Taka's - First Timer

[Hawkeye]

Well, I have finally done it. Went over the Taka's last weekend for the first time. The CBX handled it ok although I thought that she struggles up the Hutt side only to be told by the people I was with, that at one stage I was running at 110. My speedo never went over 85 so I think I have a slight problem! Even went past a few cages on the way back.
Bring on next weekend. Weather permitting I’ll be over there again.

Just worked out that I have to wait until Aug before I can take my restricted.
It seems like I have already been riding the bike for months but it is less than 3 months since doing my BMHS and learners. Still over 3 months to lose the losers sign (not that it holds me back )

[bert_is_evil]

Don't you have to keep the L plate until you have your full?

[Smorg]

Don't you have to keep the L plate until you have your full?

you can if you like........

[Hawkeye]

Don't you have to keep the L plate until you have your full?

That's it! Kick me when I'm down. I can dream can't I....

[Str8 Jacket]

Don't you have to keep the L plate until you have your full?

umm no. You only LEGALLY have to display you Loser plate while on your Learners licence.

Good on ya for going over the Takas I still remember my first time, think I went all of about 20-30kph round and up to every corner...

[skelstar]

THat wouldnt be the time I was following you then Hels .

[Str8 Jacket]

THat wouldnt be the time I was following you then Hels .

haha, prob not!

Its funny how I dont find that hill at all daunting anymore, my riding must be improving...

[madboy]

Congrats on the hill. Honestly there is nothing to fear on that hill in the dry. But at the risk of being a dampener on proceedings, remember that at this time of year there are a few corners that don't see daylight (or much) that can be damp and/or moss covered. And we won't get started on the diesel in the wet. But I suspect if you're riding sensibly as a learner you'll be so far inside the limits of the bike that none of the above will be a problem.

Again, congrats.

[Hawkeye]

I suspect if you're riding sensibly as a learner you'll be so far inside the limits of the bike that none of the above will be a problem.

Again, congrats.

This is a 1985, single pot 250. It's hard not to ride in the limits of the bike

To get it up to the speed I was doing I had to have a long downhill straight, with a southerly blowing from behind and a tow rope on the 1000 in front.

[Insanity_rules]

This is a 1985, single pot 250. It's hard not to ride in the limits of the bike

To get it up to the speed I was doing I had to have a long downhill straight, with a southerly blowing from behind and a tow rope on the 1000 in front.

Congrats on tackling the Tukkas, its my favourite playground. That lil bike of yours should be quite entertaining, being an upright style single. You'd be amased what a CBX can actually do.

[Hitcher]

I remember well the first time Mrs H and I took on the Rimutakas on our 250s. Big adventure! We stopped at the summit by the sign and took photos. And then, while the adrenalin was still pumping, on to Martinborough for our first "away" biker coffees. Fantastic.

While a trip over the Takas is still special, nothing can match the thrill of that first time.

[Uncle B]

Takas I still remember my first time, think I went all of about 20-30kph round and up to every corner...

You still do Dear

[Jonathan]

The first time I went over was last year with my girlfriend on the back. It was wet and there were some slips. By the time I got to the bottom I was a nervous wreck! Great view from the summit though.

[yungatart]

I haven't the guts to tackle that bit of road yet.... lucky I live far away enough for it not to be a problem. But big ups to you for doing it !!!! I hear that there is no thrill quite like your first time...

[Madness]

Good onya Swifty.

You just wait and see, soon you'll be up there every weekend, talking shite at the summit for hours on end, with regular visits to "The Fish".