100km without getting my arse off the bike

[Gremlin]

The former .... Gremlin is still struggling to teach him ...

I did nuffink, wot you bringing me into the thread for?

bosslady, I guess it was you I passed (and then you passed me) on the north into the CBD? I was on a black CB900 Hornet with a top box...

[GrayWolf]

I did nuffink, wot you bringing me into the thread for?

bosslady, I guess it was you I passed (and then you passed me) on the north into the CBD? I was on a black CB900 Hornet with a top box...

Gremlin, You REALLY need to re-write that post, Overtaken by a Ginny??

Oh hang on, a Nonda rider, as you were

[Gremlin]

Gremlin, You REALLY need to re-write that post, Overtaken by a Ginny??

Oh hang on, a Nonda rider, as you were

Hey, if she wants to speed through the 70kph section of the Newmarket Viaduct, all power to her (assuming it was her). I know they stick cameras there and I now have an obsession with keeping the licence thing clean, especially during holiday periods.

[DMNTD:Me]

I did nuffink, wot you bringing me into the thread for?

bosslady, I guess it was you I passed (and then you passed me) on the north into the CBD? I was on a black CB900 Hornet with a top box...

Did you go a wee bit south too? Came back from Raglan/Tauranga/etc yesterday and was certain I saw your bike

[Maha]

Just a warning to all kbr's, beware of stalkers on this website... I went for a ride to Walkworth today, whilst sitting on a chair outside the bakery after having a feed and watching a mental seagull harass other seagulls, I was approached by some strangers asking if we (was with FZR250, another newbie) were from Kiwibiker. Yes, we were... turned out these stalkers were Maha and Mom who recognised my gn with it's big L (L is for lovely, not loser FYI) plate perched right on the back. Awfully rude smelly people, invited us back to their abode, I didn't want to be rude (you never know the mental state of some of these internet types) so agreed. THEN they inflicted a beverage, chocolate truffle and great conversation on us. Terrible, just terrible! joking of course, was great meeting you both!!

Haha... anyway 185km today... birkenhead to Massey to walkworth to Massey then got lost and went through Henderson then all the way back to Birkenhead and boy am I tired, good adventure though but a lesson to study maps properly before I go on my wee trips, haha.

Our pleasure, you are doing a great job of getting out there and putting K's behind you, in little over a months time, you may well be ready for that 'longer' trip.

You meet the strangest people in Warkworth.

At least you can spell Warkworth, its more than just a stroll....

Thanks for the great ride, boss! Also great to meet Mom and Maha. Fantastic day! Beware of the killer seagulls, one flew towards my bike when heading home. What is it with birds and this bike?

All good, nice to meet you also, don't know about bird stike but, bees fricken hurt!

Told you there were dodgy weirdos and should stay clear of them

Good on ya Mark & Anne

Thanks Graham, we spend at least an hour per day creeping around town to see if don't know some people..iykwim

I learned everything I know from them.

Still so much more to learn grasshopper

Visit them again ... this time ... LISTEN ....

Oh he hears just fine, at a party once, everytime I got close to his face with a marker pen, he would wake up.

[bosslady]

SORRY MAHA AND MOM apparently I was so tired I lost my ability to spell proper like. WARKWORTH WARKWORTH WARKWORTH because I certainly didn't WALK there!

[bosslady]

bosslady, I guess it was you I passed (and then you passed me) on the north into the CBD? I was on a black CB900 Hornet with a top box...

Hey, if she wants to speed through the 70kph section of the Newmarket Viaduct, all power to her (assuming it was her). I know they stick cameras there and I now have an obsession with keeping the licence thing clean, especially during holiday periods.

When was this? If it was Tuesday (??) yes it was me. And I was fully aware of what I did and fucked off with myself. I panicked a wee bit because I wanted to change lanes so I could slow down without having a car come right up my ass (I wanted to actually pull in behind you) but I freaked out a little cause I didn't know if I could keep my speed, look where I was going, get enough space between you and the car behind you, check my mirrors, turn my head blah blah blah. Anyway I was not impressed or happy with myself either so don't worry, that's why I remember it, I wasn't trying to be a hero and if I get a ticket I deserve it.

Serious-ness aside, how many times am I going to get spotted by KBr's within the space of a week? hahaha, and how was I riding? (crap, I know)

Gremlin, You REALLY need to re-write that post, Overtaken by a Ginny??

Oh hang on, a Nonda rider, as you were

No hero here...

Did you go a wee bit south too? Came back from Raglan/Tauranga/etc yesterday and was certain I saw your bike

The furthest south I've been on my bike is Manukau, that was on Tuesday. Yesterday the furthest south (?) I went was Henderson..?

[SNF]

SORRY MAHA AND MOM apparently I was so tired I lost my ability to spell proper like. WARKWORTH WARKWORTH WARKWORTH because I certainly didn't WALK there!

I nearly did when going 95 around a corner and the keys were blown out of the ignition (the scariest part of the whole ride). Some wanker must have tried to steal the bike in the past, the keys sit loose in the barrel and there's screwdriver marks. Anyway managed to get them off the tank somehow mid corner while yelling SHIT!, Imagine if the got sucked up the intake duct It was sitting millimeters away!

Bosslady - you ride very well for just 2 weeks experience! I didn't do badly either I don't think for the my second time out on open roads.

[Gremlin]

Did you go a wee bit south too? Came back from Raglan/Tauranga/etc yesterday and was certain I saw your bike

bosslady or I? If you mean yesterday as in 02/01, then definitely not me, but I was down Raglan way the weekend before New Year.

When was this? If it was Tuesday (??) yes it was me. And I was fully aware of what I did and fucked off with myself. I panicked a wee bit because I wanted to change lanes so I could slow down without having a car come right up my ass (I wanted to actually pull in behind you) but I freaked out a little cause I didn't know if I could keep my speed, look where I was going, get enough space between you and the car behind you, check my mirrors, turn my head blah blah blah. Anyway I was not impressed or happy with myself either so don't worry, that's why I remember it, I wasn't trying to be a hero and if I get a ticket I deserve it.

Ah, no worries, that will come with time. Personally, I wouldn't have had any issues with you pulling in front, as there was plenty of space. Unfortunately, there is definitely a lack of consideration for learners on the road, but I try to give them room (cars or bikes).

[FJRider]

Oh he hears just fine, at a party once, everytime I got close to his face with a marker pen, he would wake up.

This post is NOTHING without pictures ...

[bosslady]

Bosslady - you ride very well for just 2 weeks experience! I didn't do badly either I don't think for the my second time out on open roads.

Thanks FZ and yes you did well for your second time on the open road. Get that overheating issue fixed though or it will be a headache for you and ruin your enjoyment of a good ride if you have to keep worrying about it

Ah, no worries, that will come with time. Personally, I wouldn't have had any issues with you pulling in front, as there was plenty of space. Unfortunately, there is definitely a lack of consideration for learners on the road, but I try to give them room (cars or bikes).

What was I doing when you passed me? Was I doing anything wrong? I can't remember but please tell me if I was. Was I in the "fast" lane or the middle lane when you passed me?

[unstuck]

What was I doing when you passed me? Was I doing anything wrong? I can't remember but please tell me if I was. Was I in the "fast" lane or the middle lane when you passed me?

Well you obviously were not paying enough attention to your surroundings if you do not remember.

[bosslady]

Well you obviously were not paying enough attention to your surroundings if you do not remember.

Very funny It would be unreasonable to expect me to remember what I was doing every single second of every single time I have ridden over the past couple of days, especially when I'm a newbie and especially when I can't even remember what I had for dinner last night (actually I can, a lasagne topper and left over roast). But... you get my point and I'm relatively sure you were being a sarky ass anyways

[Smallfishnz]

A continuation of my "So I went out for a ride tonight" thread here http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...a-ride-tonight

Tackled the motorway Sunday just been, the harbour bridge yesterday and had a longish ride today. Been getting out almost any chance I can when its not been raining and/or I haven't had to work, not all of us get time off, slackers! (kidding!!)

Well done, I considered that when I went over the Harbour Bridge the first time on my GN was a great accomplishment, you have also done more k's in the last couple of weeks than I have done in the last month, Good on you.

[FJRider]

(actually I can, a lasagne topper and left over roast)

Any left .... ???

There are times when the best option to get out of an uncomfortable/unsafe situation ... is to power out of it. Not always easy on a GN I know.

Only the most over enthusiastic revenue gatherers (and speed cameras) would issue a ticket in such situations .... but they have been known to.