250cc Owners Ride

**SwanTiger** · 9th March 2006, 15:29

Hello All,

I am interested in attracting some attention to the possibility of a 250cc ride up around the Northland roads. The distance (I have a lovely route in mind) would be between 250km and 350km and would involve a mixture of twisty roads and some straights as we would be taking SH16 north.

The concept behind the ride is to have a bunch of riders on equal sized motorcycles enjoying themselves.

There would be three stops in total, one heading to a destination, one long stop at the destination then another stop on the way back.

The "inbetween" stops are good. This way people have the opportunity to adjust things (put on glasses, clean visor, etc.) and if need be take a piss.

Anyone will be welcome to come along, however the pace is expected to be between 100km/h and 130km/h and each intersection will be well marked. Route maps can also be supplied for those wanting to doodle. So this could be a friendly ride for some newbies to stretch their legs on and get more clicks on the open road.

If you are interested, please post a reply or PM me and i'll consider moving on to making this an event and setting a date.

Please vote as to which distance you would feel most comfortable riding in a single day.

**Ixion** · 9th March 2006, 15:35

Maybe.

350km would be a long day , but. 120 cruising speed will be 80-90 average, that's about 4 hours up, 4 back. Add lunch, petrol & piss stops, and you're looking at 10 hours in the saddle. Some 250s aren't too comfortable, I've heard.

(BTW, 250s or 250 or less? Do you include the FXR150 and KR150 and Rg150 ? bearing in mind that they are faster than say a GN250 or Virago. Also even with all 250s you'll still have a possible marked speed difference between say a GN250 and an RGV250)

**SwanTiger** · 9th March 2006, 15:44

As you mentioned Ixion, top speeds will vary between the different types of motorcycles, however as the route will be properly managed there should not be a problem with some going faster than others.

The concept is to bring togeather a bunch of rider son equal sized motorcycles. 70-80% of the route top end will not matter, so it will come down to the riders ability and should their ability be around the pace of 100km/h - 130km/h then there wont be a problem.

The ride is just an idea anyway. If the majority are interested but have preference as to the distance, then changes can be made accordingly.

Ixion, have you got 250 you'd like to bring along?

**Ixion** · 9th March 2006, 16:12

ratty is a 250. He likes a tootle in the country now and then.

**2much** · 9th March 2006, 20:37

I own a 250.... Does this mean I can come on the Gixxer? I promise not to go over 130km/h (in 1st).

Seriously though, great idea. I'll point it out to the missus, although Northland might be a bit of a hike but I'm sure she'll be in if you come south.

**SwanTiger** · 9th March 2006, 20:55

I wonder how many people on thou's have voted just as a piss take? haha

**2much** · 9th March 2006, 21:05

Don't worry mate, didn't vote.

But next time it might help to create a "I can't help myself, I just have to click an option even though it's irrelevant to me" button.

Edit: found that when I did the Gixxer ride poll.

**peripheral** · 9th March 2006, 22:19

I'm interested.

**terbang** · 10th March 2006, 11:11

Why don't ya make it an overniter so it can have a bit of a social scene so all can get pissed or play mini golf or something..!

**justsomeguy** · 10th March 2006, 11:17

Originally Posted by terbang

Why don't ya make it an overniter so it can have a bit of a social scene so all can get pissed or play mini golf or something..!

Aww how cute.

Naa, just make it a hardcore no-stops race down F/F's driveway, with a bit of cop baiting, runners, cage mirror smashing and 150kmph lanesplitting getting to his driveway.

**SwanTiger** · 10th March 2006, 12:51

Looks like there is some interest.

Races can be arranged.

I'll go explore the route.

**saul** · 11th March 2006, 16:03

I voted sorry.

I missed the bit where it said 250cc riders only

**N4CR** · 11th March 2006, 16:17

Originally Posted by justsomeguy

Aww how cute.

Naa, just make it a hardcore no-stops race down F/F's driveway, with a bit of cop baiting, runners, cage mirror smashing and 150kmph lanesplitting getting to his driveway.

Dude.. you wouldn't even get out of the gas station without taking the hose with ya