South Auckland Street Skills

[Sis]

Brookby Roundabout?
Then we could go down West Road and up Twilight to get back to Brookby.
Maybe a bit long but a lot of fun

[nzspokes]

Brookby Roundabout?
Then we could go down West Road and up Twilight to get back to Brookby.
Maybe a bit long but a lot of fun

Was thinking something flatter and wider. Will have a think.

[Tigadee]

Essential info for the newbies to SASS:
South Auckland Street Skills or SASS

WHAT: Learning and improving Riding Skills
WHEN: Tuesday Nights
WHERE: Meet at Z (ex-Shell) Service Station, Cnr Great South Road and Taka St, TAKANINI (the one with a Burger King)
WHO: Riders new and old, and anyone getting back into Motorcycling (must be legal & hold a motorcycle license).
Weather and venue permitting - Heavy Rain may mean that we are watching DVDs. Showers are OK, look on the thread for more up-to-date information.
Depending on the number of riders and their experience levels, a short ride may be included to practice further skills. If there are enough riders, some nights can be split into two different groups.

Some nights may include:
Practicing essential skills and techniques in a quiet carpark
On-the-road practice which may see you doing up to a 1hr - 1 1/2hr ride.

WHY:
- Practice essential skills for staying alive on the road.
- Practical help with your riding.
- Fun times with fellow riders, with great stories and discussions.
- Build friendships, solicit advice and pick-up riding tips.

MEET at Z station Takanini (http://www.zenbu.co.nz/entry/1035616-z-takanini) -----------> before 6.55pm

START ride -----------------------------> 7pm

FINISH ride at ex-Manukau City Council car park (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?hl=en&sugexp=les;&pq=z+station+takanini&cp=16&gs_id=1s&xhr=t&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&bpcl=38897761&biw=1400&bih=966&wrapid=tljp1353894501071030&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=manukau+city+council&fb=1&gl=nz&hq=manukau+city+council&hnear=manukau+city+council&cid=0,0,18372865564506322212&sa=X&ei=bMqyULb7DaKgigfe2IHoAw&sqi=2&ved=0CIgBEPwSMAA) for slow-speed safety exercises -----> usually 8pm-8.15pm
(next to the new Manukau train station & opp. :Police: police station)

SOCIAL time @ BRONCOS (https://maps.google.co.nz/maps?ie=UTF-8&q=broncos+manukau&fb=1&gl=nz&hq=broncos&hnear=0x6d0d4dc0da10dc85:0x500ef6143a2df40,Manukau ,+Auckland&cid=0,0,9300130746200942903&ei=pr2QUeKhK8PqswbQ-oCwDA&ved=0CHwQ_BIwAA) after car park exercises -----------> 8.45pm-ish

Cost: Nil, nada, zip, zero, nothing... Just your time and attention.

Details of what will be happening each week will be posted on this thread. So kick the tires and light the fires... Let's ride, aSASSins! :Punk:

Disclaimer:
The SASS activity is intended to give any riders advice on their riding and to practice their skills in a safe and relaxed environment. The organisers of SASS are NOT responsible for any rider, their machines and/or any persons involved. All people attending SASS do so at their own risk.

[Tigadee]

Back patch for my bois bike jacket

That is frickin' awesome!!! :drool:

[f2dz]

Bike is getting new chain and sprockets and a new neutral/kick stand sensor put in tomorrow, as well as its valve clearances checked and a general tune up/diagnostic.

If this somehow all manages to be finished by SASS time tomorrow I will be there! :)

[Kartik]

298445
Back patch for my bois bike jacket
That looks really cool. Very creative. Great job :cool:

[Theantidote]

I think the corner ideas is a goody...need abit of a straight stretch out of the corner maybe...will have a good look on my travels...
Yeah abit stoked with how the patch has come out so far...now to work out how to run the wire thru the jacket and into his pocket....he's pretty happy with it so far...
I also stuck some zips in me new leather pants...why do manufacturers not put them in as standard...now coz i always wanted to be a cowboy i'm gonna put some flappy bits over them...yay...lovin my sewing machine again...

[nzspokes]

I wont be there as picking Sharry up tomorrow arvo.

[eldog]

I wont be there as picking Sharry up tomorrow arvo.

you can't multi task?

She will be there when you need her, go for it.

will you be there next week?

[nzspokes]

you can't multi task?

She will be there when you need her, go for it.

will you be there next week?

To be fair I doubt I will be along for some time now. Sharry will need my full attention for about 6 weeks. And with my wrist surgery on the 14th I will be a one armed bandit for a bit. Will have to find some very waterproof gloves for doing the dishes. Have been told I need 2 weeks off work and do nothing with the hand. I didnt tell them Im going back to work after the op. ;)

Outside chance i will be there next week but very unsure at this stage.

[Sis]

Don't worry about us. Look after yourself and Sharry first. And that is an order

[eldog]

Don't worry about us. Look after yourself and Sharry first. And that is an order

SECONDED :yes::Police:

It will be worth it to look after yourselves, just let everyone know what's happening and they will cope.
do you need help? let us know and we will see what we can do, that's what SASS is about

[Tigadee]

Bike is getting new chain and sprockets and a new neutral/kick stand sensor put in tomorrow, as well as its valve clearances checked and a general tune up/diagnostic.
If this somehow all manages to be finished by SASS time tomorrow I will be there! :)

Good lord! How old is this bike? :shit:


To be fair I doubt I will be along for some time now. Sharry will need my full attention for about 6 weeks. And with my wrist surgery on the 14th I will be a one armed bandit for a bit. Will have to find some very waterproof gloves for doing the dishes. Have been told I need 2 weeks off work and do nothing with the hand. I didnt tell them Im going back to work after the op. ;)
Outside chance i will be there next week but very unsure at this stage.

:Oi: Look after yourself! The sugery is meant to fix something, not let you break it again! :spanking:

All the best and you two take care!

[Tigadee]

:(Sorry folks, got Parent-Teacher meeting tonight.

Gotta go hear the good news about my daughter's performance so far this year... :banana:

[f2dz]

Good lord! How old is this bike? :shit:

It's a 2007 but there are just a few things that haven't been taken care of by the last owner, all things that weren't picked up by my pre-purchase inspection either, which is annoying.

Rain has been gradually clearing in the city. Forecast is for rain out Manukau ways later though. Hrmm..

[Tigadee]

Yupe, it's pissing down here right now...

[eldog]

Yupe, it's pissing down here right now...

the water will wash the liner :banana:

will wait and see what Sis want to do, she could batt her eyelashes and it could be fine :whistle:

[Sis]

:blink: I'm :blink:trying:blink: to :blink:batt:blink: my:blink:eyelashes:blink:

Is it working?:facepalm: There is not batting eyelash icon. How can that be?

I have had a look on the rain radar. Looks like one more band of showers to come through. Roads will be wet so I think I will put on my wet gear.

I will be there on the bike.

But maybe we just go straight to the drinking hole? Who ever turns up will decide

[Kartik]

Hi Guys,

I won't be there today. Still stuck at work.

Hope you have a great ride and the roads are not too wet.

[Sis]

We waited for the rain band to pass before heading for Runciman and doing that loop. A few little showers. Just wet roads. And DARK! Man, I haven't noticed it that dark before. Good practise.

[eldog]

:blink: I'm :blink:trying:blink: to :blink:batt:blink: my:blink:eyelashes:blink:

Is it working?:facepalm: There is not batting eyelash icon. How can that be?

I have had a look on the rain radar. Looks like one more band of showers to come through. Roads will be wet so I think I will put on my wet gear.

I will be there on the bike.

But maybe we just go straight to the drinking hole? Who ever turns up will decide

yep worked a treat.
Sis needs a neck warmer or maybe another layer
enjoyed pootle. :Punk:
no probs on on ramp, just at off ramp bike too light to trigger lights :violin: only had to wait.
all dry inside

and NO complaints about the death star

[Sis]

yep worked a treat.
Sis needs a neck warmer or maybe another layer
enjoyed pootle. :Punk:
no probs on on ramp, just at off ramp bike too light to trigger lights :violin: only had to wait.
all dry inside

and NO complaints about the death star

Funny I had probs with lights at my off ramp too but I didn't wait. Well, I did, I waited till there was no one around.

And NO complaints about death star was because I was being polite. :bleh:I was counting all the drops on my visor as we pootled along. I could see every one of them because of the reflection from my mirrors. That's why i kept wiping my visor.:doh:

Though there were times I could see the moon. That must have been as we were going around corners or over hills and death star ray wasn't in my mirrors.:rolleyes:

[eldog]

Though there were times I could see the moon. That must have been as we were going around corners or over hills and death star ray wasn't in my mirrors.:rolleyes:
The moon was the light in the sky, the light following you was ME :innocent:

a NECK WARMER would have muffled some of the light and the rain :whistle:
wait till I get a second motor installed with a bigger alternator (double HP=double light) :corn:

[f2dz]

Hi Guys,

I won't be there today. Still stuck at work.

Hope you have a great ride and the roads are not too wet.

Was stuck at work a little later than usual too which is why I didn't make it.

Bike has a clean bill of health now, minus tyres which I've gotta do in a few weeks. Just gotta decide on whether to go for Continentals, Bridgestones (current tyres) or some Michelins..

[eldog]

Was stuck at work a little later than usual too which is why I didn't make it.

Bike has a clean bill of health now, minus tyres which I've gotta do in a few weeks. Just gotta decide on whether to go for Continentals, Bridgestones (current tyres) or some Michelins..

Michelins Pilot Road 4s :innocent: or Pilot Road 3s which ever suit your day to day riding habits :niceone:

[nzspokes]

If you are looking at track then go for PP3.

[Tigadee]

Bike has a clean bill of health now, minus tyres which I've gotta do in a few weeks. Just gotta decide on whether to go for Continentals, Bridgestones (current tyres) or some Michelins..

If you're commuting, get dual compound tyres - tougher centre will last long with stickier sides for cornering. I find mine still good in the wet, never slipped... Those are Bridgestone BT45s and now Conti Road Attacks.

[f2dz]

Michelins Pilot Road 4s :innocent: or Pilot Road 3s which ever suit your day to day riding habits :niceone:

I was thinking of going for these, but...


If you are looking at track then go for PP3.

..yea, heard good things about these too. Are these what you run? I wanna hit up the track later in the year but also trying to get at least 10,000kms from the next set.


If you're commuting, get dual compound tyres - tougher centre will last long with stickier sides for cornering. I find mine still good in the wet, never slipped... Those are Bridgestone BT45s and now Conti Road Attacks.

My current tyres are dual compound but they lost a mm of tread after 1,000kms. I heard they only come stock with around 5mm of tread anyway from new..!

[Big Dog]

The first little bit should wear quickly as the compound is oiled to minimise hardening the middle 1/3 of the tread wear should account for about 2/3 of the wear because this did the part of the lifespan the tyre is optimised for. Then the last bit wears quicker because all the oils have cooked off and the material is substantially harder.

This is not the same as a dual compound. It is just a function of they have to optimise the durability of the compound so they aim to make the average ideal. The outer ends up softer than ideal, the inert ends up harder than ideal.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[Big Dog]

The net effect should be they scrub in quick, seem to not change for ages then they go from plenty of tread to fucked really quickly.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[eldog]

If you are looking at track then go for PP3.

also look at this thread below

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/162031-Michelin-Pilot-Road-4?highlight=pilot+road

Gremlin, NZspokes, and Big Dog they have excellent helpful advice,

Since you really want good wet weather grip for day to day use = PR3 pilot road Cycletreads

I got Bridgestone on the Scorpio for wet weather grip - much better than stock in da wet, even when it was cold
Drury Performance - excellent service. Dunno what brands they have which would suit your bike/requirements

I would go for them PR3, as they are on the new bike scrubbed in already :wings:

[nzspokes]

also look at this thread below

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/162031-Michelin-Pilot-Road-4?highlight=pilot+road

Gremlin, NZspokes, and Big Dog they have excellent helpful advice,

Since you really want good wet weather grip for day to day use = PR3 pilot road Cycletreads

I got Bridgestone on the Scorpio for wet weather grip - much better than stock in da wet, even when it was cold
Drury Performance - excellent service. Dunno what brands they have which would suit your bike/requirements

I would go for them PR3, as they are on the new bike scrubbed in already :wings:

PR3s are a brilliant commuting and touring tyre. But when pushing them and under hard braking they squirm. Thats a mix of a stiff carcass, soft rubber and lots of sipes. You will see on the PR4s they have changed the position of the sipes and brought them away from the edges.

For normal riding they are brilliant. But pushing them they turn into average. Like at a track day. My guess, and its only a guess is they found this with the 3s and thats why the changes on the 4s. I would like to try the 4s but may go down another route for my next tyres.

You need to be careful not to over tyre a bike. Older designs can turn sticky tyres into leathal tyres. Say a Hornet can start to get flexing in the back end with race rubber on, and when that energy releases you high side. Sport touring tyres are fine. But for a GSXR750, go for gold.

I would tyre the bike for its main use. So commuting, get a good commuting tyre. I dont know what works best on a Gixxer but PR4s etc would be a good choice. If you want to track keep away from 3s. I ran 3s for my first track days and the bike felt unsure in corners. Superhawk came with old model Roads which felt great. No odd movements, well except when on the gas out of turn 6.:shifty:

[eldog]

I would tyre the bike for its main use. So commuting, get a good commuting tyre. I dont know what works best on a Gixxer but PR4s etc would be a good choice. If you want to track keep away from 3s. I ran 3s for my first track days and the bike felt unsure in corners. Superhawk came with old model Roads which felt great. No odd movements, well except when on the gas out of turn 6.:shifty:

+1 PEFERCT reply :yes:

[aws]

I would tyre the bike for its main use. So commuting, get a good commuting tyre.

Definitely agree that you choose a tyre suited to its main use. If you're not an expert and are just starting out on the track, I doubt the finer points surrounding the PR3 and PR4 are going to make much difference to you. I mostly commute on my Fazer - I'm looking for value for money and a generous margin of error in the wet - so I chose the PR2s rather than PR3s and I'm very pleased that I did. So far I've done 23,000 k's on them. They are just starting to show some squareness and I'm starting to notice the handling degrade a bit as the bike squirms a bit over cat's eyes and inconsistencies in the road. While the Fazer has a bit more grunt that the 750, I don't go fanging all around town, so this helps the life somewhat. The PR2 would have been the business before the PR3 came out, so it won't be a bad tyre performance-wise. I think the main claim to fame of the PR3 was wet performance with the inclusion of the sipes. However I don't go to the track so I can't comment on the finer points of using them on the limit. But I can tell you that I'll be buying PR2s again next time around. The Previous Conti Road Attack IIs only lasted around 15,000 km and they were pretty square by then.

[nzspokes]

At a track day when its hot you will notice the 3s moving. I would like to try Conti sport attack 2s.

[f2dz]

Think I'll go with PR4s then! Thanks for the replies y'all, appreciated. :)

Who's out riding this weekend??

[eldog]

Think I'll go with PR4s then! Thanks for the replies y'all, appreciated. :)

Who's out riding this weekend??

AWS +1

look forward to some feedback

Working Saturday till late afternoon unless WET. I will be toooo slow for you :facepalm:, see you at SASS

[Big Dog]

The other thing I forgot to mention earlier, if you "over tyre" your rubber never gets up to temp. Leading to reduced grip and increased wear.
Sport tyres on my gsx1100f used to wear out on the sides while there was still plenty in the middle. Awesome for being silly on but crap for commuting.
Sport touring tyres. Got hot quick and were a little noisy on the likes of the coro loop but they stick and wear evenly.

Screw brand, get the best choice for your needs


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[eldog]

Sport touring tyres. Got hot quick and were a little noisy on the likes of the coro loop but they stick and wear evenly.

Screw brand, get the best choice for your needs

+1 :headbang:

[nzspokes]

Think I'll go with PR4s then! Thanks for the replies y'all, appreciated. :)

Who's out riding this weekend??

I think you will find them a good tyre. And you will just be starting at the track so 4s should work for you.

But once the track bug bites.........

[eldog]

But once the track bug bites.........

Avoiding the track, I'd just have to tap you on the shoulder as I go past..... :shutup:

[Sis]

Avoiding the track, I'd just have to tap you on the shoulder as I go past..... :shutup:

Because you had blinded him with your Death Star

[Tigadee]

Essential info for the newbies to SASS:
South Auckland Street Skills or SASS

WHAT: Learning and improving Riding Skills
WHEN: Tuesday Nights
WHERE: Meet at Z (ex-Shell) Service Station, Cnr Great South Road and Taka St, TAKANINI (the one with a Burger King)
WHO: Riders new and old, and anyone getting back into Motorcycling (must be legal & hold a motorcycle license).
Weather and venue permitting - Heavy Rain may mean that we are watching DVDs. Showers are OK, look on the thread for more up-to-date information.
Depending on the number of riders and their experience levels, a short ride may be included to practice further skills. If there are enough riders, some nights can be split into two different groups.

Some nights may include:
Practicing essential skills and techniques in a quiet carpark
On-the-road practice which may see you doing up to a 1hr - 1 1/2hr ride.

WHY:
- Practice essential skills for staying alive on the road.
- Practical help with your riding.
- Fun times with fellow riders, with great stories and discussions.
- Build friendships, solicit advice and pick-up riding tips.

MEET at Z station Takanini (http://www.zenbu.co.nz/entry/1035616-z-takanini) -----------> before 6.55pm

START ride -----------------------------> 7pm

FINISH ride at ex-Manukau City Council car park (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?hl=en&sugexp=les;&pq=z+station+takanini&cp=16&gs_id=1s&xhr=t&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&bpcl=38897761&biw=1400&bih=966&wrapid=tljp1353894501071030&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=manukau+city+council&fb=1&gl=nz&hq=manukau+city+council&hnear=manukau+city+council&cid=0,0,18372865564506322212&sa=X&ei=bMqyULb7DaKgigfe2IHoAw&sqi=2&ved=0CIgBEPwSMAA) for slow-speed safety exercises -----> usually 8pm-8.15pm
(next to the new Manukau train station & opp. :Police: police station)

SOCIAL time @ BRONCOS (https://maps.google.co.nz/maps?ie=UTF-8&q=broncos+manukau&fb=1&gl=nz&hq=broncos&hnear=0x6d0d4dc0da10dc85:0x500ef6143a2df40,Manukau ,+Auckland&cid=0,0,9300130746200942903&ei=pr2QUeKhK8PqswbQ-oCwDA&ved=0CHwQ_BIwAA) after car park exercises -----------> 8.45pm-ish

Cost: Nil, nada, zip, zero, nothing... Just your time and attention.

Details of what will be happening each week will be posted on this thread. So kick the tires and light the fires... Let's ride, aSASSins! :Punk:

Disclaimer:
The SASS activity is intended to give any riders advice on their riding and to practice their skills in a safe and relaxed environment. The organisers of SASS are NOT responsible for any rider, their machines and/or any persons involved. All people attending SASS do so at their own risk.

[Tigadee]

Because you had blinded him with your Death Star

:killingme :2thumbsup

[eldog]

Because you had blinded him with your Death Star

Yeah, I didn't want to mention it.

Saw the dismay when you realised it was only me on Tuesday, you asked if I wanted to be the leader as you were afraid :nya: of being followed (blinded) by the Death Star :eek5:

[eldog]

:killingme :2thumbsup

I have been promoted to following you :bleh:

[Sis]

Yeah, I didn't want to mention it.

Saw the dismay when you realised it was only me on Tuesday, you asked if I wanted to be the leader as you were afraid :nya: of being followed (blinded) by the Death Star :eek5:

I am never dismayed to see a fellow biker at SASS, even one who has the Death Star

[eldog]

I am never dismayed to see a fellow biker at SASS, even one who has the Death Star

you will be when Death Star II arrives (the rebuild is progressing) and its pissing down and there is no one else there :cool: you will need these glasses even though its night time.

(maybe dismayed wasnt the right word, maybe 'bugger I wont be able to see anything')
PS I will bring back your book - at SASS

[eldog]

I have been promoted to following you :bleh:

SASS car park

would like to try some exercises were we have to stop (preferably from say 50 from a point to another then change direction, accelerate and stop again completely)
sort of simulating someone pulling out from a carpark into your line of travel, then dodging them and continuing on. while in control :cool:

[nzspokes]

Now a while back at the start of a Sass ride I spoke of a crash in Aussie. Below is not what caused it but part of what happened after.

Craig who crashed along with Jay who is another member of the group and I were pranking the founder of the group online. These are great people. But then Craig crashed. Below is a snippet of what happened and why you need to keep your first aid skills strong.

Steve saved Craigs life, there is no question of this.

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/news/motorbike-rider-loses-leg-but-stays-alive-thanks-to-the-decisive-action-of-his-friend/story-fngr8gwi-1226973602454?nk=b239cb32d592772909729807a488f7b1

[xXGIBBOXx]

I have new shoes , so all going to plan I will be there this week 😁

[eldog]

why you need to keep your first aid skills strong.

it is always something I have avoided for one reason or another.
Never felt so helpless when having watching another suffer something, you can do nothing about except make them comfortable, then wait and watch

maybe I should look into this and do a course or somethin....

[eldog]

I have new shoes , so all going to plan I will be there this week 

cool, they will be better than jandals aye:rolleyes:. It will be good to see you there

[xXGIBBOXx]

cool, they will be better than jandals aye:rolleyes:. It will be good to see you there
Scrubbed them in in Saturday and came home in the rain after a hundred kms in the pissing down rain pulled like a demon . Metzeler road tt = happy Gibbo

[Sis]

Scrubbed them in in Saturday and came home in the rain after a hundred kms in the pissing down rain pulled like a demon . Metzeler road tt = happy Gibbo

And safe gibbo

[xXGIBBOXx]

And safe gibbo

Yup , square tyres aren't fun in the wet

[nzspokes]

Yup , square tyres aren't fun in the wet

You should try old tyres, cold mornings, quick turn throttle and a big V twin for giggles.

Can be quite the wake up call.:eek5:

[Tigadee]

Sorry, won't be there as our big office shift is next week and lots of groundwork to finish up beforehand.


you will be when Death Star II arrives (the rebuild is progressing)

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/ee/Vaderrots.jpeg.http://cdn.memegenerator.net/instances/400x/24404836.jpg

Nooooooooooooooooooooooo!


You should try old tyres, cold mornings, quick turn throttle and a big V twin for giggles.
Can be quite the wake up call.:eek5:

Oh, was that you drifting past the other morning with cars screeching to a halt as you slipped and slid by? :lol:

[eldog]

Sorry, won't be there as our big office shift is next week and lots of groundwork to finish up beforehand. :lol:


is that you on the spade doing the ground work:devil2:

[Tigadee]

is that you on the spade doing the ground work

:weird: Nah mate! I'm in middle management! :rolleyes:

[eldog]

:weird: Nah mate! I'm in middle management! :rolleyes:

am usually tied up :blip: in the detail ie changing gears, traction control etc but not operating the throttle:scratch:

[f2dz]

Forecast is looking okay for now – I'll be there so long as it doesn't change drastically.

Bike is running much better lately. Just gotta change ma tyres in a couple weeks and I'll be all set for a while. :)

[nzspokes]

The rain radar does not agree.

[eldog]

The rain radar does not agree.

you gotta rain radar on your bike? :weird:

[f2dz]

Hrm yea, you're right. We'll see what happens.

[Tigadee]

:eek: Oooo, looks like a wet ride home! Fun, fun, fun!

[nzspokes]

Pretty light at this stage.

[f2dz]

Yup, pretty light/non-existant in the city at least. I'm still keen.

Anyone else? Death Star Inc? The Harley laydies?

[xXGIBBOXx]

Yup, pretty light/non-existant in the city at least. I'm still keen.

Anyone else? Death Star Inc? The Harley laydies?
it's got a good rain on at my wellys . And my bike is in the warehouse so i have the car 😡

[Sis]

I have just got home. Through all the mist , wind, and rain.
I have checked the rain radar and it is coming in. Apparently North are having wind issues.

I am making a call here - no ride for me! Sorry if I am being a :baby: but don't see the need to be out in the worst of it.

But I will be at Bronco's having a hot chocolate. Will bring along some of my mags - Americam Motorcycle Association , Ulysses, etc for a bit of reading

So if you want to join me, you will find me indoors at Broncos.
You might not recognise me at first as I will not be wearing motorbike gear:rolleyes:

[f2dz]

Well I was dead wrong. Started raining as I was walking to the carpark then only got worse on the way home.

Wet and cold means quiet night inside for me. Sigh..

:(

[nzspokes]

I'm heading home. If this gets worse I may not get home. Very windy

[nzspokes]

Turned into a very scary ride home. Im normally happy in the wind. Almost went for a swim.:no:

[Sis]

Phew, I'm glad you got home.
I have got home safely but I had four wheels holding me down.

[nzspokes]

Phew, I'm glad you got home.
I have got home safely but I had four wheels holding me down.

Mangere bridge. Bloody hell. Thought I was a gonner....

[Big Dog]

Mangere bridge was windy. Ramarama straights were a tad scary. Spent most of thee straights reminding myself of all the little things you can do after the front wheel almost washed out from the wind.

Lean don't push on windward side.
Knee out on windward side.
Loosen grip on leeward side.
Drop shoulder into the wind.
Bring the revs up.
Maintain a steady pace.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[Big Dog]

Oh and don't pass vans or light trucks on the flat sections.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[nzspokes]

Mangere bridge was windy. Ramarama straights were a tad scary. Spent most of thee straights reminding myself of all the little things you can do after the front wheel almost washed out from the wind.

Lean don't push on windward side.
Knee out on windward side.
Loosen grip on leeward side.
Drop shoulder into the wind.
Bring the revs up.
Maintain a steady pace.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

I can through at 7. Car jumped a lane, then a van, then it hit me.

Bit O wind dont bother me but tonight was the big league.

[Big Dog]

Something I like to remind myself if on days like today. If I had just left work and encountered the same weather I would have just dealt with it. The fear comes from the talking about the winds all day. Co workers and the press.
This causes doubt.
Doubt causes anticipation.
Anticipation causes stress.
Stress causes you to ride stiffly.
Riding in a stiff rather than fluid manner causes all impacts from the weather to be amplified.



Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[nzspokes]

The fear comes from the talking about the winds all day.

You must have a quiet job.

[eldog]

Mangere bridge. Bloody hell. Thought I was a gonner....

glad you are OK.

prefer RAIN over gusty winds anyday

went to pub and back on bike. Didnt have as much fun as NZSPOKES and BigDog on the way home

[Maakz]

Meh, rode to work this morning feeling miserable and fluzy...twas grey and threatening. Come 5.30pm she was coming down in buckets! Murphys Law. Worked late tonight...made it home bout 8.15pm. Windy and a tad sodden but enjoyable trip home, no Oh Shiz moments like Spokey.:doh: Bit chilled now and already over going to work :-( would rather hole up with me sleeping bag and sip some lemon honey tea.:baby: Sorry if I missed peops at the watering hole, I just gapped it home to get warm. Really picked up once I put me ride in the garage. MY aint built for speed so holds up rather well in the wind but not if its blowing straight through the handle bars and hitting me direct. Think i'll be public transporting it tomorrow though.

[Big Dog]

You must have a quiet job.
Mostly consists of sitting in front of a computer. Doing stuff that puts people to sleep when I try to explain it.
Interrupted by trips to make coffee. Glorious excuse for exercise.
Being a news organisation every man and his dog stops by to talk to the IT/web guy who rides a bike about the tragedies that await him on out roads whenever unusual weather is about. Largely because although I leave later to avoid traffic rain or shine hail or sleet they know I will be riding.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[Big Dog]

That is to say we have a lot of fair weather riders and ex riders.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[nzspokes]

That is to say we have a lot of fair weather riders and ex riders.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

Well im playing fair weather rider today. Taking the car.

[Tigadee]

Mangere bridge. Bloody hell. Thought I was a gonner....

Really? Seemed alright to me... :scratch: Even lane split like usual with the heavy traffic and all. Just had to compensate for the stronger than normal wind...


Well im playing fair weather rider today. Taking the car.

Me too... :laugh:

[nzspokes]

I went home about 7. Also im on a faired bike which catches it more.

[Tigadee]

Essential info for the newbies to SASS:
South Auckland Street Skills or SASS

WHAT: Learning and improving Riding Skills
WHEN: Tuesday Nights
WHERE: Meet at Z (ex-Shell) Service Station, Cnr Great South Road and Taka St, TAKANINI (the one with a Burger King)
WHO: Riders new and old, and anyone getting back into Motorcycling (must be legal & hold a motorcycle license).
Weather and venue permitting - Heavy Rain may mean that we are watching DVDs. Showers are OK, look on the thread for more up-to-date information.
Depending on the number of riders and their experience levels, a short ride may be included to practice further skills. If there are enough riders, some nights can be split into two different groups.

Some nights may include:
Practicing essential skills and techniques in a quiet carpark
On-the-road practice which may see you doing up to a 1hr - 1 1/2hr ride.

WHY:
- Practice essential skills for staying alive on the road.
- Practical help with your riding.
- Fun times with fellow riders, with great stories and discussions.
- Build friendships, solicit advice and pick-up riding tips.

MEET at Z station Takanini (http://www.zenbu.co.nz/entry/1035616-z-takanini) -----------> before 6.55pm

START ride -----------------------------> 7pm

FINISH ride at ex-Manukau City Council car park (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?hl=en&sugexp=les;&pq=z+station+takanini&cp=16&gs_id=1s&xhr=t&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&bpcl=38897761&biw=1400&bih=966&wrapid=tljp1353894501071030&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=manukau+city+council&fb=1&gl=nz&hq=manukau+city+council&hnear=manukau+city+council&cid=0,0,18372865564506322212&sa=X&ei=bMqyULb7DaKgigfe2IHoAw&sqi=2&ved=0CIgBEPwSMAA) for slow-speed safety exercises -----> usually 8pm-8.15pm
(next to the new Manukau train station & opp. :Police: police station)

SOCIAL time @ BRONCOS (https://maps.google.co.nz/maps?ie=UTF-8&q=broncos+manukau&fb=1&gl=nz&hq=broncos&hnear=0x6d0d4dc0da10dc85:0x500ef6143a2df40,Manukau ,+Auckland&cid=0,0,9300130746200942903&ei=pr2QUeKhK8PqswbQ-oCwDA&ved=0CHwQ_BIwAA) after car park exercises -----------> 8.45pm-ish

Cost: Nil, nada, zip, zero, nothing... Just your time and attention.

Details of what will be happening each week will be posted on this thread. So kick the tires and light the fires... Let's ride, aSASSins! :Punk:

Disclaimer:
The SASS activity is intended to give any riders advice on their riding and to practice their skills in a safe and relaxed environment. The organisers of SASS are NOT responsible for any rider, their machines and/or any persons involved. All people attending SASS do so at their own risk.

[Tigadee]

I went home about 7. Also im on a faired bike which catches it more.

:msn-wink: 'Fair' enough... :laugh:

[Big Dog]

Really? Seemed alright to me... :scratch: Even lane split like usual with the heavy traffic and all. Just had to compensate for the stronger than normal wind...



Me too... :laugh:

Wind picked up a lot once traffic dispersed.

By 8 there were a few cars, vans and trucks making "unscheduled" lane changes.

Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[eldog]

Wind picked up a lot once traffic dispersed.

By 8 there were a few cars, vans and trucks making "unscheduled" lane changes.

Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

by 10 oclock there were a few bigger gusts :crazy:, try it on a scorpio

[Big Dog]

Scorpions are neat bikes. Not sure I would subject one to me on a motorway. Lol.
They are however spectacular for trying new things on. Especially car park drills.
I have ridden one over a ladder bridge and over a see saw.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[f2dz]

Wasn't too bad this morning on the southern but I'm guessing the sou western over the bridge is a lot worse. Even on a fine day I find it quite windy through there.

I'll take getting blown around and rained on on a bike than taking the train any day..

[eldog]

I have ridden one over a ladder bridge and over a see saw.

see saw, now that we gotta see - demo at SASS, bring your own bike :Punk:wind optional :innocent:

[Big Dog]

see saw, now that we gotta see - demo at SASS, bring your own bike :Punk:wind optional :innocent:

Does that mean you are bringing a see saw?
Can't remember either Mack the Knife or Man Down Under had made one out of 9 by 2 with rungs nailed on for traction. Teeter about 12 - 18 inches of the ground...
Brought it along to NASS when it was still AWNMR and held at what is not the Oteha valley Park and Ride.

Much scarier trying to ride Morcs CBR400 was way scarier. So small. Handlebars behind my knees.
Wasn't game to put 250kgs of haybusa over a ramp that creaked with me and a scorpio.

Handled really well.

[nzspokes]

Does that mean you are bringing a see saw?
Can't remember either Mack the Knife or Man Down Under had made one out of 9 by 2 with rungs nailed on for traction. Teeter about 12 - 18 inches of the ground...
Brought it along to NASS when it was still AWNMR and held at what is not the Oteha valley Park and Ride.

Much scarier trying to ride Morcs CBR400 was way scarier. So small. Handlebars behind my knees.
Wasn't game to put 250kgs of haybusa over a ramp that creaked with me and a scorpio.

Handled really well.

At Woodhill in the days I was fit we used to ride MTBs and we rode over structures 3 meters above the ground. Not me but you get the idea.

[aws]

I was really hoping to get along for a ride last night since it's school holidays and so no netball practice for the girls. Then my wife reminded me that we had a meeting scheduled - darn! I'd been watching the weather and it looked like it might hold north of the harbour bridge for the evening - in the end the weather disintegrated, so I didn't feel so bad about missing the ride that didn't happen. :weep:

I'm not a great subscriber to the view that it's really difficult riding in the wind - in fact I kind of like it. I'm not that keen on moderate headwinds because it just makes the ride really noisy and uncomfortable. But I like really heavy cross winds - when you feel the bike get blown leewards a bit, but in the process it just leans itself into the wind. Just keep yourself in the right lane position and let the bike do the rest. :yes:

However, last night was pretty hard work getting home. The combination of heavy wind, rain, heavy traffic, poor visibility and night time at motorway speeds makes for a tense time. Heading up the hill to the Mt Wellington over-bridge it felt like I was doing 200 k's into the wind - it was one mean workout on the neck muscles! :crazy:

[nzspokes]

I was really hoping to get along for a ride last night since it's school holidays and so no netball practice for the girls. Then my wife reminded me that we had a meeting scheduled - darn! I'd been watching the weather and it looked like it might hold north of the harbour bridge for the evening - in the end the weather disintegrated, so I didn't feel so bad about missing the ride that didn't happen. :weep:

I'm not a great subscriber to the view that it's really difficult riding in the wind - in fact I kind of like it. I'm not that keen on moderate headwinds because it just makes the ride really noisy and uncomfortable. But I like really heavy cross winds - when you feel the bike get blown leewards a bit, but in the process it just leans itself into the wind. Just keep yourself in the right lane position and let the bike do the rest. :yes:

However, last night was pretty hard work getting home. The combination of heavy wind, rain, heavy traffic, poor visibility and night time at motorway speeds makes for a tense time. Heading up the hill to the Mt Wellington over-bridge it felt like I was doing 200 k's into the wind - it was one mean workout on the neck muscles! :crazy:

Yeah normally I have no problem with the wind. I was coming home about 7 over the Mangere bridge, nasty. Even this morning the car moved around quite a bit on the way in.

[eldog]

I was really hoping to get along for a ride last night since it's school holidays and so no netball practice for the girls. Then my wife reminded me that we had a meeting scheduled - darn! I'd been watching the weather and it looked like it might hold north of the harbour bridge for the evening - in the end the weather disintegrated, so I didn't feel so bad about missing the ride that didn't happen. :weep:

I'm not a great subscriber to the view that it's really difficult riding in the wind - in fact I kind of like it. I'm not that keen on moderate headwinds because it just makes the ride really noisy and uncomfortable. But I like really heavy cross winds - when you feel the bike get blown leewards a bit, but in the process it just leans itself into the wind. Just keep yourself in the right lane position and let the bike do the rest. :yes:

However, last night was pretty hard work getting home. The combination of heavy wind, rain, heavy traffic, poor visibility and night time at motorway speeds makes for a tense time. Heading up the hill to the Mt Wellington over-bridge it felt like I was doing 200 k's into the wind - it was one mean workout on the neck muscles! :crazy:


I agree with you, It was the unexpected GUSTS which made it difficult, the constant wind wasn't bad-was kind of nice.
Different directions of travel some felt like there was no wind others not bad, but the GUSTS they moved the bike whole lanes at a time, which made it slightly worrying when being passed on a two lane motorway

[eldog]

Does that mean you are bringing a see saw?
Can't remember either Mack the Knife or Man Down Under had made one out of 9 by 2 with rungs nailed on for traction. Teeter about 12 - 18 inches of the ground...
Brought it along to NASS when it was still AWNMR and held at what is not the Oteha valley Park and Ride.

Much scarier trying to ride Morcs CBR400 was way scarier. So small. Handlebars behind my knees.
Wasn't game to put 250kgs of haybusa over a ramp that creaked with me and a scorpio.

Handled really well.

how does a scaffolding plank and a 44 gal drum sound? strong enough?

[Big Dog]

How long is your plank? How much weight can it take? Drum is vertical or on its side? How is it secured?
Don't own a busa anymore but I did ride it up some scaffold planks to put it in a truck.

Reversing out was more challenging but thankfully on a more accessible site.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[eldog]

std scaffold plank, drum side against curb, I will try it sometime myself
ride up, stop on center, ride off

busa onto truck - you are skilled

Big Dog is there any other skills you think we should look at SASS?

[nzspokes]

I would be impressed with getting over the drum without the ramp. That's one of my goals on the trail bike.

[eldog]

I would be impressed with getting over the drum without the ramp. That's one of my goals on the trail bike.

looks like I need to get a trail/motocross/enduro bike. any suggestions. maybe I should start with a small drum or a spagetti can :rolleyes:

I was thinking one of those bike you see european competitions where they jump from rock to rock, dunno what type they are, how much maintenance & cost is required etc
might help with the skill level ?

[Big Dog]

std scaffold plank, drum side against curb, I will try it sometime myself
ride up, stop on center, ride off

busa onto truck - you are skilled

Big Dog is there any other skills you think we should look at SASS?

A good start is being able to cross a curb without putting your feet down. Have you tried to ride the length of a plank without wandering off? For some this is a major skill in itself.
We used to play "follow the leader" at walking pace. Each rider tries to maintain a 2 second gap on the person in front. Person in front tries to pick a path that results in putting your feet down.
Usually that involves curb crossings, edge traps at angles, threading the laces, stopping on a spot without putting feet down and then carrying on etc. If you put your feet down your out.
First person to put feet down buys the last person a beer, same as a slow race but with obstacles.

Most of us will need to put a bike on a truck or trailer at some time. The worst time to learn is when you have to. So do you know how to load or secure a motorcycle?
Would you, could you and should you ride it up?
Do you know how to walk a bike under throttle? (stand beside your bike and power it up a slope or a ramp)
Do you know how to "apply a brake" to the rear wheel when walking a bike? Why is that an important skill?

Do you know how to pick up a fallen bike? What about a heavy one?

Do you know how to manage a scene if you are first one to an accident?

Do you know when you should remove a helmet at an accident?
Do you know how to remove a helmet?

Return to acceleration from emergency braking.

Thread the laces - start of in carpark a cross the carpark to the other side and do a uturn, how many car parks did that take? keep going and back at the start try and do a uturn the other way, was that bigger or smaller? Why?
keep going and do a uturn in the original direction can you do it in half a car park less this time?
Rinse and repeat until you put your foot down or you can't make the turn in the allowed space.

Peripheral vision awareness: stand in front of a row of shops. Look straight ahead. Read the sign. without moving your head or eyes read the one to the left, right and repeat. First try you probably can't but give it some practice and you will be more aware of your surroundings.

Bean bag tag around a set course. Everybody rides around a set course while people toss a soft ball or light item too each other without actively trying to hit the rider. If you hit a rider the person who was catching gets on their bike and joins the group of riders the person hit gets off their bike and joins the ground crew. This is an exercise in timing (because the tossing is reasonably choreographed) and in not being distracted by things that can't really hurt you as you do what you can to stay on moving.

I am assuming from the content of the thread there is regular braking, counter steering, cornering etc practice?

I don't know what exercises you guys have down at SASS and I have no intention of leading anything I am more interested in when time permits coming along and learning something new, but these were the popular ones at AWMNR / NASS.

The hardest lesson to learn is if you think you know it all, you just don't know enough to realise how ignorant you really are.

[nzspokes]

looks like I need to get a trail/motocross/enduro bike. any suggestions. maybe I should start with a small drum or a spagetti can :rolleyes:

I was thinking one of those bike you see european competitions where they jump from rock to rock, dunno what type they are, how much maintenance & cost is required etc
might help with the skill level ?

The jumping from rock to rock deal is trials riding. Epic skills.

This is Enduro and what the KDX is being set up for.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NJtinorv_g

[nzspokes]

Double post

[nzspokes]

A good start is being able to cross a curb without putting your feet down.

Will answer a few.

I can bring a bike along on a trailer if anybody wants a go. Getting it to stay on the trailer is about the right tie downs. Yup I ride it up, push it up, whatever I feel like at the time.

I dont pick up heavy bikes, I let the owner do it.

I like the idea of throwing a bean bag at people, lets do that. 10 points for a head shot?

Speaking of tossing at Sass may end you up in places you didnt expect.

I dont go to learn, I just go for the beer.

[Big Dog]

Most of the transport damage that happens to bikes is from over doing tying it down. Sharing your wisdom with others could go a long way. :)

The fellow that bought my 'busa took it to NP on 1 ratchet and on cam lock strop. I brought the busa, a hornet and two scooters in a truck on 4 ratchets.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[nzspokes]

Some the cheap gear here, Ed is a good guy. Ignore the morons.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/167957-One-piece-race-suit-anyone

[Theantidote]

Hei all...my 2 cents on wind...lovin every moment on the bike...even when the bloody wind gusts through just as i'm lifting my feet to take off at the lights...now thats freaky...
Good to read the last few days posts...i've picked up a few tips that help with the everyday commute...
Wont see u guys for a few weeks as werk is sucking my energy at the mo...take care all and ride safe

[eldog]

skills

The hardest lesson to learn is if you think you know it all, you just don't know enough to realise how ignorant you really are.

do you = NO i cant do any of the suggestions (at the moment...) but I like your ideas, as I have only just started riding.

SASS helps me with street riding what to look for and avoid etc, riding with others, getting confident and meeting new people who have similar experiences etc.

Your ideas suit me to try 'after SASS' on a weekend in a quiet area. I know the more I practise things will improve and become 'automatic'.
Thats why I asked for suggestions. thanks for that.

I have plenty of volunteers to swing the bean bag :clap:

[eldog]

Hei all...my 2 cents on wind...lovin every moment on the bike...even when the bloody wind gusts through just as i'm lifting my feet to take off at the lights...now thats freaky...
Good to read the last few days posts...i've picked up a few tips that help with the everyday commute...
Wont see u guys for a few weeks as werk is sucking my energy at the mo...take care all and ride safe

I know what it is like when there is heaps of work. but at the moment it sucks when work is very slow and there isnt a lot of it.
I now work on my bike, work around the house and go for a ride. Hard to get a good balance of work.

Will be good to see you when you return, saw your pictures earlier with the lights etc (did you light the teeth as well?) would look good :niceone:

[Big Dog]

do you = NO i cant do any of the suggestions (at the moment...) but I like your ideas, as I have only just started riding.

SASS helps me with street riding what to look for and avoid etc, riding with others, getting confident and meeting new people who have similar experiences etc.

Your ideas suit me to try 'after SASS' on a weekend in a quiet area. I know the more I practise things will improve and become 'automatic'.
Thats why I asked for suggestions. thanks for that.

I have plenty of volunteers to swing the bean bag :clap:

I doubt many people could honestly answer all.

All were more questions to make you think in the right directions. No one person has all the answers but if you start out with the right questions you learn faster. Those were just some of the fires I tried to light to keep people coming by stepping a little outside the basics on a regular basis.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[nzspokes]

Hei all...my 2 cents on wind...lovin every moment on the bike...even when the bloody wind gusts through just as i'm lifting my feet to take off at the lights...now thats freaky...
Good to read the last few days posts...i've picked up a few tips that help with the everyday commute...
Wont see u guys for a few weeks as werk is sucking my energy at the mo...take care all and ride safe

Yeah Man, life gets in the way of rides. Hope all goes well.

[Tigadee]

...even when the bloody wind gusts through just as i'm lifting my feet to take off at the lights...now thats freaky...

You like the wind between yer legs, do ya? :nya:

Pretty mild going to work this morning. Traffic was really light too... :ride:

[eldog]

The jumping from rock to rock deal is trials riding. Epic skills.

This is Enduro and what the KDX is being set up for.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NJtinorv_g

cool,
will have to try Thundercross first - when YOU are able to ride not before
I have an option to get some training bike included - (been putting it off)
looks like it will inspire confidence after a few falls :facepalm:
I have the gear except for chest plate, neck brace and fear removal liquid :whistle:

will help with SASS cornering following Sis and Dr Phils lines :innocent:

[eldog]

YES I am concentrating, esp at SASS have to get my skills up
and back to work, busy to pay for riding, cant afford it any other way :facepalm:

[eldog]

You like the wind between yer legs, do ya? :nya:

I am glad that you ride behind me, the wind must be terrible sometimes, :whistle:

[Theantidote]

You like the wind between yer legs, do ya? :nya:

Pretty mild going to work this morning. Traffic was really light too... :ride:

Not sure how we got from blowing a gale as you take off to flatulence jokes...but hei...i'm amused...
Werks all good...just been flat out rocking a graduation, painting a ceiling and sorting out a week long enrolment event...so no time to take a breth...getting on uncle for anything more than the commute is luxury time i dont have...not for a few weeks at least....
Take it easy all

[eldog]

Not sure how we got from blowing a gale as you take off to flatulence jokes...but hei...i'm amused...
Werks all good...
Take it easy all

I had a rough week (my POV) I needed a happy moment... glad you saw the funny side
I have been practising a SASS move at work, for a couple of days - going round and round and round :laugh:

We see you when we see you and that will be great.

Just did a couple of hours ride today & FANTASTIC
did all the things we do at SASS and had a great time, passed several bikers sheltering in the rain

they didnt see the grin i had from one side to the other, thanks SASS you :Punk::Punk:

[Tigadee]

Essential info for the newbies to SASS:
South Auckland Street Skills or SASS

WHAT: Learning and improving Riding Skills
WHEN: Tuesday Nights
WHERE: Meet at Z (ex-Shell) Service Station, Cnr Great South Road and Taka St, TAKANINI (the one with a Burger King)
WHO: Riders new and old, and anyone getting back into Motorcycling (must be legal & hold a motorcycle license).
Weather and venue permitting - Heavy Rain may mean that we are watching DVDs. Showers are OK, look on the thread for more up-to-date information.
Depending on the number of riders and their experience levels, a short ride may be included to practice further skills. If there are enough riders, some nights can be split into two different groups.

Some nights may include:
Practicing essential skills and techniques in a quiet carpark
On-the-road practice which may see you doing up to a 1hr - 1 1/2hr ride.

WHY:
- Practice essential skills for staying alive on the road.
- Practical help with your riding.
- Fun times with fellow riders, with great stories and discussions.
- Build friendships, solicit advice and pick-up riding tips.

MEET at Z station Takanini (http://www.zenbu.co.nz/entry/1035616-z-takanini) -----------> before 6.55pm

START ride -----------------------------> 7pm

FINISH ride at ex-Manukau City Council car park (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?hl=en&sugexp=les;&pq=z+station+takanini&cp=16&gs_id=1s&xhr=t&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&bpcl=38897761&biw=1400&bih=966&wrapid=tljp1353894501071030&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=manukau+city+council&fb=1&gl=nz&hq=manukau+city+council&hnear=manukau+city+council&cid=0,0,18372865564506322212&sa=X&ei=bMqyULb7DaKgigfe2IHoAw&sqi=2&ved=0CIgBEPwSMAA) for slow-speed safety exercises -----> usually 8pm-8.15pm
(next to the new Manukau train station & opp. :Police: police station)

SOCIAL time @ BRONCOS (https://maps.google.co.nz/maps?ie=UTF-8&q=broncos+manukau&fb=1&gl=nz&hq=broncos&hnear=0x6d0d4dc0da10dc85:0x500ef6143a2df40,Manukau ,+Auckland&cid=0,0,9300130746200942903&ei=pr2QUeKhK8PqswbQ-oCwDA&ved=0CHwQ_BIwAA) after car park exercises -----------> 8.45pm-ish

Cost: Nil, nada, zip, zero, nothing... Just your time and attention.

Details of what will be happening each week will be posted on this thread. So kick the tires and light the fires... Let's ride, aSASSins! :Punk:

Disclaimer:
The SASS activity is intended to give any riders advice on their riding and to practice their skills in a safe and relaxed environment. The organisers of SASS are NOT responsible for any rider, their machines and/or any persons involved. All people attending SASS do so at their own risk.

[Tigadee]

I had a rough week (my POV) I needed a happy moment... glad you saw the funny side

You and me both! This office move has been a bit hectic (understatement)...


I have been practising a SASS move at work, for a couple of days - going round and round and round

Getting yer knee down, have ya?! :laugh:

[nzspokes]

Im all done. No biggy but was not allowed phone to take a vid.

[Tigadee]

Huh? What? :scratch:

Oh wait, you talking about the surgery?

[nzspokes]

Huh? What? :scratch:

Oh wait, you talking about the surgery?

Yup. Home now. Sitting on the couch. Bored already.<_<

[eldog]

Im all done. No biggy but was not allowed phone to take a vid.

it would interfere with the delicate medical equipment ;)

[nzspokes]

it would interfere with the delicate medical equipment ;)

Nothing delicate about it. Not see that bit of my insides before.:sick:

Very odd having nothing i can do.

I should sneek past the guard and come to Sass tomorrow.:shifty:

[eldog]

Nothing delicate about it. Not see that bit of my insides before.:sick:

Very odd having nothing i can do.

I should sneek past the guard and come to Sass tomorrow.:shifty:

surgeons like butchers :crazy:

NOTHING to do -there's always bike porn and planning what to do/buy next with bike(s)

sneak to SASS, wait till Sis gets hold of you :bash:, and when you get home :spanking:, oh wait you might like that :facepalm:

[Tigadee]

:spanking:, oh wait you might like that

Haven't you noticed the leathers he's always wearing?

[eldog]

Haven't you noticed the leathers he's always wearing?

wait till you see the BMW leathers :bleh:, (Suzuki leathers, don't have BMW logo, I haven't seen any in my colour BTW)

maybe we need a show and tell night at SASS :facepalm:

[f2dz]

wait till you see the BMW leathers :bleh:

Surely you've got to buy Suzuki leathers now, c'mon mate

[Sis]

I think it is a great sign that nzspokes is bored. It means he is resting.

And he will remain resting too. :2guns:

TMI -We don't need to know about the :spanking: And we wont ask about doctors and nurses:doctor:

The leather talk is almost TMI:o

I got on here to say that it looks like a great night for riding tomorrow night. I was thinking about Hunua Gorge, Skyhigh, either West or Twilight and then over to Whitford, Sandstone Road and Regis Lane before the carpark. We are going to loss that carpark we are using so we will have to choose something else at some stage.

Now that sounds more like SASS:innocent:

[eldog]

I was thinking about Hunua Gorge, Skyhigh, either West or Twilight and then over to Whitford, Sandstone Road and Regis Lane before the carpark.
Now that sounds more like SASS:innocent:

FYI - this will be my last SASS ride for a while, no car park no pub.
I have enjoyed it a lot and will miss it.
I am leaving this playground to goto a battlefield.

If you see me give me a wave, (HD riders - you dont need to, just hang on :bleh:)

[f2dz]

FYI - this will be my last SASS ride for a while, no car park no pub.
I have enjoyed it a lot and will miss it.
I am leaving this playground to goto a battlefield.

If you see me give me a wave, (HD riders - you dont need to, just hang on :bleh:)

How come?! Who's gonna light our way with you gone?



I think it is a great sign that nzspokes is bored. It means he is resting.

And he will remain resting too. :2guns:

TMI -We don't need to know about the :spanking: And we wont ask about doctors and nurses:doctor:

The leather talk is almost TMI:o

I got on here to say that it looks like a great night for riding tomorrow night. I was thinking about Hunua Gorge, Skyhigh, either West or Twilight and then over to Whitford, Sandstone Road and Regis Lane before the carpark. We are going to loss that carpark we are using so we will have to choose something else at some stage.

Now that sounds more like SASS:innocent:

Sounds good to me. I'll be there.

[Mongolian]

I think i might come out for a bit of a ride and meet this group I keep hearing about.
Would be rude not to go out tonight with this awesome winter weather.

[nzspokes]

I think i might come out for a bit of a ride and meet this group I keep hearing about.
Would be rude not to go out tonight with this awesome winter weather.

Good on ya. Great bunch. I cant get there after an op but its a good laugh.

[Mongolian]

Sadly not gonna make it out only had an hours sleep today so think its safe I have some more before work enjoy the weather :-)

[f2dz]

Was a nice clear night for a change tonight. Coldest one yet too.

Nice to see another new bike getting amongst it, and a nice new bike at that!

Was thinking you were gonna stop at Clevedon before darting off Eldog. Flick me a pm if you ever go out riding on the weekend and want some company. Will miss you being around the weekly SASS sessions mate. The roads won't be the same (or as bright :laugh:)

[eldog]

you just don't know enough to realise how ignorant you really are.:not:

I bow to your wisdom oh wise one, I know how ignorant I am, thats one of the reasons I joined SASS and also one of the reasons why I have stopped riding

[eldog]

Good on ya. Great bunch. I cant get there after an op but its a good laugh.

+1 :2thumbsup

[Theantidote]

FYI - this will be my last SASS ride for a while, no car park no pub.
I have enjoyed it a lot and will miss it.
I am leaving this playground to goto a battlefield.

If you see me give me a wave, (HD riders - you dont need to, just hang on :bleh:)
Hope everythings cool with you dude...if you ever need someone to chat with i'm not so far away...pm me and i'll flick you my number...nearly always keen for a coffee and a quiet spin...hope to hear from u soon...
Btw my doors open to any sass riders in the neighbourhood...peace out...oh and heres to a slpeedy healing mr spokes...thinking of both you and sharri at this time

[Tigadee]

...one of the reasons why I have stopped riding

Eh? :scratch: Why? WHY?!

:weep: Don't stay away too long, Mr Death Star! :bye:

[Big Dog]

:not:

I know how ignorant I am, thats one of the reasons I joined SASS and also one of the reasons why I have stopped riding

That is the best reason to keep riding. Now that you have self actualised you are in your prime for learning.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[Big Dog]

:not:

I bow to your wisdom oh wise one, I know how ignorant I am, thats one of the reasons I joined SASS and also one of the reasons why I have stopped riding
I hope your reasons have nothing to do with my post you quoted...

My comments were in response to a question you asked and are supposed to be conversation starters not a challenge to your riding ability.

[Sis]

Just letting you all kow that I am not going to be online.
Don't know how long. Hope I can survive having a life without the web :sweatdrop:
The old computer will be sent to the big party in the sky after all the information is transferred to the new model.:woohoo:

I will be at SASS on Tuesday night, as long as nothing comes up.
My muffler hasn't dropped off yet :shutup:so that wont stop me from being there.

Hope to see you Tuesday

[SNF]

Hey guys. I have had no internet since the end of May/beginning of June. Got knocked out in a storm and had limited/no connectivity ever since until now. I'm good still doing up my bike as money and weather permits. It needs some mechanical love now - fresh fork oil and seals, brake fluid and pads etc - all stuff you expect at 50,000 kms. I plan to come back riding with all of you in summer with a bike which goes as good as it looks. This is how the bike is currently - it is the same one - remember the dented rusty tank lol?

[nzspokes]

Im still out for a bit. Hand wont be there for a bit yet. :(

Going through some files on my computer and found the below photo. Riding my trail bike last year.

[Tigadee]

Won't be there tomorrow, the office move has my full attention unfortunately... :facepalm:

That and Katy Perry... girl just won't leave me alone! (ShhhhH! Tig's dreaming... :sleep: )


I plan to come back riding with all of you in summer with a bike which goes as good as it looks. This is how the bike is currently - it is the same one - remember the dented rusty tank lol?

Looking forward to your return, Mr FZR!


Going through some files on my computer and found the below photo. Riding my trail bike last year.

Nice!

[f2dz]

Tommorow is looking a bit tentative on the rain radar. I'll be there so long as it's clear.

Looking forward to seeing the bike again FZR, and haven't seen you along in a while Tig!

[Tigadee]

Looking forward to seeing the bike again FZR, and haven't seen you along in a while Tig!

Aye laddie! :bye: This office move is taking up so much of my time and energy... I'm likely to fall asleep riding home from SASS if I go! :blink:

I'll be back in a couple of weeks' time... :yes:

[f2dz]

No worries mate, will see you when we see you.

Looks like rain for later. If it's clear I'll be there.

[Theantidote]

I too wont b there for a few weeks...our term starts next week and whilst i find riding cathartic i fear itll be too much for my poor old werrie bones...
On a lighter note...fuck its cold in the mornings...my poor frost bitten fingers are struggling to cope...even tried this morning an extra layer of wind proofing between jeans and leathers...werked well...will try some katmandu glove liners tonight and hope i can still roll a fag when i get home....
Peace out and ride safe all you hard arse sassers...

[nzspokes]

Have fun guys. :bye:

[Tigadee]

On a lighter note...fuck its cold in the mornings...my poor frost bitten fingers are struggling to cope...even tried this morning an extra layer of wind proofing between jeans and leathers...werked well...will try some katmandu glove liners tonight and hope i can still roll a fag when i get home....

Know what you mean, mate! Brrrrr! :cold:

Mrs Caseye (yes, poor long-suffering wife of the notorious Mr Caseye here on KB - yes, I'm talking about you! :Pokey: :laugh: ) suggested those cheap clear plastic gloves as a liner. They cut out the wind completely and reduce the chill... AND if it rains, your hands stay dry too.

[caseye]

I know where you work Tiggy me ol mate!
Ya know, those itty bitty bits of recycled plastic really do work. not that I'd ever consider showing any weakness in the face of extreme cold wind or climate changes.
Hell wifey puts her feet in em before loading her boots too, whats next, thermo undies???

[Theantidote]

Know what you mean, mate! Brrrrr! :cold:

Mrs Caseye (yes, poor long-suffering wife of the notorious Mr Caseye here on KB - yes, I'm talking about you! :Pokey: :laugh: ) suggested those cheap clear plastic gloves as a liner. They cut out the wind completely and reduce the chill... AND if it rains, your hands stay dry too.

Yeah...used to do similar but found my hands sweating inside...no good...got me some goodies this morning...pretty good really...will let u know after a few more runs....peace out

[nzspokes]

Ok, to stay warm you need to have the layers like this. Waterproof/wind proof on the outside, insulation material next to the skin. I wont work with the wind proof layer next to the skin. That layer just becomes cold and is just as bad.

So get some over gloves, proper winter gloves or hand guards on the bike. Hot grips will help but the gloves need to be right also.

[Tigadee]

Put yer gloves on the panini toaster before you head out - works a treat! :lol:

Seriously though, back in my Michigan days, a trick we used to use was the run our hands under the hot water for as long as we could stand it, then dry them and put our gloves on before going out. Really toasty for quite a while!

Mind you, that was for -5 to -20 degrees C, so I'm not sure if that needs to be done here... :laugh:

Spokes - You mean like these:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/helmets-clothing-footwear/gloves/auction-756748173.htm

I'm surprised there aren't more heated gloves for sale... :scratch:

[aws]

Had to ride up to Orewa first thing Tuesday for work. Nice frost here when I left at about 7:30 just before sun-up. Haven't fitted the heated grips to my new ride yet, so it was pretty cold. Sun was up by the time I hit the city and my fingers were just thawing out - with a bit of help from the clutch cover on the downhill sections. Then I crossed the bridge and man was it cold - and it just got colder as clouds covered the sun towards Orewa - fingers were so sore by the time I got there. Couple of minutes holding the clutch cover with gloves on and they were recovering nicely.

The waterproof overgloves are supposed to make quite a difference, but they are fairly restrictive. Probably worth it on a cold wet day though.

[nzspokes]

Spokes - You mean like these:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/helmets-clothing-footwear/gloves/auction-756748173.htm

I'm surprised there aren't more heated gloves for sale... :scratch:

Yes, or something along those lines. A decent winter glove will do the same. Gortex would be the go.

Heated grips? There available everywhere. The new Oxford ones are cheap and very easy to fit. Much better than the old ones.

[f2dz]

Put yer gloves on the panini toaster before you head out - works a treat! :lol:

Panini toaster??! Could you be more of an Aucklander?? haha

[Tigadee]

Essential info for the newbies to SASS:
South Auckland Street Skills or SASS

WHAT: Learning and improving Riding Skills
WHEN: Tuesday Nights
WHERE: Meet at Z (ex-Shell) Service Station, Cnr Great South Road and Taka St, TAKANINI (the one with a Burger King)
WHO: Riders new and old, and anyone getting back into Motorcycling (must be legal & hold a motorcycle license).
Weather and venue permitting - Heavy Rain may mean that we are watching DVDs. Showers are OK, look on the thread for more up-to-date information.
Depending on the number of riders and their experience levels, a short ride may be included to practice further skills. If there are enough riders, some nights can be split into two different groups.

Some nights may include:
Practicing essential skills and techniques in a quiet carpark
On-the-road practice which may see you doing up to a 1hr - 1 1/2hr ride.

WHY:
- Practice essential skills for staying alive on the road.
- Practical help with your riding.
- Fun times with fellow riders, with great stories and discussions.
- Build friendships, solicit advice and pick-up riding tips.

MEET at Z station Takanini (http://www.zenbu.co.nz/entry/1035616-z-takanini) -----------> before 6.55pm

START ride -----------------------------> 7pm

FINISH ride at ex-Manukau City Council car park (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?hl=en&sugexp=les;&pq=z+station+takanini&cp=16&gs_id=1s&xhr=t&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&bpcl=38897761&biw=1400&bih=966&wrapid=tljp1353894501071030&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=manukau+city+council&fb=1&gl=nz&hq=manukau+city+council&hnear=manukau+city+council&cid=0,0,18372865564506322212&sa=X&ei=bMqyULb7DaKgigfe2IHoAw&sqi=2&ved=0CIgBEPwSMAA) for slow-speed safety exercises -----> usually 8pm-8.15pm
(next to the new Manukau train station & opp. :Police: police station)

SOCIAL time @ BRONCOS (https://maps.google.co.nz/maps?ie=UTF-8&q=broncos+manukau&fb=1&gl=nz&hq=broncos&hnear=0x6d0d4dc0da10dc85:0x500ef6143a2df40,Manukau ,+Auckland&cid=0,0,9300130746200942903&ei=pr2QUeKhK8PqswbQ-oCwDA&ved=0CHwQ_BIwAA) after car park exercises -----------> 8.45pm-ish

Cost: Nil, nada, zip, zero, nothing... Just your time and attention.

Details of what will be happening each week will be posted on this thread. So kick the tires and light the fires... Let's ride, aSASSins! :Punk:

Disclaimer:
The SASS activity is intended to give any riders advice on their riding and to practice their skills in a safe and relaxed environment. The organisers of SASS are NOT responsible for any rider, their machines and/or any persons involved. All people attending SASS do so at their own risk.

[Tigadee]

Panini toaster??! Could you be more of an Aucklander?? haha

Shouldn't that be Wellingtonian? I hear they've more of a cafe scene than Orkers...

[f2dz]

Maybe. Just seems like such a jafa thing to say.

I'd loves me some panini toaster + a panini though, mmm.

[Tigadee]

Haven't fitted the heated grips to my new ride yet, so it was pretty cold.

Ooooooooooh! :eek5: So YOU'RE the one with the Brutale!! (Took me long enough! :facepalm: )

That I have to see!! :drool:

[nzspokes]

Some of you may have heard me talk about Brittney Morrow. Here is her latest vid.

http://vimeo.com/22897515

[Sis]

Hi
I am back online.
It has only been a week but I so missed you all.
I was on the ride last Tuesday but it was obviously too cold for most of you soft c**ks:nya:
We wont mention that not only was I wearing about 3 layers of merino under the 2 layers of bike gear but I also had my heated grips on.

[nzspokes]

Im about to go out for a ride. Lets see how that works out.

[Sis]

Im about to go out for a ride. Lets see how that works out.

That doesn't look like resting to me

[nzspokes]

Well that went ok.

[Sis]

Well that went ok.

You are boody lucky

[nzspokes]

Best i not tell you what I was up to after then. Muwhahaha

[f2dz]

Some of you may have heard me talk about Brittney Morrow. Here is her latest vid.

http://vimeo.com/22897515

Awesome vid, will def. have to refer this to other people I know who skimp on some of their gear..


Hi
I was on the ride last Tuesday but it was obviously too cold for most of you soft c**ks:nya:
We wont mention that not only was I wearing about 3 layers of merino under the 2 layers of bike gear but I also had my heated grips on.

Yup, was too cold for me, I was pretty miserable that day so I didn't come out. No heated grips on my bike though, so I'll take that as my excuse. :rolleyes:


Im about to go out for a ride. Lets see how that works out.

Me too, was finally a minter day for it. Nice to have some consistent sun for a good ol blatt. You back at SASS soon then?

[Theantidote]

Hi
I am back online.
It has only been a week but I so missed you all.
I was on the ride last Tuesday but it was obviously too cold for most of you soft c**ks:nya:
We wont mention that not only was I wearing about 3 layers of merino under the 2 layers of bike gear but I also had my heated grips on.

Missed u too...yeah i'm a softee...friggin cold weather...add that to werk and i'm all about the excuses...c u all soonish...

[xXGIBBOXx]

Booo ! Hey peoples hope all is well and resting up .lol yeah I havnt forgot about ya . Still trying to make out for a play . Little monkey is walking now so wifey and me are kept on our toes chasing the little monkey round .lol

[Sis]

Just seen the weather on TV.
I am taking my bike to work as I have an Ulyssian funeral to go to tomorrow morning. And then I am going to be at the SASS in the evening.
The weather may hold off and I will need some bike time after the funeral. No - it was not motorbike related death. Most Ulyssians funerals are not bike related.

I apologise for any spelling or typos. I am finding that my new computer is not the problem. It is the new keyboard on my lap. It bounces around a bit as I chill out on the sofa.

Wine?1? No that has nothing to do with it

[Sis]

Booo ! Hey peoples hope all is well and resting up .lol yeah I havnt forgot about ya . Still trying to make out for a play . Little monkey is walking now so wifey and me are kept on our toes chasing the little monkey round .lol

Wait till he is a teenager.:laugh: Just think back to yours:laugh:

[nzspokes]

Im back riding but will skip this week. Hand was fine to and from work today, in fact I had none of the pain or numbness I normally get just riding to work. Woot. Guess the Op worked then.

But dont want to push it just yet.

[Sis]

Im back riding but will skip this week. Hand was fine to and from work today, in fact I had none of the pain or numbness I normally get just riding to work. Woot. Guess the Op worked then.

But dont want to push it just yet.

Thank goodness

Are you learning , or maybe you are scared of Sharry

[Sis]

I will be there tonight.

I think that doing the Maraetai loop might be the best. No carpark work and staright to watering hole.

[Sis]

Another great night of riding. Thanks everyone.


We were talking about gear and keeping dry as well as warm.

Enjoyed the strip show. It was family safe. As we always are

[eldog]

Enjoyed the strip show.

next week NZSPOKES show and tell :bleh:

[Theantidote]

Im back riding but will skip this week. Hand was fine to and from work today, in fact I had none of the pain or numbness I normally get just riding to work. Woot. Guess the Op worked then.

But dont want to push it just yet.

Glad to hear the op went well...hope it continues to go well...

Sister Jayne....missed the funeral, too much werk and not so good at funerals...we first met him just after i got back on the bike...so sorry to see he's moved on, but may he long ride the skies....i hear theres no cages, only open skies and no traffic jams...

Mr Gibbo...enjoy your time with the wee one...he'll b on the back inno time...

Has anyone seen or heard from miss maakz?....if youre reading this i do hope youre all good and just sheltering from cold spell...

Take care out there, ride safe yall, peace out

[eldog]

Enjoyed the strip show. It was family safe. As we always are

obviously You left too early LOL:whistle::whistle::innocent:

[xXGIBBOXx]

Cheers for last night , just what the body and bike needed . Have to try and make it out more .lol

[Maakz]

Hey folks-yeap, um OK...works been pretty full on for the last month or so and so I've been criss crossing the country...:brick:am planning on being there next week though.:yes: Haven't been doing much riding of late, just flying...:(at any rate MY needs a good fang...perhaps this weekend if I can catch up on sleep.:wacko: Spokey - glad the op seems to have gone well:2thumbsup, Gibbox have been pleasantly ghosting and think its most excellent that ur soaking up daddy time with the wee man-they are times to cherish and go so fast.:sunny: Miss yáll my fellow SASSIANS esp Tigs random funnies, Uncle stories from Theantidote and I cannot believe I missed the 'strip show',:doobey: I miss being regaled by tall stories at the watering hole. Gonna have to remedy that.

[nzspokes]

Saw you rockin home tonight Maakz.

I may be there next week. Hand coming right.

[Sis]

The hand would come right faster if you gave it a rest:tugger: go back to playing doctor and nurses :doctor:

[nzspokes]

The hand would come right faster if you gave it a rest:tugger: go back to playing doctor and nurses :doctor:

Active rest. I dont believe in sitting still.

[eldog]

Active rest. I dont believe in sitting still.

doctor and NurseS - I wouldn't be sitting still either :innocent::corn:
sleep for me, early rise tomorrow, will ride if get up early enough LOL
didnt get up early enough, missed out on ride.
maybe sunday sometime - still got work to do, not working fast enough today, but progressing in work and riding

[eldog]

OK who is turning tomorrow:corn:

[nzspokes]

I should be there.

[Theantidote]

Gotta meet the creature at my bois school tomorro nite...i'm not gonna b there...take care

[Sis]

I should be there.

I knew you would.

I am planning on being there too. And I will bring along some entry forms for the North Island thing. I have all ready paid my money.

[f2dz]

I am planning on being there too. And I will bring along some entry forms for the North Island thing. I have all ready paid my money.

Am interested in this so I will try to be along also!

[Tigadee]

Hello good people et aSASSins!

Been busy with the whole office move and setting up the new/temp one. Couldn't make it this week, had a kid's thing on that evening.

Should be along next week and look forward to catching up! :banana:

[eldog]

Hello good people et aSASSins!

Been busy with the whole office move and setting up the new/temp one. Couldn't make it this week, had a kid's thing on that evening.

Should be along next week and look forward to catching up! :banana:

We thought you might be doing the refurb by yourself. Paper clip by paper clip. LOL

What sort of kiddies thing did you have on-a hat? :bleh:
BTW There's another a death star in our midst :no:

[Sis]

There was talk of stripping previously.
Sergio is now stripped back to the pulsing, vibrating machine that he is.:woohoo:

Just got back from Ulysses Remembrance. I guess a weekend with them does it to you

[eldog]

There was talk of stripping previously.
Sergio is now stripped back to the pulsing, vibrating machine that he is.:woohoo:

Just got back from Ulysses Remembrance. I guess a weekend with them does it to you

you might need to polish his knob :bleh:

[Sis]

I gave everything a rub

[Tigadee]

Essential info for the newbies to SASS:
South Auckland Street Skills or SASS

WHAT: Learning and improving Riding Skills
WHEN: Tuesday Nights
WHERE: Meet at Z (ex-Shell) Service Station, Cnr Great South Road and Taka St, TAKANINI (the one with a Burger King)
WHO: Riders new and old, and anyone getting back into Motorcycling (must be legal & hold a motorcycle license).
Weather and venue permitting - Heavy Rain may mean that we are watching DVDs. Showers are OK, look on the thread for more up-to-date information.
Depending on the number of riders and their experience levels, a short ride may be included to practice further skills. If there are enough riders, some nights can be split into two different groups.

Some nights may include:
Practicing essential skills and techniques in a quiet carpark
On-the-road practice which may see you doing up to a 1hr - 1 1/2hr ride.

WHY:
- Practice essential skills for staying alive on the road.
- Practical help with your riding.
- Fun times with fellow riders, with great stories and discussions.
- Build friendships, solicit advice and pick-up riding tips.

MEET at Z station Takanini (http://www.zenbu.co.nz/entry/1035616-z-takanini) -----------> before 6.55pm

START ride -----------------------------> 7pm

FINISH ride at ex-Manukau City Council car park (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?hl=en&sugexp=les;&pq=z+station+takanini&cp=16&gs_id=1s&xhr=t&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&bpcl=38897761&biw=1400&bih=966&wrapid=tljp1353894501071030&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=manukau+city+council&fb=1&gl=nz&hq=manukau+city+council&hnear=manukau+city+council&cid=0,0,18372865564506322212&sa=X&ei=bMqyULb7DaKgigfe2IHoAw&sqi=2&ved=0CIgBEPwSMAA) for slow-speed safety exercises -----> usually 8pm-8.15pm
(next to the new Manukau train station & opp. :Police: police station)

SOCIAL time @ BRONCOS (https://maps.google.co.nz/maps?ie=UTF-8&q=broncos+manukau&fb=1&gl=nz&hq=broncos&hnear=0x6d0d4dc0da10dc85:0x500ef6143a2df40,Manukau ,+Auckland&cid=0,0,9300130746200942903&ei=pr2QUeKhK8PqswbQ-oCwDA&ved=0CHwQ_BIwAA) after car park exercises -----------> 8.45pm-ish

Cost: Nil, nada, zip, zero, nothing... Just your time and attention.

Details of what will be happening each week will be posted on this thread. So kick the tires and light the fires... Let's ride, aSASSins! :Punk:

Disclaimer:
The SASS activity is intended to give any riders advice on their riding and to practice their skills in a safe and relaxed environment. The organisers of SASS are NOT responsible for any rider, their machines and/or any persons involved. All people attending SASS do so at their own risk.

[Tigadee]

BTW There's another a death star in our midst :no:

Good Lord! Between you and Spokes, we already had what looked like a pair of truck lights in our midst!

[eldog]

Good Lord! Between you and Spokes, we already had what looked like a pair of truck lights in our midst!

We can come around and shine a light on the work you are doing at night if that will help :bleh: supervisory role of course!

[nzspokes]

Sorry guys, wont be there. Bug has hit me hard. Another day off work. And off to the Doc today. I scored the trifecta. Throat, sinus and chest infections. :pinch::sick:

Not feeling flash. Meh

[Sis]

I am getting over it. My Ulysses mates told me it was the "Man Flu". Whatever, I had been to the doctors, had 3 days off into the weekend, making it 5, am on antibiotics , still have a cough and feeling lightheaded (more than usual) but on the mend.:woohoo:

SO I will be there tonight. Maybe running late.

[eldog]

I am getting over it. My Ulysses mates told me it was the "Man Flu". Whatever, I had been to the doctors, had 3 days off into the weekend, making it 5, am on antibiotics , still have a cough and feeling lightheaded (more than usual) but on the mend.:woohoo:

SO I will be there tonight. Maybe running late.

it wasn't the 'man flu' - get over yourself:dodge:

the real stuff you cant even think straight, cant walk properly, cant talk properly, :scratch:oh wait that sounds like a man :facepalm:

I will not be late - appointment postponed. :scooter:

[Tigadee]

Big shot of whiskey will cure it! :yes:

Whiskey contains alcohol
Hospitals use alcohol to kill germs
These kind of germs travel around in our blood stream
Alcohol travels in our blood stream
Therefore, having a stiff drink gets rid of germs.

:wari: GENIUS! :sunny: (It really works! Plus you get a good night's sleep...)

[f2dz]

Won't be there sorry – man flu has got me also. Straight home to the couch/bed for me.

Have a good ride y'all. Hope the weather holds out for you.

[eldog]

Won't be there sorry – man flu has got me also. Straight home to the couch/bed for me.

Have a good ride y'all. Hope the weather holds out for you.

I must be the only one who hasn't had the 'man flu' :Punk:, suppose mhe time will come

[Sis]

Wait for me, still running late...

[aws]

Hope y'all had a good ride tonight!

[eldog]

Hope y'all had a good ride tonight!

It was not cold (at least I thought it was OK)
Very slippery on the Scorpio

relaxed cruisy pace, enjoyable to be with friends

nice stop to photo the grass.:rolleyes:

[Sis]

I call this Grass by Moonlight

https://www.flickr.com/photos/50576885@N06/14894895642/

And that is grass, no drugs involved in the making of this.

[aws]

It was not cold (at least I thought it was OK)
Very slippery on the Scorpio

relaxed cruisy pace, enjoyable to be with friends

nice stop to photo the grass.:rolleyes:

But did you see me furiously waving to you? You looked a bit puzzled.

[eldog]

But did you see me furiously waving to you? You looked a bit puzzled.

no, was thinking of something else obviously, maybe staying upright :apint:
don't remember seeing any one waving

Sure you weren't waving to Pete, he always looks puzzled :bleh:

[nzspokes]

You looked a bit puzzled.

Dont worry, thats normal. :killingme

Glad you had a good ride.

[Sis]

Dont worry, thats normal. :killingme

Glad you had a good ride.

How's your man-flu going?

[nzspokes]

How's your man-flu going?

Coming right, will be back at work tomorrow. But Dad had a fall yesterday so is back in hospital:no:

I cant go see him as the I cant give him the bug I have had.

[eldog]

Coming right, will be back at work tomorrow. But Dad had a fall yesterday so is back in hospital:no:

I cant go see him as the I cant give him the bug I have had.

catch 22 and 3 bad things, man, i got nothing on you. admire your perserverence :first:. while you have time on your side, which came first the hen or the chicken :weird:
off to the pub to recouperate from yesterdays ride :bleh:

[Sis]

Coming right, will be back at work tomorrow. But Dad had a fall yesterday so is back in hospital:no:

I cant go see him as the I cant give him the bug I have had.

You could always wear one of those surgical masks while visiting.

[eldog]

You could always wear one of those surgical masks while visiting.

or one of those High Vis Vests they stop EVERYTHING bad happening :spanking:

[eldog]

But did you see me furiously waving to you? You looked a bit puzzled.

two people saw me yesterday and waved - mhe never saw a thing - they werent wearing HI VIS BMW gear :bleh:

[aws]

I flashed my lights at you after Sis left you behind at the Porchester Rd roundabout. I was in the second car - white Estima.

[eldog]

I flashed my lights at you after Sis left you behind at the Porchester Rd roundabout. I was in the second car - white Estima.

Yep, I remember a car flashing its lights there, it was dark and slippery too.
I was trying to stay up, thought it was strange a cage flashing me, my lights not that wide a beam :whistle:
Nice to know that you can see me :scooter: I am improving<- funny i should write that today of all days.

[Tigadee]

:shit: Saw a black VTR250 today, the chain was drooping like grandma's boobies... Scary!

Looks nasty tomorrow, so won't be there. Shame, was looking forward to a ride and catch-up with my fellow aSASSins... :bye:

[eldog]

:shit: Saw a black VTR250 today, the chain was drooping like grandma's boobies... Scary!

Looks nasty tomorrow, so won't be there. Shame, was looking forward to a ride and catch-up with my fellow aSASSins... :bye:

when did you see grandma boobies? :chase:There wont be any stripping this week I reckon :gob:


its dark and I cant see out the window, so I will wait and see rather than listen totally to the weather panic merchants :wait:


will be good to see you again Tigadee :niceone:

[Sis]

I wont be there tomorrow and it is not the weather that is putting me off.

I will be attending committee meeting with Auckland Ulysses so it is bike-related. I hope that gives me a good excuse.

I will be there next week though

[eldog]

I wont be there tomorrow and it is not the weather that is putting me off.

I will be attending committee meeting with Auckland Ulysses so it is bike-related. I hope that gives me a good excuse.

I will be there next week though

we wont be at Ulysses as we arent old enough :wari:
the mice will play while the cats away :scooter:

[nzspokes]

Sorry guys I wont be there. Im very tired so will be having an early night.

[eldog]

Sorry guys I wont be there. Im very tired so will be having an early night.

looks too miserable for tonight - there's always next week :banana:, so I will be working on the bike :headbang:

[Maakz]

Yeah nah, going straight home tonight. At work for atleast another hour to wait for the crazies to bugga off. :weird:ALMOST got taken out this morning heading to the SW 20B. Found myself in a quasi fix i should have seen coming, :spanking:asshole cagers wouldn't play nice and let me in to merge into the left lane so i sped up to avoid pissiness only to encounter a citrine metallic sedan who was at first creeping along slowly but then decided to speed up as i passed. :motu::motu::motu::motu:Dam cage people and their erratic behaviour and damn ME for being more complacent than i should have been at the time.:angry2::angry2::angry2: Meh, Initiated counter moves and split down the side of traffic then rounded the corner of the lights onto the on ramp and off, but it entailed me doing something dodgy and narrowly getting outtiv the crapper, damn dirtbag:mad::mad::mad: had the temerity to beep its horn at me too.:motu::motu::motu: Spoiled the day really and it just went down hill from then grrrrrrrrrr.:ar15::ar15::ar15::ar15: mmmm cage mentality around lights and on-ramps leaves a lot to be desired and i should have been more vigilant. :baby::baby::baby:Be warned about that particular on ramp.

[eldog]

Yeah nah, going straight home tonight. At work for atleast another hour to wait for the crazies to bugga off. :weird:ALMOST got taken out this morning heading to the SW 20B. Found myself in a quasi fix i should have seen coming, :spanking:asshole cagers wouldn't play nice and let me in to merge into the left lane so i sped up to avoid pissiness only to encounter a citrine metallic sedan who was at first creeping along slowly but then decided to speed up as i passed. :motu::motu::motu::motu:Dam cage people and their erratic behaviour and damn ME for being more complacent than i should have been at the time.:angry2::angry2::angry2: Meh, Initiated counter moves and split down the side of traffic then rounded the corner of the lights onto the on ramp and off, but it entailed me doing something dodgy and narrowly getting outtiv the crapper, damn dirtbag:mad::mad::mad: had the temerity to beep its horn at me too.:motu::motu::motu: Spoiled the day really and it just went down hill from then grrrrrrrrrr.:ar15::ar15::ar15::ar15: mmmm cage mentality around lights and on-ramps leaves a lot to be desired and i should have been more vigilant. :baby::baby::baby:Be warned about that particular on ramp.

I understand completely, even in a cage I have seen some unbelievable things lately. Recently I got a bigger horn, I am eager to try it out. Its a safety device. unless you are dealing with hairing impared:brick: :calm:, we know you :headbang:

[Tigadee]

Aw poor Maakz... Come to SASS next week and have a hot choccie & good empathetic company, and all will be well in the world again. :hug:

[nzspokes]

For those interested the next Advanced rider training day is 11th Oct. These are at Hampton Downs. These are not race days but training days so no crazy overtaking etc. If you go you will learn a lot. New riders to the track will be in group 1 and you will have a 1000cc limit.

Dont forget to wave to Sharry as she will be a Marshal.

[Drew]

For those interested the next Advanced rider training day is 11th Oct. These are at Hampton Downs. These are not race days but training days so no crazy overtaking etc. If you go you will learn a lot. New riders to the track will be in group 1 and you will have a 1000cc limit.

Dont forget to wave to Sharry as she will be a Marshal.

What the fuck good is a 1000cc limit? The fastest bikes on the planet are thous'.

[eldog]

For those interested the next Advanced rider training day is 11th Oct. These are at Hampton Downs. These are not race days but training days so no crazy overtaking etc. If you go you will learn a lot. New riders to the track will be in group 1 and you will have a 1000cc limit.

Dont forget to wave to Sharry as she will be a Marshal.

Would this be suitable for the likes of me?
is there a website for more info?

what typ of wave should I give Sharry :headbang::motu::tugger::clap::2thumbsup
prob last one :whistle:

[eldog]

Aw poor Maakz... Come to SASS next week and have a hot choccie & good empathetic company, and all will be well in the world again. :hug:

are you gunna be there too :bleh:

[nzspokes]

What the fuck good is a 1000cc limit? The fastest bikes on the planet are thous'.

I dont get it either but there you go. And it stops guys with Bandits and the like who could do with the training.

[nzspokes]

Would this be suitable for the likes of me?
is there a website for more info?

what typ of wave should I give Sharry :headbang::motu::tugger::clap::2thumbsup
prob last one :whistle:

Of course, its made for you. Website is out of date but they will get it sorted soon. I will email and request some entry forms.

[Sis]

I dont get it either but there you go. And it stops guys with Bandits and the like who could do with the training.

I am also over the limit. Who knew that tractors could go so fast

[nzspokes]

I am also over the limit. Who knew that tractors could go so fast

I have not seen any cruisers at an ART day. Sharry says she has heard of them going.

[Sis]

Now there's a challenge!

Pity I am over the limit

[Big Dog]

Now there's a challenge!

Pity I am over the limit

Put some GN250 badges made out of post it notes on it... if they get a little sus just admit you may have modified it a little.

[nzspokes]

Now there's a challenge!

Pity I am over the limit

As you have done some track you could come in with me in group 2.

[eldog]

Of course, its made for you. Website is out of date but they will get it sorted soon. I will email and request some entry forms.
I will need my hand held

[eldog]

Now there's a challenge!

Pity I am over the limit
Wot not up for a challenge. You could disconnect one spark plug on the tractor

[nzspokes]

I will need my hand held

You will be fine. Remember its about learning. Brilliant fun to.

[nzspokes]

This is avid of me doing a laps at Hampton on my last ART track day. Keep in mind I was the fastest in the group, you dont have to go anything like this fast.

And yes i was turning in to early, to slow on the straights blah blah...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ojMGA4Ks-w

[Drew]

This is avid of me doing a laps at Hampton on my last ART track day. Keep in mind I was the fastest in the group, you dont have to go anything like this fast.

And yes i was turning in to early, to slow on the straights blah blah...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ojMGA4Ks-wWhat bike was that? Sorta looked TL ish.

Oh yeah, why are the fork preloaders set differently on it too?