South Auckland Street Skills

[Sis]

We did the Maraetai Run last night. At a nice pace. Flowing lines. Sorry you weren't with us Funrunna.
Then a bit of tight turning at slow riding. That was a good workout.

[nzspokes]

Sorry just realised the time, wont be there tonight. Busy on the XR.

[Grasshopperus]

This morning, on my ride to work, I got soaked. I was wearing my one-piece-exo-condom which protected my jacket and pants but my gloves, boots and helmet are sodden.

I really didn't feel like wearing all that wet shit again for tonight's ride.

At least it wasn't raining for y'all huh.

[Sis]

No rain for us.
We just had a pootle thru Twilight Road to the car park
Then decided to go home before we did get wet.

[funrunna]

Hope I get to ride this Wednesday! Just read that tbs has a new bike!
Did a loop of the East Cape on Saturday (1100km for the day) and am definitely doing that again over the real summer. That stretch from Gisborne to Opotiki was in the rain so need to go back and do it in the dry :woohoo:

[tbs]

I do indeed have a new bike. BUT.... I desperately need to get back on the mountain bike, so I'll be at Woodhill tomorrow. I will get back for a ride with y'all before too long....

[aws]

I'm back from holiday and hanging out for a good ride. Unfortunately I can't make it this week.:crybaby:

[nzspokes]

Weather looks rubbish now. Sis, could you bring along the twist movie? I have maybe 2 new riders coming along.

[Maakz]

Hey Y'all! Weather looks dicey...don't think i'll venture out tonight if its rubbish. If i aint there by the time yous wanna roll, then forget about me and agent orange. If i don't see yaz then have a safe ride.

M

[nzspokes]

Hey Y'all! Weather looks dicey...don't think i'll venture out tonight if its rubbish. If i aint there by the time yous wanna roll, then forget about me and agent orange. If i don't see yaz then have a safe ride.

M

Agree, dont think i will bother tonight with the way the weather is. I will work on Project XR.

[Sis]

Tonight's ride is cancelled. We don't want to get caught in one of those downpours.

[Grasshopperus]

Yeah crap weather. I wouldn't have been able to make it anyway as I spent the evening helping out at the Papakura Toy Library. As it happened, I met someone called Rebecca there who knew quite a bit about Sis :)

[Sis]

Yeah crap weather. I wouldn't have been able to make it anyway as I spent the evening helping out at the Papakura Toy Library. As it happened, I met someone called Rebecca there who knew quite a bit about Sis :)

:shit:Bugger, no escape from the truth for me.:facepalm:

You will be starting to experience your children saying things out of turn and you think Gosh, was that me! I will just remind you that it never goes away. Even when you are at the Toy Library.

[Grasshopperus]

Oh baby http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-416720978.htm

[caseye]

The baby speak is wrong! Oh baby for your little one is perfectly acceptable but for this machine. Na mate shes all over rover for this sort of BABY for some time! Just ask the wife te he he. Nice bike though.

[nzspokes]

Going to be me and Bluerider, maybe 1 other.

[Sis]

Going to be me and Bluerider, maybe 1 other.

Cool.

I don't want to jinx the weather but see you at Clevedon Road Shell

[Grasshopperus]

Once again,I'll probably only be able to make it to the MCC @ 8.

Crossing the fingers for nice weather again, forecast looks good.

[blue rider]

thanks to all for a nice ride and much needed advice.
I have enjoyed myself heeps.
thanks

[nzspokes]

Meh, pulled over at Nielson st on ramp. Booze bus. Heard me coming apparently. :facepalm:

[blue rider]

Meh, pulled over at Nielson st on ramp. Booze bus. Heard me coming apparently. :facepalm:

so whats the damage :shit:

[Sis]

We have decided that the start point or gathering point will be better at the Z Service station on the corner of Great South Road and Taka Street.
See you there next week.

[funrunna]

A picture from tonight - great quality eh :facepalm:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=249416&d=1319620122

[nzspokes]

so whats the damage :shit:

Got a telling off for excess corner speed (I may or may not have been trying to get a knee down) and having alcohol on my breath. And then L plate after 10.

Once I had my helmet off things calmed down. I was older than they thought.

Just a warning.

[nzspokes]

Im in, need some stress relief.

[Maakz]

Why, what's up buddy? I need a chill pill, flumin van cut me off at the front of the lights on a green light goin down Queen St...no indicator nor commonsense, lane changer was then seen texting on dash mounted consol...inner city twat! Re ride tonight, if i'm not at the shell station by the time yous are ready to ride then i'll see y'all at MCCP.
:Oi:

[nzspokes]

Dont forget its the new shell station tonight!!

[Maakz]

Heya fellow SASSians...took my bike in for a service this morn seeing that my chain was as loose as bat guano on Weds. Parked her up in the garage after ride night. Pronouncement-Loose chain yep, but on closer inspection twas deduced ma chain was FUBRd, so had it replaced before imminent problems. There were stones lodged under the front too. I went to two diff bike shops for opinions, both concurred bout chain. Anyhow, somewhat sorted for the mean time. Choked on having to fork over but needs must...now ready for a pootle up north...Whangaroa here i come. Glorious day today...

[Grasshopperus]

Good stuff Maakz, I bet your bike rides way nicer now, that old chain you had on it was like chewing gum.

On Thursday I got some work done on my bike too. New PR3 tyres on the front and back, new chain, new brakepads and a new WOF.

I gave the rear tyre a good seeing off

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[nzspokes]

Bluerider and i will be there. Tigadee says he would to.

[Sis]

Glad Bluerider found her backpack:niceone:

Would have sent another txt but ran out of credit.:facepalm:

[blue rider]

Glad Bluerider found her backpack:niceone:

Would have sent another txt but ran out of credit.:facepalm:

that was a most gigantic brain fart ever.....:doh:
but luckily my bag was at home, and so were my bank cards, driver license and all other very important things in the life of mine ...

thanks for a lovely evening ride

[Maakz]

Glad you found ur stuff-peace of mind!
Was a nice pootle...finished off with a hot choccy and a gas bag...awesome.

After humming and harring bout the state of the weather, the weather Gods came through for me today...sunshine and good drivers. Oh BTW...got my FULL 6F today at lunchtime, did it through Manukau AA. Not as bad as i had pictured in my mind, even got complimented on my road position, lines & defensive driving-BIG UPS to SASS for that. Assessor even brought out the lads to check the bike out afterward, the pseudo Harley strikes again lol... Be awhile before i can afford my 'grown ups' bike, so atleast i won't stress about turning into a pumpkin after 10pm now...even though i prob look like one on agent orange lol...good stuff and all is right with the world.

:Punk:

[nzspokes]

Glad you found ur stuff-peace of mind!
Was a nice pootle...finished off with a hot choccy and a gas bag...awesome.

After humming and harring bout the state of the weather, the weather Gods came through for me today...sunshine and good drivers. Oh BTW...got my FULL 6F today at lunchtime, did it through Manukau AA. Not as bad as i had pictured in my mind, even got complimented on my road position, lines & defensive driving-BIG UPS to SASS for that. Assessor even brought out the lads to check the bike out afterward, the pseudo Harley strikes again lol... Be awhile before i can afford my 'grown ups' bike, so atleast i won't stress about turning into a pumpkin after 10pm now...even though i prob look like one on agent orange lol...good stuff and all is right with the world.

:Punk:

WOOT!! Good for you!! :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

[Sis]

Glad you found ur stuff-peace of mind!
Was a nice pootle...finished off with a hot choccy and a gas bag...awesome.

After humming and harring bout the state of the weather, the weather Gods came through for me today...sunshine and good drivers. Oh BTW...got my FULL 6F today at lunchtime, did it through Manukau AA. Not as bad as i had pictured in my mind, even got complimented on my road position, lines & defensive driving-BIG UPS to SASS for that. Assessor even brought out the lads to check the bike out afterward, the pseudo Harley strikes again lol... Be awhile before i can afford my 'grown ups' bike, so atleast i won't stress about turning into a pumpkin after 10pm now...even though i prob look like one on agent orange lol...good stuff and all is right with the world.

:Punk:

Well done:woohoo:

[aws]

Congrats Maakz! :clap:

[caseye]

Well done Maakz, takes some doing acing that one first time up. Shes a nice bike, look after it and it'll look after you always.

[funrunna]

Hoping I can get to the carpark tonight - the ride part is out of the question for a while due to parental responsibilities :baby:

[tbs]

Glad you found ur stuff-peace of mind!
Was a nice pootle...finished off with a hot choccy and a gas bag...awesome.

After humming and harring bout the state of the weather, the weather Gods came through for me today...sunshine and good drivers. Oh BTW...got my FULL 6F today at lunchtime, did it through Manukau AA. Not as bad as i had pictured in my mind, even got complimented on my road position, lines & defensive driving-BIG UPS to SASS for that. Assessor even brought out the lads to check the bike out afterward, the pseudo Harley strikes again lol... Be awhile before i can afford my 'grown ups' bike, so atleast i won't stress about turning into a pumpkin after 10pm now...even though i prob look like one on agent orange lol...good stuff and all is right with the world.

:Punk:


When I did my full test the instructor criticized my road positioning. He couldn't understand why I would want to ride round the outside of the bends. I explained the concept of maximizing my sight lines, but he just didn't get it.


Anyway, I'm coming along tonight. I have to make a quick delivery at Ardmore on the way, so if I'm a few minutes late then please wait for me.

Ole.

[blue rider]

Glad you found ur stuff-peace of mind!
Was a nice pootle...finished off with a hot choccy and a gas bag...awesome.

After humming and harring bout the state of the weather, the weather Gods came through for me today...sunshine and good drivers. Oh BTW...got my FULL 6F today at lunchtime, did it through Manukau AA. Not as bad as i had pictured in my mind, even got complimented on my road position, lines & defensive driving-BIG UPS to SASS for that. Assessor even brought out the lads to check the bike out afterward, the pseudo Harley strikes again lol... Be awhile before i can afford my 'grown ups' bike, so atleast i won't stress about turning into a pumpkin after 10pm now...even though i prob look like one on agent orange lol...good stuff and all is right with the world.

:Punk:

hip hip hurray.....well done!!!!! this must be celebrated this weekend!!!!

[aws]

Looks like the weather should be OK tonight. Looking forward to finally getting back along for a ride.:scooter:

Hoping to bring my neighbour along as well, but may be right on 7 by the time we get there.

[nzspokes]

Sabine and i will be there.

[blue rider]

leaving now, and with my awesome place finding skills :facepalm: shall find you. If not, than I took the wrong turn or the scenic route.:laugh:

[Grasshopperus]

Had babysitting duties tonight. Next week fo sho

[caseye]

Ratbag went to the old Shell Station, no one there, went for a quiet pootle in Ararimu area then came home. Should both be there next week.

[Sis]

Ratbag went to the old Shell Station, no one there, went for a quiet pootle in Ararimu area then came home. Should both be there next week.

A lovely evening for a pootle too

See you next week at the Z service station in Takanini :niceone:

[quattro]

/subscribed

See you Wednesday :yes:

[nzspokes]

/subscribed

See you Wednesday :yes:

Cool, its a fun little ride.

And theres beer.

[Terminator]

I think i also might have a look what you are doing if the weather is fine on wednesday. Is the meeting Point in takanini the shell station, where the Burgerking is next to it?

[blue rider]

can't join this week as I have to attend a business function :zzzz:

[nzspokes]

I think i also might have a look what you are doing if the weather is fine on wednesday. Is the meeting Point in takanini the shell station, where the Burgerking is next to it?

Yes but I think its a Z station now.

[Tigadee]

"Z station"?:innocent:

[nzspokes]

"Z station"?:innocent:

Its the shell re-branding effort.

I will be there.

[Grasshopperus]

I'll probably have to meet at MCC as per usual. See you around 8pm

[Sis]

Just getting on my bike now:scooter:

[Tigadee]

Had a great time and a great ride. Also the advice on my riding and the bike too was invaluable, many thanks for that! :first:

[Maakz]

Sorry about the non notification Weds night SIS-had work meetings in Hamz that evening and have been on the road for the last two days...this weekends grim in the work stakes too. Hope to see y'all next week...any idea when our last ride out will be...?:Oops:

[caseye]

"Last Ride"?????????? Neva!!! always someone wanting to go out.
Might be an official last ride but I'd be surprised.Saw ya the other day that Orange surely stands out.

[nzspokes]

Sorry about the non notification Weds night SIS-had work meetings in Hamz that evening and have been on the road for the last two days...this weekends grim in the work stakes too. Hope to see y'all next week...any idea when our last ride out will be...?:Oops:

Never occured to me there would be a break. I have kids between chrissy and new years so unless I fit a sidecar I wont be riding.

I wont be out for Sunday pootle either, kids then to. Have some serious rider training on that day to. Mr about to be 5 is coming off trainer wheels. Proud Dad time. Get to miss his birthday party tommorrow though which sucks.

Dont work to hard!!

[Thaeos]

Hi guys.. just picked up a zxr250 today so if the weather's looking good on wednesday I'll be coming along, cheers.

[Maakz]

Oops...yes...correction...last 'official ride'. Of course there'll be someone wanting to go out and me sticking my hand up to tag along. hehehe...Agent Orange strikes again!!!! Yes, A.O is quite the attention getter, stopped in Pokeno for an icecream on the way home from the back blocks of TK Sat and some Harley riders (real ones-not pseudo like urs truly) came up for a closer look and a chit chat. Quite funny. Caseye-i hope i wasn't doing anything stupid...hmmmm Nzspokes-proud dad moment 'ACES', big boy wheels for the young fulla. 5yrs...mile stone. Am trying not to blow a gaskit at work, Christmas build up is always a bugga. Am tryna find my happy place today after a total pig in a car sped up the inside of me as i was merging onto the motorway on ramp from Rosc-Wiri, i was behind a truck with traffic on my right - said FILTHY PIG sped up and literally muscled in-in hazard mode i then used ma horn to wake em up and the F***Wit in a black SW piloted by young idiot male smiles then gives me the finger. Fulla with a death wish...30 secs, that guys finger and some seccateurs is all i'm saying. On a brighter note...did you enjoy the crackling and siesta Bluerider? Congrats Thaeos :devil2:

[Sis]

Last one for the Year Dec 14th

So just 2 more SASS this year

We usually have a break (like school holidays) and start in February.
What do you think?
Or do you want to start sooner?
Open to ideas

[nzspokes]

Last one for the Year Dec 14th

So just 2 more SASS this year

We usually have a break (like school holidays) and start in February.
What do you think?
Or do you want to start sooner?
Open to ideas


But,but,but what else will I do on a Wednesday night? :baby:

Fair enough though. Its a big commitment for you guys. :first:

Maybe a few of us without lives can go for rides anyway?

[Sis]

Hi guys.. just picked up a zxr250 today so if the weather's looking good on wednesday I'll be coming along, cheers.

Looking forward to catching up with you

Just remember that we have moved and now meet at thet Takanini Z beside the Burger King

[blue rider]

hiya,

sorry i did not make it tonight, but work kept me late (things you do when your system drops some 6500 lines of customer data, and somehow some transaction buggered up and ........bangs head on desk often!!)

however on the bright side, my first fitting for my leathers tonite......so cool, I am gonna luv luv luv them. should be all mine just for christmas.

and Ms Agent Orange how do you know about my crackling excesses and lack of afternoon sleepys?

btw, the crackling was mmmmmmhhhhhhhhmmmm :drool: crackling

see you next week,
and the rides need to start before February, seriously Sis if you guys are in AKL why not just post up, and we join?
I have to work no vacation for me till March at least :eek5:

[nzspokes]

hiya,

sorry i did not make it tonight, but work kept me late (things you do when your system drops some 6500 lines of customer data, and somehow some transaction buggered up and ........bangs head on desk often!!)

however on the bright side, my first fitting for my leathers tonite......so cool, I am gonna luv luv luv them. should be all mine just for christmas.

and Ms Agent Orange how do you know about my crackling excesses and lack of afternoon sleepys?

btw, the crackling was mmmmmmhhhhhhhhmmmm :drool: crackling

see you next week,
and the rides need to start before February, seriously Sis if you guys are in AKL why not just post up, and we join?
I have to work no vacation for me till March at least :eek5:

We spoke about that tonight. Looks like I may be running the odd ride when possiable but I think its important for our leaders to have a break.


Mmmmmm leather........

[blue rider]

but but i like my Wednesdays in south auckland :yes:

anyways if there are some social rides coming up during the "break" please post them up or send pm as I will surely come along for a friendly pootle :ride::ride::ride:

[nzspokes]

Im sure there will be some Wednesday rides.

And plenty of others to. :woohoo:

[Maakz]

Leathers...oh if only, but i don't fancy being a brown stuffed saussie! lol, but way cool Ms Emma Peek Gonnabe. YeSsiREE i did read all about ur crackling escapade followed by arvo siesta, sounds like fabulous fun-aside from sharing sleeping space with loveable wombles. Aiming to make the last Weds SASS for 2011...i def think our SASS YODAS should take a well deserved break. Keen for a pootle anytime all the same esp for the interim period when we kick back in for 2012. Lord i hope i have the trumpy by then...

[nzspokes]

mmmmmm leather.......

I will be there after quick carb clean out. Joys of old bikes.

[Grasshopperus]

Yeah, I'll be there for the full SASS experience tonight, wife and kids be damned!

P.S There is a heavy rain warning for much of the country tonight though :eek5:

[Sis]

Just got in the door. And the rain is following me. I hoped it was going to hold off but no such luck.


Straight to the pub tonight for some Christmas cheer :drinknsin

I will check out our starting spot and the carpark, just in case someone has missed this.

See you at O'Ryans

[nzspokes]

Sounds great to me.

[nzspokes]

Anybody up for a ride tomorrow night? Will be ride only with maybe a burger stop?

[aws]

I would, but I'm out of town at the moment. Maybe next week.

[nzspokes]

I probably wont go now as big ride yesterday.

[Sis]

I need SASS!

I need to get lots of practise in before our South Island trip as I have another bike now

SASS begins again 1st Feb 2012:woohoo:

[nzspokes]

I need SASS!

I need to get lots of practise in before our South Island trip as I have another bike now

SASS begins again 1st Feb 2012:woohoo:

Ohhhh, what you get?

I should have lost my L by then.

[Tigadee]

1st Feb? Looking forward to it! :Punk:

[funrunna]

I need SASS!

I need to get lots of practise in before our South Island trip as I have another bike now

SASS begins again 1st Feb 2012:woohoo:

Sis, you can't tell us you have a new bike and leave it at that!!! we need details!!!!!!

[Grasshopperus]

Agreed. You're being a tease Sis. The public have a right to know.

[Sis]

Trying to fit in lots of riding.
Totally different ball game now.
When I take off I have to pick my feet up and forward, Not just let them drag and find the pegs.
I have to hold the handlebars firmly as the torque is instant.
I don't have to change down a gear or two to pass, just twist the wrist.
Rather laid back.
A bit more chrome than I was looking for
A decent-sized petrol tank so I don't have to worry about refuelling at every station I come across

[blue rider]

this all sounds lovely sis, but what is it. pictures are required....Yei looking forward to my wednesday nights again....fun!!

[Sis]

I haven't got any pics yet

[Sis]

OK I now have pics on the camera
But cannot find the usb cable.

[nzspokes]

OK I now have pics on the camera
But cannot find the usb cable.

Waiting, waiting.......

[thehovel]

Jayne you have a cruiser & my guess Intruder 1100

[Sis]

254984

Can you see what it is?

[Sis]

Jayne you have a cruiser & my guess Intruder 1100

A good guess but I have just posted a pic that says you haven't quite got it right.

Add another 100cc

And I will try and load another pic

[Sis]

254985

This is a side view

[Sis]

Took a few cruisers out but came back to this

Harley 1200 Custom

[nzspokes]

Wow thats nice!! :eek:

Bit different to the CBR I bet. Are you going to keep the CBR as well?

Hows Howard's wrists going?

[Sis]

He is strengthening the wrists by riding the Heritage a bit. We have ridden over the new Kopu Bridge a couple of weeks ago. On the way home he rode the CBR while I rode the Heritage.

He was pleasantly surprised that his wrists could handle the sports bike.

But he hasn't taken out the ZX12R yet.

[funrunna]

looks nice :yes: can't wait to hear what it sounds like!

[Sis]

LOUD

Well, louder than stockstandard

[caseye]

Noyce bike there Sis! What ever made you do such an Insane thing?????

[Sis]

Noyce bike there Sis! What ever made you do such an Insane thing?????

What? Ride a bike?

The Force is with US

[blue rider]

oh nice one sis :clap:

[Tigadee]

Awesome! Chrome is my favourite colour! :laugh:

[Grasshopperus]

He is strengthening the wrists by riding the Heritage a bit. We have ridden over the new Kopu Bridge a couple of weeks ago. On the way home he rode the CBR while I rode the Heritage.

He was pleasantly surprised that his wrists could handle the sports bike.

But he hasn't taken out the ZX12R yet.

Just let me know if you need someone to take the ZX out to blast the cobwebs off. It's very dangerous to leave them alone or unridden for more than a few weeks. I won't even charge you anything for my services.

[Maakz]

WTF Jane? !!!! ###@@@ I. AM. SOOOoooo. JEALOUS!!!!! Totally green with envy. Very Noyce ride if i may say so. Can't wait to see the new ride when SASS starts back in all its vivid chromed out glory. Bet the roar is something spesh...oh if only-sigh. Puuuurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.....am suffering from SASS deprivation anxiety and am counting down till Feb. New Kopu bridge makes for a much nicer ride yeah! Glad to read our other Yoda H Man, is easing back into it. Well, have a fabulous time with ur new precious, i will see everyone at SASS in Feb or perhaps out and about on Agent Orange. TTFN.
:cool:

[nzspokes]

I got my Restricted!! Woot!!

Thanks guys, couldnt have done it without ya!!:love:

[Tigadee]

:wings: Awesome! Good on ya!

Time for a :drinkup:

[Maakz]

Good onya! Nicely done young fulla...lol...roll on Full licence...hehehe...not long to go now mate. :scooter::yes::yes::yes::yes::yes::yes::yes::yes:: yes::yes:

[Sis]

I got my Restricted!! Woot!!

Thanks guys, couldnt have done it without ya!!:love:

Gee Thanks

But the hard work is done by yourself.

[nzspokes]

Cant wait for it to start again. :wings:

[Sis]

Less than a week to go!!!:woohoo:

We have put a reduced reach conversion kit on my foot pegs and now my bike is a breeze to ride
Can't wait to show it off,,, Ooops I mean catch up with everyone

In the meantime we have a funeral to go to. One of our Ulyssian mates passed away. Old Age. Not a bike accident.

[Grasshopperus]

Grats NZSpokes; now you can _finally_ remove that L-plate eh :)

Looking forward to SASS's restart

[nzspokes]

Grats NZSpokes; now you can _finally_ remove that L-plate eh :)

Looking forward to SASS's restart

L plate now adorning the garage wall. Gunna keep it i think.

Yes looking forward to Sass.

Did Nass this week. :facepalm:

[Sis]

L plate now adorning the garage wall. Gunna keep it i think.

Yes looking forward to Sass.

Did Nass this week. :facepalm:

So you got some more ideas then?

[nzspokes]

So you got some more ideas then?

We shall discuss over beer.

[blue rider]

We shall discuss over beer.

you being polite?

[nzspokes]

you being polite?

Always.:rolleyes:

[blue rider]

so we are back on again???????? :banana::banana:

[nzspokes]

Yup, were on.

[funrunna]

and amongst it all there were 2 very new, very shiny, very loud bikes there tonight :clap:
infact, you're probably all still out riding now - and I'm not :no:

[caseye]

Ratbags Aunty arrived here tis arvo and stopped her leaving in time to ride with you all, but she did leave for the car park an hour or so ago. Hope all are well. I'll try for next week with the big bike got to give Sis a bit of competition if we can aye.

[Maakz]

Hehehe...great night riding and finally reconvening to kick off a new year. Good to see ya again Tigadee. Caseye and Funrunna, will see ya at the next SASS maybe. Am taking suggestions to confer a proper name on Agent Oranges usurper, some of the mooted suggestions thus far include: Crazy Canary (C.C), Mellow Yellow (M.Y), Bumbletron, Buzzy, Buzzybot, Sunny, Amber, Citrine...:laugh:

[Tigadee]

Hehehe...great night riding and finally reconvening to kick off a new year. Good to see ya again Tigadee.

Great meeting you and the rest. Was a very educational and fun evening. Learned some new stuff that really improved my riding, as well as tips for the mechanical side of things. Thanks Sis and Howard for patiently doing this, it's great and a real service to fellow bikers.


L plate now adorning the garage wall. Gunna keep it i think.

Can I borrow yours when it comes time for me to do the R and F tests? :shifty:

[Maakz]

So, met some friends for a run to Kawhia food festival. Tentative in the going but soon settled into a groove. Concerned about the twisties, but Mellow Yellow goes into them like a dream. Getting used to the wide arms, and they make the countersteer that much easier. Very self conscious in that all eyes watch and wait for the chick to mess up, had an almost o shit moment when trying to manoeuvre the bike down a slope bank and got stuck, so had to reverse and rev to get up whilst not doing a slide plant and or rev into a crash. That was in front of pub garden bar full with people, luckily pulled it off and regrouped. Crisis averted.

However, pootling along, get to Whatawhata and stop, then try to start the bike up and ...she's dead...WTF...just filled up 15clicks back...what gives? So i check, my buddies check? We give it 10 mins, then try again. Kill switch-all good, petrol-yes...pulled key out a few times then try start her up. Hoorah, she starts. Boys reckon the taggy thing flappin in the wind somehow messed with bikes feng shui, but petrol icon on the consol came on, checked petrol and opened fuel cap to double check-yes it had petrol. Quandary-should i be alarmed. All in all, happy with how MY performs, but def need more experience, i'm still wary of the throttle and torque. ARGHHHH...pesky road works at various intervals along the route from Ngaruawahia to Kawhia, well...on one particular stretch bloody car kicked up gravel and flung it at my precious. So now i have a scratch on one of the pipes from where it caught the bike...goddamn it. Saw it coming in slow mo too, but there was nothing i could do..My precious...NNNOOOOOOooooo

Tomorrow gunna ride with blue to call on Maha and Mom, then perhaps head up to Waitangi with some buddies, get in some ride time with M.Y.

[caseye]

You go girl and when you see Mom give her a Big Hug from me please. A wee kiss for Maha too aye.As for the stones and other road rubbish, accept it and ride on girl, be happy in knowing that you are in charge and doing it in style, ride safe now.

[Sis]

Glad to hear that you have averted a crisis on Mellow Yellow.

I did think of another name - Buttercup. Another oxymoron. Mellow Yellow is my favourite

[nzspokes]

Enjoy your ride to Waitangi Maggie, looks like a nice day for it.

I may head out for a wee pootle tomorrow arvo once kiddys have gone home.

Hope you to had a good ride today up to Warkworth.

[Maakz]

Hey y'all
Caseye-did both for ya, and will accept that my precious is gonna get some wing dings...in fact...i shall come to that one later on in the piece. Chuckle material i tell ya. Sis-i like Buttercup, but have taken to using Mellow Yellow...seems to fit. Nzspokes-i hope ur pootle went ok, ribs? Still in recovery mate?

So, i met blue-maha and a couple others Sunday and went for a ride round Dairy Flats/Woodcocks. Then met some buddies in Wellsford then headed up to Waitangi. Nice ride, roads have been done up real nice. Funny being the girl with a whole bunch of fullaz, def get some double looks from cars/peops on the town streets and at gas stations. KRACK UPs. I decided to gap it from Waitangi to go tiki touring solo that evening, whilst the guys did there thing-went round Whangaroa Puketi ways-lovely lovely. We headed back to Aukz this avo, as luck would have it, poured down upon leaving Waitangi, but boys took a lazy cruz home, so all good. HOWEVER, my buddies reckon there's something up with Mellow Yellow, idling funny and perhaps a in need of a clutch adjustment? When i accellerate apparently the can hear over revs, and i can feel it when i throttle on, is it supposed to do that or am i doing something incorrectly...Sis? They reckon it doesn't sound quite right, but that it's prob not too serious...dunno...Not sure if its the way um riding or the bike itself-what to do..Taupos this weekend...hmmmmm worries aside, exhilerated to have arrived home safe and sound without major O shite moments to report...except...we get to Warkworth and we're filtering, and i'm getting through without any probs...then...go through a que and PING...the mirrors just ping a cars passenger mirror...slowed at the lights slightly up from car, i turn around and gesticlate my profuse apologies wildly (couple in the car wave me on and just smile-thankyou lord and understanding jack and jill public) and mentally slap myself for forgetting about the wide westerns i now sport. ARGHHHH !!!!!!!!! But literally a ping sound, just nicked it, upon reaching home and cleaning my precious after angsting about it all the way home, i take a look and it only has the barest graze. But it was hilarious, wee ping...damnit forgot. So tired now...but just had to get on here to letchaz know. Love Mellow Yellow. :eek:

BTW-are all SASS members accounted for? Got back and read about the MC crash in Dannemora, terrible, toku aroha for the whanau.

[Sis]

Hey y'all

BTW-are all SASS members accounted for? Got back and read about the MC crash in Dannemora, terrible, toku aroha for the whanau.

I'm accounted for, just :confused: I saw a pic and didn't recognise the bike.

About Mellow Yellow, we are going to have to ask more to understand what is going on.

See you tomorrow night

[Tigadee]

See you guys and gals there! :ride:

[funrunna]

I saw the rescue helicopter at Kawakawa Bay yesterday on one of my many rides through there over the weekend. I can't wait to ride with the Harleys :)

[Maakz]

So, there are roadworks up where i live on the main drag-one way in and out type of deal. :no:Been like this going into a month and a bit with no joy in sight and the roadworks guys nowhere in sight either?? Anyhoo, y'all know how bleh i am about gravel, i can go through at slow speed without worrying about laying down but not gonna chance it on the new bike. Well, coming home from work i chance the pavement, well as luck would have it the popo were awaiting down yonda, so i pull over down a side street and officer 'brown sugar' :Police: does the usual. So i wait in ma frillies :bleh:whilst he makes his checks, he asks me bout why i used the cycleway devoid of pedestrian traffic, so i proceed to explain me concerns and whys. He pauses and then reprimands me BUT lets me off with a warning?? Tells me to take it up with the Council. YUSS!!!! Thank.You. Mr. Officer. Pretty decent of the bloke, and i was mightily impressed with the leniency-could've been a prick and stung me ta gather more govt revenue-but didn't. TOP NOTCH MATE> :clap::clap::clap::clap: Wherever ya are L.E.O :niceone:

Can't wait to ride with a full complement again...Funrunna Funrunna...hehehe:banana::banana::banana::banana:: banana:

[nzspokes]

Nzspokes-i hope ur pootle went ok, ribs? Still in recovery mate?



Yup body comin right. Ready for a pootle tomorrow. Not done much riding this week.

[nzspokes]

So whos coming tonight?

[Grasshopperus]

Hey Magz, I was thinking of some other names for your bike


Old Yeller'
Pee Pants
Star Burst
Daisy
BeeBee
Colonel Mustard


See y'all tonight

[nzspokes]

Hey Magz, I was thinking of some other names for your bike


Old Yeller'
Pee Pants
Star Burst
Daisy
BeeBee
Colonel Mustard


See y'all tonight

Daisy is my bikes name. :no:

[blue rider]

Daisy is my bikes name. :no:

last name DUKE :bleh:

[nzspokes]

last name DUKE :bleh:

Are ya coming tonight?

[blue rider]

Are ya coming tonight?

not sure, hand and ellbow buggered, t'was a mean day at the office.
right now I just want someone to come and serve corn on the cob, steak - rare and chips....hungry

[nzspokes]

not sure, hand and ellbow buggered, t'was a mean day at the office.
right now I just want someone to come and serve corn on the cob, steak - rare and chips....hungry

Really? You getting some smack down on the staff??

I would come over and cook, if I knew how.......

[blue rider]

Really? You getting some smack down on the staff??

I would come over and cook, if I knew how.......

i understand the last bit, but not the first part of the phrase :confused:

will stay home tnite....see you and Maakz on Sat and the others next week....

off to the supermarket i go hunting.... :drool:

[Sis]

. I can't wait to ride with the Harleys :)

In Stereo:bleh:

[Grasshopperus]

I can't wait to ride with the Harleys

In our tribe you will be known as "Dances with Harleys"'

When you actually bother turning up to SASS again that is.

[Maakz]

In our tribe you will be known as "Dances with Harleys"'

When you actually bother turning up to SASS again that is.

Yeah sorry u lot ...i missed my flight home from Welly :( hence the no show. Quite embarrassing really. BAHAHAHAHA Dances with Harleys, tiiihiiihiii so funny...luvvit. Yes, yous are now my tribe and ya caint escape the vortex of Magz...hmmm Funrunna not sure bout Pee Pants though? Ewwwww...mate also offered up Buttercup...hehehe...i like BB-Starburst and Ol Yella too. :laugh:

Did you get a new ride nzspokes?

[funrunna]

When you actually bother turning up to SASS again that is.

Its been a while so I must be allowed a night out by now eh
riding to work tomorrow and the weather looks good so if you find yourself leaving work in good time.....

[nzspokes]

Been thinkin that should come up with some new roads to ride. Will look to see what we can find.

Also every now and then we do a longer ride and miss out the carpark bit.

And to finish, could we advertise around south auck bike shops? Just to help us get more L platers. Its to good to keep a secret.

Oh, another last thing. How about changing the title of this thread to South Auck Street skills Learner ride?

Just throwin it out there. :niceone:

[nzspokes]

i like BB-Starburst and Ol Yella too. :laugh:

Did you get a new ride nzspokes?

Ol Yella sounds like an incontinent old fella. :sick:

Not untill next week. <_<

[funrunna]

Funrunna not sure bout Pee Pants though?

Pretty sure that wasn't me... unless I missed something really embarrassing :shit:

[funrunna]

Is everyone at SASS getting new bikes ?? Best I stay away in case it rubs off on me!

[Maakz]

cackle cackle...ol yella ol fella...jah, sorry Funrunna-twas the two ronnies nzspokes and grasshopperus who came up with the allusions to pee and incontinent goings on...bleh...Funrunna ur due a ride out atleast, but we understand D.duty calls. Jah, SASS members are switching up thur bikes, it's catching, though i think ur rides more than respectable. Two descriptors-V ROD buddy. Anybody able to meet up for a pootle after work? Or is that wishful thinking, 1 day out from ride to Taupo. Roll on Saturday.:banana:

[blue rider]

cackle cackle...ol yella ol fella...jah, sorry Funrunna-twas the two ronnies nzspokes and grasshopperus who came up with the allusions to pee and incontinent goings on...bleh...Funrunna ur due a ride out atleast, but we understand D.duty calls. Jah, SASS members are switching up thur bikes, it's catching, though i think ur rides more than respectable. Two descriptors-V ROD buddy. Anybody able to meet up for a pootle after work? Or is that wishful thinking, 1 day out from ride to Taupo. Roll on Saturday.:banana:

went for a ride today, i did promise the bike i would give her a clean tomorrow, but what time was you thinking and where to?

[nzspokes]

Maggie could pillion me to Tirau........

[Grasshopperus]

Maggie could pillion me to Tirau........

You'd make a great trophy sitting on the back of that harley 'spokes.

[nzspokes]

You'd make a great trophy sitting on the back of that harley 'spokes.

Well me new bike will be sitting in tirau for the weekend. I could go look at it through the fence.....

[Maakz]

hehehe MY trophy spokes...lol...where's Tirau? Perma lost chikky here. Could always ring Maha and them to see if they have room for ya in the cage, then u could collect ur new ride rather than lusting after it in Tirau. blu-i decided to 86 the ride tonight, tempting fate. Meet you at Manukau car park where we do SASS, 9am ish ok? If ur not there no biggie, i'll just meet ya at designated L'Angel ride kick off point. I acquired a new voda after the ol one bit the dust aft Waitangi, apparently they don't cope well with precipitation saturation-go figure. But managed to lose a set of digits one of which was urz...text me willya...:niceone: C some of yaz tmrw morn bright eyed and bushy tailed, ready to get up to mischief!:msn-wink:

[nzspokes]

So ya bringing the Harley?

[Tigadee]

It was clear sky with a beautiful sunset and the wiley coyote howling in the distance... :stoogie:

Yep, me and my cruiser were hunkered down for the night in that old car park, when suddenly the loud thrumming of 3- to 4-digit ccs and fat pipes filled the air!

It was another good SASS night. Thanks all, and again, learned many new and important tips both for safety and riding!

[Grasshopperus]

FFS Magz, next time you're at SASS we're going to snap you a new avatar photo eh.

[nzspokes]

Hang on, I just realized the trophy reference.....

[Grasshopperus]

Hang on, I just realized the trophy reference.....

Woo you're an object baby!

[nzspokes]

Woo you're an object baby!

I feel violated.

[Maakz]

Spokes honey, i'll show ya violated! hehehehe only just getting the trophy ref, you poor sheltered thang. Yeah um bringing M.Y, gotta burn some retinas, its a must baby. Grasshopperus, yeah i spose i'd better update the avatar...poor Agent Orange, replaced by a buttercup trollop. Purrrrrrrrrr haven't ridden M.Y all week for crissakes, need ta set the beast free.

[Tigadee]

haven't ridden M.Y all week for crissakes, need ta set the beast free.

The poor sheltered beast... :laugh:

[Maakz]

That's right Tigadee, gotta unleash the beast on a regular basis..in fact i did...rode her hard to Taupo and back...lil performa she is. Harlot Hussy lol..now ya know i've gone and lost the plot, when the double entendres and dodginess start a flowin

[nzspokes]

Rain, rain, go away....

[Grasshopperus]

I'm scared of a little rain. It looks like Funrunna may have got his wish granted today - guilt-free buddy

[nzspokes]

Rain radar is looking good......:confused:

[nzspokes]

Clearing here now, I can see sun. Are we on? Anybody coming?

[Sis]

I'm not concerned about getting my harley chrome wet. Planning on being there.

[nzspokes]

Yeah I think the GPZ will be comin out. Just look out for the cops......:blink:

[Maakz]

YEESUZ, left work today in abysmal greyness and getting darker by the second. FOOK ME...hit the motorway for home heading straight down the guts and rode through THE ABSOLUTE WORST weather EVER...FOOKN weirdest raindrops ever???? Racing waterspouts too!!!! OMFOOKNGAWD...strangeness. So i pull off the motorway and meander back to ma hood-REWA-and the suns shining like its a friggen hot as day? YEESUZ. I'll be there at SASS tonight with Mellow Yellow... :shit::shit::shit::shit::shit::shit::shit::shit::s hit::shit::shit::shit::shit:

[blue rider]

just got home, dont' think ill be making it. excessive typing at works makes my wrist hurt and my eyes go blind.

but its blue sky here in R.O....so maybe I should.

[Maakz]

Come on Mz Lordi-actually, it's sunny as a summers day here and in Takas..cicadas out and rays even..if ur there ur there. :scooter:

[Sis]

Not so sunny at the moment and I think the cicadas have been blown away
But I am about to get my gear on and get to the start point

[nzspokes]

So whos commin tonight?

[Grasshopperus]

Yeah, I'll be there, for the first part anyway

[Maakz]

Jah, Mellow Yellow and i will be in attendance. :clap:

[Tigadee]

Will be there 2nd part - beer and chips - as usual... :killingme

[blue rider]

will be dipping chocolate balls into chocolate tonight

100 of them :drool:....next week i have time again.. (

[Grasshopperus]

Sorry peeps, had to look after the family, all of 'em are sick ass, 'cept for me. Getting SASS withdrawl syndrome (SASSWS) - missed the last 3 sessions :(

[nzspokes]

will be dipping chocolate balls into chocolate tonight

100 of them :drool:....next week i have time again.. (

Will you bring chocolate balls?

[nzspokes]

Sorry peeps, had to look after the family, all of 'em are sick ass, 'cept for me. Getting SASS withdrawl syndrome (SASSWS) - missed the last 3 sessions :(

Twas a good night. We all swapped bikes. I rode 2 Harleys. :cool:

Im still waiting for all the women to ring me to ask my hand in marriage being leap day in all. :wait:

[Sis]

Sorry peeps, had to look after the family, all of 'em are sick ass, 'cept for me. Getting SASS withdrawl syndrome (SASSWS) - missed the last 3 sessions :(

Aren't they lucky that they have you to look after them.
Hope that they are recovering fast

[Maakz]

Hey Grasshopperus, nice surprise to bump into ya on the motorway this avo:clap:-Am using A.O to do the work commute (rocking ma orange colour scheme) and bringing M.Y out for longer runs, the bars make filtering a tad difficult ya see-she eats mirrors. :( Also twitchy leaving her unattended and at the mercy of bike pervz and munters. Anyhoo, my friend, hope the famz are recovering and ur having a cruisy week. Later Dude.:2thumbsup

[Sis]

I feel for you worrying about parking while at work.

I have had this solved for me.
The first day I took muine to work, I parked it near my window so I could keep an eye on it.
Next thing I am being told to park it in the showroom where it will be safe.
WTF- I was never told that when I was riding the CBR

But hey, I grabbed the opportunity.
I park it in the showroom and even put a cordon around it to keep the wannabies off.

[nzspokes]

Im in, who else?

Scrubbin in a new tyre.....

[Maakz]

Sis-u have a prime spot there at work, oh if only...sigh..:cry: I park in the High St car park and there's sometimes loiterers. I've come out to find the odd new tank scratch and tire nub missing on AO, annoying little stuff, but loathe to let my yellow precious outtiv my sights and at the mercies of drongos who congregate in there. Def envious of ur workplace park Sis; damn that sedona paint job and chrome attracting the masses like moths to a flame...lol :yes:
A.O got new break pads today and a check up..pooh the courier who was 3 hours late but yeay D.P Guys.
Hoorah for a new tyre Spokey!!! Better better...brrrrrrmmmmmmmmmmm

M.Y and i will be there tonight, but she is unwashed, eekkk after Camebridge and impromtu ride to Raglan on Sun, i was just too buggered...lookin a tad grey out there peoples. :(

[Sis]

A little bit of water is falling.But it will pass according to the weather satelite

Who else will be coming tonight?

[Grasshopperus]

Really on the fence about tonight. damn wet roads and all

[nzspokes]

Im still in.

[Grasshopperus]

Ok. It's actually raining again at my place. I'm out sorry

[Sis]

Ok. It's actually raining again at my place. I'm out sorry

You missed a good practise of how to ride in the rain tonight.

You passed me this evening on the way home, just as I was turning off for Takanini

[caseye]

Sorry folks was at work until ten pm. Will try again next week.

[Maakz]

Hey y'all...was funsies riding in the rain tonight...:scooter: tad sodden just quietly but good company made up for it. :yes: Hmmmm, heres hoping my gear dries out overnight and the rain clears by morning. Won't be funsies tomorra. :( Sis and Ullybot, did ya check anything was missing from the pack cos when i jumped on M.Y her mirrors were not in the position they were in when i parked her up, esp the lefty...me thinks the drongos spotted loitering just before we exited the bar had a little tutu on the sly.:nono:

Caseye, i was at D.P yest & again today and saw the Onda in the shop-i believe Funrunnaz also?::yes:

Anyone done or doing the Coast to Coast ride-Waiuku to Whangamata?

[PrincessBandit]

Golly, I've just realised how long it's been since I came along! In fact my poor banditcoot has been extremely neglected for a few weeks now - must do something about that! Will try to make next week. Still meeting at the Clevedon Rd servo?

[Sis]

Golly, I've just realised how long it's been since I came along! In fact my poor banditcoot has been extremely neglected for a few weeks now - must do something about that! Will try to make next week. Still meeting at the Clevedon Rd servo?

Just as well you asked as we now meet at the Takanini Z Station on the corner of Great South Road and Taka St

Will be great to catch up with you

[Sis]

[QUOTE=Maakz;1130276617]Hey y'all...was funsies riding in the rain tonight...:scooter: tad sodden just quietly but good company made up for it. :yes: Hmmmm, heres hoping my gear dries out overnight and the rain clears by morning. Won't be funsies tomorra. :( Sis and Ullybot, did ya check anything was missing from the pack cos when i jumped on M.Y her mirrors were not in the position they were in when i parked her up, esp the lefty...me thinks the drongos spotted loitering just before we exited the bar had a little tutu on the sly.:nono:

QUOTE]

If they had tried mine, they would have got a sharp alarm sound as it goes off even when stood up off the stand.But also there is a little alarm flashing sign.

And they didn't take my tennis balls this time. Maybe they decided that they had enough from the previous time. If we sit outside we will be able to keep an eye on the bikes.

[nzspokes]

Stink. Mine was fine. But mine pales a little in the looks department next to Harleys. :baby:

Sitting through the Defensive Driving course. Trying to think how they could make it more dull.

[lorenw]

hi there, I've been on my learners for years... about 6 years! And my old GN250 has just got a new WOF and rego after standing in my dad's garage for a year, so my skills are a bit rusty. Was wondering if this event will be on next week?

[nzspokes]

hi there, I've been on my learners for years... about 6 years! And my old GN250 has just got a new WOF and rego after standing in my dad's garage for a year, so my skills are a bit rusty. Was wondering if this event will be on next week?

Yes it will be. And tonight. Next week may be a little different as our beloved trainers are on holiday so we fend for ourselves but we will still head out.

[Grasshopperus]

Yeah, head along today Loren

[Sis]

hi there, I've been on my learners for years... about 6 years! And my old GN250 has just got a new WOF and rego after standing in my dad's garage for a year, so my skills are a bit rusty. Was wondering if this event will be on next week?

We will keep an eye out for you.

[Sis]

Here is the site for testing your give way rules.


http://www.giveway.co.nz/

[Sis]

Sorry Guys. Got my dates wrong. Wont be seeing you for 2 weeks. Does someone want to pick up the tennis balls?

[nzspokes]

So for this coming week shall we just go for a longer ride then go to the pub?

Ideas on where to go, remember this will be the last ones of daylight savings.

[nzspokes]

My idea for tonight is to meet at the Z station then practise group riding out through Hunua to the coast then up through the back way to Clevdon and to the pub about the normal time. This will be weather permitting.

Let me know if your coming.

[Maakz]

Had a mind to come, but on Agent Orange en route from work. GRIM and wet here in town, so, can someone please text me if SASS is cancelled due to poor weather conditions. BTW yesterdays paper had a write up about a Harley Hearse! Looks rather styly, the guy whose patented the idea is quite a clever fulla. Germano Swiss...i forget..two guesses what i'll order should i krak the lotto this weekend :yes:

[nzspokes]

Not lookin to flash out there now.

[Grasshopperus]

I'm giving it a miss. It's raining good in the CBD at the moment so by the time I get home I won't be in any mood for recreational rain-riding.

[caseye]

Same here , me an Da missus wont be riding tonight.

[nzspokes]

It might clear yet. :blink:

[nzspokes]

I reckon later on it will clear. May head to pub if its lookin better. But the ride is now off. :bye:

[Maakz]

It might clear yet. :blink:

yep, nah, hosing down like nobodies business and drenched from making it home from the city. Wouldn't chanceme luck in this weather mate, stay in have a cuppa. Bumma...i do look forward to Wed night SASS. Damn. Ulybot & Sis enjoy ur 'wharaunga' ur journey South, travel safe and journey well SASS YODAz. Maybe next week you lot, weather permitting.

[Maakz]

FYI ma peoples, am currently trialing a 2011 GT250N...totally freakin awesome. Nimble, quick, lightweight and Maakz friendly. I can see their appeal. Diff riding position and compact front consol had me temporarily vexed but sweet commute and highway blatts once i got ma comfy on. Only thing annoying, kill swith position and wind factor. Luv the purrrr...

[blue rider]

FYI ma peoples, am currently trialing a 2011 GT250N...totally freakin awesome. Nimble, quick, lightweight and Maakz friendly. I can see their appeal. Diff riding position and compact front consol had me temporarily vexed but sweet commute and highway blatts once i got ma comfy on. Only thing annoying, kill swith position and wind factor. Luv the purrrr...

and why would you do such a thing?

[nzspokes]

FYI ma peoples, am currently trialing a 2011 GT250N...totally freakin awesome. Nimble, quick, lightweight and Maakz friendly. I can see their appeal. Diff riding position and compact front consol had me temporarily vexed but sweet commute and highway blatts once i got ma comfy on. Only thing annoying, kill swith position and wind factor. Luv the purrrr...

Have you sat on one? Really tight leg position. I like me CBX still for town, ride it once a week to go get my kids. It beats the Ninja for round town hands down. So easy to split on. I think for commuting 250 is fine.

Are you becoming a sport bike rider Maggie? You will be getting your knee down soon......:shifty:

[Maakz]

Yeap, make that kill switch...and oh, i was offered it for a couple days so decided what the hang and took up the offer. Have wanted to try one out and see how it compares, oh i'm def a cruiser kinda girl but gotta exercise the feminine perogative to switch it up now and then. Quite taken with the GT and felt the need to understand the differences between bikes more, understand the perspective other riders get as they ride and the mechanics of the ride/how the bike handles under varied conditions. My brain meanders are beginning to manifest themselves; when i start overthinking, crazy $hit happens...not buying a new entry level bike...don't worry Black Bird.lol;) Luv A.O & MY. Spokey, i've had one for the day but give it back tommorrow, AOs great round town, must say the GTs better to split on, leg positions not as bad as i thought it would be. Adapted to it well, but am a bit short on it, tippy toes..NOT a chance i'm turning to the dark side, i'm def a CRUISER admirer an avowed rider. OMG i didn't realise motu was code for fingers, that's not the emoticon i was goin for, how rude!:Oops:

[nzspokes]

Yeap, make that kill switch...and oh, i was offered it for a couple days so decided what the hang and took up the offer. Have wanted to try one out and see how it compares, oh i'm def a cruiser kinda girl but gotta exercise the feminine perogative to switch it up now and then. Quite taken with the GT and felt the need to understand the differences between bikes more, understand the perspective other riders get as they ride and the mechanics of the ride/how the bike handles under varied conditions. My brain meanders are beginning to manifest themselves; when i start overthinking, crazy $hit happens...not buying a new entry level bike...don't worry Black Bird.lol;) Luv A.O & MY. Spokey, i've had one for the day but give it back tommorrow, AOs great round town, must say the GTs better to split on, leg positions not as bad as i thought it would be. Adapted to it well, but am a bit short on it, tippy toes..NOT a chance i'm turning to the dark side, i'm def a CRUISER admirer an avowed rider. OMG i didn't realise motu was code for fingers, that's not the emoticon i was goin for, how rude!:Oops:

You can get lowering kits for the GT250s, but why get a 250 when they do a 650........

[Maakz]

MMMmmmmm When i get the HD paid off maybe...that's if i don't get side tracked by the Trumpy Bonnie Am. But yeah, the 650 would be a great town runner, might consider a cheapy later on down the track, AO will eventually retire...or expire...

[nzspokes]

MMMmmmmm When i get the HD paid off maybe...that's if i don't get side tracked by the Trumpy Bonnie Am. But yeah, the 650 would be a great town runner, might consider a cheapy later on down the track, AO will eventually retire...or expire...

CB1300 or GSX1400 will be me one day. Maybe a Harley for SASS cruiser club nights. :yes:

[Grasshopperus]

Damn it Magz, just sell AO ASAP eh. There's nothing wrong with that bike but you just don't need it anymore, also you're in danger of becoming a collector.

If you wanna go the sprotsbike path then maybe buy Howard's ZX12R. I'd buy it but I can't afford the $1000 pricetag that he's angling for ;)

[nzspokes]

I'd buy it but I can't afford the $1000 pricetag that he's angling for ;)


$1000? Ill take it. :woohoo:

Ive been stalking this, http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-408203734.htm

But love my Ninja.

[nzspokes]

Im not gunna make it this week but may make the pub. Got parent teacher interviews. Wonder if ive been bad?:confused:

[Maakz]

Hey y'all, not gonna make it tonight either, have to work late-SORRY...MY and i will be absent this week...we are currently in town trying to evade the parking wardens and numnut security peoples. So hard to find a park where ya won't be harrassed or where ur ride stays exactly how ya left it. :scooter:

[Tigadee]

...also you're in danger of becoming a collector.

...I'd buy it but I can't afford the $1000 pricetag that he's angling for ;)

And who's in danger of becoming a collector, again? :laugh:

Maakz - GT250N's fairly nice but personally I found it too tight for leg space (but I'm a tall fella anyway) and it felt a bit gutless (though the one I tried was an old one). Maybe come Oct if and when LAMS comes into effect, you and I can pick up a 250 naked sports for cheap... :blip:

NZspokes - Sorry didn't let you know sooner I wasn't gonna make it tonight. Youngest girl's birthday today...:woohoo:

[nzspokes]

I wasnt there anyway, at kids thing. Next week we will be back.

In the dark. :confused:

[Tigadee]

Got parent teacher interviews. Wonder if ive been bad?:confused:

Wouldn't be surprised...


$1000? Ill take it.

The 1000 was this one:
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p39/lil_dube/2010-07-31155615.jpg


Ive been stalking this, http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-408203734.htm

Hows about this one?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-461863242.htm

[nzspokes]

Hows about this one?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-461863242.htm

Thats my dream bike. :love:

[aws]

First free Weds night in ages - and what a perfect night for a ride!:woohoo: Thought I'd be there on time, but no-one there at 6:50:wait:. Went for a short solo - left a few cobwebs behind. No one at Manukau either, nor the pub. Would have thought there would have been at least one other rider out tonight:scratch: - especially since it's the last ride of the summer (since daylight saving finishes this weekend). Ahh well - maybe next time...

[Maakz]

Collecting, sounds like someone tall we all know? GT was a 2011, i've only ridden cruisers so was way different for me. Compared to the braking on my hyo the GT felt more response for less effort, which surprised me...was dubious about squishing ma derriere in there but fit the wee black work horse no probs BUT wish i was taller. I'll come shopping with ya on collecting expedition Tigadee, awww birthday for the lil ones-sweet. AWS-yup, been mighty fine riding weather all week, bummer nobody turned up.

[Sis]

We are back home, after 4060 kms around some fo the South Island roads.

And I have come back with an extra - cold!
But I will be there tomorrow night

[nzspokes]

Im in, as always.

[RocknRolla]

I think I am in!

[D3ADLYTuna]

so how many people usually turn up to this thing?

[Sis]

Anything thing from none to all

We are not a large group, just enough for a good old chat. And get some riding in somewhere.

[Tigadee]

Beautiful if somewhat muggy night! Great company again, sorry I was late but had a prior engagement. Still, beta late than neva...

[Maakz]

Wed was a good night pootle for me on AO, as always..company was good and -Здравствуйте to ANTON our new Russian SASSian!!!! Add us as ur friends on KB Anton. Pretty nippy on his Kawa is our Ruski.

ALSO today i found out the lense fixtures the numnut pried of MY last week retail for $66 a pair, i got replacements this arvo from AMPS Khyber Pass. Man alive..will choke the next fooka i spring helping themselves to freebies at my expense. That's why i run round on AO esp when in the CBD or leaving lady mover unattended for longish periods.

Hmmm also wanna say-HAVE a GREAT Lent with those who matter and SAFE journeys wherever you sojourn this weekend.:mellow::mellow:

[blue rider]

this is what i did yesterday.....Makz did help btw.

i purchased a bike and will now be on instant noodles for the rest of the year.

still nursing my wrists, but with a couple of painkiller am finally riding again.... twas time.

[nzspokes]

this is what i did yesterday.....Makz did help btw.

i purchased a bike and will now be on instant noodles for the rest of the year.

still nursing my wrists, but with a couple of painkiller am finally riding again.... twas time.

Need a side on photo please. :eek:

Of the bike, ive seen you before. :bleh:

[nzspokes]

Few ideas here for our carpark training. :woohoo:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PonKeBVyABI&feature=player_embedded

[xXGIBBOXx]

lol keen as to give that a go on whos bike tho ? dont think the gsx has the ball to do that :facepalm: but keen as for something .

[blue rider]

i'd rather stay traditional....really....:blink:

[nzspokes]

The weathers getting better. :blink:

[Sis]

Not here, it isn't

I calling it off for tonight

[nzspokes]

Rain radar shows it clearing. :eek5:

[blue rider]

Not here, it isn't

I calling it off for tonight

i "like" it if this were FB, but it isn't......

[blue rider]

Rain radar shows it clearing. :eek5:

rob, its always clearing up somewhere.....in general somewhere else....

better stay put, eat chocolate and watch telly.....i have been doing it the whole day....:violin:

[Tigadee]

this is what i did yesterday.....Makz did help btw.
i purchased a bike and will now be on instant noodles for the rest of the year.

More photos of the bike, or it never happened... :whistle:


still nursing my wrists, but with a couple of painkiller am finally riding again.... twas time.

What? What happened? :scratch:

[blue rider]

More photos of the bike, or it never happened... :whistle:



What? What happened? :scratch:

photos will come when bike moves in with me and the cat...

wrist also called OOS = occupational overuse syndrome = to much effn work, employ another person...


but, was run over yesterday by car driver who did not see me standing in front of him at the give way sign. I was to the left, and he looked to the right while going left.

bike well we see, i have nasty scratch and bruise but nothing else....leathers they protect you they do. the drugs are good, however as per the side effects they warn of munchies....i have run out of sweet stuff to eat...dang.....

[Tigadee]

Few ideas here for our carpark training.

:eek5: Uhhhh sure, I can do that... after a million hours training...


the drugs are good, however as per the side effects they warn of munchies....

Better than the runs... Glad to hear you're more or less intact!

[blue rider]

:eek5: Uhhhh sure, I can do that... after a million hours training...



Better than the runs... Glad to hear you're more or less intact!

the....:sick: i would never elaborate on those publicly...never.

however after eating all the chips, and going into my chocolate making raw materials, i am worried. especially if at about 3.45 in the morning i wake up and all i want to do is raid the fridge.
i am embracing my future round self, but a midnight raid on the food pantry is not good.

[RocknRolla]

the....:sick: i would never elaborate on those publicly...never.

however after eating all the chips, and going into my chocolate making raw materials, i am worried. especially if at about 3.45 in the morning i wake up and all i want to do is raid the fridge.
i am embracing my future round self, but a midnight raid on the food pantry is not good.

Enjoy:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4zw99VsoMA

[blue rider]

Enjoy:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4zw99VsoMA

sorry but i cook from scratch, the only things that come out of cans in my house are beans, chickpeas and the likes.

I am a proud Food Purist....and still have a long way to go to be that round :yes:

[Tigadee]

I am a proud Food Purist....and still have a long way to go to be that round :yes:

Besides, she'll eat you first before you ever get to her size...:no: