PICS of newbie ride - Saturday 7th May 2005

[johnsf1980]

there is a SH22 ride organised by Motoracer.

I am thinking of a ride, but not down the 22......

Theres been talk about a slower paced ride to Kawakawa Bay this weekend and Im hoping that works out because I sure dont feel up to the 22!

[phantom]

some of ya noobies have far too nice a bikes. In my day we had to do our time on rusty old shitheaps ( and I still do ). You young fellas and fell lasses don't know how lucky you are

[ricksta]

there is a SH22 ride organised by Motoracer.

I am thinking of a ride, but not down the 22......

dude... u should organise another ride this weekend. a Newbie ride...

[justsomeguy]

What's wrong with the 22 ride??? It's really not that bad....... I've done it a few times now and there's nothing to it.

It doesn't say anywhere that you have to maintain 200kmph.

[johnsf1980]

What's wrong with the 22 ride??? It's really not that bad....... I've done it a few times now and there's nothing to it.

It doesn't say anywhere that you have to maintain 200kmph.

It just seems a bit too long for me this weekend and Id rather ride at a more easy and comfortable pace.... I like the sound of Kawakawa Bay or may by some West Auckland beaches :-)

[SlashWylde]

Hmm is it just me or was Slashwylde the only one on a cruiser in that pack... Also on a Virago... You know John this ride really does seem familiar.

Nice pics again. Really wish I could have gone along on this one.

Yep yep yep, once again lil ole SW on his own amongst the sports bikes. The Virago kicks ass tho for a simple 250 - loves the cool crisp May air too, just like me

Waylander mate ya gotta get that Virago of yours fixed so we can go cruising - wanna ride with some laid-back cruiser riders for a change instead of those mad bastards on 636s etc

[Waylander]

Yep yep yep, once again lil ole SW on his own amongst the sports bikes. The Virago kicks ass tho for a simple 250 - loves the cool crisp May air too, just like me

Waylander mate ya gotta get that Virago of yours fixed so we can go cruising - wanna ride with some laid-back cruiser riders for a change instead of those mad bastards on 636s etc

Yea was just thinking the same thing earlier. Maybe once my ride runs again me and you should orginize a cruiser/newbie ride. I say newbie ride aswell cause they should be able to keep up with cruisers as long as we take a relaxed ride.

[SlashWylde]

Yep I think he was the only one. When a group of us (5) were heading up to Wellsford, Slashwylde asked me what the pace would be and I told him medium-fast. He decided against joining us...could have been a different day for him if he chose to come with us you reckon Mr W?

Weeeel, still getting a feel for how people rate rides, but on reflection I think the ride back to Westgate was probably too slow for me given the terrain and weather conditions. Thats OK I was there to meet some KB'ers and have a relaxing ride of a Saturday morning.

I generally like to cruise between 90 and 110kph relax enjoy the scenery rather than charge hard-out, trying not to fall too far behind the bigger sports bikes. I've done that before and basically ridden to the limits of the bike and my own capabilities. It is challenging, develops your ability and I enjoy it on occasion.

Might have to go with ya next time Zed...

[SlashWylde]

Yea was just thinking the same thing earlier. Maybe once my ride runs again me and you should orginize a cruiser/newbie ride. I say newbie ride aswell cause they should be able to keep up with cruisers as long as we take a relaxed ride.

Definately

[Madmax]

if it is a newguys ride i am in i do not mind looking after the
the back end (like last ride) just may want to take off and have a play round
at the fast end at some point (wonder why)

[Zapf]

may I REMIND to those yet un-named that riding in jeans and sneakers to get some proper riding pants and boots. we don't want to see busted knees smeared on the road and broken ankles (takes a long time to heal). Mr FF would have taken you guys off the side of the road and give you loud word..

I can only guess what would have happened to Mr.Skin / JSG or Me if we had our bin without proper gear.