Laxed out rides

[mikemike104]

But I've spent sooooooooo much already on the one that's in it!

[steve_t]

Mikemike, do you wanna borrow a bike for a week or so?

[ckai]

Thanks for the great Day out in the

Here is a couple photos that i took with my phone.

Have a soft spot for that Speed Triple ah? Nice bike that. Made me want a hooligan machine even more.

But I've spent sooooooooo much already on the one that's in it!

Bloody ninja's ah! That's the one reason I brought new for my "learner" period. I couldn't afford to fix an old scream machine if it needed it. Of course, getting a good deal on a new bike makes the difference.

Pick of the bunch ah? It would certainly piss me off. I had the gasket go in my first car. The guy said he could fix it as long as it didn't need an engine change because he didn't have the kit for it. Got the bill for $700. New engine $300 and the bugger knew it would cheaper to swap the engine. He told us afterwards that it was a shame he didn't have the gear to do it! Yes, a 'shame' for me too.

[awa355]

If there is a ride this Sunday, where to?? I cant find anything on the calender page.

I'm off to the Mount/Tga tomorrow to kick a few tyres at the bike shops. Will come home via the gorge. Weather wont be flash but thats no biggie.

[mikemike104]

Mikemike, do you wanna borrow a bike for a week or so?

Thanks for the offer mate, I really do appreciate it but I could'nt borrow your bike, I'd call you a mate for offering me some wheels but dont even know you... what if I bined it !

Should be sweet, I just talked to Honda Hamilton, they are pricing up parts atm and expect to get stuck into it tomorrow or Friday I hope... then allowing for delays I hope to have it back next weekend.

[steve_t]

Thanks for the offer mate, I really do appreciate it but I could'nt borrow your bike, I'd call you a mate for offering me some wheels but dont even know you... what if I bined it !

Should be sweet, I just talked to Honda Hamilton, they are pricing up parts atm and expect to get stuck into it tomorrow or Friday I hope... then allowing for delays I hope to have it back next weekend.

U bin it, you buy it LOL. Nah, if you want to borrow the bike, I'd just name you on the insurance and you can pay any excess for damage. No big deal... though my missus will need the bike to sit her 6R on the 1st of Feb, but hopefully yours will be back to you before then. If you do want to, I'd just ask you pay for any insurance premium increase (not sure if there'd be one) and return it with a full tank o' petrol
The offers there if you want, but no worries if you'd prefer not to

[wysper]

If there is a ride this Sunday, where to?? I cant find anything on the calender page.

I'm off to the Mount/Tga tomorrow to kick a few tyres at the bike shops. Will come home via the gorge. Weather wont be flash but thats no biggie.

Route usually goes up after the wed night gathering at the pub.
Should be something up tomorrow.

[mikemike104]

U bin it, you buy it LOL. Nah, if you want to borrow the bike, I'd just name you on the insurance and you can pay any excess for damage. No big deal... though my missus will need the bike to sit her 6R on the 1st of Feb, but hopefully yours will be back to you before then. If you do want to, I'd just ask you pay for any insurance premium increase (not sure if there'd be one) and return it with a full tank o' petrol
The offers there if you want, but no worries if you'd prefer not to

Bloody good offer Steve, thank you very much but I will just have to play xbox this wekend instead of rideing, the wife starts uni at the end of Feb, so being that she is at a loose end... she can run me around till the white rocket is fixed and reving to go (tho when I get it back I have vowed to no longer try keeping up with big bikes...at all....ever...)

[awa355]

(tho when I get it back I have vowed to no longer try keeping up with big bikes...at all....ever...)

Mike I've found that no matter how often you hear the phrase " ride at your own pace" it never happens when on a small bike in a group. Been there on a 250 on group runs and it always finishes up trying not to hold up the bikes behind, or trying to keep up with the guys up front. Usually it starts with trying to take corners quicker than you would riding on your own, then wringing the bikes neck getting to the next corner.

You have to teach yourself to ride within the bike's performance , and within your own confidence. Nice theory, but hard to do. unfortunately, men are born with this tetestorone stuff. Kinda blows the common sense theory out the window.

I suppose it would be the same as turning up at a prostitutes picnic with a small dick. You might go all day but never stand out from the crowd. so just pace yourself and the fun will be the same.

[mikemike104]

Mike I've found that no matter how often you hear the phrase " ride at your own pace" it never happens when on a small bike in a group. Been there on a 250 on group runs and it always finishes up trying not to hold up the bikes behind, or trying to keep up with the guys up front. Usually it starts with trying to take corners quicker than you would riding on your own, then wringing the bikes neck getting to the next corner.

You have to teach yourself to ride within the bike's performance , and within your own confidence. Nice theory, but hard to do. unfortunately, men are born with this tetestorone stuff. Kinda blows the common sense theory out the window.

I suppose it would be the same as turning up at a prostitutes picnic with a small dick. You might go all day but never stand out from the crowd. so just pace yourself and the fun will be the same.

Thanks for the good advice

[Murray]

Looking at a shorter ride this weekend - Last Sunday was a little longer than we usually travel but it had been so long and it was the first LOR group ride of the year. Thinking at this stage up the back road to Huntly, Heatherington Road to SH22, down SH22 to waingaro and through to Raglan for coffee. Not to long but good roads.

Saturday 22 Often cloudy, with some rain at times. Southeast breezes.
Sunday 23 Scattered rain clearing and becoming fine. Southeast breezes

Anyone wants to suggest a ride or put one are they are more than welcome. Only committed ones in the near future will be the Okoroire MAG & ACC run 13th Feb, Paeroa Street races or MAG kaiuia ride 20th Feb and the Ulysses Teddy beer run 27th Feb. Not 100% sure of the dates but they will be the rides for the LOR group on those days.

[rideon]

Looking at a shorter ride this weekend - Last Sunday was a little longer than we usually travel but it had been so long and it was the first LOR group ride of the year. Thinking at this stage up the back road to Huntly, Heatherington Road to SH22, down SH22 to waingaro and through to Raglan for coffee. Not to long but good roads.

Saturday 22 Often cloudy, with some rain at times. Southeast breezes.
Sunday 23 Scattered rain clearing and becoming fine. Southeast breezes

Anyone wants to suggest a ride or put one are they are more than welcome. Only committed ones in the near future will be the Okoroire ACC run 13th Feb, Paeroa Street races 20th Feb and the Ulysses Teddy beer run 27th Feb. Not 100% sure of the dates but they will be the rides for the LOR group on those days.

ACC Okoroire run is March 13th & will be a MAG-NZ ride from Hamilton, joining up with other MAG riders from North, South, East & West. Looks like its going to be a great day- More details to come. Could be looking at a largish group so set aside the date & join MAG-NZ & LOR in an awsome day
There is a MAG charity ride to Kaiaua hotel Feb 20th - Will post details in calender soon, Unfortunately it does clash with Paeroa but dates are firm.
There is a HUGE ride in April but details not yet to be released

MAG-NZ ,for those who don't know stands for "Motorcyle Action Group", It is represented here in the Waikato by yours truly & MAG_NZ will stand up for & push for all motorcylists rights. Flyers & Membership forms will be soon be available from our branch's club rooms (Te Rapa Tavern )
Have a look at their Home Page here - http://www.mag-nz.org/ & keep an eye out for upcoming events.

[wysper]

Way to go rideon.

I will try and join as many of those MAG rides as I can.

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Anyone else interested in going for rides on weekdays? My shift roster means I can't go on a lot of the sunday rides.

[rideon]

Calender entry up for 20th Feb. Come on Waikato guys n Gals, lets get in behind this one. Need your registration so that we can advise the hotel for catering purposes.