For whom the bell tolls
Gonna take a short ride out to piha if the weather is looking good in the morning. Probably depart westgate at 10am, go down to lincoln road on the m/way then across to the start of Scenic Drive, Swanson/Ranui end.
Pace will be 'medium', i'll only be stopping at the turn off to piha, at piha for lunch, and again at where piha road joins scenic drive again for the finish to titirangi end.
KiwiBitcher
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It's better to not pass and know that you could have than to pass and find out that you can't. Wait for the straight.
frequent infrequenter
ooooo might try to make this ride, on a special guest..
For whom the bell tolls
good stuff bug-man! as i said the pace wont be too hot, partly because of me being a twit and introducing myself to the northland bush on the weekend, so could possibly be a good ride for the 250's to come along on if they want to.
KiwiBitcher
where opinion holds more weight than fact.
It's better to not pass and know that you could have than to pass and find out that you can't. Wait for the straight.
frequent infrequenter
again?!?!?
yeah, the 'guest' isn't real nippy on the corners, gotta get used to that!
*must pull finger out and fix it!*
For whom the bell tolls
came up too hot behind another rider, thought they were holding speed but they braked and i went wide, locked the back and didnt let it goso had no real directional control cept for straight ahead which involved a 1m drop and bushes... as i said no damage and glad to say i thoroughly enjoyed the experience!!!
KiwiBitcher
where opinion holds more weight than fact.
It's better to not pass and know that you could have than to pass and find out that you can't. Wait for the straight.
Forum whore
Firstly: Migh try and make it if im not getting pissed for a mates bday! And if i do it will sadly be on the straightlining only 750turbo, but what the hell, i havnt ridden in ages!
But SEcondly and more importantly? Do R6's have rear brakes?! Gareth dude u shoulda dropped that style before you moved off 250's. fuck the rear brake its what sends people into trouble i reckon! Unless its a 5meter long 1tonne piece of crap like my turbo, or the likes, that will lock the front wheel as quick as the front, thats the only time i reckon its all hands/feet on pedals!
Ex Pat Dargavillening
this ride could be a bit of me, going for a ride on the friday so ill keep you posted about saturday. haven't been out to piha on a bike yet.
For whom the bell tolls
Hadnt been using it much/at all during the day, just a tad here and there to help add a little to the front braking i had been doing if needing it. I think it was an old reaction thinking 'fuck i'll just stop' instead of brake harder and lean more. At the end of the day it was the fact that i was too close to the man in front - if it was the track i wouldve just gone around him but didnt like my chances on a blind corner on a road i hadnt ridden before.Originally Posted by Kwaka-Kid
KiwiBitcher
where opinion holds more weight than fact.
It's better to not pass and know that you could have than to pass and find out that you can't. Wait for the straight.
Hardcore Biker
oh serious mate????...im gutted for you man...glad you survived though.
man im glad i turned back when i got to whangas...sounds like things turned nasty after that (kitty's legwarmers were from the beginning mind you)
i also might be in for this one....will try to rope in another
Quote Buddy L:"The bike's like BOOM, the motor's like BOOM!
the exhaust is like....b-BANG!!
the whole bike's like WAAAAEEEEEEHH!!!"
Ex Pat Dargavillening
im good to go i'll keep rookie company at the back of the feild, the
is going to shin on saturday , so good day to be had.
Hardcore Biker
im good to go i'll keep rookie company at the back of the feild
Hey!!
Quote Buddy L:"The bike's like BOOM, the motor's like BOOM!
the exhaust is like....b-BANG!!
the whole bike's like WAAAAEEEEEEHH!!!"
L-Plate Rider
Wow, yeah I'm keen to go. Gonna try and get some time off work otherwise will try to meet you's out there.
Will be awesome first ride with the KB crew as it's out my way
Hell Spawn
Ok this is just a question not trying to be a downer on your ride ..... BUT out of all the roads out west why on earth ride scenic dr, on the weekends (esp if its a fine one) there's SHIT loads of cars on it?????
frequent infrequenter
nah, only in the summer.
Only thing to bear in mind out that way is cos of the crappy weather, the middle of the road will be slippy with moss and crap.
But it'll be pretty dead..
Hardcore Biker
Wow, yeah I'm keen to go. Gonna try and get some time off work otherwise will try to meet you's out there.
Will be awesome first ride with the KB crew as it's out my way
welcome to kiwibiker mate
Quote Buddy L:"The bike's like BOOM, the motor's like BOOM!
the exhaust is like....b-BANG!!
the whole bike's like WAAAAEEEEEEHH!!!"
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