Wednesday Evening Cruises 2008-09

[imdying]

I'm a beginner, only done 130km on the Scorpio, bike's still breaking in so can only go about 70km/h on the flat. Would that be OK or at least wait till it's done 500km first?

You've got two weeks, plenty of time to put 500km on it

[phoenixgtr]

Robo, we always have a tail end charlie system where an experienced rider will bring up the rear and make sure nobody gets left behind. In saying that we generally travel a fair bit in 100km/h zones so you'll find 70km/h quite limiting

[Transalper]

...In saying that we generally travel a fair bit in 100km/h zones so you'll find 70km/h quite limiting

He'll be ok round the bays between here and Diamond Harbour restricting to 70km/hr as there are few straights that side of things.
On this side of the hill, especially Akaroa Highway, well, 90 to 100 would be nicer but as they say people will keep an eye on him no matter what.

[Subike]

I'm a beginner, only done 130km on the Scorpio, bike's still breaking in so can only go about 70km/h on the flat. Would that be OK or at least wait till it's done 500km first?

Im sure the TEC will look after you mate. There are always members who tootle along at a very leasurely pace.
Its not about the speed, its about the ride.

In saying that, I finnished work today, have 4 weeks off, pick up my seat from uphoslterer tomorrow, painting is completed and I collect the tank, panels and wheels on thursday, the last parts to buy are a bottle of brake fluid and a jug of oil.....such a problem ......
So I will have 12 full days to work uninterupted on my ride.
I think I will make it to the first ride of the season to join you all.
Roll on the summer, warm nights, hot days, clear roads, and a tank full of gold!

[Flip]

Im sure the TEC will look after you mate. There are always members who tootle along at a very leasurely pace.

Sounds like a job for the super slow old fart on the harley..... hell thats me.

The Diamond Harbour road works near Blacks point has been sealed but is gravelly. Went over Gebbies to Akaroa on the main road last weekend and the road was fine and CBR250Tom rode the wheels of me coming back.

Robo, 70km might be a bit slow for any distance on the open road.

McWild, no probs.

[Mr Triple]

Im sure the TEC will look after you mate. There are always members who tootle along at a very leasurely pace.
Its not about the speed, its about the ride.

In saying that, I finnished work today, have 4 weeks off, pick up my seat from uphoslterer tomorrow, painting is completed and I collect the tank, panels and wheels on thursday, the last parts to buy are a bottle of brake fluid and a jug of oil.....such a problem ......
So I will have 12 full days to work uninterupted on my ride.
I think I will make it to the first ride of the season to join you all.
Roll on the summer, warm nights, hot days, clear roads, and a tank full of gold!

That be great if you can make it to the first one Subike. I'm looking forward to having a look at your masterpiece.

[JMemonic]

He'll be ok round the bays between here and Diamond Harbour restricting to 70km/hr as there are few straights that side of things.
On this side of the hill, especially Akaroa Highway, well, 90 to 100 would be nicer but as they say people will keep an eye on him no matter what.

Of course someone will, I am always happy to sit with the slower riders so he has no worries on the nights I am along.

[JMemonic]

Sounds like a job for the super slow old fart on the harley..... hell thats me.

No comment

[Sellout]

C'mon guys, the very first ride I came on went all the way to Dauvachelles (sp) and back, and my Chinese Hunk-O-Junk never exceeded 80km/h! The regathering points are close enough together that you never have to wait too long!

Robo, just make sure you hit the road between now & then and try to break that Scorpio in a little bit!

[Spuds1234]

I'm a beginner, only done 130km on the Scorpio, bike's still breaking in so can only go about 70km/h on the flat. Would that be OK or at least wait till it's done 500km first?

You will be fine mate. Had a guy on a brand new GN 250 turn up once and he didnt have a problem

C'mon guys, the very first ride I came on went all the way to Dauvachelles (sp) and back, and my Chinese Hunk-O-Junk never exceeded 80km/h! The regathering points are close enough together that you never have to wait too long!

Haha that was a great ride. Especially comming back.

You got that headlight fixed aye? Man was it a prick to fix in the cold and wind that night.

[Sellout]

Haha that was a great ride. Especially comming back.

You got that headlight fixed aye? Man was it a prick to fix in the cold and wind that night.

Damn right it was a prick ! That whole bike was a disaster!!! I used 2 bottles of Loctite and all new bolts the following weekend to secure all the parts I could. Sold it not long after, AFAIK it's still running fine!!

I'm now on a far more reliable 1985 2 stroke Yammie (does that tell you something about the reliability of the Chinese one??!!)

[fireliv]

I will definatly be at the back at least for a while! So happy to travel at a slower pacve and keep the slower riders company. Will just have to split into groups (fast middle slow) will be sweet

[helenoftroy]

The Ducati fell over in the garage last night so some cosmetic enhancement is required.......thank god I have two bikes!!!

Really looking forward to cruising on Wednesday nights again

Casualty and I will be along........

[homer]

sorry to hear about the bike , will be good to get back to WNR.

[JMemonic]

The Ducati fell over in the garage last night so some cosmetic enhancement is required.......thank god I have two bikes!!!

Really looking forward to cruising on Wednesday nights again

Casualty and I will be along........

Not good, I must say mine looks good, if you want I can put you in touch with the folks who did mine.