South Auckland Thursday Night Ride

[eldog]

Thats good news, I took my one out for a ride today, she behavced so well I've decided to kee her.
The bike was pretty awesome too.

i dunno how she puts up with yeah, must be the jeans.......

she probably rips them a little each time...

[caseye]

Anyone?
Its Thursday for those who may have forgotten!
Just checking in to see if theres a feeling for a ride tonight.

[eldog]

Anyone?
Its Thursday for those who may have forgotten!
Just checking in to see if theres a feeling for a ride tonight.

i had forgotten, I never remember what day it is.

yes I am in, it will be a careful ride.

dont want to waste the Xmas presssie.

[leathel]

Damn I forgot its Thursday, just fired up the pizza oven to cook a roast.... next week

[eldog]

The ride was just what I needed thanks RIC

going to check tyre pressures in morning when cold.

should I do this on the centre stand? I did know but forgotten.

ride out nervous....

ride back betterer.... still lots to think about & finish off.

not sure about next week, definitely don’t want gravel.

caseye see 2016 Northern odyssey thread on here.

will check out your suggestion and check out Murray on here too.

[caseye]

Hope that barby was a good one Leathel, we had a bloody good ride with ol Doggy sandwiched between nominated ride leader (Ratbag) an TEC ( my good self) on his newly returned to the road Bandy (Mark, she looks as good as when she was yours mate), no problems a nice quiet ride out to Miranda ,Kaiaua and return via 27, the sallops and John Dory from the PUB were beautiful as always ( never mind the chippy next door ( you know, the world famous one, yeah Na!) Good trip, roads quiet, dry and mostly roadworks free.
One small scrape with a stupid van driver who didn't seem to care that there were bikes in the left lane in front of him as him tried to dive into us,Literally.
I gave him a good old fashioned KB wave, that got him scampering away and, more importantly away from us.
Ride that baby alot in the coming weeks El Doggy boy, you'll love what she can do for you.

[eldog]

Okay another day in the garden and getting stuff sorted.

measured tyre presssure
F 15 R 22
OMG no wonder things felt squirmy
now
F 39 R 40

maybe a ride tomorrow arvo? To see if difference.

checked both on side and centre stand no real difference.
allowed air to cool, approx 5min checked and reset to same, couple of psi
cause I am using a hand pump


Washing all all of my gear because it stinks, and if I Notice it then it’s bad.

trying Nikwax tech wash for washing, tx direct for outer textile jacket and trouser and soft shell waterproof for liners (most of the smell is here) also washing helmet liner to see if any improvement.

the outers were filthy, tech wash is supposed to remove the dirt and clean the pores....

TX direct wash in for the outers, even though they aren’t waterproof.
softshell washing for liners, never were quite waterproof from the start.
its a 3 season suite. Not suitable for freezing or boiling hot.

helmet liners cleaned fine drip dry.

outers and liners proofed, hanging to dry, reassemble tomorrow arvo, and test tomorrow night

[caseye]

No wonder you were taking your time, it must have felt extremely unpredictable. You WILL notice a huge difference, remember to check them again before going out, the tires may have settled and without working (being ridden) they could have developed air escape routes.
Try them out once you know whats in them, then if you are not happy, replace them mate, sorry but safe than sorry has to be the right way to go.
Could be on for a longish pootle tomorrow, Ratbags keen.

[eldog]

No wonder you were taking your time, it must have felt extremely unpredictable. You WILL notice a huge difference, remember to check them again before going out, the tires may have settled and without working (being ridden) they could have developed air escape routes.
Try them out once you know whats in them, then if you are not happy, replace them mate, sorry but safe than sorry has to be the right way to go.
Could be on for a longish pootle tomorrow, Ratbags keen.

It made very interesting riding, would pickup every track, line, bump and follow it, dragging me along for the ride, a capable of sudden slides to left and right on the country road on the way back.

i also recognised that famous bump before i got there, so must be looking further down the road now.


Understood, plenty of time to check tomorrow, just in case.

not sure about fuel range, 3+bars for that little pootle.


go early, Miss traffic & heat. Watch out for tar bleed, if your going South.

have a good ride......

mmmmm finished the last Viands Xmas fruit pie today from last trip

[eldog]

Checked tyre pressure, within 1 psi from yesterday.

not sure about next Thursday

[caseye]

Checked tyre pressure, within 1 psi from yesterday.

not sure about next Thursday

I'll be Papamoa bound, so not riding on Thursday.
I kid you not, run 91 and you will get at least 300K on a tank, run 98 and that6'll go to 330 with ease, course I'm well aware that spirited riding will adverseley affect those figures.

[eldog]

I'll be Papamoa bound, so not riding on Thursday.
I kid you not, run 91 and you will get at least 300K on a tank, run 98 and that6'll go to 330 with ease, course I'm well aware that spirited riding will adverseley affect those figures.

Just returned from there.

take Leathels’ route, you will remember our ride to Tauranga...... far less traffic, less stress. And ratbag will enjoy it, I am sure.

will go further next time

was looking for 350-400, will see.

did a maximum of 265 on wee bike, thank goodness down hill into waiouru.

i often think I need a few spirits to ride properly, or do they ride with me?

[nzspokes]

If you want more fuel range these work well. https://www.nomadtanks.com.au/our-tanks/

I have one on my BMW and it goes into the tank breather. Takes the range over 300ks.

[eldog]

Ok whose coming - to the ride?

[munster]

Not I, nor for the next 2 weeks. Road trip holiday, alas not on the bike :-(