250-themed ride - All welcome - 20 May 2007

**Maverick** · 19th May 2007, 08:49

Sorry for the late input, but yes I will be there as mentioned yesterday

**Cr1MiNaL** · 19th May 2007, 15:09

so there are 9 bikes registered for this run... should be fun I dont feel comfortable in any bigger a group unless its like 50 bikes and spread out over a mile n im in the middle somewhere c u all tomorw ... Raj.

**Gremlin** · 19th May 2007, 15:15

I think I might cruise along for this... and if there are any young ladies without bikes that might want to join in, give me a heads up, I can put some pillion pegs on...

edit: You do need your own full gear, but I can pick up.

**Winter** · 19th May 2007, 16:17

A mate of mine on a hyobag 250 has expressed his desire to tag along also, so we may see him there.. that makes 11?

**Chisanga** · 19th May 2007, 16:19

Originally Posted by Winter

A mate of mine on a hyobag 250 has expressed his desire to tag along also, so we may see him there.. that makes 11?

WE could always have two groups. Slow and ...err... slower

**Winter** · 19th May 2007, 16:21

I've never ridden with more than 6 in a group, but would like to try.

What is the large group phobia all about?

**Gremlin** · 19th May 2007, 16:25

Originally Posted by Winter

What is the large group phobia all about?

If you're keeping as a group, it is much harder to keep track, if leading, that all your little followers are in line, generally, a group of 6 is about right, with tail and leader included, if you have to keep a close eye on the tail.

Some people also simply don't like big groups, and possibly feel under more pressure. Its also more confusing, as there can be bikes all around you, etc.

Really, its about doing whatever you feel comfortable with, and enjoying the ride

**Winter** · 19th May 2007, 16:29

Ah yes, I can see the problems it would cause for leader / tail end charlie.

Guess we can assess the situation tomorrow. right now, I'm going for a ride!

**Maha** · 19th May 2007, 17:56

Originally Posted by McJim

Well ain't that a waste of syllables.

Hey Jamie, we will be in Papakura about 10am tomorrow so will txt you when we get there and see what your plans are ie: which way you are going? cos if you dont use the motorway apparently you should go past the Bass's house which is where we will be drinking coffee and attending to something static....

**Cr1MiNaL** · 19th May 2007, 19:41

Originally Posted by Gremlin

If you're keeping as a group, it is much harder to keep track, if leading, that all your little followers are in line, generally, a group of 6 is about right, with tail and leader included, if you have to keep a close eye on the tail.

Some people also simply don't like big groups, and possibly feel under more pressure. Its also more confusing, as there can be bikes all around you, etc.

Really, its about doing whatever you feel comfortable with, and enjoying the ride

Yea I agree, Im not phased with having bikes around me as long as they don act like muppets and put me or the team in danger its all good. Its just that with bigger groups we hav to keep makin pit stops to check where the guy on the 50 cc scooter went off to n perhaps retrace our tracks if we dont c him.. has happened before .... and it sorta takes the adrinalin outa the ride 4 me atleast.

c u all tomoro at 10.30 then...
Ps: whr at exit do i take closest to oumeetin point coming down the motorway from albany ? thanks. also anyone else goin down to botany from albany?? text me my no is 021 605 875 anytime we cud ride together.

Raj.

**McJim** · 19th May 2007, 19:49

Originally Posted by maha man

Hey Jamie, we will be in Papakura about 10am tomorrow so will txt you when we get there and see what your plans are ie: which way you are going? cos if you dont use the motorway apparently you should go past the Bass's house which is where we will be drinking coffee and attending to something static....

Definately won't be taking the motorway - that squares off perfectly good tyres!

We will be taking a short tour of the Hunuas (where you don't have to break the speed limit to have fun!) and coming into Papakura from behind

**Gremlin** · 19th May 2007, 19:49

Originally Posted by YamahaR64Life

Ps: whr at exit do i take closest to oumeetin point coming down the motorway from albany ? thanks.

probably the SE highway, is the easiest to follow. Take that, hold left, and follow it all the way through, over a bridge over water, to a big intersection. Turn right, and keep on going until you hit a big yellow pak n save off to the right. Go through a couple of sets of traffic lights, then turn left, before a housing area, and you'll have bp to the left...

Google chapel road, if you want, bp is on that road, same area as botany town centre.

**Luckylegs** · 19th May 2007, 20:09

Cool... Sounds awesome. Been meaning to get organised and come on a group ride since... Well... Since when I still had a 250 last year. Thats OK, I also meant to make the obligatory KB Welcome post but never got that far either. Oh Well, I guess nows as good as a time as any to rectify both situations. So...

1. Hello, Im new.... blah blah blah
and...
2. The ride sounds great, see you all tomorrow.

**Cr1MiNaL** · 19th May 2007, 21:54

Originally Posted by Luckylegs

Cool... Sounds awesome. Been meaning to get organised and come on a group ride since... Well... Since when I still had a 250 last year. Thats OK, I also meant to make the obligatory KB Welcome post but never got that far either. Oh Well, I guess nows as good as a time as any to rectify both situations. So...

1. Hello, Im new.... blah blah blah
and...
2. The ride sounds great, see you all tomorrow.

Hey luckylegs I used to have a 96 600 rr nice bikes those... had her sussed perfectly.... got to be a new rider all over again now... I neva thought that changing bikes would mean u hav to learn to ride well all over again though