The Capital 1000K Cruise

**MSTRS:Me** · 18th September 2007, 14:17

Originally Posted by nerve2

Sweet, would be MUCH appreciated! When I had my bike in the states the first and last time I ran out I was able to coast 50m to a petrol station... Doesn't sound like that's an option in this case... Hoping I can keep up AND do 260+/-km a tank though...

I have no idea what range your bike has...but I'll guarantee that if you go smooth on the throttle (NB I didn't say 'easy') it'll help.

**mangell6** · 18th September 2007, 20:30

Hmm, sounds like a nice warm down after the GC.

Make your petrol stops less than ten minutes and that will keep you average speed up.

**unhingedlizard** · 19th September 2007, 11:51

IOM style pit stops. Plus a pie and v

**KoroJ** · 25th September 2007, 20:59

I have added this ride to the calender and request participants to register as I have arranged Certificates for completing the ride and it would be good to have these pre-printed. (A note of thanks to Mr Kendog for his assistance here.)

There will also be some spot prizes.

Any Out-of-Towners wanting accomodation, contact me and we will see what we can do. The Welly Crew have proved to be very hospitable in the past.

**skelstar** · 25th September 2007, 21:33

Hmmm intrigued.

SI trip chasing 1lt bikes on my 250 Hyobag netted an 89km/h average (rolling/moving average).

**unhingedlizard** · 1st October 2007, 14:28

did about 1700kms last weekend. 95km/h average.
400km tank range and eftpos at pump helps.

**cowboyz** · 1st October 2007, 14:40

good job. I struggling to get these guys out on a 750km 80km/hr average ride.

**Meanie** · 1st October 2007, 19:43

Originally Posted by cowboyz

good job. I struggling to get these guys out on a 750km 80km/hr average ride.

Just for the record he isnt talking about me

**cowboyz** · 1st October 2007, 20:25

Of course we are not talking about you. The true ashhurst boys are always in for the long haul.

**sarahtvet** · 1st October 2007, 20:44

Originally Posted by cowboyz

Of course we are not talking about you. The true ashhurst boys are always in for the long haul.

so who are you talking about then

If we left out the fag breaks I reckon we could up the speed by at least 10km/hr without riding any faster

Perhaps you should all pre-roll to save time.
I know and I can just keep going past every stop and let you catch me up and overtake me before the next one

**sarahtvet** · 1st October 2007, 20:50

Originally Posted by KoroJ

[CENTER]The Capital 1000K Cruise

Register for the Ride: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/ca...&day=2007-11-3

Sounds fun John, now Honda here

:but may have to work so will let you know

If working I will be able to meet up for some of the local legs just need to be within 1 1/2 hours of palmie

**cowboyz** · 1st October 2007, 21:03

Originally Posted by sarahtvet

so who are you talking about then

If we left out the fag breaks I reckon we could up the speed by at least 10km/hr without riding any faster

Perhaps you should all pre-roll to save time.
I know and I can just keep going past every stop and let you catch me up and overtake me before the next one

That is where the gps comes in handy. I have already worked out that if we drop all the stops bar the fuel stops we can actually drop the moving speed by 20km/hr and still do the ride 20km/hr faster.

That is what this weekend ride is all about which everyone is borking at. Just a nonstop criuse at <130km/hr. No racing. No 200km/hr stretches. Just staying on the bike and cruising throughout the day. Already agreed with Meanie to be cruising at 120km/hr and will be keeping an eye on the GPS while stopped to ensure an average speed of over 80km/hr. The last rides average was 61km/hr.

**sarahtvet** · 1st October 2007, 21:17

Originally Posted by cowboyz

That is where the gps comes in handy. I have already worked out that if we drop all the stops bar the fuel stops we can actually drop the moving speed by 20km/hr and still do the ride 20km/hr faster.

That is what this weekend ride is all about which everyone is borking at. Just a nonstop criuse at <130km/hr. No racing. No 200km/hr stretches. Just staying on the bike and cruising throughout the day. Already agreed with Meanie to be cruising at 120km/hr and will be keeping an eye on the GPS while stopped to ensure an average speed of over 80km/hr. The last rides average was 61km/hr.

sounds a great idea, lets hope I have a legal bike by then