SMC ride this Saturday (22 Aug)

[Ragingrob]

From where I stand, the weather looks sweet as for Saturday. :sunny:

Been a while since my last outing at leisure. :2guns:

SICK of commuting. :ride:

Who: All SMCers welcome, learner (with open road k's under belt) riders absolutely welcome, you will not get left behind, Ego's not welcome.

Route: I'm thinking something simple and friendly in the winter/spring sun, haven't been up sh16 for a while anyway. Approx - http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=5+Alfred+Street,+Auckland+1010,+Auckland+(Un iversity+of+Auckland+Library)&daddr=Main+Rd+to:Waikoukou+Valley+Rd+to:Peak+Rd+to :wellsford+to:-36.573078,174.480057+to:Peak+Rd+to:Waikoukou+Valle y+Rd+to:5+Alfred+Street,+Auckland+1010,+Auckland+( University+of+Auckland+Library)&hl=en&geocode=FZ-wzf0dscRqCiHK_UxH4AiUUA%3BFbbrzv0dsjFnCg%3BFaxOz_0 dhMZmCg%3BFYwr0P0dktZmCg%3B%3B%3BFRIn0P0d8uBmCg%3B FcpRz_0d-cZmCg%3BFZ-wzf0dscRqCiHK_UxH4AiUUA&mra=dme&mrcr=1&mrsp=5&sz=11&via=1,2,3,5,6,7&sll=-36.634815,174.517136&sspn=0.236931,0.463486&ie=UTF8&ll=-36.617181,174.546661&spn=0.947929,1.853943&z=9

Time: Meet at uni outside gym 10am leaving 10:30am, lunch at Wellsford. I wont give an approximate return time, as this is the SMC clock.

:done:

[Ooky]

damn! would of been keen as but just pulled the heads off tonight and will be rebuilding over the weekend :mellow:

[Ragingrob]

damn! would of been keen as but just pulled the heads off tonight and will be rebuilding over the weekend :mellow:

Either chuck the heads back on and rip them off after the ride, or rebuild during the week you've got 3 days :jerry:

[pocketcracker]

Yea No excuses .. Grrrrr !

[PirateJafa]

I'm there, bitches.

Should get some sweet powerslides until this new rear is scrubbed in.

[Ragingrob]

I'm there, bitches.

Should get some sweet powerslides until this new rear is scrubbed in.

Team V4... Unite!

Awaits Andrew

[pocketcracker]

awaits andrew too .. Cum on andrew .. where you go that Beautiful gfriend of yours is bound to follow .. Dang who said that !~

[Real_Wolf]

I'm keen

I'll represent the lovely 250's

[Ragingrob]

I'm keen

I'll represent the lovely 250's

Cool!

A few more of the 250s should make an appearance I'm sure.

[del-solider]

If my bike gets its wof done buy then, then i rock along with my mate.
Should be good to get out and ride:Punk:

[Rayray401]

ill should probably be there...will need to be off before dinner though XD

[Metalor]

I'd be there to represent but gotta work :(

[Slyer]

Yeeeee-maybe

[metalhead]

Yea No excuses .. Grrrrr !

does the no excuses rule apply to people who have had their bike written off?
coz if it does then tough titties i aint riding a pushbike. :laugh:

[R6_kid]

will drag the CB650 out if im not working.

[jono035]

Cool!

A few more of the 250s should make an appearance I'm sure.

Would do but I haven't done a hell of a lot of riding on the open road yet, wouldn't want to get left behind :D

Edit: Rob/Real_Wolf - Did you need anything for your bike? I've got a mate who just put his GSX250F into a ditch and ruined the front forks. Apparently he doesn't want it but it has a nice engine in it, so might see if I can buy it off him and pick it to pieces...

[Ragingrob]

If my bike gets its wof done buy then, then i rock along with my mate.
Should be good to get out and ride:Punk:

Sweet get in nice on early for the WOF before the massive Sat queues :bleh:


ill should probably be there...will need to be off before dinner though XD

Mint, yep I'd be planning to be back in Karaka even by 4pm kinda thing.


I'd be there to represent but gotta work :(

Bugger, I hear you're gonna be coming down with the flu on Sat though :shutup:


Yeeeeeah!

Fix'd


will drag the CB650 out if im not working.

Sweet would be good to see ya there!

Mint guys, a few are amped to get out after the winter communting :Punk:

[Ragingrob]

Would do but I haven't done a hell of a lot of riding on the open road yet, wouldn't want to get left behind :D

Edit: Rob/Real_Wolf - Did you need anything for your bike? I've got a mate who just put his GSX250F into a ditch and ruined the front forks. Apparently he doesn't want it but it has a nice engine in it, so might see if I can buy it off him and pick it to pieces...

That edit's not for me right?

How long have you been riding? Are you comfortable riding at 100kph on the open road?

[Ragingrob]

Haha just noticed Squiggles' L337 editing skills on my first post. Bitch! Don't touch me in personal places without my permission.

I.e. Squiggles is coming on this ride now, whether he likes it or not :doctor:

[jono035]

That edit's not for me right?

How long have you been riding? Are you comfortable riding at 100kph on the open road?

Nah, the other rob. Unless you're interested in parts for a 1990s GSX250F Across...

Not that long, still on learners etc. Would be comfortable enough, just a bit on the slow side most likely.

[Danae]

Might come along if weather is good. I am a pootling learner though.

[Ragingrob]

Nah, the other rob. Unless you're interested in parts for a 1990s GSX250F Across...

Not that long, still on learners etc. Would be comfortable enough, just a bit on the slow side most likely.


Might come along if weather is good. I am a pootling learner though.

A match made in heaven :love: Sorry Andrew you're too fast.

Pootling on this ride is welcome, riding above your limit is not :sunny:

It's all about riding your own ride, so if you're comfortable on the open road and fine to ride your own pace then you're welcome to join us.

We'll use a pointer system of some sort to make sure nobody misses any turn-offs :yes:

[pocketcracker]

>>>Pottling Learner Body guard and coach<<< .. Ok i may keep my front wheel elevated a bit of the time !

May duck down 16 meet yas part way or all way then return wellsford with yall drty jafas then return back to auckland and carry on down meremere form drags sunday !

[PirateJafa]

A match made in heaven :love: Sorry Andrew you're too fast.

That's what she sai... :Pokey:


Pootling on this ride is welcome, riding above your limit is not :sunny:

It's all about riding your own ride, so if you're comfortable on the open road and fine to ride your own pace then you're welcome to join us.

We'll use a pointer system of some sort to make sure nobody misses any turn-offs :yes:

What? Organisation with the SMC? MADNESS.

[Ragingrob]

>>>Pottling Learner Body guard and coach<<< .. Ok i may keep my front wheel elevated a bit of the time !

May duck down 16 meet yas part way or all way then return wellsford with yall drty jafas then return back to auckland and carry on down meremere form drags sunday !

Woot! :Punk:


That's what she sai... :Pokey:



What? Organisation with the SMC? MADNESS.

LOL.

And yep, fuck the po-lice!

[Ragingrob]

Approx route - http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=5+Alfred+Street,+Auckland+1010,+Auckland+(Un iversity+of+Auckland+Library)&daddr=Main+Rd+to:Waikoukou+Valley+Rd+to:Peak+Rd+to :wellsford+to:-36.573078,174.480057+to:Peak+Rd+to:Waikoukou+Valle y+Rd+to:5+Alfred+Street,+Auckland+1010,+Auckland+( University+of+Auckland+Library)&hl=en&geocode=FZ-wzf0dscRqCiHK_UxH4AiUUA%3BFbbrzv0dsjFnCg%3BFaxOz_0 dhMZmCg%3BFYwr0P0dktZmCg%3B%3B%3BFRIn0P0d8uBmCg%3B FcpRz_0d-cZmCg%3BFZ-wzf0dscRqCiHK_UxH4AiUUA&mra=dme&mrcr=1&mrsp=5&sz=11&via=1,2,3,5,6,7&sll=-36.634815,174.517136&sspn=0.236931,0.463486&ie=UTF8&ll=-36.617181,174.546661&spn=0.947929,1.853943&z=9

[jono035]

Pootling on this ride is welcome, riding above your limit is not :sunny:

Well that sounds pretty good then!

And rofl at jafa, brilliant...

[motorbyclist]

we shall see how things go - I'm flat tack at uni and bleeding money at an even more alarming rate than usual

[Danae]

we shall see how things go - I'm flat tack at uni and bleeding money at an even more alarming rate than usual

Oh noes, you're buying uni food aren't you! :shit: It's ridiculous how expensive that shit is.

[Ragingrob]

we shall see how things go - I'm flat tack at uni and bleeding money at an even more alarming rate than usual

Bloody girlfriends ay. :2guns:

[Danae]

Bloody girlfriends ay. :2guns:

Hey, don't blame me! :shit:

[Real_Wolf]

I'm keen for parts from the gsx250F.

Mostly things like the exhaust (maybe), the fairings (even slightly damaged the bottom left one I don't have), the right footpeg, the gear lever to sprocket linkage (mines wrong size), wing mirrors (maybe), bar ends (have none).

Definetely interested, just not sure about money. Would like to see it.

As for the 'pace', don't worry, we won't be gassing it that fast, if your not quite keeping up just fall back, we'll wait for you at every intersection, and you can't be slower than some other people

edit: oh, also, if the rob/real_wolf means that you think my name is Rob, its Michael

[jono035]

I'm keen for parts from the gsx250F.

Mostly things like the exhaust (maybe), the fairings (even slightly damaged the bottom left one I don't have), the right footpeg, the gear lever to sprocket linkage (mines wrong size), wing mirrors (maybe), bar ends (have none).

Definetely interested, just not sure about money. Would like to see it.

As for the 'pace', don't worry, we won't be gassing it that fast, if your not quite keeping up just fall back, we'll wait for you at every intersection, and you can't be slower than some other people

edit: oh, also, if the rob/real_wolf means that you think my name is Rob, its Michael

Yeah, ok, that's my bad then, I'm not that great with names but I was sure I had that one pegged!

I'll probably send the guy a message and see if I can get hold of it and what he wants for it this afternoon.

[ital916]

I might make an appearance :shifty:,

Keep an eye on you guys, I'm happy to ride tec.

[GSXR Trace]

just thought id let you know that I will be hating on you all if it is a goooood day saturday with me couped up inside with tests/assignments/essays.... i knew there was a reason why I shouldn't look on here during the next two weeks! :2guns:


but have a good ride

[Real_Wolf]

Heh, got more stuff to add:

The fuel cap opening motor, the hinge on the storage case, the front indicators, the seat.

Btw, on another note, if you ever need the manual for the accross I have a downloaded pdf you could use, along with a bunch of more detailed pictures

[pocketcracker]

Yea Gfriends GOSH! .. Want me to lighten ya load HEHEHE !

[PirateJafa]

Yea Gfriends GOSH! .. Want me to lighten ya load HEHEHE !

I thought you already did? :tugger:

:Pokey:

[Ragingrob]

Hey, don't blame me! :shit:

Too late!


I'm keen for parts from the gsx250F.

Mostly things like the exhaust (maybe), the fairings (even slightly damaged the bottom left one I don't have), the right footpeg, the gear lever to sprocket linkage (mines wrong size), wing mirrors (maybe), bar ends (have none).

Definetely interested, just not sure about money. Would like to see it.

As for the 'pace', don't worry, we won't be gassing it that fast, if your not quite keeping up just fall back, we'll wait for you at every intersection, and you can't be slower than some other people

edit: oh, also, if the rob/real_wolf means that you think my name is Rob, its Michael

Bro I thought your name was Michael, who the FUCK is "Wade" and where'd that come from?!?!


I might make an appearance :shifty:,

Keep an eye on you guys, I'm happy to ride tec.

:shit:

:Punk:


I thought you already did? :tugger:

:Pokey:

And you would know, how?

:Pokey:

[jono035]

And you would know, how?

:Pokey:

Easy, he gave him a hand!

Michael/Real_Wolf - I have dibs on the seat, but if mine is better than yours then it's all yours. If the indicators are all good then I may be pilfering them myself.

Cheers mate, managed to find the user and service manuals floating around online easy enough.

[pocketcracker]

:love:

But next time please dont just roll over and fart then fall asleep ! .. How disapointing ! ..

[motorbyclist]

edit: oh, also, if the rob/real_wolf means that you think my name is Rob, its Michael

don't lie! your name is Wade!


Oh noes, you're buying uni food aren't you! :shit: It's ridiculous how expensive that shit is.


Bloody girlfriends ay. :2guns:

speeding ticket from the wellington roadtrip (yes, back in first semester before exams), food, dryclean suit for job interview next week, petrol, moar food, moar petrol, rebore for brown fury, $25 to get a transcript from uni for said job interview (at $10 per additional copy i think i'll be borrowing a scanner), insurance policies on two bikes and the list goes on, including a nearly dead cellphone that will need replacing shortly<_<

not to worry though! after the first week back from the break I'll have met (or missed) all my deadlines and have time to rebuild/restore brown fury and rebuild my motox bike forks:D

damn, the list of unread threads on my cp is pretty large too....

EDIT: oh yeah; and i've got a girlfriend too.... must find time to say hi at some point....

becoming glad i didn't opt for an additional 4th year paper this semester after all!

[Real_Wolf]

To clear it up, my last name is Wade, and half the people I know believe that its a better name to call me by.

As for the seat, the only reason I want it is cause mine doesn't quite sit securely, not sure if its actually the seat.

As for the indicators, mine blink, thats enough for now

[Ragingrob]

don't lie! your name is Wade!


EDIT: oh yeah; and i've got a girlfriend too.... must find time to say hi at some point....


I knew it!

Oh and don't worry I think pocketcracker has it allll under control. :confused:


To clear it up, my last name is Wade, and half the people I know believe that its a better name to call me by.

As for the seat, the only reason I want it is cause mine doesn't quite sit securely, not sure if its actually the seat.

As for the indicators, mine blink, thats enough for now

:no: Way to confuse everyone.

FUCK I HOPE TOMORROW I WAKE UP TO THE SAME WEATHER AS TODAY!

Be even better if there's a girly next to me

:shifty:

[Slyer]

including a nearly dead cellphone that will need replacing shortly<_<
Go 2 degrees 022!

[jono035]

Go 2 degrees 022!

No best mate = fail.

[PirateJafa]

speeding ticket from the wellington roadtrip (yes, back in first semester before exams)

Oh snap.



Had Jafa come, this would have been us


yeah but we didn't have to stop

I just felt a great disturbance in the Force - as if millions of voices suddenly cried out at how hard you just pwnt yourself... :niceone:

[Danae]

Go 2 degrees 022!

Fuck yeah! I hadn't received mine but I got an email the other day asking if someone had stolen my mail. :laugh: They got me to give my details again and they'll send another sim out.

But this is all pointless atm cos I lost my phone.


Oh snap.

It's a hilarious pic. Arms out the window, I think I'm pulling the peace sign. Yes, we got pwnd.

Andrew I'm sure the members of the road trip will compensate you! :)

[Slyer]

Fuck yeah! I hadn't received mine but I got an email the other day asking if someone had stolen my mail. :laugh: They got me to give my details again and they'll send another sim out.

But this is all pointless atm cos I lost my phone.



It's a hilarious pic. Arms out the window, I think I'm pulling the peace sign. Yes, we got pwnd.

Andrew I'm sure the members of the road trip will compensate you! :)
Sif they would!
I just bought a new phone with an 022, $130 including $20 sim.
Going to keep my old phone number and phone as well for vodafone texters. But call me on 022!

[Danae]

I just bought a new phone with an 022, $130 including $20 sim.

yeah i don't have $130.

However I can get my other phone fixed for $55...warranty doesn't cover rain damage argh.

[Ragingrob]

Sweet, forecast still looks all good for tomorrow :sunny:

I'll see you all tomorrow, we leave at 10:30am from outside the Uni gym on Symonds st, we will only wait around if we somebody has contacted me saying they'll be late.

:scooter:

[Ixion]

This is 10:30 SMC time, right?

[pocketcracker]

Weather up in the norf is Mint today , So will more than likely ambush yas along the way .. and keep said person safe HEHEHEHE !

[Ragingrob]

This is 10:30 SMC time, right?

My way or the highway (Though I guess that makes it a win-win situation really!)

[ital916]

route?

16, new north, peak then 16 to wellsford, to walkworth through woodcocks onto 16?

[jono035]

I don't think I'll be there tomorrow, rear wheel locked up on the way home and the chain is hanging loose, epic fail for service manual chain tightening procedure...

Edit: +1 for Swann doing their roadside rescue through state, the truck was there in about 10 mins, no hassles, bike is now in the garage...

[Dare]

SICK of commuting. :ride:
Good enough reason for me, see you there.

[motorbyclist]

Go 2 degrees 022!

planning on it but will keep the same number



Andrew I'm sure the members of the road trip will compensate you! :)

why they weren't the ones driving at an indicated 58 while looking at a speed camera

[Real_Wolf]

I'll come

Ya chain locked up? Shoulda gotten us to help with the chain tightening, we tightened mine the other weekend, is running sweet now. New chain and sprocket though, only had about 200km on it

[Ixion]

route?

16, new north, peak then 16 to wellsford, to walkworth through woodcocks onto 16?

With caution! That is GingaCunt's stalking territory. Or back through the tunnel, or the old road through Waiwera?

[jono035]

I'll come

Ya chain locked up? Shoulda gotten us to help with the chain tightening, we tightened mine the other weekend, is running sweet now. New chain and sprocket though, only had about 200km on it

Yeah, checked it out and the front sprocket came off the shaft and jammed against the swingarm and gearshift lever. Bit of a WTF moment, but the chain seems ok. No sign of the circlip, the shafts seem intact. Cracked the sprocket cover though...

[Metalor]

Yeah, checked it out and the front sprocket came off the shaft and jammed against the swingarm and gearshift lever. Bit of a WTF moment, but the chain seems ok. No sign of the circlip, the shafts seem intact. Cracked the sprocket cover though...

How the faaaark did that happen? Those front sprockets are usually on DAMN tight. Does your bike not have tensioners at the end of the swingarm?

[jono035]

How the faaaark did that happen? Those front sprockets are usually on DAMN tight. Does your bike not have tensioners at the end of the swingarm?

To be honest? Forgot to stow my helmet bag and it got picked up by the chain and wrapped itself around the sprocket. Not exactly a moment to be proud of.

The fabric wrapping itself around the sprocket obviously pinged the circlip off then pushed the sprocket off sideways.

(Is there a /facepalm smiley?)

[retro asian]

I've heard things about SMC rides... :shutup: I might make this my first.

A slow cruisey ride sounds good for me, as I haven't taken my new bike out on the open road yet (in daylight).

Will try and make it to the gym in time.

[Squiggles]

Sif they would!
I just bought a new phone with an 022, $130 including $20 sim.
Going to keep my old phone number and phone as well for vodafone texters. But call me on 022!

I request monies in my account now for outstanding debts :sunny:

[blossoming]

First ride as well with the club :3

Will see you guys there!

[ital916]

With caution! That is GingaCunt's stalking territory. Or back through the tunnel, or the old road through Waiwera?

Yeah I realise, you wanna come on the ride today? Seeing as we wont be doing anything wrong he shouldnt trouble us....tui.

[ital916]

First ride as well with the club :3

Will see you guys there!

Dont worry, worse comes to worse, stick with me. I would usually recommend teh prez but he doesnt ride bikes, he only collects them in his gargre

[jono035]

If I can get a driveshaft circlip I'll try be there too, should only take about half an hour to get the sprocket and cover back on

[Ragingrob]

Yep I posted an approx route in the first post but that's open to suggestions. Good to see a few new people keen! Hope you're coming too Squiggs.

See ya all there.

Retro Asian I've ridden with you before, pretty sure that was an SMC ride no?

[Ragingrob]

My number is xxxxxxx if anybody needs to contact me

[Ragingrob]

Sweet, good ride guys hope everyone got home safe and sound.

Perfect weather and nice roads, bit bumpy though eh haha.

Tired sore and in bed, hadn't bargained on just 3 hours of sleep last night so I was absolutely happy for the short ride. That's why I buggered off and kept going, feeling a bit sleepy which ain't good.

Good to meet some new faces and good to see that everybody just enjoyed riding as a group for the first half, it's always a bit tough with bikes ranging from 250cc (a sick one too?) to 1300cc.

We had about 12 bikes in total, a good turnout for the first ride of the sunny times :yes:

Looking forward to more to come!

[jono035]

Looking forward to more to come!

Yeah, sounds good, Such a pissoff that I couldn't come along but it looks like the bike is out of action until tuesday... bah!

[Danae]

I just woke up. Fail.

[Squiggles]

I just woke up. Fail.

Very fail, nice wee pootle. East coast beaches looked mint :sunny:

[Slyer]

I woke up at 1:30 and watched dragon ball evolution.
Faaaail!

[shah]

nice ride, people. many thanks. Shah.

[Dare]

nice ride, people. many thanks. Shah.

Pretty awesome, mint weather too :done:

[pocketcracker]

Awsome ride guys will ahve to do it again ! .. :Punk:

I tryed to behave , Sorry if scared yas while passing the whole group in 1 swoop the gxxr was chaffing at the bit to be let go HEHEHE !:shutup:

No now tickets on the way home Just Dessert Pizza at waipu MMMMMM !

danae EPIC FAIL hun ! .. And to think i got a $230 dollar fine for you EHHEHEHE ..

Anywho stay safe guys and ryd like ya brought it ..

[blossoming]

Thanks for a lovely morning/afternoon ride.

It was the first time I've rode for such an extended period of time, but I'm definitely keen to do it again. Everything was awesome apart from the fact that the Hyo was a bit slow and it wasn't easy to catch up haha :confused:

Thanks Squiggles for setting the pace and jafa and the guy on the busa for waiting up LOL

[Metalor]

Take it the ride went well then aye fellas? Good on yas! If the weather is mint again tomorrow I'm going for a blat meself! Flick me a PM if you guys are keen, will be wanting to leave earlish, provided I'm not too hungover....

[Gummie]

Thought so i saw you guys saddling up in wellsford.
Was a good sight to see all those bikes lined up in a row.:clap:
Was there something wrong with the bike at the end everyone was keen to oggle it.:Pokey:

[Squiggles]

Was there something wrong with the bike at the end everyone was keen to oggle it.:Pokey:

Someone overfilled their tank a wee bit so we had a ciggie while evaluating the spill :buggerd:

[Ixion]

Turning off the fuel didn't stop the leak. It DID however stop the BIKE a few hundred metres after setting off homeward

[ital916]

Sweet, good ride guys hope everyone got home safe and sound.

Perfect weather and nice roads, bit bumpy though eh haha.

Tired sore and in bed, hadn't bargained on just 3 hours of sleep last night so I was absolutely happy for the short ride. That's why I buggered off and kept going, feeling a bit sleepy which ain't good.

Good to meet some new faces and good to see that everybody just enjoyed riding as a group for the first half, it's always a bit tough with bikes ranging from 250cc (a sick one too?) to 1300cc.

We had about 12 bikes in total, a good turnout for the first ride of the sunny times :yes:

Looking forward to more to come!

Bah!

My bike isnt sick fool, she runs fine. Just got her serviced.

She is just bloody slow thats all. Good ride.

[TOTO]

It was the first time I've rode for such an extended period of time

yea, smc rides are sooo long. Man I couldnt wait till we reach wellsford so I can get off the damn bike. fak that was a long ride. Can we make it a bit shorter next time, maybe we can do the sky tower loop.

[shingo]

yea, smc rides are sooo long. Man I couldnt wait till we reach wellsford so I can get off the damn bike. fak that was a long ride. Can we make it a bit shorter next time, maybe we can do the sky tower loop.

You've become rather cynical in your old age. There are some people who don't always want to ride a minimum of 500k's a ride :rolleyes:

[retro asian]

Retro Asian I've ridden with you before, pretty sure that was an SMC ride no?

Yeah, a couple of times last summer, probably didn't know what the SMC was back then...


.. And to think i got a $230 dollar fine

A fine? that's no good. At least you got a bit of action from across the road...:clap:

[TOTO]

A fine? that's no good. At least you got a bit of action from across the road...:clap:

Nah, he didnt, she just txted me :clap:

[retro asian]

Nah, he didnt, she just txted me :clap:

Good times in 3 weeks then? :lol:

[Rayray401]

Turning off the fuel didn't stop the leak. It DID however stop the BIKE a few hundred metres after setting off homeward

My bad ><, just saw few drops of petrol go down the side of the tank and thought fuck it. didnt think it would expand that much...then i forget to turn the fuel tap back on. fail.

[Ragingrob]

Bah!

My bike isnt sick fool, she runs fine. Just got her serviced.

She is just bloody slow thats all. Good ride.

Then why'd you go back down SH1 all boring like?

[Squiggles]

Then why'd you go back down SH1 all boring like?

imo 16 has little flow, and when it does the road turns to crap

[TOTO]

imo 16 has little flow, and when it does the road turns to crap

yea, when you got knoblies on. get some motard wheel bro, u'll be hooning like we cant cath ya :headbang:

[ital916]

Then why'd you go back down SH1 all boring like?

Well I got back at a good time, had an annoying 45 min encounter with a boy racer the whole time though. Bastard tried running me off the road, kept my cool and ignored him. Forty minutes later he got bored.

[ital916]

yea, smc rides are sooo long. Man I couldnt wait till we reach wellsford so I can get off the damn bike. fak that was a long ride. Can we make it a bit shorter next time, maybe we can do the sky tower loop.

:rolleyes:, because you are such a hardcore biker toto, man we are all just posers because you only go for long rides. Oh toto your just so badass, :tugger:

[TOTO]

U like riding to mission bay , via the "twisty route" eh ?



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RETARD

[Squiggles]

RETARD

lololol </10chars>

Working on the motard wheels thing :D

[TOTO]

lololol </10chars>

Working on the motard wheels thing :D

or we can organise a few truckloads of gravel between kaukop and wellsford, to cater for your adventure sence :clap:

Gravel drifting ftw :headbang:

[Ragingrob]

C'mon guys take it easy. For blossoming's first proper ride (and a group ride at that), SH16 is a decent ride.

And Dushy, I was back in Karaka by 2:45, sh16 only takes 45mins anyway!

Don't turn this thread into a bitching contest, would do a good job of turning people away from any other rides.

[TOTO]

C'mon guys take it easy. For blossoming's first proper ride (and a group ride at that), SH16 is a decent ride.

And Dushy, I was back in Karaka by 2:45, sh16 only takes 45mins anyway!

Don't turn this thread into a bitching contest, would do a good job of turning people away from any other rides.

true rob, it is a really good firts learner ride and all the guys behaved well, which was nice.

Good on ya for putting it together bro :)

[Ragingrob]

imo 16 has little flow, and when it does the road turns to crap

Now, SH22 IS a road with plenty of flow. I agree, sh16's pretty boring anyway, I'd prefer to have to be in 2nd or 3rd gear going around corners, not 5th or 6th.

[TOTO]

Now, SH22 IS a road with plenty of flow. I agree, sh16's pretty boring anyway, I'd prefer to have to be in 2nd or 3rd gear going around corners, not 5th or 6th.

The real nice roads start from wellsford up bro. Giz a call when u got one whole day free, and we can go play :D

[Magua]

That was a fun ride. Trying to catch a group of motorcyclists on 16 with a cb250rs wasn't an easy job, lol.

[Phurrball]

Fantastic ride on a fantastic day by the looks!

I was hating on you all from work...especially every time I looked out the window.

(I did treat myself to a Saturday commute on Big Yellow though...mmm epic power and noise to die for in enclosed car parks :drool:)

[motorbyclist]

imo 16 has little flow, and when it does the road turns to crap

yeah.... wait WHAT? wtf!? how? where?!


yea, when you got knoblies on. get some motard wheel bro, u'll be hooning like we cant cath ya :headbang:

no, no he wont:no:


Now, SH22 IS a road with plenty of flow. I agree, sh16's pretty boring anyway, I'd prefer to have to be in 2nd or 3rd gear going around corners, not 5th or 6th.
only problem with sh16 is the leg from auckland to helensville

I just stick in 5th/6th and hold a steady 100. the only notable exceptions are the tight hairpin thing (currently entering at 70, exit at 80-90), a few blind crests that always scare me, and the twisties near the lookout. oh, and the 50k zones....

no tickets and no dramas:yes:

[R6_kid]

Now, SH22 IS a road with plenty of flow. I agree, sh16's pretty boring anyway, I'd prefer to have to be in 2nd or 3rd gear going around corners, not 5th or 6th.

If you're gonna go up 16 you may as well make the extra effort and go to Mangawhai! That road has a good flow to it, even if it is only about 15-20km.

Haven't been on SH22 in a long time, but last I heard the road service has been fairly shite lately.

Unfortunately I had work at 10am so missed the ride. Though I am one step closer to owning that TRX850 - fingers crossed aye!

[Ixion]

That was a fun ride. Trying to catch a group of motorcyclists on 16 with a cb250rs wasn't an easy job, lol.

Yif. Saw'd you als hanging outside the Kaucop cumin bark , but couldn't stop, I was on a mission.

[Danae]

Maybe I'll catch the next ride...

I can haz learner-oriented ride?

[PirateJafa]

Bat your eyelids at Pocketcracker and I'm sure there'll be one posted up shortly. ;)

[PirateJafa]

yea, smc rides are sooo long. Man I couldnt wait till we reach wellsford so I can get off the damn bike. fak that was a long ride. Can we make it a bit shorter next time, maybe we can do the sky tower loop.


imo 16 has little flow, and when it does the road turns to crap


Well I got back at a good time, had an annoying 45 min encounter with a boy racer the whole time though. Bastard tried running me off the road, kept my cool and ignored him. Forty minutes later he got bored.

Softcocks the lot of you.

[Ragingrob]

Maybe I'll catch the next ride...

I can haz learner-oriented ride?

Thiz waz quitez learnerz orientedz. Wez rodez thez paze of thez zlowest perzon :sleep:

And what do you mean maybe, punk!

[PirateJafa]

Also, for the record, I am disgusted by R6 riders now.

[Ragingrob]

Also, for the record, I am disgusted by R6 riders now.

I've never liked arse-sex anyway :rolleyes:

[Danae]

Thiz waz quitez learnerz orientedz. Wez rodez thez paze of thez zlowest perzon :sleep:

And what do you mean maybe, punk!

:laugh:

Yarr, definitely!

Bring on teh spring plz

[jono035]

WTB circlip PST.

Called 4 bike shops lookin for one, then called past 2 hoping they'd be able to find something equivalent but no joy.

Morning of frustration, sounds like you guys had a good one anyway though.

[ital916]

U like riding to mission bay , via the "twisty route" eh ?




RETARD

Haha we gonna pull up all the stupid shit we have said and done bro in the past, like how you used to sandpaper your tires :clap:. Next time we are on a ride I'll bring some gold star stickers just for you :cool:

Come here you big lovable fatty you, we're all friends.:hug:

[Real_Wolf]

That was a fun ride. Trying to catch a group of motorcyclists on 16 with a cb250rs wasn't an easy job, lol.

Probably had more luck than me and the busa trying to catch up to jafa and the bandit.

He might have been able to, but my bike essentially has the same engine as teh bandit, only slightly untuned, so unless they were travelling slow no chance of catching up

Also, the pic, OM NOM NOM my tank

[Rayray401]

hmm, was actually my first group ride :sweatdrop so how often does the SMC organise these "learner friendly" rides? XD

[jono035]

He might have been able to, but my bike essentially has the same engine as teh bandit, only slightly untuned, so unless they were travelling slow no chance of catching up

Isn't the bandit the detuned one, I think the across' are at 45ps from factory...

ital916 - I got my numbers wrong when we were talking about it the other night, 33kW, not hp.

[Ragingrob]

Probably had more luck than me and the busa trying to catch up to jafa and the bandit.

He might have been able to, but my bike essentially has the same engine as teh bandit, only slightly untuned, so unless they were travelling slow no chance of catching up

Also, the pic, OM NOM NOM my tank

Haha let alone me catchin up to you guys after we stopped for a few mins in Wellsford, unless I was speeding it wasn't gonna happen, that's the problem with sh16, average corner speed is 100kph.


hmm, was actually my first group ride :sweatdrop so how often does the SMC organise these "learner friendly" rides? XD

You rode well :clap:, you definitely held your speed through the corners a bit more when you were following me too.

Haha well I wouldn't say the SMC has any regularity about it at all apart from the chiller.

If I'm thinking of going on a ride any weekends I just post up in here to see if anybody's keen, and as we saw yesterday a good 12 or so people turned up!

Whether it's learner friendly or not just depends on the organiser I guess. Although there can always be two groups, where you can just slot in with similar-paced people :headbang:

[Rayray401]

Haha let alone me catchin up to you guys after we stopped for a few mins in Wellsford, unless I was speeding it wasn't gonna happen, that's the problem with sh16, average corner speed is 100kph.



You rode well :clap:, you definitely held your speed through the corners a bit more when you were following me too.

Haha well I wouldn't say the SMC has any regularity about it at all apart from the chiller.

If I'm thinking of going on a ride any weekends I just post up in here to see if anybody's keen, and as we saw yesterday a good 12 or so people turned up!

Whether it's learner friendly or not just depends on the organiser I guess. Although there can always be two groups, where you can just slot in with similar-paced people :headbang:

i see, ill prob pop by the fri chiller some time if i can. but yeah, good ride, still need a new rear tyre for nxt WOF ><

[Metalor]

Went for a quick ride out to Bethells today as the weather was a bit iffy. Had my mate on the back of the Hornet... round on of the 55 corners and then CRUUNNNNNCHHH.... the left peg was fucking scraping!! Don't think the lil Hornet liked them twisties 2 up!


Nex time you guys go on a ride, make it a sunday (just for me :) )

[Dare]

Isn't the bandit the detuned one, I think the across' are at 45ps from factory...

ital916 - I got my numbers wrong when we were talking about it the other night, 33kW, not hp.

He's convinced mine is in a better state of tune than his, even though my carbs need balancing too :p
Hey, thats the only reason I would be faster right? :buggerd:

Edit: From what I can find both are 45hp.

[PirateJafa]

Probably had more luck than me and the busa trying to catch up to jafa and the bandit.

He might have been able to, but my bike essentially has the same engine as teh bandit, only slightly untuned, so unless they were travelling slow no chance of catching up

What are you talking about?

I was only doing a steady 100km/h as per the open road speed limit.

[motorbyclist]

Also, for the record, I am disgusted by R6 riders now.

why's that?


Isn't the bandit the detuned one, I think the across' are at 45ps from factory...

ital916 - I got my numbers wrong when we were talking about it the other night, 33kW, not hp.

fuck either way the last 20 years of abuse and neglect will have thrown those numbers askew

and of course on these things it's more rider skill than bike powar


What are you talking about?

I was only doing a steady 100km/h as per the open road speed limit.

right, so for any of those learners trying to catch up they have to do more than 100 or they'll constantly be losing you ;)


ride your own ride etc etc
(otherwise it's a race)

[Squiggles]

Softcocks the lot of you.

Get Real :dodge:

[jono035]

fuck either way the last 20 years of abuse and neglect will have thrown those numbers askew

and of course on these things it's more rider skill than bike powar

I agree entirely but that is kind of beside the point. De-tuned means deliberately reduced power output. Becoming out of tune or, to use the more technical expression, 'completely fucked' is what happens to a bike after 20 years of abuse and neglect.

Dare: I only had a brief look and don't know if there are different variants on the model? This link (http://www.motorbikes.be/en/Suzuki_GSF_250_Bandit_1992.aspx) shows it at 38, but I don't know if there are different model variants or anything...

[Squiggles]

From 93ish (mighta been 92) Jap 250's were not supposed to exceed 40 horses.. thus later ones were reduced. I believe you can tell which you have from the dotted clutch cover

[jono035]

From 93ish (mighta been 92) Jap 250's were not supposed to exceed 40 horses.. thus later ones were reduced. I believe you can tell which you have from the dotted clutch cover

I think the Across' missed that period. 1995 and onwards CBR250s were 40hp...

[Real_Wolf]

He's convinced mine is in a better state of tune than his, even though my carbs need balancing too :p
Hey, thats the only reason I would be faster right? :buggerd:

Edit: From what I can find both are 45hp.

Yes, the bandit is a 'detuned' version, and to be 'technically correct' mine is out of tune. But either way, its quite noticeable when I'm sitting behind Dare here, who has the exact same engine, and he's changing gear at about 10k and is accelerating faster than me no matter where I change.

Also, yes, the Across is meant to be a 45hp version, unless its above I think its 94, but theres a difference between what its meant to have and what it usually does, most of the 45hp suzuki's actually put out around 40 when you check.

ALso, squiggs, the dotted clutch cover is not a 100% thing, that was merely a model variant as opposed to a direct link to the hp

[motorbyclist]

I agree entirely but that is kind of beside the point. De-tuned means deliberately reduced power output. Becoming out of tune or, to use the more technical expression, 'completely fucked' is what happens to a bike after 20 years of abuse and neglect.
.

yeah, my point was that being completely fucked might have more of an effect than the 5 ponies you lost at the factory. (seriously - i've seen some fucked bikes in the past)


Yes, the bandit is a 'detuned' version, and to be 'technically correct' mine is out of tune. But either way, its quite noticeable when I'm sitting behind Dare here, who has the exact same engine, and he's changing gear at about 10k and is accelerating faster than me no matter where I change.

is he clutching it? does his bike+rider weigh less? are aerodynamics also coming into play?

I've led one of these rides entirely on an fxr150 - dont try to tell me that had more powar than the 250s behind me;)

tbh i don't remember what the bandit was like, but your across has a good bottom end for an IL4 250 - perhaps you'll be quicker on a twistier road where 40-80 acceleration is more important than 80 -120? it's a sacrifice i make riding a 400 vs a 600; sure my 100-200 time is comparitively shite, but speed through corners and the whole gearbox/power curve combo keep me faster in the 30-100 territory, which on an NZ road is where all the fun is to be had (without losing your licence too!)

(and whatever happened to riding your own ride?:( if katman saw this thread....)


I think the Across' missed that period. 1995 and onwards CBR250s were 40hp...

my old 89 gsxr250 was 45hp :bleh:

fark she was a screamer too! past 17krpm the rings didn't work to well and she blew smoke:2thumbsup:

[PirateJafa]

right, so for any of those learners trying to catch up they have to do more than 100 or they'll constantly be losing you ;)
ride your own ride etc etc
(otherwise it's a race)

After having put up with the pace going up SH16 to Wellsford, it was agreed that those of us going back down SH16 would do whatever speeds we were comfortable at, and meet at Kaukop. 'Course, this wasn't even a dedicated learner ride anyway.

I don't *think* that any of us were trying to "keep up" with anyone else. But at the end of the day, we ain't their bloody mother.


ALso, squiggs, the dotted clutch cover is not a 100% thing, that was merely a model variant as opposed to a direct link to the hp

Yes, it was a model variant. However they changed the clutch covers at the same time that they restricted the power to 40hp. Ergo, unless a owner has changed their clutch cover (epic crash damage?) it is a pretty safe way of telling.

Edit: Oh and wtf are you doing Dare, changing at 10thou RPM? VTEC's (Well, VVT on the Bandits, but I digress) has only just kicked in there bro!

[jono035]

yeah, my point was that being completely fucked might have more of an effect than the 5 ponies you lost at the factory. (seriously - i've seen some fucked bikes in the past)

To be down 5hp it probably wouldn't need to be particularly fucked, just old. I'd be surprised if mine was anywhere close to 40hp, that's for sure.

[Dare]

Yes, the bandit is a 'detuned' version, and to be 'technically correct' mine is out of tune. But either way, its quite noticeable when I'm sitting behind Dare here, who has the exact same engine, and he's changing gear at about 10k and is accelerating faster than me no matter where I change.
We should test this. PS. considering yours has done ~20k and mines done ~60k I'm pretty chuffed!


is he clutching it? does his bike+rider weigh less? are aerodynamics also coming into play?
I think maybe my gearing is different, he has fairing so is good for 180 I think, mine doesn't get much past 170 afaik (tested on a private track of course ;)) (Indicated)


And the whole gearbox/power curve combo keep me faster in the 30-100 territory, which on an NZ road is where all the fun is to be had (without losing your licence too!)
I <3 the bandits rev range, 3rd between 10-16k and you never run out of fun :D This is why I want an SV650 over a ZX6r, corner awesomeness. Too bad they usually look a bit blah.


Edit: Oh and wtf are you doing Dare, changing at 10thou RPM? VTEC's (Well, VVT on the Bandits, but I digress) has only just kicked in there bro!
My bike is vvt-less =( But I think Wade is referring to my town/cruise riding.
Usually I only see 13k+ on onramps, my guess is I'm doing it wrong? Like this guy.

[Real_Wolf]

head down is so much faster than your knee man.

Also, my main power loss is from the last crash, before that it was fairly zippy and could keep up fine, either way I think the engine needs a bit of looking at.

Also, it should be good for 180, except my 6th gears ratio isn't strong enough. Back when the bike was revving out fine, I could reach 160 maybe 170 on downhill, topping out 6th gear. It has the power to go further but its gearing is such that it doesn't get much faster.

And yes, his changing at 10k is a rough estimate, and its just 'idling' away from lights sort of thing, I don't mean in a gassing it thing, but just revving mine out while he changes for a regular not-pushing it style ride and they are about equal.

[Squiggles]

head down is so much faster than your knee man.

Also, my main power loss is from the last crash, before that it was fairly zippy and could keep up fine, either way I think the engine needs a bit of looking at.

Also, it should be good for 180, except my 6th gears ratio isn't strong enough. Back when the bike was revving out fine, I could reach 160 maybe 170 on downhill, topping out 6th gear.

I think you lot need to go put your l plates back on. Its a fairly safe bet that your technique is all over the place and ya riding based more on luck than ability.

[Dare]

I think you lot need to go put your l plates back on. Its a fairly safe bet that your technique is all over the place and ya riding based more on luck than ability.
Meh, probably, that's why I'm getting a mentor :bye:

[Squiggles]

Meh, probably, that's why I'm getting a mentor :bye:

A mentor isnt going to change the "meh" attitude. Thats all on you.

[Dare]

A mentor isnt going to change the "meh" attitude. Thats all on you.
My 'meh' attitude is towards your assumption about my riding, not my riding itself. My attitude towards my riding is to always, always improve. To know that you would have to a. know me and b. watch me ride.

[Squiggles]

My 'meh' attitude is towards your assumption about my riding, not my riding itself. My attitude towards my riding is to always, always improve. To know that you would have to a. know me and b. watch me ride.

Rep suggests i fall close to the mark with my assumptions. Take my point re technique and work to improve it.

Yes i can be a cunt.

[Dare]

Rep suggests i fall close to the mark with my assumption. Take my point re technique and go improve it.
If you have specific points on my riding then I always appreciate feedback, after all self evaluation is one of the hardest kinds.
What I don't appreciate is blanket statements and destructive criticism, especially about a percieved attitude from people I barely know.
If you actually have a problem with something I did/do then just tell me. If I have a specific area to improve then I will do my best to improve it. It's as simple as that.
For now I'll be reading books, and those articles you linked me (thanks btw).


Yes i can be a cunt.
lolol. Noted. If you can't tell I'm just angry right now. I want to blow up Flash cs4. Stupid **** rotoscoping.

[Squiggles]

If you have specific points on my riding then I always appreciate feedback, after all self evaluation is one of the hardest kinds.
What I don't appreciate is blanket statements and destructive criticism, especially about a percieved attitude from people I barely know.
If you actually have a problem with something I did/do then just tell me. If I have a specific area to improve then I will do my best to improve it. It's as simple as that.
For now I'll be reading books, and those articles you linked me (thanks btw).

Get fired up, get reading. Book yourself in for a RRRS course and something like the ART day, there is another @ Hampton Downs with HMCC in November (see Attachment).
I'd say come for a ride but i've got study to do :(

[Dare]

Get fired up, get reading. Book yourself in for a RRRS course and something like the ART day, there is another @ Hampton Downs with HMCC in November (see Attachment).
Thx, I'll look into those. Also intend to do a dirt riding course at some point.


I'd say come for a ride but i've got study to do :(
Sadly likewise, maybe another time.

[Slyer]

Stop being a cunt squiggly.

[PirateJafa]

Stop being a wimp squiggly.

[Ragingrob]

Stop being a n00b squiggly.

[Squiggles]

Stop being a n00b squiggly.

Stop sh4gg1ing Jafa Rob.

[Ragingrob]

Stop sh4gg1ing Hanne Rob.


I hear she gets back on Friday... First stop... Karaka :Oops:

[Squiggles]

I hear she gets back on Friday... First stop... Karaka :Oops:

That might require you to do something on a Friday, very uncanny :lol:

[Ragingrob]

That might require you to do something on a Friday, very uncanny :lol:

Well after my oil change the lube will be flowing freely :innocent:

[Squiggles]

Well after my oil change the lube will be flowing freely :innocent:

What happens between you and daisy is none of my business :lol::lol:

[Ragingrob]

What happens between you and daisy is none of my business :lol::lol:

Then why did I find your hidden camera in my room? :jerry:

[Squiggles]

Then why did I find your hidden camera in my room? :jerry:

You live in the barn? :gob: It was purely scientific i swear!

/endspam

[Ragingrob]

You live in the barn? :gob: It was purely scientific i swear!

/endspam

/startstudy

[Danae]

lolololol

10char

[Squiggles]

lolololol

10char

Come clean the fridge.

[PirateJafa]

Come clean the fridge.

I'm waiting for Hanne to get back to cook me some damn toasted sammiches like she promised.

[Danae]

Come clean the fridge.

If I say yes you guys are gonna give me shit for ages.

If I say no you guys are gonna give me shit for ages.

[Ragingrob]

If I say yes you guys are gonna give me shit for ages.

If I say no you guys are gonna give me shit for ages.

So so suck your toe, all the way to Mexico, when you're there, cut your hair, and stick it in your underwear.

[Danae]

So so suck your toe, all the way to Mexico, when you're there, cut your hair, and stick it in your underwear.

lol i remember that...XD

[motorbyclist]

My attitude towards my riding is to always, always improve. To know that you would have to a. know me and b. watch me ride.

uh, just to get back on topic, in what aspect are you improving? keeping upright and consistent or faster than your mates?

'cause from what you and wade have been saying so far i can understand squiggles' apparent concern that we're going to have another summer of smc avoidable bins

:dodge:

(btw a dirtbike is imo a fucking great way to learn how to ride a bike, how to crash a bike, and then how to keep the thing from crashing in the first place - post up details of the course and i'm sure others would be keen to join :))

[motorbyclist]

Hampton Downs with HMCC in November (see Attachment).

fark for 80 bucks it even includes advice on machine setup!

we can haz SMC subsidy?

EDIT: damn can't commit until uni releases the exam schedule!

[Squiggles]

fark for 80 bucks it even includes advice on machine setup!

we can haz SMC subsidy?

EDIT: damn can't commit until uni releases the exam schedule!

Grant form is here mr Safety Officer (http://web.ausa.auckland.ac.nz/images/stories/File/clubs/Grants%20Application%20Form%202009.doc)

[pocketcracker]

Agian good ryd , But agreed the roads only seem to get better more twistie and fun from wellsford Upward via the mangawai back road ,

Yea another ride is in order ! Specially for those who want to learn more and just basicly ride ina safe enviroment , Im more than happy to tag along at the back , middle ,front where ever said person / persons are most comfortable .. and give pointers ect as requested. I DONT GIVE ADVICE UNLESS ASKED. as im not a prick Nor is my name Raj ! HEHEHEHE

And just because i got past the pack at more than 200k Balanced on 1 wheel Im not a circus monkey ! .. And Dont try it unless ya Reg with the nz circus ..

And andrew no excuse this next ryd you better b there with ya Lusty misses !

Have i covered everything .. ??? I think not ...

BARN SEX ? do i ned to sign up or pay on the day ?

[Dare]

BARN SEX ? do i ned to sign up or pay on the day ?

It's a subscription service. Plus a disclaimer for the webcams, but you do get free membership to wholetthedogsout.com

[Dare]

uh, just to get back on topic, in what aspect are you improving? keeping upright and consistent or faster than your mates?

'cause from what you and wade have been saying so far i can understand squiggles' apparent concern that we're going to have another summer of smc avoidable bins

:dodge:

(btw a dirtbike is imo a fucking great way to learn how to ride a bike, how to crash a bike, and then how to keep the thing from crashing in the first place - post up details of the course and i'm sure others would be keen to join :))
Tbh I only joke about riding with Wade because I'm known him for ages and it's how I deal with his annoyingness :sweatdrop

I used to sail lazers years ago (and more recently windsurfing) and they were pretty hairy things at times (try jibing in 20kt+ winds when you weigh 55kg) so I know about racing your own race.

When I say improve I mean almost every corner I am trying to push inwards with my knee, push down with my inside hand, push down on the outside peg, get the best line of sight, never let off the throttle halfway through, be aware of the apex even if i dont use it, be aware of oil spills, escape routes and traffic etc etc. Until it all becomes second nature. I always check over my shoulder even when just changing lanes, I try to always indicate my intentions and thank people when they pull over when i'm lane splitting. You get the drift, I want to make sure that when some nutter finally does take me out there will be pretty much nothing I can kick myself about later. I also want to make sure that I never get that panic feeling when you turn into a corner and realise you've overcooked it, which is why I don't ride outside my limits on the road, no matter who or what im riding with. That's a lesson hard learned (two minis can testify).

[Real_Wolf]

yeah, Its unlikely we'll bin from 'racing' each other, because simply put if I feel what he does is beyond me I just don't do it, case and point when he suicidally overtakes (which alot of people do).

Still, keen for one of those things, wish I had money

[Dare]

yeah, Its unlikely we'll bin from 'racing' each other, because simply put if I feel what he does is beyond me I just don't do it, case and point when he suicidally overtakes (which alot of people do).

Still, keen for one of those things, wish I had money

Why suicidal? Edit: From what I've seen of your riding you're in no position to talk about overtaking.

[Metalor]

BIt of shit talk goin on I see! Nothing like a good ole punch up to sort out who's right and who's wrong :)

[PirateJafa]

Lulz @ the sudden defensiveness.


Why suicidal? I don't overtake around blind corners and I don't overtake without line of sight in the distance it will take to overtake, that caravan was on the iffy side but at no point did I feel 'if a car comes I'm screwed'.

Rather than thinking "is this passing maneuver safe if a car comes around the corner ahead", I always think "is this passing maneuver safe if a bike comes around the corner ahead, possibly giving their bike a good dose of the gogo juice.

Because it ain't always a slow, docile car oncoming.


If I say yes you guys are gonna give me shit for ages.

If I say no you guys are gonna give me shit for ages.

So say yes. Because if you're going to be copping shite for it anyway, you might as well be copping the flak whilst we are drinking cool beers from the nice clean fridge. ;)

[Dare]

Lulz @ the sudden defensiveness.
Yeah, thought better of it since tbh I know I'm too impatient, I'm training myself to wait for overtake lanes & long long straights rather than gas it in the shorter ones. This is my last comment on this subject.

Rather than thinking "is this passing maneuver safe if a car comes around the corner ahead", I always think "is this passing maneuver safe if a bike comes around the corner ahead, possibly giving their bike a good dose of the gogo juice.
That's a really good point. or a work van on the wrong side of the road. Repped

[jono035]

Yeah, thought better of it since tbh I know I'm too impatient, I'm training myself to wait for overtake lanes & long long straights rather than gas it in the shorter ones. This is my last comment on this subject.

That's a really good point. or a work van on the wrong side of the road. Repped

Driving around up north I always used to try visualize what would happen if a car came through a corner at a fair bit higher than the speed limit while I was overtaking. Similar idea with the bike.

One of the things you have to be aware of when driving outside the currently defined legal limits is not only the effect that the extra speed has on your reaction times and abilities, but also how it affects situations that others may have put themselves in. If you carry a heap more speed through a corner than the majority of road users, be prepared to encounter someone else doing what would usually be considered a 'safe' overtaking manoeuvre that has now become marginal. In short, be ready to get on the brakes and ditch it if you have to.

[Real_Wolf]

:P, its not just you, in comparison with most riders I see on the road your fairly tame. That being said, I personally would not do some of the manouvers you do simply because I see them as unsafe, I don't particularily care what you see them as.

But on that general subject, alot of the things I do I consider slightly crazy, as in overtaking/lane splitting points, yet over half the bikes I see on the road seem to do even worse things, like lane splitting between two moving lanes of traffic goign at about 70 or 80, one lane change and your stuffed, your in the blind spot of quite a few cars while lanesplitting too, not really that smart.

Or overtaking stupidly, round blind corners, etc. So many times I've looked at an overtake, say the caravan on that ride back from wellsford, gone "hmm, that seemed clear", gotten to the point where I'd be alongside and a car is just coming. Might still have ended up fine, might have gotten screwed, but always end up thinking "glad that I actually wait for a sizeable gap that I can definetely see"

[Danae]

And I don't have the power to overtake cars anyway so i haven't had any practise :shit:

[Danae]

So say yes. Because if you're going to be copping shite for it anyway, you might as well be copping the flak whilst we are drinking cool beers from the nice clean fridge. ;)

You guys are gonna owe me a whole box of lion red

[Metalor]

You guys talk a whole load of shit sometimes... Just fucking ride.

[pocketcracker]

Amen +10 ..... MMMM Pie !

[Ragingrob]

K enough shit talk huh.

If I see anyone riding like a fucktard on a ride I've organised they can fuck off.

Not saying any of you did (As we were held up in Wellsford so didn't even see ya), just putting it out there.

[Metalor]

Good on you mate, you put that out there!

[Ragingrob]

Good on you mate, you put that out there!

I'll whip something else out soon enough :yes:

[Metalor]

Lookin' forward to it!

[Hiflyer]

I'll whip something else out soon enough :yes:

Oh god... haha

Whens the next ride? My bikes getting fixed this Friday so I'll be keen!

[Ragingrob]

Oh god... haha

Whens the next ride? My bikes getting fixed this Friday so I'll be keen!

How does Saturday or Sunday sound this weekend? Meant to clear up for some sunshine I hear :sunny:

Not sure bout my plans but feel free to post up a thread saying you're keen for a ride this weekend and see who's interested and go from there :yes:

Depending on when I can swap some brake pads in I could well be keen for another ride this weekend :scooter:

[Hiflyer]

How does Saturday or Sunday sound this weekend? Meant to clear up for some sunshine I hear :sunny:

Not sure bout my plans but feel free to post up a thread saying you're keen for a ride this weekend and see who's interested and go from there :yes:

Depending on when I can swap some brake pads in I could well be keen for another ride this weekend :scooter:

I'd most likely be keen for sunday.


hey does anyone know the site for proper weather forecasts? Metvuw.co.nz or sumthng like that??

EDIT: That's the one.. dw people

[Ragingrob]

I'd most likely be keen for sunday.


hey does anyone know the site for proper weather forecasts? Metvuw.co.nz or sumthng like that??

EDIT: That's the one.. dw people

That's the one. Metalor would be amped for sunday I'd be guessing too.

[Hiflyer]

This is the forecast for sunday at 12, looks alright.

I'll post up a thread later on in the week if I'm keen


http://www.metvuw.co.nz/forecast/forecast1.php?type=rain&region=nz&tim=120

[Ryan432]

Id probably be keen for a ride on sunday, I don't think ive been on an SMC ride yet..

[Metalor]

That's the one. Metalor would be amped for sunday I'd be guessing too.

Yea mate, keen for Sunday aaas! I gotta be careful now though... only 10 demerits left :(

[pocketcracker]

DRAGZ this sunday BITCHES @! ...

[Ragingrob]

Yea mate, keen for Sunday aaas! I gotta be careful now though... only 10 demerits left :(

Lol dude slow down! Or choose the time and place wisely :bash:

Yep I'm keen for a ride Sunday if the weather's any good.

EDIT : But I can't be fucked organising it so someone else can have the honour.

[motorbyclist]

Grant form is here mr Safety Officer (http://web.ausa.auckland.ac.nz/images/stories/File/clubs/Grants%20Application%20Form%202009.doc)

shit

:doh:

[Metalor]

If the weather is good and my funds are good ($20 gas for a decent ride +money for beer, food, coffee wherever we stop) I'm definitely up for a ride. Where would you guys prefer to ride? Meet at Westgate then down coatesville-riverhead, through to kaukapakapa then to warkworth, stop for a beer/coffee/food then welsford and back down SH16?

Did this last Friday and it was a fantastic ride.

[Ragingrob]

Just did 16 on Sat :doh:

[Hiflyer]

If the weather is good and my funds are good ($20 gas for a decent ride +money for beer, food, coffee wherever we stop) I'm definitely up for a ride. Where would you guys prefer to ride? Meet at Westgate then down coatesville-riverhead, through to kaukapakapa then to warkworth, stop for a beer/coffee/food then welsford and back down SH16?

Did this last Friday and it was a fantastic ride.

KEEN

Don't wanna crank it too fast though, haven't ridden a bike in 2 months or so and dunno how confident I'll be,

oh and also I cant afford a ticket. ...


EDIT: NEW THREAD THOUGH

[Ragingrob]

KEEN

Don't wanna crank it too fast though, haven't ridden a bike in 2 months or so and dunno how confident I'll be,

oh and also I cant afford a ticket. ...


EDIT: NEW THREAD THOUGH

Speeding's for pussies anyway

[Metalor]

Yea, I'm not gonna be speeding... got myself into trouble doing that too much of late.

[motorbyclist]

holy shite so i just read through what is required to apply for a grant; AUSA is full of shit.

Squiggles, I need a detailed memberlist showing who's a student and who isn't, who's paid how much, a fucking 2009 budget and summary of all our capital/assets etc etc plus minutes from our last meeting

I then need to write a short essay bullshitting about how this reflects the theme of inclusion and diversity within the university student culture.

Then, provided it is all in by the deadline in october, they'll hold an interview to assess if the money will go to a good use.

If we can be fucked doing all that, they'll put money into our bank account. We'll need a bank account, and it'll need to be audited....

This jumping through hoops annoys me greatly - How many people are seriously keen considering it's in the middle of exams?

Oh, and I don't have time to do any of this; so it will proceed at SMC pace, miss the deadline, and no moneys for us anyway.

[shingo]

And now we know why there was never any attempt to get money for a track day :laugh:

[Danae]

Wow....fuck that.

[Squiggles]

Oh, and I don't have time to do any of this; so it will proceed at SMC pace, miss the deadline, and no moneys for us anyway.

And in the event we do get it granted i have to pay for it then AUSA reimburses me :yes:
However should you feel the desire to actually complete that form, i can provide you with the RRRS grant as a benchmark for the bullshitting :rockon:

[jono035]

You don't get money for free. Any grant is much the same usually, you need to demonstrate that you are actually responsible and going to use the money in the way that you say you will.

I'm not surprised and to be honest I would have been a bit shocked if it was anything else. All they want is to show the club has a proper fiscal structure, good record keeping and a solid idea of what to do with the money.

[retro asian]

who's paid how much, a fucking 2009 budget and summary of all our capital/assets etc etc plus minutes from our last meeting



That actually sounds easy for free money. Don't you guys have any accounting/B-commerce students? Or is everyone doing Mechatronics? :dodge:

[Metalor]

What are you trying to swindle AUSA into paying for?

[PirateJafa]

QQ

QQ

QQ

Oh, and I don't have time to do any of this; so it will proceed at SMC pace, miss the deadline, and no moneys for us anyway.

So why the hell did you run for the position if you knew you wouldn't have any time for doing anything as part of it? Because everyone would of course find it perfectly acceptable to only get one issue of Craccum every two months because the editor took the job and then was "too busy".

Now stop bitching. Kick Dan (our treasurer, if you've forgotten) and tell him he has a deadline of two weeks to get our budget sorted and a copy of it in your hand. Kick Dushy (our secretary) and tell him he has two weeks to get our minutes sorted and a copy of them in your hand. Kick Stephen (our president) and tell him he has two weeks to get you a full and complete copy of our memberlist. And then kick yourself in the skull because ALL you have to do is a single-page short essay asking for some green stuff.

Clearly you have epically failed done very well at that Management paper you were bitching about. :Pokey:

[Ixion]

You don't get money for free. Any grant is much the same usually, you need to demonstrate that you are actually responsible and going to use the money in the way that you say you will.

I'm not surprised and to be honest I would have been a bit shocked if it was anything else. All they want is to show the club has a proper fiscal structure, good record keeping and a solid idea of what to do with the money.

All? All? :killingme: :rofl: :killingme:

We're :buggerd:

Proper fiscal structure? El Presidente sticks the gold coins in his pocket, isn't that good enough.
Good record keeping? Shit, does SMC have any accountancy student members?
Good idea what to do with the money? Ah, now THAT one I can answer :drinkup::drinkup: and more :drinkup:

Seriously, Can't you just copy last years? Or, failing that, do what all good accountants do, and make it up!

Budget and balance sheet are easy enough, bearing in mind that the SMC doesn't HAVE any assets (unless you count Conelius as an asset), if you get stuck just tell em how many members there are in theory and I'll create one.

[Ixion]

From the grant thingy


The Grants Committee also looks favourably on clubs that are organised, fiscally responsible, punctual, actively recruit members, fundraise, are generally active the entire year and will benefit significantly from being awarded a grant


Not a hope in hell! :rofl:

Has the SMC reaffiliated itself. Says you have to do that by May. And supply audited copy of accounts.

[Squiggles]

Now stop bitching. Kick Dan (our treasurer, if you've forgotten) and tell him he has a deadline of two weeks to get our budget sorted and a copy of it in your hand. Kick Dushy (our secretary) and tell him he has two weeks to get our minutes sorted and a copy of them in your hand. Kick Stephen (our president) and tell him he has two weeks to get you a full and complete copy of our memberlist. And then kick yourself in the skull because ALL you have to do is a single-page short essay asking for some green stuff.

Assume.

I have up to date copies of all those things. :clap:

[ital916]

So why the hell did you run for the position if you knew you wouldn't have any time for doing anything as part of it? Because everyone would of course find it perfectly acceptable to only get one issue of Craccum every two months because the editor took the job and then was "too busy".

Now stop bitching. Kick Dan (our treasurer, if you've forgotten) and tell him he has a deadline of two weeks to get our budget sorted and a copy of it in your hand. Kick Dushy (our secretary) and tell him he has two weeks to get our minutes sorted and a copy of them in your hand. Kick Stephen (our president) and tell him he has two weeks to get you a full and complete copy of our memberlist. And then kick yourself in the skull because ALL you have to do is a single-page short essay asking for some green stuff.

Clearly you have epically failed done very well at that Management paper you were bitching about. :Pokey:

Stephen has a copy of the minutes. I went to type them up after the last AGM and he had done it. Next AGM I will take the minutes. If club members wish, I will be happy to take minutes at chillers if there is a portion of the time where official club business is being discussed.

I vote that andrew still kicks himself in the head though...just for a "laff"

[Rayray401]

...a fucking 2009 budget and summary of all our capital/assets etc etc plus minutes from our last meeting

.

The SMC has a budget and a fiscal structure? :blink:

[motorbyclist]

All they want is to show the club has a proper fiscal structure, good record keeping and a solid idea of what to do with the money.

well we've got the last part right. it's the rest that's the problem - i remember squigs announcing a few weeks ago we finally had a bank account!


So why the hell did you run for the position if you knew you wouldn't have any time for doing anything as part of it?

You all elected me! Do i look like a fundraising co-ordinator?

And i didn't realise i'd be quite this flat out right now.

My main bitch is how much beurocratic red tape has to be waded through - if we had a short notice event for which we needed funding (or the deadline was this month instead) we simply wouldn't be able to get it.



The SMC has a budget and a fiscal structure? :blink:

no. We dont.

[motorbyclist]

Assume.

I have up to date copies of all those things. :clap:


And in the event we do get it granted i have to pay for it then AUSA reimburses me :yes:
However should you feel the desire to actually complete that form, i can provide you with the RRRS grant as a benchmark for the bullshitting :rockon:

well you have my email address.....



I'm not surprised and to be honest I would have been a bit shocked if it was anything else.

I'd be a bit shocked if it was a "sign here, receive money" type deal also, but what they have is imo way over the top.

mostly it is the crap about diversity and inclusion. that crap always annoys me because it somehow implies that we give a shit as to what colour/race/religion our members are, and that going to a sporting event or training course or buying sports uniforms etc is in my view, completely unrelated. (also comes back to the whole case of how we can't have true equality in society if certain groups are differentiated by law for preferential treatment - things like the suggested female quota for corporate boards does nothing to help women but improve the statistics; in the eyes of their male colleagues they're not there on merit but to fill a quota, even if that isn't the case! - read this or last week's debate column)

furthermore, in regards to jafas comments, there's a deadline and i'll be relying on dan (currently hospitalised iirc) and the infamous squiggles to supply info.

I had assumed (yes, bad idea but not always) that i'd be creating all these documents myself.

however, being able to re-write the last one will make it much easier ;)

[jono035]

mostly it is the crap about diversity and inclusion

Oh yeah, that part is a crock of it, that's for sure.

[Real_Wolf]

... You all elected me! Do i look like a fundraising co-ordinator? ...


Wait wait wait wait wait wait... wait...... wait.......... wait........ This isn't my batman glass.

what I meant to say is weren't you voted in as the SMC safety officer? Shouldn't something such as this be directly within your jurisdiction (along with ital there being secretary sitting and taking your dictation).

I always have been so confused about ethnic diversity. Why is it that everyone was going "omg, look at America, they voted in a BLACK president, amazing". Who cares if he's black.....

Or another one I love, Maori seats, Maori rights, its like segregation. Lets make all the Maori's fit in here, and all the non-Maori fit in over there, so each has seperate rights and allowances.

Best of all is the 'scholorships' stuff, where you have Polynesian scholarships, Maori scholarships, Female scholarships, etc. Wheres the straight white male scholarships I ask you? No, should one of those exist it'd be racist/sexist.

I want to go into womenspace, or have a menspace (course we'd need a women, or a feminine man to clean it), kinda sexist for there to be such a thing at uni hmm?

[Real_Wolf]

Stephen has a copy of the minutes. I went to type them up after the last AGM and he had done it. Next AGM I will take the minutes. If club members wish, I will be happy to take minutes at chillers if there is a portion of the time where official club business is being discussed.

I vote that andrew still kicks himself in the head though...just for a "laff"

Does making duncan crack count as official club business? Cause that sorta thing is definetely worth being on the minutes

[Danae]

I want to go into womenspace, or have a menspace (course we'd need a women, or a feminine man to clean it), kinda sexist for there to be such a thing at uni hmm?

There's a womenspace?!

Bet it's retarded. And pink.

Menspace would look exactly like an old style bar with every beer ever on tap and motorsports playing all the time. Like that lotto ad where the mother-in-law comes over and the guy retreats into his man cave and gets a pie thrown at him and he catches it.

[Ooky]

MMMmmmmm air pie:drool:

[Danae]

The pie being airbourne causes it to cool ever so slightly, becoming the perfect temperature for om nom-ing. The spinning action causes the cheese to spread out throughout the pie instead of being bunched up at one end. Perfect cheese distribution is attained.

[Squiggles]

The pie being airbourne causes it to cool ever so slightly, becoming the perfect temperature for om nom-ing. The spinning action causes the cheese to spread out throughout the pie instead of being bunched up at one end. Perfect cheese distribution is attained.

You were clearly a man in a past life.

[Danae]

You were clearly a man in a past life.

Should I be offended? :mellow:

[Hiflyer]

The pie being airbourne causes it to cool ever so slightly, becoming the perfect temperature for om nom-ing. The spinning action causes the cheese to spread out throughout the pie instead of being bunched up at one end. Perfect cheese distribution is attained.


You were clearly a man in a past life.

from the few posts I have read... I may agree :lol:

[PirateJafa]

Should I be offended? :mellow:

Well clearly you commited a truely heinous act at some point to have been cursed upon your reincarnation into such a inferior lifeform. :Pokey:


Edit: So take it as you will, lol.

Edit Edit: Maybe you were Stalin? He had the manliest moustache of the 20th century. Although Bismarck had the manliest moustache of all time.

[Danae]

<img src="http://i27.tinypic.com/29x6eea.jpg"></img>

[PirateJafa]

Forget the windmill. His glasses are made of a fucking TWIG.

[Danae]

Holy shit they are! :Pokey:

[Danae]

So about twigs...chimpanzees use them to eat termites. You know what else eats termites? Anteaters. They eat Ants too.

<img src="http://i25.tinypic.com/15yelbq.jpg"></img>

Edit: so about SMC fiscal structure or lack thereof...

oh wait, that wasn't the topic of the thread

[PirateJafa]

I'll see your anteater and raise you one Bigass Motherfucking Snake.

<img src="http://funkmagnet.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/anaconda.jpg">

[motorbyclist]

problem with menspace is it requires dancing girls and scantily claid maids, negating the whole idea behind womenspace


The pie being airbourne causes it to cool ever so slightly, becoming the perfect temperature for om nom-ing. The spinning action causes the cheese to spread out throughout the pie instead of being bunched up at one end. Perfect cheese distribution is attained.

and clearly pie serving girls will be attending too



and OMG BEST FOURTH YEAR DESIGN PROJECT EVAR!!!1!!

the automatic pie thrower; it detects hunger and launches pies where neccessary with the perfect amount of spin etc to even contents and ensure proper internal temperature for consumption:clap:

[Danae]

XD

Yeah? Well Walligator will pwn all of you! Prepare for terrible scaley doom!

<img src="http://i29.tinypic.com/1zp0405.jpg"></img>

His incredible camouflaging abilities will make your head explode!!

[Ragingrob]

What the FUCK

happened to this thread

:lol:

[Ixion]

Looks like a fairly normal SMC thread to me. For SMC standards of normal.

[Ragingrob]

Looks like a fairly normal SMC thread to me. For SMC standards of normal.

Fuck that shit well I'm going for a ride :headbang:

[Real_Wolf]

A ride into the chiller? no wait, you'd never do that

[Ragingrob]

So I guess noone's riding tomorrow? Highflyer?

[ital916]

You were clearly a man in a past life.

Whats this past life business....danaes a guy right?

Bit of an interesting guys name but no wierder than courtney.

Wait!....wait.......I think I confuzled myself. Danae is the girl and andrew is the guy, easy mistake to make. I honestly believed that your parents were just having a bit of fun with the names.

[Metalor]

Whats this past life business....danaes a guy right?

Bit of an interesting guys name but no wierder than courtney.

Wait!....wait.......I think I confuzled myself. Danae is the girl and andrew is the guy, easy mistake to make. I honestly believed that your parents were just having a bit of fun with the names.

Even weirder with my dick in your mouth!

[Metalor]

So I guess noone's riding tomorrow? Highflyer?

Weather is supposed to be a bit cummy tomorrow.... might be for the best as I've got $70 to last me till thursday...


If the day looks good at about 10am tomorrow send me a txt so we can hopefully meet in westgate by 11am. Any of you other bugger who want a ride PM for my number, no dirty txts though cos my mum checks my messages (that is actually a joke, but would be kinda hot if she did. You cunts would love that shit.)

Anyway, back on track, if weather is good, send me a text by 10am to meet in westgate around 11am. Peace out.

[Hiflyer]

Weather is supposed to be a bit cummy tomorrow.... might be for the best as I've got $70 to last me till thursday...


If the day looks good at about 10am tomorrow send me a txt so we can hopefully meet in westgate by 11am. Any of you other bugger who want a ride PM for my number, no dirty txts though cos my mum checks my messages (that is actually a joke, but would be kinda hot if she did. You cunts would love that shit.)

Anyway, back on track, if weather is good, send me a text by 10am to meet in westgate around 11am. Peace out.


Na f that, only just got up, and weather isn't that gr8 and I don't feel like hardening up.

[Slyer]

Well I'm going on a ride with a bunch of cruiser riders. :P

[Ragingrob]

Well I'm going on a ride with a bunch of cruiser riders. :P

Shame.

10char

[Danae]

Whats this past life business....danaes a guy right?

Why do you keep wishing I had a cock, Dushy? Is there something you'd like to tell us?

[Ragingrob]

Why do you keep wishing I had a cock, Dushy? Is there something you'd like to tell us?

I don't think we need to be told :shutup:

[Metalor]

Ha, i didn't end up going for a ride today anyway. Weather was shit, and it's now 5:21 and i've only just managed to get out of bed, still feeling hungover.

Raj's party was pretty good though!

[Danae]

Raj's party was pretty good though!

I saw the pics, sufficiently disturbing XD

[motorbyclist]

http://www.hamiltonmcc.org.nz/news.php?id=anytime479e7f9db8f86

ah fuckit <_<

still look at getting an smc grant pre-approved for any upcoming training events though

[blossoming]

I would be keen for some training events eh.

[Slyer]

It rained. </tenchar>

[Ixion]

It does that. Sneaky.

[Danae]

It is still raining. Bring on spring!! I needs moar rides and moar practise (when I'm not sick) :crazy:

[retro asian]

A little rain never hurt.
But when it started pouring down today, I ignored my manly ego and hid in the VTNZ driveway (The Strand) for 15 minutes....
I think it was the smart thing to do.