Learner Ride to Cape Reinga (20 November)

**Maha** · 16th November 2011, 15:43

Originally Posted by Newbi

Yes indeedy they are. WHY????

I just wondered how you were going to attach them with no brackets...educated guess you might say...

**Grant`** · 16th November 2011, 16:44

Sweat well I think I am pretty much ready to boogey, packing is about to commence.

**The Singing Chef** · 16th November 2011, 17:22

Originally Posted by Newbi

Right! well I just worked up a sweat cleaning my friggin Chain, kero and black crap everywhere

well not quite everywhere I was careful, Grunge brush worked a treat, then I washed my bike, taking particular care to get off any overspray of kero. Now just waiting for her to dry before giving her a polish and lube.

Oh and fitting my leather saddle bags, I don't have brackets but they are firm so pretty sure they won't get anywhere near the wheel, soon find out I guess

Make sure you warm up the chain first so it soaks in

**Newbi** · 16th November 2011, 19:23

Ok then, chain cleaned and lubed, chain guard replaced, saddle bags re laced and fitted, just got to sort out what to take and pack it into aforementioned saddle bags. Hmmm anything else??

**Grant`** · 16th November 2011, 19:51

Originally Posted by Newbi

Ok then, chain cleaned and lubed, chain guard replaced, saddle bags re laced and fitted, just got to sort out what to take and pack it into aforementioned saddle bags. Hmmm anything else??

Where are you meeting us ?

**Mom** · 16th November 2011, 19:56

Originally Posted by Newbi

Ok then, chain cleaned and lubed, chain guard replaced, saddle bags re laced and fitted, just got to sort out what to take and pack it into aforementioned saddle bags. Hmmm anything else??

When are you coming to meet us?

**newhere** · 16th November 2011, 20:13

Yeehaa, IM READY whoop whoop

**Newbi** · 16th November 2011, 20:29

Well to answer Mom & Grant, I was thinking I would just ride straight to the San Marino and await

the sweet sound of The hoard of shiny rumbling bikes and sexy leather clad bikers

Is that an acceptable idea??

**Newbi** · 16th November 2011, 20:32

Originally Posted by newhere

Yeehaa, IM READY whoop whoop

Woohoo You go you good thing

**Mom** · 16th November 2011, 20:39

Originally Posted by Newbi

Well to answer Mom & Grant, I was thinking I would just ride straight to the San Marino and await

the sweet sound of The hoard of shiny rumbling bikes and sexy leather clad bikers

Is that an acceptable idea??

Sounds good to me. Flick me a PM with your cell phone number. I will text you when we are leaving Paihia and that will give you an idea of when you need to leave to meet up with us at San Marino

If you get there before us, give Irene a hug from me and tell her we are not far away

**ynot slow** · 16th November 2011, 20:43

Cheers Mark,at daughters place shit internet,due in 10.15ish.will bus into town,then ferry maybe to birkenhead and bus to wherever lol.Actually more than likely Albany station or whereever suits easiest.No rush happy to wander around till 5pm or so,will keep in touch.

**nathanwhite** · 16th November 2011, 20:46

Originally Posted by Newbi

The hoard of shiny rumbling bikes and sexy leather clad bikers

I think we may spoil the illusion when we turn up

**Newbi** · 16th November 2011, 20:51

Originally Posted by nathanwhite

I think we may spoil the illusion when we turn up

Well the leather clad part is true at least

**nathanwhite** · 16th November 2011, 20:55

Originally Posted by Newbi

Well the leather clad part is true at least

Actually only some of us. I only have leather on the outside of my boots. Everything else is either denim/kevlar or synthetic (and the plastic bit up top

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**Maha** · 16th November 2011, 20:55

Originally Posted by ynot slow

Cheers Mark,at daughters place shit internet,due in 10.15ish.will bus into town,then ferry maybe to birkenhead and bus to wherever lol.Actually more than likely Albany station or whereever suits easiest.No rush happy to wander around till 5pm or so,will keep in touch.

I have an easy day tomorrow, should be avaliable around noonish.

Originally Posted by nathanwhite

I think we may spoil the illusion when we turn up

Some of us can pull it off....