Cruisy Night Rides

**Sparrow_1982** · 2nd December 2007, 11:46

Originally Posted by dangerous

time for me to do what I do best... harp on, jeans are no beter than wearing shorts I know sometimes its not avoidable, and as for the Kevlar type of jean like the Dragon, while 100% beter than jeans they are not a fraction on the corect riding gears... I seen OrangeBack arse up last month in some and if it wasent for his 'leather' wallet in his front pocket he would have had a big hole in him, the kevlar tore off... ya cant beat leather failing that Cordura with armour

i agree with u there, jeans arent the way to go, i had no choice tho, i couldn't afford the pants as yet they were going to be a xmas pressie, but well i guess it's a bit too late, i was suprised to see how quick they disappeared, u can see in one of the photo's where my knee is all dirty still, the jeans are still on me there and the ambulance staff havent cut any of it back as yet either,

**Mikkel** · 2nd December 2007, 13:03

Ah fuck Craig, that sucks big time! So sorry to hear it mate. Hope you'll patch up well - too many limping bikers out there already to be honest.

But yeah, Scarborough Rd can be very deceptive - it has got nice long straights between the hairpins, but don't ever let the temptation get to you! There are heaps and heaps of driveways coming in from both sides and visibility coming outta them is shit poor.

Nice photos - I love how you told the ambulance crew to HTFU and take some photos of your mess

But it certainly yields a strong case for the ATGATT argument.

I hope you'll have a swift recovery and take imdying's advice to heart

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On another note - when will that rider training course be held? I'm most certainly keen to participate!

Edit: Disregard that question. Am reading the thread now.

**Sparrow_1982** · 2nd December 2007, 16:05

hey guys i put up photo's of the accident scene now if u wanna look,
http://www.bebo.com/PhotoAlbum.jsp?P...mId=6251447238
the photo names kinda describe what ur lookin at in photo, will try get some good shots of my bike now 4 ya's a bit dark in garage tho, so might have to wait for a sunny day or untill i strong enough to push bike outside

**onearmedbandit** · 2nd December 2007, 16:20

Link not working for me. (edit, working now)

Although I do see on your bebo page that you list your ZXR as a 'quick death machine'.

**Tacoman** · 2nd December 2007, 19:11

dude sorry to hear that sparrow take it easy I wish you a prompt recovery, just dont give up and overcome your fears mate.

**Sparrow_1982** · 2nd December 2007, 19:16

Originally Posted by onearmedbandit

Link not working for me. (edit, working now)

Although I do see on your bebo page that you list your ZXR as a 'quick death machine'.

haha yeah it's a good description don't u think, they are lethal to the wrong people, well not the wrong person.... but the unexperienced, ZXR's although they only a 250, for someone that ways only 65 kg like me, the power to weight ratio is nuts, 0 to 100 in 3.8 secs..... Crazy. i was aware of this and most of the time i was carefull regards how i used the power available.... but that day i guess i wasn't thinking straight. i had only just got the bike back from having top half rebuilt and every ride i was going on since i was noticing the pick up getting faster and faster, maybe it was all the crap from the old plugs fouling finally clearing out.. i dont know, but it was obviously getting quicker, even my mates noticed it when i went on rides with them... off the mark it was see ya... going up there today and even lookin at those photo's there is nothing else to blame but me..... not the road, not the weather, not the traffic, but me. i admit that and it pisses me off, i wish i had been sensible like i usually am but u can't take it back unless anyone knows of some genius that can turn back time????

**Transalper** · 2nd December 2007, 19:31

Originally Posted by phoenixgtr

I would quite like to shoot up dyers and turn right onto Summit rd to Gebbies and the maybe out to Diamond Harbour. Thats a route we haven't done yet. (apart from the Diamond Harbour bit). We could regroup at the sign of the kiwi and then at the end of Gebbies (Wheatsheaf) if needed.

I'm not putting down the ride to Duvauchelle. Weds showed us we can do that, but maybe not every week.

Weather forcast is looking awesome for this coming Wednesday so far.
I'd like to repeat last week again soon, but Phoenixgtr s suggestion sounds good for this week so I second that one this time.

**Deviant Esq** · 2nd December 2007, 20:45

Originally Posted by Transalper

Weather forcast is looking awesome for this coming Wednesday so far.
I'd like to repeat last week again soon, but Phoenixgtr s suggestion sounds good for this week so I second that one this time.

Sounds good to me as well. I'll be sitting my full licence test in the morning... so here's hoping I have good news to report in the evening!

**fireliv** · 2nd December 2007, 20:58

Good luck for the test Deviant! Sure you will be fine.

I would love to do the suggested ride, but drinking calls (ahh the christmas season) so have a good ride!

Hopefully I'll be there to bring up the rear the following wed!

**who_me_33** · 3rd December 2007, 06:28

Just been reading through the last few pages of the post (10 or so), is this ride still suitable for newer riders (will be on my restricted, all going to plan be wed, but never done any group rides, and would like to get some more tips from a more experienced rider).

**karla** · 3rd December 2007, 06:52

Where do you meet on Wednesday night, and what time? I'll try and get along ~ have been thinking about joining a group of riders for a while. I'm another learner, still restricted and happy taking things slowly ...

**imdying** · 3rd December 2007, 07:25

Originally Posted by who_me_33

Just been reading through the last few pages of the post (10 or so), is this ride still suitable for newer riders (will be on my restricted, all going to plan be wed, but never done any group rides, and would like to get some more tips from a more experienced rider).

Yes definitely, it's very much an own pace affair. If I have to wait somewhere for 1/2 an hour for another rider, more than happy to do so.

Originally Posted by karla

Where do you meet on Wednesday night, and what time? I'll try and get along ~ have been thinking about joining a group of riders for a while. I'm another learner, still restricted and happy taking things slowly ...

6pm BK Moorhouse, leave 6:30pm.

Nice pics sparrow, skin grows back, you'll be right

**phoenixgtr** · 3rd December 2007, 07:26

who me 33 and karla,

You guys are definately welcome along and you'll be fine. We'll never let anyone get let behind and there'll be plenty of experienced guys there to help you out and provide tips.

We meet at the Burger King carpark on Moorhouse Ave at 6 every Weds for a 6.30 departure. It's on the first post of the thread

**Transalper** · 3rd December 2007, 08:04

Just a little useless info.
This ride is in it's teenth week now. I think it's only been rained off once? and even then there were two people showed up (yes it has also been rained on once half way through as well and again when we were already back in town).

This week is shaping up like so...
same meeting place, same meeting time (Burger King, Moorhouse Ave 6pm, depart 6:30pm)

Looks like this week the route will be up dyers and turn right onto Summit rd to Gebbies and then maybe out to Diamond Harbour.
Intend to regroup at the sign of the kiwi and then at the end of Gebbies.