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    Newbies on the Westpac ride? Or any North Shorians?

    ...Have stuck my hand up for the the Westpac charity ride on 24 Feb. Any other yellow-platers out there, (or symapthetic old hands) who want a riding buddy for the day?? Happy to tackle it on my own , but a friendly helmet would be good, to introduce me to others and make sure sure I don't bring down the motorcade.

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    I'm gonna be there.
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    I'm gonna be there too. I haven't been on any KB outings before so this will be my first!

    Gonna try and rustle up a few of the boys as well.

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    Last years ride was my first ever 'large' pack ride.

    Scared the shit out of me!

    But still, I learned a lot as well, just had to get used to doing 140 on the motorway, and having a bike cop keep coming up beside me, telling me to hurry up and go faster!

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    sounds fun glad i'm going this year

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    140 km/phr !!? i haven't been that fast and I dont think my bike will do that! Might have to just get passed. a lot.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gman71 View Post
    140 km/phr !!? i haven't been that fast and I dont think my bike will do that! Might have to just get passed. a lot.
    gixxer 250 no problem at 140Km/h 160 onwards you may have a problem lol

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    Thats a bit fast innit? Whats the hurry, not racing the helicopter eh? , I'll check my diary and see if i can make this one.

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    Doh! Will be in australia

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    Quote Originally Posted by Donor View Post
    Last years ride was my first ever 'large' pack ride.

    Scared the shit out of me!

    But still, I learned a lot as well, just had to get used to doing 140 on the motorway, and having a bike cop keep coming up beside me, telling me to hurry up and go faster!

    Piece of the proverbial, you'll be fine.
    fuck you must have been the last bike too leave, cause we not got over 80km and we were in the middle half, na you'llbe right just don't be up front, and wait toward's the back of the ride, plenty of helper's, and it's for a cause not for a race ,
    .xjr....."What's with all the lights"..officer..

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    For sure I was middle pack and average speed was 80 to 100k just so many bikes to go any faster, pretty normal for Auk motorways actually. But easy as to ride in and a great buzz to be surrounded by so many bikes. And a great cause so... just do it
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    Quote Originally Posted by slimjim View Post
    fuck you must have been the last bike too leave, cause we not got over 80km and we were in the middle half, na you'llbe right just don't be up front, and wait toward's the back of the ride, plenty of helper's, and it's for a cause not for a race ,
    Yeah, I tried to keep to the rear so as not to get too tangled up, being the wide-eyed newbie that I was... won't be doing that again this year!

    Ride your own speed, keep a straight line, and be more mindful and aware of bikes that may be passing you, and all will be sweet.
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    you may even see a white burger there donor old son if not wraith will be there.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gman71 View Post
    ...Have stuck my hand up for the the Westpac charity ride on 24 Feb. Any other yellow-platers out there, (or symapthetic old hands) who want a riding buddy for the day?? Happy to tackle it on my own , but a friendly helmet would be good, to introduce me to others and make sure sure I don't bring down the motorcade.

    Hey Bro I'm on the shore too, you can tag along with me if you like. PM me if you wanna meet on the shore and go together.

    Cheers.

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