South Auckland Street Skills

[nzspokes]

Hands up whos coming along.......

[Sis]

I am planning on being there

[Tigadee]

I can only make it to the 2nd half, got a dinner appointment...

[nzspokes]

I can only make it to the 2nd half, got a dinner appointment...

Bringing a doggy bag for us?

[Tigadee]

Nah, just the usual chips at the pub... Maybe we'll try something new today, aye? At the Irish-Indian pub?

[nzspokes]

I have a cunning new car park drill that came from a real life incident i had this week. :devil2:

[Tigadee]

:confused: Wheelie while doing the slalom?

Anyway, good drills, good company and good pub after, as always. My BHS instructor Trevor would be happy I'm able to handle the slalom without hesitation now! :woohoo:

Good to see two new faces there too...

[xXGIBBOXx]

Shot guys were a good ride and play in the car park . catch you all next week , will get tea before next time and have a beer :drinkup:

[Grasshopperus]

Should be able to make it next week

[Maakz]

Next Weds ANZAC day guys??
Was good to see some new faces on Weds, good O.
Just checking, everyone at SASS accounted for, early morn smash in Manix this morn, biker totalled by car travelling wrong way at speed round motorway/Redoubt Rd?:no:

[Tigadee]

Just checking, everyone at SASS accounted for, early morn smash in Manix this morn, biker totalled by car travelling wrong way at speed round motorway/Redoubt Rd?

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/148951-Motorcyclist-struck-head-on-By-Car-travelling-wrong-way-down-motorway

Yeah, pretty gruesome. Sad...:no:

[caseye]

Sounding off guys, me and ratbag both accounted for, Ratbags bike in do shop, still!
The bum wipe that drove that car should have their leg amputated without any anassetic, oh and a bloody great blow to the head with a hammer just so he gets a bit of what he/she has dished out this morning. An eye for an eye? why the hell not.

[xXGIBBOXx]

Hard core man to pull ya self to the side of the road , but the dick driving will get off the law is shit house for kind of thing :mad:

[Maakz]

Relieved to hear it Caseye. Awww man alive-poor bugga that copped it, hope they're really taking care of em in MM Hosp and eventually gets a good prosthy. NZs tool small, think they'll catch the death proof wannabe, i'd like to think they'd hand themselves in, dearly hope to read they weren't a drunk driver or anyone i know. Very sad business, aghast that they gapped it-would weigh heavily on my conscience. Yeap, riders a hard bastard with a will of fookn steel mate-balls of titanium. Too many drivers with insufficient driving skills, an ego problem and shitty mentality out there esp out south. Beware the back straights of Clevedon Papakura near where the roadworks cones are before ya hit Ardmore turn off..prayers for the maimed rider and their family..

[xXGIBBOXx]

The driver , drunk hit a tree abit later and ko himself . not kama just yet but its a start

[nzspokes]

Ive heard mention it was a Burgman that got hit but thats from a non rider.

Re ANZAC day SASS, it will be at the normal time due to Sis coming back for it.

Although I may be doing a big celebration ride during the day. :confused:

[Maakz]

Well, i plan on being there at SASS...and weather permitting, will be out there tiki touring on ANZAC day. AND Spokey, i expect an announcement on our thread when u do the biz so we can offer up sufficient salutations. :niceone: likewise blue when the time comes. Be safe out there peoples and hava great weekend...watching the ANZAC test mmmm the boys look ta have some gumption and fire this time round, LOVE IT! Hoorah Isacc Luke. :msn-wink:

[funrunna]

Was great to see some SASS riders out today. Hope to get a long to a Wednesday night again soon (can't make the Anzac one) - looking forward to seeing/hearing MY again although AO is ok too :msn-wink:

[Maakz]

Jah, was great seeing ya stranger aka funrunna, i'd know that street triple anywhere! Yeah, you def will be seeing MY funsies-count on it. AO likes the occasional pootle, she was the easier less scare myself shirtless option. Oh ha, went for lunch break near work and this dude round the corner has an 883 HD chopped sporty, hard lookin fulla looked the business, anyhoo he was in the back alley tryna start his machine...he'd forgotten the kick stand and was having a hardtime getting going. And cos the machine was quite cool, there was a gaggle of peops watching him-poor dude. Glad to know i'm not the only one who has noodle moments. Minty anyone?

[blue rider]

Ive heard mention it was a Burgman that got hit but thats from a non rider.

Re ANZAC day SASS, it will be at the normal time due to Sis coming back for it.

Although I may be doing a big celebration ride during the day. :confused:


ahem, if yes you should.

how is daisy?

[nzspokes]

ahem, if yes you should.

how is daisy?

Daisy is nervous.

So nervous her tail light stopped today. <_<

New bulb sorted that. Not a nice thing to do the day before.....

[Tigadee]

how is daisy?

Daisy? :scratch:


scare myself shirtless option.

Oh! Don't tease! :whistle:

[nzspokes]

Daisy? :scratch:



:facepalm:

[funrunna]

Although I may be doing a big celebration ride during the day. :confused:

All the best for the test :niceone:

[Tigadee]

:woohoo: Congrats to the latest KBer to attain his 6F this morning! :banana:

Way to go, NZspokes!

[blue rider]

yes Mr. Spokes....congrats..

and please make sure Daisy is appropriatly functioning.....

Daisy :devil2:

[Maakz]

yes blue um only teasing...way to go Spokey!!!! Roll on the next lot soon to be following...woop WOOP!!!:niceone::niceone::niceone::

[nzspokes]

Daisy performed well today.

I can now ride when i want.

[Glowerss]

Nice! Congratulations on being legal :D

[funrunna]

I can now ride when i want.

and just as importantly, what you want!! Well done.

[blue rider]

Daisy performed well today.

I can now ride when i want.

i can agree to the good behavior of daisy! :bleh:

[nzspokes]

and just as importantly, what you want!! Well done.

I think Holeshot have a Busa with my name on it, wonder if they are open tomorrow.

[nzspokes]

Any new riders thinking of coming along and want to be picked up, PM me. Tonight will be a good one to start at as there wont be much traffic getting to it. I can also escort home if wanted.

[Glowerss]

Looking forward to it tonight! It's looking like an awesome day/night out.

[nzspokes]

Looking forward to it tonight! It's looking like an awesome day/night out.

Sweet, you should meet up with Brian and convoy in. For that matter if you do I will come out and meet ya.

Only done 300ks today.:niceone:

[Sis]

Great to catch up with a few not so familiar faces tonight.

[Maakz]

mmm, good SASS night-nice to see some familiar faces and the legendary Gremlin who graced us with his presence (tricked out bike to boot) lol..Chicago and Palmy kudos to seeing uz back. Gapped it pretty quick, had to get home for the second half of the warriors game.

[Tigadee]

Gapped it pretty quick, had to get home for the second half of the warriors game.

Yeah, you were pretty distracted last night at the pub (trying to catch bits of the game on the big screen)...:rolleyes:

Great to meet the new (for me) and old faces, great skills exercises and great company/laughs at the pub.

[Grasshopperus]

Hola,

Was good to get back into some SASS, been too long. Nice to see the new faces (and bikes).

Catch y'all next week

[Tigadee]

Catch y'all next week

Yes, perhaps a burnout demo or masterclass? :laugh:

[Maakz]

If i'm not at the gas station by the time you fullaz are ready to ride then i won't make SASS-work is a mofo this week. I:angry:f i'm not beat then i may be able to make the car park, but don't count on me coming. :no:Have a good SASS y'all.

[nzspokes]

I shall be in attendance.

[Grasshopperus]

Sorry all, can't make it tonight. The wife pulled the ol' "I want to go to the gym tonight. You wouldn't want me to get fat would you?" trick today. What the hell could I do.

[Glowerss]

I won't be making it either =( Got called in to stay at work a bit late tonight =(

[Sis]

What a shame.
Will miss you

Howard is coming tonight and now that his wrists have healed, he has found the joys of the zx again.

[nzspokes]

Better wrap up. Shes a bit cold out.

[nzspokes]

I won't be making it either =( Got called in to stay at work a bit late tonight =(

You can still come to the pub!!

[caseye]

Sadly Ratbags bike. though completely refurbished at the bike shop wasn't ready to hit the road as there was the minor issue of repairing some pretty major rusty bits here an there. All done now though.
So with any luck we should both be back with SASS next Wednesday.
Be prepared, you are going to be surprised.

[nzspokes]

Be prepared, you are going to be surprised.

Your coming naked? :shit:

[caseye]

LOL coming? in a manner of speaking, yes. Niked! Hell No, enough freak shows out there without doing that to ya'all.

[Maakz]

Hey folks, advance notice-urs truly won't make it to SASS this week..works basing me in Rotovegas for the week. Ho hum. Tigadee, how u doing buddy? :mellow:

[xXGIBBOXx]

Hey guys , i wont be there this week going to put lights on my bike . and yay got home dry as tonight :Punk: go my new wets catch ya next week may go for a ride on sunday if its not raining to there and back :laugh:

[nzspokes]

Hey guys , i wont be there this week going to put lights on my bike . and yay got home dry as tonight :Punk: go my new wets catch ya next week may go for a ride on sunday if its not raining to there and back :laugh:

I could be up for a Sunday ride, let me know when and where your going.

[nzspokes]

If weather not horrid i will be there.

[Tigadee]

Tigadee, how u doing buddy?

Hey Maakz - Foot's better now, thanks. X-rays confirm no broken bones, just crushed tendon and such. They gave me painkillers for a week but the pain was mostly gone after a couple of days - just very tender now. Nasty stuff, that Voltaren, so I was glad to be off it ASAP.

Hobbling almost at walking speed now. I can ride my bike, so will be there at SASS tonight. :headbang:

[Glowerss]

Reckon I should be along on the new bike tonight for the parking lot stuff and maybe a bit of pub afterwards so long as the weather doesn't turn into a ruddy monsoon like it did last night :laugh:

[Sis]

If the weather is like last night, we skip everything and go straight to the pub.

So if there is no one at the car park, try the pub.

[Tigadee]

OK if I have a head start and wait for you at the pub? LOL J/K

[MikeD400]

Nzspokes and i have been at the pub since 5.30! Weather looks poo.:drinknsin

[blue rider]

my bike is still not back.......:crybaby:

maybe next week? I like the idea of pup straight after work.

[nzspokes]

Just so everybody knows. Brians bike does have 6 speeds.

[Tigadee]

Apparently some pathetic serial number like "1N23456" is supposed to let me know that! :weird: Must be Japanese Engrish!

[Maakz]

Hey gang, sup. Glad to read of speedy semi recovery Tigadee. Had ta KRAK up at the Engrish com, hehehehe talkabout Kumara fresh! Hmmm i had ta drive to Rotovegas in the monsoon and wondered about uz and SASS-ok, so pub time when weathers POO. Awsum. Hope the weather perks up this weekend, serious withdrawl symptoms. Hated Rotovegas smell and the fact that my hotel bathroom only had one water temperature, really really HOT-not good...broiled mari.LOL...Tigadee, so totally know whatcha mean bout voltaren, nurofen has a similar affect on me.

[Tigadee]

Hey girl, hope to catch you Wednesday night at SASS. Well, at least you're not kraking up about my ignorance of how many gears my bike has. :confused:

Honestly, it just doesn't feel like it has that many! I must need a faster bike! :eek:

Good old panadol, that staple of paranoids and parents everywhere for ails of any kind. :niceone:

That or a big shot of whiskey: My theory is based on the fact alcohol is used as an antiseptic, and when we're sick, germs in our body travel around in our blood stream. Soooo... when we drink, alcohol enters our blood stream and travels all around our body, thereby effectively neutralising any bugs in our system. Also helps us sleep and look better too. :blip:

[caseye]

Three months of no riding for this kid. Broke leg in three places last Monday, no not an me coal burner, tripped and feel, so mundane, yet so much pain. Ratbag should b joining you all though as shes now upwardly mobile once more.

[Tigadee]

"Doctor, will he be able to dance again?" :no:


Ratbag should b joining you all though as shes now upwardly mobile once more.

Cool! :woohoo: Should check out the Harley-like paint job and pipes on her bike!

[nzspokes]

Three months of no riding for this kid. Broke leg in three places last Monday, no not an me coal burner, tripped and feel, so mundane, yet so much pain. Ratbag should b joining you all though as shes now upwardly mobile once more.

Jezz, thats tough mate. My mum did that but ruined her ankle. Hope you feel better soon.

Maybe time to hand polish a lot of parts on the bike?

[Maakz]

Gees Caseye-don't do things by halves aye..3 places? Far out. Mundane stuff, Murphys law ay. Get better soon mate.:(

[nzspokes]

hey Brian, how many gears has your bike got? :laugh:

[Tigadee]

:( Not sure, still trying to decipher what that serial number "1N23456" is for...



<_< Smart arse...

[nzspokes]

Hope the weather gets better, or we have just have to go to the pub......

[Tigadee]

, or we have just have to go to the pub......

:woohoo: Beer and hot chips! :woohoo:

[nzspokes]

Are we riding or going straight to the pub?

[Sis]

You guys can go straight to the pub.
I am not coming out tonight.:no:

Caseye -sad to hear about your leg ....but you will be able to join in on pub nights.

[nzspokes]

Cool, anybody going to come to the pub?

[nzspokes]

Maybe if we go about 8?

[Glowerss]

Stuck at work untill 10 tonight, so I'm definitely out =( Weathers looking too shit anyway! Despite the fact I have to ride in it from the north shore back out west :laugh:

[nzspokes]

Im gunna be a girly man and take the car to the pub.

[xXGIBBOXx]

Lol just worked out how to get K B on my phone :) at the meet point having tea ,oh well next week yeah ? Have a beer for me all who go to the pub , hopefully we don't have the rain next week .lol

[Tigadee]

No rain when I went to the pub but shit, it was windy!

Bike was moved around the lane so many times and I was leaning without cornering! :banana:

Thank God for the new wind shield on the Venox, made a real difference for my upper body and lower back while on the motorway...

[Maakz]

Hahaha, ur funny as. Yep, did wonder when ya left the local, if u were gonna get battered by the wind. I totally wimped out, and left the bike at home.

[nzspokes]

Sounds like ive entrapped another newbie for this week. Another coming from Glen Eden. Bwahahahahaha

Hope the weather plays ball this week.

Good luck to Brian for tomorrow and his 6R test. He has stories to tell this week about weekend motorcycle antics, maybe he found the missing mystical 6th gear........:laugh:

[Maakz]

Mwahahaha Machiavelli..what is it with you and newbs eh? Jah, i hope weather isn't crappy..but boy is she crisp out these days. Good luc for tomorrow Brian, givit a crack mate. Keen to hear some hilarious riding stories.

[nzspokes]

I ended up doin the Fat Bikers ride yesterday. Twas bloody freezing in the rain. Good fun ride though.

[Tigadee]

Well, I made it through my 6R without a hitch (except for the first quarter when they pulled me over and said I was going too slow! That and I should stick to the right-tyre track of the lane more often).

Marks given for consistent mirror checks, indication, stopping with both legs down, and hazard ID (including watching out for/staring at potential hazards during the non-hazard ID section of the test). Funny though, there were three testers who came along, one senior and two junior/trainees, imagine my surprise! :blink:

And they made me do a total of FOUR (well-executed IMHO :whistle: ) U-turns! (They must have liked my u-turns! :bleh:)

Just 35-40 mins and we were done... :woohoo:

[caseye]

Good work Tig, now then, take some time going for that slightly bigger bike.

[nzspokes]

Good work Tig, now then, take some time going for that slightly bigger bike.

hes already getting a Busa.....

[Tigadee]

hes already getting a Bus.....

Fixed that fer ya...

[Maakz]

Two thumbs up Tig-well done buddy. Are u for real about the Busa? OR are u still looking?

[nzspokes]

Two thumbs up Tig-well done buddy. Are u for real about the Busa? OR are u still looking?

Nah I was kidding. He does have other stories to tell though......

Looks like we will have a couple more newbies tomorrow.

[Tigadee]

Awesome! See you guys and gals there!

[blue rider]

as i have a roadworthy bike again i could join the fun....were does the family meet? and most importantly will i find the meeting place....?

[nzspokes]

as i have a roadworthy bike again i could join the fun....were does the family meet? and most importantly will i find the meeting place....?

The Z station, same as before.

[nzspokes]

So whos coming? weather looks mint!!

[Tigadee]

I'll be there...

[blue rider]

The Z station, same as before.

what was that i heard about the pup at 5:30? only for the special ones?

z station it is, what time?

[nzspokes]

what was that i heard about the pup at 5:30? only for the special ones?

z station it is, what time?

6.45 for 7 kick off.

Last pub adventure was a one off.

looks like we have a few coming tonight.

[Maakz]

Really enjoyed the group fang round the foggy back blocks to Maraetai. Needed a good blat but sheesh, chilly as these days, brrrrr . Nice to see some old faces there and BIG welcome to our new member Richard, hope to see ya next week - tell ur buddy we're a harley friendly bunch. Hardcase night, lotsa mocking of MY, HDs and my frilly floral dress. LOVE IT> Tig, try not to tempt fate buddy. Spokey, that is some scary sheeat that happened tonight-good reaction though. Was tracking uz in my mirrors, one moment it was just the bikes then 2 moons closed in fast-figured that was the same van that got right up my ass at one point shortly after, thus separating us. Anyways-alls well that ends well, but relieved. Heres to next week.

[Tigadee]

:wacko: Uhhh, thanks Maakz. I'll do me best...:sweatdrop

[xXGIBBOXx]

Hey hey whos up for a ride in the morning , need to give my girl a wash , so may as well go for a ride first " blow some of the dirt off " :headbang::headbang::headbang:

[nzspokes]

Hey hey whos up for a ride in the morning , need to give my girl a wash , so may as well go for a ride first " blow some of the dirt off " :headbang::headbang::headbang:

I would but have me kids tomorrow.

[xXGIBBOXx]

And the dick of the day goes to......... Me ! did a load of washing ,couldnt find my bike jeans doh on the line with your work clothes dick :facepalm: try again sunday i think :killingme

[Tigadee]

Have fun! Looks like rain in the afternoon, so take advantage of the clear [likely] morning.

[nzspokes]

Im gunna practice wheelies tomorrow.:cool:

[blue rider]

:
Im gunna practice wheelies tomorrow.:cool:

:weird::Oi::spanking::facepalm:

[nzspokes]

:

:weird::Oi::spanking::facepalm:

In my motocross bike in the forest.

[blue rider]

In my motocross bike in the forest.
ok then....:devil2:

[Maha]

In my motocross bike in the forest.

In your motocross bike?..:rolleyes:
We tried time and time to get Foghorn to stop saying ''when you drive your bike''..:killingme

[nzspokes]

In your motocross bike?..:rolleyes:
We tried time and time to get Foghorn to stop saying ''when you drive your bike''..:killingme

Fair go it was after 11 last night. :msn-wink:

Bloody great day today. If youve never ridden a trail bike, try it.

Im a wee bit tired.

[Maakz]

Hmmmm Spokey 'In' ur bike and in the forest...bitta kink buddy? :lol: LOL sorry sorry couldn't resist a trip to the cognitive gutter. :weird: xXG...sorry mate, took off for an early morning blat on Sat to Kaiaua, bloody fog was eerie and slow to lift, the roads were also dewy and in parts covered in cow slurry, oddly enough lots of cars on the road at 8 in the morn...didn't know cattle truck spray stung (visor was up when it passed and the vortex struck) anyhow, nice fang out those ways all considering. (muck aside). Gentle pootle to blow out the annoyance at coming to the conclusion that i have a luggage problem. :brick: Back lights are custom so inhibit bags and sissyback/rack/rigid mounts being put on at relative standard costs - will also mean i'll have to compromise MYs lines, thus causing ma wee sitch. :( Damnation. Any thoughts? Am currently perusing vikingbags site to see if smaller bags may work. :scratch::scratch::

[Tigadee]

Backseat bag instead perhaps? And a tank bag?

[xXGIBBOXx]

How bout a little trailer , in matching colours of course :msn-wink: I wont be on the ride this week , got my bro in laws 30th party have a good ride peoples :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

[nzspokes]

Well it will be a slow ride as I learn to ride all over again.

[nzspokes]

I shall be there. Doing riding course this afternoon. Big day.

see you all there.

[Tigadee]

Will be there tonight - will try darnedest to make it for the full session.

[caseye]

Tell me wife shes going tonight too will ya she'd enjoy a quiet ride for a change.Ya like her Nice Gay as Nonda?

[Tigadee]

Nice-looking pipes...

But the colour's so... so... gurly! :rolleyes:

[Sis]

Have fun tonight.
Sorry but I wont be there
My sister is in town and we have alot to catch up on
Hope to be there next week

[Maakz]

Yeah, i'll be there-i wanna see the Bandi..gay NONDA? Exceedingly well presented and colour co ordinated machine with a slight swish maybe..lol..i have a gurly sparkly bike and a burning yin to colour co ordinate. CHIKZ eh..

[Tigadee]

I won't make the ride, got some chores. Meet you guys at the car park at 8pm. If any of you see Spokes, let him know, aye? I left my phone at the office...

[caseye]

Well, while she did not make the ride she has just headed off to the car park. Hope you get to see the gay as Nonda there Maakz , I'd like to know , what you think.
Remember it's dark and that during the daytime and with a bit of SUN around she really does come alive and exhibits at least three distinct colours.

[Maakz]

Well yuss, had the chance to check out the new mint NONDA replete with new paint jobby..albeit under lights outside watering hole..hmmm-apple red, tinge of sunset orange with a hint of mauve sheen and gloss. Nice..and i like the witchy decal on the tank, but the wings? Guess it distinguishes it from the others. A 'rejuvenated' NONDA, quite styly if i may say so. Guys are aghast at my obsession with colour; btw SPOKES i like the deep cherry colour of the Bandi, you look comfy on the new ride.

[nzspokes]

Big day today, did a confident course, saw Dad, saw kids and did SASS. Good way to spend my birthday.:banana:

[Tigadee]

AND a set of new gloves to replace the ones you lost! Don't forget that!:spanking:

Anyway, happy birthday, mate! :drinknsin


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hHZqlvG9dY&feature=player_detailpage

[Mplant]

Is there anyone going this wednesday? I would like to go.

[nzspokes]

Is there anyone going this wednesday? I would like to go.

Yup, as long as its not very bad weather we go.

[Mplant]

Yup, as long as its not very bad weather we go.

Cool! See you at the shell! Hopefully it wont be pouring down :)

[nzspokes]

Forecast is lookin average at this stage. I may be rockin a cruiser depending if my bikes ready or not.

[nzspokes]

For the newer riders, I recommend this ride happening late November. I did it last year, very good trip and very learner friendly. Old thread but details of new ride on last page.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/141753-Learner-Ride-to-Cape-Reinga-%2820-November%29?p=1130336004#post1130336004

[nzspokes]

Another ride this weekend, still being decided on sat/sun but a heads up on it. Maha runs a great learner friendly ride. :cool:

Basic details below, note may now be the 10th. Will let you know.

This Saturday being the 9th.
Tasman to the Pacific.

Leaving Muriwai beach carpark at 10:30am.
Lunch will be at Mangawhai Tavern.
Normal Ride Rules apply = no fucking about.
Legal pace to be used....learner friendly.

[nzspokes]

Weather lookin ok at the moment.

[Grasshopperus]

Hi guys, going to have to bail again. Will make it sometime this month

[nzspokes]

Still lookin ok......

Whos coming?

[Sis]

Sorry butI am bailing out too

Hopefully catch you next week

[nzspokes]

Well I will go to start and see who turns up.

[nzspokes]

We went, we rode, we got very wet. :baby:

For those that came, this is the link to the thread with this weekends ride in it. Starts at page 11, http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/108877-W-A-R-T/page11

[nzspokes]

The weekend ride is on Sunday 10th. :banana:

So I can attend. So I will lead up to the start if wanted so suggest a meet point you guys can make it to. Leave down south probably at 9.30.

Ride distances below from Maha,

Sth Akl to Muriwai 60 Km
From Muriwai to Mangawhai is 100 Km.
About 120 back to Sth Akl from there..easy going stuff really.

Let me know where you want to meet and if your coming. :headbang:

[Mplant]

I'll be there! Is the Z pump station or BP a good meeting point in takanini?

[blue rider]

if i feel less crappy than i do now i will attend.....


as a fully licensed rider btw.

6F :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

[Tigadee]

Congrats B Rider! :niceone:

[nzspokes]

I'll be there! Is the Z pump station or BP a good meeting point in takanini?

We will say the Z as easy to get out of.

Can of course detour to pick up our Titirangi rider if needed, sorry forgot your name already. old age....

[Tigadee]

old age....

Better get a cruiser then... :p

[Chris_r]

Titirangi rider would be me chris, If its not too far out of your way that would be good. Or could arrange a meeting point en-route?

[nzspokes]

Titirangi rider would be me chris, If its not too far out of your way that would be good. Or could arrange a meeting point en-route?

Sorry Chris, im shit with names.

Im happy to meet, maybe at the Shell at Westgate? Do you know that? Let me know if you can think of a better place.

[nzspokes]

if i feel less crappy than i do now i will attend.....


as a fully licensed rider btw.

6F :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

Thats very cool getting the 6F.:headbang:

Hope the sickness passes very soon.

[xXGIBBOXx]

Keen as , where did you want to meet ?

[nzspokes]

Keen as , where did you want to meet ?

The Z at Takanni (Sass start) at 9.30 then Maybe Shell Westgate at 10 to pick up the westies.

[xXGIBBOXx]

Sounds good :banana:

[Chris_r]

Sorry Chris, im shit with names.

Im happy to meet, maybe at the Shell at Westgate? Do you know that? Let me know if you can think of a better place.

Makes two of us, westgate sounds good. See you sunday

[Maakz]

Yeay soon to be BB rider!!!! Freakn A mate...grats.:niceone: Miharo! :msn-wink:So when you gonna get BB??
Spokey, how did ya find the cruiser?

[nzspokes]

Sounds good :banana:

Which point for you? Just so I know to wait if your running late?

[nzspokes]

Quote from Maha below,

" The Route for Sunday...

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?saddr=...ra=ls&t=m&z=10 "


For the trip home you can either make your own way or tag on with me as I will be doing some fun roads and trying to keep away from highways.

[Mplant]

If you want to go to Lyon over the weekend you might not make it..

Something went wrong in your link spokes.

[nzspokes]

LOL. i did say it was going to be a big ride........

[Tigadee]

Spokey, how did ya find the cruiser?

It suited him just right on account of his old age... :Pokey:

[nzspokes]

It suited him just right on account of his old age... :Pokey:

Well at times the Bandit pretends to be cruiser. :cool:

[nzspokes]

So the guys that are coming on Sunday, this may be the longest you have ridden in one day. So a few tips.

Ride your own ride. If the group is traveling outside your comfort zone, back off. You learn the most traveling at 75% of your limit. Nobody on this ride will give you grief for being to slow.

At stops, get off your bike and walk around a bit if you have time.

Remember to drink water when you can. Not gallons, just enough to stop dehydration.

If your cold and getting colder stop. Put on warmer gear or ask someone for help.

Keep an eye on your fuel. Ride distance will be approximately 260ks. There will be opportunities to refuel.

It is compulsory to have fun. :banana:

Any questions, feel free to ask.

[nzspokes]

Little update, times ive said are leaving times so please turn up 10 mins before. We wont have time to fuel up, have a coffee/ciggy etc at meet points.

As said before we will top up at Waimauku 5 ks from the start of the main ride.

Bring gear for all weather conditions as we may get some rain and cold en-route.

[nzspokes]

Looks like it will be fine tonight. Just wrap up warm.:cold:

Got a couple of ideas for tonight.....

Whos comin?

[Mplant]

Bike was a little reluctant to wake up this morning but I'm in!

[Sis]

See you there, with my heated hand grips :woohoo:

[nzspokes]

See you there, with my heated hand grips :woohoo:

I so want some......

[nzspokes]

Good weekend ride coming up, http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/150540-Shaggy-Wet-Arse-Drippy-Cold-Nose-Ride-%28August-25th-and-26th%29

Learner friendly.:banana:

[Chris_r]

I wont be able to make it tomorrow. nzspokes: I can drop the gloves off later in the week if you need them

[nzspokes]

I wont be able to make it tomorrow. nzspokes: I can drop the gloves off later in the week if you need them

Dont worry about it Chris, just bring them next time you come to Sass. As you can see they are not my favorite ones......

[Mplant]

I'll be out there tonight! C U at the Z

Edit: thou the wheather doesn't look very good for to night...

[Sis]

On a night such as this I think it is only right and proper that we go straight to the pub

See you there

[Mplant]

My pants where still wet this morning...:mad:

[blue rider]

if the weather is good this week i shall come along with ze pretty one.

[Tigadee]

She's a beaut, BR!

[nzspokes]

if the weather is good this week i shall come along with ze pretty one.

Very sexy.

[Mplant]

it looks like it will be wet again tonight..

[nzspokes]

it looks like it will be wet again tonight..

Looks good outside to me.

Whos coming?

[Maakz]

In the frigid wilds of Oamaru, so won't be at SASS tonight. Steam Punk town my lovelies, awsum roads and picturesque old school town. Lovely not to have to negotiate Aukz rat race. Tad on the frozen side, but nice...:2thumbsup

[Maha]

In the frigid wilds of Oamaru, so won't be at SASS tonight. Steam Punk town my lovelies, awsum roads and picturesque old school town. Lovely not to have to negotiate Aukz rat race. Tad on the frozen side, but nice...:2thumbsup

Nice wee town that...one of my Souf'lin favs it is...:2thumbsup
My Daughter went to school there..mind the Pengies...;)

[Mplant]

Looks good outside to me.

Whos coming?

As usual ;)

[Sis]

I think it is a repeat of last week - straight to the pub, where it is warm and dry

[nzspokes]

I think it is a repeat of last week - straight to the pub, where it is warm and dry

Its not raining here?

[nzspokes]

Rain radar seems to think it will be ok. I reckon meet at the Z and see what its like?

[Mplant]

Same time same place? Raindar looks good (for now?)

[nzspokes]

Looks good to me.....

[f2dz]

Nursing the starts of a cold here at the moment so will be a warm night at home for me, but I'm going to try to make it to the next one.

Hope it stays fine for you guys.

[Tigadee]

Catch you guys this evening!:headbang:

[Chris_r]

No more double bookings for me so I'll be there next week

[Sis]

I am going to be in Palmerston North on Wednesday night, showing my brother and family my newish toy.

I plan on being at SASS the followin week though.

Have fun and safe riding

[nzspokes]

I am going to be in Palmerston North on Wednesday night, showing my brother and family my newish toy.

I plan on being at SASS the followin week though.

Have fun and safe riding

Have a great trip!

[Sis]

Thanks, I plan to

[nzspokes]

Ive got some ideas for tomorrows ride, so be there or be square. Weather looks to be good so there will be a short car park session.

[Mplant]

The last SASS for me tonight! I'll be there!

[caseye]

Going somewhere?
Have fun out tonight you lot, looks like it's going to be a cracker.

[nzspokes]

Going somewhere?
Have fun out tonight you lot, looks like it's going to be a cracker.

Hes heading to the SI then home. :wavey:

Will be a good night tonight. I gots plans.....

[Tigadee]

I'm not sure now if I will make it at all, so if not, all the best Martin/Mplant and have a safe trip back to Holland!

[Mplant]

I'm not sure now if I will make it at all, so if not, all the best Martin/Mplant and have a safe trip back to Holland!

Thank you very much Brian! It has been a lot of fun!

[nzspokes]

The ride in August, http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/150540-Shaggy-Wet-Arse-Drippy-Cold-Nose-Ride-%28August-25th-and-26th%29

[nzspokes]

I doubt I will be there tomorrow, have been very ill.

Have fun!

[f2dz]

I doubt I will be there tomorrow, have been very ill.

Have fun!

I'm keen to actually go to one of these tomorrow. How many people usually show up?

I got the feeling that you were the one running everything, judging by all your posts in this thread?

[nzspokes]

I'm keen to actually go to one of these tomorrow. How many people usually show up?

I got the feeling that you were the one running everything, judging by all your posts in this thread?

Its run by Sis, I believe she will be there tomorrow. We get anywhere between 2 to 8. Good size.

I just help out.

[Chris_r]

ususally 4 or 5 of us, I can't come tomorrow am bikeless. I will bring the cage and meet you at the pub, if it is open

[f2dz]

Its run by Sis, I believe she will be there tomorrow. We get anywhere between 2 to 8. Good size.

I just help out.

Oh okay, sounds good then. I'll be there. At the Z in Takanini at 6.45 right?

[blairnz]

Should I successfully get my Warrant of Fitness and registration for my 1998 Honda VFR 800 tomorrow, I'll come and join you all this Wednesday evening.

[Maakz]

Should i make it back from work in time i'll come along as per usual...but if you don't see me or my tractor at the Z station when ur ready to roll then assume i'll meet yous at the watering hole. Sis i'll text ya if plans change. Last ...gasp...our regular watering hole was shut? :wait:

[Donor]

Borrowing a bike, so's I can come have a nosey...

Joy!

[xXGIBBOXx]

Have fun tonight good night for a ride , im a no show done my back in pain killers and a wheat pack is the order for me tonight i think

[Maakz]

GIBBOX Mate-bad luck with the back...yep, alternate the wheat pack with some mild stretching and take some anti inflam, maybe slap on some deep heat and see how ya go. Acupuncture...Movements good, laying up is the worst thing ta do.

Tonights SASS-good to see some new faces, hope to see yous next week or when ya can make it, y'all come back now y'hear!! Anyone else out there, ESPECIALLY learners and those getting back into it-don't be shy, come along...we go for a ride, practice some slow speed skills afterward, enjoy a chinwag and cap it off with a drink/munch at our local watering hole. Aint no exclusivity here-respect the rules-road-ride and each other. Be prepared to give it a go and have a laugh.

Points for tonight-Beware of buslanes and crazed cagers..check ya mirrors constantly, watch whats goin on around ya, anticipate the hazards, scan ur horizon, look where ya wanna go, remember the 5 stages of emergency breaking and relax. See uz next week.

nzspokes-get better soon mon ami.

[blairnz]

Last night was great. Interesting route, lovely people, and good skills practice. A great introduction to South and East Auckland, and a great way to get acquainted with a new bike after a year and a half with no riding.

It was nice to meet you all. Thanks Sis for arranging it so well. Thanks Maakz for the hot chocolate. Thanks Donor for getting a bike and joining us so I didn't turn up not knowing anyone. And it was lovely to meet F2dz and Chris.

See you all in a week or two.

[f2dz]

A lot of fun for my first group ride. Great ride and great people, and learnt a lot too!

Might go back to that road over the weekend with another mate to give it a shot in the daylight.

Will see you all next week hopefully. :)

[Lozza2442]

This is defo still happening every Wednesday? Might have to come next Wednesday!

[nzspokes]

Yes every Wed.

[Maakz]

Yip Lozza...come on over...you know you want to!!!! NIKE that $hit.

[Tigadee]

Hey chaps! Won't be along this Wednesday night. Will be in a classroom with three other bikers and five cagers learning about defensive driving/riding... :yawn:

[Glowerss]

Hey chaps! Won't be along this Wednesday night. Will be in a classroom with three other bikers and five cagers learning about defensive driving/riding... :yawn:

Be sure to ask em what the best way to get yer knee down is! :headbang:

[Tigadee]

Wise ass! LOL

[nzspokes]

Im no longer sick so will be there as long as its not pissing down.

[Sis]

I should be there too.
Will probably grab a bit of (healthy?) dinner at Burger King beforehand

[Tryhard]

I should be there too.
Will probably grab a bit of (healthy?) dinner at Burger King beforehand

Hi Sis glad to see you are still at it. Now u even have that Harley u always talked about. Did you keep the CBR? And have u put neon's on the Harley as-well?

[Tigadee]

Hi Sis glad to see you are still at it. Now u even have that Harley u always talked about. Did you keep the CBR? And have u put neon's on the Harley as-well?

Hey mate, you gonna turn up tomorrow night at SASS? I won't be able to make it as I'll be in class - defensive driving - to cut down my time to sit for 6F...

[nzspokes]

Hoping the weather holds......

[f2dz]

Going to check out a running club after work at 6, so depending on how long that takes and how knackered I am after that, you may or may not see me there tonight. :)

But yea, hope this weather holds regardless. Gonna have to go for a midday blat out to get lunch I think. That sun is too good.

[Glowerss]

If the dodgy weather buggers off, for the first time in ages work is going to let me come out to play. Heres hoping.

[Sis]

The weather is shit here so I reckon straight to the pub tonight.

[Sis]

Hi Sis glad to see you are still at it. Now u even have that Harley u always talked about. Did you keep the CBR? And have u put neon's on the Harley as-well?


Yeah, I have a Harley now. I did a lot of research (as in rides) and ended up with a slightly different model. Price makes the difference. I plan on blinging it some time with orange leds.

I still have the CBR. It is tucked away in the garage. I will be selling it Sept/Oct I think. One careful lady owner ;)

[Tryhard]

Hey mate, you gonna turn up tomorrow night at SASS? I won't be able to make it as I'll be in class - defensive driving - to cut down my time to sit for 6F...

I coach my boys basketball team on Wednesdays.
As the weather gets better I should make the effort.

[Tryhard]

Yeah, I have a Harley now. I did a lot of research (as in rides) and ended up with a slightly different model. Price makes the difference. I plan on blinging it some time with orange leds.

I still have the CBR. It is tucked away in the garage. I will be selling it Sept/Oct I think. One careful lady owner ;)

You should keep her!

[Sis]

You should keep her!



That's a lovely thought but not practical.

In case you haven't kept up with the gossip, I am now single.
I cannot afford to have 2 toys and one has to go.

[Tryhard]

That's a lovely thought but not practical.

In case you haven't kept up with the gossip, I am now single.
I cannot afford to have 2 toys and one has to go.

DAM! didnt see that coming at all. Will have to catch up

[Sis]

I didn't see it coming either.

[nzspokes]

I didnt either.

Hoping the weather holds tomorrow for a morning ride before the storm comes in.

[nzspokes]

Im on for tonight, anybody else?

[Tigadee]

I'll be in my last DD class tonight. After that it's the DD practical, and then sit for my Full! :banana:

Will be along to SASS next week...

[f2dz]

Would've been coming tonight but I just got told by my optometrist that I have a dent in my cornea, so I'll be taking an involuntary break from riding until the weekend. :(

[nzspokes]

Would've been coming tonight but I just got told by my optometrist that I have a dent in my cornea, so I'll be taking an involuntary break from riding until the weekend. :(

How did you do that?

Weathers looking Ok, maybe a little drizzle but I doubt it.

[Maakz]

Gonna pass on tonight-i'm buggered.:yawn:..ride safe.:yes:

[f2dz]

How did you do that?

Weathers looking Ok, maybe a little drizzle but I doubt it.

No idea, started feeling it around Thursday and it got worse and worse over the weekend. Just felt like there was something in my eye.

Ended up riding home last night just to get my bike back home but it was one of the worst pains of my life, like someone constantly sticking a needle in your eye.

So it's the train for me for the rest of the week unfortunately.

[Tigadee]

Ouch! Get well soon, sir!

[f2dz]

Thank you, sir. :)

[blairnz]

No idea, started feeling it around Thursday and it got worse and worse over the weekend. Just felt like there was something in my eye.

Ended up riding home last night just to get my bike back home but it was one of the worst pains of my life, like someone constantly sticking a needle in your eye.

So it's the train for me for the rest of the week unfortunately.

Ouch - you had no eye-dea how that happened? Too much riding with your visor up? Eye hope you feel better really quickly!

[blairnz]

I'll be in my last DD class tonight. After that it's the DD practical, and then sit for my Full! :banana:

Will be along to SASS next week...

Tigadee, did I just buy a large red helmet off Trade Me from you? If so, you should have advertised it on here so you didn't have to pay Trade Me fees. :)

[Tigadee]

Ha! Wuz that you?

Yes, indeed. Didn't know what kind of response there'd be here, so didn't. But you're right, so next time...

[blairnz]

Ha! Wuz that you?

Yes, indeed. Didn't know what kind of response there'd be here, so didn't. But you're right, so next time...

It's a small world. ;) We exchanged emails, but I had my father come around and pick the helmet up since he lives off your road. I still haven't grabbed it off him yet. I might head over and have dinner with them tonight and get it.

I looked here first for a helmet for sale, and while I would have hoped for a large red helmet like the one you had for sale to match my bike, I would have taken any at a good price from the forums so I could get my boyfriend riding on the back of my bike. Turns out I was supporting someone that uses the Kiwi Biker forums anyway, so I'm doubly happy.

[Tigadee]

...I would have taken any at a good price from the forums so I could get my boyfriend riding on the back of my bike.

WELL! That's something refreshingly different! :laugh:


Turns out I was supporting someone that uses the Kiwi Biker forums anyway, so I'm doubly happy.

;)

[f2dz]

Ouch - you had no eye-dea how that happened? Too much riding with your visor up? Eye hope you feel better really quickly!

Eye see what you did there! But not very well at present!

Which one of you is getting the matching helmet though? I thought your silver helmet was pretty cool..

[Maakz]

Heya f2dz -eyeball being hit at speed by grit, bug or seed debris is a dunga! Beware of cattle truck spray to the face and eyes too...stings like tiny pin pricks, so NOT good. blairnz, we talkin cherry red, candy apple red, lollypop red or ruby red? Tig-ya KRAK me up buddy...DD class and 'refreshingly different'...man, thats wordcraft right thur buddy. nzspokes.

[xXGIBBOXx]

Hey all well my back pain came to a head on saturday , yeah love not being able to move with out a wall or wife to lean on :headbang: yeah it was a slipped disk cool aye ? lots for drug (hate to say it , a bit of yoga) could move again with a back brace . jumped on my bike to go home tonight and it didnt start , yeah its got a kick start just kick that over lol No. Wheel it in the back door at work and my boss says help yourself to what you need ( half the reason a like working at repco ) Get a jumppack trythat still no dice . Look up at the bars and THE KILL SWITCH is on . one of the regs at work had said whos is the nice bike outside? bout half an hour before home time , wait till i see him again smart arse:angry2: :killingme
F2dz hope your eye gets better bro thats never fun

[blue rider]

i am chained to the desk it seems, not leaving the darn office before 7, today 8:30...I.am.doing.it.wrong.

but soon i shall hopefully join you guys again for a pootle around the block

[Tigadee]

Hey all well my back pain came to a head on saturday , yeah love not being able to move with out a wall or wife to lean on :headbang: yeah it was a slipped disk cool aye ? lots for drug (hate to say it , a bit of yoga) could move again with a back brace .

Damn! Take care, matey. Sounds awful


Look up at the bars and THE KILL SWITCH is on .

Och laddie! Yer pulling me haggis! :killingme

No shame, mate, happened to me during my first few months owning my bike... :whistle:

Maakz - Hey girl, look forward to catching up with ya and MY.

[blairnz]

Hey all well my back pain came to a head on saturday , yeah love not being able to move with out a wall or wife to lean on :headbang: yeah it was a slipped disk cool aye ? lots for drug (hate to say it , a bit of yoga) could move again with a back brace .

I fractured my spine and put 8 disks out of place crowd surfing at a Metallica concert. It screwed me up for years, and it was by chance that I tried a yoga class at my gym, and for the first time in a decade I found myself without back pain. I did it regularly for a year and it didn't come back. I wish I had been recommended it by a doctor.


jumped on my bike to go home tonight and it didnt start , yeah its got a kick start just kick that over lol No. Wheel it in the back door at work and my boss says help yourself to what you need ( half the reason a like working at repco ) Get a jumppack trythat still no dice . Look up at the bars and THE KILL SWITCH is on . one of the regs at work had said whos is the nice bike outside? bout half an hour before home time , wait till i see him again smart arse:angry2: :killingme

Ah, I'd hate to think how much wasted time and frustration there is if you added all the first year biker's kill switch problems together. It'd be ridiculously high.

[Tigadee]

Ah, I'd hate to think how much wasted time and frustration there is if you added all the first year biker's kill switch problems together. It'd be ridiculously high.

And if KB'd gotten a gold coin donation for every time that happened to a KBers, we'd be having KB sunday BBQs all through summer! :laugh:

[blairnz]

Eye see what you did there! But not very well at present!

Are you feeling any better today?


Which one of you is getting the matching helmet though? I thought your silver helmet was pretty cool..

I tried on the helmet last night when I picked it up from my parents - while enjoying one of their lamb roasts while I was there. It doesn't quite match the bike and doesn't feel as comfortable as my silver helmet (which matched my old silver Suzuki GSXR 600 that was stolen in London last year.) I bought some red gloves off TradeMe too. Since my boyfriend has a motorcycle jacket with a little bit of red on it he can use both of them.

[blairnz]

blairnz, we talkin cherry red, candy apple red, lollypop red or ruby red?

I'll let you be the judge of that. ;)

http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/tq/16/219608416.jpghttp://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/tq/20/219608420.jpg

[blairnz]

WELL! That's something refreshingly different! :laugh: ;)

Different? From the talk that goes on in these forums I thought KiwiBiker was filled with fags. ;)