Auckland spanner evening -thurs 26.5.05

[FROSTY]

We have a huge number of new Kbers so its time for another spanner evening.
For those that dont know this is a bit of mbike mechanical training.
[SIZE=4]SORRY FOLKS CANCELLED Time 7.00pm -9pm
Place Motohause -which is right next to Motomail in kingsland.
This one is going to cover the basics that we should all know.
So we wont be building and motors or stripping brakes down.
But we will be covering off the kind of stuff that every biker should know.
If you are attending please let me know and I'll add your name to the list
Ill get the adddress etc sorted this is just to let you lot know its all go.

I PROMISE THIS WILL BE RESCEDULED

[bugjuice]

<center>THIS THURSDAY HAS BEEN CANCELLED</center>

Just had a call from Frosty to say that it's not worked out for Kerry at Motohaus. The event itself has not been cancelled, just postponed. We shall start a new thread to make things clear.

<center>CHECK BACK SOON FOR DETAILS.</center>

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news..

[Waylander]

der we go.
thanx Frosty. :niceone:
Heheh that's right bug leave it for others to orginize.:msn-wink:

Hmmm. I wonder If I'de be able to get the bike up there then yous could teach peaple how to straighten tripple trees and I could get them straightend.

[bugjuice]

Heheh that's right bug leave it for others to orginize.:msn-wink:

Hmmm. I wonder If I'de be able to get the bike up there then yous could teach peaple how to straighten tripple trees and I could get them straightend.
nah, agreed move. With age, comes some wisdom, and he's done them before. I'm just back up for this now, see how it goes and get to know the strings. can't beat experiance tho.

as for straightening triple trees, I'd have to say :spudwhat:
but we/I'll do a more advanced one later on, get onto servicing bikes etc and brakes, based on how this evening goes, cos I haven't been to one of Frosty's do's before

[Waylander]

nah, agreed move. With age, comes some wisdom, and he's done them before. I'm just back up for this now, see how it goes and get to know the strings. can't beat experiance tho.

as for straightening triple trees, I'd have to say :spudwhat:
but we/I'll do a more advanced one later on, get onto servicing bikes etc and brakes, based on how this evening goes, cos I haven't been to one of Frosty's do's before
Lol Fair enough, have fun.

[mikey]

We have a huge number of new Kbers so its time for another spanner evening.
For those that dont know this is a bit of mbike mechanical training.
Date Thursday 12.5.05
Time 7.00pm -9pm
Place Motohause -which is right next to Motomail in kingsland.
This one is going to cover the basics that we should all know.
So we wont be building and motors or stripping brakes down.
But we will be covering off the kind of stuff that every biker should know.
If you are attending please let me know and I'll add your name to the list
Ill get the adddress etc sorted this is just to let you lot know its all go.


how about one in wellington.,

[HDTboy]

How about moving wellington to auckland?

I might come along for a look, it's possible i may even learn something

[pommie girl]

Quick question - have a girlfriend who's also keen to learn - is it ok if she comes along too?

[RiderInBlack]

How about moving wellington to auckland?Cool then we can put both of them in Ozzie and the rest of us Kiwi can enjoy real Kiwi living again:devil2: :killingme :whistle: :wait:

[Badcat]

We have a huge number of new Kbers so its time for another spanner evening.
For those that dont know this is a bit of mbike mechanical training.
Date Thursday 12.5.05
Time 7.00pm -9pm
Place Motohause -which is right next to Motomail in kingsland.
This one is going to cover the basics that we should all know.
So we wont be building and motors or stripping brakes down.
But we will be covering off the kind of stuff that every biker should know.
If you are attending please let me know and I'll add your name to the list
Ill get the adddress etc sorted this is just to let you lot know its all go.

count me in.

ken

[crashe]

We have a huge number of new Kbers so its time for another spanner evening.
For those that dont know this is a bit of mbike mechanical training.
Date Thursday 12.5.05
Time 7.00pm -9pm
Place Motohause -which is right next to Motomail in kingsland.
This one is going to cover the basics that we should all know.
So we wont be building and motors or stripping brakes down.
But we will be covering off the kind of stuff that every biker should know.
If you are attending please let me know and I'll add your name to the list
Ill get the adddress etc sorted this is just to let you lot know its all go.

BUGGAR, BUGGAR, BUGGAR, BUGGAR, BUGGAR....
I can't make it...
I will be lucky if I'm even standing up straight by the 12th...lol.

So Frosty, whenever you organise the next one in say a few months time....
I should be there.

[DEATH_INC.]

Count Draco in too,and I'll come along to hassle kerry when he makes a mistake :devil2:

[justsomeguy]

I'll be the one hassling everyone and asking the stupid questions..........:whistle:

[DEATH_INC.]

Kerry just put a new tyre on the TL tonight.. trying a 180 instead of a 190.
:no: :no: :no:

[Zapf]

I'll be coming along with a spanner :)

[surfchick]

surfchick wants to play with a spanner too.

[Toast]

Gutted...this sounds great, but it just happens to be on my birthday, so the parents will likely want to come to Auckland and shout me dinner...

I've changed my brake pads and oil and filter before...but still don't feel like I know much about these things...can't wait til the next one.



Death.. why not?? I'm just giviing it a go.. seeing if it will change the steering physics of the bike etc... It's only for a few thousand K's anyway.
Kerry said it wont be a problem.. just personal preference.. Whats your thoughts?

I know I'm not Death, but I've got an experience to share...I think much of it depends on what the standard size tyre for that bike was. My CBR250r was running a 140 rear when it should have been a 130...and it was crap when riding on the edges, weaved and had little grip...reason apparently being because the tyre is squeezed up more to fit on to the rim which is too small. Changing down to the recommended size made the bike steer like a dream (relative to before). So if the TL is meant to take a 180 naturally...should be way better. Aside from the rim size thing though, going to a smaller tyre should provide less resistance on turn in and the bikes should be less reluctant to change direction.

I heard that Macadams are old tech and really crap though. Good luck :niceone:

[Sutage]

Ill be there !

Assuming i have a bike of course, read my post and help! :Punk:

[pommie girl]

A pommie girl and her girlfriend.... and they ride bikes!!! :msn-wink: We will all go just to see.... oh wait.. brain first then mouth.:yes:

I'll be there Frosty.. Kerry just put a new tyre on the TL tonight.. trying a 180 instead of a 190.. Michelin Macadam:niceone:


Hmm, should have realised that I needed to clarify that in this case I mean girlfriend as in she is female and she's a friend.... but hey, don't let me intrude on your fantasy... :whistle:

[HDTboy]

If I'm not there, don't fret, i'll be pulling a motor out of my car, not sure which I'll do yet.

[FEINT]

I will try to make it, don't see why I can't. Can only get there at about 8:15 though. I have uni till 8:00.

Thanks Frosty for organising it and Thanks to Kerry for letting us use the place.

I wonder how many bikes we can fit in that place??

[FROSTY]

Hmm, should have realised that I needed to clarify that in this case I mean girlfriend as in she is female and she's a friend.... but hey, don't let me intrude on your fantasy... :whistle:
glad ya cleared that one up for all these testosterone filled fullas.
mind you if it gets em to the evening-fanisise away boys.

[FROSTY]

ok well there a venue and 5 confirmed--who else wants to be there??

[bugjuice]

yeah, why not..

[MagicMarker]

Sounds good, got a whole lot of learning to do, might be there, depends if i can get a ride down, hopefully i can :D

[Ixion]

glad ya cleared that one up for all these testosterone filled fullas.
mind you if it gets em to the evening-fanisise away boys.

No, no the clarification makes the testosterone pump faster (not mine though cos Mrs Ixion wouldn't approve. And I got into enough trouble with that cloud, I'm not looking for any more) . Cos it means that there'll be two *heterosexual* chicks along. And no mention of fella's accompanying them
:D

[pommie girl]

No, no the clarification makes the testosterone pump faster (not mine though cos Mrs Ixion wouldn't approve. And I got into enough trouble with that cloud, I'm not looking for any more) . Cos it means that there'll be two *heterosexual* chicks along. And no mention of fella's accompanying them
:D

Fellas are staying at home. Where they belong - in the kitchen! :yes:

[pyrocam]

Even with the masterful training of my mentor I feel a disturbance in the force compelling me to attend.


to learn, I must go, for ignorance leads to hate, hate leads to speed, speeding on an unmaintained bike leads to a nasty accident involving a wookie


be there with bells on

[Toast]

The TL comes with 190 as standard but the 180 goes on no problem.. its a 6 inch rim so its not a stretch for the tyre.
Yeah the macadam is a bit old in the technology but is still a good tyre none the less, for a sport tourer. Plus it was well priced

TL1000R is a sports tourer? I always thought of them as a bit of an animal. If you're confident using the Macadam though, by all means.

Let us know how it feels using the smaller tyre though, please? Grip, handling and stability? It would be good to know for future.

Cheers :niceone:

[Spaz]

I'm pretty keen to learn some tricks if I'm not forced to learn them earlier. count me in anyhow.

[T.I.E]

me too me too. i'll be there.
what are we covering?

[Badcat]

me too me too. i'll be there.
what are we covering?

how about f suspension settings - forks - oil levels etc
i'm 100 kilos (pure muscle mind) and would like to talk suspension...
but happy to listen to anything..
k

[pyrocam]

Ahhm.
I put it on the calendar.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2005-5-12&c=1

so if someone wants to put up a proper one let me know.

Cheers

[HDTboy]

Put me on the list, silly me i tought it was the thursday just been

[DEATH_INC.]

SM,not the place to discuss tyres,I'll talk about it next time we're out riding....or You could start another 180 vs 190 thread...

[SlashWylde]

Sounds good. Count me in.

[Sutage]

Count me in too.

[SuperDave]

Good on for organising this Frosty :niceone:
Just wondering what more precisely are you planning on covering?

[bugjuice]

*bomp*
we still going to do this Frosty? Giz a call later..

[pommie girl]

My request for info would be the motorbike equivalent of the A, B, C - what do I need to check on a regular basis i.e. before long trips, on a weekly basis, what can I fix myself and what do I need to pay someone to do...

[bugjuice]

My request for info would be the motorbike equivalent of the A, B, C - what do I need to check on a regular basis i.e. before long trips, on a weekly basis, what can I fix myself and what do I need to pay someone to do...
that's pretty much the gist of the evening. It'll be an easy guide of showing you what to do with the simple things that need to be checked regularly. Then we can progress onto slightly more taxing things on another night.

[FROSTY]

BJ mate I just have too much on my plate
The ball is as we say rolling --Ive teed it up with Kerry but he prefers the 13th. Itll all go well but I need you to keep things rolling.
Sorry folks Im just snowed at the mo

[bugjuice]

hey, no worries mate.. just let me know what I need to get on top of to help you out, and I'll keep the spirit going here.. You just get thru what you have to

[Sutage]

So whens this happening? Next weds?

[FEINT]

if it is the 13th it is a Friday. If its the 12th like originally planned, it will be a Thursday.

:yes:

[Krayy]

I'll be there!!

P.S. Hey Frosty, can you truck along one of your paddock stands for a fitting??

[FEINT]

Who said its the 13th?? If it is then I'm out. workin that night.. unless I bring the ambulance to this night.. could do with a clean.

refer to frosty's post below:


BJ mate I just have too much on my plate
The ball is as we say rolling --Ive teed it up with Kerry but he prefers the 13th. Itll all go well but I need you to keep things rolling.
Sorry folks Im just snowed at the mo

[pommie girl]

Yeah, I'm out too if it's Friday. Gutted. Friday's the night I've promised, absolutely promised to take a girlfriend out on the town. :no:

Still keen for another date but Thursday's my only option for next week right now...

[Fart]

I am keen to come. Let me know the date and time. :niceone:

[FROSTY]

lets get it fixed as the thursday then

[Sutage]

K, are we doing it next thurs? I got someone willing to cover shift just need to tell him the day.. someone confirm plz:D

[bugjuice]

K, are we doing it next thurs? I got someone willing to cover shift just need to tell him the day.. someone confirm plz:D
yes, thursday as the first thread says.

[Sutage]

Ok, it changed days about 5 times tho, dont wanna show up on the wrong day ! :whistle:

[Krayy]

How bout we make it a poll for the Thursday/Friday as I can now only make the Friday (dammit).

[justsomeguy]

How bout we make it a poll for the Thursday/Friday as I can now only make the Friday (dammit).

It's not up to us...... it's up to Kerry whose place we'll be using and Frosty... whose brains we'll be using.

[Krayy]

Points taken...time to work on SWMBO for a leave pass.

[FEINT]

I will be there slightly late. I have uni till 8:00 will pop round to Kerry's after that! See you guys then... bring tools? I have heaps of space under my seat!

[Sutage]

So is this still going ahead?

[saiko]

Bugger I will be on the road Thursday..on my way down to Manfeild.

[FROSTY]

manfeild--do wot. The bike racing is the 21st innit?

[Krayy]

Woo-hooo...the pass is a lock!! Got my brother to baby-sit for us (Not that we want him to sit on our babies), so I'll see you there.

P.S. Remember to bring the paddock stand Frosty!

[Phurrball]

Count me in - so long as ultra-newbies are allowed!?

Sounds like a great way to avoid study for the evening - have some concept of the mechanicals of cars, but bikes are as yet mysterious devices.

:confused: Dumb question of the day - is there anything I need to bring apart from myself, and perhaps note taking materials if feeling geeky?

Cheers,

[danb]

Dam it - if its thrusday I will be at the Dentest (Murder House) that evening
Bugger. :mad:

[saiko]

manfeild--do wot. The bike racing is the 21st innit?

Mate...private track hire. Yippee!

[bugjuice]

<center>THIS THURSDAY HAS BEEN CANCELLED</center>

Just had a call from Frosty to say that it's not worked out for Kerry at Motohaus. The event itself has not been cancelled, just postponed. We shall start a new thread to make things clear.

<center>CHECK BACK SOON FOR DETAILS.</center>

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news..

[placidfemme]

Hiya,

Does anyone know what "basics" will be covered at the spanner night?

[bugjuice]

Hiya,

Does anyone know what "basics" will be covered at the spanner night?
'basics' will cover the day-to-day things that you need to be aware of. Condition of your chain, tyres and their condition, how to spot problems with various bits.. Don't worry, there will be a fair bit covered, but don't be affraid to ask questions. And it'll be at a 'basic' level, so we won't be pulling engines apart etc.. that's for another night

Frosty has done this once or twice before, so he knows the drill. Just empty a little bit of brain space out, and fill it up on the night..

[placidfemme]

Awesome, I'm really keen, but will need to look on a map of how to get there (Coming from the North Shore... but not familiar with anywhere other than the Shore and the CBD). I'll confirm early next week if I can make it... also would it be ok if I brought my partner? Oh and does it cost anything?

[bugjuice]

Awesome, I'm really keen, but will need to look on a map of how to get there (Coming from the North Shore... but not familiar with anywhere other than the Shore and the CBD). I'll confirm early next week if I can make it... also would it be ok if I brought my partner? Oh and does it cost anything?
I'm coming over from the shore too. If you know Barrys Point Road, inbetween the Honda and Suzuki shops is where we normally meet. I think there's a few people coming from the shore, so we can all meet there around 6.15, to leave at 6.30 as we'll still have to navigate a bit of traffic.

Map. (http://wises.co.nz/map/default.asp?street=WESTERN+SPRINGS+Road&suburb=KINGSLAND&town=Auckland&sttype=&id=63157|2&svctype=1&mapaction=0&mapwhich=0&mapsize=2&width=512&height=512&businesses=1&brad=25&color=-1&filled=0&e=2665200&n=6479523&routemethod=0&s_id=&radius=&zoom=3&move=true&zoomin=true)

As for the cost, nothing. Just learn, and don't forget the top bloke who's letting us use his place..

Don't forget, it's now next week, not this..

[placidfemme]

Yeah I know Barry Pt Rd. Brought my first bike from Cyclespot. Ah... now that I've seen it on the map, it's easy to get there from my work (Freeman's Bay). Sweet, thanks for all your help.

I'll more than likely come along, as I'm keen to learn anything and everything I can about "doing it myself" when it comes to my bike... :)

[bugjuice]

*bomp*
don't come tonight - unless you're in bed.
Next week peeps...

[placidfemme]

lol... is Spanner night a regular thing... like how many times a month is it?

[justsomeguy]

lol... is Spanner night a regular thing... like how many times a month is it?

First time this year......

[placidfemme]

kewl so I havn't missed anything... should I bring a notepad? Or will I just look dumb doing that?

[bugjuice]

kewl so I havn't missed anything... should I bring a notepad? Or will I just look dumb doing that?
bring it, no harm in taking notes! That way, we know what we tell you won't fall out of the brain box on the ride home..

This is the first this year.
Frosty had done some previously, but everyone has been too busy lately. There's been a great increase of newbies to the site and to riding, so it's a good time for a refresh.

Just remember - it's not tonight!!! Don't make me pm everyone... should have done a registration page.. How do you do that? good idea Frosty?

[FROSTY]

BJ ok Im recovered from my blue funk--rego is a matter of just adding names to a post -Ie like I started to do before getting burried in shite.
call me re date though matey--19th is impossible for me due to racing commitments but after that im free for about 3-6 months

[bugjuice]

<center>THIS THURSDAY HAS BEEN CANCELLED</center>

The event itself has not been cancelled, just postponed. We shall start a new thread to make things clear. But it's not tonight or next week

<center>CHECK BACK SOON FOR DETAILS.</center>

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news..

[justsomeguy]

So is it on at 6:30pm or 7 pm???

And are we let in if we don't bring sacrificial organisms??

Will there be those satanic rituals like last time??

Cos I don't want to be explaining things to the cops again.

I don't think we should be exposing the newbies to such things....

:shifty:

[FROSTY]

I will be making a human sacrifice this evening to the gods of racing.--Hey Just --come over dude have a beer orr two :devil2: :drinknsin

[justsomeguy]

I will be making a human sacrifice this evening to the gods of racing.--Hey Just --come over dude have a beer orr two :devil2: :drinknsin

OoooH, go to Frosty's :cold: house, why am I getting a chill down my spine......

Anyway aren't you under house arrest at the moment for stealing toilet paper from public toilets:devil2:

[burnzup]

Count me in for the Spanner Evening
burnzup

[justsomeguy]

Can wari or Spank please close this thread before we have a bunch of confused power ranger lookalikes turn up at Motohaus.

[Waylander]

Quasi should be able to do it.

[bugjuice]

Can wari or Spank please close this thread before we have a bunch of confused power ranger lookalikes turn up at Motohaus.


if you close it, then no one will know it's cancelled..
might start another thread saying it's cancelled..

[placidfemme]

Can wari or Spank please close this thread before we have a bunch of confused power ranger lookalikes turn up at Motohaus.



lol you mean satanic power ranger lookalikes...

*looks for my powerranger suit*

*thinks someone stole it*

[pyrocam]

Ive altered the calendar event appropriately.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=481&day=2005-5-26

[bugjuice]

Ive altered the calendar event appropriately.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=481&day=2005-5-26
Holy shmokes, didn't know this had been done. Thanx Pyro.
As for the exact date, me, Frosty and Kerry are gonna have to rub heads again and figure it out. We will spend a whole harterly 30 seconds on it, before moving onto more creative stuff :drinknsin

ok so honestly, who turned up last night?

[Krayy]

Just to point out, but the calendar stills shows the event as on, but as it's Frosty's birthday tomorrow (congrats Frosty), he won't be there.

So is it on tomorrow or is it not????

[Sutage]

Hm, i dunno if i can make it tomorrow, maybe we should reschedule for next month? The thread has kinda died

[pyrocam]

Holy shmokes, didn't know this had been done. Thanx Pyro.
As for the exact date, me, Frosty and Kerry are gonna have to rub heads again and figure it out. We will spend a whole harterly 30 seconds on it, before moving onto more creative stuff :drinknsin

ok so honestly, who turned up last night?


HAha .... crap

I suck

total forgetfulness

this is meant to be on now or has it been delayed again

[FROSTY]

definitely NOTT on

[placidfemme]

So we shouldn't show up tongiht?

[placidfemme]

Ok well I havn't heard back... so I won't be attending tonight... still keen if it's held another night.

[T.I.E]

its still posted so i will be turning up. hope something is gonna happen tonight.
and i'm leaving work and won't be near a pc later on so don't cancel it now.
i'm there

[badlieutenant]

the welly crowd down here know how to organise stuff :D

[FROSTY]

SO DOES THE AUCKLAND CROWD --WHEN WE AINT AS SICK AS A DOG

[Zapf]

don't worry Frosty.... get well soon. The heat is bad for frost :P

I forgot my spanner today anyway.... so its a OK. Till next time :)

[pyrocam]

Cheer Cheer.

I had a thought last night but I decided not to post it but Ive had another change of mind. just putting the idea out there.

this is an event Id like to remember, but its not like a ride on a saturday morning or something its a weeknight. so um. a txt ring?
IE. I txt 2 people. those 2 txt two more and so on until everyone is reminded.
it would be optional.
fuck Im on contract. ill do everyone (assuming someone reminds me)

so the deal is. If you want a text the night before the spanner evening then PM me either here or pyrocam.com and Ill text you the night before (or if its close enough the weekend before cos its free)
Im vodafone but I dont mind txting you dirty telecomies if your on that network :mobile:

all I need now is a date to set the alarm on my phone on so I dont forget.

[pyrocam]

Oh. and-er-um. calender event moved to 2009 till further notice

[badlieutenant]

SO DOES THE AUCKLAND CROWD --WHEN WE AINT AS SICK AS A DOG
sorry to hear this frosty, hope you get well soon.
eerr you did bite tho, so is that one for welly ? :whistle:

[FROSTY]

I think rule by comitee is the mother of all fuckups.
(ya can tell I feel like shite can't ya)
There WILL BE a spanner evening soon.
Lesson loearned here

[pyrocam]

I think rule by comitee is the mother of all fuckups.
(ya can tell I feel like shite can't ya)
There WILL BE a spanner evening soon.
Lesson loearned here

Pm'd you re the next one

hope you get better soon!

I dont want to have to spend another $630 on a $2000 bike :(

[Phurrball]

I think rule by comitee is the mother of all fuckups.
(ya can tell I feel like shite can't ya)
There WILL BE a spanner evening soon.
Lesson loearned here

Frosty's comments notwithstanding, we still appreciate the work our 'committee' does for us!

Additionally, I'd like to give everyone one the site a quick heads-up re the events of 7pm on the 26th of March...

A few of us (3 - literally!) had not been near the 'net for a while, so we turned up for the spanner evening anyway...

I can report that upon the arrival of we few uninformed stragglers, Kerry at Motohaus tore himself away from his nutritious meal, and - completely unprompted and unexpected - proceeded to give up an entire hour of his valuable time educating us with his wealth of bike-related wisdom.

This all took place on the very comfy Motohaus couches, and was further enhanced by Big Dave turning up with his shiny new Kiwi Rider mag, starring himself on the cover - an ideal learning environment if ever there was one! [Why can't university tutorials be like that?]

In this cynical, self-interested age, it is rare to come across someone in business that will give up their own time and facilities to share their knowledge with people they've never met before.

I came away knowing many things, that seem so common sense when you're told them, but which you could never make the leap to by yourself...

Thanks Kerry, you're a bl**dy legend!

Just as soon as I have coinage to spare [and a bike to spend on :msn-wink:] I'll come and find something I need [or 'need'] to buy from you.

Ross.

[DEATH_INC.]

Yep,Kerry's a good bloke orright.
I was there too(briefly),I swung by on my way elsewhere to make sure there was no-one waiting outside after it was cancelled.....but found Kerry still there even though I'd let him know it was off,on the off chance that some would show. :niceone:
Couldn't stay long though as the mighty TL was calling....... :wait:

[FROSTY]

Yep Kerri sure is a top bloke.
Glad to see ya got a bit of help guys.
Hopefully the real macoy will be even better for ya.

[trump-lady]

Ok so this is in the cal scheduled for tuesday but the post are from 2005??

Whats the deal??

Do these still happen???

[EatOrBeEaten]

Was wondering about this myself- it sounds like an awesome idea as I'd love to learn more about the nuts and bolts as it were...

[trump-lady]

think its a mistake, not sure how it got on the events :( BOOOOOOO

[EatOrBeEaten]

Bah. :doh: