Wednesday Night Ride

**Flip** · 20th October 2010, 21:21

I think I would rather loose my wallet than my wife.

Seems to be the day for loosing things........

**Spuds1234** · 20th October 2010, 21:22

Yes on Greta next week. That way I can join you guys in Amberly.

**Freespaceage** · 20th October 2010, 21:30

Excellent ride again this evening (even with the curtain of bugs - must remember to bring bug spray next time

). We really enjoyed the ride and company. Unfortunately we couldn't stay for a drink - but definately will next time.

**Subike** · 20th October 2010, 21:55

lesson learnt never assume that freshly mowen grass is a flat surface.
I did a u turn onto the footpath, decided to ride up the nice flat looking grass verge,
only it was not flat, there was a 300mm high ridge, hidden under the nice flat mowen grass. The front wheel decided to turn the opp direction that I was moving ,,, very suddenly,
Owch
on me bum , bike on side in the grass, me looking very sheepish.
One bent handle bar, bent front brake lever, bent rear signal lamp mount.
All fixable.
Bent pride...... bugger
So a slow ride home for me, front brake difficult to reach because of bent lever.
Other than that a really good ride, even though the bike was wollowing in the corners, front tyre pressues low I bet.
Will be there next week no worries.

**gloplg** · 21st October 2010, 08:36

Originally Posted by Subike

Owch
on me bum , bike on side in the grass, me looking very sheepish.
One bent handle bar, bent front brake lever, bent rear signal lamp mount.
All fixable.
Bent pride...... bugger

Mmmmmmmmmmmm, you too huh!!!!

Ask Donna aka kiwipheonix about the aged knight in a rusty tin suit that allowed her steed to fall over last night!!!!

**Transalper** · 21st October 2010, 08:59

So how was Evans Pass?
I was at work and looking like I'll be there (at work) again next week too.

**Dave-** · 21st October 2010, 10:20

Originally Posted by Transalper

So how was Evans Pass?
I was at work and looking like I'll be there (at work) again next week too.

dull as shit on a sportsbike....a transalp would be choice.

**Subike** · 21st October 2010, 10:24

Originally Posted by Transalper

So how was Evans Pass?
I was at work and looking like I'll be there (at work) again next week too.

road surface good, but dusty, had to stop at traffic lights half way down.
ok in the dry, but I think with rain the volcanic dust on the road could turn very slippery, so even though it is open, and good to ride, I would be very wary of dampness making it dangerous for bikes.
I advise caution traveling it untill we have had several rains on it to wash away that dust

**Flip** · 21st October 2010, 10:33

Originally Posted by gloplg

Mmmmmmmmmmmm, you too huh!!!!

Ask Donna aka kiwipheonix about the aged knight in a rusty tin suit that allowed her steed to fall over last night!!!!

As I said it was the day for loosing things, like ones footing.

**KiwiPhoenix** · 21st October 2010, 10:53

Originally Posted by gloplg

Mmmmmmmmmmmm, you too huh!!!!

Ask Donna aka kiwipheonix about the aged knight in a rusty tin suit that allowed her steed to fall over last night!!!!

Yep, he dropped the "borrowed" bike!! the real owner being FJRider, I was only allowed a play on it, won't be out of the garage for a big run for a while, except for the wee trip to the shop and back!! You think FJ would know better than to leave his bike in my garage and leave the keys

I won't be along next week, have a fashion show prep to do, me being the model, this could be interesting! So have a great and safe ride guy!

**Tacoman** · 21st October 2010, 14:58

Originally Posted by Dave-

dull as shit on a sportsbike....a transalp would be choice.

Agree on that Dave some one say it was " rideable " peace of crap

I wont touch that road for a while till becomes real rideable

**cruza** · 21st October 2010, 17:52

Trailer hooked up . chillybin packed . Junior and me off to nelson tomorrow , hopefully bringing back a bike for rummie. could be a surprise as she still in aust on holiday

**KiwiPhoenix** · 21st October 2010, 18:13

Originally Posted by cruza

Trailer hooked up . chillybin packed . Junior and me off to nelson tomorrow , hopefully bringing back a bike for rummie. could be a surprise as she still in aust on holiday

Nice, have a safe trip and looking forward to seeing it!