South Auckland Street Skills

[nzspokes]

ah I know this one. I was listening last time you told us. But I wont spoil the party. Anyone else

Ta. Lets see who else knows. Its very important to know.

[granda]

Has anyone done this lately. Thinking of doing it with the pillion week after next :eek:

[Gremlin]

So who can tell me how old your tyres are?
Tyres don't often stay on the bike long enough to matter :laugh:

[nzspokes]

Has anyone done this lately. Thinking of doing it with the pillion week after next :eek:

Mates did it the other week, what would you like to know? Good stretch of gravel on it I believe.

Will you have your suspension sorted by then?

[Big Dog]

Did you lot filter through Tuakau about 8:30 Tuesday? If so you rolled past us at the fish and chip shop.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[nzspokes]

Did you lot filter through Tuakau about 8:30 Tuesday? If so you rolled past us at the fish and chip shop.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

Yes. That was us.

[Big Dog]

The girls got a bit of a thrill from the silver bike that waved.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[samgab]

The girls got a bit of a thrill from the silver bike that waved.

It wasn't white and silver-ish (grey)? :msn-wink:

[granda]

Mates did it the other week, what would you like to know? Good stretch of gravel on it I believe.

Will you have your suspension sorted by then?

Yes suspension all sorted. Gone from 90mm to 75mm length cushion rods. Changesd the spring setting back to std and repositioned the front forks and unwound the susp back to std. Oh and yes I did remember to adjust the side stand at the same time. All that is left is to adjust the headlamps back. Bit wet tonight so tomorrow job. :laugh:

[nzspokes]

Yes suspension all sorted. Gone from 90mm to 75mm length cushion rods. Changesd the spring setting back to std and repositioned the front forks and unwound the susp back to std. Oh and yes I did remember to adjust the side stand at the same time. All that is left is to adjust the headlamps back. Bit wet tonight so tomorrow job. :laugh:

Bit wet?

Bet it will be a different bike. Enjoy.

[nzspokes]

It wasn't white and silver-ish (grey)? :msn-wink:

Have you returned to a normal shape after your big ride? ;)

Getting used to it?

[samgab]

Have you returned to a normal shape after your big ride? ;)

Getting used to it?

Lol, yeah, shoulders felt better by the next day. It'll take me a while to be comfortable on longer rides (than my 10 minute work commute), but it's still a fun bike to ride, so I can forgive it that; it's really me, not the bike anyway. The more I ride, the better it will get no doubt.
I didn't get your question about tyre age... I'm sure there is something you were getting at, but I'm not sure what... Care to enlighten?

[nzspokes]

Lol, yeah, shoulders felt better by the next day. It'll take me a while to get comfortable on long trips, but it's still a fun bike to ride, so I can forgive it that; it's really me, not the bike anyway. The more I ride, the better it will get no doubt.
I didn't get your question about tyre age... I'm sure there is something you were getting at, but I'm not sure what... Care to enlighten?

Tyres that look good sometimes are old and hard. You can date the build time of your tyres. If you buy a second hand bike you dont know how old the tyres are.

Pro Tip, the build date is written on the tyre. Tell me when yours were made....

[samgab]

Tyres that look good sometimes are old and hard. You can date the build time of your tyres. If you buy a second hand bike you don't know how old the tyres are.

Pro Tip, the build date is written on the tyre. Tell me when yours were made....

Oh cool, that's good to know, thanks. I'll take a look in the morning out of curiosity and report back.

When I first got my VTR250 it had old, hard rubber on the tyres, and they were really slippy, especially in the wet. I couldn't use the rear brake without it wanting to lock up and overtake the front, and had to be super careful with the fronts. So I replaced the tyres with a nice set of new Michelin Pilot Streets, and it completely changed the nature of the bike, it felt like a different bike to ride. It inspired way more confidence cornering and braking; it just felt more planted and stable. Best upgrade to that bike ever.

Something I only learned recently that surprised me is that bikes that come with OEM branded tyres - like Bridgestone Battlax BT016 (for example) - have a different, inferior version of that tyre variant than the aftermarket tyre with the same name and labelling. That's a bit of a sneaky trick. They should have to name them something different to differentiate between the better, multi-compound, aftermarket version from the lower quality OEM spec version.

[nzspokes]

Oh cool, that's good to know, thanks. I'll take a look in the morning out of curiosity and report back.

When I first got my VTR250 it had old, hard rubber on the tyres, and they were really slippy, especially in the wet. I couldn't use the rear brake without it wanting to lock up and overtake the front, and had to be super careful with the fronts. So I replaced the tyres with a nice set of new Michelin Pilot Streets, and it completely changed the nature of the bike, it felt like a different bike to ride. It inspired way more confidence cornering and braking; it just felt more planted and stable. Best upgrade to that bike ever.

Something I only learned recently that surprised me is that bikes that come with OEM branded tyres - like Bridgestone Battlax BT016 (for example) - have a different, inferior version of that tyre variant than the aftermarket tyre with the same name and labelling. That's a bit of a sneaky trick. They should have to name them something different to differentiate between the better, multi-compound, aftermarket version from the lower quality OEM spec version.
Funny you say that. The tyres on my bike are Oem off a GSXR750. Seem to hold on fine.

[Big Dog]

It wasn't white and silver-ish (grey)? :msn-wink:

If that was who waved at the bearded dude with a nearly one year old. Hard to tell with the sun behind.

When the group was approaching I instinctively nodded then had a good laugh at that. Meanwhile miss started jumping up and down on my hip and waving.
When the biker waved back she giggled like a looney. Miss 2 was waving frantically from inside the car.

Night made.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[samgab]

If that was who waved at the bearded dude with a nearly one year old. Hard to tell with the sun behind.

When the group was approaching I instinctively nodded then had a good laugh at that. Meanwhile miss started jumping up and down on my hip and waving.
When the biker waved back she giggled like a looney. Miss 2 was waving frantically from inside the car.

Night made.

Ha! The kids are into motorcycles already!

[Big Dog]

Ha! The kids are into motorcycles already!

Yes, massive fans.

Miss 2 yells excitedly every time she sees a bike IRL.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[eldog]

Has anyone done this lately. Thinking of doing it with the pillion week after next :eek:

Doing it it after going to Wanganui for NO part 2. Then New Plymouth then FH
would be keen to go with another rider. Granda if you want to wait till date below.

currently plan to go March 28/29 weather dependant.

if anyone else was keen that would be ok.

[eldog]

Im gunna skite.

Just realized nobody overtook me at the track day. :wings:

everyone was lagging behind avoiding the bits of rubber coming off the rear tyre:banana:

[samgab]

Tyres that look good sometimes are old and hard. You can date the build time of your tyres. If you buy a second hand bike you dont know how old the tyres are.

Pro Tip, the build date is written on the tyre. Tell me when yours were made....

Okay, so I checked my tyres. Turns out both were manufactured in week 40 of 2014.

[samgab]

Here are some interesting (or possibly, depending on your point of view, mind-numbingly boring and pointless) stats about last Tuesday's ride:

Distances: My home to Z Takanini: 31Kms. Z Takanini to where we stopped at Mercer: 52Kms. Mercer to Broncos, Manukau: 58Kms. Broncos to (my) home: 24Kms.
Total Kms ridden: 165. (The ride took my odo from 93Kms when I started up to 258Kms when I got home.)

Fuel: From filling up at Z Takanini to filling up at Z Mt Albert at the end of the ride: 6.18Ltrs consumed to do 134Kms trip, which equates to 4.61L/100Kms.

[nzspokes]

Here are some interesting (or possibly, depending on your point of view, mind-numbingly boring and pointless) stats about last Tuesday's ride:

Distances: My home to Z Takanini: 31Kms. Z Takanini to where we stopped at Mercer: 52Kms. Mercer to Broncos, Manukau: 58Kms. Broncos to (my) home: 24Kms.
Total Kms ridden: 165. (The ride took my odo from 93Kms when I started up to 258Kms when I got home.)

Fuel: From filling up at Z Takanini to filling up at Z Mt Albert at the end of the ride: 6.18Ltrs consumed to do 134Kms trip, which equates to 4.61L/100Kms.
That will change. For the worse.

[Sis]

Here are some interesting (or possibly, depending on your point of view, mind-numbingly boring and pointless) stats about last Tuesday's ride:

Distances: My home to Z Takanini: 31Kms. Z Takanini to where we stopped at Mercer: 52Kms. Mercer to Broncos, Manukau: 58Kms. Broncos to (my) home: 24Kms.
Total Kms ridden: 165. (The ride took my odo from 93Kms when I started up to 258Kms when I got home.)

Fuel: From filling up at Z Takanini to filling up at Z Mt Albert at the end of the ride: 6.18Ltrs consumed to do 134Kms trip, which equates to 4.61L/100Kms.

I thought that when I wasn't there you did bigger rides. Apparently this is not so.
I can fill at the beginning (put my mileage to zero) and when we get to Broncos (often missing the carpark) it is reading just over 100 kms. This is when we do Waiuku Tuakau Karaka loop

You guys need to toughen up and do a big ride when you say you're going to.:scooter::scooter::scooter:

I can see a challenge here......

[granda]

Doing it it after going to Wanganui for NO part 2. Then New Plymouth then FH
would be keen to go with another rider. Granda if you want to wait till date below.

currently plan to go March 28/29 weather dependant.

if anyone else was keen that would be ok.

Date wrong. Got to go back to that dreaded four letter work to appease the creditors. Were thinking next week or weekafter but weather starting to look like mush. Never mind it aint going away.
Spent most of day riding. Out on the GSX round waiaua pa this morning(roadworks by 7 day cafe n vege place. Note for tuesday ride). Then after some home chores out to Clevedon on the VL. Cant waste these great days.

[nzspokes]

Date wrong. Got to go back to that dreaded four letter work to appease the creditors. Were thinking next week or weekafter but weather starting to look like mush. Never mind it aint going away.
Spent most of day riding. Out on the GSX round waiaua pa this morning(roadworks by 7 day cafe n vege place. Note for tuesday ride). Then after some home chores out to Clevedon on the VL. Cant waste these great days.
Go better with suspension sorted?

[eldog]

I thought that when I wasn't there you did bigger rides. Apparently this is not so.
I can fill at the beginning (put my mileage to zero) and when we get to Broncos (often missing the carpark) it is reading just over 100 kms. This is when we do Waiuku Tuakau Karaka loop

You guys need to toughen up and do a big ride when you say you're going to.:scooter::scooter::scooter:

I can see a challenge here......

last week I did the tues night ride :Punk::Punk:

i did did the same run Thursday and included the end of the waiuku run, grandas favourite:drinknsin
made it home just in time for curfew. Unlike Tuesday when we got talking.

i have already done a big ride recently, it wasn't a challenge. It was a great boogie out in the middle of the island. It was a great unplanned trip. No balls no car parks. Just me and the road, and the odd other road user, who were very nice. The roads were on the whole much better than Sth all tar bleed crap.

pity more SASS members weren't on the ride.:corn:

i passed Yes I PASSED :yes:about 20 other bikers who were pooling along on their Harley's.
very gratious they were too:woohoo: true story

CHALLENGE

maybe we should do a 300 k run no fuel stops that would be a challenge:devil2::devil2:

[eldog]

Date wrong. Got to go back to that dreaded four letter work to appease the creditors. Were thinking next week or weekafter but weather starting to look like mush. Never mind it aint going away.
Spent most of day riding. Out on the GSX round waiaua pa this morning(roadworks by 7 day cafe n vege place. Note for tuesday ride). Then after some home chores out to Clevedon on the VL. Cant waste these great days.

know the feeling, I did that at last week at SASS. The rocks are this week:sunny:

spent half the day sorting my bike stuff:brick:

[nzspokes]

I thought that when I wasn't there you did bigger rides. Apparently this is not so.
I can fill at the beginning (put my mileage to zero) and when we get to Broncos (often missing the carpark) it is reading just over 100 kms. This is when we do Waiuku Tuakau Karaka loop

You guys need to toughen up and do a big ride when you say you're going to.:scooter::scooter::scooter:

I can see a challenge here......

My current big rides tend to be round and round in circles.

Thats about to change.

Tuesdays if Im picking up Sharry are in the 200 to 250k range.

[eldog]

My current big rides tend to be round and round in circles.

Thats about to change.

Tuesdays if Im picking up Sharry are in the 200 to 250k range.

You do one hell off a lot of riding, even putting up with us, that's challenge enough.

i am going to do more longer rides in the next month or two. To see if that's what I want to do.

[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.

[eldog]

read the date this time Tigadee

Mercer + tonight 8PM
usual place if you are interested. same learner pace

[Tigadee]

read the date this time Tigadee

Hmmmm? :scratch:

[eldog]

Hmmmm? :scratch:

you was a day late last time :facepalm:

[Big Dog]

Here are some interesting (or possibly, depending on your point of view, mind-numbingly boring and pointless) stats about last Tuesday's ride:

Distances: My home to Z Takanini: 31Kms. Z Takanini to where we stopped at Mercer: 52Kms. Mercer to Broncos, Manukau: 58Kms. Broncos to (my) home: 24Kms.
Total Kms ridden: 165. (The ride took my odo from 93Kms when I started up to 258Kms when I got home.)

Fuel: From filling up at Z Takanini to filling up at Z Mt Albert at the end of the ride: 6.18Ltrs consumed to do 134Kms trip, which equates to 4.61L/100Kms.

IF you like that sort of think try www.fuelly.com or on iphone fuelcubby... then you can really bore people with the minute of your detail... such as average fuel consumption and how much that changes by with different gear combinations.... lol.

[nzspokes]

IF you like that sort of think try www.fuelly.com or on iphone fuelcubby... then you can really bore people with the minute of your detail... such as average fuel consumption and how much that changes by with different gear combinations.... lol.

I guess you didnt look at his signature. :facepalm:

[nzspokes]

Ok, whos coming along tomorrow? Sharry may or may not be there as she is working tomorrow.

Sorry no filming as camera not set up on our new bike. Should be for the following week.

[samgab]

I guess you didnt look at his signature. :facepalm:

LOL, I was going to make a smart-alec remark, but thought better of it...


Ok, whos coming along tomorrow? Sharry may or may not be there as she is working tomorrow.

Sorry no filming as camera not set up on our new bike. Should be for the following week.

Tentatively yes, as long as nothing pressing comes up...

[Big Dog]

Smart Alec away. I don't see signatures on tapatalk and usually don't pay attention to the signatures anyway unless they catch my eye for some reason.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[Big Dog]

Lol just looked up your sig, if you want to take it to the next level, gas cubby lets you track similar detail about servicing costs etc.
Eg I you include servicing, repairs, bolt Ons, tyres, insurance etc the last year on the cb1300 over 24359km has cost me $4556. Not counting the stator that died but I have yet to buy a replacement. Lol


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[samgab]

Lol just looked up your sig, if you want to take it to the next level, gas cubby lets you track similar detail about servicing costs etc.
Eg I you include servicing, repairs, bolt Ons, tyres, insurance etc the last year on the cb1300 over 24359km has cost me $4556. Not counting the stator that died but I have yet to buy a replacement. Lol


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

Cheers... I've got this app called Road Trip that I've been using for ages for all the vehicles I've owned, and it does all that stuff, graphs it all out and everything. Yeah, nerdie I know - that's how I roll! :shifty:

[Theantidote]

Has anyone done this lately. Thinking of doing it with the pillion week after next :eek:

Sorry bit late on this one...its friggin awesome...a challenge, but well worth the trip...pillion easy as...if they're experienced...

[Theantidote]

I thought that when I wasn't there you did bigger rides. Apparently this is not so.
I can fill at the beginning (put my mileage to zero) and when we get to Broncos (often missing the carpark) it is reading just over 100 kms. This is when we do Waiuku Tuakau Karaka loop

You guys need to toughen up and do a big ride when you say you're going to.:scooter::scooter::scooter:

I can see a challenge here......

Lol....too many ipad riders in here...

[Theantidote]

Taupo for coffeee anyone...dont know when...but its a good trip eh...anyone welcome....can take a number of ways to get there or back...aSASSins saddle up, lets make a plan....

[granda]

Ok, whos coming along tomorrow? Sharry may or may not be there as she is working tomorrow.

Sorry no filming as camera not set up on our new bike. Should be for the following week.

Count me in on the VL. Dont forget your fancy meter. Still a bit tentative on the GSX now she is higher. Getting there though did a Maraetai run on wet road this evening. Must be a popular run lots of others going the other way.

[Sis]

Sergio is busting to get out of the stable so I will be there tomorrow

I guess I had better bring the balls but we may/may not use them.

And I wont be using any apps; just the odometer counter. Cos that's what we did .... in the days that I was riding a horse to school....

[Sis]

Ok, whos coming along tomorrow? Sharry may or may not be there as she is working tomorrow.

Sorry no filming as camera not set up on our new bike. Should be for the following week.

Very quiet on here. No one has commented about "new bike" that you just slipped into the conversation.:killingme

[nzspokes]

Dont forget its getting colder so bring some warm gear.

[nzspokes]

Sergio is busting to get out of the stable so I will be there tomorrow

I guess I had better bring the balls but we may/may not use them.

And I wont be using any apps; just the odometer counter. Cos that's what we did .... in the days that I was riding a horse to school....
I need a GPS app to find my bike.

[aws]

I need a GPS app to find my bike.
My phone always seems to keep track of where I leave my wheels.

[aws]

Very quiet on here. No one has commented about "new bike" that you just slipped into the conversation.:killingme
I saw it but thought everyone else must already know what that's all about.

[Big Dog]

Lol....too many ipad riders in here...

There is an app for that... True story.

Ps, I can tell you my 60 litre San Remo square bag on the pack rack uses about 1 litre less fuel per day than the same round trip with a shoulder bag with the same contents.
Worst fuel economy is wearing my wet weather gear.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[f2dz]

Won't be there again. Hopefully next week if my physio lets me. :(

Ride safe everyone!

[nzspokes]

Won't be there again. Hopefully next week if my physio lets me. :(

Ride safe everyone!
Physio lets you? Is she hot?

[eldog]

Won't be there again. Hopefully next week if my physio lets me. :(

Ride safe everyone!

Get better mate!

I didn't have a physio, first doctor didn't think I needed it, Second doctor was really surprised that the first doctor didn't suggest it.

take it easy, let it heal.

[eldog]

Sergio is busting to get out of the stable so I will be there tomorrow

I guess I had better bring the balls but we may/may not use them.

And I wont be using any apps; just the odometer counter. Cos that's what we did .... in the days that I was riding a horse to school....

you must had the only horse with an odometer, maybe it was an early model :bleh:

or were you just counting the odometers as they went past?

[eldog]

Taupo for coffeee anyone...dont know when...but its a good trip eh...anyone welcome....can take a number of ways to get there or back...aSASSins saddle up, lets make a plan....

When? :niceone: this sunday would be good, weather dependant.

[granda]

I saw it but thought everyone else must already know what that's all about.
Nice one. Two up tonight on a VL so will be a slow trip. All the more to enjoy the scenery. Lol.

[nzspokes]

Nice one. Two up tonight on a VL so will be a slow trip. All the more to enjoy the scenery. Lol.
Why not the big bike?

[granda]

Was going to adjust idle with ur machine. Would have prefered the bigger one

[nzspokes]

You can keep it for the week. No worries.

[granda]

Done deal gsx it is then 😃

[Kartik]

I'll be there tonight. See you guys soon. Interested to see the new bike as well Rob. Is the CBR ready? Or is this a different new bike?

[f2dz]

5 bux says it's a Busa.

[nzspokes]

5 bux says it's a Busa.
Nah. This was cheap.

[samgab]

5 bux says it's a Busa.

Well I know the front tyre is a Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa....

[granda]

That narrows it down to about how many?

[kiwi-on-wheels]

Wont be out tonight, got a touch of the dreaded lurgie, not awake enough to ride safe so no riding for meeee..... early night instead. Enjoy your evening?

[nzspokes]

Wait for us. May be a bit late

[samgab]

Wait for us. May be a bit late

I'm about to leave home. I'll let 'em know.

[kiwi-on-wheels]

wonder if its a panigale? flatmate has one, it's a beauty!!!!

[eldog]

Nah. This was cheap.

Hyosung? :innocent:

[nzspokes]

We got a Big boy Bandit like my old one.

[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 ride, longest I've been on with SASS. Thanks for that - really needed it!

Here's a photo of our pit stop... What a good looking bunch (of bikes)! And the riders too of course... :whistle:

[f2dz]

Great ride, longest I've been on with SASS. Thanks for that - really needed it!

Here's a photo of our pit stop... What a good looking bunch (of bikes)! And the riders too of course... :whistle:

Awesome snap!

I was behind Kartik on the way home from work yesterday but he was too fast for me to catch up to wave hello. Bloody Kawasaki's eh.

Was thinking of following him to the meet up to say hello but thought I'd wait til next week. I should be able to make it to that one depending on how some rehab work goes this weekend.

[Kartik]

Great ride, longest I've been on with SASS. Thanks for that - really needed it!

Here's a photo of our pit stop... What a good looking bunch (of bikes)! And the riders too of course... :whistle:
Yup, it was a great ride last night. A bit daunting going around corners with just the headlight... But a very good experience

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/24/4ea23abdd17a44f95cc2ffa3bc3e78d0.jpg

Awesome snap!

I was behind Kartik on the way home from work yesterday but he was too fast for me to catch up to wave hello. Bloody Kawasaki's eh.

Was thinking of following him to the meet up to say hello but thought I'd wait til next week. I should be able to make it to that one depending on how some rehab work goes this weekend.
I thought it was you and even slowed down a bit for you to catch up, but you were just taking your sweet time.... Just kidding ;)

I was just trying to make sure that I wasn't late for Sass. Hope to see you there next week.

[Kartik]

Taupo for coffeee anyone...dont know when...but its a good trip eh...anyone welcome....can take a number of ways to get there or back...aSASSins saddle up, lets make a plan....
I would be keen for this, but can't do this weekend. Next weekend would be great if you haven't already gone and come back.

[f2dz]

I thought it was you and even slowed down a bit for you to catch up, but you were just taking your sweet time.... Just kidding ;)

I was just trying to make sure that I wasn't late for Sass. Hope to see you there next week.

Haha, I usually try to take my sweet time riding home from work, as I'm the opposite in the morning. I figured you may have just been running behind time..

I'm keen for the Taupo ride too if it hasn't already been done. I can't do this weekend either though.

[Tigadee]

Awesome snap!

Thanks.


I was behind Kartik on the way home from work yesterday but he was too fast for me to catch up to wave hello. Bloody Kawasaki's eh.

Yeah, ol' Kartik had a couple of young men drooling over his bike at the Z. Words like "Bad ass" were (justifiably) used... :laugh:


I should be able to make it to that one depending on how some rehab work goes this weekend.

Oh man, stay off the booze, OK? Hope the rehab goes well... Stay strong!


Yup, it was a great ride last night. A bit daunting going around corners with just the headlight...

I thought that was the case. :yes: That's why I pulled out in front of you, just so you know...

[nzspokes]

I could enjoy a Taupo ride. Down through Otorohunga is epic.

[nzspokes]

Few long rides Im looking forward to. Must try to get some time off work.

[Maakz]

Hey yáll. Working away the first half of the week but also had to replace my front tyre this morning. Found a gouge innit the weekend, so erred on the side of caution and parked it up. BUGGA. Anyhoo, looks like you all had a fantastic ride out. Great stuff. May be there next week but not too sure.

[granda]

Damn new tyre as well. That murphy creature at play.

[Tigadee]

Damn new tyre as well. That murphy creature at play.

Murphy? Isn't that Irish?

[Maakz]

I ever catch up with that bloody 'Murphy' :angry:, i'll :sick:CHOKE:sick: the snot outtiv em! :angry2: Just saying...OH, and I saw Aleister at Drury Performance, rocked in immediately after him. :Punk:He was getting a new tyre as well and said to say HI. :yes:If ur ghosting, good to see ya man.

[Sis]

Workmates said a biker was down this morning just before Mt wellington off ramp heading north (on the Southern) in the fast lane (which is the slowest at times). It must have happened after I went through. Involved cars as well. Anyone know who/what.

[granda]

Was not me.

[nzspokes]

Workmates said a biker was down this morning just before Mt wellington off ramp heading north (on the Southern) in the fast lane (which is the slowest at times). It must have happened after I went through. Involved cars as well. Anyone know who/what.

I heard it was a SV650 and rider okish.

[eldog]

Been out chasing the clouds and then the moon, just a short run around the block:banana:

Maakz, I normally check my tyre pressure don't take much notice about condition, will pay more attention next time.:niceone:

[granda]

Good on you. Did my usual Maraetai loop tonight then carried on to Howick Beach. Have to get used to riding in the dark.

[nzspokes]

Good on you. Did my usual Maraetai loop tonight then carried on to Howick Beach. Have to get used to riding in the dark.

You going to sell the adjustable dogbones from your bike?

[granda]

If there was a market for them yes

[nzspokes]

If there was a market for them yes

I could be your market.......

Doing a little suspension mod.

[granda]

Want me to bring them on tues to have a play with then?

[nzspokes]

Want me to bring them on tues to have a play with then?

Yes, will let you know if I will be there. I may be going to a seminar.

[granda]

No problems will through in yellow bag. Would not work for 2 cyl. Reading a few blogs gave same answer. Strobes ok but wont register RPM.

[eldog]

Good on you. Did my usual Maraetai loop tonight then carried on to Howick Beach. Have to get used to riding in the dark.

as the saying goes ' at the raising and settling of the sun, we shall remember them '
its a good time to slow/stop as visibility is reduced, esp when travelling toward the light

ride within your lights - granda nice to see your lights have improved - you will need to adjust to your new suspension settings too.

Sis, you should consider a light augmentation as well, your light is like a candle in the wind.

still got to finish my light wiring :brick:

levers adjusted - much better, need to get adjustable ones to make it 100%. But riding is a whole lot better, I can reach the brake at 50% of the throttle.

doing longer rides to build up muscle lost. Then will do those rides that require more control like Maraetai etc.
getting better with road position, lines but a long way to go.

[f2dz]

Workmates said a biker was down this morning just before Mt wellington off ramp heading north (on the Southern) in the fast lane (which is the slowest at times). It must have happened after I went through. Involved cars as well. Anyone know who/what.

There was a new Honda CBR1000RR down the day before yesterday just after Manukau too..

[nzspokes]

so who was asking about a economy run? 300ks non-stop? Im in for that challenge.

[f2dz]

so who was asking about a economy run? 300ks non-stop? Im in for that challenge.

I'd be keen - no way my bike can make 300km though.

[granda]

Might just squeeze 300 out of the gsx but would have some spare in the thermus

[nzspokes]

I'd be keen - no way my bike can make 300km though.
We can do a moving refuel. I will strap a fuel can to my top box with a hose. You can ride behind me and refill.

[granda]

Wow. Top Gun eat your heart out. 😃

[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.

[Kartik]

Hahaha, 300 kms is like a dream on my bike. 200 is the most I can expect before the fuel indicator starts flashing.

[granda]

Wont be there tuesday. Just booked a nights stay at wangamonamona. Off monday. Stratford mon night then cruise up the highway. Gee holidays are hell.😈

[granda]

WHANGAMOMONA sorry.

[Tigadee]

Gee holidays are hell.

My sympathies... :bleh:

[nzspokes]

Wont be there tuesday. Just booked a nights stay at wangamonamona. Off monday. Stratford mon night then cruise up the highway. Gee holidays are hell.😈
Enjoy. It will help your riding a big one like that.

[eldog]

chasing the sun and the moon again :yes:
another long one, practising for the 300k challenge.

[granda]

Im at Maraetai. Didnt get passed by you on way out. Dont run over me im on the cruiser.

[granda]

Whr r u front braking at 50% throttle

[aws]

Workmates said a biker was down this morning just before Mt wellington off ramp heading north (on the Southern) in the fast lane (which is the slowest at times). It must have happened after I went through. Involved cars as well. Anyone know who/what.
I rode past him the other morning about 8:30. Bike on its side in the fast lane right in the middle of Tip Top corner. I didn't see what the bike was, but he was wearing a red and black jacket and leaning up against the median barrier holding his left shoulder. While he didn't look real bad, he didn't look very comfortable either and had obviously been there long enough for an ambulance to turn up - it was parked in the fast lane south bound. There were a couple of cars stopped, but not terribly obvious what had happened.

[samgab]

so who was asking about a economy run? 300ks non-stop? Im in for that challenge.

I'd be up for that... My best economy on the GSX-R was 4.3l/100kms. I have a 17l tank. The maths says I only have to average less than about 5.6l/100kms to make 300kms, and I've never really ridden this bike in a deliberate attempt to be economical yet (well it's only got about 600Kms on the clock so far), so I'm pretty sure I can do 300kms on an economy run... Challenge accepted!

I went for a little blat out to the lookout point at the top of the Waitakere ranges today (Pukematekeo Lookout) to test out my Contour Roam camera. What a beaut ride! Great road surfaces and nice curves complemented by fantastic scenery. The cam was disappointing, cos of the low light performance, but I got a couple of nice shots with my phone at the lookout point. I must make a point of taking pix at all of the destinations I ride to in future:
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[eldog]

Whr r u front braking at 50% throttle

the more experienced riders should be answering this

but here I go:

when you are riding you are one of the following

stopped
cruising
accelerating
coasting
braking
- in my case singing and asleep.

when slowing down, I don't want to be rolling the throttle fully of before engaging the brake, as the front of the bike lifts and rolls a longway BEFORE any deacceleration. Every second at 100 you delay braking is quite a few metres you have travelled before you START decelerating. is that the right word?
BEFORE I adjusted the levers (and I still want to get adjustable ones - can anyone point me in the right direction/shop) I had to roll of the throttle fully and just caught the levers with my finger tips, sometimes there was a slip:brick:
Had a few good moments on several parts on my ride to Taupo, no accident but...a few OMG moments..:crazy:

does that answer your question?

[eldog]

Im at Maraetai. Didnt get passed by you on way out. Dont run over me im on the cruiser.

Maraetai - West Road - Twilight will be approx. April - those are tight twistes - want to do them before my full appraisal and then test with Phil at Riderskills

Been doing long rides - last night 3-1/2 hours out where there are no lights and lots and lots and lots of twistes

Chasing the sun - turn back when it goes down and the moon guides me back home :headbang:- need to get better camera and take it with me

Building up the shoulders which have wasted away in the last 6 months, got a 1200 k ride coming up

[granda]

Sounds like the equivalent of left foot braking. Only for the track

[nzspokes]

(Pukematekeo Lookout)

Many a Westie has been conceived there.

Nice pics.

Crap bit of road most of the time due to moss but would be ok at this time of the year. My stomping ground.

[nzspokes]

Sounds like the equivalent of left foot braking. Only for the track

If you can be Rossi, always be Rossi.:lol:

[nzspokes]

Next Sunday Im planning a fork service on the B12. Anybody want to pop round and help or watch?

[eldog]

Sounds like the equivalent of left foot braking. Only for the track

Nope, Heel and toe, One hand One foot.. Or do you have 2 right hands? Or do you reach over with the left hand to use the brake?

unless you have an extra left hand brake? they exist but mostly for racing. Or have one of the older bikes with the brake on the left (Sis do you remember those?)

Not just for the track either or racing, its about control and not letting the bike coast when you want to brake. Think about it.

and Rossi is for the track. You don't see Rossi on the road.

Maybe some of you don't understand. :facepalm:

And Granda, For the NO I need to go to Whanganui, so I saw a film the other day about the general Neighbourhood - Deliverance :corn:
maybe you should see it to be familiar with those neck of the woods, as I have to go via the River Road, where they have horses with odos - so they say.:shutup:



and those night riding in the countryside, be aware of cars with only passenger headlights travelling in the middle of the road on left hand bends - DONT ASSUME ITS A MOTORBIKE

[eldog]

so who was asking about a economy run? 300ks non-stop? Im in for that challenge.

Someone on here asked for Challenges (I guess I forgot who :killingme)

As the OP of the original Challenge, I will add some rules about the challenge in the next week or so.
feel free to make suggestions.:2thumbsup

Maybe we should have a Challenge every couple of months - not something impossible, just to test and see what people know about their bikes and capabilities (rider/bike awareness - its a combination - to be as one on the road)
We are all different with different bikes so the Challenges need to be appropriate. or tailor fitted.

its doesn't have to be a ride, it can be technical like Spokes questions about tyre age.

eg Cant expect low fuel useage from a Honda :banana: esp RED ones

[eldog]

WHANGAMOMONA sorry.

order the burger. buy the Tee shirt :Punk: - got mine already :woohoo:

the owners are originally from Drury - so they will understand your accent :innocent:

[eldog]

I'd be up for that... My best economy on the GSX-R was 4.3l/100kms. I have a 17l tank. The maths says I only have to average less than about 5.6l/100kms to make 300kms, and I've never really ridden this bike in a deliberate attempt to be economical yet (well it's only got about 600Kms on the clock so far), so I'm pretty sure I can do 300kms on an economy run... Challenge accepted!
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like the pic above.

the run will purposely be tailored for the individual to sort out for themselves.
no 'refuelling midway on bike or during a ride you Topgun riders'
Surprised you are getting that good economy.

[nzspokes]

Nope, Heel and toe, One hand One foot..



Left foot braking is a car thing. I know what he means. Heel and toe for downshifting back when cars were manual shift. :laugh:

Some couldnt get it and end up flying into the shrubbery. Yup I used to teach a bit of that back in the olden days. Apparently I was an ok driver. :shifty:

[nzspokes]

Now one thing on this challenge. It is not to be 300ks non-stop. Its to be 300ks with out stopping for fuel.

To be clear it could be unsafe for riders to try this on one leg. I would advise regular breaks for water etc.

[eldog]

Now one thing on this challenge. It is not to be 300ks non-stop. Its to be 300ks with out stopping for fuel.

To be clear it could be unsafe for riders to try this on one leg. I would advise regular breaks for water etc.

Dont know about you but I am going to use a motorbike, not hop about 300 is on one leg.:innocent: Could result in a few breaks.

yes no refuelling. Do it anyway you want. I will write some detail later off to a wedding:wings:

[nzspokes]

Rossi does ride road BTW. And he uses good lines as well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xByCv4gghl4

[nzspokes]

Ok aSSASins. Looks like I wont be there this week. I have applied to be in a seminar, if I get in I wont be coming to Sass but may make the Pub.

Will be spending time with one of the worlds top Suspension guys. :clap:

Im also a little unsure of my future at Sass, it would seem im suffering a little from exhaustion. :( I may need a break for a bit. Will update on this when I know more. Also turns out I may have fractured my leg a week ago. :wacko: Monday I will be seeing about an Xray. Little pointless as they cant do much.

[kiwi-on-wheels]

Owch, best of luck!!!!

[granda]

Ok aSSASins. Looks like I wont be there this week. I have applied to be in a seminar, if I get in I wont be coming to Sass but may make the Pub.

Will be spending time with one of the worlds top Suspension guys. :clap:

Im also a little unsure of my future at Sass, it would seem im suffering a little from exhaustion. :( I may need a break for a bit. Will update on this when I know more. Also turns out I may have fractured my leg a week ago. :wacko: Monday I will be seeing about an Xray. Little pointless as they cant do much.

Hope its not a break. Only way to fix is stay off it. Cant see you doing that . Hope its just a bad sprain

[nzspokes]

Hope its not a break. Only way to fix is stay off it. Cant see you doing that . Hope its just a bad sprain

Not broken, fracture/crack. I got crushed by my trailer when it got away from me on my drive. I dont do rest. Its lazy. I dont do lazy. I just wont be jumping much is all really.

[Gremlin]

Now one thing on this challenge. It is not to be 300ks non-stop. Its to be 300ks with out stopping for fuel.

To be clear it could be unsafe for riders to try this on one leg. I would advise regular breaks for water etc.
So umm.... what's the challenge? Can we double it? Wait... I still don't see a point :scratch:

Yes yes, I'm on my way :chase:

[nzspokes]

So umm.... what's the challenge? Can we double it? Wait... I still don't see a point :scratch:

Yes yes, I'm on my way :chase:

Show off. :bleh:

[eldog]

Left foot braking is a car thing. I know what he means. Heel and toe for downshifting back when cars were manual shift. :laugh:

Some couldnt get it and end up flying into the shrubbery. Yup I used to teach a bit of that back in the olden days. Apparently I was an ok driver. :shifty:

Lots of overseas drivers use the left foot, you can see the brake on while accelerating, as well as the rear tail light.:angry: And quite often in a panic they end up in the shrubbery.

hence the practise of E braking at Sass is a good thing, repetition breeds automatic response and familiarity with how the bike responds and what you can do next.

noticed how you didn't rest with your hand op last time. But good luck with the leg. Take it easy.
MOST IMPORTANT GET ACC NUMBER. In case something else happens later.

i am just starting to reuse my foot and shoulder and it's been a couple of months since my second accident. It's coming back to full use, takes longer when your older.

[eldog]

So umm.... what's the challenge? Can we double it? Wait... I still don't see a point :scratch:

Yes yes, I'm on my way :chase:

it will be tailored for each rider to take their own assessment and see what they can do. 300k won't be a fixed point but rather a goal for most mere mortals.

i don't think you will achieve yours..... Watch this space......

let us us know when you are coming as I will have to make special arrangements to be at SASS for the next while. I am doing another personal bike challenge, in the next couple of weeks.

[f2dz]

Will be spending time with one of the worlds top Suspension guys. :clap:

Don't forget ya chaps.


Im also a little unsure of my future at Sass, it would seem im suffering a little from exhaustion. :( I may need a break for a bit. Will update on this when I know more. Also turns out I may have fractured my leg a week ago. :wacko: Monday I will be seeing about an Xray. Little pointless as they cant do much.

Rest up man, a break is usually never a bad thing.

I should be there tomorrow. If Rob isn't there and someone wants to be followed and filmed on the ride then let me know.

[kiwi-on-wheels]

Ditto, my camera is always on :-)

Did maraetai -clevedon-hunua-kura-clevedon maraetai loop saturday avo, found the corners kinda flow better going from clevedon to hunua than the other way, got a good amount of lean on, loving the sticky tyres, getting them scrubbed in real nice now. Keen for tuesday :-)

[f2dz]

Ditto, my camera is always on :-)

Did maraetai -clevedon-hunua-kura-clevedon maraetai loop saturday avo, found the corners kinda flow better going from clevedon to hunua than the other way, got a good amount of lean on, loving the sticky tyres, getting them scrubbed in real nice now. Keen for tuesday :-)

I always thought the opposite about those roads.

What tyres did you end up getting in the end? From memory you badly needed new ones..!

[Tigadee]

Im also a little unsure of my future at Sass, it would seem im suffering a little from exhaustion. :( I may need a break for a bit. Will update on this when I know more.

So you're putting a 'brake' on SASS...


Also turns out I may have fractured my leg a week ago. :wacko: Monday I will be seeing about an Xray. Little pointless as they cant do much.

And this is a 'break'...?

Seriously though, take care and hope both will get cured...

Go away on a cruise with Sharry? I hear any cruise longer than 4 days will soon cure any exhaustion (apparently gets boring after a few days?).

[kiwi-on-wheels]

I always thought the opposite about those roads.

What tyres did you end up getting in the end? From memory you badly needed new ones..!

I got battleaxe bt45s, i'll run out before the tyres and bike will i believe... hunua clevedon kaiaua loops are all pretty handy to my house so i've honestly got not much to compare to

[eldog]

apparently gets boring after a few days?.

a few days, where is your sense of adventure young man...... :wari::corn:

[nzspokes]

So you're putting a 'brake' on SASS...



And this is a 'break'...?

Seriously though, take care and hope both will get cured...

Go away on a cruise with Sharry? I hear any cruise longer than 4 days will soon cure any exhaustion (apparently gets boring after a few days?).

Having a quiet night tonight as tomorrow night will be a big one. Doc unsure on the leg, so I have to leave it a week.<_<

Did a 250k ride with Sharry on the back of the B12. Was fun and we are both more cumfy by a long shot. But was dragging toes, pegs and the centre stand. New shock gets picked up a bit later in the week.

[eldog]

Was that you MY I saw tonight all bright and shiny with your own escort along Takanini?

[xXGIBBOXx]

Nope, Heel and toe, One hand One foot.. Or do you have 2 right hands? Or do you reach over with the left hand to use the brake?

unless you have an extra left hand brake? they exist but mostly for racing. Or have one of the older bikes with the brake on the left (Sis do you remember those?)

Not just for the track either or racing, its about control and not letting the bike coast when you want to brake. Think about it.

and Rossi is for the track. You don't see Rossi on the road.

Maybe some of you don't understand. :facepalm:

You can brake and blip the throttle at the same time , lock up your left arm a bit and use your Palm the thumb to control throttle . I have big hands which help abit .lol yes XXL gloves for me .

[eldog]

You can brake and blip the throttle at the same time , lock up your left arm a bit and use your Palm the thumb to control throttle . I have big hands which help abit .lol yes XXL gloves for me .

brake then blip = YES, otherwise bike rolls forward under no control and front rises as drive is lost. causes all sorts of hassles for a noob.

Palm - Sounds good, i will give it a wurl, thanks.

Still think adjustable levers would help too. going to have to visit a bike shop, i guess.
bike in pieces been adding some more light.......
going in for service may need bigger battery and alternator, or extra cylinder for light generator.
about time i fitted a LASER to the front.

[eldog]

I got battleaxe bt45s, i'll run out before the tyres and bike will i believe... hunua clevedon kaiaua loops are all pretty handy to my house so i've honestly got not much to compare to

yeah thats what I have on my bike.

Remember to write down the pressures so you have a record. Check tyre pressure regularily. My tyres loose pressure when left for a few days.

they are great tyres in the wet. Doesnt take much to warm up. Check tyre temp each time you ride, gives you some idea about grip.

So much HP on the Scorpio LOL, I dont expect to wear out soon, just creating shoulders on the rear due to no countersteering. :wait:

Sounds like you are getting your bike sorted.:niceone:

[nzspokes]

Ah we are talking about blipping. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIhycth8msU

[nzspokes]

And this one has the downshift blip with brake. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0u9R3h9iHwM

[eldog]

sorry thats my problem, never asking the right question, most times i dont know what the term is.

yes blipping must be it. will have a look later getting close to finishing bike. just a few more lumens. bwha haha ha :nya:

[kiwi-on-wheels]

I have to say, commuting is progressing my skills bloody quick ( i feel ) in bike control, lane position etc, being forced to deal with it. Quite comfortable chucking the bike around, having the tiny frame its got is fantastic around the city. Not bad along the motorway either.

Definately need to get the clutch sorted though, its getting worse slowly, but only when i'm ripping through the gears with a good whack of throttle. Little gentler, its fine.

Got a bigger payday this week, hopefully i can get hold of some tank grip, that should help a bit, theres absolutely no grip on the tank LOL

[f2dz]

I got battleaxe bt45s...

Good choice!


I have to say, commuting is progressing my skills bloody quick ( i feel ) in bike control, lane position etc, being forced to deal with it. Quite comfortable chucking the bike around, having the tiny frame its got is fantastic around the city. Not bad along the motorway either.

Happy to hear your commuting is going well. I had a very close call with a car almost changing into me today on the motorway so mine needs a bit of re-evaluating..

[kiwi-on-wheels]

Yeah had that this morning, 6:30, half asleep driver, lane change with no indicating, just kinda drifted. Rev bomb and a bit of horn woke him up, but i had to change lanes to avoid him

[land_lubber]

Hey everyone, just been referred to this page so thought I would drop in and say hi. Might head out next Tuesday with you guys after work.

[f2dz]

Hey everyone, just been referred to this page so thought I would drop in and say hi. Might head out next Tuesday with you guys after work.

Cool, be good to see you there.

Anyone gonna be there tonight?

[kiwi-on-wheels]

Yep i will be, just changed the brake fluid in the bike, jebus it was filthy. pedal and leaver feel is muuuuuch nicer, lets see how it rides

[Kartik]

Yup I'll be there tonight.

[5ive]

I might come for a ride with you guys tonight if I make make it to South Auckland in time. Should make it.

[Sis]

Better gear up and get going so I can be there

[Sis]

We did HUnua Gorge and Maraetai to night. Then got a bit dizzy at the car park.
Next week we are meeting at the usual but going to do some car park first before doing a ride.
Maybe we do thesame roads as we did tonight so that we can see the difference doing car park work first.
Experience the change in our road riding.

Also we are talking about dog cones, but very modified. Something that is easily clipped on that will encourage us to keep our heads up and work the controls without looking at them.:facepalm:

Just watch this space.

[nzspokes]

Big night of learning. Was going to pop in the pub but didnt leave untill after 10.

I think Sass will have homework.....

[Tigadee]

Also we are talking about dog cones, but very modified. Something that is easily clipped on that will encourage us to keep our heads up and work the controls without looking at them.

I hear sticking razor blades to the cones help...

[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.

[Big Dog]

We did HUnua Gorge and Maraetai to night. Then got a bit dizzy at the car park.
Next week we are meeting at the usual but going to do some car park first before doing a ride.
Maybe we do thesame roads as we did tonight so that we can see the difference doing car park work first.
Experience the change in our road riding.

Also we are talking about dog cones, but very modified. Something that is easily clipped on that will encourage us to keep our heads up and work the controls without looking at them.:facepalm:

Just watch this space.
I found a simpler solution when doing NASS was to have 1/2 the people throwing tennis balls to each other randomly accross the exercise area.
If lobbed, a tennis ball is unlikely to do more than cause a distraction but forces the rider to pay attention to their surroundings rather than look down.

We also tried calling out sequences for an audio distraction which worked well but tended to give people the wobbles so not good for the person still fresh enough they look at the switch when indicating.
When I was a rookie I did not have anyone teaching me so I sat on my running bike (on the mainstand) with a blind fold on and had my neighbor call out instructions. E.g bring the revs up to 3 and a half k, left indicate, lights on, dip, right indicate rear brake only, etc. until each was something I did not look down for and I did not have to think about.
To be fair that was before I did my BHS.

[nzspokes]

Ok you Orrible lot. Your homework for next week is to get your hands on a 3B1 note book or the likes.

On the front page I want you to write down as many specifications of YOUR motorcycle as you can find either in your manual or online. The one you will need for this time will be front suspension travel.

Bring the book and a pen along with you.

[Maakz]

Anyone know the deetz of the biker downed on Meremere the other day...um pondering how in the hell that happened?

[nzspokes]

Anyone know the deetz of the biker downed on Meremere the other day...um pondering how in the hell that happened?

Yes, Sadly I do. Lets not talk about it here please.

[eldog]

SASS Challenge #1

For me a Challenge is something that takes me out of my comfort zone, it may or maynot be possible to achieve. It may mean that extra work or something else is required to achieve goal.
It doesnt mean life or death type of experience, this is a thread for learners. It is to enhance the understanding between rider and bike, develop a relationship that enhances the ride and enjoyment while on and off the road. It will require some thought about rider and bike capability.
It may require risk but you will be in control, you need to plan and access any risks you encounter.
Above all i will remind you YOU ARE RESPONCIBILE FOR YOUR RIDE.

In doing this challenge you may need to get assistance from others you trust, it doesnt need to be done in one go. It may require you to stop and get refreshmnents or take a break and walk around, check the bike or map etc. For those crafty buggers it doesnt mean refueling mid run or putting the bike on stands or altering any part on the bike (like a bigger sprocket). If you cheat then you are only cheating yourself and your own self repect. It isnt a time based event, speed is governed by the standard road rules. Yes its based on the road not a track. Standard fuel not Avgas - SPOKES. Sounds complicated right? Its easy, as long as you keep yourself safe.

If you have been riding for a while, (some of you have) then you will know what you current expected tank range is. The challenge here is to run 50% further on one tank (the one you usually have). You may take a reserve fuel to get you to a petrol supply as a backup, but not counted in this challenge. Using normal Road rules and keeping off the State highways as much as possible try and keep this to a minimum say at least under 50% of the total ride. Keep the use of the same stretch of road in either direction to less than 10-20%. It will take some planning and maybe a few rides to sort out what you are capable of. You might need to do it over several runs or take breaks whenever. You decide, the reward is knowing that you can plan and be in control with your bike.

So for most their range is typically 200k, at 50% this would mean 300k trip on one tank.
I suspect true sports bikes I would look at say 25% extra range. You decide what you feel is a challenge. BMW 1200 GS riders with a standard range I would guess of 600k (maybe more?) at 50% 900k would be your goal.

Anyway it is a test of bike and rider combination, see what you can do. Remember to keep your fluids and stop brakes up as this will help with concentration, good road position to make best use of lines (economy) and smoothness.

have fun. Eldog :2thumbsup For those experts, extend yourself further, I will still catch you. :bleh:

[nzspokes]

I pretty much do it on Sass every Sass night.

[eldog]

I pretty much do it on Sass every Sass night.

then you need to increase the %, increase 50% to 75%. then see what happens. it supposed to be a challenge if you can do it reguarliy then its not a challenge its what you could do without effort. reduce motorway use to 5% and remember no using the same road in opposite direction <5%. if you can do 100% increase then that would excellent

[Maakz]

And um sorry to read that Spokey. Enough said, we'll catch up at a later date. Was waiting the week out and allowing enough time for my friends and family to check in. Thankfully no news I took as good news. Anyone know what caused the late traffic gridlock tonight on SH1? Hit the motorway after work at 7pm and it was chocka, so I filtered to Greville then through Epsom, got on SH20 then got off at Manukau... buggered off to Wendys for tea for half an hour til things calmed down, got back on but still bloody chocka? Was it symptomatic of the grotty weather or what? Miffed.

[granda]

And um sorry to read that Spokey. Enough said, we'll catch up at a later date. Was waiting the week out and allowing enough time for my friends and family to check in. Thankfully no news I took as good news. Anyone know what caused the late traffic gridlock tonight on SH1? Hit the motorway after work at 7pm and it was chocka, so I filtered to Greville then through Epsom, got on SH20 then got off at Manukau... buggered off to Wendys for tea for half an hour til things calmed down, got back on but still bloody chocka? Was it symptomatic of the grotty weather or what? Miffed.

Noticed it was heavier than usual. Went out for my evening ride and even the back road, Mill etc was busy. Went out for wet road experience but most had dried out by the time I got to Maraetai. Never mind winter coming plenty of time. What was the biking event south this weekend - lots of bikes going south.

[nzspokes]

And um sorry to read that Spokey. Enough said, we'll catch up at a later date. Was waiting the week out and allowing enough time for my friends and family to check in. Thankfully no news I took as good news. Anyone know what caused the late traffic gridlock tonight on SH1? Hit the motorway after work at 7pm and it was chocka, so I filtered to Greville then through Epsom, got on SH20 then got off at Manukau... buggered off to Wendys for tea for half an hour til things calmed down, got back on but still bloody chocka? Was it symptomatic of the grotty weather or what? Miffed.

I dont know about the southern but there was a big one in Blockhouse bay, road closed etc. Car crash.

Sorry, the other one is a little raw at the moment.

[nzspokes]

Noticed it was heavier than usual. Went out for my evening ride and even the back road, Mill etc was busy. Went out for wet road experience but most had dried out by the time I got to Maraetai. Never mind winter coming plenty of time. What was the biking event south this weekend - lots of bikes going south.

How was your big ride down country?

[granda]

How was your big ride down country?


Absolutely brilliant. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Stayed at Whanga pub. What a great place. Do need to get more experience on gravel though. Was a bit tentitive going through it. Had great weather and pillion keen to do another one so all good:cool:

[nzspokes]

Absolutely brilliant. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Stayed at Whanga pub. What a great place. Do need to get more experience on gravel though. Was a bit tentitive going through it. Had great weather and pillion keen to do another one so all good:cool:

Sweet. Glad it worked out. Suspension made it better?

I Busarised the B12 last night and it will be tons better for 2 up. Now saving for a flash seat.

[granda]

Sweet. Glad it worked out. Suspension made it better?

I Busarised the B12 last night and it will be tons better for 2 up. Now saving for a flash seat.

Have to buy a crowbar to pry you two off it now. :laugh: Great you are both able to enjoy it

[Maakz]

Don't worry bout it Spokey. hmmmm I like the term BUSARISED...wish I could busarise my tractor at times but eh, I did opt to cruise around as opposed to rocket round... Granda am so jelli of ur adventures and kudos on the self initiated wet riding practice. Yeah, autumns comin, rain season...yeow yeow.

[granda]

Don't worry bout it Spokey. hmmmm I like the term BUSARISED...granda am so jelli of ur adventures and kudos on the self initiated wet riding practice. Yeah, autumns comin, rain season...yeow yeow.

:niceone: I think I have a long way to go to catch up with the k's you have clocked. Will definately be doing more. Just cant beat it.:cool:

[nzspokes]

Don't worry bout it Spokey. hmmmm I like the term BUSARISED...wish I could busarise my tractor at times but eh, I did opt to cruise around as opposed to rocket round... Granda am so jelli of ur adventures and kudos on the self initiated wet riding practice. Yeah, autumns comin, rain season...yeow yeow.

The Busrised is about the boingy bits not the zoomy bits. Makes it more cumfy for Sharry and stops me grinding pegs and boots.

[kiwi-on-wheels]

Friday night traffic on sh1 was 2 trucks and a car colision, i went through just after it happened (3:30 ish) huge mess, mway to one lane just after greenlane

[Sis]

Friday Night traffic - I got on at Penrose, heading south and lane split all the way to Manurewa. I thought it was the combination of people heading out of town, coupled with the wet roads.

[nzspokes]

Just worked out my fuel range on the 12 should be 380ish ks.:shifty:

[aws]

Google was telling me it would take 1:09 to get from Newmarket to Hill Road on Friday night. The southern motorway was showing as "black" (congested) all the way from the Harbour Bridge to Hill Road. So I decided to try Manukau Road and the Southwestern Mway. Took me just under 30 minutes and I hardly had to split traffic at all. I reckon it would've been 40+ minutes splitting all the way on the Southern.

I'm finding the southwestern to be a quicker, easier, and safer option on those nights when Google puts the travel time at over 50 mins. I'm just trying to work out which route is the best (i.e. has the best bus-lanes) - Manukau/Pah Rd, Gillies/St Andrews, or Mt Eden Road. I'm also considering whether to try some of these on mornings when the Southern is particularly slow.

[nzspokes]

Google was telling me it would take 1:09 to get from Newmarket to Hill Road on Friday night. The southern motorway was showing as "black" (congested) all the way from the Harbour Bridge to Hill Road. So I decided to try Manukau Road and the Southwestern Mway. Took me just under 30 minutes and I hardly had to split traffic at all. I reckon it would've been 40+ minutes splitting all the way on the Southern.

I'm finding the southwestern to be a quicker, easier, and safer option on those nights when Google puts the travel time at over 50 mins. I'm just trying to work out which route is the best (i.e. has the best bus-lanes) - Manukau/Pah Rd, Gillies/St Andrews, or Mt Eden Road. I'm also considering whether to try some of these on mornings when the Southern is particularly slow.

Welcome to the Southwestern GP. The guy on the Gixxer 1k in the matching Onesie is not as fast as he looks. :killingme

You may see the mighty Bandibusa going the other way.

[aws]

Welcome to the Southwestern GP. The guy on the Gixxer 1k in the matching Onesie is not as fast as he looks. :killingme

You may see the mighty Bandibusa going the other way.
Eh?

I've never seen your Bandibusa, so I probably wouldn't recognise you.

[nzspokes]

Eh?

I've never seen your Bandibusa, so I probably wouldn't recognise you.

You will know. If you see a sump flash past the other way, thats me. :cool:

[f2dz]

Welcome to the Southwestern GP. The guy on the Gixxer 1k in the matching Onesie is not as fast as he looks. :killingme

His twin brother must ride on the Southern - there's a guy on a brand new Honda Repsol CBR600RR who wears full Repsol leathers rain or shine but he crawls along.

Don't think I'll be there this week sorry. Got some work I have to catch up on so might need Tuesday night free.

[Sis]

His twin brother must ride on the Southern - there's a guy on a brand new Honda Repsol CBR600RR who wears full Repsol leathers rain or shine but he crawls along.

Don't think I'll be there this week sorry. Got some work I have to catch up on so might need Tuesday night free.

Here at SASS, we try not to be judgmental but encouraging as we try and stay on top of the game.

I have to point this out to you here, seeing as you wont be along tomorrow. Otherwise I might have done that ear-twisting thing that grandmothers do :killingme


Too many out there are riding too fast. If they think it is showing what proficient riders they are... well it doesn't do it for me.
Nice to know some are being careful.

[caseye]

Here at SASS, we try not to be judgmental but encouraging as we try and stay on top of the game.

I have to point this out to you here, seeing as you wont be along tomorrow. Otherwise I might have done that ear-twisting thing that grandmothers do :killingme


Too many out there are riding too fast. If they think it is showing what proficient riders they are... well it doesn't do it for me.
Nice to know some are being careful.

Well said Sis.
Time some realised that speed in and of itself isn't an indication of proficiency in any way shape or form.
Merely the precursor to a horrendous crash!

[nzspokes]

His twin brother must ride on the Southern - there's a guy on a brand new Honda Repsol CBR600RR who wears full Repsol leathers rain or shine but he crawls along.

Don't think I'll be there this week sorry. Got some work I have to catch up on so might need Tuesday night free.

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

[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.

[BuzzardNZ]

You will know. If you see a plump flasher past the other way, thats me. :cool:

Fixed it for you :devil2:

[f2dz]

Too many out there are riding too fast. If they think it is showing what proficient riders they are... well it doesn't do it for me.
Nice to know some are being careful.

I don't think people go fast in order to display their proficiency I think most just ride fast to ride fast.

Didn't mean to come across as judgemental re that guy, just that usually most would assume that a guy in a Marquez helmet, Repsol leathers and Repsol bike would ride like he's dressed. But therein lies the problem with assuming..

[Tigadee]

Too many out there are riding too fast. If they think it is showing what proficient riders they are... well it doesn't do it for me. Nice to know some are being careful.

I like being alive than being fast... :yes:

[nzspokes]

Ok you Orrible lot. Your homework for next week is to get your hands on a 3B1 note book or the likes.

On the front page I want you to write down as many specifications of YOUR motorcycle as you can find either in your manual or online. The one you will need for this time will be front suspension travel.

Bring the book and a pen along with you.

Anybody done there homework?

[kiwi-on-wheels]

Dragging it up now, got the user manual pdf lol, just need to find my notebook

[caspernz]

Anybody done there homework?

Crikey you say homework? I was just gonna call by to perv at your Bandibusa...:eek5:

[granda]

Yep had it all packed. Even had a tape measure. Then relatives book dinner at my place so wont be out tonight. Ride safe all. Enjoy

[jeeron]

Just added this to the NASS, seems alot less structured over there than the SASS but here you go. Some Dutch shit

https://www.cbr.nl/motoroefeningen.pp

These are the excercises that have to be done in the Netherlands if you want to get your license. Can't get google to translate the website so here's a little recaps:


It is mandatory that you complete at least one excercise from each cluster
The examiner chooses three exercices you have to complete


So in total 7 excercises have to be done with confidence and up to standard. If you give the examiner the idea that you're not in control of the bike, you fail. If you can't get it right on a second try... you fail. (no pressure there)

Cluster 1:
https://www.cbr.nl/imgcontent/cluster1-Achteruit-parkeren.jpg
Parking the bike, you'll have to push it back into a carpark. (Can't be on the bike)


Cluster 2:
https://www.cbr.nl/imgcontent/cluster2-1-Langzame-slalom.jpg
Slow slalom (mandatory) - Done at walking pace, with your feet on the pegs and without touching the cones

https://www.cbr.nl/imgcontent/cluster2-2-Wegrijden-uit-parkeervak.jpg
Riding out of a parking space - Sharp corner to either left or right without losing balance

https://www.cbr.nl/imgcontent/cluster2-3-Denkbeeldinge-acht.jpg
Figure 8 - Write a nice smooth number at a constant speed within a rectangle

https://www.cbr.nl/imgcontent/cluster2-4-Stapvoets-rechtdoor-rijden.jpg
Riding at walking pace in straight line - keep your feet on the pegs and don't go faster than the person walking next to you

https://www.cbr.nl/imgcontent/Cluster2-5-Halve-draai.jpg
U-Turn - speaks for itself


Cluster 3:
https://www.cbr.nl/imgcontent/Cluster3-1-Uitwijkoefening.jpg
Evasive manouver (Mandatory) - You're riding 50km/h and oh shit there's a truck/car whatever suddenly on your side of the road. Miss that shitty driver and get back to your own side of the road before you hit the wall.

https://www.cbr.nl/imgcontent/Cluster3-2-Snelle-slalom.jpg
Quick slalom - min. speed 30km/h and do it smoothly

https://www.cbr.nl/imgcontent/Cluster3-3-Vertragingsoefening.jpg
Delay excercice O.o - from a full stop you speed up to 50km/h, slow down to 30km/h after the gate and shift down at least once, and navigate the cones that follow at that speed.


Cluster 4:
https://www.cbr.nl/imgcontent/Cluster4-1-Noodstop.jpg
Emergency stop (Mandatory) - min. speed is 50km/h and stop as quickly as you can with the shiny parts up and the rubber on the road

https://www.cbr.nl/imgcontent/Cluster4-2-Precisiestop.jpg
Precision stop - min. speed 50km/h and stop at predetermined spot.

https://www.cbr.nl/imgcontent/Cluster4-3-Stopproef.jpg
Brake excercise - Just regular braking, just before you come a complete stop you downshift to first so you can ride off again. (think of it as a traffic light excercise or something

-----------------------
If like me you started with your motorcycle license, you're not allowed on the road unless you got your vehicle control certificate.
If you already have another license it's up to the instructor whether or not he thinks you got enough control over the bike to take you out for a ride on the road. And even then it usually consists of riding to and from the storage to training area.

[kiwi-on-wheels]

workshop manual has nada on suspension travel, only relaxed (preinstall) length....

Cbr forum!!!!

[5ive]

Must of just missed you guys by minutes tonight, fueled up and hit Maraetai via Clevedon.

[nzspokes]

Crikey you say homework? I was just gonna call by to perv at your Bandibusa...:eek5:

Good to meet you and the yellow beasty!

Nice bike.

[nzspokes]

Just added this to the NASS, seems alot less structured over there than the SASS but here you go. Some Dutch shit

.

Thanks Mate. We are on the hunt for new ideas. :cool:

My way of thinking is we share information and knowledge.

[Tigadee]

Yep had it all packed. Even had a tape measure. Then relatives book dinner at my place so wont be out tonight. Ride safe all. Enjoy

LOL Oh, I KNOW how that's like! :wacko:

[caspernz]

Good to meet you and the yellow beasty!

Nice bike.

Yes, good to meet a few of you last night. Will see you again next week :niceone:

[granda]

Just added this to the NASS, seems alot less structured over there than the SASS but here you go. Some Dutch shit

https://www.cbr.nl/motoroefeningen.pp

These are the excercises that have to be done in the Netherlands if you want to get your license. Can't get google to translate the website so here's a little recaps:


It is mandatory that you complete at least one excercise from each cluster
The examiner chooses three exercices you have to complete


So in total 7 excercises have to be done with confidence and up to standard. If you give the examiner the idea that you're not in control of the bike, you fail. If you can't get it right on a second try... you fail. (no pressure there)

Cluster 1:
https://www.cbr.nl/imgcontent/cluster1-Achteruit-parkeren.jpg
Parking the bike, you'll have to push it back into a carpark. (Can't be on the bike)


Cluster 2:
https://www.cbr.nl/imgcontent/cluster2-1-Langzame-slalom.jpg
Slow slalom (mandatory) - Done at walking pace, with your feet on the pegs and without touching the cones

https://www.cbr.nl/imgcontent/cluster2-2-Wegrijden-uit-parkeervak.jpg
Riding out of a parking space - Sharp corner to either left or right without losing balance

https://www.cbr.nl/imgcontent/cluster2-3-Denkbeeldinge-acht.jpg
Figure 8 - Write a nice smooth number at a constant speed within a rectangle

https://www.cbr.nl/imgcontent/cluster2-4-Stapvoets-rechtdoor-rijden.jpg
Riding at walking pace in straight line - keep your feet on the pegs and don't go faster than the person walking next to you

https://www.cbr.nl/imgcontent/Cluster2-5-Halve-draai.jpg
U-Turn - speaks for itself


Cluster 3:
https://www.cbr.nl/imgcontent/Cluster3-1-Uitwijkoefening.jpg
Evasive manouver (Mandatory) - You're riding 50km/h and oh shit there's a truck/car whatever suddenly on your side of the road. Miss that shitty driver and get back to your own side of the road before you hit the wall.

https://www.cbr.nl/imgcontent/Cluster3-2-Snelle-slalom.jpg
Quick slalom - min. speed 30km/h and do it smoothly

https://www.cbr.nl/imgcontent/Cluster3-3-Vertragingsoefening.jpg
Delay excercice O.o - from a full stop you speed up to 50km/h, slow down to 30km/h after the gate and shift down at least once, and navigate the cones that follow at that speed.


Cluster 4:
https://www.cbr.nl/imgcontent/Cluster4-1-Noodstop.jpg
Emergency stop (Mandatory) - min. speed is 50km/h and stop as quickly as you can with the shiny parts up and the rubber on the road

https://www.cbr.nl/imgcontent/Cluster4-2-Precisiestop.jpg
Precision stop - min. speed 50km/h and stop at predetermined spot.

https://www.cbr.nl/imgcontent/Cluster4-3-Stopproef.jpg
Brake excercise - Just regular braking, just before you come a complete stop you downshift to first so you can ride off again. (think of it as a traffic light excercise or something

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If like me you started with your motorcycle license, you're not allowed on the road unless you got your vehicle control certificate.
If you already have another license it's up to the instructor whether or not he thinks you got enough control over the bike to take you out for a ride on the road. And even then it usually consists of riding to and from the storage to training area.
This is very similar to what Andy was getting us to do at his monthly twist and turns sessions. Certainly think we should incorparate them into our sessions. Maybe 1 manouver a week. What u others think ?

[nzspokes]

This is very similar to what Andy was getting us to do at his monthly twist and turns sessions. Certainly think we should incorparate them into our sessions. Maybe 1 manouver a week. What u others think ?

Sweet, I volunteer Peter to set this up. :banana:

[granda]

The blind leading

[Tigadee]

Yes, good to meet a few of you last night. Will see you again next week :niceone:

Same here! :drinknsin

[Sis]

The blind leading

OMG you have seen through us:facepalm:

nzspokes is going to "discuss" our suspension next Tueday so you have got a week up your sleeve to come up with an exercise for us.

By the way, I think our exercises before we do a ride seem to work. What's the opinion of everyone?

[kiwi-on-wheels]

definately felt a lot smoother going through the hunuas after the skills bit

[Tigadee]

By the way, I think our exercises before we do a ride seem to work. What's the opinion of everyone?

OK I guess...

Felt too hot after the car park to really notice much of a difference, not to mention riding with my sunnies :woohoo: when the sun was gone...:shit: That was an educational experience - developed cat's eyes after that! :laugh:

[caspernz]

By the way, I think our exercises before we do a ride seem to work. What's the opinion of everyone?

Works well in my view, and not just so the exercise can be done in daylight.

[nzspokes]

600ks this weekend so far. Anybody else riding tomorrow?

[Sis]

I had plans of taking a Ulysses ride out to Te Aroha, leaving 10 am Papakura Autobahn 10 am, but just keeping an eye on the weather

[nzspokes]

940ks for the weekend. Little tired now.

Did the Metzler run today, some nice new roads.

[f2dz]

940ks for the weekend. Little tired now.

Did the Metzler run today, some nice new roads.

Only 940? :P

Anyone else ride to work through Pam today? She wasn't so scary after all..

[granda]

Metzler run ? Sounds interesting. Where did that go through ?

[Big Dog]

Metzler run ? Sounds interesting. Where did that go through ?

Pretty smart marketing when you think about it. How do they remind you of the brand? By getting you to go and use up some of the remaining life of a product they sell!

I went to the inaugural one in 03ish. Been meaning to go again since but every year it is on the same time as something else I have to do.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[aws]

Anyone else ride to work through Pam today? She wasn't so scary after all..

I did. Only I had to run an errand in the cage this morning, so by the time I left home it was relatively calm and I got more wet from wearing my overtrou, than I would have from not wearing them. [emoji6]

[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.

[Maakz]

Relaxing weekend - sleep, chores, bill paying-errands.
Couldn't be buggered using public transport so hit the road in the rain this morning.
Got wet but meh, who cares. Was alright, expected worse but was fine and sunny by the time I left work at 7pm ish. Hopefully Pams passed us by.
Hope to make tomorrow night but see how we go.

[nzspokes]

Who will be along tonight?

[granda]

Me for sure. Still want dog bones ?

[nzspokes]

Me for sure. Still want dog bones ?

No thanks. We are sorted.

[Kartik]

Sorry guys won't be able to make it today. Have to stay at work a little longer than I thought. See y'all next week.

[Tigadee]

Me too, got a big event at work this week and all the preparation that goes into that. Have a good ride whoever will be there at SASS and catch you all next week!

:scratch: What's all this about dog bones? Somebody purchased a canine?

[granda]

You will have to wait till u come next and i will show all

[Sis]

Wait for me, just getting my gear on

[Sis]

Another great night, thanks.

On the way home, I pulled up behind a vehicle at the lights. I gave myself heaps of room in front and watched as the following vehicle came in behind me. I was ready to gap it, if they weren't going to stop in time. They did. Parked right up my arse because they didn't like the gap I had left in front of me. Light changed to green and the vehicle in front suddenly put its hazard lights on. It had died. Well, I had so much space in front of me that I could get rolling and then do tight manourvering around the stationery vehicle and GONE . Hehehehehe

[Maakz]

Thanks for the Sag an Suspension run through Spokey, learn something new every day eh. Churz.:2thumbsup

[granda]

So i cranked the adjustment down another notch and rest the tie. After a ride to Tauranga tie has moved upto within 25mm of triple clamp. No hard braking either. Need new springs ?

[nzspokes]

So i cranked the adjustment down another notch and rest the tie. After a ride to Tauranga tie has moved upto within 25mm of triple clamp. No hard braking either. Need new springs ?

Could be, Did you look up doing sags? What is your sag now?

Of the bike......

[granda]

Tape measure tomorrow night.

[f2dz]

Could be, Did you look up doing sags? What is your sag now?

Of the bike......

I see what you did there :bleh:

[kiwi-on-wheels]

Still hunting for sag specs for my bike..

However, i do have the lower front fairings on the bike, and hopefully in the next couple of days the clipons and nose cone will be back on it too. Just need to nab some bolts from work, then i'm in business yuss.

The difference it's made so far is HUGE

[nzspokes]

Still hunting for sag specs for my bike..

However, i do have the lower front fairings on the bike, and hopefully in the next couple of days the clipons and nose cone will be back on it too. Just need to nab some bolts from work, then i'm in business yuss.

The difference it's made so far is HUGE

It took me minutes of internet searching to find it.

Front suspension travel: 83 mm (3.3 inches)
Rear suspension travel: 76 mm (3.0 inches)

[kiwi-on-wheels]

Ok i'm looking in all the wrong places. Cheers

[nzspokes]

So who is coming tonight?

[granda]

I will i hope

[Sis]

I will i hope

You'd better be. Aren't you showing us an exercise tonight?

I will be there.

[granda]

Got ur balls

[f2dz]

I got drenched on the ride in this morning and my gear's still soaked. Next week for me.

[kiwi-on-wheels]

Bikes in bits in the garage, no front brakes. Wont be there sorry guys

[nzspokes]

Granda, quick check on the Racetech suspension site with your weight shows you need .91 springs. Stock is .78.

[granda]

Granda, quick check on the Racetech suspension site with your weight shows you need .91 springs. Stock is .78.

Brilliant. now where do I find those ?

[nzspokes]

Brilliant. now where do I find those ?

http://www.kss.net.nz/kiwi-suspension-solutions/catalogue/

Ring or e-mail Robert there. Ask him what he recommends. RT site can be a bit firm in its settings but Robert will know or know how to find out.

[granda]

http://www.kss.net.nz/kiwi-suspension-solutions/catalogue/

Ring or e-mail Robert there. Ask him what he recommends. RT site can be a bit firm in its settings but Robert will know or know how to find out.

Great I will try that avenue