So I took the Whoflung 250R out for a blat yesterday...

[Cr1MiNaL]

Some pics of the ride, just near the waterfall off the side of the rocks (other side of the road), gosh I love the coromandel. First real set of twistees before the whangamate turnoff.

[DarkLord]

Thanks for all your input guys. Cheers for the photos Raj. Lookin' good. And he's right, I am in good hands. I've learned so much from these guys but at the same time it all seems to be very natural to me. I can honestly say getting the bike was one of the best decisions I ever made.

And not to worry - if I ever do anything really dumb these guys are here to kick my ass. I have to live with them too, so if I do something dumb I'll never hear the end of it!



P.S. To the dude who asked what tyres I have - still running the stock Shitkos. That'll be the next thing to do on the bike - decent tyres.

[MyGSXF:Me]

Don't worry Jen, hes in good hands. He's getting the basics really well, and even though he doesnt know it yet he's using counter-steering very effectively. (He calls it 'leaning off' but ofcause that just puts him in a more obvious position where hes pushing on the handlebars as he negotiates the corners, we'll just call it leaning off for now).

so long as someone is watching out for him to tell him when to pull his head in

+1.. he's gotta learn the basics for the road Raj.. get him on the track for the other stuff babe!!

I stood at Bruce & Daryl's memorial last week.. even though I had not met them personally, as a mum of 2 boys & a biker, it broke my heart being there.. 2 gorgeous guys gone too early.. & the others.. we don't need any more..

For gods sake guys.. please take it easy out there & look after each other!!

Mum rant over...

Jen

[Gubb]

Gnah. Lemme know next time you go out for a ride. Although I think I was in New Plymouth anyway.

Nice pics though.

[DarkLord]

Yeah will do mate. Although I dunno when that will be as my legs are killing me from all that leaning off. But yeah man, for sure.

P.S. How often do you change the oil in your bike? I think I've done about 4000 k's on mine since I've had it, so I'm wondering if it needs an oil change?

[BiK3RChiK]

If you bought it second hand, then I'd get it into the shop for a full service. The manual recommends a service every 4000 km's. It will almost definitely need an oil change.

M

[DarkLord]

Will do, thanks BiK3RChiK. Will probably need to look at getting some new tyres sometime as well, as the Shinkos aren't brilliant.

[HungusMaximist]

When you upgrade the rubbers on your Hyo, it will be a like a different bike, WAY better grip and lean angles.

Still, the shoddy rear shock ruins everything...

[Iain]

Yeah will do mate. Although I dunno when that will be as my legs are killing me from all that leaning off. But yeah man, for sure.

P.S. How often do you change the oil in your bike? I think I've done about 4000 k's on mine since I've had it, so I'm wondering if it needs an oil change?

I have a GT250 service manual that has a servicing checklist and details installation and removal of almost everything on the bike. Its for the Comet 250 not the 250R but everything is the same :P

Tell me if you are interested.

Iain

[sinister^]

Anyone want to organise a day ride for Thursday 20th (tommorrow), say from orewa to warkworth through woodcocks to highway 16 and back to silverdale?

PM me

[TOTO]

Congrats on Raj's bravery to display his licence plate on the pictures

[DarkLord]

Congrats on Raj's bravery to display his licence plate on the pictures

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[Gubb]

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I think you've had enough beer tonight SpewyGazza84.

[DarkLord]

Hmmm, I didn't even make that last post, haha.

And yeah you're right I've had more than enough.

[EnzoYug]

....out over the Coromandel, with my 2 flatmates, one owns a Yamaha R6 and the other owns a Suzuki Bandit 1200. I haven't been riding long and have only just started learning to lean the bike over around corners. I'd never tried leaning right off the bike as I wasn't sure I was ready.

Glad to see you've got frame-sliders. You'll probably need them.

Considered softer tyres? Tyres and getting your shocks adjusted properly for your weight will help you out alot.

Full insurance will be even better - but potentially un-economical on a Hyosung.