Waikato: Laxed out rides [Archive] - Page 18

wharekura

18th January 2012, 14:48

I have heard people have had to do it here http://maps.google.co.nz/?ll=-37.78178,175.308016&spn=89.640742,186.152344&t=v&z=3&vpsrc=6&layer=c&panoid=mCBAHVy7yZojH4BrvY6-8w&cbll=-37.78178,175.308016&cbp=13,-92.43962343390474,,0,0

I had to do one for my full licence here http://maps.google.co.nz/?ll=-37.748183,175.294102&spn=89.640742,186.152344&t=v&z=3&vpsrc=6&layer=c&panoid=BUFrVIH9sJ48C_Pg3TBSOg&cbll=-37.748183,175.294102&cbp=13,-288.8386418447524,,0,16.10011404317578

I put my foot down and still passed. The guy said all they are looking for is proper head checks and indicating so foot down didn't matter. Could be different with a different tester though!

I literally just done it an hour a go and i cant remember if it was that one - what i do know is that it wasnt hard compared to the u-turns i was trying to practice. Hardcase, the officer hit the back of me at a give way - tut tut. I just remembered heaps of head checks, mirrors, indication, both feet on the ground at full stops, headlight on.

sil3nt

18th January 2012, 15:17

I literally just done it an hour a go and i cant remember if it was that one - what i do know is that it wasnt hard compared to the u-turns i was trying to practice. Hardcase, the officer hit the back of me at a give way - tut tut. I just remembered heaps of head checks, mirrors, indication, both feet on the ground at full stops, headlight on.LOL they crashed into you? That is funny....

Did you get the cool older guy?

Congrats on passing! (assuming you passed)

5150

18th January 2012, 15:21

I literally just done it an hour a go and i cant remember if it was that one - what i do know is that it wasnt hard compared to the u-turns i was trying to practice. Hardcase, the officer hit the back of me at a give way - tut tut. I just remembered heaps of head checks, mirrors, indication, both feet on the ground at full stops, headlight on.

I would have got off and called the cops to a rearending accident. Then hit him up for a new rear tire :corn:

wharekura

18th January 2012, 16:44

Did you get the cool older guy?
Congrats on passing! (assuming you passed)
He was an older guy - he failed someone before coming to me at the 5xroads aa. he didnt seem overly strict. as soon as i felt the bump, first was shock, looked in the mirror and it was him, then had to subdue the anger as if he'd split the rear fender that will be a bit of $ to replace.
I did pass and thanks. I had the tools in the panier bag to get rid of the L plate which I promptly did at the carpark once I got the temp 6R.

ckai

19th January 2012, 07:43

Hardcase, the officer hit the back of me at a give way - tut tut.

See, this actually really annoys me. Even, for example, if the tester thought it was clear to go and was surprised you didn't, number 1 rule is your priority is the car in front. That's really poor form.

Of course I may be blowing it out of proportion but a hits a hit. But it does give a bloody bad example to up and coming drivers if the tester isn't even courteous to fellow road users.

Well done though :) You're well on your way to being able to legally ride a scream machine haha

wharekura

19th January 2012, 08:51

Now I had time to rest after taking the afternoon off with the kids to watch the Smurfs (yay) I recall the following:
- Lots of turning, indications, give-ways and one stop sign (put both feet on ground)
- Kids in built up area, no dogs, 1 cyclist (make a point to turn head to watch out for them)
- Tap the side of the helmet to get tester to repeat instructions if the radio is unclear
- Two lane roundabout that proceeded to 80km area after a 30km area of road works (ensure to do 30km)
- Roundabout at 5xroads on return trip to base
- If made mistake, slowly and indicate to pull to the left, head check, indicate right and return to correct path
- 1 U-Turn. Mine was wide and easy but I know of one other person's Uturn test was narrow and I still could not do it without a foot on the road. So I didn't stress about it and moved on to other points of the practice.
- headlight on
- Took about 15mins

Testing Officer:
- Besides lightly tapping my rear fender at the give way, he was non-threatening and friendly
- He didn't take my licence off me - but did sight it. I thought they were suppose to hold it during the test.
- He mentioned I was allowed to do 80km at a certain section of road - this I thought no longer matters due to law change mid last year.
- Pre-ride check indicators, light, wof, reg, lplate, foot brake, hand brake (not horn). I assumed he checked the cc of the bike as the hyogv250 looks much bigger than a gn250, for example.
- He went on before the test about the route - don't freak on this because I lost track of what he was saying and I said that to him.
- Didn't give me feedback unless I asked - maybe he thought because of my age that I didn't give a damn about feedback and just wanted my licence. I actually do care as I want to be better.

The hardest:
- Knowing if my speedo was right but I let the officer know.

slofox

21st January 2012, 12:56

My ride for this Sunday, Back roads to Piopio, cut across, via Te Mapara to HW4, Kopaki rd, back to TeKuiti, home.

Will do it alone or if anyone wants to tag along, they're welcome. I'll leave Te A Caltex about 9.30.

You still riding this route tomorrow awa355?

awa355

21st January 2012, 15:22

Yep, If I/WE get onto SH4 and dont feel like doing the Kopaki loop, we can always just come up 4 to Te Kuiti. Have been told it's all sealed but may have the odd roadworks. I want to do the backroads to Piopio and thru Aria.

Another option could be, from Aria down Totoro rd and hit HW3 just above Mahoenui. My mob is 027 6923454.

If I know for sure, someone wants to tag along, we can leave anytime from 8.30, 10 at the latest.

If I go on my own, I will continue up Oparure rd past Mairoa rd and ride thru Ngapaenga, Waitanguru. Piopio. This stretch has a fair bit of gravel so wont suit most riders. I'll have a couple of maps with me.

BigAl

21st January 2012, 16:50

I'll be giving it a miss as went for a fairly long ride today, pays to watch out for tractors and trucks on country roads at present as a couple nearly took me out today, coming around corners and taking up all the road.

Nailz

21st January 2012, 20:17

Howdy.New here.Might pop over and have a look tomorrow :)

5150

21st January 2012, 20:49

where is everyone meeting?

awa355

21st January 2012, 21:14

I'll make it as leaving the Te A Caltex stn at 9.30.

Warr

22nd January 2012, 12:35

Our Excursion this weekend The Gentle Annie & Gravel from Wairoa thru Lake Waikaremoana !!
I'm over gravel riding for ..... the moment !!
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150549055747422.408473.658227421&type=1&l=ae91715e85

Nailz

22nd January 2012, 12:57

I turned up but no-one was there :doh:

slofox

22nd January 2012, 13:01

I turned up but no-one was there :doh:

awa355 did actually do the ride.

sil3nt

22nd January 2012, 13:09

I turned up but no-one was there :doh:
right place?

awa355

22nd January 2012, 14:28

I turned up but no-one was there :doh:

What time?

Nailz, I do opologise for not waiting right to the stated time. I had been there since 8.45 and by the time I left, a bit before 9.30. no one had showed so I thought "Buggar this, I'm going". Have sent a private message to you,

As for the run, it was neat. Light rain and drizzle for much of it ( 140 miles, k's?). I think the rain added something to the trip. Now to look for a pair of rainproof trousers.

The road from Piopio thru Aria, Mokauiti rd is brilliant. My 1st time through here, Ramaroa rd to HW4 fairly rough and patchy.

Have included a few photos taken on the Mairoa rd above Piopio, The Aria hotel??:laugh: and looking back at the country form the Ramaroa rd with the rain sweeping across. the valley.

wharekura

22nd January 2012, 15:40

nice bike awa. newbie - i do twilight runs around town every so often if interested

awa355

22nd January 2012, 19:42

nice bike awa. newbie - i do twilight runs around town every so often if interested

Is your Hyosang a cruiser or the sports model? I'm free most afternoons/evenings for rides. Not much interested in riding around town. Far nicer to do a ride on the country roads.

smoky

22nd January 2012, 20:29

Warr

22nd January 2012, 20:52

Thats a hard ride on a road bike dude, well done, was your pillion with you?
Yes Sue was on the back all the way :)

wharekura

23rd January 2012, 14:47

Is your Hyosang a cruiser or the sports model? I'm free most afternoons/evenings for rides. Not much interested in riding around town. Far nicer to do a ride on the country roads.
cruiser type, nothing compared to yours though. im still building up my confidence on open roads so i get the cornering right.

slofox

23rd January 2012, 15:05

Glenn from Boyd Motorcycles is running a one day ride on the 29th of January from Hamilton to Mike's Brewery in the Naki for lunch. Departs Boyds at 9:30am and follows some of Waikato's most stunning roads. I have already penciled it in my calendar (weather dependant ofcourse) :msn-wink:

Anybody doing this ride? I thought I might trundle along - according to Metservice, the weather should be favourable...

BigAl

23rd January 2012, 15:54

Sounds like a cool ride, will consider nearer the time.

Thanks for the heads up SF.

5150

23rd January 2012, 17:44

Anybody doing this ride? I thought I might trundle along - according to Metservice, the weather should be favourable...

count me in :yes:

The WASP might hang out with the Vixen :)

ckai

24th January 2012, 07:06

count me in :yes:

The WASP might hang out with the Vixen :)

There will be none of that fraternizing with the lesser class thank you very much :no:

Would be a cool ride. I wonder if I'm free.

5150

24th January 2012, 09:13

Would be a cool ride. I wonder if I'm allowed to take the 675 out.

Here, fixed that for you :whistle:

slofox

24th January 2012, 10:24

Just checked with Glenn at Boyd's about the ride this Sunday.

Departure time is 9.00am, not 9.30.

So if ya don't wanna hafta play catch up, be there at 9.00 or earlier.

5150

24th January 2012, 10:31

Just checked with Glenn at Boyd's about the ride this Sunday.

Departure time is 9.00am, not 9.30.

So if ya don't wanna hafta play catch up, be there at 9.00 or earlier.

:shit: you are right, just checked my email again and it is 9am. Apologies to everyone, my cock up :facepalm:
(be gentle on me)

ckai

24th January 2012, 13:54

Here, fixed that for you :whistle:

haha, I've already booked it for the 6th Feb.

:shit: you are right, just checked my email again and it is 9am. Apologies to everyone, my cock up :facepalm:
(be gentle on me)

:bash::2guns::spanking::Pokey:

5150

24th January 2012, 14:26

haha, I've already booked it for the 6th Feb.

:bash::2guns::spanking::Pokey:

Noice one dude :laugh:

5150

25th January 2012, 09:18

Weather forcast is looking good for the Sunday Boyd Motorcycle ride. Yay!!!!:wings:

wharekura

25th January 2012, 09:50

with all the daytonas, sonics and vixens (not to mention the testosterone abound) i think me and the humble hyo will feel like orangeboy while the men play rugby.

sil3nt

25th January 2012, 10:16

Sounds like they will be sticking to the main roads?

5150

25th January 2012, 10:36

Sounds like they will be sticking to the main roads?

Here is copy of Glenn's email re the route

Day Ride - January 29th

Mike’s Brewery – Urenui, North Taranaki

Leaving Boyds at 9am

Route – Hamilton, Pirongia, Otorohanga, Piopio, Mokau, Mt Messenger, Mikes Brewery for lunch.

sil3nt

25th January 2012, 10:39

Here is copy of Glenn's email re the route

Day Ride - January 29th

Mike’s Brewery – Urenui, North Taranaki

Leaving Boyds at 9am

Route – Hamilton, Pirongia, Otorohanga, Piopio, Mokau, Mt Messenger, Mikes Brewery for lunch.Yep saw that which according to google maps leaves very little room for back roads.

slofox

25th January 2012, 10:43

with all the daytonas, sonics and vixens (not to mention the testosterone abound) i think me and the humble hyo will feel like orangeboy while the men play rugby.

Don't believe it Wharekura - not all of us ride like loonies (me f'rinstance).

slofox

25th January 2012, 10:46

Yep saw that which according to google maps leaves very little room for back roads.

Yeah but that route takes in the Awakino Gorge...:devil2:

And you could always return round the back of Kawhia - if ya don't mind about 11km of gravel up to Marakopa. I've ridden it so it can't be very challenging.

Murray

25th January 2012, 11:40

Yep looks like a pretty big days ride and the Boyds groups generally do not muck around, so good riding to those going. Still looking at a pootle on the Monday (Anniversary Day). Might do Kiaua via the back roads. Anyone keen?? - pub night tonight see what peoples think??

5150

25th January 2012, 12:35

don't believe it wharekura - not all of us ride like loonies (me f'rinstance).

ahem...<_<

slofox

25th January 2012, 13:30

ahem...<_<

Oi oi oi! I'm a sedate ol' grampa man, me!

Murray

25th January 2012, 13:31

Don't believe it Wharekura - not all of us ride like loonies (me f'rinstance).

ahem...<_<

Oi oi oi! I'm a sedate ol' grampa man, me!

I think he meant "Amen"

slofox

25th January 2012, 13:32

I think he meant "Amen"

Ah. Right. That'd explain it then.

5150

25th January 2012, 13:33

I think he meant "Amen"

Naah, just had a wee dry throat there for a minute :laugh:

ckai

26th January 2012, 07:08

5150

26th January 2012, 07:21

mmmm decisions decisions, I wouldn't mind doing the Boyds ride this weekend but to do that I don't go with the missus to the in-laws in New Plymouth. And by not going I could get a crap load done at home to warrant going for a ride. But the ride goes practically to New Plymouth, which means I would have to at least pop into the in-laws...

:blink:

Might have to see how things are tomorrow and Saturday. Or I could just do the ride on Monday. I should really start Sonic II. Been a while.

It's sooo easy. Just toss a coin. Heads = go for ride with us on Sunday (Boyd's ride). Tails = Go on Boyd's ride with us on Sunday.

Tell the missus that the Daytona has to make up Triumph numbers. :shifty:

Trust me, you might thank me later:corn:

Murray

26th January 2012, 09:56

Monday 30
Fine apart from afternoon and evening cloud inland. Light winds and afternoon sea breezes.

Ride to Kaiaua, via Orini, te hoe etc etc
leaving Kingsgate Hotel Monday 30th (Auck Anniversary day) at 10 am should be back 2ish. About 220km all up.
Nigel unavailable, Milan & Donna just back from 2 weeks southisland and unavailable. mark & Shona (and new bike) indicated they would be coming so lets go for a pootle - in calendar

Murray

28th January 2012, 07:56

So anyone coming Monday or you all to busy anniversary day???

awa355

28th January 2012, 12:03

I'm working, so wont get there, sadly.

slofox

28th January 2012, 12:19

Doing the Boyd's ride. So all petrol money used on that...

mvw

28th January 2012, 17:45

So anyone coming Monday or you all to busy anniversary day???

I'm keen.

I see it in the calendar but didn't see an event thingy I could add myself to?

slofox

28th January 2012, 18:06

I'm keen.

I see it in the calendar but didn't see an event thingy I could add myself to?

You need to click on "AKLD Anniversary pootle" and add yourself there.

kevie

29th January 2012, 06:14

I'm keen.

I see it in the calendar but didn't see an event thingy I could add myself to?

I always find that too....... worked out the other day the site keeps logging me off, log back on up top of the screen and the "add me" shouuld re-appear again on the calander.

Only annoying thing with this site LMAO it logs me off all the time lol .... maybe I should be more active than lurking :innocent::confused:

Murray

29th January 2012, 09:24

Trina's finally registered on KB under the name Ike-bikie yet to set up profile as she needs to follow through on registration email sent to her!! looking forward to getting the bike out tomorrow!!

mvw

29th January 2012, 09:24

You need to click on "AKLD Anniversary pootle" and add yourself there.

Chur - got it.

For some reason I don't get a link on the "Day" view. Works fine from the "Week" view.

Murray

29th January 2012, 09:26

Chur - got it.

For some reason I don't get a link on the "Day" view. Works fine from the "Week" view.

Use the arrows to forward weeks at a time and then scroll down for days

Oh and ice180 is meeting us at Kaiaua for coffee

slofox

29th January 2012, 16:13

Boyds' Ride: Dat was one good ride! :yeah:

Have fun termorra all.

BigAl

29th January 2012, 17:15

Yep it was a good ride today must have been in excess of 30 bikes.

Terrific ride that awakino gorge and great to put a few faces to names.

5150

29th January 2012, 19:55

Boyds' Ride: Dat was one good ride! :yeah:

Have fun termorra all.

Yep it was a good ride today must have been in excess of 30 bikes.

Terrific ride that awakino gorge and great to put a few faces to names.

I hated every minute of it.:angry:

HAHA, just jokes. Loved it. Just over 400 clicks. Great turnout, great roads, great scenery and great beer :drinknsin

Ohh, and not a POPO in sight :no:

Thank you Glenn from Boyds for a great day out :niceone:

wharekura

29th January 2012, 21:05

Monday 30
\leaving Kingsgate Hotel Monday 30th (Auck Anniversary day) at 10 am should be back 2ish. About 220km all up.

Im still getting use to open roads with the cruiser - ive done morryville, cambridge, and horitu loop. I dont want to hold people up and did notice a bunch of other 250's going...what u think murray?

slofox

30th January 2012, 08:06

I hated every minute of it.:angry:

HAHA, just jokes. Loved it. Just over 400 clicks. Great turnout, great roads, great scenery and great beer :drinknsin

Ohh, and not a POPO in sight :no:

Thank you Glenn from Boyds for a great day out :niceone:

Only problem I had was filling up at Urenui. Quite expensive gas...

So much for the "war on speed" - as pointed out, not a single copper anywhere down that way. I followed a pair of SUV's, north of Te Kuiti, passing everything on the road at well over the limit, (leaving me way behind of course.) Coz me, I was very good all the way...:yes:

wharekura

30th January 2012, 21:20

Found part at pretty good price in usd http://www.richardhyosunggvgt.com/cometgt125250650rs.htm i got parts for my gv250 and it arrived in a week

Mite be useful for one of our riders since it came off (literally) here http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?q=pipinui&ll=-36.994147,175.273095&spn=0.002348,0.004823&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&channel=np&hq=pipinui&radius=15000&t=k&z=18

The main thing is he gets to ride another day

ckai

31st January 2012, 07:21

Good to hear the boyds ride went well. I decided I'd go for a little putt putt to Mata Mata to do some visting on Saturday. There really are cool roads out that way.

When I told Brooke I was thinking of going on the Boyds ride, she told me I should of because then I could have followed her back home! Oh well, busy bloody weekend anyway. Only had time for one ride.

Now I gotta break the piggy bank so I can fill the bike for this weekend.

5150

31st January 2012, 07:24

I followed a pair of SUV's, north of Te Kuiti, passing everything on the road at well over the limit, (leaving me way behind of course.) Coz me, I was very good all the way...:yes:

Did you fall asleep or just zoned out?:laugh:

wharekura

31st January 2012, 07:50

Monday 30
Ride to Kaiaua, via Orini, te hoe etc etc
leaving Kingsgate Hotel Monday 30th (Auck Anniversary day) at 10 am should be back 2ish. About 220km all up.

It was a great (and long) day but had heaps of fun. Thanks for organising it - if fine this weekend, am taking the family to Bay View pub :)

slofox

31st January 2012, 09:18

Did you fall asleep or just zoned out?:laugh:

There was quite a long queue of traffic - I couldn't be bothered trying to pass everything so just sat in line until I left the main road at Otorohanga.

nanahc

31st January 2012, 09:20

Murray

31st January 2012, 09:38

10 bikes left the Hotel at 10am with Shona showing off her new Gladius and D&M not coming after being to tired from their 3,000km south island trip.
Great conditions and good roads. Surprisingly everyone was in cruise mode and the 10 bikes pretty will ran as one group most of the way. Stopped at Kaiaua for a nice lunch and drink and decided to head back Clevedon way. All going great until Marks suspension stuffed out and locked up his back wheel. Nice tyre track and cloud of tyre smoke but he did well to keep it upright and not come off. Parked it up, pillioned back to hamilton. Many many thanks to dave and Tony who arranged a trailor back in Hamilton and went and picked it up. Last I heard at about 8.00 pm last night they were heading back with the bike. Back to the ride, we stopped at mercer for a Frappe (ask Kevie what that is if you dont know) and the guys orgainised the bike pick up then and staright back to Hams. Approx 265kms and good weather throughout and good company. Great to see the offers of help and assistance.

Caught up with Milan later in the day and planned a ride for next Monday (Waitangi day). Going to do Kihikihi, Mangakino, old taupo road, Arapuni, karapiro. Approx 220km with lunch at the Bus Stop cafe (NO EFTPOS). Some of the best roads in the Waikato so start arranging the day off and get your weekend work done on the Saturday & Sunday to leave Monday free. leaving Kingsgate Hotel carpark at 10 am and breakfast deal on from 9.00 am. Its in the calendar

5150

31st January 2012, 10:06

10 bikes left the Hotel at 10pm

Should have told me it was a night ride..... I would have tagged along for a cruise. :facepalm:

Murray

31st January 2012, 11:09

Should have told me it was a night ride..... I would have tagged along for a cruise. :facepalm:

Fixed - Thank you

5150

31st January 2012, 11:34

Fixed - Thank you

Anytime :)

ckai

31st January 2012, 12:08

Caught up with Milan later in the day and planned a ride for next Monday (Waitangi day). Going to do Kihikihi, Mangakino, old taupo road, Arapuni, karapiro. Approx 220km with lunch at the Bus Stop cafe (NO EFTPOS). Some of the best roads in the Waikato so start arranging the day off and get your weekend work done on the Saturday & Sunday to leave Monday free. leaving Kingsgate Hotel carpark at 10 am and breakfast deal on from 9.00 am. Its in the calendar

I more than likely would have been keen on this if it was Sunday. I'm being "schooled" on Monday. Got a bit done in the weekend so may go for another ride this weekend coming to get into the groove again.

Also, regarding the trailer, if anyone has any problems with their bikes and needs a trailer in the future, let me know. The past few weekends I've been teaching myself welding and have made up some wheel chocks that bolt into our trailer. Makes loading bloody easy. My welds will be getting a good test on Monday so if you hear I'm getting another bike next week - I need more practice :) They've held up to some decent "testing" so far - chock 4, concrete/hammer 0

mvw

31st January 2012, 22:12

All going great until Marks suspension stuffed out and locked up his back wheel. Nice tyre track and cloud of tyre smoke but he did well to keep it upright and not come off. Parked it up, pillioned back to hamilton. Many many thanks to dave and Tony who arranged a trailor back in Hamilton and went and picked it up. Last I heard at about 8.00 pm last night they were heading back with the bike.

See the amazing Hyosung transform into a cruiser before your very eyes! Gasp at the smell of the tyre smoke!! Thrill to the crazy fishtail motion and try to stop before it does!!!

So how, exactly, can you *break* a swingarm? Two photos attached (one for each piece). One is the shock linkage with part of the swingarm still attached, the other is looking up from below to whence it came. Nice one, eh? I am really not happy about this and what the consequences could have been ...

What I am happy about is how great everyone was! Thanks for the moral support, the help stashing the bastard (I'm still not on speaking terms with 'that bike'), a ride home and extra thanks for Dave and Tony for coming on a return trip with Tony's trailer. You guys have all been truly awesome.

5150

1st February 2012, 05:19

See the amazing Hyosung transform into a cruiser before your very eyes! Gasp at the smell of the tyre smoke!! Thrill to the crazy fishtail motion and try to stop before it does!!!

So how, exactly, can you *break* a swingarm? Two photos attached (one for each piece). One is the shock linkage with part of the swingarm still attached, the other is looking up from below to whence it came. Nice one, eh? I am really not happy about this and what the consequences could have been ...

What I am happy about is how great everyone was! Thanks for the moral support, the help stashing the bastard (I'm still not on speaking terms with 'that bike'), a ride home and extra thanks for Dave and Tony for coming on a return trip with Tony's trailer. You guys have all been truly awesome.

What scares me the most is the ammount of corrosion inside of the frame as well as around the break. Personally I would be going back to Hyosung NZ and having them investigate it. This is a serious safety issue and one that the company might have to investigate further. I wander how many other owners had similar experience??

insomnia01

1st February 2012, 06:57

:gob::gob: I'd be buying a lotto ticket if I where you buddy !!!!!

wharekura

1st February 2012, 07:28

What I am happy about is how great everyone was! Many of us know what its like being stranded, alone and stressed about what to do next (or maybe just me) and its a horrible - but humbling - feeling. The words "dont worry about it, we'll get it sorted" goes a long way.

ckai

1st February 2012, 12:08

See the amazing Hyosung transform into a cruiser before your very eyes! Gasp at the smell of the tyre smoke!! Thrill to the crazy fishtail motion and try to stop before it does!!!

So how, exactly, can you *break* a swingarm? Two photos attached (one for each piece). One is the shock linkage with part of the swingarm still attached, the other is looking up from below to whence it came. Nice one, eh? I am really not happy about this and what the consequences could have been ...

That's just nuts!! Surely an integral part of the structure of any vehicle should not just fail like that with it being involved in an accident. Seems a bit dodgy to me. I can totally get if it's just a freak thing but I'd still be telling the distributors. Not to get anything, just to make sure they are confident. That would be a lawsuit in the states. Hell, muppet drivers got their way when they kept flipping their SUVS.

5150

1st February 2012, 12:37

That's just nuts!! Surely an integral part of the structure of any vehicle should not just fail like that with it being involved in an accident. Seems a bit dodgy to me. I can totally get if it's just a freak thing but I'd still be telling the distributors. Not to get anything, just to make sure they are confident. That would be a lawsuit in the states. Hell, muppet drivers got their way when they kept flipping their SUVS.

That is a MAJOR failure indeed. :shit:

mvw

1st February 2012, 21:02

What scares me the most is the ammount of corrosion inside of the frame as well as around the break. Personally I would be going back to Hyosung NZ and having them investigate it. This is a serious safety issue and one that the company might have to investigate further. I wander how many other owners had similar experience??

The rusty area is the inside of the ripped-open swingarm and there's quite a bit on the exhaust, but the actual frame itself looks ok. I expect the rust weakened the swingarm but it was pretty light to start with. I'll definitely follow this up - I was very lucky it happened on a nice level straight and it could be a time-bomb for other owners.

I found this about a UK recall for this same model: http://korider.com/index.php?topic=7715.0 The there picture looks pretty damn similar.

caseye

1st February 2012, 21:05

Straight to Hyosung NZ mate and don't stop belting their front desk until you see a new bike in your garage. No BS this is worth that at least. Imagine you'd come off and no one had picked that it was because of a failure of a major component of the bike. This is failure of the worst kind and warrants any and all forms of redress.
As for the W L O R looking after people mate I'd be glad if I had a problem and was riding with them, great folk they are.

5150

2nd February 2012, 05:49

If the NZ ipmorter or Hysoung dosn't do anything about it, then Target or Fair Go and local consumer office is always a good step. Generally fear of bad publicity will ignite some fire under their asses

sil3nt

2nd February 2012, 07:48

Its a 2nd hand bike that is 9 years old. They will blame the previous owner(s).

5150

2nd February 2012, 07:58

Its a 2nd hand bike that is 9 years old. They will blame the previous owner(s).

It is still a serious issue, and if there is a record of recalls in other country, then surely they still have to look at the failure here in NZ. Otherwise, how many other timebombs are out there on the roads? I think this is a case of extremly good luck that it happened on a straight piece of road with no oncomming traffic. The consequences could have been much worse. After all, you don't see many bikes, old or new having a major failures of swing arms. And this looks like the corosion would have severely weakened the structure. Also by the look of these pics, the crack was there for quiet a while, and it just grew more untill it failed. You can check that by checking the corosion around the crack in the alloy

sil3nt

2nd February 2012, 08:01

It is still a serious issue, and if there is a record of recalls in other country, then surely they still have to look at the failure here in NZ. Otherwise, how many other timebombs are out there on the roads? I think this is a case of extremly good luck that it happened on a straight piece of road with no oncomming traffic. The consequences could have been much worse. After all, you don't see many bikes, old or new having a major failures of swing arms. And this looks like the corosion would have severely weakened the structure. Also by the look of these pics, the crack was there for quiet a while, and it just grew more untill it failed. You can check that by checking the corosion around the crack in the alloyI don't disagree with you. I just wouldn't get too hopeful. Perhaps a thread should be started in the "General Bike Ravings" area to let others know.

Here is a thread about it http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/71988-Hyosung-GT250-UK-recall-(2003-2004-models)

roadkillnz

2nd February 2012, 19:40

This other thread may be of interest to you mvw
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/71988-Hyosung-GT250-UK-recall-(2003-2004-models)

kevie

2nd February 2012, 20:54

Not sure who you would go to ..... maybe talk to LTSA and they can advise on the procedure to alert a vehicle defect in NZ here, but consumers institute surely would know.
I recon print off the overseas info you found and talk to the NZ distributor of the bike, show then pics of your frame and failure and the comparable overseas recall photos to show its their failure not rough treatment, even a roughly ridden bike should handle the frame stresses.

Suggest to them you are planning to take it to Consumers,the LTSA and media and I'm sure they will do all they can to "keep you quiet" might get a new bike out of it, to repair yours would require re-certification and all the bullshit that goes with it

Murray

3rd February 2012, 07:31

Monday 6
Fine with a few cloudy periods.Light winds.

All looking good for Monday and a good number already registered in the Calendar.

Look forward to seeing you then (I accept your apologies Mark and understand)

awa355

3rd February 2012, 11:47

If I get a few hours sleep, I may meet up with you all at Kihikihi.

Also if anyone does breakdown in the area, I always have my trailer to go out and pick up. Have a heavy plank as a ramp.

kb_SF1

3rd February 2012, 17:01

Pukekohe Classic Festival Sat & Sunday, going to both days and looking to take the Laverda up on Sunday. Old bikes and good racing:2thumbsup

pc220

4th February 2012, 06:10

If you lot are going to be riding right past my house there really is no excuse not to sort my shit out and finally tag along. I am really getting sick of busting my arse working around the house as bike after bloody bike goes past , thinking to myself 'whos the bloody mug here ?.:facepalm:

IkieBikie

4th February 2012, 09:38

Pukekohe Classic Festival Sat & Sunday, going to both days and looking to take the Laverda up on Sunday. Old bikes and good racing:2thumbsup

So that leaves Monday free for the LOR ride!!!

blue35

5th February 2012, 21:52

I won't make the Hamilton departure, but will meet up with you all at Kihikihi.

awa355

6th February 2012, 05:45

I'll be sleeping, so dont expect me at Kihikihi. Enjoy the ride.

BigAl

6th February 2012, 14:43

Great ride today, thanks Murray & Millian.

Supertwin Don

6th February 2012, 15:14

+1 to BigAl's comment - apart from the lack of bikes at the MANGAKINO stopover - and the slow chips ! Murray better watch out - his runs are getting a reputation for breaking bikes ! :eek:

pc220

6th February 2012, 15:23

How was the detour from Old Taupo to the Arapuni Dam ?

Misred

6th February 2012, 17:49

slofox

6th February 2012, 17:58

I really enjoyed that ride - thanks to all involved.

Interesting little "event" on the forest road, eh..? :whistle:

kevie

6th February 2012, 18:20

I agree ..... awesome ride and a really good turnout, some fantastic roads

:Police: and good thing that cop hadn't been to spec savers eh :shutup:

awa355

6th February 2012, 18:25

I slept pass the time of the ride. Phill and I went for a late run this afternoon. Through Maungatatari, Arapuni, a bite at Putaruru then back thru' Waotu rd to Te A. Lots of bikes on the road.

nanahc

6th February 2012, 18:33

Awesome ride today :niceone: thanks Mil's.

Unfortunately I had a lil whoopsy........ with a bit of help thanks to a fellow rider :ar15:........... he reached his arm out to my 12 yr old pillion for a fist pump, my son leaned right out to try and connect with the other rider, the leaned was enough for me to lose the bALANCE OF MY BIKE and we went over!! thank god we weren't moving :shit: We are both fine, but my bike suffered some deep scratches and broke the end of the gear lever off..... was a lil hard riding home with out the nobbie bit that you use to change gear.

Nasty, where did that happen? was it somewhere round cambridge where we went the wrong way. Eye for an eye for shonas bike was it.
Good ride though, lots of fun.

sil3nt

6th February 2012, 18:47

he reached his arm out to my 12 yr old pillion for a fist pump,lesson learnt. Never fist a stranger.

JakeTehMuss

6th February 2012, 18:50

Awesome ride today :niceone: thanks Mil's.

Unfortunately I had a lil whoopsy........ with a bit of help thanks to a fellow rider :ar15:........... he reached his arm out to my 12 yr old pillion for a fist pump, my son leaned right out to try and connect with the other rider, the leaned was enough for me to lose the bALANCE OF MY BIKE and we went over!! thank god we weren't moving :shit: We are both fine, but my bike suffered some deep scratches and broke the end of the gear lever off..... was a lil hard riding home with out the nobbie bit that you use to change gear.

:wait: I am the one to blame for that. :facepalm: I realise now how stupid that little stunt of mine was I'm sorry..... Send me a PM so I can help get your bike fixed. Glad to hear your both fine.
If it means anything Karma caught up to me with diesel on the outside of a roundabout on Avalon Dr. :mad:

Misred

6th February 2012, 19:18

I agree ..... awesome ride and a really good turnout, some fantastic roads

:Police: and good thing that cop hadn't been to spec savers eh :shutup:

lol..... :msn-wink:

Misred

6th February 2012, 19:20

Nasty, where did that happen? was it somewhere round cambridge where we went the wrong way. Eye for an eye for shonas bike was it.
Good ride though, lots of fun.

No... Grey St lights, Hamilton. We are sisters now :)

Misred

6th February 2012, 19:22

lesson learnt. Never fist a stranger.

Oh YEAH, big lesson for my boy!!!!

Maha

6th February 2012, 19:26

Those pics are at Whakamaru yes?

wharekura

6th February 2012, 20:02

Thanks murray and trina for another great day and for sticking back with us 250s. just as well i just had the one at terapa tavern, there was a checkpoint at aberdeen drive and rifle range but i was fine.

BigAl

6th February 2012, 20:39

Those pics are at Whakamaru yes?

Yep, spot on.

Nice place for lunch:msn-wink:

rideon

6th February 2012, 20:49

I really enjoyed that ride - thanks to all involved.

Interesting little "event" on the forest road, eh..? :whistle:

A flash of the head lights & a little pointing of the finger is way better than the other option - a good bugger I would say :Oops:

ckai

7th February 2012, 07:16

Good little route around there. Much better to ride that in the warmer times, it's interesting in the cooler months. The trees make it bloody freezing. Looks like a bloody good turn out as well.

If there's a ride in 2 weeks time I might tag along. It's been too long. I would like to this weekend but I have a stag soiree on Saturday and the son's number 2 on Sunday. She's a busy time of year.

Warr

7th February 2012, 07:46

If there's a ride in 2 weeks time I might tag along........
Next Sunday 12th = Ulysses Toy Run .... Not. Tis 4 March
Following 19th = Paeora Street Races

5150

7th February 2012, 08:45

Next Sunday 12th = Ulysses Toy Run
Following 19th = Paeora Street Races

I thought Toy Run was first or seccond Sunday in March...:confused:

5150

7th February 2012, 09:16

12th of Feb (Sunday) There is also a Boyds ride to Nikau Cafe. Leaves Boyds 9am

ckai

7th February 2012, 09:27

Next Sunday 12th = Ulysses Toy Run
Following 19th = Paeora Street Races

Shit, is that the date of the following weekend?! OK might be booked for that as well (1st round of NZ SuperTourers). Right, so it seems I don't have a free weekend until after the 10th March! Bloody wedding season.

5150

7th February 2012, 10:06

Just checked. Cambridge - Hamilton Toy Run 2012 on 4th March.

slofox

7th February 2012, 10:10

A flash of the head lights & a little pointing of the finger is way better than the other option - a good bugger I would say :Oops:

I figured he probably thought something along the lines of "Holy shit - there's no way I'm gunna get turned round and catch these bastards any time soon - best I just try to slow the rest of the mob down..."

Course I was only doing 105 when he came past me...:innocent:

slofox

7th February 2012, 10:13

Just checked. Cambridge - Hamilton Toy Run 2012 on 4th March.

Notice HERE (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/146253-Waikato-Toy-Run)

5150

7th February 2012, 10:27

Notice HERE (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/146253-Waikato-Toy-Run)

Yup. that is where I checked it :laugh:

Warr

8th February 2012, 07:24

My bad ... I miss-read the Ulysses Ride List !! :(

Next Sunday 12th = Ulysses Toy Run
Following 19th = Paeora Street Races
Feb 19th = Paeora Street Races
March 4 = Ulysses Toy Run

Murray

9th February 2012, 07:46

No ride planned for this weekend. But if anyone interested a few of us are looking at going up to the classic bike racing at Hampton Downs on the Sunday.

let us know if anyone else is interested and we might convoy up there if the weathers good.

forecast has imnproved since last night
Fine spells and a few showers. Light winds

Anyone want to arrange something different please go ahead.

5150

9th February 2012, 09:17

Boyd's Ride to Nikau Cafe this Sunday. Leaving Boyd's at 9am.

sil3nt

9th February 2012, 10:31

Boyd's Ride to Nikau Cafe this Sunday. Leaving Boyd's at 9am.Sounds fun. Might try and make it. Will be first ride for a looooooooooooong time.

awa355

9th February 2012, 11:51

I'm going for a ride out to Raglin this evening. Probably turn off at Whatawhata about 6pm. Any body else want an ice cream?, watch the sunset over the harbour?

slofox

9th February 2012, 11:55

I'm going for a ride out to Raglin this evening. Probably turn off at Whatawhata about 6pm. Any body else want an ice cream?, watch the sunset over the harbour?

I'd come but I don't finish bloody work until 7.00pm...257143

Murray

9th February 2012, 12:15

Any body else want an ice cream?, watch the sunset over the harbour?

You sexy beast!! But Valentines isn't until Tuesday next week

5150

9th February 2012, 12:34

I'm going for a ride out to Raglin this evening. Probably turn off at Whatawhata about 6pm. Any body else want an ice cream?, watch the sunset over the harbour?

Doesn't that just sound so romantic?:love:

Almost like offering lollies to kids outside school grounds

awa355

9th February 2012, 13:45

Doesn't that just sound so romantic?:love:

Almost like offering lollies to kids outside school grounds

You got two shows sunshine:no::no::no::no:

I have got a couple of nice photgraphs of the harbour with the sun setting.

awa355

9th February 2012, 13:52

I'd come but I don't finish bloody work until 7.00pm...257143

If you were certain you would come, I/we could wait till then. That way I get my tea before the ride.

wharekura

9th February 2012, 14:16

5150

9th February 2012, 14:20

the thing is, many of them are speed demons and if it wasnt for tail end charlie i would be put off being a learner on a SLOW 250.

Us? Speed DEMONS????? :no: I think I am in the wrong forum :confused:

ckai

9th February 2012, 14:28

Us? Speed DEMONS????? :no: I think I am in the wrong forum :confused:

I would like to do a trip to raglan some weekend awa? im getting more confidence on the open road since im taking every opportunity when murray organises rides. the thing is, many of them are speed demons and if it wasnt for tail end charlie i would be put off being a learner on a SLOW 250.

You're just lucky the Daytona club hasn't gate crashed. Then you'll see some speed :) Us triumpy riders are nutters on the road! In fact, we do join you on most of the riders...we're just that fast :scooter:

:laugh:

In all seriousness, has the group gotten faster since I haven't been riding? I used to like hanging back every so often to watch lines taken (mainly because I couldn't keep up with the leaders :) ). Made for interesting viewing at times.

5150

9th February 2012, 14:33

I used to like hanging back every so often to watch lines taken (mainly because I couldn't keep up with the leaders :) ). Made for interesting viewing at times.

You would have been astounded at some of the lines, passing and speed on the last Boyd's ride. :eek:
I thought I was quick, until certain few passed me on inside as well as on the outside of a corner, and that was while I was mid corner with my knee on the deck :crazy:

ckai

9th February 2012, 15:09

You would have been astounded at some of the lines, passing and speed on the last Boyd's ride. :eek:
I thought I was quick, until certain few passed me on inside as well as on the outside of a corner, and that was while I was mid corner with my knee on the deck :crazy:

haha I bet. I got that a bit on Monday at my Training day. But then I know I'm not quick :) I did enjoy passing the one guy in my group though. It's scary when you're not allowed braking :shit:

awa355

9th February 2012, 15:24

I would like to do a trip to raglan some weekend awa? im getting more confidence on the open road since im taking every opportunity when murray organises rides. the thing is, many of them are speed demons and if it wasnt for tail end charlie i would be put off being a learner on a SLOW 250.

I'm off work this weekend. Happy to sit back and run at 80-90k's if thats your comfort zone. It's not hard to let the faster traffic past. Steady riding on the open road is a lot more enjoyable than town riding. Just PM me if you want a run somewhere.

Murray

9th February 2012, 15:31

I'm off work this weekend. Happy to sit back and run at 80-90k's if thats your comfort zone. It's not hard to let the faster traffic past. Steady riding on the open road is a lot more enjoyable than town riding. Just PM me if you want a run somewhere.

He's not that slow and can ride comfortably at 100-110. Speaking with Milan and Nigel last night they commented that TEC was not to far behind the main group at all times on Sunday.

Murray

9th February 2012, 15:32

In all seriousness, has the group gotten faster since I haven't been riding? I used to like hanging back every so often to watch lines taken (mainly because I couldn't keep up with the leaders :) ). Made for interesting viewing at times.

Nope pretty much the same - 18 bikes on Sunday for a great day out

Murray

9th February 2012, 15:35

Anyway: I have a friend whose Grandmother has a bucket list and on the list is a ride in a motrorcycle sidecar.

Anyone know of anyone who would take a 78 year old lady for a spin in their sidecar????

slofox

9th February 2012, 16:34

If you were certain you would come, I/we could wait till then. That way I get my tea before the ride.

Nah - got a practice at 7.45pm as well...no leisure for wicked people like me...maybe next time though.

wharekura

9th February 2012, 16:48

I'm off work this weekend.... Steady riding on the open road is a lot more enjoyable than town riding. im super keen for this saturday if its fine, the wife will be following in the car as we are planning on doing some surfing with the kids. And I agree with riding in the open road. did the kaiaua trip with murray and the gang two weekends ago and it was great - got me hooked.

if anyone else keen for a 100kph cruze, leaving hazelwood ave, dinsdale (my boy would love to see the bikes - the wife may not though) to raglan, please let me know.

rideon

9th February 2012, 19:02

He's not that slow and can ride comfortably at 100-110. Speaking with Milan and Nigel last night they commented that TEC was not to far behind the main group at all times on Sunday.

Apart from the little 'blow out' through the forest, which could have lightened the wallet somewhat ...:Police:...... the so called 'speed demons' kept it at just a tad over 110 most of the day. The experiance the front guys have, means that, at that pace there's not too many corners that slow us down. That's where we tend to pull away from the middle group & the TEC's. At no stage during the day did the front guys wait for more that 3-4 mins for the TEC (except when we lost MzTulip :laugh: ). A very enjoyable ride considering the 18 bikes & range of experiance. LOR continue to encourage all levels of ability on our rides and always will.

awa355

9th February 2012, 19:30

im super keen for this saturday if its fine, the wife will be following in the car as we are planning on doing some surfing with the kids. And I agree with riding in the open road. did the kaiaua trip with murray and the gang two weekends ago and it was great - got me hooked.

if anyone else keen for a 100kph cruze, leaving hazelwood ave, dinsdale (my boy would love to see the bikes - the wife may not though) to raglan, please let me know.

Had a neat ride out to Raglan this evening. a bite to eat and the ride back was brilliant, the late sun behind me, the cop car in front,

Wharekura, What time would you want to go out on Saturday? As it's our 37th anniversary this week, I may have 'be nice' to someone on Saturday. will be in touch.

I will be at Boyds in the morning for a new front tyre. might have a wander around the bikeshops while waiting.

wharekura

10th February 2012, 08:38

Wharekura, What time would you want to go out on Saturday? I will text in the morning as according to metservice there will be showers.

wharekura

10th February 2012, 08:44

Apart from the little 'blow out' through the forest, which could have lightened the wallet somewhat ...:Police:...... I saw one officer while I was behind car&boat. I assume s/he looked in the rear vision while watching us zoom past, and took note of regos? Cause if thats the case I'd better start putting aside some $

Murray

10th February 2012, 12:39

Kerry

Any update on cancer baton run 3rd March

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/145216-Cancer-Society-Ride-Relay-Saturday-3-March-2012/page13

kb_SF1

10th February 2012, 16:31

All coming along well, Mark is checking out a meeting place west of Hn this weekend for the Hn and Akld riders to meet before heading down to Te Kuiti. Looks like we will have details next week.

Plans are well progressing well, looks like we will meet the NP leg riders at Te Kuiti mid afternoon then into Hn the shortest way, on to Akld and the relay on Nth Shore.

I',m planning to ride Te Kuiti to Akld. looks like there will be a good number riding with the baton all the way.
I'm looking to get to the club night wed if work allows and give as much inf as I can, if I can't get there I text you.

KB

BigAl

10th February 2012, 16:41

I saw one officer while I was behind car&boat. I assume s/he looked in the rear vision while watching us zoom past, and took note of regos? Cause if thats the case I'd better start putting aside some $

Nah you'll be right mate, no way they could read your plate from rear view mirror.

Advantage of riding in a group is Popos doesn't know which bike he locked on to, mind you they could try and do all riders so big advantage in not being last:niceone:

wharekura

10th February 2012, 16:51

since i cant flutter my eye lashes or pull out my chest if i get pulled ova, i just go to the officer "its a hyosung 250 - they dont go that fast or they'll break apart"

kevie

10th February 2012, 17:06

awa355

11th February 2012, 14:17

If there is no organised ride for tomorrow, Phil and I thought we might to the Kawhia-harbour rd/Marakopa-Waitomo circut.

Anyone wants to come along, Phill will leave Hamilton about 9.45. We'll leave my place at 10am. My mob is 027 6923454 if you want to join in.

An alternative, depending on the weather could be a Kopu-Whangamata-Waihi loop. (added, sunday morn.)

kb_SF1

11th February 2012, 17:08

3 rounds of Classic Bike racing at Hampton tomorrow with the Post Classics having 3 races as well. Hot up there today and heading back tomorrow morning.:wings:

philmc

12th February 2012, 07:31

leaving gull melville ss @9.45 for ride to kawhia. will pick up aw355 on way

Warr

12th February 2012, 17:17

Went on the Boyds ride to Nikau Caves Cafe and back down the coast with great views of Mt Karioi to Te Akau Wharf which is across the Raglan harbour.
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150603330767422.415304.658227421&type=1&l=99152a2913

Here is the route taken including lots of Gravel ! http://g.co/maps/8gfbr

Glenn showed some of us an interesting site
Its a Vortec Wind-turbine perched on a hill past the Caves Cafe
257385
Some extra reading here ... http://www.y23.com/global/vortec/

sil3nt

12th February 2012, 20:03

wharekura

13th February 2012, 07:38

Anyone wants to come along, Phill will leave Hamilton about 9.45.Gardening and roof painting happened that day - went to raglan on saturday with the wife following and she said i was going to slow. so going to get a bike mount for an android phone and calibrate speed with android speedo app.

ckai

13th February 2012, 09:07

Glenn showed some of us an interesting site
Its a Vortec Wind-turbine perched on a hill past the Caves Cafe
257385
Some extra reading here ... http://www.y23.com/global/vortec/

I only skimmed over it but was it due to finances or being a bit before it's time that it didn't come to anything. Interesting though. Bloody ugly! They'd suit tidal generation.

ckai

13th February 2012, 09:11

Gardening and roof painting happened that day - went to raglan on saturday with the wife following and she said i was going to slow. so going to get a bike mount for an android phone and calibrate speed with android speedo app.

I know the Daytona's speedo is out by about 6kms. Brooke followed me in the car once and said I was riding like a nana. Followed her and I was doing 112 on the bike when she said she was 109. Obviously the car's out too. I get the same 6km/h differences from all the speed signs I go past. Never done the phone check thing. I really should get a waterproof phone mount for my bike as well. Although I'm yet to use GPS on it (maybe cause I don't have a mount :))

awa355

13th February 2012, 11:28

BigAl

13th February 2012, 12:43

Get a Speedo Healer, most speedos are out by 5-10% plus different sprockets/profile tyres muck up your speedo as well.

They are real easy to install and calibrate.

slofox

13th February 2012, 13:12

You will find every speedo ever made probably reads fast. My XVS650 reads four k's faster than the GPS at a 100kph. And thats more accurate than my CBF250 and my Nissan Pulsar were.

A TV programme looked at car speedo reading errors last year. An indicated 8 kph faster than the true speed at 100kph isn't unusual.

Years ago, I was told it is due to the twist that occurs in the speedo cable between the front hub and the dial. I dont know whether that's true or not, or if electricaly wired speedos are more accurate.

Electronic speedos are no more accurate. My gixxer was +9% until I speedohealed it...

Get a Speedo Healer, most speedos are out by 5-10% plus different sprockets/profile tyres muck up your speedo as well.

They are real easy to install and calibrate.

USUALLY...quite apart from the fact that you need baby sized hands to get to the wiring on the gixxer, my speedohealer had a component that was a fraction off spec. My bike and two others in the world would not work with it in place. SpeedoTech had to make me up several units before they got one to work. I should add that they went to enormous efforts to get it right. But the speedo is now totally in agreement with the GPS. Until the tyres wear down that is. Then it's 1% out...

wharekura

13th February 2012, 13:32

speedo healer is over 150$ even at my reduced rate of purchase. i can borrow the misses android phone, get a waterproof casing mount for 50$ at most, download a free android gps speedo app that works on full display (almost 4"). tested in the car on Saturday on the way to raglan and proved very successful - so next is a bike mount.
Issues and solutions:
1. Sun glare = get "sun visor" for the casing
2. Battery power = take spare battery
3. Rain (not sure on this one yet)
4. Getting pinched = take it out of case and use the unit for its original intent, a phone

There will be other issues such as gps loss in tunnels etc but the idea is to get a feeling on how much the speed is out by so can stick to speed limit if kiwi law decides to make the 4km speed threshold permanent. We pay enough in regos and fuel tax - no need to give any more.

The other core benefit of using the phone is that if TEC gets sick of following me one day, I can at try and find my way back via google maps / navigator. (if there is service)

This article reminded me of my near miss with Mark 3 weekends ago with the lor group ride to Kaiaua:
http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/motoring/blogs/the-car-club/6408649/Group-riding-be-aware-of-the-road-rules

Murray

13th February 2012, 15:01

I'm away this weekend so if anyone wants to plan a ride please do so. Paeroa races are on and thats always a good option for a Sunday ride, we have been a couple of times over previous years and well worth going if you haven't been. Set ups pretty good too with storage areas for your gear at about $5 a bag and some good bike gear stalls and facilities to watch some pretty good racing.

Following week is Westpac Helicopter Ulysses ride in Auckland leaving Karaka at 9.00 a.m. I think. I will be looking at going on this as it is a hugely worthwhile cause to assist. Unfortunately Bikes, Blues and BBQ is not on the same day this year and we have to wait or 01 April for that ride!!!

ckai

13th February 2012, 15:12

You will find every speedo ever made probably reads fast. My XVS650 reads four k's faster than the GPS at a 100kph. And thats more accurate than my CBF250 and my Nissan Pulsar were.

A TV programme looked at car speedo reading errors last year. An indicated 8 kph faster than the true speed at 100kph isn't unusual.

All vehicle manufacturers build in a a speedo tolerance. They say it's in the interests of safety (if you're going to use the speed limit as a target we'll help make you drive/ride slower) but I'd say it's more to do with covering their asses.

Get a Speedo Healer, most speedos are out by 5-10% plus different sprockets/profile tyres muck up your speedo as well.

They are real easy to install and calibrate.

I don't have an issue with speedo inaccuracies unless it was say 10km/h out. It's always a nice "bonus" if you ever get pulled up being a criminal thinking you were doing 20km/h over the limit and you're told you were only doing 12km/h over :eek:. Do not reply "really? I thought I was going faster" haha

slofox

13th February 2012, 16:10

I don't have an issue with speedo inaccuracies unless it was say 10km/h out.

I tolerated a 7% over-read on the SV for two years without a problem. But the 9% was enough to confuzzle me. Tried to sort it but gave up eventually...

wharekura

14th February 2012, 09:59

Im keen to bike up if fine - anyone else? If its a group ride then need one of u experienced fellas to take lead and another to take tail. 25$ entry http://www.battleofthestreets.co.nz/

mvw

15th February 2012, 22:10

Hyosung NZ have talked to the factory, who are going to supply a replacement swingarm for my GT250!

Good on you, Hyosung, good on you Hyosung NZ!

nanahc

15th February 2012, 23:56

Hyosung NZ have talked to the factory, who are going to supply a replacement swingarm for my GT250!

Good on you, Hyosung, good on you Hyosung NZ!

As they should. good to hear they sorted you out, lets just hope it didnt do any other damage to the bike.

wharekura

16th February 2012, 06:08

Hyosung NZ have talked to the factory, who are going to supply a replacement swingarm for my GT250!Good - now maybe I will have a fellow 250 to be with during group rides.:scooter::scooter:

ckai

16th February 2012, 07:13

Did they put up much fight or were they pretty good to deal with it? Good to hear it's getting sorted without you having to lose out.

As they should. good to hear they sorted you out, lets just hope it didnt do any other damage to the bike.

This is right. I hope it'll get looked over for safety reasons.

wharekura

16th February 2012, 08:34

IkieBikie

16th February 2012, 11:47

dont think im a snob - I used to go to the schooner bar by the old bus center in auckland cbd in the late 90s (was a colorful time) - but if you want a change for one nite here is an idea that works out to be 4$ a glass http://www.grabone.co.nz/waikato/keystone-monteiths-bar-5

Whats the TAB like and will they have the 2 x $50 bartab draws and burger meal deal and cheap menu and all 3 Sky sport channels and can you get Lion product there??? Go for it

wharekura

16th February 2012, 12:02

Whats the TAB like and will they have the 2 x $50 bartab draws and burger meal deal and cheap menu and all 3 Sky sport channels and can you get Lion product there???If it had all that then it wouldn't be a change :)

5150

16th February 2012, 12:04

Whats the TAB like and will they have the 2 x $50 bartab draws and burger meal deal and cheap menu and all 3 Sky sport channels and can you get Lion product there??? Go for it

You don't ask for much, do you?

You forgot to ask about valet parking for the bike and red carpet at the door :rolleyes:

Murray

16th February 2012, 15:36

And staff discounts cause I think I know someone who works there??????

caseye

16th February 2012, 19:25

Bloody Tronites don't want much for nicks do they. LOL hey guys, The schooner was a hell of a Pub back in the day. I too used to frequent it a bit, never any hint of trouble while I was there though.
IkieBikie that red carpet? where do i get some from??
Te he he.
Missed you on Monday, works a bummer aye.
You guys gunna come stop over this week?

Murray

17th February 2012, 08:04

Missed you on Monday, works a bummer aye.
You guys gunna come stop over this week?

The current word is YES we will come up to Auckland stay the night with you and go on the Westpac Trust Charity ride leaving Karaka Sales yards at 9.00 a.m. Sunday Morning 26th Feb (thats right isnt it??)

However as I learnt a long time ago "its always a womens perogative to change her mind"

For anyone else wanting to get involved there will be a Ulysses group heading up and I am sure Jim can provide details etc

IkieBikie

17th February 2012, 23:31

Hi guys, in Palmerston North. Been at working mans club for the night if your riding over the weekend have a safe one. lots of bikes on the road heading to Paeroa. Some going really fast!!!!!

awa355

18th February 2012, 14:32

wharekura

18th February 2012, 15:21

Sunday 19th,, In the afternoon I might do a run through the back roads behind Otorohanga and onto Te Kuiti. About 70 k's then find a way back to Te A without using SHW3. I'll leave the Te A caltex stn at 1.30 pm.i'll meet you there 1:30pm - im giving paeroa a miss after what u said :)

insomnia01

19th February 2012, 08:30

Sunday 19th,, In the afternoon I might do a run through the back roads behind Otorohanga and onto Te Kuiti. About 70 k's then find a way back to Te A without using SHW3. I'll leave the Te A caltex stn at 1.30 pm.

I may join you but dont hang about if I'm not there, to nice a day to be STILL decorating :brick::brick:

wharekura

19th February 2012, 08:56

i assume it is on the main highway from what i found on google maps?
glad im not the only one painting - way too hot

insomnia01

19th February 2012, 09:35

i assume it is on the main highway from what i found on google maps?

98 Ohaupo Rd thats the one..... well at least the paint will dry today !! :eek5::eek5::eek5:

Murray

20th February 2012, 10:30

Details for Sunday's Westpac Charity ride with Ulysses

http://www.ulysses.org.nz/hamilton/html/runs_calendar.html

Me and Trina going up Saturday night - might see you there??

wharekura

20th February 2012, 13:02

Sunday 19th,, In the afternoon I might do a run through the back roads behind Otorohanga and onto Te KuitiThanks to awa, inson and paulmc. great to follow stgab to warn me about the fun loose gravel. would of stayed for post match ride - but like inson, had painting to do. next time.

IkieBikie

20th February 2012, 14:02

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/146966-Rescue-Helicopter-Charity-Ride

Murrays put a calendar entry up for the charity ride on Sunday. As we will both be in Auckland already we have not registered.

Details above of another thread asking for people to attend

Murray

21st February 2012, 07:37

Calendar has been updated for cancer baton run on Saturday 3rd March. Meeting Auckland riders at Pirongia at 2.30 so I will be heading out from the Hotel about 1.30 so I have time for a coffee at Pirongia. Anyone want to leave from the Kingsgate Hotel let me know and I will wait for you.

Note the Cambrdige Hamilton Toyrun is on the following day and Jim has put a calendar entry in for that!!

Murray

23rd February 2012, 07:16

Jim has kindly offered to host a bite to eat around his place after the Toyrun on the 4th of March. Please advise through this thread whether you will be attending!!!!

More details will follow closer to the time

Murray

28th February 2012, 13:53

So no-ones doing the Toyrun?? Wheres everyone gone?? Looking at leaving from Kingsgate Hotel 9.30 ish Sunday morning and taking a slighly longer run down to Cambridge. Whose keen??

wharekura

28th February 2012, 13:58

the lone 250 is always keen :scooter:

Mrs JMK

28th February 2012, 14:48

Murray, you mustnt of checked the calendar we are registered ;) See you Sunday morning we happy to go the long way to Cambridge

ckai

28th February 2012, 15:13

So no-ones doing the Toyrun?? Wheres everyone gone?? Looking at leaving from Kingsgate Hotel 9.30 ish Sunday morning and taking a slighly longer run down to Cambridge. Whose keen??

busy busy busy busy. Got a stupid wedding this weekend then another next weekend. I had to take the bike to my final suit fitting today just to have a run on it. I'll be happy after next weekend. May even come for a ride with you lot :shit:

Murray

28th February 2012, 15:46

Murray, you mustnt of checked the calendar we are registered ;) See you Sunday morning we happy to go the long way to Cambridge

So will this be the first outing with the group on the mighty GN250 or pillioned by Mr JMK???

May even come for a ride with you lot :shit:

Why does this make me think of the Battersea power station?????

Did Westpac helisopter ride on Sunday - AMAZING - so many bikes. They ran out of badges with only 1/2 the bikes there! To ride the motorway with one lane as far as the eye could see filled with bikes, when we were mid pack, knowing there were just as many behind us was great.
Mark (Caseye) will also be coming down from Auckland to join us on Sunday so it should be good and lots of 250's David!!.

OH yeah HAPPY BIRTHDAy FOR MONDAY SORRELBOY (Nigel). I'm sure the beer will taste sweet tomorrow night!!

Mrs JMK

28th February 2012, 20:54

So will this be the first outing with the group on the mighty GN250 or pillioned by Mr JMK???

GS had a run at the weekend already for this weekend :) Just dont mention my little GN sitting in the garage although suppose at least it not sitting on its lonesome lol

Murray

29th February 2012, 13:23

Dead keen as well. I'll have a talk to our boss and some others at the company and see if we can get a decent group. This is so what we're in too. In fact, I'd be bloody disappointed if we couldn't get at least 4 bikes from work alone.

How did you get on with this for the cancer relay baton ride on Saturday?? I note only kevie, kerry and myself registered from Hams. Anyone else keen to do a ride to Te Kuiti and back up to Ngaruawahia??

Calendar has been updated for cancer baton run on Saturday 3rd March. Meeting Auckland riders at Pirongia at 2.30 so I will be heading out from the Hotel about 1.30 so I have time for a coffee at Pirongia. Anyone want to leave from the Kingsgate Hotel let me know and I will wait for you.

sil3nt

29th February 2012, 15:29

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/147336-Hamilton-bike-parking-your-input-needed

ckai

29th February 2012, 15:45

How did you get on with this for the cancer relay baton ride on Saturday?? I note only kevie, kerry and myself registered from Hams. Anyone else keen to do a ride to Te Kuiti and back up to Ngaruawahia??

No go. Turns out everyone wants staff this weekend so the people that were penciled in have been put to work. The old man was keen but he's having to sort some issues out on the farm. If it stayed quiet like it has the last few weekends we would have 3 keen for a putt-putt.

What time you reckon you'll be leaving Te Kuiti?

sil3nt

1st March 2012, 08:38

Hampton Downs monday anyone? 4pm onwards.

sil3nt

1st March 2012, 10:38

To those that did that last twilight day how many kms did you cover?

bi-winning

1st March 2012, 16:58

To those that did that last twilight day how many kms did you cover?

I have no idea about how many km's, but we were out for pretty much 3 x 15 min periods. So not a lot at all. So is there another Honda night on next monday? Man, tempting if there is. The last one was an epic time. Could be $80 well spent

bi-winning

1st March 2012, 17:06

To those that did that last twilight day how many kms did you cover?

BTW: From my experience last time, I would not start off in the slowest group. There were too many real beginners holding up the track. The middle group looked a lot better for anything bigger than a 250. Mind you, I'm sure you could start in the slow one for your first few laps, then go up if you wanted too.

It's an awesome experience, and the track is wicked. The smoothness alone blew me away, its just so god dam smooth.

wharekura

1st March 2012, 18:46

... the track is wicked. The smoothness alone blew me away, its just so god dam smooth.
Unlike the damn road that the vilagrad winery is on - today went for a practice ride to get vilagrad tickets for the wigmore concert tomorrow and the wind gusts werent as bad as the pot holes.

kevie

1st March 2012, 20:27

How did you get on with this for the cancer relay baton ride on Saturday?? I note only kevie, kerry and myself registered from Hams. Anyone else keen to do a ride to Te Kuiti and back up to Ngaruawahia??

Have you seen the post re the baton run now being on the Sunday??

Owing to the storm passing oevr they have decided to postpone it 24 hours. the times are all the same tho and Im still happy to tag along on the Sunday

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/147397-Cancer-Ride-Postponment

Murray

2nd March 2012, 07:14

No go. Turns out everyone wants staff this weekend so the people that were penciled in have been put to work. The old man was keen but he's having to sort some issues out on the farm. If it stayed quiet like it has the last few weekends we would have 3 keen for a putt-putt.

What time you reckon you'll be leaving Te Kuiti?

I would think 3.30-4.00pm

Murray

2nd March 2012, 07:18

Have you seen the post re the baton run now being on the Sunday??

Owing to the storm passing oevr they have decided to postpone it 24 hours. the times are all the same tho and Im still happy to tag along on the Sunday

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/147397-Cancer-Ride-Postponment

Probably not going now. Will depend on how I feel after the Toyrun so will see on the day. May just pop out to Pirongia???

BigAl

2nd March 2012, 11:49

Sunday will suit me now Murray, would get out to Pirongia around 2pm, are you still expecting Auck riders around 2:30pm?

cheers.

Murray

2nd March 2012, 15:24

Sunday will suit me now Murray, would get out to Pirongia around 2pm, are you still expecting Auck riders around 2:30pm?

cheers.

I expect they will be there 2.30ish
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/145216-Cancer-Society-Ride-Relay-Saturday-3-March-2012/page15

I am sure kerry and kevie will still be going???
I will see whats happening after the Toyrun - might just pop down to Pirongia for a coffee or something?

kb_SF1

2nd March 2012, 16:32

Just back from a few days in the far north, yes going sunday, will be at the cafe beside the pub by 2:30 PM Sunday ready to go.

I'll ride someway towards akld, depends on time.

Kerry

Murray

3rd March 2012, 13:20

So no-ones doing the Toyrun?? Wheres everyone gone?? Looking at leaving from Kingsgate Hotel 9.30 ish Sunday morning and taking a slighly longer run down to Cambridge. Whose keen??

I note a number of LOR riders have registered in the calendar for the Toyrun tomorrow. If wanting to take an longer way down there (up to an hour) meet at the Kingsgate Hotel carpark to leave at 9.30 am. getting to Cambridge at 10.30 am. Forecast looks good.

kevie

4th March 2012, 06:07

I expect they will be there 2.30ish
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/145216-Cancer-Society-Ride-Relay-Saturday-3-March-2012/page15

I am sure kerry and kevie will still be going???
I will see whats happening after the Toyrun - might just pop down to Pirongia for a coffee or something?

Is everyone heading strait to the Pirongia Cafe or meeting at the Kingsgate first?
I take it we all finding our own way to the Kingsgate.

Just trying to talk wifeything into coming on the toy run with me :)
Shes just out of hospitla corinary care so not sure if I can twist her arm that far:killingme

BigAl

4th March 2012, 06:55

I'll go straight to Pirongia Kevie.

caseye

4th March 2012, 17:56

Many thanks to the Waikato Laxed Out Riders for allowing myself and ratbag to tag along. As always we enjoyed ourselves and the company was terrific, those roads are interesting to say the least Millen.I was lost within the first five minutes.
Thanks again guys and girls.

BigAl

4th March 2012, 18:29

Good to catch up with you guys at Pirongia, trip down to Tekuiti great with not much traffic.

Met up with Naki riders & Taupo guys and then headed back Nt, 7 of us including Kerry & Kevie.

I dropped off just before Whata, great day for a ride.

wharekura

4th March 2012, 21:30

259281otherwise this fellow would of got rsi with all the ticket writing he was doing this morning...

sil3nt

4th March 2012, 22:17

they had cops checking bikes on the toy run?

ckai

5th March 2012, 07:11

259281otherwise this fellow would of got rsi with all the ticket writing he was doing this morning...

what the hell? Is he actually writing tickets???

Murray

5th March 2012, 08:08

ckai

5th March 2012, 08:32

Three riders havent seen this song for a while.
Bit of a crock, heading to the Toyrun and turning left onto Morrinsville road coppa coming from left does U turn in front of the group (12 bikes) and pings the first 3 for not stopping at the stop sign "didnt see a foot going down". Dont know how he can see whether the right leg went down onto the ground and what the hell is he doing, doing a U turn in front of the group!!

QUOTA

"Sorry officer but we have sufficient witnesses to call bullshit. You had no way of knowing, and we also have sufficient witnesses to deem your U-turn to be extremely unsafe and nearly cause 4 vehicles to crash if it wasn't for their superior skills.

Tell you what, forget about the bullshit 'failure to stop' allegation and we'll forget about the 3 counts of careless driving you preformed"

Officer: "bite me!"

:buggerd:

Mrs JMK

5th March 2012, 16:10

Great to see you all, really enjoyed the ride to cambridge

insomnia01

6th March 2012, 07:49

<
Three riders havent seen this song for a while.
Bit of a crock, heading to the Toyrun and turning left onto Morrinsville road coppa coming from left does U turn in front of the group (12 bikes) and pings the first 3 for not stopping at the stop sign "didnt see a foot going down". Dont know how he can see whether the right leg went down onto the ground and what the hell is he doing, doing a U turn in front of the group!!

QUOTA

He would have looked at it from the angle that none of the leading 3 actually came to a complete halt which would require a foot to be placed on the ground, As it was pointed out to me by a chap in a Blue boiler suit sometime ago " A stop sign means exactly that, STOP " $80 fine & 20 D points if I remember correctly :weep::weep::weep:

St_Gabriel

6th March 2012, 16:32

Didnt know a foot down was compulsory to complete a stop, cause I can get a foot down whilst moving (well rolling slowly anyhow) and also can come to a complete stop and not put my feet down (but not for long)...

Still think the coppa was an arsehole, can we swap him for Rastuscat maybe?

rideon

6th March 2012, 18:44

Wether or not we stopped is not my issue and it will be challenged , but from where he was parked , it would be very unlikely he could see any of us put our right foot on the ground and that was one of his factors he stated in determining we didn't stop.
The other real issue was that on a main highway - he completed a U turn in front of us which required the front bikes to brake quite firmly to pull up behind him. Given the tragic results just last year with exactly the same maneuver, in front of a bike , i would expect the Popo to be a little more circumspect in even attempting to U turn in front of bikes !!!!
What the officious little man also seemed to ignore that most of us had soft toys strapped to the bikes and obviously heading out to participate in a worthy cause. What really pissed me off more - I saw him an hour later marshaling at Cambridge at the very event we were heading to - Tosser
On a nice clear day with good visibility up the road (2 k's at least) and turning left, a warning could have been an option if he felt we were being a little keen to proceed through a stop sign ( Not that we did :rolleyes:)

3 tickets in 1 pullover = QUOTA in my book - TOSSER (again) Rant over :motu:

insomnia01

6th March 2012, 19:42

witness reports go a long way, photo's of scene outlining u turn points etc,etc help also in cases like this I'm sure.....

Murray

7th March 2012, 12:00

3 tickets in 1 pullover = QUOTA in my book - TOSSER (again) Rant over :motu:

You grumpy because your another year older today???? HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

mikemike104

7th March 2012, 14:39

I was standing on the crn of Galloway and Cobham drive roundabout watching all the bikes go past (I was out getting bacon & eggs for a late breckfast) when when I thought to myself "I wonder if LOR are... oh there they go"

Should have checked the forum...

Mrs JMK

7th March 2012, 20:33

Happy Birthday Milan, hope you have had a great day

Murray

8th March 2012, 09:48

Good turn out at the "clubrooms" last night an looks like a few keen for a ride this Sunday.

If the weather holds out we are looking at heading down to Okoroire via French pass?

Saturday 10
Cloudy periods increasing. Light winds.
Sunday 11
Becoming cloudy, and rain developing. Northeast breezes

Leaving Kingsgate Hotel carpark at the later time of 11.00 am should be back by 3.00ish.

Please register in Calendar if going

5150

8th March 2012, 13:09

Murray

8th March 2012, 13:35

So if Sunday looks to be worse then Saturday, then wouldn't it make more sense to ride on Saturday? :confused:

We ride Sundays as a lot of the people we ride with work Saturdays or have sporting/children committments etc.

People are more than welcome to arrange times outside of Sunday

5150

8th March 2012, 14:25

We ride Sundays as a lot of the people we ride with work Saturdays or have sporting/children committments etc.

People are more than welcome to arrange times outside of Sunday

Fair Dinkum :cool:

wharekura

9th March 2012, 13:49

...or have sporting/children committments etc.
And this sunday is junior rugby weigh in - o the fun; i will miss mark on his new 600.

roadkillnz

9th March 2012, 17:44

If my back is feeling good enough, I hope to join the ride on Sunday. Hopefully see guys on Sunday.

mvw

9th March 2012, 20:04

Sorry you can't make it, wharekura, but hope to see you there, roadkillnz.

awa355

10th March 2012, 05:42

If I get a decent sleep Sunday morning, I'll turn up.

mvw

11th March 2012, 17:19

Thanks, Murray and Trina for organising and everyone who turned up. Mystery Creek is to the west you say? Hahaha ...

slofox

12th March 2012, 10:31

Thanks, Murray and Trina for organising and everyone who turned up. Mystery Creek is to the west you say? Hahaha ...

If you start from Cambridge it's west - ish...

nanahc

13th March 2012, 12:31

5150

13th March 2012, 12:40

sil3nt

13th March 2012, 12:41

ckai

13th March 2012, 12:50

Do any of you guys or girls have taillights with the indicators built into them? is so what do you think of them, do they do the job well enough or does it seem like people dont notice them( more than they usually dont notice bikes)
Ive found a nice one for my bike but not sure weather they are practical enough. Thought id see what peoples thoughts on them are.

I have one and I think 5150 has one (EDIT: there you go...testing people don't like him :)). But that's cause we're cool and ride Daytona's :) As for what I think of them, I like them hence why I have one but I also know mine is noticeable. I've seen one on a 6R and you couldn't see shit. Dunno what year that was. His was built different to mine in that when he braked and indicated, the side would flash amber than bright red so it was hard to tell the difference. With mine, when I indicate and brake, the red on the indicator side would turn off so it's much more noticeable.

His was also on a weird angle without the actual LEDS having a wide enough viewing angle.

My last WOF they mentioned I needed some extra indicators because they weren't really sure about it. I've since put a black strip of LEDS on my subframe but I was always going to do that. It wasn't because they said.

The way I figure, as long as people behind can see the brake light they'll slow down. If you're turning right, you move to the right so it's not like they're going to cut you off from behind. It's the front indicators that need the most attention. My opinion anyway.

The definitely tidy things up though.

5150

13th March 2012, 13:10

(EDIT: there you go...testing people don't like him :)).

Dunno why? I'm a lovable chap.... Really:innocent:

slofox

13th March 2012, 13:26

5150

13th March 2012, 13:33

wharekura

13th March 2012, 17:17

yep - have stick out indicators like my mums morry minor back in the 70's - couldnt miss those

slofox

14th March 2012, 11:37

yep - have stick out indicators like my mums morry minor back in the 70's - couldnt miss those

I didn't miss one of those once years ago...zoomed past the car and busted the indicator off...with my shoulder. :facepalm: Gave wider berth after that. :o

edit: Just in case you are wondering, the car was parked, the indicator stuck at out position. And it was my car. In my driveway...sigh.

roadkillnz

14th March 2012, 17:48

It was a fun ride out to Okororie last Sunday, and was nice to meet you guys.
Highlight: Besides getting out on the Buell, seeing the pub dog take off with one of Marks new gloves. It took him a good 5 mins or so to get them back, meanwhile he gained quite an audience.

Will post some pics of the fiasco soon :laugh:

nanahc

14th March 2012, 23:29

In the interests of your own safety, it makes sense to use indimicators that are visible to the side as well as from directly behind or in front. I see lots of vehicles (not just bikes) using indicators that are not very visible from side on. Why add more risk?

Forget how they look. Think about how well they do the job of letting other road users know where you are going.

Yeah thats what has me a bit iffy about them is the visibility of them hence why i asked what peoples experiences with them are. i do want to be seen but would still like to get rid of the ugly factory ones and make it look a bit nicer, i like ckai's idea of adding the LED strips. might look into that, that way i get a tidy look but still have good visibility.

ckai

15th March 2012, 08:00

Yeah thats what has me a bit iffy about them is the visibility of them hence why i asked what peoples experiences with them are. i do want to be seen but would still like to get rid of the ugly factory ones and make it look a bit nicer, i like ckai's idea of adding the LED strips. might look into that, that way i get a tidy look but still have good visibility.

If I can be assed, I might take a pic of the rear tonight. It's not as nice as I wanted but it was stupidly cheap with the LED's ($7 shipped for both strips I think). Ultimately I would have drilled individual LEDS into the tail. I've seen pictures and it looks bloody good. But I also like doing things that are reversible.

I think my set up looks alright. No one can say they're too close to the centre because they actually sit further out than where the stock indicators would sit.

nanahc

15th March 2012, 11:55

If I can be assed, I might take a pic of the rear tonight. It's not as nice as I wanted but it was stupidly cheap with the LED's ($7 shipped for both strips I think). Ultimately I would have drilled individual LEDS into the tail. I've seen pictures and it looks bloody good. But I also like doing things that are reversible.

I think my set up looks alright. No one can say they're too close to the centre because they actually sit further out than where the stock indicators would sit.

Where did you get your LED strips from? did you juts find them on trademe?

ckai

15th March 2012, 14:54

Where did you get your LED strips from? did you juts find them on trademe?

Trademe is a very "no go zone" for electronic stuff. I got them off eBay. In fact I'd probably look on ebay first then look on Trademe to compare. You pay stupid money for NZ dealers on LED stuff.

Just search on ebay for amber led or whatever you're looking for. You might be surprised how cheap stuff. They come from Hong Kong generally.