Auckland/Taranaki/Central Plateau weekend ride

**GSXR Trace** · 3rd March 2009, 20:17

Originally Posted by Choco

Haha, seen that one before and love it.
my fav is still this kawasaki one though

ok... suzuki one i was think you have got to be shitting me! and then laughed my arse off!
But also have to say the kawasaki one was pretty damn funny too... wonder whether that would work at a breath/roadside stop!

right... back to the ride! if the forecast and weather outside aint looking good friday night, it will be cancelled (check here). as stormy weather like last weekend would not be fun. however if its just showers etc it will still be on

**prettybillie** · 3rd March 2009, 20:33

Originally Posted by TOTO

I forgot to say that I haven't yet found anyone to take my gold fish out for a walk in the weekend while I'm gone so I still dont know what to do. Its a conundrum I still can not solve

Flush it down the loo and you'll never have to worry about it again

**discotex** · 3rd March 2009, 21:17

I may have my bike in the shop for the next week getting it's scratches buffed out but otherwise looking good

It's going to be intersting to see what's harder. 600km and a trackday in 24hrs (like last weekend) or 2000km in 48hrs

Think a tail bag or something will be in order for this one.

**TOTO** · 3rd March 2009, 21:25

Originally Posted by discotex

I may have my bike in the shop for the next week getting it's scratches buffed out but otherwise looking good

It's going to be intersting to see what's harder. 600km and a trackday in 24hrs (like last weekend) or 2000km in 48hrs

Think a tail bag or something will be in order for this one.

a tailbag , lol you softie

**discotex** · 3rd March 2009, 21:36

Originally Posted by TOTO

a tailbag , lol you softie

haha yeah yeah... Some of us get sick of riding with a backpack on long distance trips.

Check these out... Might not look too gay on the 600rr

**Badger8** · 3rd March 2009, 21:44

Originally Posted by GSXR Trace

right... back to the ride! if the forecast and weather outside aint looking good friday night, it will be cancelled (check here). as stormy weather like last weekend would not be fun. however if its just showers etc it will still be on

I can second that. Headed over the parapara's on sunday arvo, MAN it got snotty up there. Was fine either side, but through the ranges was BUCKETING down and low visibility even in a cage. Not good fun

**ecobulb** · 4th March 2009, 07:44

Hey kids, gonna take my name of the list and give this one a miss, few of the crew are concerned bout the amount of riding i've done. I'll keep clocking the k's and try get more active on forum hopefully will get a chance to ride with some of you before the next big ride i can do comes along.

**The Pastor** · 4th March 2009, 09:51

fwitw toto and trace, ive ridden with eco and he will be able to handle the ride no worries.

**GSXR Trace** · 4th March 2009, 12:38

I’m sorry, but I voiced my concern, and still do not think it is appropriate for someone who has just gained their restricted licence and only done a few country rides to come on this ride, because it is a very long ride and lots of winding country roads and the rest of the group probably won’t be travelling at his pace, particularly towards the end of the day as he hasn’t had any long distance experience and that will be when we head through the paraparas. I know that many of you think I may not be experienced enough to comment, but I have been riding for many years and since joining KB have seen too many crashes of people pushing themselves past their abilities, you may well think otherwise, but it is still not something I condone.

My main concern is the safety of everyone coming on the ride, and their enjoyment.

Has everyone taken note in the change of time? Meeting at Papakura BP/autobarn for quick talk at 6:45, leaving 7am sharp!

**The Pastor** · 4th March 2009, 13:49

sent via pm

**TOTO** · 4th March 2009, 15:51

all good

**Badger8** · 4th March 2009, 21:43

Originally Posted by GSXR Trace

My main concern is the safety of everyone coming on the ride, and their enjoyment.

Indeed, as i think is the case for all of us

This will be a long, demanding ride for all of us, even those with experience. But i am also positive the enjoyment shall be high

All of us who have arranged rides know it aint easy, and i bet we all wish we'd said no to people before (i certainly wish i had, those who know that one know it all too well

) At the end of the day Trace: Your ride, your call

**Choco** · 5th March 2009, 09:11

Originally Posted by Badger8

Indeed, as i think is the case for all of us

This will be a long, demanding ride for all of us, even those with experience. But i am also positive the enjoyment shall be high

All of us who have arranged rides know it aint easy, and i bet we all wish we'd said no to people before (i certainly wish i had, those who know that one know it all too well

) At the end of the day Trace: Your ride, your call

I fully agree with you Badger, well said.

**ecobulb** · 5th March 2009, 10:09

All gravy, i will get in on some more of the shorter rides and hopefully get chance to meet up with some of you before i try doing the north island in a day.

Its cool to know that you guys aren't gonna tell me to take hard pills and try it for obvious reasons. Don't want to be the one who decorates the valley with body parts.

Hopefully will see some of ya out on rides in the near future!