Hornet Swarm Night City

**GSXR Trace** · 7th February 2011, 13:35

Originally Posted by gale_wolf

Another lunch-break blat with Wanpo, this time with him on a 2008 GSXR1000. I was tailing him again, and although he was noticeably faster through the corners on the GSXR it didn't give him the 'wow' that the CBR did.

oh by the way... a friend of mine took the latest for a ride and said its even better to ride than the older models... maybe he needs to try the latest and greatest?!

**zeocen** · 7th February 2011, 13:38

Naw. He just needs the CBR

So is anyone still turning up if our fearless leader is a no show? Just so I know if I should work late or not haha.

**GSXR Trace** · 7th February 2011, 13:54

Originally Posted by zeocen

So is anyone still turning up if our fearless leader is a no show? Just so I know if I should work late or not haha.

nah i don't think ill turn up just because justin isn't going to be there!

**wanpo** · 7th February 2011, 14:03

I'll be there +2 (I think Sayaka's friend might be coming along again.)

GSXR was a lot of fun, but I would get in so much trouble if I had that bike.

On the CBR I was happy going slow, on the GSXR I wasn't happy till I was going fast (and something about it made me want to go faster).

**zeocen** · 7th February 2011, 15:34

Well there's nothing for me to do here so off home I go! If you guys come south let me know and I'll meet you somewhere and *gasp* even stay the whole night!

**wanpo** · 7th February 2011, 16:10

Originally Posted by zeocen

Well there's nothing for me to do here so off home I go! If you guys come south let me know and I'll meet you somewhere and *gasp* even stay the whole night!

Do you want me to bring you some birthday updog?

**Gremlin** · 7th February 2011, 23:39

Good turn out... zeo didn't stay for the whole night either... no surprises there?

**steelphoenix** · 8th February 2011, 08:11

We went out to Maraetai in hopes of kebabs and pizza, but apparently the outlet in question was still closed. So off to Clevedon with Toto in the lead, in hopes of finding suitable noms... which were also closed. Gremlin takes the lead (again) and we head off the the Clevedon Hotel, which is open!

Much snobbery about Beemers, (too much) delicious pizza, cupcakes for Zeo, geekery, and intense discussions about Wanpo's new bike choice, we left. Fun was had, and I'm beginning to like this riding-at-night thing!

**wanpo** · 8th February 2011, 08:25

Originally Posted by steelphoenix

I'm beginning to like this riding-at-night thing!

When oncoming cars remember to dip their headlights it's almost pleasant... otherwise AARRRRGHHHHH MY RETINAS

**steelphoenix** · 8th February 2011, 08:54

Originally Posted by wanpo

When oncoming cars remember to dip their headlights it's almost pleasant... otherwise AARRRRGHHHHH MY RETINAS

OK, true... my vision's bad enough already...

**gale_wolf** · 8th February 2011, 09:16

It's not just oncoming cars... On the way out of Clevedon Gremlin's lights were so bright in my mirrors I found myself jinking left and right to find the best position to avoid being blinded and having my night vision completely buggered. Also sticking my elbows out to block the light hitting my mirrors helped with that. I'm assuming they were on lowbeam but it was probably due to the height of the BMW combined with my low(ish) mirrors. I wouldn't want to be travelling headlong towards Gremlin's lights on highbeam. Nice lights though, need to get me some of those

**gijoe1313** · 8th February 2011, 10:43

Sounds like a fun time had by all and getting some good riding in! Gotta take advantage of these long summery days!

I was with my family scoffing down a chinese banquet in Manukau Rd, actually was pining for the feel of two wheels on some nice roads ...

As for Mr.Wanpo, I dare say he will be the proud owner of a cibby soon! And the rounds of squid shall be heard thereafter!

**wanpo** · 8th February 2011, 12:51

Originally Posted by gijoe1313

As for Mr.Wanpo, I dare say he will be the proud owner of a cibby soon! And the rounds of squid shall be heard thereafter!

Booked in an R1 for a test ride tomorrow. The ZX10 doesn't really appeal to me, but I'd like to complete the spectrum.

**gijoe1313** · 8th February 2011, 13:46

Originally Posted by wanpo

Booked in an R1 for a test ride tomorrow. The ZX10 doesn't really appeal to me, but I'd like to complete the spectrum.

Sounds like a good excuse to ride a lot of bikes to me!

They can smell the money on you!

**Gremlin** · 8th February 2011, 13:52

Originally Posted by gale_wolf

On the way out of Clevedon Gremlin's lights were so bright in my mirrors I found myself jinking left and right to find the best position to avoid being blinded and having my night vision completely buggered. Also sticking my elbows out to block the light hitting my mirrors helped with that. I'm assuming they were on lowbeam but it was probably due to the height of the BMW combined with my low(ish) mirrors. I wouldn't want to be travelling headlong towards Gremlin's lights on highbeam. Nice lights though, need to get me some of those

They were worse the previous week. I knew the lights were way below where they needed to be (despite being given a wof right before I bought), so went to VTNZ to borrow their light unit. Set them to where the guys were happy, only to find they were incredibly high.

I think they are about right now, but yes... the lights are there to maintain daylight pace in the middle of the night, so I wasn't looking for the dullest lights I could find. Still, I know they are bright, so the driving lights and high beam were off, leaving the minimum on, low beam.

Before I head south, another 4 lights will be fitted as well.

Oh, and in other news, the majority of the group was happy and WANTED me to lead? Tracey... you're slipping...