Slow/Medium Ride up North (Wellsford) - Sunday 11th September

**justsomeguy** · 7th September 2005, 18:43

Originally Posted by crashe

JSG - Please note what I have highlighted.
Which means you didnt read all that I wrote.

And now back to Placidfemme organising her ride on the 11th September.

Originally Posted by justsomeguy

There have been instances where someone has binned and all of the above were busy and couldn't come over and pick the bike up - I know this because I was the person calling on behalf of another KB'er. I also know that the people who usually get called have weekend shifts/jobs/ kids to look after, etc, etc.

So isn't it a good idea to see if someone is available??

Yes it is this ride that I'm talking about. ..... and this will be my last post in this thread.

**RiderInBlack** · 7th September 2005, 18:46

Look JSG, a lot of casual rides don't have a trailer to pick you up. Not even on the Use-less-lees WE riders. This is not a big 200+ Biker Rally. Just don't ride silly. If you do go down, I am sure someone will work something out. If you don't feel sercure without a "cage" and trailer following you to pick up the pieces, then please don't come. Otherwise back off PF cause she's doing the best she can.

**John** · 7th September 2005, 18:59

Originally Posted by RiderInBlack

Look JSG, a lot of casual rides don't have a trailer to pick you up. Not even on the Use-less-lees WE riders. This is not a big 200+ Biker Rally. Just don't ride silly. If you do go down, I am sure someone will work something out. If you don't feel sercure without a "cage" and trailer following you to pick up the pieces, then please don't come. Otherwise back off PF cause she's doing the best she can.

what he said, this is a fucken ride notice not a pissing notice if is not about the ride then dont damn post it.

As for the ride, I should be there - I might be working though which is a bitch flake.

**justsomeguy** · 7th September 2005, 19:02

Originally Posted by RiderInBlack

Look JSG, a lot of casual rides don't have a trailer to pick you up. Not even on the Use-less-lees WE riders. This is not a big 200+ Biker Rally. Just don't ride silly. If you do go down, I am sure someone will work something out. If you don't feel sercure without a "cage" and trailer following you to pick up the pieces, then please don't come. Otherwise back off PF cause she's doing the best she can.

WOOWOWOWOWOOW - ok this is my last post here --

I thought you Doug would understand what I meant.

I don't want a trailer following anyone

I just wanted to know if anyone with a trailer/truck/ute/van/whatever was free if something happened - I don't want anyone following anyone.......

Usually if someone bins it's as Crashe said - we usually sort it out at the time by making a few calls and seeing who can come. What I was trying to do was post here seeing if someone is available so we have their number just in case.... instead of making the calls then and having to make more calls.... which is just more stress in case everyone is busy...anyway no point in preparing now you guys know what to do.

--- apologies to those offended - I've just finished a three day 9am to 5pm work related course on how software testing along with business analysis can save company's time, money and effort and my brain is totally fried - got no idea what I'm saying typing away.........

You guys have fun, I wont be bothering you anymore. Great effort PF - well done.

**MadDuck** · 7th September 2005, 21:13

perfect opportunity for might see yas at Cowcop if you give me a ETA

No I dont have a trailor, dont intend to bin or break down. OR rely on another KBer.

Wish I had JSGs hours...or lack of them

**R6_kid:Me** · 7th September 2005, 21:29

my *cough* best time was around the 25 or 30 minute mark from greenhithe... but that was at a blistering and highly illegal pace...

perhaps somewhere around the 35-40min mark i guess...

**MadDuck** · 7th September 2005, 21:34

Originally Posted by gareth_d

my *cough* best time was around the 25 or 30 minute mark from greenhithe... but that was at a blistering and highly illegal pace...

perhaps somewhere around the 35-40min mark i guess...

Cool so I get a sleep in. Was that doing Old North and Peak or up 16?

**TLDV8** · 7th September 2005, 21:36

I so have to be on this epic adventure

Where is Westgate?..end of the North Western turn left ?

**chickenfunkstar** · 7th September 2005, 21:59

Originally Posted by TLDV8

I so have to be on this epic adventure

Where is Westgate?..end of the North Western turn left ?

Yep, it's that easy.
You can't miss it. Probably about 1/2 km from the end of the m/way.

Far out. This ride looks like it will be as big as the infamous 22 ride back in may. I reckon its gonna be cool. Can't wait.

**aff-man** · 7th September 2005, 22:54

Originally Posted by placidfemme

Well... I did one the other day... but completely by mistake lol Don't think I got it high off the ground... maybe only 10cm... was trying to a smart-ass and take off real quick at the lights and dunno what I did, but the front lifted... shat myself then got all excited lol

I don't think my front brakes are hard out enough to do stoppies

How does your new bike handle with wheelies and stoppies? Broken it in yet?

Your bikes brakes are plenty strong enough to do stoppies. Believe me and if not me ask bruce.
As for the new bike well i am still playing with the power wheelies but i think it'll be a bit smoother when i sort the carbs out. Might try a few on sunday aye

**R6_kid:Me** · 7th September 2005, 23:09

Originally Posted by aff-man

Your bikes brakes are plenty strong enough to do stoppies. aye

i second that... give it to me and i'll prove it.

i've had my ZXR as well as Cibby Chicks CBR and SuperDaves all up on one wheel... pity its only the front.

Mad duck that was just the 'normal' route. Going up old north til it intersects a main road that ends up coming out about 2km back from Kaukapakapa - sorry dont know what its called.

**placidfemme** · 8th September 2005, 07:33

Originally Posted by aff-man

Your bikes brakes are plenty strong enough to do stoppies. Believe me and if not me ask bruce.
As for the new bike well i am still playing with the power wheelies but i think it'll be a bit smoother when i sort the carbs out. Might try a few on sunday aye

lol ok so I'm a chicken shit! I wouldn't mind too much if I hurt myself (not too badly though) but I'd be gutted if my bike was wrecked...

So anyway... this ride is starting to look REALLY good. At the ride Bugjuice organised we had 38 bikers show up, so hopefully we get about the same this time

**GR81** · 8th September 2005, 09:11

Originally Posted by placidfemme

So anyway... this ride is starting to look REALLY good. At the ride Bugjuice organised we had 38 bikers show up, so hopefully we get about the same this time

popularity contest now ha?

haha