Tauranga Rant and Rave

[Unit:Me]

Weather is not what I expected today, so not sure if people still want a ride or not this afternoon? Hopefully it will clear enough, I have new suspension adjustment to try out.
Be warned, there is a nasty diesel slick on the outside lane coming up the other side of the Kaimai's, about three corners before the top. Its a beauty and I would not recommend messing around with it.
I'll check the thread about 3.30-4pm to see if there are any takers for a ride tonight, if not, see you at Drivers (I havent been for a few weeks)

[MidnightMike]

Count me out for this one then unit, sounds a bit dodgy, and the weathers not looking promising either, see yas next thursday night...

I've had some enquiries from over the hill for custom made earplugs. Just to let you know that we will be at the Tauranga gunclub this Saturday if you wanted to drop by to get some made. Cheers Sue 027 659 1583

I think I'll be there to get a couple of pairs done.

[Unit:Me]

Count me out for this one then unit, sounds a bit dodgy, and the weathers not looking promising either, see yas next thursday night...



I think I'll be there to get a couple of pairs done.

I agree, its pissing down now and there's thunder. Best to save the gas for the weekend, will still go along to Drivers tonight regardless, bout time I showed my face

[nodrog:Me]

I agree, its pissing down now and there's thunder. Best to save the gas for the weekend, will still go along to Drivers tonight regardless, bout time I showed my face

really? its mint here!

[Ralph]

Have a good night boys and girls see ya next week.

Good call about not going for ride Unit as it will most likely get worse.
Sat looks ok but Sun looks better.

[MidnightMike]

Yeop, looks like the weathers really turned to shit this time.

We shall leave the hooliganism till she fines up.

But for the mean time, a bit of a laugh.

[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEj7-JHW3-8[/YOUTUBE]

[deanohit]

Hahaha, pocket bikes at Deals Gap, that would be awesome fun!

[MotoGirl]

But for the mean time, a bit of a laugh.

I want one I might be able to reach the ground on it

[Ralph]

I want one I might be able to reach the ground on it

Don't get your hopes up MG

[Waylander]

Yeop, looks like the weathers really turned to shit this time.

We shall leave the hooliganism till she fines up.

But for the mean time, a bit of a laugh.

heh tha faces of the drivers they're passing must be priceless, but the best one would be the poor sap that comes around one of those corners the other way and doesn't see them till his/her car bounces over their crushed bodies and toys. THAT would be funny. *sarcasm*

[MidnightMike]

Yeah, was a bit pathetic when they pass on those blind corners, and also (if anyone had noticed it) when the guy binned it into the bushes he didnt even look for cars when he got back on in the wrong lane!

[Korumba]

really? its mint here!

Same........

[Plugz 4 Lugz]

..... we'll be set up in the clubhouse. Cheers Sue

Count me out for this one then unit, sounds a bit dodgy, and the weathers not looking promising either, see yas next thursday night...



I think I'll be there to get a couple of pairs done.

[McDuck]

I want one I might be able to reach the ground on it

you arnt thhhaaaattt short are you?

[MidnightMike]

Well that was a great start to the long weekend.

Just thought I might as well shoot out for a little blat over the hill just to get back into the mix of things after not riding for a week or so.

So I warmed up the bike and headed up there, good weather, a little chilly though, but nevertheless better than what we've currently been having.

Got to the top and remembered that Unit mentioned a diesel spill on the steep side, so I took my time on the way down and only went a tiny bit quicker on the way up, thought I might as well scope things out. All clear, could see where the spill had been though, just near the top before the last set of really tight corners. Great.

Shot back down at a medium place to just let the tyres warm up a bit before the fun started. Then the holiday traffic arrived. Feck!!! Didnt matter though because on the way up the majority of people were kind enough to get out of my way. On the way down however, people obviously didnt realise that the slow vehicle lanes aren't just for the trucks, sheesh.

Anywho, on the way back up I noticed a black R6 had pulled over (he had a pillion) and let his mrs on the back off, probably to let her stretch or something, wrong lol. He left her there for about 10 minutes while he shot up and down a few times. Each time I went passed Id notice her standing there looking bored as hell, couldnt help but laugh... priorities eh?

To the rider of the maroon harley davidson, sorry if I pissed you off when I overtook you on the way down but it wasnt like you were going any quicker than the rest of the traffic, and it looked like your pegs were going to dig into the road if you leaned over any further than 10 degrees. Therefore there was no reason to act like a smartass shithead and blow past me that close while I was taking over another car. Just immature. I know you may feel like shit because you were overtaken by a 250 but having to make yourself feel better by riding dangerously isnt cool.

So I kept shooting up and down for a while, just focussing on smooth transitions from one side of the bike to the other, taking off the damn chicken strips that were still there....

Ended up spending a good hour and a half up there, and chopping down the strips to the point where I was quite happy so headed home.

Good to see quite a few other bikes out there.

-Mike.

PS. anyone keen for a blat on Sunday? (would have to be back by 3pm, but could still make good use of the time ive got)

you arnt thhhaaaattt short are you?

Ever seen lord of the rings?