Wellington Wednesday Night Cruisy Summer Rides (TCWNR) 2010-2011

**Darryn** · 8th December 2010, 21:58

Boy you guys that turned around at the top missed out on free wedges and chips and there was even no double dipping in the sauces going on

Was nice to find a dry road just after the summit and also had a good laugh at the pub with the waterproof crowd or are they the new dinner club (you guys know who you are)

**spacemonkey** · 8th December 2010, 22:01

Bah quiet in the cheap seats..... Oh wait you were too cheap for seats.
Really should have had the maitre d move the rabble back out of earshot what!

**Drogen Omen** · 8th December 2010, 22:08

sounds like it was a good ride...

here's what i got up to...

finished off my muffler... now its ready for some paint...

full set of pics here

should be along for next Wednesday ride on the Buell if i can afford rego...

**sels1** · 9th December 2010, 07:13

Originally Posted by Darryn

Boy you guys that turned around at the top missed out on free wedges and chips

Which were needed to warm up with! Good ride tho

**John_H** · 9th December 2010, 08:13

Originally Posted by Drogen Omen

sounds like it was a good ride...

here's what i got up to...

finished off my muffler... now its ready for some paint...

full set of pics here

should be along for next Wednesday ride on the Buell if i can afford rego...

I admire the creativity mate, but what happened to those welds!!

**Gone Burger** · 9th December 2010, 08:44

Enjoyed the ride.. took me a wee while to warm up though. Yes... good laughs at the pub you funny buggas! It was a few degrees warmer on the otherside of the summit and dry roads. Twas lovely.

I went to visit a mate on my way home that lives in Featherston. Coming back off a side street to the main road, there was a pile of peagravel right at the give way point of the road. Was only in first gear and didn't see it 'til I was on it. A very large load of gravel and quite deep too. Had to break to stop for intersection, as per normal, my bike went out from underneith me and there was just too much gravel to get any traction, and no road ahead to run out to. I came out of it upright, but was staionery on a good lean. Tried with all my might to pull her back up but FAIL. Bike landed on me, in an intersection, and my leg took the full weight of the bike.

Raaaaaaa - couldn't be more ready to get ride of this bike now, desperate for something lighter. A car load of kind men stopped and helped me to get back upright and on my way.

Damage: broken indicator, new scratches, bent gear shifter, confindence dented. All pretty minor, but it was a slow speed off.

Ba-hum-bug. That road was a mess and will be writing to the local council to report it.

**spacemonkey** · 9th December 2010, 08:58

At least your ok katie.... the bikes less important than that.

**Gone Burger** · 9th December 2010, 09:10

Originally Posted by spacemonkey

At least your ok katie.... the bikes less important than that.

I'm fine, sore leg though. But the bike is important as I really want to sell it, especially now. So, will get the repairs done and on trade me she goes. May be without a bike for a few months, but it won't be for long.

**Drogen Omen** · 9th December 2010, 09:15

Originally Posted by John_H

I admire the creativity mate, but what happened to those welds!!

no experience... this was my first attempt at mig welding...

[QUOTE=Katiepie;
Raaaaaaa - couldn't be more ready to get ride of this bike now, desperate for something lighter. ([/QUOTE]

glad your not hurt... get a Buell XB9SX nice nimble bike and its fairly light... and pretty good price too...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-337522071.htm

**Quasi** · 9th December 2010, 09:22

Originally Posted by Katiepie

Enjoyed the ride.. took me a wee while to warm up though. Yes... good laughs at the pub you funny buggas! It was a few degrees warmer on the otherside of the summit and dry roads. Twas lovely.

I went to visit a mate on my way home that lives in Featherston. Coming back off a side street to the main road, there was a pile of peagravel right at the give way point of the road. Was only in first gear and didn't see it 'til I was on it. A very large load of gravel and quite deep too. Had to break to stop for intersection, as per normal, my bike went out from underneith me and there was just too much gravel to get any traction, and no road ahead to run out to. I came out of it upright, but was staionery on a good lean. Tried with all my might to pull her back up but FAIL. Bike landed on me, in an intersection, and my leg took the full weight of the bike.

Raaaaaaa - couldn't be more ready to get ride of this bike now, desperate for something lighter. A car load of kind men stopped and helped me to get back upright and on my way.

Damage: broken indicator, new scratches, bent gear shifter, confindence dented. All pretty minor, but it was a slow speed off.

Ba-hum-bug. That road was a mess and will be writing to the local council to report it.

Oh Crap Sweet Pea - thats a bummer, and I know about the confidence thing. Mine still badly dented from my minor mishap. Def time for you to upgrade to a real bike. Hope your leg not too sore, prob a good thing you doing quiet stuff at home this weekend. See yah soon. xx

**Bald Eagle** · 9th December 2010, 09:34

Bugger - glad to hear it was low speed and no major damage to you or that lovely bike.

**davebullet** · 9th December 2010, 10:00

I've dropped 2 bikes. One on gravel and luckliy it was a 250 so I used my body as a cushion (and no injuries). The 2nd was the SV650 at the cold kiwi - that was on dirt but had frame sliders fitted so they took it - again no damage.

That's why I have frame sliders on the Speed Triple. I highly recommend them if you can find some to fit your bike. If I have a high speed off, they'll probably do more damage than without, as if they catch on anything, they'll break the frame mounts = bike written off. However a low speed over or wind gust fall over - will save a bit of the damage.

**ecko_nzed** · 9th December 2010, 10:23

Originally Posted by Darryn

Boy you guys that turned around at the top missed out on free wedges and chips and there was even no double dipping in the sauces going on

Was nice to find a dry road just after the summit and also had a good laugh at the pub with the waterproof crowd or are they the new dinner club (you guys know who you are)

Motomart boys must be fine weather riders eh

Originally Posted by spacemonkey

Bah quiet in the cheap seats..... Oh wait you were too cheap for seats.
Really should have had the maitre d move the rabble back out of earshot what!

I was shocked.....didn't know some of them knew how to use a knife and fork. Will have to wear something more formal next time (underpants would be a start!)

Originally Posted by Katiepie

Bike landed on me, in an intersection, and my leg took the full weight of the bike.

Sorry to hear about your minor off, but glad ur OK. ditch that cruiser!

**James Deuce** · 9th December 2010, 10:31

Originally Posted by Katiepie

Enjoyed the ride.. took me a wee while to warm up though. Yes... good laughs at the pub you funny buggas! It was a few degrees warmer on the otherside of the summit and dry roads. Twas lovely.

I went to visit a mate on my way home that lives in Featherston. Coming back off a side street to the main road, there was a pile of peagravel right at the give way point of the road. Was only in first gear and didn't see it 'til I was on it. A very large load of gravel and quite deep too. Had to break to stop for intersection, as per normal, my bike went out from underneith me and there was just too much gravel to get any traction, and no road ahead to run out to. I came out of it upright, but was staionery on a good lean. Tried with all my might to pull her back up but FAIL. Bike landed on me, in an intersection, and my leg took the full weight of the bike.

Damage: broken indicator, new scratches, bent gear shifter, confindence dented. All pretty minor, but it was a slow speed off.

Ba-hum-bug. That road was a mess and will be writing to the local council to report it.

Bugger. I've done the exact same thing.