New Riders Day Out 2 - Auckland - March 5th

**Ixion** · 5th March 2006, 16:09

,,,, so all in all i suppose you could say it was a typical KB group ride,,,

Not quite. Noone crashed. And as far as I am aware , all L platers safely back again. And much smoother riding on the way back than the way up. Well done.

And, by and large all legal too (apart from a few learners without L platers, and a little tolerance on speed limits, but all sensible).

Only one prick in a cage got impatient as far as I know, stormed past me (I was riding shotgun in far right of lane) in the gravel on the opposite side verge, pushed into the group and stuck 2 foot behind an L plate. But, only for a few minutes , then he went off and didn't try it again. Otherwise, thanks to some very patient cagers, and apologies to the not quite so patient SUV that hovered behind on the run back into Kaucop.

And thanks to Gremlin, Weasel for organising it, and to the instructors, leader and pointers for their efforts and wise advice.

**R6_kid:Me** · 5th March 2006, 16:21

yeh, i was going to say that no one crashed but as i left early and there were still a good 30+ bikes when i left i didnt want to jinx it... but you took the honours so hopefully everyone did get back fine

i think a couple went further north before coming home too.

**GT250R** · 5th March 2006, 16:23

Gutted, SOunds like you all had fun albeit at limited speed...
I will definately be at the next cruise

Will be good to talk to you all some more a grab some tips on riding

any suggestions are more than welcome as far as I'm concerned

DId Lazy7 Go ?????? ZX7R

**boomer** · 5th March 2006, 16:24

Originally Posted by gareth_d

catching up to a few that left early (cbr600rr with cool helmet, not sure if that was boomer or not)

I didnt see anyone behind me and i did set a good pace.. this is my helmet

**Folcan** · 5th March 2006, 16:33

Thanks for the great ride I learnt lots... and got a ride on a Hyabusia? i think its spelt..

sorry robnz only managed to get to foodtown at 10 where I waited until like 10:20... But no worries I got there anyway

**SwanTiger** · 5th March 2006, 16:45

Everyone made it back safely to Westgate Shell.

It was a nice ride for me, I had a lovely blast up SH16 from Silverdale catching up with you guys at the Pub. The only hazard I encounted was a juicy squashed possum in the middle of a fast corner.

Otherwise, as Ixion mentioned, the cagers were really good today and I had no problem passing, even on the hills.

Gremlin, where are the fucken pictures? you've had long enough to get your scooter home and in the garage.

**R6_kid:Me** · 5th March 2006, 16:48

yeh, wondering where the pics are myself... shit even big dave was there

boomer, was wondering coz you have a yoshi end can aswell, and from what i could see the cbr i saw had a standard one, and the tail section was red...

**kels** · 5th March 2006, 16:49

Glad to hear that you all had a safe ride...missed you all. Had a shit day...I will definately be on the next one!

**R6_kid:Me** · 5th March 2006, 16:52

Originally Posted by GT250R

DId Lazy7 Go ?????? ZX7R

nope, only gremlin was there on his ZX7R

**SwanTiger** · 5th March 2006, 16:57

Here are some pictures taken at Shell Westgate at the start of the ride, after I went home on returning I forgot to grab my bag with the Camera in it.

Most of them are Texmo pulling wheelies, I got some good video footage of him doing them too, will upload the videos later.

**Karma** · 5th March 2006, 17:11

Yeh, thanks everyone for turning up... plenty of experienced guys... even if you were only along for the ride it's still good to get to know the other site guys socially so it's all sweet