South Auckland Street Skills

[eldog]

5000 posts woohoo!
Raise you 1 :yes: because I feel good :yes: sugar and spice.

[Gremlin]

Them bmws must be bigger than they look.
Yup, especially when you try fit them inside other vehicles...

[Sis]

Agree. Ive not been trained so dont go there.

Hope to get some soon for work.

Good thing is to tell people if you have bad allergies.

By the way Im allergic to bees.

Your allergy to bees - do you carry the equipment where we might need to give you a jab?

[nzspokes]

Your allergy to bees - do you carry the equipment where we might need to give you a jab?

No. I just drop dead in about 45 seconds.....

[nzspokes]

No. I just drop dead in about 45 seconds.....

In saying that my Penicillin allergy is far worse.

[Sis]

In saying that my Penicillin allergy is far worse.

Less chance of getting hit by a piece of mouldy old bread (Penicillin) than a bee. I would have thought that you had about 20 mins from the bee sting...

[The End]

Less chance of getting hit by a piece of mouldy old bread (Penicillin) than a bee. I would have thought that you had about 20 mins from the bee sting...

A former acquaintance of mine was on holiday in Europe, bicycling with his wife and children and was stung by a bee.

He died within 20 minutes from a previously un-diagnosed allergy - scary stuff.

[nzspokes]

Less chance of getting hit by a piece of mouldy old bread (Penicillin) than a bee. I would have thought that you had about 20 mins from the bee sting...

Well next time I get stung we will find out. I cant handle the kids antibiotics if they have penicillin.

[Sis]

At this stage the weather isn't looking too good for Tuesday.
Might be a time for theory at the local Broncos???
What do you all think???

[granda]

Im for that. Weather not looking good till Thursday.

[kiwi-on-wheels]

Good excuse to take the subie for a blat lol

[aws]

A former acquaintance of mine was on holiday in Europe, bicycling with his wife and children and was stung by a bee.

He died within 20 minutes from a previously un-diagnosed allergy - scary stuff.
It's usually the second sting that gets you. First sting is when the allergy develops. Second sting is where you find out you have the allergy. Dangerous stuff!

[nzspokes]

It's usually the second sting that gets you. First sting is when the allergy develops. Second sting is where you find out you have the allergy. Dangerous stuff!

I had not been stung before I reacted to a sting. Ended up spending 2 hours being injected with adrenalin into my inner thigh, not fun.

With penicillin I had had it a good few times before.

[nzspokes]

At this stage the weather isn't looking too good for Tuesday.
Might be a time for theory at the local Broncos???
What do you all think???

Its not looking that bad. Not raining just a bit windy.

[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]

Tigadee is the most prepared, he brings spare undies. :blink:

Hell yeah! :Punk: Who hasn't had any sphincter-loosening moments?

I know I had one after a bad half-doz of oysters! AND my mom's colon cleansing recipe! :no:

I should be at the pub Tues night, bike is waiting to be fixed this Thurs (got the parts already mostly from MotoOne :niceone: - Richard says 'Hi'. Spokes, you should fix SASS up with an account there or something, just a SASS discount or some such).

[xXGIBBOXx]

http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/news/top-15-motorcycle-tips-street-riding-safety?src=SOC&dom=fb

A good read the came up in my face Google this morning

[Tigadee]

Ooooh, the debates that will arise out of point 5... :corn:

I've got an allergy... to poverty. Anyone got a million they'd like to give away to me?

[nzspokes]

Weather for tomorrow night looks to be a little warmer than tonight and no rain. This may change of course.

Remember to bring your warm gear.

Check all your lights are working.

I still need to get some hand guards.

[xXGIBBOXx]

Ooooh, the debates that will arise out of point 5... :corn:

I've got an allergy... to poverty. Anyone got a million they'd like to give away to me?
Yeah I take most with a grain of salt , I don't cover the front brake as I should , down a gear is just for me 4000rpm roll off exhaust pops = smiles .better that coffee in the morning . I don't believe in loud pipes save lives . The sound is behind you . And I'm a boy racer who loves loud engines . And where else do you get listen to the an intake roar and an exhaust pop - motorbikes !

[eldog]

And I'm a boy racer who loves loud engines . And where else do you get listen to the an intake roar and an exhaust pop - motorbikes !

so you would get noticed.

me i just have more lights :banana:and the odd backfire (flames optional)

if you like loud engines, try a detroit diesel V16 with no muffler in the morning, beats most things hands down. Google them being driven in trucks. Had one at work a while back.

[eldog]

Ooooh, the debates that will arise out of point 5... :corn:

I've got an allergy... to poverty. Anyone got a million they'd like to give away to me?


got more lights so I will get noticed....

Got about a million bacteria on this mouldy bit of cheese I was going to give Spokes, can give it to you if you want, there would easily be a couple of million on their...... Nah too late I ate it:mellow:

[eldog]

I had not been stung before I reacted to a sting. Ended up spending 2 hours being injected with adrenalin into my inner thigh, not fun.

With penicillin I had had it a good few times before.

With Penicillin anything thing we should know?
I know someone with this same problem, I suspect she doesnt know what to do.

[Sis]

I have an acquaintance coming along to the pub tomorrow night. Mark has done 6 months in USA on a goldwing and put together a photographic book.

[kiwi-on-wheels]

Well, i'm now down to being a bike only kinda guy. Toasted the bigends in my car at i suspect the last gymkhana, and its all come to a head tonight. So, i should be there tomorow night assuming i can get away from the hamilton field days setup at a reasonable hour.

[nzspokes]

The Bandit is finally fully run in.

[Kartik]

I can't make it tonight guys. Hope to see you all next week. Have fun and be safe.

[eldog]

I have an acquaintance coming along to the pub tomorrow night. Mark has done 6 months in USA on a goldwing and put together a photographic book.

I have a photographic book but it wouldnt be appropiate:devil2:

Its bike pron:innocent:

[Tigadee]

I don't think I'll be there tonight at the pub, guys and gals. I'm knackered... :sleep:

[Maakz]

We meeting at the usual rendezvous point then deciding if we ride or we proceeding straight to Broncos and ditching the ride? Hosing down in town again, but perhaps not out South quite just yet. Weather makes nomine to me, just need to know when and where to turn up...

[nzspokes]

Up to Sis but I reckon meet at the Z and see. Its dry by the airport.

[kiwi-on-wheels]

Dry in howick but bloody cold. Might bring the winter gloves

[Maakz]

OK I proceed to the Z as per usual. :msn-wink:Och i broke out my winter gloves and trench today, :baby::baby::baby:rotten bananaesque as um brown and yellow...:laugh::laugh::laugh:literally. Oh well, so um a delicious banana cake. :devil2::killingmehehehehe only mallowpuff-elated. :bleh::bleh::bleh:

[Sis]

Scattered showers.

So I guess whoever turns up will decide what we do.

I am just getting my gear on now. As I have many layers to put on, it may take some time.

[granda]

No me tonight. Cant sit. Bend. Twist. Damn dog. Ride safe

[eldog]

No me tonight. Cant sit. Bend. Twist. Damn dog. Ride safe

You in the dogbox again Granda?
has the dog got you beat again:no:
you gotta learn to fetch, roll over and most importantly BEG:bleh:

[kiwi-on-wheels]

Good meet, awesome quick ride, got absolutely drowned in the downpour on my way home... gear all hanging up to dry, no results in another hour its going in the dryer overnight.... LOL

[Big Dog]

Good meet, awesome quick ride, got absolutely drowned in the downpour on my way home... gear all hanging up to dry, no results in another hour its going in the dryer overnight.... LOL
My long term solution:
Get a cheap dehumidifier.
Pipe it's water output outside so that the tank is never full. I did this in the garage so that I didn't need to drill holes or anything.
Hang your wet gear in the airflow from the exhaust of the dehumidifier.

The smaller the space you can have without folding your gear the more effective. Even better if you can hang the gear so that there is an airway up arms and legs.
Using this method I can dry my gear from washed in the bath to wearable in about 12-24 hours ( depending on air temp, as if it is too cold the dehumidifier freezes with that much moisture to remove ) without affecting the integrity of the fabrics.
From down pour to wearing again is the next day, if I need it sooner I have an old shipping crate I can move my dehumidifier and gear inside of to dry up to 4 pieces in about 5 hours in a warm day 8 on a cold one.
The rest of the time that shipping crate serves as a bike gear wardrobe.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[kiwi-on-wheels]

Yeah got it all set up in my bathroom with dehumidifier and heater, gear was dry in 6 hours lol nice and toasty this morning hahaha

[aws]

We've got no hot water cupboard at the moment, so I just hang the gear in the garage with a pedestal fan in front of it. Seems to dry OK overnight.

[eldog]

We've got no hot water cupboard at the moment, so I just hang the gear in the garage with a pedestal fan in front of it. Seems to dry OK overnight.

No HW cupboard, that's a bummer.

Had to replace HW cylinder a few months back after small flood.
Got one of those new Ceramic/Porcelain jobbies, originally a low pressure system, upped the pressure with new tank (its designed for it)
I used to be able to piss faster, now actually able to have a shower and adjust temp - before was a hit and a miss affair.:wings:

So far I haven't gotten wet when riding, maybe its the BMW logo:psst: , or that I go too fast :laugh:

[eldog]

Yeah got it all set up in my bathroom with dehumidifier and heater, gear was dry in 6 hours lol nice and toasty this morning hahaha

You'all mention gear getting wet and drying

what about gloves and boots?

[eldog]

https://youtu.be/zsLPIMr6MWc

comes with first aid kit like we discussed last Tues

KB recommended :corn:

I gotta get one of these

[aws]

Our cylinder went a couple of days before Christmas. So we ripped it out and put in an instant gas unit. Endless mains pressure hot showers [emoji3]. Just no hw cupboard. But that will be fixed during our renovation with a small electric cupboard heater.

Boots don't get wet inside and outside dries quickly so not really an issue. Gloves don't really get wet inside and fan overnight is normally enough for the outside.

[eldog]

Our cylinder went a couple of days before Christmas. So we ripped it out and put in an instant gas unit. Endless mains pressure hot showers [emoji3]. Just no hw cupboard. But that will be fixed during our renovation with a small electric cupboard heater.

Boots don't get wet inside and outside dries quickly so not really an issue. Gloves don't really get wet inside and fan overnight is normally enough for the outside.

HWC = Cool, that was my option too, stuck with electric, replaced all other valves in house of the same age/type too as a precaution
had to save a bit of moolah to get it done properly.

Boots/gloves mostly damp from me. I put that snowseal you recommended on - it helps

[aws]

Boots/gloves mostly damp from me. I put that snowseal you recommended on - it helps

To be fair, my gloves were starting to leak a bit after about 4 years, so I bought a new pair last winter. The idea was that I could rotate them if they got wet. Also, I take a spare pair with me on really wet days so that I can wear dry gloves home if I can't dry them during the day at work.

[aws]

Guess what happened to me on the Newmarket viaduct this morning...

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[kiwi-on-wheels]

Nail in tyre? Bugger!!!!

[nzspokes]

Guess what happened to me on the Newmarket viaduct this morning...



You decided your bike really needs a clean?

[Maakz]

Front wheel punctured by truck bolt aws? Doesn't explain what happened to ur fender?

Re sodden gear...current place has nice hot water cupboard storage and good insulated garage where I can hang stuff to dry quite nicely BUT I also have several sets of gear I switch between. Four sets of gloves - summer and winter and some inner thermal ones from katmandu, otherwise black fitted latex disposables purchased at tattoo parlours or in a pinch the white ones do well inside summers along with heat packets. Always carry a second pair of gloves with me. Dubb me boots and trench now and then and rug up nicely (layers etc). Quite toasty on the tractor...need to get a new face sock though, me old faithfuls falling to bits.

Missed you and Tig at SASS Granda and hope alls well? Good to see eldog and adventurer Mark at the watering hole.

We still need to sit down and nut out worst case scenario plan, talk and perhaps think about who carries what, I kinda thought if we could all carry atleast one key item each that'd be a start. Then no one persons loaded with everything. But I don't want to be too fixated onnit OK.

[aws]

You decided your bike really needs a clean?

Haha, I wondered if someone would make a crack about that. I did actually give it a quick wipe before I took the photo, but it dried and still looks grubby as. Problem at the moment is I'm having to ride thru a vacant section to park my bike in our rear shed while our house alterations are underway. No win job trying to keep it clean in those conditions.


Front wheel punctured by truck bolt aws? Doesn't explain what happened to ur fender?

Well spotted - and not so well spotted. Look again. that's a rear tyre, and it is the "hugger" not the front guard that has sustained the damage.

Must have been a nail I picked up - made a hang of a racket for a few seconds before flicking out. Was still handling OK, so I wasn't too worried. I knew the tyre had picked up something, but didn't even occur to me that it might be punctured. I've hardly ever had bike punctures. Then the handling went to pieces on Khyber Pass, so I pulled over and had next to no air left in the tyre. Managed to ride it over the road and up the footpath to the TyrePlus in Newmarket. I was just wondering what to do, and the guy offered to put some air in it for me, then I remembered my plug kit. He said - no worries, I can put a temp plug in it for you. First one didn't seal. Second one did (just). Didn't even charge me - what a bloke!

Took it to the bike shop for a proper repair and they said it was about a 10 mm hole on the inside. Must have been a nail or something and it has caught on the hugger, and that catching every revolution must have been what pulled it out and left it in the middle of the fast lane on the viaduct! Anyway, probably just as well I went straight away to get a proper repair, as that temp plug can't have been holding on to very much in a hole that size!

[Maakz]

Oh hahaha, no idea about anything non tractory :laugh: Bit of morning drama for ya, nicely handled.:niceone: Good chap who helped ya out, not many of those around. Jeepers, i'd be pissed off at a puncture.:baby:

[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]

Bugger, AWS! That's a shame...

Looks like the bike's a loss - I'll buy it off you for $11 and two bags of chips (I'm feeling generous since I'm temporarily bikeless).

[Big Dog]

You'all mention gear getting wet and drying

what about gloves and boots?

Gloves and boots normally don't get intolerable.
If they do I have found sterile beer bottle rock.
Chuck the neck of a warm one up each digit in turn so you know the finger linings are in the fingers, then leave them standing with the neck up the middle finger ( or a finger that let's the glove balance ) if it will be a day or two leave in the window.
If you are out and about leave them on your muffler.
If you are at home or work and they are not running wet leave them on your PC case.

Boots I stuff with paper, change and leave till following day otherwise the same as any other gear.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[eldog]

I'm temporarily bikeless.

me too for a few weeks now. just a matter of time. and a few bits and pieces

[eldog]

Problem at the moment is I'm having to ride thru a vacant section to park my bike in our rear shed while our house alterations are underway.

Must have been a nail I picked up - a hole that size!

check out the ground about your place, builders notorious at chucking shit into vacant land, could have caused your problem.

a 10mm hole throu the inside, thats some serious stuff, esp in the centre.
hate to see size of nail.:scratch:

glad you were able to make it

[aws]

check out the ground about your place, builders notorious at chucking shit into vacant land, could have caused your problem.

Not our builder. He's tidy as. [emoji3] Can't say the same for the roofers. [emoji45] But I know exactly when I picked it up on the viaduct - right on the white bumpy line between middle and fast northbound lanes near the north end. Pretty much left it in the same place - about 20 m on, right in the middle of the lane - ready for some other poor sap to pick up.

[nzspokes]

I may not be there next week. I have a week off work. I have a few plans, one of which is relaxing a bit. Which Im bad at but need it badly.

[eldog]

Not our builder. He's tidy as. [emoji3] Can't say the same for the roofers. [emoji45] But I know exactly when I picked it up on the viaduct - right on the white bumpy line between middle and fast northbound lanes near the north end. Pretty much left it in the same place - about 20 m on, right in the middle of the lane - ready for some other poor sap to pick up.

nice to know a good and tidy builder

ah so that was you who left that on the mway:rolleyes:

[eldog]

I may not be there next week. I have a week off work. I have a few plans, one of which is relaxing a bit. Which Im bad at but need it badly.

relaxing is doing what you most like.
sometimes its more tiring than normal work week.

have you organised it to line up with IOM?

might be able to get CBR mostly dun and dusted.

doing that would be work but satisfying and a break to boot.

[Tigadee]

me too for a few weeks now. just a matter of time. and a few bits and pieces

Can you believe it, I have to wait 2-3 weeks for one part?!

The starter/kill switch block is ex-Japan and no second hand ones here, Trade Me or Ebay! Man! :facepalm:

[eldog]

Can you believe it, I have to wait 2-3 weeks for one part?!

The starter/kill switch block is ex-Japan and no second hand ones here, Trade Me or Ebay! Man! :facepalm:

sure spokes will have one:whistle:

Hoondas they just don't break down, just sayin

went to get mine (parts) today, forgot the samples :facepalm: had left them behind:brick:

[Tigadee]

Hoondas they just don't break down, just sayin

:moon: :bleh:


went to get mine (parts) today, forgot the samples... had left them behind

:shifty: :lol:

[nzspokes]

Can you believe it, I have to wait 2-3 weeks for one part?!

The starter/kill switch block is ex-Japan and no second hand ones here, Trade Me or Ebay! Man! :facepalm:

Eldog is partly right. But I have a brand new left hand one.

Have you tried Rodger at Action motorcycle wreckers in takapuna? Im sure he would have one.

[eldog]

:moon: :bleh:

keeping the 'gay honda' image alive I see:whistle::corn:

[kiwi-on-wheels]

Bought some new riding gear today... its got some shiny bits on it :-) old gear is going back to where i got it, hopefully for a full refund as 5 months of riding and to have it falling apart at the seams is just crap

[nzspokes]

Bought some new riding gear today... its got some shiny bits on it :-) old gear is going back to where i got it, hopefully for a full refund as 5 months of riding and to have it falling apart at the seams is just crap

Sweet. 5 months is no good.

[caseye]

Can you believe it, I have to wait 2-3 weeks for one part?!

The starter/kill switch block is ex-Japan and no second hand ones here, Trade Me or Ebay! Man! :facepalm:

Told you what to do before today.
Stop yer whinging.
Be quicker, cheaper, better and guaranteed.

[Big Dog]

Bought some new riding gear today... its got some shiny bits on it :-) old gear is going back to where i got it, hopefully for a full refund as 5 months of riding and to have it falling apart at the seams is just crap

Depending on the shop they will likely trot out excuses about it was how you treated your gear.
When that has happened to me in the past I just calmly state something to the effect: The consumer guarantees act says all goods shall be fit for purpose for a reasonable period. I expect quality gear to last 2-5 years. This is after all safety gear, so it should be up to daily use.

I don't recall ever finishing that mouthful. I think the furthest I got was quality. Even when the gear in question was outside manufacturers warrantee, or a shops posted guarantee.
The act doesn't stipulate timeframes. Just what is reasonable given the discussions with sales staff. Especially where there was expression of intent. Intent is somewhat implied in that if you buy a motorcycle jacket you will wear it on a motorcycle and if it is an all season it will get worn year round in any weather. But you can also ask if it is suitable for certain used. E.g if you ask if it is suitable for adventure riding, they say yes and your sweat discolours the jacket you would have a claim.




Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[kiwi-on-wheels]

cheers for the advice :) yeah i was going to flop out the CGA if they started getting shifty... it's cnell gear, so not exactally dianesse or rev'it quality, but still, to get 5 months out of a pair of pants is a bit of a have, especially when they weren't the cheepest

[Sharry]

You'all mention gear getting wet and drying

what about gloves and boots?

Last time I was riding boots and gloves were part of the gear... just saying

[nzspokes]

I wont be there sorry. Got stuff to do and am trail riding on Wednesday.

VTR will get pulled apart for swingarm mods, frame mods, and maybe a flywheel job. Will start on the CBR motor tomorrow as well.

[Tigadee]

Won't be there for the ride, and not likely for the pub as I've got in-law-itis again... :laugh:

[Sis]

I am sitting here at work and it is getting very dark out there.
I have checked the rain radar and there is a big band of rain that will be passing over about the time we will be on the road.

So I am making the call that there will be no road riding.
I will be at the pub having a hot chocolate and who ever turns up, we can begin the flowchart that we talked about last week.

[nzspokes]

Thunder heads moving through out west, lots of lightening.

I recommend heading home and staying there.

[kiwi-on-wheels]

Just saw this. Just wheeled the bike outside, came inside to get gear, rain. Nope nope nope

[nzspokes]

Did anybody go last night?

I got the VTR back legal today. Had to ride back in the rain. Found my rearset pegs are way to worn. As they are a old race model finding new ones could be fun. My feet were slipping off. Will see if a engineering shop can re-knurl them.

VTR may come back to Sass sometime soon. Sharry wont be coming out through winter so I can bring it out to play.

[xXGIBBOXx]

Who had a fun play in the rain today ? And who took the car ? Lol

[nzspokes]

Who had a fun play in the rain today ? And who took the car ? Lol

I stayed at home apart from going for a WOF. Must go price up some of those bar end mirrors like on your bike.

[Kartik]

I took the bike to work today. Going in was all right. Very light rain. But coming back was a different story all together. Lol. So many puddles to watch out for.

[nzspokes]

For those that want to know how a carb works.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyspAHrMbb8

[Big Dog]

Who had a fun play in the rain today ? And who took the car ? Lol

Short of a visit from Noah...

Lol, if it was bad enough to leave a bike at home I sure as shit wouldn't take a car.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[kiwi-on-wheels]

As i'm carless atm i really haď no choice. Going in was ok, bit of a drizzle. Coming home however.... wow. New gear is the business, stayed relatively dry. Gloves and boots got drenched but overall not too bad. Gear is again around the dehumidifier, already pulled 3 litres of water out. Nearly dry.... do it all again tomorrow yay

[xXGIBBOXx]

As i'm carless atm i really haď no choice. Going in was ok, bit of a drizzle. Coming home however.... wow. New gear is the business, stayed relatively dry. Gloves and boots got drenched but overall not too bad. Gear is again around the dehumidifier, already pulled 3 litres of water out. Nearly dry.... do it all again tomorrow yay
That's the spirit Ace ! , Soon you will only use the car to carry heavy things that won't fit on the bike . Or get wifey to pick them up ." Cuz how am I going to get that home on the bike "[emoji12]

[xXGIBBOXx]

I stayed at home apart from going for a WOF. Must go price up some of those bar end mirrors like on your bike.
Have a hunt on trademe , got nice looking sets for the price I paid for one of mine .And yes I am a label slut .

[nzspokes]

Have a hunt on trademe , got nice looking sets for the price I paid for one of mine .And yes I am a label slut .

Ive had chinneesese ones before. Which to be fair were useless. Any kind of speed and they fold back. And change colour. So would rather buy good over cheap.

[nzspokes]

As i'm carless atm i really haď no choice. Going in was ok, bit of a drizzle. Coming home however.... wow. New gear is the business, stayed relatively dry. Gloves and boots got drenched but overall not too bad. Gear is again around the dehumidifier, already pulled 3 litres of water out. Nearly dry.... do it all again tomorrow yay

Quality gear is worth it. I started out buying cheap and all of it failed.

[kiwi-on-wheels]

I agree, if i was in my cnell gear i would have been soaked. But the rjays stuff yeah not the most expensive but certainly not cheep, its like wearing pajamas and remarkably dry!! Quite happy with it all aye

[nzspokes]

I agree, if i was in my cnell gear i would have been soaked. But the rjays stuff yeah not the most expensive but certainly not cheep, its like wearing pajamas and remarkably dry!! Quite happy with it all aye

I have Rjays winter gloves and they work well.

Think I may take a pootle to Taupo tomorrow now my cold is going. I know which way down i will take. Not sure which way back.

[Tigadee]

Who had a fun play in the rain today ? And who took the car ? Lol

I'm in the car everyday till my bike's roadworthy again... :weep:


I agree, if i was in my cnell gear i would have been soaked.

Perhaps the only difference is a can of Scotchgard (http://www.bunnings.co.nz/3m-scotchgard-fabric-protector-283g_p00142669)... and only $10.

[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.

[james.g.gibbs]

I'm in the car everyday till my bike's roadworthy again... :weep:



Perhaps the only difference is a can of Scotchgard (http://www.bunnings.co.nz/3m-scotchgard-fabric-protector-283g_p00142669)... and only $10.
Not long to go now Ace and it will be back on the road [emoji2]

[james.g.gibbs]

Dumb tapatalk thing keeps login me in under different names , Fun

[xXGIBBOXx]

And I'm Gibbo again

[nzspokes]

Small Sharry update. Today she rode her Hyosung round a carpark. :woohoo:

She had no problems, surprising as it is almost 3 years. Turns out she can change gears. Uses her toes. I just need to find some rod ends to take the slop out of the shifter.

[Maakz]

Hey there Gibbo!!!
That's awesome news Sharry. Brilliant :niceone:3 years has flown by.

[kiwi-on-wheels]

Nzspokes, shame theres no like button to smash!! Good news, hope she enjoyed her ride :-)

[Tigadee]

That is good news, Spokes! Well done, Sharry!

[Maakz]

Won't be there tonight folks, work assignment further afield. Have a great ride out and be safe out there. Tonight I was in the work car just entering the CBD on ramp to SH1, go to merge onto the motorway and traffics moving fast, so I pause and make really sure I can see what's happening around me ...In that spilt second i see something but barely and can't make it out so delay switching lanes...keep looking in my right mirrors and WTF its a little bastard crotch rocket right behind me and its all black, riders wearing all black gear, and its got a busted fricken head and indicator lights. MF. In a group of 3 crotch rockets, other two filtering through traffic. So not impressed...had I not paused, I would have taken 'night rider' out cos it looked all clear, lucky for good overhead motorway lighting and other car headlights. Gawdamn idiot.

[Tigadee]

The morning fog and sun strike has me driving very cautiously these days. Amazing how many people do not turn their lights on in the fog!

What's worse, they think they are visible because their vehicle is white or silver and never think that that's camouflage for fog! :facepalm:

Watched a few bikes (with envy) on the road today - SV1000 with bitchin' pipes that pop a flame everytime he blips his engine :Punk:, a little Bandit 250 and a couple of cruisers...

[nzspokes]

Whos coming tonight?

I may be bringing the thunder. :msn-wink:

Ive been crook with a tummy thing overnight but have had a good wee sleep today and feeling ok.

[Sis]

I will be there :)

[kiwi-on-wheels]

On my way out the door now :-)

[Tigadee]

Morning all! How was the ride last night?

[kiwi-on-wheels]

A couple of wooooonderful flowing roads.... was quite nice :-)

[xXGIBBOXx]

Morning all! How was the ride last night?
I feel your pain Tig , need to put a front tire on the beast . So it to work and back sir and new tire at the end of the month

[Maakz]

Yes, beware white utes and hatch backs out the back blocks of Waikato in that thick miasma of early morning fog. Glen Murray SH22 etc. Almost ended up in the back of one that'd stopped in the middle of the road in thick fog not so long ago. Only made out the rear when the bastard decided to start up the ute and pump the lights.

[Sis]

Yes, beware white utes and hatch backs out the back blocks of Waikato in that thick miasma of early morning fog. Glen Murray SH22 etc. Almost ended up in the back of one that'd stopped in the middle of the road in thick fog not so long ago. Only made out the rear when the bastard decided to start up the ute and pump the lights.

They usually stop in pairs - to talk to each other. Lou encountered two cockies having a chat and blocking the road. They gave him a dirty look as he rode through the rough berm to get around them.

[Big Dog]

Wee trap for young players that one sis.
Once 22 or 23 years ago I was heading off for tech at silly o'clock in am I came around a corner in the thick fog. Suddenly there was a reflection off some chrome where there shouldn't be. Panicked I headed to the other side of the road... There a panicked cow cocky flicked his headlights on. I hit the brakes hard.
My skills weren't up to the task the back came around and I heard a blood curdling scream. That was me.
Realising my mistake I let off the brakes and aimed at the gap between them and thought skinny thoughts.
No idea how I made it but I did.


Lesson: cow cocky stopped in the road either means loose stock or he's catching up with a mate. Neither is good.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[Tigadee]

I feel your pain Tig , need to put a front tire on the beast . So it to work and back sir and new tire at the end of the month

What? You just got the bike?! You hoonigan! :laugh:


Almost ended up in the back of one that'd stopped in the middle of the road in thick fog not so long ago. Only made out the rear when the bastard decided to start up the ute and pump the lights.

What was the bastard doing? Sunning his bum?! Jebbus!


They usually stop in pairs - to talk to each other. Lou encountered two cockies having a chat and blocking the road. They gave him a dirty look as he rode through the rough berm to get around them.

Should've rode through between them like Big Dog and taken out their mirrors while at it...

[xXGIBBOXx]

What? You just got the bike?! You hoonigan! [emoji23]



What was the bastard doing? Sunning his bum?! Jebbus!



Should've rode through between them like Big Dog and taken out their mirrors while at it...
Yeah I took a years rego over a front tire when I got it . Thought it would have lasted a bit longer , but don't we all

[Sis]

Yeah I took a years rego over a front tire when I got it . Thought it would have lasted a bit longer , but don't we all


Don't you young things ever learn..... just as well you come along to SASS:rolleyes:

[xXGIBBOXx]

Don't you young things ever learn..... just as well you come along to SASS:rolleyes:
A year's rego is more that a tire .lol

[Tigadee]

Don't you young things ever learn..... just as well you come along to SASS:rolleyes:

But... but his tyre would've lasted longer if he HADN'T come along to SASS... :lol:

[Maakz]

Hi-won't be able to make it tomorrow night. Have a good run folks.

[Sis]

Hi-won't be able to make it tomorrow night. Have a good run folks.

Sorry that you wont be joining us, especially as the weather will be good but cold.

[nzspokes]

Sorry Im at home with a nasty chest infection.

I will be keeping warm.

[Sis]

Sorry Im at home with a nasty chest infection.

I will be keeping warm.

You stay at home, keep warm and let nurse see to you :)

I have been out on my bike doing a little chore. I am about to put more layers on as I under-estimated how cold the wind is. Having a cuppa before heading back out to do another chore. Then onto SASS

[Tigadee]

Hi aSASSins! Wanted to go to the pub to meet you guys and gals last night but it got really chilly after 7-8pm and I said "yea nah!"

Catch you next week, and stay warm and upright on the road!

[thehovel]

Suiting up 20mins before you are going to leave. This way you will be warm much longer because you thermal up and enter the cold with a greater body temp than you would if you didn't. Heating up to a sweat is a step TOO far. Regards Richard

[nzspokes]

Sooo, how was last night?

I need to get some Ks in as we have a 1200k ride coming up. Most of the NI over a weekend. Should be a giggle.

Im coming right at last. Sharry is doing well at her riding and Im making a custom boot mod for her which should be finished by Sat.

Then i need to find a machinist for some other stuff.

[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]

Suiting up 20mins before you are going to leave. This way you will be warm much longer because you thermal up and enter the cold with a greater body temp than you would if you didn't.

Good one...

One trick I learned is to run your hands under hot water and then dry them off, pop yer mitts on (riding gloves) and your digits'll be warm and toasty when the bike gets going.

[caseye]

Good one...

One trick I learned is to run your hands under hot water and then dry them off, pop yer mitts on (riding gloves) and your digits'll be warm and toasty when the bike gets going.

WHIMP!@#$%#@. te he he.
Thermal under shirt, tee shirt, 1 NZ Herald Page around front of chest, Riding jacket.
You will not get cold.
Pinkies. Heated gloves is the only sure way of making sure your digits stay warm.

[Tigadee]

1 NZ Herald Page around front of chest, Riding jacket.
You will not get cold.

Reading while riding? What a novel idea! LOL

[Sis]

Cold hands - I just turn up the heated grips.

[xXGIBBOXx]

Hope you all had a fun weekend , Me I went down to palmy and back . Damn that was fun . Crap roads, flooding , slow traffic and deaf in one ear from that loud exhaust . The poor triple looks like a off road bike 😁http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/21/63b96eab344d5a243004e4375cd39c64.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/21/1ad3feab46271e7e9cf5dbdc4a4acc2a.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/21/e4b40013e59d75161c81457150e1085a.jpg

[Tigadee]

:headbang: Lettin' 'er rip! :niceone:

[nzspokes]

Who is coming tomorrow?

Im back right and will be. Starting to get properly cold so rug up.

[Sis]

Ii will be there. All ready starting to put on all my thermals.

[kiwi-on-wheels]

Sorry i didnt make it, got absolutely frozen at work

[nzspokes]

Will be warmer this week, few small showers but nothing of any note. Grandad, you coming along this week?

[Tigadee]

Not there tonight, got parent-teacher meets... :sleep: AND overseas visitors.

[Maakz]

Not gonna make it tonight - end of year accounts to do at work. :doh:

[Sis]

Weather is looking crap for tomorrow night. I am all for learning/practising in the wet but I think the weather is going to be quite intense.
So I am making the call and saying that I am going to stay home tomorrow night.

[nzspokes]

Weather is looking crap for tomorrow night. I am all for learning/practising in the wet but I think the weather is going to be quite intense.
So I am making the call and saying that I am going to stay home tomorrow night.

Same. Time for a home night.

[Tigadee]

Stay dry and safe, aSASSins!

I'll be back on my bike after tomorrow when the company car goes back to the company. Watch out Auckland, here comes Tigadee! :ride:

[Maakz]

Yep - good call. I'm staying in tonight also, just too torrential and expecting the weather to really pack a sad. Stay safe out there wherever y'all are peoples. Great news BTW Tigadee.

[nzspokes]

Had to ride the Bandit home with no clutch today. Glad ive done all that slow speed work as I had to crawl at times to wait for traffic.

Still had drive but the lever was not working.

[Tigadee]

Had to ride the Bandit home with no clutch today. Still had drive but the lever was not working.

Cable snapped? :scratch:

[nzspokes]

Cable snapped? :scratch:
Slave cylinder failed. Needs a seal kit.

Sent from my GT-I9300T using Tapatalk

[Sis]

For anyone contemplating learning to ride, there is a special on this month from Phil

https://www.facebook.com/Riderskills.co.nz

[nzspokes]

Who is coming tonight?

[Sis]

I will be there. Hopefully the bike will start. Battery is getting tired. All booked for a replacement on Friday.
Today I bought CTEK to condition the new one.

[nzspokes]

I will be there. Hopefully the bike will start. Battery is getting tired. All booked for a replacement on Friday.
Today I bought CTEK to condition the new one.
Kick start it.

Sent from my GT-I9300T using Tapatalk

[Sis]

Another great night last night, practising our riding.

Next week we will be doing some carpark work at Mitre 10 Takanini before we put it into practice on the roads.

[eldog]

I will be there. Hopefully the bike will start. Battery is getting tired. All booked for a replacement on Friday.
Today I bought CTEK to condition the new one.

its a tractor, crank start it just like the old massey ferg..... you remember them?:banana:

No doubt you would have noticed the cold, maybe not with all those thermals on.
Batteries suffer in the cold and if you arent riding that much (vs summer) then the battery may not be maintained as well as it might.

If it was me I would have tried the CTEK and seen if the battery could have held its charge.

I would only replace the battery, but if you are replacing everything (All Booked) then you should be safe.


Something for everyone to think about - How is your battery condition, can you jump start your bike? by yourself? (I can:innocent:)

Spokes - the Scorpio can and has been kick started, quite an advantage when the battery goes flat.:niceone:

[eldog]

Sis, you asked for info regarding accidents and what people should do.
Below is a KB thread with some info that might be of some use. (I am still developing my own list)
see post #9



http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/107628-The-Group-Ride-Guide#top




Its actually a good read for info on group rides - for all abilities.

[nzspokes]

Sharry has new wheels. :Punk:

[xXGIBBOXx]

Sharry has new wheels. [emoji14]unk:
You know the rules ,Pictures or it didn't happen [emoji6]

[nzspokes]

You know the rules ,Pictures or it didn't happen [emoji6]

I will let her post em.

But its quicker than I expected.

Anybody want a Hyosung GT650?

Hey where can I see some of the Triumph bar end mirrors?

[xXGIBBOXx]

I will let her post em.

But its quicker than I expected.

Anybody want a Hyosung GT650?

Hey where can I see some of the Triumph bar end mirrors?
Holeshot or Experience motorcycles should have a set at the parts desk, They come in two different sets -The plugs that go in the bars are different sizes for different Vins as they changed the bars . Did you want sizes as I can measure up mine if you want ?

[nzspokes]

Holeshot or Experience motorcycles should have a set at the parts desk, They come in two different sets -The plugs that go in the bars are different sizes for different Vins as they changed the bars . Did you want sizes as I can measure up mine if you want ?

I want ones in black that will make new faster and sexier. I also want them to help me see a bit I guess.

Oh, rebuilt the master and slave cylinder in the Bandit so it has a clutch again.

[Maakz]

I hope every aSASSin can be accounted for? http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11483533

[nzspokes]

I hope every aSASSin can be accounted for? http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11483533

Not us. Im on the couch with puppys.

[Maakz]

Good to know Spokes.:niceone: Puppy Power!!!! :eek: Also fabulous news re Sharrys new ride...pictures mate.

[xXGIBBOXx]

I hope every aSASSin can be accounted for? http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11483533
Not I , havn't started the bike all weekend

[Maakz]

Me neither...hosed and stormed Sat and today um holed up in my lair thinking of pizza and cider.:banana:

[Sis]

I hope every aSASSin can be accounted for? http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11483533

I am still here. Though I feel like death. I have a head cold and am home trying to get comfortable.
I wont be at SASS tomorrow night.
Off to the doctors soon
Hopefully see you all next week

[Tigadee]

Not us. Im on the couch with puppys.

Is that what they call beers these days? :laugh:

[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.

[aws]

I hope every aSASSin can be accounted for? http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11483533
Not me


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[nzspokes]

I am still here. Though I feel like death. I have a head cold and am home trying to get comfortable.
I wont be at SASS tomorrow night.
Off to the doctors soon
Hopefully see you all next week

Get better soon. I will come up with something for tomorrow night then.

[nzspokes]

Nice little Vid on advanced riding. Note they have different laws to us and can cross the center line.

https://youtu.be/pmYh1FWYtUA

[nzspokes]

I probably wont make tomorrow night as I have somebody coming to collect a car.

Sis, what Com's unit do you have? Is it Bluetooth?

[Maakz]

Won't be there tomorrow night :( work beckons.

[Tigadee]

Won't be there tonight, sorry... I have visitors.

Stay dry, stay safe, everyone!

[Sis]

I probably wont make tomorrow night as I have somebody coming to collect a car.

Sis, what Com's unit do you have? Is it Bluetooth?


My comms unit is Nolan. Same as the helmet.
Is it worth charging the battery to see if it is compatible with something else?

[nzspokes]

My comms unit is Nolan. Same as the helmet.
Is it worth charging the battery to see if it is compatible with something else?

I wont be there tonight. But we are thinking about a Sena system. I shall ask Gremlin.

[Sis]

Just checking the weather to see if it is on for tonight.
Looks like the weather may turn to shit about the time that we gather at Z.

If dry, I will be there.

[nzspokes]

Very Dark here, we are staying home.

[Sis]

Dry here so I am getting on my bike to see who turns up.

[nzspokes]

So whom is coming tonight?

Dress very warm as it will be cold, very cold.

I may have another rider with me.

[Sis]

I will be there, with many layers on :cold:

I had a trip to Taupo (Ulysses Remembrance) and have quite a story to tell about how SASS really helped me that weekend.

How my actions were instinctive (rather than reactive) and saved me.

And all because of the practise at SASS every week.

[nzspokes]

We will be there

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[xXGIBBOXx]

Hey peeps !
I got wifey on the back of a bike ! I got a Moto Guzzi V7 from work and she loved it 314824

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[aws]

Hey peeps !
I got wifey on the back of a bike ! I got a Moto Guzzi V7 from work and she loved it 314824

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Cool! There's something about those Guzzis. I've often wondered what they are like to ride.

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[xXGIBBOXx]

Cool! There's something about those Guzzis. I've often wondered what they are like to ride.

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Slow and cool .Torque for days . They get a rock on when you change gears or give it gas good old shaft drive and a nice little v twin rumble at the lights . Air cooled so it has to be warm before go anywhere or they ride like arse . About the time it takes to kick it out of the shed and put your gear on . I would have one over a Bonnie or a Harley [emoji1]

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[aws]

Slow and cool .Torque for days . They get a rock on when you change gears or give it gas good old shaft drive and a nice little v twin rumble at the lights . Air cooled so it has to be warm before go anywhere or they ride like arse . About the time it takes to kick it out of the shed and put your gear on . I would have one over a Bonnie or a Harley [emoji1]

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Yeah, only trouble is their italian-ness...

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[Tigadee]

Won't be there at SASS for a while - swamped with visitors and now the big conference coming up that I am helping organise...

Should see me after mid-Sept.


Hey peeps !
I got wifey on the back of a bike ! I got a Moto Guzzi V7 from work and she loved it
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Good on her and lucky you! Sounds like good fun to ride!


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[Sis]

The weather has turned to custard.
Stay home and keep warm and dry.

Hopefully see you all next week

[nzspokes]

The weather has turned to custard.
Stay home and keep warm and dry.

Hopefully see you all next week

Agreed, got soaked on the way home.

[kiwi-on-wheels]

wont be at another SASS until i can get a warrant sorted, and simply havn't had the time to do it just yet. got back from the uk on the 10th and have been absolutely snowed under since. hoping to be back in 3 or 4 weeks time :)

[Tigadee]

got back from the uk on the 10th

Oh? Did you say hello to F2dz (Fraser)?

[Sis]

This weather should have moved on by 7 pm so I am planning on being there.:headbang:

[nzspokes]

I'm at a course today and won't be able to get there.

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[Sis]

The weather is just clearing.
And I am just getting my gear on.

[Sis]

It was a good night for riding in the dark last night. Would have been good practice on the back country roads.

But AWS had just stopped on his way home for a chat so Maakz and I decided to go home.

Sergio and MY sounded very nice together as we headed off. Twin v-twins :headbang:

[Tigadee]

Sergio and MY sounded very nice together as we headed off. Twin v-twins :headbang:

Topp V-twins? :laugh:

[gabsta]

Hey guys, I might be coming to SASS tomorrow, first day of spring! Hope the weather holds up :-)

[Sis]

Hey guys, I might be coming to SASS tomorrow, first day of spring! Hope the weather holds up :-)

I think the weather is looking quite promising, especially for the first day of Spring.

See you at the Z station.

[nzspokes]

Hey guys, I might be coming to SASS tomorrow, first day of spring! Hope the weather holds up :-)

Cool. Weather wet in the morning then clearing so should be ok.

[Maakz]

Hi folks, down with the flu, so can't make it tonight. Have a great spring ride out.:niceone:

[Muntapunta]

Have a enjoyable and safe ride. Will have to come and join you when bike is back on the road.

[xXGIBBOXx]

Hey peeps
Hope all is well and you are enjoying the rain and all the fun that comes with it .lol

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[aws]

Missed you guys the other night. Was running late, so went to Mitre 10 hoping to catch you there, but you must've left early or skipped the carpark. Next time...

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[f2dz]

Hey y'all, saw my old bike on TradeMe already less than a couple months after selling it:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-942455399.htm

Living in Edinburgh in Scotland at the moment, hoping to land a job next week fingers crossed. After that's said and done and I convert my NZ license to a UK one in November I'll be looking at buying something.

As it'll mainly be a weekend bike I'm leaning towards something grunty providing insurance isn't crazy. Either a KTM SuperDuke 990 or a CBR1000.

Will keep ya posted. Hope the bad weather hasn't got ya down too much! Sunny on this side of the world but not for much longer I'm guessing..

[Sis]

Great to hear from you.
How can you cope without a bike????:crazy:

[aws]

Just sent off my entry for the October ART day. Sounds like Group 2 is almost full if anyone else is planning on signing up.

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[tbs]

Just sent off my entry for the October ART day. Sounds like Group 2 is almost full if anyone else is planning on signing up.

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I think you need to update your list of bikes.... should probably add a "borrowed Suzuki" to it.:devil2: Yep. HD ART Oct 10 should be a good laugh. Looking forward to trying out the quick-shifter the way it's meant to be used.

[Sis]

I am running late....

[nzspokes]

I am running late....

Im running really late.

[nzspokes]

Just sent off my entry for the October ART day. Sounds like Group 2 is almost full if anyone else is planning on signing up.

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Looks like im a pit bitch for this one. See if i can sneak out with a Marshal vest on. :whistle:

[xXGIBBOXx]

Do I smell ? Went to the watering hole . But no one was there . Hope you had a good ride catch us next time

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[Maakz]

Good to hear from ya f2dz, we've missed ya and often wonder how things are. OMG that ur contemplating riding on those crazy roads. May the odds forever be in your favour bro. Have been down with the lurgeys BIG time - waking death material the last two weeks. Only just coming right slowly, and absolutely buggered last night. Only been well enough to ride the last two days I've been that bad. Full springtime melt down. Hope yáll alright out there, bit of a lull at the mo. Must catch up with peops. Anyone going on the blue ribbon this weekend?

[Sis]

Good to hear from ya f2dz, we've missed ya and often wonder how things are. OMG that ur contemplating riding on those crazy roads. May the odds forever be in your favour bro. Have been down with the lurgeys BIG time - waking death material the last two weeks. Only just coming right slowly, and absolutely buggered last night. Only been well enough to ride the last two days I've been that bad. Full springtime melt down. Hope yáll alright out there, bit of a lull at the mo. Must catch up with peops. Anyone going on the blue ribbon this weekend?


I was on the Blue Ride.

Hope you are getting better now. I was hit bad with it 2 months ago. Had a week off work.

Will we see you tonight?

[Maakz]

Slowly getting there, having some tea and then will head over to the meet point, still deciding if i'll come along or not. Weathers settling in to turn to custard so considering piking. :innocent:

[nzspokes]

Sorry guys, have only just stumbled in from work. Big changes going on and Im in the middle of it so need to put it first right now.

[Tigadee]

Hey y'all,
Living in Edinburgh in Scotland at the moment, hoping to land a job next week fingers crossed. After that's said and done and I convert my NZ license to a UK one in November I'll be looking at buying something.

Will keep ya posted. Hope the bad weather hasn't got ya down too much! Sunny on this side of the world but not for much longer I'm guessing..

Hey matey! Scotland, huh? Land of haggis and kilts... Have fun and look forward to seeing what ride you get!


Have been down with the lurgeys BIG time - waking death material the last two weeks. Only just coming right slowly, and absolutely buggered last night. Only been well enough to ride the last two days I've been that bad. Full springtime melt down. Hope yáll alright out there, bit of a lull at the mo. Must catch up with peops.

Take care of yourself, gurl!


Do I smell ? Went to the watering hole . But no one was there . Hope you had a good ride catch us next time

Must be! LOL

Happened to me a couple of times a while back - turned up at watering hole and no body there. Then turned out they went off somewhere else either for car park exercises or drinks or both... :facepalm:

[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.

[Sis]

Do I smell ? Went to the watering hole . But no one was there . Hope you had a good ride catch us next time

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Sorry. The one time we didn't stop in but we all did a ride and went home .

[Sis]

No SASS on tonight

[kiwi-on-wheels]

Hey guess what... Finally got the bike through a WOF (bloody work and family crap) these still ticking along?

[xXGIBBOXx]

Hey guess what... Finally got the bike through a WOF (bloody work and family crap) these still ticking along?
Yeah buddy for the WOF!
Yeah the meet ups are still happening , small numbers over winter but it's a full house over summer . Who doesn't want to go for a rise in the sun after work ?

[kiwi-on-wheels]

Hells yeah!!!! Had a lot on my plate of late, and unfortunately a lot of things have had to take a back seat. Back again, getting back in to things slowly, need to get my licenses sorted as a matter of priority, want to have my restricted by the end of November, and if I have the cash, it'd be nice to have the certificate for my full before Christmas

The 250 is fun, but its old and it shows. Really want something newer, but patience is key

[Maakz]

Hey yáll, sorry bout last nights no show, work farewell that ran overtime. Paying for it today. Just quickly popped in to check in and see if everyones OK in lieu of 3 down on Sun :weep:, and now this. http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11528922 Please check in if you're able, and if not, then be vigilant out there. Travel safe and journey well my friends. Sunny side up.:2thumbsup

[aws]

Saw the bike and trucks as I passed this morning. Bike was standing on left shoulder with no obvious damage during the fleeting glance. I think the rider was sitting on the guard rail with boots off. Not looking noticeably injured but it was a bit hard to tell who was who. Hopefully there wasn't anything more serious than some people late to work.

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[Maakz]

And now THIS...http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11529721 :cry:

[f2dz]

Good to hear from ya f2dz, we've missed ya and often wonder how things are. OMG that ur contemplating riding on those crazy roads.

Definitely missed the SASS rides as of late. Getting quite chilly up here in the north!


Hey matey! Scotland, huh? Land of haggis and kilts... Have fun and look forward to seeing what ride you get!

Haggis is quite tasty actually!

Here's a photo of the new beast:

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It's a K3 SV650. Not as much grunt as my old GSXR but it's great for around town. Rode it from Glasgow to Edinburgh the first day I got it then the weekend after I rode it to Nottingham in England (where Robin Hood is from!) which was a 6 hour ride each way.

It runs on regular unleaded and is decent on gas too which is handy, as it's about $2.40/litre here, and that's regular not premium..

Will be investing in some thicker gear soon. Heard bad things about winter riding, especially with how crap the roads are in the city here plus all of the obstacles to deal with, manhole covers galore. I'm gonna try to tough it out and see how I go but if it's as bad as they say I may end up parking the bike up for Jan/Feb when it's really bad.

[kiwi-on-wheels]

Oooohh Scotland is gorgeous...

I hear the snow in winter can be a bit entertaining for riding

[Maakz]

Great to hear from ya mate. WOW!!!!! Smexy wheels, adventures, adverse weather conditions with the prospect of frigid sub zero temperatures in Scotland. Haggis, yeah nah, pass...distilleries...enticing prospect. uuuuu UUUU uuuuu do a foodie adventure or a whisky run and send us copious pics.

[kiwi-on-wheels]

Clachaig inn in Glencoe, the haggis and wild boar burger... Mother of god its good.

Also, thistly cross cider, whisky cask aged, worth a taste

[f2dz]

Great to hear from ya mate. WOW!!!!! Smexy wheels, adventures, adverse weather conditions with the prospect of frigid sub zero temperatures in Scotland. Haggis, yeah nah, pass...distilleries...enticing prospect. uuuuu UUUU uuuuu do a foodie adventure or a whisky run and send us copious pics.

I was the same way when thinking about haggis but it's really nice. The texture is sort of a cross between mice and stuffing, and it just tastes like meat. Black pudding on the other hand... :sick:


Clachaig inn in Glencoe, the haggis and wild boar burger... Mother of god its good.

Also, thistly cross cider, whisky cask aged, worth a taste

Ooh, I'll have to go there. I've been through Glencoe a couple times already but haven't stopped anywhere. I've tried Thistle Cross though, wasn't a fan.

Been on a whisky tour in Crieff, where Ewan McGregor grew up, but overdue for another tour soon. There's a big lager brewery near where I live so might go there in due course also!

[Tigadee]

It's a K3 SV650. Not as much grunt as my old GSXR but it's great for around town.

Nice!


then the weekend after I rode it to Nottingham in England (where Robin Hood is from!) which was a 6 hour ride each way.

Did ya meet this guy?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kv8cVOkfvTI


Will be investing in some thicker gear soon. Heard bad things about winter riding, especially with how crap the roads are in the city here plus all of the obstacles to deal with, manhole covers galore. I'm gonna try to tough it out and see how I go but if it's as bad as they say I may end up parking the bike up for Jan/Feb when it's really bad.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMzpM9d9yjw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcVr5890_A4


Been on a whisky tour in Crieff, where Ewan McGregor grew up, but overdue for another tour soon. There's a big lager brewery near where I live so might go there in due course also!

Oh ho! Jealous!

[xXGIBBOXx]

Definitely missed the SASS rides as of late. Getting quite chilly up here in the north!



Haggis is quite tasty actually!

Here's a photo of the new beast:

316717

It's a K3 SV650. Not as much grunt as my old GSXR but it's great for around town. Rode it from Glasgow to Edinburgh the first day I got it then the weekend after I rode it to Nottingham in England (where Robin Hood is from!) which was a 6 hour ride each way.

It runs on regular unleaded and is decent on gas too which is handy, as it's about $2.40/litre here, and that's regular not premium..

Will be investing in some thicker gear soon. Heard bad things about winter riding, especially with how crap the roads are in the city here plus all of the obstacles to deal with, manhole covers galore. I'm gonna try to tough it out and see how I go but if it's as bad as they say I may end up parking the bike up for Jan/Feb when it's really bad.
Nice new ride and sounds like all the tour's and testing of some fine brews has fun and beautiful veiwing in between stops .
Is the SV as fun to ride as the GSX-R ?


SASS people when was the last time you checked over you bike
More the the tyres and chain lube ?
Gave the triple a good look over as I was doing the brakes and checked the whole bike over and I need a boot up the arse. Cables loose , brake fluid low needed a little oil (a drip but still ) and rear tyre due in 1000kms ( knew about it was due but hadn't checked ) oh and don't over the bolts as a snapped bolt is a pain in the arse to tap out and fix .

[nzspokes]

Sorry Ive not been about much of late. Been a bit busy. Cant make this week but will try for next week.

Sharry and I went for a wee pottle with some mates this weekend. I think we can say Sharry is back as 1200ks over the weekend is a solid ride.:woohoo:

[xXGIBBOXx]

Sorry Ive not been about much of late. Been a bit busy. Cant make this week but will try for next week.

Sharry and I went for a wee pottle with some mates this weekend. I think we can say Sharry is back as 1200ks over the weekend is a solid ride.:woohoo:
Just a few mates out for a ride is see lol
Good the hear Sherry is back to form and the 1200 has a nice seat to watch the kms fly by and enjoy the ride

[f2dz]

Did ya meet this guy?

Haha, forgot about him. Some essential viewing for me right there though as we move into the winter months here..


Nice new ride and sounds like all the tour's and testing of some fine brews has fun and beautiful veiwing in between stops .
Is the SV as fun to ride as the GSX-R ?

It's fun to ride but I miss the shear grunt of the GSXR. The SV is better around town though for the moment. I miss having a fairing though on the highway.

I may end up trading this in for something else next year for summer. I need someone a bit more touring oriented with more leg room. Thinking Kawasaki Versys or a VStrom perhaps. Will keep ya posted.

[Tigadee]

I think we can say Sharry is back as 1200ks over the weekend is a solid ride.

Awesome to hear! Well done, Sharry!


SASS people when was the last time you checked over you bike
More the the tyres and chain lube ?
Gave the triple a good look over as I was doing the brakes and checked the whole bike over and I need a boot up the arse. Cables loose , brake fluid low needed a little oil (a drip but still ) and rear tyre due...

Guilty... Have not even washed her in a few weeks now...

[kiwi-on-wheels]

Got my new clutch in over the weekend... Holy crap, its a totally different bike. Makes it a lot easier to ride now!!! Will be there tonight, new helmet and boots and all that :-)

[Sis]

Just getting my gear on. See you soon.

[xXGIBBOXx]

Enjoyed the ride tonight , need to get out more and not just the ride to work and back . Just a bit rusty on the back roads and my night eyes and the play in the car park . Should be back soon

[Sis]

I think we are going to get some practice riding in wind tonight.:cool:

[Maakz]

Allo folks, hope yáll are well given this is the silly season and traffics manic. :blink: No SASS tonight, ergo the watering hole will be bereft of company should you be inclined to call in. Unlikely to make it to SASS for the rest of Dec so just wanted to wish you all a Merry Christmas festive season. :yes:

[Tigadee]

Merry Christmas all!

Take care all, both road-wise and health-wise! Have a heap of happy holidays! :2thumbsup

Maakz! I saw you on your way to work a few days ago... I see MY is looking and sounding good.

[kiwi-on-wheels]

Hey guys, I wont be out for a while, looks like the bike has done the head gasket, and after dropping it pulling out of a gravel carpark Monday evening last week tied with the serious overheating issues and the dumping coolant,I think I might be ringing the insurance company

[Tigadee]

Ouch! Sorry to hear that...:shit:

[kiwi-on-wheels]

More of an annoyance really. It was basically a stationary topple over, silly mistake on my part, momentary lapse of consentration tied with a bit of fatigue. Im fine, just squished my foot a bit

[f2dz]

Hey all, hope you're winding down in the lead up to Christmas. Quite a mild winter so far here in Scotland. Not gonna get the white Christmas everyone was hoping for, which is fine by me!

I'm gonna be back in Auckland on the 19th of February for about a week for my brother's wedding. I'm gonna be going to one of the islands after that for a week before flying back to Scotland.

I'm keen to pop by a SASS night and hoping to go for a couple rides in between. Only problem is that I don't have a bike anymore, so if anyone has a spare bike or knows of someone with one that would loan it to me for a week let me know.

I'd be keen to set up temporary insuranceo or something for the week just in case. I've looked into hiring bikes but in the peak summer season the rates are pretty extortionate with 5 day minimum hirages usually.

[xXGIBBOXx]

Any one riding tonight ?

[Tigadee]

Hey all, hope you're winding down in the lead up to Christmas. Quite a mild winter so far here in Scotland. Not gonna get the white Christmas everyone was hoping for, which is fine by me!

Hey buddy! It's been a mild summer here so far too, though they keep warning us it'd be fierce. If you've got a green Christmas so far, must make you homesick, huh?

Hope to catch you when you're back!

[aws]

Hoping to make it along tonight. If we can meet the looming deadline today :-(

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[kiwi-on-wheels]

Nope, head gasket totally fried,bearing noise too :-(

Looking for a new motor for it, foubd one in good condition with warranty from an mc22 for $500, all the mounts are the same so might go with that

[nzspokes]

Nope, head gasket totally fried,bearing noise too :-(

Looking for a new motor for it, foubd one in good condition with warranty from an mc22 for $500, all the mounts are the same so might go with that

Bugger. But thats a cheap fix. Make sure the radiator is cleaned etc though. Does it come with carbs?

[nzspokes]

Hey all, hope to be back in the new year when I hope life slows down a bit.

Random fact for those that ride in the country. On the little marker poles on the side of the road there will be orange reflectors on the poles to your right when there is a left hand turn coming up.

[george formby]

Hey all, hope to be back in the new year when I hope life slows down a bit.

Random fact for those that ride in the country. On the little marker poles on the side of the road there will be orange reflectors on the poles to your right when there is a left hand turn coming up.


:laugh: Shush man. That's secret squirrel. Riding at night you use all the clever bits of the road markers to pick your line and the amount of arrows on the big yellow signs. If you can disregard road surface, which I have to, crap head light, then the road markers are a fantastic pointer. I've set some of my best laps, ahem, at night.

Well worth swatting up on roadside markers, they're not their for ornaments. Good point and post.

Get a trials bike.

[kiwi-on-wheels]

Bugger. But thats a cheap fix. Make sure the radiator is cleaned etc though. Does it come with carbs?
Rad is loverly and clean, no carbs but im sure the Mc17 ones will bolt up fine, as the only changes between the 17 and 22 motors are the bolted on bits, and the 22 had a restriction built in to the carbs limiting it to 40hp, 28mm intakes as opposed to the 17 which had 45 and 32mm intakes

Heads have the same size inlets

[aws]

What a great ride tonight xXGIBBOXx. Man that's some bike, it's just a shame it's so "Italian" with the details.

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[xXGIBBOXx]

Hey all, hope you're winding down in the lead up to Christmas. Quite a mild winter so far here in Scotland. Not gonna get the white Christmas everyone was hoping for, which is fine by me!

I'm gonna be back in Auckland on the 19th of February for about a week for my brother's wedding. I'm gonna be going to one of the islands after that for a week before flying back to Scotland.

I'm keen to pop by a SASS night and hoping to go for a couple rides in between. Only problem is that I don't have a bike anymore, so if anyone has a spare bike or knows of someone with one that would loan it to me for a week let me know.

I'd be keen to set up temporary insuranceo or something for the week just in case. I've looked into hiring bikes but in the peak summer season the rates are pretty extortionate with 5 day minimum hirages usually.
Hey man sounds like you are have a mint time over there . Have you tried any bike shops that hire out learner bikes ? It won't be full power but it has two wheel [emoji1]