tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post1683437872502542788..comments2024-03-28T20:30:35.448+13:00Comments on Confessions of an Ageing Motorcyclist: A couple of midwinter runsGeoff Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-52323864425109895992019-08-10T10:28:35.362+12:002019-08-10T10:28:35.362+12:00Hiya Marg!
The pleasure is all mine! When you com...Hiya Marg!<br />The pleasure is all mine! When you come up in the better weather, we'll do a tour and a picnic right up top in Fletcher's Bay. Sam is an absolute sweetie. He's settled in well an is starting to explore the big world outside. xxGeoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-47343795449175791192019-08-09T21:40:53.879+12:002019-08-09T21:40:53.879+12:00Very pleasant, and nostalgic, tour of the Coromand...Very pleasant, and nostalgic, tour of the Coromandel, thank you. And hello to Sam!!Grandmarghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01837506357005208945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-84618507289705169492019-07-25T07:22:03.701+12:002019-07-25T07:22:03.701+12:00Hi Richard,
Thanks. The temperatures might be idea...Hi Richard,<br />Thanks. The temperatures might be ideal for you as an Alaskan, but for me, the low 20's C are a perfect motorcycling temperature! Any more than that is too hot with all the armour on 😁Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-22230512328225439082019-07-24T22:16:47.384+12:002019-07-24T22:16:47.384+12:00It looks beautiful and the temperatures seem to be...It looks beautiful and the temperatures seem to be ideal!RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-40814202254499627292019-07-24T13:12:57.046+12:002019-07-24T13:12:57.046+12:00Geoff
I look forward to reading about it - I guess...Geoff<br />I look forward to reading about it - I guess I'm curious as to whether the cost versus benefit equation has changed. Initially (With Ducati's Skyhook system on the Multistrada for instance) the feeling was that the extra cost and complexity didn't provide enough benefit. However these later systems may well be different. Here in NZ there's plenty of scope to find out I reckon.Lee Blackburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05082631561885571713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-78088224767225816672019-07-24T11:01:27.776+12:002019-07-24T11:01:27.776+12:00Lee,
It was noticeable how little Tony's head ...Lee,<br />It was noticeable how little Tony's head moved while I was following him. He's going to write a review for the CNI newsletter which is due at the beginning of August. I've also been out with a couple of IAM members who have KTM 1290 GT's with fully active suspension and they are REALLY impressive on rough roads.Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-74246118875235524652019-07-24T10:51:45.937+12:002019-07-24T10:51:45.937+12:00Geoff
How did the semi-active set-up work on the r...Geoff<br />How did the semi-active set-up work on the roads round your place? I'm still a little sceptical myself but the systems are now starting to mature. Thoughts? Lee Blackburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05082631561885571713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-59967111394884535122019-07-23T18:31:33.294+12:002019-07-23T18:31:33.294+12:00Get a grip Andrew, you ride a darned sight more re...Get a grip Andrew, you ride a darned sight more regularly than I do! 😋Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-92003031562795085732019-07-23T17:43:06.804+12:002019-07-23T17:43:06.804+12:00I
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!!!I<br />need<br />to<br />go<br />for <br />a<br />ride<br />!!!Andrew Thomsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00716829007873864871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-40262606064596639652019-07-23T09:54:18.266+12:002019-07-23T09:54:18.266+12:00It would be an absolute pleasure Lee. It would be...It would be an absolute pleasure Lee. It would be easy to get Tony along too as he lives just off the Peninsula - maybe some of the rest of the team too.Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-42943506213824620522019-07-23T09:12:16.653+12:002019-07-23T09:12:16.653+12:00Geoff
Another enjoyable report - With some good p...Geoff<br /><br />Another enjoyable report - With some good pictures too. I'm going to have to do the Coro loop with you on the Street Triple at some point this year as it's been too long since I was in your part of the world!Lee Blackburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05082631561885571713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-18275054933672206462019-07-23T07:54:03.665+12:002019-07-23T07:54:03.665+12:00Got to agree with you Sonja. Summer is almost too ...Got to agree with you Sonja. Summer is almost too hot for riding without the appropriate gear. I'll be buying an armoured mesh jacket this summer.<br /><br />Sam's a beautiful boy. If only he'd sleep at the same time as the rest of us! We'll be introducing him to the big outside world tomorrow!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-12078683887923580702019-07-23T00:49:26.921+12:002019-07-23T00:49:26.921+12:00This is what winter should look like... crisp, cl...This is what winter should look like... crisp, clear and sunny, it seems like perfect conditions for two-wheeling.<br /><br />Sam looks mighty handsome, and certainly looks like he is up for mischief.SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-71739860256685918762019-07-22T20:56:09.151+12:002019-07-22T20:56:09.151+12:00Hiya Warren,
It's not bad, but Japan is pretty...Hiya Warren,<br />It's not bad, but Japan is pretty darned special too! I'm the same as you. Most of my time has been tied up with coaching and examining so it's nice to just get out with people you trust and ride socially. Take care mate!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-25368420955856657032019-07-22T20:50:06.486+12:002019-07-22T20:50:06.486+12:00A beautiful part of the world you are in Geoff. I&...A beautiful part of the world you are in Geoff. I'm missing just being able to hop on a bike and do a day ride as I often did before. Motorcycle Paradise https://www.blogger.com/profile/13402800735593646123noreply@blogger.com