Laxed out rides

[PaddyFZ1]

Bugger, it was a good ride.

The pace was a bit faster this time but we are still laxed out just didn't have murray at the back reminding us its not about speed

I was pushing myself a bit hard probably will be backing off a bit in the next couple of rides to work on my entry speed into corners.

Ok so the pace wasnt up to the usual laxed ride standard, my bad.
Its amazing how two weeks off the bike and all you want to do is go for a good ride.

[ckai]

We could always go as 'the rides formerly known as laxeds out rides'

or maybe - 'the super laxed out rides' for those more laxed than it is now

You've caught the bug from the leaders haven't you?? "Must open throttle..." haha

[Mr. Rock]

haha!! premo.. im thinking of getting new tires so i can more confidently try and keep up.. been thinking diablo rossos or pilot powers. i know they are probily way over kill for my bike but hey.. any one riding on ether of these?

[ckai]

Ok so the pace wasnt up to the usual laxed ride standard, my bad.
Its amazing how two weeks off the bike and all you want to do is go for a good ride.

haha na it was all good mate. Like we've said before there'll always be those at the front going nuts.

For me personally, as long as I know someone will be waiting at all the turn offs and I have a small group to ride with I'm all good. I like being in amongst it and following some experience.

[mister.koz]

Ok so the pace wasnt up to the usual laxed ride standard, my bad.
Its amazing how two weeks off the bike and all you want to do is go for a good ride.

Nah man, you were going at your pace, its all good man. i was riding faster than normal because i wanted to, i wouldn't try and keep up... my bike is willing but my ability is lacking.

Knew you would be at the next intersection anyways

[PaddyFZ1]

haha!! premo.. im thinking of getting new tires so i can more confidently try and keep up.. been thinking diablo rossos or pilot powers. i know they are probily way over kill for my bike but hey.. any one riding on ether of these?

You may need more than new tyres to try and keep up. lol
Never used those tyres before but herd plenty of good things about the PP. When my Pilot Roads are gone (probably after training day at Taupo next sunday) i will probably get some Continental Road Attacks, had these on my last bike. Got good milage and were good in all conditions.

[insomnia01]

haha!! premo.. im thinking of getting new tires so i can more confidently try and keep up.. been thinking diablo rossos or pilot powers. i know they are probily way over kill for my bike but hey.. any one riding on ether of these?

Have used the Diablo Strada's on my Bird great in the dry, Awesome in the wet with reasonable tyre life @ 12kRR 16K FR. I have tryed a few different brands over the last year or two & noticed the Pirelli's fronts lasted much much longer than any of the other brands FYI

[Mr. Rock]

You may need more than new tyres to try and keep up. lol
Never used those tyres before but herd plenty of good things about the PP. When my Pilot Roads are gone (probably after training day at Taupo next sunday) i will probably get some Continental Road Attacks, had these on my last bike. Got good milage and were good in all conditions.

yea this is true.. tyres can be my start. lol i hate not trusting my tires at the mo.. from the reviews if read the PPs are pretty decent..

only thing is they come with a decent price tag too lol

[Mr. Rock]

Have used the Diablo Strada's on my Bird great in the dry, Awesome in the wet with reasonable tyre life @ 12kRR 16K FR. I have tryed a few different brands over the last year or two & noticed the Pirelli's fronts lasted much much longer than any of the other brands FYI

have you tried any of the pilot range?

[PaddyFZ1]

Wow 1000 posts, this thred is getting big

[TerminalAddict]

The pace up front was fastish ... paddy probably egged on by baine, insomnia1, and myself ... I gave myself a stern talking to when I got home

insomnia1: no disrepect man, I just thought if we're gonna go fast then why muck about

[TerminalAddict]

on the subject of tyres:
I've just been down to ham honda, and on the phone to boyds.

Do I:
a. Buy a set of stradas for $500
or
b. Keep my current m1 front, and buy a z6 for the rear at $300

[PaddyFZ1]

The pace up front was fastish ... paddy probably egged on by baine, insomnia1, and myself ... I gave myself a stern talking to when I got home

insomnia1: no disrepect man, I just thought if we're gonna go fast then why muck about

I wasnt taking much notice of who was behind me.

And if you were going fast how come i was catching you on Kaipaki Rd

[insomnia01]

have you tried any of the pilot range?

sorry no I have'nt

[slofox]

We could always go as 'the rides formerly known as laxeds out rides'

or maybe - 'the super laxed out rides' for those more laxed than it is now

I was thinking along the lines of "maxed out rides"........

The only part of the ride that I have not done was the Otewa Road loop south from Otorohanga and back through Arohena to Arapuni Road- but that is on my agenda when I get the chance.....did you in fact do that bit?
I like Arapuni Road and the loop through Horahora and Maungatautari to Leamington.......very low traffic whenever I go through there.....