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Biker culture, politics and general issues.

  1. 2017 - 1st Up

    13/01/17

    After getting back from Hamilton I had to drop the bike in for its 96,000 Km service ...even if it was a little late at 97,500 Km. That was an easy way to blow $600+ with a new air-cleaner, plugs etc, etc and although I'd bought a new front, expecting to fit it, that's still got a couple of thousand Km in it and the relatively new rear (5,000 Km) is looking worse ...but only on the sides thanks to some hard cornering on great roads.

    With that done and a nice ...
  2. 2016 In Review

    31/12/16

    It’s been an odd year. I don’t feel like I’ve done much riding due to weather and work, but the reality is that I’ve done few rides but a reasonable amount of Km.

    The year started with a 1,000 miler (1600 Km with Gray - https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/e...th-of-a-Legend! )

    Followed up with the biggest ride of my life in March, ( https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/e...-Hobbit-s-Tail ...
  3. High Risk Roads for Motorcyclists

    Shows the risk to motorcyclists of fatal or serious crashes on New Zealand’s roads

    I haven't seen this resource being referred to anywhere, so I made this "blog" to post a link to it for future reference.

    https://roadsafetyrisk.co.nz/maps/mo...t-risk/regions
  4. The Post-Christmas Pootle

    27-30/12/16

    This year saw the 90th Anniversary of the Maori Tennis Tournament …which didn’t mean a lot to me, but it did mean that I had to ride to Hamilton, then go riding around the Waikato for a couple of days, then ride back …so, as usual, I was really excited that Ann had to go to the Maori tennis tournament!

    Our adventure commenced on Boxing Day with a short hop to Hawera, Ann taking the car because she was hitching a ride from there, then bringing some Moko’s ...
  5. 2016 MDA Run

    25-27/11/16

    This year was my 11th MDA run after missing the 2014 ride …and it still hasn’t lost its charm of being a great ride while serving a great cause to see some joy brought to the lives of some children afflicted with Muscular Dystrophy.

    This year my involvement included sorting a budget and coming up with a ride plan, which was to be very different from all the other years I have been attending.

    Last year would have been the worst (hardest) year ...
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  6. 2016 Suzuki Series Round 1 @ Taupo








    Last race day I was having problems with handling after changing the bike’s geometry while, ironically, chasing improved handling. I’d been getting the opposite of what I was expecting; dropping the front made the steering heavier instead of lighter, the back end was coming up under brakes as if the front was sitting up higher, a neutral throttle through corners was pushing me wide instead of bringing the front in.

    Figuring out ...
  7. 2016 1KC - The 10th Anniversary Super Thou

    Well that was another nice wee fang!

    Apparently I have a problem when it comes to riding and creating routes for longer rides ….I like corners!

    After all, let’s face it, I’m not one to throw my arse around or hang off the seat, but the subtle shifting of weight that occurs whilst negotiating a delicious string of lefts and rights does wonders to alleviate the aching-numb-bum that manifests when sitting for hour after hour in the saddle on a boring, straight state highway. ...
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  8. Stock Clearance Sale

    Meet Drury Motorcycle (Performance Centre) new owners Des and Aida.
    They welcome all motorcycle enthusiasts:
    Clearance Sale:1st of November to 19th of November.
    Motorcycle Tyres, Batteries, Brakes, chains, Sprockets, oil and air filters for most makes and models.
    Jackets, Pants, Helmets, Gloves etc.
    Phone Des and Aida on 092947955 for absolutely Crazy Bargains.
    www.druryperformancecentre.co.nz

    Also they are very keen to service
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