South Auckland Street Skills

[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]

Any bike needs tyres and chains.

:bleh: Really?! Doms and bikes, chains and rubber, huh? :eek:

[eldog]

:bleh: Really?! Doms and bikes, chains and rubber, huh? :eek:

Bike replacement parts due to too many wheelies and stoppies? Tigadee

You are talking about chains for the bike?

not whips and chains - BD:devil2: and dont forget the leathers

[aws]

Oh? More info, pray tell?



I still have my black FZ1. It is currently on the market - one careful lady owner ;)

[aws]

So are we having one more for the year?
I'm hoping to make it for one more.

[Sis]

And watching that tail light is addictive.

Some would say what tail light:bleh:

[Sis]

Any bike needs tyres and chains.


Whatr chains. The Tractor has a belt. The better to whip ........

[Sis]

I'm hoping to make it for one more.

I will be there for one more too.

[eldog]

Whatr chains. The Tractor has a belt. The better to whip ........

Some have shafts all the better for direct drive :bleh:

forget all that loose chain and belts stuff :eek:

[eldog]

Some would say what tail light:bleh:

you can't say that, you haven't seen it. :bleh:

No one I know would say that :laugh:

[Tigadee]

Just saw this, thought it was a good tip:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6u96V0xYeU8


Some have SHAFTs all the better for direct drive

:shit: Oi! Don't be shafting nobody!

[Tigadee]

And something about the folly about trying to keep up with others:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fe1tEEB55Uw#t=39

[nzspokes]

And something about the folly about trying to keep up with others:


Nice vid, that guy is very good.

[Maakz]

Um keen for one more SASS. Miss ya too Theantidote :niceone:, would've been up for a pootle had I not been so slack re Christmas decorating and wrapping :confused:...och...that and MY has sprung an oil leak. :no:Busy weekend ahead.:brick: One more week and um 2 weeks break...YUSS!:Punk:

[Sis]

Nice vid, that guy is very good.

Except for keeping to the left wheel track.
Yes he has nailed the issue of that peer pressure that we can all get sucked into.

[xXGIBBOXx]

Break, what is this thing you speak of ? And he'll yeah I'm keen for one last ride for the yeah:woohoo:

[nzspokes]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96MM_4Jxkjg

Rider nervous on corners.

[aws]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96MM_4Jxkjg

Rider nervous on corners.
Man that instructor was annoying! Couldn't watch much of that.

[Big Dog]

One thing all these record as they speak videos have in common is the rider clearly demonstrates how little distraction it takes to affect your riding. Clearly competent riders are no where near as smooth when speaking and their clear space out front is far more elastic.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[eldog]

www.acem.eu (http://www.acem.eu) and
http://www.acem.eu/index.php/lucky-13/english

the motorcycle industry in europe

a little something that may highlight some safety tips, filling in gaps for people like me and proper trained riders. things like small branches, pine needles can really stretch your traction

its the small things that will catch you out, be vigilant.

this might be too commercial for some, but has some interesting stuff there

cornering it takes so little to stuff it up, especially when a vehicle is right on your tail and wont back off

are you sure BigDog, would have thought INcompetent riders would have stressed voices and they wouldnt be able to see much passed the current situation. but i always remember that these professional trainers have been over these courses hundreds of times before, they can relax a little and yes always be alert to any changes due to road maintenance etc. Correct me if I am wrong.

Been there done training like that, worked for me at Riderskills, which reminds me I have to do some more.

[nzspokes]

One thing all these record as they speak videos have in common is the rider clearly demonstrates how little distraction it takes to affect your riding. Clearly competent riders are no where near as smooth when speaking and their clear space out front is far more elastic.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

Ive done training just like this and found it very good. That is why it is a very popular form of training in England.

[f2dz]

Got my office Xmas party tomorrow so won't be there.

I'll be going riding during the break and probably do a big one between Xmas day and New Years if anyone's keen. I'll post it up here.

Also be heading along to the ART training day on the 11th of Jan. Thinking of doing the Taupo one the weekend after but gotta figure out if I have the funds to do it all, as well as source a trailer to lug my bike down/or find someone to stay with down there.

Mery Xmas all anyway. Have a good ride tomorrow.

[Big Dog]

Ive done training just like this and found it very good. That is why it is a very popular form of training in England.

I am not saying it's not valid training. I am saying if such a small thing makes such a noticeable difference to the riding of an experienced and competent rider we all need to take care to keep our own level of distractions within manageable levels.

Some people will find the presence of a clock on the dash sufficient to reduce their attention span. Others have handlebars that look like the cockpit of a spaceship.

Talking reduces the available processing power quite dramatically. This is even more dramatic if you have to think about your answers.
E.G. I ride with a BT in my helmet. I answer the phone at least a couple of times a month. But if I have to think about the answers I pull over to talk.
I am sure if you rode with an intercom every day it would be less distracting, but it still is.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[nzspokes]

I am not saying it's not valid training. I am saying if such a small thing makes such a noticeable difference to the riding of an experienced and competent rider we all need to take care to keep our own level of distractions within manageable levels.

Some people will find the presence of a clock on the dash sufficient to reduce their attention span. Others have handlebars that look like the cockpit of a spaceship.

Talking reduces the available processing power quite dramatically. This is even more dramatic if you have to think about your answers.
E.G. I ride with a BT in my helmet. I answer the phone at least a couple of times a month. But if I have to think about the answers I pull over to talk.
I am sure if you rode with an intercom every day it would be less distracting, but it still is.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

I found it quite easy and you got instant feedback. Also when I had my turn you realize how much you are looking at, scanning, checking your motorcycle function and on top of that formulating into comprehend able language. Again I found it easy. Shame we dont have headsets at Sass.

[nzspokes]

Man that instructor was annoying! Couldn't watch much of that.

Be thankful we dont have headsets, I talk about all kinda crap when riding. I dont sing. :eek5:

[aws]

Be thankful we dont have headsets, I talk about all kinda crap when riding. I dont sing. :eek5:
I can see that there would be merit in getting some instant feedback as you go, but that constant jabbering in my ear would drive me nuts.

I'm not surprised the rider was nervous and struggling with smoothness with all that feedback overload distracting him.

[eldog]

Be thankful we dont have headsets, I talk about all kinda crap when riding. I dont sing. :eek5:

Some have head sets so they get the automated breathe in breathe out message......

I doubt the boys (us) would get a word in, and yes there is someone who sings :whistle:


For some it would be a nice option, there should be talkers and listeners, those who dont need it, those who should listen and learn. Each and everyone has different needs and abilities (some arent interested in all the technical stuff they just want to know about their riding)

It could be an informal option but there are so many types it would be currently hopeless - IMO

A bit like getting people to take the roles of Leader and Tec - some are ready, some are not sure, some need some encouragement, others dont want to just yet, some dont want to. It was a really good idea and it needs to be tailored to suit.

As I have been told SASS isnt a formal training ground (I knew this). Its upto individuals to ask questions. So if you have them ask.

Will the singer amongst us please stand up :sweatdrop

[nzspokes]

but that constant jabbering in my ear would drive me nuts.



Your married, you should be used to it by now.

[Tigadee]

I still have my black FZ1. It is currently on the market - one careful lady owner ;)

You looked great riding around in those heels on your FZ1... :killingme


I found it quite easy and you got instant feedback. Also when I had my turn you realize how much you are looking at, scanning, checking your motorcycle function and on top of that formulating into comprehend able language. Again I found it easy. Shame we dont have headsets at Sass.

You must be a woman, since that's "multi-tasking" you're talking about! :eek5:


Your married, you should be used to it by now.

:killingme

*you're* :whistle:

[nzspokes]

My vote is for a Kaiaua loop ride tonight.

[eldog]

Xmas work party today
enjoy the ride - K would be nice :woohoo:

Enjoy the break, be safe, be seen, be heard, becarful (pun)
have a good one.

[Kartik]

Hi guys, I don't think I can make it tonight. Have got a few things to tidy up at work before the break. In case I don't see you before, have a merry Christmas and a great new year. Hopefully I should be able to come along on a ride later on during the week. :)

[Tigadee]

Sorry, bike playing up again. :facepalm: Doesn't start up well (i.e. not first pop like normal), may be the rec-reg or alternator not charging the battery as it should...

Be safe, be well and have a happy holiday, everyone! I shall return in Jan 2015! :drinknsin

[Maakz]

I wouldn't mind a Kaiaua loop ride tonight...:niceone:to those of you I won't see tonight...have a great Chrissy and wonderful break from work if ones pencilled in. Festive tidings to you and your families. :heart:Safe journey all. :2thumbsupI will see yáll who'll ride tonight at our rendezvous point. :msn-wink:

[aws]

Hoping to get there tonight. Must remember to their my puncture kit in the top box. ;-)

[aws]

Great ride tonight thanks fellow SASSians. There was some awesome light around for our return ride. http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/23/77cebbe7c2f9d1731c90a9a4379e49fd.jpg

[nzspokes]

Was a great ride and year. Thanks all!

[nzspokes]

Troy, what did you like and not like about your old XV1100?

[bawked]

Was an awesome ride, I had to shoot to do some more moving. Have a good holiday everyone!

[xXGIBBOXx]

Bloody good ride last night , me and the bike are both out of shape . Poor arms started hurting about halfway .lol too many pies and coke . Have a merry Christmas peeps catch ya next year

[Maakz]

Yep, great ride with choice company. :niceone:Have a great Chrissy and NY celebration. Be safe out there and stay right side up.:msn-wink:

[Sis]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/asset.php?fid=275387&uid=5449&d=1419404548

[nzspokes]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/asset.php?fid=275387&uid=5449&d=1419404548

Not worked out how to post a pic yet?

[Sis]

Is it that obvious? :shit:

Someone is going to have to show me

[eldog]

Is it that obvious? :shit:

Someone is going to have to show me

put it in an envelope and put a stamp on it
address to

KB
1200 Sportster Lane
Gasoline Alley

that should do it, include photo of bike

[nzspokes]

This would be a cool step up bike if anybody is looking.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-825738187.htm

[Sis]

Was a great ride and year. Thanks all!

It was a great ride and I found the biggest kick for me was watching and listening to you all at the drinking hole. We had gone straight there from the ride.
As soon as the helmets and gear were off, you were each picking out bits of your riding, where you had gone not-so-good and other bits that were fantastic and what a great ride you had had. You were LISTENING to each other and giving advice, support and encouragement.
BLOODY FANTASTIC:wings::wings::wings:

Have a great Christmas and New Year.

I look forward to another year with you all.

[nzspokes]

What did this rider do wrong?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uqGwbUKdr0

[aws]

What did this rider do wrong?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uqGwbUKdr0

Bought a Honda? :Pokey:

[bawked]

Anyone heading out for a ride this arvo or tomorrow hit me up as itll be my last chance til the 4th.

[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]

Hey gang, have a look at this if you're looking to clean up your pipes...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajqNR6hTSwE

I already use the Autosol but this method of buffing makes it so much easier now!

[kiwi-on-wheels]

damn it, saw this tuesday night just after i got home from work... pencilling in the next one!!

[Big Dog]

What did this rider do wrong?



His ego wrote checks his body couldn't cash.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[Sis]

damn it, saw this tuesday night just after i got home from work... pencilling in the next one!!

Wont be till the new year now. Just keep an eye on the thread.
Have a safe New Year.

[Sis]

What did this rider do wrong?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uqGwbUKdr0

Funny but true with the previous answers.
Focussing on the oncoming car (and whatever it was trying to do in the gutter) would not have helped.

I didn't like his lines. Could have kept out wider before turning in.
Was watching something on YouTube and was about to skip the ad but it involved a motorbike so I watched it. It was an ad from Auckland Transport and it was showing why to stay wide on corners with little flags showing the hazards. But I chuckled with the last hazard. A bit of tree. And the commentary was saying to flick (countersteer) around it. Instead the rider went over it.
https://at.govt.nz/driving-parking/road-safety/motorcycle-safety/

[nzspokes]

Rider was to shallow going into the turn so couldnt see through the corner. Rider did not look through the corner as you can tell by his head movement. Rider did not counter steer just tried to turn.

Interesting point s the camera bike behind him did the same thing.

[bawked]

His bad lines aside, he just didnt tip the bike over enough.

I've only ever crossed the centreline once in a left hander, and that was in my first week riding. I figure that bikes have an intense amount of grip and you can lean them an insane amount without them slipping, so just tip it over as much as possible and you'll be fine.

[f2dz]

Hey, at least he got his knee down. I heard that's what counts..!

Just looked like he was going too fast for his ability and not enough counter steering. I would probably take a similar line through a corner like that because of the possibility of people cutting the corner and clipping you, which happens all too often. He has the drivers coming the other way to thank for his not ending up another statistic I think.

Anyone around next Tuesday? I'll be keen for an 'unofficial' SASS ride somewhere. Perhaps starting earlier in the day so we can make it a longer trip.

[Kartik]

Anyone around next Tuesday? I'll be keen for an 'unofficial' SASS ride somewhere. Perhaps starting earlier in the day so we can make it a longer trip.

Hey Fraser, I'll be around next Tuesday if you are keen. But don't think will be able to start too early as I'm working. What time do you have in mind?

[nzspokes]

Im in vegas for the next week. Trying not to fall off my mtb.

[f2dz]

Hey Fraser, I'll be around next Tuesday if you are keen. But don't think will be able to start too early as I'm working. What time do you have in mind?

I'm flexible. If all else fails can just do the regular time.

[Kartik]

I'm flexible. If all else fails can just do the regular time.
I will aim for 6pm. Will update tomorrow. Cheers.

[eldog]

Anyone around next Tuesday? I'll be keen for an 'unofficial' SASS ride somewhere. Perhaps starting earlier in the day so we can make it a longer trip.

I havent been for a ride for a week, the bike needs fuel, any chance I can join in? Will give me an excuse to get it off empty :facepalm:

[Theantidote]

Troy, what did you like and not like about your old XV1100?

Until i got uncle i loved almost everything...nice amount of power to weight....sits nice on the road...old skool charm and a good performer all round....but with my boi getting longer it was going to be cramped on her 3/4 length frame esp geared up for camping...fit a good set of black round things and she'll go confidently whereever u want her to....but then i got uncle and ruined it all....lol

[kiwi-on-wheels]

i'd be keen to meet some faces if, by next tuesday, you mean tomorrow :P

[eldog]

i'd be keen to meet some faces if, by next tuesday, you mean tomorrow :P


Hi kiwi-on-wheels, f2dz has asked for this 'Non Official' ride, either wait for him to write a reply or send a PM (personal message) to him direct.

I dont have his contact details or know what his plans are. I guess its a longer ride.

Hopefully you have read Maha's comments on your introduction page.


I dont know when SASS restarts in the new year.

Becareful out there lots of morons who cut blind corners up here in Dorkland

[eldog]

What did this rider do wrong?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uqGwbUKdr0

too fast into corners
wrong position/speed on most corners entries
moves arse, but not shoulders and head
could have used brakes to reduce speed on corner entry, looks as if he is using the engine braking only

didnt seem to consider other road users, if he was in auckland he would have met one or two cutting the corner :shit:

last corner used brakes and bike stood up

I could be wrong, generally am, I am sure you will let me know

its the type of thing that SASS should ask riders, yeah I know SASS isnt formal training. But it asks questions about how people percieve what happens on the road. They could be doing this stuff too without realising it :niceone:


its these things that I would like to promote along with gear, bike stuff etc.

[eldog]

Hey gang, have a look at this if you're looking to clean up your pipes...

Video of autosol polishing pipes - removed in case KB rule broken

I already use the Autosol but this method of buffing makes it so much easier now!

Hey, dont show this to the kids, it keeps them busy polishing the chrome for hours, dont want them coming back in a few minutes :bleh:

[eldog]

Funny but true with the previous answers.
Focussing on the oncoming car (and whatever it was trying to do in the gutter) would not have helped.

I didn't like his lines. Could have kept out wider before turning in.
Was watching something on YouTube and was about to skip the ad but it involved a motorbike so I watched it. It was an ad from Auckland Transport and it was showing why to stay wide on corners with little flags showing the hazards. But I chuckled with the last hazard. A bit of tree. And the commentary was saying to flick (countersteer) around it. Instead the rider went over it.
https://at.govt.nz/driving-parking/road-safety/motorcycle-safety/

Maybe it was the Prorider instructor doing the riding? :clap:not following instructions? Maybe needs a bigger stick


Meanwhile all over the AT road network there are other DANGERS such as, holes in middle of road, metal drain covers on corners, deep gravel left by road workers without signs (xXGIGGABOXx do you remember my battle with the gravel at Puni? - I have done some slow gravel work a while back, got some more to do) and of course my favourite WET TAR BLEED, all over AT road coverage network. Noticed the rider took some lines right over the tar bleed, would be awesome in the wet :nono:

and yes they did fix one of my complaints, well sort of, removed a sudden depression in road, created a flat and a smaller depressions and ridges. :killingme

The person in charge at AT re the road maintenance obviously doesnt check the road or just catches the bus/train :banana::banana:

[eldog]

http://www.dansmc.com/mc_repaircourse.htm

as posted by Unstuck and Azkle on another page

thought this might be of some use for those of us lesser mortals :weird:

I think there a section on fixing cracks in pipes, somewhere I forgot just where :laugh:

[aws]

What did this rider do wrong?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uqGwbUKdr0

Anyone notice how he only seems to hang off on left hand bends - but almost never on right hand bends? He also seems to have an unusual habit of dropping quite abruptly into the bends. I find it difficult to be sure given the quality of the video, but it looks like he probably grabbed the brake rather than leaning harder into the bend. I also suspect he was looking where he went rather than where he wanted to go.

[nzspokes]

Anyone notice how he only seems to hang off on left hand bends - but almost never on right hand bends? He also seems to have an unusual habit of dropping quite abruptly into the bends. I find it difficult to be sure given the quality of the video, but it looks like he probably grabbed the brake rather than leaning harder into the bend. I also suspect he was looking where he went rather than where he wanted to go.
People tend to favor left turns over right.

[eldog]

Anyone notice how he only seems to hang off on left hand bends - but almost never on right hand bends? He also seems to have an unusual habit of dropping quite abruptly into the bends. I find it difficult to be sure given the quality of the video, but it looks like he probably grabbed the brake rather than leaning harder into the bend. I also suspect he was looking where he went rather than where he wanted to go.

+1 on all your points. Notice he doesnt move his upper body, arms, head etc.
He dips into corners at different places on the corner, like he sees the exit and nails it.
Almost could see that he accelerates hard while still leaned over (not really sure)

Agree with you, regarding suddenly seeing the car and then the bike followed his view, but I am not a :Police:





so Spokes how did we go?

[f2dz]

I will aim for 6pm. Will update tomorrow. Cheers.

Still wanna aim for 6? We can make it the usual 7pm otherwise..?


I havent been for a ride for a week, the bike needs fuel, any chance I can join in? Will give me an excuse to get it off empty :facepalm:

More the merrier!


i'd be keen to meet some faces if, by next tuesday, you mean tomorrow :P

Feel free to come along. Neither Sis nor nzspokes will be there, who are both the people that 'officially' run SASS. I'm just wanting to get out riding whilst still on break.

Open to suggestions on where to go also. If it'll be the four of us I'll still be keen for the usual Maraetai, Sandstone, Regis Lane route. The regulars should be familiar with this route too so we can take turns leading.

[aws]

Dropped in at E Hayes & Sons today while in Invercargill to take some pics of this...
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It's the replica created for the movie, but this one is the real thing...
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And this is Burt's other bike - most likely the world's fastest Velocette...
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E Hayes & Sons is a must see for motorcycle enthusiasts passing thru Invers. No entry fee - unless you just happen to need some hardware while you're visiting the store ;)

[Sis]

Neither Sis nor nzspokes will be there,

I am tempted ..........even though the tractor should be resting.

[eldog]

Dropped in at E Hayes & Sons today while in Invercargill is a must see for motorcycle enthusiasts passing thru Invers. No entry fee - unless you just happen to need some hardware while you're visiting the store ;)

Just put it on my deminishing bucket list :niceone:

dont mind paying a reasonable $, got to support the local economy, otherwise we will all just become shop keepers and cafe drinkers

[Kartik]

I can make it at 6. But only if all of us can make it then. Otherwise we can leave at 7.

The usual ride plan sounds good, but I can't lead, I'll get everyone hopelessly lost. Lol.

[eldog]

I am tempted ..........even though the tractor should be resting.

sounds like a race horse, are you going to the races?

and whats this tractor crap? RESPECT your bike

Da Bron always tells me RESPECT

[eldog]

I can make it at 6. But only if all of us can make it then. Otherwise we can leave at 7.

The usual ride plan sounds good, but I can't lead, I'll get everyone hopelessly lost. Lol.

6 is OK by me.

Its about time I did some leading (astray i would think :bleh: and harden some balls)

I would also like to do some more TEC, enjoyed the TEC last trip (even though I had not much to do) It was interesting the styles used by the fellows in front.


Yes we could do the Maraetai loop or we could go longer, we can decide on the night.
If the new kid on the block arrives we can discuss what he would like to do. Because we currently dont know much about him, his ability (mine sucks) etc.

How does that sound?

[Kartik]

Sounds good to me. See you guys at 6 tomorrow. :D

[nzspokes]

Still wanna aim for 6? We can make it the usual 7pm otherwise..?



More the merrier!



Feel free to come along. Neither Sis nor nzspokes will be there, who are both the people that 'officially' run SASS. I'm just wanting to get out riding whilst still on break.

Open to suggestions on where to go also. If it'll be the four of us I'll still be keen for the usual Maraetai, Sandstone, Regis Lane route. The regulars should be familiar with this route too so we can take turns leading.
I don't officially run nothing. I just turn up and talk crap.

Im currently in a tent in Rotovegas working out what MTB trails to hit tomorrow.

[eldog]

I don't officially run nothing. I just turn up and talk crap.

Im currently in a tent in Rotovegas working out what MTB trails to hit tomorrow.

you dont talk crap

hit all the trails you can, take the longer ones early, shorter ones later.

The Redwood forest is nice - should be cool in the shade.

Take some Witch Hazel if its pine pollen season for the eyes (trust me I know)

[f2dz]

Nice photos aws. Will have to remember that one next time I'm never in Invercargill.. :innocent:


I am tempted ..........even though the tractor should be resting.

You know you wanna come along. Now that it's not an official SASS outing you can finally show off those wheelies you keep bragging about.


I can make it at 6. But only if all of us can make it then. Otherwise we can leave at 7.

The usual ride plan sounds good, but I can't lead, I'll get everyone hopelessly lost. Lol.

Sweet as. The usual 7 it is then.

[f2dz]

I don't officially run nothing. I just turn up and talk crap.

Im currently in a tent in Rotovegas working out what MTB trails to hit tomorrow.

I'm pretty sure you're at least second-in-command. :shifty:

Let me know if you find any good ones. I'm hopefully heading down those ways close to Waitangi Day.

I've signed up for ART finally too. Group 2 for me this time. Fingers crossed there isn't as much traffic and I can actually keep up.

[kiwi-on-wheels]

i'll do my best to be there around 6, depends if i can get away from work at a reasonable time. working shutdowns suuuucks lol.

my experience on a bike, maybe 10 - 12 hours seat time, had the bike for 3 weeks tonight :)

[eldog]

Nice photos aws. Will have to remember that one next time I'm never in Invercargill.. :innocent:

You know you wanna come along. Now that it's not an official SASS outing you can finally show off those wheelies you keep bragging about.

Sweet as. The usual 7 it is then.

Invergigill its a nice town forgotten by most.
wheelies and the stoppies by horseback you mean:msn-wink:

i will be there at 6, fueled and empty bladder as usual. Just goto put the bike back together. And get some fuel. Put the cleaned liner in. Lots of tasks to finish tomorrow , all good.

Kiwionwheels we we usually gather by the car washing machine.

what ever time everyone makes it will be fine, will wait till 7 if need to.
confirm trip when you get there. Would prefer longer trip, but it will be determined by your experience. I ant no instructor.

See you there, just a pootle.:wings:

[eldog]

i'll do my best to be there around 6, depends if i can get away from work at a reasonable time. working shutdowns suuuucks lol.

my experience on a bike, maybe 10 - 12 hours seat time, had the bike for 3 weeks tonight :)

it will be slow, you are way ahead of me when i started, but then i am overly cautious too.

see you there.

[Kartik]

I should also be getting there by 6pm. Happy to wait for the others to turn up before we leave.

[f2dz]

Sweet, 6 it is! See you guys there.

[eldog]

now we will wait for Kiwi_on_wheels to see what time he arrives after shift work.....

lets see who turns up :bleh:, back at work on the 5th, back to the long shifts again, bugger - no SASS for me then.

[jeeron]

I`ll pop around as well, keen to see some more of the nz roads and meet some other folk. Z Takanini I assume it is

[eldog]

I`ll pop around as well, keen to see some more of the nz roads and meet some other folk. Z Takanini I assume it is

Yes, its the same location as SASS meets. Z Takanini - corner Taka street and Great South Road Takanini

Look back for Tigadees post on SASS rides. He gives more info. Unlikely we will do the carpark, just a gentle ride (we dont have split balls)

F2dz is in 'control' of this one as he asked for it.

Remember it isnt a 'SASS' ride, but 'members' of SASS will be there, and it isnt a race. I feel like a slow pootle, its been a while since I rode.

Although you might like to step on it if your coming from the Netherlands and yes I have a dark side :bleh:

[f2dz]

F2dz is in 'control' of this one as he asked for it.

Remember it isnt a 'SASS' ride, but 'members' of SASS will be there, and it isnt a race. I feel like a slow pootle, its been a while since I rode.

Ok, I'll take 'control' as you say, but also as mentioned this is just a ride for those who want it. We'll be taking it easy and just enjoying the sun.

This is the route I reckon we should take: http://tinyurl.com/khrs6kg

I can lead from the start but the route should be fairly familiar for the regulars so someone else should be able to take the lead halfway along or so.

[Maakz]

Hi ladies and gents, sorry I won't make it tonight, didn't see this till late but um a bit pooped anyhow. Been roaming and contemplating more roaming. Enjoy the pootle and have a safe ride.

[Sis]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=307248&thumb=1&d=1419928447

[nzspokes]

Nice. Good weather by the looks

[eldog]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=307248&thumb=1&d=1419928447

Just got home, that was a great ride people.

Nice to meet new like minded riders.

Thanks for the comments Jeeron, they are appreciated, now just need to countersteer, brake before and through the corner and to tip in when required.
Its so nice to move all over the bike and be smooth. Your comments about having to really ride the bike sum it up for me.
When I started I was slow and got frustrated, having ridden a bigger bike since, its way easier. On the smaller bike, much more effort required. :niceone:


Just need to get that control sorted and add about 20 kg more of gear and that shouldsort the bike out for what I had in mind on the longer trips.
I was testing it to see how it behaved under more load. It handled it quite nicely.

Kiwi_on_wheels nice to see the little things being done properly - It took me ages.

[kiwi-on-wheels]

Cheers dude, probably my worst ride in terms of stalling, felt a bit like i was all over the place a bit, but being able to follow the wide lines around corners made a lot of sence, helped a lot cheers

[jeeron]

And 4 action shots

http://www.travelguzzi.com/TGG/i.php?/upload/2014/12/30/20141230105807-2629e7e3-la.jpg
http://www.travelguzzi.com/TGG/_data/i/upload/2014/12/30/20141230105748-69e817da-la.jpg
http://www.travelguzzi.com/TGG/_data/i/upload/2014/12/30/20141230105741-003a0910-la.jpg
http://www.travelguzzi.com/TGG/_data/i/upload/2014/12/30/20141230105733-5e0221d6-la.jpg

[xXGIBBOXx]

Cheers dude, probably my worst ride in terms of stalling, felt a bit like i was all over the place a bit, but being able to follow the wide lines around corners made a lot of sence, helped a lot cheers


Re: stalling, I find the easiest way to do it is . On the clutch lever there are two nuts that hold the cable in place unwind them or wind them till the lever goes tight to pull in . Them unwind it a bit till you can fit a coin in the lever and the perch it sits in . Start the bike and put it in first gear with the clutch all the way in and slowly let the lever out , you will feel the bike pick up the clutch from there you move the nut till when the lever is the right feel for you . Wind the bigger nut down the the perch to lock it in place . Job done . It may take a few goes to get the right feel for you . Me I like it disengaged with the lever on my knuckles and the bite point about 10mms from there . Hope the helps

[f2dz]

Thanks again all. Good ride!

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Good to see a couple new faces. Hope you guys make it back along in the new year. :)

Have you played around with the settings on your camera, Jay? Your picture looks better than mine. Wider field of view maybe?

[kiwi-on-wheels]

Unfortunately with the aftermarket bars it's pulled the cable a long way, its wound in as short as it can go, but still bites just as its being pulled. need a longer clutch cable

[aws]

Unfortunately with the aftermarket bars it's pulled the cable a long way, its wound in as short as it can go, but still bites just as its being pulled. need a longer clutch cable
Sometimes there's an adjuster at the clutch end too.

[xXGIBBOXx]

Unfortunately with the aftermarket bars it's pulled the cable a long way, its wound in as short as it can go, but still bites just as its being pulled. need a longer clutch cable

Follow the cable to the clutch drum and there is a perch the cable goes through with a threaded tube and two nuts at each end is there a room to move the tube in more to give play to the lever ? If not yeah a new cable is in order

[eldog]

Had to laugh to myself at 2 this morning about comments at the Pub:
-All of the bikes I have owned - I brought unridden, untested (bar 1 - Thanks SPOKES for that)
-I found with the Scorpio, I did need to ride it the 200 ks before the die release come off the tyre, and when it did I really noticed it so much more grip. Most likely because the bike is light, I dont ride like a maniac and it doesnt have much HP to scrub the tyres. And yes I had 2 punctures during that same running in time, so I was careful.

- I did wonder about the extra weight I had last night, sometimes the bike tended to side slightly both ways - I did check the tyre pressure before the ride, it was down, and I have just checked again, down slightly which is OK. I am thinking because I ride with the bike vertical almost all the time, even in corners, it might have been just the side edges wearing off - anyone else has any ideas

- xXGIGGABOXx & AWS good comments about the clutch stuff - I will check it out too
- I forgot to readjust the throttle cable yesterday before the ride, so much loose play I couldnt be sure went things were going to happen (Yamaha Manual says 3-5mm loose to avoid problems when turning the handlebars) I prefer much less

- Jeeron "Action Shots" I didnt know the pictures/video you were taking were so good resolution. I am Impressed by what I saw, no not by the rider in front of you.

- I have been wondering about getting a camera which also has a rear camera as well - just thinking about it. Any suggestions.

It was a great night and ride. esp liked the tart <_<

[jeeron]

Thanks again all. Good ride!

307251

Good to see a couple new faces. Hope you guys make it back along in the new year. :)

Have you played around with the settings on your camera, Jay? Your picture looks better than mine. Wider field of view maybe?

nope, all stock settings. only I record in 720p@60fps fov 160 and I use the remote to make a picture instead of doing it by hand

[aws]

Unfortunately with the aftermarket bars it's pulled the cable a long way, its wound in as short as it can go, but still bites just as its being pulled. need a longer clutch cable
Usually the bar length wouldn't make any difference to the cable pull as it's the difference between the cable inside and the outer sheath that creates the pull. If the whole cable was too short, you wouldn't be able to turn the bars to full lock on the left hand side.

[xXGIBBOXx]

Happy New yeah! Peeps

[Big Dog]

Unfortunately with the aftermarket bars it's pulled the cable a long way, its wound in as short as it can go, but still bites just as its being pulled. need a longer clutch cable

I agree with AWS, unless you have pulled your bars back so far you can see cable between the sheath and the perch. You should find the cable also adjusts at the other end. Sounds like it might not be properly adjusted. There is a simple process for adjusting this but differs from bike to bike. Do you have a manual?


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[aws]

Happy New Year. Hope everyone has a really great 2015. No doubt winning the Rugby World Cup would help in this regard :p

[nzspokes]

Anybody going to watch the track day on the 11th? If so could you do me a huge favor and watch my kids when im on track? They are behaved but if I can't get someone to look after them I can't ride.

[f2dz]

Anybody going to watch the track day on the 11th? If so could you do me a huge favor and watch my kids when im on track? They are behaved but if I can't get someone to look after them I can't ride.

Gutted. Hopefully you can find someone.

Kartik and I will be going for a ride this Monday. Probably up SH16 at this point, but we can see on the day.

If you're lucky enough to have another week off work feel free to come along. :)

[nzspokes]

Gutted. Hopefully you can find someone.

Kartik and I will be going for a ride this Monday. Probably up SH16 at this point, but we can see on the day.

If you're lucky enough to have another week off work feel free to come along. :)

Sadly Im back at work on Monday. I may get out for a ride this weekend as Im back from Rotovegas.

So your looking at hitting The Redwoods soon? We had a great time. Some cool new trails where they have felled.

[nzspokes]

Unfortunately with the aftermarket bars it's pulled the cable a long way, its wound in as short as it can go, but still bites just as its being pulled. need a longer clutch cable

I would suggest a Hornet 250 one or see Rodger at Action Wreckers on Barrys point Road. He makes cables to suit. I would say it is just to shot and is pulling. I have to have one made for a CBR600 Im rebuilding.

[f2dz]

Sadly Im back at work on Monday. I may get out for a ride this weekend as Im back from Rotovegas.

So your looking at hitting The Redwoods soon? We had a great time. Some cool new trails where they have felled.

Well Kartik was free either tomorrow or Monday, so we could do tomorrow instead? Depends on the time though.

I'm gonna be doing the Tongariro Crossing again on Waitangi weekend so might also go over to Rotorua on the way back to do some biking. You'll have to let me know what trails to hit.

[nzspokes]

Well Kartik was free either tomorrow or Monday, so we could do tomorrow instead? Depends on the time though.

I'm gonna be doing the Tongariro Crossing again on Waitangi weekend so might also go over to Rotorua on the way back to do some biking. You'll have to let me know what trails to hit.

Yeah today I may get out for a pootle later in the day. Maybe 3 to 4 ish. I have 2 tents to clean and put away along with all the camping gear. And Im pretty tired.

Ive not done the crossing in ages, last time I did it we bivied up there.

There are no dud tracks at Vegas, just depends what you like riding. I tend to like the technical stuff so prefer the Out The Back trails but couldnt this time with the kids. Will probably go down with some mates and hit the shuttles for a day. Have you heard about the 440 park in Hunua? I will also hit that soon.

[bawked]

If anyone is free tomorrow and keen for a ride hit me up. Because ill be going for a blat

[nzspokes]

I may ride tomorrow arvo but have been a bit off colour today. To much camping I think.

[The End]

I'm keen for a blast tomorrow too. Free all day so someone pick a time and post it up.

[nzspokes]

I'm keen for a blast tomorrow too. Free all day so someone pick a time and post it up.

Would post up in the morning. Im a bit off colour at the moment so will make a call then.

[f2dz]

Have you heard about the 440 park in Hunua? I will also hit that soon.

Yup, haven't been there yet though. Let me know if you'd like some company – I'd be keen. I'm a pretty average mountain biker though.

I've only really ridden around Totara, Hunua and Woodhill. The back section of Woodhill have my favourite tracks – Anaconda and Python.

Back to motorcycling though – I think I'll wait til Monday to go riding with Kartik as planned. Enjoy your ride tomorrow/today though fellas. I'll see some of you at SASS on Tuesday.

[Sis]

I will be at work and will not be able to leave the Z station any earlier (unlike last week).

Also after this my tractor is off for a major service and I wont be at SASS the following week.

Hope to catch up with as many as possible. Some of us are doing the Northern Odyssey and we need to find a date that we can all agree on.

[nzspokes]

I'm keen for a blast tomorrow too. Free all day so someone pick a time and post it up.

Im up for a ride, thinking highway 22 maybe to Raglan. Undecided on that.

[The End]

Im up for a ride, thinking highway 22 maybe to Raglan. Undecided on that.

Sounds nice, is this the route? https://www.google.co.nz/maps/dir/Drury/Raglan/@-37.4680209,174.4532603,9z/data=!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d72ab6413eb758f:0x500 ef6143a2bfe0!2m2!1d174.9517063!2d-37.1027678!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d132aa119f6886d:0x500ef614 3a2fc50!2m2!1d174.8717945!2d-37.8014057!3e0

Never been that way before.


If anyone is free tomorrow and keen for a ride hit me up. Because ill be going for a blat

You keen too?

[nzspokes]

Sounds nice, is this the route? https://www.google.co.nz/maps/dir/Drury/Raglan/@-37.4680209,174.4532603,9z/data=!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d72ab6413eb758f:0x500 ef6143a2bfe0!2m2!1d174.9517063!2d-37.1027678!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d132aa119f6886d:0x500ef614 3a2fc50!2m2!1d174.8717945!2d-37.8014057!3e0

Never been that way before.

Yes but down 22 not 1. Heading off soon. Want to be back before to much traffic builds form campers coming home.

[The End]

Yes but down 22 not 1. Heading off soon. Want to be back before to much traffic builds form campers coming home.

Ah bugger linked the wrong route... Yeah SH22 looks good.

Need to have a quick bite to eat and will need to grab some petrol along the way. Where do you want to meet?

[bawked]

Yea im keen but need to grab a bite too

[The End]

We could meet BP Drury 11am?

[nzspokes]

How about Drury bp on the side of the motorway around 11.15ish.

[The End]

How about Drury bp on the side of the motorway around 11.15ish.

Sounds great. See you 1115am at BP Drury.

https://www.google.co.nz/maps/place/Autobahn+Cafe+Papakura/@-37.0883886,174.9408482,17z/data=!4m5!1m2!2m1!1spetrol!3m1!1s0x000000000000000 0:0xffb4d3fd55de595a

[bawked]

Will be there

[The End]

Cheers for the ride, some nice roads out that way. Keen to give it a go again some time.

[bawked]

Was a good ride except for me crashing lol. Stupid locking up the rear tire yet again.

[nzspokes]

Was a good ride except for me crashing lol. Stupid locking up the rear tire yet again.

Was glad you were ok. Bikes can be fixed but body's take a lot longer. Didnt seem that much wrong, mainly cosmetic.

Was a nice ride. Apart from the crashing bit.

[f2dz]

Was a good ride except for me crashing lol. Stupid locking up the rear tire yet again.

Shit, glad you're okay dude. How's the bike?

[f2dz]

If anyone is free tomorrow Kartik and I will be riding up SH16 to Wellsford and back.

Starting from Z Westgate at 11. Let me know if you're keen otherwise the two of us will just leave once we get there.

[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.

[kiwi-on-wheels]

Should be at this one too :-)

[nzspokes]

Shit, glad you're okay dude. How's the bike?

He was ok but a bit shaken. More so after sitting on the back of my bike for a the run home. :msn-wink:

Bike looks mainly cosmetic. Started up ok after.

[nzspokes]

Sharry will be along tomorrow night and will have a quick talk about being a good pillion. This is something we all need to know as we may need to hop on somebodys bike one day.

[The End]

Sharry will be along tomorrow night and will have a quick talk about being a good pillion. This is something we all need to know as we may need to hop on somebodys bike one day.

Sounds like a nice topic, I may be along depending on schedule in the afternoon.

Safe riding everyone :banana:

[f2dz]

Sharry will be along tomorrow night and will have a quick talk about being a good pillion. This is something we all need to know as we may need to hop on somebodys bike one day.
I went pillion on a mate's bike once. Never again.

I'm keen to learn just incase though.

[Maakz]

HNY to ALL. Relieved ur OK bawked...its never nice to read of someone coming off. Glad things are cosmetic. On another note, be great to see Sharry and seek her wisdom Spokey, I hated being pillion on the back of a rocket, apparently I have a Vulcan death grip. LOL...I should be there tomorrow night but scrubbing in two new tyres, so slow and easy...

[Tigadee]

Won't be there tonight, folks. Have some family commitments (would like to be committed meself! Locked away somewhere nice and quiet and left alone with my xBox 360 and TV.. wonder if prison's full these days?)...

Let the peeps at Broncos know to put the big bottle of tomato sauce back in the fridge yet again, aye? :msn-wink:

Hope y'all have a good ride and a good year ahead! My Hornet's still having starting issues... New tyres, new battery, new sparks, new brake switch, new rego, new warrant and still wants me to spend more on it! Oh Lordy!

[f2dz]

Won't be there tonight, folks. Have some family commitments (would like to be committed meself! Locked away somewhere nice and quiet and left alone with my xBox 360 and TV.. wonder if prison's full these days?)...

Let the peeps at Broncos know to put the big bottle of tomato sauce back in the fridge yet again, aye? :msn-wink:

Hope y'all have a good ride and a good year ahead! My Hornet's still having starting issues... New tyres, new battery, new sparks, new brake switch, new rego, new warrant and still wants me to spend more on it! Oh Lordy!

I know what you mean! This holiday break I've probably played more video games than I have over the entire of last year. Pretty sad with the amount of amazing sun we've had so far, but meh.

Never fun dealing with bike issues, totally know how that goes. We'll see you when we see you!

[kiwi-on-wheels]

See everyone there shortly... yuss

[bawked]

Gotta say being pillion on the back of robs bike was a hell of a lot better than being pillion on the back of my mates r6.

[f2dz]

Gotta say being pillion on the back of robs bike was a hell of a lot better than being pillion on the back of my mates r6.

We heard all about how cosy you two got.. :msn-wink:

[nzspokes]

Won't be there tonight, folks. Have some family commitments (would like to be committed meself! Locked away somewhere nice and quiet and left alone with my xBox 360 and TV.. wonder if prison's full these days?)...

Let the peeps at Broncos know to put the big bottle of tomato sauce back in the fridge yet again, aye? :msn-wink:

Hope y'all have a good ride and a good year ahead! My Hornet's still having starting issues... New tyres, new battery, new sparks, new brake switch, new rego, new warrant and still wants me to spend more on it! Oh Lordy!
What's the starting issue?

[kiwi-on-wheels]

So, reading between the lines, i need to watch more moto gp and a bit higher rpm mid corner...

Tried higher rpm on the way home mid corner, bike feels a bit more stable about it. Headlights are crap, full beam is as piss weak as low, just more spread. Tinkerings to do this weekend i think

[nzspokes]

F2dz, looks like I hace child care sorted and will try to enter for the track day today. :Punk:

[Tigadee]

What's the starting issue?

Battery and sparks are new but the bike is hesitant to start on the first pop as per usual, every time now.

Could be the starter... :(

[caseye]

Told Ewe what to do.
Colin. 09 2998420.
Make the call.
Then ring me, I'll come pick you up when you drop it off and do the same when it's ready, silly Boy!
Look outside! get it fixed.

[nzspokes]

Told Ewe what to do.
Colin. 09 2998420.
Make the call.
Then ring me, I'll come pick you up when you drop it off and do the same when it's ready, silly Boy!
Look outside! get it fixed.
I agree. I doubt it is the starter. More likely a grubby earth.

[HowNow]

Love to join up on this some time, job permitting really for me. I have such a tough job working 4pm-7pm Mon-Thur :) . But will have to take off from work occasionally to make it out on a Thursday.

[Sis]

Love to join up on this some time, job permitting really for me. I have such a tough job working 4pm-7pm Mon-Thur :) . But will have to take off from work occasionally to make it out on a Thursday.

Hi
Make sure you get the day correct. We meet on a Tuesday.
Everyone is welcome, preferably with bike.

[Tigadee]

Told Ewe what to do.
Colin. 09 2998420.
Make the call.

I did! But the man is still on holiday... (i.e. no answer)


Then ring me, I'll come pick you up when you drop it off and do the same when it's ready, silly Boy!
Look outside! get it fixed.

Cheers! :niceone:


I doubt it is the starter. More likely a grubby earth.

Maybe... it is a grubby bike...

[nzspokes]

ART track day.

I cant recommend them enough. If you have any trouble with turns join in. You will learn more in a day than years of riding on the road. Doesnt matter what bike you are on.

[The End]

ART track day.

I cant recommend them enough. If you have any trouble with turns join in. You will learn more in a day than years of riding on the road. Doesnt matter what bike you are on.

Trying to get things sorted so I can come this weekend. Front tyre is nearing the end of its life so don't want to pay and then turn up on the day and fail scrutineering, combined with waiting on a new chain to arrive from the US I think I may be pushing it to make it this Sunday :brick:

[aws]

ART track day.

I cant recommend them enough. If you have any trouble with turns join in. You will learn more in a day than years of riding on the road. Doesnt matter what bike you are on.
As long as it's not bigger than 1000 - wasn't it?

[f2dz]

So, reading between the lines, i need to watch more moto gp and a bit higher rpm mid corner...

Tried higher rpm on the way home mid corner, bike feels a bit more stable about it. Headlights are crap, full beam is as piss weak as low, just more spread. Tinkerings to do this weekend i think

Peter (on the GSX650) had this same problem. Might pay to chat to him about it also. But yea, especially on a bike like that you should be working it thru the rev range.


F2dz, looks like I hace child care sorted and will try to enter for the track day today. :Punk:

Raddd. :cool:

[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]

Well, turns out to be the reg-rec... Costly thing to replace :shit: but at least now the Hornet aka Black Beauty is running sweet and smooth again.

Fingers crossed this'll be the last of anything major and unexpected... :shifty:

[Theantidote]

Well, turns out to be the reg-rec... Costly thing to replace :shit: but at least now the Hornet aka Black Beauty is running sweet and smooth again.

Fingers crossed this'll be the last of anything major and unexpected... :shifty:

Was the same with the Viagra...new reg rec fixed a werld o woes...note for noons buying an oldy beware of the trickle charger fitments, meant for me anyway, a whole lot of weird-arse electrical dramas...
But great u got it sorted...ride safe yall

[nzspokes]

Raddd. :cool:

Even better, just fitted braided lines and HH+ pads. Hope to be able to stop this time. :niceone:

Nervous about moving into the faster group? Only real thing to watch is holding your line as you will be overtaken at much higher speeds.

Dont go past me to fast, let the old fella feel good about his speed. :shit:

[nzspokes]

Well, turns out to be the reg-rec... Costly thing to replace :shit: but at least now the Hornet aka Black Beauty is running sweet and smooth again.

Fingers crossed this'll be the last of anything major and unexpected... :shifty:

I would have thought they would have checked that when they did the battery as they are a common Honda thing.

You should be sorted now, you can come out and help some newer riders.:niceone:

[Tigadee]

I would have thought they would have checked that when they did the battery as they are a common Honda thing.

Hmmmm... <_< Would have thunk so too...


You should be sorted now, you can come out and help some newer riders.

Roger! :yes:


But great u got it sorted...

Cheers! Hope this is the last of it for this year!

[Theantidote]

[QUOTE=Tigadee;



Roger! :yes:

Who's Roger?....

[nzspokes]

Anybody interested in a how to day again? Getting the Hyosung back on the road which needs throttle refitted, brakes bleed and the likes.

[f2dz]

Well, turns out to be the reg-rec... Costly thing to replace :shit: but at least now the Hornet aka Black Beauty is running sweet and smooth again.

Fingers crossed this'll be the last of anything major and unexpected... :shifty:

Happened on my VTR as well. Was surprised by how much they cost too. At least on that bike the stock regulator seemed pretty poorly designed in terms of its cooling once you saw a newer more reliable design on the new one.


Even better, just fitted braided lines and HH+ pads. Hope to be able to stop this time. :niceone:

Nervous about moving into the faster group? Only real thing to watch is holding your line as you will be overtaken at much higher speeds.

Dont go past me to fast, let the old fella feel good about his speed. :shit:

Nice! I've only ever ridden one bike with braided lines and it had serious stopping power.

Don't think you'll have to worry about that. Think I'm more nervous about this track day than I was last time being my first.

Question - Are bike mounted cameras disallowed at ART? I was gonna run my friend's GoPro on the side of my bike..

[f2dz]

Anybody interested in a how to day again? Getting the Hyosung back on the road which needs throttle refitted, brakes bleed and the likes.

Oh, and I'm interested in this

[nzspokes]

Happened on my VTR as well. Was surprised by how much they cost too. At least on that bike the stock regulator seemed pretty poorly designed in terms of its cooling once you saw a newer more reliable design on the new one.



Nice! I've only ever ridden one bike with braided lines and it had serious stopping power.

Don't think you'll have to worry about that. Think I'm more nervous about this track day than I was last time being my first.

Question - Are bike mounted cameras disallowed at ART? I was gonna run my friend's GoPro on the side of my bike..

Yup its a big step up. Take heaps of water, gunna be hot there.

Make sure you hold your lines, I had guys coming past both dies last time under braking into turn one. :crazy:

[bawked]

Anybody interested in a how to day again? Getting the Hyosung back on the road which needs throttle refitted, brakes bleed and the likes.

I'm keen if it's one of my days off.

Stripped the fairings and broken brackets off the cbr this arvo, got some new ones on order. To be honest, it got off lightly in the crash. Probably won't make the next couple rides since stuff is coming from overseas, but it'll only be a 10 min job to get it ready when the parts arrive.

[nzspokes]

I'm keen if it's one of my days off.

Stripped the fairings and broken brackets off the cbr this arvo, got some new ones on order. To be honest, it got off lightly in the crash. Probably won't make the next couple rides since stuff is coming from overseas, but it'll only be a 10 min job to get it ready when the parts arrive.
Cool Man. Good to hear. Were you sore the next day?

[bawked]

Cool Man. Good to hear. Were you sore the next day?

A little bruised, the most annoying thing is that the cut little cut on my foot got infected :rolleyes: but on antibiotics now so should be sussed in a few days.

[The End]

A little bruised, the most annoying thing is that the cut little cut on my foot got infected :rolleyes: but on antibiotics now so should be sussed in a few days.

Great to hear that you're mostly okay and even better that the bike is better off than expected :banana:

[Sis]

Rode Sergio to the "doctors" yesterday. He will be there for a week, getting his fluids changed, new brake pads, and new seals, gaskets etc. I have an empty space in my garage. Missing him all ready.:crybaby::crybaby::crybaby:
How am I going to cope?

I wont be at SASS this coming Tuesday because my Bro and family are in town staying with me.
So I have to decline nzspoke's nice offer of his pillion seat. As we joked last Tuesday, 2 girls on the bike would be OK but not so sure that he would share with my bro.

[f2dz]

As we joked last Tuesday, 2 girls on the bike would be OK but not so sure that he would share with my bro.

Ya never know. :p

[f2dz]

Action shot from today's ART day at Hampton Downs.

Mr. Italian Red VTR in front:

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Had one little lapse of grip from the rear tyre in the last extra session they gave us but I managed a new top speed down the straigt so I was happy with that. All in all a great day, minus sweating like a whore in a church the entire time.

[nzspokes]

Epic day, after a bit of advice I jumped up in speed a bit. Bike still a bit lean at the top but not bad.

Loved it. Bike ready for work, kids feed and washed.

Fraser is on it now. He was going very well. Pleasure to see.

Photo taken by my 10 year old, not a bad effort.

[The End]

Epic day, after a bit of advice I jumped up in speed a bit. Bike still a bit lean at the top but not bad.

Loved it. Bike ready for work, kids feed and washed.

Fraser is on it now. He was going very well. Pleasure to see.

Photo taken by my 10 year old, not a bad effort.

Was a great day indeed.

Do you know who was taken the photos around the track? Keen to have a look at some.

I need to fix my colour scheme...

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[nzspokes]

Was a great day indeed.

Do you know who was taken the photos around the track? Keen to have a look at some.

I need to fix my colour scheme...



Official ones will turn up on the AMCC page.

Did you go home early? I came down later on and it looked like you had left?

[f2dz]

Epic day, after a bit of advice I jumped up in speed a bit. Bike still a bit lean at the top but not bad.

Loved it. Bike ready for work, kids feed and washed.

Fraser is on it now. He was going very well. Pleasure to see.

Photo taken by my 10 year old, not a bad effort.

Wow, really good. Might just save that one to the track riding photo folder!

Thanks Rob, was great to run in the same group as you this time round. Probably my last full day track day I'll do but I might do a twilight playday or something in a couple months' time.

[nzspokes]

Ive got an idea for a long ride on Tues. :shifty:

Full tank, empty bladder.

[The End]

Official ones will turn up on the AMCC page.

Did you go home early? I came down later on and it looked like you had left?

Yeah I headed home shortly after finishing my fourth session.

[Sis]

Ya never know. :p

Why, are going to wear your chaps??? and Commando??

[kiwi-on-wheels]

Keen for a good ride tuesday, rewired the whole front end of the bike today, found the headlights have 55w h3 halogens in them, so with wiring in a dedicated feed to the relay i've managed to get a MASSIVE increase in light output. Stoked. And to relay the fullbeam light should be a lot easier, just got to get a relay.

Brake light has also been fixed (i think) turns on and off correctly so far, need to take it for a good ride to check it.

Rpms in the corners... work in progress

[f2dz]

Why, are going to wear your chaps??? and Commando??

This was about you and your brother, nothing to do with me.. for once!

I'm keen for a longer ride. A new/slightly different route would be nice.

[flanders]

Hi, I've been lurking for some time and I'm finally ready to get some 'edumacation' but I'm not sure if SASS is aimed at me.

Background: I was riding a VTR 250 for a couple of years back in 2007 and then I sold it after dropping it and didn't touch a bike until mid last year when I went out and bought a CB1300 (mid life crisis!).

I.e. my sum total riding experience is ~three years (though I commute daily and have done a few long rides around the North Is.)

Apart from having done the basic skills handling to get my learners back in 07 I haven't had any formal training and figure I ought to invest some effort in gaining some good skills. I figure I ought to take advantage of the ACC stuff and I'm considering some other options as well.

So, will SASS be of benefit to someone like me or is it aimed just at beginners?

Also is there a session planned for tomorrow (13/1)?

flanders

[nzspokes]

Hi, I've been lurking for some time and I'm finally ready to get some 'edumacation' but I'm not sure if SASS is aimed at me.

Background: I was riding a VTR 250 for a couple of years back in 2007 and then I sold it after dropping it and didn't touch a bike until mid last year when I went out and bought a CB1300 (mid life crisis!).

I.e. my sum total riding experience is ~three years (though I commute daily and have done a few long rides around the North Is.)

Apart from having done the basic skills handling to get my learners back in 07 I haven't had any formal training and figure I ought to invest some effort in gaining some good skills. I figure I ought to take advantage of the ACC stuff and I'm considering some other options as well.

So, will SASS be of benefit to someone like me or is it aimed just at beginners?

Also is there a session planned for tomorrow (13/1)?

flanders
Come along and see what you think. Everybody can learn. If you feel you need more talk to Phil at Riderskills.

Yes we are riding tomorrow.

[Sis]

Hi, I've been lurking for some time and I'm finally ready to get some 'edumacation' but I'm not sure if SASS is aimed at me.

Background: I was riding a VTR 250 for a couple of years back in 2007 and then I sold it after dropping it and didn't touch a bike until mid last year when I went out and bought a CB1300 (mid life crisis!).

I.e. my sum total riding experience is ~three years (though I commute daily and have done a few long rides around the North Is.)

Apart from having done the basic skills handling to get my learners back in 07 I haven't had any formal training and figure I ought to invest some effort in gaining some good skills. I figure I ought to take advantage of the ACC stuff and I'm considering some other options as well.

So, will SASS be of benefit to someone like me or is it aimed just at beginners?

Also is there a session planned for tomorrow (13/1)?

flanders

Between everyone there is a wide range of skills. Some of us are beginning, and some of us have been around a little longer. All sorts of bikes too. I turn up (when my bro isn't in town) to keep my road skills sharp. And there is always something new to learn.
The other main issue I find is that it takes a LOT of practise to over-write the bad habits and everyone under-estimates how much practise is required. Only when it turns to shit and your mind goes into "instinct" mode, do you find out. So by practising , we are training our good habits to become instinctive and not reactive. There is a big time difference there and it could save your life.

Anyway, that's enough of the serious stuff.

You will learn more if it is a heap of fun.:banana:

So come along and check it all out.

[nzspokes]

Forgot to say welcome back to Lance. :scooter:

Good to see you back.

[nzspokes]

Ok tomorrow will be a completely new route. Sharry will be along again. I will be leading, who wants to be tec? I think Lance said a while back that he wanted to give it a go. We need to be away right on time, so please be prompt and be ready to ride at 7. This will be a great run to try get the lines right everytime as you will be on roads you dont know.

Rules that we need to tighten up on, main one is the 2 second rule. Lots of us were to close last week. Spread out its not a race. You will be able to watch lines better when more spread out as well. Second is speed on which I have spoken about before. Other motorists will expect us to be able to hold or be within a reasonable margin of the speed limit on the highways. If anybody is struggling with this speak up and we will work on the route to allow for this.

[nzspokes]

Update on Sharrys bikes. Im getting parts now for the CBR. Just managed to get a fork top yoke that will allow for running normal handlebars. Doesnt hurt that it looks bling. Just need to get some up and back risers for it then some new bars to suit. I need to get time to take the swing arm for welding for bobbin mounts then the frame and swingarm can go for powder coating.

Did some work on her Hyosung which Im going to try to have ready for the next track day. A lot to do between now and then but I think I can. Working on the quick action throttle tonight as she does not have full wrist movement yet. And need to make a gear shift yet....

[f2dz]

How many bikes does she have..? :scratch:

I second the two second rule. Waaay too bunched up last time.

[nzspokes]

How many bikes does she have..? :scratch:

I second the two second rule. Waaay too bunched up last time.

Two, Hyo 650 which is her old track day bike and the CBR600. CBR will be her long term bike as it will be lighter and easier to ride, Im taking weight out of it where I can. Hyo will probably be to heavy for normal road work as its a bit of a tank. But as its a V Twin has nice low down power so good for her to get going on again at the track.

[Theantidote]

Any chance of a sneaky wee bit of where youre leading us? Just so i know how much of my bladder i need to empty...

[nzspokes]

I know how to ride it but not all the names, Mercer, Pukekawa, Port Waikato road, and however I feel like heading us home.

[kiwi-on-wheels]

i can hit 100 ok, anything faster gets a bit hairy on the wee 250 as its got no fairings lol

however, i have sorted out my headlight wiring, i no longer have a tin can glow worm, i'm running fireflies now yuss!!!
might be a placebo effect but the bike feels like its running better for it too

[nzspokes]

i can hit 100 ok, anything faster gets a bit hairy on the wee 250 as its got no fairings lol

however, i have sorted out my headlight wiring, i no longer have a tin can glow worm, i'm running fireflies now yuss!!!
might be a placebo effect but the bike feels like its running better for it too

They are pretty much the same motor as the Hornet 250 which goes very well. 100 is no problem to them.

If you have worked on wiring and tidied up earths etc it will be running better.

[kiwi-on-wheels]

yeah it desperately needs a carb balance, poor things been rolled trolled and assholed, think my oilchange the first weekend i had it was the first the poor thing had in years, all the oil was thick black and sludgy, started to notice a bit of clutch slip if i'm too rough on gears too. aahh well, runs mint for a 26 year old bike thats done 62000kms. puts a grin on my face and that's what counts. could very well be in for a strip down and rebuild over winter... maybe. i'd imagine bike mechanics get a bit cheaper in the middle of winter too LOL

[nzspokes]

yeah it desperately needs a carb balance, poor things been rolled trolled and assholed, think my oilchange the first weekend i had it was the first the poor thing had in years, all the oil was thick black and sludgy, started to notice a bit of clutch slip if i'm too rough on gears too. aahh well, runs mint for a 26 year old bike thats done 62000kms. puts a grin on my face and that's what counts. could very well be in for a strip down and rebuild over winter... maybe. i'd imagine bike mechanics get a bit cheaper in the middle of winter too LOL

I have a carb balancer.

[kiwi-on-wheels]

wouldnt be able to borrow it would i? have a feeling i'll be needing new carb rubbers and gaskets etc, but i have no idea how to use it... instructional day coming up?

[nzspokes]

wouldnt be able to borrow it would i? have a feeling i'll be needing new carb rubbers and gaskets etc, but i have no idea how to use it... instructional day coming up?

I dont lend tools, but happy to help.

[kiwi-on-wheels]

fair call, i'm kinda the same, might see what we can sort out tomorrow :)

[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]

Great to hear that you're mostly okay and even better that the bike is better off than expected

+1 Get well and get back on two wheels soon!


Keen for a good ride tuesday, rewired the whole front end of the bike today, found the headlights have 55w h3 halogens in them, so with wiring in a dedicated feed to the relay i've managed to get a MASSIVE increase in light output. Stoked. And to relay the fullbeam light should be a lot easier, just got to get a relay.

:shit: Sounds like we've got another Death Star rider amongst us! :laugh:

[kiwi-on-wheels]

Death star rider? Must have missed that

[f2dz]

Death star rider? Must have missed that

Lance's Scorpio. His headlight is bright enough to blow up planets.

[kiwi-on-wheels]

Ahahahahha awesome. Good to be seen i guess

[f2dz]

Definitely, especially on the smaller bikes.

If I still had a 250 I'd be wiring in LEDs like I used to have before I got told by the VTNZ to remove em. I remember when I did ride with brighter lights it made an absolute world of difference.

[Tigadee]

If I still had a 250 I'd be wiring in LEDs like I used to have before I got told by the VTNZ to remove em. I remember when I did ride with brighter lights it made an absolute world of difference.

Just wrap tin foil all over yourself, you'll be highly visible then!

[f2dz]

Just wrap tin foil all over yourself, you'll be highly visible then!

Naw, my assless chaps do the trick.

(come to SASS more for context! :P)

[The End]

Official ones will turn up on the AMCC page.



Bugger no photos of me :cry:

Plenty of you though :bleh:

http://cdn.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000EQAp_eDEeZM/s/860/860/ART-jan-15-1-of-1-127.jpg
http://cdn.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000Km1d84P6V0I/s/860/860/ART-jan-15-1-of-1-171.jpg
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[jeeron]

I`ll tag along today. The ride when there wasn't a SASS just after new years got me curious. I`m up for some playtime.

[nzspokes]

Bugger no photos of me :cry:

Plenty of you though :bleh:



I would say there will be more coming.

[nzspokes]

F2DZ, thanks heaps for the vids man. Love it. Very cool. You are funny as shit. We both cracked up watching it. I can see why you were getting frustrated. Your riding very well.

[nzspokes]

Couple of crapy phone pics from last night.

Great ride and views last night:niceone:

[Tigadee]

Wow, that's a good-sized group! :niceone:

[f2dz]

F2DZ, thanks heaps for the vids man. Love it. Very cool. You are funny as shit. We both cracked up watching it. I can see why you were getting frustrated. Your riding very well.

No probs, glad you liked it. I get shit for having that helmet cam during gear check but I definitely think it provides better footage than the usual bike mounted angles.

I'll have to rewatch those clips to see what I was mumbling to myself that was so funny, haha.

I don't think I was very frustrated in those sessions, except for maybe that first one with all the traffic and strange passing. There were a couple runs in the middle of the day that were a lot worse when I got stuck behind the much slower riders. Thanks for the compliments though Rob, definitely felt improved over last time. :)

[bawked]

When is the next art day? Was going to attend this one but crashed haha

Btw rob who was it you recommended to talk to about suspension setup for the cbr?

Also should be pulling the engine out of the zxr this week, so that should be ready soon

[jeeron]

http://www.travelguzzi.com/TGG/i.php?/upload/2015/01/14/20150114010430-e7704413-la.jpg
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and some more: http://www.travelguzzi.com/TGG/index.php?/category/15

Was a beautiful ride!

[f2dz]

When is the next art day? Was going to attend this one but crashed haha

15 Feb is the last one.

[flanders]

Thanks for the ride last night, I had a great time meeting the gang and enjoying the countryside!

[Theantidote]

That was such an awesome ride last nite...thanx everyone, mr spokes brilliant route...awesome awesome awesome thank you...c u next time
Mr jeeron - cool photos man...

[granda]

That was such an awesome ride last nite...thanx everyone, mr spokes brilliant route...awesome awesome awesome thank you...c u next time
Mr jeeron - cool photos man...

Sure was. One of the best as far as challenges goes. Fantastic roads, scenery, riding companions. Even with the sun strike and roadworks. Must add a ride like this to the SASS calendar once a month or 2.
ELDOG get out of the kennel and back on those wheels. You and I need this experience.

Thanks spokes and thanks also for those fantastic photos from the mean green machine

[kiwi-on-wheels]

Yep the roads tuesday were fantastic, nice and flowing, my first time through roadworks so it was good following lines through, the sunstrike was... interesting... but good to have someone to follow. Awesome to get seat time on the bike :-)

[f2dz]

Yep the roads tuesday were fantastic, nice and flowing, my first time through roadworks so it was good following lines through, the sunstrike was... interesting... but good to have someone to follow. Awesome to get seat time on the bike :-)

Doing well mate. Progressing faster than I was when I was a learner. Seat time definitely helps like you say.

Few more ART photos up. One more of the VTaaaaRR.

http://clmintiepix.photoshelter.com/gallery/ART-Day-11th-Jan-2015-Hampton-Downs/G00000Ksc9r0e5Cw/4/3

[Maakz]

Hey y'all !!!! :cool: Loving:niceone: the banter, pics and vids. :laugh: Bummed i missed SASS night and newcomers (Sup Y'all), had a tangi to attend and respect to pay.:( Sounds like y'all had a great ride BTW who has the army gun Moto Guzzi...thats all kinda smexy :yes:. On the upside, took Glen Murray Rd out the back blocks of Waikaretu heading to Pukerewa, which is 4.5 clicks from Nikau Cave Cafe. :ride: Came back through Pukekawa-Mercer. Roads along the ridgelines aren't great aye...roadworks, slumping, slips, potholes, gravel, massive tar runnels and tacky road surfaces made for an interesting ride out and hairy night ride home.:shit::shit::shit: Killed a few bunnies for good measure. :innocent: Hope to make it next week. Krakn up at our Chaps-mans need to clarify "context" ... we all know ur a mild mannered gentle-lad by day :innocent: and a leather clad assless chaps wearing :devil2: Thursay "night rider" :msn-wink: hehehehe sorry mate, i couldn't resist. :shutup::blink::innocent::facepalm:

[Tigadee]

...and a leather clad assless chaps wearing :devil2: Thursay "night rider"

Oh, so the Thursday night riders have THAT kind of rep, huh? :shit:

[kiwi-on-wheels]

Oh, so the Thursday night riders have THAT kind of rep, huh? :shit:
Nope, just f2dz.... :-P

[Sis]

I will be at SASS this Tuesday.

I have my bike back :wings:

But it is quieter now.

[bawked]

Finally have a few days off after working 12 days straight....

The CBR has some new shiny bits on it, just need the fairings to arrive! Also need to take the rear wheel in for a new tire.
The ZXR motor should be on my table tomorrow, so will crack her open and see what lays ahead.

So probably won't be there next week, since the fairings are needed to mount those indicator thingis onto :rolleyes:

[granda]

Hey y'all !!!! :cool: Loving:niceone: the banter, pics and vids. :laugh: Bummed i missed SASS night and newcomers (Sup Y'all), had a tangi to attend and respect to pay.:( Sounds like y'all had a great ride BTW who has the army gun Moto Guzzi...thats all kinda smexy :yes:. On the upside, took Glen Murray Rd out the back blocks of Waikaretu heading to Pukerewa, which is 4.5 clicks from Nikau Cave Cafe. :ride: Came back through Pukekawa-Mercer. Roads along the ridgelines aren't great aye...roadworks, slumping, slips, potholes, gravel, massive tar runnels and tacky road surfaces made for an interesting ride out and hairy night ride home.:shit::shit::shit: Killed a few bunnies for good measure. :innocent: Hope to make it next week. Krakn up at our Chaps-mans need to clarify "context" ... we all know ur a mild mannered gentle-lad by day :innocent: and a leather clad assless chaps wearing :devil2: Thursay "night rider" :msn-wink: hehehehe sorry mate, i couldn't resist. :shutup::blink::innocent::facepalm:

Comments re are they relative to road south of Nikau Cave turn off on SH22. Have been down that way twice now and did not think it was that bad. I know that from the caves road west it gets Knarly and unsealed at times. A couple told us not to go that way when we were lunching at the cafe.

[granda]

I will be at SASS this Tuesday.

I have my bike back :wings:

But it is quieter now.

Re united with Segio. Ahh. How will I know when you are braking now for those corners.

[nzspokes]

Im off for a pootle to Te Awamutu tomorrow. :Punk:

Should be a giggle.

[nzspokes]

Nice wee Lamsbike if anybody is looking.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-835202814.htm

[xXGIBBOXx]

Hey all looks like it was a nice ride last week . Hoping to make it again soon. . PO panda is now for sale , in no big rush to sell as I get my full in March . Price tag of around $7 -6500 seems fair . Round 16000kms ABS and new tyres @11000 kms . Time to get more power and a louder exhaust :Punk:

[Maakz]

Comments re are they relative to road south of Nikau Cave turn off on SH22. Have been down that way twice now and did not think it was that bad. I know that from the caves road west it gets Knarly and unsealed at times. A couple told us not to go that way when we were lunching at the cafe.

If coming from H-Town there's two ways I know to get to Pukerewa - take SH22 and go through Waingaro and the other is via Rangiriri-Glen Murray Rd (past the dairy factory on the corner and follow that all the way to the first T intersection and hang a left)...that's gnarly and that's the route I took. Also, once past Nikau Cave Cafe the meander gets tight as you head back into the interior. The last portion was through private land and up the ridgelines on metal road with horrible pot holes in places...literally up to the highest point that gives a panoramic view of the coast and interior Waikato. My tractor wasn't meant to operate as a trail bike much less go where I make it go hehehehe LOL...of course, every single person I asked for directions beforehand said "naw its peasy to get to and all good, just go to Nikau Cave Café and its not far from there..."IN A PIGS EYE it aint far!!!!! LOL i'm so naïve...was definitely fretting about my precious and laying it down. On the upside, I went to the Meremere drags today-great if hot and finally got to go to Puhoi Pub...lots of dickhead boy racers out too, very aggressive and prone to baiting. Stupid "male chickens" ...

How did Teawamutu fang go?
Sayonara PO Panda and HURRAH Gibbox...mmmm must come celebrate with us at SASS when you finally sit and score ur FL ticket.

[Azizthetics]

Going for my learners today(monday), it will be my first time on public main roads so not sure if i'll be confident enough to ride out to south.

Maybe after I get a bit more experience in on main roads with cagers around me, also fucked up my finger so not sure if i'll be able to use the clutch

[Maakz]

Good luck today Aziz. Let us know if you'd like an escort out South or to SASS if ur keen, someone might be able to meet ya and you could shadow them to the rendezvous point. Hope ur finger heels fast, bugga! How'd ya manage that? Now that's bloody inconvenient isn't it!

[nzspokes]

Going for my learners today(monday), it will be my first time on public main roads so not sure if i'll be confident enough to ride out to south.

Maybe after I get a bit more experience in on main roads with cagers around me, also fucked up my finger so not sure if i'll be able to use the clutch

A big ride for your first one is not a good idea. You will be surprised how tired you will get. I can pop out for a short ride one evening if you want another rider along.

[kiwi-on-wheels]

^ this.. my first ride was around the block... fuel valve f**ked up on me too so here i was, side of the road, first ride, bike crapped out. Lol!!

Good luck with your learners dude!!

[jeeron]

For the ride tomorrow will it just be a ride or also some maneuvering?

[nzspokes]

Sis will be there with the balls so we will do some carpark work.

[kiwi-on-wheels]

Damnit, cant make this week

[jeeron]

Nice. Bringing someone along so just got her bike. Has some ozzy experience

[aws]

I've put my leave request in to the manager, so hopefully make the ride tomorrow :)