The first end of month ride for 2022 saw 15 bikes and riders line up for a short run around the Manawatu/Horowhenua countryside. It was great to see Stuart out 're-fettling' his Water Bus again and also some other smokers making an appearance. Roger was out with his Benelli 2c and Grant had his similar era Suzuki GT250A out for its first run with the Haze as well. Sticking with the 250's, John brought out his Aprilia RS250 and what a wonderful example of how two stroke technology progressed well into the nineties. It was also good to see Paul D out on his immaculate H2 and it was running beautifully as always. Rich decided his T500 needed a descent run after an engine rebuild with Steve on his Kawasaki H1a out again for a spin. Also great to have Glen on his ruby red CBX 1000. Graham had his ever reliable GB 400 Honda out as well and John Rs BMW R60/6 out on familiar roads with Errol on his immaculate Triumph Bonneville enjoying the outing. Max's Yamaha FZR 750 was as fresh looking as always and the moderns on the ride had Bruce on a Ducati Monster, Ray on his triumph Tiger and yours truely on the GSR 750 Suzuki. All up, 15 of us meet at Memorial Park.
The route for the ride was a short run from Palmy out to Ashhurst, Aokautere and then onto our final destination in Shannon. The first stop at Ashhurst saw no problems and the diverse sounds of the bikes as they left for the run down to Aokautere was music to the ears. From Glens melodious six cylinder CBX to the triple two strokes turbine like whine and the two stroke twins unique rumble. Mix this in with the Grahams GB thumper and the other four stroke twins, triples and fours it made for quite a parade of sounds going down the road. The Aokautere stop passed without incident and it wasn't until Linton a familiar teal coloured motorcycle was spotted near the air hose at the petrol station. This is one of the really good reasons why riding in a group is a great idea. Help is not far away. Luckily for Stuart he was able to get a hold of his wife who came and rescued him.What did that cost you Stu?
The route for the ride was a short run from Palmy out to Ashhurst, Aokautere and then onto our final destination in Shannon. The first stop at Ashhurst saw no problems and the diverse sounds of the bikes as they left for the run down to Aokautere was music to the ears. From Glens melodious six cylinder CBX to the triple two strokes turbine like whine and the two stroke twins unique rumble. Mix this in with the Grahams GB thumper and the other four stroke twins, triples and fours it made for quite a parade of sounds going down the road. The Aokautere stop passed without incident and it wasn't until Linton a familiar teal coloured motorcycle was spotted near the air hose at the petrol station. This is one of the really good reasons why riding in a group is a great idea. Help is not far away. Luckily for Stuart he was able to get a hold of his wife who came and rescued him.What did that cost you Stu?
Further on down the road another familiar bike was spotted on the side of the road. Errols Triumph had decided it didn't need its tools and side cover, but luckily this was discovered early in the piece and all was retrieved. After eventually getting to The Horseman's Cafe and good cuppa, a bun and putting the world right it was time to go home. Thanks for a great morning out guy's.
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