Learner Ride to Cape Reinga (20 November)

**Grant`** · 22nd September 2011, 15:42

Originally Posted by Maha

Grant whats the road from Kamo to Maromaku like?...Marlow/Riponui roads.

No Roadworks main highway that I have seen, Haven't been a long riponui road in ages and ages, however its always normallly got loose stones/cowshit over it, will go check it out in the next week or so. Twin Bridges was however good the last time I came through it about a month ago.

I have a Magnetic Tank bag (its only 18litres and doesn't extend) that someone is welcome to use, and I have also got some oxford first timer pannier bags someone may like to try out for size I won't need them for this trip at all.

**Grant`** · 22nd September 2011, 15:46

Originally Posted by Newbi

Which people did you go to in Auckland? I was planning on going to see Stephen and Dawn this wknd, but my 3 yr old son is quite sick at the mo, so now its a bit unlikely. And it's a long way to come, for an epic fail hahahah. I can ride, and I think its purely cos I'm trying to ride round cones on my 2.2mtr approx wide driveway thats getting me down. Its a bit wider than that but only if I wanna drive thru mud or into trees

There is a guy here in Whangarei that can do your basic handling if Auckland is to far, I know his first name is Lance but can't recall his last name or contact details. Newhere should be able to hook you up with his details though, thats who she used and he would come thoroughly recommended I believe.

**swbarnett** · 22nd September 2011, 18:03

Originally Posted by Newbi

Aren't we Learners supposed to go 70km, tut tut!

Hasn't that law been repealed?

From the Government web site it looks like it might come off next month:

The Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 contains a number of actions to improve the safety of motorcyclists, which will come into force in October this year or October 2012. These actions include:

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Removing the 70km/h speed limit restriction for learner motorcycle licence holders.
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**tnarg** · 22nd September 2011, 18:44

Originally Posted by swbarnett

Hasn't that law been repealed?

From the Government web site it looks like it might come off next month:

The Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 contains a number of actions to improve the safety of motorcyclists, which will come into force in October this year or October 2012. These actions include:

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Removing the 70km/h speed limit restriction for learner motorcycle licence holders.
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The changes take place in 2012. Going to book in some time off for this ride next week.

**swbarnett** · 22nd September 2011, 19:04

Originally Posted by tnarg

The changes take place in 2012. Going to book in some time off for this ride next week.

The web site said "October this or October 2012". Has this been confirmed for the latter?

**nathanwhite** · 22nd September 2011, 19:10

Originally Posted by tnarg

The changes take place in 2012.

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**Armi** · 22nd September 2011, 20:38

Originally Posted by Mom

Better be able to ride by then

I'm hoping I'll be able to ride too. Got my cast off my wrist yesterday, got a plastic splint thing now. Get an xray in 2 weeks on monday then start rehabilitation the day after to get some strength back

**Newbi** · 22nd September 2011, 20:45

Originally Posted by Maha

Just over eight weeks to go, you have time. If it all comes together, you'll be fine.
We dont ride at 80 everywhere. That is the maximum speed.
Our statement is 'A group ride with us means we ride as a group'.
At times (depending on the amount of bikes) we do stretch out a bit, but I slow it up so that those behind can catch up. Thats the nature of these rides. Its all about the leaner and new rider.
Now get ya shit together ok....

Sound advice there Rob...we all started at the begining once.

Thanks Maha, You will be pleased to know that I am off to Whangarei next week to get my "shit together" hahaha. I hope a Suzuki gn250 is easy to ride, I'm only 156cm tall, now just to pass

**Maha** · 22nd September 2011, 20:52

Originally Posted by Newbi

Thanks Maha, You will be pleased to know that I am off to Whangarei next week to get my "shit together" hahaha. I hope a Suzuki gn250 is easy to ride, I'm only 156cm tall, now just to pass

The GN is the easiest and most forgiving bike for this situation...even for someone of your height.

I was so taken with the Ginny that I bought one brand new before taking my BHS...

My BHS test was on a GN250 and after being giving my ''pass paper'' I couldn't wait for my bike to turn up...
Bling sent, you'll probably suprise yourself.

**newhere** · 22nd September 2011, 21:52

Originally Posted by Newbi

Thanks Maha, You will be pleased to know that I am off to Whangarei next week to get my "shit together" hahaha. I hope a Suzuki gn250 is easy to ride, I'm only 156cm tall, now just to pass

You will be absolutely fine, i am the same height as you and Lance's test bike is what I very first learned to ride on and I could touch the ground with both feet!!! Best of luck

**LankyBastard** · 22nd September 2011, 22:15

Originally Posted by Armi

I'm hoping I'll be able to ride too. Got my cast off my wrist yesterday, got a plastic splint thing now. Get an xray in 2 weeks on monday then start rehabilitation the day after to get some strength back

Good to hear you're on the mend, hopefully your bike is all ok now to? Sounds like a lot more drama breaking your wrist than your foot, I was only in a cast for 10 days, then into the moonboot, but that only stayed on for a week or so. Then it was just hobbling around for awhile!

But seriously enough injuries everyone.......

**Mom** · 23rd September 2011, 07:11

Originally Posted by Armi

I'm hoping I'll be able to ride too. Got my cast off my wrist yesterday, got a plastic splint thing now. Get an xray in 2 weeks on monday then start rehabilitation the day after to get some strength back

I have another 3 and a bit weeks in a cast then a further x-ray to see if it is mended. All things being equal, I will get the cast off then and start rebuilding strength. I have 5 weeks from cast off to the ride so I should be ok.

Originally Posted by LankyBastard

But seriously enough injuries everyone.......

Sadly, I have broken 2cms off the end of my tibia bone, so it is 6 weeks in plaster for me

**nodrog:Me** · 23rd September 2011, 08:02

Originally Posted by Grant`

There is a guy here in Whangarei that can do your basic handling if Auckland is to far, I know his first name is Lance but can't recall his last name or contact details. Newhere should be able to hook you up with his details though, thats who she used and he would come thoroughly recommended I believe.

Lance Goulsbro
Whangarei & Dargaville
021 147 4344