Rides this weekend??

**Sparky Bills** · 9th September 2005, 09:00

Not committing to anything, but are there any rides happening round Welly way this weekend?

Would look at it closer to Sunday, but just something for me to keep in mind.
Just got some new tyres, so need to scuff em in all the way to the edges

**skelstar** · 9th September 2005, 09:07

We usually go for a ride Sunday. I think we meet up at Rimutaka Caltex (akatarawa) at 10:30am. I think thats right. Usually head for Martinborough and then around the back roads.

**Str8 Jacket** · 9th September 2005, 09:31

Im test riding the KR today and if I like it then i'll own by the end of the day. So if all goes well and I have a bike I MAY be keen, though I WILL be taking it slow...

**Maximus** · 9th September 2005, 10:05

Originally Posted by Str8 Jacket

though I WILL be taking it slow...

Is this one of Tuis new billboards, cause Im sure that statement should have a "Yeah Right" after it.

**Uncle B** · 9th September 2005, 10:11

Originally Posted by Str8 Jacket

I WILL be taking it slow...

ring ding ding

I'll hopefully be out and about

**bungbung** · 9th September 2005, 10:13

Buckets at GM carpark on Sunday.

**Str8 Jacket** · 9th September 2005, 10:37

Originally Posted by Maximus

Is this one of Tuis new billboards, cause Im sure that statement should have a "Yeah Right" after it.

*sigh* If only you weren't my best mates man

Seriously, after my accident I was keen as mustard to get back onto the bike. But when you spend alot of time at home "recovering" you have alot of time to think. Between that and having my olds becoming very unsupportive toward my interest of bikes I have become a bit nervous about getting back into it. To be honest Im not really to confident anymore, so between that and making myself CONCENTRATE out there im pretty much just gonna take it easy until I get some more faith in myself as well as the new bike. I have been reading the Biker Bible (thanks VTWIN) and have found that very useful, would like to try and put some of those thing into practice. And that includes being able to rider slower and smoother before I get to cocky again!
WHOA - rant and a half there!

**skelstar** · 9th September 2005, 10:41

I say be nervous. Keeps you on your toes. Complacency is bad on a bike and I think I was a bit before coming around the corner and seeing you lying under your bike. Was a bit of a wake-up call.
I would definitley look upon this experience as good lesson.
Good to see you getting back into it though.

**James Deuce** · 9th September 2005, 10:55

Originally Posted by VTWIN

ring ding ding

I'll hopefully be out and about

hahah! Yeah, Change that username to "Crazy Frog" Str8jacket.

Aaaa ring ding ding ding - ding ding
Aaaa ring ding ding ding - ding ding
Aaaa ring ding ding ding - ding ding ding
Aaaa ring ding ding ding - Baah Baah

**JohnBoy** · 9th September 2005, 12:21

Hey SB... harden up and come up here 2 weeks in a row!
Too poor to go up to puke in the morning so i am going for a ride tomorrow out SH30 to Rotovagas, Te Puke and out to Gareths for a few beers and then home over the Kaimais... come on dude, you know you want too!!

**Str8 Jacket** · 9th September 2005, 12:23

Originally Posted by Jim2

hahah! Yeah, Change that username to "Crazy Frog" Str8jacket.

Aaaa ring ding ding ding - ding ding
Aaaa ring ding ding ding - ding ding
Aaaa ring ding ding ding - ding ding ding
Aaaa ring ding ding ding - Baah Baah

hehe, was thinking of changing it to "Hells on Wheels" :spudflip: . I quite like the sound, not going to be able to sneak up on people though

**Dafe** · 9th September 2005, 12:35

Hey Str8, would that be the KR150? You going for the two smoker now eh? Should be a much better ride.
I'm currently negotiating buying a KR1, which is the 250 2 stroke. I love em.
Should be stonking great fun.
Anyway, Let us know how the test ride goes.

I'm about to go for a cruise around Upper Hutt, Through Blue Mountains then up the Rimutakas. Leaving at about 1300 hours.

Should be good for the sunday ride too. 10.30 at the Caltex.

**Sparky Bills** · 9th September 2005, 14:05

Originally Posted by VTWIN

ring ding ding

I'll hopefully be out and about

Yeah, You'll be out there. Ill make sure of it myself!
So long as you pick up your bike.

10.30 at Rimutaka Caltex sounds the go.
May see you all there.

**Slingshot** · 9th September 2005, 16:47

Originally Posted by Dafe

I'm about to go for a cruise around Upper Hutt, Through Blue Mountains then up the Rimutakas. Leaving at about 1300 hours.

I'm going to do some exploring around that area tomorrow afternoon if the weather holds.

If anyone wants to tag along you're more than welcome.

See ya