Regular weekend rides

[sl8er4lyf]

Alright dude, thanks for letting me know.

I'll get back to you when i have my restricted, bring on Jan 2010!

[Cr1MiNaL]

Alright dude, thanks for letting me know.

I'll get back to you when i have my restricted, bring on Jan 2010!

Here is a list of things you will need by Jan 2010.

1) New exhaust (this one will rust)
2) New frame (this one will break)
3) New brakes (*3)
4) New Calipers and rims (will also rust)
5) New engine (this one will blow up)

just remembered you will also need before Jan 2010:

6) new gearbox
7) new battery

LOL. :p

[OutForADuck]

Hey Guys i'm pretty new to biking, been drooling over it all for aeons, got a Hyosung GT250R a couple of weeks back and am looking for a group ride to join.

Is it possible to become a part of this weekend ride? :sweatdrop

Take a look at the Wednesday Street skills rides. They do training and also rides aimed at the restricted riders amoungst us.

Also there are lots of riders that are happy for a ride without the pace needing to be too fast. Put up a post.

NASS is the North Auckland Street Skills search for it.

[sl8er4lyf]

haha mr.R1/6 (whichever it may be)...

We will see by jan 2010 how many on that list i gotta tick off lol.

Here's to knowing that the hyo's headlights work fine - never heard one complaint ;)



Thanks duck i'll go make a post now; great help thanks

[MaxCannon]

My experience on KB group rides is that the pace is somewhat spirited.
You get to meet some great people and ride some fantastic roads.
Much as people like to say "ride your own ride" there is an element of wanting to keep up with the group and some people will invariably push beyond their limits.
I've been guilty of this myself and fortunately through more good luck that good management have avoided any accidents.
First time I took my old 400 for an out of town ride I was trying to keep up with a friend and found myself on the wrong side of the road exiting a corner.
If I'd have been through there 2 seconds before or after I'd been a hood ornament.

Unless a ride is advertised as learner friendly I'd recommend against it until you are confident with open road riding.

[Hidalgo]

Here is a list of things you will need by Jan 2010.

1) New exhaust (this one will rust)
2) New frame (this one will break)
3) New brakes (*3)
4) New Calipers and rims (will also rust)
5) New engine (this one will blow up)

just remembered you will also need before Jan 2010:

6) new gearbox
7) new battery

LOL. :p

If He keeps riding with you mate,
Then he will also need new set of plastics and sturdy crash protectors as well. :lol: :dodge:

[2senuff]

hi iam a new member to KB would like to join in some rides
Cheers Mike 0211652871

[yachtie10]

2senuff
welcome to KB
you are welcome to join the Sunday ride see post 1 for details
There are also Thursday rides which are good
See the calendar for details depending on whether you want North or South Auckland

I wont be on the ride Sunday as I am doing the Riderightridesafe course
but hopefully people will post they are going and you just turn up

Cheers

[yachtie10]

Weather is looking iffy for tomorrow
I wont be going as doing the ride right ride safe course
doesn't stop anyone else going

Have a good one

[aro]

Weather is looking iffy for tomorrow
I wont be going as doing the ride right ride safe course
doesn't stop anyone else going

Have a good one

any one going for ride? im keen to test my new bike.

[Mom]

any one going for ride? im keen to test my new bike.

We are heading up to Mangawhai for lunch today. Weather is a bit shit at the moment but has been sunny. We dont care really, we are still going. We are in Warkworth, will be leaving here 11ish if you want to tag along.

[Hidalgo]

any one going for ride? im keen to test my new bike.

woo... I won't b riding a 09-RSV on a dodgy day like this. Hold your horses mate, you have long sunny summer ahead with plenty of riding. :2thumbsup

[aro]

thanks, next time.

[TOTO]

Here is a list of things you will need by Jan 2010.

1) New exhaust (this one will rust)
2) New frame (this one will break)
3) New brakes (*3)
4) New Calipers and rims (will also rust)
5) New engine (this one will blow up)

just remembered you will also need before Jan 2010:

6) new gearbox
7) new battery

LOL. :p

you are just jelous you never had a hayo whn you were learning yourself.

Raj wanta s a haaayo, Raj Waaaants a hayo :p

[yachtie10]

heading off to the coromandel this morning and wont be back in time to ride on Sunday
Looks like a good day for it

have a good one
cheers

[DIN PELENDA]

Is anyone up for ride tomorrow ?

[caseye]

Where to Din? I took the wife for her first big ride today, had her in the saddle for 12 hours today, Yeah OK all you smart arses, I know, I'm old slow and can't rock nor roll anymore, but I still had a bloody fantastic day out and I had my girl with me to boot! cheers to my BFTP mates for Breeky and a damn fine trip down to Puke to see the old bikes running.

[Wonko]

interested in a ride, if I wake up in time.

[DIN PELENDA]

Where to Din? I took the wife for her first big ride today, had her in the saddle for 12 hours today, Yeah OK all you smart arses, I know, I'm old slow and can't rock nor roll anymore, but I still had a bloody fantastic day out and I had my girl with me to boot! cheers to my BFTP mates for Breeky and a damn fine trip down to Puke to see the old bikes running.

Anywhere ! If you or anyone is going for ride please sand me TXT, as I got no internet at home at mo. Im at work now finish at 6 am , still keen for ride! Cheers.
Din

[Clean_up]

Hey everyone,
was thinking bout having a wee ride to shakespeare bay whangaparoa tomorrow and a picnic, weather should be PERFECT! was thinking initial meet up at Mobil Northcote Rd, then on to the caltex dairy flat SH17 to pick up stragglers, then on to shakespeare bay for a picnic and enjoying the weather :)
Whos keen?

[yachtie10]

regular is on tomorrow

see you there

:ride::ride:

[Clean_up]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=111397

Who's in???

[Hidalgo]

heading to kaiaua this sunday 4 fush n chups. (08.11.09)
anybody whos keen can join me :2thumbsup

[yachtie10]

regular ride is on tomorrow

see you there

:ride::ride::ride:

[elliotcardwell]

Anyone riding 2moro? let me no if you are 0211700043

[yachtie10]

I wont be on the ride tommorrow or next week
Organise it your selves

have a good one
on to Wellington I go

[caseye]

Catch you up down there then yachtie10, have a safe trip mate.

[Hidalgo]

heading this sunday to mission bay(ACC Protest) first and then for a ride.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=2266&day=2009-11-22

[Hispid]

heading this sunday to mission bay(ACC Protest) first and then for a ride.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=2266&day=2009-11-22

I'm going to this too. Hopefully theres a decent turnout.

[caseye]

Well done that man, a much better purpose that Mission bay adventure will be too.
C u there.

[yachtie10]

Ill be going for a ride after the rugby if anyone is interested estimate 11 am at usual place (see post1)

I will be ending at warkworth for lunch and meeting

cheers

[p.dath]

I won't be able to come for several weeks now alas.

[yachtie10]

go you all blacks
still looking a bit wet so wont be going until the meeting

[poplar_pete]

Hi mate

Just wondering if you were organising a ride today and if so could I tag along, as I am desperate for a ride out but my missus doesn't like me going out for a long ride on my own. If you are going can you either call me on 021744101 or just email me back.

Cheers
Pete Williams

[BoristheBiter]

don't know about anyone else but i will be there.
so at least there will be two of us.

[poplar_pete]

nice one, starting at 10?

[BoristheBiter]

yes, the thread says meet at 9.30 and i will need gas so see you there.

[Cr1MiNaL]

Hi mate

Just wondering if you were organising a ride today and if so could I tag along, as I am desperate for a ride out but my missus doesn't like me going out for a long ride on my own. If you are going can you either call me on 021744101 or just email me back.

Cheers
Pete Williams

Heh coz u ride a SQUID mobile like the rest of us lol :yes:

[yachtie10]

Sorry for not posting
slept in

but good ride today

[poplar_pete]

Hi mate

Many thanks for the ride today, I really enjoyed it.
Sorry I had to bale early, look forward to the next one

Cheers

[BoristheBiter]

Good ride yesterday,

should see you all next week.

[BoristheBiter]

anyone up for a ride this weekend?

[p.dath]

I'm serously thinking about it.

[p.dath]

I'm serously thinking about it.

I've spoken to a bunch of people, and I'd say there could be a half dozen of us doing the ride this Sunday (13/12/2009). The more the merrier.

[BoristheBiter]

sounds good.
looks like there will be a good few of us.
weather looks like it should hold.
hope i don't damage myself on the trail ride in riverhead on Saturday.

[zzzbang]

this ride open to anyone?

[yachtie10]

this ride open to anyone?

read the first post
basically if you can ride safely at open road speeds and do not ride like you have a death wish, you are welcome

cheers

:ride::ride::ride:

[zzzbang]

nice, i might come by sunday if i have time

[BoristheBiter]

read the first post
basically if you can ride safely at open road speeds and do not ride like you have a death wish, you are welcome

cheers

:ride::ride::ride:

no it just looks that way

[yachtie10]

looking good
see you there

:ride::ride::ride::ride:

[yachtie10]

good ride today
except for Boris and the ginga bad luck dude

[p.dath]

good ride today
except for Boris and the ginga bad luck dude

+1. It was more than a ride, it is a great day of fun and relaxing!

[BoristheBiter]

+1. It was more than a ride, it is a great day of fun and relaxing!

thanks guys just rub it in.

of all the places to be a dick the ginna nazi had to be at the end of it.
the only good bit was he must have got me at the start becuase i was going much faster than that at the end.

see you all again in 28 days (good title for a movie) unless my other half will give me a backa.

[Cr1MiNaL]

good ride today
except for Boris and the ginga bad luck dude

Did the ginga show up? I was wondering if he was still lurking? :doctor:

[BoristheBiter]

i can say yes he is still there.
but he has gone more grey then ginga (old git).

[BoristheBiter]

mind you he must be getting slow in his old age as i diddn't know he had pinged me and it took him like 5 min to catch up.

thats what you get for slowing down.

[Cr1MiNaL]

mind you he must be getting slow in his old age as i diddn't know he had pinged me and it took him like 5 min to catch up.

thats what you get for slowing down.

Where did he get ya? In an 80 zone on 16?

[BoristheBiter]

pinged me on 16 in the 100 just before Makarau bridge.
stopped me at Kakanui.

[OutForADuck]

pinged me on 16 in the 100 just before Makarau bridge.
stopped me at Kakanui.

Dude and I would have said you were doing less than that!!! But like you say... Bummer.. you obvioudly got the bike back without probs. Real downer really.

[OutForADuck]

Guys, I had a ball today.. have to agreee with P.Dath.... it was more than a ride it was a bloody good way to spend a Sunday!! I even extended it a bit dropping off at the Riverhead on the way home.

Very happy to ride with you guys again... was a blast!!

BorisTheBiter.. hope to keep you around for the whole ride next time.

[gtr boy]

mind you he must be getting slow in his old age as i diddn't know he had pinged me and it took him like 5 min to catch up.

thats what you get for slowing down.

bet he was driving like a c##t to catch you as well............

[BoristheBiter]

bet he was driving like a c##t to catch you as well............

thats the pisser, didn't know i had been pinged and slowed down so he didn't have to work hard at all.
So gutted if i had been paying attention i could have just turned left into the next road and he would'nt have seen me.

[Toaster]

They are used to that trick. It's like going to ground when the dogs are hunting you.

[yachtie10]

They are used to that trick. It's like going to ground when the dogs are hunting you.

I am told that if they cant see you they go 1st left, 1st left as it is what people naturally do, so make sure you go right.

[OutForADuck]

I am told that if they cant see you they go 1st left, 1st left as it is what people naturally do, so make sure you go right.

I'm told they naturally take your plate number and are just waiting for you at home when you get back :buggerd:

[yachtie10]

I'm told they naturally take your plate number and are just waiting for you at home when you get back :buggerd:

smartarse (silly to run if they have your plate or you dont have an escape route)
I dont advocate running because I never exceed the speed limit :whistle: because speed kills:argh:

[OutForADuck]

smartarse (silly to run if they have your plate or you dont have an escape route)
I dont advocate running because I never exceed the speed limit :whistle: because speed kills:argh:

Oh come on.. we all know its the sudden stop at the end that kills :cool:

[KwakaZM]

A little out of line here but, any rides planned for the 19th December....

The Kimiko is getting restless and needs to stretch her tyres again... can someone PM me if anyones riding....

[BoristheBiter]

I'm told they naturally take your plate number and are just waiting for you at home when you get back :buggerd:

they have better things to to than that and all they do is pass it onto the inquiry section to follow up and all you do when they send out a letter is forget to send it back.

also my rego is not for home so they can go wait at the post box or work.
23 days to go.

[yachtie10]

weather is suspect for tomorrow morning
I will update in morning
anyone interested in a late start?

[Mr Mes]

So no ride today then?

[yachtie10]

Not at 10
If anyone wants a late start
ill update at 11:15 for a 12 o'clock start

Cheers

[Cr1MiNaL]

yea could be keen for a 12 pm start...

[p.dath]

Can't make it today.

[mnkyboy]

I'm keen on a 12 o'clock start

Not too concerned about the weather it's supposed to fine up this arvo.

I will be there at 11:45ish - it's a bit of a trek from mangere dupont so I won't wait for 11:15

[yachtie10]

On for a 12 oclock start see you there

[KwakaZM]

So 12'o clock it is.... see you guys there....

[Cr1MiNaL]

woot that's not sufficient notice for me see you another time.

[KwakaZM]

I got the directions wrong...:Oops:

Stood at BP just before Dairy Flat exit till 12:20, thought that I was stood up.. but I just read the directions wrong before leaving....:bash:

CALTEX at Dairy Flat will remember the next time....

Rode for 60k's on the motorway to and from the city... really boring...

[yachtie10]

we waited till 1220

have a merry xmas etc

see you next year

[diggyduo]

Anyone keen for a ride over the next couple of weeks, PM me. Just back in the country and keen to head out. Should be around for most of the staycation. Not sure if this ride will be on on the 27th?

[yachtie10]

Im around and happy to go for a ride tomorrow

[Jcxss]

I would like to go for a ride too, but it will depend on time obviously.

[yachtie10]

we could start early at say 9 am?

[MaxCannon]

Hmm - could be up for it.

[yachtie10]

Right
ride start at normal place (see post 1)
but start at 9am as it will be cooler and you can have the afternoon with you family

let me know if you are coming if you can

[The Everlasting]

Is this ride learner friendly? I don't bother with the 70k thing,too dangerous.


I'm keen for a ride..:D

[yachtie10]

read the first post
basically if you can ride safely at open road speeds and do not ride like you have a death wish, you are welcome

cheers

[diggyduo]

I have to be home early today now so will need to catch up with you guys another day. Still keen for rides during the break though.

[The Everlasting]

I should make it,but might be a few minutes late.

[yachtie10]

No ride for me this sunday
will be between Waipu and Whangarei
have a good one

[diggyduo]

I'm keen for a ride. wx looks good.

[robboh]

I'm keen for a ride, but doesn't look like regular one is happening? Could do gassy in kumeu through to wellsford?

[diggyduo]

I can meet you at kumeu prior then swing past the normal spot for the 10 RV, surely there will be some others in wx like this.....I'll PM you to organise.

[Ntoxcated]

Cheers for the ride today guys. I had a blast. Hopefully I'll catch you next weekend.

[diggyduo]

Great to see you along. What mint weather - though bit of a bugger that fantastic weather goes hand in hand with turning our road into chewing gum.

[Phreak]

Is anyone gonna be riding tomorrow? I would like to come for a blast, if its happening...

[OutForADuck]

Is anyone gonna be riding tomorrow? I would like to come for a blast, if its happening...

Yeah I recon I will be out.... Probably in my usual way not for the whole day... but maybe?

Hey if anyone is going and from western... drop me a PM as I usually get some twisties in on the way over as well..

[BoristheBiter]

get my licence back at 10:35am so i will be out after that, i think i will sit behind eveyone else and be that guy who goes slow on a fast bike.

[OutForADuck]

get my licence back at 10:35am so i will be out after that, i think i will sit behind eveyone else and be that guy who goes slow on a fast bike.

Shit dude.. has it been 28 days already? Congrats on getting it back... quite prepared to wait for you at the start so you don't miss out.

Just let us know you are infact coming.

[yachtie10]

get my licence back at 10:35am so i will be out after that, i think i will sit behind eveyone else and be that guy who goes slow on a fast bike.

If you are coming let us know my number is in my profile if you need it
I think a ride to a pub for lunch would be good tommorrow will discuss tommorrow
weather is looking good see you there

[p.dath]

get my licence back at 10:35am so i will be out after that, i think i will sit behind eveyone else and be that guy who goes slow on a fast bike.

That just flew buy! I guess their is a slim chance your referring to me (slow guy fast bike). Alas I am off the road due to a self induced mechanical fault.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/116217-Fuck-fuck-fuck-stripped-sump-plug

[BoristheBiter]

If you are coming let us know my number is in my profile if you need it
I think a ride to a pub for lunch would be good tommorrow will discuss tommorrow
weather is looking good see you there

We will be there (me and the missis). 28 days has been a life time not being able to ride but it does seem to have gone over quickly.

we just live down the road from the gas station so it is just a quick trip up there (not so quick now).
If you guys just want to head off early let me know where you will be and we'll catch up if not see at the caltex.

[BoristheBiter]

That just flew buy! I guess their is a slim chance your referring to me (slow guy fast bike). Alas I am off the road due to a self induced mechanical fault.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/116217-Fuck-fuck-fuck-stripped-sump-plug

No i wasn't meaning you was just saying. if you think you go slow maybe i don't go as fast as i thought (cop did).

read the thread that just sucks. i have done that a few times at work, why they put high tensile bolts in aluminium is beyond me.
you could try loctite, they make a lot of diferent stuff to hold screws in place, also you could try their quk-metal and then get it fixed properly when it gets a service.

[yachtie10]

see you there at 10
might do a quick loop and come back for boris

[OutForADuck]

Hey guys great ride today. I think that was one of the most enjoyable group rides I have done for ages.

Good roads, safe speeds. not nutters and a great variety.... Thanks one and all, especially Yachtie for organising.

[yachtie10]

yep great day thanks all
and boris didnt get a ticket

cheers

[Ntoxcated]

Absolutely! Cheers all - had a blast. Hopefully I'll be able to become a regular - just gotta work on the leave passes ;)

[BoristheBiter]

Thanks all for waiting. best ride in 28 days :)

we won't be there next week as we are at desert storm, but see you all the week after for another relaxing ride.

[mnkyboy]

. not nutters.

Except for that one guy on a SF'd GSXR

Was a nice ride apart from the motorway and SH1 through dome valley.

[Phreak]

I had a blast, thanks guys for the warm welcome and friendly manner. Hope to get out on a sunday again soon-ish, need to get more time off work!

Again, was an incredible day, learnt heaps and had stacks of fun.

:-)

[BoristheBiter]

Except for that one guy on a SF'd GSXR

Was a nice ride apart from the motorway and SH1 through dome valley.

What you talking about me?

[OutForADuck]

What you talking about me?

Yeah I know.. I wouldn't have a clue who he might be talking about otherwise :gob:

[BoristheBiter]

Except for that one guy on a SF'd GSXR
.

What does SF'd mean? or am i just being dumb (silly question)?

[mnkyboy]

What does SF'd mean? or am i just being dumb (silly question)?

SFd = streetfightered


......faux ignorance

GSXR's aren't adv bikes

I took your advice and got a slot for the ART day. Not sure that group 3 is right though. I feel like a newbie still.

[BoristheBiter]

SFd = streetfightered



GSXR's aren't adv bikes

I took your advice and got a slot for the ART day. Not sure that group 3 is right though. I feel like a newbie still.

I still have no idea what you are talking about.
If i ride like a nutter tell me as i have only been riding on road for a year and if there is a problem with the way i ride let me know and i can fix it.
If you think i am a nutter thats your opinion (its proberly right).
other than that can you explain what you are talking about.

[yachtie10]

I still have no idea what you are talking about.
If i ride like a nutter tell me as i have only been riding on road for a year and if there is a problem with the way i ride let me know and i can fix it.
If you think i am a nutter thats your opinion (its proberly right).
other than that can you explain what you are talking about.

I dont think he is talking about you
he is talking about out for a duck who rides a streetfightered GSXR
and I think he was joking

all is cool enjoy dessert storm

[OutForADuck]

I still have no idea what you are talking about.
If i ride like a nutter tell me as i have only been riding on road for a year and if there is a problem with the way i ride let me know and i can fix it.
If you think i am a nutter thats your opinion (its proberly right).
other than that can you explain what you are talking about.

All cool dude.. He was taking the piss out of me... but I will get revenge on Sunday at ART :crazy:

You ride ok Boris. There is plenty to improve on but I would have thought you had been riding for more than a year, so that gotta be good right!!!

Myself I have been riding for longer than Mnkboy has been alive (I'm guessing but unfortunately I recon a good guess :lol: ).

Look forward to seeing you guys out and about again next time you get a chance.

[OutForADuck]

SFd = streetfightered



GSXR's aren't adv bikes

I took your advice and got a slot for the ART day. Not sure that group 3 is right though. I feel like a newbie still.


You won't regret it. I think the way you ride on the road you will be fine in group 3 and will get the most benefit from there. But we can always move you around so don't feel like you are stuck there if you feel its too fast, or you can ask to start in group 2 if you like and we would also move you up if need be.

We are pretty keen to separate bikes/riders according to ability so don't worry, unlike some other track days, you will end up in the right group for you.

[BoristheBiter]

thanks all for being straight up.

i will have to learn all the terms for different bikes, i think i should start a thread.

i was worried that i had been riding like a tit and no one had told me.
as i said if i am doing something wrong just tell me i'm a big boy and won't cry (well not much).

see you all on the 24.

[Ntoxcated]

I figured I was the one having the most fun ( ie. being the nutter )

Unfortunately, I can't make it this weekend - my daughter's birthday and I'll need to help chaperone and transport 14 teenagers around. Otherwise I would have tried for a spot at the ART day as well.

The next one is March 6 I think - I'll sign up for that when it is available. Just gotta decide on group 2 or 3 :)

Hopefully I'll be there for the 24th.

Have Fun,
Mike.

[OutForADuck]

I recon its a little like surfing... he who has the biggest grin at the end of the day is doing it right !!

Under that criteria I thinik we were all pretty happy last Sunday :woohoo:

[diggyduo]

Given the track day on Sunday, anyone keen for a Sat morning ride as well this week?

[robboh]

Sunday track day? Is that an ART type track day, or a Hampton Downs one?? Are you going??

[p.dath]

Sunday track day? Is that an ART type track day, or a Hampton Downs one?? Are you going??

It is an ART day.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/114715-AMCC-ART-day-Pukekohe-17th-Jan?highlight=ART+17th

[yachtie10]

Given the track day on Sunday, anyone keen for a Sat morning ride as well this week?

There going for morning rain so might give it a miss
Cheers

[yachtie10]

anyone up for a sunday ride?

[yachtie10]

weather looks good for a ride
will be going at 10
Cheers

[diggyduo]

Bugger, missed you guys. Think you may have been just leaving to north as I was coming into D Flat. Never mind, was just coming for a catchup while I was out doing some errands..

Hope the ride went well and the wx held out

[p.dath]

I'm keen as to do a ride this Sunday (24/1/2010) if anyone else is interested.

[BoristheBiter]

i will try but pulled the tendons in my knee so i will have to see. Mrs boris might be keen but she is on lates at the moment so will see when she gets in.

[yachtie10]

i will try but pulled the tendons in my knee so i will have to see. Mrs boris might be keen but she is on lates at the moment so will see when she gets in.

what do you mean? you dont need tendons to keep to the speed limit

Hope you had a good dessert storm

[yachtie10]

Mr dath must have his sump back in then

weather could be good

[BoristheBiter]

what do you mean? you dont need tendons to keep to the speed limit

Hope you had a good dessert storm

no but i kneed (get it) them to get on and off and to change gear.
but then again it will do 120 in first.

[BoristheBiter]

Mr dath must have his sump back in then

weather could be good

sounds painfull

[Cr1MiNaL]

no but i kneed (get it) them to get on and off and to change gear.
but then again it will do 120 in first.

ONLY 120? PFFT lol

[yachtie10]

no but i kneed (get it) them to get on and off and to change gear.
but then again it will do 120 in first.

bring it round and we can fit a suicide shifter

mine only does 100

[BoristheBiter]

bring it round and we can fit a suicide shifter


I'm allready on it.

[BoristheBiter]

sorry guys I won't be there.
just tried to get on my bike, no going to happen. took about 2 mins to get foot onto peg and just to painful to change gear (can't twist knee).
should be good for next week.

[yachtie10]

I'm sure the wife will give you a massage and look after you
look after yourself

[beyond]

Hiya folks, not saying I'll be there as I need a good sleep in after a hard week at work and Sat as well, but where you going and what route? May try and make it but if I'm late, where am I likely to catch ya's?

Cheers Paul

[p.dath]

Hiya folks, not saying I'll be there as I need a good sleep in after a hard week at work and Sat as well, but where you going and what route? May try and make it but if I'm late, where am I likely to catch ya's?

Cheers Paul

We wont know till we leave - but I always put in a vote for the Puhoi pub ...

[yachtie10]

not sure how many are coming as not many are posting (pretty normal)
normally go SH16 till at least woodcocks and we decide on the day after that

we dont usually leave spot on 10 so maybe see you there

[beyond]

Ok, sorry guys, didn't realise it was North of Orkland. Too many cops your way :( I find it way safer riding down here without the ginga on your tail :) Enjoy yourselves and give me a yell when you want to ride some decent roads this way eh? :) :)

[yachtie10]

weather is looking OK
Might get a shower

see you there

[p.dath]

To those people who don't come on the ride but have thought about it, just do it. I happily admit I am the slowest of the people who go on the ride. But I just do the "ride your own ride", and it doesn't matter if I can't keep up with the group (I know I am mortal). I know they'll wait for me somewhere up ahead.

But there is something about riding with people more experienced than yourself. It might be osmosis, but watching what others do does help. Today my riding had a break through, and its simply because of coming along and joining in.

I usually ride 3 or 4 days a week, but after my recent sump plug error, I've been off the road for 3 weeks. I don't know what it is, but having had a "holiday" from riding seems to have really improved things! I had an absolute blast today.

I think several little things have come together all at the same time, and my riding is suddenly on the verge of going to a new level. I wonder if perhaps by having a forced holiday, and not devoting attention to all the things I've been trying to work on I have somehow managed to encompass the bigger picture.

Typically on Woodcocks I only use 2nd and 3rd. Today I was using 1-3 extensively, and a little bit of fourth, and using a high higher portion of the rev range than normal.
For some reason I was clutchless shifting coming out of the corners. I didn't plan to do it. It just started happening. I didn't bother with pre-loading. I can't explain why, but for some reason it just felt "right".
I don't usually bother with clutchless shifting much because I figure it only saves me a tiny amount of time, but I think what it did was smooth out the power delivery while powering out of the corner. I don't know. Whatever it was, it feels much better.
Also blipping at higher revs (would normally be riding at lower revs) when downshifting seems to make the bike feel much more smoother.

I've started shifting my body weight more (the kiss the mirror thing) as well. I still haven't quite got something right though. I think I'm doing it ok for a single corner (well it feels much better than it did before), but when I thread corners I don't feel I'm shifting my body weight from one side of the bike to the other properly. My gut feeling is it has something to do with my use of the pegs. I don't know enough to figure out why or what I'm not doing wrong there. Might have to wait until I run into OutForADuck.

I'm thinking that my actual speed through the corners on woodcocks was not actually any faster (don't really know, wasn't really looking at the speedo, too busy looking at the next couple of corners coming up to plan my line), but rather than using maybe 80% of my ability level it felt more like 50% today. I think that the additional free attention span probably helped a lot as well.

And the other big thing is I felt tremendously more confident. And I don't think I was being over confident. I don't think I can suddenly push everything harder, it's just that the handling of the bike and the whole experience seem to be working "better".

I experienced mild head shake coming out of a couple of corners today as well. I'm thinking that I might not be leaning far enough forward, or perhaps I'm on the edge of the amount of throttle I should be using, or maybe it's ok and I don't need to change anything. It didn't feel out of control, and it did not concern me. It corrects itself very quickly.

What a day. Thanks for the great ride everyone!

[OutForADuck]

Hey P.dath.. sounds like you had a little revelation!!! :msn-wink:

So was I right about your gears or was I right..... I Know its good for the soul to gloat :laugh:

Don't worry about the head shake... get a steering damper.

Not being able to thread more than one or two corners together as smoothly as you'd like when first starting to move your weight around is all about practice and timing. You move your weight to gain stability but you are slow and not triming it right and so it takes practive to do it between corners and not introduce some instability.... itll come. (I think that is some sort of sorded street qoute, but Í'll avoid the obvious laugh to be had ).

Myself I was not with you guys because I buggered off to Taupo by every back road that I could find. GPS in my position and lightly loaded I covered some simply amazing roads, spent three tanks fulls of petrol and the spent a relaxing weekend with a hottub in my hotel room :bleh:

Will be needing two new tyres now though.... barely (yes that was a pun on words) got back without the back delaminating. Nothing like a little sacrificial rubber :nono:

See you guys out during the week or on the Greath Northern Tour if you're going.

Cheers.

[BoristheBiter]

To those people who don't come on the ride but have thought about it, just do it. I happily admit I am the slowest of the people who go on the ride. But I just do the "ride your own ride", and it doesn't matter if I can't keep up with the group (I know I am mortal). I know they'll wait for me somewhere up ahead.

But there is something about riding with people more experienced than yourself. It might be osmosis, but watching what others do does help. Today my riding had a break through, and its simply because of coming along and joining in.

I usually ride 3 or 4 days a week, but after my recent sump plug error, I've been off the road for 3 weeks. I don't know what it is, but having had a "holiday" from riding seems to have really improved things! I had an absolute blast today.

I think several little things have come together all at the same time, and my riding is suddenly on the verge of going to a new level. I wonder if perhaps by having a forced holiday, and not devoting attention to all the things I've been trying to work on I have somehow managed to encompass the bigger picture.

Typically on Woodcocks I only use 2nd and 3rd. Today I was using 1-3 extensively, and a little bit of fourth, and using a high higher portion of the rev range than normal.
For some reason I was clutchless shifting coming out of the corners. I didn't plan to do it. It just started happening. I didn't bother with pre-loading. I can't explain why, but for some reason it just felt "right".
I don't usually bother with clutchless shifting much because I figure it only saves me a tiny amount of time, but I think what it did was smooth out the power delivery while powering out of the corner. I don't know. Whatever it was, it feels much better.
Also blipping at higher revs (would normally be riding at lower revs) when downshifting seems to make the bike feel much more smoother.

I've started shifting my body weight more (the kiss the mirror thing) as well. I still haven't quite got something right though. I think I'm doing it ok for a single corner (well it feels much better than it did before), but when I thread corners I don't feel I'm shifting my body weight from one side of the bike to the other properly. My gut feeling is it has something to do with my use of the pegs. I don't know enough to figure out why or what I'm not doing wrong there. Might have to wait until I run into OutForADuck.

I'm thinking that my actual speed through the corners on woodcocks was not actually any faster (don't really know, wasn't really looking at the speedo, too busy looking at the next couple of corners coming up to plan my line), but rather than using maybe 80% of my ability level it felt more like 50% today. I think that the additional free attention span probably helped a lot as well.

And the other big thing is I felt tremendously more confident. And I don't think I was being over confident. I don't think I can suddenly push everything harder, it's just that the handling of the bike and the whole experience seem to be working "better".

I experienced mild head shake coming out of a couple of corners today as well. I'm thinking that I might not be leaning far enough forward, or perhaps I'm on the edge of the amount of throttle I should be using, or maybe it's ok and I don't need to change anything. It didn't feel out of control, and it did not concern me. It corrects itself very quickly.

What a day. Thanks for the great ride everyone!

I have the same problems so thats why we're doing the superbike school in march. after the track day in manfield i had learnt so much more than the whole time i have been riding, i think it was not worrying about other cars coming towards me.
Like you i have started to use lower gearing in coners (never higher than 4th at manfield) and shifting my weight although it doesn't always work out, need more practice.
I one thing i have found is i have learnt is if i practice on a road i know well i can tell if something was better or worse straight away and adjust or if it goes "pear shaped" i know whats coming up.
How i just have to learn this leaning the bike right over thing (maybes a trip for some leathers is coming up)
As i told Mrs boris my big break though was when i stopped riding like i drive a car, something are the same corners aren't one of them.

Glad you had a great ride and hope to see you guys next week.

[p.dath]

So was I right about your gears or was I right..... I Know its good for the soul to gloat :laugh:

Your always right. :)


Don't worry about the head shake... get a steering damper.

Not worth it for a bike of my value. I'll wait a few more years, and then buy a bike that comes with one.


Myself I was not with you guys because I buggered off to Taupo by every back road that I could find. GPS in my position and lightly loaded I covered some simply amazing roads, spent three tanks fulls of petrol and the spent a relaxing weekend with a hottub in my hotel room :bleh:

You must have been exhausted. I get tired just doing the weekend ride.

[p.dath]

I have the same problems so thats why we're doing the superbike school in march.

That 's pretty expensive isn't? $5k?

I think for me attending anything with the name "superbike" in it would be suggesting a skill level far beyond what I have. I'll stick to the AMCC ART days for the moment. :)

[p.dath]

I have the same problems so thats why we're doing the superbike school in march.

That 's pretty expensive isn't? $5k?

I think for me attending anything with the name "superbike" in it would be suggesting a skill level far beyond what I have. I'll stick to the AMCC ART days for the moment. :)

[Cr1MiNaL]

That 's pretty expensive isn't? $5k?

I think for me attending anything with the name "superbike" in it would be suggesting a skill level far beyond what I have. I'll stick to the AMCC ART days for the moment. :)

No it's $800b for 2 days. Not attending it simply because it has the name 'superbike' in it is quite silly imo. All their track bikes are Gixxer 600's so super-sport not superbike. You can do it on whatever bike you have and trust me if you think you have a lot to learn, from what I have seen and heard you will be under the best instruction money can buy. Talk to Darren or Rachel, both top people.

[BoristheBiter]

That 's pretty expensive isn't? $5k?

I think for me attending anything with the name "superbike" in it would be suggesting a skill level far beyond what I have. I'll stick to the AMCC ART days for the moment. :)

It's only $504 including hire of full leathers.
Its for anyone who wants to corner better whether that is a racer or newbee.
see this months (Feb) Kiwirider, there is a write up in there.

[reemit]

To those people who don't come on the ride but have thought about it, just do it. I happily admit I am the slowest of the people who go on the ride. But I just do the "ride your own ride", and it doesn't matter if I can't keep up with the group (I know I am mortal). I know they'll wait for me somewhere up ahead.

But there is something about riding with people more experienced than yourself. It might be osmosis, but watching what others do does help. Today my riding had a break through, and its simply because of coming along and joining in.

I usually ride 3 or 4 days a week, but after my recent sump plug error, I've been off the road for 3 weeks. I don't know what it is, but having had a "holiday" from riding seems to have really improved things! I had an absolute blast today.

I think several little things have come together all at the same time, and my riding is suddenly on the verge of going to a new level. I wonder if perhaps by having a forced holiday, and not devoting attention to all the things I've been trying to work on I have somehow managed to encompass the bigger picture.

Typically on Woodcocks I only use 2nd and 3rd. Today I was using 1-3 extensively, and a little bit of fourth, and using a high higher portion of the rev range than normal.
For some reason I was clutchless shifting coming out of the corners. I didn't plan to do it. It just started happening. I didn't bother with pre-loading. I can't explain why, but for some reason it just felt "right".
I don't usually bother with clutchless shifting much because I figure it only saves me a tiny amount of time, but I think what it did was smooth out the power delivery while powering out of the corner. I don't know. Whatever it was, it feels much better.
Also blipping at higher revs (would normally be riding at lower revs) when downshifting seems to make the bike feel much more smoother.

I've started shifting my body weight more (the kiss the mirror thing) as well. I still haven't quite got something right though. I think I'm doing it ok for a single corner (well it feels much better than it did before), but when I thread corners I don't feel I'm shifting my body weight from one side of the bike to the other properly. My gut feeling is it has something to do with my use of the pegs. I don't know enough to figure out why or what I'm not doing wrong there. Might have to wait until I run into OutForADuck.

I'm thinking that my actual speed through the corners on woodcocks was not actually any faster (don't really know, wasn't really looking at the speedo, too busy looking at the next couple of corners coming up to plan my line), but rather than using maybe 80% of my ability level it felt more like 50% today. I think that the additional free attention span probably helped a lot as well.

And the other big thing is I felt tremendously more confident. And I don't think I was being over confident. I don't think I can suddenly push everything harder, it's just that the handling of the bike and the whole experience seem to be working "better".

I experienced mild head shake coming out of a couple of corners today as well. I'm thinking that I might not be leaning far enough forward, or perhaps I'm on the edge of the amount of throttle I should be using, or maybe it's ok and I don't need to change anything. It didn't feel out of control, and it did not concern me. It corrects itself very quickly.

What a day. Thanks for the great ride everyone!

Hey P.dath Glad you had a blast. I enjoyed it too, tagging along behind the Y man. He showed me some good lines through Woody. I was busy getting used to the new bike and oddly enough the new road having not done that one before. (Being from south of the bridge and that).
The odd thing with the Italian jobbie that I'm riding is the gearbox. Lots of cogs in that box all squashed together so I was busy like a dog with an itch through the twisties. I had no idea what gear I was in really just listening to the feedback from the motor and watching Yatchies lines. Sounds like you are starting to find it comning together eh, cool.
You are right you dont particularly need to go fast to have a blast, its all relative. My old ZRX1100, awesome bike, but it used to shake around a lot both front and back when pushed hard (one reason whay I got shut of it for a machine that handles). If you are a bit bothered by that head shake im sure one of the trackday regulars or ART guys can take it for a spin and tell you what tweaks it needs.

[yachtie10]

be careful saying you follow my lines
there a few on here think that wouldnt be a good idea

Might need a new back tyre before sunday
ill be haveing a look on saturday

[BoristheBiter]

Whos up for a ride this sunday (30th)?

[p.dath]

I can't make it for the next couple of weeks.

[yachtie10]

Im happy to go but I dont expect many due to holiday weekend and the northern exposure tour being on
ill see what the weather is doing in the morning
cheers

[yachtie10]

weather is not looking great
Might give it a miss today
Have a good one and see you next week

[The Red Baron]

Guys - no BS yeah. Are these Sunday rides suitable for nana's with pillions. Be honest, I don't want to spoil your fun.

[BoristheBiter]

Guys - no BS yeah. Are these Sunday rides suitable for nana's with pillions. Be honest, I don't want to spoil your fun.

as the first post says if you can do open road speeds you are more than welcome to come along does'nt matter if you have a pillon or not.

[yachtie10]

as already said
we have Nanas turn up and as long as they are safe and ride there own ride we will wait for them

come along and find out

Cheers

[yachtie10]

weather is looking good for sunday
I think a ride somewhere for lunch would be good
maybe waipu

[OutForADuck]

Sounds l ike a recipe and yes bring along your nana and handbrake....

[The Red Baron]

Cheers guys - appreciate your honesty

[BoristheBiter]

as already said
we have Nanas turn up and as long as they are safe and ride there own ride we will wait for them

come along and find out

Cheers

but i'm getting better.

pizza at waipu sounds good.

[yachtie10]

but i'm getting better.

pizza at waipu sounds good.

what a Nana who was caught going how fast?????

[BoristheBiter]

what a Nana who was caught going how fast?????

sorry i thought we were talking about age.

[yachtie10]

really? your not that old
no Nana as in ride very slowly and carefully
like P dath used to

[BoristheBiter]

really? your not that old
no Nana as in ride very slowly and carefully
like P dath used to


before or after he dropped it?
should see you guys on Sun.

[p.dath]

before or after he dropped it?
should see you guys on Sun.

Haha. You wont be seeing much of a change in my riding style ...

[Theflash]

I might come along for a ride, how many people usually turn up?
Cheers.

[yachtie10]

varies but usually a small group of 5 or so
this is a social ride rather than a race

[Cr1MiNaL]

this is a social ride rather than a race

Are wheelies frowned upon? how about red flagged? :D

I might come 4 a ride tomorrow.

[OutForADuck]

Depends on wether you do them in any location where you might take me out :eek5:

We usually enjoy our ride without getting dangerous or over the top.... there are a range of skills and riding styles.

[yachtie10]

I think he was having a laugh at me for my being a Wheelie-nazi at hampton downs

but i think out for a duck has summed it up nicely

[diggyduo]

I'm in for a ride tomorrow. See you gents at DF!

[OutForADuck]

Haha. You wont be seeing much of a change in my riding style ...

You back on the road p.dath? I'm thinking I Might make a shorter part of the ride (as usual got work to do) but then again.. if the weather is nice and the ride twisty... time can fly.

[p.dath]

You back on the road p.dath? I'm thinking I Might make a shorter part of the ride (as usual got work to do) but then again.. if the weather is nice and the ride twisty... time can fly.

Negative. Probably one more week.

[Latte]

The thumb I'm under has been removed temporarily. Depending on the level of hangover I have tomorrow I might come out for a ride. Definitely not a fast rider :D

[Latte]

Looks like I won't be making this one, have fun.....

[robboh]

Im in for a ride I reckon. If you see me by 10 at the gas station then Im in. If not, then Im not coming :-)

[yachtie10]

looks good see you there

:ride::ride::ride:

[robboh]

Thanks for the ride today guys. Had a blast!!

First 'proper' one of these Ive actually managed to do, where most of the main protagonists were actually there; and surprise surprise, it turns out that I actually know yachtie quite well from other parts of life (though I didnt ever know he was into bikes!! LOL).

Anyways, a great day, some mint roads, pizza was pretty good, good company, nice pace, and the traffic wasnt too bad either. Really enjoyed woodcocks, and Cove Road back from Waipu through to Mangawai Heads was good fun too!!

Boris; Plugz4Lugz are the mob that did my ear plugs. They do an earphone version as well. Works well, but they aint that cheap. Ive tried normal in-ear phones, and IF they stay sealed when I put my helmet on, then they work well. But I have major issues with them getting knocked out etc when I stick my lid on. The Plug4Lugz dont move and block heaps of noise (probably have the music player set to about 1/4 - 1/3 volume usually, and thats plenty loud enough). Im also tempted to just do L1 on the Friday, as I reckon that would be neat fun doing it with you guys!!

[BoristheBiter]

in the immortal words of ill and ted

"Excellent ride dudes"

Bike was fine for the rest of the trip home, have no idea what went wrong, it might be telling me to get it in for a servicel

See you all next week?

[BoristheBiter]

Boris; Plugz4Lugz are the mob that did my ear plugs. They do an earphone version as well. Works well, but they aint that cheap. Ive tried normal in-ear phones, and IF they stay sealed when I put my helmet on, then they work well. But I have major issues with them getting knocked out etc when I stick my lid on. The Plug4Lugz dont move and block heaps of noise (probably have the music player set to about 1/4 - 1/3 volume usually, and thats plenty loud enough). Im also tempted to just do L1 on the Friday, as I reckon that would be neat fun doing it with you guys!!

Cheers i will give them a call.

[yachtie10]

thanks guys
good ride

[Cr1MiNaL]

in the immortal words of ill and ted

Bike was fine for the rest of the trip home, have no idea what went wrong, it might be telling me to get it in for a servicel



perhaps the frames is about to crack? o.O

[BoristheBiter]

went to the bike shop yesterday and they said the fault sounds like the kill switch. if it gets knocked (possable) or there is a broken wire somwhere when it dies you need to reset the ignition, which i did.
Its going in on Thurs for is service so they will have a good look at it then.

[yachtie10]

I hope its that simple or they find the fault
Good luck

[yachtie10]

for that matter it could also be the kickstand switch

[OutForADuck]

its a modern bike... it could be just about anything :-)

sidestand, killswitch, oil pickup sensor, oil pressure sensor, etc etc etc..... joy of owning a bike with more brains than most riders.. I know.. mine as well :-).

[BoristheBiter]

its a modern bike... it could be just about anything :-)

sidestand, killswitch, oil pickup sensor, oil pressure sensor, etc etc etc..... joy of owning a bike with more brains than most riders.. I know.. mine as well :-).

What bike or brains?

[OutForADuck]

Both :crazy: my brain finds it difficult to compete with late 70's british steel :eek5: My Gixxer just out thinks me at every step... Good job it always up for a run or I'd be stuffed.

[Cr1MiNaL]

Both :crazy: my brain finds it difficult to compete with late 70's british steel :eek5: My Gixxer just out thinks me at every step... Good job it always up for a run or I'd be stuffed.

Don't be so modest! Your pretty skillful.

[OutForADuck]

Don't be so modest! Your pretty skillful.

I was referring to the "brain" comparison.. silicon inside the Gixxer compared to my own natural thinking power:pinch:.

Never too worried about my abilities on a bike, etc of course for the odd online name generating parking incidents :crazy:

[yachtie10]

Whats the weather gong to do?
supposed to be OK but showering here right now
I think it will be OK

Who is up for a ride?

[diggyduo]

Gotta work today. Boo.

Pretty heavy drizzle hear at the mo too, forecast to clear early arvo.

[BoristheBiter]

raining here so might give it a miss.

[yachtie10]

might give it a miss
probably wont be on next week for me
might go to paeroa

Cheers

[Cr1MiNaL]

3 of us are riding, anyone keen? No noobs pls...

[diggyduo]

There is a few of us heading out tomorrow given the races on Sunday. Meet 8am Kumeu BP if you are keen to join us, all are welcome.

[BoristheBiter]

3 of us are riding, anyone keen? No noobs pls...

Noobs or noobes?
if its noobs then thats a matter of opinion as what you call said noob and seeing i have never met you.:wacko:

[yachtie10]

Im at hampton downs tomorrow and going to Paeroa on sunday
Will be going down about 10:30 am if anybody want to go together

Have a good one

Cheers

[OutForADuck]

I'll also be heading down to Paeroa, but with the Botany Honda ride early as. Sorry Diggyduo I think you got my "I'll be tagging along" confused with this ride.

Can't beat a hot sunny day at battle of the streets.

[diggyduo]

Ah.....makes sense, yes, I was a bit confused...was good though. Few 100km and back by lunch time!

[Cr1MiNaL]

Noobs or noobes?
if its noobs then thats a matter of opinion as what you call said noob and seeing i have never met you.:wacko:

I am pretty much a noob myself. But it's all relative to whome you compare with :D I just meant that we weren't slow so a slow rider would only hold us up.

[BoristheBiter]

I am pretty much a noob myself. But it's all relative to whome you compare with :D I just meant that we weren't slow so a slow rider would only hold us up.


I understand, but have you read the first thread for this ride?

"You should be capable of riding at open road speeds and hopefully be able to ride at your own pace (this means not trying to keep up with the rider in front if it is to fast for you)
Don't worry we will wait for you"

I guess you and your mates will be off buy yourself and i wish you a safe and well ride.
I know the rest of the guys here have been riding a lot longer and know you better than i do but we all have to start somewhere and this is the first time i have seen this attitude on this thread.

You seem to have enough mates to ride with so i would never expect to see you on this ride as you might have to wait for someone.

If you take this post the wrong way then i am sorry it is not meant as a go at you just a plain observation and i might not be getting you from your post.

[Cr1MiNaL]

I understand, but have you read the first thread for this ride?
.....
If you take this post the wrong way then i am sorry it is not meant as a go at you just a plain observation and i might not be getting you from your post.

Haha yea mate, you misunderstood. I am not trying to sound smug. This ride is not organised by me. I was simply using this thread to advertise a ride me and 2 other buddies were going on that day and wanted some more people who could ride comfortably at a legal pace. We pretty much hold the max speed limit throughout our ride. When I ride socially however I am more than happy to wait for any stragglers. Sometimes I am the straggler. Depending on how fast you choose to ride, I have my limitations and know my boundaries :D You are right, some others on this ride know me better and know that I do wait when needed. I'm sure you will find my online persona a pleasant contrast to my real life personality :D

PS: now go bait someone who doesn't have over 2,000 posts :laugh:

[BoristheBiter]

Haha yea mate, you misunderstood. I am not trying to sound smug. This ride is not organised by me. I was simply using this thread to advertise a ride me and 2 other buddies were going on that day and wanted some more people who could ride comfortably at a legal pace. We pretty much hold the max speed limit throughout our ride. When I ride socially however I am more than happy to wait for any stragglers. Sometimes I am the straggler. Depending on how fast you choose to ride, I have my limitations and know my boundaries :D You are right, some others on this ride know me better and know that I do wait when needed. I'm sure you will find my online persona a pleasant contrast to my real life personality :D

PS: now go bait someone who doesn't have over 2,000 posts :laugh:

I was not baiting you and if you think i was then there is nothing i can do about that as it was an observation.

If you only hold the speed limit in your ride then you would be holding everyone up even me so it think you should go to the newbee threads. (now thats baiting):p

[yachtie10]

Looks great for tommorrow
looking forward to a good ride
:ride::ride::ride:

[sl8er4lyf]

Yo do you think I can keep up with a 250 if I came along?

[MaxCannon]

Still same time same place ?
I've been way slack in getting along to any group rides recently - blame saturday night drinking.
If I stay off the beers I should get along.

[yachtie10]

Yo do you think I can keep up with a 250 if I came along?

Im sure you can keep up but would prefer you ride your own pace and if you fall behind we will wait for you at the next intersection
we have a mix of riders at different paces (I fall back from some of them) on different days. Im sure youll be fine

[yachtie10]

yep always check post 1 if you not sure

[sl8er4lyf]

Sweet bro, i'll be along tomorrow

[p.dath]

Yay, I plan to be there tomorrow now that my bike is fully operational again.

[yachtie10]

Yay, I plan to be there tomorrow now that my bike is fully operational again.

no going into 1st at ???ks now

[p.dath]

no going into 1st at ???ks now

No comment.

[gtr boy]

nice day for a ride see youz there

[yachtie10]

yep see you there
:ride::ride::ride::ride:

[BoristheBiter]

A great ride today except for the flat.
Thanks to all for the help and especially pdath for the repair kit.
will see you at NASS with a new one.

[yachtie10]

yes was a good relaxed ride
and new zealand has just beaten Aussie ye hah

[diggyduo]

and new zealand has just beaten Aussie ye hah

Yes, perfect timing. I'm in Aussie so I'll make sure final result doesn't escape them!! They don't know about gracious defeats...

Phillip Island was on too - pretty wicked second race in the SB's

[p.dath]

A great ride today except for the flat.
Thanks to all for the help and especially pdath for the repair kit.
will see you at NASS with a new one.

Your welcome mate. It was just as much an adventure for myself, learning how to use my puncture repair kit! :)

[R-Soul]

Your welcome mate. It was just as much an adventure for myself, learning how to use my puncture repair kit! :)
where do you get these anyway??

[BoristheBiter]

where do you get these anyway??

What a puncture or the kit?

[R-Soul]

What a puncture or the kit?

errrm good question. I meant the kit, but for interests sake, how did you get the puncture?

[BoristheBiter]

errrm good question. I meant the kit, but for interests sake, how did you get the puncture?

i think it was shit picked up at work.
The kit is from cycletreads $95.
very easy to use.

[yachtie10]

Looking good for tommorow
Hopefully we will get even more than last week

Cheers

[R-Soul]

Looking good for tommorow
Hopefully we will get even more than last week

Cheers

Where? when? Who?

[yachtie10]

read post 1
Auckland regular Sunday ride north

[BoristheBiter]

I will be there unless its raining.

[p.dath]

Alas I need to take care of my children, so I wont be able to come.

[OutForADuck]

doubt I'll make it... be sleeping in I am thinking after a bloody early start today.

Boris, Mandy did well today, really improved through out the day (ART). You'll be having some work keeping up now I am thinking :blink:

[yachtie10]

jeez man harden up youve got 11 hours to sleep

[BoristheBiter]

doubt I'll make it... be sleeping in I am thinking after a bloody early start today.

Boris, Mandy did well today, really improved through out the day (ART). You'll be having some work keeping up now I am thinking :blink:

early start to race around a track boo hoo.
i was up at 5 to go to work, I'm only jelous.

Mandy said she had a great time. I always knew she rode well and has good lines through the coners but has always lacked the confidence and she never belived me when i say she rides well but i guess i am a little biased.

[Rad37]

hi ill be there this sunday at last i get a sunday free ya see you there ......

[Cristian]

I will be there.

[yachtie10]

see you there
:ride::ride::ride:

[Rad37]

Great ride today really enjoyed it , sorry about your misdemeanor spoiled the day for you. The Bandit is a little sick, way to much noise coming from the gbox lol bugga.....Now where is that spanner.... Thanks again TTFN

[Cr1MiNaL]

Great ride today really enjoyed it , sorry about your misdemeanor spoiled the day for you. The Bandit is a little sick, way to much noise coming from the gbox lol bugga.....Now where is that spanner.... Thanks again TTFN

hope noone binned it?

[Rad37]

Not upto when we parted , all good :)

[BoristheBiter]

see you there
:ride::ride::ride:

nice relaxed ride today but where did you get to?

[yachtie10]

lots of traffic on 16 so have to pass when there is an opportunity

did anyone go down 1 herald said it was closed

was a good ride

[yachtie10]

Great ride today really enjoyed it , sorry about your misdemeanor spoiled the day for you. The Bandit is a little sick, way to much noise coming from the gbox lol bugga.....Now where is that spanner.... Thanks again TTFN

good to meet you
hope theres no big issue with the bike
cheers

[Rad37]

Not a big issue not had second gear for awhile I think the bits are getting into other bits lol and its going to end in tears. Anybody know where I can get a gearbox :) lol

[p.dath]

What do you think the weather is going to do this Sunday?

[diggyduo]

something like this...

A few showers at first, but fine spells increasing.Southwesterlies.

Or http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=zmw:00000.1.93119&hourly=1&yday=72&weekday=Sunday

[yachtie10]

Will post if i am going in the morning
only a morniing ride for me tomorrow