tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post1663479644182716956..comments2024-03-28T20:30:35.448+13:00Comments on Confessions of an Ageing Motorcyclist: The Green Badge Tour, pt 2Geoff Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-53485836809744673352020-07-24T11:01:08.054+12:002020-07-24T11:01:08.054+12:00Thanks Steve, a tour is good for the soul, isn'...Thanks Steve, a tour is good for the soul, isn't it? I had to send to the UK to get the book but there still seemed to be plenty available. Very much worth buying and hanging onto.Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-1135177965743118162020-07-24T10:28:54.775+12:002020-07-24T10:28:54.775+12:00Lovely pics there Geoff. Might have to buy that bo...Lovely pics there Geoff. Might have to buy that book. Looks interesting.<br />SteveThe MX-Fileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10327974400192648664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-76072301701967077292020-03-13T07:13:09.806+13:002020-03-13T07:13:09.806+13:00Thank you Andrea. Motorcylists might prefer riding...Thank you Andrea. Motorcylists might prefer riding in warm, sunny conditions but riding in rain helps us to keep all our skills sharp!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-54057636118154371892020-03-12T23:19:15.436+13:002020-03-12T23:19:15.436+13:00After reading part one of your journey, part two w...After reading part one of your journey, part two was even more interesting. Beautiful photos and an interesting read dear Geoff. Keeping track of your journey has been amazing even for us readers. Such long rides is something I really crave for and reading and looking art such amazing country side filled with nature and beautiful weather is one lovely treat. Of course not when rain gods decide otherwise. Andrea Charleshttps://www.bloghasting.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-62765301167525802432020-03-07T07:20:53.541+13:002020-03-07T07:20:53.541+13:00The Duke has strange geometry, making it more sens...The Duke has strange geometry, making it more sensitive to load changes. I need to experiment to understand the adjustment process better. A 2 man job! Funny you being in Napier at the same time!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-1053445869807619152020-03-07T00:04:50.060+13:002020-03-07T00:04:50.060+13:00Those MT10 are very thirsty beasts. That's odd...Those MT10 are very thirsty beasts. That's odd your chain was so tight. You didn't have Auckland bike hire do the maintenance did you. He makes them like guitar strings. Good to see the bike shop sorted for next to nothing. Should have went down the road and bought a case of beer and drop off to them in the workshop. They would have loved that.<br />Its funny we arrived in Napier on that same exact weekend with the art deco festival. The place was buzzing. It was like taking a step back in time. Amazing.<br />Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10160712689280276620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-9716506473610152652020-03-05T21:33:18.021+13:002020-03-05T21:33:18.021+13:00Ha! What a small world! Enjoy the Loop. If you pi...Ha! What a small world! Enjoy the Loop. If you pick up this reply in time, you are welcome to coffee and cake. You can ring me on +64 2102692637 if you are in Coromandel Town. We live abot 3km from the town centre, overlooking the harbour.Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-52551207295129116562020-03-05T21:22:33.819+13:002020-03-05T21:22:33.819+13:00Just found your blog whilst reading up about the c...Just found your blog whilst reading up about the coromandel loop and found your post from 2010. I've travelled from the UK and picked up an MT09 so I can ride the loop tomorrow. I passed my IAM motorcycle test a few years back in England. Never realized it was on such an international scale! <br /><br />Good blog. I've enjoyed checking it out. <br /><br />d.lgwthnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-53869510749555597362020-03-05T20:23:28.630+13:002020-03-05T20:23:28.630+13:00Hi Andrew - nice to hear from you! A long ride in...Hi Andrew - nice to hear from you! A long ride in good company is excellent for the soul, eh? My wife put the heat on me to attend the ballet in Auckland a few days after I got back. That brought me back to reality with a bump! :-) . Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-92201408416489859122020-03-05T20:15:24.992+13:002020-03-05T20:15:24.992+13:00Nice photos as usual and very interesting reading ...Nice photos as usual and very interesting reading Geoff, I'm following this. I really enjoy reading about a decent long ride, makes me want to get out on another one asap. Interesting that I have been through one of the places you mentioned on my visit way back in '96. Keep up the good writing bro.the riderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13681668130209585709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-30865317697693959272020-03-05T20:11:11.415+13:002020-03-05T20:11:11.415+13:00Thank you!! Final part should be finished tomorro...Thank you!! Final part should be finished tomorrow.Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-46108271630203570312020-03-05T19:39:58.749+13:002020-03-05T19:39:58.749+13:00great write up Geoff, can't wait for the next ...great write up Geoff, can't wait for the next report <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08588555597330656245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-35223206491014835022020-03-05T19:12:35.552+13:002020-03-05T19:12:35.552+13:00Ha! As if you're hard done by for a decent ri...Ha! As if you're hard done by for a decent ride..... :-)Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-20134890146551101062020-03-05T19:11:43.485+13:002020-03-05T19:11:43.485+13:00Thanks Lee,
Yep, we went through the southern side...Thanks Lee,<br />Yep, we went through the southern side of the Pahatanui Inlet too as the ride started at Mana BP. There were a few shiny patches just off SH1 but the rest was great to Haywards. Good to hear that your situational awareness was running at full blast!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-59104313221307107142020-03-05T18:48:57.317+13:002020-03-05T18:48:57.317+13:00Sounds like a good time. Totally jealous, I need ...Sounds like a good time. Totally jealous, I need to go for a decent ride...Andrew Thomsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00716829007873864871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-23791842564038337532020-03-05T18:29:08.642+13:002020-03-05T18:29:08.642+13:00Nice photos there Geoff. Yep the Rimutaka Hill ro...Nice photos there Geoff. Yep the Rimutaka Hill road is good even in the wet. A bit like the road leading from Paekakariki back towards Whitby and the Hutt Valley. I've just done that tonight and was very nearly taken out by a car using plenty more than their side of the road. A good job I'd positioned myself accordingly and had left some buffer space...Lee Blackburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05082631561885571713noreply@blogger.com