Our riding.

**SPman** · 19th April 2004, 17:57

Originally Posted by wkid_one

Firstly - I would rather be in control of my own life - than have a cop out and blame god for the bad mistakes.
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I thought God only helped.
I wouldnt mind people saying " God helped me play well and strike a home run", if they would also say " God made me fuck up and drop the ball " !

**madandy** · 19th April 2004, 18:54

I went on this ride, two-up and I did'nt notice anyone appearing to be impatient in waiting for me because really no one was waiting for me...I caught up when everyone stopped, usually within a minute or two, and there was always time for me to roll a cigarette and enjoy it while talking and meeting the other riders there and I was never the last to leave after a rest...My better half is still building confidance in cornering speeds hence my relaxed pace...I can't imagine anyone riding slower than I did on Saturday without falling asleep.
I am not a great rider nor am I exceptionally fast when alone but I have seen alot of other riders do there thing in my 28 years and saw nothing crazy on Saturday.Even Sharon enjoyed the display of wheelies and one very good stoppie as she really respected the skill and control required to pull it off.

To Mr. V Twin Raver:
We all see car drivers attemping to chase faster drivers/riders all the time and often they come unstuck once their skills are forgotten/exceeded in the heat of the pursuit..or their passengers order them to slow down.
Do not hesitate to come on a ride with these people, they are a terrific bunch who you will learn a lot from and I guarantee you're not the only person out there riding a bigger bike than you should for reasons such as your own.I too hanker for a powerful twin because of the torque delivery and sound.Once I've ridden this 400 for another summer and a 600 after that I will be ready for a real grunter...

**dangerous** · 19th April 2004, 19:09

andy1..... on ya mate

Death inc..... Now these wheelies wernt on the ZX turby now were thay? Cos when I had my CX turbo I couldent lift it up to save me, if I did then the rev's had to be up near the gear change red zone and then the bloody thing would stand on end that damn fast I'd pack me self and come crashing down.... The Guzzi aint much better, but the Storm.... toooo easy it does it all on its own

Katwyn & VTRaver..... right on

And does any one else out there think that its about time Wkid & Zed had there own thread list titeled ummm maybe 'The good and the bad'

**Posh Tourer :P** · 19th April 2004, 20:05

Originally Posted by Cajun

Well i went on this ride, and i rode at my own speed, i was braking my new bike in and so was taking easy on bike and tires brakes learning the chartersics of my new bike. I'm not interested keeping up if i can't i don't try and push myself to keep up if i can't, i don't care i will just ride my way and they will have to wait for me, i'm there to have fun, not to get hurt myself or my baby(motorbike) just for keeping up with someone else. I must say i'm only 25 but i do most of my riding with the local ulysses club(father in law is tauranga president) or among my family(we have 6 bikes). I have found riding with the local bike shops, you get to many hoons who do many stupid things. or ride beond there limits, which ends in damage. At least riding with the local ulysses club they not as likley to do stupid things, and more concerid riders then younger people. Even tho some of them do ride hard and fast, they don't do thing to upset the slower ones.

any how thats me i better do some more work

I'm with both of you, VTR and Cajun.... maybe we should start a club

Seriously, good posts... are you two coming to Puke on fri? Would be good to meet you

**Cajun** · 19th April 2004, 20:16

Originally Posted by Posh Tourer :P

I'm with both of you, VTR and Cajun.... maybe we should start a club

Seriously, good posts... are you two coming to Puke on fri? Would be good to meet you

Nah i won't be at puke, i am still runnign the new 600 in so don't wanna go there or i be tempted to run it around, and also have to work )c:< but next time i be in. the misses is thinking next time will run my bike i donno weather that is a good or a bad thing at moment.

**Holy Roller** · 19th April 2004, 20:35

Originally Posted by SPman

Been for 3 or 4 rides with Ullysses. Quite frankly, some of them scared the shit out of me! Stay well away these days!

So its not just here in this community the ullysses guys have a saying "those who want to go play in their sandpit can go first, we'll catch up later" no bagging the guys just let them get on with it.
I'm not fast a good thing by having a 500 but I'm not slow either just an average rider, but after years of riding solo it takes some adjustment to riding with a group.

**dangerous** · 19th April 2004, 20:49

Originally Posted by Cajun

Nah i won't be at puke, i am still runnign the new 600 in

What a lot of bollocks man, Suzuki are way over cautious when it comes to running in. If its got 500-1000k on it then give it the stick. I had 2000k on my VTR and went to a track day and its run a lot better ever since.
BTW Honda dont have a restriction on revs the book says ride normaly... thats balls out

If ya baby it around for to long then it will never rev out and perform at its best IMHO

**mangell6** · 19th April 2004, 20:52

Originally Posted by Holy Roller

but after years of riding solo it takes some adjustment to riding with a group.

Oh so true, requires different mental thinking often hard for people, I just refuse to think.

Mike

I am being punished by my 17yr old son who has 'Voodoo Chile' playing on the stereo.

**Motoracer** · 19th April 2004, 20:53

Originally Posted by dangerous

If ya baby it around for to long then it will never rev out and perform at its best IMHO

Thats what I heard too but what would I know. I haven't bought a brand new bike... yet..

**jimbo600** · 19th April 2004, 20:58

Originally Posted by dangerous

What a lot of bollocks man, Suzuki are way over cautious when it comes to running in. If its got 500-1000k on it then give it the stick. I had 2000k on my VTR and went to a track day and its run a lot better ever since.
BTW Honda dont have a restriction on revs the book says ride normaly... thats balls out

If ya baby it around for to long then it will never rev out and perform at its best IMHO

This is true. I ran my gixxer 750 as per the manual for about 1000k. Then got piss bored with that and went to the standing and flying 1/4's. It felt a bit tight at the time, but now it's running damn good. Posted some big numbers on the dyno too. Just make sure you change the oil and filter before giving it a handfull.

**Bleck K6** · 19th April 2004, 21:04

I've been riding with DEATH.INC for years now & he is one of the best riders I know, DEATH & SAM riding together has me laughing all day. riding beside someone doing a wheelstand 1km or longer at 200kph is awesome, These guys have talent I reckon. Pity my talent only consists of 5-10metre long wheelstands off the power.hopefully I can be as irresponsible,I mean talented as them one day

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**SPman** · 19th April 2004, 21:22

Originally Posted by TILLER

I've been riding with DEATH.INC for years now & he is one of the best riders I know, DEATH & SAM riding together has me laughing all day. .

Yeah, following those guys I couldnt help the mile wide grin under me helmet.
Fuck social responsibility, its good to have a bit of fun sometimes!

**DEATH_INC.** · 19th April 2004, 21:24

Originally Posted by dangerous

andy1..... on ya mate

Death inc..... Now these wheelies wernt on the ZX turby now were thay? Cos when I had my CX turbo I couldent lift it up to save me, if I did then the rev's had to be up near the gear change red zone and then the bloody thing would stand on end that damn fast I'd pack me self and come crashing down.... The Guzzi aint much better, but the Storm.... toooo easy it does it all on its own

Na,on the Gixxer.The ZX is undergoing a bit of surgery at the mo......and prolly a bit more H.P. work.My old beast has trouble keeping the front on the ground in any gear,176hp @ 15psi boost(@ rear),4 more hp per lb of boost,I often run upwards of 25 psi....you do the sums.Now riding that ANYWHERE may well be considered irresponsible and dangerous