Owners of nice bikes who can't ride

[MotoGirl]

people that look way too small or to big for there bikes & yet they ride them like they are part of them.

I don't know what you're talking about

[NUTBAR]

I don't know what you're talking about

shhh, dmtd might think im talking about some of the tga crew.

[Goblin]

Definately not one of the more hazardous....

Traffic? - Only during holiday season, and also sometimes during 4:30-6:00pm
Trucks? - Usually, but never more than two or three on a single trip up the matamata side.
Doublelanes? - More allowance for us to overtake etc, and if you take a corner too quickly and need more road, such as in the case of the right handers, it can come in use if necessary.
Buses spilling oil/deisel/cowshit? - Only seen a small truck shit itself halfway up once before, mid corner too, which was a bit of surprise, it made a small mess, but nothing major. Never any cowshit, its the squished possums and boxes of beer you have to keep an eye out for.

Still a mint part of road however, and thats the reason why I used to go up there 3-4 times a week.

-Mike

You have a lot to learn grasshopper.
There is so much more to motocycling than the Waikato side of the Kaimai hill.

[DMNTD:Me]

shhh, dmtd might think im talking about some of the tga crew.

But there's only one that's too small for their bike,isn't there?

[MidnightMike]

You have a lot to learn grasshopper.
There is so much more to motocycling than the Waikato side of the Kaimai hill.

Really? I thought that was the only purpose for bikes??? (sarcasm)

Jeez..... Just because I haven't had the time lately to go on all the coro loops in the weekends, and the fact that I enjoy going for a bit of a blat out that way in no way makes me a little noob who only ever rides the same road continuously - just felt like putting some more into a post than normal.

ps. sorry for the little hijack there Addle.

[Goblin]

Really? I thought that was the only purpose for bikes??? (sarcasm)

Settle Petal....no need to get ya knickers in a twist. I'm just trying to point out that the Kaimai hill IS in fact a dangerous piece of highway. Sure it's fun but complacency invites danger. When you know the road like the back of your hand and think you can go at track speeds up there all the time you're just asking for trouble. What's wrong with challenging yourself to ride roads you've never ridden before? Scared you might get lost? Frightened because you cant see the exit of a corner? There are so many awesome roads around the Tauranga area but I can see why some people only like main highways. How can one be "seen" on anything but a main highway? I mean for some it's ALL about being seen looking good and how many cars they can pass. Each to their own eh.

Back to the topic...who's to say that someone's old bike isn't just as precious to them as your brand new flash bike is to you? It's not about all the money one spends on their enjoyment. For me it's all about the anonymity and getting away from the traffic and main roads. The beauty of B-roads is that you dont need an audience to enjoy your bike so it dosent matter what you look like.

[MotoGirl]

What's wrong with challenging yourself to ride roads you've never ridden before? Scared you might get lost? Frightened because you cant see the exit of a corner? There are so many awesome roads around the Tauranga area...

Definitely. This is why I can't understand why some people only ever do the Coro loop :spudwhat:

Personally, I like to vary the direction that I ride in and try to avoid going in the same direction two rides in a row. I've had some days where the bike and me haven't been able to gel, I've felt miserable, and then after travelling my favourite road have come home with a stupid grin on my face feeling totally elated.

My point is that there's no harm in riding the same road continuously if that's what you want to do and it gives you a buzz. This is the point of this thread.

[Disco Dan]

Also give people an oppurtunity to show how 'humble' they are!

[Goblin]

Definitely. This is why I can't understand why some people only ever do the Coro loop :spudwhat:

Personally, I like to vary the direction that I ride in and try to avoid going in the same direction two rides in a row. I've had some days where the bike and me haven't been able to gel, I've felt miserable, and then after travelling my favourite road have come home with a stupid grin on my face feeling totally elated.

My point is that there's no harm in riding the same road continuously if that's what you want to do and it gives you a buzz. This is the point of this thread.

Absolutely! As long as you're having fun on your bike then what does it matter what anyone else thinks or says?

[MotoGirl]

It is different to comment on whether a bike it actually to much for someone to ride.

People say that about me all the time Technically speaking, they're incorrect; I only struggle with starting and stopping (short arse syndrome) but once I'm moving I'm fine!

[Goblin]

People say that about me all the time Technically speaking, they're incorrect; I only struggle with starting and stopping (short arse syndrome) but once I'm moving I'm fine!

So it does matter to you what other's think and say about your bike/riding.

HTFU!

[MotoGirl]

So it does matter to you what other's think and say about your bike/riding.

HTFU!

I never said it mattered, I purely stated that it was said

[Goblin]

I never said it mattered, I purely stated that it was said

Well you wouldn't have started this thread if it didn't.

[DMNTD:Me]

People say that about me all the time Technically speaking, they're incorrect; I only struggle with starting and stopping (short arse syndrome) but once I'm moving I'm fine!

You've only dropped it once though eh? There must be a way to set it up to midget settings?

[Krusti]

Stop talking about it and get out there and do it...

If you are worried about what others think then go drive a MX5....