Laxed out rides

**wharekura** · 26th March 2012, 13:25

I was reluctant to join a riding group to better my riding since im getting back into it after 20 years - 'cause i thought they'd be a bunch of speed freaks in which my humble 250 would find it hard going keeping up. but i was wrong. what i wasnt wrong about though was a few bloody colonists on our way back to hamtown via ngaruwahia - right up our rectums (and we were doing the speed limit) then overtaking on the corners while vehicles coming the other way. its no damn wonder some car drivers get fked off with motorcyclists.

**ckai** · 27th March 2012, 07:26

Originally Posted by rideon

Cruising home today after our lunch in Raggers, we were taking the long way home via the top of the harbour & Waingaro. Came around a RH corner prolly just a tad over the 100 cliks mark , and about 10 -15 mtrs in front of me was a BLOODY hawk mid flight with road kill in tow at about head height . Only had an instant to stand the bike up get on the picks. The rear locked up (as I clearly remember the sound ) and I was off them again just about as quickly - and WHAMM, head just about ripped off my shoulders with a face full of Hawk.

Have no idea how I negotiated the remainder of the corner but came to a stop on the shoulder of the road with the hawk dead undies full and a very sore neck. My Visor took the full impact as I remember it pushing into my face - didn't break though ???? Have had a few close calls in the past with Hawks & Pukakoe's but this was the first time I have connected - not much fun at all !!!

stuff that for a good time! I've always been lucky to get them on straights or at the start of corners so I could slow down. Still had one occasion when I felt I had to duck (it was probably 2m above me though).

Taking one out with your head...now that's some bad ass shit right there mate! haha

**5150** · 27th March 2012, 08:27

I hit a pig once with my bike. Come to think of it he was not impressed.....

**Murray** · 27th March 2012, 10:18

Originally Posted by Murray

http://www.bikesbbqblues.co.nz/

This Sunday looking at Orini, Rutherford Road, Storey Rd, Kopuku (Maramua Forest), state highway 2

Sunday 1
Fine with light winds

Calendar entry in, leaving Kingsgate Hotel carpark 10.30 am should be in Devonport 1pm latest and head back after some BBQ and Blues. Its in Calendar

**cbr250r** · 27th March 2012, 16:40

its a shame ive now shifted out of the area since i just got my new bike on the road last weekend will have to try come over and see all you guys and girls again one day soon

**Warr** · 27th March 2012, 20:21

Saturday Night Entertainment possibility !
Rd 1 World Speedway March 31st Western Springs

**Murray** · 29th March 2012, 15:12

All you guys "got the blues"? No-one interested in going along Sunday?? Its in the calendar

Sunday 1 Fine with light winds

**5150** · 30th March 2012, 08:23

Anyone riding around Waikato this Sunday? Wife and I are planning a wee excursion to Okororie for brunch if anyone wants to join up?

**JakeTehMuss** · 30th March 2012, 18:51

Im flying down but anyone riding down to this??
http://www.airforce.mil.nz/operation...nformation.htm

**kb_SF1** · 30th March 2012, 18:56

Taking the SF1 to the vintage car club rally tomorrow, it qualifys in the Post 1960 category.
First time for the Toy or me so could be interesting.
Sunday is work around the house unless of course there is a better offer and the bonne can have a trip out.

KB

**Geeen** · 30th March 2012, 21:54

Originally Posted by 5150

Anyone riding around Waikato this Sunday? Wife and I are planning a wee excursion to Okororie for brunch if anyone wants to join up?

RAT ride to Auckland Sunday. Leaving Hamilton Motorcycles at 10

bruuum

**Murray** · 2nd April 2012, 14:49

Good day at the Bikes, BBQ and Blues festival. Music was cool and it was a pity more couldnt make it. Next year (if it runs again) I'm definately going up earlier and spending the day there.

Long range forecast for Easter is WET. If anyone wants to arrange a ride (forecast may get better??) please do so!!!

**mvw** · 3rd April 2012, 20:24

Originally Posted by Murray

Long range forecast for Easter is WET. If anyone wants to arrange a ride (forecast may get better??) please do so!!!

The long-range regional forecast is looking better already! Here's hoping it turns out well.

http://www.metservice.com/rural/waikato

**STJim** · 3rd April 2012, 21:14

On Easter Sunday 8 April Ulysses has an afternoon cruze leaving Hillcrest Caltex at 1.30 pm. Heading for coffee somewhere North East. All are welcome

On 15 April its the Hamilton Ulysses Annual Poker Run 10 am Cambridge.

**awa355** · 3rd April 2012, 21:33

Originally Posted by STJim

On Easter Sunday 8 April Ulysses has an afternoon cruze leaving Hillcrest Caltex at 1.30 pm. Heading for coffee somewhere North East. All are welcome

On 15 April its the Hamilton Ulysses Annual Poker Run 10 am Cambridge.

Mmmm!! Ride or finish eating my easter egg??

Decisions decisions.