Regular weekend rides

[Mom]

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

Do the Westpac Fundraiser ride will be all over by noon easy peasy

[p.dath]

I plan on doing the regular weekend ride tomorrow morning.

[OutForADuck]

I'll be out if its not raining... need to give the Gixxer a road run!!! and me.

Might be joined by Mark (from ART day) and possibly one other

[BoristheBiter]

mrsB and myself will be there if its not raining.
have some new things to get to grips with from CSS.

[CUZ]

ill be cummin to cuzzies ill bring the buss

[OutForADuck]

guys, what's the weather like north? its wet here but clearing skies (I'm west) so wondering if its worth getting out or not?

Often dry one side and not the other.

[yachtie10]

its dry here
It looks like it will be mainly dry but maybe a few showers (IMHO)
Im intending to go

[BoristheBiter]

it has rained here but is now just overcast and clearing. the clouds are coming from the sout west.
our weather gauge says its stable but i would say there is a bit more rain to come but the clouds are lifting.

[Cr1MiNaL]

main questions is will we have dry roads...?

[OutForADuck]

I'll be there.. thanks for the input guys...see you soon

[Cr1MiNaL]

I might be running a little late, wud be good if u cud wait for this noob to arrive!

[yachtie10]

I might be running a little late, wud be good if u cud wait for this noob to arrive!

really?!!! :shit:

we never leave on time but we are getting better

[OutForADuck]

Hey guys, thanks for the ride today... bit wet but that was ok.. good to ride in the wet from time to time.

Now Raj has a story to tell about what happened on the way home and all I can say without stealing his thunder is that obviously my sexuality is for sale as all it took was a $300 discount!!!! :blink::sick::shit:

[Cr1MiNaL]

Well OutForADuck will have a new pair of boots to FLAUNT at the next ATNR that's for sure! Welcome to the gayness... Trust you me the chicks DIG it!

[OutForADuck]

personally its the unwanted male attention I am dredding :blink:

But Raj did get all excited about a nearly all white one piece suit.. to match his boots... and I guess mine but lets not go there!!!!!! :shit:

[diggyduo]

Anyone heading out tomorrow? Will the white boots make an appearance?

[OutForADuck]

Yeah I think I will be out... as long as the weather holds as predicted. White boots will be in tow, if I don't get to them with black polish before than. Only out for a morning ride though as heaps to get done and only this weekend to do, tied up next weekend with National marshalling and the one after that is easter so will be painting and then the one after I am hoping to make a weekend of it in Taupo, track day some MTB'ing maybe and the one after that is ART Day again :Punk:.

Looking to get some miles out of my new rubber before winter arrives :bye:

Anyway yes I'll be there. Come bn boys and girls.. who else will be out to play whilst the sun lasts.

[p.dath]

I'm doing the RRRS course, so wont be along.

[BoristheBiter]

Yeah I think I will be out... as long as the weather holds as predicted. White boots will be in tow, if I don't get to them with black polish before than. Only out for a morning ride though as heaps to get done and only this weekend to do, tied up next weekend with National marshalling and the one after that is easter so will be painting and then the one after I am hoping to make a weekend of it in Taupo, track day some MTB'ing maybe and the one after that is ART Day again :Punk:.

Looking to get some miles out of my new rubber before winter arrives :bye:

Anyway yes I'll be there. Come bn boys and girls.. who else will be out to play whilst the sun lasts.

I will be there, new leathers to wear in. Sorry not white.
MrsB is on nights so won't be there.
see ya tomorrow

[diggyduo]

What about your fellow white booter?

[diggyduo]

What about your fellow white booter? You know, safety in numbers an' all


Yeah I think I will be out... as long as the weather holds as predicted. White boots will be in tow, if I don't get to them with black polish before than. Only out for a morning ride though as heaps to get done and only this weekend to do, tied up next weekend with National marshalling and the one after that is easter so will be painting and then the one after I am hoping to make a weekend of it in Taupo, track day some MTB'ing maybe and the one after that is ART Day again :Punk:.

Looking to get some miles out of my new rubber before winter arrives :bye:

Anyway yes I'll be there. Come bn boys and girls.. who else will be out to play whilst the sun lasts.

[OutForADuck]

Us white boot supremist's need to stick together ..... errr.. .maybe I'll withdraw that......:shit: comment I mean.

Damn ya see... Only a week with the whiteboots and It's already affecting the way I write!!!! Where is that black polish :blink:

[OutForADuck]

I'm doing the RRRS course, so wont be along.

I'll be keen to hear what you think. They do get a very good rep for the stuff and you should get alot out of it.

[R-Soul]

I will be pitching for my first sunday ride (as long as the weather holds). Hope to see you there.

[FastBikeGear]

Yachtie, any route decisions yet?

Will you be stopping for a coffee? (as you know my coffee tank is moderately small and I need regular top ups)

[OutForADuck]

We decide the route when we all arrive but I am sure if you call or PM yachtie he will fill you in. Rather not do that discussion here

[yachtie10]

have a good one
Wont be going myself as havnt been well

Cheers

[diggyduo]

Well, headed out to meet you guys but had the bike drop to one cylinder enroute.....suddenly the white boot jokes aren't so funny anymore...

Hope the ride went well.

[yachtie10]

hope the bikes OK (as in not expensive)

[diggyduo]

hope the bikes OK (as in not expensive)

Me too!!
One of the cylinders is not getting a spark - it's not the coils as i swapped those, so something is amiss between coils and the ECU.

[OutForADuck]

Good ride guys... very much enjoyed it today.

Borris you are much more confident through the corners and it will start to come together for you pretty quickly now I would think.

Off to do chores now... but with a smile on my dial.. thanks guys.

[BoristheBiter]

Good ride guys... very much enjoyed it today.

Borris you are much more confident through the corners and it will start to come together for you pretty quickly now I would think.

Off to do chores now... but with a smile on my dial.. thanks guys.

Its good to see the training i have had start to pay off.
It's even better now that i have been told/showen how to ride properly.
I think that CSS should be complusery for all new riders.

[FastBikeGear]

I couldn't agree more. I did the California Superbike School a couple of weeks ago. They do a brilliant job, the structure of the training and the practice drills is fantastic. While I am already riding a little bit better, more importantly everytime I do something wrong I am more conscious of exactly what I did wrong and what I need to improve on.

Everyone should do some of this performance training. The skills and confidence gained give you so many more options if things go wrong.

[R-Soul]

Me too!!
One of the cylinders is not getting a spark - it's not the coils as i swapped those, so something is amiss between coils and the ECU.

Not just the plug? Most likely...

[R-Soul]

Thanks guys that was great - enjoyed it thoroughly despite my near miss and hectic stopping for the left turn...

[yachtie10]

glad you had a good ride

[OutForADuck]

glad you had a good ride

What happened to you Yachtie... we waited around for a while but in the end decided something must have come up for you?

[BoristheBiter]

I couldn't agree more. I did the California Superbike School a couple of weeks ago. They do a brilliant job, the structure of the training and the practice drills is fantastic. While I am already riding a little bit better, more importantly everytime I do something wrong I am more conscious of exactly what I did wrong and what I need to improve on.

Everyone should do some of this performance training. The skills and confidence gained give you so many more options if things go wrong.

Yep, had my first "too fast (for me) into a corner" and just rolled the throttle a bit more and it wasn't till i was down the road and into the next that i had relized what i had just done.

[BoristheBiter]

Thanks guys that was great - enjoyed it thoroughly despite my near miss and hectic stopping for the left turn...

that did give me a bit of a scare at the intersection.
I know i am still new but your lines into right hand corners seemed a bit tight (close to the center line), try staying out wider a bit longer.

[p.dath]

that did give me a bit of a scare at the intersection.
I know i am still new but your lines into right hand corners seemed a bit tight (close to the center line), try staying out wider a bit longer.

Hopefully R Sole will make it along to the NASS ride this time ...

[yachtie10]

What happened to you Yachtie... we waited around for a while but in the end decided something must have come up for you?

I posted up (read back)
I have been unwell all week and didnt feel confident enough to get that far from a toilet

[R-Soul]

Hopefully R Sole will make it along to the NASS ride this time ...

I will try - but browine points are few and far between with a pregnant wife... its like blood out of a stone..

[p.dath]

I will try - but browine points are few and far between with a pregnant wife... its like blood out of a stone..

Unfortunately for me it took years of mariage before I learned life was much better without her. I'll let you learn the hard way. :lol:

[yachtie10]

Unfortunately for me it took years of mariage before I learned life was much better without her. I'll let you learn the hard way. :lol:

you cynical old bastard. even im not that bad
grass is always greener you know

[R-Soul]

that did give me a bit of a scare at the intersection.
I know i am still new but your lines into right hand corners seemed a bit tight (close to the center line), try staying out wider a bit longer.

Thanks man - yeah I went onto the line a couple of times...
I was focussing on trying to get my body opposition the right way (like I had seen doing some CSS research on Youtube - the hip flick, the knee switch, the kiss the mirror, the opening my inside hip to the corner etc). Geez my mind was all over the place - it became like golf with all the rules and stuff to think about (but much more fun and with a pulse).

I was not allowing myself to ride faster (I still am very cautious on roads - I ride like a dog is going to jump out at any second- cause it could) because of the technique, but I did feel a lot more confident at the speeds that I normally do.
I do think the stuff I was trying was allowing this.

I flet like I could ride a lot faster, and if I did, I could get my knee down easy. I just am not prepared to do it at high speed on the road - I should just go do it in the car park I guess.

One day I hop eto actually go the CSS and not just try and steal ideas from their website of course...

[R-Soul]

you cynical old bastard. even im not that bad
grass is always greener you know


Im praying its a pregnancy thing... I gotta feel for her- she is one of thopse people that gets morning sickness 24/7 for 9 months...
Same thing with our other two.

[R-Soul]

that did give me a bit of a scare at the intersection.
I know i am still new but your lines into right hand corners seemed a bit tight (close to the center line), try staying out wider a bit longer.

And right turns are my bogey side. Not sure why?

[p.dath]

Thanks man - yeah I went onto the line a couple of times...
I was focussing on trying to get my body opposition the right way (like I had seen doing some CSS research on Youtube - the hip flick, the knee switch, the kiss the mirror, the opening my inside hip to the corner etc). Geez my mind was all over the place - it became like golf with all the rules and stuff to think about (but much more fun and with a pulse).

Until you get the cornering lines right forget about everything else you mentioned. It's like building a house. You have to get the foundations right before you start building on top.

[p.dath]

you cynical old bastard. even im not that bad
grass is always greener you know

Nope, don't want to be going back to the old pitch. Found a much better field to play on now.

[BoristheBiter]

Thanks man - yeah I went onto the line a couple of times...
I was focussing on trying to get my body opposition the right way (like I had seen doing some CSS research on Youtube - the hip flick, the knee switch, the kiss the mirror, the opening my inside hip to the corner etc). Geez my mind was all over the place - it became like golf with all the rules and stuff to think about (but much more fun and with a pulse).

I was not allowing myself to ride faster (I still am very cautious on roads - I ride like a dog is going to jump out at any second- cause it could) because of the technique, but I did feel a lot more confident at the speeds that I normally do.
I do think the stuff I was trying was allowing this.

I flet like I could ride a lot faster, and if I did, I could get my knee down easy. I just am not prepared to do it at high speed on the road - I should just go do it in the car park I guess.

One day I hop eto actually go the CSS and not just try and steal ideas from their website of course...

like pdath said don.'t worry about trying to move around on your bike.

I tryed it down at Manfield raceway but as i had no clue what i was doing it made my corners worse, to much to think of.

after you went back i just stuck behind duck, i never moved around on the bike and never went much faster than we had previously in the ride.
I too had thought that to go faster around a corner you had to get the knee down, but as it has been shown and been taught this is far from the case.

You should come on more of these rides and try and get some track time (you don't need to go fast to learn) as in the year that MrsB and myself have been riding the knowledge that we have learned from riding behind and asking good riders (not just ones whom go fast) has been invaluable. this is one of the reasons I sit at the back, I follow my own speed and get my lines right getting faster will come later.
So thanks to all that I have pested for information, it is much appreciated.

[BoristheBiter]

Nope, don't want to be going back to the old pitch. Found a much better field to play on now.

it took me two goes to get it right. like they say "it's hard to find the perfect woman"

[R-Soul]

like pdath said don.'t worry about trying to move around on your bike.

I tryed it down at Manfield raceway but as i had no clue what i was doing it made my corners worse, to much to think of.

after you went back i just stuck behind duck, i never moved around on the bike and never went much faster than we had previously in the ride.
I too had thought that to go faster around a corner you had to get the knee down, but as it has been shown and been taught this is far from the case.

You should come on more of these rides and try and get some track time (you don't need to go fast to learn) as in the year that MrsB and myself have been riding the knowledge that we have learned from riding behind and asking good riders (not just ones whom go fast) has been invaluable. this is one of the reasons I sit at the back, I follow my own speed and get my lines right getting faster will come later.
So thanks to all that I have pested for information, it is much appreciated.

The only thing is that when riding on the road, I pretty much stick to the middle of the lane, occasionally moving to the inside of a corner (and occasionally over it when distarcted). But as far as learning cornering lines, I am bit hesitanton the road. I ride the lines (and speed) that I feel will give me most options to move from - because you might have a nice racing line at speed, but that gives you very few options to change your line (eg when all of a sudden there is a big pothole where you are supposed to be riding?).

I would like to go to the track where I could maybe feel that I would not be restricted by worry that a dog or a tractor is around the next bend, where you know what the next corner is, and that there are no potholes - or trees at the side of the road if you screw up. I think I would be more prepared to try racing lines then...

I appreciate that for the road, the best technique is to wait as late as you can into corners to see whats around them. I do this most days commuting to work. Although as I say, my bogey side is to the right.

[R-Soul]

Until you get the cornering lines right forget about everything else you mentioned. It's like building a house. You have to get the foundations right before you start building on top.

Talking of foundations: How was the RRRs course?
Did you learn much?

[OutForADuck]

R.Sole, you seriously should consider doing some of the ART Days... a Track day with training and instructors. Its a much better environment to move you forward than the road or a normal track day where everyone is just out to go as fast as they can.

Take a look at ART Days (http://www.amcc.co.nz/advanced-art) and also search on here for "Art Days" you'll find lots of independent feedback about the days.

I'll declare I am biased because I am involved and beleive we are doing a good job... search the forums and pester others.

[R-Soul]

R.Sole, you seriously should consider doing some of the ART Days... a Track day with training and instructors. Its a much better environment to move you forward than the road or a normal track day where everyone is just out to go as fast as they can.

Take a look at ART Days (http://www.amcc.co.nz/advanced-art) and also search on here for "Art Days" you'll find lots of independent feedback about the days.

I'll declare I am biased because I am involved and beleive we are doing a good job... search the forums and pester others.

Yup I am definitely going on the next one (18 April I think) - I just need to wait for payday again...
I could not go before as I did not have the riding kit. Its been a slow buildup.

[R-Soul]

Yup I am definitely going on the next one (18 April I think) - I just need to wait for payday again...
I could not go before as I did not have the riding kit. Its been a slow buildup.


Its done- I have paid and sent in the form- now I am counting the days...

[OutForADuck]

You'll have a ball R Sole. and get some good assistance.

I notice in the other thread you were concerned about moving around or what group. Graham recommended group two because of the speeds you will get down the straights and in group one we get smaller bikes (even had a couple of fast scooters last time). But having said that we keep an eye on everyone and often move people up or down so that they get the most out of their day and the instruction, which varies according to group level.

Look forward to seeing you out there.. hopefully we will see you on the weekend and ATNR rides as well.

[R-Soul]

You'll have a ball R Sole. and get some good assistance.

I notice in the other thread you were concerned about moving around or what group. Graham recommended group two because of the speeds you will get down the straights and in group one we get smaller bikes (even had a couple of fast scooters last time). But having said that we keep an eye on everyone and often move people up or down so that they get the most out of their day and the instruction, which varies according to group level.

Look forward to seeing you out there.. hopefully we will see you on the weekend and ATNR rides as well.

Yup can't wait.
If it was up to me i would be there every weekend. But unfortunately I have got other commitnents too...
What are the ATNR rides?

[diggyduo]

Woohoo, got a bike for the weekend - see you on Sunday!



What are the ATNR rides?

Auckland Thursday Night Ride - look for the thread in 'meetings'.

[yachtie10]

Wont be out Sunday as at Hampton Downs

Have a good one

[OutForADuck]

and that makes two of us... Enjoy the ride.

[p.dath]

I'm still keen, but I think the weather will be shit. Will have to wait till tomorrow morning.

[diggyduo]

Checked out some forecasts - looks cloudy in the morning but clearing, no rain predicted. Should be okay!

[ICE180]

you could go to this after wards

http://www.bikesbbqblues.co.nz/

[p.dath]

you could go to this after wards

http://www.bikesbbqblues.co.nz/

Wow that looks interesting. Will definately check that out!

[OutForADuck]

Have fun guys.. I'm still going to be missing in action. Talking of w hich the nationals are full of it, good racing going on down there.

YOu guys should do Hwy22 instead and stop by for a bit of fun.. understand its a pretty cheap entry fee!!! There ya go my plug.

Enjoy.

How's this for a suggestion 22 Down to Hampton (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Dairy+Flat&daddr=Paerata+Rd+to:Highway+22+to:-37.47949,174.953842+to:Hampton+Downs+Rd,+3782&hl=en&geocode=FZ2p0P0dTtFoCinz7yDNTT0NbTG8CExjJ639NA%3BF adIyf0dvIFsCg%3BFa6Oxv0dm6NtCg%3B%3BFf_4xf0dvEpvCi kpb1DLLFBtbTHwGmmKa-6BeQ&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=3&sz=12&via=1,2,3&sll=-37.39471,175.002937&sspn=0.182749,0.308647&ie=UTF8&ll=-37.164694,175.03418&spn=1.466451,2.469177&z=9)

[p.dath]

Just me on the ride today - but that was good also. Worked through some things in my head to do with cornering.

Just been to http://www.bikesbbqblues.co.nz/. I would say there were many hundreds of bikes parked there. Go on down if you haven't yet!

[diggyduo]

What time did you turn up? I was there from about 935 til 10. Must've just missed you.

[p.dath]

What time did you turn up? I was there from about 935 til 10. Must've just missed you.

I was there just before 10am, and left at 10:15am.

[diggyduo]

Shame we missed....must be these dodgey gixxer clocks. Sounds like you had a good ride though. Didn't happen to come across a bar end weight at the servo did you?


I was there just before 10am, and left at 10:15am.

[p.dath]

Shame we missed....must be these dodgey gixxer clocks. Sounds like you had a good ride though. Didn't happen to come across a bar end weight at the servo did you?

Negative, but wasn't really looking for such an item. :lol:

[OutForADuck]

You giving away bike parks now Diggyduo.... Italians aye!!!

[diggyduo]

You giving away bike parks now Diggyduo.... Italians aye!!!

Au Contraire - it was off a very Japanese Gixxer I have the use of at the mo. It's a K5 though, so I am sure you are safe.

Anywho, a bar end weight is well below the level of an Italian fault. They prefer to go wrong with much impact, style, and panache.

[OutForADuck]

Au Contraire - it was off a very Japanese Gixxer I have the use of at the mo. It's a K5 though, so I am sure you are safe.

Anywho, a bar end weight is well below the level of an Italian fault. They prefer to go wrong with much impact, style, and panache.

Very true... where as the Gixxers much prefer to just shake off their riders like a good thoroughbred should!!! :blink:

[yachtie10]

Anybody around up for a ride this week

[Ntoxcated]

I'm keen. There might even be some more fun gravelly bits ;)

[p.dath]

I'm away this weekend.

[mnkyboy]

I'm in whakatane so not this week

Just got back from a ride/thrash to gisbourne, the waioeka gorge is my new favourite piece of road.

[BoristheBiter]

I am up for a ride.
lots of road works but.

[OutForADuck]

Not me.. currently have all my bikes in bits.

[yachtie10]

For those who are coming tomorrow don't forget to turn your clocks back one hour
or you'll be waiting an hour for the rest to turn up

weather looks good

[diggyduo]

Love too, but got a date with the airport.

have a good'un

[BoristheBiter]

don't know what the weather report says but it has just started raining here.
some one should have told the dog about day light savings, so much for an extra hour sleep.

[yachtie10]

weather forcast says few showers
how is it now?
Im going for a ride

[BoristheBiter]

weather forcast says few showers
how is it now?
Im going for a ride

it is raining on and off but sunny in between. good Auckland weather.
Should see you there.

[yachtie10]

Looking good for tommorow

see ya there

:ride::ride::ride:

[p.dath]

I'm doing an activity with my kids, so wont be along.

[BoristheBiter]

see you there.

[p.dath]

see you there.

Your coming out with me and my kids? :lol:

[robboh]

How did the ride go guys? No posts after this one. At least post, coz that way I at least FEEL like I was kinda there. LOL.
Might manage to get out for this Sunday's one. See how I go.

[yachtie10]

The ride was a great one
lunch in Waipu and great weather

Some guy in a 4wd seem to take exception to our riding and followed us for a while (dont know why)

I wont be there for next 2 weeks as helping at ART day next week then at Hampton downs

[tomtyer-drake]

Anyone riding tomorrow? if its not raining too bad I would be keeeen on the lil 250!

[yachtie10]

A lot of the regulars are doing the ART day at pukekohe
so not sure who may turn up

have a good one

[p.dath]

I'll be at the ART day.

[FastBikeGear]

Yachtie are you riding tomorrow?

[Ntoxcated]

I'll be there unless the weather completely packs up.

[p.dath]

I plan to be there tomorrow. Went shopping today. Now as well as having a puncture repair kit, I also have a first aid kit!

[yachtie10]

I plan to be there tomorrow. Went shopping today. Now as well as having a puncture repair kit, I also have a first aid kit!

ACC gave us a free one today at the HMCC training day (and a tshirt ,hi vis etc)

[yachtie10]

Yachtie are you riding tomorrow?

Not riding tomorrow as at Hampton downs
Have a good one

[OutForADuck]

Me too , as in not riding up north as at Hampton downs. Have a good one guys.

[tomtyer-drake]

where are you all meeting, I might come along if i may?

[FastBikeGear]

where are you all meeting, I might come along if i may?

The first post in this thread has details on the time and place

[BoristheBiter]

who's up for a ride tommorow?
we will be there if its not raining.

[p.dath]

I'm doing activities with my children this weekend so wont be able to make it.

[yachtie10]

I will be there with bells on
weather is looking good
lets have a good one
:ride::ride::ride::ride:

[gunnyrob]

Am keen for a blat. Ramon & I will be there.

[Ntoxcated]

I'll be there too

[ICE180]

my frist sunday ride

see you soon

[BoristheBiter]

Looks like a fantastic day for a ride.

[yachtie10]

:ride::soon::ride::soon::ride::soon::ride::soon:

[ICE180]

was a good ride and nothing happened like this

http://www.noob.us/humor/bus-crash-causes-major-slut-spill-nsfw/

just simons bike not wanting to leave the look out on State highway 16

[crynsie]

Got home ok and managed to get the bits back on...

Started first time at home...maybe just got a little tired and wanted a rest...

grrrrrrrrr

Thanks for all your help!

[yachtie10]

glad your OK
we didnt know if we missed you in warkworth
waited for a while

[BoristheBiter]

What happened to you yachtie?
We waited at Warkworth for a while then thought you must have gone to the puhoi so went there but no you.

[BoristheBiter]

next time we must get our communication a little better.
what we need is a way to communicate with each other......... oh right cell phones.:doh:

[p.dath]

Add each other as friends, if you haven't already. They just load the cell phone numbers of a couple of the regulars in advance and all should be good.

[yachtie10]

I asked if you were going to puhoi (ntoxcated) he said yes so i got gas and went there and you were not there

see its ntoxcated's fault again

ah well was a good ride

[yachtie10]

Add each other as friends, if you haven't already. They just load the cell phone numbers of a couple of the regulars in advance and all should be good.

I didnt have my cellphone with me as it was on charger so wouldnt have helped
they just need to do what i want without me having to tell them

[p.dath]

I didnt have my cellphone with me as it was on charger so wouldnt have helped
they just need to do what i want without me having to tell them

Hehehe. Well bikers need to be able to read the mind of other road users, don't they? :lol:

[Ntoxcated]

I asked if you were going to puhoi (ntoxcated) he said yes so i got gas and went there and you were not there

see its ntoxcated's fault again

ah well was a good ride

Yes, I was responsible. Somebody told me I should try to be more responsible :)

[gunnyrob]

thanks for the ride everyone, friggin excellent day

[OutForADuck]

was a good ride and nothing happened like this

http://www.noob.us/humor/bus-crash-causes-major-slut-spill-nsfw/

just simons bike not wanting to leave the look out on State highway 16

Now that's the way to start a day with a good laugh.... Cheer ICE180..... put a huge smile on my face

[yachtie10]

Weather is looking dodgy for tomorrow
might be day for a short loop to puhoi?
Will update in the morning

[BoristheBiter]

We won't be there as we are doing garden clean up. have been putting it off for weeks.
Feel fre to drop in, there is plenty of work for all :)

[yachtie10]

We won't be there as we are doing garden clean up. have been putting it off for weeks.
Feel fre to drop in, there is plenty of work for all :)

Im happy to help but you would have to return the favour as my garden is worse than yours
are you shouting the beers?

[yachtie10]

weather is OK here but forecast is for occasional rain
Any one up for a ride?

[yachtie10]

Well it is showering here and seems no interest
I wont be going today

Have a good one

[p.dath]

I've decided to help my partners children take their mother out for Mother's day, so I wont be coming along today.

[mikec]

We're here.......

[BoristheBiter]

Im happy to help but you would have to return the favour as my garden is worse than yours
are you shouting the beers?

Where were you?
I had to do the garden and drink the beers all by myself.:drinknsin

[R-Soul]

Seems like Mothers day kept us all busy...

[BoristheBiter]

anybody going out tomorrow?? I am keen if it does not rain.

[yachtie10]

Weathers not looking good will update tommorrow

[Mom]

Weathers not looking good will update tommorrow

Be super aware, it was lovely up here this morning, it is lovely now. Inbetween we got the most horrendous weather. Coming back from the smoke we were less than 50 kph on the bridge and still struggling to see, lightening, wind the works. Lucky we were in the car, can not imagine what it would have been like on 2 wheels.

[p.dath]

I wont be able to make it.

[p.dath]

Be super aware, it was lovely up here this morning, it is lovely now. Inbetween we got the most horrendous weather. Coming back from the smoke we were less than 50 kph on the bridge and still struggling to see, lightening, wind the works. Lucky we were in the car, can not imagine what it would have been like on 2 wheels.

You and Maha should come along and join us sometime ...

[OutForADuck]

Yep I'm going to check the weather in the morning and decide. If wet I'll stay home and do the house work ... otherwise .. see you there

[swbarnett]

Be super aware, it was lovely up here this morning, it is lovely now. Inbetween we got the most horrendous weather. Coming back from the smoke we were less than 50 kph on the bridge and still struggling to see, lightening, wind the works. Lucky we were in the car, can not imagine what it would have been like on 2 wheels.
Unfortunately I can. My wife and I left Parnell heading for Mairangi Bay just as it started. There was so much water our brakes got water logged and went spongy. Also proved I definately need some better wet weather gear.

[Mom]

Unfortunately I can. My wife and I left Parnell heading for Mairangi Bay just as it started. There was so much water our brakes got water logged and went spongy. Also proved I definately need some better wet weather gear.

I dont think any gear would have kept you dry in those conditions. You poor bastard!

[OutForADuck]

So anyone going to brave it or is the current fine period just like yesterday... waiting for us to show ourselves a decent enough distance from shelter before dumping on us??? I'm suffering withdrawal at the moment... haven't had the beast out for ages.

[yachtie10]

I dont think any gear would have kept you dry in those conditions. You poor bastard!

I was marshalling at hampton downs and my wet weather gear did keep me dry (except for the occaisional drip running down the radio cord from the headset)

problem is when it keeps you dry it tends to make you sweat (yuk)

[yachtie10]

So anyone going to brave it or is the current fine period just like yesterday... waiting for us to show ourselves a decent enough distance from shelter before dumping on us??? I'm suffering withdrawal at the moment... haven't had the beast out for ages.

Looking at the rain radar (and out the window) there may be some weather hit us in the next hour or so but my guess is we wont get much of it
Info from anyone north would be useful (this is where it will come from)

I am intending to go unless it turns to shit before 9:30

Titirangi will probably get some though

[OutForADuck]

Titirangi always gets some ... Well not always true.. currently looking down from clear skies into clearing mist over the peasants :innocent:

[Ntoxcated]

I'll be there.

[OutForADuck]

I'll be there.

I won't. As I was wheeling out the bike the weather has set in already... I think you may find it's coming from the west... I can see it running across the city and getting heavier.

Have a good swim guys... Just don't have the heart for that.

[yachtie10]

I won't. As I was wheeling out the bike the weather has set in already... I think you may find it's coming from the west... I can see it running across the city and getting heavier.

Have a good swim guys... Just don't have the heart for that.

North west is the direction but I think it will pass and be OK north
how is it at yours Boris

Its going to be one of those days if you go you get wet (a bit) if you dont it turns into a great day and you regret not going

[Ntoxcated]

If we all turn up in full wet weather gear, sod's law says we are almost guaranteed a dry day.

[OutForADuck]

If we all turn up in full wet weather gear, sod's law says we are almost guaranteed a dry day.

Let me know how you get on with that :yes: I think you are again running onto the same weather pattern that we got yesterday.

Like the email I got from Hampton downs "Its gorgeous, blah blah, Weathermen don't know what they are talking about, Blah balh... Man last place I would have wanted to be was on the track yesterday afternoon". Sometimes the weather guys are right.

[Mom]

Looking at the rain radar (and out the window) there may be some weather hit us in the next hour or so but my guess is we wont get much of it
Info from anyone north would be useful (this is where it will come from)

I am intending to go unless it turns to shit before 9:30

Titirangi will probably get some though

Ok Warkworth is fine, blue skies a few grey clouds. Looks a bit dark out to the west, but no sign of rain in the sky over the hills. North is blue skies and sunny.

[BoristheBiter]

SLEPT IN.....It is okay here a bit cloudy.......by the way this is boris's missus boris is killing small animals this weekend

[yachtie10]

was a beautiful day
had a great ride
occasional bit of damp road is all we got

[Ntoxcated]

Let me know how you get on with that :yes:

Yep, worked :)

We saw some rain in the distance a couple of times, and found a couple of short stretches of wet road, but overall a great ride.

[OutForADuck]

Bugger... but then arriving wet would have put the damper (sp) on it for me. Glad you guys had a good ride.

[swbarnett]

I dont think any gear would have kept you dry in those conditions. You poor bastard!
Rode from Auckland to New Plymouth a couple of decades ago in similar conditions half the way and got there relatively dry. The old PVC Line7 gear was great in winter.

[Mom]

Rode from Auckland to New Plymouth a couple of decades ago in similar conditions half the way and got there relatively dry. The old PVC Line7 gear was great in winter.

Far out! You were as cool as me. I had a grey line 7 suit in the day, man I was flash :D

[Bald Eagle]

Far out! You were as cool as me. I had a grey line 7 suit in the day, man I was flash :D

Those where the days, remember crossing the rimutakas in the snow in my flash Line 7 suit on the old XL100

[BoristheBiter]

Who's around for a ride tomorrow?

[yachtie10]

Ill be there
did you kill some small cute animals?

[Ntoxcated]

I'm planning on being there.

[p.dath]

I'm planning on being present.

[OutForADuck]

I had a good ride today in the sun... will see what the weathers doing in the morning... yeah yeah I know!!!

[BoristheBiter]

Ill be there
did you kill some small cute animals?

yep, there are a few less pests in the king country now.

[robboh]

Thinking bout being there, depending on how weather looks in AM. If not there by 10, then not coming :-)

[yachtie10]

Weather looks OK but maybe showers later and then rain (forecast says evening)

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

[OutForADuck]

I recon I will be out for the morning section.. . See you guys are the Servo.

[robboh]

Yup. Will b there too. But not up for a long one.

[p.dath]

Dress warm. The air is pretty cool.

[robboh]

Thanks for the ride guys. Really enjoyed that. Was great to meet those regulars I haven't before too. Timed it just right. The heavens opened just as I was taking my lid off in the garage :-)

Ian, you have come on leaps and bounds since the last time I was out with u guys.

Actually, just thinking bout it, I don't know if the pace is a bit slower without diggyduo there, but I'm not feeling anywhere so harried keeping up either.

[yachtie10]

great day thanks guys

[OutForADuck]

Really good ride guys.. enjoyed that alot.. not even feelign the guilt from not doing my housework:innocent:

Now to light a fire, cook up some steaks and sit down the watch Le Man qualifying... could a weekend end any better :yes:

Personally I think you have all come along alot since the last time I was out... really good to see.

[zealchick]

Hey guys im thinking about joining in on Sunday, just confirming you meet at the caltex dairy flat as per the first thread?

[Ntoxcated]

Hey guys im thinking about joining in on Sunday, just confirming you meet at the caltex dairy flat as per the first thread?

Hi zealchick, yes that's right. 9:30ish meet for a 10:00am start. See you there :)

[zealchick]

Hi zealchick, yes that's right. 9:30ish meet for a 10:00am start. See you there :)

Great thanks see you there :niceone:

[GOONR]

I've just moved to Dairy Flat and live 1k (just off SH17) away from the Caltex and would be keen to go for a ride at some point. What kinda pace do you keep, I'm all good at open road speeds but like to take my time round the twisties.

[BoristheBiter]

I've just moved to Dairy Flat and live 1k (just off SH17) away from the Caltex and would be keen to go for a ride at some point. What kinda pace do you keep, I'm all good at open road speeds but like to take my time round the twisties.

We all ride at our own pace. we wait for everyone so as long as you can do open road speeds (not on the twisties) feel free to join us.

[OutForADuck]

The pace varies depending on who shows up and what mood everyone is in. But usually we maintain a good road pace, the guys at the front don't tend to slow down for the corners at all and the guys at the back do. We all concertina back together again at the next corner or stop point.

I for one don't mind slower riders along as long as they can maintain a reasonable road pace so the day doesn't take until next week. It can be a good place to get some tips and advice and improve your riding, plus they are all a good bunch to get along with, except for that guy on the streetfighter :innocent:

[BoristheBiter]

The pace varies depending on who shows up and what mood everyone is in. But usually we maintain a good road pace, the guys at the front don't tend to slow down for the corners at all and the guys at the back do. We all concertina back together again at the next corner or stop point.

I for one don't mind slower riders along as long as they can maintain a reasonable road pace so the day doesn't take until next week. It can be a good place to get some tips and advice and improve your riding, plus they are all a good bunch to get along with, except for that guy on the streetfighter :innocent:

SSSHHHH We don't talk about him.:innocent:

[OutForADuck]

SSSHHHH We don't talk about him.:innocent:

Its only fair to warn the little newbies :shit:

[crystalball]

lol, I will join use for a ride sometimes in near future. i just gota book my full licence this week and get full insurance then im set.

[robboh]

Pretty much as per Boris & Quacker said.

Everyone rides at their own pace (most important to not go quicker than u feel comfortable doing!). The quicker ones wait for the more conservative ones at next intersection or rally point. The front guys aren't mad and don't treat it like a SH16 GP, and the only real difference is that they don't slow down for corners as much, and get on it earlier/harder coming out of the corners. I suspect that we all probably do similar (and sensible) normal open road speeds on the straights. So as long as your 250 (and you) can comfortably cruise at normal open road speeds, you'll be fine.

They are good, fun, days. Good company (cept that guy on the streetfighter that we don't talk about). You'll learn lots. Just remember that we all had to start somewhere, and don't try to over extend yourself to try and keep up. That's no fun for you, and that's when accidents happen. You'll also find that it'll take you a few rides before u start to get to know the roads, which makes a big difference as well.

[yachtie10]

Wow is this KB?
everyone saying sensible things and no smack talk (except for you know who)

as has been said all are welcome as long as you can ride at open road speeds and don't go faster than your comfortable.
We will wait for you.

actually the guy on the streetfighter (Outforaduck) can be helpful and does like to help improve your riding.

The trend has been to ride north and have lunch in waipu , mangawhai or any other place anyone suggests.

I do think we should go south one day for a change

[GOONR]

Cool, cheers guys. My riding so far has just been commuting and I'd like that to change. I think I'm going to be quite slow on the tighter corners, I'm comfortable at the straighter bits, head down SH17 every day to get to town but that's almost a straight line.

I need to build my confidence on the tighter corners and that's only gonna happen by getting out and doing it. I might go get some practise time on my own first so that I'm not so slow that it gets to be a bit of a drag waiting for me. I don't mind being last to get to a meeting point but I don't want you to have to book in to a hotel while you wait either, cause I'm not gonna go any faster than I'm happy with.

It would be a shame to have these roads just outside my front door and not make use of them, so yeah, I'll come along but not just yet me thinks. I reckon I could hold you up too much at the moment.

[BoristheBiter]

Cool, cheers guys. My riding so far has just been commuting and I'd like that to change. I think I'm going to be quite slow on the tighter corners, I'm comfortable at the straighter bits, head down SH17 every day to get to town but that's almost a straight line.

I need to build my confidence on the tighter corners and that's only gonna happen by getting out and doing it. I might go get some practise time on my own first so that I'm not so slow that it gets to be a bit of a drag waiting for me. I don't mind being last to get to a meeting point but I don't want you to have to book in to a hotel while you wait either, cause I'm not gonna go any faster than I'm happy with.

It would be a shame to have these roads just outside my front door and not make use of them, so yeah, I'll come along but not just yet me thinks. I reckon I could hold you up too much at the moment.

Don't let all our crappy talk put you off.
I had only had six months riding when i first went on the Sunday ride. I was at the back all the time and everyone waited for me, and now i return the favour (not that i'm at the front).
Its a good ride, with some good riders and there is no pressure to go faster than you are comfortable with.
Come along on Sunday and see.
so just come along and see for yourself

[BoristheBiter]

It would be a shame to have these roads just outside my front door and not make use of them, so yeah, I'll come along but not just yet me thinks. I reckon I could hold you up too much at the moment.

as you are just down the road from me you should do the Green road loop.
17 onto greens, onto sunnyside to coatville/riverhead highway back to 17.
If you do that on your way to/from work you will get to learn corners very quickly.

[p.dath]

Cool, cheers guys. My riding so far has just been commuting and I'd like that to change. I think I'm going to be quite slow on the tighter corners, I'm comfortable at the straighter bits, head down SH17 every day to get to town but that's almost a straight line.

Have you been ot the NASS training nights on Wednesday? They are real good (and free).

[GOONR]

Have you been ot the NASS training nights on Wednesday? They are real good (and free).

I went along once, and found it helpful, but my work hours have changed. I don't finish work till 7 so by the time I get home and have had a feed it's all over rover.

[GOONR]

as you are just down the road from me you should do the Green road loop.
17 onto greens, onto sunnyside to coatville/riverhead highway back to 17.
If you do that on your way to/from work you will get to learn corners very quickly.

I've just looked at that on google maps, look's like just the thing. I could do that on my way to work.

Cheers

[Latte]

I'd also like to tag along as a newbie(ish) 250 rider. Maybe we can both go this weekend (if SWMBO allows me) and keep each other company miles behind everyone else ?

[zealchick]

I'd also like to tag along as a newbie(ish) 250 rider. Maybe we can both go this weekend (if SWMBO allows me) and keep each other company miles behind everyone else ?

Cool can i hang at the back with you guys too??

[Latte]

Course :D (I'm scraping together all my brownie points - fingers crossed).

[GOONR]

.... (I'm scraping together all my brownie points - fingers crossed).

Same, midget GOONR 2 is due to arrive in a month or so. I guess I need to get on a ride now while I have the chance. :)

[hellokitty]

Cool can i hang at the back with you guys too??
I wanted to hang out at the back too, but as I wrote my car off yesterday, I am not up to doing anything much this weekend but would be keen to go next time...

[GOONR]

I wanted to hang out at the back too, but as I wrote my car off yesterday, I am not up to doing anything much this weekend but would be keen to go next time...

That's just poo, hope you didn't get hurt.

[hellokitty]

That's just poo, hope you didn't get hurt.

Broke my heart - does that count? Loved my car and now I have killed it!
I have whiplash and a very sore back - my brain isn't working so good either - not a good idea to ride the bike this weekend........

[zealchick]

I wanted to hang out at the back too, but as I wrote my car off yesterday, I am not up to doing anything much this weekend but would be keen to go next time...


Take it easy will catch you up next time

[R-Soul]

Same, midget GOONR 2 is due to arrive in a month or so. I guess I need to get on a ride now while I have the chance. :)

Congrats! And yes, you need to get out as much as possible, as after he arrives, you have NO freedom. And missus is very grouchy from lack of sleep, so brownie points are scarce...

[Latte]

Forgot I have to take the Kids to swimming tomorrow. Shame as I was looking forward to it, Perhaps another time. Cheers

[OutForADuck]

I'm going to be umming and arghhing again as I have heaps to do tomorrow, like put on my new chain and sprockets for the beast, etc etc all ready for the Turangi ride next weekend. But if the weathers up for it.. might just have to think about a morning bash.

You'll all get a llaugh as it was WOF time today do bike has footpegs and real mufflers and everything attached!!!!!

[yachtie10]

Will do a weather update in the morning
I think it will be a good day

[OutForADuck]

Yeah I think you are right.. I got off my butt and threw the new chain and sprockets on tonight so I could join you. got my new warrant and new rego for 15months (beat the price rise!! bastards).

[GOONR]

I'm not going to make it this weekend, I have a surprise visitor.

[BoristheBiter]

I will be there, I'll worry about the rain at the gas station. if it is going to be like today, half the day you wounld be wishing you were riding, the other half glad you'r not

[yachtie10]

Looking good
see you there
:ride::ride::ride::ride:

[OutForADuck]

Looking good on this side as well so we must be set!!! See you there.

[OutForADuck]

Good ride today guys really enjoyed the mix roads and weather. Lot of fun as usual.

Won't be out next weekend off to the Queens Birthday Turangi ride.

[BoristheBiter]

That was a good ride today good trip back home.
who's around next week? maybe go for a south ride? thames and back or something like that?

Anywho see you next weekend if the weather is good.

[lizard007]

Thanks for the great ride, today. Next time I will be going further. :)

[zealchick]

I had an awesome ride today thanks guys for being patient and waiting for me :-)
fyi i stopped in at cycletreads on my way home and got the cap off my valve and checked the tire pressure......10 on the rear.....14 on the front, I new i had an issue with wet roads wich i thought was all in my head..... guess it wasn't completely "all in my head". handles like a dream now can't wait to get out there and have a decent ride again!!

[yachtie10]

That was a good ride today good trip back home.
who's around next week? maybe go for a south ride? thames and back or something like that?

Anywho see you next weekend if the weather is good.

ill be around next sunday I think
maybe a ride to raglan?

[OutForADuck]

I had an awesome ride today thanks guys for being patient and waiting for me :-)
fyi i stopped in at cycletreads on my way home and got the cap off my valve and checked the tire pressure......10 on the rear.....14 on the front, I new i had an issue with wet roads wich i thought was all in my head..... guess it wasn't completely "all in my head". handles like a dream now can't wait to get out there and have a decent ride again!!

Wow that would make for some interesting handling, especially, and some of the guys of bigger bikes wouldn't get this, without radial weave holding the tire shape together (Most high performance bike tires now are radial are will work pretty damn well down at low pressures, unlike those on your little VTR).

You'll be TWICE as fast next time out :shit: Or more importantly twice as confident.

[zealchick]

Wow that would make for some interesting handling, especially, and some of the guys of bigger bikes wouldn't get this, without radial weave holding the tire shape together (Most high performance bike tires now are radial are will work pretty damn well down at low pressures, unlike those on your little VTR).

You'll be TWICE as fast next time out :shit: Or more importantly twice as confident.

Wicked huh!! I will have to go for a ride today so i can have a real ride lol...... any excuse:yes:

[jamfig]

cool ride sunday enjoyed it next time hope roads are dry :) lol

[BoristheBiter]

ill be around next sunday I think
maybe a ride to raglan?

You in for that $10 curry?

[yachtie10]

You in for that $10 curry?

could be, what time? like to get away say 4 pm

[BoristheBiter]

could be, what time? like to get away say 4 pm

Sound like a good reason to leave work early.

[BoristheBiter]

could be, what time? like to get away say 4 pm

Meet you at the caltex at 4?

[yachtie10]

ok

any others who want to go for a ride to Mangawhai for a curry tonight?
if so meet at Normal start place (see post 1) at 4pm today

[BoristheBiter]

ok

any others who want to go for a ride to Mangawhai for a curry tonight?
if so meet at Normal start place (see post 1) at 4pm today

are you going to post this on the thurs ride aswell

[R-Soul]

I have found an awesome road that is very technical, and great to ride, with potentially very few cops on it, just north of Auckland. anybody wanting to find out about it please PM me. It may be well worth changing the normal Weekend rides to go along this regularly.
Cheers

[yachtie10]

are you going to post this on the thurs ride aswell

nope I dont think there will be much interested due to early start and going away for holiday weekend

see you there

[p.dath]

I have found an awesome road that is very technical, and great to ride, with potentially very few cops on it, just north of Auckland. anybody wanting to find out about it please PM me. It may be well worth changing the normal Weekend rides to go along this regularly.
Cheers

Any reason you can't just tell everybody about it publicly?

[GOONR]

Any reason you can't just tell everybody about it publicly?

I would guess because of this bit... "with potentially very few cops on it"

[GOONR]

Any reason you can't just tell everybody about it publicly?

I would guess because of this bit... "with potentially very few cops on it"

[BoristheBiter]

I have found an awesome road that is very technical, and great to ride, with potentially very few cops on it, just north of Auckland. anybody wanting to find out about it please PM me. It may be well worth changing the normal Weekend rides to go along this regularly.
Cheers

that is like most of the roads we go on.
who's around tomorrow? if weather is good.

[yachtie10]

ill be around but I dont think the weather will be co operative
will update in the morning

[jamfig]

weather looks like typical queens birthday ......EXTREMELY WET WITH A CHANCE OF SUNSHINE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! yeah right and remember the PIGS are in revenue generating mood so just ride faster cos the speed cameras cant get u over 160kph :)

[yachtie10]

no riding for me today

have a great day

[BoristheBiter]

no me either, a bit wet and i have just been called out to work.see you next week.

[BoristheBiter]

Anyone up for a ride?
if the weather is fine, doesn't look good, i will there.

[p.dath]

Anyone up for a ride?
if the weather is fine, doesn't look good, i will there.

Wont be able to make it this week. Maybe next week.

[Ntoxcated]

I wish I could :no: Bike is in the shop :weep:

[OutForADuck]

I'll be out for the foreseeable future... at least a couple of months I would think. got some fixing to do!!!!

[yachtie10]

I'll be out for the foreseeable future... at least a couple of months I would think. got some fixing to do!!!!

you, the bike or both?

doesnt look good for tommorrow
will update

[Ntoxcated]

At least it is the right season for taking a break :cold:

[yachtie10]

i wont be riding today
weather is too dodgey

Have a good one

[BoristheBiter]

I'm going to give it a miss, it's raining up here

[BoristheBiter]

What's happened guys (Duck, Ntox) ? you both go down to the KB rally and now both bikes are out of action?
Sounds like a story there.

Just read the other thread. glad you are both OK.
Duck i think i would have just sat there and cryed.

[yachtie10]

they both fell off :shit:
their storey is there was diesel on the road. :msn-wink:
read the Turangi thread for the storey

[BoristheBiter]

just did.
and it's still raining.

[Ntoxcated]

I didn't fall off - my bike just fell over with me on it still :innocent: At that point I let bike go its own way :p

[OutForADuck]

Not me... in true BEAST form my bike shooked me off in a highside and threw me down the road in disgust!!!! I counted something like 12 tumbles before the world stopped going round. I don't think it appreciated me taking it out in the rain all day!!!

I think my bike will be off the road a little longer than Ntox, no insurance and need to pick up stuff from ebay so facing delivery delays galore!!! But it will be back, with me squeezed into new leathers!!

Its just like the T-shirt says.. shit happens!!!

Hey Ntox... I actually hit some diesel in the car picking up the bike yesterday... slid, complete with trailer... what the hell are you supposed to do when your trailer slides????? (I was still wondering when it all came back in a straight line).

[yachtie10]

Not me... in true BEAST form my bike shooked me off in a highside and threw me down the road in disgust!!!! I counted something like 12 tumbles before the world stopped going round. I don't think it appreciated me taking it out in the rain all day!!!

I think my bike will be off the road a little longer than Ntox, no insurance and need to pick up stuff from ebay so facing delivery delays galore!!! But it will be back, with me squeezed into new leathers!!

Its just like the T-shirt says.. shit happens!!!

Hey Ntox... I actually hit some diesel in the car picking up the bike yesterday... slid, complete with trailer... what the hell are you supposed to do when your trailer slides????? (I was still wondering when it all came back in a straight line).

The important thing is your alright
the leg OK?

[OutForADuck]

Yeah I'm bouncy.... swelling going down rapidly and brusing starting to as well. Alls well that ends... well something like that.

We were only tottling along at about 100kph or so could have been much worse.

As one mate said... had bigger falls out of bed!!!

[Ntoxcated]

Hey Ntox... I actually hit some diesel in the car picking up the bike yesterday... slid, complete with trailer... what the hell are you supposed to do when your trailer slides????? (I was still wondering when it all came back in a straight line).

:doh:


We were only tottling along at about 100kph or so could have been much worse.

I was still behind the car waiting for next straight so I was going even slower. Probably why I had no visible bruises :dodge:

[BoristheBiter]

Well it's good to hear your both OK.

[p.dath]

Yeah I'm bouncy.... swelling going down rapidly and brusing starting to as well. Alls well that ends... well something like that.

So your starting to turn a nice shade of yellow now?

[OutForADuck]

Sort of a puce really :blink: Yeah its disappearing quite quickly now... I think I'll barely remember the limp by mid week. So not bad for an old fart like me :shit:

Aiming to be back on the road in plenty of time for the Cold Kiwi!!! So I had better pull finger I recon!!!

[R-Soul]

How'd you come off? Was 100kph too fast fo rthat particular corner? any lessons we can learn from this?

[BoristheBiter]

How'd you come off? Was 100kph too fast fo rthat particular corner? any lessons we can learn from this?

Desiel on corner in rain = very slippery.

[Ntoxcated]

Actually, the road (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=q&source=embed&hl=en&geocode=&q=4958+Western+Bay+Rd,+Waikato,+New+Zealand&sll=-41.244772,172.617188&sspn=48.801473,78.837891&hq=&hnear=4958+Western+Bay+Rd,+Whareroa+Village+3381,+ Waikato&t=h&layer=c&cbll=-38.756063,175.675281&cbp=12,158.7,,0,3.19&ie=UTF8&ll=-38.755757,175.675163&spn=0,0.07699&z=14&panoid=hXIOlHolWFF8Lr77A3OhSQ) was pretty straight.