Newby-friendly Raglan adv ride - 3, 4, 5 December

**3L4NS1R** · 18th October 2010, 14:47

After missing out on the Cold Kiwi I'm keen for a group ride! Will confirm once the missus confirms (we'll probably take the KLR and Bandit down, then double up on the KLR for the Saturday).

**tri boy** · 18th October 2010, 16:49

Originally Posted by wysper

what time do you think you will be setting off on saturday morning?

Sat morn start will be dependant on the wind farm to some level.
I'm picking a 9am start from the camp ground, (early starts are a big no no on relaxed rides).

**carver** · 18th October 2010, 17:21

can i come?
I promise to be good, not drink and ride, or infuriate the locals!

**That looks like fun** · 18th October 2010, 17:36

**wysper** · 18th October 2010, 17:45

Originally Posted by tri boy

Sat morn start will be dependant on the wind farm to some level.
I'm picking a 9am start from the camp ground, (early starts are a big no no on relaxed rides).

sweet, I might at least try to make the saturday ride!

**Waihou Thumper** · 18th October 2010, 17:50

Originally Posted by tri boy

Sat morn start will be dependant on the wind farm to some level.
I'm picking a 9am start from the camp ground, (early starts are a big no no on relaxed rides).

9am ride and then go somewhere else even betterer....

**Waihou Thumper** · 18th October 2010, 17:51

Originally Posted by carver

can i come?
I promise to be good, not drink and ride, or infuriate the locals!

Turning up with a DR will......so never mind, bring your normal attitude and haha gear...

**wysper** · 18th October 2010, 18:22

Originally Posted by NZKTM

Turning up with a DR will......so never mind, bring your normal attitude and haha gear...

bloody KTM riders, delusions of grandeur and all that.... mumble mutter mutter...

**Waihou Thumper** · 18th October 2010, 18:38

Originally Posted by wysper

bloody KTM riders, delusions of grandeur and all that.... mumble mutter mutter...

Spend a shit load of money, go online then drool over Hard parts, soft parts and Power parts....
Then perhaps you wished you had spent $3000 on a nice 1990 XT600, parts available, cheap to service, don't mind dropping it on the Thompsons Track, 42nd Traverse.. bounces nice...
Anyway....delusions of grandeur......

Yes......I wish I could ride like Chris Birch....But for now I have the same brand of bike....It is a start....hehe

**carver** · 18th October 2010, 20:57

Originally Posted by NZKTM

Spend a shit load of money, go online then drool over Hard parts, soft parts and Power parts....
Then perhaps you wished you had spent $3000 on a nice 1990 XT600, parts available, cheap to service, don't mind dropping it on the Thompsons Track, 42nd Traverse.. bounces nice...
Anyway....delusions of grandeur......

that be true, it is a good amount of fun when you just dont give a shit what happens to the bike
riding is 90% rider 10% bike anyways
best to learn the 90% on something that can take the knocks i say!

Yes......I wish I could ride like Chris Birch....But for now I have the same brand of bike....It is a start....hehe

that be true, it is a good amount of fun when you just dont give a shit what happens to the bike
riding is 90% rider 10% bike anyways
best to learn the 90% on something that can take the knocks i say!

**Oscar** · 18th October 2010, 21:36

Originally Posted by carver

that be true, it is a good amount of fun when you just dont give a shit what happens to the bike
riding is 90% rider 10% bike anyways
best to learn the 90% on something that can take the knocks i say!

Someone must have the lad's log on - and they're making sense...

**wysper** · 19th October 2010, 06:29

Originally Posted by carver

that be true, it is a good amount of fun when you just dont give a shit what happens to the bike
riding is 90% rider 10% bike anyways
best to learn the 90% on something that can take the knocks i say!

oh god, I am screwed, if it really is 90% rider LOL

But was one of the selling points for me for the dr... many said it was a good bike to crash, now I know what they meant, and they were right. Not the prettiest dual sport, but cheap(ish) and robust!