Nelson Rideouts - Where next?

**NordieBoy** · 18th April 2010, 21:03

Originally Posted by Padmei

I hope to one day participate in some of these events.

Need to get the XR up into Sharlands for you to have a play on

**Padmei** · 18th April 2010, 21:37

Originally Posted by Woodman

yep ...fitness.

Just imagine if you could ride for the whole 3 hours like you did in the first 15 minutes.
I remember back in the day that racing was way easier and bettere and less crashy when my fitness was good for the footy season. Still wasn't much good but definitely better than unfit.
You have a benchmark now.

That old footy fitness pays out when it comes to manhandling bikes. You don't seem to mind lifting up a KLR over your head during a session.

**Padmei** · 18th April 2010, 21:37

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

Need to get the XR up into Sharlands for you to have a play on

Was that the one with or without the engine?

**NordieBoy** · 19th April 2010, 07:18

Originally Posted by Padmei

Was that the one with or without the engine?

Either. The one without the engine is slower uphill but faster down. No brakes either.

**topo** · 20th April 2010, 21:41

Well, I can't blame my complete lack of fitness and riding ability on the bike but i've hopefully worked out some of the handling issues i was having. Measured the rider sag this avo which was 145mm!!!!!! no wonder it felt like it was dragging it's arse like a dog with worms. i've now got it set at 90mm which should help things somewhat, hopefully it helps the front which had a rider sag of just 57mm.
Maybe by haising the rear it'll weight the front a bit more?

Fortunately i'm one of the lucky ones who is in the drz's target weight range and shoudn't need to change springs.

Already looking forward to the next xc!

**MyGSXF:Me** · 29th April 2010, 00:00

I reckon it's bout time we had another KB crew gathering!!

I know...

how bout my place.. in 3 weeks time.. then I can rope you all in to help me clean the GSXF up..

ready for the grand sale!!

whadda ya reckon bout Sat 15th????

hey.. &.. I got NO kidletts that weekend..!!

Maybe an avo ride, then bbq tea?? btw.. can I beg/borrow/steal an adv bike... oh puuuurdy pleeeeease...

I' promise to clean it!!

**MyGSXF:Me** · 29th April 2010, 00:05

PS: see you all this Saturday 10.30 at Richmond School car park area, on Church Street.. for 3rd annual Summit Rescue Helicopter Ride & Auction/bbq at The Verdict, in Bridge St.

$10.00 per person donation. all proceeds from the ride donations, the bbq & auction goodies go directly to the Nelson Helicopter Service!

We had 300+ bikes last year, many with pillions,, lets see if we can beat that!!

**Willdat?** · 29th April 2010, 11:20

Originally Posted by MyGSXF

I reckon it's bout time we had another KB crew gathering!!

I know...

how bout my place.. in 3 weeks time.. then I can rope you all in to help me clean the GSXF up..

ready for the grand sale!!

whadda ya reckon bout Sat 15th????

hey.. &.. I got NO kidletts that weekend..!!

Maybe an avo ride, then bbq tea?? btw.. can I beg/borrow/steal an adv bike... oh puuuurdy pleeeeease...

I' promise to clean it!!

Sounds great Jen, I can vouch that she does a great job of cleaning bikes! My DRZ had never looked so clean

**Transalper** · 30th April 2010, 12:09

Originally Posted by MyGSXF

... btw.. can I beg/borrow/steal an adv bike... oh puuuurdy pleeeeease...

I' promise to clean it!!

Now what I don't get is why after all the borrowing and loving of Adv bikes why you went out and got a brand new (and very nice I might add) roady??... just to be followed up by asking for another loaner Adv one.

**NordieBoy** · 30th April 2010, 18:18

Originally Posted by Transalper

Now what I don't get is why after all the borrowing and loving of Avd bikes why you went out and got a brand new (and very nice I might add) roady??... just to be followed up by asking for another loaner Adv one.

She's female.

**umopom** · 1st May 2010, 09:44

Anybody fancy a ride out on Sunday (tomorrow) - not sure where to go but StArnaud - Porika - Braeburn and home is one sauggestion? Any others out there?
Cheers
JC