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Sis

20th January 2010, 22:18

South Auckland Street Skills or SASS

After checking out NASS, I thought it would be time to try another SASS

Same Rules as NASS apply

South Auckland Street Skills - SASS
What: Riding skills practise
When: Tuesday Nights, starting on Feb 2nd 2011
Where: Meet at Shell Service Station, Cnr Great South Road and Taka St, TAKANINI (Check thread for updates)
Who: Riders and anyone getting back into Motorcycling (must be legal and hold a license)

Why:
Practice essential skills to stay alive on the road.
Practical help with your riding.
Meet new friends.
Network with other Riders.
Time: 6:45pm (Departing 7pm) from Shell Service Station, Cnr Great South Road and Taka St, TAKANINI , arriving at the Manukau Car Park, opposite the Courthouse on Wiri Station Road.
http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=manukau+city+council&sll=-37.086765,174.938393&sspn=0.012359,0.019248&ie=UTF8&hq=manukau+city+council&hnear=&ll=-36.994815,174.880747&spn=0.006187,0.009624&z=17
Social time afterwards at where ever we decide
Cost: Nil, nudda, nothing. Just your time and attention.

Weather Permitting -
Heavy Rain will mean that we are watching dvds . Showers ok, look on the thread for more up to date information.

Depending on the number of riders and their experience levels, a short ride may be included to practice further skills. If there are enough riders, some nights can be split into two different groups.

Some nights may include:
Practicing essential skills and techniques in a quiet carpark
On-the-road practice which may see you doing up to a 1hr - 1 1/2hr ride.
When the weather is not nice we will be indoors watching educational dvds .
Details of what will be happening each week will be posted on the thread.

Check the thread for more information...

Disclaimer:
The SASS is intended to give any riders advice on their riding and to practice their skills in a safe and relaxed environment. The organisers of SASS are NOT responsible for any rider and/or any persons involved. All people attending the SASS do so at their own risk.

fizbin

20th January 2010, 22:26

well done about time someone started somthing like this down south. will keep an eye out to see how it goes for you!

DidJit

21st January 2010, 10:46

I'll be keen to have a look-see when it starts.

Cr1MiNaL

22nd January 2010, 08:59

who is going to mentor these days?

Grasshopperus

22nd January 2010, 09:55

Sign me up!

Sis

22nd January 2010, 19:12

who is going to mentor these days?

My husband and I for a start.

We do mentoring with Ulysses. Trained by Andrew and Lynne Templeton , paid for by ACC.

And I am hoping that other mentors out there will help out too when they can. Spread the workload and then SASS should keep going.

TOTO

23rd January 2010, 00:05

Brilliant Stuff Sis ! It is great that riders south of the border will be able to spend less time fighting traffic and more time learning and practicing. Well done. :niceone:

Cr1MiNaL

23rd January 2010, 07:31

My husband and I for a start.

We do mentoring with Ulysses. Trained by Andrew and Lynne Templeton , paid for by ACC.

And I am hoping that other mentors out there will help out too when they can. Spread the workload and then SASS should keep going.

Good on ya. I'll bring my gf to this ride for a bit and will help out too when and if I am needed. I'm not trained or qualified by anyone but I can ride, 2 wheels and 1 with God as my witness!

Sis

24th January 2010, 09:35

I am getting a lot of positive reaction all ready :niceone:and keen to get started

Roll on March 3rd -

Sis

4th February 2010, 19:41

Counting down to March the 3rd:soon:

PrincessBandit

4th February 2010, 22:23

Are we able to just turn up at Wiri Station Rd around 7.15ish? (save those of us in Manurewa heading to Pkura only to come back and head to Manukau).

Cr1MiNaL

5th February 2010, 08:04

Are we able to just turn up at Wiri Station Rd around 7.15ish? (save those of us in Manurewa heading to Pkura only to come back and head to Manukau).

I'm sure that's ok. It makes perfect sense unless you want a commute too.

thehovel

5th February 2010, 19:32

If you don't need the practice on the open road yes it is OK but the ride is part of Street skills . As Sis is running Sass she is the only one that can reply to your question Regards Richard Nass

Sis

6th February 2010, 16:59

Are we able to just turn up at Wiri Station Rd around 7.15ish? (save those of us in Manurewa heading to Pkura only to come back and head to Manukau).

Hi

I have an idea of the ride I want to do to the car park in Manukau, from the Service Centre and I need to go out and check it. That will give me an indication of how long it will take and then I can let you know about what time to expect us there.

I will confirm times later this week

Sis

howdamnhard

15th February 2010, 23:07

Great that your starting up rider trainer this side of the city, might pop in , one never stops learning.

birdhandler

20th February 2010, 13:16

i am interested as well where exactly is the papakura service centre?
BTW the Bog was closed until further notice this thursday which is ashame as it looked like a good venue

thehovel

20th February 2010, 18:13

i am interested as well where exactly is the papakura service centre?
BTW the Bog was closed until further notice this thursday which is ashame as it looked like a good venue

Papakura Cervice Centre is the BP on the southern Motorway. Sis can confirm when she is back from holiday,

Cr1MiNaL

20th February 2010, 18:42

i am interested as well where exactly is the papakura service centre?

Whats to confirm? The Papakura BP also known as the Autobahn is located on SH 1 going south take the exit "after" Papakura, it is sign posted by Gas Station and Mac Donalds signs. Hard to miss. Whether this is the place we are meeting or not I don't know, but that's Papakuras biggest service station.

birdhandler

21st February 2010, 12:26

I thouight that was where you meant but just wanted to be sure
Thanks for clarifying
Cheers

Sis

28th February 2010, 19:57

i am interested as well where exactly is the papakura service centre?
BTW the Bog was closed until further notice this thursday which is ashame as it looked like a good venue
Thanks for letting me know about The Bog. Shame but there are other places in the near vicinty so I can't see a problem.

Now that I am back from holiday, I am keen to get SASS started.

See you on Wednesday.

Sis

2nd March 2010, 19:55

OK so we are on for tomorrow night!

Just got back from checking out the roads. Planning on taking it easy for the first night and just doing a little back road near Clevedon. I reckon that eventually we will do quite a bit of the infamous roads around Clevedon such as Ponga, Skyhigh and Twilight but that's in the future - something to look forward to.

We should be at the carpark on WiriStation Road, directly opposite the Police Station about 7.30 or later. So if you don't want to do the ride, we will catch ya at the car park.

Also checked out The Bog and yes it is locked up! Thanks for the heads up Birdhandler. Had a look around the Manukau Centre and the Republic looks good. we can park our bikes with in sight. It is around the back, beside Nandos, I think, and near the movie entrance.
If we try it and it's not so good, we will try something else another time. Taking that thought further, it could become a version of a pub crawl. But of course we don't drink:innocent: so we would have to call it something else.

Looking forward to meeting you all

Sis

2nd March 2010, 20:02

i am interested as well where exactly is the papakura service centre?

Sorry

So keen, I forgot to confirm that it is the Service Centre between Papakura and Drury and only accessable when you are travelling South Bound on the Southern Motorway.
There is an Autobahn there but there is also another Autobahn at Bombay. As I can get confused real easy, I keep referring to either Papakura or Bombay Service Centre, and not Autobahn. So it is the PAPAKURA Service Centre that we will start from.
I will try and park outside the Autobahn (depends on space).

Grasshopperus

3rd March 2010, 08:40

Gah, my rear brake line burst yesterday, mechanic is fitting a new braided line today. Hopefully I'll have it back this arvo to come to SASS :violin:

zeocen

3rd March 2010, 15:03

Republic is quite a nice place (for Manukau especially!)
Not sure if I can make it due to work hours but hopefully I can come along for some sprucing up one night.

Sis

3rd March 2010, 20:55

Gah, my rear brake line burst yesterday, mechanic is fitting a new braided line today. Hopefully I'll have it back this arvo to come to SASS :violin:
Glad you could make it after all.
We certainly gave your brakes a bit of a workout too.

We did Twilgiht Roaad tonight and found that we were a bit late in getting to the carpark. So we will have to say that we will get to the park about 7.45-8 pm.

Then we had Mike pop over and have a brief chat before he was back to work, sorting out the cleaners at the Council.

Bikes bring out the bikers no matter where you are.:Punk:

I liked the Republic. First time i have been there. Not surprising really , for some one who doesn't drink:innocent:

Grasshopperus

4th March 2010, 10:29

Thanks for that Jane. Was bloody good to get into some fun training and garner some free advice too.

The location is pretty good and Republik is a very nice bar (for Manukau)

Izabelle and I will definitely meet up again for SASS next Wednesday.

Sis

8th March 2010, 21:44

Just bumping this back to the front, so that it reminds those who are interested.
See you Wednesday

DIN PELENDA

9th March 2010, 00:13

Just bumping this back to the front, so that it reminds those who are interested.
See you Wednesday

So Sis you doing SASS every day 7 days/week for rest of the year till 16 December. Looking at calendar is on today, and every day, and today is not Wednesday. So I see you and your hubby are mentoring with Ulysses, so are you going to ride like them, bugger that.:shutup: Well done .
O and other thing you saying it is all pay by ACC, so if you doing this every day, you are like full time employee for ACC. It is about time for someone to get some back from ACC, is that what you and Ulysses are up to? I'm just curious.

Din

caseye

9th March 2010, 06:33

Not only is he "Just curious" he's also INCOGNITO , least he was when i last looked, sposed to be in Oz Tralia.
Sis , as soon as the wife gets her bike back her and I will be along, sounds like a damn fine idea and a great contribution from you and yours.

Sis

9th March 2010, 18:24

Thanks for the Heads Up about the event listed on the calendar

Don't know what is happening with it.

I have deleted it off the calendar for now, tried to put in a new event on a weekly basis but it still came on as daily.

Got myself a bourbon .:drinkup:and will have another go soon.

As to being paid for doing this. Nah, voluntary.

Been riding bikes for about 40 years (off and on - mixed in with raising Family) and I was self-taught. We had no training available back in those days. I was given the opportunity thru ACC and Ulysses to be trained as a mentor and I have taken full advantage of it. Now I want to pass on the knowledge so that we can all enjoy our bikes and avoid the hazards out there.

Edit: It's on the calendar correctly now. Amazing what one can achieve after a bourbon.

gilly

9th March 2010, 20:35

Hi Sis,
Picking up my new bike at 6pm tomorrow night, so hopefully I'll be able to attend.

Grasshopperus

10th March 2010, 16:15

Hmmm, I think the calendar is still setup incorrectly. The only SASS entry I can see is for yesterday. And bump!

Grasshopperus

11th March 2010, 10:14

Thanks for last night everyone.

Howard, I don't think I've ever braked that hard in my life. Was almost flying forward off my bike towards the end of the night.

gilly

16th March 2010, 18:51

Hi Guys,
Mum-in-law very sick, so don't know if we can make it this week. Hopefully see you next time.
BTW, loving my new bike :)

Sis

16th March 2010, 21:35

Hi Guys,
Mum-in-law very sick, so don't know if we can make it this week. Hopefully see you next time.
BTW, loving my new bike :)
Sorry to hear about your Mum-in-law.
I hope you have found some time to get out on that bike.
We'll see you whenever, being every Wednesday, there are plenty of opportunities.

gilly

17th March 2010, 10:36

Cross fingers, see you tonight, and yes riding whenever I can - don't have to pay for parking at Middlemore on a bike:)

Grasshopperus

18th March 2010, 09:01

Last night's SASS meeting was hella-awesome.

We spent a lot of it practicing emergency evasion using strong countersteering both on the road and at the carpark later on. After practicing that all night my bike now feels incredibly easy to steer, I'm having trouble remembering how I used to steer beforehand.

The carparking area where we practice is really well setup, it's like a big oval course; one length was for emergency evasion and the other for slow speed slalom (actually the 180 degree turns at either end of the oval are fun too). There was a really nice flow going on there.

Thanks again to Howard and Jayne.

Thaeos

23rd March 2010, 01:57

I'm looking to come to this on the 24th March but the google map links in the first post don't seem to be right ...

Sis

23rd March 2010, 16:18

Thanks to Grasshopperus sending me the correct links, I think I have it working now

Sis

24th March 2010, 20:33

I hope everyone got home safely and somewhat dry.
Thanks for the big turn-out. Makes me feel that the effort in helping you is worthwhile.:2thumbsup

Jayne

Grasshopperus

25th March 2010, 12:37

Safe and sound Jayne.

I think we left the pub at the right time, there was a good lull in the rain.

Was thinking about our ride out to Clevedon last night; I think going at 70-80km/h when we have 'L' platers in the group is a good idea but on some of those 100km/h zones there was some dodgy cager overtaking going on. I wonder if going at 100km/h would have been the lesser of two evils.

Sis

28th March 2010, 18:43

Hi

I'm back from a weekend in Christchurch.
I was thinking along the same lines, about the 70kph.
If Twilight Road is to be ridden, the speed has to be increased on the Clevedon Road.
We can discuss it this Wednesday before the ride.

See you all then

brockzila

29th March 2010, 13:35

Once the bike is on the road i will be there. I might even come in the cage and check it out in the next week or two.
to much education is never enough

gilly

31st March 2010, 14:04

OK, so as long as its not raining, we'll be there.

And . . . bump

DidJit

31st March 2010, 23:13

Thanks guys, much appreciated. Certainly a few areas I need to work on. Practice, practice, practice for me... :yes:

Thaeos

1st April 2010, 08:54

I'm probably not going to be able to make it to the next 2 but after that I plan to come again

Sis

3rd April 2010, 19:59

I wont be there at the next one either.
Nor will that old rider on a harley (just happens to be my husband)

Hope there is someone out there who can help out.

Otherwise for those that turn up, just do your own thing. Get in some practise.

We'll be there the following week.

Tryhard

3rd April 2010, 20:10

[QUOTE=Sis;1129706473]I wont be there at the next one either.
Nor will that old rider on a harley (just happens to be my husband)

Got to stop grabbing that break dammit!

Good to see the old guy on a real bike this time around. He could probably do the speed limit on that one.

Sis

4th April 2010, 08:21

[QUOTE=

Good to see the old guy on a real bike this time around. He could probably do the speed limit on that one.[/QUOTE]

He has to. Too expensive. Both in money and demerit points.

Mrs weekendwarrior

7th April 2010, 06:01

will try to come tonite if i can convince hubby to stay home wif the rugrats!

ejc

7th April 2010, 16:02

I made it along with my partner a few weeks back and promised to come again. We both loved the ride and can't wait to join the group soon, but other commitments are keeping as away for a while.

Keep up the great group people!

Mrs weekendwarrior

7th April 2010, 17:24

Will not be able to make it tonight as I am not well :-(

Grasshopperus

7th April 2010, 18:03

Hi guys,
I can't come tonight too. My infant son has driven my wife insane today so I'm stuck at home tonight. Enjoy your night.

Sis

12th April 2010, 20:28

I'm back and even though the weather is hinting that it might be wet, I will be at Papakura Service Centre.
Good chance to get some practise in the wet.
Hope to see you there

Grasshopperus

15th April 2010, 08:20

Thanks all, last night was good fun. Using more of the carparking area to create a big super-circuit was suh-weet. See y'all next Wednesday.

Sis

16th April 2010, 21:07

Remember the chat on Wednesday night talking about smells on the way to work?
Well, I was sniffing for those "pot" smells that I had been missing out on, as I commuted on the motorway today.
Didn't get a high but nearly got drunk. You know that heavy stale odour of alcohol: well, I rode thru one of those:sick:

Tryhard

21st April 2010, 12:30

Bit l8 to post this I guess but r we all on for 2nite? 630-7 @ BP MSA?

gilly

21st April 2010, 12:40

So wanted to come tonight, but now gotta work (and Lindsay's away playing golf).

See u next week with luck.

Grasshopperus

21st April 2010, 13:11

yep, we're on tonight. Tryhard. Meet you at that BP off the motorway.

Tryhard

21st April 2010, 13:53

So wanted to come tonight, but now gotta work (and Lindsay's away playing golf).

See u next week with luck.

How is the Shadows' bandages?

Thaeos

21st April 2010, 16:40

I'll be there tonighttt

NewRob

21st April 2010, 19:53

Hi, sorry can't make it anymore...kids back to school and now busy with my kids activities in the evening. Will try to escape and come one of this days. Nice meeting all of you. Safe riding everyone.

Cayman911

22nd April 2010, 17:49

There goes that , was gonna check it out tonight, but then discovered it was last night >_> ....

Grasshopperus

22nd April 2010, 18:35

I liked how the carpark was wet last night. I locked up the rear wheel on purpose a whole bunch of times just to feel what it was like.... It was frickin' cool fun (in moderation, in a controlled environment, at slow speed yadda yadda).

Good times at the bar afterwards too, some good jokes :)

Thaeos

22nd April 2010, 18:57

Yea was a good chance to practice in the wet, had some fun, see you guys next week

Cayman911

22nd April 2010, 22:39

locking up the wheel on a tall bike (like mine) feels like your floating on a marshmellowy cloud, which is just freaky.

sure not doing that again, especialy on wet grass lol

Grasshopperus

24th April 2010, 19:52

Hey Cayman, when are we going to see you at SASS?

Sis

26th April 2010, 20:50

Hopefully we will see Cayman this Wednesday as he now knows SASS happens on a Wednesday (not Thursday)

Thaeos

28th April 2010, 21:47

Pretty fun night tonight! Hopefully that cop that was waiting behind you to turn on to the onramp didn't give you guys any trouble ..

Sis

28th April 2010, 21:53

Didn't notice the one behind us.
Noticed the one at the front of the lights
And we were peeved that he didn't get the red light runner that did a right hand turn in front of us and him.

Thaeos

28th April 2010, 22:48

Maybe his quota was full .. :bleh:

Cayman911

28th April 2010, 23:33

Ah sorry guys, was really busy through this whole week. moving houses aint fun. I'll definitely be there from the start next wed :)

Grasshopperus

29th April 2010, 13:14

Last night's session was great. Can't get enough of that steering practice on the slalom-oval-track thing.

Sis

2nd May 2010, 09:20

For those of you who weren't there, my headlight had blown low beam, after we had started our ride. I had Grashopperus in front of me and to save him from being blinded by high beam all the time, I dipped (no light) when the road was straight and there was no traffic.

I really enjoyed riding with out lights. Wasn't spooked at all. Didn't mean to give you any problems Grasshopperus. It was easy not to have lights, with the full moon and you in front, and Thaeos following.

Bought one of the newer lamps (I think they refer to them as blue ones).
You can't buy one, they come in pairs.
Apparently they are 40% brighter.

Hubby has put the other lamp into one of his headlights ( ZX has 2 headlights) and he is noticing the difference.

When I came home from Saturday's Compass ride, I did notice the headlight on the garage door seemed to be brighter, and that was in the daylight.

Will be able to see what it is like this Wednesday.

Thaeos

5th May 2010, 02:02

I might not be able to make it to tonight's one, crunch time has arrived for a pretty big assignment...

Grasshopperus

5th May 2010, 15:45

I might not be able to make it to tonight's one, crunch time has arrived for a pretty big assignment...

Ah, uni days.

Is it due tomorrow?

Thaeos

5th May 2010, 15:50

yup lol...

Cayman911

5th May 2010, 16:03

If i come ill just meet you guys at Manukau, the BP station is just way too far from me

Thaeos

5th May 2010, 17:38

Well I hope you guys have a good ride/night anyway, the weather looked good today, I'm jealous!

Sis

6th May 2010, 19:43

We did more of what we had done the week before.

Then on the way home, the motorway on-ramp for south was closed so we went around the back(Alfriston). Coming into Papa
kura saw more orange lights flashing up ahead, so turned down Walters road. There was more roadworks and another road closed there too but that didn't affect us. Seemed like all the road works were on last night.

aws

10th May 2010, 22:41

Yeah, I found my favourite on ramp closed the other night too and had to take a long cut home.

I have a friend with a 50 cc motobike (not a step thru). He was wondering if he'd be welcome along on Wednesday - probably mainly for the carpark skills work.

Grasshopperus

12th May 2010, 16:57

Hmmm, weather ain't looking too nice tonight. If I'm not at the gas station by 6:55pm then leave without me.

Sis

12th May 2010, 17:51

The weather is not the best.
It was OK to have some practise in the rain the other night but not tonight.
Will do the same as NASS and have a theory night at the Guada.
I will check out our meeting places incase anyone does turn up at the carpark or Papakura Service Centre.
Otherwise see you at the bar.

Cayman911

12th May 2010, 18:17

oh dear..

This marks the start of the world famous Auckland winter weather.

Sis

16th May 2010, 15:46

My bike is in dry dock at the moment, getting a scottoiler fitted at the moment.
Also am going to have new accelerater cables as they are not returning to rest quickly. Tried a few things to see if they would free up but no real success.
Planning on having it all back together by Wednesday evening, in time for SASS.

Sis

18th May 2010, 18:20

Got the cables.
My mechanic is going to put it all back together tomorrow, in time for SASS.
Adding some bling at the same time so am looking forward to comments.

Grasshopperus

19th May 2010, 13:14

Looks like it's gonna be a great night for a ride, see y'all later on

Grasshopperus

21st May 2010, 14:48

Jayne, I'm kicking myself for not accepting Howard's offer to 'have a little ride around the carpark' on Wednesday, just wondering what if.....

Sis

25th May 2010, 22:44

Yeah, Howard's having second thoughts too.....

He's planning on taking the Kawasaki so you might get a chance

Grasshopperus

26th May 2010, 17:57

It's not looking like a very nice night eh... It's spitting at the moment and there's the threat of some more heavy stuff. I'm thinking we should call it eh

Also, my gear is wet from today's commute. Count me out :(

Thaeos

31st May 2010, 23:36

I haven't come for a bit, probably won't come this wed even if the weather is good, but hopefully the week after.

Sis

1st June 2010, 20:35

It'll be great to catch up with you again, when you do get a chance to join us.

Weather isn't looking too bad for tomorrow night.
The plan is to do a short ride thru the counrty, just to acclimitise riders to night riding. Then get to the car park for lots of practise avoiding tennis balls. It may seem boring and repetitive when you do it every week but it works. Once a month isn't enough really. I have noticed my skills are sharper for practising every week.

Grasshopperus

2nd June 2010, 13:07

Fingers crossed the weather stays fine

caseye

10th June 2010, 07:36

Many thanks for taking good care of my Ratbag last night guys.
She was fizzing when she got home, um at 10 pm, you lot stay out past us SATNR types curfew!
She'l be back and dont' forget to keep the 27th of this month free for more action!

Grasshopperus

10th June 2010, 18:40

caseye

10th June 2010, 20:47

Hi Caseye,

Ratbag's a good sort, a real pleasure to have along with us. Unfortunately, Howard, who has a habit of corrupting us learner riders, let her have a sit on his Harley and I think she fell in love with it :)

When Howard attends SASS and there's a few more people we generally split into a 'spirited' ride group and a more leisurely one, so you're welcome to attend too.

Cheers
Al

Yes she did and NOW People I've hells own job trying to get her to stop drooling when she sees or hears one.
Many thanks for the invite one of these days i will come along.

caseye

12th June 2010, 18:15

A gorn astray posting , inadvertantly placed elsewhere in the threads.
Posted by RATBAG and genuinely mean't.
"Finally made it to meeting point after much talking about going and not betting there. A big thanks to the instructors making it a good 1st night ride after my off. It was a great night and I am looking forward to next week."

Grasshopperus

16th June 2010, 15:22

Not sure if I'll be able to make it tonight, the wife's working until late today so I might be stuck with childcare.

Sis

20th June 2010, 19:53

Glad I caught up with you last week, Tryhard. Make sure you put your liners on.
Just a reminder to everyone else to wrap up warm for the winter weather. The cold dulls down your reactions and you don't know it.

Tryhard

23rd June 2010, 13:29

Cherz Sis.
Done that it made a huge diff.,
I will try to make it tonight. I may not make it for the ride but hope to catch up in Manukau.
A faster bike with a bigger motor may keep me warmer............I wish

Addict

23rd June 2010, 17:25

Hi all, I am going for my restricted tommorow so i hope some of you would dbe able to provide some constructive feedback and maybe some tips for the test please, see yall tonight.

Mike

Grasshopperus

23rd June 2010, 22:24

Hi guys, had the day off today and totally forgot about SASS.

Good luck with your 6R license Addict. I'll meet you at SASS next week and you can buy me that beer :beer:

Tryhard

24th June 2010, 13:16

Hi all, I am going for my restricted tommorow so i hope some of you would dbe able to provide some constructive feedback and maybe some tips for the test please, see yall tonight.

Mike

NIce 2 meet u last night. Hope all goes well with your 6r. As I understand it just ride like a Nanna should b all sweet

Addict

24th June 2010, 17:29

Passed my test no worries except for forgetting to indicate once and not indicating when turning around in a culdesac - aparently same rules as a U turn? Whole test took about 15 minutes.
Arg! won't be at sass next week since i am on call for the week - stuck in a van!

Tryhard

24th June 2010, 22:08

Passed my test no worries except for forgetting to indicate once and not indicating when turning around in a culdesac - aparently same rules as a U turn? Whole test took about 15 minutes.

O for ORSUM! keep shopping for that dream bike aye!

U gunna do the 3 month thing?

Grasshopperus

25th June 2010, 12:01

Grats Addict. I bet it felt good to rip that L-plate off.

Addict

25th June 2010, 21:29

Nah not worried about waiting six months, need more time to save for my next bike anyway.

Addict

25th June 2010, 21:31

And yes the L target got ripped off before i left the testing station!

Grasshopperus

29th June 2010, 10:21

Looks like I won't be able to make SASS tomorrow, family commitments.

Damnit, I'm getting SASS withdrawal symptoms.

Sis

29th June 2010, 21:48

Sorry that we are going to be without your presence.

I found that my riding skills lessened if I missed a SASS.

Just be careful out there.

aws

2nd July 2010, 23:50

Great mentor to student ratio there the other night: 2-on-1. Thanks guys! Decent emergency braking practice too! My bike probably still doesn't know what hit it. Need to crank up the speed a bit more now and see if I can hold those stoppies a bit longer. I thought the bike would be a bit long to get the rear up so easily. Would be good to set up a longer run-up maybe down the road in the middle of the carpark so that we get a bit more time to settle on a target speed before hitting the picks.

See you again next time - but maybe not next week.

Grasshopperus

8th July 2010, 08:48

What a great night.

Practising emergency braking using just rear, just front and then both brakes was a good experience. It was also interesting pushing the front brake to the limits :innocent::shifty:

Nice to meet you princessbandit, hope to see you again next week.

PrincessBandit

8th July 2010, 18:01

Had a great time. Enjoyed watching you and Andrew doing your emergency stops!
Was excellent practicing emergency stops with a small group, and I must have more goes at that slow speed handling in and out of the car park spaces....

Cayman911

11th July 2010, 19:54

oh i remember when i was practicing my emergency braking haha was fun locking up:P. was a bit unfair comparing my breaking to the zx12r though >_>....

PrincessBandit

14th July 2010, 17:43

Anyone else going tonight?

caseye

14th July 2010, 18:50

Anyone else going tonight?

Yep Ratbag on her way out the door right now.Going Drury then manukau.

peetah

17th July 2010, 21:31

Hi there,

I am a total newb (almost 40 but licenced riding for the first time), but for various reasons (age, height & width) I'm excused from the 250cc limit, however I am not planning on doing anything stoopid while on a larger bike. Obviously with a bigger bike comes bigger risks, but I'm trying to mitigate them with proper training and hopefully not forming bad habits from the beginning.

I work in the city, and probably would struggle to make it to Papakura by 6:30 or 7 - is it possible to meet everyone in Manukau?

I am VERY keen on making full use of something like this. Advice is always appreciated - even though SWMBO has upped the life insurance...

Peter

Sis

17th July 2010, 21:49

I think you are on the right track. I was self-taught. Forty years ago there was no training or education. Now I am trying to correct some bad habits.
I suggest going to a licensed trainer to get a good start on riding.
We are just a casual group that get together to sharpen our skills. We are not licensed and we are not trainers.
You are most welcome to join in (as long as you don't expect to be trained) and we tend to get to Manukau anywhere about 7.30 to 8.00 pm.

peetah

17th July 2010, 21:58

Correct - I am going to get the bike first (bought all the gear today), and then have been recommended Trevor Birchall for some training and then hopefully you guys to help with advice & tips. Be nice to have the basics right first time rather than having to correct bad habits after they become ingrained. My apologies for suggesting that I was going to get training from the group.

Sis

17th July 2010, 22:04

By the way, Welcome to motorbikes. ( Sorry bad manners)

You suggest starting with a bigger bike.

I don't know your bike history but I would seriously consider starting with a smaller bike. This will give you the confidence and you will quickly move on to other bikes soon enough.
If you get something too big, you are going to scare yourself and it will become a mind-game that you will loose. I have ridden with some who have done just that - started on a bike that was too big and gave them some seat-puckering moments. They developed some nasty habits that they seem unable to improve on or remove.

peetah

17th July 2010, 23:11

Lol thank you!

I have been having an argument with myself about that exact same thing. The issue that I have is that I am 6 5 and about 130-mumble (on a good day) kgs, and I was out today and just don't fit on any 250's. My commute is from 'rewa into the city and I have to be comfortable. I am not the sort of person that has 2 speeds on the throttle (off and full-tit), and think I have the self control to handle something slightly bigger. I am not looking at a 'busa but something around the 600cc mark.

BTW I got your pvt message, but due to me being such a newb I can't reply. I DO understand what you said in it though, it was my thoughts all along, I just didn't word the posting correctly!

Grasshopperus

21st July 2010, 16:40

Pretty grubby weather tonight. I'll turn up at Drury but if it's raining at 7pm then we may have to call it eh?

PrincessBandit

21st July 2010, 17:02

I won't be there tonight - have to take hubby to airport at 7.30 (then was thinking of heading over to Penrose for the BRONZ AGM.....if the weather's not too crappy).

p.s welcome to kb and biking peetah. We;re in Manure-wa if you want to do any rides on the weekend etc. (nana rider here).

peetah

21st July 2010, 17:22

Thank you Princess...

One day soon I might take you up on the offer. Right now I'm just mudding myself at the thought of being on a bike for a period of time! Good weathered Saturday morning rides might just be the thing to allow SWMBO to get some sleep after a Friday-night night shift.

Sis

21st July 2010, 17:58

caseye

21st July 2010, 22:50

Don't bother coming out tonight.

I will pop over to the gathering points in my car, just in case someone has come out tonight.

Then I plan on checking out venues (pubs/cafes) that are open on a Wednesday night that might be helpful in being able to show dvds. The idea is that on evenings like this we turn up at chosen venue in whatever transport, to sit in a warm dry room, with our chosen drinks, watching dvds of such things as The Dragon's Tail or Isle of Man TT etc. A bit of theory . And a good laugh at other people's mistakes.
If you know of a place in Manukau ( cos its handy to everyone) please let me know

Apologies from Ratbag, I put the Kibosh on her going out tonight, too bloody risky in the dark and rain for a newbie.But i'lm sure she will be back next week.
i'm a ways off with the bike being rebuilt but one day, not too far away i'll manage to get there.Good idea about the venues Sis.

aws

22nd July 2010, 22:30

PrincessBandit

22nd July 2010, 22:36

Couldn't make it last night, but it seems like it didn't really matter anyway.

Seems I've been coming too often anyway. All the braking practice has taken it's toll on the Wee Blue Strom. Had it in for a service today and the front pads didn't pass muster.

Have a good week

Braking practice.....sure........hahahaha
Funnily enough my pads were fine when the bandit had it's 30k service yesterday (but then my emergency braking practice didn't look quite as impressive as yours)

aws

22nd July 2010, 22:41

It's probably not all down to SASS - I don't know how much they had on them when I bought the bike back in January, but I've put almost 8,000 K on it since then.

aws

22nd July 2010, 23:05

I have been having an argument with myself about that exact same thing. The issue that I have is that I am 6 5 and about 130-mumble (on a good day) kgs, and I was out today and just don't fit on any 250's. My commute is from 'rewa into the city and I have to be comfortable. I am not the sort of person that has 2 speeds on the throttle (off and full-tit), and think I have the self control to handle something slightly bigger. I am not looking at a 'busa but something around the 600cc mark.

Welcome to the group. Look forward to meeting you at SASS sometime.

I can see why you'd be struggling on a 250. I've just got myself a DL650 VStrom after a 20 year break and I think it will come down to the style of bike you choose. Even at your height my advice would be to go with something reasonably compact (i.e. not tall like the DL). It is much easier to learn low speed control on a shorter bike where you get better leverage from your legs.

Anyway, that's my $0.02 worth.

Grasshopperus

23rd July 2010, 23:17

The idea is that on evenings like this we turn up at chosen venue in whatever transport, to sit in a warm dry room, with our chosen drinks, watching dvds of such things as The Dragon's Tail or Isle of Man TT etc. A bit of theory . And a good laugh at other people's mistakes.
If you know of a place in Manukau ( cos its handy to everyone) please let me know

Yeah that sounds good Sis. At the moment the weather is too bloody variable, having a plan B like this would be nice.

On a completely unrelated subject; come summertime we should all head out for a track day at Hampton Downs too.

Sis

27th July 2010, 22:12

Sis

28th July 2010, 21:30

Looks like it should be on for tomorrow night. Hope I don't jinx it.

I couldn't find any suitable venues but since then have noticed that The Bog seems to be back in business. I suggest we try that tomorrow after car park skills.

The Bog is now called O'Ryans and is under new management. They are very ameniable and welcomed us with open arms. They are only too happy to have us there on a wet evening and will let us play our dvds. If there are other events on, we can use a private room. Otherwise we just remain in the bar and watch on the big screen:Punk: They talked of supplying nibbles too.
And we had easy parking under cover, right opposite the main doors.

I can see us in summer having a lovely time out on the deck. But for winter, it was lovely and warm indoors beside the fire (there is one outside as well)

This venue is excellent and really suits our needs. We could easily make it our very own if enough of us "move in" as their patronage is on the small side at the moment. They do meals and are prepared to keep the cook on late if there is a need.

I feel very satisfied with this venue and think that SASS is really up and rolling now.

Grasshopperus

28th July 2010, 21:47

Was another good SASS session tonight eh. We found a really steep uphill carpark ramp near our carpark-skills area that we can practise hill-starts on.

Like Sis said, O'Ryans is a new bar and they're keen to bend-over backwards to get some regulars in there.

caseye

28th July 2010, 21:59

Sounds like a perfect match,now all i've got to do is get a bike up and running asap!

aws

29th July 2010, 00:12

Shame I missed it this evening. Unfortunately, I booked myself for a meeting without realising that I have something else to do Wednesday nights.

Grasshopperus

29th July 2010, 13:24

Sounds like a perfect match,now all i've got to do is get a bike up and running asap!

Yeah! You do! :scooter:

Sis

3rd August 2010, 20:53

aws

3rd August 2010, 23:08

Just getting some DVDs together for tomorrow night.
It's going to be wet so the plan is to be sitting in the warmth of O'Ryans Irish Bar with a hot chocolate:innocent: and watch some inspirational dvds of bike riding.:scooter:
See you there about 7.30 pm

Sounds like SASS is getting a bit soft :msn-wink: - shifting inside because of a bit of rain!

But seriously - it sounds like a great spot - I wish I could be there, but I'm on babysitting duty tomorrow night. Will be missing again next week - but I doubt I'll be missing the Auckland weather from sunny Surfers.

Grasshopperus

4th August 2010, 14:18

Sounds choice. I'll be along on my bike; partly because I'm as tough as nails and a little rain can't hurt me, but mostly because I don't have access to a car these days.

DVDs at the pub is fun, as is holidaying in Aus.

caseye

4th August 2010, 17:37

Hi there Sis, well all things being equal myself and Ratbag should be attending this evening, c u there about 7.30pm.

caseye

4th August 2010, 23:29

What a great venue for a winters night bike destination/start.stop point. Freindly staff and accomodating management, could not have found a better place if we'd tried really really wheely hard!.
Nice to meet up with the SASS Crew and enjoyed a quiet but relaxing video show and a couple of quiet Guinnesses ( naturally made drinkable by the application of a dash of Raspberry cordial)
Did I mention that management made sure that our vid was on "all" of their monitors including the big drop down screen im front of our own booth, sound everywhere too boot!
We'll be back next week and I'd encourage anyone learning or getting back onto a bike to come along, course you white knight riders wot know everyfing could come too if ya promise to behave like!
Big ups to the SASS this is going to be a long and friendly association, many thanks for the invite.

Sis

10th August 2010, 17:50

Car park exercises on for tomorrow night.

The big screen is going to have to wait for another wet night.

By the way, I dhould point out here that SASS is for anyone who rides. It is a great way to keep on top of the game, as well as chat with other bikers.

caseye

11th August 2010, 19:47

Apologies for not making it tonight, hope it was a great night and that heaps of fiolk came out of the woodwork for a ride anda get together.
Should both be able to attend next week, looking forward to it too.

Grasshopperus

11th August 2010, 22:51

Tryhard

12th August 2010, 13:25

Yeah, we missed you two tonight Caseye.

Was a real nice night for a ride and afterwards we had a good carpark circuit going on; evasion exercises with real live pedestrians rushing out into our path :yes:

Who knew a baby boomers on harleys could go that fast and that low!
Got to love thoose sparx flying.

Sis

17th August 2010, 23:02

Yeah, we missed you two tonight Caseye.

Was a real nice night for a ride and afterwards we had a good carpark circuit going on; evasion exercises with real live pedestrians rushing out into our path :yes:

You make it sound like we might have been a bit suicidal. I hope that it gave you the idea of what it might be like in a real situation.

Weather is a bit doubtful for tomorrow night but I will be there, and on my bike.

aws

25th August 2010, 18:39

What's the guts tonight?

Reckless

25th August 2010, 20:21

caseye

26th August 2010, 21:00

I was gonna come out and meet the crowd, but bugger that in this weather LOL!!!
Not sure about next Wdenesday as I'm racing enduro on the dirt on Sunday and off for the coldkiwi the following Friday.
But I do wanna catch up with some riders from KB and out this way!

Cya all soon!

Oh my God, he's going to ride on the road! Hey Rick, welcome mate, shes a good ride on a nice night.
Sorry folks been things happening in our household that have prevented us from attending but hopefully thats about to setle down and we should be present nerxt week, go on Reckless try for next week.

Reckless

26th August 2010, 22:03

Oh my God, he's going to ride on the road! Hey Rick, welcome mate, shes a good ride on a nice night.
Sorry folks been things happening in our household that have prevented us from attending but hopefully thats about to setle down and we should be present nerxt week, go on Reckless try for next week.

OK mate the Z1R has turned into a looong term project but I managed to grab the SV!
So after a big crash, then 4 years off a big road bike I'm probably the one that needs the skills lessons anyway LOL!!! :sick:

Yeh I'll try!!

caseye

1st September 2010, 18:25

Well coincidence has once again reared it's ugly head, daughters car wont go wife is still taking her mom out shopping so we're not going to make it tonight.have fun you guys.

Sis

15th September 2010, 17:27

A lovely night for it tonight
Will actually have dry roads. I have almost forgotten what that's like.
Hope to see a lot of you out there.

PrincessBandit

15th September 2010, 22:32

Was a great night ride - clear, dry and only a weeny bit cold.....

Grasshopperus

16th September 2010, 02:03

Tryhard

16th September 2010, 13:40

Fantastic night. Great ride. Great company. Many thanks Sis.

aws

16th September 2010, 21:09

Was definitely a great ride last night. I really enjoyed the road - especially since it was DRY!

Sis

16th September 2010, 21:28

Hi guys,

I'm in Brazil for another week yet but I'm keen as to get back up to speed with SASS. 3 Weeks without riding is pretty tough, I'm getting severe withdrawal symptoms (trying to drive chairs etc).

Cheers
Al

You have a lot to catch up on.

We practised braking while in a corner, all of us taking it carefully at first and then getting a little faster. No one lost traction or did any drifts, but I think your name was mentioned. So we are missing you.

By the way, it looks like we are up to tricks now. AWS put a leaf down that white tube that stands up in the middle of the car park, while riding his bike. I see a challenge and am going to have to see what I can do next week.

Tchau

Sis

Sis

21st September 2010, 17:51

Due to the weather, I have decided that we are on for the BIG SCREEN tomorrow night.
It isn't pleasant while this nasty weather sysytem is over us, so bring your bike dvds to O'Ryans (formerly The Bog) and we will have a comfortable night learning from other rider's mistakes.

All_Pom

21st September 2010, 18:30

who is going to mentor these days?

GO on pls tell me who and where in the naki can we get mentored?????

Cr1MiNaL

21st September 2010, 22:29

GO on pls tell me who and where in the naki can we get mentored?????

If you bring it to the track I'll show you some lines mate. I don't ride on the road anymore. Quite an old post that one.:niceone:

caseye

22nd September 2010, 18:21

Reckless

22nd September 2010, 20:42

Aawww damn! Its probably to late now at 8:40pm! Bugger should have checked KB

Reckless

22nd September 2010, 20:47

Aawww damn! Its probably to late now at 8:40pm! Bugger should have checked KB earlier??
Never mind getting the dirt bike ready for Sunday anyway!

Grasshopperus

23rd September 2010, 09:07

Jetlagged. Was in bed by 7:30 :sleep:

Grasshopperus

29th September 2010, 12:37

Looks like it'll be a great night for a ride.

Tryhard

29th September 2010, 13:26

will ya bike still start bro?

Reckless

29th September 2010, 14:01

Might actually make it out tonight??
Cya all at the BP probably closer to 7pm

caseye

29th September 2010, 20:42

What agreat little ride.The carpark was fun and informative too , many thanks Sis.Will be back, see even us old dogs can learn new tricks.

Sis

29th September 2010, 20:42

Great to see some familiar faces and some new.

Grasshopperus

29th September 2010, 21:11

It's nice that we could start our ride while it's still light tonight.

I reckon that come mid-summer we'll have quite a posse at SASS.

Sis

1st October 2010, 18:06

A POSSE:woohoo:

Just had a flashback to Bonanza and Hoss. Yeah, OK you wont know what I am talking about but it's the same as riding horses. You gotta practise, practise, practise.

Caseye - that's why I keep turning up. Gotta keep my skill level higher than the other road users.
I have noticed that the skills drop off if I miss one SASS.
And you know that saying - USE IT OR LOOSE IT:yes:

Grasshopperus

8th October 2010, 20:10

Hey guys, good night on Wednesday eh? Small group but plenty of learning was to be had. We went on a great ride through the Hunua gorge, up Jones Road then followed Creightons Road back to Clevedon where we proceeded to traverse Twilight Road. What was extra choice about the ride was that it was still light at around 7:30pm when we were cresting Jones Road and you could see a mint sunset over most of Auckland and the Waitemata harbour.

Big thanks to AWS and Sis who let me try their bikes out, I'm still buzzing over the powerband of the CBR600 and the DL650 had power at any RPM.

Andrew, I tried the clutchless shifting method you mentioned and it works mint-as.

Cheers all

Sis

11th October 2010, 18:29

So how did today go?

Full license now, I presume.

And what sort of bike are you looking for?

Grasshopperus

12th October 2010, 07:57

Hi Sis,
yep, fully licensed and operational now. I've posted a dissertation of my next steps here

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/129704-Got-my-full-licence-now-the-search-begins

So yeah, any decent Jap 600cc+ or a sv1000s. Let me know if you've got anything stashed away, begging to be sold :innocent:

Reckless

12th October 2010, 10:46

Add the Sv650 to your list same as the Sv1000 and a better step up from the 250. At least you will be able to push the Sv650 and experience its limits the Sv1000 is a handful when you really give it the berries! Better step I reckon, but I'm couscous, especially with other peoples lives LOL!!!
Just my 2c

DEVVIL

13th October 2010, 22:28

Thanks SIS it was a great ride tonight and my son had a ball:woohoo:Always lots to learn, And a big thank you for you're time and effort. Will post you're link on the biker boys thread and Face Book.
Thanks Andrew

Grasshopperus

14th October 2010, 09:53

Hi guys, good night eh? Pity about the rain at the end though.

Good on ya bringing your boy Andrew. Dylan looked pretty confident on his bike and I hope y'all turn up again next week.

DEVVIL

14th October 2010, 13:50

Hi guys, good night eh? Pity about the rain at the end though.

Good on ya bringing your boy Andrew. Dylan looked pretty confident on his bike and I hope y'all turn up again next week.
For sure you will see us next week. This is great for new riders and not so new lol

Grasshopperus

18th October 2010, 08:08

FYI http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/129942-Rider-mentoring-in-South-Auckland

DEVVIL

20th October 2010, 16:42

:corn:The boy is at his girlfriends, so not looking like we are coming tonight.

Sis

20th October 2010, 21:57

:corn:The boy is at his girlfriends, so not looking like we are coming tonight.

We missed you.
You could always do like Caseye and catch up with us at the pub for a coke. Had to have a coke as they couldn't make hot chocolate.:innocent:

Grasshopperus

21st October 2010, 08:28

:corn:The boy is at his girlfriends, so not looking like we are coming tonight.

Talk about priorities :)

DEVVIL

21st October 2010, 08:55

He hadn't seen her for about 4 weeks so Ill let him off this time:innocent:

Grasshopperus

21st October 2010, 09:45

So does this picture pretty much sum up his position?

221763

Am I evil? Yes I am

caseye

21st October 2010, 17:06

So does this picture pretty much sum up his position?

221763

Am I evil? Yes I am

Evil/ na mate, devious and tricky? Oh yeah!
Nice Hornet by the way.
Take care out there and remember. "Ride your own ride"

Grasshopperus

24th October 2010, 15:31

I've taken the removable baffles out of my exhausts, don't forget to bring ear plugs next week everyone.

caseye

25th October 2010, 01:12

The HORNET has stung already! B caqreful, is all I will say.

Grasshopperus

25th October 2010, 14:54

No worries mate, taking it real easy

Sis

27th October 2010, 16:24

I've taken the removable baffles out of my exhausts, don't forget to bring ear plugs next week everyone.

Looking forward to hearing you arrive. Will be like old times

Sis

9th November 2010, 20:45

Meeting at the BP as usual this week.:scooter:

But we need to discuss whether it would be easier if we gathered from another starting point.

See you on your bikes tomorrow

Sis

11th November 2010, 16:41

After much discussion, we are going to try meeting at the Shell Service Station on Clevedon Road, Papakura. It is near the roundabout and the Massey Park pools. Starting from next Wednesday 18th Nov

The idea is that some riders may not like travelling on the motorway and this is easier for us to head off out thru Clevedon or Hunua for some great bike roads to practise on.

I will be late as I will check that there is no one at our old meeting place first

Grasshopperus

11th November 2010, 22:33

Here's a google maps link to the new meeting spot

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=26+clevedon+road,+papakura&sll=-37.061643,174.948277&sspn=0.001723,0.00405&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=26+Clevedon+Rd,+Papakura+2110,+Auckland&t=h&z=17

Sis

15th November 2010, 18:34

Thanks for the link

I think I have successfully put it on the front page ... but you might like to check

Reckless

15th November 2010, 22:26

Got the plaster off my busted hand so see what the weather is like??
But no braking skills for me LOL!!! I'm only comin for the bear after!!
Bp in Papkura by the swimming pools this week right?
Might even hav a passenger??
I hav a brand new rear to break in, busted hand and passenger so all in all a slow ride for me!!
Enough excuses lol!!!

Caseye you gonna be there??

caseye

16th November 2010, 06:41

Yep, but mate I'm going to be at the Shell Servo on Clevedon Road by the Papakura Pools not the BP, get it right will ya.

Reckless

16th November 2010, 06:55

Yep, but mate I'm going to be at the Shell Servo on Clevedon Road by the Papakura Pools not the BP, get it right will ya.

Haha yeh the yellow one not the green one DUH!!

Reckless

16th November 2010, 16:46

Well my pillion has something else to do and I may have to go over the Shore for a birthday thing! Ah well I did intend on coming! But looks like its in doubt as everything else is up in the air!! LOL!!

Grasshopperus

17th November 2010, 08:03

Same bat-time, NEW bat-channel. Don't forget!

funrunna

17th November 2010, 11:46

another great night for a ride :yes:

Sis

17th November 2010, 21:25

That was another great night of roads, riding and only a few exercises. Then some elbow exercises at the local.

Would've been great for anyone who may have been wanting to get back on their bike after recovering from a broken wrist:innocent:

caseye

17th November 2010, 21:38

good roads, great company, lotsa twisty bits, who could ask for more.
That republic place isn't harf bad niether.

Reckless

18th November 2010, 00:24

Would've been great for anyone who may have been wanting to get back on their bike after recovering from a broken wrist:innocent:

Cheeky and its my thumb I broke LOL!!!

Ended up at Hampton Downs in the end for the facebookers http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/album.php?aid=48788&id=100000513759535&fbid=173821165978341

Sis

23rd November 2010, 17:56

Cheeky and its my thumb I broke LOL!!!

Ooops sorry.

So are you going to join us tomorrow night?

Grasshopperus

23rd November 2010, 20:05

How's this for a route tomorrow

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=26+Clevedon+Rd,+Papakura+2110&daddr=Papakura-Clevedon+Rd+to:-37.0149247,175.0012609+to:Alfriston-Ardmore+Rd+to:Brookby+Rd+to:West+Rd+to:North+Rd+to :Twilight+Rd+to:Whitford+Park+Rd+to:Shepherds+Ln+t o:Redoubt+Rd+to:Wiri+Station+Rd&hl=en&geocode=FfR7yv0dsX9tCikvKp3W16xybTG7X_TrMsjSkA%3BF btAy_0d6apuCg%3BFXQyy_0drE5uCikzyoN4dLJybTGRNNwGYe 8AEw%3BFUNDy_0dMLFtCg%3BFYKfy_0dNDNuCg%3BFVJny_0dK LluCg%3BFR6Ry_0drt1uCg%3BFUOty_0dLihuCg%3BFcYuzP0d _sVtCg%3BFRLey_0dMlFtCg%3BFVZ9y_0dChptCg%3BFeCDy_0 dHnVsCg&mra=dme&mrcr=9&mrsp=11&sz=17&via=2&sll=-36.992544,174.881626&sspn=0.004242,0.009645&ie=UTF8&ll=-37.005843,174.962425&spn=0.135714,0.308647&t=h&z=12

It's got west + twilight + regis lane. Yes!

funrunna

24th November 2010, 08:07

Looks like a nice ride, couple of long straights and some tight twist sections - unfortunately for me I can't make it tonight because of a work thing (corprate challenge in Auck domain)
Expecting baby tomorrow :shit:
Enjoy the ride

Reckless

24th November 2010, 11:49

Ooops sorry.

So are you going to join us tomorrow night?

Na I have an appointment. Sorry again all!

Grasshopperus

24th November 2010, 12:09

Expecting baby tomorrow :shit:

DUDE! Try to get as much sleep as possible beforehand.

Reckless

24th November 2010, 12:14

Expecting baby tomorrow :shit:

Dude just push when the nurse tells you and suck as much of that gas as poss!:yes:

funrunna

24th November 2010, 14:03

I might try that but I suppose I should leave some gas for the wife eh:yes:

caseye

24th November 2010, 16:23

LOL listgen to em ?
Well unfortunately we wont be around tonight either, school thing for the girls tonight requires our presence.
Have a good ride and keep em shiny side up.

Sis

5th December 2010, 19:54

This coming wednesday will be the last SASS for this year

On the way home last week, I came across a car that had rolled, on Lambie Drive. Couldn't figure out how they had managed to do it. Parked it on the roof. Glass everywhere. Luckily it was all on the other side of the road from me

aws

8th December 2010, 15:09

Looks like I'll be able to make the ride tonight - and it's looking like a pearler of an evening for a ride! See you all at the Shell Station around 7 pm.

caseye

8th December 2010, 18:44

Grasshopperus

8th December 2010, 18:59

So.... I was SASS tonight.

Did everyone forget?

Went for a west rd/twilight rd/ hunua rd royal sampler. A lot of sunstrike unfortunately

Sis

8th December 2010, 21:12

I was at the car park (cos I was running late)
Andrew turned up, after doing Twilight Road thru to Regis and back down Redoubt. He wasn't as late as me but got to the meeting place just after 7. I was soooo late that I didn't even try.
We had a bit of practise in th ecar park and then played "Sticks" where we try to put them down that tube while riding the bike. I need a lot more practise yet on that one.

Sis

8th December 2010, 21:15

Enjoy the ride everyone, many thanks Jayne and Howard for helping out my little lady, she is much more confident and capable on her bike these days and I can only attribute it to your combined skills in conveying knowledge to other riders.
Neither of us could make it tonight, so wishing all the regulars a Merry Christams anda happy New Year.

Gee Thanks

You do realise that we are still learning too. It is a great time to sharpen up on the skills and share all our knowledge. Can only make us all stronger/better.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to Everyone

Starting again in Feb

Grasshopperus

9th December 2010, 12:25

Cool, looking forward to SASS 2011.

P.S: Mark's a dad :)

funrunna

13th December 2010, 15:02

yep - was pretty easy in the end :yes: well it was for me anyway :innocent: Things are under control and was allowed to ride both Saturday and Sunday just gone :woohoo:
Looking forward to the resumption of SASS in the new year.

Sis

10th January 2011, 20:58

:scooter:Time to think about SASS again.
We have a few commitments in our house but will be able to start in February.
So Wednesday 2nd February its back on.:woohoo:

We will meet at the Shell Service Station which is near the roundabout at the back of Papakura town, by the pools.

7 pm we leave the Shell, heading for some good roads, before getting to the carpark in Manukau

superman

18th January 2011, 09:25

Do any under 20s ever turn up to these things?

caseye

18th January 2011, 13:31

Yes! OK, no. Least not yet. Welcome to come along and see whats happening, decide from there, the men and women of the SASS are a great bunch and you will learn something even if all you do is rdie with them for a while.

funrunna

19th January 2011, 17:11

Do any under 20s ever turn up to these things?

Yes! OK, no. Least not yet. Welcome to come along and see whats happening, decide from there, the men and women of the SASS are a great bunch and you will learn something even if all you do is rdie with them for a while.

Yeah come along even if its just for the hour ride that we start with :2thumbsup

superman

22nd January 2011, 15:51

Yeah come along even if its just for the hour ride that we start with :2thumbsup

Will do! Can't make it the South Auckland Thursday night rides due to work, so SASS shall be the saviour! :niceone: Might have to convince the boss that I have "important events to attend to" on Thursday evenings and get someone else to cover my shifts so I can do that also :bleh:.

caseye

22nd January 2011, 20:19

Will do! Can't make it the South Auckland Thursday night rides due to work, so SASS shall be the saviour! :niceone: Might have to convince the boss that I have "important events to attend to" on Thursday evenings and get someone else to cover my shifts so I can do that also :bleh:.

It's worht a crack, Thursday nights are a great deal of fun, not to say that Wednesday nights arn't, bit different focus wise is all.
Be good to see you at either or.

6ft5

23rd January 2011, 07:35

My husband and I for a start.

We do mentoring with Ulysses. Trained by Andrew and Lynne Templeton , paid for by ACC.

And I am hoping that other mentors out there will help out too when they can. Spread the workload and then SASS should keep going.

Sign me up, I am a great fan of the Templetons, got me through my licences 4 years ago and got me back riding after a big accident.:apumpin:

Grasshopperus

23rd January 2011, 16:00

Yeah come along superman, you'll get better real quick with advice from the mentors (and other senior riders like Caseye :eek: ) here.

caseye

23rd January 2011, 17:26

Oh Boy! Alistair, you say another word about seniors and you won't live to see 30. I Promise ya, LOL. Appreciate that though. Be seeing everyine on the 2nd I hope.

Sis

1st February 2011, 19:53

Really looking forward to catching up with everyone tomorrow.:woohoo:

Grasshopperus

2nd February 2011, 13:21

Choice, SASS ON!

funrunna

2nd February 2011, 20:57

http://184.72.239.143/mu/7ded97de-1c83-808f.jpg

PrincessBandit

2nd February 2011, 21:10

Great first ride for the year, thanks Sis. Made even better when we got to O'Ryans - two of our group ordered hot chips and they gave us a third bowl on the house. Much appreciated by those of us who were hungry!!

See you all again.

Grasshopperus

2nd February 2011, 21:14

It's a pity I couldn't make it tonight; I had to send my evil identical twin along instead.

Here's the pic that funrunna linked just before.

230729

tbs

2nd February 2011, 21:48

Thanks for the evening guys.

I had a great time! This was my first time out of the city streets and the ride out to Maraetai was sweet. It's amazing how much more confident I feel after just a couple of hours. And after playing around and getting a bit of a lean on in the car-park, I've managed to wear off another row of chicken strips. Very pleased.

I'm an absolute novice with less than 1000km under my belt, and I thoroughly enjoyed myself. Anyone wondering if it is all going to be a bit intimidating needn't worry. Everyone there was super cool.

I recommend SASS to anyone.

And let's not forget the free fries at O'Ryans.

Thanks Sis, aws and everyone else.

tbs.