Under 250cc group ride - anyone keen?

**Addict** · 8th December 2009, 12:09

In regards to the weather, wet riding around twisties aint my idea of fun.

That said it could all clear up before then.

How about someone with a bit more computor nouse post a voting thingie between saturday and sunday for this ride.

**Addict** · 8th December 2009, 12:13

Brendon - Keen for the regular thing as long as its a good and sensible ride -never been this route before.

**DidJit** · 8th December 2009, 12:45

Bit of friendly advice from another 2fiddy rider: stick to the backroads as much as possible. The number of

patrolling is inversely proportional to the State Highway's number — i.e. S.H.1 = lots, S.H.25 = not quite as many. Don't ask me how I discovered this.

You may want to alter your route somewhat and take the Hunuas back from Mangatawhiri to Drury. The roads are more interesting than the motorway anyway. Something like this...

Also, for those who haven't done Kawakawa Bay to Kaiaua before, there are some gnarly corners in there that aren't sign posted, so take your time.

**brendonjw** · 8th December 2009, 13:24

Mike - good and sensible sounds good to me, i dont have money to be throwing away on speeding fines (or unnessecary bike repairs.)

Didjit - You definitly have a point there mate, did it for the first time 2 weekends ago and some of those corners seem to turn back on themselves, but its still a great road to just putt along on and enjoy the scenery.

**Addict** · 8th December 2009, 14:41

Originally Posted by DidJit

Bit of friendly advice from another 2fiddy rider: stick to the backroads as much as possible. The number of

patrolling is inversely proportional to the State Highway's number — i.e. S.H.1 = lots, S.H.25 = not quite as many. Don't ask me how I discovered this.

You may want to alter your route somewhat and take the Hunuas back from Mangatawhiri to Drury. The roads are more interesting than the motorway anyway. Something like this...

Also, for those who haven't done Kawakawa Bay to Kaiaua before, there are some gnarly corners in there that aren't sign posted, so take your time.

Looks pretty hard out. you or anyone else thats going done that ride before? I think someone at the front who has done this route before would be a good idea.

**Str8 Jacket** · 8th December 2009, 14:51

A bit of fear never hurt anyone! Try riding in the rain, all you have to do is be a bit smoother with the throttle and don't go riding like a wannabe chipmunk, oh I mean Rossi.
Its like all things, once you've got the hang of it you'll be sweet as! Practice makes perfect and all that blah...

**Thaeos** · 8th December 2009, 15:02

What about this

And about the rain, I'll ride in it, I just don't have any wet weather gear so I'll be soaked after 20 minutes... soo don't want to do that again till I have some better suited gear.

**Str8 Jacket** · 8th December 2009, 15:06

Originally Posted by Thaeos

And about the rain, I'll ride in it, I just don't have any wet weather gear so I'll be soaked after 20 minutes... soo don't want to do that again till I have some better suited gear.

Trust me, even when you do get wet weather gear you'll still get soaking wet!

If you learn to 'ride to the conditions' ANY conditions on any road then you'll be sweet as in the rain. Better to learn how to ride well in the shit weather when your still a noob on a smaller bike. You can never have too much experience when riding a motorbike, trust me!!

**DidJit** · 8th December 2009, 19:21

Originally Posted by Addict

Looks pretty hard out. You or anyone else that's going done that ride before? I think someone at the front who has done this route before would be a good idea.

There'll be some folks who've done those roads before.

Originally Posted by Thaeos

What about this

Nice.

Originally Posted by Str8 Jacket

Trust me, even when you do get wet weather gear you'll still get soaking wet!

'S true.

**brendonjw** · 8th December 2009, 19:56

Ive done this route once (apart from the Hunua part) did it by myself and its not too demanding, ya just got to be careful and take more time in some parts. Its not that scary

**gijoe1313** · 8th December 2009, 20:58

Aye that be me! And I do recognise that zxr being wanting for a new chain and sprockets!

Yep, no probs, I cut my teeth on the group 250 rides ... great opportunity to meet new peeps and to sensibly gather skills and ride to new places! So, I have no problem with helping out. Shucks, my lil'ol'hornet really wants to come out and play with other chewfiddies again!

**Thaeos** · 9th December 2009, 01:16

Well I'm pretty sure you can get actually 100% waterproof overgear. What am I saying, of course you can. As for how long it lasts I dunno..

**brendonjw** · 9th December 2009, 08:42

Not sure if i'll be able to make it now guys n gals, my Grandma passed away last night so it will depend on whats happening when

**gijoe1313** · 9th December 2009, 22:43

Righto, if weather is good on Sunday, I will be there and more than happy to lead/TEC etc. if you want! 10am is always a good meet time with 10.30am being start of riding!

(Saturday .. I be helping out a friend with ... bike stuff naturally!)