Learner Ride to Cape Reinga (20 November)

**nzspokes** · 8th November 2011, 10:31

Originally Posted by Maha

...ok, eveyone hold the bag while Rob removes the bike....

last time I tried it I almost got a knee down.

**Maha** · 8th November 2011, 10:32

Originally Posted by Newbi

I have a question, Am I the newest Noob on this ride??

I beleive you are...something to take pride in...
You will probably be the newest noob to go to the lighthouse....ever.
Whiskey or Port?

**stifmyster1** · 8th November 2011, 10:38

Originally Posted by nzspokes

Cool, will be good to see it. Whats the difference between the 2011 and 2012?

They improved the EFi so it not gets about 30km per litre instead of 25km per litre ad increased the strength of the fairings. The guy that sold it to me purchased one himself for racing and down it the second race. Ripped the bars in half and only cracked and scratched the fairings. So there much stronger. Oh and the changed the decals so they actually look good and not like a random design just thrown at the bike. Ill upload some more decent pics later on today.

Originally Posted by nathanwhite

Just go up to your highest gear and stay there. Lower rev's = less fuel

Cant do that. THe engine is being run in so you need to cycle the gears and go through the ev. if i keep it at low revs during this period then afterwards when i want to go faster and rev the crap out of it it will throw a tantrum.

Originally Posted by Grant`

awesome looking bike, sure you will really enjoy it!

One thing i see in that photo, you have the bag on the back of the rack. You will find the bike a lot more stable, if you turn the bag around and having it sitting on the pillion seat (if you have not done this previously).

Him. Hadnt thought of that. I will give it a go. But it is a heavy bike 160kg dry weight. and i dont plan to overload it. Ill try each way on my way to paeroa today.

Oh nathan. you will need to drop round mine on the day of the group ride so i can install the intercom.

**Newbi** · 8th November 2011, 10:57

Originally Posted by Maha

I beleive you are...something to take pride in...
You will probably be the newest noob to go to the lighthouse....ever.
Whiskey or Port?

OMG, So much pressure

lol, um and definately not Whiskey yuk! We have a bottle of Scotch Whiskey Liqueur in the cupboard that is never going to get consumed, my man doesn't drink it either hahah, the bottle is square & awesome thats the only reason I've kept it. Anyone for Whiskey liqueur??

**newhere** · 8th November 2011, 17:31

Originally Posted by Newbi

OMG, So much pressure

lol, um and definately not Whiskey yuk! We have a bottle of Scotch Whiskey Liqueur in the cupboard that is never going to get consumed, my man doesn't drink it either hahah, the bottle is square & awesome thats the only reason I've kept it. Anyone for Whiskey liqueur??

Bring it along, you might change your mind and go for anything once you meet us te he he

**nzspokes** · 8th November 2011, 18:58

So anybody got a looooonnnngggg range forecast?

**blue rider** · 8th November 2011, 19:03

Originally Posted by Newbi

OMG, So much pressure

lol, um and definately not Whiskey yuk! We have a bottle of Scotch Whiskey Liqueur in the cupboard that is never going to get consumed, my man doesn't drink it either hahah, the bottle is square & awesome thats the only reason I've kept it. Anyone for Whiskey liqueur??

Southern Comfort per chance???????
Oh the mean things one can do with southern comfort.
choclate truffle with drunken cherries.....
also this
Alabama Slammer #2 (Cocktail)
Galliano, Orange Juice, Sloe Gin, Southern Comfort, Triple Sec

do bring it along....

**Spearfish** · 8th November 2011, 19:10

I feel the nervous tension in the air, the big trip is almost here

......tick, tick, tick....are all those little jobs done?.....tick, tick, tick,....shyt are the wheel bearings ok?....tick, tick, tick....How did the guy fit the new chain, did he use a clip?..... is it the right way around?.....tick, tick, tick,..how many tools should be loaded?.....what if a cable snaps?.......

**Grant`** · 8th November 2011, 19:16

Originally Posted by Spearfish

I feel the nervous tension in the air, the big trip is almost here

......tick, tick, tick....are all those little jobs done?.....tick, tick, tick,....shyt are the wheel bearings ok?....tick, tick, tick....How did the guy fit the new chain, did he use a clip?..... is it the right way around?.....tick, tick, tick,..how many tools should be loaded?.....what if a cable snaps?.......

Nah I am all good, bikes minter just got to remember to bring clean skiddies and I am sorted

**Mom** · 8th November 2011, 20:04

Originally Posted by Grant`

Nah I am all good, bikes minter just got to remember to bring clean skiddies and I am sorted

Thank goodness you said clean skiddies, I am not too keen on transporting dirty ones

Remember to ask Maha about his skids on the weekend, the stories he can tell if pressed hard enough

**nzspokes** · 8th November 2011, 20:08

Originally Posted by blue rider

Southern Comfort per chance???????
Oh the mean things one can do with southern comfort.

I remember getting very ill on Southern Comfort when I was a teenager.

**Grant`** · 8th November 2011, 20:08

Originally Posted by Mom

Remember to ask Maha about his skids on the weekend, the stories he can tell if pressed hard enough

Might just leave it at that and not ask him

**Mom** · 8th November 2011, 20:13

Originally Posted by nzspokes

So anybody got a looooonnnngggg range forecast?

Yepper I do. A group of mad, keen bikers will head norf for a weekend. They are a mixed bunch. Some are not of the experienced kind, or of the need to prove anything by going super fast kind. Some really have no open road experience, some have lots. Some are on small cc engined bikes, some are on bigger engines. Some come in a car

All are up for a good time.

The weather is immaterial. It will be grey, but dry, there will be a bit of wind about, but manageable. There will be showers (there are always showers) but it will be mostly dry. It will be mild, one will find the temps too hot no matter the temp.

The company will be fantastic! The hosts wonderful, the accommodation amazing. The photo ops will be many, some will pay bribes to avoid publication of said photos

I forecast a fantastic weekend for all

**Mom** · 8th November 2011, 20:15

Originally Posted by Grant`

Might just leave it at that and not ask him

I dare you

**blue rider** · 8th November 2011, 20:19

Originally Posted by Mom

Yepper I do. A group of mad, keen bikers will head norf for a weekend. They are a mixed bunch. Some are not of the experienced kind, or of the need to prove anything by going super fast kind. Some really have no open road experience, some have lots. Some are on small cc engined bikes, some are on bigger engines. Some come in a car

All are up for a good time.

The weather is immaterial. It will be grey, but dry, there will be a bit of wind about, but manageable. There will be showers (there are always showers) but it will be mostly dry. It will be mild, one will find the temps too hot no matter the temp.

The company will be fantastic! The hosts wonderful, the accommodation amazing. The photo ops will be many, some will pay bribes to avoid publication of said photos

I forecast a fantastic weekend for all

i love the weatherforcast ......