Biker Angels info...

**placidfemme** · 10th June 2005, 15:19

Hi Charlie

thanks for adding in your information, I've never heard of your type of bike before but it looks cool

**Charlie** · 10th June 2005, 16:26

Yeah I get that alot!!! God help if I drop it and need body parts!!!!

**Indiana_Jones** · 10th June 2005, 16:29

Where are all the pretty ladies at?

Boo-yah

-Indy

**placidfemme** · 11th June 2005, 09:11

Originally Posted by Indiana_Jones

Where are all the pretty ladies at?

Boo-yah

-Indy

there were none till you walked in

j/k

lol I think we get an even amount of posts from both men and women in the "womens" section

Well hopefully Charlie you won't drop your bike, thats always the plan

Ride safe

**Indiana_Jones** · 11th June 2005, 15:14

Originally Posted by placidfemme

there were none till you walked in

j/k

lol I think we get an even amount of posts from both men and women in the "womens" section

Well hopefully Charlie you won't drop your bike, thats always the plan

Ride safe

Thanks honey. Pick me up later

Edit: Another shore rider

yay

-Indy

**FROSTY:Me** · 11th June 2005, 16:26

Say PF ya need to talk to Madduck. She has had the same problem.
One comment I would make is that a lot of bikes can have their seats modified to suit shorter riders. For example I could cut about 50mm of foam out of the FXR seat and still have plenty of padding.
Mind you keep in mind my rear doesn't spend a lot of time in the seat.

**Beemer** · 11th June 2005, 17:47

That's quite a neat bike Charlie, it looks a lot like a Yamaha Diversion. If you're 173cm then you probably won't understand the problems the shorties amongst us have, you're a giant! You're about 5'8", so if the bike is just right for you, then it would be way too big for most of us. I'm 153cm - 20cm shorter than you - and by the sound of it, a lot of those looking for suitable bikes for learners aren't much taller.

While a lot of bikes can be modified to suit shorter riders, many are still not a good option as they are very wide - my Beemer is a prime example. Nothing much you can do to change this as the width is what causes problems. Someone suggested an up-and-over measurement which is a good idea as it would sort out which bikes are the best for shorties!

**Lucyloo** · 11th June 2005, 17:53

Originally Posted by Goddess of Goof

I reckon we Auckland KB babes ought to meet for a Long Latte Ride, ie Meet at Papakura Autobahn for the morning fix....... to another cafe in the City for the thirst that sets in after riding for awhile...... (suggestions?) (There's one near Cornwall Park but I've forgotten its name) then out to Muriwai Cafe for lunch.
Lots of opportunity to socialise and not too long for any smaller bikes or newbie riders. Guys welcome of course. They can do the Coromandel loop while we do three or four cafes and still catch us up at lunchtime

This sounds like a fine idea.

Anyone else keen?

**Indiana_Jones** · 11th June 2005, 18:16

Originally Posted by Lucyloo

This sounds like a fine idea.

Anyone else keen?

If my bike was alive, i'd say yes more then likely, but she has gone down on me (pun intended

)

-Indy

**crashe** · 11th June 2005, 18:29

I'm 4ft 12 inches tall and I ride a Yamaha Virago 250cc cruiser.
Just the right height for me... see my avator pic.
My bike is my baby

I'm a westie....

Been back riding for the past 5 years and loving it.
I did ride many a year ago thou...lol.

Yep I do some work on my bike, and sometimes I have a wee helping hand from a good friend of mine.

At the mo thou I am not allowed to ride my bike until at least the beginning of July. (recovering from adominal Hysterectomy)
But I will be back riding.

I have been on many a KB ride and enjoyed riding with everyone.
Done the Coromandel loop twice now... and only stopped for a lunch break which was good. dunno about those coffee breaks thou...lol Just grab a bottle of fluid and pitstop when ya have to refuel up.
The Coromandel Loop is a great bike ride and its a long one.

I have ridden with MadDuck, Riff Raff, Lucyloo and Draco so far...
Well should I say they took off past me... hehehehe
cos Im the Queen of slow on the KB rides.

I have sorta ridden with Surfchick but ummm she ended up with a flat tyre...

**Mr Skid** · 11th June 2005, 19:02

Originally Posted by Lucyloo

This sounds like a fine idea.

Anyone else keen?

I've been told I ride like a girl.
Can I come?

**Lucyloo** · 12th June 2005, 22:06

Originally Posted by Mr Skid

I've been told I ride like a girl.
Can I come?

You don't ride like a girl........we ride much faster than you!

When you get your new bike let me know and you can come and ride with the WIMA gals!
x

**placidfemme** · 13th June 2005, 07:49

Originally Posted by Lucyloo

You don't ride like a girl........we ride much faster than you!

When you get your new bike let me know and you can come and ride with the WIMA gals!
x

I was looking at joining WIMA a while back but couldn't find enough info on them... would you be able to PM me any info? Thanks in advance...

Hey crashe, hope your feeling 100% soon and back on your bike

you must be missing it heaps

My partner and I are keen to go on a group ride sometime, but doing our restricteds soon and then the Ride Right Ride Safe course this weekend, and then hopefully next week my partner gets her new bike (A ZXR250 -- She FINALLY took my advise and had a scoot around Akoranga Campus car park on my ZXR, the ride height is perfect for her as the ZXR is fairly low...) But anyway as soon as she's on her new bike we'll be keen to join any group rides to get our experience up

**crashe** · 13th June 2005, 17:05

Originally Posted by placidfemme

Hey crashe, hope your feeling 100% soon and back on your bike

you must be missing it heaps

My partner and I are keen to go on a group ride sometime, but doing our restricteds soon and then the Ride Right Ride Safe course this weekend, and then hopefully next week my partner gets her new bike (A ZXR250 -- She FINALLY took my advise and had a scoot around Akoranga Campus car park on my ZXR, the ride height is perfect for her as the ZXR is fairly low...) But anyway as soon as she's on her new bike we'll be keen to join any group rides to get our experience up

Cheers.... I hope so toooo as well... sometime in July I should be back riding...

The course you are doing this weekend, I did it 5 years ago... a great course..
listen and learn and do as they say..... and it will make a huge difference.
When you arrive, take ya keys out of your bike, dont go near your bike unless they say so and don't turn on the bike unless they say so... hehehe.
Have fun learning to countersteer, weaving and riding the plank.

**placidfemme** · 13th June 2005, 17:13

Originally Posted by crashe

Cheers.... I hope so toooo as well... sometime in July I should be back riding...

The course you are doing this weekend, I did it 5 years ago... a great course..
listen and learn and do as they say..... and it will make a huge difference.
When you arrive, take ya keys out of your bike, dont go near your bike unless they say so and don't turn on the bike unless they say so... hehehe.
Have fun learning to countersteer, weaving and riding the plank.

I'm looking forward to it... I've proberly picked up a few bad habits as it is...

Riding the plank sounds like fun