Summer's first 250 ride! 13 Oct 10.00am. Out to Kawakawa Bay (East Auckland)

**discotex** · 13th October 2007, 18:02

Originally Posted by obstacle

The first mistake I made was to think to stop for a friend who had also stopped

Yeah sorry I tried to wave you on cause I was sweet. Was a bugger you missed it.

Fuckin pillion seat latch grrr. Thanks to the dude on the green ZXR for pointing out it was loose and thanks for the tape Carbacca and Mr TEC (sorry forgot your name). Now to find some replacement springs for the latch mechanism.

Originally Posted by obstacle

the second mistake was trying to end said stop on the verge of the road where it's just gravel on a 45 degree slope.

Yeah that was the real mistake but shit happens eh.. Better a sub 5km/h drop to get it over and done with without any damage to rider or ride.

Thanks RM for getting us all off our butts and out there.

**0arbreaka** · 13th October 2007, 18:10

I think the important question is, whens the next one? Ill have new tyres by then...

**jafar** · 13th October 2007, 18:15

Originally Posted by 0arbreaka

I think the important question is, whens the next one? Ill have new tyres by then...

next weekend is labour weekend, nuffin on the ride calendar as yet

**EJK** · 13th October 2007, 18:20

There will be one soon I hope

**Winter** · 13th October 2007, 18:40

Who else learnt lessons today?

I had a cellphone fly at me on the way home, the thing came at me at a great rate of knots!

**BuFfY** · 13th October 2007, 18:56

Originally Posted by jafar

next weekend is labour weekend, nuffin on the ride calendar as yet

Oooh yes very much agreed!!

Scotty... another ride by you??

**jafar** · 13th October 2007, 18:59

Originally Posted by BuFfY

Oooh yes very much agreed!!

Scotty... another ride by you??

Nothing stopping you organising one

**EJK** · 13th October 2007, 19:43

Originally Posted by Winter

Who else learnt lessons today?

Lessons? Well errm.... "Don't eat Kitkat Crunchy Caramel while riding. Caramel sticks inside the helmet!"

**breakaway** · 13th October 2007, 20:03

Best part of the day was the ride back with carbacca, babyblade, EJ, guy on ZXR, pyrocam, and that other dude (Sorry forgot your name, I rode with ya right till the end until I turned off on Mays Rd).

That was awesome. Especially EJ's wheelie, very impressive. I nearly went for a wee slide when I misjudged the corner, but I put my foot down and motocrossed my way out of it.

^ Ain't that the truth

**howdamnhard** · 13th October 2007, 20:49

Sorry couldn't make it in time,thats why I took my name off the list.Finished work at 14:00 and went for the scenic route via Kawakawa Bay.Nice dry roads,was a little rusty at first but loosened up in the end.Saw lots of other bikers and gave them the wave.Altogether a good day,hopefully will be able to come on a group ride one of these days.

**EJK** · 13th October 2007, 22:53

Originally Posted by breakaway

Best part of the day was the ride back with carbacca, babyblade, EJ, guy on ZXR, pyrocam, and that other dude (Sorry forgot your name, I rode with ya right till the end until I turned off on Mays Rd).

That was awesome. Especially EJ's wheelie, very impressive. I nearly went for a wee slide when I misjudged the corner, but I put my foot down and motocrossed my way out of it.

^ Ain't that the truth

lol cheers mate

**Aa7** · 14th October 2007, 06:57

sweet ride yesterday guys

was great to follow someone who knew the way out there (cheers Maverick) and also thanks to Carbacca and the others for the ride home and showing the other way round too!

It could of been fun with all five of us lined up near botany if that bike cop hadn't been sitting there. What with EJ the Scorpio stunt pilot trying out for Randy Campbells movie roles. The Scorpio dared me aye EJ

wonder if Randy eats caramel kit kats in his rocket car at 100kph

**The Pastor** · 14th October 2007, 09:31

Originally Posted by Winter

Who else learnt lessons today?

I had a cellphone fly at me on the way home, the thing came at me at a great rate of knots!

So sorry dude! That could of been so dangerous! thanks heaps for picking it up!

Originally Posted by BuFfY

Oooh yes very much agreed!!

Scotty... another ride by you??

Another? Damn, you tire me out too much!

Originally Posted by howdamnhard

Sorry couldn't make it in time,thats why I took my name off the list.Finished work at 14:00 and went for the scenic route via Kawakawa Bay.Nice dry roads,was a little rusty at first but loosened up in the end.Saw lots of other bikers and gave them the wave.Altogether a good day,hopefully will be able to come on a group ride one of these days.

Sorry you missed it dude, was the awesome.