Hawke's Bay weekend rides

**BigG** · 21st February 2009, 16:04

That was a bit swift for me to-day, I'll bring up the rear I said, there was only me a few K's back, I backed off cos I no my pase, Bleeding good ride though.
There must be something wrong with my radar cos I kept getting some good blings By Puketitri unless it was one of use guys radars setting it off. Not had that before, Thanks Guys for a good ride.

**BigG** · 21st February 2009, 16:07

Have a good ride tomorrow Guys and dont forget to take yer wet suits.

**schado** · 21st February 2009, 16:38

Yes sir. That was a nice ride on a nice road in good weather. Sprintly (made up that word I think but anyone may use it if they wish) but safe.

BigG. What you talkin bout Willis?... you were no more than 30 seconds behind at the longest... and most of the time you looked pretty good in my rear-view mirror (I mean your bike, helmet and gear aye). Yourself and the other two dots in the forward distance are 'ok' hehehe (whew, cos I was a little worried I'd be outta my zone - whatever that is). Therefore I absolutely and totally look foward to riding along with you guys again soon. (hows in half an hours time sound? LOL).

**schado** · 21st February 2009, 16:55

Oh, I'm leaning towards taking the lighter option of going on the Burger Fuel ride. I'm thinking that perhaps I would needed to have planned for a trip to the BOP a little ahead of time. But, I'll most likely be up for a few outta town trips in the near future... gotta lay out some rubber milage and learn how to ride like... like... like someone who knows how to ride good.

**stormy1** · 21st February 2009, 17:11

Great ride today, Dooly took the lead on the way there, my turn to feel the corners out on the way back. Sorry if the pace was a little quick for you BigG, Im just revelling in that new Conti on the rear of the VTR

As Schado said, your pace was only half a click off ours as you were never more than a few corners behind. Besides, you know the rules, you have to pick up any stragglers eh Dooly

Schado and I had a latte and wedges at the Gin Trap after the ride. Nice way to kick back and relax, we should invest more time in those type of after rides activities guys!

Should be interesting to see how the Burger Fuel ride goes tomorrow. I will be 2 up, loooking forward to it. Just hope that its a sweet ride even though it looks like will be quite a few bikes out on the run.

**BigG** · 21st February 2009, 19:19

Only took one pic today at Balls Clearing, what a name eh!

**robertydog** · 21st February 2009, 20:53

Sounds like you guys had a good ride today. Brisk pace and all. Thats not like you Dooly. Must be stormy1's influence. lol
Well most of the rain is gone up here in Auckland so hopfully it stays fine over at Paeroa.
See you guys tomorrow.

**Dooly** · 21st February 2009, 21:30

Originally Posted by robertydog

Sounds like you guys had a good ride today. Brisk pace and all. Thats not like you Dooly. Must be stormy1's influence. lol

That Stormy is a madman!

I tried to keep it to 100kph, but he was unstopable.

Naa, great ride, quite a technical road that, especially with a bit of shingle and speed. Must admit when leading had a few little issues on blind exit corners as only been on it twice before. But all good.

Its a much better ride on the return leg for some reason, maybe you give it a bit more respect than earlier?

You did well Schado.
I'd classify that as a normal pace ride for us, compared to last week where it was a bit more spirited in parts.

Hey George, all good mate, own pace and all that. You were pretty well onto it on the return leg.
Maybe you need a R1, or 675?

.......or a Gixxer.....

**Dooly** · 21st February 2009, 21:34

Originally Posted by BigG

There must be something wrong with my radar cos I kept getting some good blings By Puketitri unless it was one of use guys radars setting it off. Not had that before

Think I may have picked up a couple of laser alerts around there, spose its the GPS on machinery in the area?

We must check on that X band thingy Schado was talking about eh.

Oh, guys have a good day tommorrow at Paeroa.
Home early from the pissup tonight, so prob could make it but will check the run out tommorrow at the burger joint.

**schado** · 21st February 2009, 22:12

Hi ya again. Just a note to say that I won't be making this trip to Paroa. I do however wish you a cruisy trip and a fun day.

**schado** · 22nd February 2009, 07:54

Ah, rather you than John Key. Besides, I wouldn't have known the difference as I've never been to one of these events. No doubt alot of people right now are happy to be on their weekend out.

I expect everyone will have a great time, and demand that everyone ride home carefully and safely (No infringements and definately no cr**hes !!!)

**schado** · 22nd February 2009, 07:57

Originally Posted by MSTRS

Who knows....it's been $20 for the last 4 years, so maybe an increase?

Oopps... my previous post should have quoted the above, doh.

**schado** · 22nd February 2009, 08:08

Originally Posted by Dooly

That Stormy is a madman!

I tried to keep it to 100kph, but he was unstopable.

Naa, great ride, quite a technical road that, especially with a bit of shingle and speed. Must admit when leading had a few little issues on blind exit corners as only been on it twice before. But all good.

Its a much better ride on the return leg for some reason, maybe you give it a bit more respect than earlier?

You did well Schado.
I'd classify that as a normal pace ride for us, compared to last week where it was a bit more spirited in parts.

Hey George, all good mate, own pace and all that. You were pretty well onto it on the return leg.
Maybe you need a R1, or 675?

.......or a Gixxer.....

I think maybe it could have been notched up to say, 109km/h !!! Now that would have been something !!!