250 Learners in CHCH

[Joliet]

Hey ladies,

I was thinking about pulling all the 250cc lady riders in CHCH together so we could have a less intimidating riding group because lets face it, who wants to be be seen stuck behind a 650 bike :lol:. And we could go on less strenuous rides perhaps (i.e not up around hills with tight blind corners etc) :Pokey:

So I just wanted to see a show of hands and then we could perhaps arrange a ride for once a month or when the weather looks good?

It's time us 250 girls stuck together :hug:

[KiwiPhoenix]

I don't have my licence or bike yet but this is something I would be keen on, especially in the spring/summer! :yes:

[Joliet]

I don't have my licence or bike yet but this is something I would be keen on, especially in the spring/summer! :yes:

:D excellent! What bike do you plan on getting?

[Mrs Oakie]

That would be great. I get really embarrassed riding with the men and always finding myself at the back of the group then finding them all waiting for me to catch up. Oakie and I usually ride together eating the others dust!! I am not keen on all the fast winding roads either. I like to tootle along and enjoy the ride instead of worrying about the next blind corner and having an aching jaw from clenching it all the time. Just let me know when and where and I will try and make it. Sunday mornings are out for me. I work till about 1. Looking forward to hearing from you.

[Joliet]

That would be great. I get really embarrassed riding with the men and always finding myself at the back of the group then finding them all waiting for me to catch up. Oakie and I usually ride together eating the others dust!! I am not keen on all the fast winding roads either. I like to tootle along and enjoy the ride instead of worrying about the next blind corner and having an aching jaw from clenching it all the time. Just let me know when and where and I will try and make it. Sunday mornings are out for me. I work till about 1. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Fully agree with you about the winding roads. I'm not all that confident on my bike yet and would like to just get to know it a bit better with some comfy rides.

Sweet, I'll keep an eye on the weather and see if it will get any better in the near future.

Would Saturday mornings be better?

[CookMySock]

C'mon you girls - tell the boys to behave when they're riding with you. Boys follow at the back, girls go in front. Girls choose the route. No sulking in the cheap seats - cheer up or don't come. Boys gas all the bikes up while the girls stand around and yak.

Make the rules and expect the lads to stick to them, or next time no invite! :nono:

Why not have a slave-boy day? (sorry fellas, haha) Boys do all the work, girls get all the top bricks. Boys do dinner later on AND tidy up. (I can feel the red rep already..) :lol:

Steve

[laRIKin]

That would be great. I get really embarrassed riding with the men and always finding myself at the back of the group then finding them all waiting for me to catch up. Oakie and I usually ride together eating the others dust!! I am not keen on all the fast winding roads either. I like to tootle along and enjoy the ride instead of worrying about the next blind corner and having an aching jaw from clenching it all the time. Just let me know when and where and I will try and make it. Sunday mornings are out for me. I work till about 1. Looking forward to hearing from you.


Fully agree with you about the winding roads. I'm not all that confident on my bike yet and would like to just get to know it a bit better with some comfy rides.

Sweet, I'll keep an eye on the weather and see if it will get any better in the near future.

Would Saturday mornings be better?

A group of us are riding this weekend as SDU has the weekend off work.
At this stage we all ready have some one else wanting to go Saturday.
Because his wife can come along as well.

Hopefully a few more girls will come on the ride as well, but is to early to tell at this point.
We ride at a good clip and do not mind waiting for the people that like to ride at their own pace.
If you want I can watch you and give some pointers.

[Joliet]

Why not have a slave-boy day? (sorry fellas, haha) Boys do all the work, girls get all the top bricks. Boys do dinner later on AND tidy up. (I can feel the red rep already..) :lol:

:lol: yeah maybe in a dream world!


A group of us are riding this weekend as SDU has the weekend off work.
At this stage we all ready have some one else wanting to go Saturday.
Because his wife can come along as well.

Hopefully a few more girls will come on the ride as well, but is to early to tell at this point.
We ride at a good clip and do not mind waiting for the people that like to ride at their own pace.
If you want I can watch you and give some pointers.

I can't go on this ride, I need more practice on my bike. I've only had one ride on it and it lasted no more than 5 minutes. But maybe the other girls might be up for this :)

[KiwiPhoenix]

I like to tootle along and enjoy the ride instead of worrying about the next blind corner and having an aching jaw from clenching it all the time.

That was me on Saturday coming over the Summit road with Wayne and RetroQueen!


:D excellent! What bike do you plan on getting?

My dream bike would definitey be a Harley but until then will probably but a Suzuki GN250 (I know someone who is selling one and I'm hoping that it's still for sale in a couple of months! :whistle:)

[Oakie]

C'mon you girls - tell the boys to behave when they're riding with you.

That's the thing though. They don't want to have to ask others to change their riding style. They want to go for a low-thrill ride at their own pace on their similar sized bikes knowing that more experienced riders or those with much more impressive bikes aren't having to make allowances for them ... even if the others are happy to do so.

[KiwiPhoenix]

I would def say that this would be the case! I know that I wouldn't want other riders to feel that they had to babysit me on a ride. Granted it is nice to catch up with other bikers but I would feel really comfortable not have to worry about anyone else!

[The Lone Rider]

Hey ladies,

I was thinking about pulling all the 250cc lady riders in CHCH together so we could have a less intimidating riding group because lets face it, who wants to be be seen stuck behind a 650 bike :lol:. And we could go on less strenuous rides perhaps (i.e not up around hills with tight blind corners etc) :Pokey:

So I just wanted to see a show of hands and then we could perhaps arrange a ride for once a month or when the weather looks good?

It's time us 250 girls stuck together :hug:

Chomdeley Children's Home bike run this weekend. Thought of going to that? It's pretty casual, you don't need to go fast, it's localized so it's hard to get lost, and there's plenty of other 250s going.

First time I've been on it was on a 250 cc with a good friend, also on a 250.

[Joliet]

That's the thing though. They don't want to have to ask others to change their riding style. They want to go for a low-thrill ride at their own pace on their similar sized bikes knowing that more experienced riders or those with much more impressive bikes aren't having to make allowances for them ... even if the others are happy to do so.

Spot on :niceone:


I would def say that this would be the case! I know that I wouldn't want other riders to feel that they had to babysit me on a ride. Granted it is nice to catch up with other bikers but I would feel really comfortable not have to worry about anyone else!

Completely agree with you on this. It's tough enough just getting used to the bike let alone trying to keep up with everyone else.


Chomdeley Children's Home bike run this weekend. Thought of going to that? It's pretty casual, you don't need to go fast, it's localized so it's hard to get lost, and there's plenty of other 250s going.

First time I've been on it was on a 250 cc with a good friend, also on a 250.

Sorry like I said to Lemans, I'm not comfortable enough on my bike yet. Maybe some other ladies might go though :yes:

[laRIKin]

I can't go on this ride, I need more practice on my bike. I've only had one ride on it and it lasted no more than 5 minutes

Ok then.
We would look after you.

Have a good ride this weekend anyway.
Get out as much as you can on the bike and have fun and see you soon on a ride.:scooter:

[The Lone Rider]

I can't go on this ride, I need more practice on my bike. I've only had one ride on it and it lasted no more than 5 minutes. But maybe the other girls might be up for this :)

Just my opinion here, but I personally think if you've only had 5 minutes on your bike you should be doing a lot more riding before you start riding in groups.

It's fun to learn with someone, but then again it's not much fun when you need to focus on your own riding and have someone else behind or in front of you (possibly needing to focus on their own riding to?)

Yeap, as lemans says - ride as much as you can whenever you can.

Won't Alex ride with you?

[Subike]

Hey , I find it good to run at the front at times,
but it is also good to sit behind you guys on your smaller bikes.
I have had a few rides up here where I sat behind the little 250's and it was good to see you all pootling along at a good pace.
Yes the twisty bits are a bit scary at first, but you will get better at them with practice.
I dont mind following you on your little rides, and will even join you this comming summer, asI need to get one of thse 250's for myself.
I think they are great to play with, and also I need to do something about my licence ( about time says a few of you)
so Im saving my cash for a Yamaha 225 scorpion, should have one by Nov
Will be cheaper to fill up than my 1100, that will be a bonus

[Joliet]

Just my opinion here, but I personally think if you've only had 5 minutes on your bike you should be doing a lot more riding before you start riding in groups.

It's fun to learn with someone, but then again it's not much fun when you need to focus on your own riding and have someone else behind or in front of you (possibly needing to focus on their own riding to?)

Exactly. This is why I'm saying no to offers now, and why I said in my original post "So I just wanted to see a show of hands and then we could perhaps arrange a ride for once a month or when the weather looks good?"


Yeap, as lemans says - ride as much as you can whenever you can.

I only got the bike a week ago, and I've had work/rain in between :eek5: but I intend to do this. A lot.


Won't Alex ride with you?

Alex technically doesn't have a bike right now because it's being fixed up. Which is why he's been on my bike a lot more than me! :lol:

I only started this post in response to something someone said. I guess Fiveliv was right about me posting this to CHCH Gals Groups for only the girls to see :Pokey:

[Joliet]

This post has moved over to CHCH Gals Group :sweatdrop

[fireliv]

Jo I am more than happy to ride with you. I know how you feel, u dont want to be holding everyone up while you try and figure out how to get round a corner without falling off!

Do a bit of riding round with maybe 1 or 2 others until you are comfortable. Dont be afaid to group ride though, often there are people that want to ride at the back and dont mind the pace. Those that do go faster.

PM or txt me if you want to ride sometime, am happy to sit with ya just for a tootle out to sumner or something! :) Same goes for you Kiwiphoenix when you step up!

[Joliet]

Jo I am more than happy to ride with you. I know how you feel, u dont want to be holding everyone up while you try and figure out how to get round a corner without falling off!

Do a bit of riding round with maybe 1 or 2 others until you are comfortable. Dont be afaid to group ride though, often there are people that want to ride at the back and dont mind the pace. Those that do go faster.

PM or txt me if you want to ride sometime, am happy to sit with ya just for a tootle out to sumner or something! :) Same goes for you Kiwiphoenix when you step up!

Thanks so much Liv :hug: I'll let you know when I'm ready to take Jessie out :D

[Oakie]

I only started this post in response to something someone said. I guess Fiveliv was right about me posting this to CHCH Gals Groups for only the girls to see :Pokey:

Yeah my bad. I thought the boys would 'get it'. Silly me.

[Rashika]

My dream bike would definitey be a Harley but until then will probably but a Suzuki GN250 (I know someone who is selling one and I'm hoping that it's still for sale in a couple of months! :whistle:)
hmmmm what about a Hyosung Aquila 250... nice little learners bike if you like a cruiser style. I know someone who MAY be selling one sometime.

[KiwiPhoenix]

Would certainly love a looksie if possible! Yeah I have had the pleasure of being pillion on a couple of harleys and I definitely love the cruiser style, will have to have a rethink on the GN.

How are you feeling mrs?

[usa-vtwin]

:girlfight:Can I come, can I come???

[Bikernereid]

Would certainly love a looksie if possible! Yeah I have had the pleasure of being pillion on a couple of harleys and I definitely love the cruiser style, will have to have a rethink on the GN.

How are you feeling mrs?

GN is defo an easy bike to ride and very comfy. If you ever want a quick try let me know n I can let you have a ride on Ermintrude.

[KiwiPhoenix]

GN is defo an easy bike to ride and very comfy. If you ever want a quick try let me know n I can let you have a ride on Ermintrude.

Thanks for that! Will def keep it in mind!

[Sexy Lexy]

totally keen on the ride.... just need a bike first!

[JellyBellyKelly]

me too - i'd been keen when i get a bike. cruza said he'd take me out on rides on my own til i got confident which is nice...

i'd still be keen to join the ladies for a leisurely cruise - when i have a bike!!!:lol:

[helenoftroy]

totally keen on the ride.... just need a bike first!


me too - i'd been keen when i get a bike. cruza said he'd take me out on rides on my own til i got confident which is nice...

i'd still be keen to join the ladies for a leisurely cruise - when i have a bike!!!:lol:

Word on the street is that Sexy Lexy is now the proud owner of an awesome Suzuki FXR 150 !!

Come on rumgirl! lets get riding:clap:Get cruza on the job....:2guns:

Theres a rather hot wee 250 in the garage...
Can I join this group?

[JellyBellyKelly]

of course you'd have to be there to HOT

cruza and i are looking at a 250 scorpio in rangiora either this arvo or tomorrow..... fingers crossed!! will keep y'all posted. i'm very excited. only taken how many months!!!

[cruza]

cruza said he'd take me out on rides on my own til i got confident which is nice...



:shifty: riding lessons aye.............

[helenoftroy]

of course you'd have to be there to HOT

cruza and i are looking at a 250 scorpio in rangiora either this arvo or tomorrow..... fingers crossed!! will keep y'all posted. i'm very excited. only taken how many months!!!
Ohh very exciting!
Scorpios are excellent bikes:soon::Punk:

:shifty: riding lessons aye.............
and you! young man!:msn-wink:

Stay focused! we're talking bike riding here!!:spanking:

[cruza]

and you! young man!:msn-wink:

Stay focused! we're talking bike riding here!!:spanking:


:rolleyes: bike bike.........:devil2:

[JellyBellyKelly]

i must say cruza has taken me on some great rides over the years....

best one would have to be on a sweet yellow ducati.... "good vibrations" :ride: :wari:

[Oakie]

Scorpios are excellent bikes

A middle aged fella at work wanted to get back into biking for under $5000 last year so I got him onto a Scorpio. Loves it. He went to Akaroa on it a couple of times and even did the trip on one occassion with his girlfriend on the back.

[JellyBellyKelly]

YAY got scorpio. picking it up this arvo.... FINALLY!!!! :done: :scooter:

[Subike]

YAY got scorpio. picking it up this arvo.... FINALLY!!!! :done: :scooter:

did you get the 07 one in Rangoon for $2000 ?
that was a good buy if you did, I was looking at that

[cruza]

did you get the 07 one in Rangoon for $2000 ?
that was a good buy if you did, I was looking at that

yeah, not to bad considering the price. Done a honest 15000km, last 12mths younger brother used it to commute to dairy farm, may have put buyers off as it was covered in mud form shingle road. In bits in garage , for clean up , engine service, needs new chain, sprockets and rubber cush drive for hub. Few other minor things to do ,but otherwise a good buy .

rumgirl cried, gone out for 15min's, came back to a frame with a engine in it sitting on garage floor.:laugh:. decided to sort everything in one hit

[Oakie]

rumgirl cried, gone out for 15min's, came back to a frame with a engine in it sitting on garage floor.:laugh:.

What a mean chappie!

[helenoftroy]

A middle aged fella at work wanted to get back into biking for under $5000 last year so I got him onto a Scorpio. Loves it. He went to Akaroa on it a couple of times and even did the trip on one occassion with his girlfriend on the back.
Young mjscorpio had a fantastic run out of hers,offered her one of my bikes a couple of times & admit wasnt looking forward to riding the 250 but it totally surprised me!!:wari:
Excellent handling & was no slug at all,I loved it on the Summit road,and mj rode over to Woodstock with a pac rack & all her gear.There was a Harley,Matt on the GS1100 & me on the Ducati & young mj in our group.It went sooo well.She rode her bike all the way to the Coromandel when she went back to varsity:done:
I am hugely impressed with these bikes:Punk:

YAY got scorpio. picking it up this arvo.... FINALLY!!!! :done: :scooter:
Oh girl!! you are going to love this motorcycling lark I reckon!!:love:


rumgirl cried, gone out for 15min's, came back to a frame with a engine in it sitting on garage floor.:laugh:. decided to sort everything in one hit

Poor rumgirl!you mean thing cruza!:2guns:
Just get that bike up and running pronto!!:bash:

[cruza]

Poor rumgirl!you mean thing cruza!:2guns:
Just get that bike up and running pronto!!:bash:

Parts ordered, here tues, doing engine at mo.

just making sure bike up to scatch and RG has no bike issues/problems while learning.
Have enough grey hairs starting to come thru;)

[SVboy]

Tell the truth Cruza-your scared of the Torneo and need something a little more controllable!!

[JellyBellyKelly]

I didn't cry - actually wasn't surprised he'd pulled it to bits. Organised a key for work so can play in carpark in evenings & weekends... bring on the pissed penguin!!! hehehehe :woohoo:

[cruza]

Tell the truth Cruza-your scared of the Torneo and need something a little more controllable!!

:weep: ....and I thought it was our secret


I didn't cry - actually wasn't surprised he'd pulled it to bits. Organised a key for work so can play in carpark in evenings & weekends... bring on the pissed penguin!!! hehehehe :woohoo:

...like a baby i tell you :crybaby:

[JellyBellyKelly]

am officially a biker chick now. had first lesson yesterday! yehaaar

[fireliv]

am officially a biker chick now. had first lesson yesterday! yehaaar

Thats awesome!! Will be happy to putt round with you sometime, will have to organise a big nice ride for ya!

[Oakie]

Hi Ladies
I'm looking at updating my bike and Mrs Oakie suggested yesterday that we sell her bike too and get a BIG bike to share.

So if any you are not happy with your current 250 and would like something a bit zippier but still a 250, then her '93 CB250FM (aka Honda 'Jade') could be bought for oooh, haven't really thought about it but lets say somewhere around $3800 ono.

4 cylinder, naked style, about 25km/l consumption and with 24500km on the clock. Nice upright riding position and a breeze to ride. Goes well and I've certainly chased her down the road at 140kph a couple of times.

Anyone interested can PM me.

Advert over.

EDIT: Now Sold.

[fireliv]

Hi Ladies
I'm looking at updating my bike and Mrs Oakie suggested yesterday that we sell her bike too and get a BIG bike to share.

Thats bit sad! At least you have fun finding a new bike together and more $$$ to spend too!

[Oakie]

Yes it is sad and I wasn't really that keen for a start but then she pointed out the practicalities of it and it does make sense in a few ways. More-so as she's quite happy to pillion.

[cruza]

On a quiet country road near prebbleton ,someone popped their tarmac cherry yesterday . :whistle:

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[JMemonic]

Just making a bracket for the other half "L"unatic plate, if I read the regs right it "must be clearly visible" and it will be, the colours are correct, the fact it follows the line of the bike to make it survive the rigours of the road we will see, have a spare plate if you need one Cruza.

[JMemonic]

Hi Ladies
I'm looking at updating my bike and Mrs Oakie suggested yesterday that we sell her bike too and get a BIG bike to share.

Noooo you need a bike each :yes:

[cruza]

Just making a bracket for the other half "L"unatic plate, if I read the regs right it "must be clearly visible" and it will be, the colours are correct, the fact it follows the line of the bike to make it survive the rigours of the road we will see, have a spare plate if you need one Cruza.

Yeah have to sort something in the next week. Another couple of sessions in the work yard and another hour running up and down that quiet road in prebbleton , Reckon I'll have to fire up the touno , so RG can buy me a beer at taitapu or something. :apint:

[JellyBellyKelly]

ahem.... you'll be buying the beers ... honey :hug:

[fireliv]

I just got the plastic one from the guy I did my BHS with, used double sided sticky dots. Worked fine!

Cant wait to go for a ride with you both!!

[JMemonic]

I just got the plastic one from the guy I did my BHS with, used double sided sticky dots. Worked fine!

I could have but for looks I have built up a bracket that cunningly disguises the L plate as a feature of the bike, well maybe.

[fireliv]

I could have but for looks I have built up a bracket that cunningly disguises the L plate as a feature of the bike, well maybe.

Cool. Each to there own, but you only have it for 6 months if you obey the law, I personally didnt have a hassle with it

[JMemonic]

Cool. Each to there own, but you only have it for 6 months if you obey the law, I personally didnt have a hassle with it

Simple answer was really I gotta play :msn-wink: