Suzuki GSX1100 and GSX550 Riders are EoMR Stalwarts

Here’s a big helmet tip to Grant and Warren, who bravely took on the June end-of-month ride last weekend. It was a great time chatting with the lads about their bikes. Grant’s take on the GSX 1100 is that if he could only have two bikes in his garage, it would be one of them. Even now, it’s still a very worthy road bike that fulfils all his needs for a roadster. It’s proven to be very reliable, and Grant has every intention of continuing to use it regularly. The second bike he would have is a GS BMW for those more adventurous rides, showcasing his diverse interests.

Warren’s ex, Robert Holden Racing GSX550E, was out for a spin as he continues to work on it. He mentioned that there’s still more setup work to be done with some of the running gear, but the carbs are improving with each run. It certainly looks the part and is a wonderful way to celebrate such an important figure in our motorcycle racing heritage. It’s also worth remembering the active role people like Warren and many other members of the Blue Haze played in those halcyon days. Additionally, it’s commendable how some of our current members continue to spend time on the track, keeping this heritage alive.

The lads decided on a short ride out to Pohangina Valley, with the return route coming back through Ulysses Road. We caught up again at Cafe 116 at The Pillars in Milson, where Sir Al joined us. It’s a great café, and it’s easy to see why it’s popular.

For those of us who decided to be Captain Raro’s on the day, the weather had been quite dicey. It might be worth discussing a procedure for making a call about whether the ride should proceed. For instance, an email out by 8:00 am with a café meet-up at 10 am somewhere? Or perhaps pushing the ride out to the following weekend? Or perhaps we could just leave it the very informal way it happens now?