Laxed out rides

**ckai** · 15th November 2012, 15:14

Originally Posted by Murray

Whats dial up?? I've tried tightening the strings between the cans but that hasnt helped???

Is it the cotton string or the upgraded nylon? The nylon is at least 5/8ths faster.

**carver** · 15th November 2012, 18:32

when you see the kms of cheese cutters on the waikato expressway, give some thought to me building them

**rideon** · 18th November 2012, 10:21

Originally Posted by Murray

Whats dial up?? I've tried tightening the strings between the cans but that hasnt helped???

you know the older you get, the bigger the cans you need -try that

**Murray** · 20th November 2012, 10:14

RIDE FOR SUNDAY. Its in the Calendar

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/ca...day=2012-11-25

Saturday 24 Fine spells and a few showers. Light winds.
Sunday 25 Fine with light winds.

**mikemike104** · 23rd November 2012, 23:22

I forget if it ever had its own thread, if so I can't find it.. does anyone have a link or info on the ACC sponsored ride day in December in Hamilton, I remember its over 2 days (weekend, perhaps the 15th - 16th?). A mate just bought a bike and I was planning on going with him.

**big john** · 24th November 2012, 13:14

These days the wife & I ride a trike (2000 Vulcan), always looking for a laid back cruize...Give me a yell.

**slofox** · 25th November 2012, 08:42

I don't start work until 3.00pm tomorrow (Monday). Anyone interested in a ride in the am sometime?

**STJim** · 25th November 2012, 09:22

Originally Posted by mikemike104

I forget if it ever had its own thread, if so I can't find it.. does anyone have a link or info on the ACC sponsored ride day in December in Hamilton, I remember its over 2 days (weekend, perhaps the 15th - 16th?). A mate just bought a bike and I was planning on going with him.

Yes you have the dates right. I am certain that it is actually run by Hamilton City Council. Cost approx $20. I suggest that you phone the Council for more details. Therre are two seperate trainings. You have a choice of either the Saturday or the Sunday.

**Supertwin Don** · 25th November 2012, 13:08

Hi, Guys,

Took longer in Raglan than expected - then got lost in Hamilton trying to find the school, so went home!!

All safe and sound.

May see you Wednesday

**arcane12** · 25th November 2012, 18:00

Originally Posted by STJim

Yes you have the dates right. I am certain that it is actually run by Hamilton City Council. Cost approx $20. I suggest that you phone the Council for more details. Therre are two seperate trainings. You have a choice of either the Saturday or the Sunday.

There was something in the local mag about some sort of training based up at the uni? Have thrown it out in a fit of tidyness

**MystikEagle** · 25th November 2012, 19:35

Originally Posted by arcane12

There was something in the local mag about some sort of training based up at the uni? Have thrown it out in a fit of tidyness

Hamilton motorcycles have the info on that one. 15Th and 16th December

**5150** · 26th November 2012, 05:12

Good ride yesterday and for a well worthy cause too

Nice to meet more smiley faces, and some MAD Harley riders too lol

**ckai** · 26th November 2012, 08:01

Originally Posted by mikemike104

I forget if it ever had its own thread, if so I can't find it.. does anyone have a link or info on the ACC sponsored ride day in December in Hamilton, I remember its over 2 days (weekend, perhaps the 15th - 16th?). A mate just bought a bike and I was planning on going with him.

Right, all the details for this:

As ME said down below it's the 15th or 16th of December at the Uni

15 Dec is for fresh riders so those on learners, restricted or just joined the big leagues and recently got their full. Under 3 years experience and bikes up to 600cc

16 Dec is for Full licence riders more than 3 years experience and who like to hoon around on the death machines known as over 600cc.

Cost = $30
To register call Roadsafe Motorcycle Training 04 232 0110

Source: Out of the local paper that we've keep so mummy dearest can do one of them.

Originally Posted by MystikEagle

Hamilton motorcycles have the info on that one. 15Th and 16th December

How'd you enjoy yesterday? Was it you that busted your bike? If it was you were riding well. Brooke enjoyed it. She said she wish she did it when she started riding like you so she didn't form all her bad habits. Reckons it should be compulsory for everyone starting (I agree). Even those that have been riding a while like the group she was in.

**MystikEagle** · 26th November 2012, 08:50

Originally Posted by ckai

How'd you enjoy yesterday? Was it you that busted your bike? If it was you were riding well. Brooke enjoyed it. She said she wish she did it when she started riding like you so she didn't form all her bad habits. Reckons it should be compulsory for everyone starting (I agree). Even those that have been riding a while like the group she was in.

Yesterday was awesome! I learnt so much! Didn't bust the bike, it just decided it had had enough and started running like shit again... It will be going in for a decent service next week. As well as getting a fork seal done. Damn bike is getting rather expensive now

It is well worth it. I think you would be far better off doing something like that then the basic handling skills. I just wish it was longer, maybe 2 days. That way we could learn more and work on things that were more difficult.

**ckai** · 26th November 2012, 09:42

Originally Posted by MystikEagle

Yesterday was awesome! I learnt so much! Didn't bust the bike, it just decided it had had enough and started running like shit again... It will be going in for a decent service next week. As well as getting a fork seal done. Damn bike is getting rather expensive now

It is well worth it. I think you would be far better off doing something like that then the basic handling skills. I just wish it was longer, maybe 2 days. That way we could learn more and work on things that were more difficult.

That's right, Brooke said your bike was spluttering or something along those lines. Agree that you should have to do something like that instead of BHS. The BHS is "tough" in some aspects (slow-speed stuff) but, lets face it, it's a bit of a joke for real world riding. Funny thing is, if you did the slow speed stuff yesterday, you pretty much have included the test in their. Plus, you get the added benefit of cornering and all the other stuff.

Good you liked it. A heap of people, including Brooke, are apprehensive about jumping on a track to learn. From what Brooke told me there was a bit covered if you were new. There's other advanced courses that make your brain explode with the amount of content they cover in a day. It takes about a week after for you to process all the info from that one day! I think that's the good thing about cramming so much into those training days though. Sure you miss out of working on certain things and forget but if you start practicing straight away, it all comes back to you and it means it'll stay with you. That's my theory anyway

Besides, it makes you wanna go back for more training (and pay them more money) haha