Learner Ride to Taupo (Saturday 11 Feb 2012)

**Phreak** · 12th December 2011, 16:48

Can't fricken wait for the trip, I've programmed the map into my GPS, once the weather clears up again (and when I get another two days off in a row) I'm gonna do a recon run, plus I wanna test out some new gear on the bike... Bought some new boots that are wicked cool, as well as a new set of Keihin FCR carbs (ex. Japan race CBR) that should up power a little bit too.

**blue rider** · 12th December 2011, 16:52

Originally Posted by The Singing Chef

I really have to hold myself back from quoting these posts, the temptation to post something very non-PC is soooo tempting.
Anyhow, back to my porn.

do share, dazzle us with your posts and tempt us

**Maha** · 12th December 2011, 17:04

Originally Posted by Phreak

Can't fricken wait for the trip, I've programmed the map into my GPS, once the weather clears up again (and when I get another two days off in a row) I'm gonna do a recon run, plus I wanna test out some new gear on the bike... Bought some new boots that are wicked cool, as well as a new set of Keihin FCR carbs (ex. Japan race CBR) that should up power a little bit too.

...and this is the sort of thing I was talking about earlier...Mark Waters did the same thing or the Cape ride and was big help in other aspects of the ride. As when the lads walked the Anna home in the wee hours, just showed me and others that its all worth the effort when everyone does thier bit.

**Grant`** · 12th December 2011, 17:12

Originally Posted by Maha

...and this is the sort of thing I was talking about earlier...Mark Waters did the same thing or the Cape ride and was big help in other aspects of the ride. As when the lads walked the Anna home in the wee hours, just showed me and others that its all worth the effort when everyone does thier bit.

Don't be forgetting the drive before the trip even began to pick up some bikeless dude!

**Maha** · 12th December 2011, 17:16

Originally Posted by Grant`

Don't be forgetting the drive before the trip even began to pick up some bikeless dude!

...the list goes on and on, the support shown to make the two or three days away happen, is outstanding.

**The Singing Chef** · 12th December 2011, 17:18

Originally Posted by Grant`

Don't be forgetting the drive before the trip even began to pick up some bikeless dude!

What kind of dickhead doesn't bring a bike to a group ride?...!

That would be me

**blue rider** · 12th December 2011, 17:22

to all those that helped

and lots of luv

bit it should not be underestimated the good you do and the fun you offer by organizing these ride.....

without you guys i would still be only riding in the city, would not have met many lovely people and seen some really awesome places.....

so there you guys are special.....

**Phreak** · 12th December 2011, 17:27

Originally Posted by Grant`

Don't be forgetting the drive before the trip even began to pick up some bikeless dude!

AND the drive after to drop him home again!!!

**Maha** · 12th December 2011, 18:18

Originally Posted by Phreak

AND the drive after to drop him home again!!!

Yes yes...Matt is special, we get it.....

**newhere** · 12th December 2011, 18:50

Originally Posted by The Singing Chef

I really have to hold myself back from quoting these posts, the temptation to post something very non-PC is soooo tempting.
Anyhow, back to my porn.

Go on, i dare ya

**newhere** · 12th December 2011, 18:54

Originally Posted by Grant`

Don't be forgetting the drive before the trip even began to pick up some bikeless dude!

Aaand the co-pilots, even if we were there just to look good

**Phreak** · 12th December 2011, 20:16

Originally Posted by Maha

Yes yes...Matt is special, we get it.....

Of course he is! :-p

**ajessep** · 12th December 2011, 21:34

Originally Posted by Maha

Ride has now reached a comfortable amount so I will now only accept others if anyone pulls out for whatever reason.

What I am most impressed with is the generosity and willingness of people to make these rides happen.

hmmm YOU are the generous one!!

**ajessep** · 12th December 2011, 21:39

Originally Posted by Phreak

If anyone is interested in sharing a room, I was thinking about booking a "Kowhai" or "Tui" room, or even a Kitchen Cabin, I can put it on my credit card today, it's only about $100 for the night, which I don't mind covering... Then if anyone is in need of a bed closer to the weekend, there will be plenty spare. I get dibs on the queen though! Lol

wouldn be surprised if u had a few takers as they are likely to hold back the pot from you!!