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#32436 17-Apr-2009 03:54

Hi all

Do we have many motorcyclists in our midst? I've recently attained my learners licence and a bike, loving it!

Anyone keen to meet up and do the following charity ride in southish Auckland next weekend? Sunday 26th April 2009

From here:

Charity Ride with Ewen Gilmour, arrive 10, to leave from Drury Performance Centre at 11, ride to Kaiawa for BBQ, then ride to Karaka Sports Complex to watch stunt rider, listen to Andrew Stroud then Ewen Gilmour. To register txt Anthony 0212252142, $20 per person, win 2 new Metzlers on the day, 2 new Dunlops on the day, also there will be a band playing. Laugh, ride, win. This event is to raise funds for Fergus Andrews who is severely disabled.

and also some info here

I plan to get out and about around the country on my bike in the near future, even though winter is coming - feel free to make yourself known along with your location and we may just meet somewhere.

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#207455 17-Apr-2009 07:29

Count me in

Scott are you going to remove the " L " plate on this day?

John

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#207460 17-Apr-2009 07:49

johnr: Scott are you going to remove the " L " plate on this day?

Considering it :-)

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#207461 17-Apr-2009 07:54

Should it not be GZMG as well

We could have a patch

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#207488 17-Apr-2009 09:40

If I pull a wheel off the Maxima does it count as a trike?

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#207533 17-Apr-2009 12:03

tonyhughes: If I pull a wheel off the Maxima does it count as a trike?

According to wikipedia, yes it does! well in some states of America anway.

Why not get yourself a reliant robin, now THERE is a car! I mean trike :P

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#207535 17-Apr-2009 12:03

I would be more than happy to lead the wellington chapter

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#207540 17-Apr-2009 12:07

tonyhughes: If I pull a wheel off the Maxima does it count as a trike?

You will need to remove 2 wheels to go on this ride

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#207547 17-Apr-2009 12:18

The only thing missing from this thread is what bike everyone rides! Scot your sig says you have a 2009 Ninja 250R. I have the 08 650R (as seen in my avatar) and love it to bits

I am away next weekend but would be keen on going on rides at othertimes.

BTW: Drop the L plate and don't, I repeat don't do 70 on the motorway. Either avoid it or do 100 km/h, death awaits you otherwise.

Finally the only real quesion missing from this thread, do you wave ;p

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#207551 17-Apr-2009 12:31

Filterer: BTW: Drop the L plate and don't, I repeat don't do 70 on the motorway. Either avoid it or do 100 km/h, death awaits you otherwise.

Finally the only real quesion missing from this thread, do you wave ;p

Just got my real licence, blue ewwwwwwwwww. The $400 and 25 demerits for no L plate is quite a deterrent!<br> <br> I most definately do not sit on 70km/h, that is a death wish :-)

Wave / raise head depending on the situation, sure do. That was one of the first things I noticed on my first road ride, just about every other biker waves or acknowledges you in some way.

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#207561 17-Apr-2009 13:00

Sorry for that scott :D I cannot use the reply button here, and must have hit edit instead of quote...

I ride a Hyosung GT250R, still on my restricted.

I hope you are not waving to Harley riders scott?

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#207568 17-Apr-2009 13:40

Damn haven't got my bike license yet thinking of it I guess I have to get on one of these...

high-end torque 600 Watt motor
Maximum top speed 30 mph (rider only no passenger)
heavy duty aluminum tube frame,
aluminum alloy wheels
Front Shocks and Disk Brakes Optional
Handlebars and Racks
Custom Built & Painted

EPA Certified
Powered by a 14 amp-24 volt removable battery system, this bike can reach speeds up to 18 MPH for distances as far as 20 miles on one charge

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#207578 17-Apr-2009 14:07

scottjpalmer:
Just got my real licence, blue ewwwwwwwwww. The $400 and 25 demerits for no L plate is quite a deterrent!

Indeed it is, never heard of any bikers actaully getting the fine tho. The L plate seems to induce some form of red mist on cage drivers and they attempt to hunt you down even more than usual.

Take a look at www.kiwibiker.co.nz for rides, general advice and the usual forum crap stirring

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