Howdy all, my name’s Rox.
I’m somewhat “fresh” as I’ve had my motorcycle licence a month shy of 2 years as I post this (aside from yearning to ride since high school, I’ve had no previous motorbike experience before my pre learners course. From the moment I was able to ride on the course bike, my love and appreciation for all things motorcycles started to blossom).
My noble and nimble steed is a Rapid Red Yamaha YZF-R3.
Set up with raised rearsets and higher seat (it’s modded to be a more aggressive/ sportier seating position than stock).
6 months ago my curiosity reeled me in and poked at my stubbornness... Intrigue then fuelled my courage to ask a good friend of mine if it were possible for me to complete an SS1600k.
(Timing of course, as this was the day after he had completed his second IB ride, along with 2 other of our friends).
Cam’s his name and from the moment I had asked, he’s been nothing less short of supportive.
You may have seen some of his posts already; he goes by cjmckay.
See his recount of our ride below (he’s touched on some points I had forgotten about the day!):
https://forum.ironbutt.org/index.php?threads/foxy-in-state-nsw-ss1600-2.6491/#post-83982
A special mention to my Foxy riding friends who keep encouraging me to never give up! Especially @cjmckay and @bipyjamas on here for being the iron butts I look up to. Whether it be for a ride, car park practice or general bike talk, you continue to mentor and aspire me to ride as amazingly as you do.
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Without further ado…
During the early hours of October 1st, a group of friends embarked on another (for most of the group it was either their 2nd or third) SS1600K.
Line of steeds:
Honda CB400Super4
Harley Davidson Ultra Limited
Honda CB650F
Honda Rebel CMX500
BMW S1000RR
Yamaha YZF-R3
It was my first time, not only for an SS1600K but first time to be awake during the DLS hour time warp.
And boy was it an interesting start!
After an on and off battle with sleep since 5:30pm, my alarm sung at 00:15. I weened myself to begin the day with stretches and 2 sprays of magnesium on my back (an out of bed ritual I’ve done for years prior which I honestly think made all the difference to my ride comfort level).
Very light breakie, fed the fur baby, disconnected my charging electronics and off I went. I felt positive until I dimwittedly decided to follow a suggested “quicker” Google route to Punchbowl rather than the way I was familiar with.
I missed the Motorway exit then mumbled “Hey Siri, message Cam”.
Although I arrived slightly later (and a little ruffled) than planned, the group were all supportive. In fact, they had utilised my lateness to set up David’s (other first time IronButt-er) comms into his helmet. So win-win!
We created a new Cardo group, then the clock struck from 01:59 to 03:00. We fuelled up and Captain Cam led us onto the Highway.
After about 20 minutes, I felt good and finally got my brain to stop dwelling on my late arrival.
It helps to have friends with you- they keep you positive!
Alas, no way would this be this easy- breezy the whole way…
We’ve ridden many rides together prior to this and are more than accustomed to how we deal with on-road situations.
So in comes the “situation”.
A station wagon being dangerously driven; targeted us, weaving left and right, keeping up with each one of us, then rushing to the leader and repeatedly brake checking. This went on for 30-40 minutes until the driver left the highway close to Goulburn.
Continue below***
I’m somewhat “fresh” as I’ve had my motorcycle licence a month shy of 2 years as I post this (aside from yearning to ride since high school, I’ve had no previous motorbike experience before my pre learners course. From the moment I was able to ride on the course bike, my love and appreciation for all things motorcycles started to blossom).
My noble and nimble steed is a Rapid Red Yamaha YZF-R3.
Set up with raised rearsets and higher seat (it’s modded to be a more aggressive/ sportier seating position than stock).
6 months ago my curiosity reeled me in and poked at my stubbornness... Intrigue then fuelled my courage to ask a good friend of mine if it were possible for me to complete an SS1600k.
(Timing of course, as this was the day after he had completed his second IB ride, along with 2 other of our friends).
Cam’s his name and from the moment I had asked, he’s been nothing less short of supportive.
You may have seen some of his posts already; he goes by cjmckay.
See his recount of our ride below (he’s touched on some points I had forgotten about the day!):
https://forum.ironbutt.org/index.php?threads/foxy-in-state-nsw-ss1600-2.6491/#post-83982
A special mention to my Foxy riding friends who keep encouraging me to never give up! Especially @cjmckay and @bipyjamas on here for being the iron butts I look up to. Whether it be for a ride, car park practice or general bike talk, you continue to mentor and aspire me to ride as amazingly as you do.
——————
Without further ado…
During the early hours of October 1st, a group of friends embarked on another (for most of the group it was either their 2nd or third) SS1600K.
Line of steeds:
Honda CB400Super4
Harley Davidson Ultra Limited
Honda CB650F
Honda Rebel CMX500
BMW S1000RR
Yamaha YZF-R3
It was my first time, not only for an SS1600K but first time to be awake during the DLS hour time warp.
And boy was it an interesting start!
After an on and off battle with sleep since 5:30pm, my alarm sung at 00:15. I weened myself to begin the day with stretches and 2 sprays of magnesium on my back (an out of bed ritual I’ve done for years prior which I honestly think made all the difference to my ride comfort level).
Very light breakie, fed the fur baby, disconnected my charging electronics and off I went. I felt positive until I dimwittedly decided to follow a suggested “quicker” Google route to Punchbowl rather than the way I was familiar with.
I missed the Motorway exit then mumbled “Hey Siri, message Cam”.
Although I arrived slightly later (and a little ruffled) than planned, the group were all supportive. In fact, they had utilised my lateness to set up David’s (other first time IronButt-er) comms into his helmet. So win-win!
We created a new Cardo group, then the clock struck from 01:59 to 03:00. We fuelled up and Captain Cam led us onto the Highway.
After about 20 minutes, I felt good and finally got my brain to stop dwelling on my late arrival.
It helps to have friends with you- they keep you positive!
Alas, no way would this be this easy- breezy the whole way…
We’ve ridden many rides together prior to this and are more than accustomed to how we deal with on-road situations.
So in comes the “situation”.
A station wagon being dangerously driven; targeted us, weaving left and right, keeping up with each one of us, then rushing to the leader and repeatedly brake checking. This went on for 30-40 minutes until the driver left the highway close to Goulburn.
Continue below***
