South Auckland Street Skills

[caseye]

a wise man /or was it a woman, once said he who rides in rain gets wet crotch, amongst other things. I won't be, got a MAG (09) meeting to attend and Ii've banned the other half from tonights affair. Tui's anyone?

[Sis]

I think it might be a Tui's night actually.

I will grab some dvds and go to ORyans :drinknsin

[aws]

This all sounds a bit soft if you ask me! I was looking forward to taking the new wheels for a spin...

[Sis]

This all sounds a bit soft if you ask me! I was looking forward to taking the new wheels for a spin...

And you looked really good on those new wheels:scooter:

But I was wondering if you were going to bling it with lights like the old one

[aws]

And you looked really good on those new wheels:scooter:

But I was wondering if you were going to bling it with lights like the old one

Not sure where I would mount lights - there is no engine guard like the Wee Strom. I haven't really looked for good positions. May just have to put one over the rear shock.

[Sis]

Lights in the rear shock area would work well.
You could also put them under the rear seat/guard so that they shine down onto the rear tyre

As you rode away I was thinking that your helmet colour doesn't match anymore.
Thinking of a new helmet too?

[aws]

I'd get shot!

Anyway, blue and black go together OK. (Especially if there are some blue lights somewhere :msn-wink:)

[Grasshopperus]

Don't think I'll be able to make it tonight gotsta work late

[funrunna]

I'll be there for a ride

[caseye]

Unfortunately neither of us will be out tonight, our friends daughter is in Hospital and the other harf is there already.
C U all next week.
PS Great Ride on Sunday Sis! Looked like a not too bad turn out considering, weather, other events etc etc.

[funrunna]

That Sky High Rd is actually pretty good, am starting to like it. All but the roadworks. Got home and adjusted the lights and wow what a difference!

[Grasshopperus]

That Sky High Rd is actually pretty good, am starting to like it. All but the roadworks. Got home and adjusted the lights and wow what a difference!

What did you do? What was the problem?

[funrunna]

Haven't ridden in the dark much (out of town) and the times when I have I've probably had a tinted visor and put my lack of vision down to that!
Anyway last night we came up behind a horse float and while Andrew sat behind it I was looking at the beam from his lights on the back of its tailgate. I sat in the same place and my lights didn't even register!
Stupid I know but I wrongly assumed that they were just crappy lights.
Got home and adjusted them up. Went round the block and got flashed whilst on low beam :yes: Had put it them up too high and didn't allow for the drop in suspension when sitting on the bike. Minor adjustment down and now I can't wait to try the country roads at night.
PS Andrew's bike is nice

[aws]

Yeah - Sky High is OK, but most of the bends are on the way down. I always prefer my twisties on the way up. It's just that much easier to ride when you don't have to drag on the brakes all the time. Thats' why I like coming back via Twilight Road!

PS - glad you've got those lights sorted out.

[aws]

Was thinking about going up to the Christchurch charity ride Saturday week. Probably leaving Papakura around 9:30 am. Any other SASS riders interested in riding up together?

[slydesigns]

not a sass rider but i'll be leaving from Papakura so I'd tag along

[Grasshopperus]

So today I helped a friend make short (extremely short) documentary about motorcycle safety. My friend is doing a film course in directing at South Seas Film School and he asked me to be the 'star' of a little production he was doing for a homework assignment.

We used the netball courts at Auckland Girls Grammar in central Auckland; there was me (the 'talent'), the director, a presenter, a cameraman and a pretty sound girl. The script was mostly written by me, in that I was asked to talk for 4 x 15 second segments about various things; the bike, the gear, and two exercises.

I demonstrated emergency evasion around some cones (a SASS classic). And then did some emergency braking (both the proper type and the exciting type).

They're doing editing now, I'll post a link in a week when it's all done.

[funrunna]

I'd say the vid should have starred the sound girl :rolleyes: would get higher ratings

Don't know whether I can make the charity ride yet - will know by Wed night

[aws]

Won't be able to make it Wednesday, but if anyone is coming on the charity ride, I'm planning to leave from the Shell Station on Clevedon Road around 9:30 am. An hour should be heaps of time to get up to Dairy Flat.

[Grasshopperus]

Ah, so FZ1 eh AWS?

When I saw you on the harbour bridge the other day the 'f' and the 'z' kinda blurred to look like an 'R'.

Very nice bike, is it now your preferred ride? Going to sell the DL650?

[aws]

Ah, so FZ1 eh AWS?

When I saw you on the harbour bridge the other day the 'f' and the 'z' kinda blurred to look like an 'R'.

Very nice bike, is it now your preferred ride? Going to sell the DL650?

Yes it seems that you're not the only one to think the F & Z make a pretty good R.

Haven't ridden the DL since I got it. Need to tidy up a couple of minor issues before I sell. Should take it out for a ride to keep the battery charged up.

[tbs]

Thought I might come along again tonight. I assume we're on?

b.

[Grasshopperus]

Yep, it's on like donkey kong.

[Sis]

Yep, it's on like donkey kong.

Sorry that you couldn't join us. Especially as we had a good group and a nice ride.

[funrunna]

:scooter: :yes:

[Grasshopperus]

Yeah, I'm being a real slacker at the moment eh. There always something that keeps interfering.

For example; I can't make it tonight cause I'm pretty sick in the ol' guttal area. Fark it.

[Horace]

only 2 of us tonight :facepalm:still we had a good ride thanks Fun Runner :scooter:

[aws]

Yeah, didn't make it to the ride, but thought I'd meet everyone down at Manukau for a bit of practice. No-one showed:violin:, so did a few slaloms and a bit of emergency braking practice. Laid down a nice long black stripe off my front tyre:shit:. Contrary to my doubts about really needing to load up the front tyre first - it seems that it does make quite a difference to the amount of anchorage one can throw out!

Maybe next week...

[funrunna]

Sorry Andrew, took the opportunity to go a bit further afield :scooter: with Horace. We went up the gorge and out to Kaiaua. Down to Miranda and then looped back the way we came, except we jumped onto SH2 at Mangatawhiri and back up the motorway.

[Sis]

Sorry Andrew, took the opportunity to go a bit further afield :scooter: with Horace. We went up the gorge and out to Kaiaua. Down to Miranda and then looped back the way we came, except we jumped onto SH2 at Mangatawhiri and back up the motorway.

Not as long as what we did though:woohoo:

Sorry that we missed SASS last week but we were heading to Wellington, via Whangarei. Meandered all over the place and stopped for long lunches cos we were very busy chatting with other bikers.

Anyway I will be at SASS this Wednesday

Catch up with you all then.

[funrunna]

Great weather for a group ride tonight :scooter::scooter: so I'll be there

[Horace]

See you tonight :yes:

[Baldyman]

Thank you all for a great ride. It was good to meet some new bikers. Really enjoyable.

See you next week

Cheers

Shaun (Dakar - Enduroman)

:woohoo:

[Horace]

:niceone::niceone:Good ride tonight thanks to all always good to get out on the road :scooter:

[funrunna]

yeah good nights :scooter:

[superman]

Lucky buggers, my bike will be out of action for a bit. Got too excited about going last night I managed to... break my bike. :facepalm:

[funrunna]

sounds like a story to be told!?!?

[Grasshopperus]

Nice to meet y'all again. Seems like ages since my last SASS.

Looking forward to next week's ride too

[funrunna]

Baby sitting duties tonight so no ride for me - nothing to do with the weather :innocent:
One of you should pick up the Auckland Tag on the way past :scooter:

[Baldyman]

Sorry I missed the ride. I have just got home now, had to work late.

Hope you had a great ride.

[aws]

Not a bad wee ride last night. Nothing too serious. Looked like the weather was going to pack it in while we were in the carpark, but nothing more than a few spits. Good little practice session after all.

[Grasshopperus]

I ended getting stuck baby-sitting too. Well not so much baby-sitting as it was "giving the wife time away from the boy". Went sanity-restoringly well

[WorldsFastestIndian]

Had a nice time last wed, thx ya'll. my first ride with SASS. looking forward to many more :)

am always game for a jaunt out of town, esp if the weather is glowing, like this weekend. anyone up for a ride to coromandel this weekend??

[funrunna]

am always game for a jaunt out of town, esp if the weather is glowing, like this weekend. anyone up for a ride to coromandel this weekend??

oops didnt see this until just now - I did the coro loop this morning and it was great :scooter:

[WorldsFastestIndian]

Did the Coro loop yday from Pauanui to Coro, down to Paeroa and back to auckland. Bloody awesome! was scrapping down toe to toe on the hills :D
450kms in all.

[funrunna]

Thats a nice ride. I may have been able to join you depending on what time you left. I did Kaiaua, Kopu, Paeroa, Te Aroha, Morrinsville and then back up to Kaiaua. Had thought about the Coro loop again but the other guy was short on time and it looked a bit like rain in that direction (was the afternoon) You didn't have a white helmet blue bike did you?

[WorldsFastestIndian]

Could be. I left about noon, and did catch a lil rain on my way up the hills. blue n white bike-yes. but my helmet's an orange-silver mix. u gonna be around this wed?

[funrunna]

Yeah I should be there :)

[funrunna]

i'm looking forward to the :scooter: See you all there tomorrow night :yes:

[Sis]

I will be there.
Hopefully on the bike. It's a bit worse for wear at the moment. I took on the back of a light truck on the motorway this evening.
All ready been to Manukau Police Station and filed a report.
I clipped the back of the small truck as I tried to avoid the texting bitch that was pulling into my lane. Almost missed the truck. Got a little wobble on after tapping it and remember adamantly thinking that I wasn't going to drop the bike in the middle of the motorway.
The Police have remained uncommitted about charges to be laid against the texting cow. I guess if she doesn't admit to it, they will not push it any further.
I stopped and had a brief chat with truck driver and then went to Papakura Police Station but they were closed.
Rode home. When Howard came home, I showed him the damage and we went to Manukau Police.
Now it is wait and see.
I have broken a piece of my faring and lost my left mirror. Funny enough, the indicator was caught in it all but it is still there, in one piece and it is working.

Thank Goodness for all the practising I do at SASS.
I wonder how I might have survived otherwise.

[funrunna]

:shit: glad to hear you're ok! That comes a week after Al was tapped in a similar way.

[Grasshopperus]

Damn!

Glad to hear you controlled everything though. Pity about the bike, by the sounds of things it's irreparable and will need to be replaced with a '48 ASAP.

[Grasshopperus]

Good circuit last night all.

Let's make a new one next week.

Cheers

[funrunna]

maybe we could incorporate a simulated emergency lane change into the new and improved circuit.
Not being a commuter myself - I haven't had the pleasure of doing one.

[Grasshopperus]

Not being a commuter myself - I haven't had the pleasure of doing one.

In that case we should also simulate getting cigarette butts flicked at your helmet whilst minding your own business. Oh and getting spat at.

[Sis]

A quiet practice tonight. The only major bit of rain was while we were inside discussing "tactics".
Funrunna - did you notice that white vehicle beside me at the lights on Redoubt Road. I didn't look but felt that they were up to something

[funrunna]

I think they had tried to race us up the hill, without us knowing it was a race!

[funrunna]

Howard, try searching "worlds greatest motorcycle rides", might be what you were looking for.

[Maakz]

Thanks for persevering with me tonight yáll-quiet ride but enjoyed immensely. I hope we get better weather next week. Fingers crossed. Tactical retreat to the Irish abode of libation was choice, skill deconstruction-hmmm food for thought mulling around in ma ol noggin. Will work on. 1 month and counting FunRunna.

Sis, was that white van sitch as we came in? I noticed one in my periphery but then dismissed??

Very relaxed ride home-though friggin heck, bit chilly out there brrrrrrr:bye:

[Sis]

Don't think it was a white van. We pulled up at the lights on Redoubt Road to turn right onto the motorway. We had one vehicle in front of us.
This white thing pulled up beside me, yet they should have pulled up another car length further ahead. I was getting a bit suspicious but wasn't going to give them any credit by looking at them.
Anyway we got the green and we were outta there.

Funrunna - race? we don't race:innocent:

[funrunna]

Weather looks good for tonight and either way we've got the pub sorted :yes:

[Grasshopperus]

Cheers for that fellow riders, enjoyed that side-by-side stuff we practised towards the end there, interesting stuff.

Talk about fog this morning on the motorway, fark.

[WorldsFastestIndian]

yeah, had fun riding last wed. its good to have a good weather window every wed's :)

[caseye]

Sis, pleased to hear that practice has made a difference, well done.
Pity about the bikes damage, but that"s nothing when compared to what might have been.
Did the truck driver see what happened, better still did he see that cow texting?
Anyhow a general apology from us two for not being around much lately, I've just got back into full time employment and have systematically been decimating our financial reserves making the house look beautiful on the outside and both running bikes were out of rego and warrant. Fixed now and hopefully the pay cheques will be coming through soon so we should be good to go soon.
looking forward to getting back.

[Sis]

Great to hear that we will be catching up with you soon.
Expensive having several bikes, isn't it?

Just saw the weather forecast tonight. Looks like it is going to be wet on Wednesday.
Which means that we will skip the bike work and go straight to O'Ryans where we can watch some educational dvds.
So if it is raining, I'll see you all at O'Ryans about 7.30 pm and bring along any bike dvds you might want to share.

[funrunna]

If it is raining, would it be wrong of me to DRIVE to ORyans??:innocent:
Actually, I only got one ride in on the weekend so by tomorrow night I'll be in need of a ride :scooter:
I wonder if we'll be able to control the Media Player from our table? - maybe a laptop and long cable to the projector above us would be the way to go?
What does our resident IT expert reckon?? (thats you Al)

[Grasshopperus]

I think the pub only has an S-Video connector for the TV/projectors there.

Not sure if I'll be there tonight. Had a terrible nights sleep last night and am falling asleep at my desk as it is. If I turn up I'll probably passout in my beer (like every other time I've been at a pub too, so hey).

[funrunna]

I'm gonna stay home tonight - looks miserable out my window :violin:

[Maakz]

Hey Yáll
Not too keen on goin anywhere tonight, def not the bike nor even car. Totally hosing down...i'll check the thread just after 6pm but some serious coercian needed to haul derriere to ORys. Somebody gimme a txt to lemme know where we're at? Have a feeling it'll be a univ feeling amongst the regs but will checkin.

Atleast i got in a little ride last night.

M

[Sis]

Just about to pop in the car and head off to O'Ryans.

[funrunna]

I'll definitely be there tomorrow night - its now been 4 days without a ride :gob:

[Grasshopperus]

~5 days without a ride eh. That's just too damn long. Surprised you've not gone stir-crazy.

I'm not sure if I have the constitution to go tonight. Once again I've got job #2 to head out to. I'll try.

[funrunna]

and its looking like I get to ride Adrian's Morini to Morrinsville and back on Saturday :scooter:

[WorldsFastestIndian]

just got home from work. have already done 48 work hours since monday, and 3 more days to go.. m wasted. sorry but have to put my heels up n catch some much needed sleep tonite. but if d weather's good this weekend m game for a ride into the hills somewhere.

[Grasshopperus]

and its looking like I get to ride Adrian's Morini to Morrinsville and back on Saturday :scooter:

You lucky SOB. That'll be fun as. Just remember to fill up in AKL and Morrinsville :)

[Sis]

Looks like another wet night tomorrow night.
So back to O'Ryans at 7.30 pm
Is someone able to bring a better laptop than the one we use please.
I'll bring some dvds

[funrunna]

better = bigger?

[Sis]

I think anything will be better, especially if it is bigger and has a dvd drive.:innocent:

[Grasshopperus]

Hi guys,
once again, I can't make it tonight. However, I definitely will return next week. Happy riding. Rubber-side down and all that.

[funrunna]

and I'm sick damn it :crybaby:

[WorldsFastestIndian]

Heya all, I am back from Darwin n d weather is looking good today. This mite be d last sass ride before I relocate to d shore. Hope to see as many as poss.

[Grasshopperus]

Weather is all over the place but the forecast is good. I'll be there (imminent child-birth permitting)

[WorldsFastestIndian]

HELP!!
Am not able to get my bike started..
left it standing on its main stand 10 days ago.
lights come on...so battery seems fine
petrol in the tank
fuel guage on
kill switch on

donno if iam missing out any other minor thing that could prove embarassing. might have to push start it later today.

[Grasshopperus]

Is it turning over? Catching? Starting then dying? More detail needed

[funrunna]

yeah just because the light comes on doesnt mean theres enough juice to start it. I suggest you get pushing - or put it on a charger if you've got one??
See you tonight... maybe :innocent:

[funrunna]

HELP!!
Am not able to get my bike started..
left it standing on its main stand 10 days ago.
lights come on...so battery seems fine
petrol in the tank
fuel guage on
kill switch on

donno if iam missing out any other minor thing that could prove embarassing. might have to push start it later today.

maybe the bike still thinks the stand is down (loose connection) and thats why it won't fire ??

[WorldsFastestIndian]

Nah it just won't get started. Sounds like d battery is caput. Also tried starting it on n off the main stand. My previous exp with flat bat's is dat d lights (neutral/indicators) tend to weaken. Wch is not the case here.
Anyways will try jump starting her once I get back home (had to take d car into work instead). Hopefully Shud get her running by this evening

[Grasshopperus]

Was a good ride on Wednesday eh. Felt like a good posse when we were heading out to the pub, 7 badass bikers on 7 badass bikes.

Confessional: I really want to buy Howard's ZX-12 :drool: I don't need another bike, the one I have is great for me and does everything fine. The ZX-12 probably doesn't commute as well, costs a shitload in tyres, gas and probably servicing too. But me wantee. What's the name of this affliction?

[caseye]

LOL affliction you call it!
Try the word ADDICTION! Be closer to the truth.
You are right, liking it won't stop your bank balance toppling over if you bought it.
Still you only live once and if it's in the price bracket and if you reckon you can handle it "properly", what the hell. Go for it.

[aws]

I didn't know Howard was selling.

Don't forget chains and sprockets as well!:weep:

[Grasshopperus]

LOL affliction you call it!
Try the word ADDICTION! Be closer to the truth.
You are right, liking it won't stop your bank balance toppling over if you bought it.
Still you only live once and if it's in the price bracket and if you reckon you can handle it "properly", what the hell. Go for it.

Yeah, you only live once eh. What do they say about Ninjas? "Buy your son a Ninja for his last birthday".

Maybe the cost is prohibitive, I dunno. Addicted; yup that's it.


I didn't know Howard was selling.
Don't forget chains and sprockets as well!:weep:

Well, he keeps threatening to sell it. And I keep threatening to buy it.

[tbs]

Your addiction = your wife's affliction.

I concur about Wednesday. Felt great sitting in the middle of all that sweet engine noise.

[Sis]

We are all Addicted, no matter what we ride.

Guys,
Howard and I may be late tomorrow. We are signing the papers for the new house and that can take a while. I suggest carrying on without us. We will meet up somewhere, most likely at the car park.

Caseye - yes, the ZX12R could be for sale. I just have to convince Howard that we cannot afford it. His answer is to put the Harley rego on hold till October. This means that he needs a bike (ZX12R) to ride so nothing will be sold till October. That will give Grasshopperus time to save.
I have given up my dream of another bike for now (because of this house purchase that we are in the middle of) so its only fair that a bike is going to be for sale in October.:weep: And it wont be the CBR

[caseye]

Stick to that CBR like glue Sis. That Howard, he'll have the tractor an the Kwaka and another in the new garage iffin yer not careful.
Good luck with the house.

[WorldsFastestIndian]

It sure was a good ride last week. am gonna miss not being able to come down there now.
@Sis: all d best with the house.
@Grasshopperous: Happy shopping :)

BTW, its good to see a Busa n a CBR1000 parked outside my workplace. we've got a clique going already :banana:

[funrunna]

I believe that Grasshopperus has a new addition to the family - might be a people mover that he'll be buying :eek:

[Grasshopperus]

... so its only fair that a bike is going to be for sale in October.:weep: And it wont be the CBR

It is perhaps a blessing that Howard doesn't get on these forums. If he did, he probably wouldn't appreciate other people discussing the fate of his bikes without him. Heh.



BTW, its good to see a Busa n a CBR1000 parked outside my workplace. we've got a clique going already :banana:

Sounds like it'll be YOU whose going to be doing some shopping pal :)


I believe that Grasshopperus has a new addition to the family - might be a people mover that he'll be buying :eek:

Hey stop bringing me down with that reality trip!

[Grasshopperus]

Hi guys,

don't think I'll be able to make it tonight. Gotsta help out the parentals with something.

[caseye]

Ha bloody ha, well done that couple, Sad to say I've just arrived home form work, so obviously i didn't make the ride tonight.Next week maybe.

[aws]

Not a bad wee ride this evening. Shame it was only me on it :(

Pity, cause it was a nice evening for a ride and I've got some new tyres to scrub in. I can't believe it's the shortest day of the year and it's still so warm!

[funrunna]

Not a bad wee ride this evening. Shame it was only me on it :(

Pity, cause it was a nice evening for a ride and I've got some new tyres to scrub in. I can't believe it's the shortest day of the year and it's still so warm!

Don't forget Maggie and I were both there while you fuelled up!! Next week for sure :scooter::scooter:

[Maha]

Ha bloody ha, well done that couple, Sad to say I've just arrived home form work, so obviously i didn't make the ride tonight.Next week maybe.


Not a bad wee ride this evening. Shame it was only me on it :(

Pity, cause it was a nice evening for a ride and I've got some new tyres to scrub in. I can't believe it's the shortest day of the year and it's still so warm!


Don't forget Maggie and I were both there while you fuelled up!! Next week for sure :scooter::scooter:

Can anyone help out Elaine?
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/139234-New-to-KiwiBiker-Help.?p=1130092660#post1130092660

[tbs]

Not a bad wee ride this evening. Shame it was only me on it :(

Pity, cause it was a nice evening for a ride and I've got some new tyres to scrub in. I can't believe it's the shortest day of the year and it's still so warm!

Dang.
I should have come along after all. I felt the need to get back up to Woodhill (mountain biking) after 3 weeks of no pedalling, but it backfired somewhat. Firstly I got into a huge slide on some wet wood, and when I slid off the end I must have hit a root or something, as there was a loud crack as my tubeless rear tire rolled over too much, popped the bead off the rim and deflated all in one go. So I had to run my bike several k's out of the forest. (from now on I'll be carrying a CO2 cartridge and a small bottle of sealant). Secondly my theory that a good bit of exercise would blow the vestige of a cold out of my system proved incorrect, and it was back with a vengeance during the night.

Bum.:(

[Sis]

Howard and I will be there tomorrow night.
We are now esconsed in our new home and the bikes are accessible. Nothing much else is.
See you tomorrow night and catch up with the gos.

[funrunna]

I'll be there too :scooter:

[Grasshopperus]

I may not be at the Shell station but I'll definitely be at the MCC carpark at 8pm.

[tbs]

Coming tonight.

Can you wait if I'm a few minutes late?

b.

[funrunna]

We'll wait at the shell

[tbs]

Sorry to muck you about guys. Can't make it tonight. Tried calling sis and sent a text. Hope you don't wait to long.

[Grasshopperus]

Hey guys, good night eh. Lots of knowledge and stories, imparted.

The ZX-12R was looking gorgeous as always.

[Maakz]

Sorry bout the week just gone guys, was enroute from Te Awamutu for work. Won't make this weds, i'll be in Welly for work. Sounds like i missed a pretty good ride. Catch up with yáll when i'm back.

[Sis]

This weather is unpredictable so it's a night in at O'Ryans

We are planning on bringing a laptop but it cannot play dvds. If you have something to watch, please bring it on a portable hard drive or stick

See you there about 8 ish

Sis

[nzspokes]

Ok, Im being stalked to come along. :bleh:

I will try to make it as long a life dont get in the way. Will be first night ride. :confused:

Both start and finish are within very close range to my place.

[funrunna]

It'll be good to see you there nzspokes. Hope the weather is nice and we get to use the carpark in the dry :yes:

[nzspokes]

Yesh its the slow speed stuff thats messing me up. Roundabouts screw me up.

[nzspokes]

Having some bike issues so cant make it tonight sorry. next week with a bit of luck.

[Grasshopperus]

Will be first night ride.

And with any luck it'll be raining too!

I'm heading out tonight and rain/hail/sleet/tornados can be damned.

[Maakz]

Hi Yáll, weathers in total meltdown mode-and weather reports indicate it's likely to get worse. Ergo-am gonna flag O'Ryans and stay ensconced at home by the heater. I did make it out last week and the week before for the odd pootle...Kaiaua, Huntly and Kawakawa etc. I need to work on cornering but feels good goin out and tiki touring. For those who've been asking, i'm booked and ready to go, though theres a month wait grrrrrrr Aw well, such is life. :bye:

[caseye]

And with any luck it'll be raining too!

I'm heading out tonight and rain/hail/sleet/tornados can be damned.

Yeah Right! te he he, still I know where you're coming form young fella.
Stayed in as well, sorry Jayne, am trying to get the old coal burner up and running soon.

[funrunna]

Unlike the last few Wednesday nights, tomorrow is supposed to be dry :woohoo:
See you at SASS :scooter::scooter:

[Grasshopperus]

I will only be able to make it for the 8pm carpark session. Damn parental responsibilities.

[Elaine]

Hi guys just to let you know I will be coming again tonight. Hope to see someone there?? I will be bringing a friend who has recently got back on a bike (got shiny Harley!) Be at the petrol station round 6:45pm Can't work this site very well yet. ph is 0274 5222 81 if someone could let me know if this is not on tonight would be appreciated.

[Sis]

It's on.

Just getting into my gear now

See you there

[funrunna]

That was a good ride, shame about my electrical problem at the end!! Nice to meet some new people - hope to see you all next week.

[Sis]

Funrunna - thanks for the text. I couldn't reply as I have run out of minutes (prepay).

Glad you got home safe.

I was wondering if it was the battery as it started once the bike had coolled down. Could be some item in the electrics. Just an idea.

O'Ryans seemed shut when we finally got there but they were waiting for us and opened.

[Thaeos]

Hey guys Daniel here,

I haven't been for ages. So I'm most likely going to start coming along again in about 2 months, I see you've got a hornet now Alistair, good choice, too bad I don't have mine anymore!

So I'm looking at bikes with the intention of getting one in two months. Mainly looking at MC22 CBR250RRs, ZXR250cs, and also NC30 VFR400s and NC35 RVF400s, or maybe even a Ducati Monster 400. I started on an FXR150, a little bike that you can't really get into too much trouble on, and after I was completely comfortable with everything on that bike I went to a Hornet 250.

The Hornet was awesome and I got completely confident on that as well. So that's why I'm thinking of getting a 400 instead of sticking to a 250. I know that I'll pace myself in learning/testing the bike until I'm completely comfortable with it as I did with my other bikes. As for the legal side of things as I don't have my full, well I can still get insurance, and I don't think I'd be riding stupidly enough to get noticed.

And it's a 400, I'm not jumping up to a 600 or a 1000. So yea I just wondered what your guys thoughts on that idea were.

[funrunna]

Hi Daniel, as it sounds like you're eligible or should be close to being eligible for the full license I personally wouldnt get hung up on the 250 restriction. Book in and make yourself legal as fast as you can, but buy the bike you really want (whatever size that may be)

[Grasshopperus]

Was a good turnout on Wednesday; plenty of new faces.

Hi Daniel, long time no see. My completely unbiased advice is to get a hornet 900, they rule.

Like Funrunna said, don't bother messing around with an overpriced 250 like the cbr or zxr. They're cool but not much different to the hornet 250. A ducati will be pretty pricey with regard to servicing and stuff but they do look cool. A modern 600cc cbr600/zx6/r6/gsxr600 is only about 30kgs heavier than the 250cc versions of the same model so you may as well get something like that because it'll last you longer and make for an easier resale.

[nzspokes]

Should make it this as ive got a working bike. Even went out for a night ride to get used to the dark. Need some pants as jeans were way to cold.

[funrunna]

I should be there too. Battery issue resolved!!!

[Sis]

To bet the cold, I wear a set of thermals under my bike gear. And then merino on the next layer.
And I have my winter liners in now. Feels like the michelan man.
But I am warm. Love that heat:love:

Hope it is going to be a night for riding. Not sure of the weather forecast. Hope to see you all at the service station.

[Grasshopperus]

Compared to Monday and Tuesday, today is positively barmy; I'll probably turn up tonight in shorts, singlet and safety jandals. Of course, might have to meet y'all at 8pm at the carpark.

Glad to hear the battery is sorted Funrunna, and that your bike is now fixed nzspokes

[nzspokes]

Compared to Monday and Tuesday, today is positively barmy; I'll probably turn up tonight in shorts, singlet and safety jandals. Of course, might have to meet y'all at 8pm at the carpark.

Glad to hear the battery is sorted Funrunna, and that your bike is now fixed nzspokes

Bike is going great. I unfortunatly have come down with the flu. :facepalm:

So wont be there. :bye:

I will make it one day.....

[Grasshopperus]

Some good vids on Wednesday eh, much grateful to you me hearties

[Grasshopperus]

Ride night tonight. Woohoo! I'll probably have to catch up with you guys later at 8pm at the MCC carpark so enjoy your 7pm ride.

Cheers

[funrunna]

I'll be at the Shell servo by 7pm :scooter:

[Grasshopperus]

Nobody gonna take my bike, gonna reach the speed of souuuuuund.

See y'all at around 8 at the MCC corepork.

[funrunna]

I'll be there. Be keen to find out why I was the only SASS rider at the Manukau Heads on Sunday in the gale force winds!!! :shit: Good fun in the wind and rain :yes:

[Sis]

Just getting my gear on. Relieved that the rain has managed to keep away for now

[caseye]

Chickened out, wanted the big bike going so spent time in shed doing the fiddly bits.
Will be back soon, both of us.

[DEVVIL]

244423
Is this what you are working on Caseye?

[caseye]

Na mate swing by one of these days and I'll let ya have a peek in me garage.

[DEVVIL]

Na mate swing by one of these days and I'll let ya have a peek in me garage.
Will do.:confused:

[Grasshopperus]

Looking forward to seeing that bike Caseye. It's been sooooooo long.

I've just received notice that I'm looking after the kids on Wednesday so the wifey can go to the pictures, won't be SASSing.

Damn cold out on the roads tonight; I put on my 1-piece rain oversuit just to keep some of the wind off me.

[funrunna]

I'll be there. Maybe we could try Skyhigh again but this time as a group :innocent:

[funrunna]

change of plan - I'll call in at the servo but can't go on the ride now - I have just been asked to go straight home tonight.

[Sis]

I'll be there and on my bike:scooter:

[MikeD400]

Great time, look forward to meeting up with more riders!

[nzspokes]

Why is no one here!?!?

We were!!

We went, we had fun, we didnt crash, we drank beer.

Doesnt get much better really. :Punk:

Oh an learned my bike no like slow twisty stuff. :no:

[Grasshopperus]

Ah bugger; was looking forward to meeting all the new SASS faces tonight. Will be there next week for sure.

Glad to hear there were no crashes and no one getting lost (oops was that supposed to be 'separated'?)

MikeD, were you at the Papakura Shell (on Clevedon Rd) at 6:50 and no one was there?

Sis, we should update the front page to reflect that we're not often there until 6:50 for a 7pm departure.

[nzspokes]

Ah bugger; was looking forward to meeting all the new SASS faces tonight. Will be there next week for sure.

Glad to hear there were no crashes and no one getting lost (oops was that supposed to be 'separated'?)

MikeD, were you at the Papakura Shell (on Clevedon Rd) at 6:50 and no one was there?

Sis, we should update the front page to reflect that we're not often there until 6:50 for a 7pm departure.

3 of us got there at 6.30. No drama though, we will know for next time. And have a feed first. :laugh:

Really good times. Will be back.

[Sis]

Front page updated

[MikeD400]

MikeD, were you at the Papakura Shell (on Clevedon Rd) at 6:50 and no one was there?



Hah yeah we were feeling sorry for ourselves being the only riders there but we were there bang on time because we didnt want to miss out on anything hah!

We know for next time now to take our time and have some dinner prior to heading out.

I look forward to re attending get some more figure of 8 practice in, I promise I wont chicken out and drop my foot when the peg scrapes next time! :drinknsin

[Maakz]

Hey yáll had to bounce last Weds ride regrettably, work business and all that jazz. Bummed i missed some new faces...though with my prowess in getting waylaid (thats code for lost btw lol) and for wreaking havoc, i'm sure it was with relief you fullaz headed out on what sounds like a superb night. Lovely weekend=pootle time. Me and my orange scooter are goin for a ride...hopefully catch uz up come this Weds. Heres to staying right side up!!!! lol...

[nzspokes]

Front page updated

Thanks for your help last week, I get round roundabouts way better now!!

The memory stick didnt have that file on it, but some other cool ones.

Will see you next week!!

[Sis]

Surprised that the stick didn't have everything on it. Oh well, I will take it back to the maker and the following week he will be there in person with it

Catch ya next Wed

Keep the shiny side up and the rubber on the road

[nzspokes]

Oh it had 4 files on it, which im working my way through. Just not the main feature. Im really enjoying it, dont get me wrong.

Had a big break through on speed today. I used ear plugs. Huge difference. For some reason the I think my helmet is very nosy at speed. 100 kph is easy.

Our it will be when I have my restricted. :shifty:

[funrunna]

oh yeah - it just had the Isle of Man stuff. . And Laguna!!!!
I'll bring my USB stick on Wed

[Grasshopperus]

It's funny how wearing earplugs can affect your riding. It's probably got something to do with less sensory input to distract you from riding. Everything seems so much more controlled when you haven't got a micro hurricane going on in your helmet.

[nzspokes]

It's funny how wearing earplugs can affect your riding. It's probably got something to do with less sensory input to distract you from riding. Everything seems so much more controlled when you haven't got a micro hurricane going on in your helmet.

Couldnt believe it myself. But easy fix.

[The Singing Chef]

Hey guys, i hail from Nass. :drinknsin

Haven't asked any Nass guys yet but since we are in the "quieter" months i thought it would be cool to do a one off combined Nass/Sass night, trade secrets, have competitions, and enjoy a nice cold beer afterwards.

Just a thought, though i think it would be really cool and a lot of fun!!:beer::hug::ride:

[nzspokes]

I will be there tonight. :wings:

[Grasshopperus]

Good idea Singing Chef.

Maybe we could meet in the middle somewhere. No idea where would be best for us but there's bound to be a well-lit car park around somewhere in the CBD that we'll be able to use.


As for SASS tonight; I'll be meeting you guys later on at the MCC car park. Got the 2-under-2 to put to bed first.

[funrunna]

I'll be at the shell - with my bike this time :scooter::scooter:

[The Singing Chef]

Sweet, i can have a look on Google or ask around. Will be cool :done:

[Sis]

Good idea Singing Chef.



As for SASS tonight; I'll be meeting you guys later on at the MCC car park.

Howard will be at the carpark too - coming straight from work.

[thehovel]

Hey guys, i hail from Nass. :drinknsin

Haven't asked any Nass guys yet but since we are in the "quieter" months i thought it would be cool to do a one off combined Nass/Sass night, trade secrets, have competitions, and enjoy a nice cold beer afterwards.

Just a thought, though i think it would be really cool and a lot of fun!!:beer::hug::ride:

It has been talked about, Probibly be a day ride Sunday would be good. Regards Richard

[The Singing Chef]

It has been talked about, Probibly be a day ride Sunday would be good. Regards Richard

Aw i always work sundays, we were thinking if we came down to you guys one night and then vice versa the next week that we do it. You guys like that idea?

[racefactory]

Hey guys, i hail from Nass. :drinknsin

Haven't asked any Nass guys yet but since we are in the "quieter" months i thought it would be cool to do a one off combined Nass/Sass night, trade secrets, have competitions, and enjoy a nice cold beer afterwards.

Just a thought, though i think it would be really cool and a lot of fun!!:beer::hug::ride:

sounds good

[Grasshopperus]

We talked about this last night at the pub. We reckon that if we did meet up somewhere central then we'd just be marooned in the city with no where fun to ride to; we'd get broken up by traffic lights and all that and it would just suck.

So yeah, either we have one week where we're all at NASS and the next all at SASS or we do something on another day. The problem with a weekend ride is finding the time and the problem with visiting the other's meeting place is the 30 minute earlier leaving time that the visitors will need to sort out (that's easier though).

Also, If we're going to do this I say we call it, not SASS, nor NASS, nor SNASS but ASS as it truly will be Auckland Street Skills.

[The Singing Chef]

We talked about this last night at the pub. We reckon that if we did meet up somewhere central then we'd just be marooned in the city with no where fun to ride to; we'd get broken up by traffic lights and all that and it would just suck.

So yeah, either we have one week where we're all at NASS and the next all at SASS or we do something on another day. The problem with a weekend ride is finding the time and the problem with visiting the other's meeting place is the 30 minute earlier leaving time that the visitors will need to sort out (that's easier though).

Also, If we're going to do this I say we call it, not SASS, nor NASS, nor SNASS but ASS as it truly will be Auckland Street Skills.


Haha ASS it is, yea i think it would be best to do one time at each...just ride faster...:Police:

[Sis]

There are a few issues what ever way it is decided.
If we are to meet up on a Wednesday night at the others' place, it is a hassle getting thru traffic to get there on time. This may exclude some. Also best done when daylight saving is back in.
If we choose a weekend and meet somewhere central, we may get more bikes that are able to join in but we may have trouble finding a venue.

Look forward to hearing people's ideas.

[aws]

A weekend ride would be cool and all, but it isn't really NASS or SASS or even ASS, it's just a ride.

I vote for meeting Wednesday in the city somewhere - take a restrained cruise along the waterfront (no traffic lights there) - do Riddell Road (got to be the best set of twisties in the city) and then make our way to somewhere like Sylvia Park for the carpark.

[Grasshopperus]

Haha ASS it is

Yeah, it has a certain 'ring' about it. It really rolls off the tongue.

I'll stop now.

[nzspokes]

I guess we will see what the weather does tonight.....

[MikeD400]

Weather is gonna be good! I'l be there and im bringin a buddy bud. Hopen for a good turn out tonight because i missed last weeks good turn out! :)

[funrunna]

I'll be there tonight - my suggestions for the ride is either Gorge/Skyhigh/Twilight, or Clevedon/Maraetai/Regis.

[Grasshopperus]

Hi guys, it's a bit cloudy but I don't think it's going to rain.

See y'all there.

Oh, and if I make it to the ride part of SASS then I'll vote for Clevedon/Maraetai/Regis

[funrunna]

Oh, and if I make it to the ride part of SASS then I'll vote for Clevedon/Maraetai/Regis

at a more sedate pace than Sundays ride???? I will be well behaved tonight :innocent:

[Grasshopperus]

at a more sedate pace than sundays ride????

neva!!!!!!!!!!!!

[MikeD400]

Hey whats Maggie's KB name? I need to PM her so I can ask if she wants the video on youtube or for me to just send it to her email.

[funrunna]

Hey whats Maggie's KB name? I need to PM her so I can ask if she wants the video on youtube or for me to just send it to her email.
KB name =
Maakz

[aws]

I was going to drop by the carpark on my way home from work last night :scooter:around 8 pm. But it started raining around Papatoetoe:sweatdrop, so I flagged the idea - I thought you might have all piked anyway. Seems there's a bit more enthusiasm on a dodgy night than I would have expected!:niceone:

[MikeD400]

. Seems there's a bit more enthusiasm on a dodgy night than I would have expected!:niceone:

I have to admit i may have lost a bit of enthusiasm.... :eek5:

Was a really good experience tho, other than that night i cant say ive had any experience in rain on dark twisty roads that i had never riden before lol. :woohoo:

[Maakz]

Now come on mate, where else would ya get ta see a newb kiss ashphalt...hope i haven't dented ur enthusiasm on that score. For all ye other SASS members who wondered if i A) got the clutch fixed and B) got home in one piece after this weekend...the answer is Yes and Yes. Sos, after kissing ashphalt on Weds ride the following morning i headed to that place in Drury to sort the bent clutch...picked up some bags for storage, picked up ma riding hog buddy a.k.a the newb baby sitter and we promptly gapped it to Welly. Ride down was ok, mixed weather...but essentially quite picturesque scenery. Ride down we went through Te Kuiti Taumaranui...loved the roads once out of the windies...lots of bikes on the road this weekend. Wellys quite a nice place to pootle. Got to hand it to the guys who allowed me and my ho-bag to ride with them, they were pretty good company and imparted some pieces of wisdom re riding. Kinda unexpected. Today i made the ride home solo, having been ditched by the big boys who had mens business to attend to, and i wanted to get home. Weather was bliss, traffic wasn't too bad, but the scenery was amazing! Oh yeah, got my first ever ticket from the PoPoe today in Rangipo-Turangi as a consequence of overtaking a truck-trailor, was throttling down and getting back to speed limit when he clocked me...got done for 13km over the limit...bloody rookie couldnt stop grinning when i took ma lid off, bloody revenue gatherer... ah well, i was speeding...thems the breaks. Sucked to be me that moment. He asked what i thought about the ticket and I told him i'd frame it for posterity...gah!!!! I went back through Tirau Putaruru out through Taupiri. Anyhoo, got home bout half 6 after calling in at the trusty BP Bombay, where i saw a superb Triumph Speedmaster rockin the black widow colour scheme and a black harley sportster...very nice choices and the dudes riding em were real friendly like. All in all, really stoked at having taken a decent ride and then arriving back in one piece without anything catastrophic happening.

SIS-apologies, i gapped it to Welly otherwise i would have done that ride with ya to look at where i kissed ashphalt.
When are we doing combined SN.ASS?
Mike-you sent me a wmv audio...where’s the vid link buddy...?

M

[nzspokes]

Wow, big ride!!

Glad it all worked out.

Had a look at the corner today. Few small scratches on the road.

Just PM Mike and he will send it through.

[Harris Ang]

Hi guys, I'm new to the biking scene and was told that SASS is a good place to start learning about stuff that they don't teach you for a learner.. Is this (SASS) still running? Would be keen to attend!

[MikeD400]

Nah mwv should show video, ur computer wont have nessesary codec. Go divx.com and download the player that will run it. Or do u just want me to throw it on utube.?

[MikeD400]

Hi guys, I'm new to the biking scene and was told that SASS is a good place to start learning about stuff that they don't teach you for a learner.. Is this (SASS) still running? Would be keen to attend!

Yeah mate every wednesday, its good fun good company and great advice, id recomend any new or experienced riders to attend with riding theres always things to be learnt!

[nzspokes]

Hi guys, I'm new to the biking scene and was told that SASS is a good place to start learning about stuff that they don't teach you for a learner.. Is this (SASS) still running? Would be keen to attend!

Come on in, its fun.

[Grasshopperus]

Was a really good experience tho, other than that night i cant say ive had any experience in rain on dark twisty roads that i had never riden before lol. :woohoo:

This week the leading bike will also be dropping oil, ball bearings and banana skins onto the road just to keep you on your toes.


Hi guys, I'm new to the biking scene and was told that SASS is a good place to start learning about stuff that they don't teach you for a learner.. Is this (SASS) still running? Would be keen to attend!

Yep, we ride every Wednesday evening. Meet at 6:50pm at the Clevedon Road Shell station in Papakura. We leave at 7pm and are generally at the pub just before 9pm.

Come along, it's good.

[MikeD400]

This week the leading bike will also be dropping oil, ball bearings and banana skins onto the road just to keep you on your toes.

LOL, shit i better put the snow chains on! :headbang:

[Maakz]

Hey fellow newling, i highly recommend coming...everyones pretty cool, its fun and non judgemental. Always room for learning and cautionary anecdotes that are sobering but useful. I'm a walking cautionary note btw, but atleast you'll get the real deal in terms of keeping it real aye.

Hey SIS-fellow SASS riders,this week i'm prob gonna be late so will either meet yous at the carpark or the pub...depends how long my meeting runs for ok.

MagE

[funrunna]

MagE, sounds like you had a great ride in the weekend :scooter::scooter:

I've got a work thing tomorrow night so won't make the ride - very annoying since the weather looks perfect :angry:

[Maakz]

Yep-had the bestest ride yet...catastrophe free. HOG riding buddies didn't mind me and my neon orange hi viz self pootling on behind on the way down, solo ride back was even better...was everything i'd imagined - nice and relaxed with mint weather. Though, i made the mistake about telling them about Weds, which of course meant they took me on the route with the most windies like ever?? Alas back to reality come Monday, so know the feeling, i too am caught out by work...fingers crossed i can make it to the pub atleast. Roll on another weekend of fabulous weekend, i'll say a prayer to the weather gods.

M:yes:

[Harris Ang]

Just found out that I'm covering someone for work tomorrow night.. @#$%
Next week for sure.

[nzspokes]

Point to bring up for safety. Always be on the look out for animals. Taking the long way to work yesterday I almost hit a pig. God knows what it was doing in Manurewa but there you go.

[Grasshopperus]

I almost hit a pig. God knows what it was doing in Manurewa

Best setup for a joke ever; I can't bring myself to do it though.

[aws]

If tomorrow is anything like today, it's going to be a pearler!:woohoo: Hope I can make it.:scooter:

[nzspokes]

I will be there but possiably bang on 7.

[Grasshopperus]

I think I'll be meeting you all at the carpark after the first phase.

[Sis]

I'll be at the beginning, minus pigs though.:scooter:

[Sis]

Yep, no pigs tonight.
Or Banana skins, oil etc. Not even rain.
A nice little pootle, followed by some practise in the carpark and a great little chat afterwards.
Thanks Everyone for your great company.:woohoo:

[Maakz]

:angry:OK ya'll, this is specifically for the law minded peops on KB...but all input welcome re this wee rant.

Scenario-this evening i walk into Clendon New World Manurewa, going in for miscellaneous goods of the munchy variety and in less than half a minute accosted by the ol chodja pseudo security guy (who despises me from a previous 'incident') who has an issue with me and my medium sized back pack. Ignoring him i continued grabbing my stuff and head to the counter, meanwhile old guys grabbed the younger security dude, who follows me and tries to cite store policy-which is...check the pack with them i.e leave it with them at the unattended front counter (no way in goddam hell-fricken thieves the lot of them) or leave it on the bike (its Clendon Rewa at night no goddam way am i doing that as it'll be gone the minute my backs turned). I respond that they can do a bag search before i exit as the whole policy and exercise is geared toward nabbing shoplifters - thieves. Anyhoo, they're not having a bar of it and want my bag pronto...i refuse and argue the points..ie breach of civil liberties citing unreasonable search, that i resent the inference and presumption that i am a criminal because I’m dressed in my bike gears (carrying helmet) with pack in tow, cite the guard (old fart) having a personal vendetta and so being discriminatory, cite harassment and the inconsistent application of store policy relating to bags. They claim to have notices up at the entrance and inside the store-they do but it relates to hoodies and school bags? Being that I’m in my thirties, i don't have a school bag but a small riding pack. They target me for my back pack but not the countless women (yes i am a lady biker to) with fricken handbags bigger than mine, people with baby bags and buggies walking past the whole fracas. SO...belabouring the point gets me REFUSED service and or custom AND 'verbally trespassed' supposedly, from my local New World; young security guy unable to handle me and my big words calls police who fob him off, i take down details (manager, guards, witnesses, time) and am highly agitated by the whole ridiculous situation. Complying with the guards request but under duress, i gap it home to ring the cops, who tell me the verbal trespass is a legally grey area as the wording is vague and open to spurious interpretation, being that security dude didn't take down any details-silly male just wanted the argumentative female to leave. I left when asked but seeing as I’m a bitch on wheels, literally, am going to do a number on this one. Approach the owner as well as the Regional Manager of NW Enterprises, Human Rights Commission, seek Legal Advice and make this plea.

S.O.S to ALL bikers within koowie of this establishment...i heartily encourage y'all to pay a friendly visit to said supermarket sporting a back pack...would luv to see them handle a fricken store full of bikers with flippen back packs...num nut organisation, they have fussed with the wrong bloody female goddam them! Though i realise this is basically a storm in a teacup and that I’m ranting, i am just so mad, i take this as a personal affront. Guard told me i didn't need to shop there and that i needn't come back...idiot. It’s the closest supermarket with 1km of home, I’m a local and have shopped there 20 plus years. I've even gone in with a pack when in non bike clothes and there's never been a problem, so WTF man? Has anyone else had this happen to them or have a legal background they can draw on to elucidate...:angry:

[tbs]

:angry:OK ya'll, this is specifically for the law minded peops on KB...but all input welcome re this wee rant.

Scenario-this evening i walk into Clendon New World Manurewa, going in for miscellaneous goods of the munchy variety and in less than half a minute accosted by the ol chodja pseudo security guy (who despises me from a previous 'incident') who has an issue with me and my medium sized back pack. Ignoring him i continued grabbing my stuff and head to the counter, meanwhile old guys grabbed the younger security dude, who follows me and tries to cite store policy-which is...check the pack with them i.e leave it with them at the unattended front counter (no way in goddam hell-fricken thieves the lot of them) or leave it on the bike (its Clendon Rewa at night no goddam way am i doing that as it'll be gone the minute my backs turned). I respond that they can do a bag search before i exit as the whole policy and exercise is geared toward nabbing shoplifters - thieves. Anyhoo, they're not having a bar of it and want my bag pronto...i refuse and argue the points..ie breach of civil liberties citing unreasonable search, that i resent the inference and presumption that i am a criminal because I’m dressed in my bike gears (carrying helmet) with pack in tow, cite the guard (old fart) having a personal vendetta and so being discriminatory, cite harassment and the inconsistent application of store policy relating to bags. They claim to have notices up at the entrance and inside the store-they do but it relates to hoodies and school bags? Being that I’m in my thirties, i don't have a school bag but a small riding pack. They target me for my back pack but not the countless women (yes i am a lady biker to) with fricken handbags bigger than mine, people with baby bags and buggies walking past the whole fracas. SO...belabouring the point gets me REFUSED service and or custom AND 'verbally trespassed' supposedly, from my local New World; young security guy unable to handle me and my big words calls police who fob him off, i take down details (manager, guards, witnesses, time) and am highly agitated by the whole ridiculous situation. Complying with the guards request but under duress, i gap it home to ring the cops, who tell me the verbal trespass is a legally grey area as the wording is vague and open to spurious interpretation, being that security dude didn't take down any details-silly male just wanted the argumentative female to leave. I left when asked but seeing as I’m a bitch on wheels, literally, am going to do a number on this one. Approach the owner as well as the Regional Manager of NW Enterprises, Human Rights Commission, seek Legal Advice and make this plea.

S.O.S to ALL bikers within koowie of this establishment...i heartily encourage y'all to pay a friendly visit to said supermarket sporting a back pack...would luv to see them handle a fricken store full of bikers with flippen back packs...num nut organisation, they have fussed with the wrong bloody female goddam them! Though i realise this is basically a storm in a teacup and that I’m ranting, i am just so mad, i take this as a personal affront. Guard told me i didn't need to shop there and that i needn't come back...idiot. It’s the closest supermarket with 1km of home, I’m a local and have shopped there 20 plus years. I've even gone in with a pack when in non bike clothes and there's never been a problem, so WTF man? Has anyone else had this happen to them or have a legal background they can draw on to elucidate...:angry:


Maybe time for a SASS shopping trip.

[caseye]

I reckon Sis! And remember to post a guard with the bikes, Sarf Dorkland ya know!
You can count us in Sis, that's four already all with back packs split up and confuse the shit outa them thar security ( JOKE) types.

[nzspokes]

I reckon Sis! And remember to post a guard with the bikes, Sarf Dorkland ya know!
You can count us in Sis, that's four already all with back packs split up and confuse the shit outa them thar security ( JOKE) types.

Just read this. Very rough area. I live very close to the supermarket. I have once locked myself in the car while 2 gangs had a fight around the car. Called cops and they were "we will let it disperse". Police station is across the road.:facepalm:

i dont take my kids down there when I have them. Ive been stood up for money and got yelled at for wearing a red tee shirt.

Thats a bit rough Maggy. But there are way better supermarkets around.

[Sis]

Food for Thought.
I can understand your frutration, Maggie. We'll have a chat this Wednesday and see what we can do.
By the way, I use South Mall New World now. I find that pleasant and there are no security guards. Well, not that I have noticed.

[nzspokes]

I really enjoyed last week Sis. Getting better feel for my bike on the slow stuff.

[Sis]

I really enjoyed last week Sis. Getting better feel for my bike on the slow stuff.

If you can slow ride confidentally - everything else is a breeze. Well almost.

I liked your tip on the handlebars and levers setting- that when you are sitting on your bike, you shouldn't be able to see you brake and clutch levers. Then they are in the correct place. And you don't have to lift your fingers over them. It all helps.

[Sis]

I have the flu but will still be at SASS, maybe in a car. I am on antibiotics and can't breath thru my nose so riding will only inflame my sinus headache.
And I don't plan on wearing my slippers, unlike some.:facepalm:

We may have some guests from Prorider joining us tomorrow. Would be great if as many of you as possible could make it.

[nzspokes]

If its windy like tonight it could be interesting. :shutup::blink:

[PrincessBandit]

I've been home from school for the last two days with labyrinthitis (land seasickness!) but am hoping to make it tomorrow night. Weather was pretty hairy today, even the car was being pushed around! Hopefully will be better tomorrow night.
p.s. what time at the carpark at Manukau? (and is it still meet 7pm at the Shell on clevedon rd? obviously been quite a while since i've been on a SASS ride...)

[Sis]

Look forward to catching up with you.
We hope to be at the carpark by 8 pm and yes we are still meeting at the Clevedon Road Service Station in Papakura (for now as there is pressure to move to Takanini)

[nzspokes]

i will be there as long as the wind dies a bit.

[Grasshopperus]

Hi guys, won't be attending tonight. Babysitting my own kids (oh the ignominy)

[funrunna]

I'd like to and am impressed at others dedication even when feeling poorly. I however have man flu which must be much more serious ;) need to be at home with my slippers :)

[aws]

Not a bad ride after all! Wasn't expecting too much this blustery evening, but didn't get rained on at all. In fact road was basically dry for second half of the ride.

Won't be able to make it next week Sis.

[nzspokes]

Weather worked out. Video seems to have worked. Not watched it yet but looks ok. :woohoo:

And to top it off I may or may not have had a quick blast down the motorway and I may our may not have opened me old bike up. :blink:

[PrincessBandit]

I was pleasantly surprised how nice the weather was (apart from being a sook with cold hands). Nearly wimped out, but glad I came. No rain, no crap on Twilight Rd to surprise us, and riding down Redoubt rd back towards Manukau the night sky was so crisp and clear.

[Sis]

Weather worked out. Video seems to have worked. Not watched it yet but looks ok. :woohoo:

And to top it off I may or may not have had a quick blast down the motorway and I may our may not have opened me old bike up. :blink:

That's great or maybe not, after those mods, or maybe not mods to the bike.

[Sis]

Thanks to those who turned up. Nice to meet you Gremlin.

I was driving home and thought I will have some music (cos I was in the car) and put my hand into a hole where the radio had been .

I couldn't believe it at first.
Then went around to the police station and reported the theft. The worst thing is they took our cut tennis balls that we use. I am now imagining a thousand deaths with tennis balls that have been cut in half.

Not too upset, just annoyed. The left hand lock on the car has been busted as well. But damage is minimal.

I guess the message is clear - Ride the bike. Don't use the car.

[nzspokes]

Shit, really while we were having a drink?

Wow, really sorry to hear that.

[Gremlin]

I was pleasantly surprised how nice the weather was (apart from being a sook with cold hands). Nearly wimped out, but glad I came. No rain, no crap on Twilight Rd to surprise us, and riding down Redoubt rd back towards Manukau the night sky was so crisp and clear.
Ah... so that's who you were (I'm crap with names). Nice to put a face to the name.


Thanks to those who turned up. Nice to meet you Gremlin.

I was driving home and thought I will have some music (cos I was in the car) and put my hand into a hole where the radio had been .
Nice to meet you too Sis. Sorry to hear about the radio as well. :blink:

[PrincessBandit]

When I left the pub last night there was a chap in a car opposite my bike, quite chatty to me (from the confines of the car he was sitting in with driver's door open). I did my best to respond minimally (not rude, but not too friendly either) - he was only saying stuff like "I hope you haven't been drinking and then going to ride", and "you take care riding" as I pulled away.
As I traveled home it crossed my mind to wonder if any vehicles would be targeted - you know when you have a weird feeling about something but can't quite put your finger on it - then worried about whether I should have checked the state of my bike before heading off, but it all felt ok. Must go down to the garage and check that nothing is awry with it 'cos I couldn't tell in the dark.

Sorry to hear about what happened to your car; seems to be the thing at the moment (Rik's car got done over in the undercover carpark at Manukau countdown only a couple of weeks ago; they went in through his passenger door as well). At least you are ok. Vehicles can be fixed, gear can be replaced, but your safety and wellbeing has no price that can be put on it.

[funrunna]

damn, I don't suppose they have CCTV cameras in the carpark - its a possibility that the bar has some around there??
Personally I think the more CCTV cameras around towns the better - as long as they aren't speed cameras :innocent:

[Sis]

.... - as long as they aren't speed cameras :innocent:

Amen to that

[Sis]

When I left the pub last night there was a chap in a car opposite my bike, quite chatty to me (from the confines of the car he was sitting in with driver's door open). I did my best to respond minimally (not rude, but not too friendly either) - he was only saying stuff like "I hope you haven't been drinking and then going to ride", and "you take care riding" as I pulled away.
As I traveled home it crossed my mind to wonder if any vehicles would be targeted - you know when you have a weird feeling about something but can't quite put your finger on it - then worried about whether I should have checked the state of my bike before heading off, but it all felt ok. Must go down to the garage and check that nothing is awry with it 'cos I couldn't tell in the dark.

Sorry to hear about what happened to your car; seems to be the thing at the moment (Rik's car got done over in the undercover carpark at Manukau countdown only a couple of weeks ago; they went in through his passenger door as well). At least you are ok. Vehicles can be fixed, gear can be replaced, but your safety and wellbeing has no price that can be put on it.

Thanks for the info. I would say that he was either sitting in my car or the one to the left. My car is red. And that is why he was so chatty.


Can you remember what time you left?

[Sis]

I think the thief was interrupted cos he didn't get my toolbox that was in the very back of the car.:woohoo:
He also didn't get my fairisle beany. In fact I am surprised that said beany didn't scare him off to begin with. I have been on my own at night, waiting beside my motorbike , wearing said beany when 3 young men crossed the road to avoid me. I was just starting to think that there were 3 of them and one of me and how was I going to keep my self safe when I overheard their conversation- "Shit there's a biker, lets cross the road."

And on a more serious note, I think in future when some of us leave separately, we need to just accompany them and make sure they are safely on their bike and away.

[Sis]

Weather is looking great for tomorrow night.:woohoo:
I am recovering well from the flu and plan to be on my bike.:woohoo:
And I have cut up lotsa tennis balls :woohoo: to replace the stolen ones.
Howard will be with us :woohoo:(not working) on his Kawasaki XZ12R as the Harley is still on hold at the moment.

Gonna be a great night.
See you there.

[funrunna]

Yeah weather is looking good - so good in fact I'm going to ride to work tomorrow (will have to go the long way) :woohoo:

[nzspokes]

I wont be there, of to Mercer to look at a trail bike with a mate.

[Grasshopperus]

Yeah weather is looking good - so good in fact I'm going to ride to work tomorrow (will have to go the long way) :woohoo:

Mate, you should leave extra early and do the gorge -> aarimu -> pukekohe -> runciman road loop.

Will be at the carpark from 8pm tomorry.

[aws]

Can't go tonight I'm afraid. Third Wednesday of the month meeting night tonight.

[PrincessBandit]

Sadly I won't be able to make it tonight as I discovered I have a phlat rare tryer. Tiny piddly pinprick - hubby had to locate it using the old soapy water and torch trick. Sigh, new pair of tyres coming up (but I'd already had the rear mended from it's last puncture and managed to get a good number of k's out of it since so can't complain). Need a new chain as well so the wallet is going to take a bit of a hammering... :weep:

[Sis]

The costs of enjoying bike riding...
Glad to see that you are keeping on top of the maintenance.
Check out prices. I put on the an expense chain because it was the best. I also got new sprockets at the same time.
Then got Hubby to install a scottoiler as well.
So the expense was big but should be cheaper in the long run.:scooter:

[nzspokes]

These look good as an oiler for much less. I may head that way now me old CBX can keep up with traffic.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=409870145

Joys of the old bike, $100 for chain and sprockets.

Came across a guy that had dropped his Intruder tonight. He was ok. Thinking now I should have told him about SASS. He was an L plater.

[Grasshopperus]

Looks like a nice night for it. Probably have to catch you lot at the MCC @ 8

[funrunna]

and don't wait for me if I'm not there by 7, I'll catch up somewhere before the night is over.

[Sis]

The plan is to repeat last week, where we went over Twilight Road - it might be boring but it gives everyone a chance to concentrate on their corners, you know the drill, coming in wide, at a slower speed than you might usually take it so that there is no pressure and you can get your lines correct.
But we may go through Regis Lane after that.
Just depends on who turns up
See you at the carpark

[nzspokes]

I will be there. First one in daylight savings!!

[caseye]

Well things are looking good for 2 weeks time, next week for me is a no go as I'll be in Oz. Gillian should be there and I will be there in a fortnight and whats more I should be aboard the coal burner at last. Missed tonight's run as I went for a shake down cruise to the Tron. Enjoyed the ride both ways, but particularly coming back, everything making the right noises and the throttle working extremely well.

[nzspokes]

Was a fun ride tonight. Like that gorge road. Will have to go there on the weekend. Work on my chicken strips.

[funrunna]

Was a fun ride tonight. Like that gorge road. Will have to go there on the weekend. Work on my chicken strips.

Just watch out for the gravel thats often on the outer edges of the road

[Grasshopperus]

Just watch out for the gravel thats often on the outer edges of the road

And watch out for all the unmarked roadworks too. They're gonna getcha!

[nzspokes]

And watch out for all the unmarked roadworks too. They're gonna getcha!

Or you could read the signs warning you.....:bleh:

[Gremlin]

Or you could read the signs warning you.....:bleh:
I think you should stop being so radical with your suggestions :shit:

Blogged it... http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/entry.php/2289-Sass-%2828-09-2011%29

[nzspokes]

100k for us Lplaters.....

http://www.nzta.govt.nz/about/media/releases/1405/news.html

[funrunna]

so a faster ride tonight :innocent:
actually, it should be a perfect pace since I have a grand total of 6km on my new front tyre :scooter:
Assuming of course that the weather remains :sunny:

[nzspokes]

so a faster ride tonight :innocent:
actually, it should be a perfect pace since I have a grand total of 6km on my new front tyre :scooter:
Assuming of course that the weather remains :sunny:

We can hit the motorways, beer in Hamilton anybody? :blink:

I should be there but dont wait if i dont make it. May get stuck on my motor rebuild project.