New Year tootle up norf

[yungatart]

It was an awesome awesome trip. Can't pick out all the best moments, because there were so many!
But for me personally, the highlight has to be the last little 150 k's over the Napier Taupo Rd to home.
Anyone who has ridden with me just knows that I don't do twisties well, in fact generally, I do them appallingly badly! After 1500 ks I guess I was in tune or something, but it just flowed magically. I followed John, who I know could have gone much faster, but being the wonderful guy he is, he kept it real for me
There was none of the lurching, slow, uncoordinated cornering that has been my trademark. It was poetry in motion and left me with a huge grin! It was the first time in my motorcycling career that I have come up behind slow traffic and thought "F*** off, you are in my way!" (Often I heave a sigh of relief as it gives me an excuse to be slow!)
There were times on this trip where I thought I would go home and sell the bike, never to ride again. I am glad I am one stubborn cow!

[MSTRS:Me]

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But for me personally, the highlight has to be the last little 150 k's over the Napier Taupo Rd to home.
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95 - 105kph, no brakes, indicated gear change points and familiarity with the road. Makes a huge difference.
The rest of the trip was on strange roads with traffic conditions we seldom see here, so despite me being a bit frustrated at times with your 'slowness', you did fine. Again, I say, the jinx is broken

[DMNTD:Me]

Very nice guys...happy you enjoyed your road trip and at this point can just say I TOLD YOU SO re the Waipoua Forest and the Mangamuka Gorge!
Two places that I truly miss(used to live 5mins from the Waipoua Forest for 10years) about Norfland

Great to hear that that your cornering/riding improved throughout your trip YT...the only way was up huh?

Welcome anytime however I can see us coming down for a wee pootle sooner than later...sorry!

[MSTRS:Me]

Welcome anytime however I can see us coming down for a wee pootle sooner than later...sorry

Don't be sorry and don't be long...

[ynot slow]

Geez ya need a gixer powered saw for that mofo tree,it seems to get larger.

Awesome trip by sounds of it,and aint that what holidays are about,family and friends enjoying the trip,envious shit yep,back to work tommorrow.

[yungatart]

Don't be sorry and don't be long...

Is that don't be long getting here, or don't be staying long? I'm confused...but looking forward to seeing you two again...Dmntd and Unit, that is...

[Grub]

Stop it you guys ... just stop it.

Now I've got roadtripitis again. Itchy boots and the yearn for wide open spaces ... just reminds me how limited our road trip options are down here.

I'm really pleased that you got fine weather good roads and met nice people like those in the Nissan at Bridge House. Ain't KB peachy ... good people with open hearts and homes all over the country.

[Unit:Me]

But for me personally, the highlight has to be the last little 150 k's over the Napier Taupo Rd to home.
Anyone who has ridden with me just knows that I don't do twisties well, in fact generally, I do them appallingly badly! After 1500 ks I guess I was in tune or something, but it just flowed magically.
There was none of the lurching, slow, uncoordinated cornering that has been my trademark. It was poetry in motion and left me with a huge grin! It was the first time in my motorcycling career that I have come up behind slow traffic and thought "F*** off, you are in my way!" (Often I heave a sigh of relief as it gives me an excuse to be slow!)
There were times on this trip where I thought I would go home and sell the bike, never to ride again. I am glad I am one stubborn cow!

Awesome Janet. We all have our good and bad days, always will. Knowing your own roads helps, but also that constant Ks per day under your belt does you wonders. isn't it magical when you get in the groove and have one on those memorable rides, hang onto that, it will happen more and more for you.
Now we are planning seeing your part of the country, and soon

[yungatart]

Now we are planning seeing your part of the country, and soon

I hope this isn't another of your idle threats!!