Howdy - StoneY

[StoneY]

Hey there
Back into riding after not having had bikes for a few years, suddenly find myself with a GSXR1100 and Ducati 750ss, and absolutely lovin every minute back in the wind
Just thought I'd say hi and start looking round for fun rides and other to ride with
:mellow:

[denefoster]

Congrats :) Look like you have some nice toys to get back into it with.

Come play with the BEARs,

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1129235069

If you're keen for a meet + ride.

Don't forget to get you takas time in 'fore the roadworks start too. =\

[Swoop]

Welcome to the madhouse that is KB!

:ride:

[MyGSXF]

Back into riding after not having had bikes for a few years, suddenly find myself with a GSXR1100 and Ducati 750ss,

Hi there. Welcome to KB!! :Punk:

I would strongly urge you to contact Andrew & Lynne at Roadsafe

www.roadsafe.co.nz

& book in to do a refresher course!! :niceone: Given that you have been off bikes for some time & are now riding 2 very powerful missiles.. :eek: it would be VERY beneficial for you to update yourself

Proper cornering, counter-steering, proper braking technique & emergency braking, hazard avoidance, & slow speed control are some of the main topics.

I have been participating in & helping to run the courses here in Nelson for the past 4 years now & to be honest.. it is very scary seeing the level of skill (or serious lack of it) when people first start practicing the above topics. :eek5: It is a completely different story when they leave the course however (thank god!!!!!). Their competence & confidence have improved dramatically. They can do a very effective & safe emergency stop. Their chances of having an accident are significantly reduced.. & they go home grinning from ear to ear!! :D

As do I.. knowing those 40 people we trained over the weekend.. are now SO much safer on the road!!!!!! :scooter:

Having all the good flash namby gear might save your skin & bones.. but good TRAINING might save your life!!! :first:

[StoneY]

Cheers and thanks for the warm welcome.

I kept my skills up with rentals and borrows over the barren years, and re-entered on a GSX600F which was almost immediately 'not enough' to keep me happy hehe

Been back on road since Feb when I got the 600, but only had the Gixxer for 8 weeks and the Duke for 2, and ride in/out of city daily for work

And yep I spent some time on the Taka's this weekend on both bikes...musta crossed 6x.... seeing the weather was perfect!
Met a great bunch of Duke owners (and others) on hilltop too.

:Punk: