South Auckland Street Skills

[105db]

There you go I did it, not into forums but s'pose it had to be done sometime:rolleyes:

Nice to meet you all the evening, I enjoyed the ride out, like the relaxed riding style. Interesting conversation alright.......

See you again soon.

[nzspokes]

There you go I did it, not into forums but s'pose it had to be done sometime:rolleyes:

Nice to meet you all the evening, I enjoyed the ride out, like the relaxed riding style. Interesting conversation alright.......

See you again soon.

Dont worry, It goes downhill when Im there.:blink:

Your Chris from Pukekohe? The instructor?

[Juniper]

I finally made it to a SASS night after a bit of a break. :banana:Nice little pootle round the Franklin backblocks then to the watering hole. :clap: Interesting 'conversation' :girlfight: - nice to catch up with longtime asSASSins :niceone: and see a couple new faces.

Haha healthy debate is good for the soul. What's the point in having opinions if you don't voice them. And it's not as fun if people agree with you. So much better when your up against someone who's more articulate and knowledgeable on the topic!!!

Very bumpy road. Thanks for the advice on cornering and breaking/slowing down/not hurting parts of my baby I didn't know existed lol.

[105db]

Dont worry, It goes downhill when Im there.:blink:

Your Chris from Pukekohe? The instructor?


I'm a mechanic.

[nzspokes]

Oh, what did I miss?

[Sis]

Oh, what did I miss?

You missed riding with us!

[nzspokes]

You missed riding with us!

I did but the mission I was one has turned out to be worth the time.

I should be there next week.

[nzspokes]

I'm a mechanic.

Fair enough, I bought some bike parts off trade me from a guy with the same user name who lists himself as an instructor.

Welcome along.

[nzspokes]

Very bumpy road.

Tiz a nice wee loop if you did the one Im thinking of.

[Juniper]

Tiz a nice wee loop if you did the one Im thinking of.

Maybe in the daytime.

[nzspokes]

Maybe in the daytime.

You dont always ride on nice well street lighted streets when riding. It all adds to the flavor. Me, I like rides like that. :shifty:

[Juniper]

You dont always ride on nice well street lighted streets when riding. It all adds to the flavor. Me, I like rides like that. :shifty:

Baby steps for me I think. That was pushing my skill level (or lack thereof).

Was very much a learning curve.

*pun entirely intended* :p

[Maakz]

Suspiria de profundis, longum iter est per praeceptia, experientia docet-autem, imprudentia, inscientia est opinion praeiundicata nunc innupta dextera ab propaganda. Rusty but I think you'll get the gist.

Debate is healthy and having an opinion is an admirable quality. I can see you enjoy provocation and challenge, we're a mixed bunch and are definitely up to talking turkey..but we usually talk shit, catch up and knock sum back at watering holes. Seriousity gets put on the back burner unless its bike talk. However Missy, you come back ya hear, it'll be good for expanding ur horizons and we can work on ur baby steps, cornering and night riding. :niceone:Once you get ur technique right, ur confidence up and are familiar with the roads by night it'll be better and you'll feel more at ease. The repetitive nature of the route helps so that unknown factor is taken out of play and you can concentrate on your riding moves. You'll also get used to the way each of us rides, and will learn to anticipate how each rider fuses adaptation to their bike, with technique and style. We don't ride to race, we're practicing technique and unless you do something totally bizarre and have a brain explosion that puts others at risk, we're not there to judge. :msn-wink:But we are blunt in delivering truths. Forewarned.:headbang:

[nzspokes]

Placet Picas. Picas sortem.

[bosslady]

Man looks like I missed out - I will be there next week for sure!

[Theantidote]

the met forecast for next tuesday is clear skies...not sure till what time as a period of shite weather looks to slicken the roads from wednesday...now if only i can remember what i'd like to do on tuesday night you may see me there.....:scooter:

[Sis]

Looks like we are going tohave to brush up on our Latin too as well as our bike skills :)

[Tigadee]

Essential info for the newbies to SASS:
South Auckland Street Skills or SASS

WHAT: Learning and improving Riding Skills
WHEN: Tuesday Nights
WHERE: Meet at Z (ex-Shell) Service Station, Cnr Great South Road and Taka St, TAKANINI (the one with a Burger King)
WHO: Riders new and old, and anyone getting back into Motorcycling (must be legal & hold a motorcycle license)
WHY:
- Practice essential skills for staying alive on the road.
- Practical help with your riding.
- Fun times with fellow riders, with great stories and discussions.
- Build friendships, solicit advice and pick-up riding tips.

MEET at Z station Takanini (http://www.zenbu.co.nz/entry/1035616-z-takanini) -----------> before 6.55pm

START ride -----------------------------> 7pm

FINISH ride at ex-Manukau City Council car park (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?hl=en&sugexp=les;&pq=z+station+takanini&cp=16&gs_id=1s&xhr=t&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&bpcl=38897761&biw=1400&bih=966&wrapid=tljp1353894501071030&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=manukau+city+council&fb=1&gl=nz&hq=manukau+city+council&hnear=manukau+city+council&cid=0,0,18372865564506322212&sa=X&ei=bMqyULb7DaKgigfe2IHoAw&sqi=2&ved=0CIgBEPwSMAA) for slow-speed safety exercises -----> usually 8pm-8.15pm
(next to the new Manukau train station & opp. :Police: police station)

SOCIAL time @ BRONCOS (https://maps.google.co.nz/maps?ie=UTF-8&q=broncos+manukau&fb=1&gl=nz&hq=broncos&hnear=0x6d0d4dc0da10dc85:0x500ef6143a2df40,Manukau ,+Auckland&cid=0,0,9300130746200942903&ei=pr2QUeKhK8PqswbQ-oCwDA&ved=0CHwQ_BIwAA) after car park exercises -----------> 8.45pm-ish

Cost: Nil, nada, zip, zero, nothing... Just your time and attention.

[xXGIBBOXx]

Roll roll up who is coming out to play ?

[nzspokes]

Phillip from Riderskills (who is the best trainer in the world) has offered to Sass learner riders some free training under the set up of the CBTA. So this is to help L platers prepare for the restricted test. Cost on this is nothing, nada, nil. This offer is something that you dont see often, even more so with the team from Riderskills. They are the best.

I would normally recommend Phillip from Riderskills as I believe he is the best in the business. That makes this deal amazing.

But for non-L platers Riderskills is still the best, may not be the cheapest but quality is never the lowest price.

Contact Phillip directly on 021 710 792 or info@riderskills.co.nz.

[nzspokes]

Roll roll up who is coming out to play ?

I will be there.

[Tigadee]

I'm out, I'm afraid. Still not 100% confident if the bike will make it...

Have fun on my behalf!

[nzspokes]

I'm out, I'm afraid. Still not 100% confident if the bike will make it...

Have fun on my behalf!

Buy a Honda.....

[nzspokes]

I can ride in with any new riders tonight as im finishing at 4.30 out by the Airport.

[Juniper]

Spent yesterday thinking I was 18 and as high as a kite (turns out I'm codeine sensitive) so I'm a tad shattered today. What route will be taken?

[nzspokes]

Spent yesterday thinking I was 18 and as high as a kite (turns out I'm codeine sensitive) so I'm a tad shattered today. What route will be taken?

Will be decided at the station depending on whom turns up and skill level.

With me being there we wont make it out of the gas station without a crash.:wacko:

[Juniper]

Will be decided at the station depending on whom turns up and skill level.

With me being there we wont make it out of the gas station without a crash.:wacko:

Hmmm last weeks was a little too dark and bumpy for me. Maybe in summer!!

I don't high side or low side....... I topple!!

[nzspokes]

Hmmm last weeks was a little too dark and bumpy for me. Maybe in summer!!

I don't high side or low side....... I topple!!

We generally dont do the same route the following week. So tonight will be different i would guess.

[Juniper]

We generally dont do the same route the following week. So tonight will be different i would guess.

:s Hmmmm. Well see how I feel near the end of the day.

[nzspokes]

:s Hmmmm. Well see how I feel near the end of the day.

If you were having trouble seeing last week we can have a look at your headlight and where you are looking. also if we do the route tonight I think we may they there is a bit more street lighting as well.

[bosslady]

I will endeavor to come tonight. See you there I guess! Hopefully the traffic is fine coming from the shore at that time.

[Juniper]

If you were having trouble seeing last week we can have a look at your headlight and where you are looking. also if we do the route tonight I think we may they there is a bit more street lighting as well.

I wish it were my lights, which would be great if someone could look at them, but unfortunately it's my eyes. I can't see at night and oncoming cars blind me for metres after they pass.

[nzspokes]

I will endeavor to come tonight. See you there I guess! Hopefully the traffic is fine coming from the shore at that time.

If we know your coming we can wait.

[bosslady]

If we know your coming we can wait.
I will definitely come. Now that I've said that, I have to.

[nzspokes]

I will definitely come. Now that I've said that, I have to.

So wait we will.

[nzspokes]

:s Hmmmm. Well see how I feel near the end of the day.

So are you comming?

[Juniper]

So are you comming?

Oh wow it's almost end of day.

No sorry. SASS ends up being too much of a late night for me being sick. And a friend has just passed his licence today so figured I'd take him on a short north run. If I can stop sniffing enough to ride my way home.

Next school holidays I'll be out!! But I'll convince the kid to go out your side when he's mastered the motorway.

[Sis]

Just getting my gear on and heading out the door now.

[bosslady]

Was super awesome to see you guys tonight, glad I came. Need to practice riding at night on country roads and still maintaining the right lines around corners for sure, though I'd never been wherever the hell we were so probably didn't help lol. It's been at least 3 or 4 months since I've been and last time I couldn't do the slalom so was happy I could do that. See you again sometime soon I hope!

[aws]

Great time last night - glad I made the effort to come!

[nzspokes]

Glad to see you had a good ride. :bye:

I had a panel screw through my front tyre. Had to stop at every petrol station to get it pumped up. Oh well.

Nice to meet the new people, even if briefly. I hear Chris is going to bring a different bike each week......

[105db]

Glad to see you had a good ride. :bye:

I had a panel screw through my front tyre. Had to stop at every petrol station to get it pumped up. Oh well.

Nice to meet the new people, even if briefly. I hear Chris is going to bring a different bike each week......


That's a bugger!
Not sure i can get there on tuesday as i've got a big stunt day. If i do i'll bring the 999 thats hiding in the corner of the workshop.

[bosslady]

I wish I could do some sweet stunts...

maybe you should show us you're wares next time

[Maakz]

Oh Spoke, Gibbox and I wondered bout cha. Figured it was either ur tyre or electrics. Bummer-any idea how it occurred or something random run over? Thankfully never had that yet. BUT, have had someone let my front tyre down but did the girly thing and rang AA. Oh btw, for those of you who venture to High St car park in the CBD, beware the exit barrier arms. They've figured out that motorbikes will get in and park for free in clear spaces and they've figured out they can't enforce breach order notices cos motorcyclists aren't technically in breach if they don't take a ticket (that's evidence of contractual agreement)...SO...what they're doing is lengthening the barrier arms and putting rigid pole bollards on the other sides, to prevent motorcyclist flouting the pay policy and so that bikes have difficulty getting around the arms. At the moment the right hand exit lanes have enough to get around, but that'll change soon. Last week same arm barriers, this week, one new set. They won't post notice, so don't take it for granted or you'll be in a pickle.

[haydes55]

Oh Spoke, Gibbox and I wondered bout cha. Figured it was either ur tyre or electrics. Bummer-any idea how it occurred or something random run over? Thankfully never had that yet. BUT, have had someone let my front tyre down but did the girly thing and rang AA. Oh btw, for those of you who venture to High St car park in the CBD, beware the exit barrier arms. They've figured out that motorbikes will get in and park for free in clear spaces and they've figured out they can't enforce breach order notices cos motorcyclists aren't technically in breach if they don't take a ticket (that's evidence of contractual agreement)...SO...what they're doing is lengthening the barrier arms and putting rigid pole bollards on the other sides, to prevent motorcyclist flouting the pay policy and so that bikes have difficulty getting around the arms. At the moment the right hand exit lanes have enough to get around, but that'll change soon. Last week same arm barriers, this week, one new set. They won't post notice, so don't take it for granted or you'll be in a pickle.

I tried taking a ticket and paying legit at a different parking lot. My bike didn't register on their sensor and it wouldn't give me a ticket. So I just went around. Bit of a dilemma if you can't go around and can't get a ticket.

[Tigadee]

It's been at least 3 or 4 months since I've been and last time I couldn't do the slalom so was happy I could do that.

:niceone: Imagine if you'd attended SASS regularly!

I can personally attest that regular attendance of SASS really builds up your skills and equally importantly, your confidence.

[nzspokes]

So whos coming tomorrow night?

I will be there. And hope to finish this time.....

[blue rider]

Oh Spoke, Gibbox and I wondered bout cha. Figured it was either ur tyre or electrics. Bummer-any idea how it occurred or something random run over? Thankfully never had that yet. BUT, have had someone let my front tyre down but did the girly thing and rang AA. Oh btw, for those of you who venture to High St car park in the CBD, beware the exit barrier arms. They've figured out that motorbikes will get in and park for free in clear spaces and they've figured out they can't enforce breach order notices cos motorcyclists aren't technically in breach if they don't take a ticket (that's evidence of contractual agreement)...SO...what they're doing is lengthening the barrier arms and putting rigid pole bollards on the other sides, to prevent motorcyclist flouting the pay policy and so that bikes have difficulty getting around the arms. At the moment the right hand exit lanes have enough to get around, but that'll change soon. Last week same arm barriers, this week, one new set. They won't post notice, so don't take it for granted or you'll be in a pickle.



whut, you say i should not have payed? Oh well, i have been doing it wrong :blink:

[Zippo]

Okay, I'm definitely coming tonight. Dinner is in the slow cooker and I have no meetings, no excuses and I have warm gear :cold: Excited to finally join you lot!

[bosslady]

I really wanted to come tonight but my bike is broked :(

[nzspokes]

Okay, I'm definitely coming tonight. Dinner is in the slow cooker and I have no meetings, no excuses and I have warm gear :cold: Excited to finally join you lot!

Very cool. See you there.

[Zippo]

I really wanted to come tonight but my bike is broked :(

Whaaaaaaaaaaaat!!? :crybaby: Sadface! Is it fixable?

[Danzano]

No work tomorrow so I can come see what sass is like tonight :-) hopefully can find the right z station lol

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[bosslady]

Whaaaaaaaaaaaat!!? :crybaby: Sadface! Is it fixable?
I hope so but it's out of action for I don't know how long, lol.

[Zippo]

I'm leaving in 5mins . I'm navigationally impaired. Hopefully I don't get lost!

Aww least u still have ur dirt bike!!

[Tigadee]

Okay, I'm definitely coming tonight. Dinner is in the slow cooker and I have no meetings, no excuses and I have warm gear :cold: Excited to finally join you lot!

Good on ya! :niceone:


I really wanted to come tonight but my bike is broked

Join the club! :weep:

[Danzano]

Anyone know the address I'm at z next to KFC next to rainbows end

I have a feeling I'm in the wrong place help

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[bosslady]

Anyone know the address I'm at z next to KFC next to rainbows end

Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk 4 BetaMEET at Z station Takanini (http://www.zenbu.co.nz/entry/1035616-z-takanini)
Get off takanini off ramp heading south, keep left at the fork, keep going a k or 2 then you'll see it.

[Danzano]

MEET at Z station Takanini (http://www.zenbu.co.nz/entry/1035616-z-takanini)
Get off takanini off ramp heading south, keep left at the fork, keep going a k or 2 then you'll see it.

Thanks


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[Maakz]

Hey yáll, great to meet Danzano and Zippo tonight. Sorry bout the we pit stop enroute on the last section, hit something then fudged a downshift after and got para bout my wheel getting a flatty. Wheel felt heavy and lagging but not out of kilter as with a major puncture, possible slow leak, so we'll see by the morrow. Anyhoo, split off from the pack round Manix and headed for light source at petrol station for the quick check and then made for home. Hope the car park sesh was good and yous were able to hit the watering hole after. Danzano and Zippo, yous looked pretty slick out there. Um impressed by the lights you have D...not so bright as to be overpowering but good output and dispersal. :2thumbsup

Bosslady & Tig, hope ur rides are able to be fixed soon as. Catch yous when ur up and running.

[Sis]

Great to catch up with some familiar faces and some new ones.

[Tigadee]

Essential info for the newbies to SASS:
South Auckland Street Skills or SASS

WHAT: Learning and improving Riding Skills
WHEN: Tuesday Nights
WHERE: Meet at Z (ex-Shell) Service Station, Cnr Great South Road and Taka St, TAKANINI (the one with a Burger King)
WHO: Riders new and old, and anyone getting back into Motorcycling (must be legal & hold a motorcycle license)
WHY:
- Practice essential skills for staying alive on the road.
- Practical help with your riding.
- Fun times with fellow riders, with great stories and discussions.
- Build friendships, solicit advice and pick-up riding tips.

MEET at Z station Takanini (http://www.zenbu.co.nz/entry/1035616-z-takanini) -----------> before 6.55pm

START ride -----------------------------> 7pm

FINISH ride at ex-Manukau City Council car park (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?hl=en&sugexp=les;&pq=z+station+takanini&cp=16&gs_id=1s&xhr=t&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&bpcl=38897761&biw=1400&bih=966&wrapid=tljp1353894501071030&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=manukau+city+council&fb=1&gl=nz&hq=manukau+city+council&hnear=manukau+city+council&cid=0,0,18372865564506322212&sa=X&ei=bMqyULb7DaKgigfe2IHoAw&sqi=2&ved=0CIgBEPwSMAA) for slow-speed safety exercises -----> usually 8pm-8.15pm
(next to the new Manukau train station & opp. :Police: police station)

SOCIAL time @ BRONCOS (https://maps.google.co.nz/maps?ie=UTF-8&q=broncos+manukau&fb=1&gl=nz&hq=broncos&hnear=0x6d0d4dc0da10dc85:0x500ef6143a2df40,Manukau ,+Auckland&cid=0,0,9300130746200942903&ei=pr2QUeKhK8PqswbQ-oCwDA&ved=0CHwQ_BIwAA) after car park exercises -----------> 8.45pm-ish

Cost: Nil, nada, zip, zero, nothing... Just your time and attention.

[nzspokes]

Sharrys op went well yesterday and she stood today. :cool:

[xXGIBBOXx]

Sharrys op went well yesterday and she stood today. :cool:
:wings: that's cool as news ! And hi for the other day on the motorway

[Sis]

Sharrys op went well yesterday and she stood today. :cool:

Fantastic! Pass on our best wishes.

[Tigadee]

Sorry aSASSins, will be missing another session as my bike is now at a workshop... Hopefully I'll be on two-wheels soon!


Sharrys op went well yesterday and she stood today.

Awesome news!

[Sis]

We will miss you again tigadee
But I will be there.
Plan on grabbing a bite to eat from BK so will be there early.

[Maakz]

Am still chugging away at work, so if um not there by the time you intend to roll, then carry on ladies and gents. Depending on knock off time, i may call round to the car park. Have fun.:2thumbsup H5 for Sharry and Tig...

[Tigadee]

Cheers, Sis and Maakz. I should be there next Tuesday! :yes:

[Sis]

Home again. No one showed and on such a lovely winter's evening.
Catch ya next week.

[Tigadee]

Home again. No one showed and on such a lovely winter's evening.
Catch ya next week.

Awwww, that's too bad. :facepalm:

If only they'd been going through what I've been going through! Then they'd appreciate having the chance to be out on the bike!

I gots da shakes real bad, man! :cold: [withdrawals of the two-wheeled kind]

[nzspokes]

Sorry I was on Hospital visit. Should be along next weekend.

[bosslady]

Home again. No one showed and on such a lovely winter's evening.
Catch ya next week.

Awww sorry to hear you were on your lonesome. I don't know when my bike will be ready but I'll come when it is.

[Maakz]

Bumma bout the no shows Sis, next week. BTW, who did i pass on the Hill Rd overbridge? I'd just come off the motorway heading towards Southmall and a bike blatted by giving me a toot, couldn't quite make it out in the dark?

OMG very trying night. Two a$$hole cars blocked me in at the Victoria St car park building (near work) by parking like retards on phenobarbital-late model green Rav 4 -TD3429 & a black Audi DJR679 boxed me in.:angry: If they hadn't parked like dunces, there'd be ample room to get out, but it was obvious they'd parked to deliberately box me in. :violin:The Rav had parked a meter away from its front end park barrier and the Audi had parked on diagonal into the yellow lined wedge adjacent. :Oi:AND before you ask, the other spot I've gravitated towards lately was taken by another bike, to be fair, first come first serve so I was $hit outta luck this morning...then there's the fact that grown up bikes can't fit in the MDZ (motorcycle designated zone) entry way much less compete with the High St scooter mafia that packs it out. :blink:SO, after trying to negotiate car park and Council bureaucratic hierarchy for 20 mins, i'm able to corner the hapless and hopeless rent a cop night 'watch' guy who passes for security.:shutup: That twig of a male whose kneck I could snap without breaking a sweat, cos he's a F%#@*EN PIGMY, says to me you can get out if you ride over the bollards and squeeze through any of the gaps. Duh, 260kg plus Harley with westerns just aint gonna fit through there genius!! Put down the KRAK pipe stupid.:weird: MOFO then decides he can't give a F*@K and buggaz off. His parting shot, um not parked in the MDZ and i'm not a paying customer, therefore its my problem...HOLD UP? WTF did you just say? :angry2:

Tried to serve me with a breach notice for not paying-urm, I didn't take a ticket and therefore didn't have a contractual agreement (which worked against me:facepalm:) and then said i'd breached Council building rules...Inept-clueless and probably with a smirk he scuttled back to his dinky little pseudo cage parked round the corner. 48 mins later, 7 phone calls, 5 assistance calls on ticket machines, several universal bird signs to the CCTV cameras on both fingers and 20 camera pics later of 'evidence', i'm able to hightail it out of there when a car several spaces over moves. :blink: LUCKY lucky, cos its $100 for the towing contractor to be called out, and the onus is on YOU if ur technically not a customer...guy didn't give a toss about the two parked cars, one of which was in a yellow kiddie friendly carpark and parked diagonally like a banana. GO figure. So on the way down, petty as it was, I gave the rent a cop :finger:an ear full of pipe noise in an enclosed space...down 6 floors.:headbang: SO NOT my night.<_<

So, beware my fellow motorcyclists who deign to sully the Victoria St park building, of entitled Auckland F&@%$tard cagers :tugger:who park like they're trippin AND rent a cops:tugger: for the Super $HITTY Council who have penile dysfunction. If you find yourself in real trouble in this car park building esp at night, even with the CCTV cameras and ticketing machines with emergency assistance buttons, DO NOT expect help from rent a cop and co, know that you WILL die before they lift a finger to help and then Council will absolve themselves of any culpability. :shake:

CHRIST ALMIGHTY - MY and I are total beacons for negative male attention these days...had ta find my happy place in order to get home, otherwise it'd be jail or the morgue. 3 years parking in the same spot then BAM...total cluster F@#K. No doubt the harassment will continue for as long as I continue to park in this building...but not that much choice and i also don't think it'll matter where I park, the problems will continue. I rocked up to a free space last week, regularly used by other bikes-its out of the way, no yellow lines, no impediment to pedestrians or other commuter vehicles, so no problem or so I thought. Well, R.o.C parked up 2 meters out of his park just enough to make parking in that available free space too dodgy to enter/exit. I wasn't gonna tempt fate, but it seems there's not much luv for bikes. Would that MY could have pride of place like Sergio, at least Sergio is admired and appreciated, MYs gonna end up being defaced non too soon.:no: AND YES< this is cathartic whinging on a grand scale.

[Tigadee]

You know what you need, Maakz?

A Tazer... The shock will induce short-term memory loss and they won't remember what happened, while you get the satisfaction of taking them down. :devil2: Just make sure you're in the CCTVs' blind spots... :whistle:

Otherwise, a less violent but equally satisfying solution is laxative pills put into a mint box... Sweetly offer some to them as a 'peace offering'... As you ride away, you'll laugh out loud to the view in your mirrors of them scurrying to the toilet! Bwhahahahaha!

Meanwhile, here's something to calm your jangled nerves...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsP989jIWNU

[Sis]

I have to admit that I am soooo fortunate to be able to park Sergio in a safe place. And where his lines can be admired.
The morning sun shines in on the chrome, glinting and winking at passers-by. He often has admirers and I find even myself walking past, thinking Sergio is not looking too bad, or looking BAD, depending on your age and upbringing.

[Tigadee]

I have to admit that I am soooo fortunate to be able to park Sergio in a safe place. And where his lines can be admired.
The morning sun shines in on the chrome, glinting and winking at passers-by. He often has admirers...

Have you had any offers for him yet? :blip:

[xXGIBBOXx]

Gutted no one turned up , had to sort out wifeys car . (flat battery , and flat/slow leak ) next week yeah .lol all of the trade workers have bikes so there is two some times three bikes at work all lined up , and we sell car parts for a living

[Sis]

Have you had any offers for him yet? :blip:

Not the sort of offer that tempts me to part with him.

[nzspokes]

Gutted no one turned up , had to sort out wifeys car . (flat battery , and flat/slow leak ) next week yeah .lol all of the trade workers have bikes so there is two some times three bikes at work all lined up , and we sell car parts for a living

Did ya see my PM?

[Tigadee]

Most likely will be there next week with my new ride... :msn-wink:

[Maakz]

Uuuuu, Do tell...new ride? :soon:Curious now.:yeah:

[nzspokes]

Uuuuu, Do tell...new ride? :soon:Curious now.:yeah:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/160265-New-bike-for-me

Sass is becoming a Hornet Swarm.

[Sis]

I would love to see this bike but I wont be there this week.

[Glowerss]

Anyone planning on going tomorrow? Weather forecast not flash atm, but I'm itching for a ride.

[bosslady]

I'd like to go if the weather is ok but... I doubt it?

[nzspokes]

I will and Tigadee will be there with his new wheels.

[nzspokes]

I'd like to go if the weather is ok but... I doubt it?

Is your bike going now?:banana:

[bosslady]

Is your bike going now?:banana:
I guess so...

[nzspokes]

Anybody coming?

[Glowerss]

If the weather looks like it'll stay somewhat clear, I'm definitely going to be there. However, if the forecast is right (Gales and thunderstorms), I'll be giving it a pass. Radar has an ugly lookin cloud comin in from the west, so we shall see! Hopefully it stays clear, I'd like to see Tiggs new ride!

[Maha]

The weather right now http://www.metvuw.com/forecast/forecast1.php?type=rain&region=nzni&tim=06

6pm tonight http://www.metvuw.com/forecast/forecast1.php?type=rain&region=nzni&tim=12

[nzspokes]

i will hang around out south for a bit and see what it does. if it turns to crud i will go see tigs new bike and go home.

[Glowerss]

i will hang around out south for a bit and see what it does. if it turns to crud i will go see tigs new bike and go home.

Mind letting me know what you decide before ya set off? Be a real bummer to head down n find nobodys home :baby:

[nzspokes]

Mind letting me know what you decide before ya set off? Be a real bummer to head down n find nobodys home :baby:

Still mint here in manukau, local forcast says bit of rain at 6 then clearing.

[nzspokes]

Raining now. Im going to see Tigs new toy then home.

Hope next week is betterer.

[Maakz]

Yup, weathers packed up here where I am so aint venturing out tonight. :cold: Perhaps if next week looks better i'll make it out. :scratch: Have fun on the new beasty Tig. Need pics of you on bike...come on man, throw em up! :msn-wink:

[Tigadee]

Essential info for the newbies to SASS:
South Auckland Street Skills or SASS

WHAT: Learning and improving Riding Skills
WHEN: Tuesday Nights
WHERE: Meet at Z (ex-Shell) Service Station, Cnr Great South Road and Taka St, TAKANINI (the one with a Burger King)
WHO: Riders new and old, and anyone getting back into Motorcycling (must be legal & hold a motorcycle license)
WHY:
- Practice essential skills for staying alive on the road.
- Practical help with your riding.
- Fun times with fellow riders, with great stories and discussions.
- Build friendships, solicit advice and pick-up riding tips.

MEET at Z station Takanini (http://www.zenbu.co.nz/entry/1035616-z-takanini) -----------> before 6.55pm

START ride -----------------------------> 7pm

FINISH ride at ex-Manukau City Council car park (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?hl=en&sugexp=les;&pq=z+station+takanini&cp=16&gs_id=1s&xhr=t&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&bpcl=38897761&biw=1400&bih=966&wrapid=tljp1353894501071030&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=manukau+city+council&fb=1&gl=nz&hq=manukau+city+council&hnear=manukau+city+council&cid=0,0,18372865564506322212&sa=X&ei=bMqyULb7DaKgigfe2IHoAw&sqi=2&ved=0CIgBEPwSMAA) for slow-speed safety exercises -----> usually 8pm-8.15pm
(next to the new Manukau train station & opp. :Police: police station)

SOCIAL time @ BRONCOS (https://maps.google.co.nz/maps?ie=UTF-8&q=broncos+manukau&fb=1&gl=nz&hq=broncos&hnear=0x6d0d4dc0da10dc85:0x500ef6143a2df40,Manukau ,+Auckland&cid=0,0,9300130746200942903&ei=pr2QUeKhK8PqswbQ-oCwDA&ved=0CHwQ_BIwAA) after car park exercises -----------> 8.45pm-ish

Cost: Nil, nada, zip, zero, nothing... Just your time and attention.

[Glowerss]

D'oh! Was just about to head out :laugh: Hopefully weather's better next week

[nzspokes]

Its official. Tigs bike is nice. And louder now to. :headbang:

[Sis]

Its official. Tigs bike is nice. And louder now to. :headbang:

Why - did you drill holes in the exhaust or something

[nzspokes]

Why - did you drill holes in the exhaust or something

Story to be saved for next week.

[Tigadee]

Yupe, she's a beaut alright, and with some magic work by the magician Spokes, she's even better now!

Adjusted handlebar for more ergonomic posture, eased some tension on the throttle cables [which were making the throttle return very stiff] and fixed something on the headlight.

Saving the story on the pipes for next week, save to say she sounds the business now! :headbang: :headbang:

[nzspokes]

Weathers lookin alright for Tuesday night.

May be a bit louder when the Hornets come out to play.....

[xXGIBBOXx]

SASS is turning in to a bunch of loud Hondas and Harleys :Punk:

[Tigadee]

Expect to see me there tomorrow, aSASSins! :Punk:

[Glowerss]

SASS is turning in to a bunch of loud Hondas and Harleys :Punk:

Sweet, the Hornet got a bit louder last Sunday, so I should fit right in! :nya:

[Tigadee]

Sweet, the Hornet got a bit louder last Sunday, so I should fit right in!

Ho! Ho! Ho! What's happened? No VFR?

[nzspokes]

Got pulled over tonight. New loudness is getting attention. Apparently theres a bit of a crack down on bikes, regos and stuff out south.

But no dramas, were all legal beagle. Think he just wanted to check out me bike.

[Sis]

Eye-catching candy?

[nzspokes]

Eye-catching candy?

:lol: At least I was being legal at the time. :cool:

[nzspokes]

Just remembered this, tiz a little graphic. But worth the read.

Buy good gear.

http://www.rockthegear.org/index.php?/testimonials/view/brittany_morrow_the_roadrash_queen/

[xXGIBBOXx]

Are we due a trip to vic tunnel then ?

[nzspokes]

Dont needed no tunnel to make my bike sound good. :Punk:

[Tigadee]

Apparently theres a bit of a crack down on bikes, regos and stuff out south.

Hornets and Harleys tonight gonna get some attention for sure! :laugh:

[nzspokes]

Weathers looking mint.

[bosslady]

Definitely won't be there tonight. Maybe next week....

[Glowerss]

Drizzling a bit out west, people still planning on heading out tonight?

[Tigadee]

I'll be there to make some noise!! :Punk:

Let's kick the tyres and light the fires, baby!!

[Sis]

I will be there. Just getting my gear on now.

[Theantidote]

just finishing dishes and hope to b there

[Tigadee]

Never a dull session of SASS, aye? :laugh:

First night back at SASS in near three months and what happens? My top box falls off! :facepalm: Thankfully no casualties [except my pride] and thanks to good old Kiwi ingenuity on the part of TheAntidote and Spokes, all fixed and better than before.

Nice to see and hear Glowerss' new ride. She's a beaut!

[nzspokes]

Tonight is a night that will be long spoken of. :2thumbsup

Fun times.

[Glowerss]

Tonight is a night that will be long spoken of. :2thumbsup

Fun times.

Never a dull moment eh? :banana: Was good to see everyone.

Nice ride Tiggs :Police: Looks like a good score for sure! Hopefully this one treats you right, you're well deserving of something thats going to work for a change :laugh:

[Sis]

Tonight is a night that will be long spoken of. :2thumbsup

Fun times.

This was the best yet.

I am wondering what can be done to top it.

[bosslady]

I always miss the good stuff haha

[nzspokes]

I always miss the good stuff haha

It was a night of much humor. A new event was born.:killingme

[xXGIBBOXx]

It was a night of much humor. A new event was born.:killingme

shot box ? Abit like shotput , but points for metres, time air born and style:clap:

[Theantidote]

instant disqualification for taking out your fellow riderz...but i think 10 points per metre plus extra panty points for sure...so mr tigs leads by about a million points...
thanks everyone for a great evening...so nice to get out and about, relax and blow some cobwebs out whilst dodging mr.tigs road kill :)
plus i found my scoots top speed on the way home...a bit disappointed but never mind
thanks again everyone...
p.s now u know where i am just drop us a txt if you need coffee and a giggle at the beginning or end of a ride...open invite...
cheers
:scooter:

[Maakz]

Hahahahaha :lol: PANTY POINTS!!! :clap: YUSS!!!!! :wings:
Undie Classic anyone...show us ur grutz...:( Spokeys facials.
Lotsa $hits and giggles, shoulda been there Boss, haven't krak'd up like that in ages- not laughing at the misfortune by the myriad dodgy ways :grouphug: everyone proceeded to take the piss outtiv the 'boxes contents' :facepalm: hehehe ...good value Tig-good Value. :banana: Twas ergonomic hardware in action man, I have ta say, it was fleet and impressive.:doh: Theantidote-cheers :yeah: for guiding us to ur man cave to No.8 wire it.

[Tigadee]

Essential info for the newbies to SASS:
South Auckland Street Skills or SASS

WHAT: Learning and improving Riding Skills
WHEN: Tuesday Nights
WHERE: Meet at Z (ex-Shell) Service Station, Cnr Great South Road and Taka St, TAKANINI (the one with a Burger King)
WHO: Riders new and old, and anyone getting back into Motorcycling (must be legal & hold a motorcycle license)
WHY:
- Practice essential skills for staying alive on the road.
- Practical help with your riding.
- Fun times with fellow riders, with great stories and discussions.
- Build friendships, solicit advice and pick-up riding tips.

MEET at Z station Takanini (http://www.zenbu.co.nz/entry/1035616-z-takanini) -----------> before 6.55pm

START ride -----------------------------> 7pm

FINISH ride at ex-Manukau City Council car park (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?hl=en&sugexp=les;&pq=z+station+takanini&cp=16&gs_id=1s&xhr=t&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&bpcl=38897761&biw=1400&bih=966&wrapid=tljp1353894501071030&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=manukau+city+council&fb=1&gl=nz&hq=manukau+city+council&hnear=manukau+city+council&cid=0,0,18372865564506322212&sa=X&ei=bMqyULb7DaKgigfe2IHoAw&sqi=2&ved=0CIgBEPwSMAA) for slow-speed safety exercises -----> usually 8pm-8.15pm
(next to the new Manukau train station & opp. :Police: police station)

SOCIAL time @ BRONCOS (https://maps.google.co.nz/maps?ie=UTF-8&q=broncos+manukau&fb=1&gl=nz&hq=broncos&hnear=0x6d0d4dc0da10dc85:0x500ef6143a2df40,Manukau ,+Auckland&cid=0,0,9300130746200942903&ei=pr2QUeKhK8PqswbQ-oCwDA&ved=0CHwQ_BIwAA) after car park exercises -----------> 8.45pm-ish

Cost: Nil, nada, zip, zero, nothing... Just your time and attention.

[Tigadee]

Theantidote-cheers for guiding us to ur man cave to No.8 wire it.

Yeah, thanks mate... and Spokes too! :not:


Hahahahaha PANTY POINTS!!! YUSS!!!!!
Undie Classic anyone...show us ur grutz... Spokeys facials.
Lotsa $hits and giggles, shoulda been there Boss, haven't krak'd up like that in ages- not laughing at the misfortune by the myriad dodgy ways :grouphug: everyone proceeded to take the piss outtiv the 'boxes contents'
hehehe ...good value Tig-good Value. Twas ergonomic hardware in action man, I have ta say, it was fleet and impressive.


instant disqualification for taking out your fellow riderz...but i think 10 points per metre plus extra panty points for sure...so mr tigs leads by about a million points... so nice to get out and about, relax and blow some cobwebs out whilst dodging mr. tigs road kill

:facepalm: Oh God! :rolleyes:

[caseye]

So what, Tig's , You have the laundry in that top box?
Glad to hear no one was bowled out and that you're all together again mate.

[Tigadee]

Yes, everyone was safe and no accidents, let's focus on the important facts, aye? :sweatdrop

The aSASSins ride! :headbang:

[nzspokes]

How about a new slow skills test? Undies avoidance test. :woohoo:

[Theantidote]

emergency breaking and the person with the longest skid marks wins..............:oi-grr:
oh wait we did that the other night...i think mr tigs took out the skid marks competition just by opening the box...

[Theantidote]

sorry me tigs...i forgot to say that your bike is very nice...good score on that one also...:niceone:

[Tigadee]

sorry me tigs...i forgot to say that your bike is very nice...good score on that one also...

Thanks, I'm getting to love her! :love:

It's interesting how more often cars move out of the way now on this bike than the old one. Maybe because it's a bigger [and black] bike, maybe it's louder or both - certainly has a better brighter headlight, for one thing... I know it isn't me because it didn't happen much when I was on the old [smaller] bike!

Hey Glowerss! Sooooo, nice bike you got there! That V4 sound is awesome!! :Punk:

[Theantidote]

about 2mm of rain tomorrow night at 8pm...soooooooooooo if it's looking good i'll be keen as for a repeat of last week-less the laundry...

[Tigadee]

I may or may not be in... this time of the year is when I put together the annual report, so quite a few late nights. Am keen if able to get away... :yes:

[bosslady]

Who is going tonight? I'm not liking the look of that weather too much.

[nzspokes]

Sorry Im out. Stuff to do.

[xXGIBBOXx]

I'm keen , yay for a bit of sun

[Sis]

I will be there.

Do I need to bring some laundry???

[Glowerss]

Weather is looking good, I should be there as well.:banana:

[Theantidote]

i'm keen as...:headbang:

[Maakz]

Heya, not comin tonight, too pooped to ride after a pre dawn start hopping flights for meetings in Welly. For those of you who ride out, no undie 500s PLEASE! Have fun, stay right side up and safe journey.

[Tigadee]

I'll be there! :Punk:

[bosslady]

anyone know what time they'll hit the car park?

edit: just read when!

[Tigadee]

Awesome night, awesome ride, awesome company! :niceone:

And no incidents this time! *whew* :rolleyes:

Hope ya feel better, xXGIBBOXx...:confused:

[xXGIBBOXx]

Right as rain today , drugs are good . Took a handful of rainbows and hot shower and slept with the clouds . Woke up and did a mean click .

[Tigadee]

:doctor: :laugh:


Woke up and did a mean click .

:scratch: For a moment, I was like "WTF?!"... :eek: :killingme

[Theantidote]

drugs are good . Took a handful of rainbows . Woke up and did a mean click .

I'm glad it worked out okay for you man...nothing worse than feeling the pain and having to ride through it...

Hei thanks everybody for an awesome ride last night...really enjoyed it. Trip home through the back way was a little slow as i got stuck behind a car full of stoners, ahhh the sweet smell of my own worst enemy....

Hoping next week's weather is as good...
if anyone in the meantime is keen (weather permitting) for a spin on fathers day my son is hanging out...thought thames might be cool and then come back through kaiaua, orere point, clevedon etc...???? pm me if you're keen...
:scooter:

[xXGIBBOXx]

:doctor: :laugh:



:scratch: For a moment, I was like "WTF?!"... :eek: :killingme

dirty mind , its cause I ride a Honda aye :lol:
Stoners doing like 60 on the open road ? ( slow down man we are going so fast man )

[Maakz]

In my younger days I remember driving from a hoolie (i'm the boring responsible no beerzies mate:Police:) chauffeuring some mates home who'd been on the turps, spesh cookies and skunk something chronic, and upon on rounding a corner on Hill Rd (runs past Botanic Gardens) started freaking out at the speed we were going...speed demon :devil2:you say...ERR NO...SPEEDO read 40KM/hr...numnutz were just stoned and as high as fricken rainbow :laugh: Couldn't help but piss myself laughing at that one, gone down in history as one of the all time funnies.:banana:

Glad ur feeling a wee bit better xXGIBBOXx and that peops hada awsum ride. Might be keen for a Sun ride, maybe...have to see how things pan out.

[Theantidote]

In my younger days I remember driving from a hoolie (i'm the boring responsible no beerzies mate:Police:) chauffeuring some mates home who'd been on the turps, spesh cookies and skunk something chronic, and upon on rounding a corner on Hill Rd (runs past Botanic Gardens) started freaking out at the speed we were going...speed demon :devil2:you say...ERR NO...SPEEDO read 40KM/hr...numnutz were just stoned and as high as fricken rainbow :laugh: Couldn't help but piss myself laughing at that one, gone down in history as one of the all time funnies.:banana:

Glad ur feeling a wee bit better xXGIBBOXx and that peops hada awsum ride. Might be keen for a Sun ride, maybe...have to see how things pan out.

been all over that one myself...and yep this car was fair flying around those corners...must've been freakin out at 40kmh....but i'm sure they made it home in time to spark another up in celebration...

mr xxgibboxx i too am glad you're feeling better...
:scooter:
ps. just gonna jump all over google maps and plan the route for sunday if anyone is keen...

[Theantidote]

the route i'm hoping we'll take...some nice twistees for those that like them and plenty of str8 stuff....
the route back is fantastic on a good day....with plenty of place to take a break - regroup - and relax if that's what you want...

bollocks didn't work....hang on

[Theantidote]

https://maps.google.co.nz/maps?saddr=147+Great+South+Rd,+Drury&daddr=Fitzgerald+Rd+to:Ararimu+Rd+to:Thames,+Waika to+to:Clevedon,+Auckland+to:Papakura,+Auckland&geocode=FQz2yf0d-HhtCiklJe1grqxybTE01rB7-u_mWg%3BFYGNyf0dZeZtCg%3BFacyyf0dhphuCg%3BFfZPyf0d Zox2CinD80XYyoBybTFADaNDYe8ABQ%3BFWuBy_0dwdduCinn4 WhDCLFybTGAvKJDYe8ABQ%3B&sll=-37.046683,175.006371&sspn=0.151534,0.308647&via=1,2&hl=en

[Theantidote]

yay it worked...what a mish...coffee and/or hot choc before we leave...byo marshmellows...

[Tigadee]

Sorry I;m in the office this weekend. Gotta get that Annual Report finished by the 10th...:wacko:

[Theantidote]

Sorry I;m in the office this weekend. Gotta get that Annual Report finished by the 10th...:wacko:

stink bro...reports i spose r what make the world go round...and pay the bills...

anyhoo my boy isn't well tonight...fever and feels like shite so may have to stay home...:weep:
i'm hoping he gets better over night so i can at least relax with out worrying...
funny how u worry more for your kids when their sick than for yourself...ahhh being a dad i guess...

[nzspokes]

Im off on a wee pootle to Waihi tomorrow with mates. Im hoping for beer.:banana:

[Maakz]

Hey no sweat Theantidote...works conspired to take my weekend too! Hope ur boy gets better, perhaps another time. Have fun heading to Waihi Spokey.

[Theantidote]

Im off on a wee pootle to Waihi tomorrow with mates. Im hoping for beer.:banana:

i'm jealous...have an awesome ride mr.spokes...i may just have to play the irresponsible dad and steal myself some saddle time at some stage...but for those that will be riding have a freakin' cool time...:niceone:

[Theantidote]

Hey no sweat Theantidote...works conspired to take my weekend too! Hope ur boy gets better, perhaps another time. Have fun heading to Waihi Spokey.

thanks ms.maakz...yeah he's resting now :sleep: so i'm hoping for him that he'll wake tomorrow feeling soooooooooooooo much better....:2thumbsup
yeah let's make a plan for a ride in the daytime...perhaps a shorter route just round the bay and through the hunua's...it's a beautiful road with some awesome bits to it...and not much traffic...
don't work too hard and take care...

[Tigadee]

yeah he's resting now, so i'm hoping for him that he'll wake tomorrow feeling soooooooooooooo much better....
yeah let's make a plan for a ride in the daytime...perhaps a shorter route just round the bay and through the hunua's...it's a beautiful road with some awesome bits to it...and not much traffic...
don't work too hard and take care...

Awww, what a great Dad. Hope he's all well now, what a good kid...

See you all Tuesday night!

[nzspokes]

I knocked out just under 400ks on Sat. Fun times. I should be there this week.

[Theantidote]

I knocked out just under 400ks on Sat. Fun times. I should be there this week.

Cool man...hope your trip was well rewarded beer wise...pretending to make gear change noises in your helmet can be thirsty work...

my boy was keen as on sunday to take a small ride through the hunuas and into clevedon...a satisfying but somewhat short for me wee pootle for sure...

tomorrows weather looks swwwwweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeettt ttttttttttttttt
i'm cooking tonight so i'll be free tomorrow night for a scream through south aucks....

[Tigadee]

Cool man...hope your trip was well rewarded beer wise...pretending to make gear change noises in your helmet can be thirsty work...

LOL :lol:


my boy was keen as on sunday to take a small ride through the hunuas and into clevedon...a satisfying but somewhat short for me wee pootle for sure...

Happy for ya and the little man! :niceone:


so i'll be free tomorrow night for a scream through south aucks....

So you've debaffled your pipes, have you? :blip:

[Theantidote]

So you've debaffled your pipes, have you? :blip:


nup...hooked up a speaker to the front and a mic in my helmet so i can make awesome hardley davids' son noises...i sound awesome when i pretend to change down...:no:

sooo looking forward to a good ride with some good company...

c yall 2moro night...

[Tigadee]

Essential info for the newbies to SASS:
South Auckland Street Skills or SASS

WHAT: Learning and improving Riding Skills
WHEN: Tuesday Nights
WHERE: Meet at Z (ex-Shell) Service Station, Cnr Great South Road and Taka St, TAKANINI (the one with a Burger King)
WHO: Riders new and old, and anyone getting back into Motorcycling (must be legal & hold a motorcycle license)
WHY:
- Practice essential skills for staying alive on the road.
- Practical help with your riding.
- Fun times with fellow riders, with great stories and discussions.
- Build friendships, solicit advice and pick-up riding tips.

MEET at Z station Takanini (http://www.zenbu.co.nz/entry/1035616-z-takanini) -----------> before 6.55pm

START ride -----------------------------> 7pm

FINISH ride at ex-Manukau City Council car park (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?hl=en&sugexp=les;&pq=z+station+takanini&cp=16&gs_id=1s&xhr=t&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&bpcl=38897761&biw=1400&bih=966&wrapid=tljp1353894501071030&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=manukau+city+council&fb=1&gl=nz&hq=manukau+city+council&hnear=manukau+city+council&cid=0,0,18372865564506322212&sa=X&ei=bMqyULb7DaKgigfe2IHoAw&sqi=2&ved=0CIgBEPwSMAA) for slow-speed safety exercises -----> usually 8pm-8.15pm
(next to the new Manukau train station & opp. :Police: police station)

SOCIAL time @ BRONCOS (https://maps.google.co.nz/maps?ie=UTF-8&q=broncos+manukau&fb=1&gl=nz&hq=broncos&hnear=0x6d0d4dc0da10dc85:0x500ef6143a2df40,Manukau ,+Auckland&cid=0,0,9300130746200942903&ei=pr2QUeKhK8PqswbQ-oCwDA&ved=0CHwQ_BIwAA) after car park exercises -----------> 8.45pm-ish

Cost: Nil, nada, zip, zero, nothing... Just your time and attention.

[Tigadee]

sooo looking forward to a good ride with some good company...
c yall 2moro night...


I should be there this week.

:yes: Let's kick the tires and light the fires, aSASSins! :Punk:

[nzspokes]

Yup Im coming.

[nzspokes]

Weathers lookin good.:woohoo:

[bosslady]

I don't think I will come tonight. Possibly might come to the car park but will see how tired I am!

[Tigadee]

Weathers lookin good.

:clap:


I don't think I will come tonight. Possibly might come to the car park but will see how tired I am!

:eek5: You don't want to ride? :ride: On yer new bike? :weird:

You'd be surprised how refreshed you'd be after a ride... with the aSASSins, of course... ;)

[f2dz]

Damn, my Wednesday night is finally free but now y'all ride on a Tuesday. :(

[Tigadee]

Damn, my Wednesday night is finally free but now y'all ride on a Tuesday.

Who or what's keeping you from SASS on Tuesdays?

Maybe we can ride over and 'persuade' whoever or whatever it is... We got a bunch of loud bikes now. :laugh:

[nzspokes]

I may be there bang on 7.

[nzspokes]

Turns out I will be on time.

[Maakz]

Maybe a bit late, finish at 6pm..and will head direct to the meet point, but coming from CBD. Fingers crossed y'all...if ur all assembled and ready and um not there by the time yous wanna head off, then algud, someone just text me when uz get to the car park.

[Sis]

I will be there and we can wait for a while for all the stragglers to roll in

[Tigadee]

Maybe a bit late, finish at 6pm..and will head direct to the meet point, but coming from CBD. Fingers crossed y'all...if ur all assembled and ready and um not there by the time yous wanna head off, then algud, someone just text me when uz get to the car park.

LOL And turns out you were one of the early ones!

T'was a bloody good night and ride... again. SASS FTW! :headbang:

[Theantidote]

an awesome ride out to the coast and back to civi land...the best part for me was the awesome korero at the end...thanks aSASSins you rock big time...

i think i still need to work on my night riding skills somewhat...hard not to focus on the pretty blue lights you guys have on yor bikes...

looking forward...i'm still up for weekend rides if anyone is keen...

[f2dz]

Who or what's keeping you from SASS on Tuesdays?

Maybe we can ride over and 'persuade' whoever or whatever it is... We got a bunch of loud bikes now. :laugh:

Sports training with a mate. :(

I'll try to make it one of these days..

[xXGIBBOXx]

We are minus one loud arse Honda now , got me a new toy that is sooo yum to ride and after a day playing around on it no sore back . YAY !!!

[nzspokes]

We are minus one loud arse Honda now , got me a new toy that is sooo yum to ride and after a day playing around on it no sore back . YAY !!!

Sweet. Pics or it didnt happen.

[xXGIBBOXx]

Sweet. Pics or it didnt happen.

that means pissing round on the computer .lol have you seen the day out there ?

[nzspokes]

that means pissing round on the computer .lol have you seen the day out there ?

I has kids so no riding. May fit my braided lines though. Do a bit of painting.

[xXGIBBOXx]

Do a bit of painting. you doing the plastics next to the intake ?

[nzspokes]

you doing the plastics next to the intake ?

Nah fork crowns and maybe the fork lowers.

[Theantidote]

Nah fork crowns and maybe the fork lowers.

you guy's are up far too early and sound far too organised...
good luck with the painting mr.spokes...:cool:
good to hear you've found a solution to your back probs in a new toy...enjoy the ride mr.box man thingo:scooter:
hope the weather stays as good as it has the last few tuesdays for the next aSSASins run...

[xXGIBBOXx]

PO the kungfu panda !

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l281/anna_rpg/1185235_666083800069807_705088533_n_zpsd0358704.jp g http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l281/anna_rpg/1185235_666083800069807_705088533_n_zpsd0358704.jp g

[xXGIBBOXx]

And my new ink :
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l281/anna_rpg/1233512_665636136781240_882850266_n_zpsd883b2a5.jp g
done all my jobs round the house now PO is calling .lol off to catch a mate and have a coffee somewhere .lol

[Theantidote]

cool bike bro...liking the ink also...:headbang:

[xXGIBBOXx]

cool bike bro...liking the ink also...:headbang:

PO has 300kms on him on =D and the ink is one of my fav riders quotes

[Theantidote]

i just saw one of those ride past my place about 20 mins ago...looks nice on da road...same colour in all but riser had matching jacket...i might head out for a wee spin now

[105db]

Evening all,

I haven't forgotten you, just been frickin busy with work. Gonna try and make it out on Tuesday.....but things always come up when you work for yourself:(

[Tigadee]

Hey xXboXx! Good on ya! She looks sweet! Looking forward to a test ride on Tuesday! :blip:


I haven't forgotten you, just been frickin busy with work. Gonna try and make it out on Tuesday.....but things always come up when you work for yourself

Yeah, boss can be a meanie when you're self-employed, aye? :lol:

[Sis]

I am not going to be there tomorrow.
Though I might get the chance to call in to the pub on my way home.

[Maakz]

Will not be there tomorrow night either:mellow:, will be working in another part of the country for the week:mellow:, have a great ride-perhaps next week. Also, I think PO is rather fetching just quietly. :msn-wink:

[xXGIBBOXx]

Hey xXboXx! Good on ya! She looks sweet! Looking forward to a test ride on Tuesday! :blip:
if you want big guy . PO is a tall boy seat height is bout my hip

[xXGIBBOXx]

Also, I think PO is rather fetching just quietly. :msn-wink:
have a long list of thing to bling him out :2thumbsup . and cant wait to going soft roading : well he is build for it :yes:

[nzspokes]

Thinking a longer ride tonight peoples, maybe try for an hour and a half? Then to the pub.

Everybody happy with that?

[Theantidote]

Thinking a longer ride tonight peoples, maybe try for an hour and a half? Then to the pub.

Everybody happy with that?

a longer ride would be good...no pub for me tho...wee boy to catch up with b4 he goes to bed

[nzspokes]

Evening all,

I haven't forgotten you, just been frickin busy with work. Gonna try and make it out on Tuesday.....but things always come up when you work for yourself:(

Cool, you can train us on advanced undie avoidance manoeuvres.

[bosslady]

I won't be there either, got to move house tonight and the bike is at my new house atm. Maybe next week though.

[Tigadee]

I will be there tonight... :niceone:

[Glowerss]

It might be awhile before I can get to another SASS :crybaby: Have a good, safe ride out there though, folks!

[xXGIBBOXx]

lol took the loooong way home ,got 600 kms now . damn the torque is starting to show it's self now :wings:

[Tigadee]

Essential info for the newbies to SASS:
South Auckland Street Skills or SASS

WHAT: Learning and improving Riding Skills
WHEN: Tuesday Nights
WHERE: Meet at Z (ex-Shell) Service Station, Cnr Great South Road and Taka St, TAKANINI (the one with a Burger King)
WHO: Riders new and old, and anyone getting back into Motorcycling (must be legal & hold a motorcycle license)
WHY:
- Practice essential skills for staying alive on the road.
- Practical help with your riding.
- Fun times with fellow riders, with great stories and discussions.
- Build friendships, solicit advice and pick-up riding tips.

MEET at Z station Takanini (http://www.zenbu.co.nz/entry/1035616-z-takanini) -----------> before 6.55pm

START ride -----------------------------> 7pm

FINISH ride at ex-Manukau City Council car park (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?hl=en&sugexp=les;&pq=z+station+takanini&cp=16&gs_id=1s&xhr=t&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&bpcl=38897761&biw=1400&bih=966&wrapid=tljp1353894501071030&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=manukau+city+council&fb=1&gl=nz&hq=manukau+city+council&hnear=manukau+city+council&cid=0,0,18372865564506322212&sa=X&ei=bMqyULb7DaKgigfe2IHoAw&sqi=2&ved=0CIgBEPwSMAA) for slow-speed safety exercises -----> usually 8pm-8.15pm
(next to the new Manukau train station & opp. :Police: police station)

SOCIAL time @ BRONCOS (https://maps.google.co.nz/maps?ie=UTF-8&q=broncos+manukau&fb=1&gl=nz&hq=broncos&hnear=0x6d0d4dc0da10dc85:0x500ef6143a2df40,Manukau ,+Auckland&cid=0,0,9300130746200942903&ei=pr2QUeKhK8PqswbQ-oCwDA&ved=0CHwQ_BIwAA) after car park exercises -----------> 8.45pm-ish

Cost: Nil, nada, zip, zero, nothing... Just your time and attention. So kick the tires and light the fires... Let's ride, aSASSins! :Punk:

[Tigadee]

It might be awhile before I can get to another SASS :crybaby: Have a good, safe ride out there though, folks!

Sad but understandable... Hope things go smoothly and you'll be on two-wheels again soon!


lol took the loooong way home ,got 600 kms now . damn the torque is starting to show it's self now

It's a sweet ride alright! And I see wheelies in your future... :laugh:

[Theantidote]

thanx mr spokes for leading last night through some very dark back roads...i love that route (but wtf on the amount of traffic...i ride that route regularly and have never come across that much traffic).
and what a sweet looking ride (even if it is a honda) mr box thingo...po is wicked...i really hope you clock many miles with many smiles...
awesome aSASSins:cool:

[Sis]

TORQUE


Lasts longer than ....

[xXGIBBOXx]

TORQUE


Lasts longer than ....

Tyres ? :lol:

[xXGIBBOXx]

It's a sweet ride alright! And I see wheelies in your future... :laugh:
Wheelies alright ! 1st in to 2nd got bout two foot off the ground today . Po isn't as fast or as revy as Ruby , But damn he is fun the throw round and be a hoon on :headbang: . Still Gettin the hang motard style corners and I havnt taken any drugs all week . Which makes a change it was pain pills in the morning to move and at night to sleep . So yeah my back and liver are loving it :clap:

[nzspokes]

700k ride yesterday down to Taupo and back. Must say im a little weary today. Not sure if I will be there this week as have 2 days off work to get stuff done before Sharry goes back to work.

[Tigadee]

Wheelies alright ! 1st in to 2nd got bout two foot off the ground today . Po isn't as fast or as revy as Ruby , But damn he is fun the throw round and be a hoon on.

:clap: Damn, you're making me think about motards now! :laugh:


Still Gettin the hang motard style corners and I havnt taken any drugs all week . Which makes a change it was pain pills in the morning to move and at night to sleep . So yeah my back and liver are loving it

That's great to hear, mate!


700k ride yesterday down to Taupo and back. Must say im a little weary today. Not sure if I will be there this week as have 2 days off work to get stuff done before Sharry goes back to work.

Got time to check my work as I adjust the Hornet's chain? I just want to be sure I don't cock it up... :mellow:

Washed and shined up the Hornet yesterday (1st time since i got her), then cleaned the brakes and chain proper.

[Theantidote]

700k ride yesterday down to Taupo and back. Must say im a little weary today. Not sure if I will be there this week as have 2 days off work to get stuff done before Sharry goes back to work.

well done mr spokes...this in prep for the biggie you were talking about??? how long did it take you - safely - i haven't been thru taupo since i bought her...it's such a sweet ride down there...
i'm hoping for good weather tomorrow...if it's okay i'll be there

[Tigadee]

I may or may not be there, as it is the mother-in-law's birthday and something may or may not be happening in celebration of that, though there's been nothing mentioned yet... :confused:

[xXGIBBOXx]

I may or may not be there, as it is the mother-in-law's birthday and something may or may not be happening in celebration of that, though there's been nothing mentioned yet... :confused:
It ya mum inlaw some flowers and your good :killingme

[Tigadee]

It ya mum inlaw some flowers and your good

:laugh: Any other time and that'd work, but she and Mrs Tigadee's sis are moving house next week, so it's kinda a last time in the house kinda thing.

But nothing's confirmed yet, so you may see me tomorrow night, aye?

[xXGIBBOXx]

If you can get away , but by the sound of things its a no on your part ?

[Tigadee]

If you can get away , but by the sound of things its a no on your part ?

A definite maybe! :lol:

[nzspokes]

Got time to check my work as I adjust the Hornet's chain? I just want to be sure I don't cock it up... :mellow:

Washed and shined up the Hornet yesterday (1st time since i got her), then cleaned the brakes and chain proper.

No worries, bring it over to Defire Racing works head office and we will walk you through the process. :woohoo:

[Tigadee]

No worries, bring it over to Defire Racing works head office and we will walk you through the process.

Choice... I'll have a go and have you double-check to make sure the wheel's not gonna fall off! :lol:

Still not sure about tonight but looks quiet for the moment, so I should be there... Will confirm this arvo.

[nzspokes]

Baring shit weather I will be there.

[Theantidote]

i cooked last night, mowed the lawns today, recoloured my boots, washed the bike and picked up the boy from school...so i think i'm good to go...looking forward to seeing yall...

[Theantidote]

weathers looking good as gold...a little blustery but no rain...maybe a bit cold...:cold:

[nzspokes]

recoloured my boots

Rainbows?:eek5:

[Tigadee]

Afraid I can't make it for the ride... :weep: A parent who's supposed to pick my daughter up to her school play rehearsal has now backed out and I have to drop her off and pick her up.

I'll catch you guys at the pub instead.

[Maakz]

Actually clocked outtiv work a wee bit early for once :banana: and will 'don' my night visor like a good girl..:eek: Will see yáll there tonight, and SO lovin the fact that there's still light about. :scooter:

[Sis]

I will be there

[bosslady]

Leaving mt roskill in ten minutes please wait!

[Maakz]

OMG Tig, you missed the entertainment and conclusion to the evening...:brick:my banana moment on MY...we managed to do a slow side plant, having slid out on a hunk of pavement in the chip under the front wheel in the bloody parking lot of all places??? WTF, ended up on the ground going hmmmm, plant and roll baby. :facepalm:Put on a right show for the 3 wood be on lookers:facepalm:; hahahaha LOL:shit:...then had to krak up all the way home because of the absurdity:mellow:...of all the things, I go down from an almost stationary position?:doh:, Luckily for my ego, inspected ma gurl upon getting home and no damage-phew, :oaside from a mirror scratch and perhaps a dent in ma dignity that is:pinch:, but I gotta say, it was kinda laughable :scratch:-beware of benign objects such as rocks-they're BADASS!!!! Snigger snigger. OH THE INDIGNITY ...next week will be a real test of character...ya just know somewhere out there someone caught that on youtube or will flick it up. :Oops: SHUUURRRTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!:bye: Thanx to PO & Spokey who helped me salvage what little ego remained. LOL...:baby: Boss, never repeat that A$$ over trick..

[Tigadee]

Never a dull moment at SASS! LOL :laugh:

Glad you and MY are OK, Maakz. :yes:

My daughter's performance tonight ran overtime and it would've been too late to catch you all at the pub... Next week then.

[Theantidote]

omg...........maakz i do hope your ego recovers...i'm so glad to hear that you and MY are largely okay...i saw some huge friggin boulder size rocks the other day at an intersection some where but unfortunately i was in the cage at the time so couldn't clear them safely...makes you wonder just who is responsible for clearing the debris to keep us all safe...??? i guess we all are but when it's not safe to do so i can only hope no unsuspecting aSASSin finds them......
mr. Spokes thanks again for leading safely through the country...such a beautiful night away from the light pollution...
thanks everyone for making the evening such a pleasure...but fek it was getting cold out back...looking forward to catching up next week...

[Sis]

Was a great night. And nearly a full moon.

By the way, I have done that trip I was talking about. Did it today.
As with all rides, still a bit "buzzed"

[Theantidote]

Was a great night. And nearly a full moon.

By the way, I have done that trip I was talking about. Did it today.
As with all rides, still a bit "buzzed"

cool:clap:...how long did it take? and posting those cool pics?:drool:
yeah full moon and feeling a bit buzzed by 2 really good rides recently so know how u feel...........looking forward??????????????????????????????????????????? ?????

[Sis]

I will bring the pics next SASS.
I wanted to do funnier things with my bike but I didn't want to put my bike in danger.
Did a few shots, like lying on the ground and taking photos. Wearing bike gear has its uses.
That Adrian Worsley Studio is only open Sat & Sun 10-3.
We might just have to make a special SASS trip one weekend.
From what I could see, cool stuff.

[Sis]

ooks like it is not going to be biking weather on Tuesday.
We could still meet for a hot chocolate?

[nzspokes]

I doubt I will be there. I have some injections going on that may effect my riding for a few days tomorrow.

[nzspokes]

Below is a statement that has come up in another thread which I like a lot. Has to do with head checks but relevant to all riding.

Stolen from Gremlin.


You should never go somewhere where your eyes haven't already been.

[Sis]

I doubt I will be there. I have some injections going on that may effect my riding for a few days tomorrow.

Good Luck with that

[nzspokes]

Good Luck with that

Ta, Im not big on needles.

[Tigadee]

I was keen to have a ride (hadn't all week) tomorrow AND I've finally adjusted my chain yesterday (been so busy with helping the sister-in-law move house and with the daughters sick). Think I did a good job but need to make another check with a more accurate measuring instrument to make sure the alignment's good. But of course the weather has to suck tomorrow... :(

But can still meet up for beer 'n chips tomorrow night... :niceone:

Spokes - Hope you come right... and that they don't insist on acupuncture! :lol:

[Theantidote]

needles suck and looks like the weather is also going to suck...sorry but wont b there to enjoy the chips if the weather does custard-out...
but on a lighter note haven't we been blessed with some good riding weather over the last few weeks/months...:eek:
if it's nice i'll ride...if not then i'll prolly shoot some freaks on the xbox with my boy...:headbang:

[Tigadee]

Ah, nothing like a little video game violence to bring about some male bonding... Have fun, TheAntidote!

Have to count me out tonight for the chips and beer, I'm afraid. My whole family's down with a bug - luckily I'm been spared, so I get to play doctor... Whoopee! :doctor: Ja, zer doktor is een!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXzsdtaySY4

[bosslady]

I definitely won't be there...

[Sis]

I will be there about 7.30