14th May '05 - SH22 ** PICS AND VIDEOS

**erik** · 16th May 2005, 11:39

Originally Posted by bugjuice

it's ok, I did the same thing on a pano shot I took.. Got Eric twice. And I went from left to right.. just have to PS them out

well dun anyhoo

That's not me, it's Ranzer (Tom) my brother.

I think Krayy wins though, there's 5 shots of sAsLEX in that panorama.

**bugjuice** · 16th May 2005, 11:42

Originally Posted by erik

That's not me, it's Ranzer (Tom) my brother.

I think Krayy wins though, there's 5 shots of sAsLEX in that panorama.

I thought that was you, in the blue/grey tshirt on the left of the pic..??
oh well..

**Krayy** · 16th May 2005, 13:16

Originally Posted by erik

That's not me, it's Ranzer (Tom) my brother.

I think Krayy wins though, there's 5 shots of sAsLEX in that panorama.

Like I said, he's damn quick.

**Krayy** · 16th May 2005, 13:21

Just to bring a little reality to the discussion, heres MY reasons for riding to my ability and coming home in one piece...

Eldest is 2yrs 10months, and the youngest is 10months.

(NB: In the group, the middle 2 aren't mine

**James Deuce** · 16th May 2005, 13:33

Back to riding by myself or with a couple of mates maximum I reckon.

**Motu** · 16th May 2005, 13:48

Back in my day....(shakey voice) we would of been shadowed by the Cops on a ride like that...unlawful assembly and stuff,a few would be picked out for a bit of harrasment,the Cops were very aggro on big groups riding back then....

**Paul in NZ** · 16th May 2005, 13:55

Originally Posted by Jim2

Back to riding by myself or with a couple of mates maximum I reckon.

Ha! You don't have any mates you dodgy bastard... (PT)

I only ride with you 'cos I'm the only other person in Wellington sader than you...

Hey, but seriously.... refer to my other comments.... Group rides are group rides and by their nature you cannot ride fast in a group without tail end charlie having to ride at the speed of light to keep up. Group rides are about riding together (as a group)

If you want to go a bit faster... You simply must split into 2's and 3's etc with a ton of space between mini groups.

Group riding is dangerous and technically difficult. If you organise a group ride you need to think about that and allow for it. 40 plus bikes is bloody hard to manage on the road and you run the risk of causing a hazard to others and making a nuisence of your self.

Most rides in wellie are of a meet here and we will go there type which are not group rides at all...

Oh buggerit...

I aint got time for this.. I'm old and need sleep..

**Biff** · 16th May 2005, 14:07

+

My kind of group ride.

During any kind of group ride, IMO, the only rider travelling at their own pace is the person leading the pack. Everyone one else compromises in some way or another.

**ManDownUnder** · 16th May 2005, 14:09

Originally Posted by Krayy

Just to bring a little reality to the discussion, heres MY reasons for riding to my ability and coming home in one piece...

Eldest is 2yrs 10months, and the youngest is 10months.

Agreed 200% - thaey're VERY good reasons... I can relate
MDU

**Ixion** · 16th May 2005, 14:23

Originally Posted by Motu

Back in my day....(shakey voice) we would of been shadowed by the Cops on a ride like that...unlawful assembly and stuff,a few would be picked out for a bit of harrasment,the Cops were very aggro on big groups riding back then....

Ah that was your old friend Gideon Tait. More than half a dozen motorbikes in one spot, and every good burgess in the district rushed off to lock up his daughters (too late mate , heh heh, twasn't locking up they were looking for); and call out the police, navy, army, to run those "bikie gangs " out of town.

Perhaps unfortunately, the police and public don't fear bikers any more. Now they just think we're stupid and a nuisance.

**Ixion** · 16th May 2005, 14:30

Originally Posted by Motu

Back in my day....(shakey voice) we would of been shadowed by the Cops on a ride like that...unlawful assembly and stuff,a few would be picked out for a bit of harrasment,the Cops were very aggro on big groups riding back then....

Ah that was your old friend Gideon Tait. More than half a dozen motorbikes in one spot, and every good burgess in the district rushed off to lock up his daughters (too late mate , heh heh, twasn't locking up they were looking for); and call out the police, navy, army, to run those "bikie gangs " out of town.

Perhaps unfortunately, the police and public don't fear bikers any more. Now they just think we're stupid and a nuisance.

**Paul in NZ** · 16th May 2005, 14:39

Originally Posted by Ixion

Ah that was your old friend Gideon Tait. More than half a dozen motorbikes in one spot, and every good burgess in the district rushed off to lock up his daughters (too late mate , heh heh, twasn't locking up they were looking for); and call out the police, navy, army, to run those "bikie gangs " out of town.

Perhaps unfortunately, the police and public don't fear bikers any more. Now they just think we're stupid and a nuisance.

Hell yes...

Fun times... But then again there really were some not very nice people on some of those bikes and the usually idiots trying to make mileage out of copying them..

Cheers

**mikey** · 16th May 2005, 14:44

wont be going to your funeral ricksta

grow some nuts to, my granma leans her scooter more an then you

**Toddler** · 16th May 2005, 15:23

Hey all!
I'm Paul, i was riding the cbr 250 rr and had the same 2 piece as mr.
I was involved in the later crash that also an r1 and vfr400.
I would like to thank death and draco for being so helpful and considerate.I wouldn't of had a clue on what i was supposed to do. They got my bike towed and are storing it for me. Draco also took the time to individually check us all over for any injuries and to make sure we were handling it all ok.
I ended up with a minor shoulder sprain from it which is healing fast (with the help of drugs).
I would like to thank every one for a good ride.
I have learn't a very valueable leason from the accident that sometimes people may take for granted. KEEP YOUR DISTANCE esspecially when going quick it's easily to get caught up in the moment. What happened was unfourtunate and could've been avoided

nothing sader than seeing a totaled r1....will maybe your bike after a crash is.
I was glad i was with a group when it happened otherwise i would've been stuck.
So much for my first kb ride aye.
Don't worry, once my bike is all fixed i'll come back on another

I'll keep you all updated
cheers all

**mikey** · 16th May 2005, 15:28

Originally Posted by Two Smoker

He called a KB ride, he said newbies are welcome, BUT they are required to do 100kmh due to the motorway speeds and open road riding.

im pretty sure its 70 on a learners mate

Originally Posted by Hitcher

Jesus wept. Group rides are intimidating. Valentino Rossi and co generally take off into the distance, shiftlights flashing as they go. The 250RR gang generally gives pursuit. Think about it. Please.

fuck the group rides, ride by yourself!

its what im doing, safest way yet.