Christchurch gals

[helenoftroy]

Will do!


No haven't tried Budget - think I need to take another day off work to get round all these places. I had no idea there was so much to try on in CHCH. Reckon the Cargo Dragons suggested by HelenOfTroy look the best so far - wondering if I would feel safe in them on a very hot day with a pair of KNOX style knee protectors? Still think I want leathers for cooler days anyway. The hunt continues...

And as for Nick - if he's really that young I need to recalibrate my radar! I'll have to go back just to see if I'm really so far off the mark thesedays!

Lmao!!yes Its the cute Grant you eyed up!

Personally,think having leathers & the Dragins work well for me.The Dragins(with knee protectors)are great on hot days( wear them on the trail bike way more than on the Duc).You are welcome to see mine,try them on if we are same size(10-12)

BADGRL...yeah Budget in Wilsons Rd is who D will be talking about.....

[dangerous]

Would it help me to know why???

Na, if hes got what ya want then fine, just dont expect to return them after they leave the shop, and if ya try em on there ya own em, and watch how he treats his workers.

'D' do you mean Budget Motorcycles on Wilsons Rd? Or is this another 'budget' cycle shop?

correct, IMO, aragant owner... but he aint a patch on the last owner.

The Dragins(with knee protectors)are great on hot days( wear them on the trail bike way more than on the Duc).You are welcome to see mine,try them on if we are same size(10-12)

untill you arse off, remember they are only jeans with a couple of kevlar patches in them, in resulting acco I have seen these patches riped out leaving the remaining jeans to tear apart causing bad gravel rash.
Now these may be ok in town where ya more likely to get busted than slide... but its to easy to get comportable in them and head on out the open road.

[Jally Bean]

You are welcome to see mine,try them on if we are same size(10-12).

Thanks so much! Probably more like 12-14 here but I'd love to check out your knee protectors - planning to make it to the Wed night ride 20th Jan so maybe catch up with you then about seeing your gear!

remember they are only jeans with a couple of kevlar patches in them, in resulting acco I have seen these patches riped out leaving the remaining jeans to tear apart causing bad gravel rash

Thanks for the info on Budget and also that's (sadly) what wanted to hear about Draggins - think they would be fine round town on a very hot day but don't think I'd wear them on the open road. Haven't had any slides of my own yet (unless you count going over the handle bars pulling over into a hard shoulder covered with gravel - my lovely tutor pulled over there on purpose to see what would happen) so can't imagine how hard the floor feels at even 50 k, let alone 100). Got hit by a Lada Riva as a 16 year-old pillion in a school skirt doing about 20 k - nice scar on the knee to prove it.

So leathers first, Draggins later I think...

[A_Mans_Ruin]

Heya chickies.... was wondering if anybody had any plans for a ride this saturday.... really wana bust the R1 out before I start back into 3rd year next week =(

[Broomrider]

Heya chickies.... was wondering if anybody had any plans for a ride this saturday.... really wana bust the R1 out before I start back into 3rd year next week =(

We are heading around the block on Friday, West coast way, be heading to Dunedin on Saturday, catch up and we'll ride with you...

[Bikemad]

Howdy CHCH Gals............spent my first 21 years there growin up in opawa...........still get down there on a regular basis..........went to Pearl Jam there on the way back from the Burt............got a few friends down Brighton way........... next time will try and catch up for a blast'
cheers
colin

[helenoftroy]

Howdy CHCH Gals............spent my first 21 years there growin up in opawa...........still get down there on a regular basis..........went to Pearl Jam there on the way back from the Burt............got a few friends down Brighton way........... next time will try and catch up for a blast'
cheers
colin

Very nice wee line up of bikes you have there Bikemad!

Stay in touch & catch up with us CHCH girls next time your down

[Bikemad]

Cheers Helen......and you seem to have all the bases covered with your collection i see......nice
Next time on bike will be the Burt again
See you then/there

[SDU]

Very nice wee line up of bikes you have there Bikemad!

Stay in touch & catch up with us CHCH girls next time your down

Ditto!!!! HOT has taken the words out of my mouth Who knows may have seen you around back when you were in living in Opawa- it was only around the corner from where I grew up.

[Bikemad]

Hi SDU..........another MK3 owner i see...........in crusader red n black i hope.
Almost bought a Thruxton myself but the hoon in me got the Daytona instead,consequently lost my licence a year to the day after buyin it.......doh.........live and learn eh.
Left CHCH in 81.......followed the Springboks tour up to AK and just sort of stayed.
Went to Cashmere High.........left there 77.....worked as po linesman before comin up north.
So what part of the Garden City do you hail from............its a small world........bet we know someone in common.
Cheers
Colin

[SDU]

It is a small world & you probably know some off the same people, including LaRikin, especially Guzzi people if you have had yours for a while.

[dangerous]

It is a small world & you probably know some off the same people, including LaRikin, especially Guzzi people if you have had yours for a while.

bit like a cult is guzzi and its riders LOL

[FJRider]

bit like a cult is guzzi and its riders LOL

True ... The "Italian Stallion's" reliability is reknown .... ...

ask Doc ...

[Firebladegirl]

Christchurch Girls: what an awesome write up in the weekend magazine, nice to see some positive enthusiastic comments. Well done and keep up the good work for us girls who choose the independant way.
PS Loved the leathers in the Photo!!

[helenoftroy]

Christchurch Girls: what an awesome write up in the weekend magazine, nice to see some positive enthusiastic comments. Well done and keep up the good work for us girls who choose the independant way.
PS Loved the leathers in the Photo!!

Why thank you Firebladegirl!

Lol yeah Traceys Dianese leathers look perfect with her bike dont they!

Hope to see you again soon on one of your gorgeous bikes...sorry I couldnt talk for longer at Greymouth.Did you know there is street racing at Methven at Easter?

Will be great for an old Ashvagas girl like me to hoon round the streets of Methven!!