Rimutaka Hill run to Martinborough (Sun 13 Sept 09)

**BMWST?** · 19th September 2009, 12:30

Originally Posted by StoneY

Im trying to open a social group but cant find how so e-mailed admins

I reckon we call this social group, dedicated simply to MartinB coffee runs- "The Ridge Runners"

Got that name idea from the nickname given the Guadalcanal based Marine pilots in ww2 flying out of Henderson- almost as dangerous as riding the Taka's with current road state so I reckon its a good moniker

eh....i will have a crack at it mate...

its easy Krazy,go to user cp click on social groups scroll to bottom new group....you then have to decide on category,Social Group or Regional riders.....shall i have a go???

**Cloggy** · 19th September 2009, 12:37

Originally Posted by KrazyGixxerBoy

Are you sure Cloggys keen? thought he was going on the 700km epic.

Pulled out this morning when I got up at 5am to jump on the bike and found it was raining.
Wasn't too keen on travelling little used back country roads covered in moss and shit in the rain on worn out tyres with little thread. Even when the tyres were new they were absolutely useless in the wet.
Come replacement time (in the next couple of weeks) I'll be fitting something a bit more durable and street use friendly.

**StoneY** · 19th September 2009, 13:20

Originally Posted by Cloggy

Pulled out this morning when I got up at 5am to jump on the bike and found it was raining.
Wasn't too keen on travelling little used back country roads covered in moss and shit in the rain on worn out tyres with little thread. Even when the tyres were new they were absolutely useless in the wet.
Come replacement time (in the next couple of weeks) I'll be fitting something a bit more durable and street use friendly.

Mate I have found my Michelin Pilots pretty damn good- (as you saw my fronts wearing even BUT its a wider and more rounded profile than yours)

Last bike I had of the weight yours - (my GSX600F Katana) I used BT45's and they lived longs and prospered on the hill- not a pure sport tire but gave me far better wear on the lighter bike and stuck real nice for the 600

KGB has one on his front too I think?

**StoneY** · 19th September 2009, 13:21

Originally Posted by BMWST?

eh....i will have a crack at it mate...

its easy Krazy,go to user cp click on social groups scroll to bottom new group....you then have to decide on category,Social Group or Regional riders.....shall i have a go???

Ok Admisn replied

SENIOR members only can start a new group- 240 days membership and 240 posts

BeemA mate- can you open it and set us all up?

Im happy to be a mod or whatever- you do enough for us all as it is on the maps and speadsheets bro

Anyone have any better name suggestion?
I like 'Ridge Runners'- but thats just me lol

**BMWST?** · 19th September 2009, 14:34

Originally Posted by StoneY

Ok Admisn replied

SENIOR members only can start a new group- 240 days membership and 240 posts

BeemA mate- can you open it and set us all up?

Im happy to be a mod or whatever- you do enough for us all as it is on the maps and speadsheets bro

Anyone have any better name suggestion?
I like 'Ridge Runners'- but thats just me lol

ok i wil do it a ,~~social group~~ regional bikers group

**KrazyGixxerBoy** · 19th September 2009, 14:37

Originally Posted by StoneY

Ok Admisn replied

SENIOR members only can start a new group- 240 days membership and 240 posts

BeemA mate- can you open it and set us all up?

Im happy to be a mod or whatever- you do enough for us all as it is on the maps and speadsheets bro

Anyone have any better name suggestion?
I like 'Ridge Runners'- but thats just me lol

All good..."Ridge Runners" has a nice ring to it! ..of course, I also answer to the moniker...armco bandit!

**KrazyGixxerBoy** · 19th September 2009, 14:39

Originally Posted by StoneY

KGB has one on his front too I think?

Nah, I'm running a BT021 on the front and a BT015 on the back. Had BT021's all round but the front outlasted the rear. Picked up the 015 cheap and it's pretty good.

I've always sworn by the Diablo Stradas. Not super sticky but good enough to get your knee down on the weekend hill runs but durable enough that they stand up to the highway riding...

**KrazyGixxerBoy** · 19th September 2009, 14:40

Originally Posted by BMWST?

ok i wil do it a ,~~social group~~ regional bikers group

Sounds good mate...are you jumping the hill with us tomorrow? Still another face yet to put to the name....

**KrazyGixxerBoy** · 19th September 2009, 14:41

Originally Posted by Cloggy

Pulled out this morning when I got up at 5am to jump on the bike and found it was raining.
Wasn't too keen on travelling little used back country roads covered in moss and shit in the rain on worn out tyres with little thread. Even when the tyres were new they were absolutely useless in the wet.
Come replacement time (in the next couple of weeks) I'll be fitting something a bit more durable and street use friendly.

I'm with you mate...not my idea of fun! Be good to catch up again.

**BMWST?** · 19th September 2009, 14:55

Originally Posted by StoneY

Ok Admisn replied

SENIOR members only can start a new group- 240 days membership and 240 posts

BeemA mate- can you open it and set us all up?

Im happy to be a mod or whatever- you do enough for us all as it is on the maps and speadsheets bro

Anyone have any better name suggestion?
I like 'Ridge Runners'- but thats just me lol

Originally Posted by KrazyGixxerBoy

All good..."Ridge Runners" has a nice ring to it! ..of course, I also answer to the moniker...armco bandit!

Originally Posted by KrazyGixxerBoy

Sounds good mate...are you jumping the hill with us tomorrow? Still another face yet to put to the name....

group created..i am doing an rider training course tomorrow...

**StoneY** · 19th September 2009, 14:57

Originally Posted by KrazyGixxerBoy

All good..."Ridge Runners" has a nice ring to it! ..of course, I also answer to the moniker...armco bandit!

Sure thats 'armco' bandit bro?

Ridge Runners it shall be and yep regional group please mr BeemA

I met him last night another great bloke
Must get RWH and Baldy to come on next run- you guys free tomorrow?

**325rocket** · 19th September 2009, 17:16

Originally Posted by KrazyGixxerBoy

"Ridge Runners" ..... ring .... bandit!

getting a bit homo erotic in here eh haha.

what time are we going tomorrow?
im about to format my computer and that normally means it will never go again so can someone please text me when and where?

**StoneY** · 19th September 2009, 17:19

Originally Posted by 325rocket

getting a bit homo erotic in here eh haha.

what time are we going tomorrow?
im about to format my computer and that normally means it will never go again so can someone please text me when and where?

Usual bro 1230 haywards