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    Quote Originally Posted by smoky View Post
    I'll probably do the Coro tomorrow, if any one is interested. Normally meet up with a couple of friends at BP in Ngaruawahia - does 9 am sound good, any one interested in tagging along?
    We're not fast riders, but don't stop every 5 minutes either. Happy to wait for slower riders at given points.
    Lunch at Coromandel, cupa tea at Whangamata?
    Did a lap today Awesome weather in the end, roads all good ... watch shaded spots slippery in areas did'nt see any at all
    I Used to jog but the ice cubes kept falling out of my glass

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    Quote Originally Posted by smoky View Post
    I don't ride that fast, you'll be OK, I've ridden with you before
    If I feel like cutting loose on the windies, then afterwards I'll slow up and wait for others to catch up, likewise if anyone else feels a bit keen they'll slow up.
    probably just 3 of us so far
    Hey cool ! I am looking forward to it, about to wash my visor then head to bed

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    Quote Originally Posted by insomnia01 View Post
    Did a lap today Awesome weather in the end, roads all good ... watch shaded spots slippery in areas did'nt see any at all
    Cheers for heads up My shinko's are not as happy in this colder temp in terms of grip too

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    Question Wt....????

    Quote Originally Posted by Leyton View Post
    Cheers for heads up My shinko's are not as happy in this colder temp in terms of grip too
    Shinkos' ???? I'd save up and get some real tyres if I were you, I've heard nothing but horror stories about shinkos'
    When you're ridding a motorbike there's so much that can go a bit pear shaped, your tyres are one of the most important factors, and often the difference, in getting things back under control or wiping off
    Lifes Just one big ride - buckle up or hang on

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    Quote Originally Posted by tri boy View Post
    If I had to clean out my house to symbolise the removal of all my sins, I'd be left with 1/2 a jar of strawberry jam, and a broken radio.
    Enjoy your riding people, and watch out for crazed bunnies behind the steering wheels.
    ahhh but youll use the jam for sinfull things(acts) so out that goes,
    and you use to listen to heavymetal and rick james on the broken radio so out that goes, shit you'll have one mighty clean and empty house, at least youll still have fatty
    'Good things come to those who wait'
    Bollocks, get of your arse and go get it

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    Coro broke my ass! I am bumping into walls walking around the house... hehehe

    Cheers for the ride Smokey and ??, You are both great to ride with, it was a good experience being out there with more experienced riders

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    Quote Originally Posted by Leyton View Post
    Coro broke my ass! I am bumping into walls walking around the house... hehehe

    Cheers for the ride Smokey and ??, You are both great to ride with, it was a good experience being out there with more experienced riders
    Was it an R6, could have been Bryce ... or Malcolm on a CBR600 ??

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    Would have been Malcolm

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    Thumbs up Yep

    It was Malcolm on his CB600R (thats what I'm calling it)

    The CBR600R with the 'clip-on's removed and bars fitted, he's modified the fairing so it's still got enough lock

    The ride was a bit frustrating with so much holiday traffic, poor Leyton on his 250 having to try to wind that bike up to get passed
    But nice to be out on the road, none the less.
    Lifes Just one big ride - buckle up or hang on

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    Quote Originally Posted by Leyton View Post
    Coro broke my ass!
    Even SH22 was a bum breaker yesterday...mind you I was pretty tired before I started - probably should have stayed home but that is planned for today. It was blowing like hell up on the ridges and the road seemed interminable. I got slower and slower as I got further north...more fun coming home round the back of Lake Waikare though...oh and they charged me $3.80 for a long black in Tuakau...public holiday surcharge huh..?
    . “No pleasure is worth giving up for two more years in a rest home.” Kingsley Amis

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    Quote Originally Posted by slofox View Post
    Even SH22 was a bum breaker yesterday...mind you I was pretty tired before I started - probably should have stayed home but that is planned for today. It was blowing like hell up on the ridges and the road seemed interminable. I got slower and slower as I got further north...more fun coming home round the back of Lake Waikare though...oh and they charged me $3.80 for a long black in Tuakau...public holiday surcharge huh..?
    $3.80 sounds good I paid like $4.50c for a ginger bear in the Coro

    I will wash my bike (Named Lucy) today... have lots of bugs and crank case vent goop to clean off the feirings, Not to mention the free fuel I wasted down the side of my tank :/

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    Quote Originally Posted by Leyton View Post
    $3.80 sounds good I paid like $4.50c for a ginger bear in the Coro

    I will wash my bike (Named Lucy) today... have lots of bugs and crank case vent goop to clean off the feirings, Not to mention the free fuel I wasted down the side of my tank :/
    Well I finalised the mounting of the Stebel Magnum today...finally...and went for a wee pootle round one of my local loops. BUT I did clean the bike before I left...prolly should have been after I came back actually...
    . “No pleasure is worth giving up for two more years in a rest home.” Kingsley Amis

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    Quote Originally Posted by smoky View Post
    Shinkos' ???? I'd save up and get some real tyres if I were you, I've heard nothing but horror stories about shinkos'
    When you're ridding a motorbike there's so much that can go a bit pear shaped, your tyres are one of the most important factors, and often the difference, in getting things back under control or wiping off
    my shinko 003's were all good on my motard, they just didn't like white line.
    even in the wet they were ok

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    Quote Originally Posted by carver View Post
    my shinko 003's were all good on my motard, they just didn't like white line.
    even in the wet they were ok
    I get away with riding to the conditions and that includes the tyres

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    Thumbs up personally

    Riding my bike is a recreational activity, I don't use it for work or commuting so I don't worry about the economy of my tyres as much
    For me; the better the tyre the more I enjoy riding, why scrimp on the rubber if you're only using it for the pure enjoyment of riding?

    So it's a matter of the best tyre for my riding style (or lack of style), for the type of roads I frequent, and the type of bike I ride

    At the moment my preference is Conti Sport Attacks - only got 3500ks from the last pair - but what a blast it was killing them - peace of mind
    Lifes Just one big ride - buckle up or hang on

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