Cruisy Night Rides

**Deviant Esq** · 28th September 2007, 22:07

LOL, whoops. Fixed. It's all in the first post of the thread anyway

**No FX** · 28th September 2007, 22:17

Originally Posted by Dave-

hmm i may have my rs250 by then....but do i take a totally unfamiliar bike?

the only way to get familiar with it is to ride it and a cruisy ride is the place to start

**helenoftroy** · 28th September 2007, 22:40

Originally Posted by Spuds1234

Seems like there will be quite a bunch going. And JMemonic dont worry about your bike being a POS, you aint seen my Kat yet lol.

My bike is not an attractive sight

Ugly as sin really - but the next ones going to be a gorgeous sight

Will try and make this week - and if i cant will definitely make some Wednesdays

Im another oldie

**uNople** · 29th September 2007, 12:09

Cool, I'll be looking forward to this ride.

The bike's currently unusable due to a fucked chain/sprockets combo (for maximum damage) - otherwise I'd be on my way to the Little River rally

Thankfully, the new chain/sprockets arrive Monday, so I'll be putting them in and wearing them in Monday and Tuesday so I can come Wednesday. If my flatmate gets his bike back by then, he'll come as well. Glad to hear it's learner friendly, as that's just what he needs.

One possible route if you wanted to go about 80Kms (maybe 100) is to Halswell, right at the lights, first left, then you hit a back road to Lincoln. Follow that until you get to the stop sign, turn right, go through Lincoln and turn left at the roundabout. This takes you through coes ford, and you end up at a small backwater place called Leeston. Stop there at the local for drinks, then back to chch the same way (unless there's another fun way to get back - the main roads are as boring as hell).

The roads are pretty good, and the reason I like this road is because it's flat and twisty - a bit of a change from Gebbies pass, or Akaroa.

It'll be good if we go over Gebbies, but can we choose to ride up the front (away from the newbies)? Oh, and will there be fast/meduim/slow groups? That way, everyone is satisfied I think.

**fireliv** · 29th September 2007, 12:22

My understanding is that depending on who comes and how many, that they will create fast/slow groups. Gonna be good I hope

**200BUSA** · 29th September 2007, 13:39

As long as everyone watches there following distance - just in case front rider hits the brakes hard -WE dont want a domino effect with everyone rear ending each other(dont be rude anyone).
Should be a good ride if the weather is like todays.

**laRIKin** · 29th September 2007, 17:29

Originally Posted by 200BUSA

As long as everyone watches there following distance - just in case front rider hits the brakes hard -WE dont want a domino effect with everyone rear ending each other(dont be rude anyone).
Should be a good ride if the weather is like todays.

And if we can say together by staying in visual contact with the person behind you.

SDU and I may also turn up as well.
As SDU has shown some interest and has that night of work.

**Bren** · 29th September 2007, 18:33

Gimme a bit of time and I will join these rides....once I get my girl up and running....anyone know of a good name to name an 89GPX other than crapheap???

**Deviant Esq** · 29th September 2007, 21:16

Originally Posted by linuxrunner

anyone know of a good name to name an 89GPX other than crapheap???

Names specific to an '89 GPX?! Um...

You don't have to give your bike a name, but if you find yourself calling it something, then whatever floats your boat. Heck, I don't even call mine "she" or "her", only ever refer to it as "the NZ".

Either way though, when you get her / it / crapheap (

) running, come along for a cruisy ride.

**phoenixgtr** · 29th September 2007, 21:27

Looks like we might have a few more people than expected. This should be good.

In terms of fast/slow groups we'll decide on the night depending on who turns up, but we'll always make sure theres a lead rider and a tail rider for the slow group, who know where they're going. If you know where you're going and you get bored with the pace, feel free to go ahead and the rest of us will meet you at the destination.

Cool. See you all on Wednesday

**helenoftroy** · 30th September 2007, 00:36

Originally Posted by lemans

And if we can say together by staying in visual contact with the person behind you.

SDU and I may also turn up as well.
As SDU has shown some interest and has that night of work.

Cool

Wod be good to see you two - and I dont know anyone else

Sal can you text me if you go ??? Really want to eyeball the new guzzis

**laRIKin** · 30th September 2007, 08:30

Originally Posted by helenoftroy

Cool

Wod be good to see you two - and I dont know anyone else

Sal can you text me if you go ??? Really want to eyeball the new guzzis

We/she will if we go.

It's down to weather and how she feels as two of the other girls have been a way on holiday and she has been holding down the fort and working 7 to 7 most days.

**Jerms** · 30th September 2007, 10:44

Yayyy, I'll be there!!!

Sorry, a bit too keen?

**Deviant Esq** · 30th September 2007, 11:41

Nah, can't be too keen to head out for a ride!

Weather at this stage is supposed to be average - cool southerly with a chance of drizzle. Let's hope that doesn't eventuate... But at any rate, I'll be showing up regardless. Take more than a few drops of rain to scare me away