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in reply to: RIP Paul Leahy #18920

I remember the ride that artig mentioned. You and Paul were discussing whether a standard battery charger is OK for BMW motorcycles or not, as I asked.So, it must be over one year ago when I was thinking changing my bike from Ducati to BMW.Paul was very smooth steady rider  🙂RIP Paul.

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in reply to: Russell on Easter – 5 Apr 2015 #18683

"1 Honda, 1 Suzuki, 1 Triumph and 2 BMW?" No Duckati (quack!)? Have you changed horses, Neko?

Yup! I went to dark side (according to Ducati riders  ;D).After riding the Streetfighter for 2 years and done 24,000km, I was getting bored and looking for something different.I tried a Ducati 899 and a BMW S1000R and decided to play with the S1000R.The white S1000R in the photo at Paparoa is my new(ish) toy  🙂I've owned it for over a month and already been to Hampton Downs twice and done 2,500km.It is very different from Ducati(s) and everything is so smooth  8)

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in reply to: Safety issues with tubed tyres #18120

Thank you for the interesting informative post, Scottmac  🙂I would put 5 stars or "like" if there is a post rating system.

[Xan]

in reply to: Rob’s Recycled Dambusters Run #15942

Yap! Thank you very much, Rob for the effort.You can be a Japanese tour guide as you were so prises for time and location  😉

[Xan]

in reply to: R1200GS low seat #15850

This one?http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/other/auction-410115803.htm

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in reply to: Longish ride…. #15314

We picked an absolutely nice day, as we didn't have any shower.  😀Bruce has an iron butt too or his little Suzuki 250 has more comfy seat than his 1100S...Did I ride over 600km today? I'm not sure as I didn't remember the trip meter when I left home.But 2 lunches kept me going  🙂The second lunch was really good and their coffee was good too and service was good  🙂Thank you for the day and thank you for special attention, Rob and Uncamoose.Here are some photos.

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in reply to: Almost Rincewind’s Birthday Ride. #15222

http://www.menumania.co.nz/restaurants/dragonfly-cafe ?

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in reply to: Malcolm’s trip to Pirongia Clydesdales. #15283

the Librarian's AN250 BabyBurger wove through the pack with the biggest and most powerful, the GSXR1300 struggling to keep up  ;D

When I saw that you were scooting around the corner, I thought that your scooter must be wearing slick tyres, as it was leaning so much  ;D

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in reply to: Dambusters Run, a long tour of the Waikato. Sun 27 Mar 11 #14820

what you guys riding Harleys, or BMW's.

We actually saw two Harleys at Papakura Autobahn. Some Harleys are tougher than BMWs ?  😉But I don't know if their destination was Autobahn or not  ;D

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in reply to: Free ACC Motorcycle Training Day in Orewa on 19/2/2011 #14712

It was very hot day.Keen trainees turned up at Orewa and enjoyed the day.  🙂After lunch, we had a quick "Grey" board theory session and we went for a short ride.I didn't take any photos during training but here are some photos.Practice lifting a motorcycleGoing out for a short ride"Grey" board theory sessionVariety of models and sizes of motorcyclesHappy trainees are resting in the shade

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in reply to: Ulysses Westpac Fundraiser, 06 Mar #14579

since I have updated it I have lost automated spambot detection with member applications, so I am having to vet them all by eye.

I was wondering how you were processing all the forum registration applications.Gees, you are amazing.  😮People will appreciate your patience and contribution to the forum if they know that we receive hundreds of application (literally!) every day  🙁

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in reply to: BP Papakura, 0930, 13 Feb. Little and local, South. #14535

Ditto  🙂You must spent time to plan the route and where to stop.I wish that someone could take a photo of us while we were riding, as it must look strange that a small scooter was leading many big motorcycles  ;D

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in reply to: Parua Bay Tavern and Mt Tiger Road #14639

SH1 is normally boring to ride but it was interesting sightseeing to see where the flooding was and some big ponds appeared in the paddock.Mount Tiger Rd was neat and I was tempted to U-turn to ride again 🙂Thank you very much for your hospitality, Red Baron & Frau.I hope that you had a good ride today, as it is quite windy.When I came back from Taupo on Saturday because it was so windy, I was pushed to the opposite lane twice by wind 🙁See you next time.

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in reply to: PRO Rider Motorcycle Rider Training at Pukekohe Track #14353

Since I posted this, I report about the training.We picked the nice day for training.  😀Abound 20 keen riders attended the training.There was a wide variety of motorcycles in brand, model and size and there were thee BMWs.Training covered braking, steering, cornering and slow maneuvering.It sounds basic but what they taught us were very practical.The training ended with one on one sessions and during the one on one session, other riders were free to ride the track for practice.John Glasswell turned up from lunch time and stayed to the end of the training.He participated in the slow maneuvering session, so, I said to him "What are you doing here?"  😛He said to me "You never have enough training.".Attitude makes a difference  8)Skill level and experience of riders were varied too.Learners gained lots more confidence and experienced riders learnt something and every body left the track with a huge grin.  ;DIt is different from practicing in a carpark because there are corners and track to follow.It is safer than practicing on the road because there is no other traffic.There was plenty of time to practice at the end of day for what you've learnt and plenty of space to do it, as there were only a limited number of riders on the track.I thoroughly enjoyed the training and I am keen to attend one of their training sessions again.  🙂

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in reply to: PRO Rider Motorcycle Rider Training at Pukekohe Track #14352

Hi Wendy,I was going to talk to you if I join the Auckland ride tomorrow but I won't.So, I "talk" to you here.  🙂I think that this course will be great for you if you can attend.In fact, it should be good for Paul too, as the course is intend to for any level of riders.Some comments from the organiser." lots of people don’t think they “need” ongoing training, but it doesn’t matter what level our riding is at, we ALL can keep learning from it, this sport takes no prisoners, so it’s something to be taken seriously""Our day is not a track day, far from it - up to 30 people max.  get the whole facility to themselves with the coaches for the day, so it really does give everyone a chance to practice, learn and upskill all the techniques for braking, steering and cornering – we pack a lot into the day which is why people come back, they can’t take it all in at once, and as you know , it takes a lot of time to learn the art of riding"I don't get any commission from the organiser, by the way. I just want to encourage people to regularly attend training, as I personally believe that on-going training helps you.FYI.Lunch is not included, so, you need to BYO.ACC wants to hear feedback from attendees.If they get good feedback, ACC may support this training next time.

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