250 ride, by popular demand

**El Dopa** · 7th October 2006, 19:52

Originally Posted by Jonny Rotten

can someone provide me with directions on how to get to the bp?

cheers

www.wises.co.nz

And fill in the blank boxes as appropriate.

**Searchin'** · 7th October 2006, 20:48

Originally Posted by Jonny Rotten

have you got that bike sorted yet........if you need any help i offer free service instuctions aslong as you provide the tools

You sir, are a champion.

**toymachine** · 7th October 2006, 20:51

Got a birthday to go to in the morning

Oh well

**Jonny Rotten** · 7th October 2006, 21:57

Originally Posted by Searchin'

You sir, are a champion.

thanks mate!!! just like to help out other bikers where i can..... a lil knowlage goes along way sometimes

**The Joka** · 8th October 2006, 14:00

Cheers all had a great ride!

Let me know of any others

philandles (at) xtra (dot) co (dot) nz

Especially on the way back with HELLRAISER and the GSXR600 sorry dude didn't catch your name.

Hope the pace was okay? any tips you can give me would be awesome

**Black Bandit** · 8th October 2006, 17:14

Hmm. Another good event I thought. Good to see some new faces. Now you noobs just need to learn to keep up

Just joking of course, I'm still a noob too - the more you ride the twisties the better you'll get, I'm proof of that I think

. There are no shortcuts. I don't know about that gorge before Kaiawa though - I must have got every corner wrong. Too fast, too slow, this is a tight one - doh no it isn't, this is a wide corner- double doh no it isn't. Does that freaking road ever dry out or not have clay spread all over the place???

I got sunburnt waiting for my lunch, oh well - summer's here. Did anyone else see that sprots car as we were heading back into botany - OMFG - an Aston Martin I think??? DROOL

For those that missed the turn - you know who you are - hope you all got home OK.

Well done Mav - you sure do pick the good weather days.

For those who didn't come along ...

**El Dopa** · 8th October 2006, 17:54

Yep, that was good.

Felt a lot more comfortable with the bike and riding by the end of the day. I really must get out more.

When's the next one?

**Fub@r** · 8th October 2006, 18:08

Awesome day, thanks for organising it Marv.

Even mamaged to get the old Ginny to 130kph today

And before anyone says it there was no tail wind and I wasn't going down hill

**McJim** · 8th October 2006, 18:17

Originally Posted by Fub@r

Awesome day, thanks for organising it Marv.

Even mamaged to get the old Ginny to 130kph today

And before anyone says it there was no tail wind and I wasn't going down hill

That Nitrous Oxide really is the shizzle innit?

**Searchin'** · 8th October 2006, 18:31

Yep, cheers Mav awesome day.

Looking forward to the next one now. The bast part is meeting all the other keen riders. So cheers everyone for making it as relaxing and enjoyable as it was.

**Maverick** · 8th October 2006, 18:35

Cheers to all those who came, was a really nice ride, Hope everyone got home safe,

Mav

**Mole_C** · 8th October 2006, 19:51

Cheers guys, was a good ride. Now that i've got my knee down

i won't have to try again for a while... Hopefully

**gijoe1313** · 8th October 2006, 20:00

It was 0730 in the briefing room, corked a look and the weather was cloudy - not bringing my tail gunner this time! Wheeled out of the aerodrome and chocks away to BP Botany!

The Squadron had already assembled and the usual war stories of "Bag the Hun" was bandied about. Such a spiffing collection of chaps! Squadron Commander called us in and outlined the plan of attack.

A basic CAP divided into the fast attack elements covering the lower altitude flyers! I volunteered as Tail Gunner and would hang back to cover the six!

With helmets donned, engines turned over, 1st flight was away sharpish. One of our chaps in the 2nd flight needed to get the boffins to do a quick bump start to get his machine going.

Chocks Away! Toodle pip and all that tommy rot what!

Off to Whitford and a nice little pootling pace was set, riders jockeyed for position and the correct altitude, attitude and speed was attained. No bandits ('cept for those on our side!

) and the weather was clear. Bugger. Should have brought my tail gunner along as well for my tail gun position!

All was fine and well, plenty of stops and patient leading by Maverick. It wasn't until Kaiaua gorge we struck mishap. First rider lowsided on a hairpin, well recovered quickly and his riding leathers held up for its first bin test! The worst part was the corpulent smell of death welling up from the drop over the edge (or was that from the pants of lowsider?

). Smoko for those "roll 'em if you got 'em". A late appearance by Rusty appeared quickly and joined our erstwhile ride. I made the observation about good gear and its protective qualities...which I should have knocked on wood for later!

Sqd Ldr Maverick led our intrepid crew to Kaiaua and a refreshment stop was made, liquids imbibed, vittles consumed - we rode off anew! Tally Ho!

To the Hunuas we rode, wind breezing past, the asphalt blacklining beneath, the thunderous roar of engines enticing the Gods of the Ride. And woe! Another of our number lowsided around a corner - fence holding him back from a proper tumble down an incline. Cor Lumme! It seems hes okay too! Bless his Asphalt Angel! No gloves! Scratches on his hand, a bit lip and a reflective mood about how he bailed and learnt from it. Bike up, dinged a bit and got it going. Other riders doing 180 and coming back for hard intel.

At this point Sqd Ldr Mav and crew met at Clevedon RV, decisions made - I tail gunner peeled off to sheperd lost sheep back to my home base for quick repair and escort lost sheep back to pen.

Time spent of First Aid for lost sheep : 5 minutes
Time spent on Repairs to ride : 1 hour
Making new aquaintance for biking : priceless!

Suffice to say, though my ride was cut short - it was gratefully paid to ensure fellow future biker was restored to riding condition! Congrats to both binners for getting right back on and doing the ride through, was great to meet and greet old faces and get out for a blat!

Next time, wear gears, bring your bike and I can't wait until the next one!

Toodle pip chaps, off for a spot of tea and a listen to the old wireless! Vera Lynn shall we begin?