Learner Ride to Taupo (Saturday 11 Feb 2012)

**Phreak** · 7th February 2012, 20:23

Originally Posted by The Singing Chef

I like "Chef does Taupo"

Yeah, but does Taupo like it...? Lol

**The Singing Chef** · 7th February 2012, 20:24

Originally Posted by Phreak

Yeah, but does Taupo like it...? Lol

Never had a complaint...

**OCD Legend** · 7th February 2012, 20:25

Originally Posted by Phreak

Yeah, but does Taupo like it...? Lol

probably NOT

**newhere** · 7th February 2012, 20:55

Originally Posted by Phreak

Yeah, but does Taupo like it...? Lol

Originally Posted by OCD Legend

probably NOT

I bet Taupo is shaking in fear at the thought

**Phreak** · 7th February 2012, 21:31

Originally Posted by newhere

I bet Taupo is shaking in fear at the thought

Lol... I did NOT start this train of thought!!!

**LankyBastard** · 7th February 2012, 22:07

Ok, after my poor tiger went for a little spin on it's side on woodcocks this afternoon, i'm down a bike for the ride this weekend. Not to worry however as i'm sure I can find one from somewhere!!

Damn lump of tarmac right in the middle of the road through a tightening apex corner.... peg down, knee down, bar down, topbox down. Oh yeah!!

Oh i'm fine if anyone even cared...

**Phreak** · 7th February 2012, 22:08

Originally Posted by LankyBastard

Ok, after my poor tiger went for a little spin on it's side on woodcocks this afternoon, i'm down a bike for the ride this weekend. Not to worry however as i'm sure I can find one from somewhere!!

Damn lump of tarmac right in the middle of the road through a tightening apex corner.... peg down, knee down, bar down, topbox down. Oh yeah!!

Oh i'm fine if anyone even cared...

OUCH! Glad you're okay though mate. Just bring one of your other bikes out instead!

**LankyBastard** · 7th February 2012, 22:14

Originally Posted by Phreak

OUCH! Glad you're okay though mate. Just bring one of your other bikes out instead!

Yeah but dirt or track bikes might not be quite the best idea

Just a royal pain as it slid on the engine cover and all my oil went for a vacation...... Bollocks!!

Hmmm scam me a weekend test ride of something new and shiny?? Me thinks so!!

**Hellzie** · 8th February 2012, 12:58

Originally Posted by LankyBastard

Yeah but dirt or track bikes might not be quite the best idea

Just a royal pain as it slid on the engine cover and all my oil went for a vacation...... Bollocks!!

Hmmm scam me a weekend test ride of something new and shiny?? Me thinks so!!

Just plug the hole in the engine casing with a cork, put some new oil in, and you're off. The damaged LED lights might be a bit harder to fix however.

The rest of the scratches will buff right out. And who needs a gear lever anyway.

**LankyBastard** · 8th February 2012, 15:12

Originally Posted by Hellzie

Just plug the hole in the engine casing with a cork, put some new oil in, and you're off. The damaged LED lights might be a bit harder to fix however.

The rest of the scratches will buff right out. And who needs a gear lever anyway.

Yep I did make sure to add the damaged LED to the insurance claim

Poor Tiger

**Maha** · 8th February 2012, 16:41

Really looking forward to this ride.
The route chosen has an abundance of pretty cool roads (apart from the first 50Ks)
We have been on all but the TeKuiti/Whakamaru road over the last 12 months.
I was last on the Bennydale road in 1985 (in a car)
The next two trips have already been talked about...

**newhere** · 8th February 2012, 17:07

Originally Posted by Maha

Really looking forward to this ride.
The route chosen has an abundance of pretty cool roads (apart from the first 50Ks)
We have been on all but the TeKuiti/Whakamaru road over the last 12 months.
I was last on the Bennydale road in 1985 (in a car)
The next two trips have already been talked about...

Mean!! Put me down for both

**nzspokes** · 8th February 2012, 17:14

Originally Posted by LankyBastard

Ok, after my poor tiger went for a little spin on it's side on woodcocks this afternoon, i'm down a bike for the ride this weekend. Not to worry however as i'm sure I can find one from somewhere!!

Damn lump of tarmac right in the middle of the road through a tightening apex corner.... peg down, knee down, bar down, topbox down. Oh yeah!!

Oh i'm fine if anyone even cared...

Oh dear. Glad your ok.

**newhere** · 8th February 2012, 17:36

Originally Posted by LankyBastard

Ok, after my poor tiger went for a little spin on it's side on woodcocks this afternoon, i'm down a bike for the ride this weekend. Not to worry however as i'm sure I can find one from somewhere!!

Damn lump of tarmac right in the middle of the road through a tightening apex corner.... peg down, knee down, bar down, topbox down. Oh yeah!!

Oh i'm fine if anyone even cared...

Oh dang, of course we care!!!! Im stoked to hear you are in one piece!!

**blue rider** · 8th February 2012, 17:51

Originally Posted by LankyBastard

Ok, after my poor tiger went for a little spin on it's side on woodcocks this afternoon, i'm down a bike for the ride this weekend. Not to worry however as i'm sure I can find one from somewhere!!

Damn lump of tarmac right in the middle of the road through a tightening apex corner.... peg down, knee down, bar down, topbox down. Oh yeah!!

Oh i'm fine if anyone even cared...

oh you are fine....thats good to know. (no spares needed?)