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  1. #16
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    Oh, and don't believe the speedo. Cool and '80's digital though it is, it's a liar. When it says you're doing 100 you're actually doing a lot less. I've forgotten the amount mine was out, but it was a lot. Like more than 16% if I remember correctly.

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    I'm used to my scooter speedo's optimism. XD

    I'd like to see how off the FXR is when I get it, will be interesting.

    Lol I'm going to be so mismatched: white helmet, blue and yellow bike, and black and pink jacket XD everything else is black

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    Ok, we're either going up SH16 or SH1. SH16 is incredibly fun, however is a bit of a detour? Then through Whangarei, onto SH10 and turn off at his road.
    I'm not the best at coming up with routes so any help is appreciated. XD Basically we're heading up near Kapiro Rd.

    If we're going up SH16 BP Kumeu is a good place to meet up and fuel up.

    Gonna have to leave at a semi-reasonable hour to avoid my 10pm cutoff.

    Really excited to meet some new peeps!

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    Question

    Quote Originally Posted by Danae View Post
    Really excited to meet some new peeps!
    Are any others tagging along? I wouldn't mind coming for a ride, at least for part of the trip, a bit of SH16, maybe to Wellsford...
    But what time are you leaving?
    If it's early I might enjoy a sleep in even more...

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    Probably after midday I reckon

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    Kerikeri sounds like a sweet ride. Would love to come but have work today..Darn!!!
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    I've had a chat to the guy, he's leaving at 5 today (doh) so it's going to be tight. Probably going to be leaving sooner than expected! Sorry in advance, motorbyclist!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Danae View Post
    I've had a chat to the guy, he's leaving at 5 today (doh) so it's going to be tight. Probably going to be leaving sooner than expected! Sorry in advance, motorbyclist!
    i would come too but my bike is still at frostys and im not sure my scooter will make it past 60k's on the road haha, fastest ive had it is 120ks down a great big masive hill (hillsborough at 6am :P)
    and ive never pillioned before so i dnt think anyone would offer me that
    maybe next time we can start the 150cc motorbike club

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    With any luck we'll be at BP kumeu in an hour, heading up to Wellsford, through Whangarei then to Kerikeri. Sorry if you don't see us/we don't see you

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    Lol fail plan.

    Anyone keen for monday? Also I am advised it would be safer to get an experienced rider to pillion up with us who can ride the FXR back. Any takers?

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    Phew, glad I didn't head out to Kumeu. I got all kitted up, then looked at the clock and decided I wouldn't make it in time, and got a big wave of "can I really be bothered?", and gave up.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Danae View Post
    Lol fail plan.
    Turned out for the best as it happens:

    "New Zealand Police Alert 2:05pm 5 Jun 2009 Waitemata

    Location of incident: SH16 Wellsford

    Incident type: Truck crash

    Police are at the scene of a incident involving a truck carrying logs. This is on State Highway 16 10 km south of Wellsford.
    As a result of this incident the logs and trailer of the truck are blocking the North bound lane.
    Motorists are still able to travel on State Highway 16 however expect delays until the truck and contents can be removed.
    Issued By: Inspector Jacqueline Whittaker"

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    Monday...work again, however only till 3.30pm, but im sure that is much too late...
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    I am up for it depending on the leaving time due to appointments.
    I am also willing to volunteer for pillion up along with you guys to help bring the bike back.

    please keep me posted.

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    Quote Originally Posted by samgab View Post
    Are you riding it back from Kerikeri? To Auckland?
    Let me warn you, the seat on the FXR gets pretty uncomfortable on a long trip. I found that, just riding between Hamilton and Auckland on my one.
    But then again EJK did an AKL/WLG road trip on his FXR a couple of times...
    Kerikeri to Auckland is not a long trip.....

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