to get past, but on more than 1 occasion when I was happily sitting 1 or 2 behind the leader I'd get forced to the outside of my lane by someone trying to pass on a blind corner without the gas to do so... and for what? Because they didn't approve of my safe spacing? Or just so they could sit 1 spot further up the pack :spanking:

It's a group ride, we ride as a group, it's not a ride to show or try and prove something. That's why I enjoy Toto's 250 rides.

Sorry to add a negative post after such a great ride, but it seems I wasn't the only victim of such annoying maneouvers and it's somthing I'd like to avoid on future rides.:done:

Im glad something has been said, as I always get scared when i see someone riding outside of their limits or just being stupid. DOn't feel bad about making note of it, or else something will happen on the next ride and you would regret not having said anything

[TOTO]

Hopefully this person will learn from the construstive feedback given to him on his riding behaviour :Playnice: :doh:



.....chaos rider

[glice]

your welcome! glad you were okay... hows the clean up gone?

Ha, its not. Its still in the garage waiting. I'm not a fan of cleaning it, but I'm gona have to this time. just putting it off a little bit.

[GSXR Trace]

Ha, its not. Its still in the garage waiting. I'm not a fan of cleaning it, but I'm gona have to this time. just putting it off a little bit.

geez.... wouldn't leave it too long, especially not couped up in a garage in the temps we have been having! And leathers and helmet?
I can understand that you are putting it off... as i am putting off cleaning apartment etc by being on here... but that is one thing i would not prolong for too long!

[glice]

Im glad something has been said, as I always get scared when i see someone riding outside of their limits or just being stupid. DOn't feel bad about making note of it, or else something will happen on the next ride and you would regret not having said anything

I'll admit some of my passing could have come accross as a bit agessive, but I always planned it out and never did it If I thought I was going to hold up the person I was passing. and I hope that if I do get a bit carryed away that someone will let me know. I have no issue if they are actully going to go faster, but that guy did when it was just me and him, with nothing to gain, except having me be slaming on the brakes to avoid him.

[glice]

geez.... wouldn't leave it too long, especially not couped up in a garage in the temps we have been having! And leathers and helmet?
I can understand that you are putting it off... as i am putting off cleaning apartment etc by being on here... but that is one thing i would not prolong for too long!

The leathers and helmet are done. all the bike needs is a hose and a hug.

[GSXR Trace]

The leathers and helmet are done. all the bike needs is a hose and a hug.

lol... i would being doing more than a hose... try some cleaning product! and a "hug"? why not just take her for a ride!

[glice]

Yea iv got some cleaning stuff. a hug to say sorry for the abuse and mess yesterday and then a ride. but probly just a ride.

[Max Preload]

Good ride (what I did of it anyway).

No serious damage to me - fractured right wrist (now in a cast after 14 hours at A&E :wacko:) and a bruised left shoulder & ribs & a few minor abrasions. Strangely, I'm actually a lot less achy today than I was yesterday.

What happened: I was on the brakes setting up for the next left hander and hit that nasty bump and locked the front, putting it down the road on the left side. About 6 tumbles of me down the road first onto my left shoulder. Bike ended up on the grassy mud on the other side of the road (luckily no oncoming cars) at the bend. Must have slid a good 40m - quite a long way for 50km/h... :whistle:

I strangely enjoyed the challenge of the ride home, to a degree. :2thumbsup


Glad to hear you limped her home alright MaxPreload, and hope you are still feelin alright now the adrenaline has worn off. The calbe-tie clutch did the trick eh? :laugh:

It worked well indeed - I knew I'd need them for something other than re-attaching Crazy Steve's number plate one day!


Sorry abour yr paintjob Max - let me know if you want me to post or email you pics I took. How does your thumb feel?

Bah! That shit'll buff out!
The thumb is fine - my ring finger is swollen and sore but that'll probably be fine inside a week.


Huge thanks to Trump Lady for the escort back through Waipoa to Brynderwyn & Crazy Steve & Din Pelenda for sticking with me down SH16 all the way home. :first: I couldn't have done it without you guys - I couldn't even put my helmet or gloves on unassisted! Damn, that rain stings without a visor!

[Crazy Steve]

[QUOTE=Dakara;1885669]Yea I have to 2nd that.... there was a lot of unnecessary passing on the ride which started to wear on my nerves. Especially on the corners.

I'm not referring to the Qk's and Duc's, they were moving ahead of the group and actually had the gas to get past, but on more than 1 occasion when I was happily sitting 1 or 2 behind the leader I'd get forced to the outside of my lane by someone trying to pass on a blind corner without the gas to do so... and for what? Because they didn't approve of my safe spacing? Or just so they could sit 1 spot further up the pack :spanking:

Try looking over your shoulder after you look in your mirror before you over take....

Then you surley won't have a problem.....:laugh:

Crazy Steve..

[trump-lady]

Your very welcome, my mum says do as to others as you would like yourself. You were still quick in tisites and would prob be only time I actually ride with you, and have to brake because ur to slow :)

I had a bday to attend and time was tickin so when ur mate turned up figured you were straight and headed off. Got lost anyway and then caught the dam downpour reaching home round 7ish

Glad eveythings ok and all in all a lucky bin. If I can help out anyway let me know

Tanya

[Crazy Steve]

[QUOTE=GSXR Trace;1885687]Im glad something has been said, as I always get scared when i see someone riding outside of their limits or just being stupid. DOn't feel bad about making note of it, or else something will happen on the next ride and you would regret not having said anything

I thought the 1st thing we learnt when riding was to keep left...

Surley if you had of then there wouldn't be a problem...:2guns:

Crazy Steve..

[Crazy Steve]

Hopefully this person will learn from the construstive feedback given to him on his riding behaviour :Playnice: :doh:



.....chaos rider

Your WELCOME ! !

Crazy Steve...

[Badger8]

The leathers and helmet are done. all the bike needs is a hose and a hug.

i know the dirt is a badge that shows you've been riding her, but i dont think stomach lining quite falls into the same category :bleh: Might wanna actually give her a scrub for once :laugh:

At least you're able to laugh at it too :yes:

[glice]

i know the dirt is a badge that shows you've been riding her, but i dont think stomach lining quite falls into the same category :bleh: Might wanna actually give her a scrub for once :laugh:

At least you're able to laugh at it too :yes:

Ha, but surely its the ultimate compliment to my bike. I was enjoying riding it so much that nothing was going to stop me.

[pocketcracker]

only have 1 thing to say >>> get f&ck'd ! come all the way to my back door and i have to work im so slutted wanted to show ya jaffas how to ride it properly ! .....

oH WELL LAST WEEKS RIDE makes up for it .. left whanagrei via cemetry rd .. down to mungatroto - across to mangawhaia - back to sh16 then across to east coast bays .. down back to clevland to hamilton turn off .. dwn otrahonga out old hiway to taumanui down to new plymouth ... wanganui .. wellington .. palmy napier via the gore .. back tracked alitle to gisbourne .. then downt he coast via tauranga .. and onto the coro loop .. and on to auckland .. where stopped out side the north shore police station and rest my arse for a 10 minutes drink and choc bar break ... then on to whanagrei and up north to see my gal ..

left monday morn ... arrived back friday morn .. Woop Woop !!

[Badger8]

only have 1 thing to say >>> get f&ck'd ! come all the way to my back door and i have to work im so slutted wanted to show ya jaffas how to ride it properly ! .....

oH WELL LAST WEEKS RIDE makes up for it .. left whanagrei via cemetry rd .. down to mungatroto - across to mangawhaia - back to sh16 then across to east coast bays .. down back to clevland to hamilton turn off .. dwn otrahonga out old hiway to taumanui down to new plymouth ... wanganui .. wellington .. palmy napier via the gore .. back tracked alitle to gisbourne .. then downt he coast via tauranga .. and onto the coro loop .. and on to auckland .. where stopped out side the north shore police station and rest my arse for a 10 minutes drink and choc bar break ... then on to whanagrei and up north to see my gal ..

left monday morn ... arrived back friday morn .. Woop Woop !!

Bloody 'ell, now that's a ride! You back up in the dirty north now? no wonder we aint seen ya round in ages. Will have to come back up for another round and get you to show em all how we northland boys do it :wari:

[glice]

yo pocket. havnt seen you in a while. Youl have to make the next one.
no one talks shit and does skids like you. and you missed my epic spew.

[Dakara]

Try looking over your shoulder after you look in your mirror before you over take....

Then you surley won't have a problem.....:laugh:

Crazy Steve..

Nope, there's still a problem when I'm forced to the outer-edge of my lane on a corner by a bike doing maybe 2km's faster than me entering the corner, and would be slower than me upon exiting had I not been forced to brake to let them ahead.

There's also a problem when your forced to look over your shoulder every corner on a group ride. We're not on the track.



I thought the 1st thing we learnt when riding was to keep left...

Surley if you had of then there wouldn't be a problem...:2guns:

Crazy Steve..

So on a left hander you hug the inside of the corner right the way round, and the very outside on a righthander? You don't try to... I dunno....ride some sort of optimal line?

Bike in front owns the road. That was the first thing I learnt about group riding. Keep left? Yea, obviously, keep in the left hand lane.

I have no problems with people passing in a corner, If they actually know how to do it.... not entering the corner fast and wide, braking, and forcing the bike inside you to slow down and adjust their line... I say wide since it only ever happened on left handers;)

[EJK]

Erm, i beg to differ... came round the corner, saw what looked like a bike and someone on the ground on the inside of the corner. Took me a sec to figure out wtf was going on eh... Was thinkin to myself "How the hell did someone bin and end up in there?"


Doubt that will put you into danger...


I was possibly the bike you couldn't get a photo of. You had the camera down as I came around the corner. I was on a 250 ninja (blue) and left the ride at Wellsford. Had things to do and wasn't comfortable with the whole group ride thing. Not sure why I even turned up but enjoyed myself. Carried on riding and found Puhoi packed as they were having wood chopping there.
Maybe one day I'll come on another ride and be more relaxed, but think group rides aren't my cup of tea.
I'm amazed you didn't get rained on, did think of you when the skies opened up here.

Sorry to hear that it wasn't your cup of tea. However thanks for sharing your thoughts, a very honest opinion.

Oh by the way I did get the photo of yours, it's in this lot here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1884346&postcount=255), 3rd one from the right. That blue 250R is you right? I saw your nod, beside you were the only one passing by who nodded :)

[Badger8]

Doubt that will put you into danger...

Certainly distracted me. Wasnt a problem in this case though

[chaos rider]

sorry for passing you on the left toto

dont think i passed ne one in the corners except cars

however i did pass alot of you for what looked like no reason at all. im new to riding and what i was doing was getting to the front to follow toto and the 250cbrs lines because of the chines whispers effect that happens with the riding lines as it goes down the pack and i wanted to learn from the fresher lines

awsome ride much better then the coro loop, was able to learn alot about how by bike handles and how to get the most out the rev ranges in the twisties

i apologize again and say thankyou for and awsome day

oh and huge thanks to the kind gentleman that filled up my tank i owe you one:apint:

[Cr1MiNaL]

Hey guys n girls, sorry I didnt come out riding with you yesterday. Sounds like a bit of fun. I always enjoy Toto's rides as watching his improvement over time give me immense satisfaction.... until the time he gets too quick and passes me, then its all on lol.

I spent the last day cleaning my RM125, man that thing flies... tore up the best part of the Waitakere ranges and was completely covered in mud. Everything was brown.... trees, forest, bikes, people everything....

Till the next time

YR64L out.

[Badger8]

oh and huge thanks to the kind gentleman that filled up my tank i owe you one:apint:

You bet yer sweet bippy ya do :bleh:

[Nagash]

A spew, a bin, a twisted ankle and abit of dangerous riding.

Classic Todd ride, shame I missed it.

[kunoichi]

Sup guys!! Wicked ride! The gravel definatly wasn't a fun part for me, but hell did i learn how to handle my bike through that. Experience is the best way to learn i rekn, though i would go as far as crashing or puking. Glad to hear u kame out of that ok Maxpreload.

Although we thought we lost 1/2 the group at one point, was definatly and awsome ride TOTO. Looking forward to ur nxt one. :)

[trump-lady]

sorry for passing you on the left toto

dont think i passed ne one in the corners except cars

however i did pass alot of you for what looked like no reason at all. im new to riding and what i was doing was getting to the front to follow toto and the 250cbrs lines because of the chines whispers effect that happens with the riding lines as it goes down the pack and i wanted to learn from the fresher lines

awsome ride much better then the coro loop, was able to learn alot about how by bike handles and how to get the most out the rev ranges in the twisties

i apologize again and say thankyou for and awsome day

oh and huge thanks to the kind gentleman that filled up my tank i owe you one:apint:

oh my, not sure where to start

[GSXR Trace]

sorry for passing you on the left toto

dont think i passed ne one in the corners except cars

however i did pass alot of you for what looked like no reason at all. im new to riding and what i was doing was getting to the front to follow toto and the 250cbrs lines because of the chines whispers effect that happens with the riding lines as it goes down the pack and i wanted to learn from the fresher lines

awsome ride much better then the coro loop, was able to learn alot about how by bike handles and how to get the most out the rev ranges in the twisties

i apologize again and say thankyou for and awsome day

oh and huge thanks to the kind gentleman that filled up my tank i owe you one:apint:

mate, firstly everyone should be riding their own lines and you should only follow someones lines if they know you are learning lines!
Secondly, when passing a bike or a car you need much more passing room, there were times when you passed a car and both the car you were over taking and oncoming car had to slow down to allow you to get through. And you do need more room before corners when overtaking.

but its all a learning experience and everyone made it out

[trump-lady]

he was trying to catch toto to follow their lines and then passed him on the left. All because "hes new to riding" and didnt want to be at the back. Grrrrrrrrrr
There were many behind you with YEARS of experience, Id say u were very lucky this ride and so were some of us

[Nagash]

he was trying to catch toto to follow their lines and then passed him on the left. All because "hes new to riding" and didnt want to be at the back. Grrrrrrrrrr
There were many behind you with YEARS of experience, Id say u were very lucky this ride and so were some of us

Every Northern Loop needs their sinister's aye Todd?

[SixPackBack]

Danger, danger, high voltage!:msn-wink:

Holy shit was this the same ride I went on??......from where I sat my 11 year old nephew could have rounded most of you up on his BMX!:bleh:

[piston broke]

mate, firstly everyone should be riding their own lines and you should only follow someones lines if they know you are learning lines!
Secondly, when passing a bike or a car you need much more passing room, there were times when you passed a car and both the car you were over taking and oncoming car had to slow down to allow you to get through. And you do need more room before corners when overtaking.

but its all a learning experience and everyone made it out

agreed always ride your own ride.
if you wanna learn lines,do it behind a mentor,either on the road or at, preferably at a track day.
glad everyone made it out,readin c steves posts you're all very lucky

[trump-lady]

agreed always ride your own ride.
if you wanna learn lines,do it behind a mentor,either on the road or at, preferably at a track day.
glad everyone made it out,readin c steves posts you're all very lucky

crazy steves just pulling chains....he was in the first pack and saw nadda and the quote wasnt even about him....hes just crazy steve :)

Ive been on heaps of group rides and this one was very good from what I saw on riders do their own thing and being safe. Was a good ride, dont want this turning into a bad thread

Chaos just shoulda said sorry. His explaination was just tweaked my annoyance button a little bit but Im sure he is sorry and will take note for next ride

[madbikeboy]

Good ride (what I did of it anyway).

No serious damage to me - fractured right wrist (now in a cast after 14 hours at A&E :wacko:) and a bruised left shoulder & ribs & a few minor abrasions. Strangely, I'm actually a lot less achy today than I was yesterday.



As I was examining you, I made mention that it's really easy to break bones in places like your wrists, and not know it due to adrenaline and shock. The swelling was very quick, and that is normally an indication that there's something going on. I've broken both of mine 6-7 times.

You're more than welcome to come grab my trailer at any time - but it sounds like you rode home?

[Max Preload]

The thing is, with group rides, you're always going to get an element of friction between riders because most people want to ride their own ride. But that doesn't excuse them from not being aware of riders behind them wanting to pass - just let them pass if they want to and carry on. Courtesy goes a long way.

I've only recently started on KB rides, first with the SATNR early last year and then Toto's November Northland loop and this one. Previously, I haven't been much of a organised group rider except in the 'Darby Street' days. Everyone needs to find their own pace and organise themselves roughly right after stops so as to minimise the friction, especially so with inexperienced riders around - they don't need any more obstacles.


You're more than welcome to come grab my trailer at any time - but it sounds like you rode home?

Yeah, rode it home to save hassle. It was a fracture but there was no dislocation. I don't break particularly easily - it took a plane crash to break my first bones in '00.

Trump lady followed me back to Dargaville and Crazy Steve caught us up there at the Caltex where we'd been resting & eating. Then Din Pelenda caught up at the end of the Dargaville straights and Trump lady left us at Brynderwyn as we hit SH1, only to pass us again on SH16 when I had to stop for a bit of a rest and to impress the horses.

Actually, traffic was lighter than I expected on SH1, but I decided SH16 was a better (and more enjoyable) option. I didn't want to ruin my enjoyment of the ride any more than I already had! We stayed fairly dry until we hit the NW motorway.

[madbikeboy]

sorry for passing you on the left toto

dont think i passed ne one in the corners except cars

however i did pass alot of you for what looked like no reason at all. im new to riding and what i was doing was getting to the front to follow toto and the 250cbrs lines because of the chines whispers effect that happens with the riding lines as it goes down the pack and i wanted to learn from the fresher lines

awsome ride much better then the coro loop, was able to learn alot about how by bike handles and how to get the most out the rev ranges in the twisties

i apologize again and say thankyou for and awsome day

oh and huge thanks to the kind gentleman that filled up my tank i owe you one:apint:

The correct approach is to talk to a mentor or experienced rider, and then stick on their wheel. I watched you doing some silly stuff - passing up the left, forcing a rider wide (twice), braking mid corner, rolling off the throttle etc. Group rides have ettiquite, the reason for it is that if you make a mistake, you can bring another rider down. ZXRider and I got so pissed off watching you that we both jumped off the front and left you to it (the Gixer 1000 and ZX9R). He has 40 years riding experience, ex-racer, and he was riding about 6/10ths.

You were riding past your abilities, and you need to spend time with a mentor. We were young and inexperienced once, the lucky ones get to do this for a long time and improve with age and practice. Possibly the most consistent lines I saw were GSXRTrace's - she's a good, experienced rider who rides conservatively and well within her limits.

I'm the worst person to follow, my line is lazy (I'm riding a thou).

As for the 250 ride comment - I think I got you beat. Chasing y'all into D'ville, I banged off the rev limiter in 6th... It was on a private road.

[Dakara]

Yeah, rode it home to save hassle. It was a fracture but there was no dislocation.

Glad to hear mate! Wrists can be a nightmare! Broken my right one twice, the 2nd time from a bin which happened about 6 months ago. The Doctors in Thames said it was a minor fracture, but after seeing a specialist turned out I'd torn ligaments and shattered several of the smaller bones....

3 operations and 6 months later I pretty much have arthritis at age 26... still sore from yesterdays ride.



As for the 250 ride comment - I think I got you beat. Chasing y'all into D'ville, I banged off the rev limiter in 6th... It was on a private road.

You win :Punk:

[Max Preload]

Chasing y'all into D'ville, I banged off the rev limiter in 6th... It was on a private road.

Got to love those private roads.. :shifty:


Glad to hear mate! Wrists can be a nightmare! Broken my right one twice, the 2nd time from a bin which happened about 6 months ago. The Doctors in Thames said it was a minor fracture, but after seeing a specialist turned out I'd torn ligaments and shattered several of the smaller bones....

3 operations and 6 months later I pretty much have arthritis at age 26... still sore from yesterdays ride.

Don't tell me THAT! :rofl:

My left elbow is getting a bit that way - my humerus is plated with 8 screws and can be painful if loaded in certain ways. They were going to put a rod inside instead but when they found out I was a motorcyclist decided a bent rod if I binned wasn't going to be the best situation.

[Dealer]

Hey Guys nice ride, look forward to the next one.

Yes there were a few close moments and dodgy overtakings, all i can say is please dont assume that the rider in front knows that you are there :calm:. this was a 250 ride and novices were to be expected. feel free to pass but allow the passee some room. Otherwise great effort guys, only 1 mishap that i know of.
See you on the next ride.

[Qkchk]

Good ride peeps.

Just one grump at a particular rider who passed a car on a left hand blind corner and then nearly kissed the bank a km down the road. They should know who they are and I would suggest you start to slow down and concentrate on what you are doing or you will become a statistic. Dont outride your capability!

[DIN PELENDA]

Some late photos

[DIN PELENDA]

and more photos

[DIN PELENDA]

and some mo.....

[TOTO]

Nice pics Din - my fav is that third one with the 6-7 bikes on it :niceone:

[DarkLord]

Sorry I couldn't make it to this one, TOTO. I'm busy flat hunting at the moment....

[TOTO]

All is good buddy, there will be more in the future :niceone:

[Badger8]

Nice pics Din - my fav is that third one with the 6-7 bikes on it :niceone:

Yeah, it was awesome having a convoy like that aye. Was an awe-inspiring feeling being TEC for a bit, and sitting at the back of this group of bikes staggered as far as i could see all down the straight :love:

[nodrog]

Danger, danger, high voltage!:msn-wink:

Holy shit was this the same ride I went on??......from where I sat my 11 year old nephew could have rounded most of you up on his BMX!:bleh:


i hope you paid your Taniwha tax riding up there? pity i missed this was on, Shorty and Gerv would have been keen for a sedate pootle. :scooter:

[SixPackBack]

i hope you paid your Taniwha tax riding up there? pity i missed this was on, Shorty and Gerv would have been keen for a sedate pootle. :scooter:

Pity you did'nt make it Gordie, could have been exciting trying to keep up with your tricked out Hyosung.

[DIN PELENDA]

Hi who had GSXR 600 with nice box at beck of bike I just see that bike down in fast line pass New market the girl is OK she was standing talking to cop she was on this ride and look like truck has push her to middle barrier .

[Dakara]

Hi who had GSXR 600 with nice box at beck of bike I just see that bike down in fast line pass New market the girl is OK she was standing talking to cop she was on this ride and look like truck has push her to middle barrier .

GSXR Trace?!?! Dammit, if it was her hope she's ok....

[EJK]

GSXR Trace?!?! Dammit, if it was her hope she's ok....

Not good to hear...

[DIN PELENDA]

GSXR Trace?!?! Dammit, if it was her hope she's ok....
Yes I'm sure it was her she look OK and was standing in fast line explaining what happened to police block fast line for 30 min about 4 pm

[TOTO]

Oh noooooo :(

Pending TXT, waiting on reply...fucking auckland traffic

[TOTO]

Just got a TXT from Trace - she seems ok

[Badger8]

oh shit! :shit: hope you're okay Trace, and the gixx aint too messed up :weep:

[Reido]

awww not fun, hope the :Police: were nice,
and make sure you get yourself checked out

[GSXR Trace]

unfortunately nothing gets past you guys!
Thanks for concern, im fine, bruised, grazed, and xrays show no broken bones. Bike looks badly beaten, was unrideable as it went under a van.
Its a classic case of cars merging on bike they don't see, causing me to get distracted form car infront, then having to try and get myself out of it and unfortunately, the gap wasn't quite big enough. Luckily i have insurance and hopefully it can be fixed (as I don't want a newer model! haha)
Yes... mike i am starting to stop feeling so sorry for myself, im okay and hopefully taking bike back to naki in next couple of days

BUt unfortunately, that probably means no more riding for me this summer... have fun guys

[GSXR Trace]

A massive thanks to madbikeboy for coming and taking me to hospital AND waiting to take me home! I most definitely owe you one!

edit: okay i owe you more than 1!

[Badger8]

unfortunately nothing gets past you guys!
Thanks for concern, im fine, bruised, grazed, and xrays show no broken bones. Bike looks badly beaten, was unrideable as it went under a van.
Its a classic case of cars merging on bike they don't see, causing me to get distracted form car infront, then having to try and get myself out of it and unfortunately, the gap wasn't quite big enough. Luckily i have insurance and hopefully it can be fixed (as I don't want a newer model! haha)
Yes... mike i am starting to stop feeling so sorry for myself, im okay and hopefully taking bike back to naki in next couple of days

BUt unfortunately, that probably means no more riding for me this summer... have fun guys

Ooh, sounds nasty indeed... Here's hoping you heal up well and quick, and get back on your baby sooner than expected :yes:
You know we're never far away if ya need anything... except the keys to the hornet :bleh: :devil2:

[TOTO]

Glad you are Ok Trace. Get well soon, and bike fixed pronto.

How did your gear hold up ?

[GSXR Trace]

Ooh, sounds nasty indeed... Here's hoping you heal up well and quick, and get back on your baby sooner than expected :yes:
You know we're never far away if ya need anything... except the keys to the hornet :bleh: :devil2:

yeah, all good, the parents are gonna come up with trailer to get her home... and we will see how long it takes to get insurance through, and how long it takes to get her fixed (and how long parts take to arrive)

Trust me, i don't want to ride anyone elses bike in the mean time!
Well as everyone has been telling me... had to happen at some stage, and at least i have walked (well limped) away from it!

[trump-lady]

Crap Trace :(

[GSXR Trace]

Glad you are Ok Trace. Get well soon, and bike fixed pronto.

How did your gear hold up ?

Don't think bike fixing is gonna happen "pronto" as you put it... so unlikely to be riding til next summer

just a tiny hole in elbow (but protection inside jacket did its job).
Gloves still all together so no damage there
helmet... lost the part that clips visor in, but doesn't look too damaged... but will still probably get a new one

pants.... well was only wearing jeans as only a 5 min ride to work... but decided to detour via bike shop, which resulted in riding motorbike.... woooops! but even they didn't rip through!

[Badger8]

Well as everyone has been telling me... had to happen at some stage, and at least i have walked (well limped) away from it!

Indeed... i'd say you've earned a wee nip and a wee nap :yes: (a drink and a sleep for the non-scottish :bleh:) Take the time to heal yourself up well, and you can always pop down to daikoku for a catchup if you get swarm withdrawls, heheh :)

[Lula]

Sorry to hear that Trace, that peak hour traffic can be narsty. Its happened to me were the motorway driver just never looked. Hope to see you back on the road sooner than later.

[glice]

sorry for passing you on the left toto

dont think i passed ne one in the corners except cars

however i did pass alot of you for what looked like no reason at all. im new to riding and what i was doing was getting to the front to follow toto and the 250cbrs lines because of the chines whispers effect that happens with the riding lines as it goes down the pack and i wanted to learn from the fresher lines

awsome ride much better then the coro loop, was able to learn alot about how by bike handles and how to get the most out the rev ranges in the twisties

i apologize again and say thankyou for and awsome day

oh and huge thanks to the kind gentleman that filled up my tank i owe you one:apint:


Hey man, if you want to learn off people you should have a talk to them so they at least know what your doing. Instead of people just thinking your being a pain. and like others have said, get hold of a mentor.
there were afew times when you passed me not long before the entry to a corner and then got off the gas, which could have caused some issues.
but we all live and learn.



people keep on saying you know who you were, but that leaves everyone guessing about whos been doing wrong. isnt it better to let them know for sure so they can learn what they need to change.

[madbikeboy]

A massive thanks to madbikeboy for coming and taking me to hospital AND waiting to take me home! I most definitely owe you one!

edit: okay i owe you more than 1!

Well, and I said this once or three thousand time yesterday, you're in (mostly) one piece, so the rest is a case of insurance companies doing their thing.

No worries, I love hanging out in hospital waiting rooms, I seldom have had the opportunity after so few injuries growing up (TUI!). Seriously, I got to watch the biggest loser for an hour, plus I got give you shit (captive audience), I got to see some westie porn star wannabes, and we stood a good chance of catching Ebola from that Suicide Bomber looking guy.

GSXRTrace was responsible for a 9 kilometer queue along the southern motorway, good effort - those cagers deserved to sit and wait.

EDIT: I was thinking about the accident and how it went down from Trace's description, and also from a couple of other people. Tracey is a good, experienced rider who rides with confidence and caution. Sometimes there is just no escaping hitting the deck when there's so much shit happening. It's always an eye opener when someone experienced and good goes down.

[TOTO]

Well, and I said this once or three thousand time yesterday, you're in (mostly) one piece, so the rest is a case of insurance companies doing their thing.

No worries, I love hanging out in hospital waiting rooms, I seldom have had the opportunity after so few injuries growing up (TUI!). Seriously, I got to watch the biggest loser for an hour, plus I got give you shit (captive audience), I got to see some westie porn star wannabes, and we stood a good chance of catching Ebola from that Suicide Bomber looking guy.

GSXRTrace was responsible for a 9 kilometer queue along the southern motorway, good effort - those cagers deserved to sit and wait.


You the man for coming to the recsue Mike.

Glad Trace is ok, thats the important thing.

About the hospital - I'm sure if you wondered somewhere around the hospital , you would have found some StageCoach driver to keep you entertained ;)

And about the cue , the bloody cagers deserve to be stuck in it for days for not opening their eyes to the two wheeled roaylties on our roads.

O and since you doing rescue missions I think it is appropriate we get you a syren and some red flashing lighs that you cant turn on when you riding to an emergency ...:2thumbsup

...and we will get to follow your lines ...:whistle:

Well done aging - everyone give MadBikeBoy a green rescue bling.

[madbikeboy]

You the man for coming to the recsue Mike.

Glad Trace is ok, thats the important thing.

About the hospital - I'm sure if you wondered somewhere around the hospital , you would have found some StageCoach driver to keep you entertained ;)

And about the cue , the bloody cagers deserve to be stuck in it for days for not opening their eyes to the two wheeled roaylties on our roads.

O and since you doing rescue missions I think it is appropriate we get you a syren and some red flashing lighs that you cant turn on when you riding to an emergency ...:2thumbsup

...and we will get to follow your lines ...:whistle:

Well done aging - everyone give MadBikeBoy a green rescue bling.

I only want to put bus drivers in hospital, not visit them... LOL!

As for blinging me, thanks - but keep in mind that this is a community, there have been people on this site who have come and gotten me when shit happens - when someone calls asking for help, you just have to go help them.
It was kind of funny parking Scoot at the front of police and transit vehicles, parking on the busiest stretch of motorway is kind of a one off experience (unless you cage that is). The transit guys were just awesome, wish we could send them some bling.

[madbikeboy]

I just called the Auckland Regional Manager for Transit and had a chat about his guys at the accident yesterday - the Transit guys were just awesome, and he was really surprised and delighted to get a thank you call.

He's going to make sure the people who attended were looked after and thanked.

[TOTO]

well done. Good job needs to be rewarded :niceone:

[retro asian]

Hope you and your bike recover fast Trace!
Glad to hear you came out ok.

[GSXR Trace]

thaks for all the messages guys... im okay, but have just heard back from insurance company and my bike has been written off. Im waiting to head out to the insurance place at 4pm to try and get back my smuggler and numberplate etc

so yes im very gutted, my baby aint gonna be coming home
BUt insurance company have already said they are going to send cheque this afternoon... so i guess at some stage i have to start looking for a new bike... but problem is that i don't want anything other than my bike!

[madbikeboy]

Two arms, two legs. You could've been squished by dickhead cop in the van.

You need to buy a Harley, that way people won't dare run you over.

[Badger8]

thaks for all the messages guys... im okay, but have just heard back from insurance company and my bike has been written off. Im waiting to head out to the insurance place at 4pm to try and get back my smuggler and numberplate etc

so yes im very gutted, my baby aint gonna be coming home
BUt insurance company have already said they are going to send cheque this afternoon... so i guess at some stage i have to start looking for a new bike... but problem is that i don't want anything other than my bike!

oh no, your poor gixx! :weep: as nice as it is to go new bike shopping, it's just never the same as your baby :no:
Well at least insurance is playing ball and paying out quickly. Did they cover gear damage as well?
Might be able to find a good K7 out there for less than the insurance cheque tho? maybe? :D

[Badger8]

Two arms, two legs. You could've been squished by dickhead cop in the van.

You need to buy a Harley, that way people won't dare run you over.

Trace on a hardley? :rofl:
well i just filled my laughter quota for the day, hehehe

[MarkH]

thaks for all the messages guys... im okay, but have just heard back from insurance company and my bike has been written off. Im waiting to head out to the insurance place at 4pm to try and get back my smuggler and numberplate etc

so yes im very gutted, my baby aint gonna be coming home
BUt insurance company have already said they are going to send cheque this afternoon... so i guess at some stage i have to start looking for a new bike... but problem is that i don't want anything other than my bike!

Woohoo - a new GSXR-600 K7 for you next week is it?

It is sad to lose a bike you really love, but these are mass produced and there are many more out there that are pretty much the same. Don't be put off - get out there on a new bike and get riding again ASAP. Getting straight back on the horse and all that sort of thing.

[Dakara]

thaks for all the messages guys... im okay, but have just heard back from insurance company and my bike has been written off. Im waiting to head out to the insurance place at 4pm to try and get back my smuggler and numberplate etc

so yes im very gutted, my baby aint gonna be coming home
BUt insurance company have already said they are going to send cheque this afternoon... so i guess at some stage i have to start looking for a new bike... but problem is that i don't want anything other than my bike!

Yea, too many broken fairings = writeoff. Personally I see it as a good thing... saves waiting around waiting for it to get repaired!

Finding a new Gixxer should be easy, there's just so darn many of them!!

[kunoichi]

Yeah i saw trace chatting to the cops with her poor baby looking quiet beat up. But if you got out with just a few bumps and buises it's all good. Although you'll b on a different ride next time i see you trace, u still got great kudos in my books. Thanks for ur lil tips to help a newb out. I'm sure u'll find your next baby soon. Looking forward to see you out there :)

[trump-lady]

Girl you could be on the ride this weekend!

Or the next!

[Crazy Steve]

BUt insurance company have already said they are going to send cheque this afternoon

WTF ! ! ! They are going to send a cheque within 24hours of crashing it ? ? ?

Sounds like PORK to me..:cold:

Crazy Steve..

[MarkH]

BUt insurance company have already said they are going to send cheque this afternoon

WTF ! ! ! They are going to send a cheque within 24hours of crashing it ? ? ?

Sounds like PORK to me..:cold:

Crazy Steve..

Sounds standard to me - well with my current insurer anyway (used to be with State, never got good service from those cnuts).

[TOTO]

lets not turn it into a n insurance bashing please.

Glad iyou all good trace. Let me know if you need a ride somewhere to check some gixer out.

Ou and didnt we talk the other night that black GSXRs look smokin hot...now is your chanse girl - :rockon:

[madbikeboy]

lets not turn it into a n insurance bashing please.

Glad iyou all good trace. Let me know if you need a ride somewhere to check some gixer out.

Ou and didnt we talk the other night that black GSXRs look smokin hot...now is your chanse girl - :rockon:

I'd like to custom paint a GSXR1000 in white, with candy tanderine flames (or even silver pearl flames). Polish the hell out of everything. Kewl...

[TOTO]

I'd like to custom paint a GSXR1000 in white, with candy tanderine flames (or even silver pearl flames). Polish the hell out of everything. Kewl...

Or you can buy someone's pearl white Hornet that has white wheels, and put some flames on that bad girl :yes:

[madbikeboy]

I'm not skilled enough to ride a hornetto and make the crazy lean angles that the Infamous Toto can manage... :Punk:

[TOTO]

You will probably miss the 5th gear wheelies anyway but at least you get to keep the pain away from your knees in the twisios :wari:

[madbikeboy]

You will probably miss the 5th gear wheelies anyway but at least you get to keep the pain away from your knees in the twisios :wari:

Hmm, maybe you're right. But there's something special about a bike that will rise to the heavens as far as you have bravery...

[Badger8]

Hmm, maybe you're right. But there's something special about a bike that will rise to the heavens as far as you have bravery...

and you wonder why you get 150k from a tank? :shutup: :shifty:

[R6_kid]

You will probably miss the 5th gear wheelies anyway but at least you get to keep the pain away from your knees in the twisios :wari:

If that's his problem I reckon he needs to hang up his 'superbike' boots and get a super-naked like the Fazer.

[Macontour]

Cheers for organising the ride Toto. It was great to get out and learn a little more about how my bike goes. Lots of interesting roads and great weather but my butt felt like I had been sitting on plkywood by the end of the day. I did 675 ks, thats a pretty big day regardless of what you ride.

It was good to meet some of the identities from here.

Thanks also to EJ for the photos, good effortHope the downed bikers recover soon.

cheers

[Badger8]

Cheers for organising the ride Toto. It was great to get out and learn a little more about how my bike goes. Lots of interesting roads and great weather but my butt felt like I had been sitting on plkywood by the end of the day. I did 675 ks, thats a pretty big day regardless of what you ride.

It was good to meet some of the identities from here.

Thanks also to EJ for the photos, good effortHope the downed bikers recover soon.

cheers

Aha! So you were the lad on the duke 900 superlight! :D
That is one HOT ride mate! i dunno how i resisted the urge to hump it :laugh: i just luuuuurve :love: the sound she makes at idle, dont know why :lol:
Nice ridin back down the motorway with ya (i was the fella on the christmas hornet who waved at your exit), little faster than i normally do it (but legal of course :innocent:), so always nice to have sweepers :p

[TOTO]

Cheers for organising the ride Toto. It was great to get out and learn a little more about how my bike goes. Lots of interesting roads and great weather but my butt felt like I had been sitting on plkywood by the end of the day. I did 675 ks, thats a pretty big day regardless of what you ride.

It was good to meet some of the identities from here.

Thanks also to EJ for the photos, good effortHope the downed bikers recover soon.

cheers



Was nice to see you again mate. Hope to catch you and you noble steed on a ride again soon :niceone:

[PirateJafa]

Sounds standard to me - well with my current insurer anyway (used to be with State, never got good service from those cnuts).

So far in my current claim, I've dealt with six people at State and out of that, only one was a bitch (she seemed to think that since I got rear-ended, I was at fault because I didn't have insurance. Wrong.) and the other five have been pure gold to deal with.

Took three days to accept my claim against the dickhead, only two days to arrange an assessment, and they paid out on my damaged gear within the first three days without a fuss.

All we are waiting for now is bloody Blue Wing Honda to get back with the parts prices.

I'm a happy chappie (at least as much as I can be) in regards to State so far. :niceone: As long as they don't try to bone me on the bike's value I'll be most pleased.

[musicman]

she seemed to think that since I got rear-ended, I was at fault because I didn't have insurance.

:blink:
What kind of logic is that??
"Hi I've been in an accident."
"Do you have insurance?"
"No."
"THEN YOU MUST BE AT FAULT!!"
:confused::weird::wacko: