A BRILLIANT COUPLE OF DAYS
Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2008 3:31 pm
On Boxing Day, I set off to the Wanganui Cemetery Circuit 500km's away at 7.00am with my good friend John, me on the SV1000S and him on his BMW R1100S.
We headed down via the back roads, enjoying perfect riding weather and fantastic winding roads.
With a few stops for petrol and food we rolled into a blisteringly hot Wanganui at 12.30, and set about stowing our geat with the Triumph Owners Club - $10 well spent.
Seating arrangements are unique, but are part of the city's culture and no body means to offend, and no offence it taken.
The racing was intense - these guys have giant cahones to throw bikes around on a tight demanding circuit like this!!
A Britten was 'paraded' by Andrew Stroud, and it was great to see and hear it ripping around again.
Every wonder what came before John Britten built that iconic bike, well first there was the Aero De Zero - check out the suspension in the mirror floor - and this was the '80's!!
Then the Aero De One - check out the motor
Then the Aero De Two
It turns out kiwi's will race anything with two wheels including Harley SoftTails!!
This guy kicked some a$$, including an aggressivley ridden Guzzi, and he proceeded to take a few more scalps as well.
How about a VMax
IronHead Sportster
Triumph Bonnie
Following a day of great racing from all classes including Formula One, Formula 3, Sidecars, Super Motards, and pre 82 / 89, we headed over to the nearby city of Palmerston North and proceeded to attempt to wipe out the Bourbon & Coke supply (nope failed there).
Next day we went to a local bike show celebrating 100 years of bike racing in NZ.
The bike simulator was a real laugh, and after I thought I'd set a good time, an 8 year old absolutley blew me into the weeds...
When we came out there were a group of riders out putting some serious km's on their CB750's - there made to be ridden - not hidden.
We decided to head back to Auckland via the middle of the North Island, taking in beautiful scenery and fantastic roads
John and I swapped bikes for a while, and although the BM is a great touring bike, I far prefer the instant power and fast handling of my SV.
Going up the Desert Road, I was back on the SV and we were treated to more spectacular scenery and there's even still a bit of snow on the mountains
After an enjoyable couple of days away, the bike needs a wash, my clothes need a wash, and I need a wash, but what a great way to unwind.
Ride Safe Everyone
We headed down via the back roads, enjoying perfect riding weather and fantastic winding roads.
With a few stops for petrol and food we rolled into a blisteringly hot Wanganui at 12.30, and set about stowing our geat with the Triumph Owners Club - $10 well spent.
Seating arrangements are unique, but are part of the city's culture and no body means to offend, and no offence it taken.
The racing was intense - these guys have giant cahones to throw bikes around on a tight demanding circuit like this!!
A Britten was 'paraded' by Andrew Stroud, and it was great to see and hear it ripping around again.
Every wonder what came before John Britten built that iconic bike, well first there was the Aero De Zero - check out the suspension in the mirror floor - and this was the '80's!!
Then the Aero De One - check out the motor
Then the Aero De Two
It turns out kiwi's will race anything with two wheels including Harley SoftTails!!
This guy kicked some a$$, including an aggressivley ridden Guzzi, and he proceeded to take a few more scalps as well.
How about a VMax
IronHead Sportster
Triumph Bonnie
Following a day of great racing from all classes including Formula One, Formula 3, Sidecars, Super Motards, and pre 82 / 89, we headed over to the nearby city of Palmerston North and proceeded to attempt to wipe out the Bourbon & Coke supply (nope failed there).
Next day we went to a local bike show celebrating 100 years of bike racing in NZ.
The bike simulator was a real laugh, and after I thought I'd set a good time, an 8 year old absolutley blew me into the weeds...
When we came out there were a group of riders out putting some serious km's on their CB750's - there made to be ridden - not hidden.
We decided to head back to Auckland via the middle of the North Island, taking in beautiful scenery and fantastic roads
John and I swapped bikes for a while, and although the BM is a great touring bike, I far prefer the instant power and fast handling of my SV.
Going up the Desert Road, I was back on the SV and we were treated to more spectacular scenery and there's even still a bit of snow on the mountains
After an enjoyable couple of days away, the bike needs a wash, my clothes need a wash, and I need a wash, but what a great way to unwind.
Ride Safe Everyone
exactly what all the previous guys said!