Wellington Newbie Ride 23.04.06

**knight rider** · 7th April 2006, 01:12

Originally Posted by SWIFT ONE

Hi Neats and welcome to the madhouse.

Don't worry about being left for dust. If I get the bike sorted in time and I can make it, then I will probably be bring up the rear. The CBX has only got a top speed of about 110 with a tail wind, whilst going down a 1:4 incline.

I joined for the first part of a ride a couple of months ago. Apart from not having the same acceleration to get past a cage on the twisties from Tawa to J'ville, I kept up with the bigger bikes. (or should I say, they held back and waited for me - thanks guys). Even on SH2 up to Upper Hutt, they all kept in a group at a speed I was quite able to stay at.
I'm not so sure about going over the hill though. The CBX struggles up the gorge so I think the Taka's may be too much for the old girl.

we'll always wait for you swift one

**Wasp** · 7th April 2006, 08:49

hah, i just realised i read that wrong i thought you said "im a 20yo riding a 250" not im riding a 20yo 250"

my bad

**knight rider** · 8th April 2006, 14:51

same as last time. will be at bp tawa @ 9:45am for a 10am depature so can arrive at truck stop at 10:15am. So if anyone from whitby tawa porirua want to ride in togther then will see you at bp tawa

**COP_B8** · 8th April 2006, 15:02

Originally Posted by knight rider

same as last time. will be at bp tawa @ 9:45am for a 10am depature so can arrive at truck stop at 10:15am. So if anyone from whitby tawa porirua want to ride in togther then will see you at bp tawa

Yeah Ill cruise along!

**Hawkeye** · 8th April 2006, 16:56

Originally Posted by SWIFT ONE

Hoping to get the engine back on Thursday, so If I can get it back in and sorted in time, I'll be there.

Rang the shop on Thursday to be told the cam and rockers are stuffed and need replaced.

They are having a few problems locating replacements due to the age of the bike, so I'm still waiting to find out how much it is going to cost me and if it is actually worth it.

So it looks like I will not be able to make this ride (unless I can persuade her indoors to let me get something else this week)

**knight rider** · 8th April 2006, 18:40

Originally Posted by SWIFT ONE

Rang the shop on Thursday to be told the cam and rockers are stuffed and need replaced.

They are having a few problems locating replacements due to the age of the bike, so I'm still waiting to find out how much it is going to cost me and if it is actually worth it.

So it looks like I will not be able to make this ride (unless I can persuade her indoors to let me get something else this week)

if you do end up getting another bike may I sujest a sports bike? you've seen what my 250cc can do

**knight rider** · 8th April 2006, 19:28

Originally Posted by COP_B8

Yeah Ill cruise along!

cool will see you there

**phoenixgtr** · 8th April 2006, 22:01

I had a serious clean up of my bike today. I pulled the whole rear end apart and cleaned everything including my chain. Its amazing. You can actually tell that its made out of metal and not black stuff. See you all next weekend

**Shadows** · 8th April 2006, 23:03

Originally Posted by phoenixgtr

I had a serious clean up of my bike today. I pulled the whole rear end apart and cleaned everything including my chain. Its amazing. You can actually tell that its made out of metal and not black stuff. See you all next weekend

I hope you're having a good easter break.
I think you might be a just little bit disappointed with the turnout next weekend though!

**phoenixgtr** · 9th April 2006, 12:22

Originally Posted by Shadmeister

I hope you're having a good easter break.
I think you might be a just little bit disappointed with the turnout next weekend though!

Haha, good point!! I'm ahead of myself

**MikeyG** · 10th April 2006, 18:11

Keen to come along, all I need to do is learn to ride.

That might be my first weekend on a bike so it's probably too advanced for me but I'll turn up at Caltex Rimutaka to meet you lot and drool over all bikes nicer than mine.

**Wasp** · 10th April 2006, 21:37

MikeyG if you make it to caltex you'll be fine (unless theres diesel on the takas)

Got the bike back today with a fixed fork seal and ive bumped the idle up abit and its running a tad better, also trialing half a tank of 95.

Got my car learners today (dont even start with me) and booked my bike restricted for the 20th at 4pm so i should have it intime

**knight rider** · 11th April 2006, 01:17

Originally Posted by Wasp

MikeyG if you make it to caltex you'll be fine (unless theres diesel on the takas)

Got the bike back today with a fixed fork seal and ive bumped the idle up abit and its running a tad better, also trialing half a tank of 95.

Got my car learners today (dont even start with me) and booked my bike restricted for the 20th at 4pm so i should have it intime

what do you have to do in a ristricted test? I wana sit mine in June & am a bit nevous about it

**Wasp** · 11th April 2006, 08:28

Beats me, far as i know they give you a cb radio for the helmet and follow you in a car telling you where to go and assessing how well you do.

Gotta fix my rear brake pedal sensor in time i guess too....