Auckland cruisy ride sunday?

**Mr Skid** · 25th September 2005, 09:03

Originally Posted by DEATH_INC.

Draco's gonna join you guys,I may too....we'll see.....

Death + cruising =

**Waylander** · 25th September 2005, 11:29

Ride is a go, if anyone is gonna show up but may be late you can txt or call me at 021 160 6380

See y'all on the ride.

**Waylander** · 26th September 2005, 13:33

Was quite an enjoyable ride. Weather looked a bit off from the start as it did for the other rides and we did get a little wet.

We all met up at the BP stood there for a bit waiting and I did my pitifull attempt at a pre-ride speech. The count was 3 cruisers 3 sportsbikes and one semi-sportsbike (hehe Gremlin) I started out being the leader but that didn't last long. No sooner than we left Botany Down that I had to get y sunglasses out to stop the rain hitting my eyes (yes I was wearing the beanie helmet cause Mrs.Pillion had my full on. Anyway I lose track of everyone else fairly quikly but that's ok, less temptation for me to ride beyond what I should.

Meet up with the group at Whitford(?) and someone (can't remember who) turned back. The rest of us went on and at Kawakawa Johnsf1989 turned back. (down to two cruisers now....) On we went and once again I'm at the back before long with no one else in sight. (I'm such a slow rider

)

The sun came out almost as if to reward those of us that went on and it started to warm up.

I had one close call around this time where as I came around a right hander, I completed the turn and tried to straighten the bike up. Didn't want to for some reason. So we are headed twords the centerline with oncoming traffic. I realize that it's probably my passenger still leaning into the turn. (I did tell her to lean with the bike and straighten up when I do before the ride) I quikly lean the other way pushing the bars to countersteer so nothing bad happend but I passed by the car going the other way with very little space between. That was my only worry moment the whole time. Even the corner that almost caught me out last ride through there didn't surprise me this time. Even pointed the spot out to Allun (he was behind me at that last ride)and whoever was on the red bike who were following me at the time.

On the way back I don't know what happend but apparently we missed a few turns somewhere. Ended up going down a road that had some really long straights on it and I played tag with 115mph on my speedo. Apparently Slashwylde was thinking the same thing cause he gunned it pretty hard through them aswell. He looks mean as from behind on the bike aswell because of how low he hangs his head and the Black Label Sociaty vest he was wearing over his jacket. Told him he needs to get a german style helmet some dark shades and a black hankerchief to tie around his face lol

We ended up coming back into Auckland through Papakura, where Ms.Pillion lives. Offerd to take her home then but nah she was having too much fun with us. So we all split off with Allun, Slashwylde and me getting off the motorway to get back to thier place.

Then did my little burnout that you see in my Avatar. (Wicked Allun thanks for that!!) I love the smell of burning rubber.

Wicked ride and awesome weekend. Thanks Slashwylde and Allun for letting me crash at your place and everything else this weekend.

**Waylander** · 26th September 2005, 13:38

Oh yea, while at Kaiua Bugjuice and someone else flew past but then turned around and came back. But like the royalty that he is he didn't stick around.

**bugjuice** · 26th September 2005, 13:43

Originally Posted by Waylander

Oh yea, while at Kaiua Bugjuice and someone else flew past but then turned around and came back. But like the royalty that he is he didn't stick around.

shot past, cos nature needed attending too! But then I thought I'd be the kind gent that I am, and came back (relieved) to say hi, before returning on my rightous path. Sorry I couldn't stick round longer
Nice to see you lot again

oh, and royalty? my arse..

bet my little wheelspin up the carpark went down well!

**notme** · 26th September 2005, 14:12

Was indeed good after the weather cleared up - plus i had a buttload of fun being tail ender (when i felt like making sure everyone made the correct turns or when i stopped and took photos) then having to catch up - those long straights were great for that! Oh and sorry Gremlin dude, but when i passed you the CBR was whispering sweet nothings in my ear...something about 230 + seeming very attractive

**Waylander** · 26th September 2005, 14:17

Took all of 4 pictures but here they are.

1: The riders minus three (me and Allun snaping pics and Jonsf1980 sitting on his bike)
2: The bikes in line
3: the three dream machines and Johnsf1980 (tried to stay out of the "group" pic)

4:Ms.Pillion doesn't like photos being taken of her.

**notme** · 26th September 2005, 14:19

Pix........

**notme** · 26th September 2005, 14:19

Originally Posted by Waylander

Took all of 4 pictures but here they are.

1: The riders minus three (me and Allun snaping pics and Jonsf1980 sitting on his bike)
2: The bikes in line
3: the three dream machines and Johnsf1980 (tried to stay out of the "group" pic)

4:Ms.Pillion doesn't like photos being taken of her.

WHERE they are?

**notme** · 26th September 2005, 14:21

Oh WL, there's a nice hole in our tarmac from your burnout now..... can't believe your rubber is tougher than our driveway!

**Waylander** · 26th September 2005, 14:22

Yea yea, Where are the action shots you nearly fell into a ditch to get huh?

Oh and BURN BABY BURN!!!! HAHAHAHA!!!! Next time take the photos upwind Allun lol.

**notme** · 26th September 2005, 14:26

Yeah that was funny - screaming ahead to pull over and get some pix, putting the bike neatly on the stand and running back down the raod a bit to get some action shots, and nearly falling into a damn ditch!

The action shots aren't even worth posting, shoulda taken the proper camera!

Next time.

**Waylander** · 26th September 2005, 14:33

Atleast post the one of me so I can get it on my puter.

Who's got beer?

**MacD** · 26th September 2005, 14:45

Originally Posted by Waylander

On the way back I don't know what happend but apparently we missed a few turns somewhere. Ended up going down a road that had some really long straights on it and I played tag with 115mph on my speedo. Apparently Slashwylde was thinking the same thing cause he gunned it pretty hard through them aswell. He looks mean as from behind on the bike aswell because of how low he hangs

It was me on the red bike! I had an enjoyable ride thanks and it was a good opportunity to run in my new rear tyre. The only "missed" turn was the option of taking the right-hand turn after Hunua and heading back up to Clevedon. As Gremilin and Slashwylde continued straight on through the gorge, Drako and I waited for the others to catch up, before following. As usual Slashwylde forgot to cruise on his cruiser!